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Budget nice try, but not good enough B VICTORIA - "Nice try," said Ritchie McCloy, vice president of the Chartered Accountants of B.C., commenting on the 1994 provincial budget. "The government is heading in the right direction with planned deficit reduction, but another $200-million should and could be cut. The deficit should be completely eliminated by the next provincial, budget, not two years down the road, as they plan." Government spending has not been cut, said McCloy. "Instead, we see an increase of 3-5 percent, which is ahead of inflation. The government says they can restrict spending increases to two percent in the 1995-96 budget year. What are they waiting for? By restricting the increases in spending to two percent this year, they could generate $284-million in additional spending cuts, thereby reducing the deficit to $600-mil- lion this year, a much more manageable figure." Commenting on the government's proposed social services savings from a crack-down on social service fraud, McCloy queried, "Why do they only forecast $20-million in savings, when the figure which has been published is as high as $100-million in estimated fraud losses?" McCloy applauded the government's freeze on personal and sales taxes, and public sector salaries, but questioned the spending on capital assets such as ferries, roads and hospitals. "Where are the future Operating costs going to come from?" he asked. "These could be future 'hidden' costs." Commenting on the increased exemption in the corporate capi- Please see page 3... The Aldergrove STAR^T Ulegitixnus non carborundum VOL.36 NQ.12 Established 1957 THURSDAY. MAR.24.1994 40CENTS 3089-272nd Street Fax:856-5212 Phone:856-8303 Armed robberies up Jean McClean, the official 'bag lady' of the Bag Lady fashion show displays her wears, but don't be fooled. There is a lot of really nice second hand clothing available at the Aldergrove Thrift Shop, and they will be on show at the mall this Friday afternoon. =8*1: -Monique Galazka photo By MONIQUE GALAZKA MATSQUI - Police are looking for anyone with information regarding two armed holdups that occurred on March 17 and 19. The first occurred Thursday when a white male, approximately 30 years of age, held up Avtar Gifts on Clearbrook Road with a handgun. He escaped on foot heading east .towards Pear- donville Road. He was wearing a black hooded jacket, blue jeans and had no facial hair. The second holdup occurred Saturday when a white male, also approximately 30 year of age walked into the Ming Produce on South Fraser Way in Clearbrook, pointed a pistol at the clerk and demanded money. After being given the money the *ni!>fJUU"*lWl!Q *'tJMr*1fcot towSffll Clearbrook Road. He is described as having dark hair, in a pony tail and a moustache which goes to the corners of his mouth. He is 5'11" with a stocky build. He was wearing gold framed glasses with rectangular lenses and his clothing is described as a brown suede jacket and blue jeans. No one was injured in either incident. Anyone with any information about these two hold-ups is asked to call Matsqui Police at 859-5225 or Crime Stoppers at 855-TIPS(8477). Parole, justice system needs overhaul: MP OTTAWA - Parole is a burning issue and must be reformed to satisfy the majority, according to a March 17 speech to the House of Commons by MP Randy White. "Parole horror stories have become so commonplace in the media that the majority of Canadians have completely lost faith in the system," said White. "When you sit in the livingroom with a family whose life has been forever altered, as I have recendy in Langley, well, you have to see their eyes. ' These people are victims. "There's sadness, despair and anger in those eyes ...it's been a powerful, moving experience for me and I don't know if I would have the strength to be as forgiving as some of those people are," said White. "But what drives me to distraction is the attitude of the bureaucracy responsible for the tragedy. There is no emotion in those eyes, just cold, hard, vacant stares and endless recital of regulations." White told the House that in Fraser \&lley West there are a number of federal correctional institutions, "and no shortage of incidents involving parolees. The local RCMP say that whenever they have an unsolved crime, they just check the list of parolees loose on the street and find out what they were doing at the time of the crime. Bingo - crime solved. Their success rate for solving crimes this way was 75 percent. And while there weren't a large number of those cases, the lasting impression in the public's mind is that these criminals are simply being let out too soon." White added that corrections and parole personnel point out that "the responsibility for improving the criminal justice system lies with parliament." White said parole statistics of a 75 percent success rate were not good enough - "In my eyes that's a failure rate of one in four." White called for an end to patronage appointments to the parole board, competency tests for members, and a system of redress for victims of the board's errors. "These board members must be held accountable, and most important of all it's time criminals did real time for real crime. Somehow we've lost the resolve as a nation to stand up and say, 'When a criminal is. sentenced to ten years he should serve ten years, not three, not five — ten years.'" White also attacked the record of sentencing which had 35 percent of offenders sentenced for failing to pay a fine under federal or provincial statutes. "What a colossal waste of resources. Why not establish alternate way§r for these people to repay their debts to society and use that valuable prison space for the people who really should be there? People with financial troubles don't need to be in jail. Let's use those expensive spaces for the rapists, child' molesters and murderers who deserve to be there and keep them there." Adult correctional services cost Canada $1.9-biUion last year. "Wb're not getting value for the dollar," said White, who proposes that victims play a greater role in decision-making at both trials and parole hearings. White said the trial for the accused murderers of Langley resident Sian Simmonds has been ordered moved to Port Alberni, because of fears that the defendants will not receive a fair trial on the Lower Mainland. The experience for the family has been distressing both financially and emotionally, however, said White, the Simmonds family have been refused victims assistance to travel to the trial: "Chris Simmonds (Sian's father) was told by another steely-eyed bureaucrat that he didn't qualify because he didn't witness the death of his daughter. "This is the only point in his story where his eyes give him away," said White. "He told that man, 'Don't you tellme I didn't witness my daughter's death. Every night when I go to bed I close my eyes and I see her die.' "When it comes time for us to vote on the long-overdue reform of the criminal jusice system, I for one, will remember the eyes of Chris Simmonds," said White. FREE CLASSIFIEDS FOR STAR SUBSCRIBERS — INFORMATION INSIDE PUBLICATIONS MAIL REGISTRATION?NUMBER 1270 Postage Prepaid, Aldergrove, B.C. V4W 3R9 NEWS? CLASSIFIED? SUBSCRIPTION? CALL 856-8303 FAX 856-5212 2 THE ALDERGROVE STARr MARCH 241 1994' Hospitals squeezed Budget a roadmap to more spending and higher debt, Reform critic says VANCOUVER - Provincial budget allocations to hospitals will squeeze them to the point of real pain r resulting in possible layoffs of close to 2,000 full time positions, says BCHA president Herman Crewson. Crewson said that "B.C.. hospitals, collectively have demonstrated that they are the most efficient in Canada in terms of any independent indicators one would use to measure their operations. "And reference in the budget to Alberta slashing health care 10 percent overlooks the fact that B.C. hospitals are already operating well below Alberta's target level." The British Columbia Health association, representing all hospitals, many continuing care facilities, home support and many other care agencies, says its analysis shows that the indicated lift for hospitals of just one percent is swamped by ongoing expenditures and commitments. "Assuming an inflation rate of two percent and a population increase of 2.9 percent, the net 'increase' is minus 3.6 percent. This negative impact does not include other cost increases faced in acute care, such as the 5-6 percent average lift to meet union -contracts," said Crewson. Noting that over 80 percent of Sudden death investigated By MONIQUE GALAZKA ALDERGROVE - Langley Police and the Regional Coroner are investigating the apparent suicide of a 43-year-old man that occurred last Saturday in a local public washroom. He was found by another man attempting to use the facilities within an hour of his death, said the coroner, who is gave out very litde information due to the subject matter and for family sensitivity reasons. Police have not released the name of the man but do say that he was an Aldergrove resident and was married with children. They do not have a motive but do not suspect foul play. n 1984 - 1994 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE Panther Computer Systems Inc. clJiank^you Jildergrove 27009 Fraser Hwy. Aldergrove 856-4635 hospital expenditures go to compensation, Crewson said hospitals are locked into a 5.6 percent average increase for union employees under the labor accord this year. Further, under the accord, a displaced employee is not off the hospital's payroll until a position of close equivalency in compensation is found in the community- In addition, B.C. hospitals have already reduced dieir services below 2.75 beds per 1,000 population - the target figure recommended by the province's Royal Commission of Health Care and Costs, upon which the government's New Directions are based. "How low can we go without seriously compromising acute care services to the public?" asked Crewson. He said the question is pertinent because the situation is even more strained in several areas where the population is increasing, including Greater Vancouver. Of management costs, Crewson said, "the expectation of the accord agreement was. that management staff would be reduced by 10 percent in line with the 10 percent reduction of union employees. This would translate into a reduction of 300 management positions before 1996. But in the first year, 1993, we have already reached 400 layoffs among non-contract personnel, as this was about the only option available for administrators to balance their budgets. Where do they go from here?" BCHA is analyzing the budget figures to see if extended care facilities and small facilities, are "protected" against further budgetary assaults as they have no flexibility for adjustments, Crewson said. He added that he is pleased that community support services received a 3-4 percent lift and that BCHA will be monitoring the speed at which community services are implemented to help take the pressure off hospitals. WALTER J. PEARCE Affordable Group Benefits for 3 or More You don't have to be a large corporation to provide affordable Group Insurance Benefits. Consider a dental plan, medicare supplement life insurance or short and long-term disability for your employees. Give me a call today at 859-1710 or my residence 856-4260. SunLife of Canada See the Difference tbe Sun Makes/ THE RIGHT AGENT MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD. Res: 857-0566 Off: 534-7974 20236 Fraser Highway, Langley, B.C. REALTY WORLD. Valley West Realty WE GET RESULTS VICTORIA - B.C.Reform finance critic Jack Weisgerber responded to the provincial budget yesterday, calling it "a roadmap to increased spending and higher debt." "This budget runs contrary to common sense and every shred of advice rendered over the past several months by B.C. taxpayers," VCeisgerber said. "While every other government in Canada is dramatically cutting spending, the Harcourt government will increase spending at twice the rate of inflation and increase total. government debt by over $2-billion. "As a result of this budget, every family of four in British Columbia will be $2,000 deeper in government debt, while the NDP will suck an additional $800-million out of our economy in taxes. "It's a great mirage budget that will take us all deeper into the desert of higher taxes and suffocating debt. It's a roadmap to a place that none of us want to be inn and that every other government is trying to escape. "In one fell swoop, this government has blown the $600-mil- lion privatization, savings fund created by the former government as a legacy to help reduce taxes for future taxpayers. The BC Endowment Fund was generating $65-million in revenue per year that will now be lost.' It's an irresponsible, scandalous action that is vintage NDP. "Despite that reckless expenditure, the NDP still plans to borrow an additional $2-billion. It's a Big Bomb budget that really comes down, to three filings: increased spending, more debt and higher taxes," "Weisgerber concluded. Gunman flees with video cash MATSQUI - On Wednesday, March 16, at approximately 3:*i5 p.m., a male suspect committed a robbery at the Dash Mesh Video Store, 32230 South Fraser Way. Police said that the male suspect approached the store clerk, pointed a gun at him and demanded money. Once the suspect obtained the money, he fled the store and went westbound on South Fraser Way. The suspect is described as a white male, 25 to 30 years, 57", stocky build, with brown hair and brown moustache down to the corners of his mouth. ALDERGROVE COMMUNITY SECONDARY SCHOOL With the combined support of the Ministries of Education and Skilled Labour and Training, Aldergrove Community Secondary School will become one of the focal points in our province for the new Academic and Trades Program (ATP). There is a serious shortage of skilled trades people in Canada. Technically trained people say that job security, job satisfaction and a good income are reasons they selected their careers. The challenges that skilled trades people face require a strong educational background. The Academic Trades Programs* offered for the 1994-95 school year are: 1. Construction 2. Electricity 3. Horticulture 4. Hospitality & Foods 5. Mechanics 6. Metal Fabrication For Students Interested in the following Careers 1. Engineering, applied science and the trades 2. Engineering, applied science and the trades 3. Horticulture, farming, agribusiness 4. Chef training, foods industry 5. Engineering, applied science and the trades 6. Engineering, applied science and the trades * ATP Programs: telephone Mr. R. Melnyk, Vice-Principal, at 856-2521 Success in AJP will give selected students an academic and technical education that will allow them an advanced placement into an apprenticeship or entry into post-secondary education. The technical component of the ATP will be offered over 2 senior years (i.e. grade 11 and 12). This will equate to the first year of apprenticeship training. Time spent in work experience, including the paid summer prscticum, can count towards apprenticeship hours. This can be equivalent to one-third of the first year apprenticeship hours.,The program is designed to accomodate students focused on university, college or technical school who would like the option of skilled trades training without closing the door on other options. Aldergrove Community Secondary School will also continue its partnership with the Open Learning Agency to offer first year university courses, such as psychology, to superior academic students before they graduate from high school. The school will also offer the following academic and career specialties next year: Grade 11/12 Academic/Career Options Program* 1. Academic Applied Sciences in partnership with Simon Fraser University 2. Criminology 3: 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Communications/Writing Education Electronics, CAD (drafting), Construction Mechanics, Metal Fabrication (High Tech Machinery) Accounting, Computerized Imformation Management Community Recreation Hospitality & Foods Commercial Art Theatre Company 11. Horticulture For Students Interested in the following Careers 1. This option is especially valuable as preparation for medical, dental, veterinary science, engineering or advanced scientific university studies 2. Explore careers in the justice system including criminology and law 3. Journalisn/law/business communications 4. Childcare services and teaching 5. Engineering, applied science and the trades 6. Business, commerce, accounting careers 7. Physical education, recreation services careers 8. Chef training, foods industry 9. Art, advertising careers 10. Acting, script writing, directing and the opportunity to audition for professional theatre companies 11. Horticulture, farming, agribusiness Academic Language Programs 1. Grade 6/7 Late French Immersion** These students will move to Aldergrove Community Secondary for grade 8. 2. Grade 8 Secondary French Enrichment/Immersion* For strong academic students who want a challenge. Students can start in grade 8 for the 1994/95 school year. 3. Grade 9/11 Mandarin and Japanese* For students interested in Pacific Rim languages School 1. Aldergrove Elementary "phone A. Lew, Principal, at 856-8763 2. Aldergrove Community Secondary * phone Ms. Carter, Languages Dept. Head at 856-2521 3. Aldergrove Community Secondary * phone Ms. Carter, Languages Dept. Head at 856-2521 Enriched/Accelerated Mathematics Program and Advanced Placement Calculus and Computer Science (1st year univeristy) Phone Mr. B. Singer, Counselling Dept. Head at 856-2521 The school also offers a wide range of excellent co-curricular activities in athletics and the visual and 2. Visual and Performing Arts • art competitions/displays • stage band (jazz) • concert band • vocal jazz choir • concert choir • musical theatre • theatrical performances including Shakepeare Tuesday, March 29th at 7:30 p.m. Grade 7 into 8 Parent Information Evening and tour of the new facilities. performing arts: 1. Athletics • badminton •golf • basketball • gymnastics • cross-country • rugby • football • track and field • volleyball B.C. "misled" on highways Monique Galazka is a journalism student from Kwantlen College who will be working on her practicum at The Star for the next four weeks. Galazka, 26, has been studying part-time at Langara College in Vancouver and Kwantlen College in Richmond, and working part- time at both the college's newspapers over the past seven years, in addition to a number of other jobs. She now brings this experience to this community, and already The Star's editors have enjoyed her dynamic character and her clear writing style. We hope our readers enjoy her work, too, beginning with this week's edition. -Kurt Langmann photo No budget surprises ¥ From front... tal tax threshold for small businesses, McCloy said, "This is a step in the right direction, but it won't make that much difference to the average business. "The 'fairness package' introduced to help small businesses, does not contain any single ini- tiative which will make a big difference, but collectively the package will help somewhat, and is a good start, but there is still a long way to go to provide incentives for small busmesses, which are the backbone of our economy. "Debt levels continue to grow by eight percent or $2-billion next year, and future generations are farther burdened widi a mortgage they did not take out," McCloy said. As for hidden taxes, he had this to say, "We are not surprised to see increases in licensing and other fees, and on the surface these appear to be a fair source of revenues." VICTORIA - Reform MLA, Jack Weisgerber has accused Premier Harcourt of deliberately misleading the public last week on CBC's Talkback Live. Harcourt repeatedly promised that nonunion construction workers would be guaranteed equal access to work on the Vancouver Island highway project, which now appears to be less than honest. "The Premier gave his word that non-union workers would be able to compete for Island Highway construction jobs on a fair and equal basis," Weisgerber said. "But now we learn that the project will be a closed-shop endeavour that forces all workers to become unionized within 30 days under the proposed agreement. "Employers have been browbeaten into acceptance of this contemptible deal through the NDP's hardball efforts to enforce unionization as a precondition for taxpayer-funded construction work. "The Premier didn't have die courage or decency to come clean about his real intentions in this regard when he was asked not once, but twice, by CBC news anchor Kevin Evans to do so," said Weisgerber. Liberals call for reforms VICTORIA - The B.C. Liberal opposition has called for sweeping reforms "to make the B.C. legislature more open apd accountable to the citizens of the province." Opposition house leader Gary Farrell-Collins proposed 10 reforms to make the legislature more representative of public concerns. "The people have clearly stated that they do not believe this legislature is relevant to the problems they encounter on a daily basis in their communities," said Farrell-Collins. "Premier Harcourt has had many opportunities to take a leadership role in making real and substantive change to our legislative process but, instead, he has refused to enact significant and honest reforms. The premier has clearly signalled that he is intent on taking only one reform and use it to remove the speaker of die Legislative Assembly." The Liberal caucus proposes: • Free votes on all matters not considered as votes of confidence (Le. Throne Speech and Budget Speech.) • Question period be extended to 30 minutes to allow all MLAs an opportunity to raise constituency issues in the legislature. • The provision for five two- minute statements of local constituency concerns be instituted at the beginning of every after noon sitting. • Days reserved for constituency issues be reinforced so that no government business except emergencies can cancel them. . • Fixed dates for spring and fall sittings of the legislature. • A fixed budget day so that people know* when and how their tax dollars will be spent. • The election of the speaker by secret ballot at the opening of a new legislature, and hold that position until the end of that legislature or until the speaker resigns on her or his own accord. • All proceedings of the legislature including estimates debates be televised so that government business is done in public view. • Select standing committees be given the opportunity to determine their own mandate. Standing committees must be allowed to examine any Crown corporations and agencies which account for the NDP's rapidly expanding debt. • All matters with regards to MLA's salary, pensions, and benefits be referred to an independent commission empowered to make binding recommendations. "These reforms call for immediate changes to the way the legislature operates. The B.C. Liberal opposition, under the leadership of Gordon Campbell will pressure Premier Harcourt and the NDP to live up to the demands and expectations of the public," concluded Fan-ell-Collins. THE ALDERGROVE STAR. MARCH 24. 1994 Daffodils to reign again in Bradner BRADNER - Once again, die time has come to remind you of die annual Bradner Flower Show. The theme for the Flower Show will have a "Greek" flavour and die official opening will be on die Saturday at 2 p.m., officiated by honoured guest Brian Minter of Minter Gardens. As always, die focus will be on the many varieties of daffodils grown in die area - some 400 different blooms will be on display. The show will also highlight displays from other growers, including orchids and geraniums. Bradner is easily reached from all directions and signs are posted on all routes for convenience. Admission is still only $1 and the tea room will be well stocked with sandwiches, cakes and other goodies, all made by our community volunteers. They also serve supper Friday and Saturday evenings, 5 to 7 p.m. All of the proceeds from the show go towards local community projects. The dates and times for the 1994 show will be Friday, April 15, 10 to 8, Saturday, April 16, 10 to 8 and Sunday, April 17, 10 to 6 p.m. Early mornings and evenings are usually less busy and they welcome bus tours. For further information call Marion at 856- 7310, Audrey at 856-2794 or Hazel at 669-1.143. and MUSIC STOP 3089 - 272 STREET 857-2366 SELECT FROM 20,000 BOOKS! 