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3089 - 272nd Street ft Ph: (604) 856-8303 ft Fax: 856-5212 Illegitimus non carborundum Vol.38 No. 13 Established 1957 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27, 1996 40 CENTS Amy Fouquette and hero, Alyssa Nielsen. -Kurt Langmann photo Winner loves her country style ALDERGROVE - Fourteen year old Amy Fouquette knows what she likes and was rewarded for her dedication last week by her hero, Langley country singer Alyssa Nielsen. Nielsen presented her "number one fan" with a basket of goodies that included tapes, CDs and colour photos. "Amy's been very active in my fan club, and she carefully did her research through back-issues of my newsletters to find the correct answers to questions in a trivia contest we ran." Fouquette, in grade nine at D.W. Poppy Secondary, said she became one of the fan club's first members after her mother brought home a copy of Nielsen's early songs, four years ago. She now has CD copies of Neilsen's first three-song demo, which included the radio hit, Rich Man, as well as the 10-song 1994 album, Thl| Heart. Nielsen said she's currently working with Gabriola Island writer, Erik Johnson on a number of new originals and intends to have several ready next month for a management company that's taking them south "and shopping them to the major labels." She hopes at least one of the new songs will have that appeal that will enable her to do her iirst video. "A friend told me that I should wait, save my money until I had just the right song for a music video. I've been doing some intensive writing sessions and I think that time is coming soon." Police try mindgames on killer ABBOTSFORD - Police psychologist, Michael Webster says the Abbotsford killer may have lost his nerve since he has not contacted police since February 21. Police have not heard from him in more than a month and are downsizing the number of investigators working to find the killer of 16 year-old Tanya Smith, who was found in the Vedder River on October 14, 1995. Her friend, Misty Cockerill, also 16, was seriously injured in the attack, and spent several weeks in hospital. Constable Elly Sawchuck said the number of incoming tips has dwindled in recent weeks, but they still have more than 2,000 to investigate. Over 10,000 tips have been received since the murder took place. Webster said that it will probably be sometime before the killer contacts police, because he is working up the courage and confidence to make contact again. He said the killer is struggling with two powerful needs. One is to demonstrate his power and control over the police and communi ty, the other is to preserve his own freedom. '1 think he understands the risk he takes and I don't think he feels confident in taking that risk." The killer made taunting phone calls to police shortly after the murder from pay phones near the crime scene, including one on Halloween He was quiet until February 17, less than a week after police issued a statement that he may have left town, at wliich time he vandalized Smith's tombstone and More on page 3 FREE CLASSIFIEDS MILS1AR SUBSCRIBERS — INFORMATION INSIDE LINES DRAWN IN LANGLEY 'Culture' sparks war By KURT LANGMANN LANGLEY - The batde lines are drawn and the ironies of bizarre alliances will have voters scratching their heads all the way to the polls, in the coming provincial and municipal elections. One of the flashpoints reared its head again Monday evening at township council, when mayor John Scholtens brought the Civic Centre Cultural Centre's $8.3-million first phase back for "sober thought," before he and the clerk signed the contracts with council's appointed architects and construction managers. Scholtens said approval of Hotson-Bakker Architects and Dominion Construction Inc. without going to tender first made him very uncomfortable as, "It's my signature — and the clerk's — on the document." This is compounded by Scholtens' complaints about the nebulous nature of the project, including the uncertainty of whether Fraser Valley Regional Library would move its headquarters from Abbotsford to the "biggest project in the township's history. I fear I'm signing a blank cheque." He also called for a referendum, pointing out that the W.C. Blair pool centre garnered majority support in a referendum some ten years ago. Aside from the hearty vocal support of coun. Muriel Arnason, Scholtens' bid failed to move council from its earlier decision, and five reaffirmed their authorization to have the contracts signed. Scholtens also got stern lectures from couns. Steve Burton, Heather McMullan and Steve Ferguson, who complained that Scholtens' "negativity will drive the private sector away from contributing (to future phases of the $36-milhon project)." , Burton said if the FVRL decides against moving there, "we can drop components... it'll be cheaper then." He added that the sub-trades will not have the luxury of appointment to the projects, as they'll be "low tenders, provided the project is within budget." In a flash of perception, he also remarked that Scholtens was "making political points in bringing it back." This riding's new liberal candidate, Richard Coleman told The Star that he supports the concept of building a performing arts theatre in a partnership arrangement between government and the private sector, but it was not what he considered the priority project here. However, it didn't escape his notice that couns. Burton, 'Centre', page 2 Officer charged in shooting LANGLEY - The Ministry of the Attorney General - Office of the Crown Council- has completed the review of the report submitted in relation to the shooting of a youth by an Abbotsford Police officer on January 3. Constable Denys Arthur Scully has been charged with assault with a weapon, and unlawfully causing bodily harm. He will be appearing in Langley Provincial court on April 17. The incident started at 2:30 a.m, Wednesday, January 3, when the lone officer began chasing a stolen vehicle that ended up going out of control in the 27100 block of 16 Avenue in Langley. As the 17 year-old driver fled the scene, Scully fired several shots, one of which hit the youth in the leg. The injuries were not life threatening. The youth has been charged with four offences under the Young Offenders Act. A second occupant in the car, an 18 year-old, was not injured, but was charged in relation to the incident Brookswood to file suit BROOKSWOOD - Frustrated property owners here vow a legal suit against township council's recent decision to bypass the area as the next development area of Langley. South Brookswood Ratepayers Association was formed by 200 members in a meeting called March 18, after they were told that urban development would not begin here until 2010. "The areas of possibilities to be researched in general will be covering natural justice, procedural bias, the application of the official community plan, recovery of property taxes and conflict of interest," said SBRA president Cathy Klompas, who also vowed political action in the November civic elections. Longstanding grievances also include ongoing contamination of groundwater by septic fields, and "township's reluctance to accept two offers by developers to put sanitary sewers in the area which would protect the ten square miles of groundwater contained in the aquifer." "The organization also discussed the appropriateness of the expenditure of over $30-million on a cultural centre in Murrayville, when citizens in south Brookswood and Fernridge are still having to drink water containing significant levels of nitrates from this increasingly contaminated aquifer," said Klompas. PUBLICATIONS MAIL REGISTRATION NUMBER 1270 Postage Prepaid, Aldergrove, B.C. V4W 3R9 NEWS? CLASSIFIED? SUBSCRIPTION? CALL 856-8303 FAX 856-5212 THE ALDERGROVE STAR, MARCH 27,1996 Kurt Langmann photo fI\Str\ FEENDI CES Name: Age: Birthday: Birthplace: Co-owner of: Likes: Dislikes: Favorite music:.... Favorite movie: ... 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Centre not seen as priority project From front McMullan and Mel Kositsky had brought cultural centre advocates to last month's Liberal nomination meeting to support Ferguson's failed bid against Coleman. Ferguson took only 92 of the 216 ballots cast, but the bitterness of the defeat lingers among the disenchanted arts supporters who are in a quandary about voting for Reform's John Twidale or the low-profile New Democrats who've been mute on the issue. Twidale has a good reputation and has spoken out in support of the cultural centre project, but Reform's position on many issues is anathema for many liberal- minded arts people. 'T saw Dr. Twidale's signature on the full-page ad which On Stage Langley bought in support of the cultural centre proposal," mused Scholtens. 'That's his right and I respect that, but how he can reconcile a $36-mi_lion mega-project with his party's policies of cutting government spending, I have no idea." Coleman told The Star that he didn't pick a fight with council or any of the arts groups, but it's become obvious that the bridges have already been burnt, and he's left with nothing to lose. He's also skeptical of any special interest group's chances of picking off Scholtens at this November's township elections, and agrees with Scholtens' concerns about appointing companies to large contracts: "Over and over again, we've seen that open bidding on contracts is the best value for taxpayers." In this light, Monday's presentation to council by his wife, Michelle Coleman, was not surprising in its savage "protest of council's denial of Aldergrove Kin Clubs' request for reduced fees for facilities for our provincial convention on the May long weekend... Aldergrove is treated unfairly, left out... this is your wake-up call." She said council's claims that three Kin requests did "not meet criteria" were false, as Langley Cutting Club had been given similar concessions last May in the operating agreement of their Civic Centre facilities. "In my opinion, you're unreasonable and lack foresight," said Coleman, adding that Aldergrove "is a fortunate community" because of the legions of volunteers providing everything from fire protection to community services. "This is fostered by strong leadership, and you have to be flexible in the best interests of all. Team players do not cater to special interests... it's time for you to return to spring training." Coleman's words were flanked by upbeat presentations by Bruce Strongitharm, president of the Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Centre Society, swim program coordinator Connie Dykstra and Kinsmen volunteer Dave Deyette. "We're justifiably proud of the centre," said Strongitharm. "We actively seek partnerships. Our goal since the beginning has been to have the hall open to all without the burden of rent, so it's not cost-prohibitive. When we fundraise, the aim is to provide more to the community, not to reduce its operating expenditures." Dykstra said the AKCCS has helped expand the swim program which buses youths to the Blair pool. "They made it possible, made it a success." Deyette said he and other Kinsmen voluntarily "laid tile and painted walls for thirty hours a week, for a year" to keep the community centre's costs down. Tm disappointed that, when we ask for a favour, you turned us down." The fan kept spitting back at council, as Tami Quiring followed with her complaints about "growing piles of trash on vacant lots" and "absentee landlords (with) rundown dumps. Aldergrove Revitalization Committee has some very good ideas, but there's some apathy in the business community and we should address the causes." In calling for more good jobs for youths and encouragement of the local economy, Quiring compared the town to an adolescent "striving for identity and need for independence... We have to find a way to get through the animosities." Gregory Drew then argued for consideration of building an Olympic-sized 50-metre pool together with; Surrey, rather than 25-metre pools in communities such as Aldergrove. "Let's go big, put us on the map," enthused Drew, "so we can draw from a larger area." That was followed by John Greco's assertion that "the cultural centre will never fly" in his argument to "concentrate on water and sewers. Go for amalgamation with the city," he added. Robert Bontkes, president of Benchmark, a property management company, said his 60 tenants pay some $250,000 a year in property taxes, and some can't understand why these are up to 53 percent higher than taxes in Surrey and Langley city. "The taxation level impacts on our competitiveness. We need a reduction in taxes, not a first phase of $8.3- million on a cultural centre." Bontkes said the cultural centre open house, which attracted just over 300 respondents, included 36 from Langley city and 15 from Surrey, compared to 10 from Aldergrove, nine from Walnut Grove and four from Willowbrook. "There's a lot of Langley city and Surrey interest The city benefits and will not pay for it. Amalgamation should be the first priority, so there's shared funding based on population levels," said Bontkes, who also criticized lack of "proper tenders" and the "100 percent government funding" on the project. He observed that Kwantlen's Langley city amphitheatre seats 250 and rent starts at $40 per hour, While the interest on the $8.3-million project totals "$75.80 per hour" and doesn't include a theatre. Councillors were defensive about the high taxation level here, apparently oblivious to a recent Touche Ross report, which put the township at the bottom of its list of favoured investment areas because of the taxation levels. Arts supporter Norm Severide rose to point out that "farmland and churches are subsidized" because of their tax exemptions here, and this was the reason for the township's relatively high taxes on other properties. Langley Community Music School president, Tom Scottnicki presented a $100,000 cheque to Scholtens, as part of their pledge toward the $2.3-million LCMS facility included in the first phase. Scottnicki said the school hopes to double that amount, and Scholtens proffered his thanks "to the volunteers. We'll put the money to good use." Scottnicki also presented ten winners of $7,265 in LCMS scholarships to council, along with announcing some $8300 in bursaries to students here. One of their first fundraisers will be the May 9 performance by Leila Gayling, a former student now studying and performing in New York City. tour "El pbee* in the fiaser Valley : Plant defies court order By MONIQUE GALAZKA ABBOTSFORD - Canadian Pallet Inc. held a news conference Friday to state their position, after the Supreme Court ruled last week that they had to move their business within four months or shut it down.. Joe Sangha, president of the company, told reporters he plans to defy the court order. 'Tf I defy the court order I lose everything, but I'm losing it anyway," he said. This latest move comes as part of an ongoing legal battle between the City of Abbotsford and the company, which the city claims is operating an industrial business on agricultural land. A fourth adjournment of the trial was granted last month, after Sangha became too ill to properly instruct counsel. However, Justice Bouck applied terms to the adjournment, including limiting the hours of operation to between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday to Friday rather than 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. six days a week. An appeal was launched and lost by Canadian Pallet. The cutback of an entire work- shift has put several men out of work and caused the company to lose business, because they can no longer fill orders. Sangha accused the city of being racist and has filed a complaint with the B.C. Council of Human Rights, claiming there are other business operating on agricultural land along Fraser Highway, and the only ones the city has shut down belong to East Indians. Richard Danzinger, Director of Development Services for the city, told BCTV News it is unfortunate the company is 'playing the racial card.' 'The city has taken many business and people to court for violating municipal bylaws. This is not a racial issue," he said. Dave Sangha, manager of the company, said they are complying with the current court order and will 'wait and see' about moving or closing the plant He was adamant, however, that jobs will not be lost because of this issue. Killer scared From front left it on a Radio MAX news cruiser. The killer called police a few more times after that incident, making one call from Rotary Stadium which is just a few blocks from the police station. He is also believed to have thrown a threatening note, attached to a wrench, through a house window. He has been quiet since then, which Sawchuck said gives police time to catch up with their investigation before the next incident generates more tips. Armed robbers at Clearbrook THE ALDERGROVE STAR, MARCH 27,1996 The comet Hyakutake, which has been passing near earth the last two weeks, was photographed by amateur astronomer Howard Morgan. It can be seen here crossing through the Big Dipper constellation. post office Comet 'of the century' Means test 'demeaning' LANGLEY - "Mr. Klein and Harris would very much approve," said coun. Muriel Arnason of the township's proposed new policy of a "means test" for financial assistance for members of the public wishing to use municipal facilities such as the pool. "We're going to take them into a room and ask them how much they can pay?" said Arnason. "It's demeaning." Embarrassed councillors agreed that one of the provisions for an annual limit on a person's use was unsupportable and agreed to kill it However, the rest of the policy remains, and recreation director Doug Brimacombe argued the policy was progressive and that most applicants wished to pay at least part of the regular fees. ABBOTSFORD - Police are investigating the armed robbery of the Clearbrook Post Office on South Fraser Way at 8:30 a.m, Thursday, March 21. Two men entered the office and, running at the clerk with an automatic handgun, demanded stamps and cash. After receiving an undisclosed amount of cash and stamps they left the building and fled the scene in a gold Camaro with B.C. licence plates. The vehicle, stolen from Bumaby the day before, was located a short time later in the 31000 block of Maclure Road. The first suspect is black, 5' 10" and 170 pounds. He was wearing dark pants and a black leather jacket The second suspect is white, 5' 10" and 170 pounds. Both were wearing ski masks. Anyone with information about this robbery is asked to call Abbotsford police at 859-5225 or CrimeStoppers at 859-TIPS (8477). By MONIQUE GALAZKA ALDERGROVE - Local amateur astronomer Howard Morgan has been monitoring Hyakutake closely, charting its course across our skies. "I'm really interested in Hyakutake because ifs the comet of the century," he said. "It's much bigger and brighter than the Great Comet discovered in 1910." Morgan has been watching the skies for the last 17 years and has seen everything there is to see, including galaxies and clusters. "I haven't seen any UFOs though," he said jokingly. Morgan also said that kids are fascinated by the comet and have come to his house to look through the telescope. "Comet watching is for all ages," he said. 1 LIVE IN ALDERGROVE 1 SELL IN ALDERGROVE CALL IHE ALDERGROVE SPECIALIST DAN FLOKSTRA ^ggfk Aldercenter Realty ^ffl^*f 27015 Fraser Highway 857-1 lOO^ji-; Dan's Direct Line 857-0500 ** ^B u^j-lr mmW DRESSER & MIRROR Maple color finish. *22995 NITE TABLE 2-Drawer. Maple Color. WARDROBE WILD ROSE 6ARDEN OAK 18D-30W-66H FUTON BED (MATTRESS) With foam core. TEA WAGON Walnut &Oak DBLE. HIDE-A-BED Spring filled mattress. Choice of 7 solid colors. Only $595 3-PIECE COFFEE TABLE SET 6-PCE. WILD ROSE BEDROOM SUITE $ 498 6-PCL WILD ROSE BEDROOM SUITE With bookcase headboard & metal glides $ 795 FValuscr. 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Since the Municipality is not allowing developers to put in sewers at their cost to service our area, it's time the Municipality put up and used some of the major tax dollars collected from our area to do something for the area. They sure as heck don't bother with basic snow removal or other services down here in Fernridge. The only service we see here often is the dog catcher. Before we bought the property in 1990, I inquired about the Brookswood/Fernridge Community Plan and asked Uie Planning Department when development would be occurring at our stage of the Plan. I was told that stage would be developed in 5 to 7 years. No 'maybe's', or 'I think'. So we bought in the area, knowing already the water was poor, thinking that at least in the near future we would have Municipal water and sewer in die area. What happened to the people who gave that information; were they disposed of, just like the OCP is being? If the workers in the hall are giving information which could be relied upon in most Municipalities, are they responsible for Council's neglect in relying on the 7 uninformed volunteers with no prior knowledge of development costs and costs to taxpayers? Council should accept that the Growth and Planning Commission was a mistake, as more than enough proof was presented, and that they were wrong and didn' t look into all aspects and facts of both areas. They worked hard, but were not experts in the area in which they were assigned to study. Council seems misguided in trusting the report of those that are not experts in the field of development, even if they "all came to a unanimous decision". If you ask a grou p of third graders if they like homework, they could also come to a unanimous decision, and that is a larger group of individuals than just 7, but they are also not experts in the field of teaching. ROY NICHOLSON, Langley Expensive repairs Editor, The Star, Sir, On February 15, 95 I had my timing belt "fixed" at a local garage. They neglected to change my six year old water pump while doing the work to my timing belt Two weeks later my engine fried. Due to their negligence it cost me over $1,000. The funny thing is, the timing belt was supposed to be guaranteed, and they won't replace it. I just thought it would be nice to let our community know, so in the future something as this will not happen again. CHRISTON HUNTER, Abbotsford IT HAPPENED RIGWT AFTER TUE OBINET SUUFPLE! KPPEAS1NG QUEBEC rigwt! ue'll NEED , MIS LIPS RETREADED! Control: Will it work? Editor, The Star, Sir, Garry Breitkreuz, MP for Yorkton Melville, Sask. (the area in which I was born and grew up in) released a paper titled Gun Control: Will It Work? seiiW him by H. Taylor Buckner, PhD, associate professor of-sociology at Concordia University. "Dr. Buckner's paper helps explain why Allan Rock and his gun control advocates think the Just playing Editor, The Star, Sir, The other day my brother and I and a bunch of our friends were playing road hockey. We were having a lot of fun, when a police officer drove up and told us we couldn't play any more, because someone had complained. We are pretty good about moving out of the way when cars come by, and we don't live on a busy street; there are only houses on one side. We heard about the little boy in Chilliwack that was killed playing street hockey and were sorry for that, but we could get bit by a car riding our bikes. Should we stop doing that too? If we were to go up to the school to play hockey, my mom would have to come with us, because the big kids would come and bug us and try to take our sticks away. Then we wouldn't be able to play as much because she wouldn't want to be there a long time. At least when we play here she knows where we are and check on us. I don't understand what the big deal is we weren't hurting anyone and most people slow down and go around because we play to one side of the road. Does this mean we can't play catch on the side of the road or skip rope? We're kids; this is what we are supposed to do! RYAN ROTH (12 years old) BRETT ROTH (9 years old) TANNER HUNTER (9 years old) Aldergrove way they do," observed Breitkreuz. 