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RETALIATORY STRIKE IN CITY-TOWNSHIP WAR City: kids told to "beat it" By KURT LANGMANN LANGLEY - A rink war between the township and city governments will leave city residents out in the cold, but township council" says it's tlie only treatment option for a million dollar headache. A new township policy will grant their resident taxpayers highest priority for program registration at local arenas, for such sports as minor hockey and figure skating. Township taxpayer sudsidies for tlie ice time will not be granted to Langley city residents, either, although the policy will be phased in over a yearlong transition period. The feud was sparked last year,' when city councilors voted to opt out of their historic contract of paying 22 percent of operating costs of the Civic Centre arena in Brookswood, effective this year. The city's decision was made because of last year's opening of Stan Silverman's new Twin Rinks arena in the city, however, tlie city has not purchased any ice time tor minor sports from Silveri-ian. The township has signed an agreement to buy blocks of ice time for minor sports from tlie Getding/Canlan arena now under construction in Wilnut Grove, wliich is expected to open in time for this fall's minor sports season. "Recreation is not cheap," said coun. Muriel Arnason, Monday evening. She observed that annual operating deficits exceed one- third of a million dollars at each of the two public arenas, and CRUNCHING SUBSIDY NUMBERS LANGLEY - The rationale behind Langley Township's new preferential treatment policy for its taxpayers at the Township's Aldergrove and Civic Centre arenas — and the private Gettling arena under, construction — is based on the numbers of Langley City residents being subsidized by Township taxpayers, while the City does not subsidize any of either City or Township taxpayers. The sports clubs and the number of Township and City participants are as follows: Ringette - Township 160, City 40 Figure Skating - T. 255, C. 85 Minor Hockey - T. 558, C. 312 Speed Skaters ~ T. 12, C. 13 once the commitment to tlie Can- Ian arena is filled, the total annual subsidy of minor ice sports could easily exceed a million dollars. "We have to be pro-active," agreed coun. Heather McMullan. "\6e're not going to subsidize non-township residents." The decision was discussed in a township meeting last week with representatives of tlie sports involved, and some are worried about what it will mean to tlie viability of their teams. The. coacli and manager of Aldergrove Speed Skaters is a Langley city Please see page 27... The Aldergrove STAR Illegitimus non carbonindum ;Y£JL37 N0.15 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12,1995 40 CENTS Established 1957 3089-272nd Street Fax:856-5212 Phone:856-8303 INTHAVONG BACK IN CUSTODY Hearings drag on for immigrants 1 Langley RCMP corporal Dan Kelly demonstrates how to break a choke hold, during his "Lady Beware" workshop on self defence for women. Kelly was speaking to 200 candy-stripers, who attended a weekend conference at Sunrise Golf and Racquet Centre in Cloverdale. -Tim Attwood photo Land commission to look ALDERGROVE - There appears to be movement on township plans for a Fraser Highway by pass in diis town. Councilor Muriel Arnason remains skeptical: "We've been talking about an Man killed in mystery stabbing brings police call for leads ABBOTSFORD questing public Police are re- assistance in their investigation of die stabbing death of Ricky Norman Dunn, 32, of Mission. Ambulance Services were called to the 29600 block of Fraser Highway just after midnight on Sunday April 9, to treat an injured male. Upon arrival diey discovered that die man had been stabbed and notified police. He was rushed to MSA Hospital where he died of his injuries. Dunn was last seen alive at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday April 8, at his place of employment on East Broadway Street near Safeway in Mission. He travelled to and from work by bicycle, and it is not known how he got to Abbotsford. Police are asking for anyone who may have seen Dunn, with or without a bicycle, between 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 8, and 1 a.m. Sunday, April 9, to call them at 859-5225 or CrimeStoppers at 855-TIPS(8477). Aldergrove bypass for years now. Are we any closer?" Mayor John Scholtens said the chair of die Agricultural Land Commission has requested a tour of the areas here that die community has asked to be excluded from the land reserve. This tour is to take place before the public hearing the township must call prior to making the application to the ALC. "We hope to convince him that the exclusion is necessary for die town's viability," said Scholtens. Three small areas at the northeast, north-west and soudi-east corners of the town have been proposed for new housing developments by die Aldergrove Revitalization Committee and township planners, as well as a right of way north of 32 Avenue for the bypass. Planners see an ultimate population of 20,000 in the town core as ideal for provision of balanced services and amenities. Currendy, there are over 10,000 residing in die core and a similar number in die surrounding rural area of Langley and Abbotsford townships, in the Aldergrove phone exchange. £fp;>By MONIQUE GALAZKA ... ABBOTSFOIdg^Twojiigh profile irt-r».s'gf3ti_-s__ fax^K flfft still keeping Fraser Valley West MP Ra ndy "White busy. Tlie first, the case of Laotian in.migrant Bounjan Inthavong, is one that just won't end. He was finally arrested by police at his Abbotsford home last Monday on an outstanding immigration warrant, and taken into custody by immigration officials. Inthavong, who has been ordered deported from Canada, was released from jail in February after serving a partial sentence for his part in the 1990 death of Kirby Martin. His attempt to remain in Canada by appealing his deportation order while still in jail, was denied by an Immigration Appeal Board. White has no problem with this except Uiat last Thursday there was a hearing, at taxpayer's expense, as to whether Inthavong ij&iipuld remain in custody while .travel warrants are searched out, and; there will be another hearing this Thursday. •/•'•"Tl^- Immigration Appeal Board, and tlie Minister (of immi- .gration, Sergio Marchi) himself , agt;e.e that Inthavong is a danger to the public, so why are they still wasting taxpayer's money on these redundant hearings?" White .said. "I may be wrong, but my 'guess is diat they will let hiiji out again, which is unacceptable." Another immigration case White finds unacceptable is that of Daijit Singh Powar, who was deported back to India in 1989. .Powar has an extensive history of alcohol abuse, beating and stabbing incidents, Ul fraud and lies to immigration officials. The . biggest concern, however, is threats Powar made from prison against tlie employees of lhe ^company wlieBB-lie worked, who turned hiijtfover tcTnahthorities for deportation. White says Uiat their safety is paramount, and Powar should not be allowed to re-enter Canada. Powar's original request to return, made in 1993, was turned down, but an Immigration Appeal Panel is allowing him to return on compassionate grounds, because his wife, Amir Kalvinder Aulak, misses him and is claiming hardship due lo the separation. During last fall's hearing Aulak declared that she misses Powar so much she needs medical attention to cope widi die separation: Powar, who testified by phone at die hearing, said that he has stopped drinking and is remorseful about his previous criminal activities. The Appeal Board believed -him, declared him not likely to reoffend, and granted him 'special relief to return to Canada. White says it's is absurd. "It's an excellent example of what is wrong with the system," he said. "We have spent hundreds of tfiousands of dollars de - porting diis guy, and dien we turn around and invite him back in. I don't understand why die Immigration and Refugee Boards are so independent, and are allowed to do things that fly in the face of the Canadian people. We have enough of our own problems without bringing any more in." White also says diat if he has anydiing to do widi it, Powar will not be returning to Canada. FREE CLASSIFIEDS FOR STAR SUBSCRIBERS — INFORMATION INSIDE PUBLICATIONS MAIL REGISTRATION NUMBER 1270 Postage Prepaid, Aldergrove, B.C. V4W 3R9 NEWS? CLASSIFIED? SUBSCRIPTION? CALL 856-8303 FAX 856-5212 .-■ : - " ■_4____^_ THE ALDERGROVE STAB. APRIL 12,1995 (S)Happy Eastef VALUABLE COUPONS .lower Mainland Safeway tforms PEN GOOD FRIDAY A EASTER SUNDAT - m Ir l2«odytow. APProK. 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PAY WITH YOUR BANK OF MONTREAL MASTERCARD® ANO EARN EXTRA .AIR MILES™ Travel fvlil«_.s. CD SAFEWAY — — KILL 22 SHEEP C^ * Dogs go on a rampage THE ALDERGROVE §fAR, APRIL 12, fSSB' By MONIQUE GALAZKA ALDERGROVE - The cteath toll is 22 and rising after two dogs went on a rampage, and attacked sheep at a fann on 256 Street. Johanna Rink awoke to the sounds of barking last Saturday morning, and rushed out with a stick to chase away two dogs attacking her sheep, one of which had a lamb in its mouth. Her husband, Brian Uphill, came home from work shortly thereafter, and noticing the silence, went to the pen, where he found several sheep mutilated and the rest huddled in a corner of the pen. "I couldn't believe it. I just screamed, it was so terrible," he said. He called a neighbour, who Brian Uphill carls off the twenty-second dead sheep, after two dogs attacked the animals on his farm over the weekend. Uphill is devastated by the loss which he estimates at about $5,000. -Monique Gaiazka photo also owns sheep, who saw the dogs running away and followed them to a nearby residence, before going to the Uphills. Upon arrival, he prompUy got sick at tlie site of the devastation. Some sheep had their necks torn ' apart and at least one was disembowelled. The veterinarian came out right away, but had to put several more sheep down because they were so badly injured. Many of the dead were not victims of the dogs but were crushed because tlie animals tried to get away, and climbed on top of each otiier when diey got to tlie wall. Some of them are so seriously injured they cannot stand up, and Uphill has to lift them up and take them to die food and water. The sheep which are mostly registered, purebred Southdowns are worth about $5,000, for whicli Uphill he is not sure if he is insured. "I have insurance for if my animals get out and cause damage, but I'm not sure if tlie animals' diemselves are covered," he said. "It's a big loss for us, even if they are insured. We have twenty-two less sheep." There are other problems as well. Some ewes no longer have lambs, but are still producing milk. Uphill says that die only way to stop them from getting 'milk fever' is to stop the milk production by cutting off the water supply, wliich cannot be done because the animals are in such shock they will die without water. Also now, he has many orphaned lambs that have to be bottle fed every couple of hours, which is a'jot of work. The one good thing arising from this is die amount of community support die Uphills have received. People from all over die area are volunteering to help feed and care for die sheep, and Uphill says he is pleased to find that there are still decent, caring people out there. The dogs, a shepherd mala- mute and a shepherd cross, were impounded by the animal control officer, and have bs2en put Making the best of a disaster, Star reporter Monique Gaiazka pitched in to help feed lambs after two dogs caused the death of 22 sheep at the Uphill farm in Aldergrove. Gaiazka said everyone who's witnessed the carnage has been touched and offers to help have been coming in steadily. down at the owner's request. This is not die first time they have attacked odier animals. There is. one report on file of these dogs attacking a cat, and several unproven reports diat they have been involved in odier livestock attacks. Uphill says diat he has never had any problems like diis before, but takes many precautions to keep his animals safe. He keeps a radio on on twenty-four, hours, a day to keep coyotes , away, and has solid fencing arouna his pens. The dogs dug under the fence to get inside die pens. Since die attack he has fixed up some of the existing fencing and put up wire fencing about eight feet high. "It's a terrible diing that happened here," he says, fighting the tears, "but it's part of life, and widi all the help we're getting, we'll be able to clean up quickly and go on." I BEST SELECTION Grange BEST PRICES BAC_£GUARD by Grange $00600 TWIN SIZE X7© set fl $?AQ00 FULL SIZE OH*0 set QUEEN SIZE $3Qf|00 WE ALSO HAVE VICTORY WATERBED REPLACEMENT MATTRESSES 3 Good Reasons to Buy at Gosling's ... Knowledgeable and helpful staff, eager to answer your questions on bedding construction, materials, warranties, etc. •0 Excellent old fashioned service, including FREE delivery and FREE disposal of old mattress. @ We have been servicing the needs of this Comunity for over 73 years. We do things right! o f 'jj - . Why Do Our Mattresses Have Multi Elastic Coil and Springwall Support? 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Journalists and other politicians believed the contract would conclusively link Mulroney with millions of dollars his friends received in kickbacks from Airbus for their successful lobbying in procuring the contract for the French manufacturer. For the first time, the Fifth Estate program has now established exacdy how much cash Airbus paid out in commissions to people who said they could help make sure Air Canada bought the planes. The payouts, according to Fifth Estate, totalled $ll-million in U.S. currency. The money went to a 'shell' company in Liechtenstein called International Aircraft Leasing (IAL). The company was really only a postbox and a bank account in this tiny European nation bordering Switzerland. But IAL had a Canadian con- Sleight of hand When a government goes from a massive deficit situation one day to a balanced budget die next, warning bells start ringing somewhere. How did diey do it widiout making massive cuts such as Alberta's Ralph Klein did, some will ask. Where did the money go, tlie more cynical will question. Tlie more cynical among us are likely right on the second one when it comes to die latest B.C. budget tabled by Finance Minister Elizabeth Cull. Through a sleight of hand, presto, die budget is balanced. What hasn't been factored into die budget are the black holes of Crown spending organizations and corporations. They won't be counting in $350-million in highways spending to be doled out by die B.C.21 Corporation, the successor to Go BC, tlie Socred spending anu condemned by the NDP when it was in opposition. Such spending will be amortized over several years, we'll be told. It's still a debt, you know. And what about the hundreds of new staffers brought in, not to mention die 300 forestry officials hired to enforce die new forest practices code. Some of those are employed in ami's length organizations. Treasury pays them, it just doesn't count them. Tlie deficit is purportedly gone, replaced widi a $ll4-mil- lion surplus of revenue over expenditures. But the debt is likely going to rise. If this is indeed the case, die budget waved by the minister is a litde white lie. The big lie is die one we won't find out about until the auditor general comes in at die end of the year and tells us the debt is up by hundreds of millions of dollars. Sadly, politics is about getting reelected. So was diis budget. -Dawson Creek Daily News nection, according to the Fifth Estate. It was controlled by Alberta-based German-Canadian businessman Karlheinz Schreiber. According to the CBC documentary, Schreiber "worked with Tory lobbyist Frank Moores, a close associate of prime minister Brian Mulroney" to make sure the Air Canada deal went through. The CBC investigation found that over a period of two years following the 19<88 Air Canada purchase of the Airbus planes, US $11-million was transferred into IAL's Liechtenstein account. The money came from a Paris bank sometimes used by Airbus, the CBC said. Then, the money was laundered to secret Swiss bank accounts held by IAL's Schreiber, according to the Fifth Estate. Moores also had Swiss bank accounts. But now comes the tricky part. The Fifth Estate quoted an unnamed source who said Moores, in 1986, opened two accounts at die Swiss Bank Corp., one for himself and another one for "a Canadian politician". The first account was in Moores' name. The second had a code name attached: Devon. The CBC caught up with Moores, one of Mulroney's closest old cronies, in Florida. He denied working with Schreiber. Privacy first fatality VICTORIA - Personal privacy is in danger of being the first traffic fatality on die information highway, experts warned at a recent conference here. Immediate action is needed to ensure privacy safeguards are built into die computerized data networks now being put together, said government privacy commissioners from three Canadian provinces, the federal government and Australia and New Zealand. Canadian privacy commissioner Bruce Phillips said that once die systems were set up it would be too cosdy and complicated to add protection. "Privacy protection is reaching some kind of a crisis. Unless safeguards are provided now as die systems are being erected, you can kiss goodbye our right to control what die rest of the world knows about us," Phillips said. The federal commissioner said Uiat public agencies, such as die police, and private ones such as credit agencies were guilty of misusing personal infomiation. Phillips cited a case in Ottawa of a recendy paroled man being jailed for diree weeks, and losing his job, on suspicion of violating his parole by entering tlie U.S. to buy guns. The trip never occurred, said Phillips. The only basis for police suspicion was an inquiry die man made about an antique gun show in tlie LI.S. via die computer Internet. Australian privacy commissioner Kevin O'Connor spoke of abusive husbands or former husbands accessing computer records to find - and abuse or even murder - dieir ex-mates. Real role not reputable By DAVID BROWN LA CORUNA, Spain - Spain routinely flouts fishing quotas, lands illegally-sized fish and is ready for increased confrontation on the high seas to protect its fishing industry, an investigation by The Daily Telegraph has found. The investigation found no inspectors to control a fleet which, diougli reduced in numbers to meet European rules, b in fact more efficient than ever and shows scant respect for international conservation. Peter Derham, a former chief fisheries protection officer for England and Wales, spent a week in Spain to assist die investigation. We found an industry determined to minimize the impact of reduced opportunities far afield - including the disputed waters off Newfoundland - and to counter die impact of tighter ELT conservation measures. We were told diat Spanish fish- ennen felt unfairly treated under the European Union's Common Fisheries policy and diat Spanish officials sympadiized widi diem. It was clear that Spanish fishermen are ready for increased confrontation bodi internationally and widiin die EU. Long-distance fishing opportunities are disappearing as many coastal states extend their jurisdiction beyond existing 200-mile limits. The Spanish are trying to compensate for lost catches by maximizing catches from EU waters and other areas fished by agreements between the EU and individual countries. Spanish boat owners angrily denied being pirates and seemed in no mood to back down. One fishing leader said British fishermen could "go to hell" and claimed diey accusing Spain just to get aid from London or Brussels. In the course of the investigation we covered more than 700 miles visiting ports in northern Spain - home of half the national fleet and a quarter of all the fishing vessels in the EU. We found several varieties of under-sized illegal fish in harbor- side and retail markets. Some were half the minimum size under EU rules, despite notices in the market setting out the correct categories. There was no acceptance Uiat die Spanish industry is guilty of illegal practices. We saw a suspected illegal net similar to die one which Canada claims was dumped by the Spanish trawler Estai in the transatlantic fish war. We found no government fishery inspectors at La Coruna - the main fishing port in Galicia province. When we inquired, workers asked: "Inspectors for what?" There were not even any scales around in the port's vast fish market. Fishermen's leaders said government inspectors did not make stringent checks because they did not agree widi the Common Fisheries Policy. Our expert concluded that the whole fisheries inspection procedure needs urgent review in Spain and falls far short of standards in Britain. Official figures show Spain's annual fish catches have been holding at dieir previous high levels despite claims diat Spain is reducing its overall fishing effort. Catches last year totalled 1.4 million tons - more dian 200,000 tons greater dian in 1992. This is difficult to reconcile with a fleet which, under EU provisions, should have cut its ability to catch fish. But even these official figures appear to be grossly understated. To maintain die huge fish landings required to meet consumer demand, Spanish boat yards have re-engined and refurbished former British trawlers now working in Spain but flying the British flag. There are now about 72 of diese vessels on the British register. While cutting tlie number of their boats to comply with EU requirements intended to reduce catching capability, the Spanish are building a smaller, more powerful fleet which is more efficient at catching fish. We found a big new trawler, the Baffin Bay, in Vigo. This vessel can catch and freeze large quantities of fish and is poised to attack fishing grounds traditionally used by British fishermen. She is registered in Milford Haven, Wales, flies the British flag and, once licensed, would land her fish in Spain against quotas set for Britain. You'll have absolutely no secrets anymore By FRANK OGDEN VANCOUVER - Many Canadians seem to have a PhD from birth in worrying. It appears to be genetic. With major problems everywhere, Canadians have recently been trying to make an industry out of privacy. If they succeed as well as they did with our welfare industry then we are in trouble. Canada is slow to realize the world has globalized. Today, if you can't enforce a law everywhere you can't enforce it anywhere. Why do immigrants do so well here so quickly? Because in the Valley of the Uninformed, an information-rich slave can soon be king. Here's where my Law of Unintended Results comes in. "Any law, rule, regulation or sanction conceived with industrial age thinking reverses itself in a communications age environment." Look around at die many government laws and programs. They end up doing exacdy the reverse of what was intended. Tilings don't work die way they used to. For centuries, governments have been controlling information. Now diey aren't, or more correcdy diey can't, and diey are panicking. Don't worry about ■what you know, worry about what you don't know, like die fact diat analog cordless and cellular phones can be monitorecL Or diat once cable is in your home a novel can be written about die occupant that your friends would instandy recognize in die first chapter as you. What do you know about geo-coding? Your postal code reveals your exact global position. How? The new geo-coding software converts any postal code instandy into longitude and latitude. So what? Well, up until now, only the US National Security Agency could take the next step. Now anyone can. The French provide a personal photographer for rent. Their company is called SPOT, Satellite Pour Observation de la Terre. You can now have your own 'stringer' in space. He will take a picture of your home and deliver it, like pizza, electronically almost instandy. Think about it. Anyone can get the picture. It costs only $100. Have a mortgage on your house? Mortgages are just another commodity. Like soap or pork bellies. They are bought and sold around the world. When you apply for a mortgage on your house, you don't get die money until you provide copious amounts of information and the lender has it all checked out. If the infomiation isn't transportable, the value of the mortgage declines. Know what that means? Your interest rates go up. Because the rest of the world says they are not interested, so then you are at the whim of local lenders who also know the score and can charge higher rates. Especially when your dollar is a depreciated currency. My business card has my Continued on page 5 wSCi *■.