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But Wagar apparently has dumped on his fellow practitioners of Wicca or witchery almost as much as he accused Harcourt of dumping on him. Of course none of the other witches were squeezed out of a cushy job as a backbench MLA in Victoria. Arguably, neither was Wagar: even if the NDP did discriminate against him on the basis of his beliefs, he had about as much chance of winning the Matsqui seat as he did blr being made pope. Now the owner of a pagan bookstore in New /VCestininster has complained that Wagar has been badmouthing her coven in an occult newsletter called Hecates Loom. According to Roxanna Hamilton, he has used the newsletter to dismiss other covens as 'spiritual counterfeits'. though all these witches claim their religion goes back to pre- Christian times, in fact it is largely a 20th century reinvention. It has to be since the Christian church was pretty effective in wiping out the old religion and its records. Wagar revealed his own loose grasp of pagan principles when he mused about the controversy raging about him: 'I don't know what it is. The goddess seems to enjoy throwing lightning at me.' Sorry Sammy, but lightning, rain and sky deities are invariably male in European paganism. But there is more to the rise of paganism than fringe follies. Paganism reflects a shift in our society's basic beliefs and a dangerous one at that. In believing all of us are inherently locked into repeating cosmic patterns, pagans are extreme-, ly fatalistic. The Judeo-Christian belief in a god who intrudes on human history with specific intent has pro duced a decidedly anti-fatalistic attitude which has made old- world civilisation the dominant force for change over the last 2,000 years. But we need to look further dian the rise of gambling and the increasing public reliance on government to realize that our own society is moving in fatalistic directions. The government itself is the chief promoter and profiteer from gaming of all sorts, which boils down to the pitch that we can get rich without doing anything to earn it. as a diversion, gambling is harmless. But the pervasiveness of lotteries in our culture makes it more than a diversion. It can only have a debilitating effect, undermining the Judeo-Christian moral ethic that we are accountable for our own actions, and its economic expression in the belief that you have to work for what you get. %0m spy, but I read Redbook, too By COUN McENROE When people ask me about my days as a double agent, my characteristic response is to shoot them or strangle them with piano wire or say, witheringly, 'Yeah, like it's a great idea for me to talk about it!' But if I'm feeling magnanimous or if I have dipped into the. piano so often that the only song that can be played on the remaining wires is the macabre D-minor variation of 'Go tell Aunt Rhody', then a faraway look will come into my eyes, a signal that I'm looking at something a considerable distance from me. The time was 1976. The place was Tpres. I wasn't there. I mention it merely as a distraction or misdirection, a common technique among us spies. My story begins in 1988, Mexico City, a mecca of espionage; (Confusingly, Mecca was, in those days, regarded as a Mexico City of espionage). Spies were everywhere. Cuban spies watching Mexican spies. Russian spies watching American LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Arrogance in authority "Slurping the last drop" Editor, The Star, Sir, After two years of hidden taxes, as well as horrendous tax gouging, Mr. Harcourt says we will have three years of no tax increases; this I feel comes because he knows the people will not be subject to anymore tax bleeding. A few days before this three year speil, a couple of tax goons went to the Aldergroye Thrift Shop, informing diem that they must charge their patrons taxes. Once again, the less fortunate are financially attacked. Like pigs at a trough this tax-hungry government seeks to slurp the last litde drop. Those who buy from the thrift shops do so out of necessity, a need to help supplement their meager incomes. Every cent they pay out is of utmost importance and must be spent carefully. The greedy taxing of a thrift: shop is really stooping low. Letters invited The Aldergrove Star invites letters to the editor on topics of interest to the community. The \et- ters-to-the-editor column is a chance for comment on what has been said in the paper. It is our readers' opportunity to respond to what newsmakers of the area have been saying. T*JGe 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 the comment as clearly and briefly as possible. The editor reserves the right to condense or reject, letters containing libel or of poor taste. Thrift shops are grateful to a caring and generous public for the donations they make; these good people have at time of purchase paid government taxes. Does this, government believe we all forget the size of the deficit when they got their power, power to create untold numbers of partisan appointments, numerous extravagant trips abroad, months of lining dieir pockets with ridiculously high pay cheques, and creating juicy pensions for their future. Five months later we were given a budget, told about the past deficit, in five months how it had grown. Every time Mr. Harcourt is faced with a question he does not want to truthfully answer he blames the Socreds. Anyone with memory and honesty will agree the Social Credit was by far the best producing political party this province has ever known. 'Tis surprising one leader's mistakes could bring public condemnation to such a great party. How soon we forget! CORYNNE GOODMAN, Aldergrove Editor, The Star, Sir, It is not too surprising to see how a litde audiority will bring out the arrogance in some people; this is the case in the article in The Star under the heading, "Public will have to do legwork," regarding a motion made by^ Coun. Arnason, that a number of expenditure and budget items be made available to an Aldergrove man. The motion was defeated; that in itself was not good enough for Coun. Trudi Campen who failed to see why employee time should be taken up by having someone on staff pull out the specified items. Coun. Campen, what would you want us to do? Climb over the counter and start throwing the file around till we. find what we are looking for? Coun. Campen I wish to inform you that the staff, along widi yourself, get their salary -from taxes paid in part by Ken Berg and myself, and as taxpayers we are entided to die information even though you may choose to hide it. Ws get the same answers if any service is asked for. It is like a broken record, it was not budgeted for. But, hold it, diey have us at heart; diey are sending two employees to California, at taxpayers expense, to stand around and watch workers run back- hoes, front end loaders and they may even see some blasting. Of Gold-plating too thick Editor, The Star, Sir, The gold-plated MP's pension plan continues to cost the Canadian taxpayer millions of dollars. A recendy-released report by the chief actuary of the federal government confirms that the lavish pension plan currendy has an unfunded liability - or a taxpayers' IOU, of $12.2-million. What's truly amazing is that this shortfall exists despite the fact that taxpayers recendy had to pump $158-million into the pension plan to keep it property funded. The chief actuary's report says that for every $1 MPs paid towards their pension plan in 1993, taxpayers had to cough up more than $6. Taxpayers will soon. have to put in $10. In fact, within a few years, the cost of MPs pension plans will be more than 100 percent of MPs pay. Enough is enough. This outrageous pension plan has to be reformed now and brought into line with what's available in the private sector. It's high time that the federal government started to lead by example. DAVID SOMERVILLE, Toronto course, it will be more educational to see it done in California. For over 65 years*. I have been told of the quake diat is sure to come, so Frank Clegg and Murray Dinwoodie should write a book on what diey learned in California, then it could be part of the educational system. But why do that? The next generation of councilors may have two friends who they would like to send to California at taxpayers' expense. Of course, it would be budgeted for. TED HANSEN, Aldergrove New system for voters Editor, The Star, Sir, The present party alignments in die B.C. legislature must make us diink about the stupidity of our antiquated electoral system. A change in our way of electing MLAs, to improve our undemocratic first-past-the-post system, is years overdue. All over the free world, apart from Great Britain and its former colonies, every vote counts. Why can't we make it work here? We should not fall into the trap of the single transferable vote that was used in 1952 when it brought the Social Credit Party in power. We should also discard other non-proportional options like the supplementary member and preferential vote systems. Only a mixed member proportional system, as used in Germany since 1953 seems to be the answer for a more meaningful democracy. Its strength lies in the representation of all voters, and it works well because it does not "split the vote" and puts party platforms on a level playing field. Italy and New Zealand are changing over to this system, and the time is ripe for meaningful change in our legislature and in the House of Commons. JACOB de RAADT, Langley spies. Icelandic spies who, lacking any true adversaries, would ^periodically file detailed and highly suspicious reports on themselves. And yet,- there was a sense off camaraderie among all of us, and many was the night - I recall, actually, only one night, but it had a quality of manyness - that we stayed up late together, singing the old songs ('On the Banks of the Wibash Far Away,' 'Don't Put Me Off at Buffalo Any More,' 'Stop Iser Tickling, Jock!' etc., etc.) and drinking absintiie frappes and grasshoppers at the Cafe Saltamonte, where they still made them with real grasshoppers, and they don't take American Express. I sat with the British agent Algernon Charles Anonymous, who had been sent by his government with detailed instructions to do a great deal of 'vetting' and make sure various persons were 'vetted out" and, tragically, had been too embarrassed to ask what that meant. One night, as the stragglers were clearing out, I looked down at my tabletop, and there, where moments ago had sat my grasshopper, my binoculars and my visit to the zoo dinner where one more bite of corn would have revealed the picture of the monkey, there sat a copy of Redbook, with the usual articles: 'Seven Signs Your Husband is a Loser in Bed' 'Four Reasons You Need a Facial Peel' '12 Ways to Eat and Not Get Fat' 'Five Groups of 8 or 9 Items with Two or Three Things in Common' 'Jaclyn Smith - Why Three Husbands, Two Series and Four Calling Birds Later, She's still Not Happy' 'Would Y>u Make a Good Double -Agent? Take Our 10- Question Quiz' Needless to say, I was drawn to the subject and plunged right in, but 20 minutes later, I was beginning to feel they had somewhat oversold Jaclyn's unhappi- ness. 'You're supposed to be reading the double-agent part.' It was Sonny Tomoro, owner of the cafe. 'The Soviet guys left it. I can't close until you read it.1 The questions were mosdy theoretical: 'If you were an impotent loner operative with a drinking problem and a bad marriage and were sleeping with a foreign national who was a CIA asset (not to mention a person), could you use about $2.7-million? Yes/No.' 'Are you basically kind of a weasel? Yes/No.1 I knew double agents. There was, for example, Aldrich Ames and his wife, who were known to be playing a dangerous game. It involved batting plugged-in toasters across a swimming pool with squash racquets and was not related to their espionage work, but it was dangerous. They were clever and discreet in their spying, but tiny slipups hinted at their duplicity, especially her 'I'm With the Mole!' T- shirts. Eventually, I decided a double agent's life was not for me, but the encounter changed me forever, mainly in the sense that I no longer let a month drag by without a nice facial peel. THOUGHTS FROM OUR MP THE ALDERGROVE STAR. MARCH 24. 1994 Pay, perks and pensions unbalanced By RANDY WHITE OTTAWA - Like Oliver Twist, the Liberals may be remembered for one particular line: "Please, Sir, I want some more." A study on pariiamentary compensation was released last week that recommends a pay raise. It was swept under the carpet by the government, but I diink it should have received more attention for the attitude it represents. The Conservatives initiated a $150,000 study last spring to justify more pay. The cost now is not die $150,000 reported to die press by the president of the Treasury Board, Art Eggleton. I was on Canada AM widi Mr. Eggleton last week, and there are two areas where he is seriously misleading the public. The cost of the report is now over $200,000, according to Sobeco, Ernst and Young, who will be sending us die bill. And the Liberals could have scrapped die study, (reducing the costs to about $50,000) but instead allowed it to proceed. Even though they knew that by law, a commission is required to look into the issue, anyway. So now we have a commission to study the study. The commission is due to report back to parliament in July, when the House is in summer recess. How convenient, in terms of trying to keep die recommendations quiet. But that's another issue. Back to the Sobeco study. Mr. Eggleton's attempt to brush aside the study, saying there is a freeze on parliamentarians salaries anyway, seems to have satisfied die media. It's no surprise .that at a time when the government is calling for all Canadians to tighten their belts, this study was quickly silenced. But there is more going on here than meets the eye, especially when you look at what the study recommends. Let's have a look. ;||||| • MP's would receive a 37 per cent raise ($64,400 to $88,500). The study said this would compensate for the downgrading of the pension plan, which is also recommended in the report. The pension plan is the focus of public discontent. So the report says, yes, let's fix it, but let's Hours: Mon. to Wed. Thurs. & Fri. Saturday 9:30 to 5:30 9:30 to 8:00 9:30 to 5:30 33811 South Fraser Way Abbotsford, B.C. 852-8686 make up for it by giving them more money. This is what's known as a Liberal cost-cutting measure. • The MP's non-taxable expense allowance of $21,300 should be reduced by $8,000 because it is too high. But the members' non-taxable accommodation allowance of $6,000 should be increased by $8,000. Does diis make sense? Is this a shell game? You be die judge. • Senators should get a new $9,000 accommodation allowance, while their annual expense allowance would be reduced by $4,100. This is called giving a Senator a raise. Is diis a good idea? • The age to receive a pension is increased to 60, with a reduction to three per cent for each year of early payment. Most MP's are not elected until their 50s, so if you were elected at age 54, you would still be eligible after six years. Sensible? • MP's would get severance pay to a maximum of six mondis. Even teachers on leave of absence would get this, even tiiough they would return to their jobs immediately. (And diere are a substantial number of teachers in the House of Commons). The government says they have frozen salaries for two years, and we shouldn't worry about this now. But what about after the freeze? This study is another sign of things to come. It is an embarrassment to all Canadians, and it should never be implemented - at any time. As the Reform watchdog on pay, perks and pensions for MP's, I was asked to comment on the report. Specifically I was asked, "Do MP's deserve diis?" My response is that all 295 Members of Parliament must be considered Directors of Canada Corporation. This corporation spends $l60-billion a year, and loses $40-billion each year. Do we deserve this raise? No. Balance die budget first - then we'll talk. A WINNING STYLE FOR SOCCER STAR Aldergrove's Michelle Oswald is the recipient of this year's U-15 Surrey Beavers Metro team Most Inspirational Player award. The Surrey Beavers Metro team came first in their division this season. She was named to the Central Fraser valley U-15 All Star Team and played last weekend to earn a chance for a provincial team try-out. Oswald is currently in grade eight at Aldergrove Community Secondary School. THE MAGIC OF WINDMILL PALM Ideal, hardy coastal palm. Prefers southern exposure $888 1 gallon pot WALLA WALIA ONIONS VERY SWEET $299 Bunch — over lOOper bunch Spring is FISH FERTILIZER EXEL GRO 5-1-1 2 Lt. Reg $6.99 $488 MUSHROOM or STEER MANURE 5 Bags tmJL for Ut HIGHLAND NURSERY Come grow with us! Ask about our landscaping service 29858 Fraser Hwy., Matsqui 856-7694 I ^S. •*£. ■o 1 IT ■o <£ <u c *o s m Fraser Hwy. Ay ■5 1 E mt 1 ** s | • Tl^ Afca.^RQV.ff&TATS mfc.tM.g4L*. 9ST SAVE-ON-FOODS PRICES EFFECTIVE MARCH 23 TO 26,1994 *#*© Alosne. AcUfA, it C*U. CHILLIWACK Salish Plaza • SAANICH ■ Blanshard Street METROTOWN PINE TREE N. VANCOUVER PARK&TILFORD RICHMOND NORTH DELTA LANGLEY SURREY Burnaby Coquitlam Pemberton Plaza North Vancouver AckroydRoad Scottsdale Malt Fraser Hwy. King George Hwy. WHITE ROCK LADNER CLEARBROOK MAPLE RIDGE MAPLE RIDGE PT. COQUITLAM SQUAMISH MISSION *.... .ls?ni?¥*el, . ,WhAvenue ^_.^ SouthFraserWay . .. _207thStreet . ^Lougheed Hwy. .^.i ^Jrajrje Avenue , . Pemberton Avenue Lougheed,Hrff.~ Aldergrove Secondary's gym was filled to the rafters with cheering fans as the AA basketball provincial champions, the Totems raised their banner to the ceiling last week. The tfqphies gleam in the foreground. -Kurt Langmann photo Running for Canada's children ALDERGROVE - A Halifax man ran through this community last week" on his cross-country trek to raise funds for kids in distress. Eric Deegan, a 26 year old university student, set off from Nanaimo earlier this mondi, and hopes to raise some $2-million in pledges for the Canadian Children's Foundation. The foundation operates a Kids Help Phone service for youths who have suffered abuse. Deegah said he runs about 30 kilometres daily and hopes to finish the 7,400-kilometre trek in Newfoundland nine months from now. He also stops to give talks to students along the way, on the subjects of staying in school, setting goals, staying drug-free and generally promoting a healthy lifestyle. Donations can be made by calling toll-free to 1-800-268-3062. Dragsters head for Mission MISSION - After a rain shortened one of two days at the Raceway's first event, dragsters will try for a second two-day Test and Tune on Saturday and Sunday, March 26 and 27. The Test and Tune gives the racers a chance to tune their cars and dieir reactions prior to the first competitive event. With many of the drivers having to use a new starting system for the first time this event gives them some practice time. Over 200 cars are anticipated and they will roll up to the starting line at 9 a.m. both days. Officers cop top ski trophies MATSQUI - Police officers here also include world-class athletes in dieir force, after a major victory this month on the slippery slopes of a ski bill. Constables Wendy Feagan and Linda McLennan participated in the North American Ski Championships at Aspen, Colorado, from March 6 to 12, and brought prizes home. Competing in the Expert Women's (age 30-35) category, McLennan won gold medals in the Seed Race, die Slalom, Giant Slalom, and Super Giant Slalom, as well as the gold aggregate medal. Feagan won gold in die Slalom, Giant Slalom, Super Giant Slalom and the silver aggregate . medal in the Expert Women (age 36-40) category. And together, competing as a team in the Expert Women division, they placed first. As part of Canada's Team, they competed against teams from the United States, Britain and Australia and won the Nation's Cup. Local hockey expands to 30 LANGLEY - Six new "D" divi- . sion teams will bring NTR's adult hockey to thirty teams. Most of die players are graduates of the Friday night beginner's league and diis will allow plenty of room for adult beginners to join. The "C league has been so successful that teams from Maple Ridge and Abbotsford have joined for "the April session. A concern ;of organizers, is the- Monday night "B" league. This is only a four-team league, but two teams are dropping out in April after playing two sessions. Hopefully a Midget team, and others will join for April. Rounding out plans is a pay- as-you play day league that starts April 6. Interested players or teams can call Murray Cameron at 534-5071 to join. I THE ,A LDBRGROV E^TAR-'M ARCH 24.. 1 f94* Gordie Brown gets by a Mission FVA player at Aldergrove Community Park, Sunday. The Premiers beat Mission 2-1 in Challenge Cup play. -Tim Attwood photo Gold Key advance in cup play ALDERGROVE - Away to SP International on Sunday, March 20 at Champlain Park in Soudi Vancouver, Aldergrove Gold Key came away with a hard fought for victory over their rivals in the premier division cup. Playing on a cold, wet and windy day, both teams were determined not to give up that all important first goal. It was a tight defensive checking type of game with Gold Key having the greatest :fnumber of chances in the first half and play being equally shared by bodi teams in the second half with each keeper having a goalpost help them to keep the scoresheet clean. With less than one minute to go in regulation time SP. International had a clear break-, away by one of their forwards, with no one but the Gold Key goalie Michelle Gademan to beat, for sure victory. But rushing out to meet her foe, one-on-one she timed her dive to perfection, taking the ball right off the forward's shoelaces. Two 15 minute half s being the over-time outcome of a scoreless game with a shootout looming after that. Five niinutes into the second half of overtime Sarah Hanon on a high looping kick into the box from 40 yards out was carried by the strong wind to drop in just under the crossbar to secure the lead Gold Key had worked so hard for. With SP noticeably tiring and Gold Key content to defend and clear, Gold Key now advance to greet Coquitlam in the next round. Next Sunday, March 27, Gold Key play Burnaby Revenge, having reached the final 16* in Provincial Cup competition. This game will be at home, Steele Park on 248 Street. A 12 o'clock kick- off. Coach John Deacon, when asked to comment on the game, said "The team played with a lot of intensity, the work rate was high, but if Michelle Gademan. had not made that sparkling save in the last minute of regulation we would have gone unrewarded for the effort." Rich Jan romps in Delta final CLOVERDALE - It was goodbye starter, hello judges as Rich Jan scored an easy victory in the $28,400 Delta Pace final Saturday at Cloverdale Raceway. With veteran driver Dave Jungquist at the controls, Rich Jan was 7 1/2 lengths dear of Rich Lalanie at the wire while it was several more lengths back to Bradner Marina in third. Time for the mile was 2.01.3. Sent to the top right off the start Rich Jan toyed with the field of seven other three year old fillies opening up three and four length leads at various points of the race before cruising home with lots of pace left in the stretch. Rich Jan was one of six in the race who was sired by the outstanding B.C. stallion Safe N Rich. The win was the second in a row and the third from six starts in 1994 for Rich Jan who almost doubled her lifetime earnings with the win. Her lifetime earnings now stand at $29,556 for owner and breeder Gar Campbell of Surrey. Track Talk: On the strength of a hot three week period, trainer/driver Ed Hensley has wresded the trainers standing lead away from Wayne Isbister. Hensley now leads with a UDRS average of .431 while Wayne Isbister checks in with a .420 average. Bill Davis continues to hold a comfortable lead in the driver standings with a .431 average while Hensley holds second place with a .343 average. Racing continues Wednesday and Friday evenings, parade to post 6:50 and Saturday and Sunday afternoons, parade to post 1:05-. SAVE-ON-FOODS PRICES EFFECTIVE MARCH 23 TO 26, 1994 *%4e A/cvtne. 4*ufA, it cUt. METROTOWN \V*\ Joumaby* WHITE ROCK i■;152nd Street PINE TREE ■LADNER 48thAvenu $0t»-^*~y CHILLIWACK ■ Salish Plaza vjr*„ SAANICH- Blanshard Street 3&;}£sji^l N. VANCOUVER K*?ARK&TILF0RD;^RI6hMPND£;NORTH DELTAS '"; Pemberton Plate' +\'-C- "7" j *North Vaficouvttei>^ -V*■•AckroydjRoatf .*~ * Sbottsdale Mail ;.'-■'-- CLEARBROOK\M£ MAPLE RIDGE YJiMPtE RIDGE PT. COQUITLAM ~ LANGLEY &!: SURREY • Fraser Hwy. * -. KmffGeorge Hivy. SQUAMISH-AMISSION \berton Avenue Loughel J.*+_&^fJ^*..ajr.*jrjt^jrjr*vs**jrjsr^r^r^rjr,T.r-*T*r^Tjr*r*T^s 8_ THE ALDERGROVE STAR. MARCH 24. 