'Teople who don't agree with hunting and don't think we have a right to own firearms simply disregard commonsense arguments by hunters and responsible gun owners." Prof. Buckner's gun control research divided survey respondents into two groups: Group #1 is the 56 percent who agreed that Canadians have a right to own a firearm, and the 51 percent who are in favour of hunting; Group #2 is the 40 percent of respondents who believed Canadians do not have a right to own firearms, and the 43 percent who are opposed to hunting. Buckner answered his own question, Gun control: Will it work? by saying that it depends on whether you are in Group # 1 or #2. There is one difference between the two, in that Group #1 has never pressured Group #2 to be gun owners or hunters, nor have they pressured government to impose their will on the other. Using a utilitarian point of view, it is hard to see how the involvement of thousands of police officers, keeping track on millions of households that have informed the police they have guns, is an effective deployment of police resources. Of the eight- million guns in Canada, only a fraction of one percent will be misused. That is to say that 99.95 percent of the police effort will be wasted. Breitkreuz concluded with these observations: "Now Rock has divided the country and undermined respect for the rule of law, not because he has the support of the majority of Canadians, but because he has the support of his friends in the 'No right to own firearms/no hunting group.' Unfortunately for the Liberals, and fortunately for firearms owners, it is the millions of Canadians in the 'Right to own firearms/yes to hunting group' who will decide the outcome of the next election. TED HANSEN, Aldergrove RUDY LANGMANN, President & Publisher INGE LANGMANN, Advertising Manager KURT LANGMANN, Editor JANET BLAIR, Office Manager The Aldergrove Star, founded in 1957, is an independent community newspaper. Central Fraser Valley Star Publishing Ltd. is 100% owned by the Langmann family of Aldergrove, B.C., Canada. * 3089 - 272nd Street, Aldergrove, B.C. V4W 3R9 4t Phone (604) 856-8303 ■& Fax (604) 856-5212 Just plain arrogance Editor, The Star, Sir, Every month B.C. Tel bills us $930 extra for "6 mileage outside base rate area". We live on 264 Street just north of the freeway and 6 kilometres from downtown Aldergrove. I wonder if all BC Tel customers who live north of the freeway have to pay this additional fee. We are lucky we were able to switch to Sprint with our long distance calls to our relatives in Germany, New Zealand and the US, so we can better afford this rip-off. BC Tel spends millions and millions on advertising, and we get phone calls all the time and letters asking us to come back. BC Hydro and Rogers Cable do not charge us extra because we live "at the end of the world". Gloucester Industrial Park is right around the corner. Maybe we all here north of the freeway should join together until BC Tel hears us. When I complained, they just told me that I have to live with it. What arrogance. A.MEIER, Aldergrove Voters not overrepresented By WILLIAM G. HILLS I CRANBROOK - Gordon Campbell's proposal to cut government by cutting the number of our elected representatives (MLAs) from 75 to 50 is misleading, unfounded and void of commonsense. His attempt to sell a dangerous weakening of democratic representation under the phony claim of reducing government is absurd. Ancient kings felt they could not afford a parliament — and if they had to have one, they couldn't afford many persons representing the unruly masses. Is Campbell's background so lacking that he does not realize any reduction in the people's elected representatives is an automatic increase in the power of tfie unelected, nameless, faceless bureaucrats? Has B.C. ever had three ministers that had control of their bureaucrats? A reduction in MLAs would also be a direct transfer of power to the executive - the premier and his wee entourage. The honest questions Mr. Campbell should be asking are: Do British Columbians want reduced representation? Does rural B.C. really want to suffer reduced representation in Victoria? The rural areas will bear the brunt in any cutting of our MLAs. The evidence shows British Columbians are not overrepresented. What then is Mr. Campbell up to in his radical distrust of democracy? Chart of Representation Persons per Legislator Western Canada B.C. 53,000 Alberta 36,000 Saskatchewan 17,500 Manitoba 19,000 Top Population Growth States Alaska 9,000 Nevada 19,000 Idaho 8,000 Utah 17,000 Oregon 32,000 Washington 33,000 Jurisdictions with Population OF 3.5 TO 5-M-LLION Alabama 29,000 Arizona 41,000 Colorado 33,000 Connecticut 18,000 Kentucky 28,000 Louisiana 29,000 Minnesota 22,000 Oklahoma 21,000 South Carolina 21,000 Tennessee 37,000 Wisconsin 37,000 "Aberrations" Prince Edward Island 4,600 *New Hampshire 2,627 *Conservative New Hampshire has 424 legislators. The people of this state can't all go and repre sent themselves, but they do have enough legislators to make civil servants/bureaucrats answerable and accountable, which we in B.C. only dream of. There are six provinces with fewer than the 75 legislators B.C. has: Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland - none having 28% of B.C.'s population. Only four states have fewer legislators than does B.C.: Alaska, Nevada, Delaware and Nebraska - all with smaller populations. Of the 60 jurisdictions in Canada and the U.S., only 10 have more people per legislator than does B.C. All have much larger populations - 2.5 to 7.5 times B.C.'s population. None have the population growth of B.C., and six of the 10 are no- growth jurisdictions. If B.C. were to reduce its legislature to 50 members, only three states and no provinces would have more people per legislator than B.C. My advice to Mr. Campbell: Go to the library. There is no need to reduce the number of the people's representatives in the B.C. Legislature. There is a great need to set a work starting date and a work ending date, as well as to establish procedures to ensure greatly increased productivity. The following chart demonstrates this: Bills Passed/Signed into Law Per Year: B.C. 50 Washington 538 (1993); 310 (1994); 421 (1995) Oregon 350+ Idaho 350+ South Dakota 350+ Every state has similar numbers. Dates of Legislative Session - Typical Sample Washington Jan.8 to Mar. 8 Utah Jan.15toFeb.28 Minnesota Jan. 16 to Apr. 1 Idaho Jan.9 to Mar. 1 Colorado Jan. 10 to May 8 Arizona Jan.8 to Apr. 17 B.C. WHO KNOWS? About the author: William G. Hills, M.A., MP.A., Ph.D., with a doctorate in public policy analysis, consulted for many years widi all states. He is the author or co-author of six books, as well as articles and papers on public administration, policy analysis and program evaluation. He has been a riding president and was a candidate for the Liberal Party in the 1991 provincial election. Dr. Hills has taught at six universities and a community college. He is currendy in private business in Cranbrook, B.C. THE ALDERGROVE STAR. MARCH 27,1996 All rubbish Editor, The Star, Sir, I am so angry that so many people have written such rubbish about the Brookswood/Fernridge versus Willowbrook/Willoughby growth dispute. For one thing, just to let people know, I live in Brookswood and have lived here for over 10 years and plan to continue to do so as long as the area has acceptable drinking water. Yes, diere are a lot of hurt feelr ings in Brookswood and yes, we are not just going to sit here quietly and do nothing, while we watch our community fall apart. We have a serious problem in south Langley with our drinking water, we have a shortage of community centers, we desperately need more restaurants, stores; and facilities. We are tired of seeing our young people walking around and hanging around on the streets because they have no place to go that is within walking distance. We have been promised for well over 10 years that our area would be next to develop...Ha ha, what a joke. An important issue is missing from most of the Willowbrook writers. We in Brookswood felt it was fair to see growth in both areas, not just our own. Langley needs to grow together - not apart. I was at the March 4, 19% meeting and walked away confused as to how only one of the council members seemed to be truly aware of Langley's needs. I hope people will understand that we are real people in need of growth, not to make a few people rich quick, but to make a good living environment for our children - our future. KAREN GLENDINNING, Langley Hope remains Editor, The Star, Sir, I am a wife, a mother a volunteer and part-time employee. I am also on the kidney transplant waiting list. Three years ago, an autoimmune disease permanently damaged my kidneys. like more than 1,100 British Columbians, I am dependent on dialysis treatment three days per week, four hours per day. I will continue dialysis for the rest of my life unless I receive a transplant I am grateful for every day I am given and thankful that dialysis remains an option for me. However, I would be lying if I said the waiting is easy. I have three young daughters and a supportive husband. Unfortunately, I am often too tired to join them in the activities we used to enjoy together. We have all had to make many adjustments to accommodate my dialysis schedule. Yet, I have hope. Organ transplantation has come a long way. The success rate for a kidney transplant is now more than 90 percent. And, this month, during the Kidney Foundation's door-to- door campaign, 12,000 volunteers will distribute organ donor decals and literature on organ donation to more than 500,000 homes throughout the province. If this campaign, or my letter, persuades even one more family to consider organ donation, up to eight people could be given a second chance. It is humbling to know that so many people in communities across British Columbia have generously volunteered their time to help people like me. I am hopeful I will soon receive my transplant. Knowing the community cares keeps my spirits up. On behalf of those of us on the waiting list, thank you. MARIA MacKENZIE Bumaby itiS&A extra w *++ \±3& savings & club pack™, fresh extra lean |% JH|l ground beef £ lp 5.47 kg lb. no name club pack™, sliced, 3 - 500 g. side bacon 579201 each MS club pack™, boneless beef blade roast 514661 5.25 kg lb. m club pack™, boneless, skinless chicken. «;,•; breast -f-; 1; • 8.77 kg lb. 584649 318 fresh broccoli bunch 532028 each fl fresh cauliflower 532887 each US fresh ^^ ^^ celery hearts 1 00 532986 each :__ H^p fresh Romaine lettuce 533471 each I bakeshop, package of 12 hot cross buns 335430 bakeshop, 397 g. French bread 331025 each bakeshop, package of 6 jumbo gourmet muffins 614289 m bakeshop, package of 12 coconut macaroon cookies 331751 2.28 Parkay, quarters, 1.36 kg. margarine 572065 each m Black Diamond, assorted, 500g. processed cheese slices each 068965 m Kraft, assorted, 400 g. shredded cheese 571315 each un Imperial, soft, 907 g. margarine 573386 each 1,83 • SAVE UP TO DISCOUNT SKI TICKETS 182451 Anytime or midweek tickets available. Extra - .Foods* Fraser Hwy. ALDERGROVE MALL • 31 OO - 272nd STREET ~ Prices in effect until closing Saturday, March 30,1996. While stock lasts. We reserve the right to limit quantities. THE ALDERGROVE STAR, MARCH 27,1996 Canada's next Census of Population and Census of Agriculture will take place on May 14, and Irene Pushie, the census area manager for the Fraser Valley West region, is working hard to prepare for Census Day. Said Pushie, "I am looking forward to the opportunity to ensure that we take an accurate and complete census. Having lived in the area for 20 years, I understand the value of census data as a basis for community decision-making and will strive to make certain that we count everyone." fijUfil. Jim Selley, regional director for Statistics Canada, said, 'Census area managers possess^an excellent understanding of their local communities. They play an integral role in Canada's census process, contributing to our reputation as a world leader in information gathering." The 1996 Census employs 39 area managers throughout B.C. and the Yukon, who will hire and manage approximately 6,000 temporary employees. -Tom Burley photo. School safety is the issue LANGLEY - Enhancing school safety is the topic the Justice Institute of B.C. brings to a meeting, April 15, 7 p.m. at Miner Education Centre, 6656 Glover Road. Mark Lalonde is the' speaker and the cost is $10, for the event co-sponsored hy the Council for Exceptional Children, Langley District Parent Advisory Council and Special Education Association. For registration information, call Bob Boyd-Whitley, 532-0188. HELP FOR CHILDREN wrrii learning j$|j| DISABILITIES Langley School District offers a Multi-Sensory Atternate Program for children with specific learning difficulties. Ir^ this twq^year program, special teaching techniques jaye used for reading, writing, spelling, oral language, and organization of thought. The approach is highly structured and sequenced to give maximum success to students. Call the number below for more information and to register for a free screfning test on Saturday, April 13. Nicomekl Elementary School 533-1468 Melanie Carlbeck, teacher Caroline Clark, teacher Just a show Editor, The Star, Sir, Re: Township Meeting of March 4: The auditorium was filled with people wearing the red Brookswood/Fernridge stickers, people waiting to hear the decision of a Council, in which they had put their faith, to come up with a fair development plan, people who had counted on Council to finally develop as per Community Plans. According to the Mayor and Councillors Arnason and Ferguson, both Community Plans should be worked on, as long as developers are willing to upfront costs for services required (such as roads, sewer, water, etc.), they reasoned this would allow a reasonable growth rate in both areas. The other Councillors however, decided that since they were now in power (at least until November), they had the power to ignore a nine year old Community Plan, and either shelve it until the year 2010 (year given by Municipal employee at the meeting), or totally remove the Plan from existence. The work of previous Councils and those involved in making the accepted Plan was to ;§^'ignored. The people from Brookswood, who had put their faith in Council, were shocked and disappointed with the end vote. The decision was made to develop Willowbrook (with an Official Community Plan) and Willoughby (guess they'll have to make a quick Plan) at a rate which, for the area with the suggested 3% per year increase for die Township, would increase the population by 25% per year in the area, doubting the area population in less than four years. In conclusion, I wish to say that this meeting, which I diought would teach my eight year old daughter about the way municipal government works, really served that purpose. She learned that promises made by government aren't worth the paper they are printed on, and their words can be considered like television shows: fun to watch, but make believe. She saw the anger of people disappointed by a governmental decision, and the gloating of people who got what they wanted. In her words, "I don't think it's right!" SUE NICHOLSON Langley More thought not needed Editor, The Star, Sir, At last Monday's Council meeting of the Langley Township another stumbling block was put before us by the Mayor in regard to the beginning of Phase I of the Cultural Center. More "serious thought"! Does the Mayor question the serious thoughts that have gone into this project by a large number of extremely qualified "thinking people"? Further more it must now be seen by the general and voting public that this is no longer a matter or a Music School or a Cultural center but one of public process and democracy. As Mrs. Wright so competently expressed, the Phase I has been passed by Council (actually Councils) several times and the construction should have been complete by now at far lesser cost to the taxpayer. Surely, people will recognize the threat to all community projects by the vacillating and lack of adherence to the commitment made to the public by the Mayor and certain members of Council. There is also the cost in the form of lost funding by government and private donation. Langley is second to none in expertise in the music community. We are all aware that our Music School faculty is made up of some of the most prestigious musicians in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland Our community has the great benefit of those talented people and has an opportunity to enhance the Township and house our Music School at the same time. Recendy, the city council of Nanaimo passed the construction of a cultural center with theatre, and everyone is eageriy anticipating the facility, and they have not the advantage of an immediate tenant with 700-800 pupils as we have in Langley. They must see the value of this addition to their ever burgeoning population Consider what our world would be like without any music. It is such an integral part of our life we must sometimes forget what goes into producing every bit of music that surrounds us. We hope to see Langley one of the leaders in supporting culture as well as sports, industry and all the important aspects of community life. 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Dick and Dwane Wilson DWANE WILSON Bring daffodils! rBRING THIS C^pbNkNDTv^R'cAR OfT JpCKUP FOR A GET-ACQUAINTED SPECIAL LUBE & SERVICE, OIL & FILTER - All cars and pickups (motorhomes extra) on Saturday, April 20 - 9 AM to 6 PM with this coupon l j HOME OF GOOD OLE FASHIONED SERVICE • i • » * » « » « k 1 ii A »\ 4 > A«\ wnWA a THE ALDERGROVE STAR, MARCH 27,1996 NO hillbillieS here f Heritage garden is arts project Ph?nf^H By MAUDIE MacPHERSON ALDERGROVE - I'm always speaking of Aldergrove being a bedroom community of Langley Municipality, but talent-wise Aldergrove is not in the boon docks. There's some great athletes come froci the Fraser Valley, and this week, from our very own Aldergrove, we've been hearing of another talent, the singer Tammy Hummel, who has been chosen as one of the national winners in the Metropolitan Opera's annual search for singers. We all wish her well on March 31 at the Winner's Concert held at the Met. Good Luck, Tammy. The General Meeting of the OAP is always held on the first Friday of the month, but since Good Friday falls on April 5, wliich is the first Friday of the month, the meeting date has been postponed until April 12. Meeting time is 1:30 pm at the OAP hall. Bridge (m Friday had five winners namely, John Arnason with a score of 9160, Ralph Peterson 2nd with 7100, Audrey Fawkes 6500, and Ernst Brodbeck with 6140 and Sheila McDougall with 6030. The draw was won by John McDougall. The Art show and sale is this Saturday, March 30, in the OAP hall from 11-4 pm. Refreshments are available by donation. Come and see what our local artists have been doing and let's give them our support. About 38 or 40 were out to the Wednesday dance. The spot dance went to Hazel Measor and Gordon Christie. 50-50 draw was won by Millie & Al Lane, Elsie Zental and Ken Koebel. Helen and Cliff Souther celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary - the Anniversary Waltz was played as well as "Let me call you Sweetheart". Best wishes Cliff and Helen A big crowd came out to the Saturday dance last week, over a hundred I'm told. The first spot went to Marguerite Charles and Leo Grenier and the second spot to Bill Cunningham and Mary Eswan. Winners of the 50-50 draw were Chuck Bright, Margaret McCulloch, Franseska, Doreen Briscoe and Barney Goble. Door prizes were given to Belinda ahd Art Horn. There were a couple of visitors: Violet and Arthur. Birthdays of Jack and John were celebrated. Remember Denny Boyd who wrote a column in the Sun for many years? I've been reading his autobiography this week, and it is so interesting hearing about all the people who worked for the Vancouver Sun paper for so many years is fun; people like Jack Wasserman, Jack Scott, Don Cronice, Bruce Hutchison and even some who are still mere, like Jamie Lamb and Vaughn Palmer. If you get a chance, pick up a copy at the library. The United Church had a good turkey dinner last Saturday night, and this/Wednesday, March 27 the Thrift Shop are holding their annual dinner in the Catholic Church hall. This dinner is to-' show appreciation to the people who volunteer their time. The Pot Luck Sunday evening was enjoyable; lots of good food, and everyone played the game of their choice, some were terribly engrossed in "Frustration", while others made tremendous shots in Carpet bowling, Shuffleboard players seemed to be having fun, and as for me, my lady partner and I showed the men some finer points in Cribbage. Rita Meyers ventured out to the dinner in a wheelchair. Since her fall and knee injury, she's been having a bad time, but was in a cheerful mood, which I think is half the battle. After the Pot luck dinner several of us were standing around trying to figure out how long certain couples had been married, some 55 years this year, others 53 years, and some 57 years. This brought to mind a joke I had been told. A couple were celebrating their fiftieth wedding anniversary and a friend said "Did you ever consider divorce?" and the answer was "Never divorce, but oftentimes 'murder'!" Needing help LANGLEY - Every 20 seconds someone in Canada needs blood or blood products. Take the time to give the "gift of life" on Thursday, March 28,1 to 8:30 pm at Langley Coventry Community Church, 19533-64 Avenue. Programs for parents ALDERGROVE - Neighbourhood Services is offering the following parenting and community programs this spring as part of its Family Drop-in Program: •Infant/Child CPR Class on Wednesday, April 24 from 10 am to 2 pm. Fee is $10 for members of the agency, $15 for non-members. Child-minding is available at no extra cost •Nobody's Perfect Parenting Program, sponsored by Langley Family Services and hosted by Aldergrove Neighbourhood Services. This is a six-week class for parents of young children, meeting on Wednesdays from 12:30 to 2:30 pm starting May 1. This is a free program funded by the Ministry of Health. Child-minding is available as well as transportation: if needed. •Open House for Grandparents in the Family Drop-in on Wednesday, May 22 from 6 to 8 pm. This program coincides with Intergen- erational Week and is intended to introduce grandparents to the Family Drop-in Program. Refreshments will be provided. •Self-esteem and stress management program for parents of young children meets for four weeks starting Wednesday, June 12 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Fee is $10 for agency members, $15 for non-members. Child-minding is available at no extra cost In addition to these programs, the Langley Health Unit will be holding its Aldergrove Baby Clinic in the Family Drop-in on Tuesdays from 1:30 to 3:30 pm starting on April 2. For Baby Clinic appointments call the Healdi Unit at 532-2300. For information, or to register for any of the programs listed above, call 857-4662 or stop by Aldergrove Neighbourhood Services' Family Drop-in at 27119 Fraser Highway. The drop-in is open to any parent or caregiver with a child from birth to six years old. Drop-in hours are Tuesday through Friday from 10 am to 2 pm, Wednesdays evenings from 5 to 8 pm (April through October only), and Saturday mornings from 9:30 am to noon. Aldergrove Neighbourhood Services is a non-profit agency. Memberships in the agency are available for $5 per year. LANGLEY - Arts Council will hold a benefit sale of rhododendrons, azaleas, and plants in co-operation with Clays Nursery at 3666-224 Street, on Saturday, April 27 from 10 am to 4 pm. This has become an annual event that garden lovers look forward to. Arts council members will be available to assist. This year's proceeds will be used to develop a Heritage Garden at Michaud Heritage House on 204 Street, in Langley city. DAVIS FREEZER MEATS Canada A Beet BEEF BLADE CHUCK CANADA A Reg.*k99tt>. • CUSTOM CUTTING AND WRAPPING CUSTOM HAULING • COMPLETE SERVICES BONELESS PORK LEGiHM ROAST Reg. $2.89 lb. 2 LB. DAVIS FREEZER MEATS OPEN TUESDAY-SATURDAY 8:30 A.M.-5;30 P.M. WE'RE JUST AS CLOSE AS YOUR PHONE 850-1249 2844 MT. LEHMAN RD., SOUTH 0?1 Serving the community for over 27 years LIMITS IN EFFECT - PRICES IN EFFECT TUESDAY, MARCH 26 -SATURDAY, MARCH 30/96 / WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO INVITE YOU TO THE NEW BioGuarti BIOGARD DEALER IN LANGLEY. 