*,♦.. ^.v ,K'^!?'t_*"'C*.^-_%?*^ s*.»*»» »»*'**Xilv_Lfc."*.W'<_.<_.%. VV.V*'ttVtiW^*^_WV _-'ttfcV_V ».♦-<_.«.«-»_*.«.'«.'«.>■ 4_VJ£& mmmmmmmm THE ALDERGROVE STAR, APRIL 12,1995 Celery Hearts No. 1 Grade Each 40126 Parsley B.C. Grown Each 40910 Leeks U.S. or B.C. Grown 2.16/kg 42465 Oranges Extra Large fa&Jv 1.39/kg 44749 Mangoes Imported Each 46702 pjpfpSPi THE ALOERGROVESTAR, APRIL 12,1995 Big Brother knows (almost) all 4 ' From page 4. bra in scan on it. The picture tells where you think. A different part of die brain lights up when you diink work radier dian play. But dial's old-fashioned. Newer scans tell what you think. At the moment you need to wear a cap on your head. But after die next step - a stronger amplifier, anydiing may be possible. People used to joke and say "If you don't want it known, don't even think it." That no longer a joke. The highwayman of tomorrow operating in tunnels of glass isn't interested in money. You can only carry so much of that. Tlie modern highwayman points his laser beam at you and says, "This is a stick-up. Give me your ideas." Where does diat put your privacy? So what can governments do? Not much. Any court order with geographical limitations in a globalized society, once translated into electronic or photonic form and accessed by die digirati, becomes unenforceable on homo infoniiaticus. The recent Karla Homolka murder case in St.Cadiarines, Ontario, is a classical example. Homolka was convicted and sentenced. But the judge, fearing publicity on her case would prevent a fair trial in another court involving her ex-husband, Paul Bernardo, placed a ban on news of her trial going out to the media. The judge went farther, and made it an international story. He put a ban on tlie ban so reporters couldn't even say what was banned or men tion" the case at all. The court decision didn't involve much advanced thinking. Almost immediately, word got out about the ban. Somehow the infomiation on the Homolka case got to Uie Denver Post who not only ran the story in all its gory details but pointed out how free Americans were and that this couldn't happen in America. Canadians were being stopped at the US/Canada border and any copies of the Buffalo News, which had carried the Denver Post story, were confiscated and the travellers threatened with imprisonment for violating the Canadian court order. After that, faxes rapidly circulated throughout the country. Within 24 hours, it was the best electronically-advertised court case in Canadian history. Bookstores were posting detailed faxes in their windows. I checked into America On-Line, a popular data service, clicked on Buffalo News, typed in Karl and up came 23 articles in dripping detail. What did this all prove? Just as die Industrial Age gave us the 'haves' and 'have-nots', the Communications Age has given us the 'knows' and the 'know- nots'. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Interesting stuff, that lecture Editor, The Star, Sir, As one of the delegates who addressed Municipal Council at the March 27 meeting, I was among those subjected to Councillor Burton's petulant outburst. I and four other citizens addressed Council in a courteous, factual, although somewhat inexperienced, fashion. We were treated by Mayor Scholtens and his Council with patience and respect, listened to and, occasionally, briefly questioned. At no time during die meeting do I recall myself or anyone else making accusations of people being, "gotten to", or any other suggestion of wrong doing. There was of course criticism, but nothing beyond what one would expect widi such an important, wide ranging, and controversial issue as municipal development. This recollection was subsequendy confirmed by several odier people in attendance. As die meeting was ending, Mr. Burton used his position as a Councillor to address diose present. His lecture touched several topics, including offensive behaviour, unfounded accusations, and the virtues of volunteer work. Interesting stuff, but not at all reflective of anything said at die meeting. This left me confused. Some of my confusion ■was cleared up in his letter to die editor of die Langley Advance dated April 7, tided "No Apology". In diis letter he stated diat, "I found it offensive that some members of the public had contacted me and demanded to know 'who got to the volunteer citizens on die committee?'" I suggest to Councillor Burton that if he was offended by "some members of the public" that he should tell those members of die public he finds them offensive, and not berate die next convenient group he encounters, who happen to be discussing the same issue. Haranguing those at die meeting "seems to me like penalizing the culprit's neighbour. I am, however, unschooled in die law. As to the issue. of behaviour during discussion of such a difficult issue, Mayor Scholtens and five Councillors set a fine standard. They have treated people on all sides of the issue widi a level of respect, dignity, and courtesy we should all strive to achieve. KEN KLOMPAS, Langley 'Workfare' - has its time come?! Three cheers for choice! Editor, The Star, Sir, The movement towards choice in public education is alive and well at the elementary level. Choice not only provides more options for parents, but it raises the level of competition between schools, making them all more accountable and better able to serve their customers — the students and parents. But choice needs to be extended to the high school as well. A number of problems begin for children between die ages of 13 and 16. Aldiough there is no single solution for every child, a structured learning environment where kids are safe, where diere is consistency in the approach to education across time and teachers, where parents are involved, and where teachers directs orderly classes, is part of the solution diat many parents want for their children. The proof is die current 500+ long waiting list at die Langley Fundamental Elementary School. A positive alternative for Junior High School is being presented to the Langley School Board, for die continuation of the current Fundamental Alternate Program to die Secondary level. Parents in die Langley School District are hopeful that a District feasibility' study will result in an alternative which may help young adolescents overcome many of the pitfalls of the early secondary experience. The Fundamental Junior -High Parent Committee has been holding public meetings in Langley for several weeks. By choosing a fundamental or traditional program, parents choose to play a major role in their child's education. The school respects their role and the values taught in the home. Parents help in development of the philosophical statement of die school. Teachers and parents work in partnership; to uphold the integrity of the program With both teachers and parents in agreement, great things can happen. Three cheers for Choice! DOUG ALLEN Aldergrove BURNABY - New ideas and information are urgendy required as Canadians struggle to reform fiscal and social policy. Leading the research and the debate of the complex and controversial issues is John Richards, SFU professor of business administration. Richards is a frequent commentator on national media. As co-editor of the CD. Howe Institute's social policy series, he played a key role in the recendy released Helping the Poor: A Qualified Case for "wbrkfare." Richards says-«the central recommendation of the study is that government programs could more effectively reduce poverty if they were to increase the obligation on social assistance recipients to work and/or retrain in exchange for benefits, and decrease the availability of long-term, untied benefits. With SFU business administration colleague Aidan Vining, Richards wrote the first essay in die book. It provides a comparative perspective by reviewing the welfare reform debate in the U.S. over the past generation. They point out some "promising" American examples of welfare reform and argue that making work compulsory for recipients increases their income and reduces the drain on the public purse. Prompted by the dramatic increase in the rate of Canadians on welfare over the past 20 years, die study notes that poverty means more than just low income. It also refers to the stresses faced by adults and children in single-parent families, to stunted economic and cultural prospects due to low education levels, and to above-average exposure to crime and substance abuse in low-income neighbourhoods. Practical implications of the study's recommendations to increase the use of workfare extend to many policy areas. "The federal budget didn't address a major concern in Canada - the high rate of poverty among children," said Richards. "We propose a working income supplement, a workfare alternative to the Negative Income Tax. Both are under active consideration by Ottawa. 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Tire Store (Aldergrove) #1 - 26004 Fraser Highway, Aldergrove 857-1981 857-1140 THE ALDERGROVE STAR, APRIL 12.1995 Bruins bring home two pennants ALDERGROVE - The Western Line Painting Bruins Atom "A" hockey team has had a real exciting time in the past few weeks. \)fe have gone from finishing in first place in our league right down to winning the play off championship! In doing so the \Cfestern Line Painting Bruins brought home (to hang in the Aldergrove arena) two pennants which we are all very proud of. The Bruins played Langley in the best out of three and won back to back games although Langley put up a good fight This put us in a round robin tournament to see who would win the play-off pennant. The Bruins played North Delta in which they beat the Delta team by a 4—2 score. Next Aldergrove went on to meet their old rivals North Surrey in what would be the last and one of the more exciting games of the season. Both teams played very well but after two periods the Bruins were down by one with the score 3-2. The last period had Aldergrove come back with two goals and win the game as well as the pennant. (Both times winning the pennants after a hard fought game with North Surrey; Good work guys.) I have not mentioned the names of the play makers in these last several games for two reasons. The first and most important is that each team member was involved in every game and helped with encouragement and good moral, this led to a team effort by everyone. The other reason is that everyone was involved in the scoring at one time or another, either scoring or assisting on the goals. Next Aldergrove hosts a Atom tournament in which both out "A" & "B" teams played and did ! very well in. We would like to thank all the sponsors who helped make this tournament very successful, also thanks to everyone who was involved and made things happen. The Western Line Painting Bruins opened jthe tournament with a game against North Delta. This was one of these games in which we should have won but we just couldn't seem to put the game away. We-ended up tying this game 4-4 and it looked like this game could be one to come back and haunt us at the end of the tournament. Next we played Abbotsford and beat them 5-2. Quesnel was next on our list and we were excited to play them as we had never seen them before. The game turned out well with the Bruins winning 5-4, although die soore did not indicate the play of most of the game. Our boys let up in the last part of the game and allowed Quesnel to catch up. At this point of the tournament we had 5-points and one game left against Riclimond. We could end up playing for 3rd or 4th place depending on how we as well as everybody else did in dieir last game. That one tie in the first game was meaning a lot right now. We ended up beating FIRST AID TIPS! 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As what sometimes happens in sudden death the best team does not always win (this is my point of view). Richmond got a lucky shot passed Clinton and the game was over. This loss was very hard on the Bruins because diey had out played Richmond in diis game and Richmond seemed to get all the kicky bounces. But diat's HOCKEY. Again dirough out this tournament our boys seemed to play more as a team with suc_h things as passing and back checking. It was nice to see everyone's name on the score sheets again as this means everyone is in on the action \>ie ended up taking" 2nd place on die "A" side and the Aldergrove "B" 2nd on their side. Will Morrison dives on the ball during the Street Hockey Classic Tournament in the Hard Road Arena. Jackels trounced the Hurling Eagles 15-4. -Tim Attwood The photo % Personal Attention is the only kind we offer at mewm/E mdfw of habm B Our staff of professional martial arts instructors are ready to help you reach your goals. Whether those goals are increased fitness, flexibility, coordination, self-confidence or self-defense skills; our programs are individually tailored to your needs so you get results quickly! Call ?S6-6S?fy Today 2 - Wi - 272 &,/)</***««, ££ WW3R3 J THE ALDERGROVE STAR, APRIL 12,1995 Larry Thompson jumps for two points. Aldergrove's Senior Totems launched a scoring drive late in the fourth quarter, but the Leo's creeped ahead for the win 80-77. -Tim Attwood photo A successful season draws to its completion ALDERGROVE - On Saturday, April 8, all the Aldergrove girls' soccer teams from ages U12 dirough U17 were togedier at Aldergrove Kinsmen Centre for their annual wind up. The event began in die rain but had sunshine for die closing ceremonies at noon. Each girl was presented with an Aldergrove Club Pin. The wind up consisted of a tournament round robin widi a new slant this year; teams were compiled with a mix of players from every age group. It was fun to have all die girls in one location and give them the chance to meet and play soccer with their fellow club members. The Aldergrove girls had a great season this year widi all teams showing improvement in dieir overall standings. Congratulations to all, the club is proud of your efforts. A special congratulations and dianks to the coaches and managers for your expertise, time and dedication; without you we would not be. Terry Simonetto coached the U17 gold team die Lasers. Ed- Bieker and Doug Siebel were die coaches for die Ul6 Flyers and Jack Froese die U14 Blue Jays. Joy Bruce, Lori Stagg and Bruce Fatkin co-coached die U13 Blue Rodeo team and Kathy Lavick the U12 Sharks. Registration for the '95-'96 season is currendy in progress. Call Elaine at 856-7474 for further infomiation. We are accepting registration for girls in all age groups at tlie present time and sooner is better. The teams are compiled before June 1 for girls playing Ul 1 and up. Bomar romps in final CLOVERDALE - An overflow field of nine three year old pacers lined up this past Sunday to contest the final added money race of tiie/^ 1994-95 season at Cloverdale Raceway and on paper it looked like a very competitive lot. However when the dust cleared it was Bomar Timbucktu emerging a clear winner defeating eight other pacers in the $32,000 Sandown Plate. The Cloverdale schedule will now change to Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday as race days. The first day of the ejctend- ed season will be this Thursday April 13- The majority of the racing will be conducted during the evening however there are three Thursday's. April 13, 20 and May 4 when the scards will be held in the afternoon to accommodate full card simulcast to go along with the live racing. As well as the above mentioned cards from California there will be complete harness cards from Mohawk and/or Windsor. Congratulations to Tom QUan for winning the 1995 Air BC Harness handicapping challenge. Quan defeated Gordon Eheler by four dollars in the annual event held for the patrons at Cloverdale Raceway. For his efforts Quan Wins $1,000 and two trips on Air BC while Eheler pcxckets $500 and two trips also. Over 3,000 enter the annual handicapping challenge while only ten make it to the finals. Drivers Bill Davis and Ed Hensley continue to find the winner circle with regularity as they both tallied four times on the weekend, Davis on Saturday and Hensley on Sunday. Novice Pirates are having fun ALDERGROVE - Judging by the the smiling faces and laughter coming from the dressing room, Aldergrove's Novice Two hockey team is a success story in the making. The boys won their league opener in "Dennis Johnston's Spring Elite League" Sunday morning at Langley Twin Rinks, defeating the "Chilliwack Panthers" 7-3- They also played in two exhi-. bition games on the weekend, losing a close contest 2-1 to the Abbotsford Hawks Novice II team Friday evening and then defeated the North Delta "Thunder" Novice II team 8-3 Sunday evening, both games played at Abbotsford Rec. Center. The boys are working hard and coming together as a team; coaches Ted Vickers and Dan Armstrong are stressing position al play and a passing game, as well as a solid "Team concept". And the boys are responding well to their assignments. Eric McGovern was solid in goal for Aldergrove in their league victory. This seemed to instil confidence in his teammates. Ian Cassels played a good game in goal Sunday evening in their exhibition victory over North Delta, making many good saves behind a solid defensive effort by his mates. Goal scorers for the Pirates in their diree weekend games were Jake Morris with five goals (including a natural Hat-Trick against Chilliwack.). Eric McGovern. (taking a turn at. wing), Michael Kittirath, Kris Armstrong all had two goals each, Gabe McDougall, Marsh Cooper, Nick Goy, Kevin Carlson and Teddy Vickers, playing in the North Delta exhibition game, all scored one goal each for the "Bucs". Jacob Harder with 3 assists, Gabe MacDougall and Darcy Goodman with 2 assists each and Josh Hall, Kittirath, Goy, Morriss, Vickers, Cooper and Danny Kivinen, all with one assist each completed the scoring for Aldergrove. Steve Howerton, Bryan Jones, Michael Maggio and Kyle Barry were all singled out by the coaching staff for dieir solid defensive play. The boys now have a "bye" in die schedule and will play their next league game April 23 against White Rock's Novice II team. The will be practising in die meantime and will play in exhibition , ganies. 