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MH ACCORDING TO COMMISSIONER Legislative library Parliament Bldg, Victoria, B.C. Jan 79 Fund depletetL.no more bailing out of "hardship cases' ALDERGROVE - Bailing out "hardship cases" the B.C. Land Commission quickly spent the $25-million special fund established when the commission was first set up in 1975, a speaker told about 35 business people and residents at a chamber of commerce dinner here last week. Thc commission could have spent $100-million easily, Gordon Gram told the local merchants. Gram had been invited to the Dec. 13 meeting to explain to the local merchants why the B.C. Land Commission turned down an application from Gloucester Properties Ltd. for a large industrial park north of here. The senior civil servant ex plained the origin of Ihe commission, how and why it was formed, and why it had turned "down the Gloucester application which took the better part of last The Aldergrove Star Vol.21 No. 51 28 pages lllegitimus non carborundum Wednesday, December 20,1978 year fighting its way through the lesser bureaucratic maze made up of thc regional district and various boards.. Gram said thc commission had bailed out Grosvenor-Laing, a former major landowner in Langley district, to the tune of S5-million when it bought some 2,000 acres owned by the two British companies. Other landowners in thc province had been bailed out in a similar manner, he said. When asked why the public- owned commission did not buy out small landowners as well if it is lo be government policy for years to come that land - whether it be in agricultural production or not - must be saved lor future food productive use, Gram said that he realized that owners have to "be very big-minded" tu willingly go along with the commission's policies. He added that "wc must be forward thinking, looking 25, 50 or even a 100 years down thc road." However, the rather small fund had been depleted, and now il was up to individual owners to 25c per copy House made of gingerbread to replace civic centre? The old story of Ihe Magi is elementary school children at Patricia Rick Mcllwaln Photo MATSQUI - A gingerbread house shaped children's theatre to be constructed on thc municipal property in place of the controversial civic centre was proposed to Matsqui district council Monday by Clearbrook bookkeeper Walter Schmur. Schmur, showing council members a large full-color picture of a prize winning gingerbread house baked by. a Delta woman, suggested that a theatre patterned after it would be a tourist drawing attraction and fill a need in thc area for a cultural facility. "Besides being used fop theatrical performances, it could also be used as a convention centre, for symphony concerts and religious programs," Schmur said. The reason for this counter proposal, he said, was because of thc flak generated at thc public information meeting by the Matsqui civic centre proposal which puts commercial development first before any such facilities as his proposed theatre. Schmur suggested that to finance his project, application could be made to the provincial government for a grant to cover one third of the cost, that thc second third could be covered by the sale of shares and debentures to the public, but that he was not sure of how the final third could be financed. And he proposed that the land be made available for the venture by a long-term lease at a nominal fee. In responding to Aid. Chris Lamb's query as to who exactly council would be dealing with. Schmur explained that a cooperative (Fantasy World Children's Cooperative) had been formed and that at present there were six shareholders, but thai thc nature of thc business allows people to buy into it. Lamb replied that since the group is not a non-profit organization he should investigate the possibility of testing his idea at the McCallum activity centre to first see how it would work. Schmur, who has dubbed his envisioned theatre "Gingerbread and Pretzels", also sees a fantasy world amusement park being established in conjunction with the theatre. With an avowed interest in things for children, he has already begun publication of a children's magazine, also called "Gingerbread and Pretzels", and thc one issue out so far was distributed through the local library. "We need something to draw the tourist trade tothe area," he says. "When there is something that attracts the children, their parents will come, too." BC Tel will explain position FIRE MARSHALL •'OVER-ZEALOUS" Can't be done, says Westwood Procedures must follow when bomb reported LANGLEY - The local fire mar- shall has given thc Langley schopl board one month to clean up more than 100 fire hazards in elementary schools throughout Langley, but thc school board says it can't be done. School board chairman Brian Westwood says funding for most of the.improvements needed must come from thc ministry of education in Victoria. That, he told fellow school trustees Monday, could take months. "These situations in the schools have existed for many years," says Westwood. "Now, wc have 30 days to change them." "J have one (report) here where they don't like thc wattage in the 'Exit' sign." The board voted to inform provincial MLA Bob McClelland about the problem. At Aldergrove elementary, the school district will have to upgrade the fire alarm system, install exit signs, and emergency lighting, remove debris from in front of fire foors, separate the first and second floors in the old school building, and enclose an old chimney with fire-rctardent material. Parkside Centennial elementary, the newest school of the three, requires an integrated system of smoke detectors to be installed in the open classroom arca and tied in with the school's alarm system. Heat detectors arc needed for the school's storage area, and dead bolt locks closing fire doors in thc school's gym will have to be removed. Secretary-treasurer Dick Weihbelzahl said some of thc fire marshall's orders will be acted on Immediately. "Many of these things, thc principals of the schools were not aware of as safety hazards," said Weihbelzahl. Westwood called thc fire mar- shall "considerably over-zealous." ALDERGROVE - A recent bomb scare at Parkside elementary school has prompted Langley district superintendent Dr. Len Sampson to come up with a procedure for evacuating local schools. Sampson's draft evacuation plan, along with a list of guidelines for dealing with bomb threats, was presented to the Langley school board Monday for consideration. The procedure includes a checklist of things to do for school administrators, from evacuating the building, to arranging transportation to another school if it should actually explode, or catch fire. School secretaries are advised to be calm and courteous when a bomb threat is received, obtain as much information as they can. and avoid interrupting the caller. Secretaries should also try to find out when the bomb will explode, where it is, what it looks like, why the bomb was placed in thc school. If possible, they should also attempt to discover thc caller's name, and where he is calling from. One section in the proposed guideline, suggested students be allowed to put on their coats before evacuating the building, if there is enough time. It should be kept in mind that a bomb could be located in a cloakroom area," states the evacuation handbook. The section drew thc criticism of school trustee Loren Maluorno. Sampson said it was included because some students at Park- side elementary caught cold waiting for authorities to search thc school. "It's better the children catch a cold than, lose their lives," retorted Maluorno. The guidelines await approval by the board. ALDERGROVE - B.C. Tel business manager Frank Bogle will be at the January meeting of the Aldergrove and district chamber of commerce, president Alan Major said last week. Major said thc recent disclosures that B.C. Tel would not be proceeding with the promised inclusion of the Aldergrove telephone exchange in thc Greater Vancouver free toll calling arca were a matter of considerable concern to thc chamber as to the community. He said that he had contacted Bogle and been promised lhat senior B.C. Tel executives would be al the Wednesday. January 10 meeting. In a letter sent to thc local chamber in the spring of 1977 B.C. Tell indicated that thc project would go ahead with completion slated for 1981. Recently it was disclosed that the plans had been scuttled partially because the change would be too costly for B.C. Tel. Aldergrove Star closed over X-mas holidays The office of thc Aldergrove Star will be closed from Friday, Dec. 22 to Wednesday, Dec. 27, both days inclusive. There will be no edition of the paper on December 27, due to the Christmas holidays. Next issue of The Aldergrove Star will be out on Wednesday, January 3. 1979. We take this opportunity to wish our readers and advertisers a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Staffand management of Thc Aldergrove Star preserve the farmland, willingly or not. Gram said thc Gloucester application, which includes just over 40 legal parcels totalling 775 acres, had been turned down because the commission's technical advisors did not agree with the findings of soil specialists employed by the company in preparing a preliminary prospectus. Fifty-eight percent of the total acreage was found by thc commission to be class 2 - 3 land as under the Canada Land Inventory, he stated, with 39 percent class 4 and the remaining three percent class 6 - 7. Land in „the class I to 4 categories is all considered arable wilh class 5 and 6 marginal grazing lands and class 7 not usable for agricultural purposes. He said thc commission's findings had come out "rather differently" from those of the private firm of soil specialists because they had recorded thc "unimproved ratings". He then outlined appeal procedures which can be taken by an applicant, but added that to date no appeal had been received from Gloucester. The application reached thc commission's Burnaby offices last February, in March a public hearing was held, and on Sept. 20 thc commission's decision was rendered, refusal of the application based on thc probable future capabilities of thc land. LOCALS CRITICIZE DECISION Thc audience clearly did nol agree with the official policies as outlined by Gram and told him so in so many words. Aid. Art Brooks, among the guests, was one of the more outspoken critics and drew considerable applause with his stated contention that "...something has to be added to the tax base of this municipality. Somewhere we got to get s6mc relief." As it now stands, said Brooks. 85 percent of all land in Langley district is frozen under the Agricultural Land Reserve Act as administered by the land commission and as a result home owners and small land owners have to carry the entire tax burden. Gram acknowledged that "the two (farmland preservation and fair taxation) don't go hand in hand." Other visitors criticized the commission for legally forcing land owners to preserve agricultural land for thc future while at the same time imposing severe hardship on them by allowing high tax assessments and restrictive covenants which virtually make any practical use of the land impossible. Thc technical ability of commission land use advisors was also questioned, as local business people and property owners expressed their interest in why high grade soils had been allowed to fall to (he blacktopping machines in other parts of the lower mainland while land that has never proven itself arrable has tu be preserved like another treasure. Gram said the almost 800 acres of land at North County Line could be made productive at some future time when Canada would need all the agricultural land it could amass for its own needs, but Brooks again pointed out that the lands north of the freeway between County Line Road and the Langley-Matsqui border were impossible to drain in such a manner that they could become fertile farm lands. Brooks said that in order to drain thc land agricultural tiles would have to be laid down but in digging down 18 inches through the shallow topsoil in the area you would be into clay hardptin and might as well lay- down a network of solid pipes. Gram said he would convey thc local residents' feelings to thc commission. Secondary school system changed ALDERGROVE - Louise Weckerle ol the Roundhouse Restaurant and Alec Moore of the Aldergrove Lions club drew the winning ticket in the Lions raffle for a genlune gingerbread house Monday afternoon. The prize was donated by the Roundhouse and proceeds from the sale of tickets went to the Aldergrove Lions Crippled Children's Fund. The winning ticket was held by RCMP Cst. Pat Roach, Sale of the tickets netted $51 for the Lions special fund, reported Moore. By GREG THOMAS MURRAYVILLE - Radical changes in the size and composition of Langley's secondary schools will be phased in by school officials after approval Monday by thc Langley school board. School trustees approved a series of three recommendations by the secondary education committee calling for Langley's secondary schools to be totally revamped. Junior and senior secondary schools will be abandoned in favor of a new system incorporating grades 8-10 and grades II and 12 into one school. School trustees approved, in principle, the change, with trustee David Bell voting against. Until now, the education system has operated with a system of junior and senior secondary schools, with Brookswood, Fort Langley, H.D. Stafford, and D.W. Poppy schools all feeding students to Langley senior secondary school for their final two years education. Only Aldergrove and Mountain secondary schools have operated with grades 8-12. Schools slated to incorporate all senior grades in the near future will be D.W. Poppy and Fort Langley junior secondary. Langley secondary will probably become the district's only senior secondary school, but grade 10 students will be added to fill in thc population gaps created by the addition of Poppy and Fort Langley Into the system. Fort Langley junior secondary and H.D. Stafford will remain junior secondary schools if this happens, and students will enter these schools in grade 7, and leave them in grade 9. The decision to leave Langley secondary as thc sole school with senior students only, reflects thc school board's decision to centralize vocational aifd pro-apprenticeship training in one school. LSS already has a chef-training kitchen, large auto, woodworking, and mctalworking shops, and a construction program. High-cost facilities needed to facilitate specialized training will be added to the school if the plan goes ahead, Graham Leask, principal of D.W. Poppy, and chairman of the secondary building committee, told thc school board that students don't develop school spirit with only two or three years in any given school. The -committee's report also mentioned continuity of school programs, transportation costs, and building parental involvement in schools. "Two year schools tend to promote a "revolving door" atmosphere with students, rather than establishing good teacher- student relationships," stated the report. Thc report also recommended holding school sizes to a maximum of 1.000 student population, wilh an exception made for LSS. In the case of the venerable senior school, a larger school population would enable the school board to gel funding for more specialized programs. School trustee Peter Faisbcn- dcr. who sits on thc secondary education committee, says eventually all schools will accommodate students in grades H to 12. "The eight to twelve concept, weighing all the alternatives, is the best one." said Fassbender. Aldergrove chamber of commerce president Alan Major has suggested that the town adopts a specific theme In order to attract and hold tourists passing through the lower mainland. See article on second front page. — - --— mmmm mmmmmmmmmmmm 2A THE STAR, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20,1978 Friesen well back on the agenda MATSQUI • The Friesen well was back before Matsqui council again on Monday. This time council is requesting a complete report from the public works ' department indicating whether or not the municipality should go ahead with purchase of the well for future water needs. Council is dealing with this now because representatives of a 'groupinterested in locating a fish culture facility in the Fraser Valley have approached thc municipality wondering whether they still have interest in the well. "The essential requirement in establishing such a facility is a good ground water supply," they said. "Thc flowing well located on the Friesen property on Downes Road has been identified as a potential site." Mayor Harry DeJong said he felt council should pursue the idea of purchase of thc well. "It could serve us a number of years before surplus water wold be needed from the Mission arca." [he said. "But it is a contentious reissue because Friesen (Aid. [•Henry Frieseti who owns the well) lis on council." Children from Coghlan [left] snd Parkside elementary schools celebrate Christmas season. -Rick Mcllwaln Photo Board will deal heavily with child abuse Rotund visitor attends board meeting I I "They (the group interested in {establishing the fish hatchery) •have been fair with us," De Jong ^continued, "now wc need to '.decide whether or not the mun- jicipality wants the water." | Council voted to request a full ;report from the public works > department in order to determine • the municipality's needs. I- Chamber jexecs elected iijALDERGROVE - Four new directors were elected to serve on the 11979 board of thc Aldergrove and [district chamber of commerce last ftveek. Alan Major, president and Don McTavish were re-elected to the board. Newcomers Mike McCarty and Vrcnli Kahn replace Ray Collishaw and Horst Newman. MURRAYVILLE - The Langley school board will vote in January on a tough new policy on child abuse detection authored by district superintendent Len Sampson. Sampson's new policy was released Monday so that trustees could make a decision at the next meeting of thc board. Ihe policy approved a set of guidelines, also written by Sampson, for dealing with reported cases of child abuse. Teachers who suspect one of their students is being abused are now required by law to report their suspicions. Beginning next year, if thc superintendent's policy is approved, all reports will .go to the school principal. Thc principal will then be required to hold a meeting with representatives of the provincial ministry of health and the ministry of human resources. If thc three-man committee determines that child abuse is taking place, action will be taken the same day. A follow-up conference with the child's teacher is also required. Trustee Marnie Robertson, elementary education chairman, savs human resources officials will still deal with child abuse. "It's a responsibility that all adults have, really," she says. "It isn't going to be dealt with by the schools, it's simply going to give teachers a route to take if they feel there is a problem. "I think it's something the public at large should be aware of." Cutbacks in budget causing serious problems LANGLEY - Cutbacks in thc local school board budget are causing serious problems, according to Langley Teachers' Association president Terry Eastman. Eastman cited thc school board's decision to make a 13.1 percent cut in teaching supplies next year as a major example in a statement released Monday. The school board decided to reduce available funds for supplies from S88 per pupil to S75 per pupil in preparations for ils 1979 budget. In another statement last week, Eastman said local teachers will be deprived of the tools they need to do their jobs. "Our budget is so low that we don't even come up to thc basic education program determined by Victoria." , School trustee Marnie Robertson claims thc new budget for teaching supplies of $75 per student reflects the provincial average. She told the school board Monday night that last year's figure was one of thc highest in thc province. Thc reduction breaks down to a huge cut in secondary school funding, and a smaller reduction in elementary schools. For grades 8 - 12. funding will be cropped from S92 per year to S77 per year, in line with (he provincial average, according to Robertson. In grades I • 7, schools will receive $37.5b in teaching supplies for every student, a cutback of $5.00. Eastman also criticized the school board's decision to take a portion of thc money for supplies from school principals and classroom teachers, giving il instead to senior administrators lo distribute. Robertson says the administrators were given the money so that some of the district's 'have- not' schools could obtain belter teaching supplies. "This doesn't make sense," said Eastman. "Why hold onto the money. particularly from our 'have not' schools? Divide thc money now." Some educational officials fear the discretionary monies now controlled by the senior administration will instead be subject lo thc de facto control of the school board. This would mean that school trustees could send extra money to schools of their own choosing, such as those in polling areas where incumbent trustees lost to opposition candidates in recent civic elections. Robertson poo-poos the suggestion. "Thai's ridiculous. We judge the spending on thc basis of educational needs in the schools." she says. "Wcwant all of the kids to benefit. Wc want all of the tax money spent in a way that we're getting value for the dollar. "That's a ridiculous comment, and it doesn't deserve an ans- w-cr." 30VC0CBeU|0R£D '(Eu all % brijjljt mcIohimtB mesBayea of (LH|ritatmae (ne'h like to abb a Ijymtt of appreciation for your Itiitb frtctibBlji". GEM-AIR DRAPER'S 27273 Fraser Hwy, Aldergrove -CHRISTMAS BaiSainsa You better believe it! Dress up your home for Christmas with o new Chesterfield koutHwl Shafottnt ol CmUm Swl««l dttln ■xi locBfun NOW IN srocn Specials on Living Room Groups I We pay TOP TRADE-IN (regardl<mofag..muit I 1 DOLLAR on your Sofa & Chair _\ln ____ condition) j APPLIANCE r, FURNITURE ■rcfflnEM 32659 SOUTH FRASER WAY Tel: 859-7145 ■TTT^T.vnin^! By GREG THOMAS MURRAYVILLE - Santa Claus made an unannounced visit to thc Langley school board Monday, interrupting thc local school trustees just as they began their final meeting of 1978. The rotund visitor provided gifts and caricatures for about a dozen in attendance at the meeting, including elected officials, administrators, and members of the press. Brian Westwood. school board chairman, was presented with a plastic flower, courtesy Langley Flowers. The well known trustee runs another flower shop in Langley. Retiring trustee Kay Armstrong received a certificate entitling her to free admission to all future school board meetings, trustee David Bell was given a bar of .lergcns soap, "should he decide to clean up his act," in the words of Santa, and trustee Peter Fassbender, who was strangely absent during thc presentation, received a one week Brian Westwood course entitled "How to Win Friends and Influence People." Aldergrove trustee Loren Maluorno. chairman of the finance committee, was given an information package on zero-based budgeting, prepared by the Xorox corporation. Maluorno sells Nashua photocopiers for a living. 'Back to Basics' equipment proved a large item on Santa's gift list. Trustee Mamie Robertson received a back to basics fe wooden miss this opportunity to hope 'the magic of Christmas touches kyou all. Thanks to our neighbors. the staff and management LUMBER CITY Sales Ltd 311'tKO IVardiimiUc lid., AbbolsfEU d, H.t Phone N.'e!I—4S3; ffEXACO ' Hope the holiday season litis your spirit wilh happiness, laughter. Thanks to all the folks we have had Ihe pleasure of serving. Gerry and Staff THE BRAKE SPECIALTY SHOP Aldergrove Texaco Service knitting kit, composed of one knitting needle, and a quantity of wool. Trustee Fred Ceresney, a local physician, received a back to basics doctor set,' manufactured by a well known toy company. Dr. Len Sampson, distric superintendent, was given a bag full of mangled recording tape, allegedly thc same as stolen three months ago from a school board meeting. Secretary-treasurer Dick Weihbelzahl received a Colonel Saunders piggy bank, to hold next year's budget in, and assistant secretary-treasurer Bruce Ayl- bury was given a back to basics calculator with four functions: subtraction, subtraction, subtraction, and subtraction. vmmmmmmwmmmmiiffi I Christmas Magic i i - i | comes alive at Sunny DayS | I Mistle Toe and Holly | Large Selection! of Flowering I Plants | Christmas Arrangements Jj professionally I done I J Flowers By Wire Worldwide Ph.: 856-8360 or 856-1402 i:miiu> fUWBES BE WEEK UEJETtD I Flowers for all occasions. Sunny DaysTIcmt^ Phone 856-8360 27B8 Fnutr Highway, Ahfergrovt I I V BILL'S AUTO BODY & PAINT WORKS 6724 Fraser Hwy, Phone. 856-2721 *& THE STAR, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20,1978 3A No hydro before Christmas SUMAS MTN. - It will be after Christmas before a landlocked family on Sumas Mountain will know if B.C. Hydro powerlines can be extended to their property. When the Robert Taylors purchased their place on Sumas Mountain, the access road (Willet Road) was drawn in on the Matsqui municipal master plan. When the Taylors later applied to B.C. Hydro for extension of services to their property, Hydro declined because the section of Willet which serves their property is not gazetted and Hydro can provide access services only on public roads. (The section of Willet in question had been withdrawn from the master plan in 1976.) The Taylors petitioned council for extension and dedication of Willet Road because thc portable generator they had for power is not functioning reliably and wilh the coming of winter they wanted Hydro services. Peter Smith, a surveyor accompanying the Taylors informed council that the matter of defining this roadway could be handled through the registrar of public lands in New Westminster and would not involve any expropriation as suggested by development officer Ken Stinson. Council felt that they needed the legal opinion of their solicitors before making a decision and promised thc Taylors notification within two weeks. That was on November 27. The two weeks are more than up. Council is hoping to have word from their solicitors later this week. (The matter had been delayed because the municipal clerk had been sick and it had not been attended to while he was away.) And a special council meeting may be called next week to deal with the issue. In the meantime the Taylors have to depend on their unreliable generator while they wait for word of whether or not they will even be eligible for the Hydro services they needed before winter started. i ■ . >*e«£*e3 ^V At Mt. Lehman elementary school the-old carols are sung during the last week before Christmas. -Rick Mcllwaln Photo Longley board vote to add administrator MURRAYVILLE - Despite the protests of finance chairman Loren Maluorno, the Langley school board voted Monday to add another administrator to its senior staff, and will hire a teacher to take his place at Aldergrove secondary school. On a recommendation by district superintendent Dr. Len Sampson, thc trustees voted to extend thc appointment of science teacher Peter Beckett to thc end of the school year. Beckett was hired as science co-ordinator on a part-time basis earlier this year, but Sampson dodged the part-time edict by employing Beckett full time for thc first five months of the school year. The teacher was to return to Aldergrove secondary in January to teach science for thc second semester. "1 firmly believe Peter needs the rest of the year to continue what he is doing," Sampson told the trustees. "He's not only turning the science program around, but he is giving strong leadership." School board chairman Brian Westwood supported thc request, referring to promises of special funding by the ministry of education, expected next year, "We are now in a favorable enough budget position," said Westwood. Maluorno was aghast at West- wood's remarks. ">I can hardly believe my ears," he told the chairman. Maluorno indicated he would like to present a final budget to local taxpayers even lower than the provisional budget submitted to Victoria in November. "(Beckett) is doing an excellent job," said Maluorno. "This is a dollar decision. This is a board that has gone on record as being fiscally responsible." Both Maluorno and trustee David Bell voted against hiring Beckett for the rest of the year. So far, the new science coordinator has worked in Langley's elementary schools, in cooperation with classroom teachers and • school principals, in order to develop continuity in thc local science program. Trustee Mamie Robertson, chairman of the board's elementary education committee, told the meeting that school principals were in favor of hiring Beckett for the remainder of the year. "They felt there was a lot work that had to be done," she said. Your United Way Support Helps People With These Problems • Arthritis • Blindness • Cerebral Palsy • Child Beating • Children's Diseases • Deafness • Delinquency • Disasters • Drownings • Elderly Loneliness • Epilepsy • Family Break-up • Loss of Blood • Mental Illness • Mental Retardation • Parkinson's Disease • Suicide • Wife Battering (And many more) fCOHLERS EUROPEAN SAUSAGE FULL TIME GOVERNMENT INSPECTION" Complete Custom Killing Cutting — Wrapping Curing — Smoking 1/4 mile north of Aldergrove £ Centre N !>■ <N Froscr Hwy. 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I I I feiirHelpWorks-nielniledUiiy THIS ADVERTISEMENT IS SPONSORED BY A MAJOR CORPORATION IN THE INTERESTS OF THE COMMUNITY. ******************** ________t V ■ ■' —******** v^Onfiflw/lf No wonder there are two kinds of British Columbians The Aldergrove Star 4A WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20,1978 By VIC STEPHENS, MLA (conservative house lender] Somebody once said that there are two kinds of people in the world, those who divide people If they had only known There's no use denying It - the country Is In pretty poor shape. You take your life In your hands to travel alone on our roads - violence, robbery, accidents ■ you name it. Children are hungry. The aged, crippled, mentally wounded are neglected. Some people are having a tough time because they are walking around in the wrong-colored skins, or with long-slanted noses. Money can't be found for desperately needed housing, but military defence gets plenty. People aren't classified with the government. Opponents threaten Ihe leadership and call for a change. This was the situation 2,000 years ago when a young couple slipped into Bethlehem and looked around for a room. Her name was Mary and she was pregnant. His name was Joseph and he was tired, scared and annoyed. Their baby was born in a stable in Bethlehem. If the people had only known who he was they might have found better accommodation. This little one, born to be King, was the leader they were expecting to set things straight in their world. What kind of reception will He get this year? It's only appropriate Ttiere appears to be a lot of controversy in the national capital these days concerning the quotas (oh, how we hate that word) for Christmas turkeys this year. Be that as it may, the thought does not escape us thai of all subjects brought to House of Commons forefront, there' is probably none so appropriate as turkeys. -Agassiz Advance Fa-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-la* Buy your plastic now, while supplies last. Yes folks, it's that time of the year again, as if you weren't already aware of it. The merchants sing, cash registers ring, and Mattel's stock goes up 35 percent. It seems every year the Christmas season comes earlier, but the pitch to the consumer remains the same. We're made to feel that if we don't buy everything they are selling, then our children just won't be happy. The thing is, about 75 percent of the toys being offered are nothing more than plastic junk. One my age can remember the years when about the only plastic toys were model cars. Not so today. There's even a plastic cow that you can milk. Pla'slic milk, no doubt. And the recent movie, "Star Wars", has really been a boon to the plastic business. We are without a doubt becoming a plastic society. If, however, you are one of those parents who wants his child to be happy and you are going to buy all these happiness toys, then it pays to shop around. One would almost swear those plastic things are made of rubber, the way the prices on them can be stretched. In the midst of our spending spree though, let us not overlook the real meaning of Christmas. Real happiness is a family getting together and exchanging their most precious gift - Love. -Comox Totem Times Therefore choose life Ours is a revolutionary age, however much we might wish it were nol. It is an age full of promise if Ihe forces of change are channeled creatively, but an age of destruction and death il these forces are frustrated by narrow minds and hardened hearts. We are faced wilh an awesome choice: to continue wilh business as usual, allowing technology an increasing dominance over human affairs, producing apocalyptic weapons, wasting and polluting irreplaceable natural resources, ignoring ihe plight of Ihe poor, Ihe hungry, the dispossessed. Or we can use' our intelligence and technology to enrich human life, lo eradicate disease and hunger, and to diminish Ihe role of violence in settling differences between men and nations. Those born and raised in the shadow of the atom bomb are aware of this choice with an immediacy denied their elders. The young desperately do not want lo be the last generation of human beings on earth, and they see themselves as pawns In old feuds fought by old men. For them the choice we face is as clear as that set forth in the Biblical account of Moses' charge to the Israelites as they prepared lo enter the Promised Land: "I call heaven and earth to witness against you this day, lhat I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse; therefore choose life, that you and your descendants may live, loving the Lord your God, obeying his voice, and cleaving to him..." (Deuteronomy 30: 19-20). Our religious tradition in Ihis country is life-affirming, while never denying man's capacity for self-destruction. This tradition is proclaimed in Canadian pulpits. But unless it is proclaimed in more individual lives, we may forfeit any claim we have on the future. Here is a force we have largely neglected, because the voice of conscience is call to repentance. Arnold Toynbee, an eminent historian of this century, maintained that civilizations are not destroyed from without but eventually turn suicidal. He did not, however, regard suicide as Inevitable. It is the result of choice. It may be that we in Canada, along wilh others, are laced with such a choice today. The Aldergrove Star EfaUbUibed I9S7 Published every Wednesday at 27120 Fraser Highway, Aldergrove. British Columbia CENTRAL FRASER VALLEY STAR PUBLISHING LTD. Rudy langman. Editor Inge B. Langman, Business Manager A politically independent weekly newspaper serving the Langley and Matsqui districts in the beautiful Central Fraser Valley Telephone: (564303 or 656.5212 Mailing Address: Box 220, Aldergrove, B.C. VOX IA0. Subscription Kales In Canada: I Year-S6.00 2Year-».0O O.A.P. per Year-M.00 Second Class Mail Registration numbers 1270 (Aldergrove Star) Postage paid In Aldergrove, B.C. into two kinds and those who property toxes-those who can't The reason is that in some don't. understand why their taxes have areas, including all of Greater Be that as it may, there are Ione wild mi th°se who can't Vancouver and Greater Victoria, certainly two kinds of British understand what the fuss is land prices have gone sky high, Columbians when it comes to about. while in others they haven't. Comparable building lots may cost less than $10,000 in one community, more than $40,000 in another. Until this year the effect of those changes was restricted by various assessment freezes. Now, with provincial "equalization" of assessments, land costs are reflected in the tax rates. High land values automatically shift the tax burden onto homeowners, since land usually makes up a greater proportion of the price of a single-family dwelling than it does of apartments and commercial and industrial property. Worse yet, in British Columbia there are provincially-set tax rates, mainly for education, that total more than 40 mills. Such flat rate taxes, the same for the person who had to pay $70,000 to buy a house as for the person who got as good a house for $40,000, are totally unfair-but that is only half the problem. It will pay roughly half the second person's taxes, but little more than a quarter for the other, leaving thc person with the expensive pro perty paying almost three times as much net tax. Even that isn't the end of the problem. In most cases the person wtih the high tax bill is already paying several hundred dollars more a month on a mortgage. In none of this is there the slightest allowance made for what the person involved is actually able to pay. There are plenty of people with annual incomes of $20,000 or more paying only $50 property tax, and plenty of others with incomes of $5,000 or less paying net tax bills of more than $500 or even $1,000. Small wonder that to some people property taxes are a vital issue while to others they mean little. A Conservative government will not try to ease the burden of thc school tax through equal grants to all homeowners, rather it will eliminate that tax altogether, with further assistance for those who cannot afford the municipal property tax. It won't be a complete solution, but at least.it will give the most help to those who need it most. Who can afford help? 