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Seventy-five private and 192 community wells around the valley were tested and found to contain concentrations of freon rang ing from .5 to 2 parts per billion. Traces of nitrates, three pesticides, three trihalomethanes (THMs, a byproduct of chlo- rinization), and a number of heavy metals were also discovered underground, indicating that the water is becoming contaminated. Although the study's researchers say the water is safe to drink, Abbotsford Councillor Patricia Ross doesn't think so. At Monday's council meeting Ross and Councillor Brad Boyse pushed to have council pass a motion to have staff continue with the formation of a groundwater management plan in conjunction with the Environmental Advisory Committee. Part of the motion discussed, but not voted on, was the recom- Please see page 1... FREE CLASSIFIEDS FOR STAR SUBSCRIBERS — INFORMATION INSIDE By MONIQUE GALAZKA ABBOTSFORD - Police believe that the man, who killed Tanya Smith and beat Misty Cockerill, both 16, last October 14, is the same person who defaced and stole Smith's tombstone on Friday night, but they won't say how they came to that conclusion. The killer has also resumed his telephone calls to police, bragging about his actions, and taunting them that they can't catch him. The latest call came from a pay phone outside Rotary Stadium, at 11:15 p.m, Monday, February 19, just two days after the tombstone vandalism. On Saturday, February 17, an unidentified man called 85 Radio Max in Abbotsford and told producer Mike Ciccone to check the Max car in the parking lot. He found the tombstone on the hood of the car. Profanities, threats such as 'I'm still out there,' and 'I'm looking for more,' as well as threats against Cockerill were scrawled across Smith's picture. Not long ago police thought the killer may have left town, because there had been no com munication with him since his last taunting call to police on Halloween. Now they are warning people to take extra precautions when walking alone at night. Since the latest incident, police have received hundreds of tips and have increased the number of officers working the case. Just after the murder there were more than 70 investigators working on the case, but the number dwindled to less than 30 in recent weeks. Corporal John Skorupa of the Abbotsford police said this case is the number one news story across the country right now, and they arc fielding calls from all over. Here in Abbotsford, however, police want to talk to anyone who saw a 1960s or 70s blue or teal coloured Volkswagen van at Hazelwood Cemetery between 9 p.m. and Midnight Friday. It has a pattern on the sides and a rounded roof. They also want to talk to several youths who were seen in the cemetery at about the same time. Anyone with information can call Abbotsford Police at 859- 5225 or CrimeStoppers at 855- TIPS(8477). Water still under study ALDERGROVE - Township engineer Fred Peters said this week that their study on water quality improvement is not yet complete, but has released an update (see page 2) in response to public complaints the township has been receiving. Peters said that experiments with filtration "had no effect" and the township is exploring connection to either the GVRD or Abbotsford water systems. Testing results will be presented to council shortly, and money has been set aside for scrubbing the entire waler delivery system here in 1996, while the township explores other options. Mahaffy joins local victim rights crusade ABBOTSFORD - Next week's rally for a victim's bill of rights is expecting a huge turnout in the "push for changes to the federal legislation which currently gives criminals greater protection than their victims. A long list of well- known cnisaders on the issue are scheduled to speak, including the mother of Leslie Mahaffy, one of the teen murder victims of Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka. Debbie Mahaffy said she's supporting the Reform party's proposed bill because while she felt police performed an excellent job throughout the ordeal and lengthy trial, her rights as a victim paled next to the protection accorded to Bernardo and Homolka under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. She said she had to choke back tears and words at the trial because, "I had nightmares where I would say something that caused a mistrial." Even to this day, the families of Leslie Mahaffy and Kristen French are arguing in court that all copies of Bernardo's grisly homemade videotapes of the girls' suffering be accounted for. The families want them all destroyed, save for those needed at Bernardo's future parole hearings, and they want those destroyed as well upon Bernardo's demise. The families can't understand why they have to fight for this in court, as it prolongs their suffering and undennines a fundamental right to privacy. ^'"Speakers at the rally also include Chuck Cadman, Paul Cameron, Darleen Boyd, Chris Simmonds, Dawn Bakeberg, Corrine Schafer and Betty Cyr. It begins at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 29, in the Ag-Rec Centre, 32470 Haida Drive. There is no admission charge, but donations Please see page 10... PUBLICATIONS MAIL REGISTRATION NUMBER 1270 Postage Prepaid, Aldergrove, B.C. V4W 3R9 NEWS? CLASSIFIED? SUBSCRIPTION? CALL 856-8303 FAX 856-5212 m- THE ALDERQROVE STAR. FEBRUARY 21,1996 , .^.■'Tig*^V^^VVVVVL7^'fJ|A.W.VWA\W.U' • Ku*t Langmarai photo fR4ia?I fMENDLY fACCS Name: MolJte.jCjssodc Age: 66 Birthday: December 14 Birthplace: Mat5$UJ. volunteer tor Aider. Gtove.teitage. 5ociety ukes: Irayeijjna Dishes- People .t.hat.c^m|3lain Favorite music: QJdyGoMeS 2 2 2 Favorite movie: .T...T...*. Favorite TV show: ....£.(>. Favorite lood: \$QfiSi&?.. \ Fraeer1* Friendly Faces it a Star feature designed to spotlight the people who operate, or work at, businesses in Aldergrove, If your company has a worthy candidate lor this morale* boosting feature, call or write the Star with your suggestion. Heritage week events for all community By JUNE WILLSON ALDERGROVE - The Alder Grove Heritage Society is hosting a display of Girl Guide memorabilia for Heritage Week, February 17 to 25. Members of the Sparks, Brownies, Guides and Pathfinders will be on hand on Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 pm to demonstrate of their skills. On Thursday, February 22, there will be a Thinking Day Torchlight Parade starting at 6 pm from Buckerfields to the United Church. There will be a short non- LMH auxiliary AGM LANGLEY - Memorial Hospital's Auxiliary Council holds their annual general meeting on Monday, March 4, noon, at Zamboni's, 5700 Langley Bypass. For information or reservations call 534- 4121. Armed robbers hit local hotel ALDERGROVE- Two young men armed with machetes robbed the Best Western Aldergrove on 264 Street just before 11 p.m, Wednesday, February 14. The female clerk was not injured in the incident The first suspect is described as dark skinned with dark hair and about 5'6" tall. He was wearing a black hooded kangaroo type jacket, a black scarf and baggy jeans. The second suspect has light coloured skin, is 5'6" tall and was wearing a dark blue hooded kangaroo type jacket, a dark coloured ball cap and baggy jeans. The possible suspect vehicle is a dark coloured hatchback. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Langley RCMP at 532-3200 or CrimeStoppers at 669-TIPS (8477). CRTC telephone hearings invite responses OTTAWA - The CRTC has announced it will hold a public hearing to "consider mechanisms to ensure that local telephone services remain affordable for low- income consumers". The public hearing will begin on April 15 in' Hull. To make the process more accessible to the general public, there will also be a series of regional consultations held in major centres across the country. The dates and location include March 13-14, beginning 9 am, at Vancouver's Renaissance Hotel, 1133 W. Hastings Street "A few weeks ago, the commission set out a regulatory framework aimed at establishing a stable competitive environment for telephone companies." CRTC chainnan Keith Spicer said. "It is also important, however, that local telephone service continue to be affordable to low-income consumers. This broadly-based, open process will provide an opportunity to hear everybody's views." The public hearing will look into a number of issues related to local service pricing options, including the range within which rates for local service would continue to be affordable, the scope of the services to be provided, the impact of pricing options on the competitiveness of the long distance and local markets, and concerns .regarding other costs of local services such as security deposits, installation fees and service charges. Anyone may submit comments on the issues raised in this proceeding as long as they are sent in writing to be commission before the beginning of the public hearing. Brief oral presentations can also be made at the regional consultations. For information, call 604-666-2111. WATERMAIN FLUSHING LANGLEY WATERMAIN FLUSHING IN ALDERGROVE As part of our Maintenance Program, the Municipal Water Department will be flushing watermains in your area on the dates shown below. As a result of this flushing, you may notice changes in water pressure and there may be some discolouration or sediment in the water. However, this is a temporary condition and is not a health hazard. To avoid inconvenience, check the water before doing laundry, and you may wish to keep water in the refrigerator for drinking and cooking. For further information, please contact Mr. David Clift, Superintendent of Utilities at 532-7300. 1996 SCHEDULE FEBRUARY 5 TO MARCH 27,1996 Engineering Division TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY Operations Department Telephone: 532-7300 3-10 Pat Hines visits this wee autograph his new book. denominational' service. Author Pal Hines will be on hand on Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 4 pm to autograph his new book, From Rabbits to Rhinos, Gophers to Gnus. Hines' autobiography tells how his love of animals led him to own two game farms in British Columbia. The book includes many photos of his travels, family, staff and animals. Come in and meet a living part of Aldergrove's history. Members of the Alder Grove Heritage Society will be on hand to welcome visitors to the museum. New members are always welcome. An interest in the community is all it takes. For further information, call our office at 857-0555. 1 NOTICE TO RESIDENTS OF ALDERGROVE LANGLEY UPDATE - ALDERGROVE WATER QUALITY IMPROVEMENT STUDIES This notice is further to the Open House held May 30,1995 and in response to a petition from some Aldergrove residents which was received by Council on January 22, 1996 regarding water treatment and quality. The testing program that has been underway is part of the process for reviewing alternative solutions to the smell and staining caused by manganese in the groundwater in the Aldergrove area. The pilot testing which recently resulted in a strong chlorine smell in the water was part of that process. The pilot testing was necessary to develop a relationship between the amount of chlorine added at the source and the residual chlorine at various points in the distribution system. This necessitated testing various dosages in order to develop a relationship curve. Those at the higher end of the scale were more noticeable than dosages used under normal operations. Part of the testing program involved a pilot filtration plant which was in operation during the testing process on a very limited scale and had no effect on the water quality. We are not yet in a postion to judge whether filtration together with chlorination would have significant beneficial effects on the water quality. It is likely, however, that filtration alone will not provide significant benefits. Full scale filtration would be quite costly to implement because the four source wells are not close together. Prior to adopting this as a solution the process must prove to solve the problem. As part of the review process the Township will also consider two other solutions. One, a connection to the GVRD system, would eliminate the manganese problem but may still leave a chlorine taste or smell. Currently chlorine added at the GVRD source dissipates before reaching Langley. In the longer term, GVRD water will undergo rechlorination at several points between the source and the user and some residual taste or smell may be apparent. The other possibility is a connection to Abbotsford. The Abbotsford supply is chloraminated rather than chorinated. This raises some environmental concerns due to the proximity of Bertrand Creek. The results of the recent testing are expected shortly and a report will be prepared for Council at that time. Meanwhile the Township is taking other measures to improve the water quality. This includes flushing to clear the brown water that resulted due to the chorine dosage which caused harmless biological film to be released from the inside of the pipes. Last year "pigging" and "swabbing" (mechanical cleaning of the inside of the pipe) was tested over a small portion of Aldergrove. The 1996 budget includes funds to extend this treatment to the remainder of the Aldergrove water system in 1996. We will undertake this program just as soon as it can be arranged with our contractor. The residents of Aldergrove have been very patient over the years and we thank you for this patience. Please bear with us a little longer while we attempt to find the best solution to this problem. Engineering Department TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY Fred E. Peters, P.Eng. Deputy Director of Engineering 533-6069 8-2 THE ALDERGROVE STAR, FEBRUARY 21,1996 3 Child development festival returns LANGLEY - Kiwanis Child Development Centre's third annual Children's Festival is set for Sunday, February 25, 11 am to 4 pm at Willowbrook Shopping Centre. Participation is by donation. Events planned include children's entertainment stage (12 to 3:30 pm), art and craft activities, cookie decorating, bouncy castle, roving entertainers, Block Parents finger printing, door prizes, CFUN radio, members of BC Lions football team. We Serve ALDERGROVE LIONS CLUB Proudly serving our • communities' needs for 25 years, 1970 to 1995. We shall continue to do so. Four teachers were honoured at last week's school board meeting for receiving 1995 Prime Minister's Awards for Teaching Excellence in Science, Technology and Mathematics. From left to right: Gordon Spann, H.D. Stafford Secondary; Aubry Farenholtz, D.W. Poppy Secondary; Susan Kovach, Walnut Grove Senior Secondary; and Terry Bateman, Aldergrove Elementary. -Monique Gaiazka photo Four local teachers honored LANGLEY - Four Langley teachers received 1995 Prime Minister's Aw.vds for Teaching Excellence in Science, Technology and Mathematics. Terry Bateman, an intermediate teacher at Aldergrove Elementary, and Susan Kovach, Science department head at Walnut Grove ALL APOLOGIES The bad news is The Star got a message all wrong, but the good news is that Frances Evanoff is alive and recovering in Vancouver General, after undergoing a five-hour surgical operation. 'The Star's phones began ringing off the hook when last week's paper hit the street, including one man who had visited Frances that morning. The editor has apologized to Frances' son, John, who added that Frances' poem has been posted on several places at VGH, where it has been air inspiration to others. We hope Frances recovers soon, has many more happy years and continues to submit her prose for publication in The Star. Senior Secondary, received local awards. Aubry Farenholtz, Science department head at D.W. Poppy Secondary and Gordon Spann, Science teacher at H.D. Stafford Secondary received national awards and spent a week in Ottawa participating in meetings, receptions and tours. "Die four were honoured at last week's school board meeting at which board chair Linda Moir said the district is very pleased with the recognition given to the teachers. 