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I; * — '•& , : .J-M CANADIAN $100 NOTES Bogus bills bounce back ABBOTSFORD - Police are warning merchants throughout the Lower Mainland to be aware of bogus $100 bills in circulation. So far eight have been passed in the Abbotsfgrd area. The bills, which are good qual ity photo copies, are the old type without the holographic symbol, and feel waxy to the touch. On a normal bill one should be able to feel the raised ink imprint on the top line on the face of the bill, including the 100 imprint on the top right and left corners. Any information regarding a suspect or fake bill should be directed to the Abbotsford Police at 859-5225 or CrimeStoppers at 855-TIPS(8477). M Grade 3 students from Bakerview Elementary school, Lovepriet Jassar and Ravi Ling, recently spent the morning in the UCFV chemistry lab doing experiments in chemistry and biology. UCFV lab technicians Aileen Abiog and Diane Burton led the enthusiastic children through a series of experiments as part of their involvement in the Scientists and Innovators in the Schools program. Administered by Science World and funded by the provincial government, the project sends scientists, engineers, and technologists to schools throughout BC. The program has a positive influence on student's willingness to continue with science and math and it also helps keep teachers up to date on the latest scientific developments. The women have taken their travelling science show to classrooms all the way from the Fraser Valley to Windermere, and also accept requests from teachers to bring their classes into the UCFV labs. We'll just keep on growing By KURT LANGMANN ALDERGROVE - Growth has been healthy and steady throughout the township over the past two years and mayor John Scholtens predicts that we can expect the trends, good and bad, to continue in 19%. In an interview with The Star this past week, he also predicts an evolution of new roles for local government, at both the municipal and regional level. While there is a movement towards amalgama tion and centralization of authority, as recently seen in health and education, Scholtens said there would be benefits in "giving the regions more autonomy; I'm not for strongly centralized government. In the '90s we're looking to find every way to cut the cost of government, and we'll all be better off by saving the dollars for either tax reductions or providing more services." However, he pointed to the example of Langley school district's decentralized Lab gone with the wind ALDERGROVE - Community Secondary School's entire computer lab was boosted by thieves just before Christmas. Sometime overnight, Dec. 20- 21, thieves broke into the school and made off with about $50,000 worth of equipment, although police said the system will have little value to the thieves because they were specially programmed for the school. . Missing goods include 17 Dex- tron 486 hard drives, three Panther hard drives, 13 VGA colour monitors, three laser printers (Epson, Raven and Hewlitt Packard), 30" Toshiba colour TV and Panasonic VCR. Information on the break-in or missing property should be called to RCMP, 532-3200 or CrimeStoppers, 669-TIPS. budgets as an example of fair operations to the rest of the province, because each school in the district receives the same dollar amount per student and each school administration draws up its annual operating budget accordingly. "I'd like to see every school in B.C. running like Langley's," and he said similar approaches should be taken by other levels of government. The GVRD's recent decision to fully fund the Lulu Island sewage treatment plant upgrade — a $120- million project mandated by the federal and provincial governments, but which they refuse to contribute funds to — reflects the "Central Canadian attitude that B.C. is wealthy and spoiled. We may well be in some respects, but there's a lot of us that have frozen incomes, and this offloading is nibbling away at grocery *rnd/ clothing budgets." The Lulu Island project will cost homeowners an average $10 a year, once completed, on top of See page 2 FREE CLASSIFIEDS FOR STAR SUBSCRIBERS — INFORMATION INSIDE The Aldergrove STAR Illegitimus non cxnborundvan VOL37 N0.52 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 27,1995 40 CENTS Established 1957 3089 - 272nd Street Fax: 856-5212 Phone: 856-8303 Assault at auto mall ABBOTSFORD - Police have arrested a 33 year-old man after the assault of a security guard at the Abbotsford Auto Mall at 2:50 a.m, Thursday, December 21. The 21 year-old guard had discovered John Paul Toews loitering at a dealership lot, when he was accosted and beaten with his own flashlight. Police are considering charges of assault causing bodily harm, impaired driving and hit & run. The guard was taken to MSA Hospital where he was treated for non life-threatening injuries. OTTAWA PAYS ATTFNTION MP says he's put us on the country's map By MONIQUE GALAZKA ABBOTSFORD - Fraser Valley West MP Randy White has been busy this year putting Abbotsford, Aldergrove and Langley on the map of Canada. lie said that Ottawa knows where wc are, which will mean something one day. "They arc listening to us, and that will be important one day," he said. "They now realize that problems are the same across the country, and we are more likely lo get help if we need it, regardless of the issue. OTfawa has linally woken up and understands (hat the West is alive and well, not just a voting scat for elections." White said ihe year has been good and positive, even though he has been involved in some really tough issues. "We have taken some very sad stories and turned them around. It is very gratifying, and the community has shown their support with hundreds of supportive telephone calls and gifts of chocolates and flowers." Some of the more important issues White has been working on are changes to the immigration and criminal justice systems. "This year we opened the 'door of wisdom' in regards to the prison system," he said. "For example the rights of prisoners to refuse work, receive UI, overtime pay, Canada Pension, GST rebates, subsidized cigarettes, free golf, condoms and conjugal visits. "We will keep on disclosing these issues because the system has softened so much that it is no longer a deterrent to crime." However the most important work is yet to come. White is looking to the year ahead and planning his next moves. . Next year White will become the 'Crime Critic for B.C.' He will be critic of corrections issues, parole issues and the RCMP. As part of his new job, he will be looking into Global Corrections, a company that builds and operates prisons. "An immediate benefit to the system would be a 20% cut in operating costs for prisons across Canada, or about $200 million," he said. "Prison staff don't have to worry about their jobs Jbecause it iT odvious aue' lo the overcrowd-' ing that we need more prisons and the whole system needs revision and changes." High on the list for next year is trying to combat Uie dmg problem in prisons. "Prisons have a zero tolerance policy on drugs, but then they turn around and supply bleach for needles to prevent the transmission of HIV. How can we win the war on drugs on the outside if it is the number one problem on the inside?" White said that the refusal by Reform MPs (except one) to accept the MP Pension plan is both rewarding and satisfying . "If I get elected again, I would be entitled to $29,000 a year for the rest of my life, and that's a lot of money for nothing really. Everyone else accepting the pension is just feeding at the trough." He called the Quebec Referendum 'exasperating.' "The vote was, as predicted, the worst of all possibilities, but typically Canadian," he said. "I am appalled at the Liberals for not telling Quebecers what is really at stake if they separate. All they did was say 'this is Canada, and you See page 20 Sho#er to get treatment ABBOTSFORD - A 62 year- old man, who was involved in a shooting incident with police in October, has been remanded to Colony Farm for treatment as a person 'certified in need of treatment,' rendering him unfit to stand trial. Jurgen Karl Herbert Gunter Achenbach is expected to appear before the court again in January for a fitness hearing. If he is determined unfit to stand trial he will be remanded in custody pending a decision from the Attorney General. PUBLICATIONS MAIL REGISTRATION NUMBER 1270 Postage Prepaid, Aldergrove, B.C. V4W 3R9 NEWS? CLASSIFIED^SUBSCRIPTIQW^ CALL 856-8303 FAX 856-5212 ■€&■$ 2 THE ALDERGROVE STAR. DECEMBER 27,1995 LANOLEY BLOOMS DFSPITF PAINS Government undergoing changes here Drug use clj&bing higher From front the average $85 GVRD levy. "We are being nickled and dimed to death at the GVRD level. When the GVRD was established, the philosophy was that each member's share was relatively small but it's been growing at a phenomenal rate — at first it was only $12 a year. And at one time, the senior governments paid 100 percent of sewer project costs, but they no longer have the money. There is a danger that as the GVRD adds programs it only adds to the cost." The Agricultural Land Reserve issue is "a two-edged sword: the fine tuning work to make agricultural pursuits viable is good, but there is great pressure to allow exclusions for political reasons. The Agricultural Land Commission is a disappointment, however, because it's a one-purpose agency and none of the other costs, social and economic are considered." He cited recent development of Murrayville as an example: "It cost $300-million extra because no road was allowed through the ALR. Wc all ended up paying litis, as well as destroying perfectly good homes that were in the way of the route wc had to lake. This is not good stewardship. When the ALR was established 24 years ago, the plan was for natural growth to be allowed — Aldergrove is due for that — and a bypass here would allow for moderate growth. A similar situation is 64th and Mufford, where a new alignment is needed far from the byjiass. "Then we can have proper buffers, because the present -borders between farms and other uses are not great. Farming has also changed greatly over the past 24 years. Il used lo be mostly field- related, spread out, but now only intensive fanning is viable and the odours and noise don't mix well with residences. "The ALC have most difficult roles, I won't minimize their tasks, but the test of the ALR and commission is will they get their mind around the well-being of the entire community." Mayor John Scholtens One suggestion Scholtens has on the matter is a rethinking of B.C. Assessment Authority's farm exemptions, which forces large landowners to either clear properties of trees for farm or other uses. He'd like to see retention of trees encouraged — "the current policy is out of synch with today's environmental values" — by taxing agricultural lands and treed buffer lands at a lower rate, while "taxing the home and homesite of the owner like any other residential property. It's not a difficult problem, you don't need a PhD in economics — just assess the area of property actually being used as residence at a residential rate, so you don't have to clear the whole thing to keep your taxes low. That dates back to a '50s or '60s mindset, when we thought we'd all starve to death if we didn't have enough farmland." Transportation is an important issue here as well. "We haven't built a major east-west road in 25 years, and we're now paying the price. The routes are all gridlock. We see a steady stream of traffic along 56 Avenue from Surrey to Abbotsford, but it was only designed for local use. Protection of the rail connection for future transit use is something we have to do. Bus service ~ we're exploring 'small city' transit options, because we're really at the tailend of the GVRD system and there's a real need for interna] service." Other local services are, for the most part, in good shape. While the growth rate may riot continue' at current boom levels, the past two years have seen $60-million invested in township development projects. 'Township planner Kurt Alberts told me he was just amazed with the total, after all the calculations had been done the other day. Gloucester Industrial Estates is waiting to burst getting going is the hardest part. Willowbrook took a long time, but it and Northwest Industrial Park are just booming, providing good jobs close to home and great tax revenues. "Langley has a lot to offer: jobs, the presence of the ALR and new parks, the Fraser River is tiiere, lots of open space — it's a real gift. "On safety and security issues, the violent crimes and B&Es are coming down slowly. We have increased the number of RCMP officers, set up three community policing stations with volunteers, have RCMP bike patrols of the parks and playgrounds, new and improved school-police liaison offices, and well be adding six more officers in 1996. The fire department provides excellent service, and we're always improving their training and equipment" Scholtens is pleased that his council is "fOcussed as a team. Surrey council's troubles are a real warning to all. We have good, healthy debates, but once we decide, all respect the decision and this means clear instructions to staff. As the chair, the mayor has advantages and disadvantages — I generally concur with council but sometimes I want a heavier debate. But the joy is that the conclusion is usually better than any one's personal position. "A mayor has a lot of influence throughout — the mayor is elected by a large majority and is involved fulltime, consequently there's a lot of opportunity to get a really good sense of the pubTfcS|f concerns and likes. My position reflects people's feelings on a day- to-day basis — families here have wholesome interests in parks, safety, environment and so on." Healthy real estate market seen for BC KELOWNA - The future looks optimistic for the British Columbia real estate market. A recent independent survey of 500 homes indicates that as many as 17% of B.C. residents are contemplating buying or selling during the next 12 months. Since the sampling covers all major regions in the province, the response margin suggests some B.C. markets may be more active than others. It appears that people in the Cariboo region (18-23% of those polled) are more likely to be purchasing or selling a home in 1996, while people in the Koote nay region (5% of those polled) are less likely to be moving. Robert H. Cherot, president and regional director of RE/MAX of western Canada, says that although it may seem like a small percentage of the population is planning real estate ventures, renewed consumer optimism could translate into a stronger real estate market year for 19%. "Considering the positive results of the poll, an adequate supply of buyers together with a sufficient inventory of properties should allow for a healthy and balanced market in British Reformers would pay debt VANCOUVER f A B^j Reform government would pay off the province's $10-billion direct debt in 10 years, while decreasing taxes, party-leader Jack Weisgerber has pledged. Speaking to the Fraser Institute, the Vancouver-based free enterprise research bureau, Weisgerber promised to pay off the government's accumulated operating deficit at a rate of $1-billion a year. He said he would accomplish this by reducing the public payroll by 15 percent - aa estimated $ 1.8- billion annually. The Reformers would also pass a law making it illegal to budget deficits Without either unanimous approval of the legislature or approval by the public through a referendum. "Sweeping fiscal and. social reforms will only succeed over the long term if they are consistent with the wishes of the majority," Weisgerber said. The Reform leader did not say whether he would accomplish the 15 percent payroll cut-by reducing staff or rolling back wages. Columbia during the coming year," Cherot said. "And the recent decline in mortgage rates will certainly help spur further interest in the real estate market throughout Western Canada. Cherot notes that current CMHC projections support these findings and suggest the BC market will continue to be bolstered by migration from Asia and other Canadian provinces. "The latest Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation report forecasts, an increase in B.C. housing sales to 64,000 in 1996. For the nextd^ months, migration to Vancouver from within Canada and Asia alone is predicted at between 40,000 to 50,000 people" Closer to home, figures show a three percent decrease in Aldergrove s residential activity from 1994 to 1995." Ten percent of Aldergrove; home owners moved in 1994 and seven percent moved in 1995; 242-sales were recorded in our community so far this year compared with 343 recorded sales in 1994. Ther CV poll prediction of nine percent average sales in BT.C, gives us an optimistic view of the real estate market for 19%," said Vic Peters of Alder- centre Realty. VICTORIA - Between July 1994 and July 1995 British Columbia's population grew by 2.6 percent During the same period Canada's population increased by 1.2 percent The fastest grow- Crash ki|s passenger SURREY - Police are investigating a single car accident which happened on Harvie Road and 88 Avenue, just after 4 p.m, Friday, December 22. A 1986 Hyundai Pony, driven by Baljit Singh Bilen, was travelling south on Harvie when it collided with a concrete no-post barrier and overturned. The passenger, 51 year-old Chavinder Singh Bilen was transported to Royal Columbian Hospital where he later died of his injuries. The driver was taken to Langley Memorial Hospital and released after being treated for minor injuries. Alcohol is believed to be a contributing factor. ing city in B.C. is Courtenay on Vancouver Island (9.5% growth). In 1994, 7.4 percent of Canadians smoked pot, up from 6.5 per five years earlier. 3.8 percent of the population now uses (or at one point has used) cocaine or crack; This is up from 3.5 percent in 1989. An estimated quarter of a million Canadians are current users of LSD. . Figures are contained in reports from Uie B.C. Ministry of Government Services and Health Canada. WeServe ALDERGROVE LIONS CLUB Proudly serving our communities' needs for 25 years, 1970 to 1995. We shall continue to do so. LAND DISPOSITION In Land Recording District of New Westminster and situated at Langley, B.C. Notice of Intention to apply for a disposition of crown land, from the office of Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks, located in Burnaby, British Columbia. The crown lands are situated within the New Westminster land registry district, and contained within the boundaries of the municipality of Langley. TAKE NOTICE THAT: THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY A Municipal Corporation of 4914-221st Street Langley, B.C. V3A 3Z8 intends to make application for a Licence to Occupy the following Crown land: Lots 1,2,3 and the West Half of Lot 4, of Section 26, Township 7, Plan 10967, New Westminster District, containing 33.56 acres (13.56 ha.) more or less, on the West side of 208th Street and the South side of 36th Avenue, commencing at a post 309.733 metres west of 208th Street and on the South side of 36th Avenue, thence Southerly 496.5 metres to a post placed and thence Westerly 154.298 metres to a post placed and thence Northerly 124.208 metres to a post placed and thence Westerly 154.441 metres to a post placed and thence Northerly 372.87 metres to a post placed and thence Westerly 309.733 metres to the point of commencement. The purpose for which the disposition is required is for a community park. Comments concerning this application may be made to Ross Douglas at #401, 4603 Klngsway, Burnaby, B.C. V5H 4M4. Be advised any response to this advertisement will considered part of the public record. For information, contact FOI Advisor, B.C. Lands, Lower Mainland Region, at 660-5500. File 2405468. Top 10 scams of 1995 THE ALDERGROVE STAR. DECEMBER 27,1995 Millions to buy multi-cultural votes VANCOUVER - Consumer- ripoffs of recent years found no lack of victims in 1995 as clever con artists continued to ply their trades. This rundown of the most common scams of 1995 will give you expert advice on how to avoid being taken in 19%. "You don't have to be a victim", said Valerie MacLean, Better Business Bureau general manager. "Insist upon time to investigate any offer, and ask for additional information. Legitimate firms will give that time. They're not afraid to have you check them out." In order of activity the scams of '95 were: 1. Foreign Lotteries - local companies, targeting primarily American residents with confusing direct marketing, gave BC a very black eye when, after spending hundreds of thousands of dollars, their customers received no numbers, no tickets and no winnings. BBB implores consumers to be skeptical of any third party guaranteeing winnings. Lotteries are games of chance with very long odds, more so when the companies are located outside the country. 2. You have won...send $$ - postcards and telephone calls offering congratulations for "winning" a boat (read 'rubber raft'), exotic vacation (read 'buy a vacation certificate'), or cash (read 'never given') were the second most common scam this year. BBB urges consumers receiving such offers to keep a cool head and a firm hand on their wallets. If you've "won" a prize, you don't have to pay for it. 3. Pyramid schemes masquerading as multi-level selling opportunities - these had hundreds of 'wannabe' participants screaming at BBB for offering a cautionary report and yelling even louder when the schemes collapsed and they lost their $$$. BBB reminds, if the emphasis is on recruiunent and not on the sale of product, participants entering such schemes at the tail end will surely lose their money. 