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Sunday 12 noon-4 pm m^L CROCKERS' DECKS & TUBS ^- < ^ n# ?; 20029 Industrial Ave, Langley 532-3011 or 1-800-339-3011 out of Quebec ABBOTSFORD - Police are again warning the public about telephone and mail scams operating out of Montreal, Quebec. Canadian Exchange Services and Prestige Enter Prises Inc. have been contacting local residents by phone telling the person they have won a large cash prize, or an expensive prize. To claim lhe prize, the recipient must send 7% of the total prize cost to cover taxes before the prize will be released. One of the companies uses $65,000 as a prize which would require the person to sent $4,500. Compliance means losing $45,000. Other residents are receiving mail from a company called ACG Independent Judging Organization, indicating they have won a cash prize. To claim it winners must call a 900 number which costs the caller $40. In most instances the prize is only $1.37. If you suspect a company contacting you is not legitimate, call the Better Business Bureau or the local police department. HAMILTON FARMS Serving Aldergrove^ 27 years While Sale .S^iiggj Inventories Last t*S__L_»i CANADA No. MUSHROOMS U.S. No. 1 BARTLETT PEARS B.C. FANCY C/A MACINTOSH APPLES U.S. No. 1 SNAP TOP CARROTS Winter Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm Sun 10am-5pm Closed Holidays Corner Fraser Hwy & LeFeuvre Rd. (ONE MILE EAST OF ALDERGROVE) 856-6068 i THE ALDERGROVE STAR, MARCH 27.1996 Wilson delivers platform Vteisgerber confident of valley wins By INGE & KURT LANGMANN LANGLEY - Former provincial Liberal leader Gordon Wilson has been reduced to head a two- person caucus with wife, Judi Tyabji, but remains one of the best parliamentarians in B.C. Last week he outlined the platform of his Progressive Democratic Alliance for the monthly Chamber of Commerce meeting, and much of what he said has more substance than what's been offered so far by the governing New Democrats, the fledgling Reformers, or the Liberals under Gordon Campbell. Only an illiterate idiot could fail to see the shallow politicking currently going on in the province, with promises of all kinds of fabulous programs and free money for various interest groups. University students smarting from the 30 percent hike in tuition over the past three year- have been assured by Premier Clark that tuition's frozen this year, and despite cuts to federal transfer payments, he's also "found" more money to expand university programs. And we're expected to believe that this relief wasn't possible until this year, especially after the government, told us in recent months that we could expect another 25 percent hike this year? Does that mean a 50 percent increase next year, after the election's done with? This is a shabby kind of politics that makes it impossible for our students to properly plan their lives. \ "Education and university planning, curriculum planning, they are impossible under the current system," said Wilson. "It's time to set a fixed term of office. A fixed election date would accommodate four years of finan- BINGO SCANDAL cial security, enable longterm planning in a four-year cycle. "We need fixed sitting dates in the legislative assembly — $3.5- billion is being spent by uie government without one word of debate, tax money for political spending," said Wilson, in calling for quarterly audits, review of revenue spending and "tax relief." While some of this sounds like other parties' promises, Wilson said he disagrees with Reform about the effectiveness of referendum, which he called "too expensive, and they can be manipulated by special interest groups." He suggested "direct democracy delegations" of citizens meeting with politicians so that the MLA can take a consensus on issues to the legislature on their behalf. On the aboriginal issue, Wilson said the recent Nisga'a agreement in principle meets only three of his four criteria, in that it conforms to the Charter of Rights, leaves residual title to the Crown, and special privileges, and the Indian Act, no longer apply. However, there should be no commercial rights based on racial background, and the commercial fishery offered to the Nisga'a is wrong. This led to Wilson's call for a "united Canada" and his observation that the Charter of Rights should have an accompanying Charter of Responsibilities, to recognize "rights of those who have met their social obligations." He also observed that "never has government tackled the structure of government" and that the PDA would "deliver a single graduated tax on income." For first-time homebuyers, he suggested a "rent to own program for tenants to build up equity; this would be good for vendors, too." Liberals call for AG's resignation in wake f| of RCMP investigation VICTORIA - Attorney General Ujjal Dosanjh should step aside while the RCMP conduct their investigation into the Nanaimo Commonwealth Holding Society bingo scandal, said BC Liberal MLA Mike de Jong. Recent search warrants released by the RCMP indicate that the NDP is being investigated for fraud for its 1993 payment of $60,200 to the NCHS that was connected to the NDP's newsletter, the Democrat. Dosanjh was vice-president of the party at the time and has admitted that he was aware of the repayment "The need for Mr. Dosanjh to immediately step aside becomes more apparent when you consider his comments of October 16, 1995," said de Jong. "Dosanjh characterized the payment as a mistake, but said that even if the money had come in a questionable way, repaying it is not a crime." "Clearly the RCMP do not agree with this contention," de Jong said. "Police believe this transaction was fraudulent. What should be remembered here is the money in question was never raised by NCHS, it came from the NDP's own lottery scheme. It is impossible for Mr. Dosanjh to remain unbiased during this investigation, having already stat ed publicly he sees nothing illegal about the NDP's attempted cover- up of this theft from charities." BC Reform leader Jack Weisgerber said, that the latest RCMP raid on NDP headquarters is a damning confirmation of the Parks Report's fears of possible criminal actions involving the NDP and its former fundraising arm, the Nanaimo Commonwealth Holding Society. "This raid on the NDP and others is a timely reminder of the corruption and criminal activity associated with the NDP's Nanaimo charity rip-off scandal that will not go unpunished by voters in the upcoming election," Weisgerber said. "British Columbians won't forgive the NDP for its shameful use of stolen charity funds or its attempted cover-up of the Parks Report, which Clark personally must answer for due to his participation in the infamous Cabinet briefing by Elizabeth Cull. "Although this case won't be fully explained until we've had a full public inquiry, it is now clear that the NDP is up to its eyeballs in a wide range of alleged criminal actions associated with the NCHS which prompted yet another RCMP raid on NDP headquarters," said Weisgerber. By KURT LANGMANN ABBOTSFORD - Reformers heard their provincial candidates and leader, Jack Weisgerber, in a well-attended fundraiser held at King's Crossing last week. About 150 guests of the social had a chance to grill Weisgerber on policy issues of all types, although the focus here is understandably on law and order in the face of recent depraved sex killings that have shocked the community. City councillor Mark Warawa hopes to upset Matsqui Liberal MLA John van Dongen and Rev. Bill Kilpatrick has his sights sets on Abbotsford Liberal MLA Mike de Jong, in the election expected shortly. While opinion polls are not overly encouraging for Reformers in the Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland Liberal strongholds, the party's sweep of federal ridings here in 1993 was not predicted by the pundits prior to the election call either. Fraser Valley West MP Randy White has also lent his popular support to the provincial Reformers, in spite of disagreement with federal leader, Preston Manning, on expanding Reform into provincial politics, and this factor will have an effect. One man vented his rage over the justice system, particularly the appointment of judges, demanding to know "who they are" and what they stand for. Weisgerber replied that the suggestion was "not the most constructive... I would not like to see judges elected," and suggested that a judge ■ seeking election "in east Vancouver would not necessarily run on a law and order campaign. It would be better to find ways to get rid of (judges) if they don't meet expectations." Warawa's colleague on Abbotsford council, Ken Funk took the mike to say that he and coun. Simon Gibson "shared the concerns of the community... we've been extremely concerned about appointees to the police board by the province. Government ignored our recommendations, but we protested loudly and it's since been corrected. We should have the opportunity to be consulted on appointees," said Funk, recalling "the sometimes absolutely appalling, outlandish comments made by members of the bench." Funk exhorted the audience to "elect somebody who stands for something. Criticism is great, we all need it, but look at what the party stands for." Weisgerber told The Star that the province had a meaningful role in justice issues: "We could start with a registry for sexual offenders." He also agreed that drug dependency was a major motive in property and violent crimes: "We absolutely need tougher sentencing and enforcement for drug offences. It's a horrendous problem here, the west coast is a mecca for importers and addicts... I accompanied two officers (m Friday night, on their beat in east Hastings, and what they showed me was an eye-opener." As for his party's chances in the valley, Weisgerber smiled and said, "1 {eel they're very good." Producing a Great Selection of Hydrocultural Equipment Assessories and Supplies: LIGHTING - ROCKWOOL - BOOKS NUTRIENTS - NATURAL PEST CONTROL COMPLETE ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS ° GREEN AIR PRODUCTS ° THE GENESIS FORMULA ° GRO-DAN ° GENERAL HYDROPONICS ° NUTRI-LIFE ° SAFERS-POKON ° PRO-MIX UNIT 4 - 2337 TOWNLINE RD. RR 1, ABBOTSFORD, B.C. \0T 6G1 tel 854-8336 FAX: 854-8356 Peardonville Rd. Unit 4 ^ Townline Rd. 4 99****lffilR>!Q!ffln LARGE VARIETY Bedding Plants & Hanging Baskets SPECIAL 5'-6' Western Cedar $6 Geraniums starting at 99* or tray for $12.50 Marigolds, Pansies, Lobelia, etc $9 flat Basket stock 48* each I Heather $4.85 lgaL Flowering Cherry $17 - $75 Fruit Trees. 17 - $25 GREAT FOR GIFTS Amarylis from $9 Nursery stock available 28563 Fraser Highway, GmTritewa Centre Aldergrove 856-6899 THE ALDERGROVE STAR, MARCH 27,1996 On Monday morning, Walnut Grove spokesperson Linda Reid and Parents' Advisory Council members told Liberals Rich Coleman, Gordon Campbell and Lynn Stephens of the grief students here are suffering because of overcrowding and 18 portables at the high school in the burgeoning community. -Kurt Langmann photo Garbage up for award ALDERGROVE - Some people's trash is another's art Such is the case of the old Jackman Land- Adult daycare falls into cracks, says Scholtens LANGLEY - Township council will send a supporting letter on behalf of Aldergrove Adult Day Care Centre and operators, Joyce and Ed McCall, to the provincial government. The centre has various approvals and licences, but has "fallen through the cracks" as far as funding assistance for seniors is concerned, said mayor John Scholtens. "There is a need for it and the government can't build enough facilities, but no one is funding it," he observed, in what he termed a dispute between the health and social services ministries as to which was responsible, for the new private service the government had called for. fill, which has been nominated for an award. The old dump was closed a few years ago, after fifty years worth of trash was deposited in the former gravel pit It has been capped in an effort to stop rain from entering the ground and causing contaminants to leach into the aquifer, which has been an ongoing source of complaint by neighbours. Some are less than thrilled that the GVRD transfer station, a euphemism for a temporary garbage dump for trash enroute to Cache Creek, was built across the street, but its inconvenience of location for residents of Langley township and city hasn't been a problem for anyone else, evidendy. Neighbours might be delighted to hear that the Association of Professional Engineers has nominated the old dump for a provincial award of some sort The bearer of the good news, coun. Steve Ferguson added that one fine day it will be reclaimed as a "passive park." Cuts won't include education and health, vows Campbell during visit to problem areas By KURT LANGMANN LANGLEY - Liberal leader Gordon Campbell had a good look at. over-crowding in Walnut Grove Secondary, including a tour through portable #18. MLA Lynn Stephens and hopeful candidate, Richard Coleman accompanied Campbell on the tour and a meeting with vexed parents, who said they expect another dozen or so portables added to the property next year. "If they keep this rate up there won't be room left for the government to build an addition," said Linda Reid, one of the parents there (no relation to the Surrey MLA). "The NDP put their friends ahead of students," said Campbell, who believes that an open tendering policy would have saved government $200-million a year, "enough to have eliminated two-thirds of the portables in the province." Liberals would also combine ministries, downsized to twelve, to save money as well as eliminate school taxes from property taxes. This pledge is part of the party's promise to cut spending by about ten percent a year and deliver tax cuts at die same time. Stephens said school taxes provide only 13 percent of school spending, but were a major disincentive to investors and the money could be made up elsewhere. Campbell said the priorities of citizens were-health, education and safety, and these programs would be maintained by cutting from other spending. He said Lib erals would scrap the Health Labour Relations Accord, for one, because it added $125-million to health care costs without providing any benefits to patients. The same went for the New Directions program which no one even seems able to understand. The party's management debt program would deliver "balanced budget legislation, truth in budgeting legislation and a look at all Crown agencies" with the view of selling those of no advantage to taxpayers and using "every cent to pay down the debt" Campbell said reduction of paperwork would also save money, citing the case of triplicate birth registration forms when one copy should be all that's needed by the various government departments. "We have to reduce income tax, eliminate the corporate tax on non-financial institutions," he said, noting that after the latter tax was initiated by the government, 106 companies and 1,700 jobs relocated to Whatcom county in a mere 18 months. "(Alberta premier) Ralph Klein said his two best friends are B.C.'s taxes and B.C.'s regulatory code," said Campbell. "One-fifth of small businesses say they want to get out of B.C. We have to take a new road. "The government's road of more debt, more spending, more taxes, will only erode services we need. People are working harder and they complain they're not getting ahead. They want more left in their paycheque — that's not too much to ask." Liberals vote to keep GST OTTAWA -■ Reform deputy finance critic Monte Solberg (Medicine Hat), said they exposed the hypocrisy of British Columbia Liberal MPs when they voted against a Reform motion in the house to eliminate the GST. "Killing the GST was die cornerstone of the Liberal's 1993 election bid," said Solberg. "Their vote against this motion proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that British Columbia Liberals have no intention of keeping that promise." Solberg added, "Your Liberal MPs know what their promise was and they voted against it anyway. Obviously, they don't have the guts to stand up to Paul Martin and speak for the people of British Columbia." Reform's motion read, "In the opinion of the House, die GST should be killed, scrapped, abolished." Liberals voted against the motion, including Minister of Transport, David Anderson (Victoria) and Secretary of State for Asia-Pacific, Raymond Chan (Richmond). South Brookswood Ratepayers Association (1996) We are in the process of incorporating a Non-Profit Society to be run exclusively by volunteers. The executive will be as follows: President: Cathy Klompas Vice Pres: Garry Rowand Secretary: Lyn Marchand Treasurer: Harry Burns - Ph. 534-0968 - Ph. 534-3428 -Ph. 534-1080 - Ph. 534-8348 MISSION STATEMENT | 1. HEALTH ISSUES - CONTAMINATED DRINKING WATER The first priority of any Municipal council should be the health and safety of the citizens - ABOVE ALL OTHER PROJECTS. 2. BROOKSWOOD AQUIFER § This vital natural resourse MUST be protected from further septic contamination as documented by the Provincial Government Ground Water Monitoring Program Report dated Sept. '95. 3. TAXES f South Brookswood and Fernridge property taxes have been approximately 30% higher than other comparable properties throughout the Township of Langley for the past 9 years, since the adoption of the South Brookswood/Fernridge Official Community Plan. 4. BROOKSWOOD/FERNRIDGE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN South Brookswood and Fernridge have an Official Community Plan. We must compel the Township to implement and follow that O.C.P. 5. ACCURACY OF INFORMATION | Investigation of all facts the Township staff presented to members of the Growth and Planning Commission and ultimately to Council members. 6. LEGAL ACTION J Legal council are in the process of being retained to evaluate legal action and chart an appropriate course of action. . If you share our concerns on these issues you are encouraged to become a member of our Society. Please fill out and return the form below. South Brookswood Ratepayers Association (1996) Registration Form NAME: PHONE: MAILING ADDRESS. POSTAL CODE: DONATION: $ Mail to: S.B.R.A. (1996) c/o Lyn Marchand 2538 - 204 Street, Langley, B.C. V2Z 2B6 10 THE ALDERGROVE STAR, MARCH 27,1996 Historical book was major undertaking for society Editor, The Star, Sir, The first book published by the Alder Grove Heritage Society, "The Place Between - Aldergrove and Communities" was a major undertaking. It was felt at the beginning of the project that it was important to cover as much time as possible, so that the sto- Music school will contribute Editor, The Star, Sir, In your March 6 edition, Mr. Rich Coleman expressed his concerns regarding the Township's response to the Kinsmen's request for use of the Aldergrove arena and community centre for their upcoming convention. His comments referred to the letter of intent and lease terms between the Township and die Langley Community Music School. The Aldergrove Kinsmen are to be commended on the significant contribution they make for the betterment of our community. The tremendous effort they and other similar service clubs expend to assist the various non-profit agencies and residents of the Langleys is gready appreciated by all who benefit from their largesse. On behalf of the Music School, I would like to clarify some comments made by Mr. Coleman. It is true that the lease arrangements provide for an annual lease rate of $5 for LCMS' portion of the Cultural Centre. This is consistent with the lease rate paid by the School to the City of Langley for the past 25 years. However, LCMS is also undertaking to pay all operating costs for its portion of the Centre. These are estimated to total approximately $45,000 per year, or $65 per student. By assuming this responsibility, LCMS is protecting die Township from paying a subsidy to support the children who will use the Cultural Centre. This arrangement will have a significant impact on the School's finances, as it is substantially greater than the costs of its present facilities. In order to meet its obligation, the School will most likely have to charge its members an annual building maintenance fee. As the Kinsmen have contributed to the cost of the Aldergrove Community Centre, so will LCMS be contributing to the cost of the Cultural Centre. LCMS is committed to contributing $100,000, with a best-efforts contribution of a further $50,000. In addition, the School will need to raise a further $100,000 to cover its own cost of moving and locating in the new centre. LCMS is a non-profit community-based organization dedicated to providing die highest quality of musical education to the community. In fulfilling its mission statement, LCMS serves young people from all parts of Langley and all segments of society. The School supports disadvantaged youth through its generous scholarship and bursary program which distributes approximately $15,000 per year to its needy and deserving students. TOM SCOTTNICKI, President ries of the most senior members would not be lost. We also wanted them to see the finished product, which they might not have done, if the cutoff time had been earlier in the century. Several of the people interviewed and some of our volunteers with old connections have passed away since the book was published. We are grateful not to have missed their input. As we all learn from our mistakes, our plan for the next book will be about Aldergrove in the 1940s only. We have seen the review by Gordon Elliott and plan to use it as a reference point. A smaller book will be much easier to market as well. For those wishing to submit stories about the 1950s, '60s,'70s and '80s, we will keep them on file. Our mandate as an heritage society does not include everything. We have a limited number of volunteers to draw on and must focus our energies on the items we deem most important. At the moment we are seeking new members of all ages to help with our office work, which enables us to keep our museum and archives open. We will need many more volunteers, especially from the downtown Aldergrove area, and also from each of the 21 communities included in the area we consider "Aldergrove". Most of our volunteers are currendy from the Bradner and Abbotsford area. The boundaries extend from 240 Street to Mt. Lehman Rd, from the Canada/US border to the Fraser River. The Alder Grove Heritage Society is doing its part in the community. We belong to many organizations which help to further our causes: Aldergrove Revitalization & Bertrand Creek Enhancement Committee (we were the first group to adopt a section of the creek for maintenance), Langley Heritage Advisory, Langley Museum Advisory, Langley Chamber of Commerce, Langley Tourism Marketing, Community Heritage Network, Aldergrove Bingo Ass'n., Heritage Society of B.C., B.C. Museums Association, B.C. Historical Federation. Since becoming a registered society in 1990, we have undertaken major projects: writing and publishing the 636 page history book "The Place Between"; move and restoration of the F.J. Hart/B.C.Tel building; move to Aldergrove Lake Regional Park and restoration of the Shortreed Cabin with the Elks and GVRD; cataloguing and displaying our telephone collection; cataloguing and archival storage of photos. I think the Alder Grove Heritage Society has made some major contributions to our community in six years. We would like to have the community more involved in the many issues that will shape Aldergrove's future. If you live here, don't just stand on the sidelines - get out and make things happen. Aldergrove owes a lot to its volunteers - Aldergrove park on 32nd Avenue (Aldergrove Agriculture Association); Kinsmen Community Centre, Kinsmen Heritage Park (Kinsmen & Kinettes); Rotary Park (Aldergrove Rotary); Aldergrove Arena and Aldergrove Lake Park (built by private interests). We look forward to another busy year. Join us to help us accomplish our goals. JUNE WILLSON, President, AGHS Seven years later j you've helped save a lot more than money Conserving energy. Preserving B.C. Power Smart has become a way of life in B.C. Each year, by being Power Smart—and buying Power Smart products —you conserve energy. Enough energy, in fact, to power 185,000 households—for an entire year. And you save something more important as well: the natural playground we call Beautiful ■—lflnnnnr=ii—_ IK3H3@I3 British Columbia. Let's stay Power grYlfa||D),Tp Smart and keep it that way. Saves More-Than Money BC hydro THE ALDERGROVESTAR, MARCH 27,1996 11 UNITED CHURCH OPENS DOORS Hummel to sing here ALDERGROVE - Tammy Hummel continues