1994 Spartans clawed back by Kodiaks, work for bronze By BRYAN S1K0RA LETHBRIDGE - Heading into die 1994. Tritex National CCAA Basketball Championships, the Trinity ^Xestern University Lady Spartans were faced widi a uphill batde. The host Kodiaks - urged on by a boisterous partisan crowd in their own gymnasium - defeated die #5 seed TWU Spartans 85- 69. The Spartans kept the game close until die 13 minute mark of the first half. A 9-2 scoring run by the Kodiaks enabled diem to take die lead for die remainder of the game. "^Xe came out really strong," commented Spartan Coach Kenneth Kauffeldt. "We focused on the first five minutes of die game and I felt we played a good five minutes and dien Joanne Smallbones took over with her size." Ending the first half down 53- 38, the Spartans returned to the dressing room to adjust for die play of Joanne Smallbones, a 6' power forward of die Letiibridge Kodiaks. Smallbones took advantage of her height and size to sink 22 points in the first half, but TWU limited her to only 8 points in die second. "\Ce had to wait till half time to adjust on it. We just weren't fast enough," said Kauffeldt. "She put us in a hole scoring 30 points." In die second half, TWU fared no better. The excellent work around the net by the Kodiaks proved to be too much for die Spartans. Although die Spartans had opportunity to put points on die board, die ball wasn't going in, shooting only 34% from die field. An inspired performance by Jennifer Kreek of the Spartans enabled her to end die game widi 20 points and 8 boards; high scorer of die Spartans. "I felt she batded really well against die bigger Kodiaks. She was confident enough to go after diem," Kauffeldt said of Kreek. "She proved herself tonight." Spartans Debbie Meyer and Clirista Toews each contributed 14 points apiece. #8 Jen Armour had 9 helpers. Kauffeldt later exclaimed "We lost die first one now we have to go for die bronze, and we're going to go for it!" Cascades lead with win at basketball nationals LETHBRIDGE - After travelling over four hours by plane and bus, the #2 ranked UCFV Lady Cascade's basketball squad had no intentions of losing. Playing in their first game of the 1994 Titrex national CCAA Basketball Championships, the Cascades handily defeated die' 7di seeded St. Thomas Tommies on New Brunswick 83-43- The Cascades jumped out to a 43-20 lead at the end of the first half. The smaller St. Thomas team suffered as the Cascades were able to work the ball down low and power the ball along the baseline for the score. "We were a lot bigger than they were, and it was easier for us to rebound against them," said Cascade forward Sue Parke. UCFV Coach Sandy Chambers used her whole bench late in die first half, and throughout the the second. "We have 12 players that can play. If I can get all of them into the game and give everybody a rest, then I can give them a chance to play and get the nerves out," commented Chambers after the game: The second half, brought out inspired teams on bodi sides. Turnovers, diough, made die attempted come-back that much, harder for St. Thomas. UCFV was able to make the most of the errors, while playing soundly themselves. A united effort was put out by the Cascades, and it resulted in a winning total. The squad, not missing a beat since die BC Provincial Champ ionsliips, worked hard and got die desired outcome. "Our team played as a whole. When we do diat we're unstoppable," forward Paula Begley remarked. Leading the Cascades to thfe win were all-Canadian Sue Parke with 13 pts. and 7 boards, followed by Brandee Fort widi 12 points. Fort had a great game, going 5 for 7 from the field, and collecting 5 boards. "I was just on the receiving end and just had to fill die empty basket. Shandia (Cordingley) passed some great passes to me," stated Fort in post-game comments. St. Thomas' high-scorer was Heilke Wendlandt with 16 points, all coming from the field. WAY TO GO, KOHLER DUCKS! On Sunday, March 6, the Atom "C" Kohler Ducks defeated Ladner 3 to 2 to win their division championship. The players would like to thank their coaching staff for an excellent year of fun and learning. The entire team would especially like to thank Kohler Meats for their sponsorship. From left, Carmelo Bruzzese, Lucas Chenier, David Lonneberg, Kent Jamison, Chris Wilson, Jerry Wernicke, Justin Ryall, coach Darrell Moore, Sam Clarke, Mika Kutvonen, Sean Hildebrand, coach John Forest, Carl Ammann, Brian Dunfield, Tyler Halliday. Missing are Brad Moore, Brandon Spencer, coach Henry Mayer. Bantam Bruins head for tournament ALDERGROVE - Bantam Bruins have hit the trail. Allied ■ Windows Bantam B Bruins will be heading out to Calgarafor the Bantam Easter Classic ffourna- ment, next week. Sincere thanks to all who helped them on their way with the various fund raising activities, and to our young hockey stars... good luck and good hockey, and enjoy the tournament and the trip! (Make sure that the adults behave themselves!) Beginners for adult hockey? LANGLEY - Adults who have played no or litde ice hockey can join up on a beginners league starting April 8 at the National Training Rink in Langley.. The cost is $160 for 14 weeks, with ten minutes of power skating instruction before each game. Interested players can be put on a team by calling Murray Cameron at 534-5071. Easter "pioneer work party" fun for all ages FORT LANGLEY - An Easter Sunday Pioneer Work Party is a family event for young and old. There is no admission charge, and it all happens at die Langley Centennial Museum, 9135 King Street, on Sunday, April 3, from 1 to 4 p.m. Activities include gold panning, goats to pet and milk, fine arts comer, sheep shearing, Easter egg dying (with natural dyes), egg tatting, pine needle weaving, bobbin lace, bannock, and see the P.Y. Porter truck among other fun. KOOTENAY LAKE PAINTING! & RENOVATIONS • Interior - Exterior • Industrial - Commercial • Residential - Agricultural •Free Estimates Phone: 856-2706 Walter Loos "Have Guns Will Travel" DIGGING HERE COULD PUTYOU IN THE HOLE. In a financial hole. Because just 1.5 metres below lies a vital and fragile communication cable. BC TEL'8 Lightguide Transmission System. Damage this cable and you or your company are liable for the cost of repairs and could be liable for the revenue loss suffered. A sum that could easily leave a nasty hole in your finances. A damaged cable will also inconvenience thousands of people in your community and along the system. Perhaps affecting emergency services too. So if you plan to dig alongside the Yellowhead Highway from Jasper to Kamloops, along the Coquihalla to Hope or the Trans Canada to Vancouver, be aware of these markers. Call 611 first That way the hole you dig won't bury you in m^^mwmammm unnecessary costs. JJC^ TcL Call 611, BEFORE YOU DIG. Ducks pluck two! ALDERGROVE - The Clearbrook Yamaha Mighty Ducks started the 1994 Novice/Tyke Spring Tournament in style. The Ducks' first game was against Chilliwack. Kg The Ducks opened the scoring in the first minute with a goal by Greg Neufeld with assists to line- mates Brady Fishhook and Jordan Stangle. Ryan Martin then scored the Ducks' second goal and Greg Neufeld added anodier, to give the Ducks a 3-0 first peri od lead. In the second period the Mighty Ducks erupted for six goals to give them a solid lead. Brady Fishhook and Greg Neufeld scored two goals each while Ryan Martin added his second goal of the game and Jacob Harder scored on a nice passing play between Cody Hopkins and Greg Wismer. The goal tending of Brodie Sorenson was solid and the Ducks' defence was' playing hard. Greg Neufeld tries to out-maneouver his Chilliwack opponent, during last week's tournament action. The Mighty Ducks skated to a 6-1 win. -Tim Attwood photo ALDERGROVE MINOR HOCKEY ASSOCIATION H 9th annual . ATOM SPRING BREAK TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE — MARCH 22-26 1994 Tuesday March 22 Wednesday March 23 Thursday March 24 Friday March 25 Saturday March 26 6:30 pm 8:00 pm 7:30 am 9:00 am 10:30 am 12:00 pm 3:15 pm 5:00 pm 6:30 pm 8:00 pm 7:30 am 9:00 am 10:30 am 12:00 pm 3:15pm 4:45 pm 6:15 pm 7:45 pm 7:30 am 9:00 am 10:30 am 12:00 pm 3:15 pm 4:45 pm 6:15 pm 7:45 pm 8:00 am 9:30 am 11:00 am 12:30 pm 2:00 pm 3:30 pm 5:00 pm 6:45 pm Aldergrove A1 vs Port Coquitlam A1 ys * Aldergrove A2 vs Port Moody A1 vs New Westminster vs Surrey A2 vs Victoria vs Osoyoos vs Abbotsford A3 vs Seafair vs Cloverdale A1 vs Abbotsford A2 vs Prince George vs North Vancouver vs Cloverdale A2 vs Seafair vs North Delta A3 vs Port Moody A1 Surrey A2 Abbotsford A2 Cloverdale A1 Cloverdale A2 North Vancouver Prince George Aldergrove A1 North Delta A3 Port Coquitlam A1 Osoyoos Victoria Aldergrove A2 Port Coquitlam A1 Abbotsford A3 Surrey A2 New Westminster "B" Division Skill Competition Osoyoos vs Victoria vs Aldergrove A1 vs North Delta A3 vs Prince George vs New Westminster vs North Vancouver vs Port Moody Al Aldergrove A2 Cloverdale A1 Cloverdale A2 Abbotsford A2 Abbotsford A3 Seafair "A" Division skills Competition 4th Place Playoff "B" Division 4th Place Playoff "AAA" Division 3rd Place Playoff "B" Division 3rd Place Playoff "AAA" Division 2nd Place Playoff "B" Division 2nd Place Playoff "AAA" Division Championship Playoff "B" Divsion Championship Playoff "AAA" Division The third period saw Jacob Harder score his second goal of the game to give the Mighty Ducks a convincing 10-1 victory. The Ducks were led by Brady Fishhook with two goals and three assists and Greg Neufeld with four goals and two assists. Ryan Martin and Jacob Harder each had two goals with Ryan adding an assist. The defence was outstanding, as Cody Hopkins played his usual strong two way game and chipped in with two assists, and his defence partner, Sonia Strandt continues to play super defence. Tyson DeGianni and Greg Wismer played a strong game on defence. The Ducks' second game of the Tournament was against Abbotsford. The Ducks came out flying and scored in the first minute of the game as Jordan Stangle assisted on the goal by Greg Neufeld. The Ducks' second goal was scored by Jordan Stangle to give the Ducks a 2-0 first period lead. The second period saw the Ducks score four goals to jump out to a 6-0 score at the end of two periods. Scoring for die Ducks in the second was Jordan Stangle with his second of die game, and Greg Neufeld scored his second of the game with Cody Hopkins and Tyson DeGianni getting singles. THE ALDERGROVE STAR. MARCH 24f 1994 The diird period saw Greg Wismer score a nice goal to close out the scoring and give die Mighty Ducks a 7-0 victory. The Ducks' goalie, Brady Fishhook playing his first game in goal this year, made several good saves to come up with the team's first shut out this year. The entire Ducks team played dieir second strong team game in a row. The Ducks' offence was led by Greg Neufeld and Jordan Stangle with two goals and one assist each. Greg Wismer had a goal and an assist with Tyson. DeGianni and Cody Hopkins each scoring once. Brodie Sorenson came close on several chances and worked hard. The line of Ryan Martin and Douglas Closter played another strong game. The defence led by Sonia Strandt continues to shine. The Mighty Ducks' next games for the Tournament were on March 22, at 10 a.m. and 1:15 p.m. in Aldergrove. ALDERGROVE MINOR HOCKEY I ASSOCIATION ' ,#:' COACHES NEEDED ALL DIVISIONS TYKE-JUVENILLE Call Joe Griff 856-24621| Deadline April 5th It's the best value in town! For the whole month of March, seniors 60 and over can enjoy a delicious breakfast, lunch or dinner at the Pantry for only $4.99. That's right! \bu can choose any item from the Pantry's senior's menu. All everyday favourites, and your choice of juice or soup or salad with your meal. It's just for seniors, and only at your local Pantry Family Restaurant! Hurry In! Offer ends March 31st! K FAMILY RESTAURANTS Abbotsford, Sevenoaks Mall • Aldergrove • Burnaby • Chilliwack • Coquitlam Centre Mall • Guildford Town Centre Mall • Langley, Willowbrook Shopping Centre • Maple Ridge • Mission ■ Newton, Surrey • New Westminster • Scott Road, North Delta • North Road, Coquitlam • Port Coquitlam • Richmond, Lansdowne Mall • Tsawwassen • Vancouver • White Rock • Colwood • Nanaimo • Sidney • Victoria • Kamloops, Cooper Market Place • Kelowna lfl_ THE ALDERGROVE STAR. MARCH 24. 1994 Spartans place 4th in nation! LANGLEY - Entering die national college basketball championships, die Trinity Western University lady Spartans knew die competition would be extremely strong. The Spartans first paired up against die Alberta champions, die Ledibridge Community College Kodiaks. The first half saw LCC jump to an early 15 point lead. TWU fought strong in die second half widi All Canadian, Jen Kreek, leading dieir offensive batde widi 20 points. The taller Kodiaks managed a six point advantage to win die game 75-69. The player of die game award went to TWU player Jen Kreek. In die second round of the, consolation bracket, die Trinity Western Spartans played the St. Thomas Tommies. TWU jumped to an early lead against the weaker Nova Scotian team and managed to maintain it dirougliout die game, finishing widi a 37 point lead. It proved to be an excellent opportunity for everyone on die Spartan roster to gain playing experience at a national level as well as boosting their confidence for die rest of the tournament. Spartan Stef Reimer was awarded die player of the game in addition to scoring a solid 23 points. The pressure mounted as Trinity Western played SAIT for die match to qualify for the bronze medal round. The intense pressure defence of die taller SAIT team was countered by die Spartan upbeat, fast breaking brand of ball. TWU's goal before entering this tournament was to better their national ranking of fifth place which was accomplished by die 62-53 win over SAIT. Once again, Jen Kreek secured die player of the game award. The bronze medal game of die Canadian College national tournament pitted die Trinity Western Spartans against host team, Lethbridge Community College. Playing LCC for die second time in the tournament was a litde bit of a disappointment, but experience allowed TWU to make some adjustments in dieir defensive and offensive strategies. The first half saw an ending score of difference of only five points, but die LCC Kodiaks returned in full force to win by a convincing 24 points. The final score rested at 72-59. The tournament awards acknowledged Jen Kreek with the honor of All-Star. In addition to die TWU lady Spartans fourth place over-all finish, they were awarded the Most Sportsmanlike Team. Aldergrove Totems brought Harleys into their pep rally last week to help celebrate their provincial AA basketball championship. -Kurt Langmann photo Bowlers to work with Big Brothers and Sisters I By LILLIAN FULLER ALDERGROVE - Have you got your bowling shoes warmed up? Are you ready to have some fun and support a great cause for the youth of Langley and Aldergrove? Yes, it's that time of year again when big Brothers & Sisters of Langley asks you to support your local chapter by putting a team together and coming out to Bowl for Big Brothers & Sisters of Langley. This year's event kicked off at Willowbrook Lanes on March 12 and will continue throughout April both at Willowbrook Lanes and Alder Lanes. Funds raised are used to further the efforts of Big Brothers & Sisters of Langley. These endeavours are matching adult men and women of good character widi PHOTOGRAPHER FOR HIRE H=M2 LANGE PHOTOGRAPHER^ Will take photographs of any event. Phone: SNAP 856-5645 YOUR COMPLETE TECHNICAL STORE. al 2080 ZEROXING BLUE PRINTING DRAFTING SERVICES ENGINEERING SUPPLIES FASTECH SERVICES LTD 5718 GLOVER ROAD 533-5657 S.H. (STEW) MclVOR Tura Eyewear Selection System Eyewear for the -whole family from Tura, the most complimented eyewear in the world. atng Ogttciww C UNITED OPTICAL .£*& CLEARBROOK TOWN SQUARE 111-32800 SOUTH FfUSCN WAV CLEAMMOOK, I.C. V2T 4W1 (BESIOE SAFEWAY) 1859-7115" boys and girls from single parent families, providing fun activities for litde brothers and sisters on the waiting list, and providing counselling to assist in establishing long-term friendships between a young man or woman and their Big Brother or Sister. Last year, over $15,000. was raised by people like yourselves who supported our largest funding endeavour of the year. We have set a goal of $25,000. for 1994 and with your help, we can meet this goal. Our agency is completely reliant on funds raised in our community as we are not federally or provincially funded. All money raised remains in this communit^S; 'We are very proud of the program we are able to offer our children. With your help, we can continue to ensure the success of Big Brothers & Sisters in Langley. ||fj|f| Here is how it works. If you are able to participate, give me a call at 530-5055. I will assemble a package which includes pledge sheets, signs for your establishment and a pamphlet on how to collect your pledges and get the funds collected to us. I'll deliver your package and when you are ready to bowl, I will arrange a time and date for you to bowl. On bowling day, I'll be on hand to ensure all goes well and all you have to worry about is bowling and having some fun. Lastly, let's add some excitement. Why not challenge a company or organization that is similar to your own to meet or beat your donation? We can arrange for you to bowl widi the chal lenged teams. You can write the challenge letter or leave it to me. In order to meet our costs, we do ask that each bowler raise a minimum of $15. Any bowler raising over $75. wUl be awarded a T-shirt with our Bowl for Big Brothers & Sisters logo on it. If you cant come out and bowl but would like to be involved in this worthwhile project, we are offering another option called Sponsor a Lane. For a cash donation of $200., we would ; dedicate a lane to your company and put. up the signs which highlight your company. This sign would remain up in the bowling alley for two weeks. Whichever way you and your organization would like to get involved, call Big Brothers & Sisters at 530-5055 or fax to 530- 1090. Looking for a Fundraiser? Perhaps we can help! The Aldergrove Star Is doing Its part to support local sports/youth organizations by offering subscription sales as a fundraiser. Earn a generous commission for your team, group or school by selling subscriptions to the Aldergrove Star. For information please call the Star at e>se>^8>303. 3089 - 272 St, /Mdergrove, B.C. V4W 3R9 Tel: 856-8303 Fax: 856-5212 The Aldergrove Star "lllegitumus non carborundum" J I THE ALDERGROVE STAR. MARCH 24. 1994 11 Corporal Clive Winston, played by Ron Max, and Penelope Toup, played by Barb Nelson decide what to do with an unconscious Miss Skillon, played by Pamela Routih Busse, in the Philip King tale, See How They Run. The Footlight Players' production opens April 8 with performances on April 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, 23. Footlight Players are located at Langley United Church, 5673 - 200 Street. Phone 530-7944 for ticket information. -Tim Attwood photo OLA the right prescription for a better employment BURNABY - Aldergrove's Shannon Dutchyn once sang in a rock and roll band with her husband David, * the. drummer. Now the couple are involved together again in more academic pursuits. Shannon, an emergency ward nurse at hospitals in Langley and Abbotsford, has been awarded her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the Open Learning Agency while David is studying for his OLA degree in computer software development. The agency granted Shannon credit for her previous academic work, allowing her to complete her degree without repeating courses. Alan Davis, director, University programs (Business, Health), said, "The Open Learning Agency enables students to bank credits from other institutions toward an Open Learning Agency degree." Also earning an OLA degree is Abbotsford's Hilda Born who went back to school after raising her five children and helping with the family farm. Hilda, whose grandfather received a commendation from the Russian Tsar for his teaching, said her General Studies degrees would help her to keep current so she could communicate better with her children and grandchildren. The Open Learning Agency was created as a public education institute in 1988. It was established to provide flexible and innovative education and training opportunities to British Columbians in their homes, places of work and communities. In addition to university programs, the Agency offers college and Adult Basic Education programs, as well as workplace training. It also operates the Knowledge Network, ■ British Columbia's educational television service. MONKEY TROUBLE: Daily: 1:10,710.9:10 Starting Friday Daily: 1:25.7:25. femwo THE CHASE: Dafy: 125,725,930. Starting Friday Nightly 9:40. ^ss6 B.C. Warning: Occasional coarsa and suggestive Languaga. GREEDY: Daly: 120.720,9:35. B. C Warning: Occasional coarta and auggastiv. language CaHTUM' SCHINDLERS LIST: Daly: 1:00.8:00. B.C Warning: Soma violanca, nu«y. occasional tuggacUva scant* and (myuum) coaraa languaga. MRS. DOUBTFIRE: Daly: 1:05.7:00,920. Starting Friday Daily: 1:05,7:00.925. B.C. Wanting: Occasional coarsa and suggastiva language. (MAJWQ LIGHTNING JACK: Daly: 1:15.7:05,9:05. Starting Friday Daily:1:15,7:10,9:10. B.C. Warning: Occasional violanca, coarsa and suggastiva languaga. QtannQ THE PAPER: Starts Friday: 1:10,7:05,9:20. B.C Warning: Soma vary coarsa languaga, occasional violanca. NO PASSES ACCEPTED Pianist guides listeners through the centuries By ED WILSON ABBOTSFORD - Pianist Paul Stewart served as a soft-spoken but highly informative towr guide Sunday afternoon, March 20, in Abbey Arts Centre as he conducted a musical voyage for members and visitors attending Valley Concert Society's bonus concert. His articulate and absorbing introductions proved perfect preparation for each keyboard "trip" he led for the attentive audience. From insights into impro- visational genius as demonstrated by Beethoven, Stewart moved on to remarks about all composers of the works he so ably performed - each time allowing listeners to learn a litde of die lore that made die music and die men who wrote it more accessible. Stewart's renown as a performer preceded him into- Abbotsford-Matsqui; his success as a scene-setter was a bonus, bringing masterpieces from Europe and North America in focus for family entertainment and enlightenment. The society hopes to have him visit again as a featured artist in its 1994-'95 subscription series. The current set of concerts continues Saturday, April 9 featuring Kim Robertson, Celtic harp and voice. Non-subscribers wishing to join in on this enjoyable journey through another entrancing area of die musical world may purchase single tickets at Abbey Arts Centre prior to die 8 p.m. performance. For further information you may call 853-7498 or 853-8624. Haydn's Seasons at Peace Portal SURREY - The Handel Society of Music presents Jos. Haydn's "Die Jahreszeiten" (The Seasons) Saturday, April 16, at 8 p.m. in Peace Portal Alliance Church, 15128 28di Avenue. Choir, orchestra and soloists Erica Northcott, Angus Stuart and Paul Grindlay will be under die direction of Karel ten Hoope. Tickets are $15. or $12.50 for seniors or students. Phone 597- 8855 or 538-9456. Tickets are also available from choir members and at the door, if available. Bel Canto to travel the globe CLEARBROOK - The Bel Canto Singers will present their spring concert on Saturday, April 30 at 8 p.m. at the Maranatha Baptist Church, 3580 .Clearbrook Road. Their varied program will include folksongs from the British Isles and Canada, a selection of sacred numbers and an exciting addition of selections from Broadway musicals. Tickets can be purchased at the door. For further information, call Connie Friesen at 852-2663. \ Lunch Special $795 Selected Combinations. $g95 $550 JAPANESE B.B.Q HOUSE Cmml&tym$i$^wlfA& Xtfawi (hom Lunch Hours: Monday- Friday 11:30 a.m.-2 pm 22867 Fraser Hwy. 532-8321 Dinner Hours: Sunday - Thursday 5:00 -10:00 p.m. Friday & Saturday 5:00-11:00 p.m. \ Bring In this ad Thursday thru Saturday and receive 10% OFF your meal. / J THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY Langley continues to be a location venue for films and local businesses are learning how to benefit from the film industry. In early May the Township of Langley will participate in the Los Angeles Film Producers Mission to Vancouver. If you are a Langley Township or City business that has served the film industry (e.g. props, electrical services, lumber, locations scouting, camera equipment fabrication, etc.) then we would like to hear from you. In addition, if you have a service or product that could serve the industry we would also like to know about you. Please mail or fax us a short description of your "film" service or product along with your name, address, phone, fax and a list of productions (TV series, films and features) you have served. A listing of Langley film-related business services will be included in packages for the Rim Mission and the B.C. Film Commission. Your written responses should be received by April 11th and sent to: Jason Chu, Township of Langley, 4914 - 221st Street, Langley, B.C. V3A3Z8. Fax:533-6110 For further information, call 533-6127 12-1 r 1 CINEMA Abbotsford Corner of King and McCallum Roads | 24 Hour Cinema Info 859-5019 Starts Friday, March 25 tHE MIGHTY DUCKS ABE BACK! (onmuo aUUrUMUl, Starts Friday, March 25 £the r Denis Leary Judy Davis Kevin Spacey They may be hostages, but what they're doing to this guy is criminal. Nightly7:10&920 B.C. Warning: Some very coarse and (14 YEARS) • suggestive language. SAMNEILL LAURA DERN A STEVEN SPIELBERG Film * UMVIHSAI. PICTUK (MYtAg) Daily until Sun. Mar. 27 -120 & 3:40 NAKED GUN 33 £ $5%flS** THE FINAL INSULT MOSTLY ALL NEW JOKES. LESLIE NIELSEN PRISCILLA PRESLEY PET DETECTIVE Daily until Sun. Mar. 27 - 3:20 only Nightly7r30&930 B.C. Warning: Occasional coarse language, suggestive scenes and nudity. (MATWO Daily untl Sun. Mar. 27 -1:30 17:00 & 9:10. Starting Friday 7:20 & 9:40 | B.C. Warning: Suggestive scenes, language, swearing and violence. EtoestRidEsA^/n JIM VARNEY Daily until Sun. Mar. 27-330 LOONIE MATINEES Daily until Sun. March 27 BEETHOVEN 2nd (ooaotAQ 1:10 only IMaaPMIPIalPa^^ 12. THE ALDERGROVE STAR. MARCH 24. 1994 Adams reigns supreme! "I'm coming home..." BryairAdams plainly enjoyed the response he got from hometown fans at Sunday's Coliseum concert. -Kurt Langmann photos Easter service at libraries ABBOTSFORD - Library users can now take advantage of longer opening hours during the coming holiday weekend. During the Easter weekend, seven key brandies of the Fraser "Valley Regional Library will open for business on Saturday, April 2. Previously, all 21 FVRL locations were closed on the Easter Saturday. Branches in Chilliwack, Clearbrook, Langley, Maple Ridge, North Delta, Port Coquidam and White Rock will open 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. "We have had many requests to open on long weekends, so we are really pleased to respond by providing full service in the library's seven busiest branches," says Paul Hinton, FVRL acting director. Expanded service will also be offered on the Saturdays of four other holiday weekends during the year, he adds. During Easter, all library branches will close April 1 (Good Friday), April 3 (Easter Sunday) and April 4, a regular day off for the library. BINGO BINGO i WALK-IN PROGRAM 7 DAYS A WEEK Sun. to Sat. Doors Open 11 a.m. Starts 11:30-6 p.m. Sat. & Sun. Doors Open 11:30 a.m. Starts 12 noon.. • ••••••• LIGHTNING BINGO Sun - Thurs. 10 p m. - 12 a.m. Doors Open 9:45 p.m. *•*••••• • Non-Smoking Section • Handicapped Service • Pull-Tabs} • Extra Cushions • Six Programs • Padded Seats • Canteen Service 34252 Marshall Road, Abbotsford EVERY NIGHT DOORS OPEN 5 p.m. Walk-ins 6:30 p.m. Regular Games 7 p.m • 4 •'• • • i • LATE NIGHT BINGO DOORS OPEN 9:45 p.m Fri. & Sat. •10 p.m. - 2- a.m CHILDRt N UNDER 1? NOT Pl-HMITTM") * Af TtR '.PM Support of your local charities. 