'Their work reflects not only the very best, in science and technology education, but the dedication that teachers across our district give to their students in all areas of the curriculum," she said. The teachers were each person- ally congratulated by all the trustees as well as Susan Everett, Superintendent of Schools. Service station holdup nets a bundle LANGLEY - Police are investigating the armed robbery of the Mohawk Station on 200 Street at about 8 p.m, Saturday, February 17. The lone male suspect entered the store, produced a black handgun and instructed one of two clerks to hand over the money from the cash register. After receiving a large amount of cash he fled the scene in an older model blue Dodge Caravan, which he had parked in front of the door. The vehicle had been stolen from Surrey a short time before the robbery. The suspect is described as white, in his early 30s, about 5'11" and 175 pounds!'He has a light brown or blond moustache, and was wearing a three-quarter length, green raincoat with a hood and blue jeans. He is believed to be responsible for a number of similar armed robberies in the Lower Mainland. Police are asking anyone with information about the robbery to call Langley RCMP at 532-3200 or CrimeStoppers at 669- TIPS(8477). VICTIMS' RIGHTS RALLY Hear the following victims speak out: Debbie Mahaffy Chris Simmonds Chuck Cadman Dawn Bakeberg ;^f§f Paul Cameron Corrine Schafer Darleen Boyd Betty Cyr • All crime is serious and we are all victims. • Send a message to Ottawa about the justice system. • It's time to demand change. Thursday, Feb. 29 at 7:30 pm - Ag-Rec Centre 32470 Haida Dr., Abbotsford, B.C. For more information call Member of Parliament Randy White's office at 853-5002 or 856-2037 No admission fee - donations only, for Victims' Rights Groups I LIVE IM ALDERGROVE I SELL IN ALDERGROVE CAU THE ALDERGROVE SPECUUST DAN FLOKSTRA RE*MKC Aldercenter Realty 27015 Fraser Highway 857-1100 Dan's Direct Line 857-0500 * This is not a short-term investment. This is a long-term yielding the best night's rest possible. )J2Z^d^e- fo ^^0&U4M/ ¥ m + m Grange Grange m ... 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Central Fraser Valley Star Publishing Ltd. is 100% owned by the Langmann family of Aldergrove, B.C., Canada. ft 3089 - 272nd Street, Aldergrove, B.C. V4W 3R9 ft Phone (604) 856-8303 ft Fax (604) 856-5212 Captain Canada crumbles By KURT LANGMANN Has our Prime Minister got a career lined up in the World Wrestling Federation, after "taking out" protester Bill Clennett at the Flag Day ceremony in Hull, Feb. 15? And the immediate RCMP reaction is so stereotypi- cally Canadian — instead of apologizing for lax security they ask Clennett is he wants to lay assault charges against Jean Chretien. Is this a great country or what? Seriously, we agree with Chretien, who called it all "deplorable." We like the idea of our politicians being accessible to the public, but there's'no excuse for this kind of confrontation, and the blame clearly rests with the RCMP security officers who should have learned their lesson after the break-in at Chretien's pri- vate residence. Pick up your socks, boys and girls, this is a real job. As for protesters and demonstrators, this is a worthy pursuit, but remember that people like Tommy Douglas and Martin Luther King were about dialogue and constructive debate. Clennett and friends were using airhorns and whatnot purely to drown out the PM at a solemn occasion, and once they succeeded at doing that, Clennett pushed through a gaggle of kids to scream into Chretien's face. Chretien's response was human, and that's why Canadians generally sympathize with him. Who in their right mind would stop to talk with Clennett, when obviously there was nobody home? Outlandish fees LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Editor, The Star, Sir, Re: "Permit Paperwork & Price Protested", Feb. 14 issue. The referral by Council to "staff* regarding the reduction of a permit fee for the Veterans Resort Society is outrageous. First off, how many of our veterans do you think referred their decision to fight for this country to other parties? Second, charging such a huge amount for a permit to erect an awning in Aldergrove is nothing but legalized robbery. Third, who makes these decisions: our elected officials or the "staff so experienced in doublespeak? I commend Mayor Scholtens for wanting the fee waived. I'm sure that the money saved through waiving the awning fee would be put to much better use elsewhere by our veterans. Further, Councillor Campen - how can any small business be encouraged to make any improvements when there are outlandish fees to be paid, permits to be approved, and limitations put on what services licensed businesses can provide? How can any company in Aldergrove survive when there is unfair treatment and disrespect wafting eastward from "The Hill"? As for saying that a fee can't be arbitrarily waived: why not? It would appear to those of us who have to deal with politicians and bureaucrats that practically every decision made in that hall is arbitrary and customized to fit what "stalT" wants to do. How many times must it be said that there are many, many taxpayers in Aldergrove who have been here for many, many years, and they don't like what is (not) happening on "The HiU". I am quite sure that this will be reflected in the coining municipal election. Too bad the bureaucrats weren't also elected and held accountable to the people who pay their wages. At some time in the near future there are going to have to be changes - no more passing the buck, and more accountability to the taxpayers who are paying the wages of those employed on "The Hill". And as far as any of us in Aldergrove are concerned, the sooner die better. TAMI QUIRING Aldergrove. Some people more equal than others Editor, The Star, Sir, It must be nice to lock politicians in a room and give yourselves a pay hike (if you could only have left Muriel Arnason outside, it would have been unanimous). It says the consumer price index average of 2.211 percent, (but that is not what it says on my pension). The mayor now gets $50,064 with one third tax free (that is $ 16,688) plus $110 for each meeting with the GVRD. There are at least 12 a year, they last two to three hours, that could be $55 per hour, so now his tax free is $18,008. These people also have hefty private incomes. Can we believe what we read: Halsey- Brandt collects $2300 per month as chairman of GVRD, vice-chair Mark Sager gets $1,150 per month. There are many workers earning less and paying taxes to keep these people in caviar. They are the people that tell the unemployed they should live off $500 a month, pay rent of at least $450, they are expected to have a car in running order, pay about $1,800 insurance, 600 a litre for gas, milk at $1.33 a litre, bread at 890, meat at $2.99 lb. He must have a phone so they can tell him there is no work today; that costs him $33 or $35 per month. If not, he may lose that $5 an hour job, which puts him at the mercy of the food bank, to be labelled a person that does not want to work. Now Mr. Mayors, put yourselves in that workers shoes, and when they come to you and say, "Mr. Mayor, it is not much but I too could use that 2.211 percent increase," don't go out and hire a conciliator that will cost more than if you would have given the poor guy the 2.211 percent he asked for. TED HANSEN, Aldergrove. Showing heart Read all about it and weep Don't forget the capable CGAs Editor, The Star, Sir, It has come to my attention lhat in the January 17 edition of The Aldergrove Star, you ran an article entided: "Selecting a financial planner". In this article, you list several designations and programs that are recognized by the Canadian Association of Financial Planners. Unfortunately, you fail to mention the Certified General Accountant designation (CGA). If you refer to the Canadian Association of Financial Planners I am sure you will find this was an oversight. Certified General Accountants are highly regarded professional accountants engaged in industry, education, government service and public accounting. Our members are fully qualified to perform audits, prepare financial statements, and file documents with various regulatory agencies. Our reputation as professionals has been built over many year§ and is cbn^iW^'b^-'B'ht^^ediHmbMP'* legislation, including the Company Act - Section 204(a), and the Securities Act - Regulations. In addition, prospectus and audited financial statements prepared by CGAs for public companies are accepted by various regulatory bodies of the provincial government. High standards of competency and training are demanded of members of the Certified General Accountants Association of B.C. The comprehensive CGA education program combines full-time work experience with the accounting profession's first course of studies to integrate micro-computer technology. In 1988 CGA became the first professional accounting organization to require all of its members to maintain their standards through a "program of mandatory continuing education. MAUREEN H. SYDOR , j "*rnl^c4&lflti6n^^b_iaBrfS^Kw Editor, The Star, Sir, On behalf of the Variety Club of British Columbia, I would like to express our sincere appreciation for your publication's kind assistance in helping Variety Club promote its 30th annual "Show of Hearts" Telethon. As you know, the telethon was once again an unqualified success. Much of that success can be attributed to the high level of public awareness generated by news stories and mentions in the many newspapers of this province. For this, we are truly grateful. There are others who should also be thanked, and they include the thousands of volunteers who give up their own family time to help others. I'm not just talking about the volunteers at the telethon; many of our volunteers are in your community. They Editor, The Star, Sir, Any of your readers, who believes the Chretien government is cutting wasteful spending, should read our booklet, Tales from the Tax Trough. Researched and published by The National Citizens' Coalition, Tales from the Tax Through is packed with example after outrageous example of federal government squandering. Who would believe, for instance, that the government would waste: H $100,000 on a study comparing symphony conductors and hockey coaches; • $33,000 on a study of the Detroit Tigers, and • $500,000 on The Canoe Hall of Fame, located in Prime Minis- These are just three examples of waste exposed in a booklet that will make the blood of any tax-, payer boil. Fortunately, it's not too late to put an end to this nonsense. Taxpayers still have time to call their MPs and demand that the govern-' ment make the ending of wasteful spending a top priority in the next federal budget It's time politicians remembered that it's our money they are spending - and all too often wasting. Copies of Tales from the Tax Trough are available at $2 each from the National Citizens' Coalition at Suite 907, 100 Adelaide Street West, Toronto, M5H 1S3. DAVID SOMERVILLE Toronto ter Jean Chretien's own riding! your con munny. in ,,M . , r s* 1 __._. organize special events, take What di WaSte Ol tllTie dS\Q 17101167! donations, sell gold hearts, and Editor, The Star, Sir, I am quite impressed with the Church of England doctrine-makers. They have recently discovered that God's effort for us on Calvary's cross was a first class waste of time and money. Bully for them! According to a small paragraph in 22. January, 1996 Macleans magazine (p.33) "...Anglican leaders stress there is a final judgment after death, leading to a soul's redemption." Hell exists "...as a state of 'total raise funds in any one of a thou sand ways. I'm hoping that you will help us thank these dedicated volunteers by publishing this letter. Thank you all for helping Variety Club help kids! CHRIS BYRNES Public Relations P.S. - All those who made pledges during the Telethon can honour those pledges by sending their donation to: Variety Club Telethqn, Jtox^4QQ.. Vanctniy ture chamber." (The Anglican church of Canada has not adopted this doctrine.) I'm so-0-0-0 re-li-ev-ed!!! What art improvement over Jesus' persistent warning about us sinners being cast "...into the fire that never shall be quenched." (St. Mark 9:43). Fat lot He knows. I'll take the Church of England's Hell doctrine any day over God's Doctrine - won't you? God bless, URSULA BOND, ^&»Sfg^^ ■ ■■ ■.. .-. -.;.■■■.,.,■... ..v , ■ ..- n... ,-,., •■,.■• ' ■ -: .■-v\V,\YA\\\v,\\V,\\V,VAV,V,V—■ - §& THE ALDERGROVE STAR. FEBRUARY 21.1996 5 — ■.frvW!..i,;:. ;;'8\£'^'»$ftV/;$'S-S THE ALDERGROVE STAR. FEBRUARY 21,1996 Minister of agriculture, fisheries and food David Zirnhelt gets set to enjoy a taste of suckling pig at Vancouver's Waterfront Centre Hotel. The pig, donated for the event by Abbotsford's Fen Farms and Johnston Packers, had been raised on beer by-products through a project supported by Partners in Progress. At the event profiling numerous new foods developed through the program, the minister announced grants totalling $626,809 for 11 more Partners in Progress ventures. Partners In Progress is a multi-year program encouraging members of the agriculture, fisheries and food industries to work together to improve business skills, increase competitiveness and develop new markets. Ag minister rejects US attack on Canada's food management j long-standing U.S. campaign against our agriculture supply- management systems," said Zirnhelt. "The U.S. wants uncontrolled access to our market to dump surplus production and, this time, it is attempting to use a narrow and distorted legalistic interpretation of NAFTA to advance its objective." Zirnhelt said he was confident the U.S. claim will be dismissed by the panel. j "What does concern me, however, is that this U.S. campaign has forced farm families to live with years of uncertainty about their economic future/' Zirnhelt "This is a modern, efficient industry that makes a significant contribution to the provincial economy," Zirnhelt added. "Dairy, poultry and eggs account for almost 40 per cent of B.C. farm cash receipts. Our orderly marketing systems ensure that B.C. consumers get safe, nutritious products at fair prices. "The federal government has always assured us that Canada's agricultural supply management systems were protected in NAFTA. We will hold them to that assurance and urge them to redouble their efforts on behalf of all producers." VICTORIA - Voicing strong support for B.C.'s dairy, poultry and egg industry, Agriculture Minister David Zirnhelt has criticized U.S. attacks on Canada's supply-management system. Zirnhelt reinforced British Columbia's position of support for orderly marketing systems following the release of the opening U.S. brief to a North American Free-Trade Agreement dispute settlement panel. The panel was established to rule on a U.S. claim thai Canada's border tariffs in support of farm supply management are illegal. 