to receive accolades and bouquets for her successes at New York's Metropolitan Opera. Township mayor John Scholtens and council have sent their congratulations in a letter to be delivered prior to her appearance at this Sunday's Winners' Concert at the Met. Star editor Kurt Langmann said he's had a lot of positive feedback and interest in a gala showcase he proposed for Hummel and the music department of Aldergrove Community Secondary School where Hummel got her start. "Many people have come up to me and said they want to be there, and I want to assure everyone that they will get plenty of notice. All the details have to be agreed upon by all the parties before a formal invitation is issued, and this appears to be coming together very nicely." Rev. Ken Dean and Marshall Cronkite said the board of the Aldergrove United Church is happy and wilting to offer their facility for this free community event Aldergrove United Church has 550 comfortably padded seats and good acoustics, as well as a large parking lot, so it is considered ideal by all parties. ACSS . music teachers Marty Summers and Laurie Lawson are also eager to get involved with their choirs and bands, and will meet with Hummel and Langmann in coming weeks to draw up a program that will highlight the great talent that this community has to offer. Local artist, John Masztalar has offered the use of a large, portable mural with a pastoral scene for a backdrop for the 'opera in the country' theme, and many others have volunteered their assistance in other areas. "The evening will start with the young students, many of whom have won awards of their own, and culminate with the feature presentation by Miss Hummel,' said Langmann. "Since the school is where Tammy got her start, and she represents what many of the students hope to achieve, this program will be complementary and exemplary. "Opera is but one aspect of the music business, but it's one that Canadians have excelled at. Ben Heppner, who attended UBC at the same time as Summers, is but one of the latest stars to emerge. And Richard Margison was featured as Don Jose in last weekend's Met broadcast of Carmen. It can happen for those with the talent" The date is y« to be agreed upon, but it appears that a June date would best suit all performers. When these matters have all been settled, The Star willSadver- tise the free tickets which must be pieked up in advance so that organizers can prepare for the numbers expected. "We will also be canvassing the public's interest in attending possible future productions of classical music and song," said Langmann. "Aldergrove United Church's board is very kind in opening their doors to us in this way, but they are also interested in testing the waters in this area, to determine whether this sort of presentation would be successful on a regular basis. Our goal is a full house, and the audience's' reaction will be assessed with comment cards." fflh(g M&(Mmmm SSitiwr .ttoetsTO pah*§ MERRITT ADAtfS ,JV)t MUSIC FESTIVAL The fourth annual Merritt Mountain Music Festival, July 18-21, features Vince Gill, Johnny Cash, Patty Loveless, Collin Raye, Neal McCoy, Bellamy.Brothers, Highway 101 with Paulette Carlson, Prairie Oyster, Farmer's Daughter, Suzanne Gitzi and many more stars. Camp out for four days of country, kickin' good time music and fun — family activities, youth entertainment, line dancing, showcases, helicopter rides, bingo, amusement rides, logging shows, beverage gardens and wide variety of food and goods concessions. RV parking and camping is free and plentiful to ticket holders, and high-quality services include sewage pumping, fresh water, shuttle bus, public showers, and handicapped access. General admission 4-day event passes are $105 advance ($125 after July 1) at Ticketmaster, call 280-4444. Reserved seating and single day passes are also available, and children under age 12 are welcome at no charge when accompanied by a parent. For information, call 525-3330 or the Hotline in Merritt, 378-4496, or on the Internet, HTTPV/WWW.CCONNECT.CA I Enter my name for the draw for a pair of 4-day passes to Merritt | I Mountain Music Festival, July 18-21: j Name: ... I Address: I Phone: j The draw will be held Friday, June 28 at 1 pm at The Star's office. . J A total of 10 passes will be awarded in the random draw. Entrants J J may enter as often as they wish, however only one faxed entry J ■ (856-5212) per person or your entries will be disqualified. Deliver J I your entry to: The Star, MMMF Contest, 3089 - 272 Street, « I Aldergrove, B.C. V4W 3R9. Star Entertainment Trinity Western University's Chamber Choir (above) joins the Fraser Valley Symphony for Vivaldi's Gloria. Choir teams up with symphony LANGLEY - On March 29 and 30, Trinity Western University's Chamber Choir and the Fraser Valley Symphony, conducted by David Rushton, will perform Vivaldi's Gloria. In addition, pianist Betty Suderman will also perform Beethoven's 4th Piano Concerto and graduating TWU student Dana Pauls will conduct the choir and orchestra in Mozart's exquisite motet Ave Verum. The Trinity Western University Chamber Choir is one of three choirijl'st the university. TWU. choirs are frequently invited to sing with the Vancodyfer Symphony Orchestra, Vancouver Chamber Choir and CBC Vancouver Orchestra in performances of the major choral repertoire. The university choirs have made two recordings and several successful tours. The Fraser Valley Symphony Orchestra is in its 12th year of bringing music to the Fraser Valley Rushton, associate professor of music at Trinity Western University, has been conductor and musical director of the orchestra since 1988. The orchestra has worked with several soloists, choirs and dance groups from the Fraser Valley, and is looking forward to the opportunity of working with the TWU Chamber Choir on March 29 and 30. Betty Suderman is a highly respected pianist and musician who has studied and performed in Canada and Europe. She presendy serves as accompanist to the Vancouver Cantata Singers and the Valley Festival Singers. She has also served on the faculty of Columbia Bible College, and is currendy pursuing doctoral studies in music at the University of British Columbia. The March 29 performance is at the Langley Evangelical Free Church and the March 30 performance at the Abbey Arts Centre in Abbotsford; both at 8 pm. Tickets are available from the TWU ticket office at 888-9531, Regehr Autoplan Express in the Abbotsford Sevenoaks Mall or at the door. Adults are $12, students/ seniors are $9, children (12 and under) are $6. SELL IT FAST IN THE STAR Ph. 856-8303 Warn M. 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Vretftown.-: ($ALf4$Jfet*£p PICTURES presents \ ouver Ob Go To Beaton ^Ewiily Thing Robert duvall ** AMES Earl Jones-- bs. Robin Williams . ii Gene Hackman J« Sharon STONE Alto thc-w"9« IVWIowbrot*! I SSS4SS1 1 Isabelle AD J AN I DlABOLIQUE HOMEWARD BOUND 2^to£j_Dj5em-fes0 KURT RUSSELL EXECUTIVE Lnmsifl! 12 THE ALDERGROVE STAR, MARCH 27,1996 Paperboys return to dancefloor Experience an 1858 evening at Fort Langley MATSQUI - The Paperboys brought their ragin' Celtic rockin' garage folk to the 1995 Mission Folk Music Festival and opened the Western Canada Summer Game's Finish line Festival with Barney Bentall last August They won many a fan at both events, as well as a Juno nomination this year for their recording Late As Usual. They return with their original lively sound that they call Stomp - a mix of Celtic, blue- grass, folk, Latin, rock, dance party all put together in a blender - to perform at the Matsqui Village Hall this Saturday at 8 pm. This five piece band from Vancouver brings the traditional sounds of the fiddle, accordion, flute, mandolin and banjo together with the pop energy of guitar, bass and drums to create their unique Stomp sound. Formed in late 1992, the Paperboys have become one of Vancouver's most energetic, accessible, and best known acts performing all across Canada and title states. The Matsqui Village Hall is located in Matsqui Village on St. Olaf Street, one block east of the main street road. Doors open at 7:30. Tickets are $14 at the door or $12 in advance available at Mission and Abbotsford Pharmasave stores. For information phone the Mission Folk Music Festival at 826-5937. Bazaar and craft sale features Smiley's face ABBOTSFORD - Trethewey House will host its annual Spring Bazaar and Craft Sale this Saturday, March 30, from 10 am to 3 pm at 2313 Ware Street. The sale will feature hand made wooden crafts, sewing, and dried flower crafts, as well as a new book, Smiley, The Truest Big Fish Story Ever Told, by Hans Heine. We can all watch a farmer plow his fields and feed his cows or a carpenter build bis house. This book takes you to sea with a commercial salmon fisherman, sometimes ten miles out in the Pacific. Photographs and over 100 pen and ink sketches by the author show you years at sea, including the difference between a trailer and a trawler and how a trailer works with 100 fish hooks, give or take a few. It shows how seiners and gill netters catch more than fish. A net cannot tell if it's Coho, Pink, Sockeye, Chinook or a diving duck. You can let a fish off the hook, but anything caught in a net is a dead duck. That's why "Smiley" and his pals have been an endangered species for some time now. An "old fisherman" now, Heine says ifs because the people, who could do something about it, can't see the forest for the big fish companies and organized fishermen. He will be on hand in the den to sign copies of his book during the bazaar from 1 pm to 3 pm. Drop in crafts on making ice cream pails into baskets and making rolled beeswax candles for ages six to adult will be available 10:30 am and 1:30 pm respectively. Classes are upstairs in the activity room. Fee is $5 per craft. The bazaar will have Easter and gardening themes but will also have goods and gifts for all times of year. Refreshments will be served in the library. Admission by donation. For more information, call 853-0313. Farm machinery museum opens FORT LANGLEY - The B.C. Farm Machinery and Agricultural Museum will open for its 30th season on April 1. The museum will open from 10 am to 4:30 pm daily through to Thanksgiving weekend. Admission is $4 for adults and teenagers, $2 for seniors and one dollar for school children. The museum, operated entirely by volunteers, will open to school groups and tours on year round basis by prior arrangement. Prior to April 1, school toftirs can be booked phoning Bessie Shuman at 888-4779. "Those wishing to volunteer their time, either as docents or in doing restoration of exhibits, can do so by phoning Bessie Shuman. We do need more volunteers who can devote one day a week or even one day a month," said secretary A.R. Tarves. Students create summer jobs with business loans VANCOUVER - Students seeking summer employment have the option of creating their own jobs, dianks again to the Student Business Loans program, a component of the government of Canada's Student Summer Job Action. The Student Business Loans program, run by Business Development Bank of Canada in collaboration with Human Resources Development Canada, gives hundreds of students the chance to launch their own summer businesses. The program provides loans of up to $3,000 to student entrepreneurs. Students in high school, community college and university can take advantage of these loans, as long as they are planning to return to school in the fall, and are at least 15 years old. Loans are available as of April 1 on a first- come, first-served basis up to June 21, 1996. The loans are interest-free until the due date of October 4, 1996. Students who repay by September 6, 1996 will receive a $100 rebate. Last year, 1,253 loans worth $3.5-million were provided to students. The students created 2,472 summer jobs. Almost half of the students were 18 or younger. In B.C., 148 loans for a total of $404,000 were provided. B.C. students created 403 summer jobs. $3.5-million is available again this year under the program. Application forms can be picked up at any local branch of the Canada Employment Centre, the Canada Employment Centre for Students, Royal Bank, or BDC. For more information about the Student Business Loans Program, . students can call the BDC branch in their area or call toll-free to 1- 888^63-6232. FORT LANGLEY - On Saturday, March 30, the Friends of the Fort and Fort Langley National Historic Site are presenting the fourth annual Candlelight Tour. As the sun sets, volunteers from children to seniors step into roles of the 1858 fort. Whether the scene is young people at a dance, soldiers representing the Royal Engineers or volunteers from Fort Nisqually (Tacoma, Washington), they have all been drawn to Fort Langley to share their enthusiasm for our heritage. Visitors will be become time travellers and voyage back to wit- Lyre returns for the finale FORT LANGLEY - Festival Fridays Concert #3 featuring the Lyre of Langley and the Beethoven Trios takes place on Friday, March 29 in the Fort Langley Evangelical Free Church on Glover Road at 8 pm. The Lyre of Langley with Angela Cavadas, violin, Leslie Janos, piano, and Ian Hampton, cello, will play four works including Opus 97 "The Archduke", composed in 1811 for Archduke Rudolph of Austria. This is a wonderful final program and should not be missed. Tickets at the door are $10 adult, $5 student or senior, or $20 family. Bands support |f| MS walk, Sunday|jg VANCOUVER - On Sunday, March 31, an expected 1,400 walkers and runners will converge on Stanley Park's Second Beach to join in the fight against Multiple Sclerosis. The Walk/Run for MS starts at 9 am for the walkers and 10 am for the runners and has three routes: 6, 12 and 20 kms which are all wheelchair accessible. There is no registration fee, but organisers ask everyone to try and raise a minimum of $50 in pledges. There are terrific prizes to be won and more to be earned as you raise more money. This year's top fund raiser will win a 27" Gaoo TV, and everyone raising $600 or more will be entered in a draw for a trip for two to Hawaii. Pledge forms are available at all Royal Bank, Shopper's Drug Mart and Planet Superstar location, or call the Walk hotline at 602-3221 to register. Not only will participants be treated to great food and prizes for their effort, but they will be treated to a private concert put on by some of Vancouver's finest local musicians. Local groove- folk artist, Katie MacColl has spearheaded a great show of recording and touring artists to perform at this year's event Featured to perform are JR's Farm, three acoustic guitars with knock out harmonies who have been described as the Crosby Stills and Nash of the 90's; Ad Nauseum is rock critic Tom Harrison's, "surfer music" four-piece band, and the crowd pleasing The Drowners will all take to the stage and perform. Perhaps the most well-known of the groups, YellowBelly, who have recendy recorded an album showcasing their worldbeat sound - an eclectic mix of jazz, pop, soul and funk - have also answered MacColl's call and are looking forward to performing for the participants. Rounding out the entertainment is Katie MacColl herself. ness actors performing a series of vignettes, illuminated only by candles and campfires, about life at this Hudson's Bay Company fort. The personal journals of Lieutenant Charles Wilson of the Royal Engineers and Arthur Busby, a young Englishman in search of adventure, provide the background for many scenes. The writings of both men reveal that our west has its wild stories, too! Group size is restricted to 30 visitors to ensure your enjoyment of each scene. Tours last more than one hour and depart every 10 minutes beginning at 6:30 pm. Russians 'aggf and Buffy deserve crowd By KURT LANGMANN Saturday's Evening of Russian Classics with Trinity and Kwantlen's joint concert band was a powerful hour of music delivered with real zeal — it's a pity there were only a few dozen in the audience. They plan a repeat performance on Wednesday, April 3 at Kwanden's performance hall, with the added feature of soprano Dana Pauls singing Tchaikovsky's Pauline's Romance. It starts at 7:30 p.m., it's free of charge and thoroughly enjoyable, and you can be back home by 9 p.m. So, be there. Buffy Ste-Marie lives in Hawaii but she will include a stop in Abbotsford for a concert tour. May 1 at Abbey Arts Centre is the date, tickets will be about $20 or so, and promoter is the Mission Folk Festival Society. She's a great performer and human being; it's a sure sell-out, so be early when tickets go on sale. From backs of the sheep FORT LANGLEY - Do you really know how wool is transformed from the backs of sheep into beautiful sweaters, blankets or designer items? Ann Dickie and members from the Langley Spinner and Weavers Guild will demonstrate at the Langley Centennial Museum and National Exhibition Centre on Sunday, March 31, from 1:30 to 3:30 pm. The traditional skills of spinning and weaving have been expressively and creatively utilized by today's artisans. The fourth Sunday of each month is when the museum will showcase arts and heritage demonstrations. For more information call 888-3922. Proceeds of the Candlelight Tour support the programs of the Friends of the Fort. Tickets are $7 and can be purchase at the fort, 23433 Mavis Street, during the day. Call 888-4424 for information. Remember this is an outdoor event and visitors should dress for the weather. Hot Jazz welcomes students ALDERGROVE - The Hot Jazz Society's board are bringing back Aldergrove Secondary's senior instrumental jazz performers this Sunday, March 31, after their Jan. 28 performance was a hit there. The last Sunday of each month will feature high school bands, and April 28's guests will be from Langley Fine Arts Secondary. Doors open at the Hot Jazz Club, 2120 Main Street, at 7 p.m., and wraps up at 10:30 p.m. Admission is only $5 with receipts going to the schools involved. Aldergrove Secondary's senior combo saxophonist, Tyler Summers also recently won two major awards at the Kiwanis Jazz Festival: a $250 scholarship for most outstanding performer and a Berklee College of Music summer workshop in Los Angeles, valued at $425. BURNABY GAMBLERS & CASCADE TRAVEL LTD. 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Leaf sizes come from 1/2" to almost one foot Choose the right rhododendrons and yon will have a continuous flush of bloom from early February through to August. Rhododendrons grow and thrive naturallj^n B.C. with a minimum of care, yet reward the owner every year with lovely blossoms on stately plants. Canada Post is a work in progress, says union VANCOUVER - Canada Post should pursue its original task of providing reliable, affordable and universal communications services, its largest union told a government review last week. CUPW's national president Darrell Tingley urged the review to recommend that Canada Post expand and improves the services it offers the public. A government-appointed committee is examining all aspects of the crown corporation, including what services it offers, how much it charges and even who shoujd own it 'This review is not just about whether or not Canada Post is being fair to multinational courier companies and major daily newspapers," said Tingley. "It's about whether or not Canadians want to continue to own and operate their post office for the good of all." "Canada Post is a public sector success story," Tingley said. "It's gone from losing almost half a billion per year in 1981, to posting profits in four of the last eight years." Tingley said Canada Post should provide door to door delivery in all cities and towns, open retail outlets to longer hours and more services such as faxes and banking, and provide electronic communication. Smoke issue gets clouded LANGLEY - Nobody can agree on what route the GVRD should take in legislating a regional smoking ban, including individual "council members. According to coun. Steve Burton, the three local newspapers all got his words of wisdom wrong in coverage of his recent motion approved by township council, and he reiterated his stand for the benefit of all Monday evening, but reporters present agreed that they still don't know what he's talking about, and likely he doesn't either. Coun. Mel Kositsky said the GVRD will attempt to simplify the issue by issuing a package with a new resolution which will Garden plots offered here LANGLEY - The Rotary Club of Langley Sunrise and Langley Family Services are teaming up to provide a Community Garden for the people of Langley, behind Langley Family Services offices at 5339-207 Street, near the Nicomekl River. Langley Family Services is taking registrations for the garden plots now. The registration fee for each garden plot is $30, with $15 of this amount refunded at the end of the season if the plot is cleaned out and left ready for next season. To book your garden plot call 534-7921. As might be expected there are a great deal of materials needed and the Rotary Club of Langley Sunrise is looking for donations from local businesses. Everything from landscape ties to topsoil is needed, and tax receipts are available for donations of cash or materials. Call Jane D'Silva at 888-3376 if you would like to provide a donation. Wild Bird Centre is providing materials and assistance to make the garden friendly to birds. include a "matrix" that council can "tick off and submit to the GVRD for their understanding of this complex matter. He did say the "majority wants a 100 percent ban on indoor smoke phased in over three years" and this incomprehensible resolution may eventually wind its way through bureaucratic process within five years. Just kidding... MP Grey gets TWU award LANGLEY - Trinity Western University Alumni Association president Steven Friebel announced the selection of Deborah Grey, MP for Beaver River, Alberta as the first recipient of the TWU Alumni Association Award of Distinction. The award is given to individu- als who have graduated from TWU or its predecessors with a minimum of an Associate of Arts diploma and who have made noteworthy contributions to society. The recipient will also have maintained a balanced lifestyle, demonstrated Christian virtues of honesty, integrity and strong faith, been recognized by other associations and maintained strong ties with TWU. Grey meets all these qualifications with distinction. In 1989, Deborah Grey made Canadian history by becoming the first Member of Parliament for the Reform Party of Canada. Her political career began after a ten- year teaching career in Northern Alberta. After graduating from Trinity Western in 1977 with her Associate of Arts degree, she went on to complete her baccalaureate degrees in arts and education at the University of Alberta. Presentation of the award will take place at a dinner to be held in her honor at Trinity Western University on April 26. k . '^mm\^^^^^^m BHllllB :Ptyz ' :'.'^gt*"4sSs^? 1111111111 iilliiiiiiii jBIl iiliiiiilllliilllH Instructor Loreen Legersky shows the 26 members of Aldergrove Art Club her watercolour techniques at one of their regular Wednesday afternoon sessions at Aldergrove OAP Hall. The club hosts its annual show of their work this Saturday, March 30 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the OAP Hall, on 273 Street just south of Fraser Highway. The 26th annual show features water, oil and acrylics, both framed and unframed, plus crafts, a plant sale, raffle and luncheon. There's no admission, but a few sales help the club pay their rent, so do drop in. They have four founding members still active, and welcome new members every Wednesday from 1 to 4 p.m., between September and May. Summer months are spent on field trips, and teachers are often brought in for special sessions. -Kurt Langiiiann photo Your Key to Great Value! 