'Not only has the dollar dropped, but they've cut off our grant too' Here and now with Cory The question I have heard most often this past week -- other than that poignant teenaged plea "Can lhavesomething'toeat?" -- "Arc you ready for Christmas?" "Ready for Christmas?" The sub-topics rolled into that one question -- the baking, the shopping, the cleaning, the cards, thc letters, the tree, the decorations, the..., and the list goes on and on -- mount into a staggering scries wc go through in our holiday rituals. But with them all, do we really get ready for Christmas? From her cat perspective, Fluff finds Christmas a novel and entertaining addition to thc house. She doesn't comprehend this bit about getting ready, she just enjoys it as it comes. Thc tree with its subtly moving stringly things and alluring baubles, some within cat reach, captivates her imagination. The assortment of boxes and packages under the tree intriquc her. One is a perfect catnap size where she can curl in seclusion for an afternoon snooze. She even found a catnip mouse tucked down among thc packages. Mind you, someone had thoughtlessly wrapped layers of paper around it and it was troublesome chewing through them, and they laughed Letters to the editor Congratulations Editor, The Star, Sir, You arc to be congratulated for bringing thc splendid article by Arthur Hoppe - "Jonesville horrors common to us all." It should be read at all public gatherings and from all church pulpits. Thnnkyou, Ebe Kocppcn Langley A Merry Xmas Editor, The Star, Sir, The members of B.C. O.A.P.O. Matsqui branch no. 69 who sponsor the Swingers dances, wish to take this opportunity to wish a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year to thc editor, publisher and staff of .the Aldergrove Star who take thc time to publish articles of interest concerning our branch. Yours sincerely, Lillian Bceston, Sec'y. at her and said something about her getting ahead of the date. But it was a good mouse. Yes, Fluff is enjoying the season. Our business friends have been getting ready forChristmas for months. Despite all the hullabaloo about the over-commercialization of Christmas, I find something spirit-lifting about shopping in an atmosphere of tinsel and holly to the accompaniment of seasonal melodies. It's great to have a cheerful clerk help me find a just-right gift for Uncle Fred while around the aisle some excited youngster tells his sister. ' 'Now, go away from here so I can buy your present." The Christmas tree salesman brings another bit of nostalgia to the season. The old-time axe- toting days when we tromped the woods to find the just-right tree may be gone, but something of the old excitement reflects in the eyes of those selecting the just-tall-enough, just-full-enough tree to fit in the corner of the living room. Getting ready for Christmas. If we let it, the process can overpower us with nostalgic thoughts of good-and-gonc-for- ever times. It is also possible that in the hurry to get ready, we fail to be ready and we can miss thc spirit that gives its power to the season. Fear and hope reflect from the daintily dressed little girl as she waits to talk to Santa, and her mother whispers that "it is all right. Santa is a nice man. You'll like talking to him. You can get your picture taken with him, too." But maybe there is something lo this over-commercialization theory. Without the power to spend do we lose what we consider thc traditions of Christmas? Shoppers, nameless faces hurrying by, go about their business of Christmas, and I, wrapped in my anonymity, look on. A mother with two boys, barely teenagers, bursts into tears when the boys, making a simple gift proposal, had to be denied. The boys stand quietly by, not arguing, but helpless in their understanding. And parcel laden shoppers hurry on. I wanted to say, "It's Christmas," and gather her cares in my arms. But held back by that invisible wall separating strangers, I walk silently by. An old man with expectant step makes his way to the post office, then comes away, hands empty, his buoyancy lagging. An empty mail box Ihe week before Christmas, how forlorn, lonely. And I think guiltily of thc stack of cards yet to be mailed, and of my aunt, far away, dying of cancer. And I wonder, "What shall I write?" We drop dollars in the collection boxes and gifts in the Christmas bureau depositories and we feci good because we are doing something for someone. Our gifts reach across invisible barriers that block our personal touch. We are spreading the Christmas spirit. And we hurry on with our own preparation, our getting ready. "Joy to the world," wc sing year after year. But do we hear thc words of this old carol? "Let every heart prepare..." If we stop and really listen we can learn the secret of being ready. Area drivers get poor marks you bet your life Do you speed when the sign says "Beware!"? " * Do you take chances when you should take care? You bet your life! Do you make blunders you never should make? What are you betting, man? What is thc stake? You Bet Your Life! You gain a second - or maybe a minute - You bet your life! If you would bet, you should figure the cost; Too late to argue with Fate when you've lost! Too late to claim that you've been double crossed! You Bet Your Lifel Anon. By JIM SMITH Two lines best taken with a grain of salt: "Your cheque is in the mail." "I'm from the government. I'm here to help you." Canada's small businessmen may buy the first story. But they sure don't fall for the government aid routine. According to results of a membership opinion survey conducted recently by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business, small businesses would generally prefer no help at all to government "assistance". The survey • conducted in every part of the country • asked CFIB members to identify their principal sources of business advice. The vast majority turn to their accountants and lawyers first. A second substantial group relies on its suppliers. And trade associations and other small businesses arc also important. But virtually no small businessmen use the government-funded institutions. Not that there's a shortage of government programs purportedly designed to help small business. There are so many programs that governments have departments to do nothing but keep track of Ihe other programs. And none of these programs is cheap - or particularly effective. Only 3 percent of the federation's members have placed primary reliance on the federal agencies (including the Federal Business Development Bank). The provincial agencies attract only about I percent of the CFlB's members. University and community college business schools • also heavily funded by government - work - with only another 1 percent. In other words, taxpayers' money used for bureaucratic programs doesn't contribute to a better small business environment. Small businessmen don't like bureaucracy and they don't trust civil servants. But that should come as no surprise. Why should the government's track record in managing its own affairs inspire confidence in any reasonable business manager? Interestingly, the. most valued sources of assistance do not cost Ihe taxpayers a nickel. Governments would, therefore, be well advised to scrap their current bureaucratic horrors ond work directly with thc trade associations that smaller businesses already find worthwhile. Trade associations know their members' needs, they know the potential of Ihe industry • and they arc not part of the civil service. Business schools should be reorganized to truly reflect the requirements of small business; currently, the business schools specialize in turning out big business-oriented administrators. Thc savings could be passed along in tax cuts for small business; lax culs always work wonders in the business community. Cut out paperwork, bureaucracy and waste - Ihrec millstones around business' neck. Government's heart is in the right place. Bui actions speak louder than words. 'Put me down as definitely undecided. mmm THE STAR, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20,1978 Maximum prison causes concern New year brings training survey MATSQUI - The announcement last week that Matsqui prison has been reclassified as a maximum security institution has elicited expressions of concern from members of Matsqui council and they voted at council meeting on Monday to request a meeting with federal penitentiary authorities as soon as possible. "And don't take 'no' for an answer," Aid. Chris Lamd em- "Our immediate concern," mayor Harry DeJong told council during the discussion, "is the cost to the community. The local police are called in when there are problems and that is unfair to the taxpayer." De Jong continued that New Westminster has tried ■ unsuccessfully - for years to get compensation for the times their city policemen are called in during hostage taking and other prison incidents. "With the new prisons there are more incidents because of the freedom of movement allowed the prisoners," DeJong added. Aid. Simon Gibson observed that this would change the rale of the local police who deal with Christmas card vignettes Each year I resolve to start early with those Christmas cards and letters to far away friends and family. And each year The Day sneaks up more quickly, it seems, with the cards still not sent. "Why bother," I tell myself at times. "No one will miss our card." Then memories plague my thoughts. « » * The card, simple and inexpensive, was signed with a thick-penciled scrawl. "Love, Evart." I sat at my desk, meditatively pondering over it. "Say, who's your friend?" my college rommate teased, glancing over my shoulder. "Oh, a handsome Swede I know," 1 replied laughingly. "He always signs his middle name, just to keep people guessing," But the import of the card, the realization of what it meant, would not remain untold. "You don't know what this card represents." I added seriously. "You don't know the effort." I remembered him as 1 last saw him - bed-bound by arthritis, his body crippled beyond use, being spoon-fed by a nurse. I always enjoyed visiting him and listening to him re-live the good old days when he worked in the shingle mills and fished. Sometimes he mentioned his wife and Buddy, his little boy, but they had long since left, he hadn't seen them since Buddy was five... On his good days, he was able to be propped up. Various ingenious devices adapted to the slight movement he had in his right hand gave some personal independence. One of these was a thick primary pencil fitted into a large rubber eraser which could be wedged between his stiffened thumb and forefinger. With this he could write. The process was slow and painful, but it gave him personal touch with distant friends. "He usually sends imprinted cards addressed by some friend or volunteer at the home," I explained. "Signing this cost him real effort." And 1 treasured that card. • • » "We have over two hundred cards now," my friend announced one near-to-Christmas day at work. "They nearly cover the living room wall. "I always send out about that many every year." While thc others exclaimed over the number of friends she must have, I thought of the volume of work involved in addressing so many cards and wondered at its sense. "Number-hungry Christmas card collector," I labelled her silently. At the same time I ran a thought-provoking inventory of my own Christmas- card exchange. • « * "This is my Christmas card," my long-time, distant friend began a March letter. "This year instead of sending out cards with a hurried "how are you •• we're fine" note, I decided to wait until the rush was past and then write a real tetter to each of you when your stack of mail probably isn't so big." It was good to have a letter from her, and it more than compensated for the card she had not sent. • • * "Seel Teacher gave me this!" Blue eyes danced with happiness, and a gap in the big smile explained his lisp. He held out a card bright with Santa and reindeer. "She's nice!" • • • "I never send Christmas cards," she said. "It's a waste of time and money. "Instead, I give the amount I would spend to some charity." • • * I remember him standing there, his silvery hair in its stubborn tousle, holding the card to better catch the light from the window. "It's easier to read by natural light," he always said. "Better for the eyes." The only mail that day, besides his daily paper, was that one Christmas card. "They remembered," he said softly. He held it at arms length, turned it more to the advantage of the window, and tipped his head trying to bring the writing into sharper focus. "With best wishes for a happy holiday season," he read haltingly, struggling to make out each word. "We miss you and send our love." "They miss me." And it seemed his mind spanned miles and years. "They miss me." I went about the house work. When I came into the room, he sat in his chair still holding the card. If I hadn't known him so well, I'd have sworn those were tears in his eyes. MEETINGS'... tent right down you alley, with wishes lor life neiriett ol holidays! Dick A £000/0 ALDER LANES CALL - 856-2034 27070 Fraser Hwy. Aldergrove mainly suburban-rural type situations) and DeJong interjected that it would entail special training. It was noted that maximum security status at the institution would eliminate the policing involved with prisoners being out on passes such as occurs now with Matsqui's medium security status. Questions about other effects on the community including those of the social services aspect because of prisoners' families moving into the area were also raised. Comment was also raised about the loci government not being informed or brought into the decision about changing the classification of the prison. "I did receive a letter last week from the regional director, James Murphy, in Vancouver," DeJong said. The letter said in effect that there was to be an important announcement made shortly, that a summary of the announcement. would be sent later, and to phone if there were any questions. One council member added that private enterprise could not go about expansion without requesting approval from council, and that land use contracts no longer would allow such changes. But, as Aid. Ray Kirkwood observed. "I guess they (the federal government) supersede us here and there." Reclassification of the Matsqui Institution to a maximum security prison is part of the nation wide changes in the Canadian prison system, and the change from medium to maximum security status is planned to take place gradually over the next five years at a cost of over $3-million. ABBOTSFORD - Early next year, employers in the Fraser Valley will get a chance to plan the training of their employees. A representative sample of employers in all major areas of business will be contacted by Fraser Valley College to participate in a major survey of employment training needs. Both new employees' needs and,in-service training for existing employees will be covered. The survey will help plan to meet training needs in the college region for the next five years. Heading the survey team is Dr. Eric Grubb, planning consultant for the Fraser-Cheam regional . district and the city of Chilliwack. He'll report progress and results to a steering committee including Eric Woodroff, Fraser Valley College deam of community education; Barbara Man- thei of the Chillliwack chamber of commerce; Ron Bowcott, FVC director of vocational programs; and Joe Atcheson, manager of the Chilliwack office of the Canadian Employment and Immigration Commission. Grubb anticipates a good response from local businesses, because this will allow them to have a direct voice in the planning of training for their present and future employees. That's an important part of the college mandate to be responsive to the community," he points out. "It's important that training programs be planned on the basis of the needs of the users as they see them, not as we think they are." It's hoped that the survey will produce information in enough detail to provide direct input to college planning, and that it can then serve as a model for similar surveys province-wide. The survey questionnaire will require less than half an hour to complete, Grubb says, and handling of the data will be designed to preserve confidentiality. Design of the survey draws on a pilot study done in 1975 by FVC's principal, Larry Blake. That study has provided the basis of most vocation and career plannint at the college to date but Blake initiated the present survey to get New year, new principal ABBOTSFORD - The board of school trustees of school district no. 34 (Abbotsford) has announced the assignment of David A. Shore to the principalship of Abbotsford senior secondary school. Shore will be taking the place of Neal Muhtadi who was recently assigned to the position of director of secondary instruction, and he will assume his duties as soon in January as he can arrange to relinquish his present obligations as principal of Columneetza senior secondary school in Williams Lake. Shore who was selected from a field of over twenty applicants for the position, has his B.C. and teacher training from the University of British Columbia and his M. Ed. from Western Washington State College: He has been principal of Columneetza senior secondary school since 1972 and was previously prinicipal of Peter Skene Ogden senior secondary school in 100 Mile House. fuller and more up-to-date information. Thc project is being funded by an $8,500 grant from the provincial ministry of education. The survey will sample employers in major categories, such as government, agriculture, law, medicine, dentistry, retailing, manufacturing, personal services, banking, contracting, forest related industries, food processing and others. Pauls deputy Matsqui fire chief MATSQUI - Action taken by Matsqui district council in their regular meeting on morning saw: Approval given to the hiring of Ron Pauls as deputy fire chief for the Matsqui-Abbotsford fire department. Deputy chief becomes a paid position as of January 1. Pauls is presently filling that position as a volunteer fireman. Approval given to the reappointments of John Anning and John Dykstra to the police board for another two year term. Referral of a letter from the Urban Transit Authority regarding a feasibility study under thc new urban transit authority act to a joint meeting of the Abbotsford and Matsqui councils. A report from the UBCM on "Guide to Grants and Shared- Cost Programs for Local Government in British Columbia" referred to the municipal treasurer so, as Aid. Chris Lamb said, "he can be aware of what he can apply for. We don't want to miss out on anything." Three children who lived in a shoe at County Line school. -Rick Mcllwain Photo Matsqui supports unity MATSQUI - A petition to thc people of Quebec from the people of the rest of Canada endorsing Canadian unity from coast to coast received the added support of Matsqui municipal council on Monday. The petition, supported by the Union of British Columbia Municipalities, is being signed in campaigns being carried on by several national and provincial organizations including chambers of commerce, Jaycees, Canadian Legion, boards of trade, the Catholic Women's League and several others. Pro-Canada organizations in Quebec plan to take thc message of the petition to all parts of Quebec early next year before the expected referendum in hopes tat the assurance of thc petition will have a positive effect. A resolution on Canadian unity was endorsed by thc 1977 UCBM convention and thc petition aims to emphasize their support of thc resolution. ■a **** THE STAR, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20,1978 Whatever happened to the wise men? Shepherds mid angels In Otter school concert. -Rick Mcllwaln Photo By JIM MILLER The wise men were not in a hurry. They did not come with flashing lights or screaming sirens, but rather, led by a star, quietly and with steady pace. They knew the star belonged to the centuries. In contrast to the star-led gait gait, we jump with quickened pace from event to event as each in turn is heralded as the greatest of all. We are pushing by passing events that consume our energy. The wise men did not come to get; they came to observe, to learn, and to give. Falsely we identify wisdom with clever bargaining for self-advantage. Imagine the wise men in a modern setting. Aware of the uniqueness of this new babe and that the parents were poor, they might have made a deal. "Let us be his managers. We'll give you 10 percent." Twentieth-century wise guysl But that's not the way it was. The wise men came to learn and to bring their gifts. They had not come to make a million. Wisdom does not await a Christmas is for children 'By STANLEY H. CHURCHILL Christmas is above all a time for children. In the excitement and rush of gift-giving, however, let not the record of the first Christmas presents be forgotten. Matthew's Gospel tells thc story. The wise Men from the East, led by thc Star to the Christ child in Bethlehem...."rejoiced with exceeding great joy. And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh." (Matt. 2:10.11). There is need for people to exercise wisdom in their gift- giving, and for parents to manage thc occasion wisely. 1 recall one Christmas some years ago seeing a distraught young child sitting disconsolately in thc midst of a pile of fine new toys, from family, friends, and well-wishers, too distracted and exhausted to enjoy any of them, whereas a single toy, or two. would have given him real delight. In very many homes one of the finest gifts the parents could give their children would be lo ghrown out the family TV set. About twenty years back Al Li'l Abncr strips, depicted old Fagin, the arch criminal of Dickens' "Oliver Twist", who Had made a life career of corrupling young children. Fagin had returned to life and came to American, where Capp found him lamenting aloud in great despair. When asked why he felt that way, Fagin groaned, "I wasted my life. In my whole life 1 could train only 3000 children to cheat, lie, shoplift, pick-pocket, rob, and steal. But here in American you teach every night 40 million children' wilh TV to be criminals." Despite the immense potential TV has for good • (alas, too little used!) - our children mainly would be far better off without it. Several months ago Thc Christian Science Monitor interviewed thc father of a" large family, who had taken the drastic step of putting TV out of thc home. He related that prior to doing this, the children spent many hours each day passively sitting, with their eyes glued to the TV screen. They played very little with each other, shunned sports, scarcely knew there was a wonderful outdoors, and were peevish and grumpy. At first the period of readjustment with no TV was not too easy for all concerned. But the parents went to work actively to involve the children, and soon they were playing games with each other outdoors on the lawn, discovered that nature was intensely interesting. They all went together on picnics and hikes, and had regular weekly family councils in which all members had a voice • and before long the enthusiasm and happiness natural to children of their age returned. At Christmas thought turns naturally to Jesus. The Gospel accounts do no include much detail about his childhood. Luke records the time when, at age 12, Jesus left the caravan ready to start home from Jerusalem, to spend time in thc temple with the learned doctors. "And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers." When Mary and Joseph after a three-day search, finally found him there, he was amazed that they had not come directly to thc temple. He asked them, "Wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?" Luke further records thc condlusion of this incident: "And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them...And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man." (Luke 2:42-52). The picture comes across of an obedient son, a normal, active and engaging teen-ager, though spiritually endowed without parallel. Jesus had a great love and respect for little children. This is recorded repeatedly. On one Let us raise our voices in songs of praise as we usher in this sparkling season so rich in things we cherish most. Thanks for your generosity. VALLEY GLASS SHOP™ "Serving You Better" *■'••» SOUTH FRASER WAV, CLEARBROOK •u>i'is">a> or m/iBi c*n«oa ola». nu 3§ Ph, 853-5455 occasion, when the disciples were and two girls. Of the latter, one arguing about which of them was was a 12 year old child whom he greatest in the kingdom of restored to life after she had died, heaven, Jesus called a little child Writing of our Master's great to him, and drove home to them love for little children, the thc lesson that unless they Discoverer and Founder of Chris- became as little children, they tian Science, Mary Baker Eddy, could not even hope to enter thc states in thc Christian Science kingdom of heaven. He went on to textbook, Science and Health warn in sternest terms that anyone injuring "...one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea." (Matt. 18:1 -6). Mark tells the story of a number of parents who brought their little children to Jesus that he'might touch them, but the disciples officiously tried to drive them away..."But when Jesus saw it, he was much displeased, and said unto them, Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is thc kingdom of God...And he took them up in his arms, put his hands upon them, and blessed (Mark 10: 13-160. Four of the great healing the Gospel writers tell of Christ Jesus were those of children - two boys Wtih Key to the Scriptures: "Jesus loved little children because of their freedom from wrong and their receptiveness of right. Children are more tractable than adults, and learn more readily to love the simple verities that will make them happy and good." (P. 236). And so wc return to our opening statement that Christmas is indeed a time for children. It gives us pause to realize that little children today start life exactly as innocent and loving and pure as those Jesus held in his arms and blessed 2000 years ago. Parents can give their children a gift more precious by far than the gold, frankincense, and myrrh of olden time by teaching them sympathetically the story of Jesus -,, his birth, his childhood, his love for little children - and his supreme gift of salvation to us all. FRASER VALLEY BUS SERVICE LTD. Clearbrook is pleased to announce that authority has been granted to operate charter trips from Aldergrove to anywhere in its licenced area — B.C., Washington and Oregon. Suburban and highway equipment available for quotations. Phone 853-9191 51-11028-1 We are filling the holidays up with high test "thanks" to everyone. Good wishes from all the staff Quiring Motors Ltd. ALDERGROVE Dqyi856-8721 Night 856-2707 majority. It does not have to be on the day's winning side. Wisdom knows that today's real winners will not be determined for at least another century. The wise men travelled by a star and went back a different way. In contrast we are anxious to get about the popularity train. Succumbing too readily to the herd level, we become both the victims and the perpetrators of below par conduce. The side men stayed to worship. Aware that they did not have all the answers, they waited reverently to learn. A wise man knows his need to learn and to grow. He also knows that he has never fully reached his God-given potential including his moral potential. Christians see God as revealed by Jesus Christ and in worshipping him offer themselves to be motivated in his image, and to have their priorities reordered in his likeness. If is not enough that we increase our comforts and our goods. More than comforts we need compassion; goals more than goods. To this end the major business of life, whether expressed in a church, in business, or in government, is to glorify God. This is the end and aim of life's process. The wise men went back a different way. A different way? That's what worship is all about. Isn't it time to recognize that our ways have not been good enough? Do we want more of the same? Surely the world needs a different way. Maybe we can be wise enough to take our clues from a distant star that has held steady through the centuries. mmmmmwmmmmamm Adventist Christmas service ALDERGROVE - A special program will take place during the Seventh-day Adventist church service this Saturday morning according to Les Saylor, pastor. We plan to celebrate the joy of the Christmas season in music and meditation on the meaning of Christ's advent," he sayd. The Sabbath School, which begins at 9:15, will feature the Christmas story in song and scripture. "Christ in Christmas" is the title of Saylor's sermon for the eleven o'clock worship service. "Most people probably know that Christ wasn't born on December 25," says Saylor. "The Bible account reports that the shepherds were in the fields with their flocks when angels appeared. This would have been impossible at the end of December because there would have been no grass." Saylor notes that the 25th of December was already a holidday in the Roman empire of the early Christian era. "As Christianity spread through the Mediterranean world, it came into conflict, and then merged, with the prevailing civil religions of the time. One such included a holiday three days after the winter solstice, when astronomers of the day could determine that the sun was beginning to set higher on the horizon, and the days began to be longer." "When Christianity became the religion of the empire, under ■mm ■iiiruMPiiiiiiiiTi Constantine, it was decided to observe the birth of Christ on this popular holiday. 