'This is the latest episode in a Poets potpourri ABBOTSFORD - Poets' Potpourri Society's next workshop and open mike will feature readings from Anne Sexton's Book of Folley & Rowing toward God, E. Pauline Johnson's Flint & Feather, Ted Hughes' Crowe and Gregory Corso's Mindficld, followed by an open mike. The event is Thursday, February 22, 7 pm at Karilon House, 2387 Ware Street. For information, call 859-2798. All ages welcome to come to listen, learn or read, and refreshments are served. MARCH 4,1996 COUNCIL MEETING LANGLEY « to be held at ihe CHRISTIAN LIFE ASSEMBLY Please note that the March 4, 1996, Regular Meeting of Langley Township Council will be held at the Christian Life Assembly, 21277 - 56 Avenue, Langley. The meeting will commence at 7:00 p.m. and Council, at the meeting, will consider the recommendations from the Public Commission on Growth and Planning. Municipal Clerk TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY Rod Edwards 533-6003 8-2 UCFV spring! semester price set at $290 per course ABBOTSFORD - For the third year in a row, the University College of the Fraser Valley will offer a spring semester from May to July this year. Unlike last year, but like 1994, the spring semester will be offered -on a cost-recovery basis in 19%. All spring semester courses will cost $290, regardless of number of credits or level. Approximately 60 courses will be offered - those that enrol a sufficient number of students will run. A total of 20 courses is needed for the spring semester to go ahead. "We truly wish that we had the funding to offer spring courses on the same subsidized basis that we offer our regular courses, but, given the current fiscal situation, that's not possible," commented UCFV president Peter Jones. "Rather than give up on the idea of a spring semester alltogether, we've decided to try to run it on a cost-recovery basis once again." Registration for the spring semester begins Tuesday, Feb. 27 and runs until the beginning of classes May 6. The semester will start May 6 and nin until June 21, with an exam period June 24-27. Students may reserve their courses with a $100 deposit. Full fees must be paid by April 15. Serial killer on the loose? ABBOTSFORD - Police believe that the 1970s killings of three young girls, one near Merritt and the others in the former District of Matsqui, may be the work of a serial killer. They are looking at the 1975 murder of 11 year-old Kathryn Herbert, whose body was discovered 12 kilometres from her Matsqui home. Also the body of Theresa Hildebrant, 15, was found by Matsqui police in a shallow grave in 1980, four years after she went missing. Monica Jack was last seen on Freed murder suspect arrested "ABBOTSFORD - The man who was arrested and held in jail for almost 60 days in connection with the murder of Tanya Smith, but released when DNA tests failed to link him to the crime, has been arrested in connection with another unrelated incident. George Evenden and his friend Timothy Wayne Barlee were arrested last Saturday, at about 12:30 a.m, after a man living on McKenzie road called police and told them he had been assaulted. Evenden and Barlee, who have been charged with aggravated assault, appeared in court on Tuesday, and have been remanded in custody until their next court appearance. People, animals rally in Victoria By MONIQUE GALAZKA VICTORIA - About 50 people, grizzly bears, salmon and spotted owls braved the rainy weather last Monday to attend the first rally on the legislature lawn since Glen' Clark was chosen to be Premier. The rally was organized by the Western Canada Wilderness Committee as part of their legislature lawn camp-out protesting the NDP's closed-door discussions regarding parkland in B.C. James Jamieson, who is in his fifth week of the camp-out, said the endangered animals were not the only invited guests. Glen Clark was invited to speak at the rally but refused the invitation. Speaking from the legislature lawn, Jamieson said that all the WCWC wants is a clear 'yes'.or 'no' on whether the government's Regional Public Advisory Committee, set up in 1995 to make recommendations on parkland use to cabinet; will ever be opened to the public. The RPAC has so far not held any public meetings or sought any public input on the issue. The WCWC, which has the support of the Valhalla Wilderness Society and several Liberal MLAs, is particularly concerned about the government's 13% upper limit on parkland for Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland. Jamieson said Moe Sihota is the first Environment Minister in the history of B.C. to declare there will be no more parks made on Vancouver Island. "That's absolutely ridiculous," he said. "It's taking a long time to get an answer, but we are prepared to stay as long as it takes to get a 'yes' or 'no'. Hopefully a 'yes.' "I think if the RPAC opens talks to the public, they will be told to 'save the whole thing,' because the public likes, and supports, parks. DAVIS FREEZER MEATS Canada A Beef iil"^H_a_^HB_s^^^^^^s^!^^^^^^^ SPARERIBS • CUSTOM CUTTING AND WRAPPING CUSTOM HAULING • COMPLETE SERVICES CUT-UP FRYERS CANADA A Reg. «1.89 LB. $919 2 LB. DAVIS FREEZER MEATS OPEN TUESDAY-SATURDAY 8:30 A.M.-5:30 P.M. WE'RE JUST AS CLOSE AS YOUR PHONE 2844 MT. LEHMAN RD., SOUTH 850 -1 240 Serving the community for over 25 years. LIMITS IN EFFECT - PRICES IN EFFECT TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20-SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24/96 May 6,1978 riding her bike home from Merritt to Quilchena, about 30 kilometres away. She was wearing a floral pink top, brown cord pants and blue running shoes. Her bike was found tossed down the bank of Nicola Lake. At the time, two people reported seeing a man standing in the area where the bike was found, and a light green camper truck was seen in the area. Another resident reported hearing a scream and seeing a man washing his hands in the lake. Jack's remains were found last July in a ravine off a logging road on Swakum Mountain. Police have a suspect, about whom they will say little except that he is living in Canada and was married at one time. There is insufficient evidence to lay a charge. Merritt RCMP Constable Marshall Seniuk, who has received six new tips in the last week, is asking for anyone with information about the man or the vehicle seen in the area where the body was discovered, to contact him. HAMILTON FARMS, • Serving Aldergrove 27 years While Sale Inventories Last *W£i£.' CALIFORNIA HEAD LETTUCE U.S. No. 1 LARGE CAULIFLOWER .VALLEY PRIDE milk B.C. GRANNY SMITH APPLES Winter Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm Sun 10am-5pm Closed Holidays Corner Fraser Hwy & LeFeuvre Rd. (ONE MILE EAST OF ALDERGROVE) 85G-6Q68 •-'-"• THE ALDERGROVE STAR. FEBRUARY 21.1996 7 Waste dumping charges laid SLJRREY - Two companies and two individuals appeared in provincial court here, Tuesday, charged with illegal dumping into the Fraser River and Strait of Georgia. Charges under the'province's waste management act and the federal environmental protection act were laid against JJM Construction Ltd. and Miller Con tracting Ltd. of Delta, companies' president John James Miller and contracted tugboat operator John W. Lamberton of Surrey. It is alleged that mud and wood waste dredged from the Fraser River near the Surrey-Langley border was hauled by tug and barge and dumped without permit into the Fraser near Annacis Island and into the Strait of Georgia. Oldtimer Chuck Giesbrecht (right) wants the community to know that "there's some great kids here" after this quartet of boys asked Chuck and his wife if they could help clean up his yard "because there was nothing to do." Chris Gordon, 16, and the Alexander brothers, Scott, 12, Kyle, 10 and Graeme, 9, live on the neighbouring CFS Aldergrove housing, where their dads are radio operators for the army and navy, respectively. The boys attend County Line Elementary and Aldergrove Secondary by day, but Chuck has given them references for other possible employment in their spare time. "I want to be an RCMP officer," said Chris, "because I want to help people." -Kurt Langmann photo Manure not only pollution cause From front... mendation that council defer making a decision on the request from the Sustainable Poultry Farming Group until a ground water management plan is developed. The group is asking for the city to share the costs of removing excess manure from the Abbotsford Aquifer. The $38,000 financial aid request was denied at council at a previous meeting. Boyse suggested that council should support the request, because it is obvious from the report that chicken manure is the major cause of elevated nitrate levels in the aquifer. He suggested it would be cheaper to pay to have the problem fixed now than later, when the water is totally contaminated and the cost of clean-up in the millions. Ross was not in direct support of the funding request, but did say ! that further research needs to be done before a decision can be made. Although chicken manure is one of the biggest pollutants, there are others. Councillors Chuck Wiebe and Ken Funk opposed the funding request saying that the people creating the problem should be paying to fix it, not the taxpayers of Abbotsford. "Dairy people and poultry people should be looking after themselves," Wiebe said. "Council doesn't have to get in bed with these people, they can look after themselves." After heated debate, Funk and Wiebe voted against the motion for the continued formation of a groundwater management plan. In the meantime, a series of upcoming community forums will teach people how to protect groundwater. Experts will be presenting information and answering questions on how to have safe systems for the protection of groundwater. Also, the final report of the Fraser Valley Groundwater Monitoring program will be presented, and maps of the report will be available for viewing. Members of the B.C. Groundwater Association will be offering tips on how to build, maintain, and protect wells from contaminants. Ministry of Health officials will be providing information on the proper use, maintenance and problems of septic systems. Residents will be able to ask questions, raise concerns and offer suggestions on groundwater protection and a host of other topics of environmental health concern. Forums will be on Tuesday evenings, with the display opening at 7 p.m. and the presentations starting at 7:30. The dates are February 27, at Bradner Hall, 5305 Bradner Road, and March 5 at Clayburn School, 4315 Wright Street. For more information call 852-5213. 0@& NE FOR Only at The Pantry All day. Everyday. February 15-March 31. All Seniors Menu items just $4.99 From now until March 31st, every wholesome item on the Senior's Menu is yours to enjoy at a special low price-from French Toast to Fish & Chips, Barbecue Ribs, or Turkey Dinner-a price that includes your choice of orange juice, soup of the day or tossed salad. Join us soon for the best in homestyle flavour and value! 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Aldergrove, B.C. 856-1280 Hi VISA B %saBMUU&t*Mt4 &ttfeM ^i^MiW^il :- ' ' m z?st.rs 83*1 {IATS ivnirriic •__ xirr THE ALDERGROVE STAR, FEBRUARY 21,1996 Native carver displays his work Xwa-lack-tun points out the Thunderbird symbol, which is a reminder of the existence of higher powers. -Monique Gaiazka photo By MONIQUE GALAZKA LANGLEY - Squamish Nation carver Xwa-lack-tun (Rick Harry), who works in the Langley School District, drummed and sang a song at last week's board meeting before explaining the meaning of his work to the audience. "I really had to look around and find out what was happening and what is important here before I could do this project," he said. '1 was honoured to be asked to do it, and I feel good about having done it" The caving was done in cedar because cedar is sacred, standing for truth and honesty. The hand shake is the most prominent feature because it is a symbol frequently used by the school district. The fish in an V shape represent not only schools but also a cycle, in which the smaller fish are the new generation. The four eyes around the outside represent the fact that we are always being watched, by higher powers (represented by the Thunderbird on the lower fish's back), our ancestors, our community, our family and friends, and ourselves. "Whenever I did something wrong, I saw myself," said Xwa- lack-tun. ASK l ANNABELLE Dearest Annabelle, It's quite possible you have just enriched my life - but why did this not happen sooner? I've waited many years to come upon someone just like Brig.-Gen. Hugo "Huge" Wallop. Where has he been all these many years? I qualify perfectly for the mature lady he has been looking' for (Ask Annabelle, Feb. 7). I'm a product of the first great war - born in 1914, and often blamed for causing tlie conflict, but actually did not do so. I'm very good at hurdling obstacles in the running courses, am willing to learn about bayonet practices, tenting in the wilderness (is that what bivouacking means?) and will consider supplying weapons; everything your Hugo desires. I would like him to provide a few helps - I'm sure he must be good on the business end of a pitchfork - I must get my bams cleaned once in a while. I'm sure, he will be excellent at drawing milk from my cows, and flinging them the odd bale of hay. I have a helmet too, in case of being on the receiving end of a swift kick or two from my special pet animals, wliich have been known to "reach for the top" of one's anatomy when complaining. Please, please, give me priority in contacting Hugo - he sounds like the man of my dreams. Sincerely, Susie S. Dear Readers, Here is one sample of the many letters that poured in at the request of our old friend Huge Wallop. The Brigadier perused all the letters but still finds the majority of returns showed a definite lack of maturity on the part of his would-be admirers. He appreciates the letters from all who answered but would still like to hear from ladies just a bit older. Thank you all and keep trying. Dear Annabelle, I had a wonderful Valentine's Day. My husband has never complimented me in the 38 years we have been married. On that day he read in the morning paper that you should say something nice to your partner once in a while, so he turned to me and said, "You know, Sadie, you don't smell half bad for a mad woman." Well, maybe that doesn't sound all that great, but it's a start. ^^ - - ^-Sadte. • • • It's Time To Play... 10-50% OFF YOUR PURCHASE SERVICES COOp\ SERVICE CARD IN ALL NON-FOOD SHOPPING CENTER DEPARTMENTS & FEED STORE • SACKED FEED & PET FOOD ONLY* I** DIRECT PAYMENT | Card valid only for items selected prior to seal removal. | Discounts limited to a maximum of $100.00, Including Taxes. | Discounts effective at all Shopping Centre NON-Food Departments. | Discounts will not apply to agricultural & commercial pesticides, previously quoted package or special prices, metal roofing and the cafeteria. Discounts may be limited to in-stock items. *Please note all feeds, minerals, milk replacers and supplements not manufactured by Otter Co-op are excluded from this sale. All feed must be picked up at the time of purchase. SCRATCH & SAVE CARDS GIVEN OCT AT THE TIME OF PURCHASE "Your truly Canadian one stop shopping centre" GROCERY DEPARTMENT FRESH QUALITY MEAT FRESH PRODUCE IN-STORE BAKERY IN-STORE CAFETERIA HARDWARE DEPARTMENT HOME ENTERTAINMENT APPLIANCES TOYS & GIFTWARE FAMILY FASHIONS DEPARTMENT FAMILY FOOTWEAR STATIONARY GAS BAR/CARD LOCK AUTO PROPANE & NATURAL GAS HOME HEATING FUELS ■HP fill (MP IMK tUll 3600 - 248 St. Aldergrove Phone: 856-2517 Saturday. Feb.24, -6pm In . .-■' :»l.*.^lf THE ALDERGROVE STAR, FEBRUARY 21,1996 A rich education obtained at home ABBOTSFORD - More than ever before parents are choosing to keep their children home from school, providing them with a rich ! education. They learn very quick- ly that this endeavour is an extremely challenging task that requires diligence, self-discipline and persona] conviction. Attending the conference of Christian Home Educators, February 23 and 24, and other similar events, enables "home-teachers" to successfully achieve their goals. The Friday night session with Rhonda Robinson, open free of charge to the public, teaches "Home Schooling Through Home Making". Learn to create, capture and document those teachable moments. Saturday's sessions will provide opportunity for parents to develop their skills teaching science with the "Backyard Scientist" and author Jane Hoffman. Social skills will be addressed as well on Saturday. Gregg Harris will explain to us that most children have too many acquaintances, but no friends. Home- school curricula and resources from dozens of publishers will be on sale both days. Abbotsford's Conference of Christian Home Educators will be held at New Life Christian Reform Church, 35270 Delair Rd. For further information contact Loree Raine at 556-0360. Toxic waste is devouring ABBOTSFORD - Are microbes our friends? Can these tiny organisms help to clean, up toxic wastes spills caused by humans? Dr. Margo Moore of the Simon Fraser University biology department will give a presentation entitled Microbes and Toxic Waste at the University College of the Fraser Valley's Abbotsford campus lecture theatre on Wednesday, Feb. 21, at 2:30 pm. Admission is free and the public is welcome. "One of the unique aspects of micro-organisms is their ability to derive energy from a wide variety of compounds," said Moore. "These include naturally occurring polymers such as cellulose, chitin, and lignin, as well as aroma tics and saturated hydrocarbons. Consequently, many microorganisms can also degrade pollutants which possess similar chemical structures. This has led scientists to attempt to accelerate the natural rate of pollutant degradation by a process known as 'biore- mediation'." Moore's talk will discuss the range of compounds degraded by micro-organisms, basic mechanisms of toxicant breakdown and the use of genetic engineering to 'tailor' the biochemistry of bacteria to degrade recalcitrant compounds. A brief discussion of the bioremediation of the Exxon Valdez oil spill will be presented to highlight the potential for success as well as the problems inherent in these technologies. Another visiting scientist will speak at UCFV's Abbotsford campus ou Feb. 28 at 1 pm in the lecture theatre. Dr. Bunny Clark is a physics professor from Ohio State University. She will be discussing the situation of women in physics and science. Clark is a research award winner and a major contributor to the development of courses and degrees in physics. She also finds time to play a very active role in the women-in-science movement in the U.S. Her talk will be of particular interest to women and girls studying science or .working in a sciertdficfleWr"' m ci tra ^^'sawlii§!s a fresh, whole, bone in pork butt roast 505966 3.27 kg ID. m fresh, bone In pork shoulder butt steak 506097 3.93 kg Ib. 1.78 fresh, boneless pork shoulder butt roast f 4.37 kg lb. 505974 1J8 club pack™, fresh, sweet n' sour cut pork sitfleribs 1 fif 4.35 kg lb. HP m 090811 fresh cauliflower 543074 each I fresh broccoli bunch 549311 each fresh Romaine lettuce 540658 each I fresh asparagus 543827 5.42 kg lb. 241 bakeshop, unsliced, 397 g. Italiano bread 331041 each 1.08 bakeshop, club pack™, variety pack jumbo muffins 141556 package of 12 us bakeshop, club pack™ dinner buns white & 100% whole wheat package of 24 396168 2.58 bakeshop, sliced, 454 g Nature Plus bread 982652 each 1,28 no name™, assorted, 4 L ice cream 574277 At this low price limit 1 Philadelphia, assorted, 250 g. cream cheese 577031 each 229 no name™, frozen, 1L whipped I dessert topping each no name™, quarters, 1.36 kg. margarine ALDERGROVE MALL • 31 OO - 272nd STREET Prices in effect until closing Saturday, February 24,1996. While stock lasts. We reserve the right to limit quantities. 