1978 PETTITT.PHOTOS CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thursday, February 16, Talk Halts Local Man's Son-in-Law Leams: Gas Mains Dangerous Mike Gaines, as a PETTITT FHOTOS PETTITT PHOTOS ~ PETTITT PHOTOS and the man said that he had gone to Sunday School Florence” Moffett~ of De-— troit, Mich., was asleep in her apartment when a man crawled through the bedroom window and attempted to sexually Ms, Moffett demanded that the man first allow her to read child. He then agreed to leave. ; _ “This strengthens my firm belief that children should go to Kokanee Tax Service assault her. laying on her nightstand, They Would-Be Rapist some passages from the Bible discussed religion for several Sunday School. it gives them something for later in life,” said Ms. Moffett. minutes, has We are looking forward to serving our clients in our newly-expanded premises KOKANEE TAX SERVICE to 270 Columbia Avenue [next door to the Canadian Legion] ) ¢ In order to encourage a greater Interest in the : Scriptures a special FREE HOME BIBLE STUDY | COURSE Is now being conducted. This course Is: , ‘A Contextural Study of Mark’? “*What the Bible Says"’ For your first !esson send name, address and choice to: CASTLEGAR, B.C. Why not do so now before you forget! IL * Completely undenominational “or « Absolutely free of charge © Conducted entirely by mait © Based directly on the Bible Choose from: CASTLEGAR CHURCH OF CHRIST BIBLE CORRESPONDENCE : + "Does God Exist’’ d house.” It is a well-constructed house because Gaines had made it that way. He had bought the house last July. and spent “thousands of dollars in ma- Gaines is lucky because he had insurance on the house. His “Til start right away all over again on the house. Election Act Change Takes Away Votes Up to 600,000 British citi- zens living in Canada will not be blast because, said Mike, “it’s a terials and my own time brother-in-law, who lives down the street, sold it to him. So he ean rebuild, which he will. Maureen was unhurt by the renovating it.” children were in school and and I left,” nothing “I opened up the little hatch to the Fortunately, Mike's two Then everything blew. Ev- ery window in the two-storey, three-bedroom, wood and stuc- co house blew out like a popped paper bag. The explosion char- “There's saw these small flames around Mike said, “It makes me sick.”" the meter. Then the gas just blew up in iy face.” Smoke damaged the remaining rooms, red most of the back of the house and all of the basement. that saved his life, gas private: was probably the only thing * contractor, knows it is not wise hired Patio And sure enough, his Somebody dug up his gas house blew up. Like your house could blow main in his backyard, Bad things can happen, when you dig up gas mains. up or something. -Like Mike Gaines’ house at 7491 Reeder Road in Richmond. The reason Gaines’ main was dug up was the $12,000 swimming pool he was his peol and work began Gaines, son-in-law of Art Lam- Tuesday. bert of Castlegar, Pools Ltd, of Richmond to build having built in his backyard, to dig up gas mains, lows the chief electoral officer six months to put changes into effect, But with opposition parties scenting an early elec- to Parliament that the changes made in December would be in place. in three months, tion, Hamel gave a commitment allowed to vote in the next Canadian federal election under an amendment to the Election Act passed by Parliament in 1970. This change in the Election Act, along with others ap- while it -year-old Gaines A backhoe came around and started to dig the hole for said he end his wife Maureen the pool. Problem is, was taking chunks of earth out The 40. of his backyard, it also took a chunk out of Mike Gaines’ gas main. Ripped the meter right were sitting in the kitchen ‘when they smelled gas filling off the side of the house, the firemen said. I'm writing this letter in hopes you might help me. 'm without friends, very thankful. but would be By _Voice_Of ~The People -here without family or Hié request? I'm old and in prison. It’s very lonely Any help would be greatly approved last December gointo appreciated. effect for any election called "March 20 or later. friends, and mail call is the most difficult time. If you might print this in your paper maybe some understanding people in your community would write Geno Rusnak, 22986-149, and ease the loneliness. Editor, Castlegar News: proved last December, the ° Elections Expenses Act and some sections of the human be brought to the officers and their ‘deputies “in Cutting off the vote of British residents in Canadian elections will be in effect human rights law which forbid the use’of Miss or Mrs, after a But certain other changes Normally, Parliament al- Tights legislation passed last the next few months in an information program conducted by Chief Electoral