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A staggered trail led down one side of,the deserted street, from where he could not tell, and disappearing around the corner at Jackson's Pharmacy. No one was to be seen, man nor beast; everything was virgin white and silent. Tonight was Christmas Eve. Thc sky was dark and ominous' looking. More snow, undoubtedly, was in store. As Jamie kept looking thc old minister came out from the manse and slowly, hesitantly crossed the street. He noticed the young face behind the window pane and smiled and nodded his head before making his way. up the steps to St. Augustin's Church. Thc pastor, wrapped in a dark fur-lined overcoat and several heavy woolen scarves continued nodding and smiling to himself. "Wc are going to get snow tonight." he muttered. Jeremy, thc sexton, met the old man on the top step. He had been busy shovelling a pathway up the stairs. "Don't know as where I'll pile it," he said. He was from Moose Jaw. . Thc parson smiled and made his way toward the side entrance, stepping carefully so as not to get too much snow inside his shoes. He carried a Bible and walked on deep in thought. He was thinking about...uh, what the devil was he thinking aboul? It is not at all easy to have an old protestant minister who is waddling around in snow knee high think of anything deep and profound, when from where I'm sitting you have a magnificent view of the beach and all the young girls frolicking in the surf and lazing under parasols stuck in the sand. It is not at all easy to be in a Christmassy mood in mid-July when you sit in a pair of blue swim trunks and the perspiration runs in long rivulets down your face and on to the sheet of foolscap paper stuck in the portable typewriter. My wife and I have been here almost two weeks. We borrowed the cabin from some friends. It is not a big house but it has two medium-sized rooms and a small alcove in the annex for Margaret. Maggie helps my wife prepare thc meals and do the other daily chores. Janine left because my wife claimed that I...oh, but never mind. Anyway, my wife thought it prudent to send Janine packing and invited Maggie down to stay with us instead. Actually, Maggie is better looking than Janine, and 1 have no grounds to complain. My wife invited her because she's engaged to'a chartered accountant. We have had a pleasant stay. I've been swimming and sunbathing several times a day. It's nice clean beach once you wade through the seaweeds carried in by the tide. I haven't been near thc water today. My wife accidentally found a letter I received from the editors of The Aldergrove Star last week, in which I am urged to submit some Christmas stories as soon as possible. "As soon as possible" I interpreted to mean sometime in August or September and I stuck the envelope in my pocket without thinking any more about it. Unfortunately my wife understood the meaning of the letter differently, and that's why I'm now sitting here in snow to the eyeballs. Maggie is on her way across the patio. She's bringing me a Scotch-on-thc-rocks. She is a nice girl, always so considerate. She smiles at me and her big blue eyes cast admiring glances at my sun-tanned torso. "Where's my wife?" I inquire. "She's left. She didn't want to interrupt so she went to the beach," says Maggie. "I don't think she'll be back for awhile," she adds. "Here's to us," I say. "Sit 'j down,'1 Since there's no other furniture on the sundeck she has to sit dpwn on my knee. I move thc parasol around so it covers'thc view over the water. I i don't want to look at all the people fooling around down below. Maggie messes up my hair as. she sticks her arm around my neck. No harm down, I can comb myself later. "You sure know how to kiss," she says, admiration in her voice. "Aw shucks," says I. "Really you do," she says. "I mean it. It's like honey or champagne or something. I don't know, it's like ...." "Ah, well," I say. "But if I could be sure that my wife..." I don't finish the sentence as I see her come up from the beach. water. She is wearing the polka- dot bikini and carrying a beach- ball under her arm. "Some way to dress on a cold winters day," snorts Nick and stomps his feet on the top step to shake the snow off his leather boots before entering God's house. Right away he shucks the feeling of annoyance. The church is beautifully decorated. All over are small twigs of evergreen, colored ribbons and iights. It is ever so nice. Near the pulpit stands a fully decorated Christmas tree with artificial snow and dancing angels. This time I didn't have to move the parasol around because it had remained in the position it was in when Maggie left. Bea is so much more refined than Maggie. She is an extremely beautiful woman. She also has beautiful facial features, a small nose with a slight upward turn (but it doesn't matter since it gives her a proud and impertinent look), small well-defined brows, big bright eyes of cornblossom blue, inviting ruby red lips, and a swan-like neck on the softly rounded shoulders. That's how she looks. Like a sculpture by Elie has spotted us. The smile disappears from his face and he hammers his fist in the pulpit. The sound is so loud that Nick wakes up and thc entire congregation looks bewildered, scared and slightly hurt. "That is quite enough," he shouts. "I won't tolerate this any more. This is absolutely atrocious. What kind of an example is that to set for God-fearing people. Don't you have any morals at all? A married man • and I have to be the witness to such carrying on. You could at least have the decency to turn the parasol in a direction where I would be spared from watching your sinful behavior. But you don't dare do that, because then you'could be seen from the beach, isn't that so? Some person you are to assign the task of writing Christmas stories - hah, no, I must say I wouldn't have expected this from you. But I suppose you are all the same way, all you authors of Christmas stories? When you first started out describing me as 1 came out of the manse this morning I thought: what a nice young man he is, a man of God-fearing ways, a man with a clean, unspoiled soul, I see now that I misjudged you and what to me appeared to be your noble intentions. I feel sorry for you, and I certainly feel sorry for your wife." The old minister wipes tears from his eyes with the sleeve of his supplicc. "I am sorry, pastor,'.' I stammer. "I really feel bad about it. I had no intentions of doing anything to upset you. I promise that I'll never, never do it again. From this day on there'll be nobody but my wife for me." "That is better, my son. I forgive you." The old minister leans over the top of the pulpit and pats me on thc shoulder. Wc shake hands. "Merry Christmas," say I. Quietly I sit back in my chair. I certainly wouldn't want to intrude any further. Nick stands up and turns around to try to catch a glimpse of mc. "Sit down, man," says the minister. Nick sits down. She's headed straight towards the cabin but fortunately she hasn't seen us. She walks in to the small pantry. "I am going down to the beach," says Maggie. I take a sip of Ihe tall drink and continue my work. The old silver-haired minister with the beatific smile came out on the steps. He nodded and smiled at Jeremy and...no, he was on his way to the church and walking along listening to thc silent sounds of thc falling snow and the distant sleigh bells. He smiled again. when he noticed the many people on their way to his churgh to hear the Gospel of Christmas, men and women and children too in their best Sunday clothes and looking at peace with themselves and the world. The congregation all wrapped up in heavy overcoats, furs and woolen mittens, all pass by the old pastor standing there outside the nave and greeting him with deference and affection. Inside the church people gather in small groups, watching those entering after them and wishing friends and neighbors a Merry Christmas. Nick, the village barber, carries a look of blessed solemnity as he ceremoniously greets Mavis, the waitress from Joe's Eatery..He takes the opportunity to inquire about her rheumatism. "Not too good, Nick," she says. "Not too good. I have trouble moving around these days, but I guess it's the coldness in the air that's doing it to me. But I just thought I couldn't stay away, I had to come and listen to old Pastor McKenzie's sermon. It helps a tiny bit, and it is good for the soul." "Quite so, Mavis," says Nick. "Quite so. I have often felt that..." "Just think, I. forgot my bathing suit. I went to the beach without my bathing suit. Isn't that the silliest thing you ever heard? I am on my way back. Have you been working hard?" That's my wife cutting in on the small town barber, Nick. Looking hurt he withdraws into the shadows of the church doorway. "What is that you've often felt, Nick?" asks Mavis. "Ah, that's nothing. I'll tell you about it some other time. Let's go inside." Nick glances at my wife with irritation. But my wife is on her way toward the "Seems to me the bells sounded louder and clearer today than usual, Jeremy," says thc old pastor. Thc sexton is helping him into his robe inside thc vestry. "Pastor McKenzie is probably right, but it was work as always to get to the belfry." Jeremy leaves. He has to prepare thc collection plates. The old minister reads through the Christmas message once more. . "What are you doing there, darling?" The pastor is clearly taken aback. He turns and prepares to get up from his chair. "Beg your pardon, but 1 guess you weren't addressing me," he says, a faint smile playing over his thin bluish lips. He sinks back into the leather upholstered chair. The voices of the choir reach him from the church, the congregation joins in. It is... "You must be daydreaming, eh?" I look up. It is Beatrice. "I am sorry. 1 was working on something here. It is not easy when you are interrupted all the time - but nice of you to drop in." Bea lives in a cottage a few hundred yards down the beach. Her husband is a successful solicitor but he only comes out on Saturdays and Sundays. Bea is bored, she says. Strange that they rented a cottage so close to ours, they usually go to Cultus Lake. I first met Bea at a party in town, about a month ago. She looked gorgeous that night. I don't know much about evening gowns but I liked what I saw.When we came home from the party my wife told me that it was a coutourier dress from one of the famous Parisian houses, harmonious in design because of the very thin spaghetti shoulder straps continuing across the very low back and very balanced in the repeated silver trim around the decollete neckline and the hemline of the bias cut skirt fashioned in shimmering silky slinky dusty rose polyester rayon and probably from thc September pret-a-porter in Burnaby. I remember my wife's funny pronounciation of decollete and remarked upon it, but I should never have done that... "Happy because I dropped in?" "Of course. Sit down." "Where? No seats around." "Then sit here." Nadelman. Lithe, full of grace, young, beautiful and fresh like the morning dew. And I almost forgot to mention that her long blonde hair fastened up in thc neck shines like thc purest gold when thc sunlight hits it at thc right angle. She reminds me a bit about Joanne, only Joanne had dark brown eyes. I met her at a parly one night... Bea kisses me. "Your lipstick is not kiss proof," I say and wipe my mouth. "You really know how to kiss," I continue. "Your lips taste like fresh honey that rises to the head like bubbling champagne, burn like fire, and warm the ..." "Yes, and yours taste like whisky and beer." Bea stands up and wrinkles her cute little nose. She takes thc half-empty whisky bottle and places it, with an ironic smile, on thc patio. Then she sprawls out on a big bath towel. "Come over here," I coax. "But you have to write." Always the tease. "Okay, then I have to write." Old Pastor McKenzie is on his way up to thc pulpit. He has walked that way many, many times during thc last three decades but of late the steps have started to become steeper and harder to mount. Only during the Christmas season they seem to be once more a little less difficult to climb. He is standing up there now, looking out over thc expectant faces of the congregation. Nick has already started to nod his head and it doesn't take long before he gives in completely and Morpheus takes over. Mavis looks bright eyed at thc kindly face of the beloved minister, she has a clean soul - and a piercing glance • and the pastor quickly focuses his attention in another direction. Bea gets up and sits down once more on my knee. Nick drops his hymnal and Pastor McKenzie sends him a reproachful glance. Bea puts her arms around my neck. Mavis picks up Nick's hymnal. You can tell that her nose is oul of joint. Bea moves around a bil, making herself comfortable. Jeremy coughs. Bea kisses me. Pastor McKenzie looks like he doesn't believe his own eyes. He "What's the matter, darling?" says Bea. "You look like you're not well." As she is saying this my wife comes back from the beach and they carry me to the bedroom. "My husband had a sunstroke, but I will say that it is most careless of him to sit under the hot sun all afternoon without the protection of the parasol," my wife explains to Maggie when she comes back and asks about the cause of all the hubbub. When they have put me to bed they call the doctor. I perspire mightily, and that's strange because the whole room is filled with snow, nice clean virgin-white snow. The sexton, Jeremy stands on top of my wife's bed. He leans on a large snow shovel, glancing despondently on all thc snow that now covers floor, bed blankets, toilet table and chairs. "I don't rightly know as where I'll pile it," he says and scratches beneath his fur hat. I close my eyes. Everything is going around and around. I can hear the bells in the church tower tolling Christmas Eve. A very merry Xmas and a Happy New Year FROM Jan Vandenend PARIS REALTY LTD. 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Store Complex 3548 - 248 St., Aldergrove Ph. 856-2517 or 530-9588 Service Stations Self Serve— Ross Rd (296 & Fraser Hwy) 248 St. & Fraser Hwy., Aldergrove Ph. 856-7011 26930 Fraser Hwy., Aldergrove Ph. 856-8155 : - * - —■—"■ LI I — m_M*********\**-Jm*. r - ' ' ■•■■■:- -mm •w*mmm*mmm*m THE STAR, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1978 TOP OFF YOUR EVENING EXCITEMENT this season with the latest rupcin creative huirstyliiig. Dramatic stencil designs are easily applied to any coif with Nesllc's Streaks "n" Tips Spray-On Temporary Color for sensational single accents, glamorous groups of crescents, stars, butterflies and hearts, and party-perfect highlighted parts. Kest of all, every woman can he us disco outrageous or delightfully demure as she wishes time after time without fear, as the creative stencil colors wash out completely in minutes. Disco fever comes out on top in dazzling new hair designs Wilh disco fever capturing Ihe country, from every hamlet or village to Ihe larger cities, young America is looking for new excitement and ideas to show off in discos during the holiday season ahead. Wilh Ihe swing away from casual to outlandish in dress, wilh make-up bordering on Ihe outrageous and hair styles going from Ihe frizzies to Ihe bizarre, Ihe young are keeping an open mind as to what to do next for excitement. Tuned in to this feeling is Nestle's Streaks n' Tips Spray-On Temporary Hair Color, which gives everyone Merry-Dell places tenth ALDERGROVE - Merry-Dell Pearl Lorcne, a purebred Holstein cow, bred by Paul Forthun of Kverson. Washington and owned by .John Kornclson Brown of Aldergrove placed tenth for milk wilh the Holstcin-Friesian Association of Canada in 365 days. This two-year-old Holstcin produced in 305 days on twice a day milking 9,719 kg. milk. 303 kg. fat and test 3.12 percent for butterfat. ,e BCA of 233-197. She went on to complete her lactation in 3(>5 days yielding II. 127 kg. milk, 315 kg. fat and testing 3.10 percent. Lorcne is classified 'good plus' for type. Lorcne is sired by Woodbine i'earl Comet who is classified 'excellent' in the United Slates and a gold medal sire. Her dam is Mcrrv-Dell Mila Lane. a chance lo be his or her own far-out hair designer. The anything goes feeling is to make every night like New Year's Eve. Since Streaks -n' Tips can be sprayed on and washed out completely in minutes, one can design a dramatic new hair-do every nighl. There is no stopping at one's creativity with the four basic designs of glittery stars, romantic hearts, dreamy half-moons and fanciful butterflies. A person can stencil in a single design ur use her own imagination and combine all four, or even create brand new fashions for a sensa tional new look. To start you on your way lo especially-original holiday hair designing, a set of four reusable plastic stencils featuring a butterfly, a star, a heart and a crescent, is available by sending 50* to The Nestle-Le Mur Company, Dept. M., 529 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10017. Because of its ease, one can utilize a number of colors from Ihe line-up of various shades with Streaks V Tips, and wilh a little practice the amateur designer can create her own world of fantasy while the disco lights turn the nights into a frenzy of carnival sights and sounds. Wishing all my Friends the Merriest of Christmas and HJE'^LtaFV Prosperity in the New Year KEN MORGAN. Prop. SPORTSMAN BARBER SHOP ALDERGROVE MARKET » Fred, Irma, John and Michael Boyd (Closed Dec. 25th — Open Dec. 26 from 8 am to 11 pm) Weather Report ByNORMOREEN 1878 MAX. Dec. 11 6.9 dog. C Doc. 12 5.0 Dae. 13 5.0 Doc. 14 7.6 Doc. 15 4.9 Doc. 16 7.0 Doc. 17 7.B MIN. RAIN SNOW 2.0 0.3 mm - -3.9 . -5.0 4.6 1.2 -0.5 -2.7 9.8 2.0 - 3.0 0.6 0.5 cm Trace 7.0 Normals for the period, MAX. 5.8 deg., MIN. -0.6 deg., PHECIP. 55.4 mm. Daytime temperatures in the past week have been mostly above normal and precipitation amounts light. Temperatures lor Ihe seventeen days average 2.1 deg., 0.8 dog. below tho normal 2.9 deg. The mean temperature Sunday (5.4 deg.) was the warmest since November 7th which had 9.6 deg. Five days have been mostly sunny, The surprise snowsotrm on Friday was the second this season with sufficient to cause traffic problems. Total snow so far this season Is 20.2 cm compared to 40 cm In the same period lasl year. Precipitation so far Ihis month totals 82.6 mm, well below Ihe normal 132.2 mm lor the period. In the same period last December had 201.4 mm. 1978 will likely be the warmest year since 1967. Only September and November have had mean temperatures below normal, with December also likely to be on the cool side. 1978 Mean Temperature 2.1 deg. C. Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. 4.6 7.1 Rec. 8.8 11.5 15.9 17.6 16.6 13.3 . 10.3 4.2 Normal 0.8 deg. C. 3.3 4.9 7.6 11.5 14.2- 16.1 16.0 13.6 9.3 4.9 0St% Hoping your holiday is wreathed in joy and cheer! Thanks for the bright bioom of your friendship! HILLSIDE LAWN & GARDEN CENTRE 25236 Fraser Hwy, Aldergrove Unending all the right ingredients that make this holiday special and serving them up for your Christmas pleasure. Thanks. Lugano Inn 27263 Fraser Hwy, Aldergrove Average10.2deg. 9.3 deg. * man from the merchants of the ALDERGROVE CENTRE MALL • TD Bank . •'' • House of Fabric • little Europe Delicatessen • Wayne's Travel Service • Reimer Optical • Williams Nursery • Busy Bee Cleaners • Dody's Craft & Supply Centre • Mike's Music • The Scissors • Super Valu • Judy J Fashions • Merle Norman Cosmetics • Sabil Insurance • Shoe Revue • United Pharmacy • Mr. Suds Coin laundry • Marshall Wells • Mr. Paperback • Aldergrove Home Furnishings • Amber Force Boutique • Personal Touch • Cabanna Imports • Feelings • Stedman's • Leo's Malt Shop • Warkentin's Jewelry • Michael's Restaurant • Aldergrove Public Library CLEARANCE SALE ON ALL XMAS MERCHANDISE Vi Price ALDERGROVE CENTRE MALL 856-1522 DRIEDGERS OF LANGLEY Hey, is that compact tractor diesel too? Yep, it's one of the surprising new over-achievers from Yanmar. We have them in 13-15-19 and 24 horse1 power and four wheel drive. 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We decided on going on a pop and beer bottle drive on Saturday, Dec. 30. Please have your pop and beer bottles ready for us, we would appreciate them to build up our club funds. We also considered having a raffle for a food hamper in late January. We set up a club bowling night for Wed,, Dec. 27. The club now has six senior members. Mark (100 per- COUNTY LINE - Local residents experienced an evening of excitement and fun, laughter and singing last Wednesday as County Line school presented its annual Christmas program. Over 250 people were on hand, and judging from thc comments received by Mr. Wiebe, the school principal, thc program was an outstanding success. • Following the singing of "O Canada" and a few words of . welcome from Mr. Wiebe, the j kindergarten class led by Mrs. lErisman sand '"Frosty the Snowman", What I Want for Christmas", and "Jingle Bells". They were followed by the senior shoir, conducted by Mr. Justice, singing "O Come, All Ye Faithful", "Ding, Dong, Merrily on High", and "Silent Night". The audience then saw the first of five plays to be presented. Miss Pilon's grades I and 2 class performed "The Old Woman and the Shoe", with each child having ja moment at center stage. Mr. ,Sawatsky's grades 2 Wd 3 class offered a choral speaking production of the "Friendly Beast". A change of pace was provided by thc grades 3 and 4 class, who, led by Mr. Brown, sang with ukulele accompaniment "This Old Man" and "Jingle Bells". They were followed by the senior choir singing "Once In Royal David's City", "Emmanuel", and "Bethlehem of Noblest Cities". The grades 6 and 7 class, led by Mr. Rutherford, sand "L'Enfant au Tambour" to single drum accompaniment. , Mr. Sawatsky's class returned to present a musical play, "Twas the Night Before Christmas" and the audience was delighted with the reindeer leading Santa through thc gym. "A Christmas Carol", the well-known Dickens' play was presented lo thc parents of the drama club. Thc members, directed by Miss Pilon, had spent many hours of their own time learning their lines and actions, and it was evident in the very smooth performance. Thc junior choir then entertained thc audience. Conducted by Mr. Sawatsky, thc primary students sand "Rudolph, the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "Up on the Housetop". This was followed by a pantomime play entitled "The Christmas Cake", presented by thc grades 6 and 7 class, directed by Mr. Wiebe and Mr. Rutherford. The junior choir sang "Away in a Manger" and "Thc Little Drummer Boy." The final play of the evening, "The Christmas the Animals Discovered Santa," was performed by Mr. Anthony's grades 3 and 4 class. They were followed by the senior choir, leading the audience in "Thc Twelve Days of Christmas", "Deck the Halls", and "Away in a Manger." Mr. Wiebe thanked the parents who had helped with the costumes and props, congratulated the pupils and teachers on their very fine efforts and thanked the parents for coming to the performances, The two hour program closed with the singing of "God 1 hanks to our many kind and thoughtful friends. May your holiday overflow with happy surprises! HART'S CAMERA Herb & Joan Wolfe, Ron, Les, Leslie & Karla May your Christmas be one of Peace and )oy and Giving. Thanks to all. TORONTO DOMINION BANK THE BANK WHERE PEOPLE MAKE THE DIFFERENCE Poul Hansen Manager ALDERGROVE CENTRE We join Frosty in extending warmest thoughts and best wishes for a wonderful holiday from beginning' to end. WATERBED GALLERY 20271 Fraser Highway Langley Ph.i 533-3401 cent), Lisa (80 percent) and myselflKaren) (96 percent) passed the junior proficiency exam. The M.S.A. senior council is going to be having a raffle, for a 10' by 10' hobby barn, to raise money for the 4-H barns on Riverside road. So don't be surprised if kids from all eight clubs in the M.S.A. area come to your door and ask you "Will you buy a raffle ticket to raise money for the 4-H barns?" • Be a pal - support 4-H! Dates to Remember Dec. 27/78 Ibsens for Dc/78 bowling night, Wed.. - 7:00 (check with place). Bottle drive - Sat 10:00-2:00. Dance - for 4-H members - 13 and up-Wed. Dec. 178-8:00 till midnight, Bellingham. •Meeting - Mon., Jan. 15/78 - 7:00 - Ibsen's. Work bee - Sat., Jan. 20/78 - 10:00 ■ Plank's. ALDERGROVE - Fraser Valley Adventist Academy's choir under the direction of Dorothy Schafer presented a number of traditional selections during the school's annual Christmas program last Saturday evening. Accompianist for the choir is Kraig Scott, grade 12 student. Save the Queen". "An excellent program", "A tremendous performance", One of the best concerts I've ever attended". "Definitely one of the highs", were but some of the comments directed to the principal at the conclusion of the program. O.O.R.P. news ALDERGROVE - Aldergrove lod-, ge O.O.R.P. met in the Elks hall' on Thursday, Dec. 14 with H.R.L. Florence Gunn in the chair. Sixteen ladies answered the roll call. The sunshine convenor, Mary Miller, reported gifts and cards had been sent to the, life members. Tickets were drawn for the raffle. The grocery hamper was won by Mary Staff of Burnaby and thc woolen rug was won by E. Beggs of Aldergrove. After the meeting lunch was served by Mildred Genberg and Mary Johnson, The next meeting will be held in thc Elks hall on January 11. **_f__{ |H^.. ***** K^ -A GREETING TO OUR MANY GOOD FRIENDS AND NEIGHBOURS FROM OLD FORT LANGLEY ... time to think about those we know and like and those we've enjoyed serving in the past. We are grateful for your patronage, and as the Christmas season approaches, we want to extend to ,you and yours the very best of holidays, in every way. E.L. (EMERY) FRASER MANAGER THE ROYAL BANK OF CANADA FORT LANGLEY BRANCH B.C. 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Spring showing of Oliver The Valley Musical Theatre Guild will swing into the new year by commencing auditions for their sping musical "Oliver", to be run the last two weeks of April. Auditions will be held in the bandroom of Abbotsford senior secondary school on January 7 and 11 for adults and January 14 and 18 for children. Childrens parts are: Oliver ■ looks 13 and sings well. Artful Dodger - undersized 18. Bet - a girl of 13. Charlotte - teenage girl. Noah Claypole - teenage boy. Additional boys parts as members of workhouse gang and Faggin's gang. Adult men: Faggin - An elderly receiver, good actor. Bill Sikes - A villain about 35. Mr. Bumble - Large pompous man of 55. Mr. Brownlow - Elderly gentleman ol wealth and breeding. Mr. Sower- berry - An undertaker. Dr. Grimwig - A doctor. Adult Women: Nancy • Twenty- three, and able to sing and act. Mrs. Corney - sharp-tongued widow of SO. Mrs. Sowerberry • The undertaker's overseer. Mrs. Bedwin - The Brownlow's house-. keeper. Old Sally - A pauper. In addition then! are many secondary singing and acting roles available as well as chorus roles. Thc guild is also interested in pianists to assist with auditions and rehearsals. For information phone: 856-8720, 853-9231 or 534-2288. Langley's pre-school xmas party LANGLEY - The Langley Y pre-school classes are having a Christmas party, December 20, from 1-4 p.m. Any children that have attended any gym classes, pre-school classes, or babysitting during the fall 1978 program session are welcome to come and moms and dads arc welcome also. Coffee and refreshments will be served. Also, there wil be a special visit from Santa, along with a gym club display, sing-song, snacktime, games and crafts. Conceit update First Holiday Bowl, Wed., Dec. 27 at the Coliseum, features Sammy Hagar, Jerry Doucette and Chilliwack. The show, promoted by Perryscope, starts at 7: IS p.m. • * * James Cotton, and his six piece band will take thc Commodore for a whirlwind week of festivities, starting Thurs., Dec. 28 and through to New Year's Eve. The Thunderbird Blues band starts thc show each night at 9:15. All four dates of their appearance last year were sold out. Tickets arc $5. (thurs.). $6. (Fri. & Sat.) and $12 (New Year's Eve), and are available at Woodward's. Isle of Man presents Village People and Sylvester at the QU Theatre, Thursday, January 18 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $9. to S13. at Concert box offices. ♦ ♦ « Super-stars Joe Pass. Oscar Peterson, Ella Fitzgerald and Count Basic arc coming to the QU Theatre Sun., Feb. 4 at 6 and 9 p.m. The show is sponsored by Pablo records and tickets are $10.. $12. and $15. from Famous Artists. ALDERGROVE LEGION NO. 265 Enjoy an evening of fun and Country Music with LANCE JACKSEN In the Weldon Lounge, Dec. 23rd 1978. MEMBERS & GUESTS ONLY THE STAR, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20,1978 11A j Holiday treats for season's sore feet Whether queuing up at counters or rushing from store lo store, holiday shopping sprees can lake the twinkle out of anyone's toes. To keep shoppers in step wilh Ihe hectic holiday pace, the fool care experts at Scholl suggest these tips for treating seasonably sore feet: • Bundling up in heavy winter footwear can restrict a foot's natural movement, so be sure boots fit properly. Leave some room for toes, arches and ankles lo flex and "breathe." The extra space also allows warm air to circulate and helps keep out the cold. • Be comfortable during rounds of shopping by slipping thermal cushions or fleecy insoles inside boots or shoes. Scholl's Sheep Wool Fleece Insoles, for instance, contain layers of foam and liber to block out chilly air. and sheep's wool to warm and cushion feet all day long. • Take lime to rest while shopping. Standing all day long can cause strain in legs and back as well as feet— and take all thc fun out of choosing gifts. • At home, freshen tired feet wilh a fragrant foot bath: just add Soap 'n Soak crystals to warm waler to soothe and relieve achy muscles. • Another way to put tired, swollen feet back into circulation is by raising and resting (hem above the heart level. This season, comfortable gift shopping starts at Ihe bottom, with happy holiday feet. A tree Is decorated as part of a play at Dunach school. •Rick Mcllwaln Photo MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS CLEARANCE OF HOHNER Reg. Our Price HOHNER HG1N Guitars (new) 57.50 37.50 HOHNER HG12 12 string (new) 130.00 95.00 HOHNER HG2 Folk (new) 100.00 70.00 HOHNER HG3 Jumbo (new) 115.00 80.00 BAXTER 5 pee. Drum Set (new) 585.00 475.00 PEAVEY Backstage Amp (new) 205.00 175.00 YAMAKI Jumbo Acoustic (new) 260.00 170.00 HARMONY Les Paul Guitars (new) 300.00 225.00 DARIUS Amps 45.00 38.00 Guitar Amp Set 175.00 135.99pr NEW GIBSON STOCK HAS ARRIVED BENDER MUSIC Many other unadvertlsed bargains 20264 Fraser Hwy., Langley 530-3632 ALDER JJVjy HOTEL PRESENT IN OUR LOUNGE THIS WEEK : Roberto Sheward LOUNGE HOURS 10:30 to 12:30 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT MONDAY TO SATURDAY Restaurant and dining guide PIRfiO'S •0# Jfe* M * SPABHEfn HOUSE Steak & Lobster Italian Dishes Pizza Take-Out Service 27279 Fraser Hwy. 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S34-B4BS .j ,♦' MATURE Warning: Occailonol Suggoitlv* Sconti SATURDAY, DEC. 23 MATINEE 1:30 P.M. "The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm"f DEC. 25-31 7C9P.M. REVENGE OF THE PINK PANTHER i( Only On* Showing at 7 P.M. DECEMBER 3 lit Season's Greetings; from langley tiow) monies \<<■> \ ONE I 20202! LANOLIY DEC. 21 & 22 TWO DAYS ONLY CLINT EASTWOOD DOUBLE "A Rstfull of Dollars" ptu» "For a Few Dollars More" ONE COMPLETE SHOW 7:10 OUR NEW PHONE NUMBER 534*0933 DEC. 23 & 24 TWO DAYS ONLY ,$%$; ** 'ANIMAL COCKERS FIRST SHOW ONLV DEC. 24 DEC. 26 & 27 RETURN 2 Dayt only Saw** ty0t WINNER S ACADEMY AWARDS INCLUDING BEST PICTURE •^mio* ONE SHOW ONLY 8:00 l^rV-tjo <fioty*t- i> ^-/fc-EWwii I Because there'ii going tu be nothing sitiiii|lii aboul a CHEECH ft CHONG film. Every generation hat had their own rorncdv dim: thc 30's had Laurel .ind Hardy. Abbott & Cosiello broke un the 40 s and Martin and Lewis really frm tn-red the 50V CHEECH ft CHONG haw helped makv tht W* go IIP IN SMOKE." CHEECH ft CHONG rttf the comedy Iimiii lhat gave blnh in rock comedy and In the process of turning nn » whole generation, sold ten million •albums. picked up numerous awards, including Cash Box and Billboard's Ix-si comedy duo, and a Grammy (or iheir album. "Los Cochinos." Now il's lime (or a CHEECH ft CHONG movie. CftCs-UPINSMOKT will make you feel very funny. So don't go straight to see ihis movie! WARNING: A utlr* on drugi *,.*_* ... and coin* languaga throughout *'w "•'*> DAILY CHILDREN'S MATINEES THROUGHOUT THE HOLIDAYS! LDAILY PLUS *m* [OENERALI CARTOONS IDEC. 20-21 [(neTinee' ALL SEATS $1.00 LEAVE THE KIDS TO SHOP mt lOENERAll^B TfPti Jonathan Livin Seagull PLUS CARTOONS DEC. 22.34 SEE YOU AT THE MOVIES.1.' PLUS CARTOONS IQENERAll IQENERAL) PLUS CARTOONS DEC. 28 - 29 I n,E»EfEEI(WEtJEf«lO.O.«lf«. DFC PLUS CARTOONS, »_ „ , ' 1 ioenerali 30-31 Jan. 1 I \' ^"■■i 12A THE STAR. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20,1978 Schools don't prepare girls for best jobs A recent doctoral thesis concludes that schools prepare most young women to assume only stereotyped female roles such as wife and mother. In a thesis for the University of Toronto, Susan Russel said schools are on kind of institution that perpetuates sex roles and results in many women taking lower-status, lower-skill jobs. Russell, an assistant professor of sociology at Concordia University in Montreal, found that thc guidance councellors at an Ottawa high school, where most of her research was done, tended to steer females into jobs such as nurse or secretaries and away from traditionally male jobs such as lawyer or doctor. -^te^SEJVfcT-jS/yjB^ Before first holiday toast, take BCAA drinking quiz With the holiday season fast approaching, cocktail glasses soon will be clinking, toasting past memories and future high hopes. Unfortunately, many party- goers who will be driving home tend to ovcrimbibe during the festive season. Slippery road conditions so common fjuring the holidays, says thc B.C. Automobile Association can team up with a drinking driver's already impaired judgment, and cause tragedy. Drivers should drink sensibly and moderately, arranging alternate transportation home if they become too tipsy. Most experts agree lhat alcohol is a contributing factor in nearly half of all traffic fatalities. To help party-goers learn more about alcohol and how it may affect their driving, here is a ten-point qui/, for drivers to test themselves before making that first holiday toast. 1, A 12-ouncc can of beer has less effect on driving skills than a 1 '/i-ounce shot of hard liquor. True or false? 2. At what blood-alcohol level would you be considered legally intoxicated in British Columbia? a. .15 percent c. .08 percent d. .05 percent i. Having just Iwo drinks after dinner within an hour before driving will not impair the typical driver's capabilities. True or false? 4. If you ate convicted of drunk driving, what punishment might you expect? a. a maximum fine of $2000. b. jail for up to six months c. suspension of your driver's licence d. all of thc above 5. Drinking and driving could lead to suspension of your driving privileges even if police have not legally proved you are impaired. True or false? 6. After a conviction for drunk driving, what happens to your auto insurance: a. you lose safe driving discount b. your auto insurance rises 50 percent c. you will pay $100 for a driver's certificate d. your aulo insurance rises 15 percent 7. After you stop drinking, at what rate does your blood-alcohol level drop per hour? a. .02 percent b. .05 percent c. .10 percent d. .15 percent 8. You can usually tell if you're too drunk to drive. True or falst? 