10 THE ALDERGROVE STAR, FEBRUARY 21,1996 Magic bus rolls into town ALDERGROVE - The Magic Bus is returning to town. Parent Advisory Council of Shortreed Elementary School arc sponsoring Uie stunning magic show of John Kaplan, who will again stage his two-hour extravaganza at Aldergrove Community Secondary School. The highlight of each performance will come when Short- reed's principal, Jan Laidlaw and vice-principal, John Mazzarolo will be sawn in half. John Kaplan will also be unveiling the "Magical Mountain Bike" to the lucky winner at the raffle at the evening performance. Proceeds from this spectacular event will be used to support student activities at Shortreed Elementary. John Kaplan makes you believe iu a world of fantasy through his original blend of magic and comedy with contemporary music, dance and special effects. His magic is unique, offbeat and absolutely spellbinding ... guaranteed lo bewilder even the most skeptical of audiences. Incredible illusions are mixed with side-splitting audience participation into a fun-filled pro gram the entire family can enjoy. Show times arc 3 pin and 7 pm at Aldergrove Community Secondary School on Saturday, Feb. 24. Advance tickets can be purchased ou Saturday, Feb. 24 from 12 pm - 2 pm at ACSS. Tickets for tlie afternoon performance are limited so come early. Doors open one hour prior to each show time or tickets can be purchased prior to show date by phoning Wendy, 856-0413. Books on sale ABBOTSFORD - The UCFV Library will be holding a book sale at its Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses starting Monday, February 26. The sale is open to the general public, and will feature academic books, textbooks, paperbacks, and magazines. The Chilliwack sale will be held on Monday, Feb. 26 and Tuesday, Feb. 27. The campus is located at 45635 Yale Road. The Abbotsford sale will be held from Monday, Feb. 26 to Wednesday, Feb. 28. The campus is located at 33844 King Road. The parking charge in student/public lots at both campuses is 50 cents per day. Scrapbook meet SURREY - Creative memories are the aim of the 1996 Winter Scrapbook Convention, this Saturday, Feb. 24,9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Bernadette Catholic Church Parish Centre, 132 Street and 65 Avenue. Displays and all maimer of classes will be offered for the more than 100 expected participants. Lunch, refreshments and door prizes are included; for information call Lynda Brown, 888-2607. Is there a pension in it for us, too? By MALJDIE MacPHERSON ALDERGROVE - Every day we hear of civil servants being phased out, maybe some could be employed in security for the Prime Minister. There seems to be something lacking in efficiency there. Here's an idea: what about some of you senior citizens trying out for the job. Build up your muscles, try throwing your weight around, and in a few years you could be drawing in a big pension. Think it over. A week ago Monday one of our long time members celebrated her 80th birthday. Chris Lockharts family gave her a great party. Between 70 and 75 sat down to a lovely dinner in the OAP hall. Relatives from far away joined locals to celebrate the occasion. Later in (lie evening friends joined them for a night of dancing. On behalf of the OAP till we wish you many more happy birthdays Chris. Two members of the OAP till are in tlie hospital: Bob Coults in M.S.A. and Jean Schneider in Langley. Our good wishes go to both and hope they'll soon be back and feeling great. As usual Bridge on Friday night in the OAP hall. First prize winner was Gladys Peterson with Victims' bill of rights... From front... will be accepted by the various victim's rights organizations involved. MP Randy White said the federal Standing Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs should proceed with drafting the victim's bill of rights and setting national standards on issues where federal and provincial jurisdiction overlap. White said it's not a partisan issue: "We don't need to worry about putting (Reform's) stamp on this. We don't care which level of government does this, or which political party, as long as it gets done. The bottom line is, everyone we talk to agrees these are worthwhile goals, so we're going to pursue them at whatever level of government necessary." The proposed wording defines victims as "anyone who suffers, as a result of an offence, physical or mental injury, or economic loss; or any spouse, sibling, child or parent of the individual against whom the offence was perpetrated, or anyone who had an equivalent relationship, not necessarily a blood relative." The rights proposed include being informed of their rights at every stage of the legal process, including that of compensation and victims' services available. Victims should be informed, upon request, of the offender's status . throughout the process of arrest, trail and sentencing dates, as well as plans and conditions of release or parole..............s»ida^m^^msisM }"'"' Rights should also include a victim's choice between giving oral or written victim impact statements, or both, before sentencing, at parole hearings and judicial reviews. Victims should be informed in a timely fashion of details of the crown's intention to offer a plea bargain before it is presented to the defence. If the crown or police decide against laying charges, victims should be told the reasons why. Protection should be provided from anyone who intimidates, harasses or interferes with rights of the victim — in relation to Uiis right, Mahaffy said her privacy was disrupted by reporters who camped outside her home during Uie case, despite her pleas to have Uiem leave. The rights should also include having police follow through on domestic violence charges to a conclusion, once a complaint is laid. The eighth and last point in the proposed bill is Uiat victims have Uie right to know if a person convicted of a sexual offence has a sexually-transmittable disease. Mahaffy said a nadonal bill of rights for victims would be an important symbol that would lead to further steps to improve the role of victims in the jusdee system. White said, The first step is to get the federal government to agree to Uiis in principle — after that the ball will be in Uieir court, and it will be up to the public to steer them in -tbe. right direction." i'"'; '"" " ,v'''ii "Hii'*r ^''-'^T—ff^^w-ifi a score of 7350, second prize Pauline Thu wilh 7320, third Irene Oelsner with 6950, and Ann Audette had 6600. Trevor Williams and Alex Barstow placed fifth, and sixth, with scores of 6250 and 5939. Audrey Fawkes won Uie draw. Valley Ramblers played for both Wednesday and Saturday dances last week. On Wednesday there were 54 in attendance. The spot dance went to Cliff and Helen Souther. Two birthdays were celebrated, that of Chris Lockhart and Marg McCulloch. 50-50 winners were Ann Marie Jesse, Simone Le Gal, Vem Nash,. Barney Goble and Dick Lockhart. On Saturday Uie count was 66. Door prize winners were Fred Jones and Ted Jones. The spot dances were won by Selina Davies and Claude La Vasseur, Evelyn Janis and Les Watchman. There were four 50-50 winners. Jean La Vasseur, Karl Hollander, Selina Davies and Eleanor Anderson. Both dances last week were most enjoyable. Don't forget Whist the last Thursday of the month and Pot Luck the fourth Sunday. There were 17 out to Carpet bowling on Thursday of last week. There were some good close games with scores quite even. Last week I was disappointed to see the last paragraph of my column was omitted. Even worse, the answer to my corny riddle didn't get printed, so now it's fallen sort of fiat. Hope you aren't still holding your index fingers with Uie four in dots on it, in your ear. What? Didn't you hear "The Ink Spots". If not turn up your hearing aid. That's the news for Uiis week. "A rumour is about as hard to unspread as butter". FIRST AID TIPS! FALLS do not move let the child recover on own watch for abnormal movement Count FIRST A»/ C.P.R. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES Business ruling a "catch 22" By MONIQUE GALAZKA ALDERGROVE - Neighbours of Canadian Pallet Inc. on Fraser Highway said it was business earlier than usual the day after a Supreme Court Judge adjourned the case between the City of Abbotsford and Canadian Pallet, with terms on costs, and limiting work at the site to between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Currendy work goes on from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday to Saturday, bothering neighbouring residents, who have complained numerous times to Matsqui and Abbotsford councils about the noise and dust from Uie plant. The case, which has been dragging on for more Uian 6 years, just received its fourth adjournment. The first was because there was no judge available to hear Uie case. The second was when Canadian Pallet's lawyer Jack Cram became mentally ill. The third was Uie arrival of a new lawyer who needed time to look over Uie case, and now, Canadian Pallet owner Joe Sangha has become iU from all the stress. Joe's brother Dave Sangha is currendy managing Uie plant A hearing for an interlocking injunction to have the business totally shutdown pending die outcome of Uie trial will be held in about two weeks. In granting the adjournment, Uie judge stated Uiat Joe Sangha is a necessary witness for the defendant, and if he is not called to testify, an appeal court will more than likely ask for a new trial. Tom Higgins, Manager of Inspection Services for the city said he is not pleased with Uie outcome. 'They are operating their business totally illegally, making it very difficult for us to enforce our bylaws," he said. "Also, it's a nuisance to neighbours." He went on to say Uiat Uie city cannot enforce the terms of the adjournment, only monitor die situation. "It's a court order. If they operate Uie business outside the allocated hours Uiey are in contempt of court, and it becomes a police matter," he said. Sangha on the otiier hand said that he is not pleased with Uie outcome Uiat has left him in a very bad situation. No matter what he does, he wiU be breaking the law. "The Employment Standards Act says Uiat I cannot just send 35 people home," he said. "I have to give them proper notice. "I am upset with Uie situation. because the city has never tried to cooperate with us or listen to us. We need time to find a new location." Canadian Pallet has made two attempts to relocate. The first was to an industrially zoned site on Mprey Avenue, which was stopped by die city, because Uie existing road could not handle the weight of die large trucks. The second site, on Valley Road, did not get rezoned because there is a stream on Uie property, and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans objected to the industrial rezoning. Sangha however insists that the bottom line is jobs. "The city should be supporting us in our attempt to employ people in this tough economy, instead they are putting roadblocks in our way." Life is :]| a team sport 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. 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FEBRUARY 21.1996 11 Aldergrove Secondary's choir leader Laurie Penner (right) brings such expressive enthusiasm and joy to their Aldergrove Library performance that the audience was caught up in the moving renditions of spirituals and pop songs like the theme from Pocahontas. Some 515 people attended the Library Lovers' Day held Feb. 10, which also offered refreshments and a huge cake. Library spokesperson Yvonne Holden said ten raffle winners were delighted with their book prizes, and about 60 kids joined in the scavenger hunt, following a trail of planted clues which gave the answer inside a book. -Kurt Langmann photo Etheridge concert tour takes on Canadian arenas By KURT LANGMANN Melissa Etheridge kicks off a Canadian concert tour in March that takes her from sea to sea, Victoria to St. John, in 21 days. Her schedule shows just five days off for relaxation during the sweep across Canada, which includes three B.C. dates: March 6 at Victoria's Memorial Arena, March 7 at Vancouver's GM Place and March 8 at Prince George's Multiplex. While too much of the major media attention focuses on name- dropping (her Hollywood friends) or her being a lesbian — transparent and meaningless coverage, really — Melissa's huge fan following recognizes a woman who writes powerful songs and, simply put, kicks butt on an arena stage. This writer still gets thrills from hearing Bring Me Some Water, from her first Island album released eight years ago. While that album stands as a watershed, her career went high-altitude with 1993's North American smash, the five times platinum Yes I Am. Her fifth and latest album, the ironically-tided Your Litde Secret continues her high level of song- writing craft while riding atop the charts. Her gift for narrative is frequently compared to Bruce Springsteen, and it's fitting that they ducted together for her appearance on MTV's Unplugged last year. Even Randy Newman was quoted as saying, "What a great songwriter Melissa Etheridge is. I mean she's serious. I haven't heard a new writer this good since Prince." Etheridge said she avoided repeating herself on the new album by playing with new approaches to writing, such as Melissa Etheridge using unusual guitar tunings (a device long employed to great effect by Joni Mitchell) or a piano, and had a lot of fun despite the pressure on her to come up with something that matched the breakthrough Yes I Am. She admits she's surprised by the results on Your Little Secret, but downplays the showbiz pressures: "Actually, it was kind of opposite. I felt more pressure for Yes I Am, where I really wanted to find something that would break through, something that would reach out, and yet still be true to myself. It was a sign that I could write songs that I felt strongly about, that I could make the record with this band that I've been playing with and enjoy it. This has been the most enjoyable record IVe ever made." Produced by veteran Hugh Padgham, the two records feature her stage band, guitarist John Shanks, bassist Mark Browne and drummer Dave Beyer (drummer Kenny Aranoff guests on four of the new album's songs). Etheridge is no slouch on the guitar fret- board either, but it's that commanding voice and shamelessly romantic power-pop that captures the heardand types. She may not be a classically-trained, perfect singer, but I can think of no one else fitting of the honour of singing Piece of my Heart for Janis Joplin's posthumous induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame last year. Her emotion is sincere; that kind of thing simply. cannot be faked, and it stands out in sharp contrast to so much of what passes for pop music these days. The tide song from Your little Secret goes somewhat over the top with cliches and I Want To Come Over disturbs with its reference to stalking, but overcome these problems with hooks that grab the listener. They're also redeemed by die incisive lyricism of songs like All the Way to Heaven, Shriner's Park and This War is Over. Relationships make the world go around and there's a lot of depth in the subject, as Springsteen, Mellencamp and Petty have proven over the years. It's about time a woman succeeded in exploring the same territory. Tickets for the GM Place Theatre Stage show, Thursday, March 7 are $35 at Ticketmaster, call' 280-4444. Opening is Cape Breton's pride, Ashley Maclsaac, who's also riding high with his unique take on traditional maritime music forms. His appearance here with Sarah McLaclilan -a couple years ago was not what one might expect, as he proved that his oldtime fiddling takes a standard rock band backing to