Officer Jean- Marc Hamel. regardless of when Prime Min- ister Trudeau calls the vote. So, too, will the provisions of the woman's name in the electoral lists. saw ivers i 's licence was he had tolie on his year are to under suspension, Chec As a result there were seven persons charged. with breathalyzer test. Local RCMP recorded 1077 - vehicle thecks during the week- Luckily, Charged In Seven ‘Dri BAT impaired driving or refusing to take the pensions, one liquor seizure and charged one driver with driving ert Police made two roadside sus- while’ his driv up the house. Mike went downstairs to take a look, what had happened and went to long stay of the Breath Alcohol Testing (BAT) Mobile here. turn the main off. Corina Turcotte and Lisa Miner. Centre row, ae JoAnne “If a man agreed to pay his —1st Robson Brownies Photo divorce settlements are made. former wife $500 a month alimony then it’s tax deduct- ible. But if he agrees to pay half id Ingram ‘e's no reason why a 2 ey If this fails then he's off to the courts. And he’s prepared “L intend to push this to the limit. Ther it, Jennifer Stroes, to pay the bill. jalson. Brownies are, front rgets for Dav NEW BROWNIES were enrolled into the ist Taxation Bureaucrats Just Ta Sometimes David Ingram. doesn’t know whether he's a tax consultant, social worker or store front lawyer. And that's because he’s all bound up with the Income Tax Act. If the act were simple, then all h Rebsen Brownles recently and are shown here with their leaders Mrs. Dailas Tal row, left to right, JU Ta and Mra. Jane Torg: S 7 0 er to. : Gun Contr firm's role A, Craig of the B.C. “resultingly becomes one of “This is unjust and if anyone wants to challenge this ruling in curt, 'll.-back them all Supreme Court pointing out the “the way,” he said. His firm has sent a letter to inequity of the system and said. Justice W. saying that the "he said. So far a hundred replies Ingram, the affable chief of | have come in with 98 per cent of Centa—North Vancouver's tax Ingram has sent out letters to every federal MP explaining the inequity. of the present system and asking them to man shouldn't be able to claim her mortgage then it isn't,” he change the act. an exemption for his common- law wife, the MPs agreeing with his to - thrive on doing battle with the tax man. fighting e'd be doing is filling it’s so complex and fir Asitis, i biased, he claims, that: much of out spaces in people's income tax forms. his time is spent bureaucracy. ive S gto rescuing some poor unfortunate from a tax situation which no “one, particularly his own coun- And just to make sure they don't forget, he says he plans to Ubberaity y vs John R. Rogers. (90 400 @ POP GOES THE COUNTRY Jaime Sommers Is sent on en 2 5 sharks. (60 min. Bobsied . Championships. 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(2 hrs., 30 5 (€) ISSUES AND ANSWERS |€} GOOD NEWS: (G3 DIRECTIONS Today's show goons to Los ‘Angeles where tho inter North American Congress 3:00 @@ CHALLENGE OF THE SEXES, Men and women compoting 8:00 @@ ILIKE MYSELF (3 @) REX HUM! against each other in. various vs Nelson Bur- HOROWNZ GON- SUMER BUYLINE @THEATREIN AMERICA “The School For Scandal" Richard «Sheridan's rollicking. comedy,.- + game today. However, the ex: teams were not announced at press time. @ THE WOMEN SUPERSTARS Twelve of America's most gifted 2:00 farm and {took sal Guest conductor Colin Davis leads the Boston Symphony Or- rkin geth couragement of and use, we will ter firearms control, d the en Ultimately, to make Canadians safer gun owners! from the misuse of firearms. Last year alone over 1,400 people were killed by guns. Through tight safety education an nsible “Why is Gun Control so important?” respot on What happens to them: Anyone convicted of using a firearm while committing or attempting to commit a “I'm glad you're getting tougher with criminals using firearms. criminal offense will be sent to prison for not less than one year and not more than 14 Generally, they are The majority of Canadian gun owners have traditionally supported gun control in Canada. Many of these people are sports _ hunters, target shooters or collectors, and * others use their guns to hunt ortrapin order milies, to support their fai Apart from having a,go at the taxation system on behalf of last week .he had to come up with some fancy foot- The charge was failing to “file income tax returns for 1976. took pains to foresee.” case pressed against him by Revenue Canada. sel, others, Another of his pet beefs is the reluctance of. the govern- Ingram they and the act they ment to allow mortgage inter- He says Canada is one of est payments to be tax deduct- work of his own to beat off a the few Western countries run for Parliament using this as ible. a platform in the next federal election. which bars this type of deduc- tion. the best way to hit a target is to get close in and use both barrels. The bureaucrats charged with keeping the country sol- That could explain why vent might loom like spectres froni the Spanish Inquisition to the average person. But to enforce are just a target. ‘And he seems to feel t hii be able to reduce the tevelof fireal violence. This sentence cannot be suspended. 