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Even on Sunday at church the subject of change in the church came up, what changes will take place in the next twenty to fifty years. So it seems change is on people's mind but I'm not so sure if some of the changes I see are for the best. It's hard for people of our generation to understand this changing world. The Regional meeting at Yarrow last Wednesday was quite enjoyable and one speaker, Will Holland, really tried to impress on us the importance of Grey Power. Last Friday the monthly meeting of the OAPO was held. There were two speakers, one a young police officer who gave us tips on how to protect ourselves and special warnings to people living alone and how we can help one another. The other speaker spoke on die disability of deafness. She has been teaching a course at the Kinsmen Community Centre on lip reading. Both were interesting talks and I've heard so many say how much diey enjoy the speakers Fran Colebank is getting for us. My Bridge scout has given me Uie prize winners for last week. If there are any names spelled wrongly blame me and in turn I'll blame die Aldergrove Star. Ralph Peterson was high man widi 6520, Kit Ferrar second with 6280, third was Irene Oelsner Waterfront test ANACORTES - The Anacortes Waterfront Festival, May 20 and 21 from 10 am to 6 pm at Cap Sante Marina, is a maritime cultural and recreational event that celebrates the seafaring tradition and heritage of the waterfront. The festival will feature a boat show, musical entertainment, commercial & educational exhibits, youth activities, a radio- controlled boat exhibition and a food court. The Anacortes Waterfront Festival welcomes all boat lovers and landlubbers alike. with 6000 and Bill Omel 5950. Roy Harm won the draw. Carpet Bowling had a smaller crowd. Can't think of anydiing to blame that on. Two carpets were in play. Don't forget some of die dates coming up. The Choral Group concert in the OAP hall April 24, 7:30 pm Whist April 27 at 7:30 pm in tlie OAP hall. I believe diis is die .last of the season so make it a good one. The Art show on April 1 in the hall was opened by the president of the Art Council Marilyn Tecklenberg. Winners of Uie raffle were Eleanor McLeod, Serina Ewen and Mildred Genberg; some of the prizes were paintings and the third prize a flower arrangement in a pottery container. Fairly small crowd for the Wednesday's dance, only 33 I believe. Lots of room to kick up your heels. The 50-50 draw had three winners, Edna Moffat, Helen Souther and Rose Johnson. The spot dance was won by Rose Johnson and Dick Lockhart. The dance on Saturday had a good crowd. Ninety three I believe. Door prizes went to Barbara Lane and Helen Souther, these were pretty spring flower arrangements given by Mary Sanderson. The 50-50 draw was divided into six winners Yvette Rivard, Roy Bailey who was a first time visitor, Ruth Jackson; Vern Nash, Al Lane and Karl Hollander. Winners of die two spot sdances were Ruth Jackson and Bill Kozlawski, and die second one Ruth Jackson and Stan Hay. Charlie Drapers 89th birthday was celebrated. The Memorial Service for Phyllis Petts was held April 10 at 2 pm in tlie recreation room where diey live. It's Easter, a time for new beginnings and for deep and serious diouglits. Happy Easter to everyone. Here's one for die golfers: A Golfer's Prayer - May I live long enough to shoot my age. Park impoved BURNABY - Funds have been approved by the GVRD to carry out improvements this year at Glen \folley Regional Park on the Fraser River in Langley Township and Abbotsford. Projects include parking facilities, paths, cartop boat launch, picnic area and pedestrian access to the foreshore. Cost of the work is estimated at $100,000. UNIVERSITY COLLEGE of the FRASER VALLEY IMcB UNIVERSITY- OF VICTORIA'' Advance your career in the Child and Youth Care field Bachelor of Arts in Child and Youth Care Come and find out about educational opportunities in the child and youth care field. Geared towards part-time students, the CYC degree program is designed for people working in a human services field who wish to build on a certificate or diploma related to work in early childhood education, child and youth care, residential group care, or juvenile corrections. Next Information/Orientation Session Saturday, April 22 1-3 p.m., Room A102 Abbotsford campus 33844 King Road, Abbotsford For more information, call 854-4580 1015-06 B.C. Lion Sean Millington is swarmed by autograph seekers after last week's game against the Aldergrove Senior Totems. -Tim Attwood photo Local kids invited Ringettes join to baseball clinic LANGLEY - Kids aged 6 to 13 are invited to take part in a baseball clinic at the Walnut Grove Community Park from 11 am to 12:30 pm on Saturday, May 13. Pre-registration is required for the clinic, one of eight held as part of the 1995 McDonald's Jr. Canadians baseball program presented in conjunction with Baseball B.C. and under joint sponsorship of the Vancouver Canadians and McDonald's Restaurants. The cli&ics are conducted by coaching staff and players from the Canadians, Vancouver's team in the professional Pacific Coast Baseball League. Three clinics are also scheduled at the Canadians' home field, Nat Bailey Stadium, in Vancouver - all to be held from 10 to 11:30 am, one on Sunday, April 23, another on Sunday, June 11 and die final one on Sunday, June 25- Wendy Abraham, McDonald's senior operations manager, said 1995 marks the sixth consecutive year diat McDonald's has teamed widi the Canadians to support Baseball B.C. in the clinic program. It is the fourth year that tlie program has brought fun-filled clinics to kids in Lower Mainland communities which offer strong youth baseball programs. To pre-register or for further information, call 737-3098, or stop at the McDonald's Jr. Canadians booth at any Canadians'' game at Nat Bailey Stadium. ALDERGROVE - The Langley Ringette Association in a unanimous vote April 4, opted to amalgamate with Aldergrove Ringette to form a new ringette association. Aldergrove Ringette voted to join with Langley at their annual general meeting a week previous. The new association, yet to be named, will hold its first general meeting at Langley Twin Rinks meeting rooms on Monday, April 24, at 7:30 pm. "It is felt that die unification will bring about a stronger, better organized association. There will be over 200 girls playing in the new ringette association next season. We will be better able to field competitive teams at each age level and calibre of play." said a joint statement by acting presidents Brenda Singbeil and Paul Burgess. * This Easter Weekend NO G.S.T. * WRWURNItURE CLUB ' LANGLEY STORE ONLY ON PURCHASE OVER $500 3 pee. SOFA, LOVESEAT & CHAIR £-70095 Lifetime warranty v / y y^ 3 pee. 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Mayor John Scholtens of the district of Langley will be doing the official opening of die tea at 2 pm at Jackman Manor, 27477-18 Avenue. Please plan to attend and show your support. Home baking as well as novelties from tlie showcase will be available. Several mini-raffles will also be available for you to participate in. Our president, Doreen Amyot, is fulfilling her last term in office as of June 1995, so if you are into Our land and history ABBOTSFORD Tlie University College of tlie Fraser Valley presents a free public lecture: "Our Land, Our History: Claymining at Kilgard", Thursday, April 13 at 7 pm at MSA Museum, Ware St. Call UCFV to preregister. administrative positions please join our auxiliary. There will be openings for you because the rest of the executive positions will also be vacated in June. The auxiliary was started in May 1983, just five months afts»r Jackman Manor was opened in December 1982. Since that time we have been very active and provided many items, paid for trips for senior resident outings and contributed towards funds to help purchase a new bus for seniors. Every month some of our group assists with the monthly birthday parties that are held. We have also members who volunteer outside the auxiliary banner and operate the bingo games, go for shopping trips with the residents and assist with crafts if there is a demand. Our last contribution was in die form of a mobile store as shown in the photo. Acdvity director Mina Person and president Doreen Amyot have placed a plaque on die cart in memory of die late Mrs. Inga Perkin, who was a charter member of the auxiliary. 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This bus tour is the perfect opportunity to get to know some of the places and people of our community. Air Fair a joint effort LANGLEY - Tlie Langley Chamber of Commerce and Langley Aviation Council have formed a partnership to host the Langley Air Fair at tlie Municipal Airport on Saturday, June 17. This family event will start immediately following die famous Country Style Days Parade. Parade participants and viewers will be encouraged to visit the airport and enjoy numerous activities planned for the day, which includes entertainment all day (music stage, children's entertainment, etc.), aerial' acUvities and static aircraft displays, trade and craft displays and concessions. There is no charge for the public to attend the fair and the programs are designed to offer something for all ages. Organizers offer Langley businesses and crafts people the opportunity to set up displays of their products. The price structure for concessions and/or exhibits (all funds generated from exhibit space sales go back into the event) range from $50 to $150. Vendors must supply own display table,*power source, protection against weather and are responsible for clean-up of space used. Space is limited so be sure to book early first come, first served. To register contact Lynn Whitehouse at the Langley Chamber of Commerce, 530-6656. Seminar shows how to deal with robbery ALDERGROVE - A robbery prevention and personal safety strategies seminar is planned for April 24, 7 to 9 pm, at Aldergrove Legion, 26605 Fraser Highway. Tlie Langley Chamber of Commerce, in cooperadon with die Langley RCMP, will be hosting an evening seminar to provide information on how to reduce the risk of your business being robbed, and what to do if you are a victim of a robbery. Information will also be provided on personal safety strategies to help individuals avoid becoming a victim. This seminar is open to any business and all members of die general public. Tickets are $10 (GST included). To register call Langley Chamber of Commerce, 530-6656. Victoria reminds Ottawa of West Coast fish fight VANCOUVER - Provincial fisheries minister David Zirnhelt has written his federal counterpart Brian Tobin reminding him the B.C. fishing industry faces a major confrontation with the U.S. this summer. Speed is killing us VANCOUVER - More than 200 people are killed and another 8,000 injured every year in traffic crashes caused by unsafe speed. That's why police throughout the province are conducting a traffic enforcement campaign focusing on speeders from April 10 to 17. Police will increase enforcement of the limit by setting up additional speed checks at high- accident locations and by being less tolerant of drivers who ex- ceed the limit. On several major routes, including the Trans Canada and Coquihalla highways, aircraft patrols will supplement ground-level enforcement activities. Zirnhelt wrote Tobin telling him he needed the same resolve against the U.S. on die west coast as he has shown against the Spanish off the Grand Banks of Newfoundland. "Your government's action is a clear testimony to your determination to ensure that Canadian interests are never placed second-in-line to foreign interests with respect to accessing our resources," Zirnhelt wrote. "It is time to do the same on the West Coast in defence of the Pacific salmon fishery and the jobs and communities that depend on it," the letter continued. The disagreement between the Canadian and U.S. governments over how the Pacific salmon catch should be shared flared up last summer. 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For reservations call 856-9832 or 574-7979 (leave message). Prices are $8 general audience and $6 seniors or students. Before Nintendo FORT LANGLEY - Kids, discover the games children used to play before Nintendo and Pogs! The Langley Centennial Museum and National Exhibition Centre is offering Treasures and Toys, for 6-8 year olds on Sunday, April 23 from 1 to 2:30 pm. The fee is $10 and includes materials to make your own toy. Phone 888-3922 to register. Wooden toys from the museum's collections will be a feature of this program. "Vou will make your own 'wooden toy to take home and play some old fashioned games such as hopscotch, roll the hoop and other outdoor games. Dress for die weather and be prepared to have fun. THE ALDERGROVE STAR, APRIL 12.1995 11 This recreation of the Cotton Blossom paddlewheeler looks a little out of place alongside the Ford Centre for the Performing Arts now under construction and the new coliseum style Library Square in Vancouver, but is an attractive promotion of the Showboat production coming to Vancouver in November. The "boat" is a temporary ticket centre for Showboat and is open daily. '90s life found in Garage Sale LANGLEY - If theatre reflects life, then David . King's 'The Garage Sale' is a hilarious look at '90 realities. The Garage Sale, produced by die Langley Players and under die direction of Dale Kelly, opens at the Langley Playhouse May 11 and runs- till June 3- In the cast are Mike Busswood as Phil, a middle class dad who wants to sell everydiing he owns and hit the road; Ben Odberg as Bill, a lovable crazy who wants to buy everything he sees and setde down; Phil's wife Edna, played by Sylvia Forner; their children Randy and Pam, played by Sean Carey and Julie Morgan; the irascible next-door neighbour, Lois, played by Phyllida Pearce; and Shawna Christensen and Frank Mariuel as shoppers who find themselves suddenly involved in the strangest garage sale on die planet. For tickets and information call the Langley Players show-line" at 534-7469. Showtime is 8 pm and rickets are a bargain! Fort fees upped Theatre bursary deadline nears FORT LANGLEY - Effective May 8, Fort Langley National Historic Site will introduce a new visitor fee schedule. It is die first increase in a decade for admission to die site, and is part of Parks Canada's system-wide adjustment to fees. Adult admission will rise from $2.25 to $4, Yxith from $1 to $2 and families from $5-50 to $10. Seniors will pay $3 while children under the age of six will continue to be admitted free of charge. Seasonal passes and group rates are also available. For information call 888-2822. Lions fund AV LANGLEY - Walnut Grove Lions Club presented a $4,000 cheque to township council, Monday, for audio-visual equipment at the Walnut Grove Community Centre. Lions Randy Slade and Don Cameron told council diat die club meets at die centre and are looking forward to planned future expansion of the building. The Lions have helped fund fitness room equipment there and intend to grant more money in coming years. .CINEPLEX ODEON UPCINEMA GUIDE LANGLEY - Tlie deadline for Langley Players Bursary will soon be here. Applications are due by April 30 at tlie latest. The club will award $300 to a serious stvident of tlie theatre arts, including acting, directing, costume design, playwriting, sets, etc. College or secondary school programs, or any recognized theatre training programs are all eligible. Applicants must be residents of Langley city or municipality, diougli students in residence at university can apply so long as their home is here. For further information, phone 533-1440. The procedure for applications is simple. Just write a letter explaining how the money would be used, enclose your resume and a letter of recommendation. Mail it to: Mrs. M.R. Lower, Bursary co-ordinator, Langley Players, 19.840 - 30th Avenue, Langley, B.C. V3A 4P5. VSO perform LANGLEY - The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra will perform a public concert on "Wednesday, May 17 at "walnut Grove Secondary School. Concert information is available from Langley Arts Council, 534-0781. Garth Drabinsky may have been outmuscled in his battle for the Cineplex Odeon expansion, but his heavyweight plans for musical theatre are right on target. He led media guests through his Ford Centre for the Performing Arts on Friday, and said it's on time and on budget ~ at $24.5-million ~ for the planned November opening of Showboat. Designed by Canadian architect, Moshe Safdie, the theatre is remarkably intimate for its 1,824 seats, as Drabinsky demonstrated on the tour. "Sightlines from every seat will be superb," he said, noting that theatregoers will envelope the stage on three sides. Drabinsky's Livent will be sole operators of this theatre and Toronto's Pantages Theatre'; featuring major touring productions, but several hundred local jobs will also be created on stage, in the orchestra and behind the stage, as well as in front of house reception.. -Kurt Langmann photos Arts Council to hear choristers Choir and Creative Memories consultant Jette Herscovitch. The agenda also includes a brief business meeting, followed by socializing' and networking. For information call 534-0781. LANGLEY - Arts Council meeting is April 19, 8 p.m. at Brookswood Senior Citizens Centre, 19899 - 36 Avenue. Everyone is welcome to attend and hear Brookswood Seniors Towne joinema Centre Corner oi King & McCallum Roads, Abbotsford Cine-Info. Ph: 859-5019 CLEARBROOK CINEMAS 32500 SOUTH FRASER WAV • 850 2233 PULP FICTION Nightly 7:00,9:50. Starting Friday 8:00.. ■■„, '-,i.__, Sal & Sun 1:00. __iiuJ?.> BC VMsBfngsgSMWil^phlXsXtwqWItll^CCgT^sy^ls-Jg^rtW^sgsTyrtQ^ BAD BOYS Nightly 7:20,9:35. Starting Friday 7.20, 9:45. Sat & Sun 1:10. /I -.1. r'1;** ICsVwnsg Swt» vsobftst and sssvy axwn tongoog* DOLORES CLAIBORNE Nightly 7:10, 9:45. . ,. Starting Friday 7:00. 9:30. (WYEARS) SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION Mghtty9:15. Ends Thursday. (14 YEARS) IC waning 9mm mmt% •_¥ « i* longu-9*. nudfty at MURIEL'S WEDDING Nightly 7:05,9:10. Starting Friday 7:25,9:40. Sat & Sun 1:05. _ (MATURE. MAJOR PAYNE Nightly 7:15. Evening shows end Thursday. (MATURE) Sat & Sun 1:25 IC Waning Onosscrol ro»» kxvjuujt ond DON JUAN DE MARCO Nightly 7:25, 9:25. Starting Friday 7:10, 9:15^ Sat & Sun 1:20. (MATURt-) ■ r vt-vrm. v>t* B*trisM st«i-_ ««_nor>ol rx-jiv ond iHVorna ^-—-—-—-—---■hv^-si" CIRCLE OF FRIENDS NBgbtly 7:05, 9:10. SatS Sun 1:15. (MATURE) Be Wotitij OctoiMnDl iiggeitTs* « SHOWTIME DIRECTORY-Effective Apr. 12 • 18 A GOOFY MOVIE Nightly: 6:50 & 8:50 Sat & Sun: 12:50 & 2:50 (GENERAl) TOMMY BOY Nightly: 6:55 & 9:15 Fri • Mon Mats: 12:40 & 2:40 B.C. Warning: Occasional coarse and suggestive language. (MATURE) ROB ROY Nightly: 7:05 & 9:50 . Fri-Mon Mats: 12:15 & 2:45 (E2S§) B.C. Warning: Some violence, occasional suggestive scenes and nudity. OUTBREAK Nightly: 7:10 & 9:45 B.C. Warning: May frighten young children, some very coarse _____ language and occasional violence, (mature) JURY DUTY Nightly. 7:20 & 9:40 Starts Friday Nightly: 7:35 & 9:40 Fri - Mon Mats: 12:30 & 2:30 B.C. Warning: Occasional suggestive language. (mature) (mature) FORREST GUMP Nightly: 6:45 & 9:30 Sun & Mon, April 16 & 17: 9:30 only B.C. Warning: Occasional violence, nudity, suggestive scenes, very coarse language. BORN TO BE WILD Fri, Sat & Mon: 1:20 & 3:30 Sun: 12:55 only B.C. Warning: Some violence. (GENERAL) THE PEBBLE AND THE PENGUIN Starts Friday Nightly: 7:30 only Fri-Mon Mats: 1:10& 3:10 G_I___D SHALLOW GRAVE Starts Friday Nightly: 9:35 only B.C. Warning: Some violence, Cs'-:"';' J very coarse language. - FILM FESTIVAL - One of the BEST films of the Yearll HOOP DREAMS Sun, April 16:3:00 & 7:00 jj 'i Mon, April 17: 7:00 only (mature) B.C. Warning: Occasional very coarse language and swearing. - LOONIE MATINEES DUMB & DUMBER Sat & Sun: 1:00 & 3:20 (MATURE) B.C. Warning: Occasional violence. - ENDS THURSDAY - MURDER IN THE FIRST Nightly: 9:35 only B.C. Warning: Some violence (MATURE) TANK GIRL Nightly: 9:40 only B.C. Warning: Some violence, occasional nudity, very coarse and suggestive language. (14 YEARS) - MIDNIGHT MADNESS PINK FLOYD THE WALL Thursday, April 13th All Seats $4.00 TWO ENTHUSIASTIC THUMBS WAY UPr I il >Ts,W___-tf" II SM-W-WI Ml '""Ullll .SKR.UUI ' ■: One of the oest films ol tne year. -G—S-U. 9901.1 EKIT Ureat movie entertainment. .br._U.992L i EKn 1— i..m J-s.ics NEESON LANCE SEQUESTER THIS! if THE BEST FILM OF THE YEAR!" SIJKd ANDtKII ?mm& PAUL Y SHORE JURY DUTY 12 THE ALDERGROVE STAR, APRIL 12,1995 Glynis Heather of Aldergrove and Ken Hildebrandt of Abbotsford, in a scene from 1992's UCFV production of Much Ado About Nothing. The play is one of those featured in a celebration of 15 Years of Theatre here. -Rick Mawson photo Pit's poor fencing a legal liability ALDERGROVE - Township councilor Muriel Arnason says fencing around die Jackman Pit is urgently needed, before die government gets hit widi a cosdy liability suit. She was responding to a letter from soudi Aldergrove residents, Mr. and Mrs. B.G. Bolden, who complained diat motorbikes and 4x4 trucks are illegally entering die township property, creating noise, safety and liability concerns. The Boldens said they investigated the area "from LeFeuvre Road on March 21 and discovered that there is no signage prohibiting die use of the area and there are no fences to stop entry. The day we viewed the area, it was being used by one small child on a mini motorbike and nny misjudgement on the part of die child could result in him falling over tlie edge with die bike on top of him." Part of the adjoining township landfill and pit area on 272 Street was once leased to die Aldergrove Motocross Association, before residents demanded a coun cil ban of bike races diere. The association had fences and signs surrounding a man-made water reservoir, but its officers were almost destroyed financially in a court suit a dozen years ago after two young, unsupervised children from a nearby berry field climbed the fence and drowned in the lake. Coun. Steve Ferguson said when .council closed the racetrack, "we promised there would not be any bikes or 4x4s allowed there, and now it's happening." Arnason said die potential costs of liability suits far outweigh die price of a good fence. "It's not safe. We have to put a quick stop to this." Coun. Trudi Campen pointed out that the complaint is over the gravel pits, some of which are inside Abbotsford's boundaries, and "not the landfill" which is now covered and closed off widi tall fences. Council voted to have staff investigate the matter and report back. The complaint has also been referred to/local RCMP and bylaw enforcement officers. First-timers win big on keno RICHMOND - Two first-time BC Keno players won $200,000 last week. Aldergrove resident, Kadiy Zylenko and her fadier, Stuart Sinclair played die game for die first time on March 29. While visiting from Belleville, Ontario, Sinclair has made a daily habit of buying lottery tickets for himself ana his daughter. Said Sinclair, "Yesterday I decided to get us a BC Keno for the first time. I got two $1 Quick Picks - both Pick 6." Continued die retired sheet metal worker, "When I got home I realized I didn't know how to play, so 1 sent my granddaughter back to the store to get a Lottery Games Guide." Tlie pamplilet contains information on how to play BCLC games. The next morning he checked their ticket against the lottery results in the newspaper. The Games Guide explained that because the six numbers on their tickets were among the eight winning numbers drawn on that date, they'd won $ 200,000. Said Zylenko, "We are in total shock." They're not the only ones in Aldergrove who've been lucky with lotteries in past weeks: Esther Blair recendy won $2.1,000 with the $1 instant game, Blackjack. Legion open for Easter weekend By MADELINE ROACH ALDERGROVE - Happy Easter to all. The Aldergrove Legion is open all weekend. Thursday evenihg we have Andrew Bevin County Line seeks 73 class ALDERGROVE - County Line Elementary School is missing die set of class photos for the school year 1973-'74 in their hallway of pictures, and staff are hoping that someone has the original photos that the school can have reproduced. "If someone has these pictures, please bring them to die school office," said secretary Anne Epp. "The originals will be returned to- you along with our thanks for your help." The school, at 26345 - 62 Avenue, can be reached by calling 856-2270. on stage from 8:00 to 12:00. Friday, Saturday and Sunday find die Desperados on stage. The meat draw will go as usual on Saturday afternoon from 2:00 to 5:00 widi the kitchen open during diat time. Sunday is a busy day. Breakfast will be served