9. If you weigh 150 pounds, how many consecutive bottles of beer would it take for you to be declared legally intoxicated? a. two b. three c. live d. six 10. The best way to sober up after drinking and before driving is to: a. drink hot coffee b. get exercise and fresh air c. just wait d. cat a lot of starchy food Answers to drinking quiz: 1. False. While the percentage of alcohol in typical serving sizes of alcoholic beverages differs, they all pack the same "punch." A boltle of beer, 3 oz. serving of wine, I'/: oz. shot of whiskey or 2 oz. of liqueur all have thc same effect on the blood alcohol level. The "just beer" and "just wine" myths arc just that...myths! 2. c. In B.C. you arc considered legally intoxicated when your blood-alcohol level reaches .08 percent. 3. False. I hat would bring your blood-alcohol level to about .05 percent ■- not considered safe for driving. 4. d. Punishments vary according to whether there has been a previous conviction, but a fine, loss of licence and jail sentence can all be imposed, or any combination of penalty. 5. True. If police suspect a driver has alcohol in his/her body, they may demand that the driver take a breathalyzer test. If the driver refuses to take ihe lest he/she is considered guilty of an indictable offence and is liable on first offence to a fine of anywhere between $50 and $2000. or to imprisonment of six months or both and to suspension of their driver's licence. 6. a. and c. You will lose your safe driving discount if you were involved in an accident at thc time of your conviction for drunk driving. Though the basic insurance rate remains the same, on your next birthday you will receive a driver's certificate with a fine for $100 (thc square root of thc number of points on your driver's record up to a maximum of $200) if those 10 points arc the only points on your record. The following year you would lose three points and would be ssessed a driver's certificate of an extra S49 in addition to your normal insurance rate. 7. A. A person's blood-alcohol level drops about .02 percent per hour if there are no more drinks consumed. Effects wear off at a fairly constant rate. 8. False. Your nervous system can be affected even when you dont feel, act of look drunk. 9. b. A 150-pound person's blood-alcohol level would be over .08 percent after three consecutive bottles of beer. Someone weighing 200 lbs. may be able to squeeze in four beers. It depends on your size. If thc person is drinking beer by the glass, it would take about four. 10. c. Coffee, brisk walks, a cold shower and food do nothing but create a more wide-awake drunk. Thc only factor that leads to sobriety is time -- at least an hour for each one ounce drink consumed. A mass choir lifts their voices at Aldergrove elementary school concert. -Rick Mcllwaln Photo Piano Tuning, Repairs * RefinUhing SOUND OF MUSK PIANO & ORGAN CENTRE 20251 - Fraser Hwy. Langley 534-9296 A*)ne of the man this dazzling J v/fk .( -~ / : \ ; / i . AW ^"V. WE IEEV ., , >ji ;(, / j . _• many joys of ^--j.// V V U holiday is the opportunity -^ to say thanks to many friends, from the staff and management of the ALDER INN HOTEL Jackman Road ond Fraser Highway, Aldergrove QvWS tittCmtH WATCH... for this sign, just off Clearbrook Rd. on Madiera Place We're open for Lunch Monday thru Friday 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. I—OPEN FOR DINNER DAILY—| Monday to Thursday 4:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday 4:00 p.m. to 2:00a.m. Sunday from 4:00 p.m. to 10p.m. 853-7166 31950 Madiera Place, Clearbrook Holiday gems sweeten the season and eggnog adds traditional touch Egg Nog Bavarian with Winter Fruit Salad bows to tradition but avoids the caloric punch and excessive richness ol the usual festive desserts. Leftovers from egg nog parties can provide the basic ingredient. Canned, dairy carton, or homemade egg nog work equally well. Combining tradition with Participaction during the Christmas season presents most of us with a severe challenge. Shortbreads and fruitcake are everywhere and irresistible. That growing spare tire will probably take six months' jogging in payment. EGG NOG BAVARIAN WITH WESTER FRUIT SALAD 1 envelope gelatin 2 cups eggnog, canned or dairy carton Vi tsp. rum extract (optional) I pint whipping cream 1 tsp. vanilla Vt cup sugar 2 each apple, pear, orange, banana 2 tbsp. each lemon juice and sugar Dissolve gelatin in one sugar during last part quarter cup water, according to package directions. Allow to cool slightly. Spice egg nog with rum extract, if desired. Slowly stir in liquid gelatin. In a chilled bowl, combine whipping cream and vanilla. Whip until stiff, gradually adding of whipping. Fold into egg nog mixture. Pour into one quart ring mold that has been rinsed with water. Chill two hours or more. Dip mold in warm water in order to unmold onto platter. Slice fruit, toss with lemon juice and sugar and fill centre of mold. Serves 6 to 8. Egg Nog leftovers may be frozen, poured over fresh fruit or prepared as a Bavarian dessert. GELATIN JEWELS 3 envelope. unflavoreEl gelatin '/i cup plus 2 tablespoons cold water 2 tablespoons corn starch Vi cup Lcroux (Green Creme de Menthe or Amaretlo di Torino or Chocolate Amaretlo) 2 cup.sugar Ys cup boiling water Confectioners sugar Soak up gelatin in '/i cup cold water in deep, heavy saucepan. Stir cornstarch into 2 tablespoons cold water and add to saucepan. Add Leroux Crcmc de Mcnthc or other Leroux liqueur and sugar. Stir in boiling water. Cook, stirring constantly over medium heat until liquid boils. Boil 5 minutes without stirring. Remove from heat. Cool in saucepan for about 15 minutes. Scrape foam to side of pan and pour liquid into a loaf pan. Cool overnight. Loosen mixture from sides of pan and pull out onto waxed paper, dusted with confectioners sugar. Allow to dry for several hours or overnight. Cut inlo triangles with a hot. wet knife. Dust with additional confectioners sugar. Allow to air dry for several days. EGGNOG EXTRAORDINAIRE 6 eggs, separated lh cup sugar "z cup Ronrico Cold Rum t& cup Leroux Deluxe Brandy 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 pints heavy cream. whipped smEHilh Iti cups milk (optional) Beat egg yolks and sugar in an electric mixer until light and smooth. Add Ronrico Gold Rum. Lcroux Deluxe Brandy and vanilla. Beat until smooth and refrigerate. Beat egg whites stiff but nol dry. Fold in whipped cream and egg whites and refrigerate 2 hours until well- chilled. If desired, thin with cold milk and sprinkle lightly with grated nutmeg. Makes aboul 16 punch-cup servings. ■greetings i/":.-.,<>..,..t,...lk. W^€ ,**** ,^=•1=*-*-* WLolled up these warm wishes Packed 'em full of fun, For a Happy, Happy Christmas That's a really perfect one. Thanhjt to you all. ALDERGROVE CENTRE OPEN 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. till Friday SATURDAY TILL 5:30 P.M. 34 STOWS TO SERVE YOU Truck stop Christmas THE STAR, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20,1978 13A By GARY CHAMBERS "He didn't know wlmi to tell her. what to say or do to ease her grief. Instinctively lie placed his arm around her shoulder, hut it only seemed to make her cry harder." Max Mueller hooked thc big steering wheel in the crook of his left elbow, grabbed the gearshift knob with both hands and jammed the old Kenworth into low gear. The big diesel sang in anguish as the transmission fought the pounding pistons, and the semi lurched back to begin its descent down the steep grade to Hatpin Creek. Just over a trestle bridge about a mile and a half ahead was the Hatpin Creek Lodge, the truck slop where Max intended to refuel and grab some hot coffee. In the summertime you could see the lodge lights from the brow of the hill, but on this Christmas Eve thc headlight beams revealed nothing but a hundred feet of slippery road surface and an hypnotic display of blowing snow. Hatpin Creek Lodge was a small truck stop as truck stops go, entirely dependent upon thc regular clientele of men like Max Mueller. It was operated by old Chalky Jackson, his wife Stella and their niece Cleo. Apart from that the populace of Hatpin Creek consisted of three mongrel mala- mutes, about six half wild house- cats and an itinerant flock of ravens. There was only one building. Thc front was a coffee shop and kitchen and the back held the living quarters, comprised only of two small bedrooms, a slightly larger living- room and a cramped little toilet without a bath or shower cabinet. On the north side of the lodge, enclosed by layers of thick black plastic, was the lean-to where Chalky spent his days tinkering with the likes of worn out pump and chain saw motors. In thc thirty odd years he ran thc place, the shop had only once been used for major mechanical repairs to a tractor, and even then the trucking company sent its own mechanic down from Watson Lake reducing Chalky to the level of a clumsy sorcerer's apprentice. So he just fooled about all day with the same old worn out machines, convincing himself thc work was- important; that it had to be done; that the machines were needed and that their livelihood depended on it. Thc building and lean-to sat in the middle of a large gravel covered clearing. At the back of the lot, buried in snowdrifts, were five rusty old wrecks which had been looted long ago of their last valuable spare parts. The diesel pump was about fifty feet from the lodge while the regular gas pumps were right outside the front door. Stella baked one of the best pies between Fort St. John and Whitehorse and brewed one of the best cups of coffee to boot. She had never known city lifcand never much cared to find out about it. Her formative years were spent on her parents' northern Manitoba wheat farm, where Chalky, the hired hand married her at a tender age in a countryside chapel. The family lost the farm in the great depression and Chalky and Stella moved on with the rest of the family spending five years rambling around the farming communities of thc prairies, doing odd jobs on farms in the small towns. Then came the war and Chalky went overseas while Stella went north to stay with relatives. When he returned Chalky had a small bankroll of sofdicr's pay and with veteran's assistance they managed to purchase the truck stop at Hatpin Creek. Life since then had not been easy, but Stella was contented nevertheless. There were no wars or depressions at Hatpin Creek Lodge. Except for thc changing seasons everything remained constant day after day. year in and year out, and that was just the way she liked it. Cleo was the odd one out in thc trio. Born the only child of an inunigtant longshoreman and a chamber maid at thc old Egress Hotel in Vancouver, she was three when her mother died of pneumonia, and barely four when a swing boom claimed her father loo. Her aunt Stella and Uncle Chalky were the only relatives she had left in the world. Being childless they were pleased to take the orphan in and raise her at thc lodge as their own. Cleo had since grown into a fine looking woman. As she grew older Cleo had begun to dwell more often on her city of origin, and at times Ihis made her usually bright young features grow dark and sullen. Often she would sulk for days, refusing to speak about her problems with Stella and Chalky, and causing them both to be confused about her moody temperament. Cleo was in her mid-twenties but as giddy and restless as an adolescent. Thc jake brake clattered like a bass-baritone gattling gun when Max Mueller saw Ihe lights of Hatpin Creek Lodge rise up out of the blizzard. Spotlamps mounted .over,the front door and, the colored rays from the oil company sign gave the drifting whiteness a mock yulctidc guise as thc rig pulled into thc diesel pump. Max cussed softly under his breath at the teasing illusion. Christmas Eve was a time to be home with one's family or wrapped in thc arms of one's best girl, not fighting through a near whitcout lo deliver trailer loads of canned fish, fresh crab and assorted personal effects. The hydraulic brakes whined and hissed as the truck pulled to a slop. As usual nothing stirred at thc 'elight fills our hearts, young and old alike, on Christmas morn. May the joy that illuminates your home remain with you all through the holiday. WM. CLARK I SALES LTD. 20109 Fraser Hwy, Langley 534-3277 lodge. If its business depended on a speedy service Hatpin Creek Lodge would have been bankrupt years before. Max zipped up the old airman's jacket he wore in the truck and pulled on his thick pigskin work gloves. He wondered if he should wake his partner who was snoring in the sleeper. Deciding against it he shoved the cab door open and jumped out into the twenty-below night. Fresh dry snow crunched beneath his feet like millions of soda crackers, and the packed snow below that gave him poor footing. As he plodded over the white ground cover to the lodge he took care to breathe normally so as to avoid frosted lungs. Behind him the deep drone of the diesel and the two stroke sputter of the reefer, joined with the buzz of the revolving oil company sign to cut the perfect silence of a sub-arctic night. In less than thirty seconds Max pushed open the lodge door and stepped inside, taking a deep breath of warm air. The aromatic heat of the wood stove blasted up his nostrils like nuclear fallout, and the little dinner bell rigged on the door ledge tinkled to announce his arrival. It was past one a.m. and there was no one in the coffee shop, although the lights blazed away and the fire burned steadily. It was like walking into the galley of a ghost ship, a Flying Dutchman doomed to pitch and toss with the waves forever, with sails trimmed; wheel and rudder expertly maneuvering the swells: ships bell ringing on time to end each watch; radar and sonar bleeping; flags waving, but no crew\ Perfect except for that one eerie, ominous feature; thc absence of man in a place suited to man alone. Max Mueller brushed thc loose snow from his sleeves and shoulders and stuffed the stiff pigskin gloves in the pockets of his jacket. He sauntered across thc lino floor, his wet boots still rendering poor traction, and paused to toast his palms over the wood stove. For a few moments he studied the Christmas decorations around the room. Red paper streamers spreading like the spokes of a bicycle wheel from the middle of thc ceiling. A big paper bell hung down from'the centre of that wheel. There were sprigs of plastic holly and mistletoe here and there and plastic poinsettia arrangements on most of the tables. From the kitchen Max could hear the gurgle of the coffee urn and the static hiss of thc citizen's band radio, but without a sign of humanity thc familiar sounds and thc gay decorations only gave the place an even spookier atmosphere. He walked into thc kitchen and helped himself to a cup of thc steaming brew. Max was busy stirring the concoction when Cleo finally shuffled in from the livlngroom. Cleo moved with feline grace, treading softly in her unlaced snowpacks and taking in everything around her as if it was thc first time she had ever been there. She glanced at Max standing by the coffee urn as she made her way to a nearby table and slouched onto the corner of a bench. Max exchanged her polite smile of greeting as he slid onto the bench across the table from her, sipping the first scalding host drops of coffee from a thick cafeteria cup. "Merry Christmas, Cleo," he said, "you waiting up for St. Nick?" Cleo's face soured a little, as if it was possible for her to have a truly sour appearance, which it was not. "Ain't no St. Nick in these parts, least I ain't never seen his likes." she stated. "You want me to put on a little red suit and stand out at the diesel pump ringing a tambourine?" asked Max with a grin. Cleo just stared at him blankly. He remembered when she had never seen a city, much less a city street at Christmas time. "They do that in the city." he explained. "Thc Santa Clauses dress up and stand outside department stores and beer joints collecting people's loose change." Cleo thought that over for a moment and sighed. "Even the beggars got more class in the city," she observed. "Imagine that, dressing up like old St. Nick to go begging on the street. You wouldn't put me on wouldy'a, Max?" ."Well, it isn't exactly begging, Cleo. They do it to get money for charity: hospitals, church groups, orphanages and thc like." Cleo paused to consider the new information, then sighed again and shrugged her shoulders. "Sometimes 1 wisht I coulda gone to one of them St. Nick orphanages instead of this place.4' she mused. As she spoke she stared at thc worn plastic checkered tablecloth with a sparkling glaze over her eyes. There was silence for a minute or so and Max squirmed uncomfortably. He had never seen Cleo in this sort of mood before. "Has Stella got an apple pie baked?" enquired Max to break the silence. "Sure she does," replied the young woman as she rose to the task of fetching pie, "Stella's always got pies cooked just in case somebody comes by. Even if the road weren't there no more, she'd still bake them pies. We eat lotsa pies this time of year." Silence reigned again as she placed a slice of pie on a plate. She put the slice in front of Max Mueller and the rest of the pie in thc middle of table along with a knife. "You need gas?" she asked. "Yes." replied the trucker, "just the left tank. It should be empty." "Uh-huh." she retorted, "help yourself to more pie," and she shuffled off to the coatrack by the door, swaying her hips playfully. Thc howling winds had shrunk to a light breeze by the time she ventured down the lodge steps to' the snow covered lot. Huge snowtlakes the size of nickels, dimes and quarters floated down under the spotlights to cling like icey dewdrops to her cheeks and eyelashes. Cleo pursed her lips into a short loud whistle and in a few moments thc three mala- mutes came scrambling out from ' under the plastic walls of the lean-to, each hound taking its turn offering her canine greetings. She tossed snowballs into drifts as she walked and laughed as thc dogs fought in vain to locate and reclaim the worthless treasures. While she pumped the diesel gas inlo thc tractor's fuel drum thc dogs sniffed around the circumference of the Lynden Transport truck, depositing their scent on each of the eight wheel groups. The youngest pup found a stick buried in thc snow and a contest began to see which dog could grab and hold it thc longest. Cleo watched them play as she held thc pump nozzle steady in thc drum. Whenever she chuckled at their antics one of them would bound up to her with the wood in its mouth, beckoning her to join in the fun. Their hot breath sent clouds of mist into thc air and their playful growls and barks echoed around the lot. When the big tank was filled the malamtites saw her safely back to the lodge door before crawling back under thc plastic curtain to thc relative shelter of thc lean-to. Max was sipping his third cup of coffee and snacking on a second helping of pie when she came in from thc pumps. Cleo stamped her snowpacks on the inside door mat to remove clinging snow and hung her parka back on the coat hook by the door, then walked over to join Max at the table. As he munched on the pie he leafed through an old copy of National Geographic magazine someone had left on the tabic. He was browsing through pictures of Tasmania, thc Fiji Islands and Amsterdam. "You never been none of litem places. " she stated tauntingly as she sat down. "Neither have you," replied Max without looking up from the pictures. "How do you know where I been and where I ain't?" she continued. "You only known me four years. You don't know what 1 did fore that." "I know you've never been outside Hatpin Creek, except when you were a little baby in Vancouver. You've never been to thc outside in your life, Chalky told mc that much years back." Max was not really trying to be nasty, but he did get a pathological satisfaction out of taunting her. Cleo looked amusingly seductive when whe was angry. Cleo peered at him with wide eyes, like a kitten about to pounce at a ball of wool. Max tittered to himself. Cleo stood up and walked to the cash register to punch in the sale. Now she moved clumsily instead of in the graceful catlike rhythm When she punched thc till it jarred a few inches. You can never make them perfect, thought Max, as he shrugged off the paradox of femininity and returned to thc National Geographic. "That's what I hat about this place," stated she, " nobody can have a secret around here nohow. On thc outside you can have all the secrets you want, but not in this dang place. That'll be thirty-two bucks even." He handed her the company credit card he kept in his shirt pocket. "How do you know what happens on thc outside when you've never been there?" he asked. "I got somebody who tells mc!" she snapped as she grabbed the card from his outstretched hand, "somebody who knows what from what just as much as you!" Max looked up at her again wilh his face contorted in an inquisitive grin. "Yeah, and who might that be?" he asked. "Ain't none of your business, Max Mueller," she said with her fist perched on her hip. "Ain't none of your business who I know and who I don't. It might be my beau. Might be the some fella who brings them magazines every monlh," she gestured to the National Gcorgraphic with a mischievious smirk. Max's grin expanded into a snicker. "That'll be thc young ore trucker from up at thc asbestos mine, Teddy Rakovski." Cleo just glared at him, looking him up and down like beef on the hoof. If looks could kill Max would have been canned dog meat. Teddy Rakovski had taken a shine to Cleo the first time they met. and since then he had even taken her to dances at the mine, but Cleo didn't love him. She liked him a lot but she didn't love him. She told him so too, but it didn't seem to daunt him. He kept coming by and always brought ' something for her like magazines, stuffed animals, candies or trinkets. She wrote out the credit card receipt in silence and slid back to the table seating herself next to Max. "You're right and you know you are," she uttered in troubled strain. "It's like I said before, ain't nobody can have secrets round here...God, I wish 1 could have a secret such as nobody but me and one other would know. Just one secret." Silence fell over thc lodge except for the gurgle of Ihe coffee urn, the hiss of the c.b. radio and thc crackle of thc wood fire. She dipped her head in a hushed sorrow. Max Mueller didn't notice it at first and when he did he was at a loss to know exactly what to do about it. "Hey girl," he said, placing a big calloused paw over her soft white hand, "it isn't worth all that misery, honest it isn't. There isn't a darn thing out there but a lot of jumped up folks who think they've really got something with their motorboats and hi-fi sets. You have more here, you really do. You get to live your life more like the way God intended. I know- hundreds of folks on thc outside who'd trade everything they've got to get what you have." "You tell me that," she said with a tear gathering in her eye, "everybody's always telling mc what they figure 1 oughta know. I'm sick of gettin' told all the time. I want to see for myself, Max." Thc tear trailed down her cheek and quivered on the puff of her upper lip. Her big brown eyes were wide open and shiny with gathering tears. She held her head high though, and looked him straight in thc face with ungovernable definncc. Cleo was not ashamed to cry. Max Mueller felt a knot forming in his stomach. He didn't know what to tell her, what to say or do to case her grief. Instinctively he placed his arm around her shoulder and drew her to him, but it only seemed to make her cry harder. Then, as suddenly as they had come, Cleo forced back thc tears and took an erect posture again. "Max," she began as she dried her eyes with his table napkin, "wouid you do me a favor? It's just a little favor and if you do it for mc I'll never forget it. Max. * I'll pay you back someday, you'll sec." "If there is anything I can do I'll do it, you know that. What is it you need? I haven't got much but I can afford..." "It ain't money. Max. 1 got all the money I need. I been savin' it in a pickled egg jar since 1 was fifteen. Got more than five hundred dollars in there." "Then what is it?" he asked. "I want you to take me out of here," she said. "It ain't two a.m. yet. you'll be in Teslin before daybreak and 1 can catch a dog outa there in thc morning. Please, Max. Just a ride into Teslin, that's all I need." Max Mueller was stunned at Cleo's request. All of its implications swam around his brain like a school of frightened fingcrlings, leaving him speechless. She kept up her pleading but he didn't hear her as he struggled to work it out in his mind. It isn't right, he thought, old Chalky should send her outside just once at least. She should sec for herself, and meet some other people her age. maybe even find a boy and get married. Still, on the other hand, Cleo was Chalky's little girl. It was none of his business really. If he took her away Chalky would know who did it. In thc morning he would radio thc asbestos mine, thc truck terminals and weigh scales to find out who was through during thc night while he slept, and on a night like this there wouldn't be many. His name would stick out like a sore thumb. Besides, he couldn't just dump her in Teslin. He would have to take her all thc way down to the coast, and what would the wife say when he arrived home in Aldergrove with a brown eyed beauty from the northland? "Listen, Cleo," he said, "I agree you should go outside, and mighty soon too. When a person feels this strongly about something they ought to do it. If you like. I'll talk to Chalky about it on my back to Fairbanks next week, but I can't snatch you away just like that." "Why not?" she insisted in genuine disbelief. "What difference is it to you when I go. You even admitted 1 oughta go." "And so you should. I mean every word. But look girl, when you're outside a few months or maybe even a year, you'll want to come back up her more than anything else in the world. Believe me Cleo, I wouldn't lie to you about it. What would Chalky and Stella think if you just ran out like that? They might never take you back. You know how Chalky is. He puts plenty of stock in you. He and Stella never had a kid of their own and they mean to give you this place outright one day, they told me so." She was crying again now, and staring at the tablecloth with motionless eyes. It was as though not Max but thc tiny red and white checks in the table drape were talking to her. He watched her in silence for a long minute, draining the last tepid mouthful of coffee from his cup and picking at thc crumbs on the pie plate. She didn't move or speak but simply stared at the tiny checks through teary eyes. Max Mueller quietly pulled his wallet from his hip pocket and slipped a twenty- dollar bill onto the table near her gaze. "Put the change in your pickle jar, Cleo." he told her, "you're going to need every cent of that five hundred when you do get outside." Cleo did not acknowledge him, unless closing one's eyes tightly for a moment could be called an answer. Max felt sad himself now. Never could stand to see a woman crying, he thought to himself, as he stood up and shoved the credit card and receipt in his shirt. "You cheer up a little bit," he declared with a big hand resting softly on her shoulder, "It's Christmas Eve and darn near a whiteout on that highway. No sane man, woman or beast would be out in that stuff, just old dummies like mc who know no better. I'll be back next week and you can tell old Chalky I want a private word with him. That's a promise girl...or better yet, you keep it under hat till I get back. It'll be your secret and mine just the way you want it. Even Chalky and Stella won't know until next week." Still Cleo made not a sound. A slight nod of thc head was her only reply. Max turned and walked to thc lodge door, lingering there to zip up his airman's jacket and pull on thc pigskin gloves. He glances up at the mistletoe hanging over the door, and had to smile to himself. Cleo was a beauty true enough. If there wasn't a wife and kid at home; if he were just a few years younger; if Chalky hadn't been such a close friend for four years, well, if all that weren't thc case it might be a lot different that's all. "Have a merry Christmas, and wish one for Chalky and Stella from mc too," he said as he ducked oul the door into the spotlight beam. Thc wind had now blown itself out and the big snowflakes fell directly to Earth like millions of tiny Christmas angels on a parachute drop. Mother Nature nipped his flesh affectionately with her icy fingers as he walked across the lot through thc falling whiteness, under the buzzing sign, past thc mechanic's lean-to that was never used, to thc big old Kenworth still chugging away at thc pump like an obedient iron horse waiting at a hitching rail for its rider. The stacks belched dark grey smoke into thc air as Max maneuvered thc truck back to the roadway. He glanced at the lodge. She was standing on the steps in her thick woolly sweater and faded jeans with her arms folded tight against thc cold. He hooked the oversized steering wheel in his elbow and grabbed thc gearshift with both hands. In a minute or so he had the hammer down and the curtain of white was falling over his windshield. Cleo stood on thc stoop and watched until she could no longer sec thc red tail lights through thc snow nor hear thc suffering diesel fighting its gears. Then she glanced to the north and wondered if the young man from thc mine might drop in tonight with another National Geographic. No, she thought, he won't come. Nobody else will come, not on Christmas Eve at Hatpin Creek. She darted back into Ihe warmth of Ihe lodge. Nothing ever happens on Christmas Eve at Hatpin Creek, she thought to herself. Mfly this blessed season strengthen the enduring love and hope that was horn to the world on that miraculous nighl, long ago. We celebrate with you and give thanks. Ray, Maynard & Staff. FUM. TIRE LTD. 2M27 Fraw Hwy , AMtrgron. B.C. Ph. 856-5011 ALDERGROVE ROME FURNISHINGS Merry Xmas and Happy New Year lo all Steve Davies& Bill Nohr J i i A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Keith and Joan Beadle I |. and Family | I | i I i i I mmmaaammmmmm 14A THE STAR, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20,1978 Angels and snowman from Ross Rd. concert. Do Canadian children deserve anything less? -Rick Mcllwaln Photo Sponsor a refugee From the Christmas fantasy world at Aldergrove elementary. -Rick Mcllwaln Photo Bj JULIE PETERSEN Ricky is five years old and attending kindergarten. When the teacher reads her class a story. Ricky usually stares into space or plays with his shoes while the rest of thc class sits quietly in rapt attention. David is in high school. He's barely passing his courses and often forgets assignments or rushes through them in a haphazard way. Teachers are concerned about David because he seems to be capable of a much higher standard of work. Jennifer is in grade five and getting good grades, but her mother is worried because she seems to be gradually losing interest in school. What do all these children have in common? To understand this, we need more information on each child. Ricky's parents realized he was not an ordinary child when they discovered thai he had taught himself to read - at thc age of 2 Vi. David has been in school long enough to have written a number of achievement and aptitude tests. On these tests, he consistently scores higher than 99 percent of the population. When a subject really interests him, he docs outstanding work. Jennifer is a model student. Her vocabulary, general knowledge and aptitudes arc that of Ihe average 14-ycar-old. She grasps concepts quickly and had a broad range of interests. Ricky. David and Jennifer arc real children. Yet, there are children with abilities even greater than theirs. They comprise part of a neglected minority known as the academically gifted. Research has shown that children of very high ability, when sufficiently motivated, can cover academic material in one half or one third thc time of the average child. How many opportunities do they have to learn at their own pace or to develop thinking skills at higher conceptual levels? Teachers are concerned about how best to educate these youngsters. Unfortunately, courses in leaching exceptional children are not general requirements of most education faculties and those courses available are few in number. They focus mainly on the needs of thc handicapped. Thc fact that gifted children are working well below their ability levels is beginning to be recognized. In thc United States, this year is a milestone for gifted children. October signifies the birth of thc 'Gifted and Talented Children's Education Act', and act which establishes separate funding for those children sho "...require services or activities not ordinarily provided by the school". The redefinition includes "...youths who are identified,..as possessing demonstrated or potential abilities that give evidence of high performance capability in areas such as intellectual, specific academic, or leadership ability, or in the performing and visual arts..." Do Canadian children deserve anything less? By JOHN VAN HEMERT At Christmas time we can hardly imagine that someone should want to murder a newborn, child. How barbaric, cruel and unthinkable. Jesus was under severe attack as soon as He was born. Not everyone was happy that He had come. Herod, king in the area of Bethlehem for Rome ordered a massive hunt to find and kill thc child. He ordered a massacre of all boys two and under to make sure that there would be no politicla rival to his throne. It was Jesus' first confrontation with a cruel, hostile and power- greedy world. Thc world which He came to bring much-needed love and salvation turned against Him with hate and destruction, Jesus became the very victim of the horror of man's evil and cruel heart. As a result He became, what many millions are today, a refugee, "...behold an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream, saying, 'arise and take the child and his mother and flee to Egypt, and remain there until 1 tell you; for Herod is going to It's the season to be grateful for blessings,.. and we appreciate your continued patronage and goodwill. REMPEL BROS. CONCRETE ABBOTSFORD 8. LANGLEY,. 