't\ ' By KURT LANGMANN Some 40,000 local fans gave their hearts to Bryan Adams over his three night stand at the Coliseum last weekend, and he returned the kindness with lots" of heart and energy. The former dishwasher in a North Vincouver restaurant is now a genuine international star, thanks primarily to a one-two-three punch of hit movie ballads, but he made a point of telling fans that he hasn't forgotten his roots. On Sunday night, he bantered with fans ("I used to live in Surrey, 104th and Guildford ~ you got Suney jokes, throw them at me"), he brought a young Coquitlam man on stage for a Maple leaf flag-waving chat and let him sing a couple bars from I Fought The Law, and at the end when a young woman rushed the stage for a hug he waved the security man aside and treated her like a gentleman should. The band also put themselves at some risk by hopping onto a mini-stage at the other end of the Coliseum for a lively set of oldies from Eddie Cochran (C'mon Everybody) and the Troggs (Wild Thing) - at the end of which the mini-stage was jammed with a teenaged dance party-cum-mosh pit. In short, for two-and-a-half hours he made himself accessible to his hometown fans, even if he now has a second home in England, dates a Danish fashion model, and fills stadiums around the world on a seemingly endless road tour over the past couple of years. Adams hasn't played Vancouver for many years, but this series of shows more than made up for the free concert that was rejected by park commissioners in Stanley Park a couple of years ago. This was a homecoming party to beat all. Adams' brand of no-frills rock and power ballads is unique among his contemporaries, while it traces its lineage back to the days of Cochran, Gene Vincent and the early Sun Studio days with Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis and Roy Orbison. That connection became obvious when he did the oldies for one of his many encores — he wears those songs well. He doesn't need pyro-. technical displays or other accoutrements to entertain a big audience because he has the songs. And he played all of the hits: Everything I Do to Cuts Like A Knife, and the grand finale of Summer of '69 and All For One (he did that last number just fine without Sting and Rod helping ouO. Much of Bryan Adams' success can also be credited to longtime sidemen Keith Scott and Dave Taylor (above) along with drummer Mickey Curry and keyboard whiz Tommy Mandel, all of whom acknowledge that it's been an amazing ride to the top. Wlti. Adams is no saint and has his faults, but of the many shows I've seen over the years, no one has tried harder and succeeded better than Adams did Sunday. He also had 40,000 cards circulated among the fans on behalf of the lobby for a whale sanctuary south of 40 degrees latitude, and asked everyone to send the cards to the South Korean government for that country's approval of the International Whaling Commission's recommendation. The pro posed ban on whale hunting in the Antarctic region is believed to be the only hope for the species' survival, but South Korea has the power to veto the upcoming vote in May even though it is no longer a whaling country. Readers don't need Adams' card to send their own words to the Korean president: write your own to Pres. Kim Young-Sam,- Blue House, 1 Saejongro, Chon- gro-ku, Seoul, Republic of Korea, 110-050. Adams and band surprised fans by literally leaping into their midst for one of their encores at a mini- stage set up at the other end of the Coliseum. They were literally crowded off the stage by dancing fans at the end of the show. JILL-OF-ALL-TRADES Will do any honest work. 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Recovering from eating disorder By LARA BRODIE and LOISBRONK How much of a concern youth gangs, to you? are Lionel Quickstad with Winston, 6 months: I think it all starts at home and the way the kids are brought up. The economy predicts that both parents have to go to work, what's the kid going to do? Mom and Dad have both gone to work and (the children) get off at two- thirty and what are they going to do? They go home and there's nobody home, they have the run of the place. I feel that there's just been a decay of the family structure. Sarah Bird with Kylee, 2: They're a fairly big problem, I guess, not so much in our area as in America but I guess they're coming out this way. Kind of scary to think about them. It's scary to think of them happening in schools. When I was in school we didn't have them, but I guess there is (this problem) now. (It's a problem that's getting) worse. Birdene Chibi: Very serious. There's too many latch-key children, that's one of the main reasons and I think that families have separated themselves from the true family unit. The basis of a real family unit gets back to understanding what fife is all about and God in the family. I really believe diat this is one of the biggest problems that we have and it extends into every part of society. Rachel Quickstad: It's a big concern because I don't want my six month old son growing up and being murdered in school and I dont want him to have the threat of guns and knives. I want him going, to school like I did, worrying about sex and drugs rather than guns and knives. People have lost ail their morals. I don't think there is enough police to get at these children, I don't think the children are scared of the police. When I was kid I was terrified of the police, nowadays the kids just laugh at the police. They're in and out of jail, they don't care. Chris Webber, 20, Rocky Bourgeois, 21, Chris Mullin, 20: -It seems that kids think that it's the cool thing to do; that it's cool to be tough. People try to imitate. -It's getting crazy, they're starting to migrate out here. People are afraid, it's always being talked about. It's not very big out here but in \&ncouver...you go to Vancouver streets and stuff you see like thirty people walking down the street. You don't even make eye contact because you know that if you look at them you're not going to be around for too much longer, you might get your butt whipped or something, who knows? -Ifs not too big out in Aldergrove, there's a lot of wannabe's. I've heard of guns and stuff in Aldergrove but I've never seen one with one. Garrett Otteson, 13: I don't think that youth gangs are good because when you go out at night you can't be sure if they're going to jump you or anything. They'll beat you up for your jackets or hats or anything. They should have more police protection around where the gangs are. By MONIQUE GALAZKA ABBOTSFORD - The family of anorexia sufferer Charlene Clark would like to thank all the great people who are helping her on her road to recovery. Charlene has been battling anorexia for over three years now and has not responded to traditional treatment. St. Paul's Hospital's Dr. CL. Birmingham has confirmed that in a letter to the government in hopes that it might persuade the provincial government to pay some of the $16,000 it costs for the alternative help that Charlene is getting to treat her illness. Cunendy she is in the care of Peggy Claude-Pierre at Mont- reaux Counselling in Victoria, which her father says is cheaper than the $25,000 a hospital would charge. "Charlene is doing pretty good," said her father. "She's got her color back. She was all yellow, on the verge of dying, but she' doing much better now. "Financially, we are doing much better," he said. "We raised a lot of money from the dance we just had, and from private donations. Last week we paid for the month of February and we almost have enough (to pay) for March. "There is still no word from the government although they are expected to make an announcement when they bring down the budget today (Tuesday)," he said. The family would like to send out thanks to everyone who at- . tended the Jubilee Benefit dance or donated to Charlene's Get \>Cell fund. Special thanks go out to: Mark and Barry of Bear Music, Clearbrook Pasta Queen and Coffee, Fredon Nurseries, the late Ben ^Xarmerdam and the Aldergrove Legion. Thanks also to Lynne Larson for spearheading the trust fund and Donna for setting it up at the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce where donations can still be made to the 'Charlene Clark' account, as well as Leona Custeau and Marilyn Kelm for monitoring the fund. All donations, financial and otherwise, are greatly appreciated by the family. Seniors host Easter luncheon LANGLEY - The Seniors Recreation & Resource Centre is having an Easter Luncheon on Wednesday, March 30 from noon to 2 p.m. Cost is $7.50 for members, $9. for non-members. Easter is a special time of year. Celebrate that specialness with your friends at the centre. They will start out with a wonderful, traditional Easter lunch and then be prepared to be entertained royally. Preregistration needed to 530-3020. NEW IN TOWN? LET US PUT OUT §1 THE MAT FOR YOU! SINCE l»JO ^J I'D ' If you are new to our community, call the welcome Wagon hostess. Remy-856-2711 (Answering service - 530-6009) ICBC - PERSONAL INJURY - ACCIDENT CLAIMS We will protect your interests with experienced lawyers and support staff who deal only with personal injury claims. JARVIS & CO. TRIAL LAWYERS 530-8319 I We have successfully handled settlements and trials with ICBC since 1973. -Free initial consultation -Home and hospital appointments -Reasonable percentage fees -We handle all expenses From whiplash to death claims including fractures, brain damage, spinal cord injuries. CALLUS I NOW LANGLEY OFFICE: Suite 203, 20621 Logan Ave. Tel: 530-8319 VANCOUVER OFFICE: 3rd Floor, 1080 Hornby Street Tel: 682-3771 ~ft Willow creek The Perfect Place To Call Home... OVER 75% SOLD •Includes 5 quality appliances, plus, legal fees, plus... GST, plus... PIT •1 Bdrm, 2 Bdrm, 2 Bdrm + Den •Uptol239sqft *•*»• mx $3! S*?85 OPEN DAILY 1-5 PM (closed Fridays) 857-1197 27358 - 32 Avenue Aldergrove From Hwy 1 take exit 73 to 264th Street, south 5 kilometres, left on 32nd Avenue 5% Down payment requited by April 15,1994. P^SISIl^si 14_ THE ALDERGROVE STARr MARCH 24. 1994 Teacher Loreen Legersky (centre) assists students Mary Hietanen (left) and Alexa Chykowsky with their drawing. The Port Kells Arts Club will begin a series of watercolor lessons with Legersky on March 30. For information, call president Betty Loren at 584-3928. Ah ... the spring has sprung By MAUDIE MacPHERSON ALDERGROVE - The daffodils and forsythia are all out in bloom and what a marvellous combination for a big bouquet to brighten up things around your home. These are signs of change and this week we have the first day of spring. The winter has been kind to us but what a nice feeling to see all die undergrowth getting green- and die flowering shrubs budding out and spring flowers in grand array along die banks and in die fields. I've finished die book "As for Me and My House" and die sound of die prairie wind as described by Ross Sinclair in his novel is still droning in my ears. One must have lived and experienced die wind to appreciate die story. After years away when you make a trip back diere's die same old moaning sound of the prairie wind. Lots of things going on this week. On Friday, March 25 the Thrift Shop is having a fashion show in the mall from 1 to 3 p.m. This will give people an idea of what can be found on our shelves. Just a litde remodelling, a ribbon here, and a button diere and you're all set up widi a new outfit. Come on down everyone, give us some support. The Art Show is on Saturday, March 26 at die OAP Hall. This should be interesting, a display of art work as well as crafts, followed by a cup of tea and refreshments. What more could you ask for on a Saturday afternoon from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thrift Shop workers are being treated to a dinner March 22, a token of thanks for volunteering their time for a few hours each week. Supposing anyone is feeling bored, with nothing of interest to do, come on down to the Thrift Shop from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. any day you choose. There's lots of jobs to do, we are always in need of help. At the Wednesday dance, March 16, the 50-50 went to Opal Thomas and Ed Sanders. Spot Dance was won by Opal Thomas and Herb Fackler. What is this, Opal Thomas night? Saturday dance had a very small crowd, only about 27. The first spot dance went to Mabel Tour and Cliff Soudier. The second spot was won by Selina Davies and Al Lane. 50-50 draw went to Gwen Keay and Gordon Healy. Door prizes for die evening were won by Eleanor Anderson and Al Lane. Norm Gunter and his Peppy Shakers will be playing for diis week's dances. Perhaps the Jamboree held Sunday took a few away from die Saturday dance since two nights of dancing in succession are pretty strenuous. Carpet Bowling was good Thursday, three carpets were used. A couple who used to join us some diree years ago called in to renew acquaintances and have an afternoon of bowling. The Pultons come from Regina but in order to take advantage of our milder winters house sit for people who want to go south. This1 year and for two winters previous have taken over a place in .White Rock but previous to diat diey moved into a house on Lefeuvre Road and took charge while the family holidayed for die winter in Arizona or southern points. It was from diere they joined in acdvities at the hall, etc The last Sunday of March is Pot Luck night at the OAP Hall. Keep diat in mind. Monday March 28 is the Blood Donors Clinic at die Armed Forces base. Hours are from 2 to 4 p.m. and 5:30 to 8 p.m. The last Thursday of March, die 31st is Whist at the OAP Hall. The Choral Group needs your support. This must sum up the OAP news for diis week. Browsing in a card shop I came across an Easter card, not the usual. On die front was a picture of a gal dyeing eggs and it said quote, "You must dye eggs better dian anyone else." Flip over and it says "You've had so much experience widi your hair." No offence, ladies. FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. Don't spend your tax refund. INVEST id For the latest info on MUTUAL'FUNDS and an appointment, call John Janzen. Home: 853-1399 Office: 852-6494 Fax: 852-3627 John Janzen #3 - 32330 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, B.C. Skytrain stations to open in Surrey SURREY - SkyTrain service is coming to Suney City Centre on March 28 with die opening of the 4.3-kilometre SkyTrain extension between Scott Road Station and King George Station. The first train will leave King George Station at 5:08 a.m. The extension features three new stations - King George, Suney Central and Gateway - bringing the total number of SkyTrain stations to 20 and the total in Suney to four. The $127- million extension has been completed on time and on budget. Arts club prepares lessons at Pt.Kells SURREY - Port Kells Arts Club will offer a series of lessons in watercolor painting on Wednesday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., starting March 30. They will be held in Port Kells Community Hall, at the corner of 88 Avenue and Harvie Road, in Suney. The instructor is Loreen Legersky, a popular professional artist and teacher. She has recently been teaching a very successful series of drawing classes at the same locadon. Legersky's watercolor paintings are hung in many public buildings and private collections. She has taught classes in Suney, Langley, White Rock, and other B.C. locations. She is always in demand as an instructor. For information on the classes, and die Port Kells Arts Club, phone president Betty Loren, at 584-3928. Seniors go tripping LANGLEY - The Seniors Recreation & Resource Centre is having a bus trip to La. Conner Tulip Fields. The trip includes tour of tulip fields, canal tour aboard "Viking Star". and free time in La Conner. The date is Friday, April 8, 8:45 a.m. to 6 p.m. Cost is $24. Preregistration required to 530-3020. Intestinal fortitude BURNABY - The Northwestern Society of Intestinal Research is holding a support group meeting for people widi gastro-intestinal diseases such as Crohn's and Ulcerative Colitis. Family and friends of patients are welcome also. The meeting is on Thursday, March 31 at 7:30 p.m. at #208 - 1899 Willingdon Avenue, directly across from Brentwood Mall. THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY BUDGETING AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP Township Council requests applications from interested members of the public, community groups and community organizations who wish to participate on a Budgeting and Finance Committee. The Committee shall advise Council and staff on matters pertaining to the development of a Long Range Financial Plan. These issues may include: • review and advise on the process for developing a Long Term Financial Plan • review and advise on different financial options and policies • advise on the appropriateness of key financial indicators • assist with the choice of comparison Municipalities • assist with the public involvement process • review and advise' on all materials prepared for public distribution • assist in developing and reviewing the preferred financial strategy • report on the process and the recommended strategy • report on whether or not the committee should continue once the Long Term Financial Plan is finished and recommend changes, if necessary, to the terms of reference Persons wishing to be a Committee member are requested to forward their resume and contributions they can offer by April 2% 1994. Mayor & Council Members Township of Langley 4919-221 Street Langley, B.C. V3A 3Z8 Fax No. 533-6098 12-3 LOCATED ONE MILE SOUTH OF ALDERGROVE BORDER rEDMEE>J CfToCC LATi ! MILK Gal. $199 Limit 3 Coupon Expires Apr. 3/94 21b. CHEESE Medium *3 i^oo Monterey Jack *3yy FRANZ BAKERYI BREAD $ 109 2 loaves for GALLON MILK Homo $199 2% $184 1 % $179 Skim $179 Choc $27S 2-5 & I i I I I 1 Ib.BUTTER L Hansens cubed 99< Hansens block 89* 1 Darisweet block 89* | 1/2 gal ICE CREAM 1 I u i Vanilla French Vanilla Butterscotch Advertised prices in effect thru April 3,1994 more for qour m & OPEN SIX DAYS A WEEK, (CLOSED SUNDAYS) W^^mmwMmMMmmwv^ 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m THE ALDERGROVE STAR. MARCH 24. 1994 J5 are 13,999 Stock #R0256 »«ffiBi 19,952 859-5264 , Stock #R0092 857-0742 Across From Save On Foods on South Fraser Way The high cost of engine neglect: M Wasted gas, polluted air, iost power What do a worn spark plug and sour sometimes camouflaging trouble which vices: soDhisticated test rm.in What do a worn spark plug and sour milk have in common? Both represent waste. No one deliberately would allow the last quart in every gallon of milk to go sour and down the drain. It would be a wasteful and expensive habit. But anyone who puts up with an ailing, misfiring engine may be allowing one gallon of gas in four to spew, unburned, out the exhaust pipe. That's how much gas might be wasted in a vehicle that's running on just three out of four cylinders. Wasted fuel is only part of the penalty we pay for car neglect, says the Car Care Council. That part of the gas that goes out the exhaust ends up in the atmosphere, adding to what already is known as a serious ecological and health hazard. An ailing engine also loses power and runs poorly, usually shuddering and shaking on acceleration. Further more, one can expect his neglected engine to be undependable: auto clubs receive more emergency road-service calls for starting trouble than for any other cause. This service is one more expense that can be averted through proper car care. Improve fuels and advanced engine design have improved engine reliability. Certainly, emphasizes the Council, computer technology plays a major role in the operation of the modem engine's fuel, ignition and emissions control systems. These controls automatically compensate for many malfunctions. sometimes camouflaging trouble which eventually could disable the vehicle. Preventive maintenance means spending money to save money and inconvenience in the long run. Many owners of late model vehicles periodically are investing in diagnostic ser vices; sophisticated test equipment, interfacing with the engine's various sensors and microprocessors, detects and identifies obscure malfunctions. Car Care Council Importance of filter replacement It's filter changing time ... not just the one in your home's central air con- Hll Kirk HCLean here exclusively for" YilllovJbrook Motors: Come in and buy or lease a new vehicle and meet me In person. glO™*' With the purchase of your new vehicle receive an ^autographed ditioning system, says the Car Care Council, but all of those in your car as well: the oil filter, the air filter, the fuel filter and the one that's often forgotten, the filter in your automatic transmission. All of the above should be included on your summer car care check list. Featuring the all new fun, friendly car the m Hespler goalie stick and a photo session for you and your family with Kirk McLean! wm ... Clip this ad and receive an autographed photo of Kirk. Join Willowbrook Motor's Exclusive Kirk McLean Fan Club mm® % Jeep. Willowbrook Motors Eagle 19611 langley bypass, langley Expect the Best. 530-7361 STARTING AT $12,450 W$m ^SSsB Ifi. THE ALDERGROVE STAR. MARCH 24. 1994 it 'S AUTO BODY S PAINT SHOP HR f 27411 FRASE0 HIGHWAY, P.O. BOX 266 ALDERGROVE, B.C. V4W 2T8 LARRY WOODCOCK PRESIDENT PHONE: .856-2594 FAX: 856-4615 COLLISION REPAIRS - PAINTING WINDSHIELD SPECIALISTS COURTESY CARS G6U3KEI PONTIAC • BUICK • GMC 19545 #10 Highway, Langley 534-7431 Goodwrench Service ^^u^ COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM <lSa»Saaiaato«*-*a* How to evaluate an automotive service There are more than 200,000 automotive service facilities in the United States providing mechanical, autobody and transmission repairs. These businesses often vary greatly in the range of services they offer and the quality of repairs performed. You can, however, take the guesswork out of finding a good automotive service facility to repair your vehicle just by following some basic guidelines. The Automotive Service Association (ASA), a national non-profit trade organization, recommends using the following guidelines to help choose the right service business. Ask whether the technicians are ASE-certified or I-CAR trained. If technicians are ASE-certified, it means they have passed a voluntary competency test offered by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). If a body technician or painter is I-CAR trained, it means they have attended a course or a series of courses offered by the Inter-Industry Conference on Auto Collision Repair (I-CAR) to help upgrade their repair skills. Businesses \ with trained personnel are likely to display these and other certificates or diplomas in their customer waiting areas. If a vehicle's air conditioning system is in for repair, inquire about certification of the personnel who will perform the service. As of January 1, 1992, federal law requires businesses that performed more than 100 air conditioning repairs in 1990 to have their technicians certified in the proper use of refrigerant recycling equipment. Ask about the facility's industry and consumer affiliations. For example, a business that is a member aof ASA has agreed to uphold the association's Code of Ethics, which sets the standards for professionalism in the automotive service industry. These members can be identified by the red, white and blue ASA sign. In addition, check with the consumer organizations, such as the Better Business Bureau (BBB), to determine the facility's reputation in handling consumer complaints. Expect the automotive service facility to be neat, clean and well-organized. The flow of existing work should be almost unnoticeable. Under normal circumstances, the business should handle customers and vehicles with little or no delay. Note whether the employees are helpful and courteous. This will give you an idea of how you will be treated throughout the repair of your vehicle. Ask the business to provide a list of references and be prepared to follow up with these customers. Stability is also important in any business. Therefore, you should ask questions such as how long the facility has been in business, how long it has been at its current location and if it usually performs the type of repair that the vehicle needs. Remember, too, that some businesses specialize in repairs for a certain vehicle make and model. Ask plenty of questions, so as to gain an understanding of the equipment that will be used to service the vehicle. A business must have the proper equip- • ment to correctly diagnose and perform the needed repairs. Check to see what guarantees the business offers. Most . automotive service facilities guarantee their parts and labor, and these guarantees are usually posted. Make sure a written estimate is provided prior to letting the business begin the repair. Any changes to the estimate that exceed 10 percent should have your approval. After the repair, ask to see the parts that have been replaced. ■ One final thought: A good service facility can usually be found by asking family, friends, neighbors and co-workers for their recommendations. Automotive service facilities fully understand that word-of-mouth referrals are their best form of advertising. The Automotive Service Association is the largest non-profit national trade association of its kind, serving more than 11,800 businesses and approximately 50,000 professionals from all segments of the automotive industry. Automotive Service Association® Driving with care saves money (NU)—Traffic congestion—and costly accidents—don't happen just on interstate highways or busy downtown streets. They can happen at any side street or even in a parking lot ifSn accident, faulty stoplight or road construction impedes normal traffic flow. If you stay alert, be patient and drive defensively, you can cope with traffic congestion wherever it occurs—and avoid the hassle and expense of an accident. An accident can possibly raise your insurance premiums. Here are some tips to practice whenever traffic is stop-and-go. On the highway: • Outline your route ahead of time. Check a map or ask someone for the location and number of your exit so you're not caught in the left lane when you see your exit ramp just ahead! • Never tailgate. Tailgating is always an invitation to an accident, but even more so when cars are traveling at high speeds. Stay the state-required car lengths behind, to allow yourself options in an emergency. ?'*»it' • Don't be a lane jockey. Constantly switching lanes doesn't save time. Studies have, shown that over a 10- mile trip, a driver is likely to save only about two minutes. • Give big rigs special consideration. If you can't see a truck's side mirror, chances are you're following too closely and are in the driver's blind spot. When passing a truck, allow plenty of distance before returning to the lane, because truckers need more space than smaller vehicles to react. Safe driving is an easy way to help control your auto insurance costs. But more importantly, it will protect you and your family. from catalytic converter back Test Drive our New Trucks - Gas or Diesel Get ready for your summer fun with a new Jeep |fe: 1994 RAM 1500 Laramie SLT Lower Mainland's Largest Inventory ■93 GRAND CARAVAN SE Fully equip. Stock #73420 18,995 '92 GMC CARGO VAN V-8, auto., ps Like new 13,998 '93 NEW YORKER sth ave Total Luxury Stock #73427 21,998 '91 DODGE COLT 200 Well kept 7,988 '94 DODGE RAM VAN 15 Passenger Loaded, incl. air 22,988 '87 DODGE DAKOTA Well equip. Incl. canopy 8,988 ft LANGLEY CHRYSLER JEEP 19418 Langley By-Pass, Surrey (South of McDonalds) QiDopor CUSTOMER CARE,, ^j^, mt THE ALDWRGROVEMISR. MABCH 24. 