in the hall from 9:00 to 11:30 am On the menu: Eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, hash browns, juice and coffee. All this for $3 for adults, $1.50 for children 5-12 and those under 5 are free. Bring the whole family out for a great Easter breakfast. Saturday evening in the hall has Darren Lee and his Rock and Roll Heaven Show. Tickets are $10 each and are available at the lounge. The show will run from 8:30 to 12:30. This is open to the public and all are invited to buy tickets for this great show. 15 years of UCFV theatre celebrated Tlie University College of the Fraser V&lley Theatre Department will mark its fifteenth anniversary with four special evenings of theatre, April 26,27,28 and 29, featuring highlights from past UCFV productions. This retrospsective will be the final production staged in the present studio theatre before the big move to the new facilities presently being constructed on die Chilliwack campus. Theatre patrons are invited to come and experience this entertaining trip down memory lane, featuring favourite scenes from previous hit productions. Current UCFV theatre students will perform scenes from such past favourites as Quiet In The Land, Paper Wheat, The Taming Of Tlie Shrew, The Farm Show, Hamlet and many odiers. The April 26,27 and 28 performances are at 8 pm. There will be a special gala evening April 29, featuring a dinner and reception in addition to the performance. Cocktails will be served at 6:30 pin with dinner at 7 pm and die performance at 8:30 pm. Proceeds from 15 Years Of Theatre - A Celebration! will be used to fund seating in the new dieatre. Tickets are now on sale at the box office on the Chilliwack campus. For information and reservations call 795-2814. In a world gone mad, five Calgary women wage their own battles while the men are off to war, in N&ncouver Playhouse's production of John Murell's Waiting For The Parade. A series of vignettes depict the individual women's struggles, with poignancy, tenderness and humour, while they wait for the soldiers' return home. The cast of Patti Allan, Jennifer Clement, Corinne Koslo, Barbara Pollard and Gabrielle Rose are outstanding in their roles, portraying the valour of ordinary people caught in overwhelming world events beyond their control. Students pitch in for Mud Bay LANGLEY - Busloads of Brookswood Secondary students are expected to join the GAIA Club's annual cleanup of the beach at Mud Bay on April 22. The volunteer effort, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m, will tidy up some eight kilometres of the beach. THE ALDERGROVE STAR, APRIL 12,1995 13 The Easy Choice Old railroad ties, new timbers make rugged garden borders The Bradner Flower Show was about more than daffodils, as this couple demonstrated how to create Japanese style bonsai plants, Saturday -Kurt Langmann photo J Leam tQ ^^ pestjcjdes LANGLEY - Pesticide Certification training is available this spring dirough Community Education. This course is designed for anyone engaged in retailing pesticides, commercial landscape maintenance, or nursery crop| production. This'^seven part course runs Wednesday evenings beginning on April 19. Cost of the course is $105 plus $45 for die text and exam? For further information, or to . register, call Langley Community Education at 533- 4227. (NU)—Reclaimed railroad ties and new pressure-treated landscape timbers can add a neat, natural edge to gardens.. They are also a practical choice. Both products are safe and enduring materials for gardens because the wood preservatives are forced deep into the wood cells. When you wish to redesign your garden, you can simply rearrange the wood. Treated wood can be used for many years. It should be reused or disposed of with the trash; it should not be burned, since burning can release preservative ingredients into the environment. Wood treated to withstand the elements is ideal for building raised garden beds, according to the American Wood Preservers Institute. Wherever wood comes into contact with the ground or outdoor bodies of water—in docks, retaining walls, fences, gazebos, playground equipment and back yard decks—treated wood is excellent. Proper Handling There are certain common-sense procedures to follow when using treated wood products. The wood- preserving industry provides consumer information sheets to all distributors of treated wood products and urges consumers to read the sheets carefully. . Some of the advice found in the sheets includes avoiding the use of treated wood for such purposes as cutting boards. Creosote- or CCA-treated wood should not come into contact with drinking water or food. Also, whenever treated wood is ripped or cut, goggles should be worn to protect the eyes from flying particles, and clothing should be washed afterward. These procedures make sense for untreated wood as well. Technically, wood preservation involves pressure-treating. The result is wood that can withstand attacks -by ter- mites, microorganisms and fungi. Water repellents also can be injected during the treatment process. But don't forget to ask a lumber retailer for the consumer information sheet outlining the use of treated wood and common-sense handling procedures. 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With the help of new technology and equipment, such as Flowtron's Chipper/Shredder/Mulcher (model CS-3500), composting — the process of turning yard waste and garbage into a nutritional soil amendment — has been made simpler, even for those gardeners who are lacking a "green thumb." By starting a compost heap in your backyard, you can aid in the recycling of lawn, food and paper wastes. When used as a means of disposal, composting can reduce the amount of garbage that your family actually has to put out at the curb by twenty- five percent or more. When you place household wastes in a compost pile, they serve as raw materials for the composting process. With the additional ingredients of moisture, oxygen and heat, microorganisms within the pile will digest the materials and then decompose them into an end-product, called compost or humus. This is a fortified, soil-like substance that enriches your garden soil, making the earth around your plants more fertile. 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Mosses thrive in conditions that many other garden plants could not tolerate, and make ideal ground covers for difficult shady sites. Once established, they require practically no maintenance. The soft, velvety and lush green appeal of moss is starting to attract growing numbers of gardeners who want to work with nature to achieve natural-looking landscapes. Perfect for garden woodland areas, rocks and areas near garden ponds or waterfalls, mosses captivate, soothe and give an area a contemplative feeling. The fascinating naturalistic effect of mosses has been used for centuries in Japanese gardens. Mosses are also used in bonsai to -achieve a natural aged effect and to hold in soil. What you will need to be successful in creating a beautiful moss garden is a shady area with moist, well-drained, acidic soils. Below are instructions on how to collect, prepare and establish mosses on bonsai and outdoor garden areas. Preparing An Area To Be Planted In Moss Select a part-sun (a site with either morning or late afternoon sun) to full- shade site that has moist, well-drained acidic soils. Areas under a large shade tree are ideal. Moss can be established on alkaline soils as long as extra efforts are made to acidify soil. Ideal soil pH for most mosses is about 5.5 or lower. At lower pH rates, grasses will die out and mosses will flourish. Existing grasses and other unwanted vegetation should be removed. Rake and smooth area. Apply a dusting of sulphur which will help lower soil pH and kill out turf grasses. The soil area must have good moisture- retaining quality. If soil is very dry and coarse, apply at least a half-inch of good topsoil. How To Collect And Prepare Moss For Planting The best time of year to collect and transplant mosses is spring and fall, taking advantage of cooler and moister weather conditions. Mosses can be collected from almost any area that has similar growing and climate conditions to where it will be newly established. Moss can be collected from one part of your garden to be established in another area. Look for moss in the shady moist areas of your yard; shingle roofs or rocks. Ask a neighbor if you can dig up a few clumps of his/her moss. While moss can be collected from a natural or wild area (woodlands, stream banks, shady areas, etc.), it is strongly advised that judgment is used to prevent an upset of the area's natural ecological balance by digging out large clumps of moss. Only small clumps are needed, even for establishing moss in large areas, because moss is not replanted as a clump. It is dried, ground up and spread as a powder over an area. One small clump will go a long way. Never buy moss from a nursery grower unless you are certain that moss has not been dug from the wild. Always ascertain that a seller has nursery-propagated moss and other native plants. 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Dear John, I need a new mower for my large yard. What time-saving features should I look for? Dear Short Cutter, \ Since tlie size of your lawn determines tlie type of mower you should buy, you'll want to look at riding equipment if your lawn ^^^nJ\p* Is larger than a half acre. The larger the mowing machine, the more time you'll save. This year, look for a new type of riding mower - called a front mower — that virtually eliminates trim work. On a front mower, the mower housing is in front of die riding unit, rather than underneath, so that you can trim as you mow. The front mower can even reach tight spots under fence rails and bushes. Also, take a look under the hood for other time-saving features. New engine choices include electronic fuel injection for quick starts and overhead valves for increased power and fuel efficiency. To make mowing easier and more comfortable, look for hydrostatic or "no-clutch" drive and power steering. 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When street and sidewalk temperatures exceed 100°F, the surface of the lawn remains a cool 75°F. • Increases your property value. A well-managed landscape can boost the selling price of a home by as much as 15 percent, Realtors* believe. • Provides erosion control. A healthy root system and a thick, absorbent blanket of grass reduce run-off. . • Offers a place for family recreation and a refuge for fun and relaxation. Here are some hinte to help you get that perfect lawn: 1. Mow at the proplr height for the type of turfgrass you have. 2..Water properly. Experts recommend watering heavily once or twice a week which helps grass develop a strong, deep root system to resist stress. Water in the morn ing so the grass can dry throughout the day. This helps prevent fungus infestations. 3. Keep insect damage under control. Inspect the lawn for pests often. Look out for brown patchy spots, or root systems so weak you can tug out the turfgrass easily. 4. Watch out for weeds. 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Power Equipment D PARTS D SERVICE HOURS: MONDAY TO SATURDAY 8:30 • 5:00 LANGLEY POWER EQUIPMENT 20257 Langley Bypass • 530-5948 Jjplffl THE ALDERGROVE STAR, APRIL 12,1995 17 LDERGROVE MALL 3100 - 272 St., Aldergrove 856-4650 Saturday, April 15, 1995 Breakfast with tlie Easter Bunny at Ricky's from 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. Easter Egg hwnt 10:00 a-m. Petting Zoo - the animals are all from the Greater Vancouver Zoological Centre Model Frieda Souter and commentator Janice Siegfried showed the season's new fashions from Suzannes in Aldergrove Mall last week. The event attracted a big crowd and store staff Sue Pureed and Carol Harper expressed thanks to local models for helping out. Models included Nola Robertson, Ariene Townsend, Maxine Hall, Marie Thorns, Anna Sauer, Melissa Watkins and Joan Rose. Brookswood residents voice both sides on development proposal Have your photo ^ taken with Peter Rabbit -BROOKSWOOD - Township council heard six more delegates on Monday, regarding future growth in the south Brookswood and Fernridge areas, only this time three were strongly opposed to growth. The March 27 meeting heard six delegates who were strongly in favour of growth there, and opposed to possible designation of Willowbrook and Willoughby as Langley's next urban growth area. Woodlands ready to talk By SHANNON LAU ALDERGROVE - Okay, let's all do the bunny hop with our demonstration winners Tara Mulldoon, Gregory La Forge, Lindsay Hubbard and Becky Tyler! Lindsay and Becky will be representing Woodlands 4-H Rabbit Club at the Junior District Demonstrations on April 21. Tara and Greg will be representing Woodlands 4-H Rabbit Club at the Senior District Demonstrations on April 28. All Sseniors, juniors and pre-clubers did great on their demonstrations this year. Many thanks to our two demonstration judges. Up-coming events: April 15, 11:30 am to 4 pm club display at Metrotown; April 18, 7 pm dog judging; April 21, 7 pm Junior District Demonstrations at the Langley Elks Hall; April 24, 7 pm dairy judging; April 28, 7 pm Senior District Demonstrations; May 1, 7 pm sheep judging; May 4, 7 pm club meeting at the Langley Prairie Fundamental School. Regular club meetings are held the first Thursday of every month at the Langley Prairie Fundamental School. For further information contact Mrs. Ingeberg at 530-6561, Mrs. McKay at 581-7666 or Mrs. Reid at 583-2430. Rick Zaklan and Harry Burns were back on Monday, hoping for responses to their Mar<_h 27 presentations, and were told that a public meeting they requested on the issue is planned. Zaklan expressed frustration with the township's Growth and Planning Commission, which has not allowed him to meet with them and has been reluctant to share their minutes and notes with the public. Cathy Klompas accused township staff of "sabotage" of tlie 1987 official community plan for Brookswood, in her plea for a "clean up" of tlie area. She also worried that a sewer trunk to Vicwood's proposed development near Zero Avenue would not be large enough for future connection of the rest of the cx>mmunity, but township planner Kurt Alberts said tlie developer's agreement "includes ultimate sizing" of the main for "latecomers' connection." Peter Bull, Stan Oberg and John McCready said their respective organizations had opposing points of view, and were not represented by the South Brookswood Ratepayers Association and other previous delegates. They said the Sunrise Lake Residents Association, Fernridge, Meadowbrook and Brookswood Neighbourhood Association had environmental and taxation concerns regarding growth. They also pointed to a recent 4,500 name petition, opposing the official community plan for the area. "The majority spoke loud and clear," said McCready. "Sprawl is not for us." The overflow crowd in council chambers appeared split on fhe issue, although the latter delegates seemed to have somewhat smaller support. Council and tlie commission have not yet announced the date of the public meeting, but it is expected within months. WmmmW ASTER CELEBRATION! JOIN US ON WED., APRIL 12«i BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 5:00 p.m. AND 9:00 p.m. ■ SAVE AN EXTRA 10% 30%! ■ENTER TO WIN A BUNNY! PICK THE LUCKY EGG AND WIN YOUR PURCHASE*! SEE STORE FOR DETAILS Colouring Contest Flowers to first 50 Customers Treats for the Kids SAAN Canada's Family Clothing Store ALDERGROVE MALL 856-5377 A GENDIS COMPANY I ■ \ I ' » • *4 »*•**»»••»•* 6- ft 4 #. ♦, *-♦ > . . ... . «v-*:itejfc<^ii. - • . . . < - ' - . ' ' 18 THE ALDERGROVE STAR, APRIL 12,1995 TELEGRAPH~TRAIL TROUBLES It's Tomato Time! - BC Hot House supervisor, Linda Clark and president and CEO Glenn Wong check the quality of this year's spring tomato crop at the company's grading and packing facility in Surrey. BC Hot House vineripened tomatoes are naturally ripened on the vine, giving them three times the vitamin C of field grown tomatoes. And like all BC Hot House products, the tomatoes are completely free of herbies, waxes and oils. BC Hot House sales bloom SURREY - Sales of BC Hot House brand vegetables topped $46-million in 1994, making the Western Greenhouse Growers' Co-operative Association die largest and fastest growing vegetable co-operative in Canada. The 1994 sales figures set a record for the 21-year old co-op whose 46 members produce vine-ripened tomatoes, sweet bell peppers, long English cucumbers .and butter lettuce, largely from March through November. The reason? "More and more people are concerned about tlie effects of such things as genetic engineering and pesticides," said Glenn Wang, president and CEO of tlie co-op. "The fact that our growers' crops are herbicide free and either pesticide free or pesticide reduced is a! significant factor in our success." Consumers as far away as Connecticut and as close to home as the local grocery store are turning to BC Hot House for its consistently high quality products and its commitment to integrated pest management, wliich sees growers relying on natural means to control unwanted pests. BC Hot House products care gaining widespread acceptance with consumers not only in B.C., but also east of the Rockies and south of tlie border. Fifty-five per cent of the produce grown in 1994 was shipped out of B.C., vegetables of tlie same liigh stan-. dard British Columbians enjoy. "Demand for our BC Hot House products is increasing sjapidly - production of long English cucumbers has grown 50 per cent since 1988 and sales of *Sweet bell peppers have quadrupled," said Wong. Califqrnia, the second biggest tomato-growing region in tlie U.S. after Florida, bought 1.6-mil- lion kilograms (3.5-million pounds') of BC Hot House tomatoes last year, generating 37-mil- lion dollars in sales. California also buys BC Hot House long English cucumbers and sweet bell peppers - 10 per cent of the co-op's crop last year went to this "salad bowl" state. BC Hot House products are grown in tlie great indoors - 51 greenhouses cover more than 1(35 acres of land in tlie Lower Mainland, Fraser Yilley (including Aldergrove) and on Vancouver Island, • making Uie Co-op, established in 1973, one of the largest indoor vegetable producers in die world. During Uie peak growing season of May to August, Uie co-op can harvest, wash, grade and pack a total of 25,000 cases of products each day. GVRD agri-advisors named BURNABY - In support of its commitment to the long tenn viability of farming in die region, the GVRD has appointed 11 individuals to its Agriculture Advisory Committee for 1995-96. All are active in Uie industry and committed to its future in Greater Vancouver. In appointing the members, GVRD chair Greg Halsey-Brandt said Uie committee's mandate is to focus agriscultural concerns in the region and advise Uie regional district board on how to maintain a viable agriculture industry in Greater Vancouver. Named t6 Uie committee were: Clarence DeBoer, Delta dairy farmer; Jean Gourley,- co-owner of a mixed vegetable .farm' iti,< Delta;. Art Bomke, acting head of. the Soil Science Department at UBC; Peter Dhillon, co-owner of a Richmond cranberry farm; Daryl Arnold, owner of a chicken farm in Surrey; Ken Bose, operator of a mixed farm in Surrey; Lance Conway, owner of a dairy farm in Langley; Macky Banns, Pitt Meadows sod farmer; Arnold Dreef, co-owner of a flower greenhouse operation in Pitt Meadows; Chris Diuvestyn, operator of greenhouses in Pitt Meadows and Maple Ridge; and Laura Koch, a land use consultant specializing in agricultural matters. Appointed GVRD board liaison to the committee was i^GtinnelL,^ •,,-.'<.>,•..-.•, ^-.n^.^i Race ban support split LANGLEY - A Telegraph TraU couple wrote township counsdl to back the complaint by a neigl.- bouring couple after a resident was hit by bicycle racers on March 18. However, Dennis and Jenny deGroot said Uie fault laid, with race organizers who "administered in a less than acceptable manner" on March 12 and 18, and Uiey did not want to see an outright ban on races held on die narrow, winding road. Ed Jellis requested the ban after his . wife was seriously injured, March 18, when a pack of riders hit her on Uie road. Tlie deGroots pointed out that several racers were also "injured in art avoidable accident," and suggested Uiat, "Groups Uiat are unwilling to follow guidelines should be refused permits by the municipality." The deGroots said they received no prior notice of boUi Uie March races, as required by the township, and were refused entry to the road by organizers when Uiey came home on March 12. However, on March 28, Uiey received notice of an April 2 race sponsored by the Squeaky Wheelers Cyclers Club. "This event appears to be properly organized and good information was made available to us." The deGroots said they have "enjoyed" races and "are happy that Telegraph Trail is selected for this purpose. We feel Uiat die trail is an excellent site for cycle races and would be happy to see these events continue under reasonable guidelines." The contrary point of view was taken by Brian and Nicky Sung, ■who wrote to demand a ban on races on the trail. The Sungs said, permit approval should be sought from "all residents" and warned that the township, by granting permits, "will be held liable for ifljury." Coun. Mel Kositsky suggested that copies of Uie existing policy be sent to the letter writers. Mayor John Scholtens said the township hosts "a lot of races" wiUiout any trouble, but in the cases of the two March events, "I suspect the organizers did not do a proper job. It's a good sport but safety must happily coexist." Organizers are required to carry liability insurance for events, and a lawsuit is expected from the Jellis family. Coun. Muriel Arnason said the races should be prohibited from "very narrow roads" but council referred the letters to staff who are reviewing the policy, Jellis1 request and the March 18 accident. NOW OPEN Canadian Water Superstore • Purified Water from IO*? per litre. • Unique educational setting (Bring the kids!) • State of the art water treatment equipment on display (Residential, Commercial, Industrial) • Water supplies and gadgets for home office, and personal use. • Purified ozonated ice. • Plumbing supplies & pool supplies. (If it involves water, we have it!) #201 - 20560 Langley By-Pass, Langley, B.C. (604) 534-0929 ed^Aiifenfs R 1 Greenbank Mozzarella Limit 3 offer expires 4/22/95 1 mile south of the Lynden border Open 8 am-7:30pm Monday thru Saturday April Special Citrus Sunshine orange juice gallon $5_U# w :..::.w:.