859-7671 $34-8608 search for the Child to destroy Him'." Later Jesus said "Thc foxes have holes and the birds of thc air have nests but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head." He was hated and haunted. He experienced man's deepest sin and worst conditions. And that is exactly why He came. He came to be one with mankind and take upon Himself thc hate and sin to the altar of thc cross outside of Jerusalem. There He was an .mlcast again. This time He did not flee to a safe place, but He gave His life voluntarily as a gift-payment for the great debt man made with all his transgressions. Therefore, He was called Jesus, ..."for it is He who will save His people from their sins." Matthew 1:21. All who will truly believe in Him will find total pardon and obtain a lasting peace with God. Today there arc countless refugees escaping the tortures and killings of modern Hcrods who have no respect for life and freedom. Where can these persecuted souls go? Where can they find love? Is it not through the people who have themselves found the love and the mercy of Christ? And are they not to be the people who are to reach out? Or is thc answer in the statement of one man who said "Put a torpedo into thc refugee ship and let them drown. "1 The question really is: ' Arc we going to accept them or arc we going to reject them. It really depends on what one docs with Christ. To accept Him is to do all possible to love. Wc who have so much could sponsor some of these haunted people from anywhere in the world and help them with a new beginning. All one needs to do is to phone thc immigration and get a few co-sponsors. That for a beginning. From there it is exciting to help as Christ would doit. May you all have a very blessed Christmas. We cordially invite you to our worship services at thc Langley Christian Reformed Church. 20525 - 72nd Ave., Langley. Services are at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Sundays and on Christmas day at 10:00. All are most welcome. Mary and Joseph In Mt. Lehman's Christmas concert. -Rick Mcllwaln Photo Good Selection of Used PIANOS from $795 SOUND OF MUSIC PIANO & ORGAN 'CENTRE 20251 - Fraser Hwy. Langley 534-9296 ..^.jk. SSMSMSarS^^ W'' Singing your praises f! Imm'iiiiso you're ho Npt'cial. $£• wo Nay thanks mill wish you a m iMS ALDERGROVE CENTRE MALL and everything good for Christmas! Thanhs from us to you. DODY'S CRAFT & SUPPLY CENTRE Aldergrove Centre Mall 856-5207 I ! *\m^v9.fm**tarmma*Mm**M^*»mvmf*.*^*ttw Allld Phi/lipS YEAR-END CLEARANCE CHILLIWACK, COTTONWOOD (Ind. Sitionnes), CLEARBROOK, LAfKLEV - 6 DATS MOW., DEC. 18 - SAT., DEC. 23 (MUST BfDUCf INVmOM FOR STOCK-TAKING) Have your new Drapes hung Let our fully qualified staff help you select new drapes for your home. Free estimator. open 6 days 8 week iBv y!» ^ FRIESEN mte/uov tkcm Frl. till 9 Custom Made Drapes Custom Window Shades ii Custom Woven Wood Shades PHONE: 853*4428 Van line: 530-3344. 31667 S. Fraser Way, Clearbrook. ALL SKI JACKETS-REG & OS Our entire stock. S.M.L. * 3B-« ... a)a7CF oil ALL COATS & PANTCOATS Our entire stock. Junior & Misses sizes 30 "CROYDEN" RAINCOATS. "All-weather" Coats with xip-oul lining .'. 30 % GABARDINE PANTS A large selection In Sim 5 to IS 30* CARDIGAN SWEATERS mm*. Assorted Weights 4 Knits & Styles, tffl ** S.M.L *VW Oil PULLOVER SWEATERS Assorted Weights, Knit! a Styles. S.M.L 30 FLANNELETTE NIGHTWEAR 301 Gowns, some PJs A mostly O.S. (Not at Suzanne's) HOUSECOATS A special selection In various styles and fabrics. S.M.L 30 TENDER TOOTSIE SHOES mM - Selection ol both walking and party VH 7* .shoes. (Not at Suzanne's) %W.W Off ASSORTED DRESSES Large rack ot Junior, Misses and some Halt-siies 40 SPORTSWEAR CO-ORDINATES^ Selections from Tan-Jay, 3- AA _ft Dimension, Casualaire, elc 1'racks rmm each slore 9 W. mn 40 GREAT CHRISTMAS-SHOPPING MINOS **w LONGPLEATERSKIRTS jl* «/. Plain Black or Black with Florals, a Oil I* fo 16 , W (HI BLOUSES-REG & OS jl_x*l Good selection In assorted solid (BJjl '• colors. 10-18 and 38-44 WW "' STUFFED TOYS _+M *_ Polar Bears, Elephants, Dogs, fj#« * Snoopie Dog WW 0" FALL SPORTSWEAR mm it. Wools, Polyesters, Acrylic Blends. *\§M '* Broken alias a0*W Oil PANTSUITS mm a. Sports Jackets and Pants from Fall ftfl '* stock. io to li awm Oil TIERED SKIRTS mm it. Assorted Prints. *hU ' s to 13 awm on FLORAL BLOUSES mm** 4 styles in poly interlock prints. 10 fo CJ] ** i» a*fm oil JIFFY-SKIRTS mm** Sew one side-seam for instant *Emm *^ fashion skirt *WW '" ysoa FABRIC ilA* CLEARANCE 411°" PRINTED COTTONS PRINTED (RUSHED VELOURS COTTON MENDS IUREX PARTY PRINTED .FABRICS INTERLOCKS Al*.'<!«*•,<• l*Mrt !«■ t«»«»HMfcKV E«t%'i\w».mw.w^»»l*i«w*>«<ttWM***w*»wn^ <ni«NmiiMK\iiiiwit)i THE STAR, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1978 15A Langley Jersey 4-H Club awards banquet King school Christmas concert with Mary, angels and the wise men. -Rick Mcllwaln Photo ALDERGROVE - The Langley Jersey 4-H Club banquet was held on Dec. 9 at Patricia hall. Special guests present were Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Barichello who were the club's previous leaders:Linda Turchyn, co-leader of the Otter Holstein club; Bernice Neff, club leader, and Suzanne Skaaning, and Diane Kristoff, club co- leaders. Altogether with parents and members there were about fifty people present. Club president Debbie Kristoff did an excellent job emceeing and sitting on either side of her at the head table were, Kim Skaaning, treasurer; Grant Souter, Secretary; Ann Souter, banquet co-ordin- ator. On to the awards presentations, badges were presented to Rudy Stromsten, Charles Middleton, Ricky Middleton, Wendy DeBruyn, Karen Souter. Senior Skills Certificates were awarded to Kim Skaaning, Darren Kristoff, Velma Chard. Best Record Book was awarded to Anne Souter, donated by the Lower Mainland Jersey Breeders Assoc. Most Improved new member trophy was presented to Charles Middleton, donated by the Langley Jersey 4-H Club. Top Yearling trophy was won by Amy Chard. Top Group of Three was won by Amy Chard. The Top Calf at Achievement day was won by Wendy DeBruyn, trophy donated by Ralph and Mac Barichello. The Top Showman on Achievement day was won by Debbie Kristoff. Trophy is donated by 5/10 cent store in Langley. The Top Showman in our club, averaged out through the year was won by Ann Souter. Junior Demonstrations, Royal Band trophy won by Karen Souter and Sarah Richardson of the Otter Lamb Club. Royal Bank District Senior Public Speaking trophy was presented to Ann Souter. Royal Bank Langley District senior Demonstrations was won by Anne Souter and Debbie Kristoff. The Best Member award, which was chosen by the members in the club was won by Daraen Kristoff, donated by Ron and Bernice Neff, Whistling Wind Farms. Grand Aggregate trophy. Member with the highest points was presented to Ann Souter. Donated by Ellen Hendrie. Debbie Kristoff and Ann Souter put on a hilarious skit. The funniest part was when they portrayed themselves as two older ladies reminiscing about the good ol' days in 4-H. Mr. Barichello had a continuous smile on his face as they were relating to him as he was their leader for eight years. The girls arc both 18 now. Linda Turchyn showed us slides on fitting a dairy animal, quite informative, especially for our new members. The evening wound up on a very happy note, we hope that we will have a successful year in 1979, with Bernice Neff as Club leader, John Chard as Project leader, Suzanne Skaaning as our Resources Material leader. Peter DeBruyn will be helping us with halter making and general practicial information. Any members wishing to join our club please contact B. Neff 534-1002. <M>3MWWMWtMQ>WMtiM^ Bradner Presbyterian Church carol service Santa visited Ross school. -Rick Mcllwaln Photo Life full of surprises for long-time Langley resident, and all good! BRADNER - On Friday, December 22 at 7:30 p.m., Bradner Presbyterian Church will resound with the carols of Christmas. It is on this night that there will be a special Christmas service. There will be a number of different groups' involved in the service. The choir will provide some of the music and the Sunday school has been very hard at work on their portion of the program. As well as the groups, several individuals will be involved along with 'Herman the Chicken Hawk'. There will also be an opportunity for congregational singing. This will be enjoyed by all members of the family, young and old. The congregation is inviting everyone in thc community to come and join them for this special service. The church is located on Bradner Road near Haverman, next to the elementary school. More information may be obtained by contacting the minister Pastor Bob. Calder at 826-5328. By JULIE VALENTI LANGLEY - He lives in a 21 year old wood-heated house in Walnut Grove, alone, not even a dog or cat for company. The house sits on ten acres, 2'A of which have been sold, another 2'A which are presently for sale. He hasn't worked steadily since 1975 when he sold that portion of his property, but has lived off the monies from thc sale. He's 61 now and some might think he's old. lonely, Bored, just getting by financially in his shabby, wood- heated house. But Bcmie Wren is not any of those things. He's one of the most energetic, enthusiastic and good-humored people you'll ever find. Bcrnic left shool in thc eight grade to help his father make cedar hydro and telephone poles. When he was 17. he went into the logging business for seven years. From 1941 - 46 he served in the army. Then it was back to ' !°gging, higl' rigging, on Vancouver Island until 1951. At 34 years of age he left logging to. ' become a construction worker in i Vancouver for two years. That led ■ to a 22 year career as a master : carpenter which he quit in 1975 to ' take up a hobby, painting. Life, however, has played some surprising tricks on Bcrnic lately, as his following story relates. "It's the funniest thing. When I got that money from the sale of the land, ya see, thc bug started running thru my mind that I'd like to try my hand at art. 1 was interested in painting. Now, the summer went by and in the fall I signed up for these art lessons, 20 lessons. Now, I took six lessons. But thc thing is, it seemed I couldn't mix thc colors at all and I just bogged down. So I decided to give it up. I came home and fully decided I'd fool around with carving." To begin with, I'd just get a board and carve animals out. 1 Well, it got so I was looking for | more material and my thoughts , got going back to my young life, ' working on the West Coast in the logging camps. So as a result of that, I developed these carvings of logging camp life. When I started carving, 1 had no idea of painting them. Sec, mixing colors threw me. But I got a lot of books on how to mix colors and thought I'd just put a little color on. Then, as I went along, I kept thinkin', well. I'll add a little color here, a little there to brighten it up. Then it got so they became fully painted. The paint brings them so much to life." "It seems an incredible thing to mc. I decided when I sold that land, well, I've worked hard physically from the very beginning. 1 decided I'd take a year off, I'm not gonna do cnathin' with it. If I want money I'll go to thc bank and get it. So I spent thc whole year just livin' like a grand guy, see. I chiseled away in the afternoons just when \ felt, like it. Well, I took some things down to the Fort (Exhibition Centre) and everything I took down they were delighted with. I entered one thing in the P.N.E. and took a prize with it. 1 entered one in the Cloverdale fair and took a prize with it. So it come on to the fall of 1978 and I said to meself, maybe I'm gonna be good at this, so I'm gonna spend thc whole fall and winter carving. I made 16 things. That next summer, 15 of those 16 things hung in the Surrey art gallery. Then out of 650, the Vancouver art gallery chose 60 artists to exhibit. I was one. Then thc federal people wrote an article and chose four out of thc 60 and I was still with the bunch." In the spring of 1978, CBC spent five days at his home, Filming him for a show on eight Canadian folk artists, tentatively scheduled to be shown in the spring of 1979. "Well, they came. I was just astounded. Ya see, honestly, they spend thousands of dollars. To think a guy could just walk out of the bush and do a little painting and CBC would be that interested...! don't know, I'll let it all go by me and think about it later. Honestly, this astounds me." "I've never been very clever financially - I'm the poorest guy • in the world at makin' a buck.. There's no use me thinkin' of goin' into business -1 just haven't got it at all. But I have always been good with my hands. Oh, really, I never expected to amount to a hill of beans with it. My wildest hope was to paint a picture I could hang on my own wall. 1 can tell you very sincerely, I thought I'd just waste a year of my life - do some painting, some carving and after the year I'd go back to makin' a buck. After thc year was out, well, now so many people are interested in me. I never thought a time would come in my life I wouldn't have to get out and make a buck. This is a break I never would have expected. I've never had so much attention. I don't see how I could quit when I'm still financially able to go on with it. So many people say to me "Why don't you sell your stuff?" Well, it would break my heart to sell the smallest one. Everyone tells me my latest work is my best so I don't see how I could quit now at this point." "People say such lovely things about my work I have to tell them they don't have to worry about it going to my head 'cuz that's already happened. Yeh, I find it impossible to be modest about thc thing 'cuz it just delights me so. I don't seem able to take it calmly. When I first saw my stuff hanging In a public building it quite excited me and I've never quite lost that. It always seems rewarding to me." "I don't have a leg to stand on really. I'm not trained, I'm not schooled, I'm not nothin', I'm not even young. I just tried it and found I was good at it." . You can sec Bernie's work at his next show, Jan. 10 thru Feb. 4, at the Surrey Art Gallery. m£t.M Salesman of the month: Gordon Zuest SUNRISE | TOYOTA LTD. | 32711 S. Froter Way, Abbotiford 159-7137 ^twt»fliwtm»*wsaw«wttMt^ Merry Christnas Reflecting at Christmas, we give thanks to bur many friends. Ken and Ross Honkawa K&H TransportSERV,CESTD 28761 Fraser Hoy OPEN CHRISTMAS DAY - BOXING DAY AND NEW YEARS DAY For Reservations Phone 534-9410 SQ INNSBRUCK INN Steak and Schnitzel House and Motel 22867 Fraser Hwy., langley u Ml » *■' ' f iM { p/\ bill of fare includes large portions of HEALTH, WEALTH and HAPPINESS! Thanks to all. Alder Inn Restaurant Closed all Xmas day & Boxing Day. Open all day New Year's Day. * * ft ft I ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft ft************ s BEST WISHES The curtain's going up on a star-studded Christmas for our many friends and patrons! Thank to one and all. Jt)J« S 2991-272 Street, Aldergrove Phone 856-7012 WARM ,WI$Htf Hope your holiday is cjcj/ou with happiness, ABBOISFORD DAISUN McCallum Rd., at th« Freeway, Abbotsford* Call BOB or DOUG 853-9124 ■^l%» .aiHWMgBBJW^ AT %, CANADIAN IMPERIAL 3 fl) BANK OF COMMERCE jj ml^ R.W. (BOB) BURRUS I —** MANAGER S JMfJ . 27J St., Alder trout phon. SS6.1I07 i ^«^^*>BaM»Ml^^1MWW^1W1«fim!W)B»>a<l>>l»l1*rt Ji 16A THE STAR, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1978 Professional chef's secret: perfectly-crafted cookware What a joy to find cookware under the tree that will help you prepare the most demanding recipes with elegance and ease. For all the special considerations that go into traditional holiday food preparation, a dish will only taste as good as it's cooked. There are many metal pots sold in stores today, but the best are the custom-crafted, heavy-gauge pots used in fine restaurants. When you discover the features of Stone Hearth's handcrafted Professional Cookware you'll understand why chefs have been keeping it under their hats. Each piece of Stone Health's Kalon ™ cookware is handcrafted of heavy- gauge aluminum to assure excellent heat transfer. Then it's specially sealed so it has a durable, non-stick cooking surface that will not pit, react with or discolor foods. Stone Hearth's Profes- HAND-CRAFTED PROFESSIONAL COOKWARE from Stone Hearth is making.a breakthrough in gourmet cooking. Heavy-gauged and non-stick(not a coating but part of the metal) —il will not peel, scratch, chip or stain and it's dishwasher safe. sional Cookware has a nonstick surface that's not a coating, but part of the metal, so it won't peel, scratch, chip or stain. You can use any kind of utensil to stir or turn foods and it's dishwasher safe. For more information write: Stone Hearth, Dept. P.S., 40 Park St., Brooklyn, NY 11206. TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY Laitffcy RCMP to conduct foot petrols Cloverdale raceway news Shepherds at Dunach school against a very artistic background. LANGLEY - During the next few weeks, auxiliary members of the Langley RCMP will be conducting foot patrols in the downtown areas and parking lots of Langley checking for insecure vehicles. The motor vehicle act states: Sec, 182 (1) Every motor-vehicle shall be equipped with a lock or other device to prevent the unauthorized use of the motor- vehicle. (2) No driver shall permit a motor-vehicle to stand unattended or parked unless he has (a) locked the motor-vehicle or made it secure in such a manner as to prevent the unauthorized use of the motor-vehicle. Help protect your community, Says a spokesman for thc RCMP crime prevention unit. Work together with Langley's volunteer auxiliary members to help prevent auto thefts and thefts from autos. Lock cars and protect thc keys. CLOVERDALE - On December 23 and December 30 Cloverdale Raceway has received permission from Agriculture Canada and the B.C. Racing Commission to hold 11 races, rather than the usual 10 race card. These two extra races will serve to make up for races that were cancelled due to a power outage in Cloverdale on Nov. 31. Parade to the post for these two days will be 1:15 p.m. Special matinee race cards will be held on Boxing Day and New Year's Day, with parade to the post set for 1:25 p.m. Driver standings up to and including Nov. 27 find Ed Stewart as the leading percentage driver (.465%), Keith Linton second (.446%;, and Clarence Gagnon third (.363%. The leading dash driver is Keith Linton with 39 wins, followed by Joe Hudon with 32 wins. Sten Ericsson presently holds down third place with 16 wins. Total attendance from October 16 to December 9 inclusive is 91,350 and total handle is $9,736- 645. The streets are for the people. Exercise your rights. Walk a block a day. pamiapacnon, mi nnonm$ Small 1 bdrm Aldergrove duplex for rent, close to shopping, $150 month. 534-8794. 5V-1 Male Pomeranian to be given away to good home only. 859-9986. 51-1 Farm (or rent - 8 box stall barn, 4 bdrm house. $750. 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Board chairman Brian West- wood and LTA president Terry Eastman co-chaired a two-hour session at the Newlands Golf Club which included thc entire LTA executive along with trustees Marnie Robcrston, Loren Maluorno, Dave Bell, Peter Fassbender, and newcomer Gordon Greenwood. The meeting opened with statements from both Westwood and Eastman emphasizing the importance of cooperation -- West- wood, first, declaring that the trustees had but a single issue for discussion, the format of future talks, and then Eastman tabling the teachers' concerns over the I979 school district budget and employee morale. Reports indicate the session then turned into a frank discussion of the agenda items with comments from all the trustees and many of the teachers. After the meeting, Eastman declared that the teachers were somewhat disappointed nothing concrete had been accomplished. 'The trustees did say, however, that they would think about our submission on next year's budget," he noted. "They can look upon our briefing two ways -- in terms of spending priorities and in relation Busy days ahead for hamper bureau By MURIEL ARNASON LANGLEY • Now is the time for all citizens of Langley to come to the aid of their low-income neighbors in the municipality. Volunteers will be needed to help wrap presents for the children, sort and help distribute used clothing and to prepare and distribute hampers in thc community. The Langley Christmas Hamper Bureau invites anyone with any time to spare to come to thc depot at thc Evangelical Free Church, 20719 - 48 Avenue from Monday, December 18 to Saturday, December 23 when hampers will be prepared. Anyone _ffMiram*Jtmn^*>v\mS*Xi^***lf*9i 1 VJmn$ EwryoneA I Blessed i Christmas _ and a Prosperous UeufUeav. Kinsmen raise money forA.R.C. to overall spending levels. We hope, they respect some of our views on priorities and make the necessary adjustments." Eastman said very serious problems are developing in the staffing and 'teaching supplies' areas of the budget, citing sharp cutbacks slated for 1979 in the supplies section. "Thc board did two things - they cut thc supplies money by 13.1 percent per child and now have much of the remainder held by the secretary-treasurer and the director of instruction." "The trustees claim some schools need extra help and that district officials will use the withheld funds for these children. This doesn't make sense •- why hold onto the money, particularly from our 'have not' schools? Divide up the money now, we told them; they said they'd think about it. We hope they do." Eastman put the teachers on record as favoring cooperation, but added that the trustees must follow through on the recent talks. "The teachers haven't forgotten," he claimed, "it was thc trustees who broke off talks a year ago and while we have hopes for next year, we'll just have to wait and see." "In blunt terms," he continued, "we're looking for something of substance from the trustees. Thc ball is definitely in their court." ALDERGROVE - The recent Aldergrove Kinsmen stag raised S390.13 for the Aldergrove Recreation Centre. To date $577 has been donated to ARC through the efforts of the Aldergrove Kinsmen. "We would like to thank all those in attendance for their generosity," says a spokesman for the local Kinsmen. "Hopefully, everyone had a good time, good enough to return next year. "Our compliments also to the Legion ladies for an excellent meal and our thanks to the Aldergrove Legion for the use of its facilities. "We look forward to seeing you all next year." who can deliver a hamper during the day will be most welcome. The depot will be open from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Volunteers are needed to pick up donated canned goods from local schools on December IS and to supervise and pick up donations from the Langley Twin Theatre, the Langley Ice Skating Centre and The Aldergrove arena. For more infor mation phone 530-7101. Dona- lions of money and canned goods will be welcome and toys' are urgently needed. Volunteers at Langley Community Services will be glad to hear from you. Volunteer members of Aberdeen lire hall pose In front of the new double-bay hall during Saturday's opening and due lor delivery soon. delated at the opening, ceremonies. Alderman Ray Kirkwood -Rick Mcllwaln photo A second truck Is on order and chief Ross Honkawa of- Aldergrove town needs theme ALDERGROVE - "It is important for Aldergrove to get more respect for itself, to promote itself," local chamber of commerce president Alan Major told a well-attended meeting Wednesday night. Major said the February meeting'of the Aldergrove and district chamber of commerce would be devoted to input from members and visitors visualizing what could be done to promote a town theme for Aldergrove. As it is now, Major said, there is very little traffic stopping on its time," he said way through this rapidly growing lower mainland centre. "It is just another small town along the way." Major said the commercial sector of the town would have to compete against centres such as Seven Oaks, and that the idea that Aldergrove would just fade away when a big new shopping centre is built in Langley was "a totally abominable attitude." "This town seems to have a bit of a negative outlook at this Major said the theme for the town could be patterned on examples in the United States such as Leavenworth in Washington or Solvang in California. Leavenworth, located high in the Cascade Mountains, has been transformed into a bavarian-type village, while Solvang in sunny California is an old Danish settlement. But whatever Aldergrove decided on doing, it had to be done well, Major stressed. It would be of no value to make a half-hearted attempt like Cloverdale which has adopted a "pseudo-western theme." "It has to be well done if it is to succeed," he said. "Something has to be done. Right now this whole town is pretty glum." Director Don McTavish was appointed to a committee to prepare suggestions. He said he would like to write thc communities mentioned by Major as well as others, to learn how to approach the challenge in practice. The old and the new, as pump truck, at the opening Aberdeen dept. member ceremony for the new hall, models original flreflghting -Rick Mcllwaln photo equipment alonside newer ^3&atK^3&: East Chilliwack Co-op is again pleased to report a year of record growth and community participation. We wish to thank our members and customers for your continued support during 1978. rT*m*:<m.ix***i%mt Jingle bells. 46255 Chilliwack Central Rd., P.O. Box 371, Chilliwack. B.C. V2P 616 Chilliwack 702-4211, Abbotsford 859-2361, Langley 530-0284 your agri-pak service centre Before Christmas. To avoid the rush on Christmas Day, why not place your Long Distance Calls on Saturday or Sunday. Regular discounts are available December 23rd and 24th, so call up when rates are down. Direct dialling (112) is usually the cheapest way to place your calls. If you don't know the distant number, you can get it by calling Long Distance Directory Assistance. But please do so a few days in advance to avoid the rush. For information on discount periods, area codes and Long Distance Directory Assistance, please check your directory. B.D.TEL ® 2B THE STAR, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20,1978 IN TMEWOEY Don Alison A 2nd Otter Brownie pins Christmas gift on patient at Cedar Hill during their carolling day last Thursday. OAPONEWS -Rick Mcllwaln photo Not many gardeners do much work in the garden during December and January yet there is much that can be done. Usually it is a matter of cleaning up in the greenhouse and garden shed, sharpening tools and planning for the coming season. Let's talk about what can be done outside. Many bulbs are beginning to show now. If your soil is good, you will get better blooms if you dust the soil around visible bulbs with one ounce of superphosphate per square yard. If the soil is not frozen, it helps to loosen the soil with a hoe before dusting. If you have trouble with birds picking off thc blooms, particularly with crocuses, stretch' some black thread on small sticks around the bulbs. Whenever the soil is workable, this is a good time to lift and divide edging plants. Those rock plants that have woolly or downy leaves should have some protection from heavy winter rains. Sheets of glass arc ideal for this job. Those of you who can have bonfires should aim at destroying all garden rubbish. Thousands of garden pests are destroyed in every bonfire. A clean garden will not suffer from pests nearly as much as one full of debris and weeds. Save the bonfire ashes for they are a valuable source of potash. Many hardy annuals can be sown now in a sheltered spot. Not only will you get earlier flowers but the plants will be stronger and healthier. Among popular annuals that should he sown now are Shirley poppies, Virginia stock and cornflowers. In the orchard, it is time now to do winter pruning and winter- spraying with a tar-oil wash. Sticky bands can be placed on thc trunks of fruit trees. These will trap quite a number of crawly- crawlics. Personally, 1 like to see fruit trees with the lower portion of their trunks limewashed. Although it is doubtful whether this harm many pests. I think the garden looks neater for it. There is not much to do in the vegetable garden except to add all the humus you can. Every time you turn the soil over, you are exposing many pests. These will either be eaten by birds or killed by thc cold. Keep any liming until spring. Our heavy rains will leach away any dressings of lime or fertilizer given now. Rhubarb can be lifted and divided now. If you want an early supply, rhubarb is the easiest thing to force. Just cover Ihe plant with an old crock or box and fill it with semi-rotted manure. Young shrubs, particularly evergreens, are very vulnerable in the winter to sun scald and lack A proofreader Proof-reader, n. A malefactor who i atones for making your writing nonsense by permitting | the compositor to make it unintelligible. The Devil's Dictionary B.C. NDP convention to be held We all become a little older and poorer of moisture at the roots during cold weather. This can lead to browning of needles and lower leaves. Remedy for this is to give a really good mulch around the plants after a heavy rainfall. When thc plants are acid lovers, such as rhododendrons and azaleas, thc mulch should be of peat moss, otherwise it can be any organic matter. Seed catalogues are now out. Nowadays they not only list every available type of seed but contain a wealth of good gardening information. I advise everyone to buy seed from a reputable seed house if possible. There is so much, more selection than that that is obtainable from a supermarket. Many of the new hybrid seeds are not available in sufficient quantities to be placed on thc general market. Hybrid plants are invariably better plants as they have been carefully selected by the seed growers. Don't go overboard with that winter pruning. Remember that more mistakes are made in pruning by thc inexperienced than in any other aspect of gardening. If you arc in doubt about whether or not to cut *■ don't. Seek some advice. However, you can be quite safe by removing anything that is dead, diseased or crowded. If any reader would like any article on a specific subject in thc future, I will pleased to do so and, at this time, I would like to thank all those who have written to mc this year with valuable information. I would also like to thank those who have phoned or sent cards at this festive season and I wish all readers success next year in this, the greatest of all hobbies. Thc author will endeavor lo answer any questions on the subject of outdoor gardening. Please enclose a stamped, self addressed envelope tol "Gardens", c/o The Star, Box 220, Aldergrove, VOX IA0. All letters will be answered personally, but some may be answered in fKis column. VANCOUVER - The main focus of the next B.C. NDP convention will be a discussion of economic development policies. The decision to highlight economic development stems from the continuing failure of thc Beuiictl government to present viable options for the future, says Corliss Miller, chairperson of the B.C. NDP policy committee. "Under Social Credit, the province is suffering from high unemployment, high prices, a doubling of small business bankruptcies, and cvcr-cscalating taxes," says Miller. She adds that the B.C. NDP's economic development committee, after 18 months of study, is now putting the final touches on a comprehensive discussion paper which will be widely circulated prior (o the convention. "With the immense human and natural resources of B.C., it's ridiculous that our economy should be doing so poorly. "We think wc have some ideas that will not only improve thc province's economic performance in the short term, but also stabilize Ihe economy -- smooth nut the booms and busts -- in the long term." The 1979 B.C. NDP convention will be held Aug. 31 to Sept. 2 at (lie Hotel Vancouver. In addition to economic development, dele- Smoke detector installation important to protect family To provide maximum protection, lire and smoke detectors must he Installed in the right locations in your home, says a major manufacturer of the safety devices. l-'or basic protection, a smoke detector should be placed between each sleeping arca and the rest of Ihe house. This might be at the head of the stairway leading to bedrooms in a two-story house, or in a hallway of a ranch house, apartment or mobile home. A multi-level home should be equipped with a smoke detector on each additional level - including (he basemen! • for the minimum of recommended protection. Thc best fire-safely measure is to add detectors to living and family rooms, as well as workshops, utility and furnace rooms. As a final safety measure, put one in every smoker's bedroom. When Ihe cover is snapped on the detector is set to give you an 85-decibel warning of thc earliest stages of a fire. gates will discuss northern affairs, recreation and conservation, ond violence against women. By cmestcluctt ALDERGROVE - There is not much to report as the year winds down and we alt become a little older. A talent or amateur hour for the members that do not patronize the dances is in the cards for January. Thc OAPO branch 71 executive will meet on Monday, December 18 and heavy on the agenda is the staggering jump in taxes from $280.00 in 1977 to $1,080.00 in 1978 to $2,000.00 plus estimate in 1979. The Xmas dinner reported in thc last issue omitted thc thanks due to thc ladies who worked so hard to make it a success. Mrs. Morrison, Mrs. Lockhard, Mrs. Agar and Mrs. McClellend. My apologies to these ladies. Thc dance attendance was up again and it is to be hoped to keep thc attendance at this level. Door prize winner was Walley Cinnamon and thc spot prizes were won by Andy and Gwcn Keay. A happy Xmas and a healthy and happy 1979 to all members and friends. Don't forget to renew your membership in the New Year. flff: ALDERGROVE CENTRE ieclarittg tljat tljts itolthag foil! betlje best eiier anh tltat a bright GUtristmas spirit faill fill gour liearts fciit!j happiness, ptang ttianbs. The Personal Touch *% ALDERGROVE CENTRE MALL ALPHA AGENCIES LTD. 20455 Douglas Cres, Langley, B.C. Ph: 530-2161 ®s£-2L^ Sound the trumpet for a holiday that's a merry round of pleasures. We send a full measure of thanks to our loyal friends. VALLEY TRAVEL SERVICE LTD. 27271 Fraser Hwy., Aldergrove . teacef ul as a countryside wrapped In snowy white, the quiet contentment of Christmas spreads across the land. We greet you with the wish that great joy may be yours at this