ARTS/ENTERTAINMENT WEDNESDAY, March 17,1993 CELEBRATE S SPRING! NELSON ROTARY BINGO March 26, 1993 — Savoy Bingo Hall * Free Popcorn * Door Prizes Doors Open 5:00 p.m Full Value Games Start 6:30 p.m 6 up pk. $28 9 up pk. $30 Av rle at the door Licence #74380 POPE & TALBOT LTD. Arrow Lakes Timber Division Seaceaeete Pope & Talbot invites the public to view our 1993 to 1997 Five Year Development Plan for T.F.L. 23 We will be holding open houses at the following locations Trout Lake Community Halt March 22 2-7 p.m. Nakusp, Selkirk Inn March 23 2-7 p.m. Fauquier Community Hall March 24 2-7 p.m. Castlegar Recreation Centre March 25 2-7 p.m. The Arrow Lake Log Dump and Lake Transportation Plan will be available for input If you are unable to attend one ofthese open hoses you may view the plan at our offices. For more information please phone 265-3741 (WED THU 17 18) mancu Try Home Sweet Home Exchange when away from home Submiged If you find yourself washing you could discover every fasci nating location within British Columbia or you'd like changing scenery for a while but you real ize your budget doesn’t allow An alternative ‘to hotels, bed and breakfasts and campgrounds is Home Exchange For a weekend or a few weeks, if you are single or have a family, the trick is to find an appropriate swap—a place where you'd feel comfortable living, and people you wouldn't mind giving your house key to. How would you find such people? Home Sweet Honte Exchange is a directory’ of city and country dwellers who would like to trade places within B.C. for awhile. This is not a new idea. Home exchange began in 1953 as a way for teachers in the Netherlands and Switzerland to trade homes during summer holi- days. You'll find that our directory gives a good description of each home: be it a house; a town- house or an apartment. It also gives tips to make your exchange a success. It costs $12.50 to have a listing and a free copy of the directory is Castlegar piano students Submitted Certificates of merit were awarded to several Castlegar resi dents Feb. 28-March 11 when Trail hosted The Kootenay Festi val of the Arts. The winners and their classifi- cations were: Danielle Jmieff, Baroque-11 years and older. Mark Gorman, Canadian-eight years and under. Deborah Meyer and Rosan- na Sheppard, Canadian-nine years and under. Liam Gorman, Canadian-seven years and under. Andrea Zaytsoff and Jennifer Manarin, Canadian- 11 years and under. Melanie Stre- ich, Canadian-12 years and under. Sonya Han, Baroque-6 years and under. Vanessa Dooley, Cana- dian-18 years and under. Celia Mansbridge and Kerri Redekop, Canadian-|5 years and under. Sonya Han, Canadian-15 years and under. Michelle Streeich, Bach-ten years and under, Melanie Gorman, concert group-ten years and under. Dynamic duo from Gabereaus Submitted Do you listen to CBC Radio in the afternoon? If so you'll be pleased to hear that two of Va couver's most entertaining people will be visiting the Castlegar Library on Thursday, March 25 at 2.30 p.m. Marge Meikle, "The Answer Lady” on Vicki Gabereau's show, Angela Guglielmi, concert group- 13 years and under. Celia Mans- bridge, Bach-16 years and under. Shelagh Toss, Bach-18 years and under. Aa_ ron Kinakin and Leah Soltesz, Sonatina-11 years and under. Melanie Streich, Sonatina-12 years and under;Celia Mans- bridge, concert group-15 years and under: Ryan Kinakin, Sonati- na-14 years and under. Sonya Han, Sonatina-16 years ‘and under. Jennifer Manarin, concert group-11 years and under. Utako Kambara, concert group-16 years and under. Melanie Gorman, Modern-10 years and dnder. Sarom Bahk, Modern-12 years and undet. Celia Mansbridge, Quick Study-grade nine. Sarom Bahk, Quick Study-grade five; Jennifer Manarin, Quick Study- grade two. Utako Kambara, Qucik Study- gtade eight. Sonoko Kambara, Quick Study-A.R.C.T.. Gerry Han, s‘and under. Sarom Bahk, concert group-12 years and under. Brad Zaytsoff, Beethoven- and Bill Richardson, regular con. tributor, and sométimes host of that program will appear as a double bill-of fun, fantasy and information. Marg Meikle’s besides her magpie nest of knowledge on “a ridiculous range of topics” include knitting and textile arts, computers, swim- ming, walking and gardening (sweet peas, especially) and she's interests, ,ROYAL i LEGION snare - pm-6 pm Mon. - Thurs. 