somewhere else that no one's been before — and the journey there is a treat. **# Early bird tickets for Merritt Mountain Music Festival are $95 for all four days, but the price goes up to $105 after Feb. 29 and then to $125 after June 30. The Star will again offer a draw for passes to the event that returns on July 18-21 with guests such as Vince Gill and Patty Loveless ~ watch for details in future issues. Single day passes are $30 to $40, and children under 12 are free, and there's also reserved searing available from $145 to $405 each. *** Mission Music Society still has a few tickets for Tommy Sands and the Paperboys available. Sands' concert is Feb. 22 at St. Andrew's United Church in Mission, tickets are $12 advance, $14 at door. One of the best Irish songwriters extant, Sands appeals to all ages. The Paperboys play a dance at Matsqui Community Hall's sprung dance floor, March 30 (the hall has quite a history — one oldtimer recalls seeing Merle Travis play there). Tickets are $12 advance, $14 at door, and there's a cash bar. The Paperboys are Juno nominees (roots-traditional category) for their independent Late As Usual album, and their shows are a lively melding of Celtic, bluegrass and world beat folk pop that they call STOMP. Formed in 1992, the five-piece includes fiddle, accordion, flute, mandolin, banjo, guitar, bass and drums. Kitsilano News writer Tom Zillich (many Star readers remember his contributions to The Star while growing up in this area) wrote about the Paperboys' first single, She Said: "It sounds like fiddle happy, Guinness-pickled Guns 'n' Roses doing Paradise City." Perfect dance music and a great venue. Towne Tninema Centre Comer of King & l^0allum Roads, Abbotsford Cine-Info mt859-501'9 \j*&M langley Kiwanis Child Development Centre's 3rd Annual Children's Festival Sunday, February .25, 1996 11:00 am to 4:00 |>m Willowbrook Shoeing Centre, Langley, B.C. intersection of 200 Street and Highway 10 (participation by donation) Children's Entertainment Stage (12:00 pm to 3:30 pm), Art & Craft Activities, Cookie Decorating, Bouncy Castle, Roving Entertainers, Block Parents Finger Printing, door prizes, CFUN Radio, members of BC Lions Football Team. SHOWTIME DIRECTORY-Effecttrc Feb 23-29 BEFORE & AFTER Starts Friday: 7:06 & 9:30. Sal & Sun: 1:10 & 3:30. B.C. Warning: Occasional violence, coarae language a. euggeetive ■can... " .QsSQfiP MUPPETS TREASURE ISLAND £g?B*D Starts Friday: 6:39 & 9:05. Sat & Sun: 12:35 & 3:05. MR. WRONG Starts Friday: 7:00 & 9:10. Sat & Sun: 1:05 & 3:15. B.C. Warning: Occaaional violence, vary coarae & auggaativa language & wearing, -l- (MATURE) UNFORGETTABLE £73=3=? Starts Friday: 7:00 & 9:25. Sat&Sun: 3:10 only. B.C. Warning: Frequent violence. GOLD DIGGERS (SBtug, LOONIE MATINEE • Sat & Sun: 1:00 only. WHITE SQUALL Nightly: 6:40 only. (TOfuig) LEAVING LAS VEGAS Starts Friday: 8:15 only. B.C. Warning: Occaaional acanaa of eexual violence, nudly & auggaativa ecenee. C&i*? IT TAKES TWO LOONIE MATINEE (SaiEBAp Sat*Sun: i:oo& 3:oo. BUCK SHEEP Nightly: 6:45 & 9:00. SunMon Feb 25/26:9:00 only. B.C. Warning: Occaaional very coaraa a. auggaativa language. TOY STORY ggJ5AQ Sat Feb 24:12:40 & 3:25. Sun Feb 25:1240 only. THE BROTHERS MCMULLEN Sun & Mon night 7:00 only. Sun Mat: 3:30 B.C. Warning: Occaaional couree language &euggeetive ecanea. (jjjiHcBP WALT DISNEY PICTURES presents JIM HENS0N PRODUCTIONS' i|__HU____IU_tt n-i.ir.bi.iit.UT IT TAKES TWO the BROTHERS MCMULLEN The New Romantic Comedy ' From Edward Burns MR. HOLLAND'S OPUS <&*&Z Nightly: 6:30 & 9:20. Sat & Sun: 1230 & 3:20. TO LIOTTA LINDA ' I FIORENTINOI • ENDS THURSDAY FEBRUARY 22 - BRAVEHEART C&*i? Nightly: 7:30 only. BC. Warning: Soma brutal violence. ni»H A murder. A suspect. A shadow of a doubt. BEFORE — : •■—■ 2 ■—:—— ! ■■—: :—L— 'S?I!£!£35S^^ 12 THE ALDERGROVE STAR, FEBRUARY 21.1996 ASTRONOMERS GATHER HERE Venus in the light of Moon ALDERGROVE - Discover our amazing springtime skies in an outdoor astronomy program, Saturday, February 24, at Aldergrove Lake Regional Park. Far from city lights, the park's seclusion is an ideal spot to explore the heavens. The two-hour, drop-in program, Venus in the Light of the Crescent Moon, begins at 7 pm with crafts and a 'walk* through the solar system. Settle in for a slide show presented by astronomers from the Pacific Space Centre, and find out about Hyakutake, a comet just discovered in January. Then get close-up peeks through a high-powered telescope. Weather permitting, viewing possibilities include the Moon, the sparkling planet Venus, and the Andromeda Galaxy. The constellations Orion, Leo, Cassiopeia, and others will also be identified. Refreshing Evening Star Tea will be available to sip around a crackling campfire. Children will enjoy making an evening star to take home. Remember to dress warmly and bring a blanket, a flashlight, mug, and binoculars or telescopes if you wish. Registration is not required. Admission is $2 per person; cash only please. Everyone is welcome. The program runs'rain or stars'. The program is sponsored by GVRD Parks department, with assistance from the Pacific Space Centre. Enter Aldergrove Lake Regional Park off 8th Avenue, 1.5 km east of 272 Street. For more informal ion call GVRD Parks at 423-6359. Precious heritage captured FORT LANGLEY - The fourth annual Precious Places Precious Photo contest is on exhibit at the Langley Centennial Museum and National Exhibition Centre. This exhibit celebrates Canada's Heritage Week and will be on display from Feb. 16 to 25. Museum is located at 9235 King St. in Fort Langley and is open daily except Monday. Phone 888- 3922 for information. Prizes have been awarded to: Best in Show - Donna Astbury - The Station in '96; Best Black and White - Yolanda Lehwald - Faith of our Fathers; and Best Colour - Chloe Baravalle - All in One. Honorable mentions went to: Chloe Baravalle - Legs; Mary Brewer - Flying Geese; Shamncr Kealy - Old Red Barn; Detlef Klahm - The Station; Rod Kuhn - No Tide; and Rosette McDonald - Giverny 1995. The photographs on display, taken by Langley amateur photographers, feature Langley's heritage. The theme includes the built environment, views and vistas, scenic and rural roads, landscapes, tress and historic sites. This contest is sponsored by the Langley Camera Club, Langley Heritage Society and the Langley Centennial Museum and National Exhibition Centre. Drama club works on three By ELAINE DANVERS ALDERGROVE - Rehearsals are in full swing for the second production of the "Church Mouse Productions" drama club, under the direction of Gay Harrigan. The program will consist of a sketch, A Lesson in Public Speaking, and two one-act plays. The Church Youth Group, under the direction of Diane Burbidge, will present Three and the Dragon by Aileen Fisher, with a cast of twelve. The second play is a comedy, The Capricious Pearls by Virginia Kidd. Its setting is in the thirties, where some questionable gang members are about to raid an old ladies home. To tell you Chinese | adoptions exp ored SURREY - The Adoptive Parents Association of B.C. is holding a China adoption orientation session on February 24. Helen Mark, international support worker for die APABC, with the help of a returning China adoptive parent, will present the session. They will discuss the documents required by the Chinese government, travel arrangements necessary, the costs of adopting, die time involved, the homestudy, immigration process, legal rights and risks. "The session will help prepare parents to make an educated decision about their adoption choice", said Helen Mark. "This session is a first step". The session will be held on Saturday, February 24, from 9:30 to 1 pm at #205, 15463-104 Avenue. Cost is $18 for members and $22 for non members. Call Helen or Maggie at 588-7300 to register as space is limited. IkV! anymore would be giving away the plot! . Join in Uie fun at the Aldergrove United Church, 2623-272 Street and 26 Avenue; on Friday, March 8 and Saturday, March 9 at 7:30 pm. Doors open at 7 pm. Tickets are adults $6, seniors $4, child $2. Advance tickets may be purchased from Sandy 856- 8872 or the church office 856- 8675 (mornings) 9 am to 1 pm, Mon. to Fri. Refreshments will be available at intermission. Kiwanis festival begins Thursday VANCOUVER - The Kiwanis Jazz Festival takes place February 22-24, at the new Michael J. Fox Theatre, Burnaby South Secondary School, 5455 Rumble SL, Burnaby. Over 60 vocal jazz and jazz bands from around the Lower Mainland take centre stage from 8:20 am to 4:20 pm each day. Guest performances are by Nite Cap, Capital Jazz, Capilano College Jazz Band, and Douglas College Night Band. Admission is by donation. Legion news By MADELINE ROACH ALDERGROVE - This week the Legion has the Neil Reeder Band playing on stage Thursday from 8 to 12. Stillwater is on stage Friday and Saturday from 9 to 1, and Sunday from 4:30 to 8:30. The ways & means committee still have the kitchen open on Saturday during the meat draw from 2 to 5, and on Sunday from 4 to 7 for burgers and fries. For more information on branch activities, or to find out membership information, phone the Legion office at 856-8814. pxi=z^=_____j___l______ — Auto Tech alignment Inc. NEIL HALBERT Complete Suspension Brake & Wheel Service. 1530-9119 1 201 - 5726 Landmark Way (just off Langley Bypass behind Langley Chrysler) Think cool for summer driving (NU)—You probably never thought of'_ it before, but during the winter, your car won't be any colder than the outside air. But in the summer, the car can act like an oven. New car buyers need to remember that in the hot sun, light car interiors can be as much as 30 degrees cooler than dark ones. Lighter exterior colors also help keep cars cool. But if light colors are out for personal taste, summer driver tips from AAA Auto Club South help any car: • Open car windows one inch when parked in the sun. Hot air rises, so the heat escapes. • Place either louvered or cardboard shades in both the back and front windows. • Open windows before turning on air conditioning. Hot air clears out faster. Then close and enjoy the cool air. • Air-conditioned air is coldest at the slowest fan speed. High-speed settings might cool faster, but the slower setting is best at highway speeds. AAA also recommends being prepared for engine overheating. If the engine temperature light comes on, turnjoff the air conditioner if it's on. Turn oi the heater and heater fan-to lower tjhe coolant temperature. Put the transmission in neutral and run the engine at a fast idling speed to increase coolant circulation. For|summer driving, AAA also ' recommends checking the level of radiator coolant, inspecting hoses and belts, and making sure the radiator grille is free of any restrictions that would block air flow. Dog foils abduction SURREY - A Border Collie saved its 43 year-old owner by foiling an attempt to abduct her while they were walking along 112 Avenue near King George Highway on Sunday, February 18, at about 5 p.m. As they were walking, the suspect pulled up beside her, grabbed her by the collar and forced her into his vehicle through the open passenger door. When she screamed for help, the dog jumped into the vehicle and bit die attacker on the hand, causing him to lose his grip. They both escaped without injury. Police are looking for a white male in his mid 30s, who is tall with a muscular build, clean shaven and has brown hair that is curly on the sides. He also has a blue and black tattoo on the back of his left hand. At the time of the incident he was wearing a blue ball cap, gold neck chain, white golf shirt, blue jeans, and brown cowboy boots. The vehicle is described as an early 90s, mid-sized pick-up that is painted dull grey on top, white on the bottom, and has silver trim. A wooden bird was hanging from the inside rear-view mirror. 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Walkers, in particular, fare poorly, says Randy Bly, director of traffic safety for AAA. "A startling one out of every four pedestrian/vehicle collisions involves a child less than 15 years old, with the majority of fatalities occurring in those five to nine years of age." That translates to almost 30,000 young pedestrians between the ages of five and 14 killed or injured each year. Here are some things to remember. Since young children don't have a fully developed sense of judgment, they're often unable to make the spliHsecond decisions needed in traffic safety. Kidsjmay have difficulty assessing gaps in traffic. Young children may not know lent from right, so they don't always look to tne left—where the most immediate hazards are—first. "As long as children act like children, it's up to| us to protect them," Bly says. By Norm Hudecki (NU)—Just as Charlton Heston parted the Red Sea in the film classic The Ten Commandments, car owners often have to overcome obstacles in their daily travels. The journey can be tough enough without mechanical failures causing breakdowns along the way. Although the Car Care 10 Commandments are not carved on stone tablets, they should be, and car owners should follow them to help ensure safe and trouble-free driving. • Thou shalt not ignore brake noise. If you hear metal grinding or a high- pitched screech when you apply your brakes, you should have the brakes inspected as soon as possible. • Thou shalt keep a close eye on tire inflation. Inflation should be checked at least once every two weeks. The proper tire pressure can be found in your car's owner's manual, or on a sticker affixed to the door post. Under- or over- inflation can negatively affect fuel mileage, tread life, and the safety and comfort of passengers. Be sure to include the spare tire in your inflation inspections. • Thou shalt change the motor oil and oil filter regularly. This is the single most important commandment, but it's also one that is commonly overlooked. Valvoline motor oil engineers recommend changing the oil and filter every three months or 3,000 miles. • Thou shalt not rev a cold engine. Even on a warm morning your car's engine is cold from several hours of inactivity. Revving an engine before the motor oil flows freely through critical parts is an open invitation to premature engine wear. • Thou shalt not torture the transmission. The transmission, like the engine, needs time to warm up in the morning. If you follow the above advice on engine starts, your transmission will also benefit. • Thou shalt protect the fuel system. Don't fall to the lure of bargain- basement gasoline prices. Those off-brand gasolines often do not contain the additives that help keep your fuel system free of deposits. • Thou shalt not ignore the air filter. A dirty air filter will affect performance and can allow dirt and other contaminants to reach and damage the engine's moving parts. Generally, air filters should be changed once a year or after 12,000 miles. • Thou shalt properly maintain the coolant system. Coolant is the mixture of water and antifreeze, usually at about a 50:50 ratio, that helps cool the engine during operation and prevents freezing of water in the radiator when the engine is idle. Coolant also lubricates the engine block, radiator and bearings in the water pump, but can lose its effectiveness after 24 months. • Thou shalt not dry-wipe glass surfaces. Any time you wipe a glass surface, such as the windshield or headlights, with a dry cloth or other material, you run the risk of scratching these surfaces with bits of dust and road dirt. These scratches can impair visibility in bright sunlight ofln other adverse driving conditions. • Thou shalt lube grease fittings regularly. Grease fittings are used on some cars to help lubricate moving parts in the steering and suspension systems. Be sure to include grease service as part of your routine maintenance. Following these commandments won't necessarily get you to heaven, but they will help you to more fully enjoy your time driving on earth. (Norm Hudecki is director of technical services for The Valvoline Co. and a popular syndicated automotive columnist. Readers can write to Hudecki with questions or to request his free brochure on The Most-Asked Questions About Motor Oil at: Norm Hudecki, Valvoline, Dept. NU, P.O. Box 8797, St. Louis, MO 63102.) 