4. Advance Fee Loan Scams - these charge a non-refundable processing fee for a "guaranteed" loan that seldom materializes. Some local companies are taking fees but leaving hundreds of LIS and Canadian victims out of pocket and without loans. Says BBB, don't believe ads that promise loans, even if you have poor credit, and don't pay a fee for someone to guarantee you money. Debt counselling is available free of charge through the Debtor's Assistance branch of the provincial government 5. Work-at-Home Schemes - fuelled by (he economic pressures of downsizing, early retirement and the need for multi-income sources, these schemes flourished in '95. Envelope stuffing led the list followed by World's Magic Christmas, crafts on a piecework basis. Neither scheme netted income to participants but perpetrators cleaned up. BBB says be skeptical if any employment 'opportunity' requires you to send cash before you 'work'. I LIVE IN ALDERGROVE I SELL IN ALDERGROVE CALL IHE ALDERGROVE SPECIALIST DAN FLOKSTRA REfl/IKC Aldercenter Realty 27015 Fraser Highway 857-1100 Dan's Direct Line 857-0500 6. Bogus charities and fund raising schemes - uncharitable fund raisers annually take advantage of countless individuals and B.C. small business. Warns BBB, watch out for appeals that are long on emotion and short on describing what actions the charity is taking to provide services. If you're contacted by a fund raiser for au unfamiliar charity, request additional information before making a contribution. 7. Nigerian money laundering opportunities - now reported to be sort of a Nigerian-work-at- home scheme, thousands of letters offering a share of ill-gotten proceeds have flooded our marketplace this year. Relying on greed and gullibility to draw victims in, and fear of reprisal to keep them in line, this plague has irritated bur business community totally. However, unlike Calgary where victims are estimated to have coughed up over $2-billion, BC business has consistently put the offers where (hey belong - in Uie waste basket. 8. 900 Numbers - seniors unfamiliar with this new technology, fell for this one in large numbers. Blinded by direct mail half truths, they blithely paid up to $40 to phone a 900 number to "verify" sweepstakes winnings. For their trouble they received cheques for $1.37, some of which bounced. Reminds BBB, 900 numbers cost money. 9. Unsolicited Invoices - targeted to businesses, large or small, on the chance that they will not be verified for payment, these . look-like invoices are again being circulated here after an absence of a year or two. BBB advises: read invoices carefully, verify receipt of goods and validity of orders. 10. Employment opportunities - enterprising con artists, selling out-of-date job lists for $40 or more, disappointed hundreds of ■ needy workers. BBB cautions, if • you're looking for work, use free resources, such as the classified . sections of your daily/weekly papers, ihe Employment News or the public library. Be skeptical of any 'opportunity' that requires you to send in money first. VICTORIA - BC Reform leader Jack Weisgerber has accused the NDP government of misappropriating funding approved by the Legislature last year for "unanticipated and contingent events" and "hew programs." He said that he will be asking the Public Accounts Committee to investigate why an additional $3.8-milIion for "Multicuituralism and Human Rights Initiatives" was authorized to be taken from funds approved under Vote 60 in 1994-95. "The ministry shows that it spent $5.7-million of its budget for multicuituralism, when in fact, aii additional $3.8-million was quietly lifted from contingency funds. That means that funding for multicuituralism, immigration and human rights was really $9.5-mil- lion last year - not $5.7-million. In other words, the amount spent was actually 66 percent higher for those programs than budgeted, and most of that money was for grants. The multicuituralism budget has become a political slush fund that should be abolished. And at the very least, taxpayers deserve a thorough accounting of every penny spent and a value-for- money audit by the Auditor General's office." I KEN B ARRELL "A houseSOLD name" Call Ken to list your home. He'll get results. It Talk to Ken! 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DINETTE Drop 4***af 3 6* iggle.,, (.. tmiffai ®<SeUmdcfMkfo*d Iff ■«■■■ ■ m aniia-a»»ff_aa.-B«jMjnMaiafa4 ' IHIMemtrouAt*. lOONtowllfOmndonJOot'SU* 2556 Montrose Ave. FAMILY OWNED & OPERATED SINCE 1921 WE ACCEPT' MASTERCARDI VISA& AMERICAN EXPRESS, t; CHAIRS Swivel, Upholstered r; Your; ^S:* See ■<Snoiife. ""^--"Y^"*'* ^£B h TO" saSTZV 139 fi*j- vi ii i '\fi i^r mm lK' '*»* ijm »3' t|P^' y **- p.sjion Yd -J ^^™ THE ALDERGROVE STAR. DECEMBER 27,1995 Quebec doggedly sticks to the program, despite pleas LANGLEY - A letter from a local man to Bloc Quebecois leader Lucien Bouchard elicited a response from the office of the leader of the opposition that says "the Bloc is convinced that sovereignty remains the only possible solution." Eric Bysouth wrote to Bouchard, Nov. 5, asking "exactly what those citizens in Quebec who are not satisfied with the federal system want? What is needed to make the federal system work for us all?" Bysouth suggested that because B.C. residents have never been able to define the problem from Quebec's point of view, and vice versa, perhaps "if we have a similar wish list then people may be able to reach consensus as to what needs to be done... some powers now controlled at the fed- eral level must be changed to provincial control. In fact, some provincial powers may be better managed at the municipal level." Bysouth said, "I am concerned that when any population is deeply divided it only takes one disturbed individual to fire a shot in anger and create a major problem. Many may suffer as a result. Surely civilized people can work together for the common good. Your cooperation and assistance would be appreciated." Bouchard's political assistant in his correspondence unit, Patrick Charette wrote back on Dec. 12 that they "appreciate" the interest, however, "With respect to the referendum held in Quebec this past October 30, the Bloc Quebecois believes that the outcome of the referendum clearly demonstrates that the sovereigntist movement is more alive then (sic) ever, and that the entire Canadian problem still remains. The Bloc is of the opinion that after thirty years of futile attempts to develop within (he Canadian confederation, Quebec must control all of the powers necessary to establish the policies corresponding to its own priorities. "The proposals put forward by Prime Minister Jean Chretien do not respond in any way to Quebec's legitimate aspirations. The Quebec people will not be satisfied with simple, meaningless, cosmetic changes, nor vague administrative reforms which fall short of Quebec's historic minimal demands. That is why the Bloc is convinced that sovereignty remains the only possible solution," said Charette. Another local resident remains undaunted by this hard line and the spurned offers, however. A senior citizen here is circulating a petition which calls upon Canadian Airlines and other carriers to "consider offering reduced fares to Quebecers so that they may see for themselves the grandeur of this land all the way to the Pacific coast. Hopefully, diis will be an early step in helping Quebecers rethink their position and ultimately banish further thought for a referendum on separation." The petition was inspired by the reduced airfares offered to Canadians who travelled to Quebec to help the No side rallies in Montreal, just before the referendum, said Ruth Erickson. "How much the event affected the outcome is not known, but we can be sure that such a display of caring from all parts of the nation for one troubled part, did much to raise the awareness of many to the importance every individual plays in any event, and gained much in the world's regard for Canada." Quebec not worth drop of blood ByALECTULLY CRESTON - Recendy in this Kootenay town there was some alarming talk about bloodshed over separatism in Quebec. The mood was ugly as about 120 people gathered for Kootenay East MP Jim Abbott's town hall meeting. It proved a night for the venting of spleen, with several speakers flirting with the idea that violence was the way to settle differences between Quebec and the rest of Canada. It would seem fairly evident from 20th century history that if people could build a better world by killing others who disagree with them, paradise would have been well established by now. Should the people of Quebec democratically opt for separation, then that is their will and so be it. They could never successfully be held captive within Confederation against their will. It's true there could be disagreement between Canada and an independent Quebec about things like borders, or the status of persons in Quebec who don't want to leave Canada. Determining how these kinds of issues could be resolved is difficult, because at this, point they are still hypothetical. But resorting to violence is hardly a propitious course of action. Canadians don't have to look very far in space or in time to see that, instead of solving problems, bloodshed perpetuates them. At any rate, the Canadian government is broke, so financing a war against Quebec is question-' able. We're probably going to be closing colleges and universities soon. We can hardly be buying high-tech weaponry. And it's questionable if young Canadians, the ones who would be getting killed in Montreal, would buy into the idea of dying over a distinct society. There was scarcely a soul under 30 at Abbott's town hall meeting. We must hope Canadians will steer clear of the disastrous shoals of civil strife. Letters invited The Aldergrove Star invites letters to the editor on topics of interest to die community. The lel- ters-to-the-editor column is a chance for comment on what lias been said in the paper. It is our readers' opportunity to respond to what newsmakers of die area have been saying. We especially encourage readers to write on topics of local interest, although letters which enlighten or stimulate thought are welcome. We ask that letters be free of libel and bear the name and address of the author. Submissions must include a written signature. We prefer letters to be typed and double spaced, and present die comment as clearly and briefly as possible. The editor reserves die right to condense or reject letters containing libel or of poor taste. 3UST V4WEN VOU TW0U6MT ML REDNECKS ARE FROM ALBERTA... LOOKS LIKE IT'S 60IN6 TO RAIN ITS TUE IMMIGRANTS FAULT/ Time to get off the fence Editor, The Star, Sir, It was interesting to read the articles in the various local papers regarding the awarding of a towing contract tb Clover Towing last week. Township administration should get together so it has its story straight. In one article, Mr. Edwards is quoted as saying that "three out of the four companies which submitted proposals did not provide audited financial statements, failed to provide information on a site, and offered no details on a revenue sharing proposal." First, if Clover Towing proposed revenue sharing, then D & R Towing didn't. Mr. Edwards stated that only one company would revenue share. It shows, on an "evaluation chart" given to selected parties at the December 18 Council meeting, quite clearly the amount D & R Towing was willing to share. Under Clover Towing, the only statement was "revenue sharing." How is it that administration cannot release the amount Clover Towing is willing to share, because "the company's position could be jeopardized if a new proposal or tender call were to be entertained by the City or Township", yet release D & R's figures for revenue sharing? Doesn't one company deserve the same consideration as any other?. Why does Clover Towing get special consideration regarding its revenue sharing proposal, but not D & R Towing? What is the real reason for the secrecy regarding revenue sharing? Perhaps that question will be answered when it comes time to account for the Township's income and expenses. Second, if Mr. Edwards read our proposal, we not oidy stated the location of our outdoor, 24- hour compound, we stated that we have indoor, alarmed storage for those vehicles which require it. We also gave information on another site at 31B Avenue and 261 Street that we were willing to rent if necessary. Third, as this was only a proposal for services, confidential company finance information should not have even been considered. When a tender is called, then financial information may be requested. Mr. Edwards stated that "Clover Towing has the expertise, facilities, and financial stability to provide towing services and storage facility for the Township." Did Mr. Edwards actually read all of the proposals? At this point in time I am seriously beginning to doubt it. If he did, he must not know very much about recovery equipment and the experience necessary to safely operate that equipment There is not one person on the current contractor's staff who can match the experience of our top three drivers. How many of the other proponents listed the experience of all its employees, not just the senior ones? As far as financial stability, does thirty-two years in business not speak for itself? WTio was on this evaluation committee, and what qualifications do they have to evaluate the services provided by towing companies? It appears, through all of the published and unpublished reports, that there are deals struck behind closed doors without any thought given to those who have paid their dues. It appears that many council members blindly make decisions which affect many people without careful consideration of the true facts. Councillor Arnason is right - the majority of the present council seems to think that "new and innovative ways of doing business: means how much money can the Township get in without giving back too much. I wonder how many people in Aldergrove would support amalgamation with the City when they realize how many of their tax dollars will go to service the populated western portion of the "City". Maybe the Township should go to the ward system, with each Councillor accountable to the constituents they purport to serve. It is time for Aldergrove's businesses and residents to get off the fence and demand some attention from its elected officials, local, provincial, and federal. TAMI QUIRING Aldergrove / FTTERS Thoughts turn to the good folks we love Editor, The Star, Sir, The following Christmas greetings and thanks were received by the Aldergrove Thrift Shop volunteers and executive from one of the many families they have helped over the years: "Once again at this special time of year when we remember all the good people in our lives, our thoughts turn to you all. "Thanks you first of all for being here for us. The kindness of people who donate the good used household items, clothing, toys, books, tapes, etc., are absolutely crucial to our economic survival. We are doing fine. We were able to clothe our children (right down to the gym shoes!) again this year for school. We were able to pick up party gifts (stuffed toys to dress up, good used books and knickknacks, etc.) and replace essential household items that have worn out "Thank you most of all for the reasonable prices. You do not know how relieved we are when your wonderful volunteer staff casually say, "Oh, let's just say $_. even." You are all so kind and generous and work so hard. We hope you have a wonderful, restful Christmas. Our best wishes always." We thought the community would like to share this message from one of the families we've all helped this past year with our contributions. We all play a role, however small, in making this a great community to live in. MARY SANDERSON, Aldergrove Thrift Shop Killer The killer is about, what will you do? He's on the loose, is he coming after you? There's a killer about, it said so on die news, die media and police gave grave reviews of what he might do.if on die street lie found you. Are we to believe diat he is die only one? On the street seeking a would-be heroine. When he is caught, what will you do? Go back to normal, "diank God it's dirough." When he is in a cell will diat be die end of your "on die street hell?" It amazes me sometimes just to diink of how one man can ■$$^F drive die valley to die brink. Are we so stupid to believe diat he's die only one to conceive a crime of such a brutal nature? Banish him, die problem's gone forever! • Tiiere are a million "liim"s out there, yet normally, we seem not to care. Because one giri was murdered, we are on our guard. When it is avenged, we forget she's been marred. We go on widi our every day lives, home to our children, parents, husbands, and wives. We must always remember diat he. is not die only one. That if we beat him, we still have not won. LOUIS LINDSAY, ;.- -. Aldergrove-. THE ALDERGROVE STAR. DECEMBER 27.1995 Bruins finish strong Who needs the crush of crowds on Boxing Day when you can shed a few Christmas pounds skating round the, arena? Best of all, local realtor Dan Flokstra treated the public to free ice time that afternoon, as a gesture of goodwill and peace to all this holiday season, followed by more free ice time courtesy of the township government, owners of the arena. There is all kinds of hockey action continuing this week, during Christmas break, but for public ice times give the recreation department a call at 856-2899. Even when it's not free, it's good and cheap fun for all the family and keeps you in shape. -Kurt Langmann photo No canning in the field ALDERGROVE - The Western line Painting Pee Wee A Bruins finished the first half of their schedule with two strong performances. On Dec. 19 the Bruins lost 9-5 to Langley, and Dec. 21 they fought North Delta to a 5-5 stalemate. Langley opened a slim 2-1 lead after the first period against Langley. Mark Cassibo, unassisted, scored for Aldergrove. The teams split six goals in a wild second period. Mark Cassibo finished off a three way passing play with Matt Keith and David Mamchur for Aldergrove's second goal, then hammered in a rebound after a sustained goal mouth scramble. Mike Roberts, with help from Matt Keith and Marc Windle, scored the Bruins' fourth goal. The shorthanded Bruins were outscored 4-1 in the final stanza. Ryan Costello smacked in a Mike Haber rebound for the Bruins' tally. Ice chips: The Bniins were in this game up to the final minutes. Langley led by only one goal (6- 5) until they notched 3 goals in the final 5 minutes to pull away...The Bruins turned in a gritty performance as they had only 11 skaters - 2 injuries and 2 wilh other commitments diminished their ranks... Numbers are not that important: if those that show up for the game put in the effort, and in this case they surely did, the short bench can be overcome... Mark Cassibo dented the twine on the first 3 Aldergrove goals for the hat trick. The Bruins hosted North Delta on Dec. 21, and skated off with a 5-5 tie. After a scoreless first period the Bruins jumped into a 4-2 lead heading into the final frame. Ryan Costello drilled a Mike Haber rebound into the North Delta net for the opening salvo. It was the Mike Roberts show for the balance of the period as the team captain fired 3 straight goals. The first two were the result of nifty passing by Simon Whitlock, and the third was a great short handed effort. Mike Haber got the puck to Roberts at centre ice, and the captain broke around the D man and fired a shot that eluded the visitors' puckstop- per. The visitors were upset, and they retaliated by scoring the first 3 goals of the third period to take a 5-4 lead. With less than a minute remaining and goaltender Davis Parley on the bench for the extra attacker the Bruins' Mark Cassibo, assisted by Mike Roberts, tied the game with only 39 seconds left on the clock. Ice chips: While the Bruins will take the point this was their game. At one time they led 4-1 and were in good control of the game...Alas, these teams all have snipers, and a little let-up proved cosdy to the Bruins...The Brains are looking forward to getting D men Schultz and Strandt back into die line-up in January. .\J TreS chi^p§rs LANGLEY - District Scouts' sixth amiual Christmas tree chipping and recycling takes place on Saturday, January 6, 8:30 am to 3:55 pin. There are five locations: •Keg in the country - 200 St & 91AAve. •Square One site - Fraser Hwy. & Glover Road •Brookswood Secondary School - 209 St & 37A Ave. •Murrayville Elementary School - 218 St & 48A Ave. . 'Aldergrove Royal Canadian Legion - 26607 Fraser H^y/ ,-' The reason for this project is to prevent damage to the atmosphere caused by burning trees. Trees are chipped and recycled, and 2,000 seedlings donated by MacMillan Bloedell will be distributed by the .Langley Kiwanis. Donations will be gratefully accepted in support of Scouting programs. Bowlers strike outfT to assist needy kids ALDERGROVE - Alder Lanes bowlers will be bowling their best game for British Columbia's children with special needs during Variety Club's B.C. Bowls for Kids fund raising campaign, beginning January 6 and continuing through January 21. This will be the 10th annual B.C. Bowls for Kids campaign supported by the Bowling Propri- etors' Association of British Columbia, some 100 bowling cen- ^rgS;.throughout the provincej.^tt the nine previous years, B.C. bowlers have raised in excess of $1,000,000 in suppoft of Variety Club's many programs for children. Some bowling centres such as Willowbrook Lanes in Langley and Varsity Ridge Lanes in Vancouver are approaching the $ 100,000 mark in money raised. Bowitjjft.are encouraged to pick up pledge forms from Alder Lanes, sign up supporters to pledge a nominal amount per point, and then bowl their best game. Bowlers who participate in B.C. Bowls for Kids can win one of three prizes: a one week trip for four to.Disneyland, California; a one week trip for two to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; or a weekend trip for two to San Francisco, California. The draw date for the prizes will be March 30,1996. Holy Cross defeated ALDERGROVE - Senior Totem girls basketball team defeated Holy Cross 46-39 in a Dec. 12 home game. Rayna Gibbs marked 18 points alone for the Totems, followed by Liz Clermont (10), Darci Arsene (8), Donna Hayes (6) and two each for Jill Atkinson and Chrissy Hipwell. VANCOUVER - An amendment to the British Columbia Sport Fishing Regulations by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans means that canning of sport-caught salmon in the field is no longer allowed. Field canning of other species of fish and of all fish caught in non-tidal waters has been prohibited for many years. Canning of fish is permitted at a person's ordinary residence, and al establishments licensed to process sport-caught fish, where appropriate documentation stating species, numbers, weight and size of fish must be supplied. Section 36 of the Fishery (General) Regulations made under the Fisheries Act requires that persons in possession of sport- caught fish must ensure that the fish can be readily identified, counted, weighed and measured. BANTAM A BRUINS SPONSORED BY: PAC CAN DUTY FREE DECEMBER 23 Aldergrove Bruins 1 • Seattle 7 PERCOl 0:34 sea E.Amuenl (J.Griffith, T.Pettit) 3:30 sea pp P.Doyle u/a 4:55 ald J.Sewall (P.Daley) 1131 sea J.Craig u/a 12:30 sea T.Pettit (E.Amuenl) PERK0 2 4:06 sea T.Pettit (E.Amuenl) 4:45 sea pp T.Pettit (E.Amuenl) 8:20 sea pp E.Amuenl u/a PERIOD 3 - NO 9C0RNG GOALTENDERS alderqhoic R.Gates/G.Tucker SEATTLE K.Statll PENALTY MIN. ALDERGROVE 10-34 + 1 GAME fe?C!