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First, it will target help to those who need it most. Second, targeting will slow the rate of growth of public pensions, making them more affordable for future generations. This will ensure that the pension system is sustainable in the future, providing a secure system for those who need it," said Martin. OTTAWA — The government has proposed a new Seniors Benefit "as part of its commitment to Canadians to ensure they have a secure and sustainable pension system now and in the future^^ The Seniors Benefit was announced in the budget, tabled by Finance Minister Paul Martin in the House of Commons. Martin also released a paper, The Seniors Benefit Securing the Future, outlining the proposal to replace the Old Age Security and the Guaranteed Income Supplement benefits, starting in 2001. "The pensions of all current seniors will be protected. Thfr new benefit will be implemented in a manner that meets the government's commitment to today's Health care cash for politics VANCOUVER - Thousands of tax dollars, that should be spent on patient care, are being used by Health Minister Andrew Petter in a pre-election political cam- paign.BC Liberal health critic Mike de Jong said March 25. Petter flew with members of his staff to Edmonton on the weekend and plans to take the media with him to Seattle Tuesday in a transparent effort to make private health care clinics an issue in the upcoming election. "The Minister of Health is fully aware that BC Liberals are unequivocally opposed to an American-style two-tier system of health care tiirough the expansion Parkinson's conference ABBOTSFORD - B.CParkin- son's Disease Association's Fraser Valley regional conference takes place on Saturday, March 30, from 10 am to 2 pm in the Abbotsford Christian School, 2884 Abbotsford-Mission Highway. Guest speaker will be Shakeel Bhatti, clinical pharmacy specialist at Surrey Memorial Hospital, and assistant professor of the faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at UBC. Exercises specifically helpful to Parkinsonians will be led by Pauline Dan of UBC, and following a light lunch, workshops will be held. Pharmacists, professional and family caregivers, and the general public are invited to attend. For further information, contact Ollie Miller at 662-3240 or 1- 800-668-3330. of private health clinics," said de Jong. "The demand for private clinics is a symptom of problems in the health care system, not a solution. "While Petter is spending tax dollars on pre-election posturing in a desperate attempt to make an issue of American-style health care, British Columbians are more concerned about the mess of NDP health care," stated de Jong. "The NDP has done too much with too little thought. They've done too many things and none of them well." De Jong said that the money spent on Petter's political junkets could provide additional staffing at the G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital in Quesnel which has been all but shut down due to a lack of funding. Diabetes forum ABBOTSFORD - The Greater Fraser Valley Canadian Diabetes Association, with the assistance of Shoppers Drugs and Bayer Healthcare will present a Type I and Type II Diabetes Forum on April 11,7 to 9:30 pm at Matsqui Centennial Auditorium, 32315 South Fraser Way. An association spokesman observed that, "Your diabetes management now will affect your future health. Come and learn more and find answers to your questions. This event is free of charge." Speakers are Dr. C. Mahony M.D. and Dr. P./ Polasek M.D. For more information call Audrey Cinanni, 853-8088 or Barb Johnstone, 856-5470. Pension plan increases not healthy for the young An advertising campaign has been running on television in recent weeks saying that a person wishing to retire around the year 2020 will need about $1.2 million to retire with an income in the $40,000 a year range. Nowhere is there a mention of pension plans or the much- lamented Canada Pension Plan which is now under serious review with view to changing the system. What that TV ad says to the post-baby boom generation is: "Start saving. You're not going to get what you're paying for your parents and grandparent to get" One of the changes being contemplated by Ottawa is a sharp increase in premiums paid by employees and employers. Currently, 5.6 percent of pensionable earnings is collected to an annual ceiling of $863. To boost that widi the possibility of no return on investment once the baby boomers have finished taking meir turn at the pot is going to produce no small amount of cynicism on the part of the post baby boom generation. What's more, in a country already being taxed to the hilt, a further tax which could be seen by the young as going nowhere fast could produce further disincentive to contribute to the system. Tax revolts and a greater underground economy than that spawned by the loathed GST could well result. Rather than put the onus for the plan on the young who likely won't benefit from their work, why not change the system? The Canadian Institute of Actuaries has suggested raising the age of entitlement, a plan which will, no doubt, draw sharp criticism from those now nearing retirement. Despite the prime minister's promise not to cut pensions, that remains an option. Whatever the case, all generations are going to have to look at this situation without selfishness. We're all paying into the pot. For those nearing retirement to insist those who will never be pensioned by Ottawa partially pay the shot for the massive generation about to retire is plain unfair. 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Some 600 delegates and observers from 112 countries Crisis line looking for more volunteers SURREY - The South Fraser Regional Crisis Line (formerly the Surrey Crisis Line) is looking for people who are willing and able to volunteer a minimum of four hours a week. Training begins on Saturday, May 25. If you are interested in joining the team, pick up an information package at Surrey Community Services, 9815-140 Street If you are in distress and need to speak to someone, call the Crisis line at 951-8855. Pitch-in ready VANCOUVER - Voluntary organizations, schools, community and business groups which want to participate in 1996 Pitch- In Week, the province's annual spring clean-up and beautification. campaign, are encouraged to register their project by March 31, so that they can receive free Pitch-in garbage bags, donated by B.C. Hydro. To obtain a 1996 registration kit, contact Pitch-In British Columbia at Box 45011, Ocean Park RPO, White Rock, B.C., V4A 9L1 or fax 535-4653. Program explained to college students CHILLIWACK - Students concerned about how the new BC Benefits program affects their education may have their questions answered at a special meeting on Tuesday, April 2 from 1 to 3 p.m. at UCFV Chilliwack's theatre room D151. Organizers said ministry misinformation, daycare, lack of support, termination of education and job skills and availability are some of the issues. For information call the Student Union Society office, 864-4613. SOLID ROCK Christian Fellowship 2808 Mt. Lehman Road Abbotsford, B.C. V4X2N6 Sunday Service 10:30 a.m. (includes Children's Church) Pastor Nelson Stratalat Tel: 850-1350 Immanuel Lutheran Church jg__ 3272 - 272 St., Aldergrove Hr 856-4710 V Pastor: Ernst Kroeger Sunday School: 9:30 -10:15 Worship Service: 10:30 am are expected to attend. Dr. Augustin "Jun" Veneer, International Director of the W.E.F., said the conference is usually held every six years. He said Abbotsford was chosen as site for the fellowship's next meeting because of the city's high degree of church participation and its window on the Pacific Rim. Delegates will be housed in Abbotsford's college residences and in private homes. They will meet in one of the larger churches in the Abbotsford area. The General Assembly sessions will be held during the days and evenings; it is expected that evening sessions will be attended by a number of local church members. A major celebration and rally on the theme of world evangelization will be held on Sunday, May 11. Veneer said, "It is a critical meeting for evangelicals." He says the assembly plans in Abbotsford to "celebrate the remarkable globalization of Christianity", to draft a declaration, setting the evangelical agenda for the dawn of the next millennium, and to provide practical help to church and para-church agencies to mobilize and to cooperate more effectively in their mission. Organizers expect the event to draw the attention of most Christian media and many secular news agencies from around the world. Veneer, the first non-Western leader of the W.E.F., said, "The mass media often misunderstand evangelicals. In many places, far from being an insignificant minority, evangelicals are the religious majority." He added, "Globally, the church of Christ, as represented in the World Evangelical Fellowship, is wonderfully multi-national and multi-racial, led by members of both genders and representative of all economic and social classes." Because of the world-wide nature of the conference, translation in six languages as well as other support services will be provided to delegates. A local B.C. host committee has been formed under the leadership of Aileen Van Ginkel of the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada, which invited the World Evangelical Fellowship to Canada. W.E.F. staff member, Reg Reimer of Chilliwack, veteran of 25 years of international church work, will coordinate the meeting fortheW.E.F Aldergrove Alliance Church 26245 -28 Ave 856-3447 9:30 am Sunday School 10:50 am Worship (Nuisay & Children's Church) 6:00 pm AWANA Pastors: Dave McCarthy, Verlyn Ratzlaff <fe ALDERGROVE CANADIAN REFORMED CHURCH held at Betty Gilbert Elementary 26845-27 Ave. WORSHIP SERVICES: 9:30 am ft 2:30 pm PASTOR: Rev. H. Boersma 857-7786 COME AND JOIN US EACH SUNDAY ALDERGROVE UNITED CHURCH Family Worship and Church School 2623 - 272 St. —10:30 a.m. Warm Welcome to all... Reverend Ken Dean 856-8675 ALDERGROVE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Pastor Marilyn J. Ammon invites you to worship with them each Saturday. Bible Study -930 am Worship Service-11:00 am 26245-28th Avenue 856-5830 THE ALDERGROVE STAR, MARCH 27,1996 15 Day of fun for women ABBOTSFORD - The interrelationship of mind, body, spirit, and emotions will be the focus of the 10th annual Women in the Valley conference at the University College of the Fraser Valley Abbotsford campus on Saturday, March 30 from 8:30 am to 5 pm. This year's conference is called Health Yourself - In Pursuit of Wholeness and will offer eight half-day workshops on topics ranging from chocolate cravings, hormones, and stress release, to aromatherapy, natural medicine, and the sandwich generation. Master fitness leader Jackie Allan-Gye will kick the conference off with a keynote address on techniques, attitudes, values, and behaviours that build a healthy and whole person. Lunchtime entertainment will be provided by Lee Gillespie, who draws from her experience as a musician, writer, actor, and dancer to create performances. Morning workshops include Energy and Power, Foods and Moods - A Focus on Women, Herbs for Female Health, and Stuck in the Middle. Afternoon workshops include Discover Aromatherapy, Healing Hands, Stress Management, and You and Your Hormones. Anita Romaniw will facilitate the workshop called Foods and Moods - A Focus on Women. "Brain satisfaction is the first step to achieving and maintaining Aldergrove aroma therapist Laura Fisher will facilitate one of eight workshops at the upcoming Women in the Valley conference at the University College of the Fraser N&lley Abbotsford campus on Saturday, March 30. Other workshops will offer topics ranging from chocolate cravings, hormones, and stress release, to aromatherapy, natural medicine, and the sandwich generation. The fee of $30 for one workshop, or $50 for two, includes the keynote address, lunch and entertainment. For more information phone 854-4576. weight control," says Romaniw. 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The 13 team members and their coaches, Jack Froese and Ed Mazur, were determined from the start to settle for nothing less than first place and came from behind to accomplish that. The first game, played on Saturday morning against the Golden Ears Vipers, was fought in the driving rain. The Aldergrove defense line of Jennifer Matkovich, Sarah Dupuis and Jenny Froese kept Golden Ears out of Aldergrove's end for most of the game, but even though Aldergrove dominated play they could not find the net and lost 1-0. The second game was played on Saturday afternoon against the Chilliwack Eagles. Aldergrove led the way with a goal by striker, Brenda Wainwright; Chilliwack tied the game but Jenny Gilbert, the defensive sweeper, made a rush down center and placed the winning goal in the net Adrienne Clarke was superb in goal in every game and was a deciding factor in this game, allowing Aldergrove to win 2-1. Sunny Sunday Sunday morning brought the sunshine and the third game against Langley Hornets. Aldergrove knew that they needed to work hard if they wanted to make the final that afternoon. The fans were not to be disappointed with Aldergrove. Shannon Tucker found the net twice from right mid-field, and the forward line of Angela Robinson and Laura Hampton secured the win with 2 goals by Angela and 1 by Laura. Langley was able to score 1 goal from an indirect kick in the 18 yard box for a final score of 5-1 for Aldergrove. With Chilliwack losing to Golden Ears, Aldergrove was assured of a spot in die playoff round at 3 pm. The defending champs from last years Mission Tournament, Golden Ears Vipers, had beaten Aldergrove in a close game during the regular season and again at this tournament. Aldergrove knew they had their . work cut out for them, but they were ready. Golden Ears opened the scoring in the first half but it was soon tied with Angela Robinson' s third goal of the tournament Everyone on the team gave their maximum effort, with mid- fields Stefany Lavik and Jessica Holyoak setting up play after play until Meghan Robinson, with a well placed kick, put Aldergrove ahead. Aldergrove went into the second half with a score of 2-1 to face a stunned Golden Ears, who hadn't been scored on at all during the tournament. Jessica McMath wasted no time in sending the insurance goal home. A last minute effort by Golden Ears with their second goal was not enough to stop Aldergrove. Aldergrove won the game 3-2 and took possession of the first place medals. Blue Jays not able to make the tournament were Christie Brugger, Tamara Fransen, Alaina Mazur, Aja Peterson and Shanna Slevin. The Aldergrove Blue Jays would like to thank the Aldergrove Soccer Qub and especially Joy Bruce, Girls Coordinator, for son. Try outs for the Girls U/16 all their support during the sea- team for the 96/97 season will be held in May. Anyone interested should call Jack Froese at 856- 4405 or Joy Bruce at 857-4957 for informaticj. Pennant-winning Blue Jays line up for victory pose after taking the number one spot at the Mission tourney. And the winners are ... By IJNDSAY HUBBARD And the winners are Jessica Reid and Emily Tyler tied in first, Becky Tyler in third, and Shannon Lau in fourth. Congratulations, girls, on your results at the March 7 Woodlands 4-H Rabbit Qub junior speeches. Thank you. to die judges Mike Thome, Made- laine Hardin, and Jason Spiller. Jessica, Emily, and Becky Walk on May 5 LANGLEY - The 34th annual Langley Walk begins at City Park on 207 Street, Sunday, May 5. Registration is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., with walkers starting between 12:30 and 1 p.m., on either a 7.8 or 12 kilometre trail. Attractions include appearance of Super Grizz, a bbq by Keg in the Country, family entertainment and free crests to participants. There is no entry fee; for information call 530-1323. Action expected ALDERGROVE - Boxer Rob Drewitt will fight Wayne Jackson, the B.C. heavyweight champion, Friday, March 29 at the Cloverdale Fairgrounds. Local trainer Dave Allison commented, "If you saw Tyson versus Bruno last week and were disappointed, the Jackson vs Drewitt fight should provide action." The fight will headline a 12- bout card as part of the Friday night fight series. The doors open 7:30 pm at the Products Building. Bouts start at 8 pm. went to district speeches to represent Woodlands on March 9. On that day the winners for district speeches were Dana Bech in first for his speech on a Scary Night (the Quebec referendum), Leanne Shumey in 2nd for her speech on Friends, and Jenna Cross in 3rd for her speech on Cats. Other speakers were Natasha Toews, Vanessa Wood, Jessica Reid, Steve Morris, Simon Tremblay, Susi Schecker, Tim Dejong, Emily Tyler, Becky Tyler and Corinne Bramma. Thank you to the judges, Leslie Flessa, Reta Eddleston, and Randy Komar. 4-H teaches kids, as well as. teenagers to be able to speak in front of a group of people. It helps to teach self confidence when giving a speech On March 30 Woodlands 4-H Rabbit Qub will hold demonstrations. Teams of two people pick a project where they have to speak and demonstrate how to do something in 5 to 10 minutes. Fastball tourney SURREY - A mixed slo-pitch and women's fastball tournament will be held May 18, 19, 20 at Newton Athletic Park. Partial proceeds will be going to the Make- A-Wish Foundation of B.C. There will be cash prizes. Opening ceremonies, individual and team competitions along with 12 slo-pitch teams and 16 fastball teams are featured. Contact Tracey 591- 2804 or Gerry 857-8826 for information. m UNITED OPTICAL "YOUR EYEWEAR PROFESSIONALS" -Repairs -Lenses ' Quality Fashion Eyewear - FnjUXieS Eye examinations arranged CLEARBROOK TOWN SQUARE '§&£ 32500 South Fraser Way, Clearbrook 859-7115 MARCH 19 ...Langley built a 7-1 lead and hung- on to defeat Chilliwack 7-6 before 1,717 fans in Chilliwack. Seven different scorers found the net for the Thunder including Randy Toye who also collected a pair of assists. The Thunder out hustled the Chief' in the 1st two periods to build their lead while Tyler Quiring scored a pair for the Chiefs and Shawn Horcoff collected 4 helpers. Langley takes a one game to none lead in the semi-final series. period 1 2:41 lan R.Bowers (J.Vandemieer) 532 lan A.Srubko (L.Broz, D.Reynolds) 823 lan R.Toye (LBroz) 1328 LAN LBroZ (UNASSISTED) PERIOD 2 3:03 lan S.Stone (R.Toye) 320 cm pp T.Quiring (S.Horcoff, I.Borisychev) 1254 lan K.Brezden (R.Toye) 18:40 lan pp D.Reynolds (C.Larose, R.Murmilo) PERIODS 13:42 ch D.Hagan (S.Horcoff, I.Borisychev) 14:43 cm R.Longpre (M.Hdmes, D.Zd) 1537 chi I.Borisychev (T.Quiring, S.Horcoff) 17:52 chi pp D.Zol (S.Horcoff, J.Lapeyre) 19:47 chi T.Quiring (I.Borisychev, D.Hagan) OOALTENDERS RECORO ACTUAL SHOTS LANGLEY 1P 2P 3P TOT.SV. TOT.MIN C.Rudkowski 7 10 14 31 60 CHWUWACK M.Valley 3 - - 3 8 D.Henry 8 11 10 29 52 PENALTYMIN. LANGLEY 11-30+ 1 GAME CHILLIWACK 7-25 + 1 GAME 12:02 lan pp R.Bowers (C.Larose) 1730 ian B.Herbert (D.Nakaoka, D.Nagel) PERIOD 2 11:59 chi pp T.Quiring (S.Horcoff, B.Fizzell) •period 3 1:43 ch D.Hagan (S.Horcoff, T.Quiring) 1925 ch en T.Quiring (unassisted) OOALTENDERS RECORD ACTUAL SHOTS LANGLEY 1P 2P 3P TOT.SV. TOT.MIN. M.Hett 8 11 5 24 59 CHBJJWACK M.Valley 17 15 8 40 60 PENALTYMIN. LANGLEY 12-24 1 CHILLIWACK 12-34+1 GAME MARCH 23 ...Nearly 1,500 fans cheered the Thunder on to a 4-1 win over Chilliwack tying their series at 2 games apiece. Ludek Broz scored twice & added an assist to lead the Thunder, Mac Rett stopped 33 shots for the victory. Tyler Quiring scored the lone Chilliwack marker. S PERIOD 1 4:17 lan LBroz (J.Vandemieer, R.Toye) 6:05 ian D.Reynolds (LBroz, S.Stone) PERIOD 2 5:04 lan C.Larose (R.Murmilo, J.Vandemieer) PERIOD 3 9:16 chi T.QuiringBrett RzzeU, M.Hdmes) 14:11 lan LBroz (R.Toye, S.Stone) GOALTENDERS RECORO ACTUAL SHOTS LANGLEY 1P 2P 3P TOT.SV. TOT.MIN. M.Rett 15 10 8 33 60 CHUUWACK M.Valley 15 15 11 41 60 PENALTYMIN. LANGLEY 15-90 + 6GAME CHILLIWACK 16-92+6 GAME MARCH 20 ...Chilliwack built a 4-1 first period lead and cruised to a 6-3 win over Langley to tie their best of seven semi-final series at 1 game each. Tyler Quiring scored a pair & added 2 assists and Shawn Horcoff scored once & added 2 assists for the Chiefs while Jan Mikel, Corey Larose & Derek Reynolds notched singles for the Thunder. PERIOD 1 323 ch S.Horcoff (T.Quiring, M.Morisset) 4:11 ian J.Mikel (B.Herbert, K.Brezden) 6:10 ch J.Lapeyre (B.Yackel) 14:53 chi pp B.Hodgins (T.Quiring, R.Longpre) 16:02 chi PP M.Holmes (S.Horcoff, D.Hagan) PERIOD 2 624 ch T.Quiring (B.Hodgins, R.Longpre) 17:05 lan pp C.Larose (LBroz, D.Reynolds) period 3 2:03 ch T.Quiring (S. Horcoff, J.Lapeyre) 039 lan D.Reynolds (C.Larose) OOALTENDERS RECORD ACTUAL SHOTS LANGLEY 1P 2P 3P TOT.SV. TOT.MN. C.Rudkowski 15 - - 15 20 M.Rett - 8 10 18 40 CHUJWACK M.Valley 9 12 8 29 60 PENALTYMIN. LANGLEY 10-20 CHILLIWACK 12-32+ 1 GAME MARCH 25 ...Chilliwack built a 5-0 first period lead and hung-on for a 7-5 win over Langley and a 3 games to 2 lead in the best of seven series. Rob Longpre scored twice including the winner and Tyler Quiring collected 3 assists for the Chiefs while Rod Bowers scored a hat trick for the Thunder. period 1 4:07 ch D.Hagan (T.Quiring, I.Borisychev) 9:16 ou pp B.Hodgins (T.Quiring, D.Hagan) 1423 ch D.Zol (K.Murphy, M.Hdmes) 15:16 ch D-Zql (I.Borisychev, T.Quiring) 16:53 ch R.Longpre (unassisted) 18:15 lan pp R.Bowers (D.Nagel) period 2 5:52 lan pp R.Bowers (LBroz, R.Toye) period 3 0:50 lan pp R.Bowers (R.Murmilo, LBroz) 1:59 lan S.Stone (R.Toye) 331 chi R.Longpre (Dlof, M.Holmes) 11:15 chi pp J.Reimer (B. Yackel) 19:34 lan D.Reyndds (C.Larose, J.Vandemieer) GOALTENDERS RECORO ACTUAL SHOTS LANGLEY 1P 2P 3P TOT.SV. TOT.MIN. M.Relt 13 - - 13' 20 C.Rudkowski - 11 10 21 40 CHILLIWACK M.Valley 15 14 4 33 60 PENALTYMIN. LANGLEY 10-28+1 GAME CHILLIWACK 12-24 MARCH 22.. .Tyler Quiring scored twice & added 2 assists and defenceman Dion Hagan scored the winner as Chilliwack edged Langley 4-2 with an empty-net goal to take a 2 game to 1 semifinal series lead. Shawn Horcoff scored once & added a pair of assists and Mike Valley kicked out 40 shots for the Chiefs while Rodney Bowers & Brian Herbert scored singles for the Thunder. The Thunder led 2-1 after the 1 st period and the game was tied at two at the end of two before nearly 1,500 fans in Langley. PERIOD 1 1033 ch S.Horcoff (T.Quiring, A.Boucher) SUBWAY CUP SEMI-FINALS - best of 7 SERES G- LANGLEY THUNDER vs CHLU WACK CHIEFS (Chilliwack leads series 3 games to 2) Tues. March 19 - Langley 7 at Chilliwack 6 Wed. Mardi 20 -Langley 3 at Chilliwack 6 Fri. March 22 - Chilliwack 4 at Langley 2 Sat. March 23 - Chilliwack 1 at Langley 4 Mon. March 25 - Langley 5 at Chilliwack 7 Wed. March 27 - 730 p.m. in Langley Thur. March 28 -7:00 p.m. in Chilliwack (if necessary) SERES H- COWICHAN VALLEY vs VERNON VIPERS (Vernon WON series 4 games to 0) Tues. March 19 - Cowichan Valley 1 at Vernon 6 Wed. March 20 - Cowichan Valley 2 at Vernon 4 Fri.March22 - Vernon 6 at Cowichan Valley 5 Sat. March 23 - Vernon 6 at Cowichan Valley 4 w PV*P THE ALDERGROVE STAR, MARCH 27,1996 17 PeeWees fantastic in reaching provincial final By JOHN PARLEY ALDERGROVE - The Western Line Painting Pee Wee A hockey club came within 15 minutes of being crowned the Provincial AA champions. The Bruins took a 3-2 lead into the final period of the championship game but were unable to hold off the number one seeded team - Rossland/ Trail (Trail). Aldergrove was seeded tenth, although the team knew it should have been seeded higher. The game marked the culmination of a week of tremendous playoff hockey by the team. The Bruins were the only undefeated, untied team heading into the championship game. The team had knocked off 6 different teams (5 of which were seeded higher). The Bruins got off to a solid start - beating Tier 2 champion Seafair 9-4. This was followed by wins over Dawson Creek (13-3), Kitimat (9^), 100 Mile House (7-5), Kimberley (5-4), and North Island (3-2). With each succeeding win the excitement grew. The sixth game against the North Island Eagles was a semi-final game the Bruins had to win to go to the "big dance". Aldiough die Bruins were outplaying the Eagles, they still trailed 2-1 with only 10 minutes left in the game. At that moment D men Steven Schulz drilled a low shot from the point into the Eagle net. Schulz was back 5 minutes later: diis time his shot was tipped in by Mark Cassibo for the game winner. Utter bedlam broke out in the Bruins dressing room after the game as players and coaches savored the taste of victory. The pressure and excitement had been building all week, and it all erupted and spewed forth for several minutes! The final showdown against Trail was played Friday, March 22. Simon Whitlock deflected Carl Ammann's shot into the Trail net to get the Bruins going. Before the period was out, Trail tied the game. The second period was one of the best the Bruins played all year. They out-husded