1994 JZ are s your car ready for this trip?fP Cars are a lot like people. When they're in good health they're ready to take on the world, but when they're sick they can ruin your whole vacation. And thousands of vacationing motorists this summer will experience some kind of disabling car trouble. Some mechanical difficulties cannot be anticipated. When a part such as an alternator fails, for example, it's usually without warning, so preventive measures don't apply. But when the alternator, light comes on because a worn drive belt has been overlooked, that situation need not have happened. Most highway breakdowns can be avoided through preventive measures done on one's "home turf." So before you leave on.your summer trip, find out whether your vehicle is up to the task. Use this checklist from the Car Care Council to give it a good "physical." After all, if your vehicle doesn't enjoy the trip, you probably won't either. Car Care Council ^CHRYSLER W FIVE STAR SERVICE & CHRYSLER-TRAINED TECHNICIANS The people who know your Chrysler Canada vehicle best! & MOPAR REPLACEMENT PARTS W Hie only parts approved by Chrysler engineers! & COMMITTED TO YOUR CONVENIENCE We respect and value your time! & COURTEOUS ATTENTION We thank you and appreciate your business! | & COMPETITIVE PRICES ; jSp five Star Service at everyday pikes! LUBE, OIL AND FILTER * Plus environmental charges & taxes. Includes: • Up to 5L of Mopar Premium Oil and Filter &0§ •15 point inspection U OUR FIVE STAR GUARANTEE* READY WHEN PROMISED OR YOU DONT PA/! n ♦ ♦.♦ • Applicable to most Chryskr Canada vehicles. Ask for dctafe. # LANGLEY CHRYSLER JEEP 19418 Langley By-Pass, Surrey (South of McDonalds) BE Qfltopar CUSTOMER CARE tyM* ft** Pre-trip checklist § ••••• ^ Coolant System Coolant at proper level and clean. Pressure cap, thermostat and hoses in good condition. Connections tight. • Drive Belts Check condition and adjustment. • Battery Check fluid where applicable. Inspect terminals. t/ Engine iMM As a preventive measure, invest in a diagnostic check of electrical, ignition, fuel and emission control systems. Have needed services, including a tune-up, performed. • Lubrication Check all fluids. Change engine oil and filter, transmission fluid and filter, as needed. Lubricate chassis where applicative. Y • Suspension, Steering and Tires Check steering linkage, shock absorbers and/or struts. Inspect tires, rotate and balance as required. Check wheel alignment if tire wear so indicates. "/ Brakes W$$i Inspect brake lining and pads, hydraulic system. Replace worn parts. • Exhaust System Check for holes in muffler and pipes, loose support hangers. %/ Windshield Wipers |S||| Check operation of wipers and washers. Inspect wiper blade and arm. Replace as needed. Top off washer fluid.. • Lights Check all lights, turn signals and flashers. • Body Start out with a clean car, inside and out. Then apply wax or other protective coating lo paint and trim surfaces. Clean and repair interior fabrics. NOTE: If your plans include towing a trailer or hauling abnormal loads, consider installing overload shock absorbers for a safer, more comfortable ride. Another useful addition is an auxiliary cooler to protect the automatic transmission under severe driving conditions. Car Care Council. ••••••••••••••••• WE HAVE DEVELOPED A REPUTATION OF CARRYING THE GREATEST SELECTION OF VEHICLES AND GIVING THE BEST DEALS! BRAND NEW '94 TOPAZ G.S %mw&\!% 110,677 Air cond., sports pkg., bright aluminum wheels, P185x70Rxl4 Performance Tires. Stock #9410018 BRAND NEW ESCORT 1 Air cond./p. steering, lite group, convenience group, dual remote mirrors, plus more. SALE PRICED I 1,477 Stack #9330023 BRAND NEW M F-150 P.U. 115,577 V8, 5 spd., AM/FM stereo, lite and convenience group, argent wheels, handling pkg., tach, sliding rear window. Stock #9391018 89 ESCORT C.T • ■ • A Black Beauty. PRICED TO SELL AT ONLY $6,777 Stock #8981024 BRAND NEW EXTENDED AEROSTAR $ 17,457 Air, electric rear defroster, AM/FM stereo, 4.0 Litre, auto., clearcoat paint, 7 passenger. Stock #9399014 '91 CHEV S15 EXTENDED CAB Sport bucket seats, AM/FM cassette, rally rims, a nice clean unit. SUPER SAVINGS $8,777 Stock #9181208 BRAND NEW § FESTIVA G.L. SPORTS TRY TO BEAT THIS PRICE $8,497 Stock #9340017 BRAND NEW '94 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL 39,777 Power moonroof, keyless entry, CD. player, leather seats, absolutely loaded. Stock #9470005 '91 4x4 EXPLORER XLT, loaded, auto., super clean. PRICED TO SELL $21,997 Stock #9197009 BRAND NEW RAN6ER 4x4 $ 19,383 XLT, auto, trans., air, tilt, cruise, AM/FM cassette, power windows, locks, mirrors, V6, cast aluminum wheels, plus much, much more. Stock #9390033 OVER 150 NEW F-SERIES PICK-UPS IN STOCK! Gas - Diesels, Etc. YOU NAME IT AND WE HAVE IT! UNBEATABLE PRICES! LINCOLN TOWNCAR Executive Series. FULLY LOADED^ $26,777 PRICED TO CLEAR LOU ISFELD LINCOLN MERCURY 32562 SOUTH FRASER WAY, ABBOTSFORD, DOWNTOWN ABBOTSFORD Phone Abbotsford 853-0711 Vancouver 857-1327 Port Moody 525-8737 NET OF ALL REBATES Dealer License No. 6225 IS. THE ALDERGROVE STAR. MARCH 24. 1994 ara are Nighttime driving safety Hard-to-read road signs can turn nighttime travel into an aggravating scenario, especially when the weather turns nasty in unfamiliar territory. Avoid a stressful situation by learning your route in advance. Keep road maps readily accessible, and, as suggested by the Car Care Council, maintain lights and windshield wipers in good working order. Car Care Council Ii^»|^M«l^»«|fP«llIlSiIlIII Incredible Parade of Pre-Owned Values! OVER 90 IN STOCK - HERE'S BUT A SAMPLE 1992 GEO STORM P1688A $10,495 1991 CUTLASS SUPREME P1734 Only ▼ 1 4/2198 1991 DELTA 88 BROUGHAM P1733 Only ▼15f495 1982 CADILLAC DE VILLE $3,295 1986 DELTA 88 ROYALE BROUGHAM $4,995 P1834A 1991 S10 CAB Low mileage 18428A Only $7,995 1990 CHEV CAVALIER WAGON $6,995 18697B- P1762A 1993 BUICK REGAL P1663 Only $18,495 1991 SUBURBAN 4x4 Low km. P1756 $20,495 1985 PONTIAC/SUNBIRD 4 dr, automatic $4,495 1992 FORD TAURUS STATIONWAGON 8KT $15,995 1989 FIREBIRD 18446B $9,495 1993 LUMINA P1680 Only *14,#40 1993 CAVALIER 4dr., with air P1839 $9,788 1992 GRAND PRIX 45.oookm £14 OOE 17424B Only ▼ I IfVy? 19^9 BUICK REGAL 2 dr. with leather P1723C Only $12,895 1989 CAVALIER P1482A Only $6,795 1985LEBARON 4 dr. automatic Only $3,995 1993 CORSICA V6, automatic, A/C, * ■ Jfc m m ■ 18.000 kms. Only* I i/99 I 1991 CAVALIER RS-V6 loaded. low kms. XL251 $9,495 1989 GMC 3/4 WORK VAN P1729 Super Special $10,995 1990 OLDS CIERA WOODY WAGON pi8io |ia noe Exceptional v I 4/779 BARGAIN HUNTER SECTION 1988 MERCURY SABLE $6,495 1988 SPRINT P1668 $4,495 1988 3/4 TON $8,888 1989 CHEV BERETTA P1629 $6,795 1976 CADILLAC COUPE DEVILLE 18244A $ 5,295 857-5200 859-5271 Auto theft affects everyone's insurance By Esther Peterson (NU)—Imagine coming out of a supermarket, arms loaded with groceries and keys in hand. Then as you head for your car, all you see is an empty space. You have just become another statistic in an illegal $8-billion-a-year business. Unfortunately, thousands of people lose their cars to auto thieves each year. One car is stolen every 19 seconds in the United States, according to FBI statistics. What To Do If Your Car Is Stolen First, call the police. You may be lucky and get your car back. But, as many as six of 10 recovered vehicles have been reduced to stripped hulks as professional thieves remove and sell usable parts. Second, call your insurance agent or insurance company. Chances are, your misfortune won't affect your premium right away, nor is your insurance company likely to drop your policy. However, auto theft is not a victimless crime—it does have an impact on -everyone's insurance rates. When the auto-theft rate goes up in an area, so do insurance rates. What To Do To Lessen Auto Theft • Always lock your car. • Park in well-lighted areas. . • Store packages or possessions in the trunk. • Take keys with you when paying for gas at self-service stations. • Keep your vehicle registration papers in your wallet instead of your car. I • Leave only the ignition key with parking lot attendants. • Use a visible anti-theft device. • Follow your instincts. If someone or something looks suspicious, don't ignore your instinct. In some large cities, a new trick of professional thieves is to stage minor accidents. When a driver gets out of the car to look at the damage, another person gets in the victim's car and drives it away. • Become an activist. Work in community anti-theft efforts and lobby for stronger auto theft penalties. • Check on insurance before you buy your next car. Your insurance agent can tell you if the car you're considering will have a higher insurance premium because it is particularly attractive to thieves. Companies give a discount in some states if the vehicle is equipped with a security system to prevent theft,, according to the National Association of Professional Insurance Agents. Ask your agent if a discount is available in your state. Shop for auto insurance coverage before you buy a car but don't shop on price alone. After narrowing your choice to two or three insurance companies, base your choice on service, claims handling and financial stability of the company. Ask your agent to help you get answers to these questions. If you have an insurance question, send it to Esther Peterson, 400 N. Washington St.; Dept. NU, Alexandria, VA 22314-9980. Si News USA HONDA WAY INTRODUCING "The Family The whole family can drive a new Honda for less money. Would you like: 1. Lower monthly payments. 2. Lower down payments. 3. Drive more car for less money. 4. Easy record keeping. 5. Flexibility to upgrade more often. 6. Save money on PST and GST. 7. Buy your own trade-in at a predetermined price. 8. Increase your personal cash flow. Civic coupe The Honda Way can show you all these benefits with "The Family Plan" Come in to the Honda Way as soon as possible for more information. I HHSEaQ £□□ FRASER VALLEY AUTOMALL 30150 Automall Drive, Abbotsford Dealer License #8292 857-1430 The happy couple, Helen Salter and Roy Lockhart, along with their little bridesmaid will be at the fashion show demonstrating that wedding outfits can be beautiful without costing a fortune. -Monique Galazka photos THE SINGLES SCENE j Tripping light fantastic' at'Granny's place By MARTHA SIEMENS ALDERGROVE - The Singles Pot Luck held at Grannys' last week was quite well attended. It seemed everyone enjoyed the afternoon with good food and discussions plus a few clean jokes! A few prizes were won and Mike, we hope you tell us a few pointers from the book you won! The general consensus was "Let's have another get together" so diere will be another pot luck, Sunday, starting 2 p.m., March 27. It's surprising how many of the "older" generation are "single" out there. Most of the people were 40 plus. Many who have lost their spouse of many years of marriage due to death or divorce hesitate to get back out into the "singles scene". There are quite a number of singles clubs but most are geared to single parents in mid 20s and 30s with activities involving children (although older people do attend and are involved in these functions, including myself) in my younger days I was one of the first group to get single parents clubs organized. That's like 25 years ago. The clubs have progressed through the years. The Poco and White Rock clubs are mostiy comprised of 50 plus, but for the local area people not having a vehicle is somewhat inconvenient to get there. Other more localized clubs for younger adults are Abbotsford and Langley. The O.A.P. dances are local, consisting of pensioners. Some visitors to the dance tell me you should have a partner along so as not to feel left out. Others say they really have a grand time, even if they arrive alone. I notice the local Legion, which has fantastic music, has many single .people attending, but there of course you have to be a Legion member or have someone sign you in which is not convenient if you don't know another Legion member. It usually doesn't bother the younger crowd to enter a bar or night club alone but as one gendeman of 60 plus told me "Since my wife passed away, I'm not into die bar-hopping scene, but I do want to meet people my age for friendship and to discuss topics of interest to our age group," and this is what it's all about Discussion groups, lunch get-togethers, BBQs and picnics, perhaps dances, card games, and trips. Many of us are not able to skip a "light fantastic" due to injuries or arthritis so we appreciate functions geared to our age group! \)C&tch the Star for more activities. Anyone interested in the next meeting (an Easter theme) or have questions regarding any of the above clubs and functions please phone 856-0622. See you March 27! The House of Treasures, a non-profit thrift store (27253 Fraser Highway, Aldergrove) has been closed part of the last few weeks. We need more part-time help but because the proceeds go to charitable needs wages cannot be paid. Anyone that wishes to Help out for some "pocket money" would be greatly appreciated. We could use gendemen to tap up a few shelves! Most clothing will be cleared out at rock-bottom prices - coats, jackets 25 cents, children jackets 75 cents, sweaters, dresses 25 cents. There are free women's shoes and baby clothes. Large boxes of wiping cloths $1., suitable for painting and cleaning. A free Easter dinner will be held again at Grannys' for the alone, elderly and less fortunates. Those more fortunate are still welcome but perhaps put a "donation" into our bank, so save your loonies! Fashion show with a new flair By MONIQUE GALAZKA ALDERGROVE - Volunteers from the Aldergrove Thrift Shop are getting ready for their first fashion show. Officially, and tongue-in-cheek, it's called the Bag Lady Spring Fashion Show, and will be held at the Aldergrove Mall this Friday, March 25 at 1 p.m. There will also be a selection of items for sale starting at noon. The volunteer models will be wearing selections from the clothing shop in hopes to promote the clothing and make their presence known in the community. All clothes sold by die shop are donated, all staff work is voluntary and all proceeds are donated to charities. This month the thrift shop was able to donate $3,250 to various' organizations such as the Jackman Manor, the Aldergrove Skating Club, Aldergrove Minor Hockey, the National Kidney Fund and the Save the Children Fund. The thrift shop provides a very valuable service to the community and is managed stricdy by volunteers and donations. There are many times when the doors have to remain closed because of illness, vacations, family troubles and the like. Anyone who could find a few hours to donate to this worthy cause is asked to drop by the Thrift Shop at 2898-272 Street. THE ALDERGROVE STAR. MARCH 24. 1994 J2 Katharine Harper (top) and Kathleen Brow get help with their outfits from volunteers Shariene Sawyer and Rita Humber. -Monique Galazka photos Township promotes bicycling on new route ALDERGROVE - Langley township has proposed a scenic bicycle route for this area. Municipal planner, Paul Crawford recendy told the Aldergrove Revitalization Committee that the route would be a circular path suitable for family cycling. Committee members said they preferred the route along the Fraser Highway green space between 265 and 268 Streets over a route along 30A Avenue. They also suggested that the route along 28 Avenue was preferred in the area between 268 and 270B Streets, rather than a route along 27 Avenue as there are more intersections along 27 Avenue. They expressed concern about the comer of 276 Street and 28 Avenue, and the intersection of Swensson Avenue and 276 Street to the north. As the corners could be dangerous, road-widening and removal of some fencing should be sought. Concern was also expressed about the crossing of 272 Street at 28 Avenue where there is no crosswalk. It was suggested that where the route crosses 272 Street in the 32 Avenue area, the route should cross at the intersection directly into the park. Frequent signs along die route were suggested. at Aldergrove Mall SPRIN<3 CRAFT |J i BAKE SALE Thursday, Friday & Saturday - March 24 to 26 Ba<& Lady Spring Fashion Show Friday March 25-1 pm to 3pm Canadian Cancer Society Oaffodil Sale Saturday, March 26th i^Iy Come on out and support the cause Ballapeer E3/ANS Palmb** will entertain from noon to 4 pm Thursday, Friday & Saturday - March 24 to 26 Pon't ForcetIII Monday March 28 is SENIOR'S DAY Flea Market Every Sunday LDERGROVE MALL 3100-272nd Street 856-4650 IO Jcf 2CL THE ffEDERGROVE STAR. MARCH 24. 1994 rJm& Pro-lifers gather for conference CHILLIWACK - A number of successive events have once more riveted die minds of Canadians on difficult ethical i**- sues connected with die sanctity of life. First diere was die Royal Commission on Reproductive Technologies. Then followed the sad case of the death of Sue Rodriguez, along with MP Svend Robinson's controversial involvement and subsequent private member's bill promoting assisted suicide. Prime Minister Chretien has talked of a free vote on the issue in the House of Commons. Local Fraser Valley West MP Randy White has prepared a questionnaire on the subject for all of his constituents. This year's B.C. Pro-Life Conference will deal widi the issues now very much on the front page. To be held this weekend, March 25 and '26 at the Rainbow Country at Lickman Rad., west of Chilliwack, the conference will host a number of speakers with considerable background in some of the most hody-debated ethical issues of the last ten years. Leading off in a free public lecture on Friday evening at 7 p.m. Crime prevention for the elderly .Jjj LANGLEY - Seniors are invited to a public discussion on crime prevention at Seniors Resource Centre. Steve Christianson will be on hand to tell you all the ways 4 to prevent crime in your home and on your person. It takes place, Thursday, March 31 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. and there is no fee. Registration required to 530-3020. Bishop will visit local parishioners Scholarship deadline approacing is Dr. Joop van Rijn, who has flown over from Holland for the conference. The Upper House of the Dutch Parliament recendy voted 37-34 in favour of allowing euthanasia if practiced under certain guidelines. In his capacity as vice-president of the" World Federation of Doctors who respect Human Life, Dr. van Rijn was very involved in the debate in Holland, and will share his insights with Canadians soon to decide their own position on this issue. The speaker at the wind-up banquet on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. is Liberal MP Tom Wappel. Wappel is one of the leaders of die pro-life movement within the federal Liberal party, and once ran for the party leadership. He, too, has introduced a private member's bill, designed to restore legal protection to the pre- bom. Other speakers during Saturday represent a variety of specialties. Dr. Willard Johnston is president of the B.C. branch of Physicians-for-Ufe. Shari Richard, a specialized registered ultra- sonographer in die area of obstetrics had two abortions. Now a mother of three children, she has appeared before the U.S. House and Senate Subcommittee opposing the Freedom of Choice Bill and has testified before the Senate in favour of the Informed Consent Bill. Cathy Mickels is chair of Washington Alliance of Families. She serves on die Governor's task force on AIDS. The*H*iday evening public address is free. Registration for the Conference is $85, $35 for students. The closing banquet is $25. For further information contact the Abbotsford Rightlo-Life Society at any of these numbers: 852-4623, 853-7985 or 859-8861. FREE BIBLE COURSE Would you like to know more about God and the Bible? Do you need true and lasting happiness? The Good News Bible Study Basic Course is available, free for the asking. ;Eiease write us at: Good fews j^^picly §f.O. BcoSfo) Aldergrove, B.C. V4W 2V1 Sponsored by: Canadian Reformed Church of Aldergrove Contact number 856-0825 You will be contacted only upon request LANGLEY - There is still time to .pick up your applications for the Langley Arts Council Carle Hessay Memorial Fund Scholarship from the Langley Arts Council office in the Michaud Heritage House, 5202 - 204 Street, between die hours of 1 and 4:30 p.m., Monday dirough Thursday. The office, must receive your completed application by 4:30 p.m., March 31, 1994. Applicants must be Canadian citizens and have resided, in pljngley city or the township of Langley (including Ft. Langley, Walnut Grove, Brookswood and Aldergrove) for at-least one year. Applicants must be 16 years of age as of January, 1994. The categories are Music (Voice/Instrument); Drama; Visual Arts (Drawing/Painting, Pottery, Sculpture, Photography, Fibre Arts); Creative Writing and Dance. Kfe^l It was a real night of magie LANGLEY - Klaus Ritter of the Old Country Inn came up widi an innovative way of raising funds for the v Langley Memorial Hospital Foundation. On March 16 he hosted a "Night ofKMagic" that was truly magical. |jill Ritter, with the assistance of outstanding close-up magicians Murray Sawchuk and Ray Medway dazzled and baffled many happy patrons widi individual table magic. The magnificent five course meal delighted the appetite of all in attendance. Guests were further enter tained by strolling accordionist, Joe Morelli on the concert accordion. Silent auction items of dinner for six at your home prepared and served by Ritter himself and wines provided by Domaine de Chaberton served by Angela Lively received much attention, and excitement as bidding became competitive with the final bid significandy increasing die total funds raised to $2,300. "The evening was a wonderful success with guests leaving asking for die next date of the next event," said Ritter, who does have plans to do future fundraisers. Pledges best so far VANCOUVER- - On March 17, CBC. British Columbia asked viewers to give time, not money. They did, pledging over 248,000 hours of volunteer time during die third annual CBC Volunteer Day. "We're delighted that the hours generated by this year's broadcast surpassed both the previous years. And with sponsors VanCity Credit Union and the Vancouver Sun we're proud to be part of an event that can make such a difference in our community - both for those people, who have pledged their time and foufethose . organizations and individuals who benefit from volunteers," said CBC communications manager .Gilian Dusting. "The annual CBC Volunteer Day provides a real boost for volunteering in B.C. It's a chance to see all the hard working volunteers publicly acknowledged and it may inspire other people to open their hearts and give time," said Dale Cuthbertson of Volunteer Vancouver.^!!! ALDERGROVE - The new Anglican bishop, the Right Reverend Michael Ingham will visit local parishioners this month. He will address the congregation at St. Dunstan's on Thursday, March 31 at 7 p.m. ALDERGROVE UNITED CHURCH Family Worship and Church School 2623 - 272 St. 10:30 a.m. Warm Welcome to all... 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Ads may be delivered, mailed, faxed or phoned to The Star. are THE ALDERGROVE STAB, MARCH 24. 1994 21 Theatre, MS join forces VANCOUVER - The MS Society of Canada, BC division, has arranged for Theatre Terrific to conduct an eight week program, An Introduction to Drama, for persons with MS to be held Friday afternoons, 1 pm to 3 pm commencing April 15 to June 3- It will be held in the auditorium of the CNIB, 5055 Joyce Street, Vancouver (Skytrain at the door). The cost is $10 per session. Payment may be made at the door, however pre-registration is required. Register early as space is limited. For course information and registration, call Sandra at the MS Society Division office, 689-3144. Students guzzled grog from tin cups in front of a crackling fire. The evening was a candle-light re- enactment of life at Fort Langley's old fort. - Tim Attwood photo Fort's new servants' quarters to open FORT LANGLEY - So, how did people live in 1858 British Columbia? Fort Langley National Historic Site, the site of the lower mainland's oldest European setdement, is opening a new "apartment" building. Three apartments Businesswomen present style LANGLEY - On Sunday, April 24, Langley Business and Professional Women's Club presents a luncheon fashion show j commencing at 11:30 a.m. at the Old Country Inn, 2059&? iFraser Highway. Clothes from Ella's are featured. Tickets, $25., include lunch and must be reserved. Phone Carolyn, 535-0299. have been constructed that de- jpict typical living arrangements of Hudson's Bay Company servants. The arrangements and furnishings of the apartments reflect the diverse ethnic backgrounds and interests of the servants of the fort. The servants were employees of the company and dieir residences reflected their status at the fort. Each apartment represents one of the key ethnic groups who lived at the fort. The first belongs to Samuel Robertson, a Scot and the fort's boatbuilder. He was highly paid and his apartment reflects his ability to purchase better quality goods. His Canadian neighbour, Augustin Willing, was employed by the company first at Fort Vancouver on the Columbia River, then at Fort Langley as a labourer and interpreter. He was generally in debt and, consequently, his apartment is sparsely furnished. The last apartment is that of Robert \Kkvikarea, a cooper (barrelmak- er). Wivikarea was "country born"; his father was Hawaiian (Kanaka) and his mother Salish. His sparsely furnished apartment reflects his lower status. All the men had native wives. The Servants' Quarters is in contrast to the relative luxury of the Big House which reflects how the gentlemen who man aged the .fort lived. Everyofie is invited to the opening on Sunday, March 27, 2 p.m. at Fort Langley National Historic Site, 23433 Mavis Street. Admission is free. 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Call 856-8008 (Modem) or 856-6281 (voice) for more information 2 Years Parts and Labour Warranty Prices are subject to change without notice hisr THE ALDERGROVE STAR. MARCH 24. 