/.i-. .^gAtrU? 6-20+1 GAME BflUINS LEAGt)*1 Aecord TO DEC 23: 2W - 8L The Jetta GL Turbo Diesel Lease $299*/month. 24 Month Lease Term <**ws? ft $& WW Drivers wanted."(M CROSS & NORMAN 20027 Fraser Highway Serving the Langley area for over 30 years. * Offer applies to a 24-month lease for a 1996 Jetta GL Turbo Diesel equipped with 8-speaker stereo cassette, induding freight and pre-delivery inspection. $1350 down payment, $299 first month payment;and refundable security deposit of $375 required at time of transaction. Insurance, licence mid applicable taxes extra. Monthly payments total $7,176 at lease end Lessee' responsible for" $0.10/KM oVer'40,000 KM, for .damage and excessive wear. Requires VW Credit Canada Inc. approval. Dealers may* lease for less. Limited 'time -offer.' See'&iler'for flilf details. •' 4'' •}'■!■>'*¥■?■<■ ' * .'. ■ i^J I ..'Ay-.* <i...< . . »i|ijjp}i!V7- ,' ■ r.vr ,-,3. ■■A,l&XVXi b'JiJ.i,<SAJ 6 THE ALDERGROVE STAR, DECEMBER 27,1995 Mini-soccer fosters young \ talents in search of glory j A sound way to count salmon VANCOUVER - Several local teams are among the 1,800 mini- soccer players who've converged on B.C. Place Stadium for the tenth annual Canada Safeway Mini-Soccer Festival, Dec. 27-30. There are 150' teams from near and far participating, including Langley United Rowdies (under 10 boys), Aldergrove Strikers (under 10 girls), Langley United Sharks (under 8 boys) and Langley Terminators (under 9 boys). Open to teams in the under-8, 9 and 10 divisions, the festival features some 250 40-minute games, and a special coaching clinic for team coaches and managers. Mini-soccer is merely a scaled-down version of the real game, with six players a side on field and half-size ball and third- size goals. Field dimensions are also cut to quarter size, and the emphasis is placed on participation, sportsmanship and fun. No medals or trophies are awarded in this non-competitive event Canada World Cup team coach. Bob Lenarduzzi fully, endorses mini-soccer The Dutch. Football Association is convinced; that their success in world cup competitions and other international play can be attributed to their foresight in establishing mini-soccer in their system over 20 years ago. They quite righUy suggest that mini-soccer players get more involved in the game, get more touches on the ball and become more technically proficient at an early age. And they seem to get greater enjoyment out of it. Consequently there are more youngsters playing, and as is the case with many sports, the larger the participation base, the more players emerge at the elite levels." Lenarduzzi added that players he coaches thoroughly enjoy their own version of mini-soccer in training sessions: "Players love to finish off a hard workout with a small-sided-game. It's a great vehicle for polishing skills and timing and it's lots of fun." Fraser busy place this year VANCOUVER - "It is amazing how many festivals and events for the enjoyment of the family are being planned for practically all communities in the Fraser River Basin for 19%", commented Bill James, formerly with Eraser Port and recendy elected chairman of the Fraser River Community Festival Society. From Prince George to Steve- ston, volunteers are planning for more events than ever before, according to information obtained by the society for their new Fraser River Events Passport to be published in the spring. Barkerville and Lillooet both have their gold panning contests for real gold. Abbotsford's sheep and wool festival is in May, and B.C.'s city of festivals, Chilliwack, has 16 events scheduled for the year. Harrison Hot Springs has a Mad Pudding concert in March, and Ashcroft has outhouse races in June. The old miner's cache of gold is still being sought at Cache Creek's Graffiti Days in June. Then there is New WesUninster's Hyack Festival, Steveston Salmon Festival and an outstanding 1996 program at Fort Langley. The society is the umbrella group that will bring these events to the attention of residents across B.C., Canada, and the U.S. through print material and releases. The 12 member not-for-profit Society's board of volunteers meets on a regular basis., Other officers elected at the December meeting included secretary - Kyle McGregor, Royal City Towers; and treasurer - Don Cartwright, Cartwright Jewellers. Other directors include Bob Collyer, United Auto Parts; Bob Ferguson, Vancouver Area Newspaper Network;: Peggy John, B.C. Justice Institute; Frank Kelly, New West. News; Garth McCreedy, B.C. Festivals; Manfred Stanzel, ManMar Consultants; Kevan Ridgway, Vancouver, Coast & Mountains Tourism Region; David Hill- Turner, Fort Langley Historical Society and Gordon Winter, Mohawk Oil Co. Ltd. Mynia LeGrand-McLennan is the society's project director. She can be reached at 430-2990. 4-H hops into a new year By LINDSAY HUBBARD LANGLEY - Woodlands 4-H Rabbit Club bounds in to a New Year wilh (lie election of the new Rewarding experience LANGLEY - Pacific Riding for the Disabled Association will require volunteers for the winter session of therapeutic riding lessons beginning January 9. Volunteers are needed to assist with horse-handling and sidewalking with disabled riders of all ages. Training is provided'.^ no experience with horses or people with disabilities is required. j A new volunteer orientation will be held Thursday, January 4, 7 pm. A commitment of one hour per week mikes a big difference to the success of the program. Lessons run Tuesday through Saturday, between the hours of 9 am and 6 pm. The facility is located at 21081-72 Ave. For more information, or to sign up for the orientation, call Andrea at die P$£)$ b'f$&| 53fc !&m._ :i:i:.ili^jl; executive, as follows: president Becky Tyler, vice-president Jessi4 ca Reid, secretary Shannon Lau; treasurer Kimbcrlcy Anderson, reporter Lindsay Hubbard, junior council rep. Tyson Jones, phoning committee Erin Caskey and environment leader Lynn Ingeberg. At the December 7 meeting, elections were held and new and old members watched a video on rabbit husbandry (that's care and feeding of your rabbits!). Members also brought donations for the Langley Food Bank. On Saturday December 16, members gathered at Mrs. Rcid's barn for a hands on demonstration for the proper handling of the bunnies. A warming lunch of hot dogs and hot chocolate was welcomed afterward. Thanks to Mrs. .Reid for the use of her barn and bunnies. The next meeting will be January 11,7 pm at Belmont Elementary School, 20390-40 Avenue. The club meets every first Thursday of the month after that. For more information call Mrs. Ingeberg at 530-6561 or Mrs. McKay ttt 581-7666' 6t Mi's. Reid at 533,- ^45^I^^pft By WILL PEACOCK A new state-of-the art fully automated facility sits beside the Fraser River north of Hope, beaming sound out into the river to count and track fish. The experimental hydroacoustic station set up by the Department and Fisheries and Oceans at Qualark Creek is testing a new technique, which if it proves out, promises to give fisheries managers - and the public - greater confidence in the estimates of salmon numbers passing up the Fraser. Hydroacoustic fish counting techniques on the river are not exactly new - the Pacific Salmon Commission has had a facility at Mission since 1977, which provides daily estimates of salmon passing up the river toward their spawning grounds. These numbers provide a check on how many fish can be caught in the river while still permitting sufficient salmon through to spawn. They also give feedback on how close earlier run size estimates are - estimates that are used to set allowable catch limits for the various fisheries. Problems in recent years with the West Coast salmon fishery highlight the importance of accurate estimates of fish numbers. The 1994 shortfall in the number of Fraser sockeye expected to return to the spawning beds prompted the federal government to set up the Fraser River Public Review Board to investigate what went wrong. Questions about the accuracy of present estimation procedures formed part of their work. Tim Mulligan, a DFO research scientist based at the Pacific Biological Station in Nanaimo, heads up the team conducting experimental hydroacoustic studies on the Fraser. The work addresses some of the concerns raised by the Review Board. "We have two main objectives," Mulligan states. "First, to test assumptions that underlie the current methods the Pacific Salmon Commission is using to estimate salmon numbers . arriving at Mission. And second, to look at other more modern techniques to see if they are beneficial as potential replacements or augmentations to the systems the Salmon Commission is currently using." One of these new techniques is undergoing testing at Qualark Creek. The system uses a split- beam acoustic signal that tracks fish as they move through the beam, much like a traffic-control radar system tracks planes. "We can track (fish) simultaneously, measure how fast they're going and which direction they're moving," explains Mulligan. "With more modem instruments like the ones at Qualark you can get a lot more information from the echo than with the instruments used at Mission." Now in its third year of operation, the system is going through rigorous testing including a careful calibration with a test fishery. The Pacific Salmon Commission, with DFO's expertise, set up a second experimental station using similar split-beam technolo-. gy at Mission this year. As Ian Todd of the Pacific Salmon Commission, says "the experimental work at Mission is an attempt to quantify some of the biases inherent in our original method." Some of these biases include an assumption about fish travel speed, an inability to tell if fish are swimming up or downstream, and whether fish are avoiding the boat and thus not being counted .(the Mission hydroacoustjc >instru- ments are boat mounted). The new technology is supposed to avoid these problems, thereby providing a check on the assumptions made to arrive at the all- important daily salmon estimates. But, these are early days yet, and Todd cautions that the new ■technique is unproven, and in bis opinion has yet to demonstrate it can improve on the present technology for supplying daily salmon counts. "At this stage we don't have any evidence to suggest our estimates are anything but good." Over the next year, four other types of acoustic systems will be tested at Mission, as the scientists work to ensure that the salmon counts are indeed accurate. For, as Mulligan points out, conservation of B.C.'s precious salmon stocks is DFO's prime directive: "The biggest risk we are trying to minimize is that insufficient numbers of fish will arrive at the spawning ground." If the hew hydroacoustic techniques live up to their promise, he argues, they will relieve the uncertainty surrounding the salmon estimates and help ensure enough fish make it back to spawn. ^e^S Will Peacock of Langley is an interpretive writer on environ ■ mental issues, archaeologist and heritage consultant. He has a Ph.D in archaeology from the University of Cambridge and a BA in anthropology from UBC, and is currently employed at the Fraser River Discovery Centre Society in New Westminster. He was. inspired to write this series of articles because of his "curiosity as to what is being done about the Fraser River problems." Dig those Mac clones, Windows fans Not that we're tribal about our Macintoshes or anything, but we do admire the marketing excellence which has caused the whole world to go ga-ga over Windows '95, which essentially enables an IBM, for an extra $100 for the upgrade and using four megabytes of RAM (eight recommended), to do what a Mac has been able to do for years. FIRST AID TIPS! POISONS - every hour at least one child in B.C. is poisoned • - over 50% of all poisonings occur in children less than 5 years old - most poisoning in children happens before lunch or dinner when they are hungry and less supervised - most poisonings occur while the products Eire being used - not while they are stored - the most common poisons in children are: cough/cold medicines, vitamins, flouride, antibiotics, cleaners and plants - product labels may have first aid instructions that are incorrect - "child-proof caps are not child-PROOF. they are only chlld-RESISTANT - you have a Poison Control Centre to help you when a poisoning occurs: For Poispn Emergencies call: in lower mainland 682-5050 outside lower mainland 1-800-667-8911 (24 HOURS) Count FIRST AIO/C.P.R. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES ALDERGRO VE COMMUNITY CENTRE SOCIETY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING JANUARY 25,1996 - 7:30 pm ALDERGROVE KINSMEN COMMUNITY CENTRE Public Welcome The Aldergrove Star is doinq its part to support local sports/youth organizations by offering subscription sates as a fundraiser. Barn a 50% commission for your team, group or school by subscribing to the Star: • NeuJ subscriptions • Extend or reneti an existing subscription • Makes a great gift ALDERGROVE MINOR HOCKEY contact Cindy Schulz 856-3296 ALDERGROVE FIGURE SKATING contact Sharon Bertoncini 856-5886 Subscriptions must be made through the organization to qualify. To start your organization on this program contact Janet ai the Star, 856-8303. Aldergrove Star 'lllegitumus ncnrzrtyotunrium' 3089 - 27J?'St., H AlderqwME, B.C. rV4Yy_3B? '; '*,Tel: .Sj^&K, '^-.'^^MW ritDTl tl .'if \j ouw.:<j\'.iilO.. • • Defenseman Kevin Roberts, of the Pac Can Duty Free Bruins "A" takes his man out of the play, as Aldergrove opens their Christmas Tournament with a 3-2 win over Mission. Hockey action will continue through the week at the local arena, as Aldergrove hosts an "A" and "C" Bantam tournament. Finals to take place Saturday. -Janet Hair photo Photo radar spin-doctoring not enough to save program VICTORIA - The NDP government's photo radar program will never see the light of day under a BC Reform government. Leader Jack Weisgerber noted that the program is not scheduled to become fully operational until next July, and it will be immediately cancelled if an election intervenes and his party forms government. "A Reform BC government is going to stop this snap-happy revenue scheme before it ever fully gets off the ground," Weisgerber vowed. "The NDP and ICBC have spent the last full year trying to soften B.C. motorists up for photo radar. They've spin-doctored this program to sell it as a road safety program that will reduce insurance premiums, when it's really just a cash-grab for government that won't take one dangerous motorist off our highways. 'The truth is, the NDP haven't had the nerve to fully implement photo radar prior to the election, because they know innocent vehicle owners are going to be mad as hornets when they start receiving $100 Ones in the mail for crimes they didn't even commit "It's pure folly to believe that, once photo radar cameras are up and running, the ground rules won't be gradually changed to squeeze every last nickel possible out of motorists under the guise of public safety. "We say, pack up the cameras, send them and their American operators back to where they came from, and put more police on our highways. "The focus should be stopping speeders at the roadside and taking truly dangerous drivers off our highways, not ticketing vehicle owners by mail, weeks after the fact, for infractions committed by some unknown driver," said Weisgerber. Overwaitea, Save-on-Foods pick up more awards LANGLEY - The Overwaitea Food Group, winner of the 1994 Canadian Environmental Achievement Award - Coqiorate Environmental Leadership category, was presented this month with Canadian Occupational Health and Safety Week Awards in two categories - best overall, and best use of theme. Darryl Gillespie, manager of health and safety for the Overwaitea Food Group, was pleased to accept the awards, presented to Flagrant fishers net fines VANCOUVER - Five individuals charged with fisheries violations have been fined a total of $8,950, the Department of Fisheries announced. Three individuals plead guilty in North Vancouver provincial court to possessing undersized Dungeness crabs, undersized Red Rock crabs and for exceeding the daily limit for crabs. Nai Luo Fang, Yong Quang Zhang and Yao Gen Zhang were fined a total of $3,750, Dec. 6. The three individuals were arrested by DFO fishery officers Sept. 11 after they were seen making several trips to their vehicle from the dock at Cates Park and putting bags -of crabs in the trunk. The vehicle was stopped by fishery officers on Dollarton Highway, and 99 undersized Dungeness crabs and two undersized Red Rock crabs were seized. In a similar case, two individuals plead guilty in Burnaby | provincial'courf to p6sses"*ffiig< -undersized Dungeness crabs- and for exceeding the daily limit for crabs. Sang Huu Mai was fined a total of $4,200, Dec. 7. Fines levied agaiust Thoi Thi Nguyen total $1,000. A third accused individual is scheduled for trial April 29. Charges were laid by fishery officers Sept. 12 following an investigation by fishery officers with cooperation from'the Port Moody police. On Aug. 3, police stopped a vehicle departing the Barnct Marine Park and seized 60 Dungeness crabs only four of which were legal sized. Further surveillance by fishery officers at a Vancouver residence and the marine park resulted in arrest of the three individuals, who were found to be in possession of a total of 335 Dungeness crabs, 319 of which were undersized. All crabs and the vehicle were seized by the fishery officers. Under the Fisheries Act, maximum penalties for first offenses are $100,000. Penalties for second 'offe^4->|0[TwOiralCww to otie-year-in-jai-U or-both.- — ! him on December 7 by Greig Jenkinson, provincial coordinator of St. John Ambulance, and Claude E. Gaucher, CRSP, manager, safety programs, B.C. Ministry of Health, on behalf of the company. "Our corporate health and safety department is very proud of the initiatives we have taken in OH&S", said Darryl Gillespie. "Our head office programs are in place to provide a service to our stores, - and that service is to ensure that our 72 in-store safety committees are educated, thorough, and dedicated to the task at hand. These awards are a clear indication that we are on the right track!" The combined efforts of the in- store health and safety committee, the store management team, and in-store first aid representatives and the North Vancouver community were recognized in an instructional video, which has been produced as a result of their efforts, and distributed chainwide. "The health and safety of all of our customers and employees is our top priority", said Brian Piwek, president of the Overwaitea Food Group. "Being honoured with this award reaffirms what we've known all along - our safety program is one of the best in western Canada!" Overwaitea/Save-On-Foods employs more than 10,000 people in 72 stores in British Columbia 'and Alberta. THE ALDERGROVE STAR, DECEMBER 27,1995 Otter club seeks new members By CHRISTINE MORRIS ALDERGROVE - The Otter 4-H Lamb and Swine Club are off to another exciting year. We have chosen our executive committees this year. Our new president is Serena Caunce, vice-president is Ryan Craig, secretary is Stephanie Tidball, and reporter is Christine Morris. Also we have a new 'head' leader this year - Mrs. Trish Tidball. I would like to thank Mrs. McLaren, Mrs. Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Olsen, Mr. Rees and Mr. Niemi for being great leaders throughout the 1994-'95 year and to welcome Mrs. Tidball for the upcoming year. Our club is inviting new members to come and join. If you are interested, please phone either Mrs. Trish Tidball at 888-1130 or Mrs. Jan Morris at 534-4619. All ages are welcome from 9-19 years. It's fun, so come and join! UNIVERSITY COLLEGE of the FRASER VALLEY St*** 7^ Soot!*** Discover more than 700 options for lifelong learning 1996 Winter Continuing Education Guide -k Academic Studies * Career Programs * Computers * Fine Arts and Special Events •k Professional Development •k Trades * Upgrading Courses Coming to Fraser Valley Households on December 30,1995 in the Newspaper in your area. If you don't receive your copy, pick one up at your nearest University College of the Fraser Valley Centre. «UCFv 1197-05 F»U*T»U-»R-*E«r Late Registration January 1996 University & Business Courses At Kwantlen you're never too late to get ahead Langley Newton Richmond Surrey Regular registration is now complete. While the telephone registration system is closed for adds and drops until the start of Late Registration on January 3,1996, students may still call in to hear their timetables, fee assessment, or grades. There are still seats available in many programs at all Kwantlen campuses. If you are eligible for the coming semester, you can register for the first time, by telephone only, as of January 3, 1996. Registering by telephone is fully described in your Spring 1996 Timetable. Copies are available at the nearest campus Admissions Office. Registered students who wish to change or add to their existing registration may do so during Late Registration. If you need further assistance, the Telephone Registration HelpLine will be available as of January 3,1996 at... (604)599-2300 -3 <«<<€ KWANTLEN University College We create QUAura, lifelong learnmg'orroRiuiitrres for people, to ACfalEVE' PERSONAL, SOCIAL AN& CAI&EER SUCC&4. ' ' THE ALDERGROVE STAR. DECEMBER 27,199S Legal help in Aldergrove LANGLEY - The Langley Legal Assistance Centre announce that, beginning January, it will be extending service to the Aldergrove area. Commencing January 11, through the generosity of the Aldergrove Neighbourhood Services Society, an outreach clinic will operate in their offices each Thursday. The address for the Aldergrove Neighbourhood Services is #206-27115 Fraser Highway. Advocacy program staff will be available 9 am to noon to assist with matters such as income assistance, landlord/tenant problems. Caregiver series LANGLEY - The Alzheimer Society of BC, South & Upper Fraser Valley Region presents a Family Caregiver series on Jan. 27 through to March 2. The series is six two-hour sessions for caregivers of someone with Alzheimer disease or related dementia. This series provides a better understanding of Alzheimer disease and acute reversible dementia, as well as results of brain damage, difficulties in communicating, behavior changes and problems, process of grieving and community resources. Day session runs 1 to 3 pin on Saturdays, Jan. 27 to Mar.2, at the Alzheimer Resource Centre. Registration fee is $20. Register at Alzheimer Resource Centre, #202-19871-57A Avenue, Langley, B.C., V3A 7.14. Registration must be in by Jaii. 23. Winter Blues? A patch of blue on a Stellar Jay, A patch of blue in the sky, One brief lift to the spirit As winter goes cruising by. One sombre tinted Sparrow Ringed by cheerful Chicadees, I can't complain of winter blues Surrounded by such as these. The Varied Thrush, the Towhee, The Finch, the Chicadee, The bold Bluejay, die Sparrow Are my company. FRANCES EVANOFF i Did you move into the area recently? S^88i.