<Mi^ _ "j butter Edaleen colate milk Block 99< Ib Cubed $1.1 5 lb 5# Block $4.85 Prices good thru April 22'M 1-995 gallon $_2.29 gallon milk whole $ 1.99 2% $ 1.84 1% $1.79 skim $1.79 :■:: .w&jS-BtKwftSs^^ ice cream $1.59 Canadian exchange rate 25% 1/2 gal Vanilla & French Vanilla £ iJGC _UC oiry. All Rights Reserved. „ ■HP^n^ THE ALDERGROVE STAR. APRIL 12,1995 19 "God's Country": Judy Vanderveen working on detail for her mural project at Vineyard Country Church. A passion for Country LANGLEY - Six female artists from Artistic. License have brought "A Passion For Country" to Uie Langley Vineyard Gallery. Bonny Budlong's unUded wa- tercolours are so sensitive Uiat Uiey almost seem to breathe. In one picture she depicts a family outing in Uie midst of the rich textures of rock, earth and wispy forest. A small child sits on a log with his head bowed in melancholy. His mother and fadier are watching from afar. One is left to wonder at the drama that has transpired. Another of her compositions sketches the feel of a sleepy fishing village. Then there is a unique view of chi<_kadees hovering around a paint encrusted fire hydrant. "Her work is excellent; she utilizes a minimum of brush strokes with great feel for her subject matter", says graphic artist Terry Van Roon, who viewed the show. Judy Vanderveen hadn't finished her depiction of wild horses sprinting through a forest meadow in time for the show's opening. So, at die gallery's request, she hung her canvas on the wall and proceeded to work on it through die reception. Though a finished oil painting itself, Judy is actually using it as a study for a mural she is undertaking for "God's Country", the Vineyard Country Church. "Kids", Johanne Brown's elfin depiction of her own children, has just coine out of the student exhibition at Fraser River Gallery. There it narrowly missed third place in popular votsss for the-: show. Several of Stepliany Charles' award winning photographs are incorporated into the display. Charles has just entered ten pictures in die internationally famous Brant Wildlife Artshow. She has done well on two previous occasions: placing second in die "Witerfowl habitat" in 1992 and Uiird overall in 1993- A one- woman exhibition of her latest work will be exhibited in the Vineyard Gallery during May. The current exhibition also features pencil and charcoal drawings. Michele Isaac drew an unusual angle of a bridge well known to her: "Alexander". Since she was a teenager Kim Selbee's passion has been horses. Her depictions are so lifelike that one can almost reach out to feel the individual strands of hair in the horse's coat. More than two hundred people have viewed the display during its opening weekend, April 1 and 2. It will continue until April 30. ALDERGROVE CANADIAN REFORMED CHURCH hdd at Betty G_ll><_rt Els?maitary 26845 - 27 Ave. WORSHIP SERVICES. 9:30 am ft 2:30 pm PASTOR: Rev. H. Boersma 857-7786 COME AND JOIN US EACH SUNDAY Immanuel Lutheran Church 3272 - 272 St., Aldergrove 856-4710 P Rev. Paul Phillips Weekday School Thurs., 7 pm Worship Service Sun., 10:30 am ALDERGROVE UNITED CHURCH Family Worship* and Church School 2623 - 272 St. — 10:30 a.m. Wa rm Welcome to all... Reverend Ken Dean 856-8675 ALDERGROVE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Pastor Ken Wright invites you to worship with them each Saturday. Bible Study -9:30 am Worship Service -11:00 am 26245-28th Avenue 856-5830 Gifted to hear about alternatives LANGLEY - The Gifted Children's Association meet at Langley Meadows School, 2244 Willoughby Way on April 18. Both adults and school-age diildren will be addressed by Pam Milbum, principal of Topham ; Elementary, who will speak on the Japanese immersion and other interesting acUvities that are taking place at her school. She will later take the children and teach them to write their names in* Japanese and to speak a few words in this interesting language. While the children are busy, the parents will be listening to and participating in a discussion and explanation of the education ministry's new draft of the paper entided Gifted Education - A Resource Guide for Teachers. More information <can be obtained by phoning Rae at 534- 6343 or Daniela at 856-5818. Registration is at 6:30; cost is $3-50 for member families and $7 for non-member families. Babysitting can be arranged by phoning 534-1045 ($1 per child). Bonny Budlong is one of the featured artists at the Vineyard Gallery. NEW IN TOWN? LET US PUT OUT THE MAT FOR YOU! If you are new to our community, call the welcome Wagon hostess. Francine 857-1185 Katie Rife, Megan Evans, Jamie Rife and Craig Moore from Willoughby Elementary with teacher John Ham's display the CD ROM they are making about searching for lost treasure, at last week's school board meeting. The disc will be made available to other schools in the district once it is finished. -Monique Gaiazka photo Women with a purpose SURREY - The Women With Purpose ministry of Newton Fellowship Church invite interested ladies to attend their next meeting on Thursday, April 27 at 7 pm to speaker Margaret Fishback Powers, author of the well-known poem "Footprints". She will be bringing her latest book "hot" off the press and will be available for autographs. A special feature is vegetarian cooking Cower that fat). Tickets are $5 each and reservations can be made by calling the Newton Fellowship Church office at 590-1508. Address is 7328-144 Street. Church Mouse Productions meets new drama challenge By ELAINE DANVERS ALDERGROVE - The United Church's newly formed Drama Club was, in a unanimous ded- sion, named Church Mouse Productions. The name was chosen from about seventeen entries submitted to die Name Our Drama Club contest. Gay Harrigan came up with the winning name and will receive two free tickets to the first production. Join the troupe for an evening of fun and laughter on Friday, April 28 or Saturday, April 29 at 7:30 pm when Uiey will present die comedy sketch, "A Most Incredible BatUe" (The Story of Gideon); along with "Pardon My Second Scene", a glimpse of dating in the '40s complicated by an overzealous father. The second scene shows us "what else could go wrong?" The diird play, "Ladies of the Mop" portrays an after die show impromptu concert. Advance tickets can be purchased from Sandy: 856-8872 or die church office 856-8675 (mornings). Adults $6, seniors $4, child (must be accompanied by an adult) $2. Be prompt as there's no admittance after curtain time. Tickets are also available at the door. The production is being held at die Aldergrove United Church 2623-272 Street. Refreshments will be available at intermission. Remember our Easter Services. A Service will be held on Good Friday, April 14 at 10:30 AM. Easter Sunrise Service will be at 8 am on Sunday, April 16 followed by a delicious pancake breakfast. At 10:15 am there will be a dedication of die tulip bed ceremony. The tulips were planted last fall, in die form of die Canadian Flag to commemorate the Liberation of Holland by the Canadian troops in the Second World War. It can be seen on the south slope of die church parking lot. This will be followed by the 10:30 Easter Service. Please join us for a meaningful service. Wes Janzen and the Trinity Western Choir will present traditional music at the inter- church Good Friday rally to be held at 10:30 a.m.. April 14 in the auditorium of the Christian Life assembly. Dr. Keith Price will be the special speaker. All will be welcome and admission is free. YOU ARE INVITED! Annual inter-church Good Friday Sei~vice Guest Speaker: KEITH PRICE Trinity Western University Choir 10:30 aum. Friday, April 14 at Christian Life Assembly 21277 - 56 Ave., Langley (across from Langley Airport) £3 20 THE ALDERGROVE STAR, APRIL 12,1995 NADIR OF OUR CULTURE ASK Audiences made ANNABELLE to feel morally so far superior NEW YORK - How the producers of The Jenny Jones Show must have grieved. During a segment entided 'Secret Admirers', they had surprised a male guest expecting to meet a female admirer by springing a male acquaintance instead. The guest fumed in embarrassment. Three days later, he killed die admirer. Naturally, the producers made professions of regret, but one suspects what they really regretted was the killer's indecency of not having pulled out his rifle and committed die crime before dieir cameras. Now, that would have been a ratings coup. Imprecations of depravity rain down on the multitude of ex- ploitalk shows, including 'Jenny Jones', The Ricky Lake Show, Jerry Springer, Sally Jessie Raphael, Tlie Montel Williams Show, The Maury Povich Show, Charles Perez, Rolanda, even Donahue and The Oprah Winfrey Show. For many, they represent not only the nadir of television, but the nadir of our entire popular culture. And the programs themselves do not seem to demur. 'Jenny Jones' solicits its guests by asking: "Is your real-life story better dian fiction?" One presumes she is not talking about Tolstoy. Still, the programs proliferate like mayflies, audiences keep growing and profits reportedly exceed US $50-million a year for a successful show. More, the higher-toned ones such as 'Donahue' and 'Oprah', which at least purported to relate to such real-life problems as obesity or infidelity, are losing viewers to the more salacious ones, which 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 ol Canada loll free at 1-800-263-9133. t have no relationship whatsoever to everyday life - unless you live in 'Melrose Place'. The question being asked in the wake of the Jenny Jones murder is: What satisfaction does the public find in this sort of program? One simple explanation, of course, is that we are becoming progressively more voyeuristic. The titillating entertainment these programs provide certainly supports that. But another explanation, one not mutually exclusive with the first, is that these programs constitute more than a joy ride. They are a ritual of debasement - one that, for all the cries of amorality levelled against it, may not be liberal and anomic but actually conservative and moralistic. Start widi die participants. It isn't hard to see why they appear. The so-called guests are ostensibly the shows' stars - they get to perform their lives without having to posssess the talent we usually require of stars. Their talent is either having committed some transgression or having been transgressed against - and then willingly appearing before an audience of millions to share it. The more open, the more hostile, the better. They are the apotheosis of what the cultural, critic Richard Sennett once termed the "ideology of intimacy". They let us into their lives, forfeiting their privacy and propriety, because their intimacies are all they have to share, all they have to barter for our interest. But if diis is the "ideology of intimacy" gone haywire, it is also\ the culture of celebrity gone haywire. Even a few years ago, we wouldn't have cared about the degradations of someone who wasn't a star. Now, depravity has been democratized, and with it, celebrity. It is open to anyone who wants to bask in his or her 20 minutes in the celebrity sun - as long as he or she has committed incest or dated a son or daughter's girlfriend or boyfriend or is married to three women. On the ex- ploitalk shows, it is always man bites dog. What they seem to be selling, first and foremost, is perverse spectacle. All diese programs look and sound identical. There sit the guests, strung across the stage in their chairs, snarling at one another, flinging insults that bring oooh's and aaah's from the studio audience and repeated beeps from the censor. There is die moderator, prowling the audience, his or her face a canvas of incredulity as he or she interrogates the guests and tries sweet reason on them. And there is the audience, screaming like Romans at gladiatorial combat or, handed die microphone, dispensing advice or passing judgments. On good days, there is physical assault. Some compare diis to soap opera played out in real life. Others compare it to bear baiting - and guests do often seem defenceless, facing the camera and die hostile audience with a deer-in-the-headlights blankness. Still others compare it to professional wresting, widi its Mani- chean presentation of good and evil, its jeering audience and the complicity between diose who perform and those who watch. Dear Annabelle, Recendy my wife and I bought a motorhome. I retired a few years ago and discovered I love to fish, and camp since. We spent a lot of money on our motorhome and it is very large and roomy with a full bathroom and a large queen-sized bed in die rear. Since we have been using it my wife feels that it is her home away from home and in the morning she stays in bed while I fetch her tea and boiled egg. Off I go fishing and when I return she is still in bed reading her magazines. I make lunch tor us both and leave again for afternoon fishing. Sure enough when I return just before supper she is still in that ruddy bed. I have gotten mad at her about her habits when we are out camping but her answer is if I can go fishing then she can stay in bed all day. After all, she says, it isn't like being home and having work to do. Is there anything I can do to help this lazy woman to get up ana at least get dressed while we are out in die country enjoying the outdoors? I have almost given Up on her and maybe soon I will leave her at home and go by myself. Signed: Fed up. Dear Fed up, I can's see anything wrong with your wife staying in bed all- day while you fish. Maybe that is how she likes to relax when away from home. Ask her if she would like you to teach her how to fish or even suggest taking a few lessons from a professional. It may work. Dear Readers, Here is a recipe I got from my daughter-in-law for canapes. Very tasty. Chick balls: Use two chicken breasts, boned and skinned, and then steam to cook. Cut chicken breasts in pieces, combined with 1/2 cup dried apricots and 1/4 cup of cashews or macadamia nuts. Grind all togedier in food processor. Put in bowl and add chopped green onions or chives, dash of curry powder, dash of sage and a splash of soya sauce. Add well beaten egg. If mixture is a litde soft add bread crumbs to consistency for rolling it into balls. Place balls, one layer at a time in steamer pot and steam for eight minutes. Continue until mixture is used up. These can be frozen and reheated in oven at your convenience. Stick toothpick in each one and make dip, half .honey, half mustard and leave with balls in small bowl on serving tray. Thank you, Teresa. Liberation MOUNT LEHMAN - The public is invited to an Organ and Piano Liberation Recital on Friday, April 28, at 8 pm, with Monica Van Oort, organist, and her teacher Suzanne Gibson, pianist. It will be held at Emmanuel Free Reformed Church, Mt. Lehman Rd., (north of Auto Mall). Admission by donation (recommended $5). Children under 16 admitted free of charge. AUTO specials: *89 MOTORHOME 25 foot, dual air, generator & microwave $17,000 '88 JEEP Ltd. $10,800 R&M TIRE I [New and Used Tires — Quality Cars, Trucks and Campers — Brakes, Shocks and Front-end Service [26827 Fraser Highway 1856-5011 HAGAR THE HORRIBLE X LgMB ToPAf To &00IC MY FORTVH0 IN FAR. OFF PLAC&&/ X LZAslF ToMeRgoW TO &F0K My fiStZm/0 IN FAR-OFF PLAcee// BLONDIE I'LL HAVE A BIS.THICK, JUICY HAMBURGER DRIPPING WITH MELTED ) f OH CHEDDAR Jrv. ^Y6AH/ CHEESE AND BRING \/^ OH WOW ME SOME //THAT SOUNOS OF THOSE U. TOO GOOD SWEET PliCKLE V TO BE CHIPS AND A A TRUE.' BATCH OF STEAK. FRIES HEY.' THAT'S YOUR J WAKE CUSTOMER'S -r^* HIM HAMBURSER.' I ANOTHER ONE. THIS BABY'S MINE/ SHOE BROOMHILDA EXOJSEME.SIR, VOU PARKED IN A SPOT RESERVED FOR THOSE WITH A DISABILITY. VETV0U APPEAR to have no disability: 40 WHAT KIND WOULD YOU WXtiWW/1. —— : THE ALDERGROVE STAR, APRIL 12,1995 21 La Cucaracha! It was fiesta time for Aldergrove Elementary students, who portrayed Mexican life in song, dance and costume. Time warp? Or a wake-up call straight from hell? LANGLEY - Township council are filing a letter from a retired Vancouver tradesman that mayor John Scholtens called a "time warp. Hasn't he heard that (valley gas drilling) went away?" ' Peter Shabatowsky wrote diat Abbotsford council told him to write to Langley township widi his concerns. In his letter, Shabatowsky suggested that recent reports of unexplained valley ailments, house explosions, Fraser River fish deadis, Langley earthquakes and Abbotsford fires and water problems could all be caused by the Harcourt government's -decision to allow- exploratory natural gas drilling here. > "I am suspicious," said Shabatowsky. "If they are pump ing gas underground, then I am not surprised at all (by) diese events. I hope I am wrong but I thought you should be aware of possibilides. Have a nice day." The VanderZalm government approved one exploratory well in Delta and the Harcourt government approved two more in Langley. All three sites were drilled to maximum depdi and all turned out bone-dry. The provincial government- has steadfasdy refused permission for underground natural gas storage, and tlie exploratory wells confirmed there is no viable site for gas storage in the valley. The province received several million dollars from the exploratory companies who have packed their equipment up and returned to Alberta and northern B.C. Exotics get closer to ban LANGLEY - Councilors argued about their new exotic animal bylaw but finally gave diird reading, Monday, with final reading expected April 24. Councilors Mel Kositsky and Steve Ferguson remained opposed to the bylaw, which prohibits performances by wild animals as well as sale of wild animals without valid permit or license. Fines of up to $2,0Q0 are provided for. Couns. Heather McMullan and A-word gets Langley's ear LANGLEY - Amalgamation is the topic of the Chamber of Commerce meeting on April 18. Price W-terhouse partner, Bob Elton will talk about the study he helped author, regarding the impact of amalgamation of Matsqui and Abbotsford. Cost of the Newlands dinner meeting is $20 to $25, and reservations are required. Call 530- 6656. Steve Burton pleaded for an amendment to include turtles as wild animals to be oudawed from private ownership, citing the danger of youths.contracting salmonella from handling the amphibians. Other councilors weren't interested, however, council might consider a-bylaw requiring children to wash dieir hands regularly. Mayor Jolin Scholtens got laughs widi his crack that, "I thought we were in an age of accepting all turtles, like we do with people." McMullan said the bylaw is "not as all-covering as I had hoped for, but it's a start." She said two escapee monkeys running loose in Salmon River Uplands for five days recendy could have bit someone and infected them. "We should have the bylaw in place immediately." Scholtens expressed doubts about enforcement and regulatory issues, but the majority gave the bylaw third reading. Burton said enforcement would be as with other bylaws, by acting on public complaints. It's a Small World was the theme of Aldergrove Elementary's spring operetta, performed three times this week. The Tyrolian style above was just a small part of the whirlwind tour of the world, narrated by three student "travel agents." Music is an international language and the show was a chance to learn about different cultures for the entire student population. -Kurt Langmann photos Single parents filing on heels of appeal SURREY - The Taxation Centre has T400A forms — notices of objection — available to single parents receiving child maintenance from their estranged spouses. The forms, which must be filed by April 30, will be used to refund taxes paid on maintenance payments received by single parents over die past two years, should the controversial court case of Susan Thibadeau be de cided in her favour. Thibadeau is arguing diat the persons making the maintenance payments should pay die taxes due, not the recipients. Solid Pine Bookshelves 3'4'&5' - unfinished adjustable shelves ■ starting at $4099 ^^IMnt as Not as illustrated Oak Entertainment Centre Not as illustrated Sofa Loveseat $59999 «W9» c_„ w» Oak trimmed I ALL OUR NEW SOFAS & CHAIRS HAVE LIFETIME GUARANTY ON FRAME & SPRINGS, 1 YR ON FABRIC & CUSHIONS Bunk Bed AU wood Mattresses extra Not as illustrated $39P WE TAKE TRADE-INSON GOOD QUALITY USED FURNITURE WE^UY NEW* USED FURNITURE FOR CASH FREE DELIVERY IN ALDERGROVE Mon-Wed 9-5 Ttttir* &-9Sat10-5 Good Friday 9-5 Closed Easter Sunday Aldergrove New & Used #55 - 3347i- 262 St. 857-8178 ROYAL LEPAGE Aim Higher IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII ... _--- Suite #3 - 27550 Fraser Hwy., Aldergrove - Countryside Mall O w # "w III —•—■—■—*—■— aftfeagaafc. :4m — 22 THE ALDERGROVE STAR, APRIL 13,1995 856-8303 or 856-5212 Fax line DIRECTORY 1. Announcements 110 Anniversaries 120 Births 130 Cards ol Thanks 140. Communiiy/Coming Events 160. Engagements 170. In Memoriam 180. Meetings 2. Personals 210. Miscellaneous 230. Business Personals 3. Lost & Found 4. Legals 5. Service Directory 502 Alterations & Dressmaking 504. Beauty & Health 506 Blinds & Drapery 508 Bookkeeping/Accounting 510. Building/Construction 512. Bulldozing/Trucking 514. Carpets/Cleaning 516. Catering/Party Rentals 518 Computer Services 520. Concrete/Asphalt 522 Contractors 524 Electrical 526 Excavating & Drainage 528 Farm Services 530. Fencing 532. Financial Services 534 Flooring 536 Fionas 538. Heat & Air Conditioning 540. Home Improvemehftf 542. Landscaping 544. Legal Services 546 Locksmithing 548 Machining/Metal Work 550 Masonry /Brickwork 552. Merchandise Rentals 554 Miscellaneous Services 556. Moving & Storage 558 Music/Art/Dancing 560. Office Services 562. Painting/Decorating 564. Paving . 