2 pm - 10 pm Fri. - Sat. 11 am - 11 pm 248 Columbia Ave., Castlegar 365-7017 we SAT)|SUN MON TUE) WED THL 19}[20).21 22) 23 24 25 max SS COMPLETE SHOWIAes | [EACH EVENING 7:00 & 9:Crx FRI) SAT SUN MON TUE WED THU 26 27 28 29 30:31 1 arm No monthly yments and 0% interest til Se Nothin tember." is simpler. then mailed to you. No full addresses will be printed; only name, area and phone number There's a definite benefit to “listing: you might get irresistible offers from places you never thought of visiting before Our deadline to receive your listing is the end of March. This way you will receive your direc- tory in May. If you're interested please write to: Home Sweet Home Exchange clo Carole Collard 485 Davida Avenue Victoria, B.C V9A 2C8 Phone: 384-7308 earn awards 14 years and under. Jamie Jmieff, Scarlatti-14 years and under. Celia Mansbridge, Scarlatti-l8years and under. Vanessa Dooley and Sonoko Kam- bara, Concent group-18 years and under. Shelagh Ross, Chopin-17 years and under. Sonoko Kambara, Vanessa Dooley and Judy Soltesz, Romantic (open), Utako Kambara, Romantic-17 years and under. Duets-four hand-one piano, 11 years and under-Michelle Maloff and Melissa Manning, Jackie Ostash and Stephanie Ostash. Michelle Steich-grade two. Heather Sheppard and Bradley Zaystoff, grade six. Leah Soltesz and Rory Herron,-grade one Kerri Redekop, Genny Kinakin, Melanie Streich and Julie Harland, grade four. Michelle Maloff, grade three, Judy Soltesz, Modern (open) Amanda Laurie, grade seven Angela Guglielmi, grade eight Angela Guglielmi, Modem-13 and under. Kelly Marsh and Judy Soltesz, Impressionistic-open Glance Free lecture Visiting professor Alexandr Vaschenko, of the Gorky Institute of World Literature in Moscow will present.a free lecture in Nelson on Contemporary Russian Cul- ture if the Changing Politi- cal Climate at the Nelson campus Wednesday, March 24 at 7 p.m. in room 115 Accompanying Dr. Van- schenko is Dr. Myler Wilkin- son who spent four months last fall in Moscow on a fac- ulty exchange. Both men will share their insights into contemporary Russian life Please contact Continuing Education in Nelson at 352- 6601 if you plan to attend. Selkirk College graduation A reminder that Selkirk Col- lege Graduation will be held Saturday, June 12 at the Castlegar campus. If you have completed a program of study at Selkirk College during, the 1992/1993 school year, you can expect to receive an invi- tation to graduation. Watch for it in the mail Video presentation Kaslo residents may gain a new perspective on life in modern day Zimbabwe by attending a talk and video pre- sentation by Tsitsi Makunike, a college student from Mutar, sister city of Nelson. Tsitsi will speak at the Langham Cultural Centre on Wednes- day, March 31 at 7 p.m.. Admission is by donation Please pre-register by calling Selkirk College, Kaslo if you plan on attending BUSIN -sSs Business news? 365-5579 Glance Now open 24-Hour Video is now open next door to the Polar Pantry in the new Midtown Plaza Castlegar's newest video ‘store features a wide selection of movies. Watch for their grand opening March 27 Open Saturdays For added customer conve- nience, Ernie's Used Auto Parts is now open on Satur- days from 10 a.m. to 2 pm Ernie's has parts on hand for vehicles between the years of 1979-1992 and can easily find other parts with their Comput- er Parts Finding System. The’Hi Arrow-Motor Inn of Castlegar, is featuring Lou Dia- mond Phillips and the Pipefit- ters March-17. Lou Diamond has starred in movies including Young Guns and LaBamba. Tickets are available at the front desk at the Hi-Arrow. Luncheon scheduled The Cancer Society is spon- soring a no-host luncheon at noon on Tuesday, March 23 at the Sandman Inn in Castlegar. Dr. McLIwaine of Nelson will give an update on cancer treat- ment and research. Call Ruby at 365-6498 to reserve Happy hour The Fireside Restaurant in Castlegar is now offering free appetizers in their lounge dur- ing Happy Hour. As their new banner displays, Happy Hour will take place from Monday to Friday from 4:30 pm-6 p.m. Seminar for show to appear in Castlegar the ideal dinner guest who can talk about anything under the sun for about seven months. Bill Richardson, humorous “Canada Customs and "Queen of all the Dustballs" has another book in the works, "Confused and gen tle people: Tales from the Bach- elor Brother's Bed and Breakfast". Apart from his work on the Gabereau. Show, his humorous contributions have author of the Bill Richardson es TASS LESNAR ETON CVE SERIALS + POURS Wow Woe Aut Neti ax, es AIM 2 + The How to Video also been heard on Morning side. Sunday Morning and Ideas. It's always fun to meet the face behind the voice you know so well. So why not mark your calendars for a double treat. The library volunteers are especially invited for this public event which will include afternoon tea, a la the Castlegar Library's ver- sion of Tea at the Empress. Marge Meikle Wedding Planner Just “1 Do" It! eaiencinienl ~~ Highlights include: CKQR Radio in Castlegar is organizing a half-day seminar for new bysinesses and for home-based busines: The seminar is scheduled for March 20 at the Fireside Inn and will feature guest speakers who will cover topics includ ing how to succeed, how to present bankers, which computer soft ware to use, how to set up books, and the legalities of set ting up a new business. To