1, maximum prison sentences for other firearm offences have been doubled. years. Aswel ible gun users. ja’s responsi There is a small but growing group of le in Canada, however, who make Canad: m is backing 25 couples Ingra _ Seekin, rm Ingram said the returns were mailed off to the tax office. What happened to them then he doesn’t know. Ingram has also started a campaign to have the courts recognize what they do to a wg the same tax breaks for 2 al police department, ! Firearms Officer, or write: ed and prohibited weapons. Who- should I see’ ‘i Gun Control in Canada, 340 Laurier Avenue West. Ottawa, Ontario, Contact your loc KIA OP8. proper use of guns, and more detail on Chief. F “1 would like fo learn more about the safe and restrict a” ” tothe safety of any individual. They will then have to justify the grounds for the search toa magistrate. What do I do’ ainst the law to be in possession Yes. Police officers can now seize : firearms without a search warrant if they “I now own a prohibited weapon. rohibited weapon. You should contact “Is it true that police officers have new, extended search and seizure powers: consider them Many in as fe well, Last year approximately 300 peop! were victims of homicide with a gun. For example, armed rs or friends, New court-ordered prohibitions, police search and seizure powers, and higher gun safety p y prison ulsive moment of violence among group that the new gun control tion will deal with through longer, The misuse of guns is increasing, pl ‘riminal use of guns. robberies increased 38% from 1974 to 1976. It peo] powers, an imp family membe: q is this - legislal When the charges were | drawn up the apostrophe on the company name, David Ingram's But the tax. department Dupli-Cat Services Ltd.,. was lost its case on an apostrophe, + recently. This caused company law- yer Charles McLean to ask ff. left of ice as soon as possible in order Ttis ag loca! poli to tum the weapo ofap standards will reduce the needless toll of * deaths and injuries. court Judge Nancy Morrison to dismiss the case because the North Vancouver _ provincial ce n over to them or to make ements for its disposal. Failure todo so could result in your being prosecuted. ear in Canada, there were over 120 accidental deaths due to the careless use Be have to do with Gun Contro!?” yt “What does safe handling and storage of guns Last of firearms. Under the new legislation, gun owners are responsible for the safe sto: your other arran; on unting rifles and you it won't affect you at all. However, certain other guns will be either un control, we will reduce the gl criminal and irresponsible use of guns.- uns, How does the new Gun Contro! legislation affect me’ In short, we'll be working together to With the continued support of save lives, If you own only hi Canadians for “I own my own gi store them safel Gun Control of their weapons. For example, if your gun is used in acriminal action, you could be charged with careless storage ifsuchis . decided in court. ited. Basically, all restricted or pro! ° Solliciteus général Gouvernement Canada du Canada Ministére dela Justice in Canada. te Government of Canada e- Solicitor General Oepartment * Canada ol Justice on on attOF rohibition- inistered itand dr by a prison sentence of up ill come into effect January gun with them, Failure to do vincially at to use them safely’ Through Firearms Acquisiti fle is now on the restricted list. How do I register it Contact your local police immediately “How do you plan on keeping guns + out of the hands of people who aren't able My rit incompetent persons from acquiring guns. The new prohibition power allows the courts to take guns away from dangerous Certificates and the courts’ 1, 1979. it is designed to prevent unfit persons. powers. The pro FA.C. system wil and register the sols to five years. to are now -fire semi-automatics with a barrel h of less than 18/4" are now restricted and must be registered. Handguns have pt those fully d stiotguns, guns with silencers and fully collectors before January 1, 1978. been restricted since 1934, Sawed-off rifles lengt exce| * centre: ani iny's name was spelled wrong. She agreed. ? compa n’s taxable status when BACKHOE SERVICE department's appeal procedure, For Slocan Valley Residents. News. common-law spouses as regular married couples, : 352-5980 354-4033 or 359-7358 after 5 p.m. ings Ltd. / Let Oglow’s assist you. 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