happy, holy time. And with sincere thanks, we extend to you our great appreciation 0. F. I. CREDIT UNION 358 248 SI., Akferjrove 856-2558 »41272St., Aldergrove 856-7724 __________mm mmmm mmmmm THE STAR, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20,1978 FROM THE BACK PORCH BUI Clark The 2nd Otter Brownies serenaded Cedar HIM patients last Thursday with Chrisimas carols. Latur they presented handmade gilts to the patients. -Rick Mcllwaln photo Fitness fits in. Here is the Christmas wrap par excellence Well, sir, like I wus savin' a while back, the Back Porch folks spent Christmas at Hardhat Johnson's place up in the Chilco- tin. Pet Svensen an Jake Menzl wus there an Missus MacTaggart cum up from the Lazy an it wus rele peaceful, jest seftin' in front of Hardhat's fireplace an sorta talkin' her over. Hardhat had brung in a buckit of cedar an balsam boughs an wc wud throw 'em on the fire onct in a wile an watch the blue flames spurt like little candles an thc cabin shur smclled purty. Wc talked about Christmusscs wich had cum an gone an then Missus MacTaggart scs I shud put her all down in a littel story, jest so folks cud join us. So here's wot I writ down fer BILL CLARK'S CHRISTMAS: It's knowin' that the next tick of thc clock will mean I've seen sixty of 'em come an go. This makes mc sad fcr friends that ain't here fer this one art thankful that my batting average has give me sixty out of dang near two thousand, which ain't too bad. It's knowin' my wife put her hands on the keys of the organ in our front parlor on Christmas Eve and played "How Great Thou Art" fer me...even though her fingers wus swollen up with arthriticks an hurtin' like hell. It's knowin' 1 drive her nuts ev'ry Christmas by savin' 1 have everything 1 need...and knowin' she understands. It's knowin' I'm proud to be an Agnostic, becus most folks settle down half way up the hill, sniffin' the flowers Someone else planted fcr them and lookin' at the scenery He gave them...while an Agnostic ain't satisfied until he gets to the top of thc hill, jest to see wot's on t'uther side. It's the sadness of knowin' thai a church in this littel town wus fussed up about not havin' enuf silver platters fcr collecting the loot at thc Christmas service... and that a Feller I know wud have showed them the answer sorla quick like. He wus a carpenter an He wud have whacked them out of wood, jest so folks cud have polished them up witli their hands. *** It's fcelin' sorta guilty becus I never seem to get arount to lisscnin' to the Queen's Christ- 3B mas talk...an the confidence of knowin' things is in purty good hands, despite thc yo-yo's in Parlimcnt who want to drop her an cut our tics with the Mother of Parliments. F'rinstance: It's knowin' that in a small village in Caithness the old folks formed a club an asked the nice lady who lived in thc Castle of Mey to come and talk to them, becus she wus a pensioner herself. And so she did and they gave her a membership card and they were sad that some of thc old-timer's were deaf and cud'nt hear her. So she put down her handbag and talked to them in sign language...which she learned years before, jest so she cud talk to everyone. And this gives me both sadness and warmth, in knowin' that the Queen Mother cud do sumthin' none of our members of Parliment can do! *** It's the loneliness of not gettin' a Christmas card frum any of thc folks who read the Back Porch... and the realization that 1 got the biggest Christmas card of all: the joy ofbringin' laughter an tears to more than two hundred thousand folks. *** So Missus MacTaggart read it over an so did Pete an Hardhat an .lake. They all said it wus purty good. Then we went out on thc porch an watched the Northern Lights an the stars hangin' crisp an clear in thc Chilcotin sky. Hardhat asts which one it wus?... an Missus MacTaggart ses it don't really matter, becus any star will sparkle wen you look at it thru tears. Then we said sum words into the quiet and Holy Night an went to sleep, sorta peaceful like. P3fWapanwnt m TMCVWM'li tenon***) Only Santa and you will know for sure if your wrapping this Christmas is Tissavel, the French fur-like fabrics that even fool the experts. This year, your choice of fur look-alikes is outstanding. As only the French can. Tissavel has gone to all lengths to produce warm-y wolf, luxe lynx, racy raccoon and magnificent mink simulations that arc astonishing duplicates of the real thing. They've been made into short, chic jackets; longer, three-quarter coats; and full-length, enveloping wraps, to give you the warmth, lightness and luxury of fur at a fraction of the cost. The method of manufacture is very special. The French fur fabric is woven, not knitted, and several lengths of fiber arc used to produce thc depth, softness, and sheen of fine fur. To imitate thc exact colorings and markings of the animals, fabric is dyed from behind the pile. This gives greater intensity of color to the root of the hairs, just like thc natural pelts. Thc American firms using the French fur-like fabrics tailor it like fur. Coats and jackets have the quality construction, linings, detailing and styling you find in fur fashions costing thousands of dollars. So, this holiday season, wrap up in luxury looks, and be your own best Christmas package. 0 We're teaming up with Santa to bring 0 you a host of happy holiday dreams ^>a00°o°o °0o ^-^ come true jr thanks. FROM ALL OF US AT: TOTS & TEENS Fraser Hwy, Aldergrove Happy holidays, friends and neighbors. Thanks for letting us serve you. from the management and staff at: Frank Gardner Shell Distributor 2104 Railway Avmut ABBOTSFORD, B.C. V2S 2E2 Phoiw 853-1594 ' .behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, &TflFITlNA'Q OEUCATESSEN end *l Utilities EUROPEAN SAUSAGE 27288 Fraser Hwy., Aldergrove Ph. 856-2311 HAMILTON FARMS YEAR ROUND PRODUCE ) ft. north of Fraser Hwy. 856-6068 Aldergrove on LeFeuvre Road jCod bless us, K,every one... and especially you. Our thanks to one and all. Penzkofer Fast Saw Sharpening 28728 Fraser Hwy. Aldergro/e 856-8430 YOGA YOGA, EXERCISES & MASSAGE TAUGHT Advise on health, beauty and nutrition. taught to alL Phone Sylvia, 856-5645 TO OUR' MANY FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS IN THE "VALLEY" AREA May the happiness of the holidays remain with you long after the Season has come and gone — —* 4B THE STAR, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20,1978 IMPAIRED DRIVING Guilty or not guilty By GORDON HARDY In B.C.'s recently announced "war" on drinking drivers, 14 mobile breathalizer units have been deployed throughout the province. Attorney-general Garde Gardom has warned drinking drivers that the breathalizer vans will appear "any time, any place between Tofino and Fort St. John." And if there's any doubt that the mobile breathalizers will make drinking drivers think twice about turning the ignition key, there's no doubt all that the breathalizer machine gives police undisputable evidence with which to nail them in court, once apprehended. The machine, invented by an American state patrolman in 1954. was first used in Great Britain where it initially got great results in discouraging drinking drivers. Quite simply, all the breathalizer docs is gauge the amount of alcohol in the blood-stream by analyzing the air contained in the lower lungs. It is virtually foolproof if operated properly. In fact, practically the only defence against its findings is to argue that it wasn't operated properly. According to federal law, a driver is guilty of a serious criminal offence if a breathalizer machine shows that he has been driving with more than 80 milligrams of alcohol per 100 milli- litres of blood or, simply, more than a .08 reading. Unlike the impaired driving charge where the driver is guilty if his ability is impaired, this charge sticks whether thc driver can prove his ability is unimpaired or not. The blood-alcohol count remains thc same whether a person knows how to hold his liquor or not. Vancouver lawyer Ace Henderson comments "The people who stand up and boast about their fantastic ability to withstand alcohol are just thc kind of people who get caught on this offence. Even if you could prove that your ability was 100 percent, you'd still be guilty if you had a count of more than .08." In drinkers' terms, the blood- alcohol count surpasses thc .08 mark after miserably few drinks. According to a chart prepared by the Alberta government to help people figure out when their cut-off time is, a person weighing 200 pounds reaches thc danger point of .09 after consuming seven ounces of liquor or four bottles of beer in an hour. People weighing less should consume less, particularly women who have less body water than men to dilute the alcohol. Caroline Kirkwood, a breathalizer expert who works with the Vancouver Police, warns that "most people don't realize that alcohol affects them at a much lower blood-alcohol count than they think." He also points out that thc blood-alcohol count reaches its peak one full hour after thc last consumption of alcohol so even an apparently sensible tapering off on thc part of a drinker will not necessarily save him from the fateful over .08 reading. A full stomach, while slowing down absorption of alcohol in the blood-stream, docs not stop the blood-alcohol count from going its course. Nor do breath-mints, mouth washes or fresh air fool the machine. In fact, police officers sometimes arc tipped off to drunken driving by drivers who leave their car windows open on cold winter nights in order to disperse thc tell-tale odor of liquor. When the police suspect impairment, the driver is taken to thc police station and made to >dd to your holiday greeting* our wishes for a happ.v Christmas. Thanks for your pdlronage. We appreeiale it. KOHLER'S BBSS 333fl . 272 St. Aldergrove 8564151 w n t i'i'i'i To have £SlWf4t watt to -mhA IIII i HPtllliliely warm lililimi In ,i iIh.,IIj ...lo (IIVO sympathy in loiKlllll'lllillll I .ill i purl uf ntir t i'ihmI t**"-*'1'1'"" •'" ■■ ■■ ■ - - • - ■ ■'-■'-'-' Y'':,>y; ':;'-■ ■ LANGLEY FUNERAL HOME PHONE LANGLEY: 530-6488 HENDERSON'S FUNERAL HOMES ABBOTSFORD LTDi p,,^, 853.8a(u blow twice into the breathalizer. Since the police allow a one percent error rate, the driver is accused if he reaches the .10 mark. Should thc two blows come up with different results, the lower one is taken to be the correct reading. If there has been an accident, the police are likely to lay a charge of impairment even if the blood-alcohol count is less than .10. According to lawyer Henderson, the police and prosecution "cover all the bases" by bringing both impaired driving charges as well as driving over .08 against drinking drivers. "This way" he says "if you prove to the judge that your driving wasn't impaired he may still say you were guilty ol driving over .08. Likewise, if you argue that, based on what you drank and what you weigh, mathematical calculations prove that you were less than .08, the judge might say that you were still impaired." The hard penalties for impaired driving also apply to the charge of driving over .08. And with such an effective method of getting the goods on drinking drivers, thc authorities make the suspected driver an invitation he can't refuse - a driver who declines to take the breathalizer is guilty of failure to take thc breathalizer test and subject to all the penalties of impaired driving. In B.C., the police have to have reasonable grounds to believe that thc driver is impaired before asking him to submit to the breathalizer test. Critics claim that the reasonable grounds clause undermines the effectiveness of the police. They point out that in Great Britain thc police can administer the breathalizer test whether they have grounds or not and they usually do so when there has been an accident. The driver can only legally refuse to take the test if he has reasonable grounds. He might legitimately refuse, say, if the plastic mouthpiece of the machine were dirty. Or if there had been an accident and he had been drinking after the accident to calm his nerves while waiting for the police. A driver has a riglit to telephone a lawyer, and only a lawyer, before taking thc test but within reason. Says lawyer Henderson "You have a right to the opportunity to contact a lawyer but if you don't succeed at four in thc morning after a few attempts, you still have to take the test." But if the police fail to give the driver a chance to telephone a lawyer when the driver has requested it, he is entitled to refuse to take the test and the court will dismiss the charge. The police must follow proper procedure to get convictions. Next: Is there any defence against impaired driving charges? MOTION PICTURE 7:30 P.M. SAT. & SUNJ Admlsilon Free SPECIAL 6ft6ttioUe JUST FOR YOU ALDERGROVE GOSPEL GHAPEL JdSUn Jill, AVt As it happens in the United Church CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SOCIETY 5806 -200 St., Langley 11 00 a.m. — Sunday Service II 00 am - Sunday School 8 on [i in. — Wednesday Reading Room 1-4p m.( Tues Frl. lex. Holidays)' Everyone 15 Welcome Last Sunday was a day when many people took an active part in the services at our two local churches. The Advent ceremonies at Mount Lehman were performed by Milford and Audrey Johanson and their children Cindy, Sheri and Bradley and at Aldergrove by Barbara Butcher, daughter Susan and son David. The morning service at Aldergrove was a choral service, and it was enjoyed by a congregation which filled the church. The programme was arranged by our choir director, Sybil Borgal. She produced an excellent blend of songs which were fitting for a service of worship. The choir and Jubilation Singers sang a variety of songs on the Christmas theme, and there were solos by Bill Franklyn, Linda MacDonald and Gillian Delange. "Do you hear what I hear?" was sung by the ladies of two church families. Phylls Hamberg and her daughters Linda arid Karla joined Leila Simms and daughters Carol and Dana. Phylis and Leila are sisters and members of the choir. The Sunday Schools at the two United Churches held their Christmas concerts last Sunday. Mount Lehman's was in the afternoon and Aldergrove's was in the evening. When arranging activities such as concerts, the Sunday School Fireside boys and girls in from the storm ALDERGROVE - Eighty-two Fireside boys and girls and their friends enjoyed a musical program of songs and object lessons on Friday evening at the Aldergrove Gospel Chapel. Herb Wall and a group of Fireside singers presented some carols; and accordionist Bruce Hope and youth chorus were also warmly applauded by the audience. Phil Hope showed pictures. Despite thc inclement weather, the enthusiastic group turned out in full force for the weekly program. There arc 113 boys and girls participating in the weekly Fireside children's club, meeting from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. every Friday evening • rain, snow or shine, at the Aldergrove Gospel Chapel, located one-third of a mile west of Aldergrove secondary school. Fireside is thc name of the children's club in Aldergrove; and the Friday evening activities are open to all children in the area with no admission charge. It is non-denominational; and it is one of the largest clubs of its kind in the Fraser Valley. There is a summer camping program as well, conducted by, camp chaplain Mun Hope. ' Film fallics will continue during the Winter with a series of motion pictures at 7:30 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays at the Aldergrove chapel, based on the theme of New Life and Love. Admission is free. BRADNER PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Bradner Road near Haverman. Minister: Rev. R.J. Calder 826-5328 9:30 a.m. Church school 9:30 a.m. Worship Service Everyone Welcome Aldergrove - Mt. Lehman UNITED CHURCHES 9:30 a.m. Aldergrove Set vices 11:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Babyslttlng^and Nursery provided Rev. Jim Ford 856-8957 ANGLICAN CHURCH (Four Saints Lanjjley) ST.DUNSTAN'S ALDERGROVE Holy Communion-8:00i Worship Service" And Church.Schopl.lO:pOa.flt... ST. ALBANS OTTER Worship Service And Church School-9:30a.m.. Church Office S34-JS14 " Rev. Arthur Nash 856-8612 ALDERGROVE BAPTIST CHURCH 28163 Swensson Ave. SERVICES 9:45 a.m. - Bible School 11:00 a.m. - Worship Service 7:00 p.m. - Evening Service Weekly children's and youth activities. For Information Ph. 856-1413 Pastor Rev. R. Q. Wilkinson teachers always try to use as little as possible of the valuable lesson time for rehearsals. Sometimes thc performances lack the professional touch, but the object is for parents to see their children taking part and that is always achieved. This column usually includes a report of the weekly sermon. There wasn't a sermon last Sunday because of the choral service, so 1 would like to offer a few lines of my own. ■ I wonder if any readers agree with a friend of mine called Ian. I regret to say that lan is dead now, but he held the belief that there is no God and that Christianity is a waste of time. There are many people who think that way. They have on their side plenty of arguments and cold logic, encouraged, of course, by Satan. Ian saw people who were always regular church-goers and he saw very worldty people who suddenly changed and became enthusiastic about Jesus. At the time that I knew Ian I belonged to both of those categories. He just shook his head and hoped that I would grow out of it. When a person becomes a Christian there is bound to be a change. Ian couldn't understand that. It says in the bible that there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents (Luke 15:10). No matter how high the person's standards of morality, Jesus makes him realize that he falls far short of the glory of God. Jesus forgives, and the person changes. Not everyone stays changed, because some slide back into their old ways. That is very sad and it delights Satan and puzzles people like my friend Ian. I'd like to report that Ian became a Christian before his fatal accident, but I lost touch with him and as far as I know he died an unbeliever. He was a very clever man who went on to get first class honours in mechanical engineering, but that's no use to him now. Sometimes I think that the Christian message is so obvious that all who hear it must surely come to know the joy of the Lord. At other times, though 1 think of lan, and others like him, who start with everything and finish wilh nothing because they are not willing to take the risk of being changed. If you have read this far and share lan's point of view I recommend you get a bible and read John 15:1-17. Those are the words of Jesus, who died that wew may live. Be very careful about rejecting them. m What A Christmas Gift! (PAYS FOR ITSELF!) ►► GREENHOUSES « Sizes 6' x 6' to 12' x 20'. Prices from * 335" to' 1500"° OR All materials to build your own trom'150"to,8001'° Special Crystal Clear Acrylic fiberglass - engineered for plant growth - 20 year warranty/ FOR YOUR BUILDING NEEDS • STORAGE - ANIMAL - HUMAN - SEE NUFAB I NUFfiB INDUSTRIES J2470 Fraiw Hwy. LangUy 5304201 *&U*V Kt> The Members and Jf* Ladies Auxilliary of Branch '265 of the Royal Canadian Legion Aldergrove wish to extend Seasons Greetings and our thanks for your patronage of our Bingos, Bazaar and other Legion activities. ALDERGROVE BRANCH 265 Royal Canadian Legion yam ((ret:! * U'aalHll-uai* wcumhi wc scull warm uKlic* aiul 4la»iik*f»r Olefin aafyonr continued fricti<lslil|>. SABIL INSURANCE ALDERGROVE CENTRE MALL alfl^wttfioi Management & Staff of ^ MAINLAND FORD EQUIPMENT SALES 30824 S. Fraser Way,Clearbrook THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY The langley Municipal Offices will be doted: Christmas Day - December 25,1978 Boxing Day - December 26,1978 New Year's Day-January 1,1979. No Regular or Committee Meetings of Council will be held during those two weeks. Two Meetings will be held on January 8, 1979 - Committee Meeting at 9:00 A.M. Regular Council Meetingat 2:00 P.M. Nothing fancy or very new, Just thanks and Merry Christmas From us to you! ALDERGROVE CENTRE MALL W '•**,,; ft? i'' Golden Age .' '"' IP bowling i pi Dec. 13,1978 Ladles Scores v?- Klrsten Madsen 228 - 652 Wanda Rinke 299 - 628 s_ Helen Hoock 214 - 537 Emily Brown 229 - 531 Glbby Lee 198 - 528 June Barker 211 -504 Dorothy Jackson 191 - 501 Liz Dreger 172 - 490 Mary Remple, 175 - 460 Anne White ' 150 - 425 THE STAR, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20,1978 FROM THE KITCHENS OF MCCAIN International holiday treats 5B Todd Castonguay and Shawn Allen of Patricia elementary school won fourth place In the chess tournament at Langley secondary last week. Dr. Dlvinski, a UBC professor and chess master, played 25 students simultaneously at the tourney. -Rick Mcllwaln photo Mens Scores Bill Ferguson30l - 777 Sid Jude 253 - 679- Bill Burden 292 - 677 Harry Gibbon 253 - 661 Helmer Christensen 262-626 Lyle Cairns 209 • 602 Jim Boyce 244 - 602 Case Wynaarden 253 - 591 RoyHulzurge 193-547 Fred Dreger 221 - 520 Ernie Goodlson 213-509 Ed Weiss 190-498 Ted Hansen 173 - 495 Dave Martin 182-472 Chris Madsen 170-466 John Newton 168 - 465 Alder Lanes bowling scores ALDERGROVE ALLSTAR MENS LEAGUE 1380.7178 10 polnls and $32.00 went to Beavers. 9 points and $24.00 went to I.D.G.A.S. 8 points and $16.00 went to Royals. Up & Atom lead with 104 points. Beavers are second with 102 points. Jaws are third with 92 points. $4.00 high singles went to Larry Lewthwaite 346, Ralph Chick & Richard Wristen 329, Slew Patterson 318, Jim Petrie299. $4.00 pins over went to Mark Breier +82. Richard Wrlsten +109. Stew Patterson +100, Tom Miller +94. Monday Ladies, Dec. 4: Mean Machine led wilh 44Vi points followed by Alder Balls wilh 37 and Pussy-Fools with 34. ■ THT - Mean Machine 3621. Alder Balls ,3549. Mean Machine 3548. THS - Mean Machine 1402, Mean Machine 1329. Alder Balls 1278. LHT - Sharon Brady 566, Karen Wandler 819, Karen Wandler 778. LHS - Joyce Klassen 330, Karen Wandler 321, Sharon Brady 320. LHA • Karen Wandler 224, Sharon Brady 219, Liz Avery 209, Doreen Dolby 204, leona Albertson 196, Phyllis Hamberg 195. "Wg Goldsmid 188. Iris McMath 184, tinda McDonald 183, Carol Robinson 182, Evle Whipple <S2. Monday Nighl, 7-9, Dec. 4: Gamblers led with 35 points followed by Stingrays and Gutterkings with 34 and Outcasts with 33. THT - Ball Busters 3667, Chugalugs 3489, Outcasts 3462. ' THS - Ball Busters 1338. Gutterballs |l268. Ball Buslers 1225. e MHT - Chuck Smaill 794, Wayne Alary 767. Chuck Smaill 766. MHS - Chuck Smaill 345, Al Holland 328, Dick Delight 324. MHA - Chuck Smaill 230, Al Holland 210. Wayne Alary 208. LHT - Arlene Kilsul 865. Kit Archam- beault 805. Barb Woestenburg 737. j LHS - Debbie Stead 305, Arlene Kitsul i 294. Ariens Kilsul 291. ! LHA - Arlene Kitsul 222, Rose Gellnas ' 206. Kit Archambeault 196. Monday 9-11, Dec. 4: Hot Squad led with 41 points followed by Get Crack'n with 32 and Turbo Chargers with 30. THT - Turbo Chargers 4355, Hot Squad 4309. THS - Turbo Chargers 1282. Hot Squad 1217. MHT - N. Hrynkiw 1077. L. Hargrove 1043, D. Rlngrose 1039. MHS- L. Hargrove366, N. Hrynkiw342. J. Pelrlo 330. MHA - D. Rlngrose 234. L. Hargrove 222, N. Hrynkiw 222. LHT-B. Skwarok 1211. N. Fenlle 1199, C. Gabelhei 1084. L. Lacey 1081. LHS • N. Fentie 363. B. Swarok 360. G. Dougherty 337. LHA - B. Swarok 268, N. Fenlle 240. C. Gabolhcl 239. Tuesday 9:45 A.M., Dec. 5: Splits led wilh 49 points followed by Roller Balls and Tri Hards with 44 and Rookies with 39. THT - Rookies 3448, Splits 3447. Tri Hards 3445. THS - Roller Balls 1275, Rookies 1255, Tri Hards 1242. LHT • Val Mac 711, Gertie Fraser 708, Pat Kliever 703. LHS - Wanda Rinke 292, Linda Martin 290, Sharon Thompson 290. LHA • Gertie F. 206. Jo Anna C. 193, Pal K. 192. Wanda r. 192. Pal D. 191, Gerry B. 188, Marthe MM. 186, Vi Towe 183, Sharon T. 183. Linda W. 183. Tuesday Mixed, Dec. 5: Bonetti Meats led with 49 points tollowed by Fearless Five with 47V> and Bowling Brals wilh 37. THT - Dual Tire 3738, Fearless Five 3627, Bonelti Meals 3608. THS - Dual Tiro 1395, Bonetll Meals 1324, Fearless Five 1282. MHT - Italo 900, Ted 881, Doug 813. MHS - Ted 385. Bruce 330. Halo 323. MHA - Halo 237, Ted 236, Peter 233, Brian 211, Mike 210, Carlo 209, Lome 205, Bruce 205, Doug 200, Dave 200. LHT - Botly 935, Doreen 754, Gaylene 752. LHS - Betty 386. Hlro 339, Joyce 323, Gaylone311. Karon 300. LHA ■ Betty 259, Karen 221, Gaylene 206. Rose 202. Tuesday Mixed 9-11, Dec. 5: Headplns led with 102 points followed by Spoilers with 91 and Strikers with 89. THT - Headplns 3633, Headplns 3546, Rumballs 3541, Bombers 3541. THS • Spoilers 1331, Headplns 1323, Rumballs 1281. MHT • Willy Batyi 878, Tom Power 833, Dick Dolby 825. MHS • Bruce Keller 381, Tom Power 380, Dick Dolby 375. MHA - Chuck Swanson 253. Dennis Ringrose 238, Richard Wristen 237, Len Betker 221, Willy Batyi 221, Tom Power 218, Stu Patterson 218, Don 212, Jim Petrie' 210. Bill Henderson 206. LHT - Gall Dougherty 758, Gall Dougherty 750, Hovyd Vandenend 712. LHS - Hovyd Vandenend 313, Ann Kulpers 299, Ann Kulpers 287. LHA - Gail Dougherty 208, Norma Gadicke 197, Ann Kulpers 194. Shirlee Nadeau 187, Dianne Jones 183, Wilma Power 181, Doris Stevenson 180, Edna Eve 180, Byrl Henderson 170, Annelte Wrlsten 169. Wednesday Morn. Ladles, Dec. 6: Friendly Five and Rookies shared Ihe lead with 32 points followed by Rattlers wilh 25 and Hot Logs with 21. THT - Rookies 3483, Friendly Five 3357, Raltlers 3242. THS - Rookies 1278, Friendly Five 1212, Rattlers 1192. LHT - Bunny Sobie 702. Judith Stokes 676. Helma Wallson 671. LHS /Bunny Sobfo 30S.'Pat. Branch 293, Shirley Lojstrop 287. LHA - Pat 8. 190. Bunny S. 187, Lynne G. 184. Helma W. 181, Madalynne 178, Shirley L. 177, Judith 172, Wendy 171, Mary Ann 171. Ladles Wed. Eve., Dec. 6: Weekly High Team - Team Mates 3452. Weekly High Games - Norma Fentie 309, 369. Fran Klrchmayer 265, 231, 226, total 722. Karen Wandler 277, Marg Bland 270. Edio Burgess 255. THT-Team Males 3711. THS-Team Males 1441. LHT - Norma Fentlo 886. LHS - Norma Fenlle 369. LHA • Norma Fenlle 252. Wednesday 9-11, Dec. 6: Aldergrove Bombers led with 87 points lollowed by Odd Balls wilh 76V> and Anything Goes with 76. THT ■ The Blazing Balls 3659. THS ■ The Blazing Balls 1305. let there be love at Christmas when all the world is warm and bright with dreams. In the hushed landscape of this glorious season, we send tidings of comfort and joy and continuing thanks to all! frotii the staff and management of SPOOLS LUMBER 24389 Fraier Highway, Aldergrove Phone 856-2531 or 530-1888 The Christmas and year-end holidays mean many different things to people in different lands around the world, but families everywhere look forward to those special treats associated with thc season. An international survey of some traditional favorites will provide an idea or two to help make this Christmas a very special one for your family. Cherry Surprise (Denmark) Vi cup soft butter 1 Vt cup icing sugar 1'/; cup flour (sifted) pinch of salt 2 tsp. vanilla 24 maraschino cherries 1 /3 cup thick whipping cream Mix butter and '/< cup icing sugar to a creamy consistency. Add flour, salt and 1 tsp. vanilla, mixing well. Form dough around one cherry at a time, making small balls. Place balls on un- greascd cookie sheets and bake 12 to 15 minutes in an oven preheated to 350 degrees F. Allow to thoroughly cool. Dip in mixture of remaining sugar, vanilla and heavy cream. Refrigerate before serving. Makes 24 balls. Sour Cream Twists (Germany) 1 tsp. salt A'/i cups pastry flour 1 cup shortening 1 pkg. dry yeast '/e cup water (warm) 1 cup thick sour cream 1 whole egg and 2 egg yolks (well beaten) 1 tsp. vanilla 1 'A cup sugar Mix salt and flour, and cut in shortening. Dissolve yeast in water; stir yeast into flour with sour cream, eggs and vanilla. Mix well. Cover with damp cloth and refrigerate 2 hours. Roll half of dough on sugared board into an 8" x 16" oblong. Fold ends to center with ends overlapping. Sprinkle with sugar and roll again to the same size; repeat thc third time. Roll '/« inch thick and cut into I inch by -I inch strips. Twist ends in opposite directions, stretching dough slightly. Form in thc shape of a horseshoe on a ungreased baking sheet. Repeat with remainder of dough. Bake at 375 degrees F. for 15 minutes. Remove from baking sheet immediately. Makes 48 twists. Almond Tarts (Sweden) 2 I /8 cup granulated sugar 1 cup butler I egg (beaten) 3'/z cup flour 1 tsp. vanilla 4 eggs 1 cup almonds (chopped fine) 2 drops almond extract Blend butter and I cup sugar thoroughly. Add beaten egg, flour and vanilla. Chill 2 or 3 hours. Press into muffin tins. Combine remaining sugar with 4 eggs, almonds and flavoring; Till muffin cups. Bake at 375 degrees F. for 20-25 minutes or until brown on top. Makes 18 large or 24 small tarts. MHT - Chuck Swanson 812. MHS • Ron Escaravage 315. MHA - Chuck Swanson 222, Don Malo 216, BUI Kerekes 204. LHT - Jan Ostrowercha 744. LHS - Heather McLean 299. LHA- Jan Ostrowercha 209, Frieda Scott 204, Lynn Smith 200. Thursday Ladles 12:45, Dec. 7: Wm. Nursery led with 47 polnls followed by Jolly 5 with 41 and Country 6's wiht 39. THT-3681, Country 6's 3543. ' THS - Floosey 5 1345, Wm. Nursery 1332. LHT - A. Kitsul 891, G. Bourgeois 776, B. Rowlands 768. LHS - V. Frlessen 369, L. Wergeland 344, A. Kilsul 339. LHA - A. Kilsul 221, C. Dolby 216, B. Rowlands 214, V. Frelssen 213. Thursqay Nile Mixed, Dec. 7: Willy Wonkas led with 30 points tollowed by A-Rabs and Blue Stars with 28 and Otters wilh 26, THT - Willy Wonkas 3588, A-Rabs 3568, Chimos 3496. THS - Blue Slars 1326, Willy Wonkas 1302, A-Rabs 1277. MHT-Bruce Copp 788, Jim Murray 751, Abe Dyke 748. MHS - Abe Dyke 348, Dik Munday 345, AIDundo311. MHA - Bruce Copp 221, Jim Murray 217, Jim Young 208, Abe Dyke 207, Dik Munday 199. LHT - Linda Ayers 741, Inge Arbour 723, Elizabeth Norlon 715. LHS.- Janice Siebel 330, Elizabeth Norlon 308, Sheila Bashard 308. LHA - Inge Arbour 212, Liz Norton 188, Carmelle Conway 187, Sharon Thompson 186. Karen Hrynkiw 184. Friday Night Mixed, Dec. 1: Gooty Greats led with 39 points followed by Fireballs wilh 38 and Mash IV with 37. THT • Alley Cats 3683. Fireballs 3563, Dead Heads 3472. THS - Alley Cats 1298, Odd Balls 1269, Wipe Ouls 1276. MHT - Dave Hemphill 900, Ray Puller Sr. 849. Ken Nikkei 841. MHS - Ray Puller Sr. 395, Dave Hemphill 346, Alan Moore 331. MHA - Ray Puffer Sr. 237, Dave Hemphill 235, Ken Nikkei 227, Ryan Dolby 226, Alan Moore 219, Richard Wrlslen 218, Ron Klnley 209, Syd Anderson 202, Ed Turtle 197. LHT: Lorna Puller 786, Joan Moore 752, Mary Miller 720. LHS-Brenda Waechler 326, Joan Moore 307, Colleen Hemphill 292. LHA - Joan Moore 207, Mary Miller 204, Lorna Puffer 197, Marg Waechter 196, Ann Nikkei 194, Marg Werden 191, Sranda Waechter 191, Colleen Hemphill 185, Rila Miller 181. Bradner Bunch led with 40 points followed by What Nots with 37 and All In Ihe Family wilh 36. THT - Bradner Bunch 3546, All in Ihe Family 3545, What Nets 3501. THS - What Nots 1320. Bradner Bunch 1289. Bradner Express 1261. MHT - Larry Lewthwaite 873, Ryan Dolby 858, Herb Thomasson 793.' MHS - Larry Lewthwaile 368, Herb Thomasson 349, Blaine Baxter 345. MHA • Larry Lewthwaile 253, Norm Stewart 220, Ryan Dolby 220, Ralph Chick 214, Herb Stewart 213, Robert Gray 209, Blaine Baxter 192, Dan Lewthwaile 192, Peter Darbyshire 189, Rupert Hoar 187. LHT - Claire Jean 671, Gall Lewlhwalte 657, Bea Baxter 654. LHS - Gall Lewthwaite 287, Bea Baxter 269, Claire Jean 263. LHA • Bea Baxter 193, Ann Darbyshire 188, Claire Jean 183, Gall Lewthwaite 179, Evie Chick 178, Helen Kane 168, Marg Michaelson 183, Nancy Thomasson 160, Debbie Munnlk 154, Marilyn Hrlslslen 153. Youth Bowling Monday High School Dec. 5,1978 Winning Team -4 Stars GHS - Ryan Dolby 328. BHA - Ryan Dolby 222. BHT - Ryan Dolby 822. GHS • Donna Waechter 260. GHT • Rila Miller 637. GHA - Dianne Kelly 186. Aldergrove Elementary Wed., Dec. 6,1978 Winning Team - Denny and Ihe Jets. BHS - Don Ojala 235. BHA - Anyn Sunderji 154. BHD - Don Ojala 404. GHS - Stephanie Avery 235, GHD - Slephanle Avery 421. GHA-Stephanie Avery 181. Wishing you HflPPIN€SSi Gnd~j6v5>r> ■"""~"" % throughout' , ''< the holicloy » season. ykaak to om muuf imtdif Waynes Travel Service ALDERGROVE CENTRE MALL 856-5191 Thanks' for your kindness. COUNTRY DRAPES 27124A Fraser Hwy. Aldergrove TIDY CAR Independent Operator Simonizing & the guaranteed ,Preserve-A-Shine Interior cleaning 'vinyl roofs 856-7210 v ICBC AUTO GLASS INSTALLATIONS ; "nODEl" FREE ESTIMATES: DON'S AUTO BODY & PAINT SHOP LTD. I 27111 FRASER HWY. a E mtt ABOil i ALDERGROVE 090a£a9T : SHARPENING •SALES •REPAIRS •GRINDERS 'ALL SAWS •BLADES 'SHEARS •CHISELS 'KNIVES 'SKATES 'BITS •MOWER BLADES •CHAIN SAWS 'LAWNMOWERS •OUTBOARD MOTORS FAST'S SAW SHOP ABERDEEN LUMBER BLDG. ON THE FRASER HWY. 1 MILE WEST OF MT. 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Morn. or eve. 48-30708-4 i j I 12.Tractor Work \ > m*mmmmmmmmmmmm*mmmmmm***a Tods Tractor Work, rotovating post pounding, field work. Complete haying operation. Also hay for sale, $1.25 to $1.50 per ball. 534-1525. 37-3-324-TF Bobcat for rent with operator,,- 8J3-5825. 3-4849-TF Karl Deglan bulldozingVexca-' vatlng, leveling and landscaping; clearing and burning. ■ Wide track cat loader equiped' with Du-all blade. 856-5032. 37-4219-TF Ron's Sand and Gravel 856-2182. 50-30788-TF W——****•***•»—EE"«E«EE^»^aa.' 17.Bldg. Construction Eman Construction Ltd. Industrial-Commercial-Civil Turn-key projects. Free estimates. Phone (24 hr.) 856-6508. 47-10888-TF Reliable carpentry by qualified craftsman for renovations, rec rooms, basements or •custom furniture. Free estimates. All work guaranteed. 'Pall John Wiese 856-5850. ■ . ,11-S105;.TF HEAVY DUTY FIBREGLASS PANELS Available at bargain prices for patio covers, plant rooms, carports, greenhouses, tack rooms, hobby barns, utility buildings, chinaboard, lining for milking parlors, fisheries meat and food processing plants. Phone NU-FAB 530-6201 22470 Fraser Hwy., Langley 51-11025-1 18. Britkwork' For sale, seasoned hardwood F/P wood $40 cord, delivery extra. 856-2242. 50-3 Seasoned Alder fireplace wood. $40 delivered. 856-2773 49-8 Firewood - clean burning. Cut, split, delivered locally $45 cord. U-pick-up $35 cord. 856-6841. 44-8 Fir Shavings Available Immediately. Best bedding for horses, cattle or chickens also in paddocks. Special rate for large orders (over 30 units). Also available pure Cedar Hog Fuel. Approved by GVWD. SARAI TRUCKING Phone anytime 584-1295 585-3414 2-1992-TFf Dry Hardwood fireplace wood. Delivered in Abbotsford, Langley and Aldergrove area. 856-8749. 