pre-register drop by the CKQR office. Sign of the times Colourmix Advertising Sys- tems in Castlegar has been busy making businesses more visible. They recently installed a double-sided hanging sign at the Strong Communication Group Inc. to make the office easier to locate Aromatherapy classes Darleen Ward of the Assisi Health & Beauty Centre at Avenues in Castlegar, invites you to register for her upcom- ing Aromatherapy classes Among the seven classes that are being offered are the Essential Oils class, which teaches how to make your own skin care products, the Clinical Aromatherapy Back Massage class, and the Clinical Aro- matherapy reflexology class For more information or for your free brochure call 365 - 7616 S owners. information to Line up Banjo's Pub now has free line dancing lessons every Tuesday in their Castlegar location below the Fireside Motor Inn Everyone is invited to partici- pate! Good planning is half the battle during tax time It's tax time - and time to make Sure your own tax planning is in good order. Chris Morris provid- ed some tax-tips on helping pay for a child's higher education and dealing with revenue property when he spoke to a meeting of the B.C. Association of Financial Planners. Let's say you have put aside some money to fund your child's or grandchild's post-sec- ondary schooling. You'could well be paying 10 to 50 per cent tax on the investment income this money is generating. “A logical approach might be to give this lump sum to the stu- dent to buy a term annuity,” said Morris, of Walsh King, chartered accountants. This annuity could be set up to pay itself out with a combination of monthly interest and capital payments over the term to cover the education peri- od. “As long as the child is over 17, for tax purposes this would shift the income payments to the student from the parent or grand- parent,” Morris said. “The annuity payments would pro- vide the student with a s income and perhaps help keep the student from overspending the budget.’ If your (parent or grandparent) have an incorporated business, whether as an Owner manager or a professional, also consider other strategies. Stressing that every situation is different, Morris sug: gasted the following approach Mike 3renby Syndicated Columnist Let's say the student expects to have taxable income of moré than $30,000 a year soon after gradua- tion; perhaps he or she is in medi- cal, dental or law school, for example The company could make annual loans to the student to cover tuition and living expenses. The’ company receives no deduc- tions and the student must declare the amounts as income. But as long: as the student's taxable income is below about $30,000.a year, he or she will pay only about 27 per cent tax After graduation, once the stu = dent is in the middle or high tax bracket, he or she repays the money, perhaps over several years, and claims a tax deduttion for these payments “Not only does the student benefit by first paying tax at 27 per cent and then saving tax at about 40 - 50 per cent, this plan also allows more complete use of the tuition and education credits,” Morris said. “Normally, only about $4,000 a year may be transferred to a parent. If the student is studying outside Canada, the tuition can be far higher.” Morris noted if the company ears active income, in effect it is lending the money from its 78 cent corporate dollars. That com- pares with the individual's 50 - 60 cent personal dollars, reflecting the company’s lower tax rate, “Even if the student doesn't need all the cash, he or she can invest the surplus and pay tax on the investment income at the Last year's federal budget pro-. Local businesses squirm in anticipation of budget SHARLENE IMHOFF Sun Editor : Is it getting too expensive to do business in British Columbia? Some business people are cer- tain that with the Harcourt gov- emment’s second budget coming down, the month of April is going to be tough one on their pocketbooks. Increases to old taxes and the addition of new ones is already making some local bustnesses-squirm under the pressure Lion’s Head Pub owner Elmer Pellerine admits it is getting more expensive to do business in this province. Pellerine, who is also president of the Social Credit party in the West Kootenay, said the government has failed to cur tail its spending, and 1s now des: perately trying to raise money to control it’s increasing debt “As a business person, things are really getting tough—and it’s a bitter pill to swallow,” he said Pellerine, who's pub is located in Robson, said the business person in B.C. is being hit from all sides, whether increased Worker's Compensation. Board rates, ICBC rates, BC Hydro rates and even a new restaurant tax. After being hit with a province-wide average increase of 9.5 per cent in 1993, ICBC is again considering another increase