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Forty teams from the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley and Merritt participated. The Hog Rock Cafe & Lounge "A" Event trophy was Won by the Langley curler Don Sigurdson and his team of Laverne Hogg, Neil Davis and Linda Davis. Sigurdson defeated the Langley/Val- ley team of Dean Lunn, Zoria Nahnybida, Don Nahnybida and Elaine Spacey in eleven ends. Sigurdson stole 3 in the six end. Down by four points, the Lunn rink rallied back by taking one in the seventh, stealing the eight, ninth and tenth end to tie up the game. With last rock advantage, Sigurdson got the point to win the game. Third in the "A" event was die Langley Curling Club team of Al Lanfranco, Judy Lanfranco, Brad Howard and Donna Wallace. Fourth place was won by the Peace Arch Curling Club rink skipped by Darrell Hunter. The winner of the "B" Event trophy was the Marpole Curling Club rink led by Ron Corneau. They defeated the second placed rink of Rob Rodland, Alice Folk, Joe Folk and Eddie Rodland from the Langley Curling Club. Third place went to Phil Breton of Richmond Curling Club, and fourth place was won by the Ralph Milum rink of Valley Curling Club. In the G & H Shop-N-Save "C" Event, the Dean Lenglet team with members Jennifer Gay, Mark Lenglet and Sondra Clegg defeated the Don Barrett, Lynn White- house, Len Storoschuk and Colleen Benson rink, both from the Langley Curling Club. Third place went to the Lindsay Moffit team of Richmond and the Richard Miller rink from Langley, with teammates Nancy Novakowski, Barry Holmes and Janet Baumung won the fourth spot Regents claw Cougars ALDERGROVE-The Regents IJ-11 soccer team moved to with- in 1 point of the first place Abbotsford Blasters with a convincing 3-0 win over the Chilliwack Cougars. The Cougars came on strong in the first ten minutes of the game keeping the Regents hemmed in their own end. Once the boys gathered their composure, they took control of the game with constant pressure on the Chilliwack defense. Brodie Sorensen, playing centre forward, had 3 or 4 great chances to score but was unable to beat the Chilliwack keeper. The Regents finally got their first goal of the game on a shot from the 18 yard line by Brian Dawson on a nice pass from Mike Vickers. The second half was all Regents' with Brian Dawson tallying his second goal of the game on a pass from Cody Heath, and Jurek Szymczak scoring with 5 minutes to play on a pass from Colby Hansen and Adam Furness. This game was the team's 1st Dogs ground the Eagles, 5-1 ALDERGROVE - Mad Dog Sports handled the Century 21 Eagles 5-1 in Novice Division Minor Hockey action, Feb. 15 at Aldergrove Arena. In a complete team effort by the Dogs, Jordan Kohler and Alex Devries each scored a pair of goals with Nickolas Knudsen adding a single marker. The Dogs led 3-0 after one period and 5-0 after two. Jordan Farrand was outstanding in goal, shutting down the Eagles until late in the third period. Mad Dogs next game is Thurs., Feb. 22, 5:45 pm at Aldergrove Arena. A.C.S.S. TOTEMS SENIOR GIRLS BASKETBALL February 13... Liz Clermont led her team in scoring with 19 points, but it wasn't enough as the Totems fell to Pitt Meadows 68-46. This ends league play with a record of 4 wins - 8 losses in Tier 1 AA. SeorlnotorA.as.S.- LCIermont 19, D.Arsene 6, game in almost two mbnths because of the bad weather we have been experiencing. The boys arc to be congratulated for their good effort. Peter Matterson on right wing and Gabriel McDougall in midfield also had strong games for the Regents. The Regents next game is 10 am Saturday, February 24 at Park- side against the 1st place Abbotsford Blasters. 4-H elect officers 11 LANGLEY - 4-H Dairy Calf Club had their first meeting on February 1, and had 11 members enrolled. They also had their elections that day, and the officers are as follows: president Rachel Cram, vice-president Ashleigh Livingston, treasurer Shona Jordan, secretary Amanda Church, photographer Chantelle Milewski, reporter Simon Tremblay. The club held its Public Speaking, and the finalists are as follows: Seniors' third Lisa Campbell, second Ashleigh Livingston, first Rachel Cram. Juniors' third Jamie Dcvalera, second Jonathan Devalera, first Simon Tremblay. The next meeting will be at die Livingston's farm on March 3. t&i»?€s LHampton 5, C.Hipwell 2. ALDERQROVE RH MEADOWS R.Gibbs 6, N.Rufenacht 4, 0. Hayes 4, 1st 2nd 3rd 17 10 12 245 14 16 4TH 7 14 TOTAL 46 68 FEBRUARY 16 ...Langley scored 4 times in the 3rd period to overcome a 4-3 deficit and defeat Victoria 7-5. Ludek Broz scored twice including the winner for the Thunder. Michael Pf eif er scored Ns 20th & 21 for the Salsa PERIOD 1 10:12 UN pp J.Rett (J.Mikel) 11:08 vie B.Fritz (K.Goodjohn) 15:55 lan J.Mikel (M.Uttle, B.Herbert) PERIOD 2 2:01 vie M.Pfeifer (LLarsen) 2:22 lan J. Vandermeer (C.Larose, R.Toye) 622 wc M.Yates (C.Smith, B.Fritz) 10:24 vie sh J.Metz (C.Smith) PERIOD 3 5:10 LAN pp J.Mikel (LBroz, J. Vandermeer) 9:10 lan (A.Srubko, J.Rett) 11:05 vie pp M.Pfeifer (C.Larsen, C.Smith) 14:07 lan L.Broz (C.Larose, J.Vandermeer) 19:02 lan L.Broz (R.Muimilo, R.Toye) OOALTENDERS RECORD ACTUAL SHOTS LANGLEY 1P 2P 3P TOT.SV. TOT.MN. M.Rett 13 7 9 29 60 VICTORIA J.Hope-Ross 17 13 9 29 60 PENALTY MIN. NOT AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 18... Roman Murmilo scored a pair and Randy Toye scored his 50th which proved to be the winner as Langley edged Surrey 6-5. Shane Kuss scored his 32nd and 100 point of the season for the Eagles. period 1 2:15 lan D.Reynolds (LBroz, R.Murmilo) 2:33 lan R.Bowers (S.Stone, J.Vandermeer) period 2 2:12 sur pp S.Kuss (K.Bertram) 823 lan pp J. Vandermeer (J.Rett, D.Reynolds) 8:53 sur S.Rodgers (A.McNiven, C.Kryway) With a snip, Iceland Academy held its first open house on Valentine's Day, with the help of (left) founding president Todd Decker, principal Gail Hettema, director of independent schools Gerry Ensing and mayor' John Scholtens. A good crowd toured the Glover Road facility, which offers a rigorous mix of sports and academics to a growing number of secondary students. The emphasis on hockey has just been augmented by the addition of figure skating teacher Heather Fraser to the staff. Hettema said Iceland has seen "incredible leaps and bounds" in its 18 month history, and Ensing praised the "exciting" variety of educational opportunities in B.C. - "good academic training tied with sports is a first in B.C.; it's a huge change from other independent schools." -Kurt Langmann photo Make canoe cups FORT LANGLEY - A canoe cup was an important piece of 'equipment for early voyageurs and fur traders. Attached to the belt the cup was always at the ready to take a drink of water with. The strenuous job of paddling and exploring Canada's rivers during the 1700 and 1800's did not allow for coffee breaks. .The Langley Centennial Museum present a canoe cup carving demonstration. Demonstrator Ian Wright has researched the traditional technique for making these utilitarian items. Join him at the museum, located at 9135 King St. on Sunday, February 25. Phone 888-3922 for more information. This demonstration is part of the art and heritage demonstrations at die museum on the fourth Sunday of the month. Police office opens ABBOTSFORD - A community police office is now open downtown at 33779 Essendene Avenue. The phone number is 850-9552. 1422 sur A.McNiven (S.Rodgers, C.Kryway) 16:47 lan R.Muimilo (R.Toye) period 3 6:43 tAN R.Muimilo (J.Mikel) 9:00 ian pp R.Toye (LBroz, J.Mikel) 12:05 sur pp LHampies (C.Kryway, S.Rodgers) 18:57 sur pp K.Bertram (E.Brooks) OOALTENDERS RECORD ACTUAL SHOTS LANGLEY 1P 2P 3P TOT.SV. TOT.MN. CRudkowsky 6 7 7 20 60 SURREY J. Wong 13 11 7 31 60 PENALTY MIN. LANGLEY 14-50+ 2 GAME SURREY 20-78 + 2 GAME BCJHL SEASON STANDINGS - FEB 18 MAINLAND OIV. Chilliwack Chiefs Langley Thunder Sumy Eagles Royal City Outlaws s/o s/o W L L GF GA TP W-L ST 40 11 4 294 198 84 0 4 3w 35 17 3 288 248 73 5 3 6w 29 25 1 251 250 59 1 1 11 15 37 3 174 255 33 7 3 1w BUND DIV. Powell R. Paper Kings 32 20 3 219 220 67 4 3 1w Cowichan V. 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The Bruins downed Surrey 2-1, defeating the Surrey Major Thunder on their home ice - the North Surrey Rec Centre. It was a fast paced game as the teams matched stride for stride, with very few mistakes by either side. Period scores were 1-1 and 2-1 and the third period was scoreless. Marc Windle made the big play, as the Bruins took an early 1-0 lead. Windle made his check in the comer, skated out and fired a close in shot. The rubber was blocked, but Josh MacKnee pounced on the,rebound and scored. Surrey responded with three minutes left in the first, pushing a reboiuid past Davis Parley in the Bruin net. In the second period Matt Keith's and Ryan Costello's relentless forechecking forced the turnover. Costelloeventually came up with the puck and tried to come out in front. He was stopped but got the puck again and drifted a shot from behind the net, which hit the goaltender's stick and caromed into the net. The goal gave the Bruins a 2-1 lead and proved to be the game winner. The euphoria of knocking over Surrey til team was shortlived. Surrey extracted a measure of revenge three days later, as Surrey Minor came to town and spanked the Pee Wee A Bruins 3-1. The Bruin scoring machine of late, Marc Windle, opened the scoring early in the first period with a quick shot from the left wing shot. Josh MacKnee and David Mamchur set Windle up for the shot. Surrey Minor replied by tipping in a goalmouth pass. Surrey Minor recorded the only goal of the second period, as the Aldergrove defence failed to pick up the man in front, and he promptly hammered in a rebound. The Bruins pulled netminder Davis Parley late in the third period in an attempt to tie the game, but Surrey Minor fired the puck into the empty net to make the final score read 3-1. Pee wee Bruins score high in playoff series ALDERGROVE -G&R Garage Door Pee Wee "B" Bruins played West Vancouver on Feb. 10. At 14:02 in the first period West Van opened the scoring. 13:50 Danny Thomson scored, assist to Amand Syvia; 4:50 Joshua Sukkau, assisted by Darcy Benson; 3:15 Shaun Sieffert netted the third goal, assists Kyle Olinek and Jamie MacKay. Second period: 3:47 Joshua Sukkau goal #4, assists to Darcy Benson and Kyle Olinek; 44 seconds left, Ricky Morrison scored, assist to Darcy Benson. Third period: 13:13 Shaun Sieffert scored assisted by Kyle Olinek; 10:50 Shaun Sieffert got his third goal of the night. Assists Jamie MacKay and Kyle Olinek; 3:42 Ricky Morrison got his second goal for the game, assist Joshua Sukkau; 90 seconds left in the game West Vancouver scored their second goal. Aldergrove 8 - West Vancouver 2. Playoff game #4 was again a high scoring game for the Aldergrove team. 14:11 in the first peri od Grandview opened the scoring; 9:37 Grandview netted til. From then on the team controlled the rest of the game. 8:21 Darcy Benson scored; 8:17 Danny Thomson scored; 2:52 Kyle Olinek, assisted by Shaun Sieffert; 1:46 Cory McKinnon's shot from the blue in the net. Second period Shaun Sieffert scored, assist Jamie MacKay; 1:40 Ricky Morrison scored unassisted; 3:06 left in the third period Jamie MacKay got Amand Syvia's rebound in the net. Aldergrove 7 - Grandview 2. Game ti5. Aldergrove hosted Coquitlam on Sunday, Feb. 18. First period saw no goals by either team. Not till 5:15 in the second period did Coquitlam score. One minute left in the second Danny Thomson made an end-to-end rush to net our first goal. Third period 7:16 Jamie MacKay got goal #2, assist to Amand Syvia. The final goal for the night came from Shaun Sieffert, assist to Jamie MacKay. Aldergrove 3 - Coquitlam 1. ALDERGROVE MINOR All those who have received registration forms by mail — Please return as soon as possible to avoid being put on a waiting list ALDERGROVE MALL For further information call Diane Bailey: 856-1360 UMPIRES NEEDED !! An Umpire Clinic will be held Saturday, March 16th - Must pre-register. Earn $$ throughout our spring baseball season! Call Anne McCormack for details: 856-9065. THE ALDERGROVE STAR, FEBRUARY 21,1996 15 Karate kids head for BC Winter Games LANGLEY - Ten youths, aged fourteen to seventeen, from the Fraser Valley region, or Zone 3, will be travelling to North Vancouver to compete on February 24-25, in karate at this year's BC Winter Games. Of the several dozen youths that tried out for the Fraser Valley Region Team, a total of ten were selected to go on to the Winter Games; five from Langley, one from Aldergrove, one from the White Rock area, one from Coquidam, one from Abbotsford and one from Chilliwack (six males and four females). The youths are from various karate clubs throughout the Fraser Valley representing a number of different styles of traditional karate. All the clubs are member clubs of Karate BC which in turn is a member of Sport BC. Basketball tourney here LANGLEY - D.W. Poppy Secondary School hosts the Fraser Valley AA Boys' Basketball Tournament, Feb. 21-24. The Senior Girls' AA finals will be played Saturday, 6:30 p.m. at Aldergrove Secondary. Final league standings see Aldergrove Secondary atop the central division, and their first game in the championships is against Hope (ranked second in East division) at 6:30 p.m., Feb. 21. Final game is at 8:15 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 24. The karate competition eliminations will be held all day Feb. 24, with the finals being held on Sunday morning Feb. 25, in the gymnasium at Sutherland Secondary School, 1860 Sutherland Ave., North Vancouver. The Fraser Valley region, Zone 3, encompasses the area from Coquitlam and Surrey east up the valley until Hope. The members of the Fraser Valley Regional Team are: Andrea Wong from Aldergrove, Lisa Hogan from Chilliwack, Cara Statz from South Surrey/White Rock, Steve Cherry from Langley, Colin Gillette from Langley, Anthony Paris from Langley, Annalisa Schulz from Langley, Reuben Schulz from Langley, Eric Attn from Coquitlam and Danny MacGirr from Abbotsford. ."**-*•"*" tTt-'iTaTs 1-y.TA « i» U ^ =_ ■ ' £33^ 16 THE ALDERQROVE STAR, FEBRUARY 21,1996 Beware the mysteries of fads When can I take money out? By JULIE EDWARDS "I am looking for a few mutual funds to add diversity to my investments, but there is no way I will pay any of those management fees and loads in order to get into one", explained Mamie, an Abbotsford school teacher. "And, could you choose one for me that will have a good year for my assets. Mamie is not unlike most investors.who want the best returns for their assets and wish to pay no extra fees to access the best quality investments. After an assessment of her financial goals, I reviewed with Mamie several quality mutual funds that I thought offered her the best potential and started to explain the term "management fees" and "loads" to her in more detail. Knowing these tonus is important more than ever. For the first year in history, more Canadians have chosen to invest in mutual funds than any other investment vehicle. From being a little understood "fad" in previous years, mutual funds are now accepted by most people as providing an excellent way to expose investment portfolios to higher potential returns. A "management fee" is the surcharge that all mutual funds charge as a way to pay fund managers for the buying and selling of fund holdings and the general costs associated with marketing and administration. All mutual funds have this "hidden" fee. They vary slightly from fund to fund. Mutual fund "loads" are fees charged directly to the investor upon buying or selling their shares of Uie fund. These charges are nol directly present in "no- load" funds, and so getting into and out of a fund is free. Some funds have "front-end loads" payable when fund shares are pur- There are hundreds of RRSP investment options out there. So how do you ensure you're buying the best for your future? As a Sun Life representative, I'll analyze my company's RRSP offerings and develop a sound, strategic financial strategy that's tailored to you. And you only. When it conies to your future, don't leave anything to chance. Call me today for your personal, no-obligation consultation. Walter Pearce* Sun Life of Canada Business: 859-1710 Home: 856-4260 The Sun Life Companies Sun Ut» mt Cjw«U Surs Ufsi Trust chased, while others have a "back-end load" payable when the investor exits the fund. Most funds today have the option, of front or hack end load. So why would anyone bother investing in a fund that has "loads" at all. The answer to this is all in what a mutual fund is supposed to represent to an investor. A mutual fund should always be treated as a long-term investment whose true returns are not measured year to year, but rather over a ten year period. "Loads" are such a tiny part of this investment and should not be a factor when considering which mutual fund to buy. Limiting yourself to "no-loads" will keep you from some of the best performing funds. For instance many of the top quality mutual funds have back- end loads which diminishes over a certain amount of years. This encourages