Trail and checked them into the ice. Mike Roberts (Matt Roberts, Mark Cassibo) and Ryan Costello (Whitlock, Keith) gave the Bruins a 3-1 lead. Trail's captain split the Bniins defence on a great rush to narrow the gap to 3-2, and that was how the period ended. Unfortunately, the Bruins gas tank was down to fumes. They were unable to maintain the torrid pace of the second period: Trail ripped 16 shots at goaltender Davis Parley and scored twice for the tying and winning goals. The game ended with Parley on the bench for the extra attacker - a classic batde for a provincial tide. Ice Chips: "The final game against Trail was a tremendous exhibition of hockey the way it should be played - fast paced, entertaining and filled with lots of emotion" was the way Coach Don Schulz summarized the final game. He said he was extremely proud of each and everyone of his players as they had given it all they had - right to the final whistle: "They can hold their heads high because of what they had achieved this year" and he thanked each player for his hard work, discipline and good sports- mans hip... Trail is bigger and stronger and had the advantage of playing one less game and having a day off... Trail also split their season games with Cranbrook, and Cranbrook just won the AAA title. This puts the Bruins up among the top three in the province, as the Bruins also beat the other AAA finalist - Langley... Schulz assumed the head coaching role at Kimberley, as Tryg Mamchur was unable to go due to work commitments (Goalie coach Mike Smith was also unable to attend; Chuck MacKnee aided Schulz at Kimberley... Schulz drew praise from B.C.H.A. officials for his demeanor on the bench and for keeping the troops focused. As victory followed victory, the job the coaches were doing was as evident as the terrific effort of the players...MacKnee handed out several humorous awards to lift some of the pressure a week like this brings...Yes, there were tears after the game. It would be a sur- CI o ve rd al e VooDoo roster expands teams up with horse network CLOVERDALE - The Raceway has concluded talks with organizers of The Horse Network (IHN) to bring Cloverdale's races to the homes of almost one million Canadians. The Horse Network, a partnership between various factions of the Ontario horse racing industry, a merchant bank and a Hamilton cable television company, would be carried on cable and satellite tv nationally. If the network is approved by the Canadian Radio- television & Telecommunications Commission, it is expected that it would be made available free-of- charge. THN officials say that the cable channel would add significant new Canadian content to the national broadcasting mix. Programs would include harness, thoroughbred and quarterhorse racing, show jumping and rodeo, as well as recreational riding features. There would also be a strong emphasis on educational programs, such as learning to ride, horse care and holidays on horseback. In March, THN approached Cloverdale Raceway management to discuss airing races to the rest of Canada. Cloverdale's assistant to the general manager, Chuck Keeling, is extremely pleased with the outcome. "This is an excellent opportunity for Canadians to become acquainted with this exciting sport." Keeling feels that the time is right for horserac- ing to make a comeback into the world of sports. "There has been a decline in audiences over the years. However, our 21st season has showed an improvement in overall attendance and we feel this is only the beginning." VANCOUVER - The Vancou- ver VooDoo pre-season roster stands at 30 protected players after the annual draft in the Roller Hockey International, which is preparing for its fourth regular season this summer. Mike Penny of Vancouver, noted the 30-player protected list will be streamlined to a 14-man regular season roster comprised of 12 forwards and defencemen, two goaltenders and three reserves, for a total of 17. The VooDoo will conduct training camp starting May 20. "We'll have more details on our plans for the 1996 Roller Hockey International season in the coining weeks," said Penny, who joined the Vancouver Canucks in 1980 as a scout after working in the New York Rangers organization and serving as general manager of the Kitchener Rangers of the Ontario Hockey League. Acquired by Orca Bay Hockey Holdings, Inc. on December 21, the VooDoo play their first season at General Motors Place this summer in a 24-game RHI schedule which runs from early June through September. Canucks president Pat Quinn said, "One of our primary goals is to integrate the Vancouver VooDoo into the Canucks hockey system, both for the benefit of the two clubs and for the benefit of hockey in general throughout British Columbia. Fibromyalgia meet VANCOUVER - Do you or someone you know have fibromyalgia syndrome? The B.C. Fibromyalgia Society invites you to a luncheon with the board of directors. Meet the board, meet others with FM, and get involved, at the Pantry Restaurant, 425-6th Street, New Westminster, on April 12, noon to 1:30 pm. First reserved first served. RSVP tel. 525-1931 or fax 521-0912 (lunch will cost from $6-$ 10). i It's no coincidence we've turned the process over to Mike Penny. He's been an essential element in the growth and development of our hockey system and that background will give him a head start in introducing the players on our pre-season VooDoo roster to the Canucks and Orca Bay." Boat show is up ABBOTSFORD - The Fraser Valley Boat & Sportsmen's Show has anchored itself as the hallmark of sportsmen's shows. Record numbers of outdoor enthusiasts flocked to the spectac- ular event at Tradex over the March 8-10 weekend. Show managers Bruce Fuerin and Blaine Woit were elated with the success of this year's show, which smashed all previous records. This year, 22,096 people packed the Abbotsford complex, an outstanding increase of 21 per cent. Guerin remarked on the importance of the 1996 attendance results. 'They are significant in tight of the fact that the show was scaled down to three days from its traditional four," he added. The 1996 event featured fishing equipment, hunting gear, boats and numerous displays from exhibitors as far away as South Dakota. FIRST AID TIPS! FROST-BITE "FROST-NIP" Signs: - area of skin whiter than the surrounding area - pain or stinging followed by numbness Caution!- Do not rub the frostbitten areas. Do not apply strong heat or hot water directly to the skin Do not apply snow. Treatment: - Warm the area in your hands or in an armpit * Medical Aid is advised for more severe frostbites. Count FIRST AID /C.P.R. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES prise if there wasn't after working so hard and coming so close to being the provincial champions... The behaviour of the players, on and off the ice, was most exemplary, and all Aldergrove should feel very proud of the way this team represented the association and the community. lhe Lineup: Forwards: Mark Cassibo - Mike Roberts - Jake Boake - Ryan Costello - Matt Keith - Simon Whidock - Marc Windle - David Mamchur - Josh MacKnee. Defence: Matt Roberts - Eric Strandt - Steven Schulz - Drew Hill - Carl Ammann - Mike Haber. Goaltenders: Davis Parley - Aaron Slagman. Bruins Scoring Summaries: 1st Game: Aldergrove 9 - Seafair 4. 2nd Game: Alderg;rove 13 - Dawson Creek 3. 3rd Game: Alderg.rove 9 — Kitimat 4. 4th Game: Aldergrove 7 - 100 Mile House 5. 5th Game: Aldergrove 5 - Kimberley 4. 6th Game: Aldergrove 3 - North Island 2. 7th Game: Rossland-Trail 4 - Aldergrove 3. Spring, fe SpKVifcL the* ffjrass ha£ r\z-t snd I fcwoiv tvhere- the- action m ££NO\ Come and join BURNABY GAMBLERS in RENO! * 7 day extravaganza leaving April 20 # Accomodation at the Comstock Hotel per person based on % €\ £* SO double occupancy ^mt\3%9 includes tax (Canadian) For booking or info call: Ernie or Sharon Beggs 421-8944 toll free: 1 -800-421-8944 or Cascade Travel Ltd. 3827 Sunset Street Burnaby BC V5G 1T4 430-5454 or fax: 430-2244 BURNING PERMITS LANGLEY >.*ri«j ■■--• :• •'"■• -•'*>#«':- OPEN AIR BURNING FROM APRIL 1 TO APRIL 30, 1996 The Township of Langley Fire Department expects to issue permits for open air burning in the following categories from April 1 to April 30, 1996 WITH A FEE OF $10.00. ALL PERMITS EXPIRE APRIL 30,1996. Yard and Garden Clean-up of Vegetation: • Available only to properties greater than .2 hectare (.5 acre) and in areas where surrounding properties are equal or greater in size than .2 hectare. • Burning is not allowed and permits will not be issued for the urban areas of Aldergrove, Murrayville, Brookswood, Walnut Grove, Fort Langley and Willowbrook. • Permits are available at the following locations: 1. Municipal Hall - 4914 - 221 Street (Monday thru Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm). 2. Fire Hall #8 - 9580 - 208 Street (Monday thru Friday 8:30 - 4:30 pm) 3. East Community Recreation Office - 26770 - 29 Ave. (Monday thru Friday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm) and (Saturday and Sunday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm) 4. Southwest Recreation Office (Civic Centre) - 20699 - 42 Avenue. (Monday thru Friday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm) and (Saturday and Sunday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm) Land Clearing Debris Permits: • Are not available to properties less than 4.2 acres in size. • Are only available at Fire Hall (9580 - 208 Street) • Applicants must meet the GVRD and Waste Management prerequisites of clearances, time limits and recycling. • Fires may have to be accelerated by the use of forced air techniques. • Permits will be site specific of short duration and inspection may be required prior to issuance. Call for information. Fire Department TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY Emergency 9-1-1 Telephone: 888-7755 -»& 18 THE ALDERGROVE STAR, MARCH 27,1996 Star Classifieds Phone: 856-8303 Fax: 856-5212 Star Classifieds DIRECTORY 1. Announcements 110. Anniversaries 115. Birthdays 120. Births 130. Cards ol Thanks 140. Community/Coming Events 150. Weddings 160. Engagements 170. In Memoriam 180. Meetings 190. Support Groups 2. Personals 210. Miscellaneous 230. Business Personals 250. 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For further information call 826-2281'or 850- 8932 evenings. 7-tf The Fraser Valley Volunteer Centre is looking for volunteers of all ages to help In a range of activities, long and short term. For information, can Brenda Dondo, director of volunteers, at 854-1844, or come by the office at #303-32071 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, during regular office hours. 7-tf L.O.V.E. Langley Offers Vegetarian Ethics a networking system for vegetarians Monthly potlucks, Annette 530-2692. 52-tf Aldergrove Food Bank. Please send donations to: 2623-272 SL, Box 428, Aldergrove, B.C. V4W 2T9. 40-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. 40-tf Matsqui-Aldergrove Singles general meet- ing.coffee & social evening second Wed. of every month,7:30 pm. All singles welcome. 27125 Fraser Hwy, Aldergrove. Phone Singles Line 856-0622 or 853-0858. 43-tf B.C. Old Time Fiddlers Branch #5 Dance. First Friday every month, Sept. to June. Place: Fleetwood Centre, l5996-84Ave., Surrey. 7:30 pm -11:30 pm. Admission $3.50 581- 4924. 47-tf Duplicate Bridge players: Come join us at the United Church, 5673 - 200 SL (south of . Fraser Hwy.) every Wednesday, 1230 p.m. - 4 p.m. For further info phone llene Pawluk 856-4071. 43-tf 150 Weddings Looking for the best wedding gift? Low moisture, Queen cookware to last a lifetime. Financing avail. Call Hildegarde 854-5034. 12-4 160 Engagements Aldergrove Star DO YOU HAVE A SERVICE TO OFFER? Star display ads arc only $8.80 per colunm/ind£} J856-8303 170 In Memoriam For John Harvey Franklin passed away March 21,1979. Ever loved and missed. Daughter and son-in-law, Alex and June Pralsley, family and friends. God took him home - it was His wiU; Within our hearts he liveth still. 12-2 180 Meetings Langley Fibromyalgia (FM) Myalgicen- cephalomyelitif (ME.) Self help group monthly meetings are held 2nd Tuesday of each month except July, Aug.,Dea 7-9 pm, Langley Seniors Resource Centre. Kathie 533-3136. 7-tf The Malsah Group HIV/AIDS support. Al meetings confidential every Thursday 7-9pm, Cloverdale Baptist Hail, 18685-64 Ave..Surrey. 40-tf 1 ANNOUNCEMENTS 180 Meetings Sunnyside Fibromyalgia Chronic Fatigue support group. We meet each 3rd Wed. afternoon. Make some new friends You'd have a great time) For details caH Mary 532-9818. 5-tf Aldergrove Toastmasters Club meets every Monday eve. at Aldergrove Kinsmen Com- munly Centre, 26770-29 Ave., from 730-9:15 pm. Guests and new members are always welcome! Contact Kim Hilton 857-1967. 2-tf Chronic Fatique/Fibronyalgia afternoon support group. Meets 2nd and 4th Wedns. month 1-3 pm. For Info, call Mary 532-9818. 43-tf New Awana Club held at Shortreed Elementary every Tues.night 6-8 pm. Any children In Kindergarden-6th Grade welcome. Enjoy games, stories, contests, scripture memorization and more. Run by Calvary Baptist Church. For more Information or to register a child call 857-4987. Don Fisher commander. 38-tf Central Fraser Valley Vintage Car Club for the preservation and restoration of collectible, vintage and custom cars. Everyone welcome. First Wednesday of every month 7:30 pm main bldg. Exhibition Park - Clearbrook. Phone 850-5086. 43-tf Langley Newcomers meets first Tuesday of every month, 7:30 pm at the Best Western Motor Inn, 5978 Glover Rd.,Langley. Info Marion 882-2610 or Mary 882-0865. 43-tf Langley Township Toastmasters meet every Tuesday 12:05 pm in the Langley Municipal Halt council chambers 4914-221 SL.Langley BC. Call 533-6105 for more information.43-tf HIV/AIDS Support Group. All meetings are strictly confidential and also open to support people and caregivers. Meetings are every Thursday 7 -9 pm at Cloverdale Baptist Church HaH, 18685-64 Ave., Surrey. 574-4329(days). 43-tf Aldergrove Elks Lodge #66 meets on the 1 st and 3rd Tuesdays at 8:00 pm at Elks HaH, corner of 273 St. and Fraser Hwy. Royal purple meet 2nd and 4th Thursday at 8:00 pm. New members welcome. 14-tf Langley Community Chorus mixed choir welcomes singers in all voice parts. If you like to sing, drop ii and check out the music. The choir meets Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 pm in the music room at Poppy Secondary School. For more information call 533-1746. 45-tf Langley Newcomers Club, agroup dedicated to helping ease the transition of a move by bringing newcomers together at meetings, moms & tots, tennis, golf, speaking events, bowling, wine tastings, wine making, gourmet dinners, luncheons, bridge, cribbage, book clubs, movies, mall walking. For more info con- tacLMarion 882-2610. 48-tf Dogwood Masonic Lodge meets at the Aldergrove Elks Hal, 27309 Fraser Hwy., Aldergrove on the 1 st and 3rd Monday each month at 730 p.m. For further Information phone Tom at 530-5114. 43-tf Aldergrove United Church, 2623 - 272 SL, Bible Studies every Monday at 10 a.m. Sanctuary Choir 9 a.m. on Sundays; Open Board meetings, 3rd Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at Church; United Church Women on the 1st Tuesday at 730 p.m. at Church. Youth Group Grade 7 and up, watch your bulletin for times. For more Information call 856-8675. 44-tf Silver Blades Adult Precision team meets eveiy Friday morning at 9 am. at the Cloverdale Arena. 531-8494. 43-tf Fraser Valley Chief & Petty Officers Association meets the 2nd Sunday of each month at 10 am. 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. 43-tf The Aldergrove Agricultural Association monthly meetings • 1 st Thursday of each month at 730 p.m. In our office in the Aldergrove Mall. Info: 857-0588. 14-tf 1 ANNOUWCEMEliGS 180 Meetings Evening Bridge Club meets weekly in the OAP Hall on 273rd SL 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 KINETTE CLUB OF ALDERGROVE A service organization for women ages 21 - 45. Meetings held 3rd Wednesday of each month. Get Involved in your community and have fun doing It. For more info call Michele 856- 0606. We welcome new members. 39-tf The Valley Fuchsia and Geranium Club meet the fourth Tuesday of every month at St. Andrews Church, 20955 Old Yale Road, Langley at 8 p.m. Speaker, growing tips, show bench, library, etc. For more information caH 583-3716. 43-tf Kinsmen Club of Aldergrove is a service organization for young men ages 21-45. Meetings are held eveiy second Tuesday. For more Information call Dan at 857-0092. We welcome new members 24-tf The regular monthly meeting of the Fraser Valley Rock and Gem Club Is held the second Friday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the O.A.P. Hal, 273rd St. off Fraser Hwy., Aldergrove. Visitors welcome. For info phone 853- 2118 or 534-6996. - -43-tf- 190 Support Groups Langley Hospice Society is offering a Loss Support Program for adults, teens and children and their parents continuing on throughout the year as an open group. Call 530-1115 to register and for more infomiation. 11 -tf Emotions Anonymous. Serenity seekers. Thursday 7:30 pm. #207-20466 Fraser Highway, Langley, BC, V3A 4G2. 1-tl HIV/AIDS Support Group, confidential and co- led by people whose lives are affected by HIV/AIDS, is meeting from 1 -3 pm at 22259-48 Ave.(near Blair Pool) on the first and third Monday of the month. Parking avail, from 48 Ave.Use side door. For more information, leave message at 530-1115. 11-tf Wives of team ropers may meet in heated coffee room of Steeles arena every Monday, '■_ Thursday & Saturday nights 7 pm. 856-4751. 47-tf Pregnant Teen and teen mom support group meets weekly at Fraser Valley Pregnancy Center in Aldergrove. Call 856-9151 ofr information/transportation. 42-tf Telecare Crisis Line. Depressed? Need someone to share your concerns with? We're here 24 hrs./day for your confidential cal. 852-9099. 39-tf Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/M.E., Fibromyalgia. Too tired to walk, stand or think, con- - slant flu, fever, muscle pain, poor sleep and memory, headaches? 32 support groups In B.C. Doug, 855-9431. 43-tf Alzheimer Society Support Group meets at Langley Seniors Recreation and Resource Centre, 19871-57A Ave.,Langley, every Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. and every 3rd Tuesday evening at 730 p.m. CaH 533-5277. 43-tf AL-ANON meetings, Wednesday mornings, 10:00 am. The boardroom of Langley Seniors' Resource Centre. 533-3010. 43-tf Is a relative or friend's drinking affecting you? Try AL-ANON. 856-3648 , 857-0647, 688- 1716. 12-tf If you have a drinking problem cal Alcoholics Anonymous. 533-5584-857-0023. 43-tf Pregnant Teen Support Group offered by Langley Family Services. Free and confidential. Thursday 2- 4 p.m. For more information phone 534-7921. 43-tf The Special Needs Adoptive Parents Support Group meet the fourth Thursday of eveiy month. 7:30 p.m. Come join us for information and emotional support. For further details caH Claudine at 852*8394. 48-tf m THE ALDERGROVE STAR, MARCH 27,1996 19 1 ANNOUNCEMENTS 190 Support Groups TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a non profit, weight control support group helping Men, Women and Teens to Take Off Pounds and Keep Off Pounds Sensibly. There are several daytime and evening chapters in our area Please call Barb at 531-3726 or toH free 1-800- 932-8677 for further Information. 11 -tf T.O.P.S. (take pounds off sensibly). Join a new Aldergrove 9:15 Wed. morning group. Call 856- 6715 for more details. 43-tf Living With Cancer meetings, 7:00 p.m., 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at Langley Unit, 108-20218 Fraser Highway.Lang- ley. For information call: 533-1668. 43-tf Parent Connection: SeH help support for parents of acting up teens Meets weekly. For information on orientation-information session phone 325-0511 43-tf FAS/FAE Support Group: For parents of a child with fetal alcohol syndrome or effect Meet 1st & 3rd Thursday every month. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Abbotsford. For more info. caH 852-8394. 48-tf Parents Together: Self-help/support for parents troubled by the acting-up behaviour of their teenagers. Groups which meet weekly offer support and problem solving ideas for positive changes in the family. Free introductory orientation/information sessions To register call Parentline 325-0511 43-tf 2 PERSONALS 210 Miscellaneous Aldergrove Thrift Shop urgently needs volunteers. H you can help, please call 856-3885. 13-tf Girl Guides of Canada Is looking for volunteers. If you are interested please call 856- 6805 leave message. 12-10 Genuine friendship followed by unbreakable relationship. To such lady in her 40's. A.S.A., 26676-32 Ave., Aldergrove, BC V4W 3N8. 12-4 Alison - lost your phone #. Have cream can. Ph. 591-8480. 10-4 Langley Hospice Society is looking for bingo, casino & fund-raising volunteers. If you are interested please call the office at 530- 1115. 11-tf Langley Hospice Foundation has speakers available for service clubs and other groups. Please call 530-1115 or Karen at 534- 7921 for more information. 11-tf Aldergrove Date Line 1-900-451-3564 ext. 947. $2.99 per minute. 18 and over. Vision Exports Inc. 12017 6-8 If anybody is interested in joining the Lion's Club to better your community, please contact Mackay 533-2094 or Wendy 856-4298. 44-tf Langley Meals on Wheels, a non-profit society, urgently needs volunteer drivers in Township of Langley and Aldergrove area. If you can commit to a route from apprx.11 am to 1 pm one day a week, or be on our lis of spares or on-call volunteers, caH 533-1679. 43-tf Fundraising - Need money for your church, non-profit group or sports team? I can help you. Call 857-4617. 41-tf Fridays (ongoing): Prenatal classes for teens. Free classes available at Langley Health Unit, 532-2300. 43-tf The Valley Therapeutic Equestrian Association needs VOLUNTEERS. For information cal 888-1262. 42-tf Libra Transition House provides temporary emergency accommodation for physically, emotionally, or sexually abused Women and their children. Staff provide counselling, support, information, and referrals to community resources. Day counseling available by appointment For information call 857-5797. Funded by Ministry of Women's Equality and community donations. 43-tf ERNIE JANTZEN Consultant FAMILY LAW AND RELATED ISSUES Feeling Pressured? At wit's end? CALL FOR HELP 857-4617 NOT RESTRICTED TO LOWER MAINLAND 2 PERSONALS 210 Miscellaneous NEED BIRTH CONTROL? Pregnant? Langley Planned Parenthood offers confidential, non-judgmental counselling & info on all options. Doctor on premises. Clinic his: Mon 4-6pm; Thurs 7pm-9:30pm No appt. reqd. 1st time clients arrive early. Located at Langley Family Services 5339 - 207th Street, Langley 530-8155 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 We are BIG on FRIENDSHIP and proud of our Big Brothers However there are still 40 boys waiting. Call today and volunteer to bea friend - 530-5055. 43-tf Langley Family Services is a non-prof tt organization dedicated to "Helping Families Help Themselves". A variety of programs and services, such as counseling, 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. Worried? We care. Free pregnancy test, confidential counseling; maternity & baby clothes & furniture. Hours - Tuesday 12-2, Tuesday/Wed./Thurs. 7-9 pm, or by appointment. 43-tf Fraser Valley Pregnancy Centre Aldergrove. An unexpected pregnancy? We can help. Confidential free pregnancy test. Open Mon. Wed. Thurs. 11 am-6 pm. 856-9151. 43-tf 230 Business Personals 250 Counselling Services Judith Dumont Women Society provides one to one counselling/group sessions and pre- employment assistance. Office hours 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Drop-In workshops - Thursday 930-11:30 am. Phone no. 597-4741. No charge for services. 40-tf For marriage counselling call Valley Counselling Services 853-9476 for Information or appointment 43-tf POST ABORTION SYNDROME - Are you one of Its victims? There is hope and help. Trained counselors will take your cal 24houis a day (604) 640-7171 or 1-800-449-4341. ABORTION RECOVERY CANADA 43-tf 3 LOST & FOUND Share a moment... It will last a lifetime. Volunteer to bea BIG BROTHER. Call 530- 5055. 