1994 VS. 1m Elijah set to raise the rafters ABBOTSFORD - A stirring presentation of Mendelssohn's Elijah, by the Columbia Bible College Oratorio choir and a community orchestra, will take place at Central Heights Church, on April 15, 7:30 p.m. The solo parts of Elijahhave been dramatized by student Chad Mielke, whose striking talent will enrich the entire performance. Also featured at the Spring Concert, are the Quasimodes, Columbia's excellent jazz band; Exclamation, a smooth a cappela ensemble, and the Chorale. Admission is free and an offering will be taken. On. Saturday, April 16, at 7:30 p.m. at Central Heights Church, the graduating class of 1994 will be honoured. Dr. David Ewert will speak to the graduates, parents and friends. All are welcome to attend both events. 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FAX 856-7796 ChequeA/ISA/MasterCard VOICE SUPPORT 856-6281 "Flagging" the creations of local artists at the CNR station-turned-gallery, are (left) Margo Harrison, Barbra Boldt, Doug Bulwer, Linda Muttit, Adam Lossing and Ron Bryson, founders of Fort Langley Artists Group. -Ron Bryson photo -All 14,400 lines - 2 Hours per day • Icon based menus with full mouse support • Stock & Business reports • Time Banking - 27 + gigabytes hard drive - Online games (Amiga/IBM files) - Internet/Usenet/Fidonet - Worldwide messaging - Phone for call forward lines in your area -Toll free lines from your area UNISERVE is the only Canadian health and world-wide news as it - Stock exchange summary - Sound files - GIF pictures - Chatlines • - Forums - Software support - 8 hour friendly SYSOP support - Coming soon: •FTP-Telnet •Macintosh Support on-line to offer UPI, business, happens — 24 hours a day. Flag Station .Gallery opens second season By ROY L. HALES FORT LANGLEY - The old CNR flag station in Fort Langley opens its second season as an art gallery, 7 to 10 p.m. on Friday April 1. Barbra Boldt, who operates her own Fort Langley gallery, initiated the movement which eventually created the Fort Langley Artists Group (FLAG) over a year ago. It seemed only fitting that their gallery/home would be a former railway flag station. "Painting can be very lonely," Boldt says. "I wanted a place where artists could get together socially and talk about their lives." "This is the only place I know* where I can just walk through the door and I know I'm home," says photographer Doug Bulwer. "We also needed a place that demonstrates just how much creativity there is in Fort Langley", Boldt added. Something of the artistic calibre exhibited in the Flag station is shown by the results of last November's competition for the foyer display area in Langley's Centennial Museum. Only one out of every three applicants was accepted. Yet when FLAG held its monthly meeting in the station, almost everyone in the room mentioned that they'd been accepted. "I don't believe in juried shows," says Boldt, who didn't apply for foyer space. "They tend to mold artists into the framework of whatever trends are currently popular. Look at the history of juried shows in France; almost all of the impressionists were rejected!" Never-the-less, when the artists from FLAG have competed they have done well. Two of the three winners in the current Langley Fine Arts exhibit in Langley Centennial Museum - Margo Harrison with her dry brushed renderings of native art and Ken Robinson with his acrylic abstracts - are FLAG members. The emotionally-packed black and white photography of Ron Bryson, the realistic watercolors of Linda Muttit and saurian fantasies of Graydon Seamen have all received recognition in other competitions. Interested parties may view the artwork at the station on weekends, April through September, from noon to 5 p.m. Shows change every six weeks. THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY •SS>>?>.vv;W?>^^>>/.<«M%*iy>iy>.<*>*'**>ft*w Making most of meatless meals LANGLEY - For many people, meatless meals have become an attractive alternative to their ordinary eating habits. Meatless meals can stretch the grocery budget and create variety at mealtime. According to Barbara Grantham, a representative of Take Off Pounds Sensibly, meatless meals provide a natural expression of what many TOPS members are already doing: examining their diets, cutting down on fats, trying new recipes, and being more aware of nutrition and its close link to health and well-being. "TOPS does not endorse or promote any particular diet or eating plan," Grantham said. "Members obtain these guide lines from their doctors. Some also consult professional nutritionists. Members who are interested in well-balanced meatless meals may also discover that these fit well within established guidelines for reducing saturated rat and cholesterol." She suggested that trying one new meatless recipe every month is an easy way to start. If you would like more. information about healthy eating or on weight control in general, find out about TOPS Chapters in your area by calling Joan at 530- 5856 or Barb at 531-3726 or toll free at 1-800-932-8677. TOPS Club, Inc. is a non-profit support group that has been helping people lose weight and maintain their weight losses since 1948. INT MUNICIPAL GARBAGE COLLECTION SERVICE Residents within the Municipal Garbage Collection Areas are advised that as of April 5, 1994 the Municipal Garbage Collection Service will be provided by Browning-Ferris Industries Ltd. (BFI) under contract to the Township of Langley. Collection days and routes are intended to remain as currently scheduled. Area 1 (Aldergrove) and Area 2 (Salmon River Uplands and Murrayville) will be collected on Tuesdays, Area 3 (Willoughby, Fort Langley and Walnut Grove) on Wednesdays and Area 4 (Brookswood, Fernridge and Willowbrook) on Thursdays. Containers should be set out by 7:30 AM on collection day. The container limit continues to be two 80 litre containers per household per week. Some delays may occur during start-up with the new contractor until drivers are familiar with their routes. Please bear with us. BFI Extra Waste Tickets will now be available for $1.07 each or $10 for ten tickets at the following outlets: (a) Mac's Convenience Stores Walnut Grove - 20995 88th Avenue Aldergrove - 2901 272nd Street (b) 7-Eleven Food Stores Langley - 20296 56th Avenue Brookswood - 4010 200th Avenue (c) Municipal Hal! Murrayville - 4914 221 st Street phone 888-7302 phone 856-4060 phone 530-7550 phone 534-5596 phone 533-7946 The new number to call for information on the service is 525-7946 (Browning-Ferris Industries Ltd.). J. PAT ANDERSON, P. ENG., DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING 12-2 THE ALDERGROVE STAR. MARCH 24. 1fl<!4 _23 Centre aims programs at entire community, from youths to seniors One of the children's favorite activities is the cooking, events. In this photo they are making a delicious frozen dessert that they have to wait until until the next day to eat. -Monique Galazka photos Lunch menu, seating brings Italian fare to Aldergrove Now there is a new place in town where you can go and enjoy your lunch. Italy Italy is now open f*:om 11:30 am till 2:30 pm and they have added tables and chairs to the interior so you can enjoy your lunch in this special Italian atmosphere or you can order out. They have created a lunch menu in which you have the choise of appetizers, soups or salads, and in addition to that there are 18 different pasta dishes to choose from. They include Fettuccine Alfredo, Tortellini Ginger or Panna and also such exotic dishes as Pennette al Salmone and Linguine Vongole. Some of their pasta dishes are strictly vegetarian. Their Appetizers include Polio Italy Italy, a house specialty, Funghetti in Padella and Cozze Piccanti. Italy Italy is well known for their generous portions and excellent Italian cuisine, and if you are watching the calories there's a good selection of Salads to choose from, including their special Italy Italy Salad and Shrimp Geasar. For a blustery day a bowl of Minestrone or Stracciatella will warm you up. Top it off with a cup of Espresso or Cappuccino and you are all set for the afternoon. :ifjj|| If pizza is your fare, then just ask and they will whip out their extensive pizza menu. So put a little Italian flair into your day and make Italy Italy your stop for lunch, relax and enjoy the clean, cozy and wann atmosphere before you tackle the afternoons challenges. See How They Run! LANGLEY - See How They Run, hit comedy by Philip King is being presented by Footlight Players at Langley United Church, 5673 - 200 Street on April 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 22, and 23. For reservations call 530-7944. By MONIQUE GALAZKA ALDERGROVE - The East Recreation office of the Aldergrove Community Center is the place for everyone's fun and recreation but especially for seniors, teens and children. For children there are a variety of activities. This week has been the ever-popular spring break daycare which operates in a similar manner to the summer, daycare program. Children come to the center, from 8:30 to 5:30, Monday to Friday and participate in a wide range of special activities planned just for them. Events include a trip to Mcdonald's to see how it operates, a trip to the library, ice skating, swimming, bowling, crafts games, cooking and more. This year it has been successful as usual with 20 children participating. Upcoming programs for children include ball and roller hockey, T-ball, gymnastics, tennis, jazz dancing, bicycle safety and maintenance, babysitter's training and more. Registration starts on March 26. The special event for Easter this year will be an "Eggcellant Easter" for 3 to 5 year olds and an Easter Bunny Workshop, both on Saturday April 2. Call the center at 856-2899 for more information For teens there is something new happening here and that is do-it-yourself. Jason Winslade, the recreation programmer for teens, is helping them to form groups to plan their own events. One event is the teen coffee house which will be held on the first Friday of every month, (except April when it will be the second) until June, from 8 to 12 p.m, on a drop in basis with a cost of two dollars. The activities for these nights are left up to the teen committees who meet and plan what they want to do. "It allows teens to plan activities for themselves and other teens that they would be interested in doing," said Winslade. "The committees of teens meet to plan such things as food, beverages, music, decorations and whatever else they think they might need or want." For other activities teens will be meeting on Thursday, April 7, at 4:30 p.m. to discuss upcoming events that they would like to plan for themselves, with the help of Jason. The Aldergrove Senior Network operates in much the same manner. The network works to promote existing recreational activities, as well as provide additional recreational opportunities that the members may wish to purse. Memberships are $12 and can . be purchased at the Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Center. For Please see page 24... Now open for Lunch 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Seating inside or Take Out Choose from 18 different Pasta Dishes Soups and Salads 94NNf Pizza and Pasta House Ltd. "Cmtint lulinn Food mt Ccurmrt Pizm" 27128 A Fraser Hwy., Aldergrove 1fAi.ft.EY CHOICE DOC FOOD The healthy choice for your dog. Wholesome balanced diet for your dog. Economical to feed. *A four cup (500 g) serving costs only ONLY Large 20 kg size provides *40 feedings. SALE ENDS APRIL 10, 1994 Buckerfield's HOURS: MON. - SAT. 9am- 5:30pm SUN. 10am-4pm 3111 -272nd STREET, ^^^ft^^lSS^^ ALDERGROVE PH.: 856-2811 24. THE ALDERGROVE STAR. MARCH 24. 1994 :V,i£- Learning a family affair for Dutchyns Children at the community center's spring daycare program participate in many activities. Here they are involved in singing an action packed song about a bird's nest in a tree. -Monique Galazka photos Centre programs for all ages From page 23... the center. For a complete list of events available through the community center . consult the brochure which has been mailed out to every hous^l^* If you did not receive yours drop by your local community center to pick one up. Registration for the spring courses and events begins March 26. those without a membership there are nominal non-member fees for those wishing to attend network events. The network meets at the center and the next meeting will be Monday, April 18^ at 11:30 a.m. Also, the next general meeting, open to all adults 50 and over, will be Monday March 28, at 1:30 p.m., at ASK m ANNABELLE Dear Annabelle, Our daughter has a terrible spending problem. First of all, she doesn't have any money. Second, she is recently separated from her husband but still has all her credit cards. When she moved back home we made a nice suite for her in our basement, thinking that she would shortly iind a job and move to her own place. A year ago when she moved in with us that was the idea between us all. Since then she has used her credit cards to furnish the small apartment the way she wants it. We can't believe that she can go out and spend money Uke that without having a job to pay the bills. She gets nothing but bills in the mail and her phone is constantly ringing and we are sure it is creditors calling about her bills. Don't suggest we help her out because we live on a fixed income and need every bit of money we have. Signed: Mom and Pop. Dear Mom and Pop, You didn't say how old your daughter is, but if she has already been married she should be able to hold up some of her obligations. Obviously she can't. If you can talk her into getting help, she can call Debtors Assistance at 660-3550, or for more help, Debtors Anonymous at 434-5048. However, the first step in this plan is to get her to stop using those credit cards and find a job! Good luck. ♦ ♦ a> Dear Readers, A distant relative of mine is running a Spring poetry contest in a local Vancouver paper. He wouldn't accept mine but here it is for your perusal: If s Spring again, time for a tonic, But then I'd have to drive to Whonnock, So home I stay and drink my juice, ALDERGROVE - Learning is a family affair for Shannon Dutchyn and her husband, David. Shannon has just been awarded a degree in Health' Science (Nursing) from the Open Learning Agency while her husband David is studying to com-. plete his degree in software development. Shannon is a nurse in the emergency ward at both Langley Memorial and MSA hospitals, who has had a varied career. The mother of two young daughters, Shannon was once the lead singer in a rock band called Shannon Lee and the Law that toured Western Canada and the United States. "I manied the drummer (her husband David)", she' laughed. A Winnipeg native, Shannon eventually. entered the Pre- Medical course at the University of- Manitoba intending to become a doctor, before switching to nursing. Currently, her goal is' to enter private practice as a nurse, something that is easier said than done under the existing regulations. "I'd like to have my own practice monitoring cardiac patients. Within the next 10 years we will be seeing nursing centres and nurses, in private practice," she predicted. Shannon noted that a pilot project is under way in Comox in which a nursing centre has been set up to treat patients who don't require a doctor's care. There are no doctors at the centre, which is funded by the government. If the experiment is #3 success, Shannon could find herself in private practice sooner than she thinks. Several years ago her husband David gave up his drums for a career as a bricklayer, but recently decided to switch to software development. He is one year away from an Open Learning degree in software design. Which makes me turn a shade of puce. I must have committed a. lot of sins, Even the Lotto gives me no wins; The fields all smell like deep, dank sewers, So just for Spring, I'll stay indowers. When Spring has sprung with April showers, And hailstones beat upon my flowers, I hear the voice of a frog a'croakin And all my New Year Resolutions broken. Now, if you want to participate in MY Spring poem contest, feel free. Drop in to the Star office or mail to: The Aldergrove Star, 3089- 272 St., Aldergrove, V4W 3R9- First prize; a cup of coffee at Dairy Queen. Seniors retreat explores vitality CLEARBROOK - A retreat for seniors called Seniors Encounter will take place May 6 to 8 at Columbia Bible College. Dr. Henry Schmidt, president of Mennonite Brethren Biblical Seminary, in Fresno, California, will speak on the theme Antique or Unique: Restoring, Revitalizing and Refinishing Your Spiritual Gifts. 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MARCH 24. 1994 Farming pioneer, Murphy passes away Otter 4-H speaks out, best go to district competitions ALDERGROVE - Too often the passing of a pioneer and his many accomplishments goes unnoticed in a community. Larry Murphy passed away on March 11, 1994. Funeral services were held at Henderson's Funeral Home in Langley on March 17, 1994. Larry was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on January 16, 1900. His family moved to Lethbridge and then to Vancouver. He and his brother, Jim were raised by his stepmother after the death of their modier. Larry purchased 40 acres on the Otter Road in 1920 with money saved from working in a logging camp. He moved into a shack that had been built on the property as part of a lumber mill, and lived there until he constructed a small log cabin. He dug his 40 foot well by hand. Larry cleared the land with a horse and stump puller and the assistance of stumping powder. He raised chickens, pigs, sheep and wheat in the 1920s. He used a horse for work and transportation until 1926 when he purchased a Model T truck. Larry's willingness to lend a hand and his ability to tackle almost any job made him a very popular man in the community. He was responsible for delivering the bell to St. Alban's church on 248 Street from New Westminster. He was often sought out to help dig wells, erect homes and buildings and clear land in the help-your-neigh- bour tradition of the past. Larry married Ina Matson in January 1930. At that time he had 400 laying hens and a job as power man, blowing stumps on the new Trans Canada Highway. His farm grew over the years to 5,000 laying hens and his family grew to include three children, Dorothy, Jack and Don. Money was hard to come by in the 1930s and 1940s. To supplement his farm income Larry started one of the valley's first silviculture businesses. In 1941, he supplied a box-car load (2,000 trees) that were shipped to New York. Larry soon realized that the better the tree the better the price and over the years he developed a natural stand Christmas tree farm. This was the beginning of Murphy's Christmas Tree Farm and the beginning of the Christmas tree farming industry in the Fraser Valley. The farm is still owned and operated by part of the Murphy family. After purchasing a new Ford tractor in 1940 with a buzz saw attachment, there were many cords of wood cut each year for himself, neighbours and friends. The late Lany Murphy, on the occasion of his 60th wedding anniversary in January 1990. Murphy passed away on March 11. ALDERGROVE - The Otter 4-H Horse Club recently held their senior and junior public speaking competitions. The calibre of speeches at the club has always been very high and this year was no exception. With a field of nine speakers in the senior level we heard speeches on topics varying from 4-H exchanges to near death experiences. All the speakers then had to talk for l-2„ minutes on an impromptu topic. This year the topic was "The Olympics". The top three speakers were, in order. Tara Mulldoon who told us about her speech impediment, Genevieve Stone who talked about her mother, the student, and Lara Tamblyn who described a memorable skiing trip for us. Genevieve and Tara went on to represent the club at the district competition where Tara placed second. Then it was the turn of the juniors. We heard eleven amazing speeches on topics as diverse as "Purple Elephants" and "My Horse, Roseanne". The judges had a difficult time judging all the good speeches, but in the end the winners were: Jacqueline Stone who asked, "Where do I get my looks", Taylor Hildebrand who told us about the birth of her foal "Bobby", and Rebecca Parson who related her "First 4-H experience". All three girls went on to represent the club at the district competitions. The runner- up was Michael Parson who told us about "Easter Brown". An Larry and Ina took up square dancing in the 1950s and were long time members of die Buttons n Bows square dance club. Larry retired from chicken farming in 1970 but always kept up an interest in the Christmas tree farm. He never stopped his hobbies of woodworking and checkers, playing until the last few months before his death. He was very well known as a checker champion. Throughout his life his hard work and generosity were very visible. He built himself three different homes on the farm, a number of chicken houses and bams. He built a home for his mother- in-law which was later used to film a CBC movie called Dreamspeaker, and built a home for his father, who had never fully recovered from a gunshot injury received in a hold-up attempt on his grocery store in Vancouver. He also helped both sons build homes on the farm. Larry is survived by his wife of 64 years, his sons and daughter and their families and many friends. Publicly speaking brings out 4-H's best talkers By SERENA CAUNCE ALDERGROVE - The Otter 4-H Lamb and Swine Club has concluded their public speaking. For the club's senior speeches, first place went to Mike Thorne with his speech, "What a Year". In second place was Susan McLaren with her speech, "Beep, Beep". Phil Smith placed third with his speech called, "Leave it to Beaver". In fourth place was Katie Baker with her speech, "Not without my choppers". Honorable mention went to Casey Lemoine with his speech, "Gone Fishin". The Otter Lamb and Swine Club thanks Corinne Anderson, Bill Stewart and Jan Tuytel for judging our club's senior speeches. At our club's junior speeches, Kathleen Milburn placed first with her speech on her dog "Todd". Second place went to Christine Morris with her speech "Ewe and Me", and third place went to Ryan Craig with his speech "Hunting". Many thanks to Sue Barker, Alice McKay, and Pauline Gryschuk for judging our club's junior speeches. At the Junior District Public Speaking competition our own Christine Morris placed third. Second place went to Dana Bech of the Langley Beef Club and first place went to Jacqueline Stone of the Otter Horse Club. honourable mention was given to our pre-clubber, Brian Stefulji, who had everyone laughing with his speech on "Ifs my turn". The Otter Horse Club would like to thank Liz Dingwall and Pat Larkin for judging senior speeches, and Kim Waterfield and Rick Buck for judging junior speeches. We know it was a difficult task and all four had to give up an evening to support' 4-H; thank you. Jacqueline, Taylor and Rebecca went on to the district level last Friday at the Elk's Hall in Langley. Out of a field of twenty speakers Jacqueline placed first; she now goes on to represent Langley at the regional competitions in Suney on March 25, along with Dana Beck, from Langley Beef, who placed second at the districts. Congratulations Jacqueline, and well done everyone. A 1-2-3 for young Tara Mulldoon By JACQUELINE STONE ALDERGROVE j* Tara Mulldoon of the Otter 4-H Horse Club, told us recently at Senior Speeches that she has a speech impediment. She described all the speech therapy she has received to help her tb sound her "Rs" properly. Her efforts landed her first place at the club level. Tara then went on to represent Otter Horse at the district level, where she also represented Woodlands Rabbit 4-H with a speech on her 4-H exchange trip to Williams Lake. This time Tara placed second with her Horse Club speech and third with her Rabbit Club speech. On again, went Tara. This time she travelled to the North Fraser region to represent the Langley district with her horse club speech. Competing against nine other competitors, Tara came third at the regional level and will go on to the provincial speeches if the first or second place competitors are unable to go. Being a senior member of 4- H, Tara had to present a 1-2 minute impromptu speech as well as her 5-7 minute speech. Well done, Tara; first, second and third! Dreams Can Come lifaisi® ^mz^^:#m^ True The Aldergrove area is in urgent need of Big Sisters. A Big Sister spends a few hours each week offering friendship to a girl from a lone-parent family. For further information contact Big Brothers & Sisters of Langley at 530-5055 or call Big Brothers of Canada toll free at 1-800-263-9133. t NOTICE TO MOTORISTS TRANS CANADA HIGHWAY MT. LEHMAN INTERCHANGE FRASER HIGHWAY EASTBOUND ON-RAMP The Ministry of Transportation and Highways is extending the Fraser Highway eastbound on-ramp to the Trans Canada Highway at the Mt. Lehman Interchange. Construction work will be undertaken between February 15 and March 31 and will cause minor delays during the following hours. Monday to Friday m 6:00 AM-1:30 PM Motorists should expect delays or plan to use an alternative route. Note: A detour may be in effect on certain days during construction. The detour route will be well signed to assist motorists. Province of British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Highways "rrT77~r_T~ l^r^^S THE ALDERGROVE STAR MARCH 24r 1994 J2Z 856-8303 or 856-5212 Fax line IP lltSPgOPJilli 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. CarpetsCleaning 516. Catering/Patty Rentals 518. Computer Services 520. j Concrete/Asphalt 522. Contractors 524. Electtic.:J 526. Excavating & Drainage 528. Farm Services 530. Fencing 1532* Financial Services 534. Flooring 536. Florists 538. Heat & Air Conditioning 540. 