^^SS^SS^SSS# Are you a new mom or a mother-to-be? \<v .^ , N Are you planning your Retirement? Are you getting married? Are you a new Business or Manager? L- ^»^^^W:S^: Are you a business interested in Welcome Wagon programs? ii I small claims, WCB, UIC, etc. Appointments are preferred, drop- in clients may be seen, depending on availability. Legal aid applications will be taken in the afternoon from 1 pm to 4 pm on a drop-in basis. Residents of the Aldergrove area are encouraged to make use of this new service. Call the Langley Legal Assistance Centre at 530-5811 if you have any questions, or to make an appointment. On January 11, an "open house" will be held during which time it is hoped that members of the community will drop-in to the clinic to meet staff members and enjoy refreshments. Fresh Start ^ facilitators are needed LANGLEY - The Canadian Cancer Society is seeking volunteers to train as group leaders for an exciting program designed to help smokers quit smoking and stay quit. "Fresh Start", now at the start of its fourth year, is a successful program that provides smokers with educational information and the essential strategies and support to quit smoking. Training for facilitators will be held at the Canadian Cancer Society, Fraser Valley District office on Saturday, January 13 from 9 am to 4 pm. For further information or to register call 533-1668 before January 7. Polar swim rehab VANCOUVER - In keeping with the "Know No Limits" campaign, the Kinsmen Rehabilitation Foundation encourages supporters to act with safety in mind and "take the plunge" for charity while participating in the Polar Bear Swim on New Years Day. "We are very pleased to have BC Tel Mobility lending its support with their own corporate Polar Bear team. All those who take part in the Polar Bear Swim are certainly courageous people," .says Andy Danyliu. "Swimmers from around the province are collecting pledges for their icy plunge to support the K.R.F. and its vital work. It's a great way to start the New Year!" K.R.F. "Polar Bear Swimmers" registration takes place between noon and 2 pm, Monday, January 1 at the Best Western Sands Hotel, 1755 Davie Street. Changing facilities and "warming" refreshments will be available to participants braving the chilly waters. Net proceeds raised by participating swimmers during the 1996 Polar Bear Swim and the kinsmen Mothers' March from January 15-31, will go to support K.R.F. programs in B.C. Since 1952, the Kinsmen Rehabilitation Foundation of B.C. has been committed to providing services and technologies empowering British Columbians with physical disabilities to live more independently. Currendy, K.R.F. programs and services assist more than 370,000 British Columbians. For further information or to pick up a pledge form, contact: Mina Petrovich, 736-8841, local 239, or Kathy Ellis at local 229. Visas for life displayed in Vancouver VANCOUVER - The celebrated photographic exhibit Visas For Life will open at the Holocaust Education Centre on January 14. The exhibit tells the remarkable ^srory of Chiune and Yukiko Sugi- hara and die rescue of thousands' of European Jews. Chiune Sugihara was Japan's Consul General to Lithuania. In 1940, acting against the specific orders of his government, he issued transit visas to Jewish refugees. By courageously risking his career, his life, and the lives of his family members, Sugihara helped more than 6,000 people escape certain death in the Nazi Holocaust. This travelling exhibit, which has already been seen in San Francisco, New York and Seattle, was assembled by the Holocaust Oral History Project. Eric Saul, curator of the exhibit, accessed the complete Sugihara family photo collection. "We have been able," he said, "to create a very moving and powerful Holocaust story in pictures...anyone who understands the power of one single act of humanity should see tills exhibit." The opening will be held on Sunday, January 14 at 2 pm in the Norman Rothstein Theatre of the Jewish Community Centre. With guest speakers David Suzuki, Hiroki Sugihara and Otto Lowy, the event will feature a fusion of Japanese and Jewish music. Visas For Life will be open to the public until March 29. Opening hours are Monday to Thursday 9:00 to 5:00 and Friday and Sunday 10:00 to 4:00. The Holocaust Education Centre is located in the Jewish Community Centre building at 50-950 West 41 Avenue. Aldergrove Alliance Church 26245-28 Ave 856-3447 9:30 am Sunday School 10:50 am Worship (Nursery & Children's Church) 6:00 pm AWANA Pastors: Dave McCarthy, Verlyn Katzlaff <fe APOSTOLIC CHURCH OF GOD SEVENTH DAY 24497 Fraser Hwy., Langley Sabbath Services — (Saturday) ■ 10 turn. Bible Study • 11 a.m. Worship Service Midweek Service — (Wednesday) • 7:30 p.m. Bible Study Pastor E.L Saunders 530-3717 "All are Welcome' SOLID ROCK Christian Fellowship 2808 Mt. Lehman Road Abbotsford, B.C. V4X2N6 Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. (includes Children's Church) Pastor Nelson Stratalat Tel: 850-1350 ALDERGROVE CANADIAN REFORMED CHURCH held at Betty Gilbert Elementary 26845-27 Ave. WORSHIP SERVICES: 9:30 am * 2:30 pm PASTOR: Rev. H. Boersma 857-7786 COME AND JOIN US EACH SUNDAY Immanuel Lutheran Church j£ 3272 - 272 St., Aldergrove HP 856-4710 ™ Pastor: Ernst Kroeger Sunday School: 9:30 -10:15 Worship Service: 10:30 am ALDERGROVE UNITED CHURCH Family Worship and Church School 2623 - 272 St. — 10:30 a.m. Warm Welcome to all... Reverend Ken Dean 856-8675 aldergrove seventh-day adventist CHURCH Pastor Marilyn J. Ammon invites you to worship with them each Saturday. Bible Study -9:30 am Worship Service-11:00 am 26245-28th Avenue 856-5830 DLUlTEERi; IS GOOD FO YOUR HEAR' ou have a couple of hours rj||j©p£ _j>s during the Heart Montjj CanfflSaQm February? * s-r*. t 9 HEART .AND STROKE fOUNDATION'OF ■8.C."4) YUKON' Please call your local Heart and Stroke Foundation office or call 1 -800-663-20;^ :^T3/ ': "-'~T~"--*T-?»n?*'>K»*»?Vi»^»^ The YWCA is lookigi for WOMEN OF DISTINCTION Now is the time to nominate your candidate for the 1996 WOMEN OF DISTINCTION AWARDS. The deadline for nominations is Saturday, February 10,1996. The awards recognize women who have made contributions to the commun!t*yv!n the area of arts and culture; communications and public affairs; community and humanitarian service; education, training and development; entrepreneur/innovator; health, sciences and technology; management and the professions; fitness, wellness, sport and recreation afltfthe young woman of distinction award. The gala Awards Dinner is May 9,1996 at the Hyafy Regency. For information, conJaQt^p^qj^ting & Communications . .DepUtthfi Yajnc^^YWCA/ 895-5765; WOM DISK NGF HON ♦ AWARD «--..O,-..^ VANCOUVER YWCA ^ Vi1a% 1111111 > »^T«»WW^V\fr VVrt»T>Taaa&tB T.^H.^»<t!H1W rf-*.! *--».*» *n#* < ^SSSgB^BSgBSM. New talent contest is for country VANCOUVER - The B.C. Country Music Association has set a Jan. 31 deadline for its first annual Talent on Tape Contest. Response has been "overwhelming" for the nation-wide contest, with categories for best male, female and group, as well as original composition and instrumental performers. Winners will be featured on the 1995 Talent on Tape Winners' Compilation CD, sponsored in part by RDR Music Group of Toronto, and distributed to professionals in the industry across Canada. "This competition allows those undiscovered stars to have their performance or song professional- ly produced," said committee chair Craig Zurba. "It will give them exposure and public recognition." Entry fee is $12 per song per category for BCCMA members ($15 for non-members). For information and rules, call 876-4110. Tips for a smoke-free new year VANCOUVER - Smokers who make a resolution to start the new year smoke-free can get help from the British Columbia Lung Association. The association urges all smokers to start 19% in a healthy way, and offers free "Quit Tips" booklets with advice on kicking the habit. "Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of preventable illness and premature death. Each year, over 5,000 British Columbians die from smoking-related diseases, such as lung cancer, emphysema and chronic bronchitis; and second-hand smoke causes health problems for non-smokers exposed to it," said Kelly Ablog- Morrant, director of health education and program services. The "Quit Tips" booklet contains ideas on coping with nicotine withdrawal and handling social situations without smoking, and it suggests personal rewards for persevering with your goal to stay smoke-free. For a free "Quit Tips" booklet, contact the B.C. Lung Association at 2675 Oak Street, Vancouver, B.C., V6H 2K2 or call 731-5864. Outside the Lower Mainland, call toll-free to 1-800-665-5864. CLEARBROOK CINEMAS 32500 SOUTH FRASER WAV • 850 2233 DRACULA, DEAD AND LOVING IT Daily 1:25,730,9:30. B.C. Warning: Oi««KinalVlolica. I'Ufaallw 011)81 Hal nOtfil lanjlapa CMATURc) AMERICAN PRESIDENT Nightly 9:00. B.C. Warning: Ocoa aiGnal vary coarea •nd auggaativa language. (MAtutaD JUMANJI Dairy 1:05,1:30, 7:05, 725, 9:15, 935. B.C. Warning: Oceaaional violence. fMATUBO SUDDEN DEATH Dally 120,720,9:40. B.C. Warning: Fraquant violanca. <33=P«? GOLDEN EYE Daily 1*00,7:00,920. ac. Warning: Fraquant vidanca, ocoaakmel euggeetive acanaa. Q«ttA»S BALTO Daily.1;tO. 7:J0. . .j£r" 2S ac. WfMarfc Soma acanaa,m4y*lrttfitjA yoang dMcffcn. Mr There's just no biz like show biz By JERRY ZEZIMA Here are a couple of valuable thespian tips, courtesy of the Zcz- ima School of Method acting ('To Have Fries With That Or Not to Have Fries With That - What'll It Be?") for all you aspiring actors who dream of being movie stars: 1. Get a day job. 2. Don't quit it. That was the tragic (of course) lesson I learned after failing to win an important role alongside Robert DeNiro and Brad Pitt in the upcoming Barry Levinson film, "Sleepers". When I say it is an "important" role, I am using - for dramatic effect - a Hollywood euphemism for "lucky not to end up on the cutting room floor." This is the direct opposite of a "starring" role, which often means "making $10-million per picture despite having no discernible talent." By that definition, I should be a bigger star than Sylvester Stallone. So when I heard about the recent casting call for "Sleepers", which began shooting this month in Newtown, Connecticut, I started singing "California, here I come" into a vacuum cleaner attachment. The performance was so convincing that my wife, fearing I had suffered a nervous breakdown, almost called 911. For those who don't read Variety ("Egotistical Minds Want to Know"), "Sleepers" is die story of four teenage boys growing up in a tough New York neighborhood in the 1960s. (The title can also describe the audience at any Kurt Russell movie, but that's another story). When the kids get into trouble with the law (boys will be boys!), they are' sent to a juvenile detention center. Or, as they would say in the Big Apple, the slammer. That's why Wilfley/Todd Casting Inc. was looking for boys 12 to 18 years old to play inmates. They were also looking for men (here is where I would, ideally, qualify) to play prison guards. Some of Ihe guards would have to be athletic enough to play in a football game with the inmates. Women also were sought for the crowd scenes. When I showed up for the casting call in Newtown, there were so many people lined up that it looked like an audition for a Cecil B. DeMille epic. Undeterred, I used my star power (and my press pass) to cut in ahead of hundreds of aspiring extras and meet casting associate Vicki Cosentino. "Barry Levinson isn't here?" I asked, feigning surprise. "Why would he be?" Cosentino replied, feigning bewilderment "LoOS, I'm Italian," I announced, hoping to make an impression. "If DeNiro has other commitments and can't make the picture, I could replace him." Cosentino rolled her eyes. "We'll call you," she said. "I'd tell you to have your people call my people," I said, "but I don't have any people. Besides, all the calls we get are for my -daughters, who were hoping to meet Brad Pitt." Then I explained that I was willing to start my career with a supporting role. "The movie takes place in 1966," Cosentino told me. "You'd have to cut your hair really short." "I'll make an appointment with my stylist," I offered. "And your clothes would have to be from that period," she said. "No problem!" I chirped. "My entire wardrobe is out of style." Cosentino looked me over. "I don't know," she said. "You're more 80s." What a blow to my ego! "Are you sure I don't look like a prison guard?" I asked. "I'm afraid not," Cosentino said. "You don't look like an athlete either." Unfazcd, I approached Grant Wilfley, president of Wilfley/- Todd Casting Inc., and asked if I could have my picture taken with some of the other hopefuls. He handed me card No 722 and told me to hold it up for the group shot. "I'm ready for my close-up now, Mr. Wilfley," I said dramatically. He smiled thinly. Afterward, he said he didn't think I was right for the picture. But the day wasn't a total loss. Toward the end, an attractive young woman with long dark hair and a tight white shirt saw me writing in my notebook. She rushed up to me and blurted: "I'd be great for this movie! I'm a hard worker and I'd be willing to learn. I'll do anything! Anything!" "That's a very nice offer," I said, "but I'm not with the casting company." The woman was crushed. "You mean I just told you all that for nothing?" "What can I say, kiddo?" I replied in my best DeNiro voice. "That's show biz." Seniors plan active season LANGLEY - New program booklets are now ready to be picked up at the Seniors' Resource Centre, 20605 - 5 IB Avenue, call 532-1320. Activities for January through March include rafting down the Chcakumus and Squamish Rivers as well as history lectures on Murrayville and surrounding areas by Norm Sher- ritt. Towne 7oinema Centre tsford One-Info. Ph. 859-5019 SHOWTIME DIRECTOKY-Bffccttve till 29/li TOM&HUCK omrnt, NIGHTLY 8:;S6 & 9.00DAILY: 1:00 & 3:15. aC. Warning: Oceaaional violanca. CUTTHROAT ISLAND <S2@ NIGHTLY 7:00 & 9:35. DAILY: 1250 & 3:30. B.C. Warning: Frecjjant vielence. ^^ GRUMPIER OLD MEN mm NIGHTLY 7:10 & 9:30. DAILY: 1240 & 2:50. ac. Warning: Oceaaional coaraa & auggaativa languaga. SABRINA NIGHTLY 720 49:40 DAILY: 2.45 only. tgfjjgg) MaT^rfswf^ ■ • • ■• :*eg Nightly, MOody. DAILY:£:4Q . - CtW." PC B&.'WarHrV\rto»nca'« vatfcoafra language. FATHER Of THE BRIDE 2 <mm> Nightly: 7:00 & 9:20. DAILY: 1256 & 3:10. TOY STORY (Sjrbsd Nightly: 6:50 & 9:00. DAILY: 1:10 & 3:25. ACE VENTURA: WHEN NATURE CALLS DAILY 12:40 Otmtj 1 aC Warning: Oceaaional vidanca, nudty (AMTmtf.) eV eugyaaaiwe acanaa. IT TAKES TWO DAILY: 1245 only. (OiNERAl) Bring the Whole Fangy to Our New Year's Eve Movie fvFREE Enjoy MM mmil gfattM F»atiir»'frifaea)l,^f al &50-AH Seats/ S£"$i Sun. Dec 31»t Prizes to be VM THE ALDERGROVE STAR, DECEMBER 27,1995- HHF Maddie Biccum, a Chilliwack grandmother, who has learned to read and write over the past few years while studying at the University College of the Fraser Valley, won a provincial Superior Propane Learners' Award recently. The awards recognize academic achievement and leadership. Maddie's glad she took the plunge and returned to school at the age of 49. "What makes me happiest is that I can read to my grandsons." UCFV offers literacy training in Chilliwack, Agassiz, Hope, Mission, and Abbotsford. For more information, call your nearest UCFV centre. Transit's "designated drivers" free on New Year's Eve VANCOUVER - BC Transit and the Vancouver Regional Transit Commission encourage everyone planning to travel in the Lower Mainland this New Year's Eve to consider factoring a free transit trip into their plans. All bus, SeaBus, SkyTrain and handyDART service in the Vancouver region will be free after 5 pm, December 31 until end of service. Regular fares resume at 5 am, January 1,1996. SkyTrain and SeaBus will run well past their usual closing times. SkyTrain will operate trains every five minutes with the final trains departing King George (Surrey) at 2:38 am and Waterfront (downtown Vancouver) at 3:20 am. SeaBus will operate on a 15-minute schedule between approximately 5 pm and 12:30 am, then every 30 minutes until the final sailings at 3:02 am from Lonsdale Quay and 3:16 am from Waterfront. In addition to regular late night "OWLgjservice on selected bus routes, extra late night trips have been scheduled on a limited number of routes throughout the Vancouver region. Service will be extended in Richmond ou routes #401, 403 and 406, and to South Delta and Tsawwassen on route #601. In Surrey, North Delta, Langley and White Rock, late night service will be available on routes #312, 316, 319, 320, 321, 332, 351 and 501. In Coquidam, service will be extended on routes #160 and 147, and to Maple Ridge on route #701. In North Vancouver, regular OWL service will be available on route #242. And in West Vancouver, hourly service to Horseshoe Bay and 30- minute service to Dundarave will be available until the final departure from downtown Vancouver (Georgia and Granville) at 2:10 am. Anyone planning to use Transit this New Year's Eve is encouraged to plan ahead by consulting public timetables or by calling BC Transit Customer Information at 521-0400, or West Vancouver Municipal Transit Information at 985-7777. Customers intending to call for information are urged to do so well before December 31 due to the large number of information requests received during this time of year. TburySM —s r, r-ic-TV K. EfSTAURtllMT ^-fij^Y Book now for a very special Ilew Vear's Cue featuring live music by EasyStreet - M6-3292 27083 yraser^kvy, Aldagrove m Bruce Br9\*rcr„Chef Debbie Rhodenzer, Hostess 10 THE ALDERGROVE STAR. DECEMBER 27,1995 'I % am <z> SNACK CRACKEI Assorted varieties. Christie. 200-300 g H|99 CRANBERR COCKTAIL Assorted varieties. Town House. Phis deposit A tax or levy where opplical 1.14 dm SAN FRANCISC SOURDOUGH or Assorted Rye Breads. Available at Safeway. bakery stores only. 450 g LUCERNE WHIP TOPPINI Regular or Light. Or Real Cream Topping.' 225 g Aerosol. 1 Litre Tub 98 GENERIC PRETZELS Sticks or Twists. 200 WHOLE KERNEL CORN Fancy, Town House. 341 mfl LONE STAR BEER De-alcoholized. Plus deposit & enviro tax or levy where applicable^ 6 x 355 mL IS 69 3W SMOKED OYSTERS 104 9 INTERNATIONAL COFFEES Assorted varieties. General Foods. 125-283 |79 '^_'i»'' 399 SEA TRADER CRAB MEAT ER *k* Coupon valid at all participating Safeway stores. Limit of one coupon per pur- I chase. Limit of one item per coupon. Coupon musl be presented at time of purchase . ond may not be combined with any other Safeway or competitor coupon offer Regular price (over limit price) will be paid on additional purchases of this product. Coupon ***nWni*e until dosing Sunday, December 31,1995. SAFEWAY PRINTED COUPON PLU 83696 (fi! ft AIR IK Shrinking the world. BONUS AIR MILES® TRAVEL MILES Watch in-store for specially tagged BONUS AIR MILES® Travel Miles products. ,* Prices effective al your Lower Mainland Safeway stores until closing Sunday, December 3*1, 1995. ! ' We reserve the right to limit sales to retail quantities. While stocks last. -Seme illustrations are serving suggestion! only. Prices do not include GST. THE ALDERGROVE STAR, DECEMBER 27,1895 *» x-. ** JBV * . VEGETABLE PARTY MIX Celery Sticks, Carrot Sticks, Radishes. Product of U.S.A. 2 Ib Bag CELERY STALKS No. 1 Grade. Product of U.S.A. .95 kg/Ill SLICED SIDE BACON Breakfast Delight. 500 g CHICKEN WINGS Lucerne. Honey Garlic or Hot & Spicy. Frozen ikg m ROMAINE LETTUCE Product of U.S.A. Each tMi. FRESH MU Product of Canada. 200 g SAUSAGE STICKS Olympic or Lucerne. Al) varieties. 500 g, GARUC SAUSAGE RING Olympic. 750 g I'/MlflMI Coupon valid at .all participating Safeway stores, limit of one coupon per purchase. Limit of one item per coupon. Coupon must be presented at time of purchase ■ and may not be combined with any other Safeway or competitor coupon offer. Regular price (over limit price) will be paid on additional purchases of this product. Coupon effective until closing Sunday, December 31,1995. SAFEWAY PRINTED COUPON PLU 83702 ® ETTU CAESAR SALAD KITS Product of Canada. 132 g Pkg DRY ROASTED,, PEANUTS Trophy. WHILE STOCKS LAST. 700 j BEST BUY CHEDDAR CHEESI Assorted varieties. Random weights. Approx 475 g NEW YEAR'S CAKE From the Safeway Bakery. Double Layer. 7 Inch SHELL'S GOURMET SMOKED SAUSAGE/ Seven varieties. 375 g THUNDER CRUNCH CHIPS Assorted varieties. Nalley's. 175 g These prices are in effect llleiemlier mm< SAFEWAY •*. % L& U «■- !« -^ *¥-m mmmmmmmmm 12 THE ALDERGROVE STAR. DECEMBER 27.1995 Ess Trustee brings education to the workplaces for kids By MONIQUE GALAZKA LANGLEY - Bruce Barnes has been a school board trustee since 1987, and since he started he has been the driving force behind the board's interest in career programs and technology. "The board has always been concerned with careers and technology but I was always excited about it," he said. 