investors to see the fund as a long term investment. "No-load" funds are not necessar- ily the best buy for investors. Fund quality, strategy and track record are the most important things to consider. An important axiom to remember is "...it is not tlie skill in timing the market, but rather the amount of time you are IN the market that counts..." Unfortunately, many people choose to sell a mutual fund after it had a bad year. This is often a bad idea! All mutual funds perform differently year to year. Choosing the best quality fund with a good track record, and having some patience, is far more important than concerning ourselves with loads and timing the market. Julie Edwards is a Financial Advisor with Midland Walwyn Capital here in Abbotsford and runs weekly investment and retirement seminars. If you have any questions please call Julie at 853-6668, or 864-5992 (24 hr message). MIDLAND WALWYN LUE CHIP THINKING™ GORDON STENNER Financial Advisor 32555 Simon Avenue, Suite 200 w 852-2222 Member - Canadan Investor Protection Fund 24 HOUR: 1-800-201-2221 ^Sal-Saw; ™ BLUE CHIP THINKING ta a trademark of Mdand Wahryn Capital Inc. By WALTER PEARCE You can cash in your RRSPs anytime subject to the investment terms, but it's not a good idea before retirement That's because any withdrawals are added to your income. On some investments, you may also be subject to penalties for early withdrawals. What are my investment options within an RRSP? Essentially there are four types of RRSP investment options for those who don't have a self- directed plan: guaranteed investment certificates (GICs), registered savings accounts, deferred annuity plans and mutual funds. Each type offers different levels of risk and reward. The type you choose - or more accurately, which combination of options - depends on your age, income and expectations. Again, your Sun Life Advisor can work with you to determine which options are best for your unique needs. Should I put money in my RRSP or pay off my mortgage? This is a very complicated area and, more than most, requires a financial advisor. The answer will depend on your tax bracket, mortgage rates and the rate of return earned on your RRSPs and how long before you plan to retire. You may be better off paying down your mortgage to a manageable level before concentrating on RRSPs. Or it may be suggested that you contribute to your RRSP and use the tax savings to reduce your mortgage. What is a spousal RRSP? It's a plan registered in the name of your spouse to which you contribute. The amount of your contribution, however, can't exceed your own annual contribution limit. Should I consider a spousal RRSP? The real benefits of a spousal plan kick in once you both retire. Firstly, when you split your retirement incomes, the taxes are often lower than those paid on one retirement income alone. Secondly, with two plans, both of you will be eligible for the federal pension income tax credit for payments stemming from an RRSP through a RRIF or a life annuity. This credit begins at the age of 65. The challenge is trying to calculate the value of those benefits decades in advance - and here's where your Sun Life RRSP Advisor can really help. 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Local Guides and Scouts will also hold their annual Torchlight Parade this Thursday evening, 6:30 p.m., from Aldergrove Buckerfield's store to the United Church, where they will hold a brief service. Guides have also set up displays at the BC Tel/Hart Heritage house this week, and invite the public to stop by for their crafts demonstrations on Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Langley district Scouts held their Kub Kar Rally recendy and the winners are as follows: Best of show, eight years -- Alexandria Moroz of 1st Willoughby, Kimberly Thompson of 1st Willoughby and Matthew Kuzek of 2nd Aldergrove. Best of show, nine years -- Douglas Lamb of 2nd Langley, Sean Bletcher of 5th Langley and Gerard-Lemieux of 1st Aldergrove; Best of show, ten years — Ray Boone of Brookswood, Matt Chadwick of Langley Meadows and Denise Fettback of Langley Meadows. International artist comes back home ABBOTSFORD - A Vancouver artist who has made a name for herself in international art circles will visit UCFV in late February to give a slide presentation of her work. Marian Penner Bancroft will show her work at the University College of the Fraser Valley's Abbotsford campus on Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 1 pm in Room A404. Sponsored by the Fine Arts department, admission is free and the public is welcome. Penner Bancroft is a Vancouver-based artist who primarily uses photography as her medium. She has exhibited widely in Canada. Her imagery deals with history, landscape, memory, and the construction of persona] identity. She teaches photography at Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design. Penner Bancroft was born in Chilliwack. SOLID ROCK Christian Fellowship 2808 Mt. Lehman Road Abbotsford, B.C. 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Sble Study - 9:30 am Worship Service -11:00 am 26245 - 28th Avenue 856-5830 Reduce taxes with an RRSP This is one in a series of arti • cles dealing with tax matters. The articles are written by H&R Block Canada, Inc., Canada's largest tax service. An RRSP continues to be one of the best tax shelters available to the average taxpayer. Eligible RRSP contributions are deducted directly from income reported on your tax return. This means that you save taxes at your marginal rate, which may be over 50%, depending on your income and province of residence. In addition to the initial tax savings when the contributions are deducted, all income earned inside the RRSP accumulates tax free until the money is withdrawn. Deduction limits: The amount you can deduct is subject to limits, based on last year's earned income and "pension adjustment" amount, and on deduction room carried forward from prior years. Fortunately, it is no longer necessary for you to keep track of or calculate this limit yourself. Revenue Canada does this for you, and states your RRSP deduction limit on your Notice of Assessment for the previous taxation year. If you do not have your notice, you can find out your limit by calling Revenue Canada's T.I.P.S. automated phone service during tax season, or by contacting your district taxation office. Contribution deadlines: You have until February 29, 1996 to make a deductible contribution for 1995. Fortunately, any portion of your deduction limit which you do not utilize is carried forward to the following year, enabling you to deduct larger contributions later on. For example, suppose your deduction limit for 1995 is $4,000, but you can only afford to contribute $1,000. The unused deduction room of $3,000 is carried forward and added to your deduction limit for 1996. The amount that can be carried forward in this way is subject to certain limits, but taxpayers have at least seven years to make up the contributions they missed in previous years. You also have some flexibility with regard to contributions that you make but cannot deduct. •Until 1996, you could have up to $8,000 in excess contributions without incurring penalties. From 1996 on, that cushion has been reduced to $2,000. If you have undeducted contributions exceeding $2,000, therefore, you should consult a tax specialist to see what action you should take in order to avoid a penalty tax. Home Buyers' Plan: The Home buyers' Plan allows first- time home buyers to withdraw up to $20,000 from their RRSPs for the purchase of a home, without paying tax on the withdrawal. The amount must be used to build or purchase a home within specified time limits, and the amount must be repaid over a period of no more than fifteen years. 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Hotels/Motels 1640. Office/Retail Space 1660. For Rent 1670. Room & Board 1680. Shared Accomodation 1690. Wanted to Rent 17. Real Estate 8. Employment 810 Jobs Available 820. Work Wanted 1710. Business Opportunities ' 1730. Condos/Townhouses 1750. Homes for Sale 1760. Mobile Homes 1765. Mortgages/Appraisals 1770 Property for Sale 1775. Property Management 1780. Property Wanted 18. Machinery/Equipment 19. Boats 20. Automotive 2010. Auto Parts/Supplies 2020. Auto Salvage/Scrap 2030. Auto Service/rowing 2040. Campers/Trailers 2045. RVs/Trailers for Rent 2050. Cars 2060. Motorcycles 2070. RVs 2080. Trucks 2090. Vans Advertiser Agreement The Star does not accept liability for any loss or damage caused by an error or inaccuracy in the printing ot an advertisement beyond the amount paid for the space actually occupied by the portion of the advertisement in which the error occurred The Star will never knowingly accept any advertising that is deceptive or misleading. The Star cannot be held responsible for errors after the first day ol publication of any advertisement. Notice of errors must be called to attention of the Sales Representative. Nor will the Publisher be responstbet lor restitution lor any error In the Advertisement after 30 days from the date shown on the invoice for the advertisement in vtfiich the error may have occurred. The Publisher cannot be held liable for any errors discovered after publication vtfien a proof has been produced and signed by the advertiser. No responsibility is accepted by the newspaper when copy ts not submitted or verified in wilting. Phone your ad to: 8564303 or Fax: 8564212 Mail: Central Fraser Valley Star Publishing Ltd. 3089 - 272 Street, Aldergrove, B.C. V4W 3R9 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING RATES - per February 1,1995 Non-Subscribers Weekly rate: First 20 words - $4.00 minimum charge - 16 cents per word tor each additional word. Box Service $2.85 extra. (plus G.S.T.) Subscribers are entitled to 15 words FREE each week lor a non-business classified ad. Call the office for display advertising rates. Deadline for classified advertising: Wednesday edition - Monday, 5 p.m. Holiday weekends - Tuesday, 10 a.m. OFFICE HOURS 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday Deadline for Wednesday edition: Monday 5 p.m. Holiday weekends: Tuesday 10 a.m. 1 ANNOUNCEMENTS 110 Anniversaries 115 Birthdays 120 Births 130 Cards of Thanks < Thank you, Cheam area for the afternoon of laughter, Feb. 10. -11th Aldergrove Guides. 8-1 140 Community/ Coming Events Whist party Thursday, February 29, 7:30 pm in the OAP Hall, 3015-273 Street. Prizes, refreshments. Admission $1.50. 8-2 Umpires needed Aldergrove Minor Baseball is holding an umpire's clinic. Sat. Mar. 16. Must pre-register. Call Anne McCormack 856-9065. Earn $$ through! our spring baseball season! 8-4 Waste Recycling New and better ways; speakers Jamie Macdonald from Regional Recycling, John Richards from Community Services; Thurs. Feb.22, New Library Abbotsford, meeting room, 6:30 -8:45 pm. Refreshments. Information 856-1131 or 864-6362. Sponsored by Central Fraser Valley Environmental Health Society. Memberships $5. 8-1 Fraser Valley Hikers, Hiking or ski-trips every weekend. Meetings 3rd Wednesday of every month, senior's room, Matsqui Recreation Centre, 3106 Clearbrook Road, Clearbrook. For further information call 826-2281 or 850- 8932 evenings. 7-tf The Fraser Valley Volunteer Centre is looking for volunteers of all ages to help in a range of activities, long and short term. For information, call Brenda Dondo, director of volunteers, at 854-1844, or come by the office at #303-32071 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford, during regular office hours. 7-tf Rainbow OAPO #146 Flea Market and bake sale on Saturday, March 2,10 am - 3:30 pm in Evergreen Hall on 54 Ave. between 203 & 204 Streets. 6-4 The Surrey Crisis Line is looking for people with a non-judgmental attitude, willing and able to volunteer a minimum of 4 hours a week. Training begins on Sat., Feb.24. If you are interested in joining the team, pick up an information package at Surrey Community Services, 9815-140 St. If you are in distress and need to speak to someone, call the Surrey Crisis Line at 951 -8855. 1 -9 L.O.V.E. Langley Offers Vegetarian Ethics a networking system for vegetarians. Monthly potlucks, Annette 530-2692. 52-tf Aldergrove Food Bank. Please send donations to: 2623-272 St., Box 428, Aldergrove, B.C. V4W2T9. 40-tf Auxiliary to Upper Fraser Valley Neurological Society needs fundraising volunteers 2-4 hours/month. Proceeds go to Fraser Valley Child Development Centre 852-8637 or 826- 2411. i 40-tf - Matsqui-Aldergrove Singles general meet- ing.coflee & social evening second Wed. of every month,7:30 pm. All singles welcome. 27125 Fraser Hwy. Aldergrove. Phone Singles Line 856-0622 or 853-0858. 43-tf B.C. Old Time Fiddlers Branch #5 Dance. First Friday every month, Sept. to June. Place: Fleetwood Centre, 15996-84 Ave., Surrey. 7:30 pm -11:30 pm. Admission $3.50 581- 4924. 47-tf Duplicate Bridge players: Come Join us at the United Church, 5673 - 200 St. (south of Fraser Hwy.) every Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. For further info phone llene Pawluk 856-4071. 43-tf 150 Weddings I><> YOU ILWES^ERVI>^|nro ojFBpijp Stair display ads arc itni.^% $8.5<> per cc>lumn/ii^^56-8303 160 Engagements 170 in Memoriam 1 ANNOUNCEMENTS 180 Meetings Langley Fibromyalgia (FM) Myalgicen- cephalomyelitif (ME.) Self help group monthly meetings are held 2nd Tuesday of each month except July. Aug.,Dec. 7-9 pm, Langley Seniors Resource Centre. Kathie 533-3135. 7-tf Sunnyside Fibromyalgia Chronic Fatigue support group. We meet each 3rd Wed. afternoon. Make some new friends. You'll have a great time! For details call Mary 532-9818. 5-tf Aldergrove Toastmasters Club meets every Monday eve. at Aldergrove Kinsmen Com- munly Centre, 26770-29 Ave., from 730-8:15 pm Quests and new members are always welcome! Contact Kim Hilton 857-1967. 2-tf The Malsah Group HIV/AIDS support. Al meetings confidential every Thursday 7-9pm, Cloverdale Baptist Hall, 18685-64 Ave.Sur- rey. 40-tf Chronic Fatique/Fibronyalgia afternoon support group. Meets 2nd and 4th Wedns. month 1-3 pm. For info, call Mary 532-9818. 43-tf New Awana Club held at Shortreed Elementary every Tues.night 6-8 pm. Any children in Kindergarden-6th Grade welcome. Enjoy games, stories, contests, scriptur&mem- orization and more. Run by Calvary Baptist Church. For more information or to register a child call 857-4987. Don Fisher commander. 38-tf Central Fraser Valley Vintage Car Club for the preservation and restoration of collectible, vintage and custom cars. Everyone welcome. First Wednesday of every month 730 pm main bldg. Exhibition Park - Clearbrook. Phone 850-5086. 43-tl Langley Newcomers meets first Tuesday of every month, 7:30 pm at the Best Western Motor Inn, 5978 Glover Rd..Langley. Info Marion 882-2610 or Mary 882-0865. 43-tf Langley Township Toastmasters meet every Tuesday 12:05 pm in the Langley Municipal Hall council chambers 4914-221 St.,Langley BC. Call 533-6105 for more information.43-tt HIV/AIDS Support Group. All meetings are strictly confidential and also open to support people and caregivers. Meetings are every Thursday 7 -9 pm at Cloverdale Baptist Church Hall, 18685-64 Ave., Surrey. 574-4329(days). 43-tf Aldergrove Elks Lodge #66 meets on the 1 st and 3rd Tuesdays at 8:00 pm at Elks Hall, corner of 273 St. and Fraser Hwy. Royal purple meet 2nd and 4th Thursday at 8:00 pm. New members welcome. 14-tf Langley Community Chorus mixed choir welcomes singers In aH voice parts. If you like to sing, drop in and check out the music. The choir meets Wednesdays from 7:30 to 930 pm in the music room at Poppy Secondary School. For more information call 533-1746. 45-tf Langley Newcomers Club, a group dedicated to helping ease the transition of a move by bringing newcomers together at meetings, moms & tots, tennis,-golf, speaking events, bowling, wine tastings, wine making, gourmet dinners, luncheons, bridge, cribbage, book clubs, movies, mall walking. For more info con- tact:Marion 882-2610. 48-tf Dogwood Masonic Lodge meets at the Aldergrove Elks Hal, 27309 Fraser Hwy., Aldergrove on the 1 st and 3rd Monday each month at 730 p.m. For further information phone Tom at 530-5114. 43-tf Aldergrove United Church, 2623 - 272 St., Bible Studies every Monday at 10 am. 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. Youth Group Grade 7 and up, watch your bulletin for times. For more information call 856-8675. 44-tf Silver Blades Adult Precision team meets every Friday morning at 9 am. at the Cloverdale Arena 531-8494. 43-tf The Aldergrove Agricultural Association monthly meetings -1 st Thursday ol each month at 7:00 p.m. in our office in the Aldergrove Mall. Info: 857-0588. 