566. Photography 568. Plumbing 570. Pressure Washing 572 Refrigeration 574. Repairs - Miscellaneous 576 Rooling/Chimneys/Skylights 578. Rubbish Removal 580. Sand/Gravel/Topsoil/Manure 582 Security Alarm Systems 584. Septic Tanks 586. Stereo/TV Service 588. SIucco/Drywali ' 590. Tree Services" 592. Upholstery/Furniture Retinishlng 594. Welding 596. Well Drilling 6. Childcare/Daycare 620. Childcare Required 640. Childcare Services'' 660. Daycare Services 7. Business Opportunities 710. Business 730. Education 8. Employment 810. Jobs Available 820. Work Wanted 9. Travel/Vacation 10. Garage Sales 856-8303 or 856-5212 Fax 11. Auctions 12. Livestock 1210. Boarding 1220. Farrier Services 1230. Feed & Hay 1240 Hauling 1250 Lessons/Training 1260. Livestock - Sale/Lease 1270. Livestock - Wanted 1280 - Miscellaneous Supplies 1290. Tack 13. Pets/Poultry 1310. Sale/Free 1320 Wanted 1330. Feed/Supplies 1350 Kennels/Pet Services 14. For Sale 1405. Antiques/Collectibles 1410. Appliances 1415. Arts & Crafts 1420. Books/Coins/Stamps 1425. Building Supplies 1430 Bicycles 1435 Camera/Photography 1440. Clothing 1445. Computer Equipment 1450. Fuel ^455? Furniture 1460. Garden/Nursery Supplies 1463 Home Entertainment 1465 Meat/Dairy 1470. Miscellaneous 1475.' Musical Instruments 1480. Produce 1485 Topsoil/Manure 1490. Sporting Goods 1495. Tools 15. Wanted 1530 Miscellaneous Wanted 1560. Swap 16. Rentals 1620. Halls/Banquet Rooms 1630. Hotels/Motels 1640. Office/Retail Space 1660 For Rent 1670 Room & Board 1680. Shared Accomodation 1690 Wanted to Rent 17. Real Estate 1710 Business Opportunities 1730. Condos/Townhouses 1750. Homes for Sale 1760. Mobile Homes 1765 Mortgages/Appraisals 1770. Properly tor Sale 1775. Property Management 1780. Property Wanted 18. Machinery/Equipment 19. Boats 20. Automotive 2010. Auto Parts/Supplies 2020 Auto Salvage/Scrap 2030. Auto Service/Towing 2040. Campers/Trailers 2045. Campers/Trailers/RVs for Rent 2050. Cars 2060. Motorcycles 2070. RVs 2080. Trucks 2090. Vans Advertiser Agreement It IS agreed by any advertiser requsting space that liability of the Central Fraser Valley Star in event of failure to publish an advertisement or in event that errors occur in publishing ot an advertisement, shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for that portion of the advertising space occupied by incorrect item only, and that there shall be no liability in any event beyond amount paid for such advertisement. No responsibility is accepted by the newspaper when copy is not submitted or vended in writing." Phone your ad to: 8564303 or Fax : 8564212 Mail: Central Fraser Valley Star Publishing Ltd. 3089 - 272 Street, Aldergrove, B.C. V4W3P.9 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING RATES per February 1,1995 Non-Subscribers Weekly rate: First 20 words - $4.00 minimum charge - 15 cents per word for each additional word Box Service $2.85 extra. (plusG ST) Subscribers are entitled to 15 words FREE each week lor a non-business classified ad. Call the office for display advertising rates. Deadline tor classified advertising: Monday, 5 p.m. Holiday weekends - Tuesday, 10 a.m. OFFICE HOURS 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1 ANNOUNCEMENTS 110 Anniversaries 1 ANNOUNCEMENTS 120 Births 130 Cards of Thanks 140 Community/ Coming Events An evening of laughter. "Church Mouse Productions" presents 3 comedy plays: Friday April 28 is Saturday April 29 at 7:30 pm al 2623-272nd St. & 26th. Aldergrove United Church. Adults $6, Seniors $4, Child $2. Sandy 8564872 or 856-8675 (9 am- 1 pm) Refreshments available. 15-3 Aldergrove Singles Pot Luck dinner April 30, at Grannys', 27126 Fraser Hwy. Aldergrove 2 pm. Weaher permitting we may end up in the park. 857-5756,856-0622. Aldergrove Singles meeting Wed. April 12,7 pm at 27125 Fraser Hwy. Aldergrove. 856-0622. What would you like to do - Come and give us your ideas & join for coffee. At Grannys', April 7 - Good Friday morning - tree breakfast for lessfortunates or by donations. Grannys Homestead Restaurant. Aldergrove. 856-0622.April 16 - Easter Dinner (by donation) 430 -7 pm at Grannys Homestead Restaurant, 27125 Fraser Hwy. Aldergrove. Anyone wishing to volunteer in this project either by food, cash or help would be greatly appreciated. 856-0622. 15-1 Jackman Manor Auxiliary's Spring Tea and Bake Sale on Saturday April 22nd, 2-4 pm at Jackman Manor, 27477-28th Ave. .Aldergrove. Mini Raffles and Door Prizes.For more info call Doreen at 856-5458. 15-2 Fine Art on Porcelain. Best Western Rainbow Inn "Vedder Room",Lickman & Industrial Way, Chilliwack. Exit 116 off Hwy.No.1, April 28 & 29, Friday 10 am to 9 pm, Saturday 10 am to 4 pm. Raffle: Hand-painted vase by.Wini Hutt, Raffle draw held at 4 pm Sat. Free Admission - No GST. 12-4 L.S.S. Class of 1975 is having their 20 yr. Grad reunion on June 23 and 24th.We're still looking for graduates. If you are a grad or know of agrad. please call Cindy 572-6261 or Kris 530-7475 8-tf B.C. Old Time Fiddlers Branch #5 Dance. First Friday every month, Sept. to June. Place: Fleetwood Community Hall, 8415 -160 St., Surrey. 8 pm-12 midnight. Admission $3. 581-4924. 34tf Duplicate Bridge players: Come join us at the United Church, 5673 - 200 St. (south of Fraser Hwy.) every Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. For further info phone Edith 530-9826. 38-tf 160 Eng agements 170 In Memoriam 180 Meetings Aldergrove Elks Lodge #66 meets on the 1 st and 3rd Tuesdays at 8:00 pm at Elks Hall, cor- . ner of 273 St. and Fraser HwyJtoyal 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 in and check out the music. The choir meets Wednesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 pm hi the music room at Mountain Secondary School. ■ For more information call 533-1746. ! 8-tf Dogwood Masonic Lodge meets at the Aldergrove Elks Hal, 27309 Fraser Hwy., AkJei- grove on the 1st and 3rd Monday each month at 730 p.m For further information phone Tom at 530-5114. 16-tf Aldergrove United Church, 2623 • 272 St..Youth Group will meet 1st Friday and 3rd Sunday of each month at 7 p.m. at the Church; Bible Studies every Tuesday at 10 a.m. and.. 7 p.m. at Church: 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 7:30 p.m. at Church. For more information call 856-8675. 11-tf Silver Blades Adult Precision team meets every Friday morning at 9 am. at the Cloverdale Arena 531 -8494. 11 -tl AUXILIARY TO UPPER FRASER VALLEY NEUROLOGICAL SOCIETY Needs Fundraising Volunteers 2-4 hours/month Proceeds go to Fraser Valley Child Development Centre 852-8637 or 826-2411 ALDERGROVE FOOD BANK Please send donations to: 2623 - 272 St., Box 428 Aldergrove, B.C. V4W 2T9 1 ANNOUNCEMENTS 180 Meetings Langley Newcomers Club, a group dedicated to helping ease the transition of a move by bringing newcomers together at meetings, moms & tots, tennis, golf, speaking events, bowling, wine tastings, wine making, gourmet dinners, luncheons, bridge, cribbage, book clubs, movies, mall walking. For more inio contact: Karen 888-5614 or Sue 882-9392. Meets 7:30 first Wed. ot month Sept thru June at Langley Best Western, Glover & Bypass. 41-tf Langley Business & Professional Women's Club "sharing ideas, experiences -knowledge'' meet on the first Thursday of the month, 6:00 p.m., Old Country Inn, 20598 Fraser Highway. Contact: Julie Kleiberg, president, 534- 1648. 35-tf Fraser Valley Chief & Petty Officers Asso- " elation meets the 2nd Sunday ot 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 intormation please contact Carl Hill 530-7385 or Dan Norgaard, 853-5326. ^ "jaf- 8-tf Fraser Valley Science of Mind meeting 7:30 Friendship House, 2478 McCallum Rd. 2nd & 4th Mondays ol every month. Positive living concepts. All welcome. Eves. 862-4082, 854-1318. 441 The Aldergrove Agricultural Association monthly meetings • 1st Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in our office in the Aldergrove MaH. Info: 857-0588. 14-tf Evening Bridge Club meets weekly in the OAP Hall on 273rd St. Aldergrove, on Fridays, except the 2nd Friday of the month when the club plays on the Thursday before. Play Is at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome at any level of skill or age. Admission $1.50.856-4562. 4-tf Fraser Valley Science of Mind meetings with Rev. Lome McLean as speaker.Every Monday. 7:30 p.m. Friendship House, McCallum Rd., Abbotsford. All welcome. Phone 856-5954. 19-tf 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 intormation call 583-3716. 10-tf Kinsmen Club of Aldergrove is a service organization for young men ages 21-45. Meetings are held every second Tuesday. For more information call Doug at 856-4437. We welcome new members. 24-tf The regular monthly meeting of the Fraser Valley Rock and Gem Club is held the second Friday of each month at 8 p.m in the OAP. Hall, 273rd SL off Fraser Hwy., Aldergrove. Visitors welcome. For info phone 853-2118 or 534-6996. 2-tf Langley Township Toastmasters meets every Tuesday 12:05 pm in the Langley Municipal Hal Council Chambers, 4914 - 221 St., Langley. CaU 533-6152 for more information. 2-tf Share a moment... It will last a lifetime. Volunteer to be a BIG BROTHER. Call 530- 5055. . 7-tf 1 ANNOUNCEMENTS 190 Support Groups Grief Support Group: Langley Hospice Society offers a monthly drop-in tlie third Monday of the month. The first session begins Feb. 20/95 from 7-9 p.m. at the Seniors Resource Centre - 20605 - 51B Ave. People who have participated ina Grief Recovery Group are welcome. 530-1115. Supported in part by the United Way. 7-tf Grief Support Group: for parents who have lost a child at birth or before birth, sponsored by Langley Hospice Society. The grou p meets at the Seniors Resource Centre • 20605 - 51B Ave. from 7:30 - 9:30 pm on the first and thkd Monday of each month beginning In March. To register, call 530-1115. Supported in part by the United Way. 7-tf Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Fibromyalgia support group meets 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 1 -3 pm Call Mary at 532-9818. 6-tf Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, fibromyalgia, too tired to walk, stand or-think, constant flu, fever, muscle pain, poor sleep and memory, headaches. 32 support groups In B.C. Call Doug 855-9431. 44-tf Alzheimer Society Support Group meets at Langley Seniors Recreation and Resource Centre, 20605-51B Ave., every Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. and every 3rd Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m CaU 533-5277. 35-tf AL-ANON meetings, Wednesday mornings, 10:00 am. The boardroom of Langley Seniors' Resource Centre. 533-3010. 20-tf Is a relative or friend's drinking affecting you? Try AL-ANON. 856-3648 , 857-0647, 688- 1716. 2tf If you have a drinking problem call Alcoholics Anonymous. 533-5584-857-0023. 2-tf Pregnant Teen Support Group offered by Langley Family Services. Free and confidential. Thursday 2- 4 p.m. For more information phone 534-7921. 39-tf TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY TOPS is a non-profit, non-commercial weight control organization helping men, women and teehs to TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY and KEEP OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY. There are several Chapters in your immediate areaFor information on these Chapters please can Joan at 530-5856 or Barb at 531-3726. 1 tf T.O.P.S. (take pounds off sensibly). Join a new Aldergrove 9:15 Wed. morning group. Call 856- 5023 for more details. 8-tf Living With Cancer meetings, 7:00 p.m., . 1st and 3rd Tuesdays ot each month at Langley Unit.20471 Douglas Crescent. For information call: 533-1668. 5-tf Emotions Anonymous. Serenity seekers. Thursday 7:30 p.m. 20550 Douglas Cres. Langley. Ken 530-4507. 13-tf Parent Connection: Self help support for parents of acting up teens. Meets weekry.For information on orientation-infofmation session phone 588-5432. 36-tf The Special Needs Adoptive Parents Support Group meet the fourth Thursday of every month. 7:30 p.m. Come join us for information and emotional support. For further details cat) Claudine at 852-8394. 48-tf FAS/FAE Support Group: For parents of a child with fetal alcohol syndrome or effect Meet 1 st & 3rd Thursday every month. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Abbotsford. For more info, call 852-8394. 48-tf Parents Together: Self-help/support for parents troubled by the acting-up behaviour of their teenagers. Groups which meet weekly offer support and problem solving ideas for positive changes in the family. Free introductory orientation/information sessions. To register call Parentline 588-5432. 8-tf 2 PERSONALS 210 Miscellaneous Chronic Fatique Syndrome or Firbomyakjia? Too tired to walk, stand or think, constant flu, fever, muscle pain, poor sleep and memory, headaches? 32 support groups in B.C. Call Doug, 855-9431. 13-tf sj^J_F__P._S<.Sf-S -I frHE ALDERGftOVE STAR, APRILS2,1995 23 tVKottaPVAs 2 PERSONALS 210 Miscellaneous PSYCHIC ANSWERS LIVE & PERSONAL - RATED fl IN CANADA EVANLY RAYS- LIVE I-on-1 LOVE • MONEY • CAREER GIFTED ACCURATE PSYCHICS 1-900-451-4055 24 HRS. t2.9Wn.ln -18+ Aldergrove Date Line 1-900-451-3564 ext. 947. $ 2.99 per minute. 18 and over. Vision Exports Inc. 1251710-14 VOLUNTEERS: Langley Hospice Society invites anyone interested in supporting dying and bereaved people or their families to con- tat the office at 530-1115. We also require office, bingo and fund raising volunteers. 7-tf Fridays (on going): Prenatal classes for teens. Free classes available at Langley Health Unit, 532-2300. 33-tf Childbirth classes empowering parents to make choices for positive birth experiences. Small classes, personal attention, ongoing. Private classes & labour support available. Birth Resource Centre, Langley, 534-0650 or 856- 7381. 02-tf The Valley Therapeutic Equestrian Association needs VOLUNTEERS. For information call 888-1262. 42-tf Langley Legal Assistance Centre - Your Community Law Oftice located at #201 - 20189-56 Ave., Langley, 530-5811. Phone and enquire about your legal concerns. Free to low income people. 51-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 30-tf XXX video rental. 2 for one Tuesdays. Lovestuff Lingerie, 27114 Fraser Hwy. 12476 3-tf We are BIG on FRIENDSHIP and proud of our Big Brothers. However there are still 40 boys waiting. Call today and volunteer to be a friend - 530-5055. 7-tf Langley Family Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to "Helping Families Help Themselves". A variety of programs and services, such as counselling, groups and workshops. For Information contact 534- 7921. Offices are located at 5339 - 207 St. Langley. 22-tf Pregnancy Problem Service, 20645 Douglas Cres., Langley, 533-3736. Worried? We care. Free pregnancy test, confidential counselling; maternity & baby clothes & furniture. Hours - Tuesday 12-2, Tuesday/Wed./Thurs. 7-9 pm, or by appointment. 47-tf Fraser Valley Pregnancy Centre Aldergrove. An unexpected pregnancy? We can help. Confidential free pregnancy test. Open Mon. Wed. Thurs. 11 am-8 pm. 856-9151. 7-tf 230 Business Personals 250 Counselling Services Donald T.Laselle Clinical Counsellor-Counselling and consultation services for: Individuals, couples, families and caregivers of children with special needs. 857-4696. Offices. Aldergrove, Coquitlam. Surrey. 12636 15-3 Surrey Support Services for Women, one te one counselling/group sessions and pre- employment assistance. Office hours 8:30 am. - 430 p.m., phone no. 597-4741. No charge for services. 40-tf For marriage counselling call Valley Counselling Services 853-9476 for information or appointment. 8-tf POST ABORTION SYNDROME - Are you one of Its victims? There is hope and. help. Trained counselors wiU take your call 24hours a day (604) 640-7171. ABORTION RECOVERY CANADA 24-tf 3 LOST & FOUND Found: Cockatiel April 2nd, 276th & Fraser Hwy. Owner must identify. 857-8975. 14-2 Found: Black & white neutered male cal. Short tail, tattoo in ear. 856-0011. 14-3 Fidgie. We have found Fidgie in Mission. Please call 826-1871 after 5 pm and anytime on weekends. 14-2 Share a moment... It will last a lifetime. Volunteer to be a BIG BROTHER. Call 530- 5055. 7-tf 4 LEGALS Your vehicle a 1981 VW Rabbi Vn# IVWGB917B VI06973 will be sold in two weeks. Aldergrove Towing 856-5669. 1262014-2 5 SERVICE DIRECTORY 502 Alterations & Dressmaking 504 Beauty & Health 0t%r%\ Heart & Stroke Foundation \£/\ of B.C. & Yukon «£_ 7220 King George Hwy. •STS? j Surrey, B.C. V3W 5AS improving your 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 next of kin. We accept visa and Mastercard. 506 Blinds & Drapery DRAPES DIRECT 100% natural cotton - machine wash & dry - 60" x 84" panels ♦36 each Call Ingur 926-0936 508 Bookkeeping/ Accounting 510 Building/Construction Handyman, decks, stairs, drywall. Spring yard work etc. Ask for Shawn. 856-8540. 13-6 PETERSEN CONSTRUCTION Spec/a lizing in Additions & Renovations • New Homes • Sundecks • Barns "No job too big or too small" 856-7064 512 Bulldozing/Trucking KARL DEGLAN BULLDOZING Logging • Land Gearing & Leveling Excavating • Demolition • Loading & Trucking Cat D8 • Terex 5 yd wheel loader Cat 955 wide track loader -KARL 856-5032 Hitachi 200 Excavator -GARY 534-4674 Dump Trucks & Trailers - DAN 530-4523 514 Carpets/Cleaning Before you look at any Vacuum system, compare ours for cost performance, service & warranty. For free demo call 856-6184 (Mark). 15-4 Do your Spring cleaning now, mature lady will clean your home, windows, walls, whatever, reasonable rates. 856-5700. 1263015-1 ALCSTRONgH TECHNICLEAN CARPET AND UPHOLSTERY • Cleaning performed to exacting standards • We fresh water rinse your carpets 856-9010 530-9975 5 SERVICE DIRECTORY 524 Electrical ELECTRICIAN - Government certified. AH electrical jobs. Call John 852-1975. 48-tf 526 Excavating & Drainage K-mac Excavating, land clearing, driveways, excavation, ponds dug, riding rings, septic field installation, stump removal, dump trucks. Call Fred 856-7006. 12565 11-13 Miller's Custom Backhoe /3 ditching & custom work _#\ lEfti - have Hoe-Pak tf Sfp&fc 857-1881 BOBCAT SERVICE MINI EXCAVATOR "Over 23 years Epxerience" NO JOB TOO SMALL PHONE ALF - 24 HOURS 856-5444 R.T. BOBCAT & MINI EXCAVATOR Single Axle Dump Truck ■Septic Fields & Draii.a.jp • Post Hole Auger i Fencing :?^£ ' Yard Clean-up sSnow Removal < Retaining Walls • Levelling & Bar.k-Mliiifl Free Estimates RON TABIAN 856-0844 jA Bedard Excavating Ltd. •_■ Jt Track Loader • Backhoe ____s_f) ■Saw** Single Axle Dump Truck ^SS>|( Septic Fields Site Prepa ra (ion Gen era 1 Con trx cting Fax: 856-0165 Phone:856-7116 NORM MARTIN EXCAVATING 931 C - Widetrack & Backhoe . with 4 - in - Bucket - Levelling - Excavating n-Ught Clearing - Ditching 2085 - 272 Street, Aldergrove 856-0258 528 Farm Services Tractor work - no job too big or small. 856- 4571 or 856-7536. 14-4 T. PAYNE MR • Backhoe • Rotovating • Landscaping • Reid Mowing • Post Pounding & more TIM PAYNE 856-4570 cel: 341-0634 Mark's Custom Tractor • Rotovating • Loading • Plowing • Spreading • Chain Harrowing 856-2669 516 Catering/Party Rentals 530 Fencing 518 Computer Services SIGNS, SIGNS, SIGNS.Computer cut letters & Handpainted Signs- Reasonable Prices! Rosemary 856-4422. 12-4 520 Concrete/Asphalt 532 Financial Services 534 Flooring 522 Contractors AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS • barns • stall fronts • custom pole structures • riding arenas • home renovations • garages ALTRAC CONTRACTING LTD. Serving the Fraser Valley since 1980. 1 800 363-1377 FREE ESTIMATES "Have Track Will Travel" CARPET AND LINO • Sales • Installation • Repairs 856-9010 530-9975 536. Florists 538. Heat & Air Conditioning The fydergrove Btar "lllegitumus non carborundum" DO YOU HAVE A SERVICE TO OFFER? o Star display ads are only $8.50 per column/inch 856-8303 5 SERVICE DIRECTORY 540. Home Improvements Framing carpenters will do renovation work or frame out basements and finish, or painting. 856-0883. 15-4 CARPENTRY NEEDS • Renovations * Sundecks • Foundations * Framing CALL DAVE 856-6757 859-4664 542 Landscaping Roto tillage garden landscape around new homes. Average garden $35. Will do reno work. Earnest 530-2800. 15-2 Rototill Gardens, $25 most. Aldergrove Area. 856-0429. 15-2 Lawncare, rototiller and general yard work call Rick. 856-9612. 14-2 Pruning, grass cutting, power raking. Horticulture tips. Yard clean-ups. No job too small. 856-1664. 14-4 544 Legal Services NEED LEGAL AID? Information & Referral 530-5811 546 Locksmithing 548 Machining/Metal Work 550 Masonry/Brickwork 552 Merchandise Rentals 554 Miscellaneous Services Cleaning woman available. Mon-Fri. Please call Debbie at 856-8540. 12-4 One or 2 man 3/4 and 5 ton trucks available. Household moves, drywall, and rubbishg removal. Tree cutting, auto repairs, odd Jobs. Ken 580-1665 or pager 252-4487. 15-4 ARE HfliTS A PROBLEM ?? ANTEATER PEST CONTROL 856-ANTS JILL-OF-ALL-TRADES Will do any honest work. Pay according to Job offered or will barter. NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL Phone: 856-5645 556 Moving & Storage 558 Music/Art/Dancing 560 Office Services 562 Painting/Decorating Interior/Exterior and wallpapering, power washing. Gerry 888-3707. 15-4 Semi-retired Journeyman painter. Top quality paints and workmanship, interior, exterior, small repairs. Free Written estimates. Prices you can live with. 534-9380. 15-2 KOOTENAY LAKE —— PAINTING & RENOVATIONS • Interior - Exterior • Industrial - Commercial • Residential - Agricultural • Free Estimates Waller Loos 541-2555 or cel. 377-9645 D.J.HOCKIN DECORATING PAPER Reasonable Kates "20 Years Exp*ri*mc*" 856-9049 David V PAINT 564 Paving 5 SERVICE DIRECTORY 566 Photography PHOTOGRAPHER FOR HIRE FREE LANCE PHOTOGRAPHER Will take photographs of any event Phone: SNAP 856-5645 568 Plumbing 570 Pressure Washing AL'S PRESSURE WASHING - Vinyl • aluminum - wood • concrete - stucco - gutters, eta Free estimates. Reasonable rates - 856-3247. 107368 44-tf 572 Refrigeration 574 Repairs/Miscellaneous 576 Roofing/Chimneys/ Skylights DAVE Work fiu__m_M0 NALL PURPOSE ROOFING All types of Roofing & Repairs 856-5499 578 Rubbish Removal 580 Sand/Gravel/Topsoil/ Manure DON FENTIE-sand, gravel, topsoil, manure. Small or large deliveries. 856-8605. 12599 12-tf 582 Security/Alarm Systems 584 Septic Tanks 586 Stereo/TV Service UNIVERSAL T.V. LTD. 4061 - 200 St.. Langley We Service All Makes TVs & VCR's 533-3060 588 Stucco/Drywall 590 Tree Services 592 Upholstery/Furniture Refinishing 594 Welding 596 Well DriJIing 6 CHILDCARE/DAYCARE 620 Childcare Required 640 Childcare Services Loving Mom has licensed family daycan pA positions available. Indoor & outdoor play Please call 856-9536. 14- Looking for Mrs. Doubtlire to care for you child? Openings now, mature caring lady, chi dren grown, devoted time to field trips etc Angela 856-8677. 14- Experienced N/S Mother of 2 will do day care in my Aldergrove home. Laurie 856-0194 12- PARENTS & CAREGIVERS: please be awar if there are more than two children or on sibling group in care, a Community Car Facility Licence is required. Contact your k>ci health unit tor more intormation. 3- I'm in eighth grade, willing to baby-sit i your home or mine, taken the Red Cross Bab\ Sitting Course, also taken swimming lesson: Call Liona, 856-5645 - County Line Schoc area, will baby-sit anywhere. 