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Lessons/Training 1260. Livestock - Sale/Lease 1270. Livestock-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. BooksADoins/Stamps 1425. Building Supplies 1430. Bicycles 1435 Camera/Photography 1440. Clothing 1445. Computer Equipment 1450. Fust 1455. Furniture 1460. Garden/Nursery Supptie 1463. Home Entertainment 1465. Meat/Dairy 1470. Miscellaneous 1475. Musical Instruments 1460. Produce 1485. Topsoil/Manure 1490. Sporting Goods ' 1495. Tools 15. Wanted 1530. Miscellaneous Wanted 1560. Swap 16. Rentals 1620. Hallsfianquet 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 for 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 Senrice/Towing 2040. Campers/Trailers 2050. Cars 2060. Motorcycles 2070. R.V.'s 2080. Tacks 2090. Vans Advertiser Agreement It Is agreed by any advertiser requsting space that liability of the Central Fraser Valley Star In event of failure to publish an advertisement or in event that errors occur in publishing of an advertisement, shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for that portion of the advertising apace 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: or Fax: 8564303 8664212 Mai: Central Fraser Valley Star Publishing Ud. 3089 -272 Street, Aldergrove, B.C. V4W3R9 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING RATES per January 1,1992 Non-Subscribers Weekly rate: First 20 words - $3.25 minimum charge -13 cents per word for each additional word. Box Service $2.85 extra, (plus G.S.T.) Subscribers are entitled tb 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.m. Monday thru Friday 1 ANNOUNCEMENTS 110 Anniversaries 120 Births 130 Cards of Thanks 140 Community/ Coming Events All singles any age welcome to Pot Luck and social afternoon Sunday 2 p.m., March 27, meet new friends, discussions etc. 8564622, Aldergrove. 12-1 Ladies' Night Out, learn to "Spice Up Your Life" at Calvary Baptist. For information call 855-7459. 12-3 Whist Party, Thursday, March 31,7:30 p.m. in the OAP hall, 273rd & 30th. Prizes, refreshments, admission $1.50. 12-2 BLOOD DONOR CUNIC, Monday, March 28 at C.F.S. Aldergrove, 272 St, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., and 5:30 to 8 p.m. 11-2 SL Ann's Irish dinner postponed to March 26, 5 - 8 p.m. $8. or $6. Reservations: Juliette 856- 8579 or Marianna 856-2638. 11 -2 The Aldergrove Art Club will hold Its Spring' Art Show and Sale on Sat March 26 from 11 am to 4 pm in the OAP Hall, 3015 -273 St Come and see the work of local artists. No admission. Refreshments available by donation. For more information phone Vera Winn, president 856- 3106. 11-2 Veterans Resort Society dinner & dance, - Fri. April 8; spot prizes, door prize, dinner 5:30 pm, band 7 pm; members $5; guests $7.50; come join in the fun. Ph. 856-3271. 10-4 Silver Blades Adult Precision team meets every Friday morning at 9 a.m. at the Cloverdale Arena 531-8494. 11-tf Childbirth classes empowering parents to make choices for positive birth experiences. Small classes, personal attention. Starting Jaa 19, ongoing. Private classes & labour support available. Birth Resource Centre, Langley, 534-0650 or«56-738f. 02-tf B.C. Old Time Fiddlers Branch #5 Dance. First Friday every month, Sept. to June. Place: Fleetwood Community Hall, 8415 -160 St., Surrey. 8 pm -12 midnight. Admission $3.434- 4033 or 581-4924. 34tf 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 Edith 530-9826. 38-tf YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. - Many exciting opportunities to work with teens are available with The Boys' and Girls' Club of Aldergrove. For more information call Scott at 856-0191 5-tf Fraser Valley Chief & Petty Officers Association meets the 2nd Sunday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Aldergrove Royal Canadian Legion Hall. Any serving, retired, ex-chief or Petty Officer and leading seamen (wartime) of any Commonwealth Navy is invited to attend any meeting. For more information please contact Carl Hill 530-7385 or Dan Norgaard, 853-5326. 8-tf The Valley Therapeutic Equestrian Association needs VOLUNTEERS. For information call 888-1262. 42-tf 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 ALDERGROVE FOOD BANK Please send donations to: 2623 -272 St., Box 428 Aldergrove. B.C. V4W 2T9 1 ANNOUNCEMENTS OPPORTUNITIES KNOCK SO OPEN THE DOOR! The Aldergrove Youth I.M.P.A.C.T. Club is now offering the award-winning Opportunities Program which gives young people between the ages of 13 and 18 pre-employment and lifeskills training. For more information call SEAN, LISA or RICHARD at 856- 0191. Open your door to opportunities! 28-tf 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-tf Fraser Valley Science of Mind meeting 7:30 Friendship House, 2478 McCallum Rd. 2nd & 4th Mondays of every month. Positive living concepts. All welcome. Eves. 862-4082, 854-1318. 4-tf 160 Engagements 170 In Memoriam 180 Meetings Aldergrove United Church, 2623 - 272 St.,Youth Group meets 2nd and 4th Friday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Church; Bible Studies every Tuesday at 10 am and 7 p.m. at Church; Sanctuary Choir 9 am on Sundays; Open Board meetings, 3rd Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at Church; United Church Women 4th Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at Church. For more information call 856-86^^" 11-tf Euthanasia in Canada: Public meeting sponsored by B.C. Pro-Life Society with Dr. Joop Van Rijn (Holland) of World Federation of Doc- tors Who Respect Human Life. Rainbow Country Inn, Chilliwack, 7 p.m., Friday March 25,1994. 11-2 T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). Join a new Aldergrove 9:15 Wed. morning group. Call 888-8011 for more details. 38-tf Living With Cancer meetings, 7:30 p.m., 1 st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at Langley Unit, 20471 Douglas Crescent. For information call: 533-1668. ■ 05-tf Baha'i faith meets every Fri. evening, ail welcome, for info call Susan, 856-8263 42tf The Aldergrove Agricultural Association's monthly meetings 1 st Thursday of the month. 7:30 p.m. Aldergrove arena meeting room. 37-tf TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY TOPS is a non-profit, non-commercial weight control organization helping men, women and teens to TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY and KEEP OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY. There are several Chapters in your immediate area. For information on these Chapters please call Joan at 530-5856 or Barb at 531 -3726. 1 tf Evening Bridge Club meets weekly in the OAP Hall on 273rd St. Aldergrove, on Fridays, except the 2nd Friday of the month when the club plays on the Thursday before. Play is at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome at any level of skill or age. Admission $1.50. 856-4562. 4-tf Emotions Anonymous. Serenity seekers. Thursday 730 p.m. 20550 Douglas Cres. Langley. Ken 530-4507. 13-tf Parent Connection: Self help support for parents of acting up teens. Meets weekly.For information on orientation-information session phone 588-5432. 36-tf Fraser Valley Science of Mind meetings with Rev. Lome McLean as speaker. Every Monday, 7:30 p.m. Friendship House, McCallum Rd., Abbotsford. All welcome. Phone 856-5954. 19-tf The Special Needs Adoptive Parents Support Group meet the fourth Thursday of every month. 7:30 p.m. Come join us for information and emotional support. For further details call Claudine at 852-8394. 48-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 1 ANNOUNCEMENTS 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. 10-tf Kinsmen Club of Aldergrove is a service organization for young men ages 21-45. Meetings are held every second Tuesday. For more information call Doug at 856-4437. We welcome new members. 24-tf FAS/FAE Support Group: For parents of a child with fetal alcohol syndrome or effect Meet 1 st & 3rd Thursday every month. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Abbotsford. For more info, call 852-8394. 48-tf The regular monthly meeting of the Fraser Valley Rock and Gem Club is held the second Friday of each month at 8 p.m. in the O.A.P. Hall, 273rd St. off Fraser Hwy., Aldergrove. Visitors welcome. For info phone 853-2118 or 534-6996. 2-tf Langley Community Chorus mixed choir - meets Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. at Brookswood Secondary School music room. More singers welcome. Ph. Stan at 533-1746. 06-tf 2 PERSONALS 210 Miscellaneous Caring, neat, articulate, attractive lady, 68, car, good health & cook, seeks M/F companion to share in buying quiet quarters in Fraser Valley. Sense of humour a must. Let's meet. Life is too short to spend alone. 853-5511. 10-4 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, fibromyalgia, too tired to walk, stand or think, constant flu, fever, muscle pain, poor sleep and memory, headaches. 32 support groups in B.C. Call Doug 855-9431. 44tf Libra Transition Houseprovides temporary emergency accommodation for physically, emotionally, or sexually abused women and their children. Staff provide counselling, support, information, and referrals to community resources Day counselling available by appointment. For information can 532-0010. Funded by Ministry of Social Services and community donations. 31-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 orientation/information sessions. To register call Parentline 588-5432. 23-tf For marriage counselling call Valley Counselling Services 853-9476 for information or appointment. 8-tf Surrey Support Services for Women, one to one counselling/group sessions and pre-employment assistance. Office hours8:30 am. - 4:30 p.m., phone no. 597-4741. No charge for services. 40-tf We are BIG on FRIENDSHIP and proud of our Big Brothers. Howeverthere are still 40 boys waiting. Call today and volunteer to be a friend - 530-5055. 7-tf Langley Family Services is a non-profit orga- . nization dedicated to "Helping Families 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 St. Langley. 22-tf Pregnancy Problem Service, 20645 Douglas Cres., Langley, 533-3736. Free pregnancy foist, confidential counselling; maternity & baby clothes & furniture. Hours - Mon. to Thurs. 7- 9 p.m., Tuesday 12-2 p.m., or by appointment. 2-tf Parents together Self help/support for parents troubled by the acting-up behavior of their teenagers. Groups can offer support and problem solving ideas for positive changes in the family. For information on free orientation -information session call the Parents Line 588-5432. 6-tf Is a relative or friend's drinking affecting you? Try AL-ANON. 856-3648 , 857-0647, 688-1716. 2tf ' 28_ THE ALDERGROVE STARrWIARGH 24.*t394 2 PERSONALS 210 Miscellaneous Fraser Valley Pregnancy Centre Aldergrove An unexpected pregnancy? We can help. Confidential free pregnancy test. Open Mon. Wed. Thurs. 11 am-8 pm. 856-9151. 7-tf POST A BORTION S YNDR OME - Are you one of its victims? There is hope and help. Trained counsellors will take your call 24hours a day (604) 640-7171. ABORTION RECOVERY CANADA 24-tf LaLeche League of Aldergrove/Langley Mothers who wish to breastfeed their babies will find encouragement and information at Aldergrove LaLeche meetings. 2nd Thursday of each month. 7:30 p.m. at Langley. Nursing babies welcome. For information call Health Unit, 856-5000. 15-tf tfttfe Heart & Stroke Foundation \^y of B.C. & Yukon 7220 King George Hwy. Sumy, B.C. V3W 5A5 Improving your odds against Canada's #1 tiler A thoughtful way to remember is with an in Memoriam gift to the Hoart and Stroke. Foundation of BC and Yukon. Ptoase sand you; donation to tha above address, along with tha name of tha deceased, your name and address and the name and address of the - next of Wn. W» accept Vita and Mastercard. 506 Blinds & Drapery 508 Bookkeeping/ Accounting Bookkeeping, financial statements, GST, business and personal accountings, A/P, A/R, payroll. 534-6764. 10-4 510 Building/Construction PETERSEN CONSTRUCTION Specializing in Additions & Renovations • New Homes • Sundecks • Barns Wojob too big or too small" 856-7964 512 Bulldozing/Trucking KARL DEGLAN BULLDOZING •~tamf ctearffig & Burning • Logging • DemoWbn • Loading & Hauling • Land Leveling & Excavation 4 CAT D8 • CAT 955 WIDE TRACK LOADERS KARL 856-5032 HITACHI HOES & DUMP TRUCKS GARY 534-4674 DATT530-4523 t R.T. BOBCAT & MINI EXCAVATOR Single Axle Dump Truck • Sfptic Fields & Drainage £§£vY-' * P°st Hole Auger |g • Yard Clean-up .Snow Removal Retaining Walls • Levelling & Back-filling Free. Estimates RON TABIAN 856-0844 |5 SERVICE DIRECTORY 514 Carpets/Cleaning 516 Catering/Party Rentals 518 Computer Services 520 Concrete/Asphalt ;5£& Contractors If you have a drinking problem call Alcoholics Anonymous. 533-5584-857-0023. 2-tf 230 Business Personals Pregnant Teen Support Group offered by Langley Family Services. Free and confidential. Thursday 2- 4 p.m. For more information phone 534-7921. 39-tf 3 LOST & FOUND Found: set of keys in front of Home Hardware; owner can claim at store. 12-3 Found: female black lab, and male yellow lab/shep. cross, 264 St. and 13 Ave. 856-4321. 12-3 Lost: Cockateil bird, (white & yellow) "Corky", in vicinity of 256 St., close to Coghlan School. 856-6249. 12-2 Found: puppy, approx. 4 months old, Aldergrove area 856-9096. 10-4 Share a moment... It will last a lifetime. Volunteer to be a BIG BROTHER. 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"Serving the farming community for 30 years." 109864 29-tf PAYNE TRACTOR SERVICE • Backhoe • Rotovating • Landscaping • Reid Mowing • Post Pounding & more TIM PAYNE 856-4570 ceh 341-0634 530 Fencing 532 Financial Services COMPUTERIZED INCOME TAX RETURNS Professional service at reasonable rates. 856-8725 ;■/£> graham's TAX PREP ALL FORMS of personal returns including self-employed electronic filing (EFILE) REASONABLE PRICES Tel/Fax 856-5599 29788 Fraser Hwy (next to Highland Nursery) The Aldergrove Star 'illegitimus 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* Thafs all highly classified material and a low-cost (FREE to subscribers) Star Classified ad is just the agent for turning things into cash — FASTI Now what are you going to do with the cash? This IS classified, right? 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G Cheque G VISA Card Expiry Date Q Money Order VISA No. ' ■ warn ■■ ■■ warn ■■ ■*■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■■ ■■ ■■ ■■■ ■>■ ■■ ■■ ■ SUBSCRIBERS f|§ Use this form to plan your ad before you call - or clip and mail The Aldergrove Star, 3089 - 272 Street, Aldergrove, B.C. V4W 3R9 Classified Section No. of weeks Name Phone Mailing Address aiWE ALDERGROVE STAR. MftRGH 24.1M94 ^a 5 SERVICE DIRECTORY 534 Flooring I will install your carpet or lino, reasonable rates, 20% off for seniors. Call Dave after 6 p.m. 856-0508. 11-4 536. Florists 538. Heat & Air Conditioning 540. Home Improvements Wash windows, house and trailers; clean gutters; spring clean-up and painting. 856-3693. 11-4 Home renovations, finish carpentry, by contract or hourly rate, references available, reasonable rates. Kevin Neufeld. 856-7541. 11-4 PAINTING, MINOR RENOVATIONS, decks, in-law suites, fencing, pruning, cutting & cleanup. Reasonable rates, prompt service, call Mike. 852-3394. 110175 46-26. 541 Generators WESTERN YAMAHA Your local Yamaha Generator Dealer If you need a Generator Why not get the best ON SALE NOW 111-20551 - #10 Highway Langley 530-9788 542 Landscaping 544 Legal Services NEED LEGAL AID? Information & Referral 530-5811 y 546 Locksmithing 548 Machining/Metal Work 550 Masonry/Brickwork 552 Merchandise Rentals 554 Miscellaneous Services Bobcat for hire, by hour or contract. Reasonable. 856-0685, pg# 631 -1808. 11 -4 Openings available to have your house cleaned; honest, fast and reliable. Sonya 856- 9342. 11-4 JOHN'S WINDOW CLEANING Specializing in store fronts and mobile homes. Discount for seniors. 856-3064 JILL-OF-ALL-TR/VDES Will do any honest work. Pay according to job offered or will barter NO .JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL Phone: 856-5645 556 Moving & Storage Man with 5 ton truck, experienced in moving, hauling, drywall & rubbish removal, tree cutting, etc. Phone Ken 580-1665, pager 252- 4487. 9-4 558 Music/Art/Dancing Piano lessons, qualified, experienced teacher, new to Aldergrove. R.M.T., A.R.C.T., beginners to grade 8 R.CM. 857-5267. 11-4 Wanted: String quartet needed tor Aug. 13 wedding. Sara 856-1440. 9-4 560 Office Services Willing to do dicta-typing, business letters, resumes, 2 yr. exp. Quality work. 856-1952. 9-4 562 Painting/Decorating INTERIOR PAINTING properly done. All gyproc repairs and prep, work included. Seniors' discount. For free quote phone Ross, 850-5744. 110103 10-tf D.J.HOCKIN DECORATING PAPER Reasonable Kates "20 Yaars Experience" 856-9049 David • PAINT 5 SERVICE DIRECTORY 562 Painting/Decorating KOOTENAY LAKE —— PAINTING & RENOVATIONS • Interior - Exterior • Industrial - Commercial • Residential - Agricultural • Free Estimates Walter Loos 856-2706 564 Paving 566 Photography 568 Plumbing Complete plumbing, hot water heating, renovations specialists, also mini excavator available, for reliable service call Doug 857-9752. 9-4 570 Pressure Washing AL'S PRESSURE WASHING - Vinyl - aluminum - wood - concrete - stucco - gutters, etc. Free estimates. Reasonable rates - 856-3247. 107368 44-tf 572 Refrigeration 574 Repairs/Miscellaneous 5 SERVICE DIRECTORY 588 Stucco/Dry wall 590 Tree Services Experienced horticulturist will do your pruning, at affordable rates. 856-5743. 9-4 592 Upholstery/Furniture Refinishing 593 Waterpumps WESTERN YAMAHA Your local Yamaha Waterpump Dealer If you need a waterpump Why not get the best ON SALE NOW 111 - 20551 - #10 HIGHWAY LANGLEY 530-9788 594 Welding 596 Well Drilling 6 CHILDCARE/DAYCARE 620 Childcare Required J & D LAWNMOWER 1 HOSPITAL SPRING TUNE-UP SPECIAL Sharpen & balance blade, oil change, new spark plug, carburator serviced, ignition cleaned & adjusted, air filter cleaned, controls adjusted, wheels tightened, all moving parte lubed, test run. MINOR OR MAJOR SURGERY PERFORMED - FREE ESTIMATES 27441 Fraser Hwy., (Near Don's Autobody) 856-5551 576 Roofing/Chimneys/ Skylights 856-5807 • Tar & Gravel • Specializing in Duroid & Shakes • Re-roofing Only • All Types of Roof Repairs DAVE Work-Guarenffied ALL PURPOSE ROOFING Al types of Roofing & Rtpeirtr. j 856-5499 578 Rubbish Removal 580 Sand/Gravel/Topsoil/ Manure PEBBLE'S SAND & GRAVEL AIITypes of Sand & Gravel Saturday Deliveries* 857-0820 Mobile 250-7579 DON FENTIE - "THE LITTLE HAULER" Sand, gravel, topsoil, mushroom manure. Reasonable rates - Local deliveries 856-6605 - for messages. 856-8260 - home. 854-4850 - cellular. 109435 27-tf 582 Security/Alarm Systems 584 Septic Tanks 586 Stereo/TV Service UNIVERSAL T.V. LTD. 4061 - 200 SL, Langley We Service All Makes TVs & VCR's 533-3060 II. -JJUJ-*i The SBSKH 640 Childcare Services PARENTS & CAREGIVERS: please be aware if there are more than two children or one sibling group in care, a Community Care Facility Licence is required. Contact your local health unit for more information. 3-tf Quality and T.L.C., great environment lor your child, provide all food, crafts, and activities, Parkside area 856-1400. 12-4 Reach 2 babysitters with 1 call; we are 14, reliable, trained, and have good rates. 856- 0432. 12-4 Grade 7 student in County Line School area, has taken Red Cross babysitting course, would like to babysit in my home or yours. Liona 856= 5645. 11-tf Fun, loving mother of two would love to care for your infant or preschooler. 857-5210. 10-4 Caring mom available to care for your child In family atmosphere. 856-9415. 10-4 Christian mom will care for your child (toilet-trained) in my home, S. Bradner. 856-0657. 9-4 Former daycare supervisor, mother of one, wil care for any age. 857-5201. 9-4 Reliable babysitter available after school and weekends. Have taken babysitters course, references available. 856-9258. 9-4 660 Daycare Centers Smurf City Daycare, a child centered program, has M and pA openings. Quality daycare preschool program, fully qualified staff, licensed group daycare for 2112. to 5 yrs, licensed after- school program. CaH Kelly 856-3724 or 597- 5643. 109995 03tf 7 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 710 Business JILL-OF-ALL-TRADES will do any honest work. Pay according to job offered. 856-5645. 31-tf 730 Education Licenced special education teacher will tutor hi my home. 857-1907, leave message. 11-4 Count FWSTAOCPA EDUCATONM. SERVICES Private In-home or business training available for groups of 10 or more. Dtan.KK.wrar tatfrudor rtedCRMra-Cwtifiction 530-2316 8 EMPLOYMENT 810 Jobs Available Help needed for thrift store, ideal for pensioners for extra pocket money, part time. 856- 0622. 12-3 Experienced man wanted to work on mink farm. 856-6783. 12-2 Part-time farm help wanted. 856-5768.11-2 Person needed to clean 2 adjacent barns, (7 horses). 857-2234. 11-2 Fabricator fitter, welder wanted for a small parttime job; for more info, please phone 856-4820. 11-2 New salon opening, 3 qualified hair stylists' needed, prefer w/clientele. Great atmosphere. Donna 530-0852, 532-7791. 10-4 Poultry catchers needed. $10. hour for experienced catchers. 9 - 5, Sunday-Thursday. Jon 850-1540. 9-4 Wanted part-time farm hand, milking, cleaning & feeding. Dependable; call with references 856-0780. 9-4 Langley Hospice Society needs Board members, Bingo volunteers and volunteer visitors. Please call 530-1115 if you can help. 820. Work Wanted JILL-OF-ALL-TRADES will do any honest work. Pay according to job offered. 856- 5645. 31-tf 9 TRAVEL/VACATION 10 GARAGE SALES Contents of houses and barns, March 26 & 27,10 a. m. - 4 p.m. Rain or shine. Scammell Farms, 6895 - 272 St., No early birds. 12-1 11 AUCTIONS 2 AUCTIONS ANTIQUE AUCnOlS Sunday, March 27-1 pm HOUSEHOLD AUCTION Monday, March 28-1 pm Including municipal consignments of jewellery, watches, car stereos, etc. Also Grand piano, good modern furniture, appliances and tools. CENTRAL AUCTION 20560 Langley Bypass 12 LIVESTOCK 1210 Boarding 1220 Farrier Services GARY WILLIAMS, FARRIER - Prompt service, reasonable rates. CaH 854-1018. 11036610-9 1230 Feed & Hay 1 st cut hay, no rain, $2.50 a bale, feeder hay $2. a bale, plus bedding hay. 856-7879 or 856-2171. 12-4 3rd cut hay, 75 lbs. plus/bale, $4.50 a bale. 856-2904. 11-2 WESTLAND FEEDS 2212-272nd St. Aldergrove, B.C V4W2R1 4> Quality Feeds For Your Horse and Farm Animals Featuring: • Stall Dry • Tiz Wlz Products • Martins Feeds • Co-op Feeds , • Buckerfields Feeds • Master Feeds Timothy, Alfalfa & local hay available Hay by the bale or the trailer load. Quality food and supplies for your pels: • lams • Science Diet • Max ajtaall »•«*»• John & Ibna Brooks 856-9011 1240 Hauling 1250 Lessons/Training 1260 Livestock Sale/Lease Jersey/Angus cross milking cow, bred 3 months $595; young Holstein mother cow $525. 888-3839. 12-4 Two-horse trailer, dual wheels, ramp, $2,400. Obo. 856-6961. 12-2 Aldergrove Star 'Wt\ytuttm$ non cuboiumium' DO YOU HAVE A SERVICE TO OFFER? Star display ads are only $7.10 per column/inch 856-8303 12 LIVESTOCK 1260 Livestock Sale/Lease 2 Holstein heifers, 8 months old; call after 7 p.m. 856-3815. 11-4 Leopard Appaloosa, 7 yrs old, lots of training in last year, kind, honest & willing. $1,500. no papers, to good home only. 857-2333. 11-4 Seven proven Suffolk ewes and 12 early Feb. lambs, $70. each, take all. 856-8653. 10-3 Well behaved Appy/Arab pony, good with kids; also freezer $ 100. 882-8722. 10-3 Large, clean, healthy weaners, 9 weeks old. $50.856-2493. 9-4 Appy Leopard stallion stud service, exc. blood lines. 534-4398. 12-4 4 horse trailer, converts to stock trailer $4,900 or exchange for 2 horse trailer. 856- 043Z 9-4 Matched team of black Percherons and geldings and harness. 856-6325. 9-4 Llamas for sale. 856-0771. 27-tf 1270 Livestock Wanted Wanted to buy: all types of horses & ponies. Top prices paid. 850-4238 19-tf 1280 Miscellaneous Supplies Homemade stock-rack for 3/4 ton pickup; reasonable. 530-8271. 11-4 HEMLOCK BARK MULCH Top Quality $75/unif Top quality Hemlock Bedding Sawdust for all your animal's needs. RJ. CAPLETTE 530-2021 HEMLOCK SAWDUST $ 175/6 ty2 unit loads (GST included) Top quality Hemlock Bark Mulch. RJ. CAPLETTE 530-2021 1290Tack 13 PETS & POULTRY 1310 Sale Now hatching chicks, Black Giants, Rhode Island, Rocks, and Arcanas, order now. 859- 2981. 12-2 Two rabbits with cage $50.856-8725. 12-1 Male Lhapso Apso, 3 yr, good with kids, $100. Obo. 857-9014. 12-3 Male Shepherd cross, free to good home, 6 months old, has all shots etc., looks purebred, good with kids and needs room to run. Leave message at 857-1773. 12-3 P.B, German Shepherd puppies, black & tan, ready to go for Easter, $200. 856-0844. 12-2 Will incubate any eggs, have 1,000 egg capacity. 856-5827. ' 11-4 P.B. Alpine goat, 3 yr old doe, w/paper $ 100; P.B. Alpine doe kid w/ paper $40; 2 yr black sheep. 534-1613. 11-4 50 young roosters, 50e each. Must take all. 856-2550. 11-2 Great Dane/cross puppies, blacks and dark tans, ready to go. $ 100. 857-9442. 11 -4 Jack Russell puppies, 2 female & 3 males, ready for Easter w/1 st shots, $400. 856- 4178, leave message. 11-2 2 male Springer spaniel puppies, $200. each, ready to go March 19.856-6060. 10-3 Purebred Himalayan/Persian kittens, born Feb. 16/94, asking $200. each (includes papers) Reserve early. 856-2298. 10-3 Free Samoyed spayed female. 856-2889. 9*4 White male cockatei1,7 months old, $50. obo. 856-5767. 9-4 PETS LTD. registered non-profit, We have several dogs and cats looking for loving homes. Fenced yard required, adoption by donation. For more info. ph. 856-5749. 32-tf T.L.C.-S AUNTIE MEOW has for adoption by donation, kittens, first shot & dewormed, also spayed & neutered adults. Pets only. Call 856-4866. 37-tf EXTRA LOVE? Check for dogs and cats for pets at the S.P.CA. Mon. - Fri. noon to 430; Weekends & holidays noon to 4:30, 34312 Industrial Way, Abbotsford. 856-4600 or 850-1584. ■ 47-tf 1320 Pets/poultry Wanted — 19581 30. THE ALDERGROVE STAR. MARCH 24. 1994 ft' ■<m 13 PETS & POULTRY 1330 Feed/Supplies 1350 Kennels/Pet Services Siamese stud service; if not home, leave message. 856-5700. 5-tf Wm LET YOUR PETS STAY HOME * PET SITTING .K (In-home) Going away? No need to go elsewhere or upset your pets unnecessarily. It's our business to come by your home regularly to care for your animals white you are gone. __Qs!sr:2M satisfied, customers • RpferencwavailaMe, -|- Licenced 856-4866 . Insured 14 FOR SALE 1405 Antiques/Collectibles 1410 Appliances Inglis washer $150; Kenmore h/d dryer $100,856-3663,856-6032. 12-2 17 cu. ft. F.F. McLary fridge, GE self clean stove, both top condition. $400. pair or best Offer. 856-7255. 11-3 Baycrest washer & dryer, older but in good running condition. 856-7250. 10-3 17 cu. ft freezer, $75. obo. 856-5233. 10-3 Sears Kenmore convection oven, excellent condition. $80. Phone 853-5324. 7-tf Fridge sale and repairs, will buy used. 856- 4464 40-tf 1415 Arts & Crafts Dried statice.nice quality, big bunches 80c bunch, straw flowers 50c a bunch. 856-7874. 