'Now after several years the board is excited about it as well." "I like it when things I think are important become important to the board and schools." He said it wasn't easy to capture the board's attention. "They weren't interested because they hadn't heard about some of the things yet. But I did some presentations, clipped articles from magazines which I dropped into their mail boxes, and coerced them into becoming interested." 'Now Langley is one of the top ten districts in the province with regards to career education and technological programs. All the great things start with different trustees and their varied interests. Then comes a follow up with the board and then a move into the schools. Barnes said that a good exam- pic of this is (Vice chair of the board) Chris Petipas and her push for bicycle safely , especially helmets. He said that at first no one gave a second thought to the issue of bicycle helmets, but wilh pressure from Petipas the board realized how important bicycle safety is and supported her efforts, and now the government has introduced legislation for the mandatory use of helmets. Barnes has an extensive background in education both as a student and a teacher in Surrey. He is a Career Program Facilitator and Advance Placement Department Head, designing programs for kids to do work experience within the business community. Fie is also involved wilh Uie Secondary Apprentice Program, Career and Personal Planning, and is a guidance and career counsellor. "We have 50% of our grade 11 and 12 students out in the community on work placement assignments, which is really working well. Helping children establish new roots "Students come back having done 'real stuff in the work place and they are really excited about what they have done." Barnes said that Langley is a Very special district and is in a good position to move ahead despite what is thrown at them. The district has managed to stay ahead despite being outweighed by change," he said. 'The provincial government is making so many changes so fast, sometimes it is hard to keep up, but we keep charging ahead. There has been a huge amount of change in the last five years." He said that Langley lias been proactive rather than reactive which has help them stay ahead. "We have lots of expertise in the district, and wc know where it is because wc communicate well with staff. "Langley is a big enough district to have experts in every field somewhere in the system, but small enough to be able to communicate and find (hem." When Barnes is not working, or being a trustee, he is involved in the community through Rotary Club. He also coaches the school wrestling team and is an 'almost full time soccer dad.' Barnes says that being a trustee is a big time commitment and he's not sure how much longer he will continue. "Maybe one more term, but not after that. After a while you become like an elephant in a grave yard." By PADDY BATEMAN If you think it's tough starting anew, then think how your children must feci. Kids hate the idea of leaving old friends and familiar places, and are in absolute dread of putting down new roots and "fitting in" in their new environment. Consequently, it's hardly surprising that many school-age children have a difficult time in their new classes, until they've completed the process, and have been accepted by their new peers. "I'd say from my experience that moving to a new home is pretty far down the list of things that children of almost any age want to go through," says Jack Griffin, the marketing head of Allied Van Lines. "Older children will very often recognize the need to move, but that doesn't mean they like it very much. Younger ones, and particularly those who arc new to Uie entire idea of going to school, can rise to unbelievable heights of fear and anxiety at the news that they're going to have to leave all their friends." Although Griffin clearly understands the trauma that children can go through with a move (he not only works for a company that moves tens of thousands of families annually; he's also been through the experience himself with his own children in the last year), he's quick to point out that there are many tactics and ploys that parents can use to case that stress and anxiety. , "Adjusting to change can be a healthy learning process for kids," he says, "and the more help they have in fitting in to their new environment, the more they're likely to look upon a household move as a positive, growing expe- riencc. There's a sadness to leaving familiar surroundings for anyone, but that can be very nicely balanced by good experiences in the new home area." Putting down new roots is difficult for many children, no matter what their age. Teens may fear they just won't be as popular as they were in their old surroundings; youngCr children, and particularly those involved in beginner sports, might worry that they're not going to be as good as they wen. in their old neighborhood; and the youngest ones, particularly those new to school can be absolutely 'errified by the thought of new teachers, new classmates, new playgrounds and new rules. How do you resolve problems like these? "Familiarity and a comfort zone are probably the sin- Internal body clock holding key to benefit^ LOSANGELES - Rcseai^hci^ have obtained their firs£peck into circadian rhythms, the hitttfeffb^ mysterious internal clock that tells humans and other animals when to fall asleep and wake up and that regulate a host of other biological functions such as hormone release and body temperature. Gaining control of this clock, researchers say, could produce a wide variety of benefits, from hjMping workers stay awake on tljb night shift to resetung<Wologi- c§l clocks to overcome jet lag, as j Sfiell as lowering blood pressure and improving drug metabolism. Until now, scientists .have been stymied in their search for tie intracellular mechanisms Uiat control the 24-hour cycle of>|ke- clock.'f jjp In three papers in a recent issue of Uie journal Science, however, a team headed by geneticist ^wjicnawW. Young of Rockefeller University reports identifying a pair of proteins whose delicate waltz with each other and with the genes that produce them is the metronomic underpinning dPffie cycle. Researchers do not yet know Cryptosporidium under study BURNABY - The greater Vancouver Regional District has agreed to contribute up to $120,000 towards a study of Cryptosporidium, an organism detect1' fid in a small number of drinking ;$faP88|$^rn^^ tie-is known. The region's medical health officers said that while Greater Vancouver's water is safe, they support conducting the study, because it would help in understanding the issue. Studies are rft^1JCT6g^6^fit^'j^^^rtt5f areas of North America. how exposure to light resets the cycle and precisely how the proteins regulate other body processes, but the newly discovered proteins should provide a long- sought entree into those systems, experts say. "We are really ... putting a lot of pieces of the jigsaw down," said biologist Steve Kay of the University of Virginia. Investigators have long recognized the existence of circadian rhyUims, particularly in the sleep- wake cycle and body temperatures. Individuals living in darkened rooms and not exposed to sunlight have been found to have a natural cycle that is just a litUe bit more than 24 hours, indicating that control of the sleep-wake cycle is internal rather than being directed by sunlight. Researchers have also observed that in Uie late afternoon, body temperature can be as much as two. degrees r -Fahrenheit higher-lhan'Ht!ihe gle biggest assets a parent can offer at these times," says Griffin. "You have to make time, as far in advance of your move as possible, to take the kids to your new home area and let them discover (with your guidance) some of the really good things they're stepping into." If the move is compounded by the problem of long distance, such as to a different province, Griffin suggests that families spend the first couple of days just exploring the new area. "Although your first impulse is to get everything unpacked and put away immediately," he says, "by taking the first day or two to explore ydhr new home turf, you're giving your kids a very strong message that their comfort is important to you. Do some scouting around: Find out where all the teen hot spots are; go to a local baseball or soccer game; check out die restaurants; hit the malls; check out the recreational facilities; there are virtually dozens of things to do that will leave children with a feeling of belonging." Reassurance is another important part of moving, particularly for younger children. According to author Lilian Katz, writing in Parents' Magazine, "For younger children, die anticipation of their new life is less likely to be as much a source of concern as is the turmoil involved* in dismantling a home. Even pre-schoolers, who appear so adaptable on the surface, may experience grief and a sense of loss about being separated from their familiar environment." It helps, says Katz, and Griffin agrees wholeheartedly, to make deliberate plans both before and after Uie move, to put packing and unpacking tasks on hold, and give pre-schoolers and other younger children your undivided attention two or three times during the day. It's a reassurance, she advises, that affirms for the child your consideration for his or her feelings, and is often an ideal lime to talk calmly about how you both feel about the change. "What's perhaps most important to remember," Griffin suggests, "is to share the moving experience, and to accept the fact that it means something different, and holds different fears and anxieties, for everyone in the family. By making it an act of togetherness, you tend to reduce everyone's stress, while heightening the overall sense of comfort and secu- rity. 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DECEMBER 27,199S 13 §»!»' Sound help is forthcoming By ERNIE CLUETT ALDERGROVE - The December meeting of the Aldergrove Seniors Network was held in the Community Centre (located at 26770-29 Avenue, phone 856- 2899) on December 18 at 1 pm. As it was the Christmas season, the meeting featured a shortbread and sherry interlude that enabled members to mingle and gossip to their hearts' content. The shortbread was supplied by the efforts of several.of the members and was much appreciated by the fifty members who attended. As the speaker system in the hall leaves a lot to be desired, the president will do his utmost to rectify the problem, so hopefully we, who are hard of hearing, will be able to follow Uie speakers and not sit in a bedlam of sound as at present [/?£ The bus trips for January and February are as follows: Tune up and Fitness Class is ongoing Mondays, 10:30 am to 11:30 am and Thursdays 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. There is no charge. Phone the centre, 856- 2899 for details. Retirement Workshop series, How to manage your money in retirement. No sales pressure as it is only an information workshop. Tuesday, January 9, 10 am to 11:30 am. No charge. Midsummer's Night's Dream: Aldergrove Community Secondary School is putting on a Shakespearean performance, Wednesday, January 31, noon to 2: 30 pin. Charge is $4. Meet in the high school and wear name tag. Joy of Discovery: A trip to the Langley Centennial Museum. Thirteen artists display their talents. Thursday, January 18, 1:30 to 5 pin. Wear your tag. Trinity Western University: The university has opened its doors to you. Monday, February 12, 1:30 pm to 4 pm. Sign up early as only a small group can be handled. Wear your,name tag. Charge is $3. Bus leaves at 1:30 pm. Langley Centennial Museum, Our architectural Inheritance, Thursday, Feb. 29, 1:30 to 5 pm. $2 donation. Bus leaves at 1:30 pm. The paintings of Rudi Dan- gclmaier will be featured. If you are interested in trips to Vancouver to attend the theatre to view plays and operas, also musicals, let Scott know at 856-2899. Wishing everyone a Happy and Prosperous 1996. The export of polluted Vancouver air eastward up the Fraser Valley and along Asthma Alley to disperse in the eastern end of the Justice seen as a game few can afford to play as stakes rise higher WASHINGTON - As the postmortem began in America on the O.J.Simpson verdict, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian spoke of race relations "hurtling backward in Uie 1990s" just as they sank in the 1890s. Taylor Branch, who won the prize in 1989 for his civil rights book Parting the Waters said:. "Culturally, we surf on obsessions in the media and we lose sight of the essential things - the responsibility of jurors and the need to deal honesdy with race relations." Another writer, Joyce Carol Oates, said: "Primarily, I think Massey tunnel counterflow "user-friendly" VANCOUVER - Rush hour drivers using the MasseWfunnel will experience improved traffic flow because of a new counter- flow scheduling system, Transportation and Highways Minister Jackie Pement said Dec. 21. "As a result, drivers will spend less time standing still in traffic and therefore realize fuel savings," said Pement. "In addition, shorter idling times mean overall lower emissions for the area. The environmental benefits are clear." . At present, the counterflow system is put in place daily at specified times by individuals who monitor traffic build up. With the new technology, the system will continuously monitor traffic from as/fer away as^lhe.- Oak Street Bridge to provide a complete traffie picture. The traffic will then be assessed by computer every five minutes and a ' recommendation about counter- , flow^nade to^e, operator at.thp.' t MaSfJe-^TwrinM-afldlhrol room. *®>^f most Americans feel dismay that 'justice' - if it can be said to exist at all - seems to be the consequence of an elaborate, highly professionalized game very few citizens can afford to play." Soul-searching was widespread in a country that has reacted to the Simpson acquittal as two nations, one black, one white: one side is ecstatic at the result, the other angry. In Harlem, the cry was 'The Juice is loose!' People danced to the strains of James Brown's I Feel Good. Mario Cuomo, former Democratic governor of New York, said: "We've learned that if you're rich, you have an immediate advantage. Most poor people and struggling middle-class who get into trouble cannot afford Cochran and Dershowitz and Bailey, and all the investigators. Money tan buy you reasonable doubt. I say that with no bitterness. It's just a fact" Tom Shales, TV critic of the Washington Post, said it was hard to recall a national moment so polarizing. It was disturbing that it was no loss of Vietnam or a space shuttle disaster, but merely a celebrity on trial for murder. "Deep down, we're very shallow," he said. The conservative columnist, George F. Will, called the result a lesson about what happened when the reckless, rampant politiciza- tion of life encompassed even the criminal justice system. "People get away with murder," he said. Another "chilling residue of this debacle," he said, should be the realization that nothing - no institution, no pattern of civility - was spared the ravages of racial thinking. • jjjiwyer Scott Turow, author of Presumed Innocent, thought the prosecution was a. "low-road ■teuitcfp**ise''",tjijafe<y»9s, "doomed, from the start'' v. i < S v^i. ! valley must have reached government ears. We have now been promised that a small percentage of cars and trucks sold in the city will be powered by engines Uiat will use non-fossil fuels. This will start very slowly of course; it would not be wise for readers to hold their breaths waiting for this to happen. For one thing these machines will be very expensive, although most likely far cheaper to build. Also Uie lawyers hired by the government will have to leave enough loopholes in their efforts to satisfy all opposing lawyers, who will be representing the auto makers, Uie repair industry, and of course all segments of the oil industry. As government lawyers, in my opinion, are not too bright, they will not stand a chance in court against the wealth of talent that will be brought against diem. If the industry had wanted a gasless car it would have been on the road years ago. You can also be sure that when the pollution starts to show up in the milk and products, in Uie fniits and other valley produce, Uie city dwellers will swamp Victoria with demands to condemn all valley products and open the border to the importation of the completely pure Washington produce. Isn't life wonderful? Halsey-Brandt and Sager back at GVRD executive BURNABY - Greg Halsey- Brandt, mayor of Richmond, has been re-elected chairperson of the Greater Vancouver Regional District board of directors, for 1996. It is his third term and he was elected by acclamation. West Vancouver Mayor Mark Sager was returned to his third term as vice chair of the GVRD board, also by acclamation. It is one of the few times since the GVRD was established in 1967 there are no new faces on the 31-member 1996 board of directors. The GVRD, comprising all 20 municipalities and two electoral areas in Greater Vancouver, is responsible for providing essential regional services including water, sewage collection and treatment, air quality control, regional parks, 9-1-1 emergency phone system, solid waste management, hospital planning, municipal labour relations, and strategic planning. School supplies gathered by Fraser Valley children brought smiles to the faces of Iraqi refugees in Iran, when they were delivered by MCC relief workers before Christmas. School kits make world of difference to refugees SHUSTAR, IRAN - Iraqi refugee children broke into broad smiles and attempted to say "thank you" in broken English as two Mennonite Central Committee staff distributed school kits prepared by Mennonites in British Columbia. "It was clearly an exciting day for the children," observed J. Daryl Bylcr, MCC's Washington office director. The 1991 Persian Gulf War and Iraq's ongoing political turmoil caused these children and their families to flee their homes and seek safety in Iran. More than 3,000 Iraqis remain in Shustar refugee camp in sou Ui western Iran. The camp's 1,500 children crowd into two small school buildings, attending classes in shifts. Most lessons are done on the chalkboard because the school has few supplies. As MCC workers entered each classroom, the children stood and recited Arabic greetings. Bylcr reciprocated by bringing greetings from North American children. "The media images they see of NorUi America arc so distorted as ours arc of Iraq," commented Bylcr. "As North American adults we have contributed to these children's suffering because of our countries' involvement in the war. Maybe our children with their simple gifts of school kits can lead Uie way to build bridges for a better future," said Bylcr. He and Ed Martin, MCC Central and Southern Asia secretary, presented kits to 300 children and shook each child's hand. MCC shipped 1,500 school kits, containing notebooks, pencils and oUicr supplies, to Iraqi children in Iran. The kits were packed by youth groups from local churches. KOOTENAY LAKE PAINTING & RENOVATIONS • Interior - Exterior • Industrial - Commercial • Residential - Agricultural • Free Estimates | Phone: 541455 JS^.cdi- 377-3645 Walter Loos IfHave Guns Will Travel" *■% ■**■■ •■..., IjatOfl; **>>rt'}lU*, 'D'll/WTlO >.khafy: 'jcNtai \m ^m^.,'-^MUkwi^Mh'^My n*~ ' : 14 THE ALDERGROVE STAR. DECEMBER 27.1995 856-8303 or 856-5212 Fax line DIRECTORY 1. Announcements 110. Anniversaries 120 Births 130. Cards of Thanks 140. Community/Coming Events 160. Engagements 170 In Memoriam 180. Meetings 2. Personals 210. Miscellaneous 230. Business Personals 3. Lost & Found 4. Legals 5. Service Directory 502. Alterations & Dressmaking 504. Beauty & Health 506. Blinds & Drapery 508. Bookkeeping/Accounting 510. Building/Construction 512. Bulldozing/Trucking 514. Carpets/Cleaning L-jfi; 516. Catering/Party Rentals 518. Computer Services . 520. Concrete/Asphalt 522 Contractors . 524. Electrical 526 Excavating & Drainage 528. Farm Services -.. 530. Fencing 532. Financial Sen/ices 534. Flooring 536. Florists.. 538. Meat & Air Conditioning 540. Home Improvements 542. Landscaping 544. Legal Sen/ices' 546. Locksmithing 548. Machining /Metal Work 550. Masonry /Brickwork 552. Merchandise Rentals 554. Miscellaneous Services 556. Moving & Storage 558. Music/Art/Dancing - 560. Office Services 562. Painting/Decorating 564. Paving 566. Photography 568. Plumbing 570. Pressure Washing -572; -Refrigeration 574. Repairs— Miscellaneous 576. Roofing/Chimneys/Skylights 576. Rubbish Removal 560 Sand/Gravel/Topsoil/Manure 582. Security Alarm Systems 584. Septic Tanks 586. Stereo/TV Service 588 Stucco/Drywall 590. Tree Services . 592. Upholstery/Furniture Refinishing 594. Welding 596. Well Drilling 6. Childcare/Daycare 620. Childcare Required 640. Childcare Services 660. Daycare Services 7. Business Opportunities 710. Business 730. Education 8. Employment 610. 620. JobsAvailable Work Wanted 9- Travel/Vacation 10. Garage Sales 856-8303 or 856-5212 Fax 11. Auctions 12. Livestock 1210. Boarding 1220. Farrier Services 1230. Feed & Hay 1240. Hauling ' 1250. Lessons/Training 1260. Livestock - Sale/Lease 1270 Uvestock - Wanted 1280 Miscellaneous Supplies 1290. Tack 13. Pets/Poultry 1310. Sale/Free 1320. Wanted 1330. Feed/Supplies 1350. Kennels/Pet Services 14. For Sale 1405. . Antiques/Collectibles 1410. Appliances 1415. Arts & Crafts 1420. Books/Coins/Stamps 1425 Building Supplies 1430. Bicycles 1435 Camera/Photography 1440. Clothing'' 1445. Computer Equipment 1450. Fuel 1455. Furniture 1460. Garden/Nursery Supplies 1463. Home Entertainment 1465. Meat/Dairy 1470 Miscellaneous 1475 Musical Instruments 1480. Produce 1485. -Topsoil/Manure 1490 Sporting Goods 1495. Tools 15. Wanted 1530. Miscellaneous Wanted 1560. Swap 16. Rentals 1620 HallsBanquet Rooms 1630 Hotels/Motels 1640. Office/Retail Space 1660. For Rent 1670. Room & Board 1680 Shared Accomodation 1690. Wanted to Rent 17. Real Estate 1710. Business Opportunities 1730. Condos/Townhouses 1750. Homes tor Sale 1760. Mobile Homes 1765. Mortgages/Appraisals 1770. Property for Sale 1775. Property Management 1780. Property Wanted 18. Machinery/Equipment 19. Boats 20. Automotive 2010. Auto Parts/Supplies 2020. Auto Salvage/Scrap 2030. Auto Service/Towing " 2040. Campers/Trailers 2045. Campers/Trailers/RVs for Rent 2050. Cars 2060. Motorcycles 2070. RVs 2080. Trucks 2090. Vans Advertiser Agreement I It is agreed by any advertiser requsting space that liability ol the Central Fraser Valley Star in event of failure to publish an advertisement or in event .that errors occur in publishing ol an advertisement, shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for that portion o! the advertising space occupied by incorrect item only, and that there shall be no liability in any event beyond amount paid for such advertisement. No responsibility, is accepted by the newspaper when copy is not submitted or verified in writing. Phone your ad to: 856-8303 or Fax : 856-5212 Mail: Central Fraser Valley Star Publishing Ltd. 3089 - 272 St*8et^*f£<*^ Aldergrove, B.C. . , ti-Xal+r* V4W 3R9 * ! -'V?K*l. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING RATES per February 1,1995 Non-Subscnbers Weekly rate: First 20 words - $4 00 minimum charge - 15 cents per word for each additional word. Box Service $2 85 extra, (plus G.S.T.) Subscribers are entitled to 15 words FREE each week for a non-business classified ad. Call the office for display advertising rates. Deadline for classified advertising: Monday, 5 p.m. Holiday weekends - Tuesday, 10 a.m. OFFICE HOURS 9 a.m. to 5-p.rri. 1 ANNOUNCEMENTS 110 Anniversaries 115 Birthdays 120 Births 130 Cards of Thanks 1 ANNOUNCEMENTS CLEANING UP THE WORLD STARTS AT We wish to thanks all those who arranged the surprise 50th 'Wedding Anniversary party for us at the Aldeigrove Legion 'Branch #265 on (December 19,1995. It was delightful. Marion & (Murray 'Thatcher 140 Community/ Coming Events L.O.V.E. Langley Offers Vegetarian Ethics a networking system for vegetarians. Monthly potlucks. Annette 530-2692. 52-tf Young Life needs warehouse space for Young Life Aldergrove work with skateboarders in town. 882-0591. 48-5 Aldergrove Food Bank. Please send donations to: 2623-272 St., Box 428, Aldergrove, B.C. V4W2T9. 40-tl Auxiliary to Upper Fraser Valley Neurological Society needs fundraising volunteers 2-4 hours/month. Proceeds go to Fraser Valley Child Development Centre 852-8637 or 826- 2411. 40-tl Matsqui-Aldergrove Singles general meeting,coffee & social evening second Wed. of every monlh,7:30 pm. All singles welcome. 27125 Fraser Hwy. Aldergrove. Phone Singles Line 856-0622 or 853-0858. 43-tf B.C. Old Time Fiddlers Branch #5 Dance. First Friday every month, Sept. to June. Place: Fleetwood Centre. 15996-84 Ave.. Surrey. 7:30 pm -11:30 pm. Admission $3.50 581- 4924. 47-tf Duplicate Bridge players: Come join us at the United Church, 5673 - 200 St. (south of Fraser Hwy.) every Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. For further info phone llene Pawluk 856-4071. 43-tf 150 Weddings 160 Engagements 170 In Memoriam 180 Meetings HIV/AIDS Support Group, meeting 1 -3 pm at 22259-48 Ave (near Blair pool) first &third Monday of the month. Parking available from 48 Ave. use side door. For more information leave message with Langley Hospice Society 530- 1115. 44-tf The Malsah Group HIV/AIDS support Al meetings confidential every Thursday 7-9pm, Cloverdale Baptist Hall. 18685-64 Ave.,Surrey. 40-tf Sunnyside Fibromyalgia Chronic Fatigue support group. We meet each 2nd & 4th Wed. afternoon. Make some new friends. You'll have a great time! For details call Mary 532- 9818. 39-14 Chronic Fatique/Fibronyalgia afternoon support group. Meets 2nd and 4th Wedns. month 1-3 pm. For into, call Mary 532-9818. 43-tt New Awana Club held at Shortreed Elementary every Tues. night 6-8 pm. Any children in Kindergarden-6th Grade welcome. Enjoy games, stories, contests, scripture memorization and more. Run by Calvary Baptist Church. For more information or to register a child call 857-4987. Don Fisher commander. 38-tf Y Y '; r: /YY"" " ' 180 Meetings Central Fraser Valley Vintage Car Club for the preservation and restoration of collectible, vintage and custom cars. Everyone welcome. First Wednesday of every month 7:30 pm main bldg. Exhibition Park - Clearbrook. Phone 850-5086. 43-tf Langley Newcomers meets first Tuesday of every month. 7:30 pm at the Best Western Motor Inn, 5978 Glover Rd.,Langley. Info Marlon 882-2610 or Mary 882-0865. 43-tf Langley Township Toastmasters meet every Tuesday 12:05 pm in the Langley Municipal Hall council chambers 4914-221 St.,Langley BC. CaH 533-6105 for more inlormatk>n.43-tf HIV/AIDS Support Group. All meetings are strictly confidential and also open to support people and caregivers. Meetings are every Thursday 7 -9 pm at Cloverdale Baptist Church Hall, f 8685-64 Ave.. Surrey. 574-4329(days). 43-tf Aldergrove Elks Lodge #66 meets on the 1 st and 3rd Tuesdays at 8:00 pm at Elks Hall, corner of 273 St. and Fraser Hwy. Royal purple meet 2nd and 4th Thursday at 8:00 pm. New members-Welcome. 14-tf Langley Community Chorus mixed choir welcomes singers In all voice parts. If you Uke to sing, drop in and check out the music The choir meets Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 pm in the music room at Poppy Secondary School. For more information call 533-1746. 45-tf Langley Newcomers Club, a group dedicated to helping ease the transition of a move by bringing newcomers together at meetings, moms & tots, tennis, golf, speaking events, bowling, wine tastings, wine making, gourmet dinners, luncheons, bridge, cribbage, book clubs, movies, mall walking. For more info con- tacLMarion 882-2610. 48-tf Dogwood Masonic Lodge meets at the Aldergrove Elks Hal, 27309 Fraser Hwy., Aldergrove on the 1 st and 3rd Monday each month at 730 p.m. For further information phone Tom at 530-5114. 43-tf Aldergrove United Church, 2623 - 272 St.. Bible Studies every Monday at 10 a.m. Sanctuary Choir 9 am. on Sundays; Open Board meetings, 3rd Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at Church; United Church Women on the 1st Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Church. Youth Group Grade 7 and up, watch your bulletin for times. For more information call 856-8675. 44-tf Silver Blades Adult Precision team meets every Friday morning at 9 a mat the Cloverdale Arena 531-6494. 43-tf Fraser Valley Chief & Petty Officers Association meets the 2nd Sunday of each month ai 10 am. at the Aldergrove Royal Canadian Legion Hall. Any serving, retired, ex-chief or Petty Officer and leading seamen (wartime) ol any Commonwealth Navy Is Invited to attend any meeting. For more Information please contact Carl Hill 530-7385 or Dan Norgaard, 853-5326. 43-tf The Aldergrove Agricultural Association monthly meetings - 1st Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m in our office in the Aldergrove Mall. Inlo: 857-0588. 14-tf 1 ANNOUNCEMENTS 180 Meetings Evening Bridge Club meets weekly in the OAP Hall on 273rd St. Aldergrove, on Fridays, except the 2nd Friday ol the month when the club plays on the Thursday before. Play is at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome at any level ol skill or age. Admission $1.50. 856-4562. 4-tf Fraser Valley Science of Mind meetings with Rev. Lome McLean as speaker.Every Monday, 730 p.m. Friendship House, McCallum Rd., Abbolslord. Ali welcome. Phone 856-5954. 19-tf KINETTE CLUB OF ALDERGROVE A service organization for women ages 21 - 45. Meetings held 3rd Wednesday of each month. Get Involved in your community and have fun doing it For more info call Michele 856- 0606. We welcome new members. 39-tf The Valley Fuchsia and Geranium Club meet the fourth Tuesday of every month at St. Andrews Church, 20955 Old Yale Road, Langley at 8 p.m. Speaker, growing tips, show bench, library, etc. For more information call 583-3716. 43-tf Kinsmen Club of Aldergrove is a service organization lor young men ages 21-45. Meetings are held every second Tuesday. For more information call Dan al 857-0092. We welcome new members. 24-11 The regular monthly meeting ol the Fraser Valley Rock and Gem Club is held the second Friday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the O.A.P.Hatt, 273rd St. off Fraser Hwy., Aldergrove. Visitors welcome. For info phone 853- 2118 or 534-6996. 43-tf 190 Support Groups Langley Hospice Society Is offering a Loss Support Program for adults, teens and children and their parents starting January 10,1996. Call 530-1115 to register and more information. 50-tf HIV/AIDS Support Group, confidential and co- led by people whose lives are affected by HIV/AIDS, is meeting from 1-3 pm at 22259-48 Ave.(near Blair Pool) on the first and third Monday of the month. Parking avail, from 48 Ave.Use side door. For more inlormation, leave message with Langley Hospice Society at 530- 1115. 50-tf Wives of team ropers may meet in heated coffee room ol Steeles arena every Monday, Thursday & Saturday nights 7 pm. 856-4751. 47-tf Pregnant Teen and teen mom support group meets weekly at Fraser Valley Pregnancy Center in Aldergrove. Call 856-9151 ofr information/transportation. 42-tf Telecare Crisis Line. Depressed? Need someone to share your concerns with? We're here 24 hrs./day for your confidential call. 852-9099. 39-tf Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/M.E.. Fibromyalgia. Too tired to walk, stand or think, constant flu, fever, muscle pain, poor sleep and memory, headaches? 32 support groups in B.C. Doug, 855-9431. 43-tf Alzheimer Society Support Group meets at Langley Seniors Recreation and Resource Centre, 19871-57A Ave.,Langley, every Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 p.m and every 3rd Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Call 533-6277. 43-tf AL-ANON meetings, Wednesday mornings, 10:00 am. The boardroom of Langley Seniors' Resource Centre. 533-3010. 43-tl Is a relative or friend's drinking affecting you? Try AL-ANON. 856-3648 , 857-0647, 688- 1716. 2-tf If you have a drinking problem call Alcoholics Anonymous. 533-5584-857-0023. 43-tf TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Is a non profit, weight control support group helping Men, Women and Teens to Take Off Pounds and Keep Off Pounds Sensibly. There are several daytime and evening chapters fn our area Please call Barb at 531 -3726 or toH free 1 -800- 932-8677 tor turther information..... 43-tf ■YSsff&JtffM/fffffff/Jk'M THE ALDERGROVE STAR, DECEMBER 27,1995 15 ,*<# 1 ANNOUNCEMENTS 190 Support Groups .Pregnant Teen Support Group offered by Langley Family Services. Free and confidential. Thursday 2- 4 p.m. For more information phone 534-7921. 43-tl' T. O.P.S. (take pounds off sensibly). Join a new ! Aldergrove 9:15 Wed. morning group. Call 856- 6715 tor more details. 43-tf Living With Cancer meetings, 7:00 p.m., 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at Langley Unit, 108-20218 Fraser Highway.Lang- ley. For Information call: 533-1668. 43-tl Emotions Anonymous. Serenity seekers. Thursday 7:30 p.m 20550 Douglas Cres. Langley. Ken 530-4507. 13-tf Parent Connection: Sell help support for parents of "acting up teens. Meets weekly.For information on orientation-information session phone 325-0511 43-tf The Special Needs Adoptive Parents Support Group meet the fourth Thursday of every month. 7:30 p.m. Come join usfor information and emotional support. For lurther details can Claudlne at 852-8394. 48-tf FAS/FAE Support Group: For parents of a child with fetal alcohol syndrome or effect Meet 1st & 3rd Thursday every month. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Abbolsford. For more info, call 852-8394. 48-tf Parents Together: Self-help/support for parents troubled by the acting-up behaviour of their teenagers. Groups which meet weekly offer support and problem solving ideas for positive changes in the family. Free introductory orientalion/inlormation sessions. To register call Parentline 325-0511 43-tf 2 PERSONALS 210 Miscellaneous Langley Hospice Society is offering an advanced volunteer training program Irom Jan.2,1996 to Feb.6,1996. It explores group facilitation skills, different models of grief, suicide, homicide and children's grief. Call 530- 1115 to register and more information. 50-tf Aldergrove Date Line 1-900-451 -3564 ext.947. $2.99per minute. 18 and over. Vision Exports' Inc. 12379 49-9 - If anybody is interested in joining the Lion's Club to better your community, please contact Mackay 533-2094 or Wendy 856-4298.44-tf Langley Meals on Wheels, a non-profit society, urgently needs volunteer drivers in Township of Langley and Aldergrove area. K you can commit to a route from apprx. 11 am to 1 pm one day a week, or be on our lis of spares or on-call volunteers, call 533-1679. 43-tl Fundraising- Need money for your church, hon-profit group or sports team? I can help you 0311857-4617^ *M *H Fridays (ongoing): Prenatal classes for teens. Free classes available at Langley Health Unit, 532-2300. 43-tl Childbirth classes empowering parents to make choices for positive birth experiences. Small classes, personal attention, ongoing. Pri- • vate classes & labour support available. Birth Resource Centre. Langley, 534-0650 or 856- 7381. 02-tf The Valley Therapeutic Equestrian Association needs VOLUNTEERS. For information call 888-1262. f;f*42-fi Langley Legal Assistance Centre • Your Community Law Office located at #201 - 20189 - 56 Ave., Langley, 530-5811. Phone and enquire about your legal concerns. Free to low income people. 51 -tl Libra Transition House provides temporary emergency accommodation for physically, emotionally, or sexually abused women and their children. Staff provide counselling, support, information, and referrals to community resources. Day counseling available by appointment. For information call 857-5797. Funded by Ministry ol Women's Equality and community donations. 43-tf We are BIG on FRIENDSHIP and proud of our Big Brothers. However there are still 40 boys waiting. Call today and volunteer to be a friend - 530-SOW." 43-tf NEED BIRTH CONTROL? Pregnant? Langley Planned Parenthood offers confidential, non-judgmental counseling & info on all options. Doctor on premises. Clinic hrs: Mon 4-6pm; Thurs 7pm-9:30pm No appt. reqd. 1st time clients arrive early. Located at Langley Family Services 5339 - 270th Sheet, Langley 530-8155 2 PERSONALS 210 Miscellaneous ERNIE JANTZEN Consultant FAMILY LAW AND RELATED ISSUES Feeling Pressured? At wit's end? CALL FOR HELP 857-4617 NOT RESTRICTED TO LOWER MAINLAND Langley Family Services is a non-profit organisation dedicated to "Helping Famines Help Themselves". A variety of programs and services, such as counselling, groups and workshops. For Information contact 534- ' 7921. Offices are located at 5339 - 207 SI. Langley. 22-11 Pregnancy Problem Service, 20645 Douglas Cres., Langley, 533-3736. Worried? We care. Free pregnancy test, confidential counselling; maternity & baby clothes & furniture. Hours - Tuesday 12-2, Tuesday/Wed./Thurs. 7-9 pm, or by appointment. 43-tf Fraser Valley Pregnancy Centre Aldergrove. An unexpected pregnancy? We can help. Confidential free pregnancy test. Open Mon. Wed. Thurs. 11 am-6 pm. 856-9151. 43-tl 230 Business Personals 250 Counselling Services Judith Dumont Women Society provides one to one counselling/group sessions and pre- employment assistance. Office hours 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m Drop-in workshops - Thursday 930-11:30 am. Phone no. 597-4741. No charge for services. . 40-tf For marriage counselling call Valley Counselling Services 853-9476 for information or appointment. 43-tf POST ABORTION SYNDROME - Are you one ol its victims? There is hope and help. Trained counselors win take your caH 24hours a day (604) 640-7171 or 1-800-449-4341. ABORTION RECOVERY CANADA 43-tf 3 LOST & FOUND Found: one small blanket on 272 St.,Dec.17 AM. Please phone and describe if yours. 857-9510. 12407 52-1 Found: Child's purse ki Aldergrove Mall Dec. 14. Please identify. 856-4570.'" 51 -2 Found: Female cat, all white, medium length . hair; one blue eye, one gold eye. Tattoo in right ear. Very affectionate. Call (604)856-4837 evenings; 530-6737 days. 50-3 Share a moment... It will last a lifetime. Volunteer to be a BIG BROTHER. Call 530- 5055. 7-tf 4 LEGALS 5 SERVICE DIRECTORY 502 Alterations & Dressmaking Sewing and alterations lor adults and children. Reasonable prices. 856-4674. 50-3 504 Beauty & Health fffjafc Heart & Stroke Foundation \i/ of B.C. & Yukon 7220 King George Hwy. Surrey, B.C. V3W 5A5 Improving your odds against Canada's HI tiller A thoughtful way to remember is with an in Memoriam gift to the Heart and Stroke, Foundation of BC and Yukon. Please send your donation to the above address, along with the name of the deceased, your name and address and the name arid address of the next of kin. We accept Visa and Mastercard. -&A Diabetes EEzmazEEEa Please Volunteer Call 732-1331 or 1-800-665-6526 HJ CANADIAN j ASSOCIATION DIABETES j CANADIENNE ASSOCIATION I DU DIABETE 5 SERVICE DIRECTORY 506 Blinds & Drapery □ Custom Draperies □ Venetian Blinds Q Vertical Binds □ Shades Competitive Prices • Good Services 25% DISCOUNT ON FABRIC FREE SHOP AT HOME SERVICE 854-2022 508 Bookkeeping/ Accounting 510 Building/Construction DRAWINGS Sketches & Proposals Additions, New Homes, Designs SAVE by building on paper first for a few 100 $$... before you spend 1000s of $$ " Investigate before you Invest" 888-9168 EXPERIENCED - REUABLE - MODERATE PETERSEN CONSTRUCTION Specializing in Additions & Renovations • New Homes • Sundecks • Bams "No job too big or too small" 856-7964 512 Bulldozing/Trucking TRUCK TIRES, 235/85R16 A/S 10 ply. $115. R&M Tire, 26827 Fraser Hwy., Aldergrove. 856-5011 018686/ 123217 39-tf KARL DEGLAN BULLDOZING • Logging - Land Clearing & Leveling • Excavating • Demolition • Loading & Trucking • Cat D8 • Terex 5 yd wheel loader •Cat 955 wide track loader -KARL 856-5032 • Hitachi 200 Excavator - GARY 534-4674 ■ Dump Trucks & Trailers - DAN 530-4523 514 Carpets/Cleaning fAfL'STROTii TECHNICLEAN CARPET AND UPHOLSTERY • Cleaning performed to exacting standards • We fresh water rinse your carpets 856-9010 530-9975 516 Catering/Party Rentals 518 Computer Services Computer Services Internet access waits got you frustrated? Avoid "rush hour traffic'' tieups. Connect to the net with Lightspeed ™. Details 857-4617. 41-tf 520 Concrete/Asphalt 522 Contractors CUSTOM BUILDING & MANAGEMENT 856 3007 or Cell: 880-9041 NEW HOMES RENOVATIONS COMMERCIAL 524 Electrical Residential, commercial wiring, no job too small. Free estimates. Give me a call any time. Same day service. Gordie 857-1290 or cell. 258-8419. 50-4 ELECTRICIAN - Government certified. All electrical jobs. Call John 852-1975. 48-tf The Aldergrove Star "Iflegitumus non carborundum" DO YOU HAVE A SERVICE TO OFFER? Star display ads are only $8.50 per column/inch 856-8303 5 SERVICE DIRECTORY 5 SERVICE DIRECTORY 526 Excavating & Drainage 554 Miscellaneous Services BOBCAT SERVICE MINI EXCAVATOR "Over 23 years Experience" NO JOB TOO SMALL PHONE ALF - 24 HOURS 856-5444 >^fl Bedard Excavating Ltd. Jg JL Track Loader • Backhoe Mlti Wka^ Single Axle Dump Truck WtSS* Septic Fields Site Preparation General Contracting Fax: 856-016$ Phone:856-7116 R.T. BOBCAT & MINI EXCAVATOR Single Axle Dump Truck • Septic Fields & Drainage • Post Hole Auger * • Fencing •Yard Clean-up L^^ • Snow Removal [ \ • Retaining Walls • Levelling & Back-filling Free Estimates RON TABIAN 856-0844 528 Farm Services 1 or 2 men with 3/4 or 5T truck available. Furniture moves, haul aways, tree cuttings, aulo repairs, odd jobs. Ken 580-1665. 52-4 Do your winter cleaning now. Mature lady avail, lor housework. 856-5700. Leave message. Cell alter 6:00 p.m. 218-6535. 52-4 Affordable, reliable quick grocery delivery service incorporating flyer sales. Phone Kathleen 857-9581. 52-4 Professional House Cleaning service. Reasonable rates. Refs. avail. Call SherryLynn 856-4991 or leave msg. 856-5577. 49-4 556 Moving & Storage 558 Music/Art/Dancing 560 Office Services Professional typist willing to do resumes, reports, mass mailings or any other typing needs. Reasonable rates.' Cindy 857-4904. P|™< 51-4 562 Painting/Decorating Semi-retired Journeyman painter. Top quality" paints and workmanship. Interior, exterior, small repairs. Free written estimates. Prices you can live With. 534-9380. 18-tf 530 Fencing K & D post-pounding and fencing 857- 9076. 7~!*'.2» 15 22-tf D.J.HOCKIN DECORATING PAPER Reasonable Rat "20 Years-Experienc 856-9049 David m PAINT KOOTENAY LAKE ——— PAINTING & RENOVATIONS a Interior - Exterior • Industrial - Commercial • Residential - Agricultural • Free Estimates Walter Loos 541-2555 or ceL 377-9645 564 Paving CARPET AND LINO • Sales • Installation • Repairs 856-9010 530-9975 566 Photography 536. Florists 568 Plumbing Plumbing, gas and oil repairs. 7 days/week. Call Bob 856-7737 or 856-8037 or 532-5848. 50-3 570 Pressure Washing 538. Heat & Air Conditioning 572 Refrigeration 540. Home Improvements Will do quality carpentry work. Many years experience. Honest work. Free estimates. Call Albert 856-3449. 50-4 Renovations, additions, repairs, finishing, painting, ceramic tile. Joe 856-0657. 50-4 Complete Building Services: additions, bathrooms, suites, kitchens, shops, finish work, painting, repairs. Free estimates. 856-6161. 50-4 MARLUS' RENOVATIONS Where quality has a home... INTERIOR - EXTERIOR RENOVATION & FINISHING SPECIALIST FREE ESTIMATES 8 56-52 82 574 Repairs/Miscellaneous 576 Roofing/Chimneys/ Skylights ALL PURPOSE ROOFING All types of Roofing 6. Repairs dave 856-5499 Work GuBCBnoed CARPENTRY NEEDS • Renovations • Sundecks • Foundations • Framing CALL DAVE 856-6757 8594664 578 Rubbish Removal 580 Sand/Gravel/Topsoil/ Manure DON FENTIE - sand, gravel, topsoil, manure. Small or large deliveries. 856-8605. 12599 12-tf 582 Security/Alarm Systems Security/A|arm systems. Experienced, professional installation. New and existing houses. Call Frank 855-7312, pager 880-4000. 50-4 Renovations, decking, roofing, siding, soffets 584 SeptlC Tanks etc. Fenceing. Int & Ext painting, an types car- ____^___——_ pentry work. Seniors discount. Call John 532-2005. jSiE 40-tl 586 Stereo/TV Service 542 Landscaping 544 Legal Services NEED LEGAL AID? Information & Referral 530-5811. 