29- 660 Daycare Centers DISCOVERY LANE PRESCHOOL now taking registration for Sept. '95 Susan 856-9869 24 THE ALDERGROVE STAR, APRIL 12,1996-' . A j V * *_» V* N_C«< 6 CHILDCARE/DAYCARE |8 EMPLOYMENT 660 Daycare Centers $SI "Celebrating 20 Years of Service" is accepting registration for September 1995. We offer both AM and PM programs in a rich and supportive environment where emphasis is placed on each child's strengths. OPEN HOUSE March 31, 1995, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. 20869 Fraser Highway, Langley Watch for the grand opening of our new facility, Langley Kiwanis Child Development Centre in January 1996, when we will also offer daycare and infant toddler care. For more information, or to register your child, please call 534-1155 4 Al 7 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 710 Business Take catalogue orders. We drop-ship over 2,000 best selling exclusive products, priced tar below wholesale directly to your customers. Appliances, gifts, electronics, TVs, houseware, Jewelry, novelties, phonics and educational products. Immediate delivery, ideal for mail order, party plans, flea markets, wholesalers, retail stores etc. Sell to friends, relatives, co-workers, stores, eta Spectacular home business opportunity. Cal today for free information kit at (905) 572-6702, and ask tor operator 99. 12474 3-14 JILL-OF-ALL-TRADES will do any honest work. Pay according to job offered. 856-5645. 31-tf 730 Education 8 EMPLOYMENT 810 Jobs Available PERSONAL ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL SERVICES Office Assistant A mature person with solid office administration experience is required by a new funeral home in Aldergrove. The successful candidate must have excellent "people skills" - both in person and on the telephone. You must have proficient typing skills; be experienced in Microsoft Word for Windows; have some computer accounting experience and be a "stickler" for detail. If you are an enthusiastic worker; task oriented and want to be a member of a special team, please forward your resume to: Personal Alternative Funeral Services 3070 - 275A St, Aldergrove, V4W 3L4 Attention: Jake Wiebe Earn as much as $ 2,500 per week at home processing mail. Rush number 10. SAS to Janssen, 6200 McKay Ave. Box 141-375, Bumaby, B.C. V5H 4M9. 1260613-4 810 Jobs Available Semi-retired gentleman wanted for yard work on acreage. 856-4427. 14-3 Need extra income? Stuffing envelopes, easy work. Rush SASE to Box 1256, Aldergrove B.C. V4W 2V1. 1262314-2 $200-$500 Weekly Assemble Products at home. Easyl No selling. You're paid Direct. Fully guaranteed. No Experience necessary. Call 7 Days, 1-504-641-7778 Langley Hospice Society needs Board members, Bingo volunteers and volunteer visitors. Please call 530-1115 K you can help. 3-tf 820. Work Wanted Experienced painter available. Piece work. Pressure washing. Smal drywall repairs. Brush, roller, spray. Staining & laquering. 856-9778. 15-4 Oo your spring cleaning now, mature lady will clean your home, windows, walls, whatever. Reasonable rates. 856-5700. 15-4 Power washing, yard work, carpentry, cedar fence building. 859-3994. 13-4 JILL-OF-ALL-TRADES will do any honest work Pay according to job ottered. 856-5645. 31-tf 10 GARAGE SALES Community garage sale & country market Sat. April 22nd, 9-3. Rain or shine. 6418 Mt.Lehman Rd. 856-9465. 15-2 Gigantic Garage/barn sale, something lor everyone. Fri., Sat., Sun., Mon. April 14,15,16,17. 10-5. 2117-Bradner Rd. South Aldergrove. 15-1 Moving to Condo Yard Sale- everything must go - ladders, tools, sheep equipment, junk, treasures etc. April 15, 1995. Gate open 10-4. 28689 Elsie Rd., Bradner. 13-3 DI_NKING DRIVING CXXINTERMIACK 11 AUCTIONS ALL BREEDS BEEF SALE Tuesday, April 18,1995 7:00 P.M. at FRASER VALLEY AUCTIONS 21801 -56th Ave. Langley, B.C. Ail consignments welcome. Taken until 5:00p.m. the day of the sale. Bred cows will all be preg. checked in yards. For more information call 534-3241 HORSE & TACK SALE at FRASER VALLEY AUCTIONS 21801 -56th Ave. Langley, B.C. Sunday, April 23,1995 Tack starts at 12 noon. Horses start at 2 p.m. Tack consignments taken Thursday prior to sale. Phone to reserve a number for your horse. 534-3241 12 LIVESTOCKS 1210 Boarding Cattle pasture lor rent. Fertilized managed pasture. Loading and handling tacilities. North Aldergrove. 856-2639. 11 -9 1220 Farrier Services GARY WILLIAMS, FARRIER - Prompt service, reasonable rates. Call 854-1018. 110464 26-tl FARRIER &. .978 Robert Teit" American Famers Assoc Journeyman Certified 534-7909 3938 - 200A St. Langley 12 LIVESTOCK 1230 Feed & Hay WESTLAND FEEDS 2212 - 272nd St., Aldergrove. B.C Quality Feeds tor Your Hone and FarmAabmb Featuring: • Stall Dry • Tiz Wiz Products • Martins Feeds • Co-op Feeds • Buckerfields Feeds * Master Feeds • Crystalyx Mineral Feed Supplement Timothy. All alia & local hay available Hay by the bale or the trailer load. Quality feed and supplies for your pets: ■ lams' Science Diet • Max t- «_», John & liona Brooks 856-9011 Wanted: Fields to cut for hay. 856-2740. 14-6 Hay for sale $ 2.25/bale. 854-0193. 14-4 1240 Hauling 1250 Lessons/Training 1260 Livestock Sale/Lease 12-yr-old Holstein due In May. Catling 12 yr- old Hereford due in May also. One beef Heifer 6 mos.old. 856-3815 after 6 pm 15-4 Speckle Bar Dynamite Aug. 2,1981 Appaloosa Reg. Gelding ApHCC 15.3 hands. Very athletic & versatile. Very flashy show performance. To see him is to appreciate. $5,000 obo. 856-7120. 1262515-4 Purebred Limousin, some bred, some w/calves, $1,400-$1,500. 856-9233. 15-3 2 Shorthorn cows with calves. 856-6139. 15-2 English Saddle, excellent condition $ 190. Western saddle includes saddle bags. Good condition $ 250. 531 -8425. 14-2 Horse for sale, unraced thoroughbred filly by Golden Reserves. 15.3 hands high. A lovely ride, 5 yrs. old. $2,000 obo. 856-3291. 14-4 2 Simmental-Herlerd yearling steers. Were sucking calves 1st six months. $1,000 each. 856-7617. 14-2 Purebred Jersey cow in 3rd calf, due in April, 856-1344. ' 14-2 Pretty registered 1/4 horse mare. 9 yrs. old.. 15.2 hands. Good mover. Athletic, good on' .trails. Bath, trailers and both English & western. Some experience needed. To good home only $ 4000. 856-0880. 14-4 One Holstein, pregnant. Due In May. One Herterd pregnant. Due In April. Call after 6 856- 3815. ' 14-3 Breeders - don't pass this one: quality thoroughbred mare in foal to champion AQHA stallion for 1996. $ 5000. 856-8813. 14-4 Cow and Calf pairs for sate. 856-6030. 13-4 Llamas tor sale. 856-0771. 1270 Livestock Wanted Wanted to buy: lite feeder calves, olf milk, prefer steer calves. 856-5767. 14-3 Wanted to buy: all types of horses & ponies. Top prices paid. 850-4238 19-tf 1280 Miscellaneous Supplies 2 Horsetrailers like new $5,500.856-4853. 15-3 HEMLOCK BARK MULCH Top Quality $12/yard Discounts on large orders. RJ. CAPLETTE 530-2021 HEMLOCK SAWDUST $ 175/6 V2 unit loads (GST included) Top quality Hemlock Bark Mulch. RJ. CAPLETTE 530-2021 1290Tack 13 PETS & POULTRY 1310 Sale Australian cattle dog (Heeler) pups for sale. Includes 1st shots & deworming. $350. 856-5383. 15-2 Australian Aussies & Blue Heeler pups. Good cattle and sheep dogs $150. each. No papers. Just 23 days old. Born March 12/95.856-7120. 15-10 Registered purebred Lhasa Apso, golden coloured. 3 yrs.old. $250. 325-2485 or 856- 1869. 14-2 Friendly Baby Russian hamsters $ 5. each. 852-6103. 14-4 13 PETS & POULTRY 1310 Sale 1000 Egg l.ncubator Brooder $ 125 (or both. 856-4931 anytime. 13-4 Puppies, interesting purebred cross, Cocker Spaniel and Chow. $ 50. No papers. Ready to go mid April. 856-7565. 13-3 Male German Shephard, 5 yrs. AN inoccula- tions. Good protector, intelligent, trained. Best Oder to a good home. 856-7095. 15-2 TJ_.Cs Auntie Meow has lor adoptbn spayed and neutered adult cats. 2 cockaleils. 856-4866 7-tf PETS LTD. registered non-profit, We have several dogs and cats looking tor loving homes. Fenced yard required, adoption by donation. For more Info. ph. 856-5749. 32-tl EXTRA LOVE? Check for dogs and cats for pets at the S.P.C.A. Mon. - Fri noon to 4:30; Weekends & holidays noon to 4:30, 34312 Industrial Way, Abbotsford. 856-4600 or 850-1584. 47-tf 1320 Pets/poultry Wanted Wanted good home for Shetland Pony. Would make great companion horse. 856-9096. 13-3 1330 Feed/Supplies Large Wire Dog cage Good shape $35. 856-2850. 15-3 1350 Kennels/Pet Services 14 FOR SALE 1405 Antiques/Collectibles 1410 Appliances Hotpoint self cleaning oven, harvest gold. Very clean $150. 856-6744. 15-3 Danby electric Stove, controls at front, ideal for elderly or handicaps. As new. $200. 856- 4870. 15-4 Viking Washer and dryer, excellent shape, almond colour, $100. 856-3151. 14-2 Fridge sale and repairs, will buy used. 856- 4464 40-tf 1415 Arts & Crafts "Buds 'n&tt&ls %^ 1 frisk and dried flowers andpCants Lisa'BCair \C8ST-2320 Monday night fCoral^rt dosses: Qarfk CoiC Sways, Topiary Trees, etc < for more info: 5304027 j 27-tf 1420 Books/Coins/Stamps 1425 Building Supplies Single parsed patio doors $160 each. Several large single paned windows $30 and up. 576-0001. 15-3 Distress Sale! Must sell 2 Quonset arch style steel buildings. Brand new, never erected. One is 40x40. Sacrifice prices. 1 -800-465-1544 Weekdays am. 1262915-2 1430 Bicycles 1435 Camera/Photog raphy 1440 Clothing 1445 Computer Equipment 1450 Fuel Quality seasoned dry wood, maple, birch, alder, heaping 3/4 ton p/u. $ 100. delivered. Anton 856-2296. 12-4 1455 Furniture Queen size Box spring and mattress $75.857- 0366. 15-2 Rattan Dinette set, high back chairs, cushioned seats. Like new $250. 856-9528. 12631 15-2 King Size mattress. Almost new $150. 856- 5540. 15-1 Swap Super single waterbed for a crib. 856- 6273. 15-4 Double bed. Excellent condition $ 190. 856- 4626. 14-4 2 single beds, steel frame, wood head & foot boards. Box spring. Offers. 856-2953. 14-4 Bunk Beds, sold wood $ 149. Loft beds, shelves & desk $ 299. "L" beds, desk & shell $ 299. Call 852-1599. 12-6 14 FOR SALE 1455 Furniture We Buy and Sell new and used Furniture etc. ALDERGROVE NEW & USED FURNITURE 55-3347 - 262 STREET 857-8878 Beautiful Pine Nursery set, brand new, crib and canopy, dresser with removeable changetabie top. Canopy cover, bumber pads, dust ruffle and quit. AH for $ 800 obo. Also new strolee car seat $ SO. 856-1779. 14-2 2 piece chesterfield, clean. Brown & cream striped tweed. In excellent condition $ 150. 856-7519. 13-3 Sofa, 3 seater, like new, salmon colour. $ 250. 856-9493. 12-4 1460 Garden/Nursery Supplies HEDGING CEDARS U-Dig & Save or We Dig 4' Laurel & Privet for Hedging 2' Red & Yellow Cedar Seedlings $1 ea Blueberry Plants $5 ea GARDEN TIME PLANTS 27441 -16 Ave, Aldergrove 856-2941 Very bushy Pyramidalis and Smaragds 5-7 ft. 856-8288. 15-4 (Dollar plants for sale: Lilac, littieshoots, ground cover, also poplar plants. Also other flowers and climbing roses. 856-2738. 15-1 Excelsa Hedging Cedars f/s. 4 ft. 856-8286. 14-2 4.5 ft—5 ft Cedar hedge trees Pyramidalis and Smaragd $ 9.95 each less 10%for orders over 200 trees. Eves. 856-465, days 888-2482. 1261413-8 Chives, blue Columbine, Primrose plants. $ .75 each or 3 for $ 1. assorted garden fencing $ 1 -5. 856-2850. 13-3 1,2,5 gallon pots Carnations, Delphinium, Sweet William, $ 1 -$ 2. 856-0319. 13-4 Cedar hedging top quality. Smaragds (emerald) Pyramidalis & Globes. 31 /2 It—7 ft. Starting at $ 6: 856-6529. 12-4 Coastal Douglas Fir trees, 3 ft. U-dig. $0.65 each. 856-2740 or cell. 377-6483. 12-6 1463 Home Entertainment 20 Band graphic equalizer with spectrum display with tape input. Asking $200. Ask for Darcy.856-4255. 1&-1 1465 Meat/Dairy Deer Salami, Roast sand Steaks for sale. 856- 8937. 15-4 1470 Miscellaneous Concerned about your water supply?? High performance, cost effective filtration systems. Free Demonstration. Cal Mark 856-6184. 15-3 14ft. Mirrocraft boat complete w/20 Merc OB. Highliner trailer. Interior & bifold closet doors. Ladies 10 sp bike. AN exc.cond. 856-2739. 15-3 Rollerblades for sale size 9. $30. Wanted roller blade padding for 12 yr-old. 856-7581. 15-3 Lil Tykes pink model T car $50 lirm. Craftsman heavyduty weedeater $120.856-8574. 15-3 Different sizes of double glazed sliding windows with screens. 856-3815 after 6 pm. 1263315-1 Leftover from moving sale, Westinghouse washer/dryer $100 for both. 856-0473. 15-2 Electra turntable, 33 & 45, $50. Ulimate speakers, 23" x 15*, $35 each. 856-5540. 15-1 Printer $65. Typewriter $120. Vaccuum w/pow- erhead $120. Microwave $65. Answering machine $35. Commercial cleaner. 856- 5430. 15-2 Huge cactus, 2 sp. turntable, twin bed springs and frame. F/P poker set 856-9405. 15-1 MIENS CELLULAR 530-1000 APRIL SPECIAL FREE Activation - FREE 1st yr licence tee - save *108* MOTOROLA Rip phones -»149* (Sony) MOTOROLA 8800-119.95' 'wilh activation on any 36 month plan #106 - 20058 Industrial Ave., Langley (south end of building wilh Dr. Lau's Pet Clinic) mmm THE ALDERGROVE STAR, APRIL 12,1995 25 14 FOR SALE 1470 Miscellaneous (Buds Vt Petals frisk and dried flowers and plants Lisa'BCair £57-2320 Monday night fCoral Art classes: Qar&c Coil Sways, Topiary Trees, etc ^ for more info: 530-4027 a Free: Ige. Cedar trees. Down, need to be bucked up. 856-5233. 14-3 I Generator GM 353 Motor w/approx.7000 hrs on total rebuild trailer. 20 kilowatt Delco alt. 856-6310. 14-2 New cedar Patio furniture, benches - tables etc. Will make arbors - trellisses - flower pots & planters. 856-6315. 14-4 Sears gas mower, basic side discharge, 10 hrs use $90. 856-5192. 14-3 Girl's white boot roller skates, as new size 6 1 12-7 $30 obo. 856-4888. 14-4 Silk Fig tree $20. General Electric Antique fridge $175. Assorted used windows double glazed. $20 and up. 3pc man's suit, waist 33 $80. 534-3966. 14-2 Above ground 24 ft round swimming pool W/accessories $550. 856-8736. 14-2 Everest Jennings wheelchair, excellent condition $ 300. Obo. 856-3499. 14-2 Gas fireplace panset $ 100. Fireplace brass bifold doors $ 20. 888-6324. 14-4 3-wheeled Ladies fold-up bike, 3 speed. 856-3547. 13-3 Aldergrove Thrift Shop, 2981-272 St., 856- 5292. Easter baskets & bunnies (stuffed). Motorola record & tape cabinet w/speakers $30. Platform rocker $15. Coffee tables $10- $20. Single box spring $10. Portable sewing machine $25 (automatic zigzag). Bi-fold door $5. Bathroom medicine cabinet $10. Childs platform rocker $15. Baby Items: Twin stroller $30. Car seats $10. Training seat $4. Back pack $3. Misc. Childrens 3/4 size bikes $20- $25. Large selection rocker & hockey equip- ment Set cl weights $10i Aquarium 10 gaLsi_B,com- plete lights, pumps, lifter $35. 21 piece dinner set, large plates $12. Mirror 12'x 40" $5. Alum car roof carrier $10. Plenty of reading material. 15-1 Spanish soldiers & Horses in relief on heavy 32" round wall plaque, $ 100 cash. 856-8451. 13-4 Chainsaw 16", never used. Pd $ 425. - sell lor $ 300. 856-3467. 13-4 4-thread Brother serger, differential feed, easy threading, exc. condition $495.856-8709. 13-4 Recipe Books, over 200 current food magazines, electric organ, portable electronic Typewriter, $ 65. Aquariums (2) $ 45.+ $ 35. + parts. Large Camp tent, sleeps six plus four cots, $ 75. Bl/Wh developer $ 60. Entire basket making materials $ 200. 857-0931. 13-3 2-piece Sony tuner & Sony cassette player. $ 600. new - will sell for $ 300. for set. 856- 7035. 13-4 ' Wine Equestrian hunt cap (helmet). Flexible, peak. Size 7112. Brand new, never used. $ 75. • 857-1751. 13-4 Hoover upright vaccuum w/accessories $ 35. Phone after 4 pm. 856-5275. 14-2 Teach your child to read early with the original hear, see, say, teacher approved method from the Phonics Factory and Bitl Cosb/s picture pages video program, tor ages 2 to adult. Buy direct at the wholesale cost Irom $99.95. Why pay $366.68 to the U.S.? Call today for free brochures at (905) 572-6702 and ask for operator 33. 12472 3-14 1475 Musical Instruments 1480 Produce 1485 Topsoil/Manure Free horse manure with Hemlock sawdust. 856-4117. 15-4 Weed free mushroom manure, 13 yds for $65. Free delivery within 10 miles. 856-8877.14-4 Free Horse Manure. 532-8428. 13-4 Horse manure, mixed w/Hemlock saw. U-pick up - we can load any amount. Have tractor. 5618-256th St. or 857-0232. 13-4 1490 Sporting Goods 1495 Tools 15 WANTED 1530 Miscellaneous Wanted: Aprox. 150 sq.ft. used fishnet. Phone 530-1071. ' 15-2 Wanted: Teach yourself French course, tapes/books. 856-0432. 14-2 Wanted: Used Swing set, good condition, reasonably priced. 856-4431. 14-2 Wanted: Aldergrove/Langley barn or shed for wood storage. Will rent. 856-4432. 12-4 Buying gas station road maps, (old) bot- ties, postcards, collectables, phone Carl days 888-1224 evenings 856-5378. 10-8 1560 Swap Do you have time to share? Aldergrove urgently needs 10 new Big Brothers. Volunteer today. Call 530-6055. 7-tf 16 RENTALS 1620Halls/Banquet Room Elks Hall - Aldergrove. Small and large banquet and meeting rooms. Kitchen & Bar facilities. Catering, BarBQue and Bar services. P hone 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 service.Seating 300 Phone: 856-8441. 8-tf PATRICIA COMMUNITY HALL available for daycare facilities or meetings during the week, please phone 856-8095 or 856-8390. 8-tf COGHLAN COMMUNITY HALL - for rent, capacity 125, full kitchen facilities. 856-8653 or 856-5001. 43-Jf 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 r BESTWESTEfiN Aid SUPER DEAL IN LANGLEY LOCATION Weekly kitchen $250 + taxes, monthly kitchen $750 + taxes. Hurry to book. For limited time only. Ammenities include coffee maker in room. Pool, hot tub, free Super Channel. ABC Restaurant. Close to Highway #1. (Quoted rates do not Indude taxes) Rates subject to change BEST WESTERN ALDERGROVE 264th & Fraser Hwy. Book Now - 856-9880 1640 Office/Retail Space 1660 For Rent Basement Suite, for rent/shared accommodation. Parkside area Swimming pool $500Anonth. Call Sandy at 857-7588. 12632 15-3 16 acres w/6 box stalls. 2 bdrm mobile. $950. Available Aug. 1 st. N/S. 856-8240. 15-4 Suite, furnished $450. for seniors husband and wife. $350 for 1 person. Close to store and mall. Quiet place. 859-0347. 15-3 1 Bdrm. available April 15 in downtown Aldergrove, house, shared kitchen & bathroom. $350/month + 112 utilities. Call after 7 pm. 856- 0862. 15-3 2 Bdrm. house in the heart of Aldergrove. Close to schools and shopping maJ. 27271-30th Ave. Call after 5 pm. 574-9951. 12635 15-3 2 Bdrm 1/2 house, walk-in closet, nice area $795. 856-8268. 15-3 Half acre on corner near Sardis, 2000 sq.ft. shop rented $660/mo. 1560 sq.ft. home, aprx.7 yrs, deluxe garage 24x36. Two bay plus workshop. 823-4661. 15-8 5 acres, 4 bdrm. house on Fraser Hwy, Aldergrove. $1,400/rent & lease negotiable. Available May 1 st. 854-6308. 15-4 2 Bdrm/acreage, ground level, priv. entrance, bsmt suite. Newly renovated. Suitable for quiet, working couple. N/S,N/D. $650 + electricity. May 1.856-4395. 15-4 Country top floor, 2 bdrm Dfl.wAv.lg. patio,gas f/p,garage. Share hydro $750. Mature persons only. Sorry N/P.N/S. 856-5498. 15-2 Big new basement suite close to F. V. Automall. N/S,N/P.$550/month. 855-0794 or 856-3554. 14-3 The Aldergrove Star DO YOU. HAVE A SERVICE TO OFFER? Star display ads are only $8.5" per column/inch 856-8303 The Aldergrove "lllegitimus non carborundum 3089 - 272 Street, Aldergrove, B.C. V4W 3R9 (Don't keep it a secret.) So you finally got brave and sorted out all those items you no longer use. Congratulations! Now what are you going to do with them? 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Name .Phone Mailing Address Under 65 Years: LI 1 Year- $16.05 IJ 2 Years- $21.40 Prices include GST 65 & Over □ Seniors 1 Year - $8.03 □ Seniors 2 Years - $16.05 U Cheque I_J Money Order □ 1 Year - $37.45 for Overseas & U.S.A. □ VISA Card Expiry Date VISA No. SUBSCRIBERS 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 26 THE ALDER<5ftOVg.8TAR, APRIL 12^,1995 < 16 RENTALS 1660 For Rent 3-Storey older 2 bdrm home In Abbotsford. Recent paint, root ahd other improvements. Still needs some work. To handyman only w/ref- erences. Rent negotiable. Call Pat after 6 pm. 856-1468. 14-2 Lg. basement suite, country, private entry. Stove and fridge, Gas F/P, blinds. N/S, N/P. $550+ utility and cable. References + deposit. 856-8322. 14-3 1 Bdrm. Condo near Aldergrove Mall, 5 appliances. Fireplace. $650/month. Seniors discount. References. Avail. April 15th. 857- 9695. 14-3 For rent May 1 st, 3 bdrm upper floor. Newly renovated, on acreage. N/P. $ 1,200/mo. 856- 6091 or leave message. 14-4 Large 1 br suite, private entrance, new apptances On bus slop in Ctearbrook N&N/D.N-P. Children OK. $460/mth. Phone 854-6308. 14-3 Small 1 bdrm suite, N/S, HP. Private entrance. Laundry facilities. Includes light and heat + basic cable. $ 450/mo. Available immediately. 856-6658. 14-2 1 Bdrm. bsmt. suite, suit single working person. N/P. 4 appl. Damage Dep. Rent $500/mo incl. util. 856-4370. 13-4 New 2 bdrm. basement suite on Mt. Lehman in Abbotsford. N/S, N/P. Available immediately. 855-5265 or 855-9357. 12605 13-4 Bright, new bachelor suite, large kitchen, 4- pc.bathroom. Private patio. Covered parking. Central. N/S. N/P. $ 450. 856-0767. 12-6 1670 Room & Board 1680 Shared Accommodation Fully furn. Townhouse, single working person. 112 of rent etc. Available now. Call Wayne 856-5339, 857-5245, 876-5585. 15-2 Aldergrove May 1, furn. 3 bdr. house, share with 1 or 2 wrkg. adults $350/month. Ret. 5 appliances. 856-8884 or 856-1705. 15-4 1690 Wanted to Rent Responsible tenant wanting to rent 3 or 4 bdrm w/backyard. Clearbrook or Bradner area. Immediately. (604)856-3617. 14-4 17 REAL ESTATE 1750 Homes for Sale SuBw sutton group award realty RANCHER- ALDERGROVE AREA $164,900 Call Mike to view this sparkling clean 2 bedroom rancher on a large treed 70* wide loL Walking distance to Aldergrove shops. 2 wood burning f/ps, large master bedroom and recently repainted throughout Located 27876 Le Dunne Ave. - MIKE WINDLE 1)10 acres - rolling high & dry, fenced. updated bsmt style house. Two road frontages, Smith & LeFeuvre, $449,800. 2) 26866 - 32A Ave. - Parkside bsmt home with great mountain view, treed & private south back yard. $199,800. 3) 3362 - 270A Street. - 5 bedroom basement home - completely finished, overlooks Parkside & backs onto park. $204,900. 4) 26900 Blk - 25 Ave., -$155,000. Huge 97* by 141' Building Lot. Can accomodate inground walk out basement. CALL MIKE TO VIEW ' OFF: 533-3939 RES: 856-7158 SuBoit sutton group - award realty 17 REAL ESTATE 1710 Business Opportunities 1730 Condos/Townhouses By Owner $ 72,500: Large one bdrm. apartment. Central located in Abbotsford. Assum- able 1st mortgage. 856-1767. 13-4 2 bdrm, 2 bathroom, 6 appliances, gas f/p, blinds, third floor. Near new $ 108,900. 856- 6969. 12-4 1750 Homes for Sale 2 stories finished 2313 sq/ft. Basement unfinished 1275 sq/tt.Double vaulted living room. 2 fireplaces, gas. Oak kitchen cabinets. 