7-tf 4LEGALS 5 SERVICE DIRECTORY 502 Alterations & Dressmaking 504 Beauty & Health • • graduations _r_9mm mv 'specialeventsi OjLWb-MUV .weddings ___Y parties MOBILE & IN-HOME MAKEUP SERVICE (604) 556-0442 Q? Heart & Stroke Foundation of B.C. & Yukon 7220 King George Hwy. Surrey, B.C. V3W 5A5 Improungyour odds against Canada's H killer A thoughtful way to remember is with an in Memoriam gift to the Heart and Stroke, Foundation of BC and Yukon. Please send your donation to the above address, along with the name of the deceased, your name and address and the name and address of the nejrt of kin. We accept Visa and Mastercard. Diabetes- ■ J.l_I.HJI,I.IM.HmTigl rV Please Volunteer Call 732-1331 or 1-800-665-6526 ^ Gl CANADIAN I ASSOCIATION DIABETES CANAOIENNE ASSOCIATION I DU DIABETE 5 SERVICE DIRECTORY 506 Blinds & Drapery □ Custom Draperies. □ Venetian Blinds □ Vertical Blinds Q Shades Competitive Prices • Good Services 25% DISCOUNT ON FABRIC FREE SHOP AT HOME SERVICE 856-9898 5 SERVICE DIRECTORY 524 Electrical ELECTRICIAN - Government certified. All electrical jobs. Call John 852-1975. 48-tf 526 Excavating & Drainage Vern's Excavating - Mini excavator. Levelling, clearing, ditching, excavating, 1', 2', 30", 5* bucket sizes. All Jobs welcome. 856- 8355 or 309-0152 cel. 1205910-13 5 SERVICE DIRECTORY 542 Landscaping [_£ K-MAC EXCAVATING • Excavating & Backfilling • Land Clearing & Stump Removal •Riding Rings • Ponds Dug • Driveways • Sand & Gravel • Dump Trucks Call anytime-Fred 856-7006 m N WESTERNS-EXPOSURE LANDSCAPING RESIDENTIAL t. COMMERCIAL Professional Lawn & Garden Care Maintenance Programs to Suit Youi Complete Design & Installation Soft, Hard & Water Scapes 856-0949 .mike. 854-7922 OFFICE ""r^- PAGER Start to Finish - Guaranteed! 508 Bookkeeping/ Accounting Save on Tax. Personal income tax preparations. Computerized Certified, Basic return $25. Discount available for referrals. 856-6680. 12055 9-9 510 Building/Construction PETERSEN CONSTRUCTION Specializing in Additions & Renovations • New Homes • Sundecks * Barns "No job too big or too small" 856-7964 R.T. BOBCAT & MINI EXCAVATOR Single Axle Dump Truck jpfjS&IJ * Septic Fields & Drainage • Post Hole Auger i • Fencing I Yard Clean-up _ • Snow Removal 'J. . \ ' Retaining Walls • Levelling & Back-filling Free Estimates RON TABIAN 856-0844 LONE WOLP LAWN CARE Complete Lawn & Garden Care. Maintenance plans available on residential & commercial property. For Free Estimate phone 857-9115 (if no answer, please leave message) DRAWINGS Sketches & Proposals Additions, New Homes, Designs SAVE by building on paper first for a few 100 $$... before you spend 1000s o1$$ " Investigate before you Invest" 888-9168 EXPERIENCED - RELIABLE - MODERATE BOBCAT SERVICE MINI EXCAVATOR "Over 23 years Experience" NO JOB TOO SMALL PHONE ALF - 24 HOURS 856-5444 RECYCLE YARD & GARDEN WASTE Bring your grass clippings, leaves, branches & brush to: OASIS ORGANICS 25330 - 88 Avenue, Langley 888-3477 512 Bulldozing/Trucking TRUCK TIRES, 23S/85R16 A/S 10 ply. $115. R&M Tire, 26827 Fraser Hwy., Aldergrove. 856-5011 DL8686. 123217 39-tf KARL DEGLAN BULLDOZING 1 Logging • Land Clearing & Leveling ' .Excavating • Demolition • Loading & Trucking ■ Cat D8 • Terex 5 yd wheel loader Cat 955 wide track loader -KARL 856-5032 •Hitachi200Excavator -GARY 534-4674 ' Dump Trucks & Trailers - DAN 530-4523 Bedard Excavating Ltd. Track Loader • Backhoe Single Axle Dump Truck Septic Fields Site Preparation General Contracting Fax: 856-0165 Phone:856-7116 A - Z LANDSCAPING • Lawns, Yards, Gardens • Renovations, Maintenance or New We do it all for you I For Personalized Service & Free Estimate CALL ANDY: 856-7197 528 Farm Services 530 Fencing 532 Financial Services 514 Carpets/Cleaning 534 Flooring CARPET AND UPHOLSTERY • Cleaning performed to exacting standards • We fresh water rinse your carpets 856-9010 530-9975 CARPET AND LfNO • Sales • Installation • Repairs 856-9010 530-9975 516 Catering/Party Rentals 518 Computer Services Computer Services Internet access waits got you frustrated? Avoid "rush hour traffic" tieups. Connect to the net with Llghtspeed™. Details 857-4617. 41-tf 520 Concrete/Asphalt All types of concrete work, driveways, sidewalks, patios etc. 1 call does It all. Call Trevor 541-1156. 12-4 522 Contractors 536. Florists 544 Legal Services NEED LEGAL AID? Information & Referral 530-5811. 41-tf 546 Locksmithing 548 Machining/Metal Work 550 Masonry/Brickwork 552 Merchandise Rentals 554 Miscellaneous Services Rototilling, garden tractor and walk behind tiller for large or small gardens. Please phone 856-4609. 13-4 1 or2 men, 3/4/5 ton trucks avail, for furniture moves, haul aways, tree cutting, auto repairs, Odd jobs. 580-1665. 11-4 Available for Spring cleaning, will help organizing closets, cupboards, or clean up garages, carports, tidy up yards. 856-7000. 11-4 556 Moving & Storage 5.38. Heat & Air Conditioning 558 Music/Art/Dancing 540. Home Improvements Renovations, additions, repairs, finishing, painting, ceramic tile. Joe 856-0657. 13-4 Call T.C. Drywall for all your drywall needs. Top quality service and reas. rates. 857-4904. 13-4 2 carpenters with more than 40 years experience in the Lower Mainland. Foundations, renovations, framing. Pete Lazier 888-5674, Doug Fentie 856-0229. 12-4 560 Office Services 562 Painting/Decorating Semi-retired Journeyman painter. Top quality paints and workmanship. Interior, exterior, smal repairs. Free written estimates. Prices you can live with. 534-9380. 18-tf CUSTOM BUILDING & MANAGEMENT 856-3007 or Cell: 880-9041 NEW HOMES RENOVATIONS COMMERCIAL CARPENTRY NffiDS • Renovations • Sundecks • Foundations • Framing CALL DAVE 856-6757 8594664 D.J.HOCKIN DECORATING PAPER Reasonable Rates "20 Years Experience' 856-9049 •viDavid **■■ y PAINT The Aldergrove "lllegitumus non carborundum DO YOU HAVE A SERVICE TO OFFER? CJIcI M Star display ads are only $8.80 per column/inch 856-8303 Complete Building Services: additions, bathrooms, suites, kitchens, shops; finish work, painting, repairs. Free estimates. 856-6161. 11-4 Renovations, decking, roofing, siding, soffets eta Fenceing. Int & Ext. painting, aH types carpentry work. Seniors discount. Call John 534-5624. 40-tf 542 Landscaping Bill's Rototilling, lots, gardens, acreages, bucketwork, backfilling, levelling, FWD horse ring maintenance. 534-5492 or 534-1934. 12-4 KOOTENAY LAKE -^^— PAINTING & RENOVATIONS • Interior - Exterior • Industrial - Commercial • Residential - Agricultural • Free Estimates Waller Loos 541-2555 or ceL 377-9645 ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE FOR GREAT RESULTS |S£fe AT LOW COST! Advertisers have told us they get better results with the STAR than in other local papers. To book your spot call Ernie 856-8303 20 THE ALDERGROVE STAR, MARCH 27.1996 m 5 SERVICE DIRECTORY ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE FOR GREAT RESULTS AT LOW COST! Advertisers have told us they get better results with the STAR than in other local papers. To book your spot call Ernie 856-8303 564 Paving 566 Photography 568 Plumbing 570 Pressure Washing Mobile homes, residential, townhomes, barns, fences, driveways, patios and decks. Heavy duty machinery, boats. Steve 857-8906. 12-4 rrEJRVIEW WINDOW Professional: - window cleaning - pressure washing - clean & maintain awnings' SPRING SPECIALS No Job is too BIG or too small. Give us a call Residential • Commercial New Construction • Mobile Homes Guaranteed Service - backed with 10 years experience — "licenced * insured For your FREE estimate call Mike 533-9856 572 Refrigeration 574 Repairs/Miscellaneous Fridge, Freezer, W/D, stove, gas appliances. Also electrical maintenance/installation. In home sen/ice. Certified Technician/Electrician. Major GUI 853-6606 or TF pager 1-604-978- 7527. 11-4 576 Roofing/Chimneys/ Skylights DAVE Work Guaranteed >ALL PURPOSE ROOFING All types of Roofing & Repairs 856-5499 578 Rubbish Removal 580 Sand/Gravel/Topsoil/ Manure Septic Fill and fill sand for sale $40/load plus trucking. John 856-7511. 11-4 DON FENTIE - sand, gravel, topsoil, manure. Small or large deliveries. 856-8605. 12599 12-tf 582 Security/Alarm Systems Professional car audio and alarms installed. Will supply if necessary. Reas. rates. Avail, evenings and weekends. 202-3640. 13-4 584 Septic Tanks 586 Stereo/TV Service UNIVERSAL T.V. LTD. Unit 2 -19232 Enterprise Way, Surrey We Service All Makes TV's & VCR's 576-1200 588 Stueco/Drywall 590 Tree Services 592 Upholstery/Furniture Refinishing 594 Welding Welding repairs, whatever you have - big or small - on industrial, farm or household equipment. 857-0374. 10-4 5 SERVICE DIRECTORY 594 Welding ■VUG Welding Bending & Fabricating etc. 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM REASONABLE RATES Unit 34-3347-262 St. 857-2204 (north of Allied Windows) 596 Well Drilling 8 EMPLOYMENT 810 Jobs Available Painting and decorating and small repairs. Rod 857-1733. 11-4 Carpenter aval. 20 years experience. Framing, additions, renovations, etc. phone Craig 856-6983. 10-4 Pruning & Tree services. Quality work - competitive prices. 856-2629. 10-4 Yard Help. Do you need help in your yard with: raking, mowing, pruning, weeding, landscaping, etc? Call Yard Help! 857-1481. 11-4 6 CHILDCARE/DAYCARE |9 TRAVEL/VACATION 620 Childcare Required Babysitter wanted! Parkside area 10 year old gill, 4 year old boy. 856-9722 after 5 pm. 1271813-2 640 Childcare Services Daycare for 3 year olds and up., Also, before and after school care. Parkside area. .Experienced caregiver. 856-1400. 11-4 Family Daycare on acreage close to town. Has full & part-time openings. ECE trained supervisor. Lunch & snacks provided. 856- 5233. 10-4 Non-smoking Mom will provide after-school pick-up & care for one Peterson Road Elementary school student. 1st aid, CPR & references. 857-0108. 1206610-4 Quality day care in my home. Full time/part time positions avail. Have CPR and First Aid certificates and child CPR. 856-0978. 11-4 Loving Mom of 2 older children will provide a smoke-free environment of TLC for your infant Mon-Fri. 856-4477. 12-4 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 I'm in ninth grade, willing to baby-sit in your home or mine, taken the Red Cross Babysitting Course, also taken survival courses & Red Cross swimming. Call Liona, 856-5645 - County Line School area, will baby-sit anywhere. 29-tf 660 Daycare Centers 7 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 710 Business $5,000/mo. possible with a $ 1,400 investment Phone Bernie Fredrickson 856-1824. 13-2 Nothing spectacular, just a proven product and a proven method of making $20/hr. Minima) investment - ability tb follow and precise instructions important. 857-4617 43-tf 730 Education 8 EMPLOYMENT 810 Jobs Available Full or part-time farmhelp, on egg farm. 856-5768. 13-3 Unemployed? 5 different businesses you can start and operate on a shoestring. Complete how-to instructions only $9.95. First 50 orders receive a bonus report free. Send your $9.95 cash, money order or certified cheque to E.J.Jantzen 26658-29 Ave., Aldergrove, BC V4W3B3. 12-4 Part time sales rep required for display ad sales of seniors paper. Some leads supplied. Call 857-4617.. 12-2 Office help for computer, phones, bookkeeping. Call 857-1981. 12095 12-2 Langley Hospice Society is looking for bingo, casino & fund-raising volunteers. If you are Interested please call 530-1115. 7-tf 820. Work Wanted Family man seeks driving job up to Class 1 with air, forklift and lumber exp. Aldergrove, Langley areas. Rick 857-7598. 13-4 Will do Gourmet cooking, housedeaning and dog grooming (cutting, bathing, brushing). Experienced at all above at reasonable rates. Call 856-7729. 12-4 HELP WANTED Energetic, ambitious individual required to phone prospective customers from home. Flexible hours. Good earning potential for the right person. Reply to: BoxS-21, c/o The Aldergrove Star, 3089 - 272 SL, Aldergrove, B.C. V4W3R9 Free housesitting while you're vacationing by N/S professional Christian couple. Avail. April 1.856-7626. 11-4 One bdrm. suite Cabo St. Lucas, Mexico, monthly or weekly from April 1.857-8907. 10-4 10 GARAGE SALES Moving Sale - 9 am - 4 pm, baby items, tools, furniture and much more. 31940 Coral Ave. .Clearbrook. 859-1990. 13-1 Flea Market - 27 tables, Langley Seniors, 20605-51B Ave, Sat. March 30, 9 am-2 pm. Free admission. Breakfast & lunch available. For info phone 530-3020. 13-1 March 30,10 am - 4 pm, 3117 Lefeuvre Rd. 13-1 11 AUCTIONS ALL BREEDS BEEF SALE Tuesday, April 9,1996 7:00 P.M. at FRASER VALLEY AUCTIONS 21801 - 56th Ave., Langley, B.C. All consignments welcome Taken until 5 pm the day of sale Bred cows will all be preg. checked in yards For more information call 534-3241 12 LIVESTOCK 1210 Boarding 1 box stall available for mare only. FuD board $225/mo. 857-5751. 11-3 1220 Farrier Services GARY WILLIAMS, FARRIER - Prompt service, reasonable rates. CaH 854-1018. 110464 26-tf 1230 Feed & Hay Local hay for sale. 856-9474. 13-2 Hay for sale $2.50/bale. John Deere manure spreader drum, only $ 100. 856-4228. 13-4 3rd cut 856-2904. 13-2 Alfalfa $7/baie. Also large square bales 2nd cut Phis 45 gal. metal and plastic barrels $5/ea 856-7190. 11-3 WESTLflND/^ FEEDS °\J 2212 - 272nd St., Aldergrove. B.C. V4W 2R1 Quility Feeds For Your Horse ind Firm Animals Featuring: • Stall Dry • Tiz Wiz Products • Martins Feeds • Co-op Feeds • Buckerfields Feeds • Master Feeds • Crystalyx Mineral Feed Supplement - Timothy, Alfalfa & Local Hay available - - Hay by the bale or the trailer load - ■ HAYLAGE BALES FOR SALE - Quality feed and supplies for your pets: ■ lams • Science Diet • Max Your Hosts: John & liona Brooks 856-9011 1240 Hauling 1250 Lessons/Training Team Roping at Steele's Arena Monday 7 pm, Thursday 7 pm, Saturday Jackpot 7:00. 856- 4751. 12652 7-tf 1260 Livestock Sale/Lease Hereford cow, to freshen in approx. 2 weeks $900. BuII calf 15 months Old $600.857-8907. 13-4 The Aldergrove "lllegitumus non carborundum ■ DO YOU HAVE A SERVICE TO OFFER? v 1«1 Star display ads are only $8.80 per column/inch 856-8303 12 LIVESTOCK 1260 Livestock Sale/Lease Polled Hereford yearling Heifers, ready for breeding $675/ea. 856-6954. 13-3 Red Rooster $12; three Aracauna hens $8 each, nine month old steer $350 obo.857-5611. 12-3 Quarter horse gelding. 8 years old. 15.2 HH goes western or English. Goodtrail horse. Some penning experience. Flashy Sorrel with blaze. $2,500. 856-7253. 12092 12-4 For lease or lease to buy 5 yr.old blk. thoro- bred mare - 4 months basic dressage tr. and loves to jump. 15 1-1/2 hands but stout, strong and sound. Exper. child rider to work as a team and offer loving home. Call Bonnie 857- 0144 or Cathy 255-7652. 12717 13-1 Springing open purebred Jersey heifers. 534- 7595. 12-3 2 male pygmy-dwarf goats, born Jan.31 and Feb. 11, aval. April. $75.857-2288 after 6 pm. 12-4 12 h.h. 9 yr. old mare. Goes English & jumps. Great ground manners. $1,800 obo. Restored 2-horse trailer $2,500 obo. 541 -0507. 11 -3 Miniature horses for sale. Show and breeding stock. 856-2792. 12-4 1270 Livestock Wanted 1280Miscellaneous Supplies 16' -1990 Goertzen stock trailer, rubber matted, exc. cond. $4,600 obo. 856-9349. 13-4 12 gymnastic trotting Cavalatties, stacking type, almost new $75/ea obo. 857-4693 or 856- 6574.13-2 Free - industrial size bathtub: would make good food or water trough for livestock. 856- 6993. 13-1 HEMLOCK BARK MULCH Top Quality $12/yard Discounts on large orders. R.J. CAPLETTE 530-2021 1290Tack 13 PETS & POULTRY 1310 Sale Cute, adorable Chihuahua/poodle cross pup- docked, vaccinated. Ready April 23 $350.534- 0523. 13-4 Baby hedgehogs 8 weeks old $110. With owners manual. 856-2292. 13-4 Chihuahua puppies 8 weeks had shots $400 and up. 856-3940. 13-2 Sheltie pups - ready to go to new homes. Not reg. Dew claws removed, wormed & 1 st shots. $350.857-0266. 13-2 Live stewing hens $2/ea. 2 yr. male Nubian cross goat $125. 856-0933. 12-4 Female Golden Lab, almost 3 yrs old. Shots/ spayed. Very friendly. Good with kids. Only to good home for $50. 856-7441. 12-4 German Shepherd pups for work or companion $350.856-6244. 12-4 Chicks, ducklings, goslings and turkey poults. 855-7206. 10-4 TLCs Auntie Meow has cats and kittens galore. Adults spayed & neutered. Kittens 1st shot & dewormed. Pets only. 856-4866. 30-tf 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 EXTRA LOVE? Check for dogs and cats for pets at the S.P.C.A. 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 1330 Feed/Supplies 1350 Kennels/Pet Services 14 FOR SALE 1405 Antiques/Collectibles 1410 Appliances Admiral washing machine made by Inglis. 6 months old. $425 obo. 856-1848. 13-4 New cond. apartment size white electric stove $250, firm. 856-1574. 12-4 Fridge sale and repairs, will buy used. 856- 4464 40-tf 14 FOR SALE 1415Arts& Crafts Buds Vi Petals fresh and dried flowers and plants Lisa Blair . 857-2320 § 1420 Books/Coins/Stamps 1425 Building Supplies New mirror 32" x 72" $55. Brown blfold and interior doors $10/ea 534-3966. 12-2 Large single paliodoors $160. Lage single pane windows, various sizes $25 & up. 576- 0001. 11-3 1430 Bicycles 1435 Camera/Photography 1440 Clothing 1445 Computer Equipment 386 DX, 4 MB RAM, 100 MB harddrive, VGA colour monitor, keyboard, mouse $750. Phone 856-7314. 12-4 1450 FudSplit dry, mixed Alder firewood, stove length. 112. cord delivered $50.856-2639. 12-3 Seasoned firewood, heaping 3/4 ton truckload $100,856-5100. 10-4 1455 Furniture Broyhill light cherrywood din. suite 2 leaf table, four chairs, tall glass china cabinet & matching large buffet, solid wood. 856-2995. 13-3 New sofa stll in plastic. Cream color, four throw cushions, scotchguarded. Paid $650, asking $500.888-2156 13-4 1460 Garden/Nursery Supplies Herb plants, catnip, comfrey, pink yarrow, oregano, lemon balm, sage. Need Rosemary, some rockery plants • cheap.856-6587.13-1 I make Cedar Patio furniture, round tables - benches - C.C.chairs - flower pots - trellis's - abors, all stained. 856-6315. 13-4 The Growing Source complete hydroponic - and gardening specialities now available, Unit 4, 2337 Townline Rd, RR#1, Abbotsford., ph. 854-8336. 12715 13-5 Pyramidalis 5'-7' tall $1.80/ft. Smaragd $2/tt, wrapped In burlap. 856-8288. 13-4 5 ft to 6 ft Douglas Fir trees will be dug on Saturday $2 each. 856-8240. 12-2 Wanted - used nursery pots. 856-4423.12-2 1463 Home Entertainment 1465 Meat/Dairy 1470 Miscellaneous Bowler trailer, shatterproof glass 3'6"x7'6", builder level, commercial BBQ. Open to offers. 533-5584. 13-4 7' x 8' playhouse with bike port $200. 856- 9612. 13-3 Stihl chainsaw24", as new $350. Hitachi25" color TV floor model $100. 856-6680. 13-3 Gendron baby stroller $15. Carry cot $10. Sylvia 856-5645. 13-4 Johnson Bros. "Friendly Village'china, 16 placesettings plus most serving pieces. 856- 6173. 13-4 Fox motocross boots, black leather, mens size 6, exc. cond. $100 obo. Jeff 856-9872. 13-4 Able Walker, like new cond. $180. Elec. wheelchair, lightweight type $500. Singer sewing machine in cabinet $ 160. 856-9419. 13-4 Wanted Aldergrove area, standing trees or firewood, Alder, Maple, Birch, Cottonwood, will cut & remove, will buy. 856-4432. 13-4 / \ ALDER STEEL MART the Steel Store (Buy & Sell, New & Used) PIPE, PLATE, ANGLE, RE-BAR ROD, CHANNEL, & TUBING Hours: Mon - FH 8 - 5 pm /Sat 8 - 4 pm 856-2313 3102 - 262B SL, Aldergrove k (Behind McDonald's Restaurant) i THE ALDERGROVE STAR, MARCH 27,1996 21 14 FOR SALE 1470 Miscellaneous Electrolux vacuum blue/grey model, exc cond $295. Sewing machine cabinet/desk $150.856- 9163. 13-4 16" x 40' above ground pool complete w/accessories, solar heat, huge cedardeck $1,200 obo. 856-9612. 13-4 11 HP B&S lawn tractor engine, runs great $450 ObO. 856-8480. 13-4 Pollen deep heat back massager $75 obo. 10 clean gallon wine jugs 500 each. 584-5889. 13-4 Heavy duty 8 ft wooden stepladder $65, good shape. 24" bolt cutter $5, Heritage front door lockset with deadbolt, some light fixtures. 852- 2267. 1209713-3 8 horse power Roto tiller. 856-5010. 13-2 Honda 90 ATC good cond. $695. Trade for boat and motor, obo. 852-2681. 12-2 2 L.R. lamps $30. Pressure cooker $20.19* color TV w/remote $90. Cable TV converter w/remote $25. 856-1586. 12-2 3 comfortable, large chrome chairs with arms, orange-brown leatherette, good condition $20 all. 856-8451. 12-4 Fiberglass hot tub, ready for completion $90. 856-7807. 12-3 120" x 82-/144" x 82" blue grey flecks, rubber back, Poly-rayon, 144" x 82" beige/brown Poly- cotton, rubber back. White Poly sheers 140" x 82". $50 any pair. 856-8541. 12091 12-2 2 otdivian skate boards $40 ea obo. 8566574. 12-2 4x8 double glazed aluminum window with slider. Pre-hung metal, wood and vinyl patio doors. 856-3815 after 6 pm 12-4 Sears water conditioner $100. TV antaenna, motorized $100. Oil furnace $40.856-6658. 12-2 Yard cart $20. few dressers, good shape $35- $70.2 apartment fridges $75 ea. Bike $45.2 double quilts, clean $10/ea. 584-5862. 12-4 Chlorine floater for swimming pool or hot tub. $40. CaH 576-0001. 12-2 Buds Vt Petals^, Fresh and dried f (outers and plants Lisa Blair 857-2320 Grape plants $5-$10. Galvanized water tank $30.856-4068. 12-2 Print - Frozen Moonlight by John Seerey Lester $275. (stores asking $443 plus tax). 856-9645. 13-4 Pre-cut glass for 6' x 8' greenhouse $50. Call evenings 856-8650. 11 -3 Answering machine $15. Vacuum w/power- head $65. Commercial carpet cleaner $125. Computer $75. 856-5430. 11 -3 World Mark Holiday package, renewed yearly without cost, asking $3,000.856-7844. 11-4 I Golf clubs, bag and cart. 3-8 irons, 1 and 3 woods $50 for all. 533-1746. 11 -3 Garden tractor w/mower, tiller and front blade. 8 hp rear tine rototiller. Gas hedge clipper. Gas power pump. 576-8864. 13-4 Deep freeze, Woods model 15 cu.ft. $125 or trade for apartment size deep freeze. Table saw 9" Beaver, 1 horse motor $300. Wine making kR $50. 856-8194. 1207711-4 King size waterbed w/6 drawer headboard, new heater, antisway mattress $125.856-4760. 11-4 Stork Craft crib & mattress, exc. shape $100. Unique bassinette $25. Free pasture for use. 856-2679. 10-4 Aldergrove Thrift Shop. 2981-272 St. 856- 5292-856-8628. Baby items: high chair $10; crib mattress $10; several strollers $1O-$20; car bed $5; booster seat $2; bath $3; training seats $1.50; bicycle seat carriers $3.Sports: several good bicycles $15-$25; golf bag $3; baseball gloves $5; skates $2; helmets $2; floater Jacket (adult) $8; roller skates $2; tennis raquets $2; badminton raquets $1.50; water ski ropes $l/ea.(new). Furniture: several coffee tables $10/ea; telephone table & seal $15; bunk bed $15; small TV$10; dinette table $10; 10x12 rug, beige, exel.cond. $50; table lamps. Misc.: bird cages $8-$ 12; lovely wall' clock, battery operated $15; curtain rods, blinds etc.; pictures & frames, several sets of dishes, baskets, 2 kitchen chairs $5/ea; bug Idler, electronic $5; 2 boxes fish tank lems $15; microwave oven $5. 13-1 14 FOR SALE 1470 Miscellaneous Portable building shelter 44'x8'x8' plywood inside, lights, $2,400 obo. 13 horse, 4-wheel drive, rototiller + mower $9,500 obo for all. Phone 533-5584. 10-4 Fine quality cured hardwoods, different lengths, for sale. 8562242. 10-4 Hi-quality concentrated Watkins spices, cold remedies, personal care products, delivered to your door or have a home party and earn great gifts. CaH today 857-4617. 37-tf 1475 Musical Instruments Bass amp Stage 130 watts, looks and works great $225. 856-1306 13-3 1480 Produce 1485 Topsoil/Manure Mushroom manure, pick up or delivery 856- 2926. 12-4 Mushroom manure 13 yards#65. Free delivery within 10 miles. 856-8877. 11-4 Wanted: free chicken manure. 534-4398. 10-4 1490 Sporting Goods 1495Tools Samco 3000 stroke sander $3,500. New Hero model 633 airless paint sprayer $2,800. Bob 856-0553. 13-4 Craftsman 12" radial arm saw w/stand $450 obo. 6" jointer/planer w/stand $200.856-2369. 13-2 Delta floor model drill press $275.857-0521. 10-4 15 WANTED 1530 Miscellaneous Gas lawn mower, good cond. very cheap. 856- 6159. 13-4 Wanted: Piano or cromaBc Accordion and TLR folding and SLR camera. 853-7773. 13-3 Weider generator (diesel). Rhodesian Ridge- back female. For sale - tractor/rototiller 20 HP. 856-8430. 12-2 Langley Fire Dept. requires donated old automobiles for auto extrication competition May 25/96. Leave msg. 856-6045. 12-4 Used punching bag 4'tall, approx 40-80 lbs. 856-8257 or cell. 302-0716. 12-4 Wanted to buy ornamental iron gate 15" or 16*. 856-4961. 11-3 Garage door, reas. 856-2097. 10-4 Antiques, collectibles, furniture, tools, records, Jewelry etc. Cash paid. 856-0272. 10-4 1560 Swap Do you have time to share? Aldergrove urgently needs 10 new Big Brothers. Volunteer today. Call 530-5055. 