41-tf 546 Locksmithing 548 Machining/Metal Work 550 Masonry/Brickwork 552 Merchandise Rentals UNIVERSAL T.V. LTD. Unit 2 -19232 Enterprise Way, Surrey We Service All Makes p/'sS^ VCR's 576-1200 I 588 Stucco/Drywall 590 Tree Services 592 Upholstery/Furniture ,:V"1° Refinishing-3■■•^SS^-:'^ •*... 16 THE ALDERGROVE STAR, DECEMBER 27,1995 5 SERVICE DIRECTORY '«?" ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE FOR GREAT RESULTS AT LOW COST! Advertisers have told us they get better results with the STAR than in other local papers. To book your spot call Ernie 856-8303 594 Welding 596 Well Drilling 6 CHILDCARE/DAYCARE 620 Childcare Required 640 Childcare Services Loving Mom ol 2 older children will provide a smoke-free environment of TLC for your inlant Mon-Fri. 856-4477. 52-4 Caregiving and respite, childcare, housesit-. ling, pets. Mature, Christian woman. N/S. Excellent refs., flexible hours. 857-0074. 51-4 Registered wlh Family Services, offering warm family environment for 2 full-time children. Christine 857-0806. 49-4 PARENTS & CAREGIVERS: please be aware il there are more than two children or one Sibling group in care, a CommunityrCare Facility Licence is required. Contact your local health unit for more inlormation. 3-tl I'm in ninth grade, willing to baby-sit in your home or mine, taken the Red Cross Baby- Silting Course, also taken survival courses & Red Cross swimming. Call Liona, 856-5645 -'County Line School area, will baby-sit anywhere. 29-11 660 Daycare Centers 7 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 710 Business Nothing spectacular, just a proven product and a proven method of making $20/hr. Minimal investment - ability lo follow and precise instructions important. 857-4617 43-tl 730 Education First Aid Training Brought To Your Home, Business, Church, Daycare (min. 8 people*1 Count rawTAocAa nucATOatw. acnviccs Diane*Kliewer 530-2316 icaifoidetails) Instructor Canadian Rad Cross Society Courses B EMPLOYMENT 810 Jobs Available Older male for help on beel larm in return lor accomodation in mobile home. Phone 852- 8984. 49-4 Langley Hospice Society needs Board mem- bers, Bingo volunteers and volunteer visitors. Please call 530-1115 if you can help. 3-tf HELP WANTED Mature,' self motivated individuals required to phone customers from home. Flexible hours. Good earning potential. Reply to: BOX S--21;sO, c/o The Aldergrove Star, 3089-272 St., Aldergrove, B.C. V4W 3R9 820. Work Wanted 9 TRAVEL/VACATION 10 GARAGE SALES 11 AUCTIONS 12 LIVESTOCK 1210 Boarding Fairchance Farms winter special! 50% oil. Quality boarding available, $225. 857-1496. 50-4 Horse boarding avail.,indoor/outdoor arena.. Track. Heated tack room. Full $250. Sell $125. Jan 856-4045. 49-4 Trails End Stables offers quality care, grain/local hay/alphalla. Riding ring. Daily turn outs. Full board. $225. 856-5596. 49-4 12 LIVESTOCK 1220 Farrier Services GARY WILLIAMS, FARRIER - Prompt service, reasonable rates Call 854-1018. I 110464 26-tf 1230 Feed & Hay Westlyn Hay - Alfalfa, straw, Timothy, grass, hay. Can deliver in 1-3 Ion lots. 421 Lynden/Birch Bay Rd., Lynden. Wash. (360) 354-3300. 12410 52-2 Quality local hay delivered. Beef $3.75. Goal/sheep $4.25. Anton 856-2296. 12400 50-4 Top Quality local hay. 3rd cut $6. 856-5481. 50-4 14 FOR SALE 14 FOR SALE 14 FOR SALE WESTLflHD/^ FEEDS <\y 2212 - 272nd St., Aldergrove. 8.C. V4W2R1 Quality Feeds For Your Horse and Farm Animals Featuring: • Stall Dry • Tiz Wiz Products • Martins Feeds • Co-op Feeds / - • Buckerfields Feeds • Master Feeds • Cryslalyx Mineral Feed Supplement ;' Timothy. Allaifa & local hay available Hay by the bale or the trailer load.. Quality feed and supplies for your pets:' - lams ■ Science! Diet • Max Your Hosts: John & liona Brooks 856-901 1 1240 Hauling 1250 Lessons/Training Team Roping at Steele's Arena Monday 7 pm, Thursday 7 pm, Saturday Jackpot 7:00. 856- 4751. 12652 17-tf 1260 Livestock Sale/Lease 1991 Bay Morgan gelding, I5hh, going well under saddle. Sweet and Willing. $4,000 obo. Call Cara 857-5415. 52-4 Large Wiener pig. 856-6024. 51-2 20 mo.old Hereford steer, grain fed, ready for butchering. 856-8268. 51-2 Gentle black mare $1,700. Purebred border collie pups $300. Wanted pasture wlh shedAvater to rent. 856-4212. 50-3 ' Llamas for sale. 856-0771. 27-tl 1270 Livestock Wanted 1280Miscellaneous Supplies HEMLOCK BARK MULCH Top Quality $l2/yard Discounts on large orders. R.J. CAPLETTE 530-2021 HEMLOCK SAWDUST $ 175/6 '/£ unit loads (GST included) Top quality Hemlock Bark Mulch. RJ. CAPLETTE 530-2021 1290 Tack 13 PETS & POULTRY 1310 Sale TLC's Auntie Meow has cats and kittens galore. Adults spayed & neutered. Kittens 1st shot & dewormed. Pets only. 856-4866. 30-tf PETS LTD. registered non-prolit. We have several dogs and cats looking for loving homes. Fenced yard required, adoption by donation. For more info. ph. 856-5749. 32-tf EXTRA LOVE? Check for dogs and cats lor pets al the S.P.CA. Mon. - Fri. noon to 4:30; Weekends & holidays noon to 4:30, 34312 Industrial Way. Abbotsford. 856-4600 or 850-1584. 47-tf 1320 Pets/poultry Wanted 1330 Feed/Supplies 1350 Kennels/Pet Services DRINKING DRIVING CXXJNTERfilEftCK 1405 Antiques/Collectibles 1470 Miscellaneous Moving: large private collection N.W. coast masks, carvings, paddles, paintings, prints. Also world native masks/carvings. Low prices. 635-3567. 50-4 1410 Appliances 1 GE range, harvest gold $175.1 GE fridge, 16 cu.ft. harvest gold $175. In good working order. 856-4893. 51-3 Fridge sale and repairs, will buy used. 856- 4464 ' 40-tl 1415 Arts & Crafts ( Buds Vi Petals N I ^fc|/ Fresh and dried j^aaHl w*g. (loulers and plants J yf^^\ Li'* Moi' \^ \^857-2320j 1420 Books/Coins/Stamps 1425 Building Supplies 1430 Bicycles 1435 Camera/Photography 1440 Clothing 1445 Computer Equipment WANTED Good used tools, furniture & appliances Cash or consignment Weekly Auction every Wednesday starting - 6:30 pm aldergrove! AUCTION |p 857-8878 "SHS* 55-3347 - 262 STREET 1450 Fuel Barn stored lirewood, Alder, Birch, Maple. Ready to burn. Fully loaded 3/4 ton pickup load $110 delivered. 856-6453. 50-4 Quality seasoned Maple, Birch & Alder firewood. Neatly split, perfect for your satisfaction. Heaping 3/4 ton pickup $115 delivered. Anton 856-2296. 50-4 1455 Furniture 1460 Garden/Nursery Supplies 1463 Home Entertainment 1465 Meat/Dairy Christmas Special Gov't inspected deer meat lor sale. $7.50/lb, regular $11 /lb; deer salami $8.50/lb,regular $ 12.45/lb. 856-8937. 49-4 1470 Miscellaneous 1/3 HP electric motor $10.00. Two old Medit- eranean type chairs 853-7360. 52-3 STEEL, new and used. ALDER STEEL MART, 3102-262B Street. Open Mon-Fri. 8-5, Sat. 8- 4.856-2313. 12355 46-bi-tf 3-wheel electric scooter, good cond. $1,000 Obo. 2 walkers $50 & $100. 530-1588. 51-3 Natural gas forced air Homemart furnace,' 80,000 BTU's, some ducts incl $75.856-7688. 51-3 Gem organ like new $800 obo. 2 amber/beige glass ceiling lamps $100 obo. 856-6506.51-4 6 waitingrmVoff ce chrome armchairs, orange- brown leatherette, good condition $15/ea.obo. 856-8451. 51-4 Commercial type stainless steel meat slicer. A1.856-1767. 51-2 Wheel chair$10. Airtight heater $20 Bsttvmoounter $15. Fridge $75. Round clothesline $20. 584-5862. 51-4 Natural gas pool heater and fitter. 856-6219. 50-4 Travel Lite wheelchair by Everest and Jennings w/seat cushions $500. 534-5888. 50-3 2 5-drawer chests $20/each. 1 childs rocking chair $15.12 Royal Albert plates 1 set $144. 856-8277. 50-4 5"x10' fold-up Prig-pong table $30.6-pce.chester- field suite, 2 cozy chairs, stereo, Vitamaster stair climber, desk and chair. 534-6440.49-4 Kenmore vacuum #439 alt attachments and new hose $ 100. 856-1705. 49-4 Large wood burning stove w/lan. Acorn Voy- agur model $200. 856-9012. 51-2 Hi-quality concentrated Watkins spices, cold remedies, personal care products, delivered to your door or have a home party and earn great gilts. Call today 857-4617. 37-tf Aldergrove Star "lllegitumus non carborundum" DO YOU HAVE A SERVICE TO OFFER? Star display ads are only $8.50 per column/inch 856-8303 Buds Vi Petals |t —fresh- and dried (lowers and plants Lisa Blair 857$$m Aldergrove Thrift Shop, 2981-272 St.856- 5292. 54" head & toot boards w/rails $10; adjustable bed rails w/casters $8; upholstered arm chair $5; foot stool on casters $5; coffee table $5; hassock $3 (black); ironing board $8; fire screen $10; fire grate $6; many nice pictures & lamps. Baby items: high chair $15; strollers $10; baby back packs $3; potties & training seats $2; Misc.: tree stands 50c-$5; decorations etc; (light bag, exc. cond. $3; 3- pce.wearever set w/lids $6/ 5-pce.corning ware pots $10;canner $6; steamer $3. We just have no shell room for jig saws so must go 2/$1; books soft covers 3Z$1; toys, games, stuffed dolls etc. all al bargain prices. Thank you all lor the donations, a help towards our community. Happy New Year. 52-1 1475 Musical Instruments 1480 Produce 1485 Topsoil/Manure Weed Free mushroom manure 13 yds/$65. Free delivery within 10 miles. 856-8877.49-4 1490 Sporting Goods Salomon SX 41 skiboots size 335 ladies 10 wide. Like new condition $50 obo. 856-8338. 50-4 1495 Tools 15 WANTED 1530 Miscellaneous Wanted: Sewing machine lor $50.856-2953. 51-3 Video tape ol Nov.30 ailing of the Commish -"In the Shadow ol the Gallows" - wanted for personal reasons. 856-1781. 49-4 Aldergrove Young Life needs warehouse space lor Young Life Aldergrove work wilh skateboarders in town. 882-0591. 48-5 1560 Swap Oo you have time to share? Aldergrove urgently needs 10 new Big Brothers. Volunteer today. Call 530-5055. 7-tf 16 RENTALS 1620 Halls/Banquet Room Elks Hall - Aldergrove. Small and large banquet and meeting rooms. Kitchen & Bar facilities. Catering, BarBQue and Bar services. Phone 856-3566 and leave message or phone Hall manager at 856-8948. 14-tf Bradner community Hall available for weddings, convention groups, large and small, social functions, dances, meetings. In house catering, reasonable rates, refreshment ser- vice.Sealing 300 Phone: 856-8441. 8-tf PATRICIA COMMUNITY HALL available for daycare facilities or meetings during the week, please phone 856-8095 or 856-6390. 8-tf COGHLAN COMMUNITY HALL - for rent, capacity 125. full kitchen facilities. 856-8653 or 856-5001. 43-tf 16 RENTALS 1620 Halls/Banquet Room ALDERGROVE ELKS - 27309 Fraser Hwy. Hall rental - weddings - meetings - conventions. Meeting Room - small groups - business meetings - weddings - dances - social functions. Refreshment Service. Hall Manager 856-8948 or 856-2084. 44-tf 1630 Hotels/Motels Best Western Aldergrove ABSOLUTELY UNBELIEVABLE - ROOM SALE - IN LANGLEY LOCATION Weekly from $190- Monthly from $699 Amenities include: Indoor swimming pool, hot tub, free Super Channel. ABC Restaurant on promisee Rates subject to change at anytime. Prices do not include taxes. 3070-264 St, Aldergrove 856-9880 y#iw///^cw^ 1640 Office/Retail Space Have several office spaces for lease in downtown Aldergrove. Reasonable rates. Variety ol office sizes. Maxine 856-2525. 52-4 1660 For Rent Full house 2 112 bathrooms included 3 bedrooms upstairs, 2 bedroom sule down. Fridgefetove included. Avail.now $1,200. after 4:00 PM 856- 4089 12408 52-1 Single dwelling 1 bedrm. apt., w.w., coloured appl.. centrally located in Aldergrove, adult oriented. Seniors welcome. No pets. 856-3150 52-2 Large new bachelor suite for rent on ground floor. Private entrance, laundry, fireplace. $575./mo. incl. hydro, cable. Avail. Jan.1/96. 856-0862 52-4 Furnished bedroom incl. utilities laundry/Wchen access. $350.00/mo. 856-0403 52-3 Main floor Alder country setting 2 bdrm. w/w, gas FP, DR, garage, N/P, N/S, share laundry/hydro $750. 856-5498. 51-2 Avail. Jan.1 - 2 bdrm. rancher on quiet cul-de- sac, Clearbrook. 6* soaker tub. 4 appl. $890Ano. N/S. N/P. 856-7035. 51-4 Newly renovated basement-house, f/p,gas heat, 3 bdrm.up. 2 down. N/P.$1,150. 856- 9233. 51-3 Aldergrove - Large clean 2 bedroom basement suite, close to all amenities $700. incl. utilities. Avail. JanT^Pager # msg. 623- 1941. 51-3 Aldergrove 2 bdrm.apartment. Senior building. N/P.Avail.Jan.1. Rent $680/mo incl. heat/hot water. 857-0640. 50-3 Pet Owners! Quiet, small 3 bedroom house on acreage in Langley. High lence lor pets. Until May 1. 1996 $995/mo. 534-6072. 12402 50-3 Aldergrove basement suite, private entrance. 2 bdrm.,5 appl.,N/S,N/P. Refs req'd. $700/mo plus utilities. Avail. Jam /96. 857-9425. 50-3 1 bdrm. basement suite, avail. Dec. 15. Clean. $475/mo.incl.Utilities'l*l?S,N/P.856-9312. 504 . 'inJn.^P!teWx: ^Jpt water, appliances, carpet, <{-*■ THE ALDERGROVE STAR. DECEMBER 27,1995 17 16 RENTALS 1660 For Rent 5 acres on Fraser Hwy w/4 bdrm. house. Set-up for birds and rabbit raising or use for what you wish $l.400/mo. 850-6988 or 854- 6038. 50-4 3 bedroom townhome, 5 appl. Kids/small pets OK $750. Doreen 856-6294 or 596-5691. 49-4 1670 Room & Board 1680 Shared Accommodation Free room in exchange lor duties on cat shelter farm. Suit mature person. 813-2987.51-4 1690 Wanted to Rent 17 REAL ESTATE 1710 Business Opportunities 1730 Condos/Townhouses Spacious 2 bdrm and den apartment, w/d.lridge,stove,d/w incl Two enclosed balconies. 32070 Peardonville Td. $89,000.856- 8614. 49-4 1750 Homes for Sale For sale by owner 2 bedroom older home, very close to all amenities. Asking price $150,000. Phone after 6 pm. 856-2421 or 856-1479. 50-4 By Owner Abbotsford, 4 bdrm. house plus 2 bdrm. suite. Private entrance, 2 gas f.p.,RV parking. Avail, immed. 856-4228. 50-4 1760 Mobile Homes 1974 2 bdrm. mobile home in a country park. For more Info,' please phone 853-8515. 49-4 1765 Mortgages/Appraisals 1st, 2nd's, Srd's, Any reason;equlty loans; consolidations Antrim Investments Ind. 530- 2301. 110094 40-tf. r^|^RTGAGlFUNi5s$»"J BANK SAY MO? I • EQUITY COUNTS • NOT CREDIT OR INCOME I I -FORECLOSURES- DEBT CONSOLIDATION | . -ANYREASON , CALL 852-8286 ADVANTA MORTGAGE CORP. 18 MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT Leyland/Nuffield Tractors - Parts and Service - EQUIPMENT LTD. 5185 - 216 St.,Langley, B.C. 533-3271 Wanted • tractor 40-80 HP rotovator/manure spreader. Pass this on it you know of anyone wanting to sell these. 857-2607. 52-3 5000 Watt Coleman generator. 110,220, near new $800. 859-3994. 51-4 19 BOATS 12' Fold-away boat with 5 HP motor, corrplete w/boat seat, oars. $1,000. 856-7107. 50-4 20 AUTOMOTIVE 2010 Auto Parts G78-15 studded tires on 5 hole rims $40.1990 Goertzen stock trailer 16x6 1/2' $4,800.obo 856-9349 52-3 Snow tires 225R-15(two) good tread, on rims, fit older Dodge van $65 Cash firm. 857-0366. 51-2 HD Towhitch Ws older GM ful size vehicles $40. Starter motor off '56 Chev $30.533-1746. 50-3 CAPT'N CRUNCH USED AUTO PARTS ALL MAKES and MODELS Free scrap car pick-up Open Sundays 34314 Vye Rd., Abbotsford 855-1644 856-5014 Money Available... Borrow on your home equity regardless of credit rating or income! INVESTM.iiSkSERV.CES LTD. 533-4478 1770 Property for Sale Aldergrove building lots up to 7,800.sq.ft., fully serviced. Call toll-free after 6 pm or weekends 309-0313. 50-4 1775 Property Management 1780 Property Wanted Wanted: 3 bedroom basement rancher, big RV parking in the backyard. WorkshopUnder $200,000. 597-1867 12409 52-3 15 acres+farm land in Langley, 216 SL - ML Lehman. Serious cash buyer for immed. purchase. Pager 623-1941 52-4 Mature couple financially secure, wish agreement for sale from Langley to Abbotsford. Half acre or more with house. Private set-, ting preferred. Voice mail 604-743-9224. 12375 47-8 2020 Auto Salvage/Scrap Ford Ranger pick up box utility trailer $275 obo. Blazer parts 856-8045. 51-3 Free removal ol unwanted cars/trucks. Call Ric 856-5202. 50-4 BEST PRICES - FAST PICKUP for scrap, damaged and older used vehicle. BRADNER SALVAGE 8S6-83T8 Aldergrove Star IM> YOU HAVE A SERVICE TO OFFER? Star display ails are only $N.5<> per c'lliium/iiu-.. 856-8303 Aldergtipve { "lllegitlmus non carborundum' 3089 - 272 Street, Aldergrove, B.C. V4W 3R9 {Don't keep it a secret.) So you finally got brave and sorted out all those items you no longer use. Congratulations! Now what are you going to do with them? Sell them, of course, That's all highly classified material and a fow-cost (FREE to subscribers) Star Classified ad is just the agent for turning things into cash — FAST! Now what are you going to do with the cash? This IS classified, right? Subscribers to the ALDERGROVE STAR get value jSfffc NO CHARGE PERSONAL CLASSIFIEDS 856-8303 or 856-5212 (fax line) || Deadline for Thursday edition - Monday, 5:00 p.m. Holiday weekends - Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. Limit of one free 15 word ad per issue - you must be a subscriber. (Private businesses are not included in this offer.) Any additional words should be on a separate sheet of paper. There is a 15c charge per extra word. (Pre-payment required - Please include G.S.T.) 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Collision Repairs Painting Windshield Specialists Courtesy Cars 856-2594 27441 Fraser Hwy. *\ 'J/carWest {Frame- 4c jUupiment/ j£cd Suspension and Body Frame Specialists Mobile Services DAVESTEELE 856-4751 SICK 8 TIRED OF PAYING FOR A TOW OR TAKING YOUR CAR TO THE GARAGE AND HAVING IT DISAPPEAR FOR DAYS WHY? WHEN YOU HAVE: Mobile Auto Repair Service Reasonable Rates — 530-2057 — ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE FOR GREAT RESULTS AT LOW COST! Advertisers have told us they get better results with the STAR than in other local papers. To book your spot call Ernie Wfi. 856-8303 2040 Campers/Trailers 7.6' Slumber Queen 1995 Import camper in new condition, 3-way (ridge, stove, heater, new $8,000 plus taxes, will sell lor $6,995 no taxes. 888-6324. 49-4 2045 RVs/Trailers for Rent PICTURE YOUR CAR, TRUCK, BOAT, RV, etc. Subscribers only - supply a photo to run with your ad text lor the low price ol only $12.00 + g.s.t. lor 3 issues (prepaid). For details or to place your ad call Ernie 856-8303 Subscribe to the Aldergrove Star and get 52 text only classified ads FREE per year. For rate information call Ernie 856-8303 2050 Cars 1983 Pontiac Sunbird hatchback 2 litre, 4 cylinder, standard $1,350. No Sunday calls. 856- 0825. 50-4 1980 Chev Malibu V-6 Air cared $600 obo. 856-1586. 50-4 1987 Toyota Tercel 2 dr HB standard trans 200,000 km Red w/grey interior. One owner. New tires. Runs great. Air-cared. Estate sale. $2,700 obo. Ask for David 533-0699 or 857- 2320. 10-tl 2060 Motorcycles 1987 Yamaha Big Wheel. 165 hours $2,500. Single post carAruck hoist $500 obo: 856-2732. 50-3 2065 Snowmobiles 207qj5jys, ^iitehi^yrbci'oTn Will buy 8 ft Campers, 4x4 trucks, motorhomes rea\id,Dp5fefcKia (Jibe R^*ffre*26Bfe7-^Fraser Hwy, Aldergrove. 856-5011 DL8686: iifSt, .'•''lUJ'IOS : 12659 18-tl 2080 Trucks <>-^sm 1984 Chevy Suburban 155,000 original kms. Silverado package, loaded. $6,000. ob'6 856-T7*B - : 'TS&A 20 AUTOMOTIVE 2080 Trucks 1981 Ford automatic pickup, good cond., air cared. $950. 864-6345. 51-3 1978 GMC 3/4 T PU $1.200. 1980 Ford Station wagon Mercury $300. 856-5756. 50-4 1989 Ford Lariat P.U. 32,000 mi, one owner. loaded, air, pw. box liner $11,500.854-0193. 50-4 NEW TRUCK TIRES, 235/85R16 A/S 10 ply. i.$115j R&MTIre. 26827 Fraser Hwy, Aldergrove. 856-5011 DL8686. 12318 39-tf 2090 Vans 1982 Dodge Van 6 cyl .auto, PB.PS, good running condition $900 obo. 888-3707. 51-2 1982 Full camperized Dodge van, good shape $9,000 obo. 12' Foldaway boat w/row seat, motor $1,000. 856-7107. 49-4 GATES IN NEWSWEEK Latest in Snooze! Waref 1 By WILLIAM F. POWERS The Washington Post If the book excerpt that's ihe cover story of this week's issue of Newsweek is any indication, Bill Gates the writer is every bit as scintillating as Bill Gates the public persona. It appears that the world's richest man does not produce the world's richest prose. "Customized information is a natural extension of the tailored consultation capabilities of the highway," he writes in a typical moment, while discussing some aspect of Ihe information highway that isn't half as arcane and bureaucratic as he makes it sound. Gates seems to be trying to convey die excitement he feels about the fabulous future world, but thanks to his writing style, that world ends up looking like a pretty drab place. Even when the subject is all the fun we're supposedly going to have on-line, he writes like a man stuck in a low-grade depression, perhaps the result of having spent the last two decades planted in front of monitors crunching out soflware. "Significant investments will be required," he writes, " to develop great on-line content that will delight and excite PC users and raise the number on-line from 10 per cent up to 50 per cent, or even the 90 per cent I believe it will become. ...As the fidelity of visual and audio elements improves, reality in all its aspects will lfb;more closely simulated." And among the handful of hy**othetical info highway scenarios he devises is this thriller: "Arnold Palmer or Nancy Lopez might offer golfers the-chance to read or look.at whatever golf material they.have found helpful." Gosh, Bill, is this the bold future you're leading us into? j This is not to say you shouldn't read the exclecpt. By all means read it, first because Gates is one of■ the canniest .businessmen around. Second, bccausc:.llietc's also a chance he's oneof;the*most dangerous businessmen around. Paradise IoSGh "•'^•Ehe true paradises are die paradises we have lost. -Marcel RICHARDS - Mrs. Florence Ethel Richards passed away kilo the presence ol her Lord al her home in Abbotsford on December 21st, 1995 aged 81 years. Late of Abbolslord for the past 20 years and formerly ol Saskatchewan. Predeceased by her daughter Mildred. Rorence wil be sadly missed by her loving family, 1 daughter Helen (& Jim) Mcintosh ol Coaldale, Alberta; 1 son Charles (& Ken McCaig) Field of Maple Ridge, B.C.; 8 grandchildren, 5 greatgrandchildren, and 1 great greatgrandchild; 1 sister Mary Levine of San Diego, California; 1 brother Robert Levine of Abbotsford; also many nieces, nephews and iriends. The Service of Remembrance will be held al 1:30 pm Thursday, December 28th In the Chapel ot Henderson's Fraser Valley Funeral Home, 34537 Marshall Road, Abbotsford. Pastor Dick Reeve officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in Florence's memory made to the Heart Foundation or to the Canadian Diabetes Association would be appreciated. Henderson's Fraser Valley Funeral Home in care of arrangements. Dioxinsgdown VANCOUVER - Survey results indicate that overall levels of dioxins and furans in shellfish from British Columbia coastal m Too late to classify Langley Hospice Society invites anyone interested in supporting dying and bereaved people or their families lo contact the office al 530- 1115. We also require office, bingo, casino and fundraising volunteers. 