39-12 26.Professional Services "Bill's Brickwork", fireplaces and facings a specialty, free estimates. 888-3296. 45-4905-TF 21. Electrical j Licensed Electrician, contract or hourly rates, new homes or remodelling. Repair to residential or commercial bulld- ing. 859-4081. 51-TF Electrician available. Class "B" for primary or secondary lines, renovations alterations or complete contracting. 826-1415 eves, or 856-4295 .._ 42-3-462-TF G.V. STENNER 'IncomeTax Shelters •Income Average Annuities •RRSP's 'Wills •Insurance For Information Call: 856-6660 36-3-7662-TF 28. Accounting . and Bookeping 22.Topsoil and Manure . *■• ****■ 15 yds. chicken or turkey manure fresh $25.00 15yds. stockpile $30.00 Mushroom manure $5 per yd' Limpright The Manure King Ltd. Phofie 856-8438 .. 11-TF CJ. Watt & S.M. Butcher 1 CERTIFIED GENERAL ACCOUNTANTS 27306 Fraser Hwy Aldergrove P.O. Box 26 Ph. 856-4141 •"■j- 23.Hoy Sales **** Thompson Hay Sales Alfalfa, Straw & Local Hay Excellent for sheep, goats, calves and horses. By the bale or ton. Delivery 1 ton & over. Information available. 1840 - 256 St., Aldergrove 856-7843 Season's Greetings and Best Wishes for the New Year from all of us at SUNRISE FARMS 853-5991 50-11011-TF ROSETTE Quality interior alfalfa straw or mixed hay. By the bale, or small ton lots del. 859-9953. 30314 Huntingdon Rd. 48-10898-TF 'Hay for Sale. 856-2730. 50-4 Good quality dairy hay 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th cutting. Also feeder hay suitable for dairy. No rain, green and leafy. $78 ton stacked In your barn. 856-6064. Interprovinclal Hay, 29010 S. Fraserway. 47-30680-TF Feeder hay. 300 bales. $1.00 per bale. 656-8114. 51-2 24.Fuel 30 Situations Wanted mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm—mm—mm** Will babysit In my home on North Countyline. Occasionally or regularly. Large fenced yard w ith playhouse and toys, also Indoor rec. room. I have a two and four year old of my own. Phone 856-5645. 41-TF Experienced Carpenter, repairs, renovations, and building. Phone Ted Abercromble 856-7965. 46-30641-TF Typing • $1.00 per page - manuscripts correspondence courses, term papers, etc. 856-7470 after 6 p.m. 46-8 Will babysit my home. $1.00 hour plus lunch. Springfield Village. 856-1391. 49-5 Experienced carpenter, bricklayer, tiler, general handyman, seeking employment. 856-6589. 42-30 Babysitting at our home also house sit for vacatloneers. Ph.: 856-4849. 41-12 Reliable 14 year old girl available for babysitting, evenings and weekends. Phone Susan at 856-5523. 51-2 Going on holidays? Need someone to look after pets & animals? Phone Sheila 856-5452. 51-2 78 Chev 20 ft. flat deck. 32,000 GVW needs Job hauling anything. Ask for Roop. 856-8313. 514 Day-care, experienced, reliable, friendly home atmosphere. Also babysitting. While you shop & New Year's eve. 856-8892. 51-3 31.JobsAvoikible Excellent Opportunity for Advancement National firm requires 3 aggressive people to work In Abbotsford area. Previous sales experience an asset but full training is provided. All contacts supplied, earn $300 per week based on a mln. of 4 orders full or part time, car required. For Interview call Mr. Peat at 853-9103. 51-11188-J i*********,***********—******• 32.Rentals Room or Room and Board avail. Innsbruck Inn. 534-9410. 51-30799-1 Offices - Apartments - Business Premises - Building Center related - O.S. Storage and storage buildings. Phone 530-6201. 22470 Fraser Hwy., Langley. 51-30804-1 3 bdrm suite, fridge, stove, drapes, washer, dryer. $250. 856-2126 after 2 p.m. 51-2 One bdrm suite or house ($200 bracket) Christian couple. 856-4486. 51-2 Langley, 3-bdrm townhouse, full bsmt., fenced yard, washer, dryer, fridge & stove. Avail. Jan. 1/79. 856-8098. 49-3 Blue Star Motel 1 and 2 bdrm. furnished house-keeping unit For Rent all utilities included , special monthly rate, weekly rate $60.00 - $70.00. 28044 Fraser Hwy., Aldergrove. 856-8125. 43-3-512-TF Quiet country living, new rental townhouses, 3 or 4 bedrooms, parklike setting in sunny Clearbrook. Children welcome. 853-5666. 32310 Mouat Dr. (off Tretheway) 47-30672-TF Trethewey I garden town- houses, 3 and 4 bedrm. rental homes. 3075 Trethewey St., Clearbrook. 859-1244. Children welcome. Immediate occupancy; 47-30671-TF Twin Cedars Apartments, 1 or 2 bdrm. Imm. occupancy, 2959 Tlmms St. (West of I.C.B.C.) Clearbrook. 859-3566. 47-30673-TF 3 Bdrm. rancher. 1650 sq.ft. family room on 5 acres. Refs. req. $400 mo. 856-4927 or 856-7064. 504 Avail. Jan. 1st. Year old 1400 sq.ft., 3 bdrm rancher. 1Va baths on 2 acres. Dble. carport. 300 sq.ft: barn. Ref. $450.856-6906. 50-30786-2 3 bdrm. house for rent. Avail. Immed. Rent $300. Phone 853-8783. 50^4 2 bdrm. partly furnished, self contained penthouse. Inquire at Alder Inn. 50-30774-2 33.Wanted to Rent 1 . t Wanted to rent; 3-bdrm house reasonable rent. Call 574-5115 ask for Jim, or call 533-2215. 49-5 Wanted: Room & Board. Reasonable. 856-6249. Ask for Mel. 50-2 Firewood, U-haul. By car trunk, wheel barrow or whatever. 4641 Bradner. 856-2888. - 50-6 Dry firewood for tale. You haul or delivered. 856-2185. 50-4 Birch, alder u-plck-up. $35 cord. Stove-length.. Lot 21 Cottonwood (283 St.) off Fraser Hwy1Lweel«MidsL^El9-8 31 Jobs Available'1 Thorough, efficient cleaning lady req. for ti. Bradner household. Refs., please. 856-6660 eves. 50-2 STAR CLASSIFIEDS SELL 856-8303 856-5212 34. Misc for Sale . • ' ' ' .'.j* Professionally built canopy for 8ft truck box. Brand new. $275 O.B.O. 856-7118. 51-2 Sdomon III bindings. $25, Nordlca ski boots, brand new. Size 11 _, $100.856-8242.51 -1 4-W.I. bar stools 36" high. Foam cushions, accept reasonable offer. Also pair ladies white figure skates size 7. $10. 856-1891. 51-30812-1 Beginners 18 cord organ. 31" high, 33" wide. $50.856-1023. 51-1 Furnished bsmt suite suitable for 1 person, $175 per mo. Utilities included. 853-0807. 51-1 Artificial Blue Spruce Xmas tree & stand. $8.859-5848. 51-1 Motorcross bike, heavy duty frame & shocks. Good cond. 856-2274. 51-2 Moving, must sell, stock rack, chain harrows, rototiller & gas range. 856-8005. 51-2 Portable singer sewing machine has zig-zag. Like new. $75.00. Phone 856-4607. 51 -4 34. Miscellaneous for sale 'I lEE, B.W. 1953 20 In. Sylvanla TV. Model KC21C53, Serial #10- 268. Phone 856-4880. 51-2 7-pce dining room set. $125. 856-7554. 51-3 2 new hand made buffalo sweaters, size 38 & 40-42. $85. Make nice Xmas gifts. 856-5426 or 856-4464. 51-2 Trailer axle & drawbar, $75. 3-pt plough, $150. 3-pt pallet Carrier $150. 6 h.p. Briggs engine, $100. 61-2 17' plywood boat, $125.00, Built-in dishwasher, $45.00. Spear gun for diving, $60.00. 856-6246. 51-2 COMPONENT BUILDINGS Large and small 101 uses storage, tack room, playhouse, hobby, guest room, office, barn, $300 and up. Phone nu-FAB 53°-6201 22470 Fraser Hwy., Langley 51-11026-1 Moving sale. Collector Items. Sale starts Wed., Thurs., Fri. 2352 Lynden St., Clearbrook. 853-3883. 5V_ Horse trailer (single) new paint job. Single axle. New wheel bearing. Price $500. 856-7527. 514 Pair prairie style overshoes, size 9, zipper, brand new $12. B8,W TV and stand. 856-7168; 514 Sanyo Super CME movie camera, lights and carrying case, view, $275. Also portable typewriter, $45. 856-6175 514 Scotts 1978 Stamp catalogues, Vols. I, II, III & IV. $25.00. 530-5404. 514 Rock maple dining suite, hutch, table, 6 chairs, very nice condition. 856-5344. 51-1 Six month old Whirlpool dishwasher, exc. cond. Asking $250. 856-8827. 51-2 Honda 125 motor bike frame, good shape. No engine. Offers 856-5549. 51-2 For sale, recovered front seat for 2-door '56 Pontiac or Chev. $300.8.0.856-7942. 51-2 2 12" snow tires. $15. 1 yr. old. 856-5455. 514 Hlde-a-bed, 6 mo. old, green, gold, brown, $200.00 O.B.O. 856-2951. 504 200 gal. gas tank with stand, nozzle and filter. 856-2635. 504 Hohner accordian, Sorelgn flute, Hoover washmachlne, each $50. Full, half sized violin $350, $125,856-1510. 504 Two 950x165 snow tires. 60% tread. $30each. 859-8842.504 For sale, Christmas special 5-pce drum set, exc. cond. 853-5578. 504 2 E.T. mags 60-13's. Good chrome, new rubber. 856-7575 50-2 6-man rubber boat. 1.2 HP engine & other accessories. $350 O.B.O. 856-6507 or 856- 8041. __ Thousand Trails charter membership for sale. 856-7210 50-2 Boys skates super tacks. Size 6'/2 D. Rocker blade. Almost new. $80 O.B.O. Call Mike. 856-8213after three. 50-2 Approx. 1200 BSM. V4x4, 1x6. Select clear cedar. 853-5156 or 533-2710 local 35. 50-30784-3 German Shepherd pup. 8 months old. Good watch dog. 856-4027. 504 New Bongo drums. $10.00 Maracus$5.00. 530-6191. 50-2 Girls size 3, boys size 5, skates. Like new. $15 each. 856-6658. 504 Wanted: used ping pong table. 856-4493. 50-2 For sale, 18" Barnsby English saddle girth, stirrups Included $225, aslo smoke detector (guaranteed) 856-8709. 49-' ******* mm 34.Misc. ForSale Livestock 37.Pets New Electrolux AP200 with power head and tools, bags etc. $275.00 cash firm. 856- 7092. 50^4 Wringer washer, auto shut off, good cond. $50.530-9939. 49-3 For sale, wood grain Hag- strom 3 6-strlng solid body. $300.859-5068. 504 Craig 8-track 180 power play. 10W per channel. $125. AGS 6 pc. stereo amp. $400. 8564310. 494 MSA pedal steel guitar. Also Classic amplifier and many accessories. New cond. 1/2 price. 856-2840. 49-4 Colfee table as new cost $125. asking $50.856-6521: 48-4 FRASER VALLEY FURNITURE USED FURNITURE & APPLIANCES AT REASONABLE PRICES BUY & SELL 33789 Essendene Ave. Abbotsford, B.C. 853-8420 "JIM" Piano for sale, upright, good cond. 856-5745. After 5 & weekends. 48-4 Speed Queen washer & dryer. Good cond. $150 O.B.O. 856-4041. 48-4 26" Philco color T.V. Excellent working cond. $225. 856-8668. 48-4 2-165-14" Radial snow tires. $25 pr. 856-2691. 48-4 GemAir Drapery Track service ■and Hardware, Phone: 856- 8033. 42-30-489-TF For sale, 6 mth old Kenwood stereo system, valued at $1200 Must sell. $800. Contact Lome at The Star. 856-8303. 37-TF' Car seat $30, tape recorder $60, record player $40, cam- eras. 856-4322. 46-8 .New 19-pce stainless, steel waterless cookware. Sale $199 856-4984. ■ 48-4 Beautiful mens Buffalo wool Indian sweater, Hand made. Size 46. $70. After 6 p.m. 856-5256. 48-4 Exc. gift values, Christmas special all Shaklee products 20% off. Available now if you call for them. 856-7626. 48-30721-4 35. Livestock Jersey cow with calf due February. $300.856-7042.514 For sale, 9 yr. old Welsh pony. 13 H.H. with saddle. $75 to good home. 856-8835. 51-2 PROFESSIONAL CORRECTIVE HORSESHOEING Graduate Farrier Chris Johnson 530-9251 51-11186-TF 4 yr. old reg. Vz Arab gelding. 15 H.H. started training in Western. 856-2587. 51-6 Pure bred Arabian weanling colt, bay turning grey. $1500. Phone 530-9452 after 6:30 p.m. 50-8 Wanted: Vt horse type 15.2 HH. Trained western some English. Age4 to9.856-5282. 5JM Weiner pigs approx. 40 lbs. each. No calls Sunday, please. 856-6186. 50-2 i Purebred Saanen milker, purebred numian milker, purebred dry Saanen yearling and Saanen kid for sale. 530-0510. 504 Reg. V4 horse gelding buckskin, 11 yrs. old. 15.3 H.H. Phone 856-1706. 50-307674 5-yr-old, Vt Arab chestnut gelding for sale. 15 H.H. Trained western. $350. 856-2889. 50-4 CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 5 LESSONS IN BASIC HORSEMANSHIP for only $49. Classes held evenings and weekends for adults and children. Given by Josephine Bourne (CADORA Silver advanced Instructor). Horse and tack provided (or bring your own and save $20). For further information and reservations call 856-4713 Boreen Acres 2471 - 248 Street, Aldergrove 48-10900-6 Horse-shoeing. Barrle Coates professional Farrier. 534-1248 49-30760-TF WHAT WE CAN DO FOR YOU AT BOREEN ACRES Equestrian Cenre 1. BOARDING: Individual care and feeding, medical records, box stalls, paddocks and meadows. 2. LESSONS: Basic equitation, dressage - basic and advanced - with Josephine Bourne (CADORA Silver advanced instructor). Lesson horses available. 3. JUMPING: Complete compliment of jumping equipment, instruction by David Rogers. 4. INDOOR ARENA: Dressage size (plus warm up area) group rates and hourly rates for non-boarders. 5. WINTER HOLIDAYS? Board your horse by the day or week while you are away. 6. TRAILER RENTALS: Tandem two horse units by hour, day or week. 7. EXTRAS: 4 horse trailer for transport to shows, horse shower, tack room, lounge and locker rooms, outdoor riding ring. Boreen Acres 2471 - 248 Street, Aldergrove 856-4713 48-10901-8 BOU-MATIC MILKERS Rubber replacements for most milkers. MURPHY & WAKEFIELD 32393 S. Fraserway, Abbotsford. 853-3321 \__\ Buy & Sell livestock. Phone Rick. 856-6249. 42-12 Border Collie X pups. Free to good home, will keep till Xmas. 856-5474. 504 Purebred Cairn terrier puppies. 1 male, 1 female. Loving pets. 856-4761. 504 P.B. German Shepherd pups. Will hold til Christmas. Also '63 Chev 11 for sale. 856-8778. 504 Queensland Blue Healer pups. Reg. male $100, female $125. Unregistered less. One pony. $250.856-1081. 50-4 Mln. Poodle Puppies. Will be ready for Christmas. $85. 856-5097. 504 Will give good home to pup or dog. 534-8217. 504 Miniature Daschund pup. For pet or show. Will hold until Christmas. 856-2252. 49-4 Manx kittens, short tailed $15, tailess $45. Will hold til Christmas. 856-2252. 49-4 Reg. Irish setter male. 2 yrs. old. Reasonable to the right home. 856-7336 after 5. 49-3 Reg. Beagle pups. Shots. 856-4064. 49-4 St. Bernard puppies, P.B., 7 weeks old. 856-5728. 50-2 [3b. Pojijtry! Assorted roosters, $5 each. 856-7812. 514 4 Polish silky roosters free to good home. 856-6409. 51-1 Two sets of grey shiny geese. $30 pr. 856-8268. 5M Adorable purebred Pomeranians. Will hold for Xmas. Phone 856-8204 or 856-6224. 504 Free to good home in country. 8 mo. old black lab, female. 856-8057. 514 Lab X puppies. 6 weeks old. 856-4367. 51-30801-1 Puppies, mother P.B. Peke. Father reg. Trl-Maltese. $85. 856-8091. 514 Mens 10-spd, reconditioned, $75. Also 2 litter trained kittens free. 856-8141. 51-2 CRYSTALITE GREENHOUSE FIBREGLASS "A" grade 4 oz. .55 sq.ft. "B"grade4oz. ,45sq.ft. •Up to 20 year warranty Phone NU-FAB. 530-6201 22470 Fraser Hwy., Langley 51-11027-1 Ie I ■ I ■ Gordon Produce Hamilton Farms 400ft. north of Fraser Hwy., Aldergrove, B.C. Phone 856-6068 Red, and Golden Delicious, Spartans, Macs and Newtons, all .29 lb. or $7.95 for full apple box. Good selection of fresh fruit and vegetables. Open every day - 9a.m.-6p.m. 504 ALDERWOOD FARMS- Fresh farm produce, fruit vegetables, eggs. 3440- 264th Street. Open seven days a week. Ph.: 856- 7430. 41-3516-TF. Willow Hobby Farm Peacocks, pheasants, poultry chicks, geese, ducks, rabbits goat, persian kittens. Christ mas order now. Char- gex. . 28941 Fraser Hwy. Phone 856-6481 Goat buck service, Alpine, Toggenburg, Nubian, Laman- cha, Saanen, top blood lines from U.S.A. & Canada. 856-7939. 43-16 Dressed Geese frozen or fresh $1.90 lb. Reserve now. 856-4549. 504 Campbells pheasantry - make yours a delectable Christmas with plump oven ready pheasants. 856-4375. 50-3 ^ 37. Pets Reg. Anglo Arab fully trained Western & English, also new • English & Westernsaddle.il Phone 853-8753. 50-30768-2 ■ Wanted saddle horses, can pay up to $300. Also top prices paid for old and crippled horses. Ph.: 856-6488. 41-3512-TF. Horseshoeifig, hot or cold and corrective shoeing. Fast, reliable service. Call John Wiese 856-5850.' 11-5106-TF P.B. Arabian gelding, 15 H.H. Sound, priced reasonable. 856-5294. 49-4 All types of puppies, also adult dogs. 856-7505. 45-30597-TF Siamese kittens. $25.858-8016 ■; • ; 504 Malamute puppies, ready for Xmas. Sired by Canadian champion, Yukon Red. 856-2898. J04 Two female kittens, 3 months old. Tortoise coloured. Will make good barn cats. 856-5710 50-2 42.Homes For Sale 5% down, 3 bdrm. townhouse VA baths, 1200 sq.ft., 4 appliances, end unit, private yard, no agents. 856-8275.49-3 Paradise Valley Washington choice lot, mostly cleared. Realistic priced $5,000. Phone 591-2337. or 596-6223. 42-24 43.Mobile Homes 197612x68 3 bdrm. Exc. cond. wheels, oil tank. To be moved. $11,900 O.B.O. 856-8247. 48-4 1972 3-bdrm mobile home, fridge, stove, dishwasher, incl. Best offer over $10,000. 856-4027. . 48-8 1974 mobile home 12x60 oh pad, enquire at mobile home adult park, price to be nego- tiated. 856-7995. 49-30755-3 46.Holiday Trailers ..I. • > 1.1 10'6" custom camper with stove, oven, furnace, ice-box & boat loader. $1,900. 856-6859. 49-3 50' little Giant elevator for sale, good for silage & cubes. Good cond. 856-8471. 494 47.Misc. Wanted Transportation needed Aldergrove to Abbotsford - Fraser Valley starting Jan. 2. 856-8940. 50-2 Wanted: 327 or 350 CID G.M. engine, 8 stud wide rim. Ask for Frank 856-2525 or 856-6525 48-4 Wanted to buy, scrape blade for 3pt. hitch. Am willing to do some repair. 856-7626. 48-4 Wanted, unsprayed fruit & vegetables, immediately, especially unsprayed cherries. 856-5645 27-TF THE STAR, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20,1978 7B 52:Cars .39. Music Versatile band available "County Gold". Weddings, banquets.adances. Phone Walt at 856-8810. , 5-501 One acre -1630 sq.ft. modern home. Full basement, carport. Trade down to clear mtge. 856-7225. 49-3 41 .Property For Sale 5 acres - by owner, 22475 - Zero Ave., Langley. Exceptionally nice high & dry. Fenced. Phone 856-1832. .51-3 42.Hon.es For Sale The Permanent LARGE: bsmt home, 1 ac. $42,900. small: A charming home close to Aldergrove Loc. In quiet area. Close to schools. Ideal starter or retirement or handyman. Needs some repairs, but a terrific buy at this price. To view, call DAVE HIL- LIARD 856-2708. Office 530-4111. 51-30797-1 Vi acre 4 bdrm, f. bsmt. house, heated swimming pool for sale or trader for hobby farm. 853-9737. 47-6 3 mos. old 3 bdrm. split level, w/w, F/P, p. bsmt., carport close to schools & shopping. $2,000 down as8umable mortgage at 10%. 859-3414. 48-30710-4 WANTED!! • Cash Dollars Paid. for used • Science Fiction * Underground •k Philosophy • Non-Fiction * Technical ■k Classics •k Mystic PH. THE BOOK SHOP 10:00 to 5:30 856-5811 For sale, 350 Chev motor, also '67 Ford 2-dr., H.T. 856-7603. 504 For sale, 2 snows and 2 summer tires for Volkswagon Beetle. $10 each. 856-7283. 504 For sale 1969 Ford 4-door, good cond. $600 firm. 856-7358. 50-2 Junk cars wanted, cash for some. 8564782. 38-3-369-TF 1973 Vega. Reliable transportation. First $500 takes. 856- 6647. 50-4 Scrap cars wanted, Bradner Salvage. 856-8378.U 1970 Custom LeSabre Buick, 4-dr., H.T., 4 barrel, P/B, P/S, P/W. Good shape. 856-6185. 49-4 '73 Ford LTD good cond. 58,000 miles. Auto, P.S., P.B., P.W. winterized snow tires. $2,000.856-7073. 50-2 1971 Karmann Ghia exc. cond. 5-speed, radio, steel belted radials,. (summer & winter) $2,900.856-2288. 504 1972 2-dr. coupe Chev. Vega. 5 E.T. mags. Radial tires. Good shape. Consider trade. 659-6346. 50-30776-2 Moving, must sell 1974 Mazda 808, exc. cond. New tires, snows, battery, radio & tape deck. 8564728. 51-30803-2 1970 Duster, slant 6, $1100. Also water bed, near new, $300; reg. $600. 856-4683.51-2 1977 Honda, exc. cond., one owner, loaded, low miles. $3400.530-0008 after 5 p.m. 51-30796-2 1975 Dodge Ramcharger 360, 4-speed, radio, P.S., P.B., rough country suspension, 10,000 lb. electric winch, roll bar, 11x15 Cooper tires, convertible top & hard top, $5,500.856-1085. 51-307934 1928 Model A, 2-dr., $450 O.B.O. or trade for reliable car ol same value. 856-1836. 51-1 166 Beaumont 283 auto, fer parts, drive it away for $75. 856-6756. 51-2 53.Trucks Wanted: Super Value cash register tapes. 856-6343. 50-2 Wanted to buy raw cows milk and eggs from chickens that run free. 856-6869. 50-2 Paying current price for pre 1966 silver coins and used stamps . Phone 8564052 39-30 Wanted; organic apples. 856-5645. 43-TF Free fill wanted 29417 Fraser Highway. Ph. 856-6245. 47-8 Used furniture, antiques, appliances, tools, & misc. articles. NAPIER SALES LTD 16743416St. Langley 534-7222 Phone Anytime 28-TF Machinery & Equipment 50' little Giant elevator for sale, good for silage & cubes. Good cond. 856-8471. 50-3 John Deere 420 crawler c/w rake blade hustler winch with new cable & canopy. $3000, Phone 856-4295 or 826-1415. 50-30766-TF For sale, 44 H.P. John Deere Tractor. 269 new Holland Bailer, material elevator on wheels. 856-2674. 49-8 Bobcat front-end loader For Rent, with operator. Phone 856-B181. 46-8 50. Auto. Supplies Two Capri winter rims, two 165x13 .radial snows: misc. Capri parts. Ask lor Ted 856-2377. 51-2 t.ilMPaW.1^*■■■■■ 52: Cars I a For sale, 1971 Datsun 510. Good cond. $975, also 1969 Datsun P.U. good cond. $950. 856-7227. 494 1969 V.W. factory built camper, 8000 miles, rebuilt engine. Fridge, new snow tires. Call Frazer. 856-7837. 48-6 For sale, Toyota Land Cruiser, engine 1972 F.155, c/w clutch and transmission. 859-5911 Wayne or Dave. 48-4 1960 Ford V2-ton, very good cond., radio, snow tires, CB.' radio, no rust $650.856-2690. _T__) Still some assorted parts left on 1965 Econoline window van. Doors, front axle, etc. Call 856-5645. 34-TF 1967 Camaro for sale. 856-2606. 50-2 53:Trucks 1970 Dodge 4x4 crew cab. Low mileage, hunters special. Best offer. 856-4053. 51-6 For sale, 1976 Datsun pickup, long box, 4-speed, radio, sliding rear window, canopy. Phone 856-8181. 514 1973 Ford V4 ton, P.U., V8, auto, P.S., P.B., very good cond. $2195 O.B.O. 530-8928 eves. 51-2 Truck canopy $175.00. Playpen with pad. $13.00. Both in good condition. 856-2753. 504 1970 G.M.C. 1 ton. 12' aluminum van. Tailgate with electric winch, rigged for hauling livestock & horses. 853-5156. 504 1962 Ford 'A ton P.U. Reliable transportation & work horse. $500 O.B.O. 530-8178. 49-10 1961 Ford 3/4 ton P.U. 289 V8, 4-speed, good running order, good rubber. $650 O.B.O. 856-4058. 504 1973 Auto Toyota P.U. low mileage. New paint. Good cond. 856-7683. 50-2 ALDERHILL TOWNHOMES 2844-273rd St., Aldergrove Brand Now Townhomes- Only fl Fow Loft! Three hodrooma, 1</i baths, four appliances, wall lo wall cnrpols, drapos, private patios, tennis court, close lo new olementary school. Rent ■ S305.00. Children welcome, lorry, no pell. Opon dally, ancepl Tuesday, 10 ■ 6 p.m. For lurlher Information, please phone • S58-1458. '•--i-jrp^ Want to sell your home? Let Jan Vandenend do it. The Aldergrove Professional office 856-4106 home 856-4680 Paris Realty The Corporation of the DISTRICT OF MATSQUI RESIDENTIAL LOTS FOR SALE LOCATION: KIRKLYN STREET (Off of King Road, west of McCallum) LEGAL: Lots 288-296, SE'A, Sec. 16, Twp. 16., Plan 54108, NWD ZONED: RS-I Contact Ray Ballam, 853-2281, Local 217 or the Municipal Treasurer, Bruce Mclntyre, Local 240. R. F. Ballam Property Negotiator Obituaries Peters - Miss Kalherine Pelers passed away Dec. 15, 1978 at the Mennonite Hospital, Abbotsford in her 92nd year. Late of 32945 - Marshall Rd., Abbotsford. Born in Gretna, Manitoba. Funeral service was held from the Chapel of Menno Hospital, Abbotsford, Tuesday, December 19, 1978 at 10:30 A.M. Rev. Peter Unger officiating, assisted by Rev. Jacob Enns. Inerment followed at Hazle- wood Mennonite Cemetary. Pallbearers- Gehard- Enns.- Jacob Schellenberg, John J. Klassen, Peter Wiens and Cornelius Enns. Singh - Kapour (Jake) Singh passed away suddenly at Nanaimo on December 7, 1978. Late 013299-River Rd., Port Albernie, formerly of 29992 - Burgess Rd., Mt. Lehman. Aged 37 yrs. Born in Abbotsford October 31, 1941, was a logging truck driver. Survived by wife Karen, 2 sisters Mrs. William (Ajmare) Clark of Mt. Lehman, Mrs. Leo (Sarjite) Toewes of Abbotsford. 1 brother Ajmer Singh of New Westminster. Funeral service was held Monday, December 11, 1978 at 2:30 P.M. from the chapel of Hendersons Funeral Home, Abbotsford under the auspices of Jehovah Witnesses. Mr. Ernie Langfield officiating followed by interment at Mt. Lehman Cemetary. Pall Bearers Harry Ray, Len Dumont, Bob Smith, Terry Clark, Bim Banga and Kerry Ray. THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY 146.85 Acres for Sale (Subdivided) The Corporation of the Township of Langley Is offering for sale a block of 16 parcels of land, comprising a total ol 146.85 acres, located at 72nd Avenue and 258th Street, Langley, B.C. Each parcel contains approximately 9.18 acres. Legal Description: Lots 1 to 16 of S.W. Vi, Section 24, TWP 11 Plan 22621, N.W.D. The land Is zoned RR#1 within the Agricultural Land Reserve. The lots are not offered for sale individually but only as a block and the sale is subject to the condition that the successful bidder must install the roads necessary to service the subdivision. Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the availability ol adequate potable water and the suitability of the land for septic fields. All bids must be accompanied by a deposit In the form of a certified cheque for" ten percent of the bid price. Deposits to be returned to the unsuccessful bidders once a decision has been made. The deposit of the successful bidder may be applied to the purchase price if desired. Sealed bids marked "Bid: Lots 1 to 16" will be accepted by the undersigned at the Municipal Hall, 4914 - 221st Street, Langley, B.C. V3A 328 until 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 10, 1979. Highest or any bid not necessarily accepted. Allan E.O'Hara Purchasing Agent 47-10798-4 Open... Open ...Open LUXURY TOWNHOUSES STARTING AS LOW AS '44,900 BR00KSIDE TERRACE 2998 Mouat Drive Turn at Matsqui Municipal Hall at 32400 South Fraser Way '4 Different styles to choose from "Pick your own floor covering 'With ensuite plumbing "large master bedroom "Full basement or no basement "fireplace "Range "Refrigerator 'Garburalor "Dishwasher "Thermopane Windows 'Drapes KARLAN BUILDERS ltd. 859-6510 Toll Free 530-2987 (8-5] Karl - 534-1937 Rudy or Barbara - 534-5739 little oak realty m No. 4-2630 Bourquin West 859-2341 (at your service 24 hours) Lake Frontage Lac La Hache - Estate Sale 13.30 Acres with 1400 ft. of lake frontage. Surrounding area subdivided and provincial road completed to within 500 It. of property. Excellent fishing, boating, swimming and hunting country. $56,000. Phone Pat MacDonald at 859-2341 or 826-2831 (res.). 16.6 Acres Potential Hog Farm Located at corner of Bradner & Grey Road. Area has a partially excavated gravel pit on It. More gravel to be removed. Possible alternative use could be for hog farming. More Information, call June at 8594341. . Going concern poultry farm 10 acres of land, 55 cases per week quota. 12,000 sq.ft. of barns, fully automated. For further details contact Don Goertz at 859- 2341. 5 Acres - Walnut Grove area Located on 216th. 5 acres with older type home. Lots of Holly Trees - for extra Income. For more Information Call June or Mel at 8594341. Acreage in strawberries 10 acres on McCallum Road, 9Va acres In strawberries, 1 year picking 1979. Potential future development. Call June at 8594341. Country living at its best In this lovely new Rancher on 5 acres - in the Aldergrove area. 1928 sq.lt. ol spacious living room, dining room, 2 fireplaces, large games room, and more. Call June or Ken at 859-2341. 1.66 Acres-across from proposed shopping centre The Otter Institutes' Shopping Complex will be right across from this 1.66 acres on 248th Street, olf Fraser Hwy. The vendor wants to relocate his business but the property and buildings are for sale. Small old-time house with a 30'x29' Pan- a-bode building, now being used as a business premises Call June at 8594341. DON GOERTZ JUNE DRIEDIGER MEL KRAFT KEN JENSEN PAT MACDONALD 859-5646 856-8213 853-3978 859-7065 8264831 8B THE STAR, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20,1978 ALDERGREEN TOWNHOMES 268th St. off S.Fraser Hwy., Aldergrove Brand New Townhomes - Three bedrooms, VA baths, stove, fridge, wall to wall carpets, drapes, two private patios, laundry facilities. Children welcome, sorry, no pets. Open dally, except Sunday, 12 -8 p.m. For further information, please phone 856-5320. $250.00 per month on month lease. 12 35-09973-TF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY Notice of Public Hearing A Public Hearing will be held in the Municipal Hall, 4914 - 221 sl Street, on Monday, January 8th, 1979, at 1:30 P.M. for Ihe purpose of: Zoning By-law Amendment By-law, 1978 No. 1833 An Amendment to Zoning By-law No. 1312 for: The clarification and addition of certain uses namely, The substitution of the words "Civic Use" for the words "Community Facilities" and the deletion of said uses from the UR 1. UR 2, RR 1, RR 2 zones. The deletion of the words "private hospitals" after Ihe words "Rest Homes". Theaddition of the use "Community Care Facilities" and the meaning of same. A change in the meaning of the term "Religious Use". A broadening of the meaning of the term "Rest Home Use". Copies of the By-Law may be seen at the Municipal Offices, 4914 - 221st Street, Langley, B.C. during the hours of 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., Monday to Friday. Those persons who deem Iheir property to be affected by this Amendment are invited to attend and be heard. D.J. DOUBLEDAY, MUNICIPALCLERK. 51-111854 0$&* Ask our Service Manager THRU DEC. 22nd A parts ft service special offer TUNE UP 4 cyl. 6 cyl. 8 cyl. Bob Sawatiky '■ Change plugs, points and condonsor, 1st liming, 10I Idle mixture 2495 29" 3495 INCLUDES PARTS (PLUS TAX) TRUCK RIMS from $8.50 ea. SNOW I IRE SPECIALS! A78-B 78x13" SNOW RAIDER $26.95 165x13" RADIAL SNOW '49.95 BRIDGESTONE 400 x 14" ... TRUCK SNOW '44.95 6 PR. TOYO CLEARANCE ABBOTSFORD DATSUN wc. McCallum Rd., at the Freeway, Abbotsford Call BOB or DOUG 853-9124 EVS international IH IMMEDIATE SERVICE On All vgj Heavy Duty Trucks MAKE ONE STOP! We Have Access To A $100,000,000 Inventory of HEAVY DUTY TRUCK PARTS Ev's International 20730-64th Ave, Langley SALES AND _.. .._. PARTS _„„,.