7-tf 16 RENTALS 1620 Halls/Banquet Room Elks Hall - Aldergrove. Small and large banquet and meeting rooms. Kitchen & Bar facilities. Catering, BarBQue and Bar services. Phone 856-3566 and leave message or phone Hall manager at 856-8948. 14-tf Bradner Community Hall available for weddings, convention groups, large and small, social functions, dances, meetings. In house catering, reasonable rates, refreshment ser- vice.Seating 300 Phone: 856-8441. 52-tf PATRICIA COMMUNITY HAU. available for daycare facilities or meetings during the week, please phone 856-8095 or 856-8390. 52-tf COGHLAN COMMUNITY HALL - for rent, capacity 125, full kitchen facilities. 856-8653 or 856-5001. 43-tf Jubilee Community Hall available for weddings, parties, meetings, etc. Kitchen facilities, beautiful country setting. Call Larry 856- 2212 after 6 pm. 13-tf ALDERGROVE ELKS -27309 Fraser Hwy. Hall rental - weddings - meetings - conventions. Meeting Room - small groups - business meetings - weddings - dances - social functions. Refreshment Service. Hall Manager 856-8948 or 856-2084. 44-tf 1630 Hotels/Motels ALOHA TRAILER PARK and Camp Grounds • approx. 6 mm. Irom major shopping centre • all pubic amenities • pool • bus stop • totally upgraded • extra large pads 29666 Fraser Hwy., Abbotslord 856-2366 The Aldergrove Star DO YOU HAVE A SERVICE TO OFFER? Star display ads arc only $8.80 per column/inch 856-8303 The o "ty:z;|f Aldergrove j "lllegitimus non carborundum" 3089 - 272 Street, Aldergrove, B.C. V4W 3R9 f Don't keep it a secret.] So you finally got brave and sorted out all those items you no longer use. Congratulations! Now what are you going to do with them? Sell them, of course, That's all highly classified material and a low-cost (FREE to subscribers) Star Classified ad is just the agent for turning things into cash — FAST! Now what are you going to do with the cash? This IS classified, right? Subscribers to the ALDERGROVE STAR get value ... NO CHARGE PERSONAL CLASSIFIEDS 856-8303 or 856-5212 (fax line) Deadline for Wednesday edition - Monday, 5:00 p.m. Holiday weekends - Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. Limit of one free 15 word ad per issue - you must be a subscriber. (Private businesses are not included in this offer.) Any additional words should be on a separate sheet of paper. There is a 200 charge per extra word - $2.00 minimum charge per week. (Pre-payment required - Please include G.S.T.) Your ad is most effective when you include a price. | NON-SUBSCRIBERS To receive the Aldergrove Star every week, fill out the form below - and if you wish, attach your first free classified ad. Name Phone Mailing Address Under 65 Years: 65 & Over □ 1Year- $17.00 Prices □ Seniors 1 Year - $9.00 include □ 2 Years - $25.00 GST □ Seniors 2 Years - $17.00 □ 1 Year - $40.00 for Overseas & U.S.A. □ Cheque □ MasterCard □ VISA Expiry Date □ Money Order VISA/Master Card No. I I I SUBSCRIBERS H 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 "•"P^P" — 22 THE ALDERGROVE STAR, MARCH 27,1996 16 RENTALS 1630 Hotels/Motels Best Western Country Meadows ABSOLUTELY UNBELIEVABLE - ROOM SALE - WITH KITCHENETTES Weekly from $229 • Monthly from $729 Amenities include: indoor swimming pool, hot tub, free Super Channel. Rates subject to change at anytime. Prices do not include taxes. 3070 - 264 St., Aldergrove 856-9880 1640 Office/Retail Space 1660 For Rent 4 bedroom mainfloor, 2600 sq.ft.,gourmet kitchen, 7 appliances, private laundry, WS.NP., May 1. Christian preferred. References plus 1/2 month damage deposit $1,150/mo. 854- 6416. 12721 13-2 Aldergrove-29 Ave. large 2 bdrm townhouse, garden, laundry, cat ok. $675/mo. 857-5723 or 1-604-926-2785. 13-2 Cozy 2 bdrm. country cottage $625/mo utilities incl. 856-9727 evenings. 13-1 1 bedroom suite in country. NP, N/S. $600/mo. 856-2646. 13-3 1 bedroom basement suite $500/mo. Suit 1 person. N/S. Small pets welcome. Fenced yard. Phone Jackie 533-4991. 1271413-2 Clearbrook 2 bdrm. basement suite, fenced back yard onto park. Incl. utilities N/S, N/P, avail, immed. $625. pager 623-1941. 13-4 27' furnished trailer, rural setting. N/S, no partiers. $375/mo. Less with pet care. 856- 2850. 12-2 Murrayville - available April 1,1996 - upper portion of duplex on 216th Street near to 48th Avenue. Three bedrooms, large living quarters, stove and fridge included; reference required. Rent - $900 per month - Includes heat & light No dogs Telephone 533-6063 or leave message. 1208712-2 3 bedroom house on an acre. With hardwood floor. Avail. May 1. Phone 530-4821 or pager 623-7715. 1208812-2 Room avail, working person only. Furnished, TV, laundry and cable incl. $350Ano. 856-6714. 12-2 Aldergrove, 1 bdrm. apartment in senior buid- ing. N/P. Avail. Apri.1. Rent $565/mo incl. heat and hot water. 857-0640. 12-3 2 bedroom house, fridge/stove, avail, now or April 1. Close to General Hospital at McCul- lum - Abbotsford. $700/mo. 852-5030 or 576- 1522. 1209012-2 Large 1 bdrm., sundeck, new paint throughout Chid/small pet welcome. 2 blocks from Wal Mart. $525, heat/hot water incl 856-1767. 11-4 Country living - Aldergrove, on horse farm, 2 1/2 bdrm. older farm house; gas F/P, fridge, stove, W/D. Also detached 12'x20' office/bedroom. N/P $925. 856-2853. 13-2 Alder. - immed. 3 BR, 3 M/F $285/ea. Abbots - 2 BR $550. 879-2841. 11-4 1 bdrm. single dwelling. W/w carpet, match- - ing appl. In Aldergrove, close to all amenities Adult oriented bldg. N/P. 856-3595 or 856- 3150. 11-4 Upper 2 bdrm. suite, utilities incl. W&O shared. $725/mo. N/S, N/P. Family oriented. 857-0448. 10-4 Large ground level basement suite, close to aH amenities. Large backyard. 2 bdrms, 2 FP. Refs req'd. Avail. March 1. $850/mo. 856- 9827. 10-4 Large ground level basement suite, close to aH amenities. Large backyard, 2 bdrms, 2 FP. Refs req'd. avail. March 1 $850/mo. 856-9827 or 856-3595. 10-4 1670 Room & Board Urgent - room & board situation needed for 14-year-old boy in Cloverdale, Langley, Aldergrove area. Betty after 6 pm. 856-6830.13-2 CANADA GROWING 16 RENTALS 1680 Shared Accommodation Langley/Aldergrove room for rent $300. Suit mature N/S.Consider reduced rent for duties. Must love cats Call Jackie 532-5632. 11 -4 Wanted 2 responsible persons to share a large fenced yard, country home. VJ/D, freezer. Aval, immed. Rent negotiable. 857-5095. 12-3 One bdrm. in two bdrm. condo $400/mo incl. utilities & cable. 857-2117. 12-2 1690 Wanted to Rent Ontario family relocating, needs 3 bdrm. home w/basement for poss small business Responsible, excellent tenants, great references. July. Call Kim collect 1 -905-476-3871. 13-4 Bach, or 1 bdrni. suite w/Wry. Quiet, N/D, N/S, no pets. Reas. rent to $400 incl. util. Langley area Call 530-4000. 12-6 Whole house with basement or workshop. Around $800. For single N/S female with pets No "For Sale7 houses please. Call Shelley 793- 9818 or Claire 522-8589. 12079 11 -4 Wanted to rent double garage or small workshop for woodworking business In Aldergrove area 857-4649. 10-4 Reward! $200 cash for information on long term rental on 3 bdrm acreage, set up for horses maximum $1,400/mo.. 857-5458. 13-4 17 REAL ESTATE 1710 Business Opportunities 1730 Condos/Townhouses Penticton condo, 4 years old, sell/trade. 2 bdrm, 2 baths, gas fireplace, appliances, air conditioner $105,000 obo. 856-1905. 13-2 1750 Homes for Sale 1 bdrm. apt Cloverdale $69,900.1 bdrm. apt. Ft. Langley $126,900. House w/large shop $229,000. Gordon 857-1290. 13-2 Pioneer Park 3 bdrm.,2 bath, southview sunrm. & deck, end. mtr.home-size carport, fenced & covered patio, hot tub gazebo. Maint. $ 120. By owner. 856-6796. 13-3 $10,675 down or trade for condo or townhouse. Two bedroom, 8 year old rancher in Langley. Double garage, fenced yard, large paved area for RV. $213,500 George Porter 533-3939 Sutton Sutton Award Realty Share a moment... It will last a lifetime. Volunteer to be a BIG BROTHER. Call 530- 5055. 7-tf 1765 Mortgages/Appraisals 1st, 2nd's, 3rd's, Any reason;equity loans; consolidations Antrim Investments Ind. 530- 2301. 110094 40-tf. 17 REAL ESTATE 1760 Mobile Homes Aldergrove 3 bedroom, new kitchen, large 2 level deck, unauthorized suite down. 60" x 10ff lot, fenced yard. 26456-30A Ave. $189,900. 856-2499. 1272013-2 2 bdrm. mobile, retirement park in Langley. ' $29,900 Obo. 856-8167. 12-2 2 BR mobile home 10x40 Aldergrove fenced yard, shed, v.good cond. $14,500 firm. 856- 3731-856-2742. 11-4 1770 Property for Sale One bedroom apartment, 2211 Clearbrook Road, pool, secured underground parking, storage, large patio $56,900. 856-8851. 12-2 Lot with nice trees for sale in Tu lameen. 856- 4423. 11-4 Abbotsford - Triplex older units on 3 lots, need TLC. Recent roof. Rented for $1,290/mo. Near US border. $179,000. 534-1915. 11-4 Sumas .Washington building lot, 7200 sq.ft. in Paradise Lakes country club. Serviced. 533- 8397. 10-4 19 BOATS Ten foot aluminum boat. 5 horse Mercury motor. Brand new with tank. $1,800.856-5762. 12-3 22' Bayliner 4 cylinder Volvo inboard. Penta 280 leg. Needs some minor work.First $3,500 takes. 856-4120. 12-4 20 AUTOMOTIVE 2010 Auto Parts 15' wood and steel flat deck (deck only) $500 ObO. 856-9355. 13-2 Rear step bumper for import pick up (not checker plate) $30. 856-9818. 13-2 ONLY ONE LEFT CHOICE LEVEL LOT cul-de-sac on 274A Street j 6185 sq.ft. - Ready to build on 02,000 855-9403 CAPTIM CRUNCH USED AUTO PARTS ALL MAKES and MODELS Free scrap car pick-up Open Sundays 34314 Vye Rd., Abbotsford 855-1644 856-5014 1775Property Management 1780 Property Wanted 15 acres-t- farm land in Langley, 216 St.- Mt.Lehman. Serious cash buyer for immed. purchase. Pager 623-1941. 13-4 18 MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT 2020 Auto Salvage/Scrap Will pick up unwanted cars and trucks, cash for some. Call Ric 856-5202. 13-4 Universal Tractors - Parts and Service - EQUIPMENT LTD. 5185 - 216 St.,Langley, B.C. 533-3271 BEST PRICES - FAST PICKUP for scrap, damaged and older used vehicles BRADNER SALVAGE 856-8378 2030 Auto Service/Towing Wanted: tractor with front loader. 534-6440. 12-4 4 heavy duty steel tanks with al the plumbing, 400 gallon. 35" wide x 48" high x 60" length. $250 ObO. 856-1468. 12-3 Older Mercury dump truck, not running, $1,000. Chain Harrows $275. John Deere - 68 riding mower $450.854-0193. 11-4 SICK & TIRED OF PAYING FOR A TOW OR TAKING YOUR CAR TO THE GARAGE AND HAVING IT DISAPPEAR FOR DAYS WHY? WHEN YOU HAVE: Mobile Auto Repair Service Reasonable Rates — 530-2057 — DON'S AUTO BODY & PAINT SHOP LTD. Collision Repairs Painting Windshield Specialists Courtesy Cars 856-2594 27441 Fraser Hwy. Money Available... Borrow on your home equity regardless of credit rating or income! WD INVESTMENT SERVICES LTD. 533-4478 The Aldergrove "lllegitumus non carborundum DO. YOU HAVE A SERVICE TO OFFER? vtu M Star display ads are only $8.80 per column/inch 856-8303 2040 Campers/Trailers 1981 Dodge camper van, air cared, flush toilet, new tires, battery, good cond. $6,000 ObO. 856-4205. 13-4 1993 Coleman tent trailer, light to pull, sleeps 5. Stove, furnace, awning, very clean, 1- family-owned. $5,350 obo. 856-1056. 13-4 1974 AMC PU w/8' camper. Fridge, stove, furnace, alt work. Mech. sound. $3,000 obo. 856- 4249. 13-4 2045 RVs/Trailers for Rent 2050 Cars 1986 Pontiac 6000 $3,500. John Deere dump cart/snow blade $300/ea. 857-4602. 13-1 1960 Pontiac, for parts or restoration. Offers. 856-6960. 13-4 1986 Olds Firenza S coupe hatchback, new paint, tires, stereo, 4 cyl. 5 speed, good gas mileage $1,950. 856-6960. 13-4 1955 Buick Roadmaster, runs, needs restoring, complete car $2,500 obo. Ph. eves. 856- 7603 after 6 pm. 13-2 1987 Pontiac Sunbird, as is, for parts. 856- 5108. 13-4 1988 Ford Tempo GL, fully loaded, auto, well maintained. Must sell. $3,700 obo. 856- 0403. 13-2 1981 Buick Regal, real good body, had a recent tune up. $1,100 obo. Ph. after 6 pm 530- 1071 or 856-8529. 13-2 1980 LeBaron 5th Ave., loaded, needs TLC. Drive away for $800. 856-2830. 13-3 20 AUTOMOTIVE 2050 Cars 1972 Ventura in running cond. 6 cyl. Needs exhaust. Will sell for parts $100. 857-0757. 13-4 1986 Ford Crown Victoria 4 dr, 102,000 km, P/S, P/B, P/windows/trunk, cruise, tilt, $3,800. 856-7685, 854-7031 pager. 13-2 1978 Pontiac Phoenix. 856-5108. 12-2 1985 Cadillac Sedan Deville. Fully loaded, alarm systen, A-1 cond. Ideal for taxi, limo or cruising in style. $5,900. 535-3567. 11 -4 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook, flat head 6 cyl, standard, 4-door. Al original, ItUe rust, air cared, runs great. $1,800. 351-3151. 11-4 1989 Mustang auto, 4 cyl., black, good cond. $4,000,856-1994. 11-4 1984 Ford Topaz, exc. cond. Asking $2,000. 856-1733. 10-4 1991 Chev Sprint, 5 sp., 2 dr., AM/FM cass., runs great, good cond. $4,000. 857-0492. 10-4 1983 Caprice Classic 8 psngr. wagon, 305 V8, all power, $995 obo. 856-6613. 9-6 1985 Grand Prix 2 door auto, 1 owner, rebuilt motor under warranty. Must sell. $2,900.856- 1855. 12-4 2060 Motorcycles Yamaha 80 cc, 3 wheels, Suzuki 50 cc motorbike $1,200 for both obo. Or will sell separately. 856-6294. 10-4 2065 Snowmobiles 2070 RVs 1995 Joyco tent trailer, 10 ft Just like new. $7,500.856-5762. 12-2 1989-2TM.H. 460 auto, dual air, gen. $18,500. R&M Tire. 856-5011. DL8686. 12036 7-tf 2080 Trucks 1987 S15 GMC 4X4, 2.8L, auto, 190,000 km, air, cruise, tilt, ext. cab, canopy. $5,500. 856-7685, 844-7031 pager. 12713 13-2 1987 Ford Bronco Two, air condlioning, power brakes, power steering, four wheel drive $6,000 ObO. 852-8690. 12-2 1981 Chev 3/4 ton pick up w/canopy, good body: New brakes, front end, tires. Runs excellent. $1 ,900. 856-3558. 11 -3 NEW TRUCK TIRES, 235/85R16 A/S 10 ply. $115. R&M Tire, 26827 Fraser Hwy., Aldergrove. 856-5011 DL8686. 12318 39-tf 2090 Vans PICTURE YOUR CAR, TRUCK, BOAT, RV, etc. Subscribers only - supply a photo to run with your ad text for the low price of only $12.001 g.s.t. for 3 issues (prepaid). For details or to plaoe your ad call Ernie 856-8303 Subscribe to the Aldergrove Star and gel 52 text only classified ads FREE per year. For rate information call Ernie 856-8303 Tunnel to link Europe and North Africa MADRID - Spain and Morocco have announced plans for a 17- mile tunnel linking Europe with Africa and say they hope work on the project will begin next year. The agreement was reached at a Spanish-Moroccan summit in Rabat for a twin tunnel under the Straits of Gibraltar linking Tarifa, Europe's southernmost point with Tangier. It is expected to take 13 years to complete although one of the rail links could be operating in eight years. The project will cost between $5-billion and $10-bil- lion. Funding would come from both governments and possibly the European Union. Officials say the tunnel should be making a profit by 202.' and that a private company would eventually run the intercontinental rail link using electrically powered passenger and freight trains. ...... pip HIS OBITUARY HEATH: Kathryn Margaret, passed away March 19, 1996, after a long illness. Kay was bom in Brandon, Manitoba on January 17, 1920; married Robert Q. Heath in 1946 and settled in the Bradner, B.C. area to raise their family. She is predeceased by her loving husband Bob, and sisters Eileen (Simpson) and Rena (Roche). Kay is survived by her sister Jean Isblster and brother Alan Church of Winnipeg, Manitoba; her children Bob (Pat) Heath, Alan (Gllda) Heath, Donna (Owen) Burdett, Ann Heath and 9 grandchildren. Memorial Service Monday, March 25, 1996 at 11:00 A.M. In the Chapel of Personal Alternative Funeral Services, 3070 - 275A Street, Aldergrove, B.C. Rev. Ken Dean, officiating. The family wishes to express sincere appreciation to the staff of Simpson Hospital, Fort Langley, for their kind and loving care. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society of B.C., #20 - 601 West Cordova Street, Vancouver, B.C. V6B 1G1, appreciated. Personal Alternative Funeral Services 857-5779 OBITUARY LEGER: Mr. James Henri (Jim), passed into the presence of his Lord on Monday, March 25th, 1996 aged 68 years. Late of Abbotsford, B.C. He will be sadly missed by his loving family, wife Louise of Abbotsford, daughter (by previous marriage) Noella of Vancouver, one brother Roger (Yvonne) of Moncton, N.B., three sisters Sr. Jeanette of Perth Andover, N.B., Elaine (Armand) Poirier of Mount Pearl, St. John's, Nfkl., and Elmire Houle of Montreal, P.Q., also several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m. Friday, March 29th at St. Ann's Roman Catholic Church, 33333 Mayfalr Ave., Abbotsford, with Rev. Father Peter Mason celebrant. Interment will be held at a later date at Hazelwood Cemetery, Abbotsford. In Neu of flowers, donations In Jim's memory made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, B.C. Branch would be appreciated. Henderson's Fraser Valley Funeral Home in care of arrangements. Henderson's Funeral Home 854-5534 ■., OBITUARY WEATHERBY: Florence Ellen - late of Aldergrove, passed away peacefully on March 23, 1996 at the M.S.A. Hospital in her 84th year. Florrle was born in London, England and came to Canada in 1972. She lived at Duncan, B.C. until 1989 when she and her husband Roy moved to Aldergrove. Predeceased by her twin sister Eileen Gibbs and her first husband Gordon Mortimer, she is survived by her loving husband Roy, step-children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many friends. A service of remembrance will be held at Aldergrove United Church, 2623 - 272nd Street, Aldergrove on Saturday, March 30, 1996 at 10:00 A.M. In lieu of flowers, donations to the B.C. Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Become a Big Brother The Aldergrove area is in urgent need of Big Brothers. A Big Brother spends a few hours each week offering friendship to a boy 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 Esso robbery second in a day LANGLEY - Monday, March 25 was a bad day for the Esso station, located at 19712 Fraser Highway, that was robbed twice in less than 24 hours. In the second incident at 1 p.m, just eight hours after the first, a lone male entered the store, produced a small canister believed to be pepper spray, and pointed it at the clerk. He demanded all the money from the register and, after reviving it, ran to a red pick up truck with a black canopy that was parked outside. Police located the suspect vehicle in the area of 192 Street and 54 Avenue, and pursued it through some residential streets. The vehicle collided with anodier at 204 Street and 53 Avenue, which caused the canopy to fly off and a tire to go flat It stopped at 206 Street and 51 Avenue, where the suspect attempted to flee on foot. He was quickly apprehended. The pepper spray and stolen cash were recovered. The 31 year-old man, who is also wanted on a Canada Wide warrant issued by Vancouver police for trafficking in a narcotic, appeared in court on Tuesday, March 26. This incident is similar to other robberies in Langley and other Lower Mainland municipalities. Investigations are continuing to determine if the arrested suspect may be responsible for some of the other robberies. In the first robbery, at 5 a.m, a lone male produced a steak knife and demanded all the cash in the register. He departed the scene with a small amount of cash and cigarettes. The suspect is still at large and described as white, 17 to 20 years of age, and 6' with a slim build and blond hair. He was wearing a dark coloured sweatshirt and a brown plaid flannel shirt. It is not believed the suspect in custody for the afternoon robbery is related to the morning hold-up. Anyone with information about either of these robberies is asked to call Langley RCMP at 532-3200 or CrimeStoppers at 669-TIPS(8477). THE ALDERGROVE STAR, MARCH 27,1996 23 iiM^Mttiii Did you move into the area recently? Are you a new mom or a mother-to-be? S^^^S^t^^^^^S Are you planning your Retirement? iSS^S^^^^^^S^^S^SS^m^S: Are you getting married? ■ •■ • • • nnn, •: Are you a new Business or Manager? t__§__l^ il Are you a business interested in Welcome Wagon programs? Councildfls vote in favor of highway signs By MONIQUE GALAZKA ABBOTSFORD - Council has decide to allow pixel signs to be put on chain link fences as commercial advertisements in all institutional, commercial and industrial zones, provided they are not less than 40 metres apart, no bigger that three square metres, and don't block intersection visibility. Pixels are small, coloured plastic devices that can be attached to chain link fences to create any design. A special tool is used to remove them. They are a new product, manufactured locally and distributed world wide. Break-enter ends with arrest ABBOTSFORD - Three Coquitlam men were arrested and charged in connection with a break and enter of a residence on Lynn Avenue. Police were called to the scene at 9:15 a.m, Wednesday, March 20, and observed a suspect vehicle fleeing the scene. After a brief chase, it was located abandoned on Switzer Avenue. Inside the vehicle police found several rifles and a stereo cassette player, all of which were stolen from the residence on Lynn Avenue/ The suspects were pursued on foot, and two were apprehended not far away. The third was arrested after a short track involving police service dog, Titan. Michael Calvin Stower, 20, has been charged with break and enter theft, possession of stolen property over $5,000, dangerous driving, possession of a narcotic and causing a police pursuit David Randyale Awasis, 18, and Peter Sammy Lehtonen, 19, have both been charged with break and enter theft, and possession of stolen property over $5,000. All three appeared in provincial court on Friday, March 22. Councillor Mark Warawa suggested that the ad size allowed of three square metres (32 square feet), is too restrictive and tried to have the size increased to 50 square feet. The vote for his amendment was five to four in favour but defeated by Mayor George Ferguson's vote against. Councillor Simon Gibson suggested council be prudent with the type and size of ads they allow. "Council doesn't like billboards, and therefore does not allow them," he said, but was quickly corrected by Councillor Ken Funk, who said he, personally, does not mind billboards. Funk went on to say that if council does regulate pixel signs, it will just be another bylaw they cannot enforce. Councillor Brad Boyse suggested letting the market decide. "If the signs become obnoxious, we can regulate them," he said. The motion passed with Coun-' cillors Boyse, Funk, George Peary and Patricia Ross voting against. TIVCKa TIRES ,235/85R16 10 ply A/S B & M TIRE New and Used Tires — Quality Cars, Trucks and Campers — Brakes, Shocks and Front-end Service 115.00*Ji 26827 Fraser Highway 856-5011 HAGAR THE HORRIBLE TO H£P TCHPAY Wll. L.&A&N /Vc?rV 7£? PZI?K UP A MB/KTLOAf BLONDIE ANO HE WANTS) WHY DOESN'T TO KNOW VHE SPEAK FOR IF YOU'LL % HIMSELF? SUPPORT m SHOE Nutrition Facts Serving Size 8 fl oz (240 ml) Servings Per Container About 8 Sodium Omg gErrrriS-V^t Total Carbohydrate 0g Protein Og "Not a significant score* erf: calories from fat, flfcjrWd fat cholesterol, dietary htwr. sugars. Vitamin A, Vitamin c. calcium, ar' on. 24 THE ALDERGROVE STAR, MARCH 27,1996 SAFEWAY FOOD & DRUG Fresh Strawberries • Product of California • No. I Grade. • Bulk. 3.29 kg • Assorted varieties. Plus deposit & enviro. tax or levy where applicable. 12x355 mL Coke or Sprite Libbyf leans • Or Kidney Beans or Spaghetti. * Assorted varieties. •LIMIT OF 3. 398 mL Sliced Side Bacon • Generic. •LIMIT OF 3. 500 g Old Fashioned Ham '• Sliced or Shoved. • From our Deli. 100 g 119 ^^^^^^^^^^^'^t^tyty^'^fr^' ■- ^—"*^™™3 Bkk's Dill Pickles • Polski Ogorlci, Whole Garlic or Whole No Gorlk. 1 Litre Black Forest Cake • From our Bakery. 8 Inch Miracle Whip SI .SAFEWAY FOOD & DRUG Vancouver Canadians Baseball Tickets 1 p) ON SALE NOW! s.t. v—<s AT YOUR LOCAL SAFEWAY STORE Prices effective at all lower Mainland Safeway stores until closing Saturday, March 30, 1996. We reserve the right to limit sales to retail quantities. While stocks last. Some illustrations are serving suggestions only. 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Title changes in chronological order: Aldergrove Herald (1957-10-16 to 1958-02-20), Aldergrove News (1958-02-27 to 1964-04-30), Central Fraser Valley Echo (1964-05-06 to 1964-12-23), Central Fraser Valley Star (1967-01-17 to 1969-02-05), and Aldergrove Star (1969-02-12 to 1991-12-31). Presented to the Alder Grove Heritage Society by Rudy Langmann, April 9, 2003.
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