4 bdrm. $294,900 inlcudes GST. For sale by Wood Ventures Construction Ltd., 26945 24'A' Ave., Aldergrove. 469-6984/cell. 377-8645. Open House Sunday 2-4 pm. 12550 8-tf M-- _"*_3i> giU-uiiiiip'V I i 27047 - 24A AVE. ALDERGROVE $329,800 - NO G.S.T. Over 3000 square feet of luxury. Absolutely beautiful 4 bedroom two storey home in Aldergrove's finest new housing development. Huge family room, full height celling games room over triple garage, gourmet delight kitchen with bright & sunny eating area - the listing is extensive. Call for a viewing as it is a must see - MIKE WINDLE 26860 - 25 AVE. ALDERGROVE $197,800 Rancher with walk out basement. Vehicle access to large and sunny south facing back yard. Owner is updating with new carpet, doors, paint, electrical fixtures. Call to view. - MIKE WINDLE CALL MIKE TO VIEW OFF: 533-3939 RES: 856-7158 /£ <* ireen cres Realty Save thousands of collars ALLAN & MARY-ANN FRANKLIN 534-9277 17 REAL ESTATE 1750 Homes for Sale lOURO CONSTRUCTION LTD. 856-0418 "Building for Aldergrove' since 1989 26477 - 32 Ave. - $209,900 incl. net GST 1925 sq.ft. total, 1180 sq.ft finished 2 STOREY ON BASEMENT 26868 - 25 AVE. - $279,900 3065 sq.ft. total, 1900 sq ft finished. On south sloping lot Incl. net GST. LOTS FOR SALE LOTS 17,18 & 19 in Bakerview subdivision at 269 St & 24 Ave. on 24A St. Quiet south sloping 60'x130' (approx) 7800 sq.ft. with good access on dead end street from $119,900 NEW # HOME c^g7L°M /R^f&SCc- » vr HOMES 856-0418 Prices subject to change without notice. 1760 Mobile Homes 1974 Dodge motorhome, prof, home built, very sound condition.$2,400. 856-9849.15-2 12'x 60' Mobile Home on corner lot with addition and two storage sheds. Phone 857-0317 or 856-2814. 15-4 Sacrifice sale, beautiful 2 - 3 bdrm mobile home, approx. $52,000. invested; owner wants it sold, only $42,900 obo. 856-1474. leave message. 49-tf 1765 Mortgages/Appraisals 1st, 2nd's, 3rd's, Any reaspn;equity loans; consolidations. Antrim investments Ind. 530- 2301. 110094 40-tf. 1770 Property for Sale 7,200 sq.ft. Lot, has water, in Sumas U.S.A. $15,000. 533-8397. 15-4 4 Large lots for sale 24A & 269 St. or will build to suit with basements. 856-5106. 15-4 Two side-by-side RV lots, Hope area, nicely treed, only $ 14.200 for both. Must sell. 856- 7812. ,SH2-S' LARGE LOTS FOR SALE IJ 24TH AVE., AND 272 STREET ALDERGROVE Bakerview Properties 856-1705 Driftwood Development 856-3846 Tourond Construction 856-0418 1775 Property Management 1780 Property Wanted 18 MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT Tractors - Part/Sales/Service - EQUIPMENT LTD. 5185 - 216 St.,Langley, B.C. 533-3-271 Aldergrove Star "lllegitumus non carborundum" DO YOU HAVE A SERVICE TO OFFER? Star display ads are only $8.50 per column/inch 85o-8303 17 REAL ESTATE 1750 Homes for Sale ALDERGROVE OPEN SAT & SUN 1-4 PM. 17 REAL ESTATE 1750 Homes for Sale ALDERGROVE LOT 3 - 2500 Block - 270A St. ' 1686 s.ft. finished • 1100 s.ft. unfinished ' 4-5 bedrooms possible • 64 x 109 view lot ' $261,900 net g.s.t. Dave McDonald 530-4111 REDUCED - 2575 - 270A St. • 1842 s.ft. finished • 972 s.ft. unfinished • 3-5 bedrooms possible • family room/ den/ 2 fireplaces • corner lot/ RV parking • $262,900 net g.s.t. Dave McDonald 530-4111 » * * * * ****** NEW LISTING - 26954 - 28B Ave. • 5 bdrm basement entry • Approx. 72"x118' lot • 2,335 s.ft. finished • $227,900 Dave McDonald 530-4111 ******************** LOTS FOR SALE - 3 LEFT Aldergrove South Grove Estates - 26 Ave. & 270 A St. $118,000 + g.s.t. 7.000-8,000 s.ft Custom Builders available. Dave McDonald 530-4111 UNDER $150,000 27350 - 26B Ave. - $219,500 Attractively decorated 9 yr young 5 bedroom family oriented basement entry home with lots of "Country Charm". A total of 1998 s.ft. finished with 2 gas fireplaces and large rec room. On large 50' x 147' lot backing south to A.L.R. land located in desirable Shortreed area of Aldergrove. SEE THIS ONE! Dave McDonald 530-4111 ******* 124 SPRINGFIELD DR. - 4 bedrooms • 1242 s.ft. • 2 level Asking M59,000 Reduced «1 49,900 Dave McDonald 530-4111 NEW LISTING 26712 - 30A Ave. $238, 900 - Exceptionally clean, 5 yr old bsmt entry home, fully finished up & down with quality fininshed self-contained 1 bdrm suite. Drive by then call Dave McDonald 530-4111 ******* ****** NEW HOME - $202,800 These homes are $15-20,000 less than comparable homes in Murrayville & Walnut Grove. Check & comparer! Then call Dave McDonald 530-4111 3368 - 271A St. - Reduced $214,900 Immaculate 13 yr young, 4 bdrm, split-level. 2,336 sq ft, original owner (am rm, rec rom, workshop, RV parking/garden shed, fully fenced & landsacped. A MUST TO SEE. Dave McDonald 530-4111. BANKER0 Coldwell Banker 1st Pioneer Realty Dave McDonald 530-4111 Prices subject to change without notice. 18 MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT Small Wheel Drive manure spreader, excellent condition $600. 534-7315. 15-2 Farm Equipment Moving Sale. Terra-Nova T.E.140, 60" rototiller. Douglas 60" 3pt.lawn- mower. 6 ft rearblade. 3 pt. Broad cast spreader. 856-8667. 15-2 Bolens ride-on garden lawnmower tractor, delux model 16 hp, two 2-cylinder Briggs Stratton. Excellent condition. $5,400. 856-9449. 15-2 B 7100 Kubota tractor 16 hp, 4 wheel drive, 1300 hrs. F.E.L. Rototiller, backblade, rear forks, ripper tooth. $ 8,700. 856-2192. 13-3 f ■ : \ Water is a valuable resource USE IT WISELY 19 BOATS New 4 HP Motor for sale. Evin rude $800. 856- 5762. 15-4 21 Sunrunner Cuddy 81 Chev.3.8 V6, loaded and ready to go. Auto pilot, down riggers. CB and VHS. Auto bilge pump. Trim cab, Spare prop. Roadrunner trailer, galvanized. $15,000. 856-3049. 14-2 13.5 ft. Fiberglass Sprinter canoe and paddles $ 1 50 obo, 857-2787. 14-2 20 AUTOMOTIVE 2010 Auto Parts Propane System complete 110 litres. $575. Obo. 856-9258. 15-4 Hijacker 5th wheel hitch for RV. Non-sliding. $200 Obo. 856-9579. 14-3 V-6 Mustang engine and transmission. 82,000 kms. $500 obo. 856-3892. 14-3 2020 Auto Salvage/Scrap BEST PRICES-FAST PICKUP for scrap, damaged and older used vehicle* BRADNER SALVAGE 856-3378 2030 Auto Service/Towing 20 AUTOMOTIVE 2010 Auto Parts ^ CAPT'N CRUNCH USED AUTO PARTS ALL MAKES and MODELS Free scrap car pick-up Open Sundays 34314 Vye Rd., Abbotsford 855-1644 856-5014 Suspension and Body Frame Specialists Mobile Services DAVE STEELE 856-4751 don'^Wbody & PAffiStSflOP LTD. Collision Repairs Painting Windshield Specialists Courtesy Cars 856-2594 27441 Fraser Hwy. || s THE ALPERfeftpyg STAR: sM^RlL <12,' 1&65' &~. 20 AUTOMOTIVE 20 AUTOMOTIVE 2030Auto Service/Towing 2030 Auto Service/Towing ALDERGROVE AUTO WRECKING Qualified auto service specializing in cars & small trucks • fast service • engines • transmissions • brakes • complete auto repairs • reasonable rates No job too sma 11 or too big 27820 Swensson Rd., Aldergrove 856-6382 #857-1818 857-1919 Fax 856-0824 niiiiiiiriiiiiiii itiiiii.t-iimS ALDERGROVE RADIATOR Drive-in Service Free Estimates Complete Automotive Cooling Systems, Maintenance 4 Repair Facility Monday thru Friday 8:00 to 5:00 • Radiators • Heater Core • Oil Coolers • Gas Tanks • After Coolers 27515 Fraser Hwy., Aldergrove Ask tor Conrad 856-8833 ii»i-iitiii!iii!iiinirajii:' <-__i <l ___■_—■ iH. rt> rnawitm _Fbi>_---_i--ri mi-jt-wmisi f> MQi 2040 Campers/Trailers Hard TopTent trailer sleeps 6, lias table & lots of storage cupboards in & out. Needs some repairs. $300. 856-3467. 15-3 1982 Volvo 240 diesel 5 spd. manual, like new $5,500. 856-1848. 15-4 8 ft Camperette, (its full-sized truck, sleeps 2, with porta-potti; complete w/boat rack. Asking $2,500. 856-8106. 14-tf Utility trailer made from Datsun P.U. short box $250. 541 -0344. 14-3 8'9" Frontier Camper, 3-way (ridge, stove, furnace, jacks, flush toilet, awning. Queen bed. $ 2,500. 534-0517. 12-4 8 ft. camper, good condition, fridge etc. $1,700. R&M TIRE - 26827 Fraser Hwy. Akter- grove. 856-5011. DL8686 1 f 0690 43tf 2045 RVs/Trailers for Rent 2050 Cars 1984 Mustang V6 automatic $900 obo. 856- 8245. 15-2 1981 Chevette standard. OK condition, needs sonw work. $500j&p. 857-0809. 15~2^ 1977 Ford LDT, 4 dr. sedan, green, green vinyl roof, 82.000 original miles. New brakes, natural gas conversion, electric door locks, tilt steering etc. No rust, excellent condition. Asking $1,350 obo. Phone 856-0606(Home) or 530-1666(BUS). '?Wm 1262414-3 1981 Trans Am, fully loaded. New'paint job. Will sacrifice for $2,500 obo. 857-5542. 14-3 1975 Oldsmobile Omega. Runs like a charm, some rust. Asking $750 obo. Phone 530- 1666(Bus) or 856-0606(home) 14-3 1985 Topaz diesel exc. condition, 55 miles per gallon $2,000. After 5 pm 856-5416. 14-3 1982 Chrysler 5th Ave, A/C, PDL, P W, P.seats, cruise, tilt, leather int. Recent paint. Must be seen $ f ,800. 856-2830. 14-3 1992 Sundance S 25.000 km, 2 door, 5 spd. excellent condition $ 6,500. 1987 Chevette, 4 door, auto, 77.000 km $ 2,500. Comes with six months warranty. 1987 Pony, 4 spd. 120.000 km, 4 door, excellent cond. $ 1,495.1989 Olds custom cruiser, 52.000 km, 9 passenger, loaded, ecxellent condition $ 9.995. Day 856-6383, eves. 856-3239. 12601 13-tf 1984 Citation, excellent condition, runs great. 133,000 kms. $ 1,750 Obo. 856-4703. 13-3 1979 Ford T-Bird, rebuit transmission V8 automatic 302. Aircared. $ 800. 856-0645. 13-3 1979 Volkswagen Rabbit 4 speed standard, factory sunroof, FM/cassette. Clean tittle car. Aircared. $ 1.500. 856-8661. 12-4 1980 Pontiac Parisienne, 4 door, electric windows, doors, locks, many new parts. Good condition^ 1,850.856-1957 (mornings best). 12-4 1987 Stellar, A1 shape asking $ 3,500 only 50,000 miles. 12 ft fold-away boat complete w/brand new motor 12,000. 856-7107. 15-4 1981 Chev Impala Parts car. 4.4 V8 auto 2 dr. Good front clip, trunk lid, doors, bumpers. Waterlogged interior. $ 200 or will sell parts. Ask for David 533-0699 or 857-2320. 10-tf 1990 Olds Cutlass International 6, Silver w/red leather interior. Fully loaded. Excellent shape, new tires and battery, 110,000 km. Estate sale. $11,300.Ask for Oavid 533-0699 or 857- 2320. 10-tf 2050 Cars Have You Always Wanted to Own a Porsche? Nows Your Chance! Several to choose from. All repairs at reasonable prices. Trades? Financing? - 856-5001 1987 Toyota Tercel 2 dr HB standard trans 200,000 km Red w/grey interior. One owner. New tires. Runs great. Air-cared. Estate sale. $3,100. Ask for David 533-0699 or 857-2320. 10-tf 1967 Chev Belair, original 283 with 2 speed power glide, mags, $600. obo. Evenings & weekends 857-2320. 44-tf 2060 Motorcycles .1980 Yamaha Maxim 650, 4 cylinder. Good cond. $750. 856-0825 No Sunday calls. 14-4 2065 Snowmobiles 2070 RVs 1976 Dodge 21' Motorhome. Stove, 2-way Sleeps 6. $8,000 ObO. 856-0349.12634 15-2 1978 21 ft Prowler trailer $9,000 obo. 2-way fridge, awning, furnace, hot water tank 5 gallons. TV anten. jacks. Two new TV batteries.: 856-2630. :jUP 15-3 1984 class C 26 ft motorhome. Rear bath, sleeps 6. Boat rack, new transmission $ 19,000. 856-9739 or 857-4602. 14-4 1981 TravelAir 21 ft motorhome, low mileage. Loaded with extras. $12,500 obo. 856-3527. 14-4 8' Camperette, stove, furnace, sink, water- tank, icebox w/12 & 110 Volt. Lots of storage $750. 888-9515 or 856-0268. 14-2 8'9" Frontier Camper, 3-way fridge, stove, furnace, jacks, flush toilet, awning, Queen bed, $ 2,500. 534-0517. 12-4 1984 Bonair tent trailer. Sleeps 5. Ice box, awning. $ 24,000 obo. 856-9493. 12-4 1989 23 ft motorhome, dual air, A-1 good condition^ f 6,500. R & M TIRE - 26827 Fraser Hwy. Aldergrove. 856-5011. DL8686 110691 43tf 2080 Trucks 1977 Chev Crew Cab, some rust, motor nins good. $575. obo. 534-1137. 15-3 1974 Ford rebuilt 390, excellent motor. Natural gas. $1,500 or trade + cash for van. 856-9727. 15-3 Wanted: Pickup truck in good tunning cond. Will pay up to $ 2,000. 856-8725. 14-2 1988 Ford Ranger 5 spd. standard, 4 cyl. Low miles. Running boards. Canopy. $ 4,500.856- 6092. 13-3 1988 Ranger extra-cab 5 spd. Aircared. $ 4.900 R&M Tire - 26827 Fraser Hwy. Aldergrove. 856-5011. DL 8686. 12593 12-tf 1974-77 Ford Super Cab parts or whole 390- 460-429 engines plus trans. Lots of parts. Chuck. 856-0132. 15-4 2090 Vans 1984Toyota LE Van. 7 passenger, cruise, tilt, PS, PB, PL; excellent condition. $5,650. 856- 1270. 15-3 Aldergrove Speed Skaters held a season wrapup banquet at ABC Restaurant, Saturday, marking a remarkable year for the small club which earned eighth place in the B.C. Championships. Medal winners included Caie Caputo (fourth in his class at the B.C. championships), Rick Rodlan (gold medal with four records set at B.C. Games and a B.C. champ), Steve Faucet (second at B.C. championships), Troy Simkus (two bronze medals with two records set at B.C. Games), Amber Rutherford (third at B.C. championships), and Brent Williamson (gold medal with four records set at B.C. Games). -Kurt Langmann photo City sports fans excluded From front... Tstsident, Eric Williamson, who told The Star that the club may fold under the pressure. "I felt really beat up at that meeting -- I understand the argument of fiscal responsibility but it's not morally right," said Williamson, who added that he's getting conflicting arguments from both councils. He said that when he started the club he applied several years q<Tp -af thp ^yjr rWstr.* frsr fr-f time, and flie'Township recreation department gave them one hour a week at Aldergrove, from September to March. Tlie 25 members, half of whom are city residents, are very happy with it ~ "Aldergrove has the best ice surface of all die arenas" ~ and named themselves the Aldergrove Speed Skaters after their host arena. Williamson, who has 35 years experience in die sport, lias coached tlie team to eighth place in this year's B.C. championships. "That's very high for such a small club as us," said Williamson. ''We're also very self-sufficient. Our fundraising has bought the specialized equipment for the kids, to keep dieir costs low." He said tlie club had hoped for more ice time to help diem grow as diey cannot safely accommodate, more Uian the 25 to 30 speed skaters at one time. However, if ■"it.. tri/-tc jp/MsijIis-so hie.--mm c.-sr» are excluded, Williamson sees no reason for "mm' To continue"" coaching the club at Aldergrove. Mayor John Scholtens told The Star that city residents are "knocking at the wrong door" if they expect die township to back down, and diey should instead be lobbying dieir government to come back to die negotiating table with township council. "The city really hurt us, and more Uian financially. We've built facilities in a cluster, like a donut around the city, partly at Uieir request, and then they just walk away from their commitments to joindy fund operations," said Scholtens. He also criticized the city government's arguments Uiat. they should only pay 22 percent of costs, based on population, when membership of die clubs consist of up to 50 percent city residents. <{phrvltorse c\irl , yrsistli m • i ■ ■ "consulted" about the best location or me" popular new skateboard park, which was dien built in WiUowbrook on the township-city border. "The total cost was $80,000 and die city's share would have been a whole $19,000, but city council told us diey don't have any skaters," said Scholtens in disgust. "We're being used, and the only solution I can see is amalgamation." Byelection brings out plethora of parties Aldergrove Star] DO YOU HAVE A SERVICE TO OFFER? Star display ads are only $8.50 per column/inch 856-8303 VICTORIA - The Abbotsford byelection has been called for Wednesday, May 3. The deadline for nominations is Friday, April 21, and the closing day for voter registration is Saturday, April 15- In response to die call, Liberal leader Gordon CampbeU announced last VSednesday that it is about time that the byelection was caUed because the riding has been without and MLA since Social Credit MLA Harry De Jong resigned last fall. "I think the people of Abbotsford deserved to be represented in this house when it first started," he said. He added that die Liberal party is looking forward to die (campaign for the seat, which is ex- Witnesses being sought LANGLEY - A coUision between an empty Mack dump truck and a Mercury Sable at die intersection of Fraser Highway and the Langley By-Pass, at about 6:30 a.m on Monday, April 10, has left a 54 year-old man in critical condition at Royal Columbian Hospital. Police are investigating this incident and ask anyone who may have witnessed it to caU Constable Dickinson of the Langley RCMP traffic section at. 532-3200. pected to be hody contested. The Social Credit Party is also in die running. Chris Mellalieu of Maple Ridge, first vice-president of the party and member since 1968, has announced his candidacy for die byelection. "The political situation in B.C. today demands a return to those basic free enterprise principles on which Social Credit built this province," he said. Other declared candidates so far are: Bill Kilpatrick, B.C. Reform party; John van Dongen, Liberal; and Rolfe Keidi, NDP. GVRD TAKES OUT THE KNIFE? Tax hike less than feared I ' BURNABY - Homeowners will pay less in regional taxes than anticipated, thanks to budget cuts and more taxpayers to share the load. GVRD directors approved a 1995 final budget of $319.8-mil- lion, a reduction of $3.8-million from the provisional budget adopted in December. The final budget is up 4.5 per cent over last year. Wlide the impact of GVRD taxes will vary from municipality to municipality the average homeowner in Uie region will pay $16 more this year rather Uian the $22 forecast earlier. These figures are based on a house widi a 1995 assessed value of $288,000. The funds are collected directly and indirecdy as part of municipality tax bills and utility charges. Of die $16 increase, $9 will go to the water system, $5 to Uie sewage system, $1 to solid waste management programs, and $1 to hospital capital programs (con- struction and equipment). The reduction in die anticipated tax increase results from the budget cuts made by GVRD directors and because Uie number of residential owners is higher than expected. There- are about 460,000 owners of single family homes, condos, townhouses and duplexes in Greater Vancouver. The regional budget <x>vers all GVRD functions including water supply, sewers, hospital construction and equipment, solid waste management, regional parks, strategic planning, labour relations, and the 911 emergency phone system. ■ • >>' 9F ^^.!*$$B 28 OVE STAB. APRIL 12,1995 MATCHES MADE ON EARTH Volunteer grandparents add new life to families By MONIQUE GALAZKA ALDERGROVE - \folunteer Grandparents is an organization that works to match families widi children widi no grandparents living nearby, and seniors who have no grandchildren living nearby. Based in Abbotsford, the group, coordinated by Sherry Lund, has made die first of what it hopes is many matches in the Aldergrove area. The grandmother, Sheila, found out about the group tiirough an article in the Vancouye^ Sun, and decided that, although she has two grandchildren living in Surrey, she doesn't get die chance to see Uiem often enough, and felt the need for some "young people in her life again. The family, Ellen, Roy and their two sons, found out about Uie group at an informational display at a local mall. Aldiough Uiey have relatives back East, Uiey felt Uiat this program would help them keep Uiat special part of their children's lives closer to home. Their lives haven't been Uie same since. The existing families of those involved haven't expressed any negative feelings about the match up. Ellen even feels Uiat her mother is pleased Uiat Uie boys," aged five and seven, have someone they can relate to. "My mother understands that she's not here, and diat Uie boys need someone to fill the void." she said. Sheila was asked uy her granddaughter why she did diis, and after some reassurance that she wasn't being replaced, accepted the situation widiout another question. The match is relatively new, happening only last September, so Sheila has yet to take the kids anywhere on her own, but Uiey have been out togeUier as a family unit, and now have fond memories of attending the church choir and Candy Cane Lane togedier. In fact, Sheila is-keeping a scrap book about Uieir adventures and a collection of things that the boys have made for her. The boys are at ease widi Grandma Sheila, and play many games such as hide and seek. Once diey even launched a sneak attack on her widi Uieir water guns. They are comfortable enough to sit on her lap and hug her, and admit wiUi a little coaxing, Uiat Uiey love her: The parents have good things to say about Grandma Sheila as. well. Even tiiough Uiey are not blood relations Uiey have a very strong bond. "Sheila is very intelligent and wise, especially when it comes to dealing widi xboys," said Roy, and Ellen agreed, adding diat she's very much like their own Grandma. They are still getting to know each other and be totally comfortable, and die experience was made easier by Lund, whom they say has been very professional in her work. Both Sheila and Uie family were told up front by Lund that if they felt any discomfort with die match, not to feel bad, because some people just don't get along. Odier matches could be made if necessary, but Uiey weren't. Lund has been in constant contact with botii the family and* Sheila to monitor their progress, answer any questions, or listen to concerns, which has helped a lot. Bodi parties agree Uiat they were lucky to be matched with someone they felt immediate comfort widi, and are impressed by. Lund's compatibility matching. Roy says that Uiis program is one that can benefit many peo- pie. "It's not just grandparents," said Ellen," It's mostly for the kids, but it's for die parents and grandparents as well." For information about Volunteer Grandparents call' Sherry Lund at 853-5532. General Motors have now fully moved their western parts distribution centre, sales and marketing zone office and technical training centre to this expansive plant in north Aldergrove's Gloucester Estates industrial park. Mayor John Scholtens said the 80 employees there are delighted with the "country club" atmosphere of the plant, as compared to their previous Vancouver location and other "dingy industrial areas." Last week's official opening attracted hundreds of guests to the 205,000 square foot facility. Councilor Mel Kositsky added that Hardwood Sutter Industries are proceeding with relocation at Gloucester, bringing "more jobs Closer to home." -Kurt Langmann photo »SIS-MM»liMS53 ^RsV^V.- S. 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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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