12-4 Craft classes: candlemaking, dried flower arrangements, sweat shirt decorating, paper tole, ceramics; register, now. 856-0580. 12-4 Stained glass classes, 10 projects, $85. Monday & Friday evenings, 6:30 to ?. 856-1597. 11-4 I (Buds 'n Petals Wil fresh and dried ^^■i flowers and plants z^^v Lisa'BCair \^jST-2320 Monday night floral Art classes: Qarik Coil, Sways, Topiary Trees, etc < for more info: 530-4027 % 1420 Books/Coins/Stamps 1425 Building Supplies New double-glazed white aluminum windows, 2 are 3'6" x 3'6", one is 4' x 5', 1 pr.driveway entry gates T high x 14' wide, 1 onyx marble vanity sink top. 856-2566. 12-3 Used paving bricks for sale. 856-8124. 11-3 Cedar fence panels $25. each, used windows $10 & $20; 2 metal single bed frames $8. each. 534-3966. 10-3 Glass sliding door, 6 ft, x 6 ft. 6 in. w/com- plete security locks, keys and screen. $200. 856-2288. 9-4 1430 Bicycles 15 spd mountain bike $110. 534-3690.12-2 Man's mountain bike, exc. cond. 12 spd, $ 150. 888-5638. 11-4 Girls Norco 5 spd, exc. cond. $75; 2 ladies 3 spd bikes $50. each. obo. 856-0476. 11 -2 1988 Men's Nishiki Olympic Tri-A 12 spd, includes Vetta helmet, pump, racing bare, lock, saddle bags. $400. obo. 533-8397. 11-4 1435 Camera/Photog raphy 1440 Clothing 1445 Computer Equipment Computer, Philips XT 5 1/4 and 3 1/2 inch drives. IBM compatible $300. 856-1306.11-3 Apple II E, 1 color, 1 reg. monitor, lots of programs, educational, games, Apple works etc. $250. 856-6620. 9-4 1450 Fuel 1455 Furniture Recliner chair, beige mixture, exc. cond. $125. 14 FOR SALE 1455 Furniture Chesterfield & 2 chairs, French Provincial style, gold color, good shape $350. 856- 9012. 12-4 Sofa & loveseat, matching, new, $600. 535- 3342. 12-2 Matching queen size hide-a-bed, sofa & chair, $300; sofa & loveseat, matching, $200. 856- 6822. 10-4 2 love seats, as new, dark blue w/light blue flowers. $450. 856-2837. 9-5 Two easy chairs, good condition. $60. each, firm. 857-0990. 9-4 1460Garden/Nursery Supplies Top-quality cedar hedging, 5' to 6', Pyra- midalisSmaragd, buriapped and ready for pickup. 856-5734. 12-4 3 healthy mature concord grape plants, $7. each or 3 for $15. 856-4068. 12-2 Hedging cedars, bushy, pyramids, and smargs, u-dig or ready to plant. Limited delivery. 856- 7565. 11-4 Hedging or individual pyramidalis & emeralds, low prices. 856-8288. 10-4 Trees, close to Douglas Firs, 2-3 ft. 65c each. Cell. ph. 377-6483. 10-4 PYRAMIDAL CEDARS 3' to 6* at $2.00/ft. WESTERN RED CEDARS 2' for $1.00 each GARDEN TIME PLANTS 27441 -16 Ave., Aldergrove 856-2941 1463 Home Entertainment 1465 Meat/Dairy firm. 534-3195. 12*1 Eggs for sale 400 a doz.en, chicken or cow manure, delivered or can be picked up. 854- 0193. 9-4 1470 Miscellaneous Nintendo with box, 2 controllers, 8 games, $65,856-5869. 12-2 Gas pool heater, new; chandelier light fixtures; 4 ft bi-fold doors, colonial; new screen doors; 5 ton truck deck. 856-0756. 12-4 Nintendo system plus gum-game Genie, Genie books &31 games. $300. obo. 856-5242 Gord. 12-4 21 inch color TV and stand $50. 856-7310. 12-2 200 VHS movies for sale, good selection $5 -$15,850-5886. 12-1 Antique wood burning cookstove, Empire, white, exc. cond. $1,000. 856-7252. 12-2 Coffee & end tables, child's white dresser, super single waterbed, chandelier lamps & matching stand-up ashtray. 856-4139 before March 29. 12-1 (Buds 'nfPttals "\ fresh and dried flowers and plants Lisa "Blair 8S7-Z320 (Monday night floral Art classes: QarSc Coil, Sways, topiary Trus, etc . for more info: 530-4027 j Beautiful red cedar cribbage table, trestle style 60" x 19" x 19", for 2 - 4 players, open to offers; red cedar wheelbarrow planters. 856- 6070. 12-4 Lawn boy lawnmower, gas, $ 130; 1978 cargo van $1,700. 856-8839. 12-4 3 seater couch $200; double mattress $200; weight set & bench $100. 856-5397. 12-3 Waterbed, super single, white padded frame, complete $40. 856-4920. 12-2 Amway Products come to you - satisfaction guaranteed or your money back. 856-2234. 12-4 Oak dining set w/6 chairs, buffet & hutch $1,200; sofa & loveseat $350; Yamaha full size guitar w/case $395; elec. steel guitar, small model $395. 856-2640. 11 -2 Complete queen size waterbed with padded side rails, heater, and liner. Good condition. $70,856-1613. 11-2 2 Spanish style large trilight table lamps, decorative wrought iron, white shades, $40. pair. 856-8451. 11-4 New carpet, bedroom size, light green, reasonable price. 856-7441. 11 -4 Side by side fridge & freezer, 19 cu.ft., gold color; fireplace screen. 534-9388. 12-2 14 FOR SALE 1470 Miscellaneous Heavy duty swing set with slide, 1 year old. $50,859-2229. 11-4 Looking for a gift? Fine gold Jewelry, wholesale. 856-1767. 11-4 Dresser & chest, washer, dryer, single & double beds, TV/VCR, coffee & end tables. 857- 0121. 11-2 Widower selling 2 hardwood loveseats, chair, ottoman, 6 inch cushions, paid $1,835, selling for $800. 852-3808. 11 -4 1988 Firefly, 4 dr, $2,000.; older-type hot tub $500, and other items. 856-5233. 11 -3 Blue sofa, loveseat & chair, matching set, 3 months old, exc. cond. $750.856-0272.11 -4 Couches, chairs, bookshelf, pots & pans, knicknacks, sewing machine, fish tank, complete. 500 to $40. 856-7739. .11-2 Metal file cabinet $45; rowing machine $30; birdcage $30; airtight stove $125; matting $40. 856-8946. 11-2 Box spring & mattress, exc. cond. $100.853- 8308. 11-4 Satellite system, top of the line, cost $4,100 new, will sell for $1,500. 888-4369. 11-4 White Storkcraft crib w/mattress, good cond. $100. 856-6023. 10-4 Satellite dish $850; 1902 McLaughlin buggy $1,500.530-2103. 10-3 2 h.p. compressor, metal band saw, pooltable w/cues and balls, satellite dish, complete. 856- 0756. 10-4 Moving sale: washer, dryer; 4 piece couch, new; white bdrm suite, w/queen box spring & mattress, new. 856-0756. 10-4 SANDYS SILK PLANTS Open Mon-Fri 10 am-5 pm 29862 Maclure Road Matsqui (Off Ross Road) Appliance repair student wanting repairable appliances for experience, will pick-up. Ping pong table $25. obo. 856-1360. 10-4 Regina steamer carpet cleaner, 2 spd, $65; portable vacuum $75; upright vacuum $50; answering machine. 856-5430. $50; 10-4 Regional Disabled Persons Association equipment registry. Looking to buy or sell used wheelchairs, crutches, etc.? Call Mon. & Wed. 1 to 3 p.m. 533-2415. 110358 9-tf. Couch, loveseat, chair set, $425, exc. cond. Maytag portable dishwasher $100; white 3 piece French Provincial bdrm set, no bed. 856- 2454. «fe^ 9-4 1978 GMC cargo van $2,000. G.E. microwave oven $50. 856-8839. 9-4 Matching set of 2 captain beds, cedar, $75,534-1613. 9-4 ALDERGROVE THRIFT SHOP - 2981 - 272 St. 856-5292. - kitchen table $20; swivel rocker $25; arm chair (dark green leather) $10; stereo & radio in cabinet $20; single box spring & mattress $12; single mattress $10; double headboard bookcase & rails $15; end table w/drawer & glass top $30; head & foot board & rails, wagon style single $8; 5' coffee table $20; coffee tables $5 - $10; mirror beveled 30"x36" $20; patio chairs, metal w/cush- ions $5/ea; baby items, crib & mattress, white $25, good cond.; crib & mattress (varnished) almost new $40; high chairs $10; car seats $5; play pens $10 & $15; kitchen stool w/step, chrome $ 10; air mattress for camping 48" x 76" $20; Hoover upright vacuum cleaner $15; Iona floor polisher & scrubber $10; bird cages $5 & $10; luggage, all sizes & prices; 4 gal. crock $25; window blinds & curtain rods, all sizes & prices; special still on books; children's, ladies' and men's ski suits half price, 12-tf Bauer Supreme Special Edition 92 boy's size 41/2 hockey skates, and shoulder pads. Janet, 856-5453 or 856-8303. 37-tf WANTED - above ground pool and/or accessories. Phone Sylvia 856-5645. 29-tf 1475 Musical Instruments Yamaha E20 elec. organ w/bench, selections galore, good cond. $1,750, or swap for car, truck, same value. 534-1137. 11-3 1480 Produce 1485 Topsoil/Manure Dry chick manure for sale. We load. 856-9108. 10-4 1490 Sporting Goods Saloman 92 EqipR ski boots size 340 $125; Volkl 205 CMTyrolia 490 bindings, $125. 534- 1922. 10-4 Bauer Supreme Special Edition 92 boy's size 4 1/2 hockey skates.and shoulder pads. Janet, 856-5453 or 856-8303. 37-tf 14 FOR SALE 1490 Sporting .Goods 16 RENTALS 1660 For Rent 3 bdrm plus workshop, fenced yard, fireplace, near all amenities, suitable for family, avail. April 15. 439-7550 or 856-9073. 12-3 3 bdrm house near town, highway access, on 2 fenced acres, fridge, stove, dishwasher $1,200. month. 856-3372. 110377 12-1 2 bdrm apartment, 2 bthrm, 5 appl., enclosed patio, close to schools & shopping, Aldergrove. 12-3 rjpp M ■ Phone evenings 856-6246. 1495 Tools 15 WANTED 1530 Miscellaneous Wanted: Router and bits. 856-9350. 12-2 Wanted: turtle swimming pool and sandbox with lid (will consider other kind) up to $15.853- 8089. 12-2 Wanted: bathtub for cow's water. 856-8268. 12-4 Wanted: overhead slide projector for enlarging. 856-1597, early mornings. 12-4 Wanted: ride-on toys, good condition. 856- 1440. -12-3 Wanted: free clean fill, in area of 264 St. and freeway. 856-0079. 11-2 Wanted: 2 children's trikes, $15. each or under. 856-1440. 11-4 Wanted: clean landfill required on acreage, 272 St.-16 Ave. area; have permit. 856-0863. 11-3 Wanted: small tractor for hobby farm. 857- 2333. 11-4 Wanted: standing alder, maple, birch, Cottonwood, fir; will buy. 856-4432. 10-4 Wanted: small pony, good with kids, going to a good home. 534-2226. 10-4 Wanted: older German or Japanese camera and good piano accordion. 853-7773. 10-3 Wanted: scooter, under 110 cc's, electric start. 853-8308. 9-4 Wanted: antiques, collectibles, jewelry, records, good old junk. 856-0272. 9-4 Wanted - above ground pool, and/or accessories. Phone Sylvia 856-5645. 29-tf Aldergrove 3 bdrm top floor, big house across from school/park/library, good parking, yard, deck. N/S, N/P, $800. plus utilities, share laundry. 623-1941. 12-2 Brand new executive home in Aldergrove avail. April 1, $1,200./mo., no pets, no smoking. 888-4369,888-9728. 12-4 6 bdrm, 2 baths, 2 kitchens, 2 living rooms, sundeck, close to school and freeway, 856- 6754 mornings till 9 am. 110375 12-1 Aldergrove: 60 acres of grassland for pasture/haying; Matsqui between Ross and Mt. Lehman, 8 acres of grassland for pasture. 856- 6754 mornings till 9 am. 11037412-1 3 bdrm bsmt suite, avail. May 15, $650. wrtiydro, cable; clean, bright; references required. 856- 9750. 11-2 2 bdrm apartment close to post office. 856- 6035. 11-3 Pasture for rent, will handle 15-20 head, on 248 St. and 12 Ave. 856-6783. 11-3 Room for rent, $325./month 856-5175.10-4 Unique 1 bdrm country suite, like new, lots of extras, $600. 856-2646. 10-3 2 bdrm or 1 bdrm suite for rent, avail, immed., incl. hydro and cable. N/S, N/P. 856-7888. 10-4 Bach, bsmt suite, furnished, near Parkside school. 856-0883. 10-4 Clean private new 1 bdrm suite in Aldergrove, N/P, N/S, avail, immed. $535. 856-1574. 9-4 1670 Room & Board 1680 Shared Accommodation Sitting room and bdrm, w/cable TV, share bath & laundry, references required. 856-1612. .,_ 12"3 1560 Swap Room wanted, rural area preferred, young Hammond Romance 126 organ, A-1 condi- working male, N/D, N/S, N/P, references. 856- tion, $1,500. or swap for cattle. 8561-0014. 2810 after 6 p.m. 11037612-2 12-3 i ! 3 bdrm townhouse, all utilities, w/d included/ Do you have time to Share? Aldergrove $400./mo. 856-5504. 12-3 urgently needs 10 new Big Brothers. Volunteer today. Call 530-5055. 7-tf 16 RENTALS 1620 Halls/Banquet Room PATRICIA COMMUNITY HALL available for daycare facilities or meetings during the week, please phone 856-8095 or 856-8390. 8-tf COGHLAN COMMUNITY HALL - for rent, capacity 125, full kitchen facilities. 856-8653 or 856-5001. 43-tf Single mom with baby looking for reliable mature roommate for May 1.856-5233. 10-4 Share house on 15 acres, with 2 males; bus stop at front door, rent negotiable. 857-9561 after 6 p.m. 11-3 1690 Wanted to Rent 17 REAL ESTATE 1710 Business Opportunities ALDERGROVE ELKS-27309 Fraser Hwy. Hall rental - weddings - meetings - conventions. Meeting Room - small groups - bust- 1730 Condos/Townhouses ness meetings - weddings - dances - social __^^_______^_^_^^_ functions. Refreshment Service. Hall Man- 4~-nL, - — ager 856-8948 or 856-2084. 44-tf 1750 Homes for Sale 1630 Hotels/Motels BESTWESTEfiN Aldffigrovi Independently owned and operated COMPARE OUR UNBEATABLE WEEKLY & MONTHLY RATES ON KITCHENETTES Compare our low prices on rooms and kitchenettes in Langley area Weekly $229-$279. Monthly $699 - $749. Includes limited housekeeping. Use of Indoor pool/hot tub. Free Super Channel (Quoted .price does not include taxes) BEST WESTERN ALDERGROVE 264th & Fraser Hwy. Book Now - 856-9890 1640 Office/Retail Space For lease, commercial warehouse, 7,000 sq. ft. or 1,000 sq. ft., avail, immed., Queen St. near Abbotsford airport. 596-2838,850-6988. 12-4 1660 For Rent Large double wide mobile for rent, 3 bdrm, washer, dryer, Aldergrove Trailer Court. $700. 534-0666. 110378 12-2 3 bdrm home 1,500 sq. ft, avail. April 15, close to all amenities, no pets, Aldergrove area. $1,100,534-6359. 12-3 OPEN SUNDAY 12-4 Large 3 bedroom basement home. Close to school. Many features. View at 2716-269 Street Aldergrove. $239,500 No G.S.T. 857-8931 No Agents SELL IT FAST IN THE STAR CALL 856-8303 FAX 856-5212 frirALbffifcttOVfe'gfAR;^ if 17 REAL ESTATE 1750 Homes for Sale 20 AUTOMOTIVE REALTY WORLD. (604)534-7974 Valley West Realty ?023(j Frafel "!^wty' ?•■ J Lanqlev. B.C. V3A 4E6 WE GET RESULTS 3 Y' STRAWBERRY HILLS 5735 - 246B Street Executive Split Level on 1/2 acre. 2850 s.f., 6 Bedrooms. - $339,000 -SOLI)? Jacquie Hilton Res. 856-9330 The right agent makes all the difference in the world. ^Sy§ Eacb office independently owned and operated. 1760 Mobile Homes 1765 Mortgages/Appraisals 1st, 2nd's, 3rd's, Any reason;equity loans; consolidations. Antrim Investments Ind. 530- 2301. 110094 40-tf. 1770 Property for Sale 1775 Property Management 1780 Property Wanted Wanted: 3 bdrm house w/basement suite or suite potential, Langley or Aldergrove, under $210,000,856-8725. 12-4 18 MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT Fahr Moer tedder, Ferguson rack, hay wagon, hay elevator, 23' motor, North W. tiller w/straw- berry kit. 534-6803. 11 -4 Two electrical welders for sale, one AG 225 amp, best offer, the other Westlnghouse 300 amp. $700. 856-7228. 10-3 John Deere "180" tractor, 46 inch cutting deck, under warranty. $2,950. obo. No taxes. 856-3647. 9-4 2020 Auto Salvage/Scrap | Universal Tractofs Parts and Service ;Bypass;':':^ Equipment ltd. 5185 - 216th St., Box 3265, Langley, B.C. 533-3271 19 BOATS Moving sale: EZ loader 93 trailer, Harber Craft boat 93,10 feet, 2 oar. 856-5762. 12-4 1980 70 hp Johnson o/b. motor complete w/controls, exc. running condition. $1,500. Call Jim evenings 530-5486. 9-4 20 AUTOMOTIVE 2005 ATVs WESTiflN YAMAHA Your local Yamaha ATV Dealer If you need an ATV Why not get the best ON SALE NOW 111-20551 - No. 10 Highway Langley 530-9788 2010 Auto Parts 4 mag wheels & tires from 1978 VW Scirroco, fits alt Rabbits and Scirrocos, $25. each obo. 864-6346. 12-3 Wrecking 1988 Plymouth Reliant, 4 dr. 856-' 2644. 11.2 1984 Ford Fairmount parts. 856-6692. 11-3 1981 Chev 1/2 ton pickup rear end, Ford 3/4 ton heavy duty overload springs. 853-9771 or 856-9508.- 10-4 302 Motor w/transmission $300. 856-8346. 10-4 DONS AIITG&BODY & PAINT S$tOP LTD. Collision Repairs Painting Windshield Specialists Courtesy Cars 856-2594 27441 Fraser Hwy. CAPT'N CRUNCH USED AUTO PARTS ALL MAKES and MODELS Free scrap car pick-up Open Sundays 34314 Vye Rd., Abbotsford 853-3074 856-5014 2030 Auto Service/Towing Reasonable rates, fully insured damage free deck truck service, free scrap car p/u, cash for some. pg. 641-0866, cell# 854-4032. 110360 9-4 /r£r *sm. TOWING • RECOVERY SCRAP CAR REMOVAL 857-0003 24 Hr Direct Cellular 230-1976 SCRAP CAR PICK-UP "We buy metals" BRADNER SALVAGE 856-8378 2040 Campers/Trailers 4 x 8 utility trailer. $ 100. 856-6331. 12-2 91/2 ft Wilderness camper, full washroom, shower, sleeps 4, very clean, new hatch. $3,500 856-2957. 11 -4 Low flat bed utility trailer with tilt $175; box trailer $100.533-1746. i 11-2 20 yr old Chinook 8'-0 truck camper, stove, heater, toilet, good cond., $1,000. 856-7221 evenings. 10-3 2050 Cars 1988 Suzuki, red and wood, 82,000 km, A-1 4 cyl. 5 spd, $5,600. R&MTIRE-856-5011 DL8686 110131 40tf 1989 Pontiac Firefly, 4 dr, H.B, 97,000 km, 5 spd, Am/Fm cass., tuned up & Aircared, 60 mpg, no GST, $4,950. O.b.O. 856-9892. 110324 2-tf 1961 Buick, new paint, carpet, new tires, dual exhaust, $3,000. cash. 856-5175. 12-4 1984 Toyota Camry, 4 dr, H/B, 4 cyl, 5 spd, p/W, sunroof, etc. AirCared. $3,900. obo. 856- 9388. 12-4 1978 Plymouth Caravelle, 2 dr, 318 auto., A/C, 15,000 orig. km, very good cond. throughout, Aircared. $ 1,000.856-1248 evenings 12-4 1989 Pontiac Sunbird LE, automatic, 4 cyl., front wheel drive; exc. cond. Phone 856- 0663 to view. 12-4 1988 5.0 Mustang convertible, 5 spd, 60,000 km, lots of extras, $9,500. 856-7316. 12-2 1987 Hyundai Pony, red, 7,200 km, new tires brakes, good cond. $2,400. 856-1766. 12-2 1987 Volvo 740, GLE, loaded, exc. cond. $8,900. 856-1766. 12-4 1987 Hyundai Excel GLS, 4 dr sedan, auto., sunroof, new brakes, Aircared $1,800. obo. 856-5456. 12-3 1979 Buick Regal, V-8, posse, new paint, new tires, clean, exc. cond. 856-0756. 11-4 1979 Ford Fairmount $400; 1981 Riviera $1,000,856-5108. 11-2 20 AUTOMOTIVE 2050 Cars 1989 Nissan Micra, 4 cyl. auto, 4 dr, good running, good tires, good shape overall. $3,150. 377-0042 11-3 1981 Buick Skylark, AirCared $350. obo. Wanted: electric stock or sheep clippers. 856- 8065. 11-2 1976 Cordoba, p/s, p/b, black, auto. $600. obo. 856-4751. 11-2 1979 Chrysler LeBaron station wagon, 318, recently Aircared, good cond. $800. obo. 856- 9465. 11-2 1980 VW Rabbit, 2 door automatic, gasoline. $500. Obo. 856-7534. 11 -2 1968 Barracuda H.T., orig. 318 V-8, mostly restored, second owner, 92,000 miles. $5,900. O.n.O. 856-8851. 11-4 1985 Topaz diesel, no rust, 55 miles per gallon, good running order. 856-5416. 10-4 1988 Firefly; 2 dr, auto., white w/blue interior, new trans., best offer, must sell. 857-9670. 9-4 1988 Hyundai Excel $2,200; 1989 Excel $3,200. 856-0553. ^p; 9-4 2060 Motorcycles 1983 Kawasaki KZ440, Mack, exc. cond. $900. 857-0870. 11-4 1974 Yamaha 80 cc, rebuilt carb., tune up and other new parts. $280. obo. 856-9872. 10-4 2070 RVs 1989 Class C motorhome, 26 ft. Ford, 7.5 auto., A-1 cond. $23,500. R&M TIRE-856-5011 DL8686 110101 50tf 1976 Class C motorhome, 20 ft. Chev 350, auto., A-1 cond. 74,000 miles. $8,700. R&M TIRE-856-5011 DL8686 110189 48tf 1982 27' Class C Travelaire motorhome, TV, CB, new upholstery, all propane, must see, asking $ 19,000 obo. 856-5465. 11 -2 2080 Trucks 1988 S10 Chev pAi, V-6, auto. 2.8L. fuel injection, o/d, good work truck $3,200. obo. 377- 0042. 12-3 1991 S10 Chevy kingcab, 5 spd. o/dr., stand., am/fm cass., 4 speakers, Raleigh wheels, 72,000 km, $7,950. 856-1855. 12-4 1976 Toyota pickup, runs well. $200. 856- 8949. 11-4 1979 3/4 T. Chev. Scottsdale camper special, -lots of extras & wheels, dry storage, 29,000 km. $4,000. obo. 856-8118. 10-4 2090 Vans 1987 Dodge B250 luxury leisure van, 318, call 856-0429 between 10 a.m. - 7 p.m., $13,000. obo. 11-4 1987 Plymouth Voyageur, exc. cond., cheap to run. 856-1758. 10-4 1987 Dodge Ram van, p/s, p/b, new paint, one owner, slant 6, extremely well maintained. $5,000. ObO. 856-4120. W-.V0"3iS- Remember to donate blood at By MADELINE WINSOR ALDERGROVE - Spring is the perfect time to help out others by giving the gift of life. The Red Cross is holding another blood donor clinic in Aldergrove. The clinic is being held on Monday, March 28, from 2 to 4 and 5=30 to 8 p.m. at CFS Aldergrove, 3900 - 272 St. in the gymnasium. The times have been changed so the volunteers and workers may have their meal breaks. For your information, in 1993 the four blood donor clinics held OBITUARIES AZYAN: Lillian Emma, passed away in the Langley Memorial Hospital on Thursday March 17, 1994 at age 57 years. Lillian lived in the Langley area for over 50 years. She is survived by her loving family, husband John of 40 years, daughter Kari (Rob) Medos, 2 sons Randy (Sherri) and Doug (Lori), 7 grandchildren, Starlene, Randy-John, Cody, Derek, Jaffery, Chad and Kelly. Her mother Ella Massey, 2 brothers David and Richard, numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. Service of Remembrance was held at the Chapel of Henderson's Langley Funeral Home, 20786 Fraser Hwy., on Tuesday, March 22, 1994 at 1:30 p.m. Cremation. PIASTOW: Gordon Ronald (Gordo) Plastow aged 51 years, passed away peacefully at MSA Hospital on Friday March 18, 1994 after a courageous battle with cancer. A resident of Abbotsford for the past 26 years and formerly of Aldergrove. Gordon will be sadly missed by his family, his wife of 30 years Helen, daughter Kelly and fiance Taj, son Kevin, two grandchildren Jeff and Jason Wirmerdam, mother Lillian Plastow of Abbotsford, brother Gerald of Grande Prairie, Alberta, and also numerous relatives and friends. Those who knew Gordon will remember his love of life and the people in it. The Service of Remembrance was held at 2:30 p.m., Monday, March 21, 1994 in the Chapel of Henderson's Fraser Valley Funeral Home. Pastor Ken Greter officiated. Donations in Gordon's memory made to the MSA Hospital Palliative Care Unit c/o MSA Hospital, 2179 McCallum Road, Abbotsford, B.C. V2S3P1 would be appreciated. THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY g|gg '38*$9*$& SWSSkKWSKWSS s^m^m^m^mmms^ss PUBLIC COMMISSION ON GROWTH AND PLANNING Township Council requests applications from interested members of the public, community groups and community organizations who wish to participate on a Public Commission on Growth and Planning. The Committee will advise Council and staff on matters pertaining to how growth and development should occur in the Township. This review will take into consideration the following: • the appropriate rate of growth • the location and timing of new urban areas • the development of criteria to be met before opening up new urban areas • the relationship of the Township's Growth Management Strategy to the Livable Region Strategy • development proposals and land use planning issues referred to the Commission by Council during the course of the review • review of existing Official Community Plans as required Persons wishing to assist with this Commission are requested to forward their resume with ideas and contributions they can provide by April 26,1994. Mayor & Council Members Township of Langley 4919-221 Street Langley, B.C. V3A 3Z8 Fax No. 533--6098 12-3 in Aldergrove had 556 donors attend the clinics and 514 units of blood collected. We hope that 1994 will be as successful for the Red Cross which will be holding three other blood donor clinics in Aldergrove later in the year. Please remember, on Monday, March 28 between 2 and 4 or 5:30 to 8 p.m. to stop by the gymnasium at CFS Aldergrove and give the gift that will help others and make you feel glad it's spring. The sponsors for this clinic on March 28 are CFS Aldergrove, Aldergrove Legion, Extra Foods, McDonalds, and the Galley at CFS Aldergrove. Please let our sponsors know that you appreciate their support of such a worthwhile event. Road contract extended VICTORIA - A two-year contract extension has been signed with Mainroad Contracting Ltd. to perform road and bridge maintenance in the Lower Mainland service area, Transportation and Highways Minister Jackie Pement announced, Tuesday. The two-year agreement is effective March 15, 1994 and has a negotiated price of $30,795,200. "This contract will ensure a continued high standard of road maintenance while allowing time for a long-term decision to be made on how best to provide vital road maintenance services throughout the province," said Pement. A proviftce-wide review of privatized road and bridge maintenance is underway. Private sector contractors have provided road and bridge maintenance services across the province since 1988. Mainroad Contracting Ltd. has carried out road and bridge maintenance in the Lower Mainland service area __ since November 1, 1988. The company's current contract began November 1, 1991 and expired March 14, 1994. The Lower Mainland service area starts from the U.S. border and extends north to Burrard Inlet and east to 276th Street on the south side of the Fraser River and to Stave River on the north side of the Fraser River. The area consists of 1,755 lane-kilometres of highway and 159 bridges. It includes the communities of Burnaby, New Wsstaiinster, Richmond, Delta, Surrey, White Rock, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, Belcarra, Anmore, Maple Ridge, Langley and the University Endowment Lands. The service area also includes Golden Ears Provincial Park and most of Garibaldi Park. Patrols in town Aldergrove - Volunteers are needed to help patrol the streets of the Aldergrove community. Aldergrove Citizens Crime Watch Patrol is asking anyone free of a criminal record to phone the Langley R.C.M.P. crime prevention unit at 532-3212, for information on how to become a member of the Aldergrove Citizens Crime Watch Patrol. Radios and other equipment are provided for your use while patrolling your neighborhood. Training is provided by the Langley R.C.M.P.; and for the first couple of times you will be accompanied with an experienced member of the Aldergrove Citizens Crime Watch Patrol. Volunteers are asked for their time on 1-2 Fridays and Saturdays from 10*00 pm to 2:00 am. dm THE ALDERGROVE STAR. MARCH 24. 1994 •¥<* —— , w mmmimimmttmmmmmm mm >l ^^k^m\mWIP»mWt mm 1 LITRE OVEN JOY BREAD White or 60% Whole Wheat. 450 g. Sliced Loaf APROX. 10 lib APPLE JUICE Generic. Limit 3. Over limit price 884 ea. GROUND BEEP Approx. 10 Ib Bag. Regular Quality. Limit 1 Bac 2.16/kg FLAKED TUNA Sea Trader. Flaked Tonggol in water. 184 g.GQ NAVEL ORANGES Extra Large. California ■■ Grown. | D •73/kg STEWING Itesh. | #0 5 lbs and up. ■■ Limit 1 package. ID 4.37/kg 2% MILK Lucerne 4LJug Wwm HASH BROWNS McCain 1kg. ■ ■■ p SKIM MILK Lucerne 4LJug Advertised prices in effect until closing Saturday Mar. 26, 1994 at your Aldergrove Safeway store. Quantity rights reserved. -----TamKamMmM^^^^^mi W&6UvKwH6vMr«w**X3Mrm4lvr'rv< VISA
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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