which could be announced in November. This increase however, said Ken Hardie, manager of Media Rela- tions for the crown corporation, will be modest compared to those in 1993 “We're considering following the rate of inflation at one or two per cent,” he said. Hardie also mentioned the corporation will be launching a new campaign this a few VISION ON 20/21 spring that is aimed at helping drivers become more skilled and therefore reduce the number, of accidents, “We're not certain at this point what type of cost-savings there would be, but we definitely have some goals we'd like to reach,” Hardie said, refusing to comment any further about the upcoming announcement For residents of the province who use BC Hydro services, they can expect to pay more as well The corporation has already applied to the B.C. Utilities Commission for a 3.9 per cent and if approved. the ‘average fe sidential cust6mer will pay an additional $18 per year into the provincial government coffers. Last year the NDP gave Hydro permission to increase rates one per cent above the rage inflation, this year the power company allowed to apply to increase its rates two per cent above inflation. One Liberal opposition leader is asking why. Official Opposition Leader and Liberal Finance Critic, Fred Gingell, said that B.C. hydro doesn't need the additional rev- enue: last year the crown corpo- ration made a record profit of $400 million “Instead of being a cash cow for the government, Hydro should be decreasing its rates and help stimulate economic development,” said Gingell The Liberal opposition is also calling foul to the government's potential restaurant tax, which would result in an additional six per cent on top of the taxes already existing on prepared meals. “The restaurant industry is very competitive with low profit mar- gins and high turnovers: a tax on meals will only hurt the industry increase, TWO FIRST PRIZES: Two Mercedes-Benz 190E automobiles DRAW:May 27, 93 20/21 :: ARLY BIRD DRAWS: Caribbean Cruise for tw DRAW: April 18.93 Vacation in Hawan for Tw. DRAW: May 11, 93 further since people won't want to eat out as much,” said Liberal “fourism Critic Clive Turner. “A restaurant tax will mean more empty tables because tourists are already beginning to see B.C. as an expensive place to visit.” Opposition to the tax by restaurant owners has been widespread. In Castlegar, a peti- tion has been cifculated by the owners of the Homestead Soup and Sandwich Shop.- asking patrons to add their names to a growing list of signatures “British Columbia's 7,000 restaurants and food-service busi nesses already make a tribution to provincial revenue This levy on meals is just another tax grab,that will service to weak en the competitive position of our tourism industry,” Tanner said. Increases al every turn has made British Columbians wary But if anything, they'll be tuned in when Mike Harcourt releases his second budget a Major con- BMS Consulting Financial Counselling and Qoal Setti posed restricting the application of the $100,000 capital gains exemption when you realize prof its on investment real estate If you bought such property before March 1, 1992, the percent- age of the capital gain that qualifies for the exemption is (a) number of months between purchase date and March 1, 1992, divided by (b) number of months you held the property since January 1, 1972. Morris said every. year as, the new federal budget approaches - with the risk the capital gains exemption will be killed - people consider “crystallizing” the prof- it. Often, this can be done not only by selling but also by trans- ferring the property to another family member of a family com- pany, for example “If you expect the value of the property to increase steadily, the portion eligible for the exemption will probably remain about the same so the benefit of crystalliz ing would be marginal,” he said “But if you expect the value to to stay about the same decline, crystallizing could be beneficial if the property is going to be sold anyway in the near future and especially if you expect the next budget to repeal the capital gains exemption.’ Turning to the new rules that treat common-law couples the same as married couples for tax purposes, effective January | 1993, Morris suggested common. law couples use the transferable credits and spousal RRSP contribu tions. “Common-law couples can also use tax-deferred rollovers of investments like stocks and rev enue property,” he said. “But when it comes to transfers and loans between common-law spouses, the attribution rules will now apply.” of to mer Is Coming Let Us Help You SPRING INTO ACTION Come In and See Our Full Line of Trimmers & Saws SALES & SERVIGE Downtown Shell 975 Columbi Ave., Castlegar 365-6133 fons roe me t= AUTHORIZED STIHL DEALER Ka-Boom! 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