52-tf Langley Hospice Society offers a monthly volunteer support group. The group meets on the last Monday of every month at 7 pm at the new address, 22259-48 Ave.(near Blair Pool). 52-tf Excellent new business $500+/wk. Part-time. 856-1824. 52-2 49-key keyboard Casio, in good cond. $75 ObO. 856-4831. 52-2 2 bdrm. basement suite on 29 Ave/270 St. $500Ano., private entrance, avail. Feb. 1.857- 9628 after 7 pm. 52-2 Single male 48, smoker, needs one bedroom rental. Apt., house, trailer, cabin, around $350- $400 by Jan. 15. Len 857-5099. 12411 52-2 waters continue to decline. As a result, 40 percent of the area previously closed because of contamination is being reopened to shellfish harvesting. Black hole discovered By FRANK D. ROYLANCE Take 1.2 billion stars the size of our sun, and squeeze. Crush them down to a volume the size of your thumbnail, and you'll have something like the black hole just discovered by scientists at the Johns Hopkins University using the Hubble Space Telescope. "These are clearly remarkable creatures," said Holland Ford, the Hopkins astronomer whose team' found the new black hole. They spotted it in a galaxy labelled NGC 4261, about 100 light years from Earth in the constellation Virgo. A light year is the distance light travels in one year, about 5.9 trillion miles. TRUCKS TIRES ,235/85R16 • lOplyA/S <$ 115,00 R&M TIRE New and Used Tires — Quality Cars, Trucks and Campers — Brakes, Shocks and Front-end Service 26827 Fraser Highway 856-5011 HAGAR THE HORRIBLE t^m^f^^L BLONDIE l WENT OVER TO OAGWOOO'S TO BORROW HIS COROLESS DRILL I JUST WANT TD KEEP CftSWOOD IN A LENDING MODE SHOE rn IT KEPT REPEATING ON ME ALL AFTERNOON. -^^m BROOMHILDA 1 BOUGHT VWKEN*' AEOOKONlaA^I': TAPE OF / A6 READ "OLIVER r?Z WHOOPI TWI4T.*7^0U>^R^* IT'^ AN HOUR lit* NOT A FULL LGNfr.THEV f 60MIN0TE4. LEFTOUT-IBtf \tHER£'S 60MB OFTHEBOWitoLjTI': 4H0E -X)MMER6"IA1/.0N THERE TOO Aldergrove Star "lllegitumus non carborundum" DO YOU HAVE A SERVICE TO OFFER? Star display ads are only ^ $8.50 per column/inch 856-8303 Circulation peaking The peak cirjqj*la.jion of -iMSy weekly periodical was achieved by TV Guidcihwhich,in.vl974 hecanje. the first magazine to sell ^'4»llioajc»piefcLHj*ftr¥l^fe*»-VSapf Decemben j,$92 it, had a circulation of 14.40 mjjjton. The world's highes^-^c^at^oiujnagazipe is currently Modern N^flwfeaJ^^ Region will proceed with jreatment plant THE ALDERGROVE STAR, DECEMBER 27.1995 19 BURNABY - Greater Vancouver property taxpayers will foot the bill for the remaining $113- million cost of upgrading the Lulu Island Wastewater Treatment plant, located in Richmond. The GVRD voted to pay the entire bill itself after receiving firm refusals for funding assistance from both senior governments. The decision resolves mouths of uncertainty about the cost sharing of the necessary upgrade. The provincial government has refused to contribute to the cost of the project although it has shared the cost of upgrading die GVRD wastewater treatment facility at Annacis Island in Delta, and odiers around B.C. Premier Harcourt and Environment Minister Sihota bolh cited cuts in federal transfer payments as the province's reason for lack of assistance wilh fund- In its special meeting Dec. 21, the GVRD reversed an earlier decision not (o proceed until the provincial government committed its share of the cost. In making a firm commitment to proceed with construction at Lulu Island, the GVRD is recognizing the importance of the Fraser River ecosystem, and its preservation as a valuable natural resource. However, there is concern over provincial and federal downloading of mandated programs. "The main concern from our point of view is, where does it end?" asked GVRD chair Greg Halsey-Brandt. "Wc are worried that this is just the tip of the iceberg, and that senior governments will continue to transfer programs they have mandated onto the municipal property taxpayer." The commitment to build the facility will mean Lower Mainland homeowners, will be paying the entire bill for the upgrade, which is estimated to cost an extra $0.32 in regional taxes per household in 1996, rising to an average of $9.78 per household by the year 2000. The total cost of ihe project is $132-million. BC Tel happy about response to petition BURNABY - BC Tel is pleased wilh the federal cabinet's decision to change part of a Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications ruling announced on October 31; to overturn the portion of the CRTC's decision that directed the companies to further reduce longdistance rates. 'This was a tough decision for the government, but the right decision for Canadians," said Brian Canfield, BCTelecom's chairman and chief executive officer. "It puts the Canadian telecommunications industry back on track to invest in the infrastructure Canadians must have to access the services necessary to compete in today's global economy. "This decision gives us the flexibility we need to revisit our capital investment plans for 19%. It also enhances our ability to participate in British Columbia's Electronic Highway Accord," Earlier this fall, Uie provincial government and many private- sector organizations, including BC Tel, joined together to expand and accelerate British Columbians' access to the information highway and information-age services. "This decision reinforces the fact that the long-distance market is already intensely competitive and that market forces, not regulatory forces, should dictate prices. In the last 10 years, our long-distance prices have already come down an average of 50 per cent, which is very competitive with U.S. prices." BC Tel has already announced . its commitment to developing a range of local-service options, which will provide consumers with more choice. This will include a budget option for customers who prefer a minimum level of service. BC Tel will submit its proposal to the CRTC early next year. Local governments will be hearing again from Kevin and Tammie Haney, after a speeding Jeep flew over the concrete berm in front of their home on Christmas Eve - only a rear-ender with a parked fullsize luxury car belonging to Kevin's dad prevented the near- new Jeep from running right into the bedroom of the Haney's daughter. It was only that morning that Langley municipal work crews had put the berm back in place after someone else had rammed it during the freezing rainstorm a couple weeks earlier. While the Haneys live in Abbotsford district, at 2815 - 276 Street, the roads are in Langley township's jurisdiction and this has sort of put the Haneys in a "no man's land" as far as getting the situation resolved. The intersection of 28 Avenue and 276 Street sees far too many accidents, even though they are usually the result of excessive speed and recklessness. "It was Christmas Eve with the family, but it sounded like the end of the world was heading at us," said Tammie. "My husband now parks his pickup in front of the house - we'd rather have it hit than the house and our daughter." The Jeep below may look in remarkably good shape, but the damage to the frame and undercarriage means a trip to the wreckers. Your point of view is disappearing faster and faster from sight By FRANK OGDEN VANCOUVER - What's your point of view on this matter? was a common question during the faded Industrial Age. Almost everyone has always had an opinion on almost everything, and we could usually provide accurate backup evidence to support our points of view. It was part of our culture and of many others in the so-called Western World. Exit another long-held situation which we thought to be stable. Nothing stays stationary anymore. Think of your most recent airline flight The plane was docked at the terminal gate and passengers filed aboard. After getting settled, most looked out the window to watch the last of the new in-flight food containers delivered and baggage loaded into cargo compartments below. Various vehicles and other planes were shuffling back and forth over the tarmac. Finally your plane was hauled backwards from the docking site and cleared for startup. The plane turned, headed for the active runway and rose into the air. Your previously fixed 'point of view' was changing all'the time your aircraft was moving - on one plane, the horizontal. Moments after leaving the ground, things changed more dramatically. Now you were moving up into the air - at an increasingly accelerating air speed, in itself vastly different from ground speed. The vehicles and planes witnessed moments before had converted into Legoland as distance from these objects rapidly increased. You were now moving on three planes, not one. You were going up and probably turning as die pilot flew into his registered flight plan for that particular flight^! After that move your plane was also being affected by prevailing winds, the pilot correcting for such winds may not be pointing directly to where he was going but slighdy on an angle as he adjusted controls. Soon after takeoff, you were travelling at 180 miles per hour, flight control zone speed. Landmarks on the ground raced rapidly by, although as you were now several thousands of feet into the air it did not appear so rapid due to your perception at a greater dis tance. Your altitude and broadened horizons have widened to 50 miles, more if conditions were unusually clear in all directions. You were absorbing different information visually. And it was constantly changing. . At cruising altitude aircraft speed accelerated rapidly to around 500 mph ground speed. This could jump to 600 mph if the pilot finds favorable winds or strong headwinds could reduce it to 450 miles or less. Meanwhile everything else has changed. Likely you can no longer see the ground as the plane broke through the prevailing cloud cover - a white comforter stretching to all quadrants. Now, what's your point of view? S^p This rather lengthy explanation suggests how our thinking must change and dramatically so we can survive tomorrow. Old perceptions are. no longer appropriate. Change is happening too fast 1^13^ We are entering new worlds, using new equipment, finding connections to 5.5 billion other humans. We no longer are just the 50 countries that the United Nations named in 1948, but now 218. Some of those here in 1948 no longer exist. Bodi in our working and personal lives, we will soon recognize we can no longer maintain an individual 'point of view.' All the new information arriving at accelerating speeds makes that impossible. To survive these changes we must learn pattern recognition. It must become almost intuitive. Women may do much better here than men. Remember that between the time you started reading this column and when you finish, the world has changed. -Business executives are often ridiculed because they appear to always be on the phone. If your job is to remain viable, you darn well better be on the phone. Current information is required to make the right decision. Top many wrong ones and your job gets the chop. It isn't as easy as in the Industrial Age: Anything that interferes with the smooth flow of information and consequential decisions and action must be moved aside. Zsajjlj That means old regulations, old union staffing restrictions and other iuefficiencies. Lead, move or get out of the way. Consider digital Equipment, once the number two computer vendor in the world, they moved too slowly to change even though management tried. Too many old formulas wouldn' t be altered The company reached crucial decision stage. Change, and drastically, or go bankrupt in three months. They had more than 100,000 employees. Some 40,000 got the chop. Spending was decreased by $3.3-billion. Twenty-one million square feet of real estate dumped Twenty-five of their 35 manufacturing plants closed. Eight business units replaced 140. They arc now producing five times as many .computers as before. But they are still not secure. Down sizing will continue. Competition is fierce. Running large companies today is not the soft touch it was in the past. That's why those CE&s whostef^; vive get paid what they do. They deservejrt V ^Bbe worid has always been moving even if we are standing still. We have to change. The hermit's cave of the past is no longer va^iaWeidtenratr^S^KvX'Yv 20 THE ALDERGROVE STAR. DECEMBER 27,1995 White promises never to back down New area code next year I From front should love it.' "They desperately threw out the carrot of a 'distinct society' without knowing exacUy what it is. They still haven't come up with a clear definition for 'distinct society.' "The Reform party tried to amend the legislation so it does not give any one province special powers over other provinces, but the Liberals voted the amendment down. "The government didn't have a plan to deal with the (Quebec) issue. All they did is create more differences and less similarities, and set themselves up for another battle." White is also upset that the Liberal government refused to put the Reform Party in official Opposition in the House of Commons. "The government doesn't have a plan for the future. They just think that the Bloc is good opposition because they are not strong or critical," White said 'The Bloc is not interested in anything outside Quebec, so the Liberals are not being challenged and are getting an easy ride. I have never heard a Bloc MP say anything about any issue not concerning Quebec. It's sad." Next Year White plans to continue his fight against crime, and step-up his fight for victims' rights. "I plan to deal with all issues of crime and to help all victims of crime in the riding, by pushing for tiieir rights," he said. 'The plight of victims is paramount, but are not taken into serious consideration by judges, lawyers, parole boards, immigration boards etc. Criminals have more rights. In February White is planning to table a Private Members Bill he calls the Victims Bill of Rights. Reformers^ search for reform The Reform Party is positioning itself for a showdown with the Bloc Quebecois as to which party should rightly be considered Her Majesty's Official Opposition in the House of Commons. Spearheaded by Lethbridge MP Ray Speaker, the move will involve an interpretation of the rules governing the structure of the Commons. While tradition has it that the party with the second largest number of seats - Reform has 52 to the Bloc's 53 - shall be the Official Opposition, Speaker has pointed out a clause in Beauchesne's Rules and Forms of the House of Commons. The part reads that "the political party which has the right to be called 'Official Oppositioiir!' is the largest minority group that is prepared, in the event of the resignation of the government, to assume office.." Given that the Bloc is the opposition and is currently spearheading the campaign to remove Quebec from Confederation, that takes them out of the running should that clause be invoked. And so it should be. Part of the Bloc's campaign in the 1993 election campaign was quite up front about Quebec separatism. They were not going to Ottawa to help build a nation, but, rather, to destroy it. That having been said, the Speaker of the House should be •fal>i^g*pp,,ea\kpr's initiative seri- 'oii'flj'.'-'- MP Randy White He is also planning a major rally at the Ag Rec Centre to which he is inviting victims, the interested public and the media. White said that much of what he has done, couldn't have been done without the help of the media. He cites continued coverage by the Aldergrove Star as one of the reasons that the deportation of Bounjan Inthavong gathered so much attention and support from the public. "The community can make a major difference in the way Canada is run," he said. "This little community forced the federal government to open formal diplomatic relations with (the People's Republic of) Laos. We didn't go in wilh an ax, we just-showed, them what is wrong and made suggestions on how to fix it. Our little community did all that." White thanks the local papers for keeping a watch on the community, and the community itself for their support, criticism and ideas. Williams land deals should be checked VANCOUVER - BC Liberal Finance Critic Fred Gingell called upon Employment and Investment . Minister Glen Clark to respond to a scries of unanswered questions surrounding the questionable land deal entered into by NDP insider Bob Williams. "As an NDP leadership hopeful, it is incumbent upon Clark to show the people of British Columbia that he has learned from the Harcourt legacy of deception and that he is committed to change," Gingell said "He can start by investigating this land transaction and show that he will not continue to tolerate the NDP's practice of special deals for friends and insiders. ^rTalso question the propriety of someone holding Williams' position being involved in land speculation in the first place," said Gingell. "Public office-carries with it a responsibility to uphold the public trust that precludes one from participating in business deals which may be questionable. This is one of those situations. When a highly placed public servant has profited from a land transaction adjacent to a provincial highway project, it raises many legitimate concerns. In my opinion, that is just bad ■ <||b\^nmiBWi*',«> "We use the calls we receive as a barometer, so we know that what we are doing is really supporting and helping the communities of Abbotsford and Aldergrove. 'There is one thing though that I want to make perfectly clear," he said. "Once I have decided to take-up an issue, those who think I'm going to go away, or back down, are fooling themselves." It happened in '95 January White knocks alcohol use in our jails. White holds very successful town hall meetings on gun control and a tax revolt in Langley and Abbotsford. Reform party caucus tables a proposed federal budget. February White actively pursues the Bounjan Inthavong deportation case, making headlines and progress throughout the year. White pursues the deportation of Daljit Singh Powar. March White and Chuck Strahl cohost a townhall meeting on Aboriginal land claims and self government White supports the victims of i convicted pedophile Allan Winter. White helps Bonnie Lucas and her family get a settlement from her insurance company. BURNABY - British Columbia will get a second area code one year from today. This new area code - 250 - will apply to all regions of the province outside the Lower Mainland, the Sunshine Coast, Whistler and Hope. "We're reminding our business customers to check their phone systems," said Dale Reid, BC Tel's manager of network planning. "Some systems may need to be updated or reprogrammed to handle calls to this new type of area code. Some older equipment may not be able lo recognize new area codes with a middle digit other than 0 or 1." Customers can check if their telecommunications equipment can connect calls to new area codes by dialling a toll-free number in Oregon - 1-541-334-0057 - between November 5, 1995 and June 30,1996. "If customers can't get through and hear the test number's recorded message, their system needs to be reprogrammed or upgraded. They should contact their equipment vendor, consultant or agent for more information," Reid sa%iT; BC Tel is also reminding busi nesses in the 250 area code region to tell customers and suppliers about their new area code, and to ensure that all advertising and stationery has updated telephone numbers by October 19,1996. In addition, long-distance telephone numbers in the new area code region that are currently stored in equipment, such as fax machines, cellular telephones and automatic diallers, will need to be reprogrammed before June 1997. "Introducing a new area code will enable us to accommodate the expected growth in telephone numbers in this province well into the 21st century,: said Reid. Next October, callers dialling a telephone number in the new area code region will still be able to use either 604 or 250 to complete the call. However, BC Tel is encouraging customers to start using the new area code when it's introduced. In June 1997, the grace dialling period will end. If the wrong area code is dialled, a recording will advise callers to hang up and dial the correct code. Customers who have questions about the new area code can call 1-800-661-7202. April May White tackles the issue of prisoners getting free condoms in prison. White shouts patronage as Peter Warkentin is appointed a director of the Canadian Commercial Corporation. White releases a list of ridiculous grants given by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Council. June White opposes government help to the Winnipeg Jets. White tackles Ihe Highway 104 issue exposing Dingwall. July White goes to the Maritimes to spread Reform. White tackles the Vincent Cockriell parole issue. August Reform MPs refuse government pension plan. September White hosts a townhall meeting on equality. White brings up the issue of 'Operation bleach' at Matsqui Prison. October . White and the Reform Party pursue the Quebec Referendum to a No vote. White is interviewed on a panel on the decriminalization of marijuana. November White handles the Gary Scott Murray case. Open house at White's constituency office with Preston Manning. December Prisoners receiving overtime pay and special unemployment insurance benefits angers White. Year in revieiiiiintcrview with The Star. Your Key to Great Value! 1995 PONTIAC BONNEVILLE V-6, auto, p.s., p.b., p.w., p.l. air, tilt, cruise, AM/FM cass. $23,990 Stk#f6994 1995 BUICK CENTURY 4 dr, V-6, auto, ps, pb, pw, pi, p.seat, air, UK, cruise, AMfMcass, ^Si as AAA StK#16991 9 I 9|99U 1995 BUICK LESABRE CUSTOM V-6, auto, ps, pb, pw, pi, air, Hit cruise, AM/FM cassette. COO AAA Stk*17102 *'aCaCaf3ffSflf 1995 PONTIAC GRAND AM V-6,4 dr., auto, ps, pb, pw, pi, air, tit cruise,, $17,990 AM/FM cassette. 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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 Rudy Langmann, April 9, 2003.
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