-. service 533-1404 533-1606 Monday lo Friday -- 7:30 A.M. lo Midnight Saturdays - 8:00 A,M. to 5 P.M EVENINGS: TRUCKS Dave - 946-6761 Waller 531-5590 Dumb • S88-84.10 D.L. 06I9A Jim RI,SOn 931'5162 To oil our friendi . . . both old ond ntw . we tend our wormcit Chfiilmoi wiifiti (hit holiday teaion. Wt sincerity hop* that you will enjoy richtil bltningj now and through the bright new ytar to come. FERGUSON'S MEATS & COLD STORAGE Ph 856-2424 GROCERIES MEALPRODUCE 27165 Fraser Hwy., Aldergrove Bradner elementary school ol the Christ child at their Above are Mary, Joseph, the students presented the story Christmas concert last week, wise men, shepherds and ROAM AT HOME Gold creeks of the Cassior Rick Mcllwaln photo By LYN HANCOCK Want to try your luck at prospecting? Spurred by the high price of gold, a number of modern prospectors, both professional and amateur, have rediscovered lite Cassiar. A 100 years ago, this remote region in northern British Columbia was much better known than it is today. But with access through Highway 31 north ol Terrace or south of Watson Lake, the Cassiar. scenically beautiful and economically significant, is making a comeback. A century ago. 1.600 miners were feverishly working their claims on the creeks of the Cassiar: first Thibcrl Creek, then Deasc Creek, then the richest of all. McDame Creek. The early stampeders used metal pans, wingdams and wooden rockers. Modern miners, hoping to uncover the gold left behind, work with bulldozers, monitors, and scraper' buckets powered by diesel winches. You'll find both methods along thc road between Dease Lake and Cassiar. The old ghost towns have almost gone but touches of the past still remain in thc dilapidated log cabins, rows of barren tailings, caved-in shafts and abandoned equipment. Of Laketon. once the capital of the Cassiar. only a few cabins and the former jail now remain on thc delta, across from Deasc lake at Dcasc Creek's mouth. Before thc tent cilv moved north with the miners'in thc 1880's, 8,000, persons camped there. Eight miles further on is Porters Landing, another gold rush lame community. Il can be seen across thc lake. Just before thc turnoff to Cassiar and much closer than the Dcasc diggings, is a short quarter-mile detour to an old gold mill. But it is just north of thc Cassiar junction that most of thc gold fever was and is being focusscd. Look around, but if signs say "private property", it is wise to check first before treading in Ihe old prospectors' footsteps as modern ones may not like to CLEAR OUT 78 Hondas M Eg: 78 Honda Hatchback 20,000 km., radio, undercoat, stripes, etc. *3995 Bank finance at 00 D0WN& PLUS TAX E-iaiiix inia $95« $QC00 #•# MONTH over 60 months, O.A.C. FRASER VALLEY'S TOP HONDA DEALER fbf LattB Honda Honda's cost less in Abbotsford D.L. No. 0073HA 525-5212 32588 South Filter Way Tel. 8537481 I.I.E I I II I I . I . . . share their digging secrets. If you follow a track to thc south side of thc road near the First North Fork bridge you will find yourself in thc middle of the ghost town of Centrevillc, which in its heyday during the 1870's served as many as 700 miners working nearby McDame Creek. It owed its brief existence to black prospector Harry McDame, a veteran of gold rushes to the south and one who had always been in thc vanguard of exploration. In the summer of 1874, he set out front Laketon on Dcasc Lake, passed Dcasc Creek and Thibert Creek, thc original two discoveries, and then journeyed down the Dcasc River, panning each creek as he came to it. His tenacity paid off when he struck rich pay dirt. In thc first month of mining his quickly formed company took out S6.000 in gold. A year later it was fifty times more. Miners followed in droves by ocean steamers from Victoria to Wrangcll. Alaska; by river steamer or canoe along thc Stikinc River to Telegraph Creek; by trail for 80 miles to Dcasc Lake then by flat-bottomed scow or canoe down Dease River to McDame Creek. Three years after the initial discovery, a miner, Alfred Freeman, washed out a massive gold nugget weighing 73 ounces, thc largest ever found in B.C. But the yield dropped with thc influx of miners and by 1912 only five men were working the creek. White miners moved away to newer creeks. Thc Chinese, more patient and willing to work more industriously for longer hours at lower wages, came in to work the abandoned claims and supported themselves at the same time by growing food. So if you don't find gold you might wash out Chinese coins and other items, reminders of thc day when thc gold creeks of the Cassiar attracted miners, not tourists. MEBRYDfflGTMAS We're moved to say at this holiday... thanks for making i business; Parson's Moving & Storage ABBOTSFORD LANGLEY 8537137 530-1320 VALLEY DATSUN SAVES VALLEY DATSUN SAVES SEASON'S GREETINGS |rmiimrmrmii|0 411 OUR FRJFNDS«^*w*«.w*| 78 D/ LONGBOX S-SPEED WHILE SUPPLY LASTS *5273 OTHER USED USED DATSUNS 78 B210 Automatic $3950 77 B210 4-Speed 3310 77 Deluxe Cab P/U 4650 76 B210 Automatic 3301 76 Deluxe Cab & Canopy 4350 74 260Z 5450 74 7104 door 2665 75B210 4speed 2620 77 VW Rabbit 76 Mustang F.B. 76 Chev Van 75 Mazda 808 74 Blazer 73 Chev P/U 72 Gold Duster 73 Torino Sport *5790 BANK FINANCING AND LEASING AVAILABLE 5347957 20188 FRASER HWY., LANGLEY VALLEY DATSUN VALLEY DATSUN SAVES VALLEY DATSUN SAVES ALDERGROVE BOOK SHOP 856-5811 *UDQHO5n0&lUtt/ A Merry Christmas to everyone this Happy Season. Enjoy a friendly and safe holiday. We thank you for your patronage and look forward to serving you in the future. DON'S ALDER CITY MOTORS 27441 FRASER HWY. ALDERGROVE PHONE 856-2594 o4i«Urtjrope Sport* (^mntre Full Line Of BICYCLES Apollo ■ Monshee ELIMINATOR all your Hockey Needs ttttfl Emm Way. AjdflfjBMfl \ix The Aldergrove Star SPORTS TWWifei INSURANCE AGENCY LTD 3113-272nd Street Phone 856-4711 Box 100, Aldergrove,B.C. VOX 1A0 all lines GENERAL INSURANCE Commercial — Homeowners — Farm Polices Tenants — Liability — Bonding WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20,1978 ASK ABOUT OUR LOW COST GLASS CONTRACTS ■— Totems dropped in 'Close Encounters' ALDERGROVE - Last week the Aldergrove secondary school Totems senior basketball teams were involved in four games that can only be described as "Close Encounters". In this case though, the "encounters" involved rival basketball teams rather than creatures from a distant planet. The senior girls team travelled to Mountain on Tuesday to play the Devils in a league game. Thc first quarter ended deadlocked at 11 • 11. In the second quarter the Totems bolted to a 23 - 16 half-time advantage thanks to Sandy Daigneault's 10 points. The third quarter proved to be Aldergrove's demise. Mountain's Devils outscored the Totems 20 - 4 to race to a 36 - 27 third quarter lead. The Totems regained their composure and came back to outscorc Mountain in the fourth quarter. Unfortunately, thc Aldergrove comeback fell short, leaving Mountain a 45 - 37 victor in this "encounter". Thursday, the senior girls headed to Garibaldi for their second league game of the week. Again thc Totems were victims of a second half let-down and again they lost by eight points. Garibaldi led throughout the game, though the Aldergrove girls managed to trail by only two points, 29 - 18. at the end of the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, Garibaldi made their first four shots to take a 28 - 18 lead which the visitors were unable to overcome. The final score was 34 - 26 in favor of Garibaldi. Over the weekend, the senior boys team travelled to Hope to play in the Hope Invitational basketball tournament. Four senior boys were involved in the tournament. On Friday night, the Totems "encountered" the North Kamloops Saints. The team from thc interior of thc province hended the Totems a 78 - 71 setback as a disastrous second quarter cost thc 'Grove team the game. Despite a courageous second-half comeback attempt the Aldergrove team was unable to get any closer than within six points of North Kamloops. Kraig Blades, Jamie Mo- bert, and Chris Huff were the leading scorers for Aldergrove. Andrew Cronkhite played a strong defensive game from his forward position. In the consolation game Saturday afternoon, the Totems reversed the roles of the previous night. Aldergrove managed to withstand a furious comeback by Mouat, dropping their opponent 68 - 67. Aldergrove lead throughout the entire game holding quarter-time leads of 16 -14, 43 - 22, and 57 - 44. Kraig Blades and Jamie Moberg were once again the leading pont getters for 'Grove. Duncan Cronkhite contributed eight points and made several fine individual offensive moves. For his fine play throughout the tournament, Kraig Blades was named to the tournament all-star team. Local basketball teams high winners CLEARBROOK - Clearbrook junior secondary arc fortunate to be able to offer four different programs in girls basketball this year. These teams include junior girls (9 and 10), grade 9 girls, and |rade 8 girls '.'A'.' and "B'.VAll four teams were successful in league play during the past week. JUNIOR GIRLS The junior girls came back with two convincing victories in league play last week after loosing to an extremely strong Abbotsford team the previous week. Clearbrook's first victory was on Tuesday against the Yale Highlanders. The Clearbrook squad got a quick jump on thc unsuspecting Highlanders and by thc end of hte first quarter were in the lead 26-4. Yale was no match for C-Jay's aggressive offense and the score board zoomed to a 76-12 total by the end of the game. Scorers for Clearbrook were Ilona Hardy 28, Dora Warmerdam 20, Toshi Honkowa All Stars play Royal City ALDERGROVE - Fraser Valley All Stars will meet thc Royal City Reps in an intermediate A hockey game at thc local arena on Friday, Dec. 29. Tickets, $.1.50 for adults and .75 for children, will be available at the door. Proceeds to the Aldergrove Minor Hockey Association. Game gets under way at 8 p.m. 16, Verona Toews 8, Carol Tabian 4, and Sheila Bens 2. High scorer for Yale was J. Phillip Stewart with 8. Thursday saw a more even match as C-Jay battled against Mouat. The first quarter staged slow with Clearbrook out of step on offense. After a quick time-out at a score of 6-4 in favor of C-Jay, Clearbrook put their strategy into action. Guards Hardy, Honkawa and Gcddcrt displayed an efficient man-to-man full court press. This was flustering to Mouat and C-Jay forwards of Toews, Bens, Tabian, Warmerdam, Floria Jansen and Dana Sim, were able to score 12 more baskets to Mouat's two by the end of the half. Score at this point was 28-8 for Clearbrook. The second half brought the Cougarettes bounding ahead to score 24 points to Mouat's 14. Final score was Clearbrook 52, Mouat 22. Scorers for C-Jay were Hardy 22, Warmerdam 8, Toews 10, Tabian 6, and Geddert 4. Next games will be in the new year against Hatzic, Mission and M.E.I. GRADE 9 GIRLS Thc grade 9 girls basketball team began the season with a great booster. Their aggressive defence has taken them through two wins and one loss. The first game against Abbotsford was won by Clearbrook with a well deserved score of 26-24. Cindy Doucette led the C-Jay squad defensively, scoring 9 points, while Kelly Gabriclson and Sha- wana Cox rebounded their way to 9 points each. Silvia Jansen and Turina Engebretson displayed aggressive defensive skills to capture 6 points apiece. Even though Clearbrook's second game was a disappointing loss of 32-21 for Abbotsford #.##--#-;||.##'##.'##-##^ 100% W' Locally Owned """ and Operated SUPPLYING THE' ABB0TSF0RD-MATSQUI AREA WITH A FULL LINE OF QUALITY DAIRY PRODUCTS s>& ft. WE WISH TO THANK OUR MANY FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS FOR THEIR PATRONAGE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR Christian, the third game brought Clearbrook back to their feet. C-Jay managed to come away with a convincing achievement of 40-28 against Mission. Outstanding performances were by Doucette, Cox, and Engebretson who scored 12, 9 and 7 points respectively, Diane Hirshman, Jackie Tokaryk, Shannon Lambert, and Jackie Hollingsworth ontributcd both offensively and defensively to Clearbrook's successful week. GRADE 8 GIRLS'A' Thc grade 8 girls captured two easy victories last week in both of their league games against Mission and Yale. Monday saw C-Jay pitted a- gainst Mission. Mission was no match for C-Jay's height and rebounding strength and Clearbrook walked away with a 64-8 achievement. High scorers for Clearbrook were Michele Des- nioulin 18 and Bev Buchanan 10. On Friday C-Jay displayed their power and skill. After a six-all tie with Yale at the end of the quarter, Clearbrook pulled away leaving Yale to score only one more basket before the end of thc game. Final tally was a convincing 30-8 for C-Jay. Scorers in this game were Desmoulin and Buchanan 12 each, Blondine Toews 4, and Teresa Thiessen 2, High scorer for Yale was Heidi Coleman 6. GRADE 8 GIRLS'B' While in the process of learning the game of basketball, the grade 8 girls "B' squad displayed improved skills and captured their first victory of the season against Abbotsford junior. This team will be competing against Mission, M.E.I., Abbotsford Christian, and Abbotsford during the new year. Langley Borsatos butchered Above Borsato no. 14 scores Ihe Bradner Redshirts 10-0 the eighth goal of Ihe game, last Sunday on Bradner turf. -Rick Mcllwaln photo Aldergrove wins over Langley ALDERGROVE - Ernie's Bantam played host to Langley B2 Wednesday, December 13. The home team were out to win a hockey game. They started the game with hard checking and strong skating. Langley opened thc scofing with Aldergrove short- handed. It was a fast first period, with Langley leading 1-0. Aldergrove got on the score board with a goal from Stephen Waines assist to Gord Minot at 12:12 of the second period. Richard Jolly was playing well in net for Ernie's but Langley sneaked one by for their second and final goal of the game. The third period saw Wayne Redekop in net for Ernie's. Aldergrove second goal started from a shot from thc point by Dwight Dancy and hard work by thc forwards, thc goal going to Allan Perry, assists to Bruce Baker and Jamie Bowes at 13:57.Ernie's really started putting on the pressure and finally Kevin Sathers put the home team ahead at 11:37 with the assist to Stephen Waines, while Aldergrove had the manpower advan tage. Langley wasn't quitting but Wayne Redekop came up with a big save at 9:43 of the third period. Aldergrove kept up the good strong play and Allan Perry got his second goal of the game with a nice assist to Kevin Hilliard. An excellent team effort by Ernie's proved too much for Langley with Aldergrove winning 4-2. . Saturday evening Aldergrove played Langley Bl in Langley. Kevin Hilliard scored the opening goal of the game at 18:36, Bruce Baker and Kevin Watson got the assists. The second period was just underway when Allan Perry scored, assists to Jamie Bowes and Paul DeGianni. DeGianni scored Aldergrove's third goal, a hard slap shot from thc point, set up by a pass from Jamie Bowes at 3:13. The second period ended with Aldergrove leading 3-0. An outstanding effort by Richard Jolly in goal for Aldergrove. Langley managed to score with only seven seconds remaining. Aldergrove outshot Langley 21 to 18. Final score of the game Aldergrove 3, Langley 1. Bradner Redhslrts successfully delended their goal a- ../'S*1*i''V§ Sp gainst a corner kick from the game. Borsatos at last Sunday's -Rick Mcllwaln photo mSM. *¥< r ' * ■mlSS^k A '*mm***r- m* May the seeds of love and hope flower for you and your loved ones at Christmas time. Our best wishes and thanks. N my Alf & Helen Williams 856-5622 ALDERGROVE CENTRE BRANCH NO 265 ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION and LADIES AUXILIARY Greet their friends and neighbours in the Aldergrove Community with Sincerest wishes for continued co-operation in Happiness and Prosperity shared by all 10B THE STAB, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20,1978 Borsato accepts ]f| Italian challenge, defeat Royals Reindeer confer with Santa Clsus at the Patricia WENMAN REPORT school Christmas show last Week. Rick Mcllwaln photo LANGLEY - Borsato soccer team has accepted a challenge from the crack Italian side of eleven, Reno, in Vancouver to meet them in a match at Philcrcst Park (Ontario St. and 30 Avenue) on Christmas Eve. The game will be televised. On January 8 the sponsor of the team, Mario Borsato will be interviewed on 'Kick', radio station CKCF along with star forward Doug Robinson who just returned from Honduras where he was playing with the Canadian national team, and Bob Ledbrook, thc team's press agent. Mario Borsato will be interviewed about his 24-year sponsorship of thc top Langley team. Las weekend thc team slaugh tered .' the Bradner Royals at Bradner in a 10-0 game. *Bfc Pat McDonald ol Aldergrove Market looks to feed a pass to Shelagh Masztalar breaking oil camera. "Speaking of bathing in famous springs", said the tramp, "I bathed in the spring of 1)8." Pat scored twice to lead Belle Rlngette action. Aldergrove passed PoCo In -Denis Clarke photo SERIES 84 TRACTORS B.C. the loser of federal funds for addiction program By BOB WENMAN, MP While Ed Schrcycr had a socialist government in Manitoba for seven years Canadians should recognize his contribution to the country. 1 am very confident that Mr. Schrcyer will do an excellent ■job us the Queen's representative in Canada. It was especially heartening lhat a Westerner was chosen for thc first time. Last week I described my efforts to obtain federal government financing lor the B.C. government's program to combat heroin addiction. Thc matter was again brought up in the House of Commons, this time by John Fraser M.P. (Vancouver South) and Joe Clark. Apparently Ron Basford. ihe ex-justice minister stated four weeks auo that there would be money available for the program and Garde Gardom, B.C.'s attorney-general wrote a letter to Mr. Basford complaining that the word of the federal government had been broken on the heroin addiction issue. The response of the deputy prime minister, Allan MacEachen, to these inquiries was "I can understand that thc former minister of justice, as a minister from B.C.. mighl have exhibited, as I do on many occasions with respect to my province, a sympathetic and forthcoming attitude to particular projects." In the eyes of the federal government a statement of commitment is now just a sympathetic stand. In B.C. we have a special problem, over 60 percent of Canada's heroin addicts, .and the federal government refuses to contribute to thc solution of thc problem. As I mentioned last week over half thc $222-million cost of the justice system is related to heroin abuse. You add lhat figure on top of health, welfare and voluntary sector costs, never mind the losses in income tax not paid by people connected to thc'heroin trade, you have an astronomical monetary loss lo Canadians. Thc total annual cost of thc Health Entry Plan is approximately Slb-million and thc federal government refuses to contribute one cent towards it.The misery of the addicts, their families and their victims can't be quantified but it is very real and can be alleviated by the B.C. program. The Liberal government's behavior towards this particular issue is indicative of its overall attitude towards B.C. « » * What price SIN? SIN is the social insurance number assigned to identify people in all social security benefits. Thc use of these numbers beyond their jurisdiction is growing rapidly. On November 2 my colleague, Ray Hnatshyn. M.P. (Saskatoon- Biggar) stated "Thc use of social insurance numbers has been so extended as to become a 'de I facto' national identity card despite thc government's assurances to thc contrary. Secondly, this policy whether overt or'condoned, has been adapted without a full examination and public debate of its merits and consequences". The SIN is required for tax purposes, employment records, and thc cashing of government savings bonds. Il is demanded for driver's licenses and health insurance and by banks and insurance companies. The Canadian Amateur Hockey Association asks its peewce players for a SIN. The Prince Edward Island registrar of vital statistics applies for and receives a SIN for all newborn, babies. . On October 27 in the House of Commons, Monique Begin, minister of health, responded to some of the complaints about thc abuse of SIN by stating: "It is quite in order that in thc future social insurance numbers will be used more and more." The human rights commissioner, Gordon Fairwcalher, has said he has no objection to thc numbers being used for specific purposes having to do, for example, with employment or income tax, but would be appalled if other departments of government can hook into a computer which is programmed just on the social insurance number. "Wc strongly condemn it, but wc have to do more than that. We have to ask Parliament to deal with it." At a question and answer period wjth students in Saskatoon, Trudeau indicated his personal belief that at some point in the future compulsory identity cards will be required by all Canadians. When my colleague Perrin Beatty, M.P. (Wcllington- Grey-Dufferin) asked how many federal agencies were using SIN's, the federal government replied in a written answer that it didn't know and it might take six months to find out. When thc SIN's were first introduced Lester Pearson, the former prime minister, stated on April 8,' 1964, "There is no necessity for extending this par- WMflMfilHWWHIJciW F F F F F THEN ONE TIRED SHOPPER FOUND ONE NOTE OF CHEER BECAUSE OF A FRIENDLY EXPERIENCE HERE... ONE PAIR OF EYES WERE FILLED WITH DELIGHT BECAUSE OUR STORE WAS A PLEASING SIGHT... YOUR SEARCH FOR TRUE VALUES WAS SATISFIED HERE... NOT JUST FOR ONE WEEK, BUT FOR ALL OF THE YEAR. ONE SINGLE HEART WAS SOFTENED AND WON BECAUSE OF OUR EFFORTS? 'A THOUSAND AND ONE' ONE WEARY SHOPPER ^^_ _A HAD A HAPPIER DAY f ^—^ BECAUSE OF A PACKAGE WE HELPED ON ITS WAY WORTHWHILE WERE THE EFFORTS OF OUR STORE CREW BECAUSE WE PLEASED SOMEONE WHO MIGHT HAVE BEEN YOU ,w BREIER'S SSuperValu ■ We ore right for you ALDERGROVE CENTRE MALL ticular system (SIN) for this particular purpose to any other department. (Unemployment Insurance Commission and pensions) The interrelated and sophisticated computer technology in use today makes it very easy for private citizens and governments alike to obtain access to information filed according to SIN's. Until there is a public debate on the issues involved Canadians cannoi rest casv. / / Home Front by MARY LEWIS Res.: 859-8527 SALES REPRESENTATIVE SABIL REALTY LTD. OFFICE: 856-2577 530-7147 To help mix slain or other solvent-based mixtures, drop one or two half-inch nuts into the can. Reclose and shake vigorously. The nuts will help mix the solids and solvents. Glass Shelves will seem to "disappear" II you paint or paper their supports to match tho walls. Buying appliances tor kitchen or laundry? Be sure you have enough room for ventilation around each appliance. Carpel your walls lor a warm look (good insulator, too). Carpel loam-covored "steps" for built-in seating. 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For hitch operation, levers are conveniently located on the right hand , console, and the left hand console contains all the transmission controls. There are many more reasons you should look into our rugged, new tractor line-up — greater stability, easier maintenance — but we'd like to show m to you first hand. Why not i by? ^When it comes to performance, we've got your number In the International Harvester Series 84 Tractors. i Four standard models, 3 row crops and * four wheel drive. COMPLETE LINE OF INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER TRACTORS & EQUIPMENT SALES-SERVICE-PARTS ih HARWEST EQUIPMENT LTD. B 44759 Yale Rd. W., Sardis 7927371 859-3415 Ryder beer: Master brewed by Molson's i i nam mmmmmm Claire Hepting looks at pottery won In Mall draw. Prince of Peace - year of The Child By MUN HOPE Thc late great planet earth will promote 1979 as the International Year Of Thc Child involving more than 150 countries. Canada seconded thc resolution in New York recently to mobilize thc countries in this world-wide project for the coming year. Thc importance of children and thc families who nurture them is therefore gaining public recognition as never before. Even a few minutes spent with little children can result in amazing international repercussions. In Peru, for example, I met the principal of a well-known school recently. He was formerly a resident of the Fraser Valley; and he confided in my at thc Lima airport, that as thc direct result of 4 few words which I had said to him as a little boy, his purpose in life was crystallized: and now his life's work had taken him to various parts of thc world. In Ecuador, there was thc publisher of Spanish literature who was working hard to better thc conditions of thc nationals. As wc walked down the streets of Guayaquil, he recalled how it was back in thc Fraser Valley where he received this vision and basic experience as wc visited together many years ago. In Bolivia, we saw the results of •he sacrificial work performed by a.daring young man, whose life was deeply affected by a short talk with him in my car as I took him home one day after a visit to Mission City. In New Jersey, a missionary to thc Puerto Ricans said he could not forget thc short talk that helped to transform his life, during a rainstorm which got mc soaking wet right up to my ankles, when he was just a little boy. In Seattle, there was the young woman who told me that after a sjiort talk in one of our Canadian schools, with her sister and myself, they have spent more than fifteen years in India working with the children in India. She happened to be back in North America on furlough when she suddenly recognized mc while crossing a street in Seattle - after nearly twenty years. There are many other occasions when a short word with a child L^'re happy to be of service to] you all the year round, and happy to extend good wishes for your"5 happiness and joy this festive season. .- Other iMoy Hurry, But We're Always Speedie ol Speedies Corner frmfilimtHtm Of lit SttU** SPEEDIE'S GROCERY & SHELL SERVICE JOHN. DAISY* DAVID* LORRI Open Xmas Pay 10-4 Savings stamps can help research info Health Dr. Bob Young can have far-reaching consequences. There is the principal of a Fraser Valley academy who says that he finds those words very helpful. This occurred in some home in Mission City when he was just a boy. at the time when we met. Then there is the minister of thc Gospel who stopped me one day in Langley to express his gratitude for the few moments spent together with him when he was a student at Langley secondary school, which transformed his entire life. After a conference with representatives from many universities in Ohio, a brilliant young man with many degrees after his name, and a very charming wife, came for some counselling. He felt that a person could not be changed just like that within a few seconds - especially after all that he had gone through in life, doing his own thing and going his own way, with apparent success, accumulating much wealth. We read together the words of the Lord Jesus Christ recorded in Matthews 18:1,2,3,4 and 5. "And Jesus called a little child unto him... Except ye be converted and become as little children, ye shall not enter into thc kingdom of heaven." Thc formula was simple., He took thc place of a little child; and in child-like faith, he acknowledged himself to be a lost, guilty sinner. He admitted his need of punishment. He acknowledged that thc Lord Jesus Christ is God; and that He has now become his personal Savior; and the Lord of his whole life. He thanked his Lord for dying for him on the cross. Wc arc spending much time during this season to make children happy. We can spend the entire coming year doing something for thc children. It is thc international year of the child- 1979. It can also be the year of The Child - The Prince of Peace. "For unto us a child is born, unto us a Son is given, and thc government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, thc mighty God, thc everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace." Isaiah 9:6. ALDERGROVE - Christmas came a little early last week for Clair Hepting of 4725 - 272 Street as she accepted the prize of a pottery salad set of five pieces made by Aldergrove potter Mary Gravelle. The Langley unit of the Canadian Cander Society held an educational display in thc local Aldergrove Mall in the fall and thc pottery was donated to raise a little money for the society. Betty Cox, president of the Langley unit thanked all those who took part in this project which resulted in Mrs. Hepting having a very nice set for her Christmas table, the cancer society having a few more dollars for research and patient service and the community of Aldergrove the opportunity of learning more about cancer preventative steps that can be taken by every individual. Every person can help in the battle against cancer by saving the stamps on Christmas mail and turning them into the Langley collection centre. When you have a good number to turn in phone 534-5867 or 534-5006 and arrangements will be made for delivery. These stamps arc then sorted and sold to raise more funds for research. In the true spirit of Christmas, please help in this most worthwhile endeavour, urges Cox, An unconscious patient is very dependent upon medical expertise. The doctor faced with a patient in a coma, particularly when there is no history of preceding events available, must have a definite plan of action if he is going to reach a rapid diagnosis and institute the correct treatment. There are various degrees of stupor. Coma is complete unconsciousness, during which the patient is unaware of any stimulus, no matter how painful. All of the many causes of coma are ultimately due to functional or physical damage to the more primitive part of the brain, or to diffuse effects on the nervous system. THE STAR, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20,1978 11 B of the unconsciousness, testing for poisons and drug cause Breathing has to be maintained, shock must be treated if it is present, and fluids and nourishment must be provided if the coma lasts any length of time - and it can go on for months. Given time enough it is usually possible to determine the reason for the patient's condition. The history and examination of the patient is supplemented by laboratory tests which usually include overdosage. Drug overdosage (cither as suicide attempts or by young people looking for a 'high') is thc commonest cause of coma today. If sufficient facilities are available, and the cause of the coma is reversible, most unconscious patients will survive. Info/Health is a service of the British Columbia Medical Association and this newspaper. It is useful to divide causes of unconsciousness into those oc- curing within the head, and those caused by disease elsewhere in the body. Head injuries, blocked or bleeding arteries in the brain, brain tumors and epilepsy and encephalitis or other brain infection are all in the first category. Sever hemorrahage, heart attacks, diabetic and insulin reactions, kidney failure, liver disease, intoxication with alcohol or other drugs, excessive heat or cold, severe allergic reactions, and electric shock are causes arising outside the brain. The physician's first responsibility is to keep the patient alive while a search is made for the |Re(lecting at Christmas.i we give thanks to our manylrlends. w,8h|ngtheBestin79 RICHARD VANDERMEULEN Bonded Livestock Dealer 856-6249 E ATO N'S PARTY WEAR 30%-50% OFF Eaton's wraps-up the holidays with a Pre-Christmas Clearance. Personal Shopping Only. Starts Wednesday, Dec. 20. SEPARATES CLEARANCE 30%-50% Off Now's the time to shop and save on beautiful party clothes. Save 30 to 50 percent off regular priced holiday skirts, pants, blouses. Choose from delicate velvets, soft knits, shimmering satins and many other dressy fabrics. Broken sizes. (Not all styles in all stores.) Misses' Sportswear, Eaton's Greater Vancouver Stores and Sevenoaks, PEPPERTREE CLEARANCE 12"-49" Reg. 19.00-75.00 Peppertree's teeming with great buys on dresses and pretty sportswear. And satin tops, pants and vests! With more great savings for you on sequin tubes. Broken , sizes 5-13. Assorted holiday colors, fabrics and styles. Peppertree, Eaton's Greatei Vancouver Sloies and Sevenoaks. NUMBER 1 SHOP 13"-66" Reg. 21.00-100.00 Velvet, satin, crepe. All those fabulous fabrics that make a party dress, skirt, jacket or co-ordinates. All in beautiful designs for the festive season. You'll find all the party fashions you need at clearance prices in Eaton's Number 1 Shop. Similar selections at all stores. Number 1 Shop, Eaton's Gtealer V.mcouver Stores and Sevenoaks. 12B THE STAR, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20,1978 Bill Smiley If anyone can tell me why disasters run in threes I'll be happy to listen. And don't think I'm superstitious, because I'm not. I know irom experience. During the war, it used happen on my squadron. We'd lose three pilots in two days, and then none for ten. And then three more. During thc peace, it was the same. One night my wife would bet a black for some inexplicable reason. Thc next day. one of the kids would come down with appendicitis or something. And the third day I'd get a parking 'ickct for parking in thc same place I'd parked for weeks, free. Last Saturday was no exception. Wc were delivering our older car to my daughter, in the city. She had finally obtained a position - not a job, mind you as a secondary school teacher. For one mouth. But she has to commute for an hour and a half, at each end of the day. That's a pretty hefty commute, especially when you have io cope with two of hte wildest boys in Christendom, at each end. So, in her inimitably modest and self-effacing way, she phoned her old man (collect) and suggested he loan her thc old Dodge, market value SI50. real value about S500, sentimental value about 512,000. This would cut her commuting time to 40 minutes. So, in his inimitable stupid way, her old man agreed (why doesn't she move to Vancouver?) And in his eneffablc idiotic way, Iter old man started worrying about her safety. The old Dodge - it's only eleven - requires a combination of jockey and a tractor driver to handle it. So the old man. to cut a long story to ribbons, spent S125 in a check-up and repairs so that his baby wouldn't cream herself on the highway and leave said old man wilh two grandchildren to raise. Just hang in there the saga has barely begun. All you've got so far is baehground. It gets worser and worser. Saturday morning, Old Lady and self having breakfast before setting off for city to deliver old Dodge. Self breaks tooth while t-aling toast and jam, leaving him looking like a stand-in for Dra- cula. However, dentists being the robber barons of thc new era, doesn't even phone one. Cheerily sets off for city, tongue flicking like a snake at edges of ruptured tooth. Old Dodge runs down highway like a rocket. Enter city. Enter Disaster Two. One of busiest thoroughfares, suddenly no brakes. NO brakes. Checked out the day before. Red light comes on. Self, with nerves of steel of old fighter pilot juggles stick judiciously between forward and reverse and comes to rest, unharmed but shaking like proverbial leaf, against bumper of ear on sidestrecl. There's only one thing more hair-raising that a car without brakes, and that's an aircraft without brakes. I've been through that caper too. But in a car you can always throw the thing into reverse. You might rip out thc transmission, but you'll stop. In an aircraft, there ain't no reverse and you hit the ground at about 100 miles per hour, with several tons of metal. The only brake is thc end of the runway, which can be a bit hairy. Anyway, got the old Dodge stopped. A delightful young Englishman, who lives on thc quiet sidestreet on which I came to rest, saw my predicament, and gave great aid and comfort. He checked out my master cylinder, which for all I knew, was in the trunk, and there was fluid in it. He suggested I try to make a garage, two blocks away, by driving in low gear with him driving ahead to act as a buffer. Tried this and panicked when horns started hooting viciously. He took mc to thc garage, insisted on waiting until 1 was served, commiserated with me over the $14 towing charge, and took me back to the derelict, where I expected to find my wife literally shaking with rage. At Something's happening to her. len years ago, in such an incident, she'd have ripped into me with assorted charges of incompetence, mopery and gawk. But she's mellowed. She merely asked mc how things went. When the tow-truck arrived and hoisted our front end high, wc both elected to remain in the car, As we sailed majestically off to the garage, I ventured tentatively. "Fun. isn't it?", she grinned, and we were closer than we've been for a while. We suffered a learned exposition from the mechanic, whose favorite word, ironically, was Everything comes in threes "irony". Not the sort of word mechanics usually toss about. He expounded, "The irony of it is that if I put in a new master cylinder, at about $120, you may still have no brakes, since there may be air in the lines, and I can't bleed the lines, because the foofawraw might break if 1 applied thc thingummy." He went on. "If you still have no brakes, you have a problem." I almost expected him to say, "N'est-ce pas?", the question was so ridiculous. "Of course, you could put in a new thanabobs but they are $12 each, plus labor." Finally, after an hour and a half, we abondoned the thing in thc garage and set off on foot with our presents for the kids: a clown suit for Poke, which my wife had labored on with love for two weeks, a bag of apples that weighed 20 pounds, a pair of shoes for Kim, and various miscellaneous articles, all heavy. We made the bus home by the skin of our teeth, after a hectic half hour with the young 'uns. And Disaster Three struck. Overcome by the day's vicissitudes, I fell asleep in front of the TV, cigarette in hand, and burned a hole in the couch, a blanket and my stomach. Not to mention my wife's new-found mellowness. C'est la vie. They come in three. Christmas Eve Remembered 'Twas the night before Christmas. Tiny feet padded to the mantel. "D'ya think we'll meet Santa?" said Cindy. "Shh," whispered Jerome, "we'll wake Mummy and Daddy." They carefully pondered their task. "I'll lift you up Cindy." Clasped in Cindy's hands, the large poinsettia plant swayed, wavered, teetered. Freddy stretched and stretched and stretched,... until finally it reached the manteltop. It's a Christmas Eve Remembered. Eatoris wishes you, your family and friends, the warmest memories oh this Christmas Day. EATON'S
Title changes in chronological order: Aldergrove Herald (1957-10-16 to 1958-02-20), Aldergrove News (1958-02-27 to 1964-04-30), Central Fraser Valley Echo (1964-05-06 to 1964-12-23), Central Fraser Valley Star (1967-01-17 to 1969-02-05), and Aldergrove Star (1969-02-12 to 1991-12-31). Presented to the Alder Grove Heritage Society by Kurt Langmann and Family, July 1, 2021.
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