14-tf 1 ANNOUNCEMENTS 180 Meetings Fraser Valley Chief & Petty Officers Association meets the 2nd Sunday of each month at 10 am. at the Aldergrove Royal Canadian Legion Hall. Any serving, retired, ex-chief or Petty Officer and leading seamen (wartime) of any Commonwealth Navy is invited to attend any meeting. For more information please contact Carl Hill 530-7385 or Dan Norgaard, 853-6326. 43-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 al 730 p.m. All are welcome at any level of skill or age. Admission $1.50. 856-4562. 4-tf KINETTE CLUB OF ALDERGROVE A service organization for women ages 21 • 45. Meetings held 3rd Wednesday of each month. Get involved in your community and have fun doing it. For more info call Michele 856- 0606. We welcome new members. 39-tf The Valley Fuchsia and Geranium Club meet the fourth Tuesday of every month at St. Andrews Church, 20955 Old Yale Road, Langley at 8 p.m. Speaker, growing lips, show bench, library, etc. For more information call 583-3716. 43-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 Dan at 857-0092. We welcome new members. 24-tf The regular monthly meeting of the Fraser Valley Rock and Gem Club is held the second Friday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the O.A.P. HaH, 273rd St. off Fraser Hwy., Aldergrove. Visitors welcome. For info phone 853- 2118 or 534-6996. 43-tf 190 Support Groups Langley Hospice Society Is offering a Loss Support Program for adults, teens and children and their parents continuing on throughout the year as an open group. Call 530-1115 to register and for more information. 7-tf Emotions Anonymous. Serenity seekers. Thursday 7:30 pm #207-20466 Fraser Highway, Langley, BC, V3A 4G2. 1 -tf HIV/AlDS Support Group, confidential and co- led by people whose lives are affected by HIV/AIDS, is meeting from 1-3 pm at 22259-48 Ave. (near Blair Pool) on the first and third Monday of the month. Parking avail, from 48 Ave.Use side door. For more infomiation, leave message at 530-1115. 3-tf Wives of team ropers may meet in heated coffee room of Steeles arena every Monday,; Thursday & Saturday nights 7 pm. 856-4751. 47-tf Pregnant Teen and teen mom support group meets weekly at Fraser Valley Pregnancy Center in Aldergrove. Call 856-9151 ofr Information/transportation. 42-tf Telecare Crisis Una Depressed? Need someone to share your concerns with? We're here 24 hrs. /day for your confidential call. 852-9099. 39-tf Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/M.E., Fibromyalgia Too tired to walk, stand or think, constant flu, fever, muscle pain, poor sleep and memory, headaches? 32 support groups in B.C. Doug, 855-9431. 43-tf Alzheimer Society Support Group meets at Langley Seniors Recreation and Resource Centre, 19871-57A Ave..Langley, every Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. and every 3rd Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m Call 533-5277. 43-tf AL-ANON meetings, Wednesday mornings, 10:00 am The boardroom of Langley Seniors' Resource Centre. 533-3010. 43-tf Is a relative or friend's drinking affecting you? Try AL-ANON. 856-3648 , 857-0647, 688- 1716. 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. 43-tf THE ALDERGROVE STAR. FEBRUARY 21,1996 19 1 ANNOUNCEMENTS 190 Support Groups ■ If you have a drinking problem call Alcoholics Anonymous. 533-5584-857-0023. 43-tf TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a non profit, weight control support group helping Men, Women and Teens to Take Off Pounds and Keep Off Pounds Sensibly. There are several daytime and evening chapters in our area Please call Barb at 531-3726 or toll free 1-800- 932-8677 for further information. 43-tf T.O.P.S. (take pounds off sensibly). Join a new Aldergrove 9:15 Wed. morning group. Call 856- 6715 for more details. 43-tf Living With Cancer meetings, 7:00 p.m., 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at Langley Unit, 108-20218 Fraser Highway.Lang- ley. For information call: 533-1668. 43-tf 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 weekly.For information on orientation-information session phone 325-0511 43-tf The Special Needs Adoptive Parents Support Group meet the fourth Thursday of every month. 7:30 p.m. Come join us for Information and emotional support. For further details call Claudine at 852-8394. 48-tf FAS/FAE Support Group: For parents of a child with fetal alcohol syndrome or effect. Meet 1st & 3rd Thursday every month. 730-9:30 p.m. Abbotsford. For more info, call 852-8394. 48-tf Parents Together: Sell-help/support for parents troubled by the acting-up behaviour ot their teenagers. Groups which meet weekly offer support and problem solving ideas for positive changes in the family. Free introductory orientation/information sessions. To register call Parentline 325-0511 43-tf 2 PERSONALS 210 Miscellaneous Langley Hospice Society is looking for bingo, casino & fund-raising volunteers. If you ard interested please call the office at 530- 1115. 7-tf Langley Hospice Foundation has speakers available for service clubs and other groups. Please call 530-1115 or Karen at 534- 7921 for more Infomiation. 7-tf Aldergrove Date Line 1-900-451-3564 ext. 947. $2.99 per minute. 18 and over. Vision Exports Inc. 12017 6-8 Dream date live, one on one, 1-900-451-0544. $4.99 per min., 18 yrears +. 6-4 If anybody is interested in joining the Lion's Club to better your community, please contact Mackay 533-2094 or Wendy 856-4298. 44-tf Langley Meals on Wheels, a non-profit soci-' ety, urgently needs volunteer drivers in Township of Langley and Aldergrove area. If you can commit to a route from apprx.11 am to 1 pm one day a week, or be on our lis of spares or on-call volunteers, call 533-1679. 43-tf Fundraising - Need money for your church, non-profit group or sports team? I can help you. Call 857-4617. 41-tf Fridays (ongoing): Prenatal classes for teens. Free classes available at Langley Health Unit. 532-2300. 43-tf Childbirth classes empowering parents to make choices for positive birth experiences. Small classes, personal attention, ongoing. Pri- - vate classes & labour support available. Birth Resource Centre, Langley, 534-0650 or 856- 7381. 02-tf 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 ERNIE JANTZEN Consultant. FAMILY LAW AND RELATED ISSUES Feeling Pressured? At wit's end? CALL FOR HELP 857-4617 NOT RESTRICTS) TO LOWER MAINLAND 2 PERSONALS 210 Miscellaneous NEED BIRTH CONTROL? Pregnant? Langley Planned Parenthood offers confidential, non-judgmental counselling & info on all options. Doctor on premises. Clinic hrs: Mon 4-6pm; Thurs 7pm-930pm No appt. reqd. 1st time clients arrive early. Located at Langley Family Services 5339 - 207th Street, Langley 530-8155 The Valley Therapeutic Equestrian Association needs VOLUNTEERS. For information call 888-1262 . ' 42-tf Langley Legal Assistance Centre - Your Community Law Olfice 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 ol Women's Equality and community donations. 43-tf We are BIG on FRIENDSHIP and proud of our Big Brothers. However there are still 40 boys waiting. Call today and volunteer to be a friend • 530-5055. - 43-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. 43-tf Fraser Valley Pregnancy Centre Aldergrove: An unexpected pregnancy? We can help. Confidential free pregnancy test. Open Mon. Wed. Thurs. 11 am-6 pm. 856-9151. 43-tf 230 Business Personals 250 Counselling Services Judith Dumont Women Society provides one to one counselling/group sessions and pre- employment assistance. Office hours 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m Drop-in workshops - Thursday 9:30-11:30 am. Phone no. 597-4741. No charge for services. 40-tf For marriage counselling call Valley Counselling Services 853-9476 for information or appointment. 43-tf POST ABORTION SYNDROME • Are you one of its victims? There is hope and help. Trained counselors will take your call 24houts a day (604) 640-7171 or 1-800-449-4341. ABORTION RECOVERY CANADA 43-tf 4 LEGALS Anyone having information about an accident Sat Jan.20,3:30 pm involving a pedestrian and '81 yellow Cadillac on 264 St. at 2600 block, please contact BUI at 852-0476. 7-3 Province of British Columbia Ministry of Health and Ministry Responsible for Seniors Notice is hereby given that an application will be made to the Director of Vital Statistics for a change of name, pursuant to the provisions of the "Name Act" by me:- Edward Jozef Soltysik, of 18040 - 21A Ave.Surrey, B.C. V4P 1M6 Phone:(604)538-1084 as follows: - To change my name from: - SOLTYSIK, Edward Jozef to: - SOLT, Edward Jozef To change my minor unmarried children's name from: - SOLTYSIK, Casey Edward to: - SOLT, Casey Edward from: • SOLTYSIK, Jozef William to:-SOLT, Jozef William from: - SOLTYSIK, Jaclyn Elizabeth to: - SOLT, Jaclyn Elizabeth Dated this 13th day of February a.d. 1996. Signature of Applicant 3 LOST & FOUND Found: set of car keys, 40 Ave/256 St.area. Identify to claim. 856-2850. 8-1 Found: Brown dog with white muzzle, chest, paws, leather collar. VIclnRy of 248 St/Robertson Cres. Jan. 31.856-2485. 8-4 Found: ring, Jan.26, Fraser Hwy. close to BC Tel bldg. Call 856-8303. 5-4 Share a moment... It will last a lifetime. Volunteer to be a BIG BROTHER. Call 530- 5055. 7-tf 5 SERVICE DIRECTORY 502 Alterations & Dressmaking Sewing and alterations for adults and children, reasonable prices. 856-4674. 6-4 504 Beauty & Health ty Heart & Stroke Foundation of B.C. & Yukon 7220 King George Hwy. Surrey, B.C. V3W 5A5 Improving your odds against Canada's fl 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. Diabetes SMMIMIIMua Please Volunteer Call 732-1331 or 1-800-665-6526 @J DIABETES ASSOCIATION i ASSOCIATION i CANAOIENNE DU OlABETE 506 Blinds & Drapery Q Custom Draperies. Q Venetian Blinds a Vertical Blinds Q Shades Competitive Prices • Good Sen/ices 25% DISCOUNT ON FABRIC FREE SHOP AT HOME SERVICE 856-9898 508 Bookkeeping/ Accounting ■ Specialize in "Simply Accounting" software. ' Own Computer? Will set up for your specific needs. T.LC-Training, Liaison, Consulting. ' Sell Employed? Personalized sen/ice to financial statement/tax return. ZA.Z. ACCOUNTING 857-0080 510 Building/Construction Will build back yard sheds. Any size, you choose. Ernest 530-2800. 8-2 Tamarind Homes (street of dreams framer). Commercial, residential, renovations. All construction. Free estimates. Dave 856-5596. 12026 6-4 DRAWINGS Sketches & Proposals Additions, New Homes, Designs SAVE by building on paper first for a few 100 $$... before you spend 1 ooos of $$ " Investigate before you Invest' 888-9168 EXPERIENCED • RELIABLE - MODERATE PETERSEN CONSTRUCTION Specializing in Additions & Renovations • New Homes • Sundecks * Barns "No job too big or too small" 856-7964 Aldergrove Star "lllegitumus non carborundum" DO YOU HAVE A SERVICE TO OFFER? Star display ads are only $8.50 per column/inch 856-8303 5 SERVICE DIRECTORY 512 Bulldozing/Trucking TRUCK TIRES, 235/85R16 A/S 10 ply. $115. R&M Tire, 26827 Fraser Hwy., Aldergrove. 856-6011 DL8686. 123217 39-tf KARL DEGLAN BULLDOZING Logging • Land dealing & 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 5 SERVICE DIRECTORY ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE FOR GREAT RESULTS AT LOW COST! Advertisers have told us they get better results with the STAR than in other local papers. To book your spot call Ernie 856-8303 514 Carpets/Cleaning 534 Flooring CARPET AND UPHOLSTERY • Cleaning performed to exacting standards • We fresh water rinse your carpets 856-9010 530-9975 CARPET AND LINO • Sales • Installation • Repairs 856-9010 530-9975 516 Catering/Party Rentals 518 Computer Services Computer Services Internet access waits got you frustrated? Avoid "rush hour traffic" tieups. Connect to the net with Lightspeed™. Details 857-4617. 41-tf 520 Concrete/Asphalt 522 Contractors 536. Florists 538. Heat & Air Conditioning 540. Home Improvements Renovations, additions,, repairs, finishing, painting, ceramic tile. Joe 856-0657. 8-4 Finishing Carpentry- additions & renovations - ceramic tile - plumbing • painting. Free estimates - 30 years experience. 856-5023. 5-4 Complete Building Services: additions, bathrooms, suites, kitchens, shops, finish work, painting, repairs. Free estimates. 856-6161. 6-4 CARPENTRY NEEDS • Renovations • Sundecks • Foundations • Framing CALL DAVE 856-6757 8594664 NEW HOMES RENOVATIONS COMMERCIAL 524 Electrical ELECTRICIAN - Government certified. All electrical jobs. Call John 852-1975. 48-tf Renovations, decking, roofing, siding, soffets etc. Fenceing. Int & Ext. painting, all types car- pentry work. Seniors discount. Call John 534-5624. pM* 40-tf 542 Landscaping 544 Legal Services NEED LEGAL AID? intormation & Referral 530-5811. 41-tf 526 Excavating & Drainage 546 Locksmithing R.T. BOBCAT & MINI EXCAVATOR Single Axle Dump Truck • Septic Fields & Drainage • Post Hole Auger ) • Fencing ■ Yard Clean-up sllpi • Snow Removal Levelling & Back-filling Free Estimates RON TABIAN 856-0844 R-MAC EXCAVATING • Excavating & Backfilling • Land Clearing & Stump Removal ■ Riding Rings • Ponds Dug • Driveways • Sand & Gravel • Dump Trucks Call anytime-Fred 856-7006 BOBCAT SERVICE MINI EXCAVATOR "Over 23 year a Experience" NO JOB TOO SMALL PHONE ALF - 24 HOURS 856-5444 548 Machining/Metal Work 550 Masonry/Brickwork 552 Merchandise Rentals 554 Miscellaneous Services A Watkins home-based business provides you with excellent income potential and retirement package worth checking into.. Call Norma at 852-3229. 120418-3 1 or 2 men with 3/4 and 5 ton truck avail. Furniture moves, haul aways, tree cuttings, auto repairs, odd jobs. Fast service, reas. prices. Ken 580-1665. 6-4 556 Moving & Storage 558 Music/Art/Dancing 560 Office Services 562 Painting/Decorating jA Bedard Excavating Ltd. rgS JI Track Loader • Backhoe MjBtj Ihv Single Axle Dump Truck Zffllffl Septic Fields Site Preparation General Contracting Fax: 856-016$ Phone: 856-7116 D.J.HOCKIN DECORATING 528 Farm Services PAP6R Reasonable Rates "20 Years Experience' 856-9049 David y PAINT KOOTENAY LAKE — PAINTING & RENOVATIONS • Interior - Exterior •Industrial - Commercial • Residential - Agricultural • Free Estimates Walter Loos 541-2555 or ceL 377-9645 530 Fencing 532 Financial Services Semi-retired journeyman painter. Top quality paints and workmanship. Interior, exterior, small repairs. Free written estimates. Prices you can live with. 534-9380. 18-tf 564 Paving — !SS? 20 THE ALDERGROVE STAR. FEBRUARY 21.1996 5 SERVICE DIRECTORY ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE FOR GREAT RESULTS AT LOW COSTI Advertisers have told us they get better results with the STAR than in other local papers. To book your spot call Ernie 856-8303 566 Photography 568 Plumbing RAU MECHANICAL PLUMBING & HEATING Call Rob for 24 hr. Service Hot water tanks pgr: 645-8718 res: 532-1932 570 Pressure Washing Pressure washing and painting available. Good work, good rates. Ask for Al 857-5717. 12047 8-2 572 Refrigeration 574 Repairs/Miscellaneous 576 Roofing/Chimneys/ Skylights DAVE Work GuarantMd ALL PURPOSE ROOFING i All types of Hoofing & 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 Experienced/professional installation of security, telephone, stereo, vacuums. New or existing premises. Frank 855-7312. 5-4 584 Septic Tanks 586 Stereo/TV Service UNIVERSAL T.V. LTD. Unit 2 -19232 Enterprise Way, Surrey We Service All Makes TV's & VCR's 576-1200 588 Stueco/Drywall 590 Tree Services 592 Upholstery/Furniture Refinishing 594 Welding 596 Well Drilling 6 CHILDCARE/DAYCARE 620 Childcare Required 640 Childcare Services Will provide quality daycare for your children. Trained in First Aid. Meals/snacks provided. Flexible hours, full or part-time. 856-6018.8-4 Quality day care in my home. Full time/part time positions avail. Have CPR and First Aid certificates and child CPR. 856-0978. 7-4 Loving caring grandmother, will provide childcare - afternoons, Mon-Fri. in my home. N/S. (Old Yale Blue Jay area) Reas. rates. Refs. 850-2295. 7-4 6 CHILDCARE/DAYCARE ■& EMPLOYMENT 640 Childcare Services Aldergrove Day care Centre (Smurf City) Is now accepting registration for 6-10 year olds. We provide school delivery and pick-up. Also provide a fun, structured afternoon wlh all day care on Pro D days. Call for information 856- 3724. 12022 6-4 Aldergrove Daycare Center (Smurf City) is now accepting registration for 21 /2-5 yr.olds. We offer a preschool curriculum with regular outings. Call lor information 856-3724. 12021 6-4 Experienced caregiver has openings. Large playroom, fenced yard. Receipts, ECE, First- aid. N/S. References. Colette 856-9132. 7-4 Loving Mom of 2 older children will provide " a smoke-free environment of TLC for your infant Mon-Fri. 856-4477. 8-4 PARENTS & CAREGIVERS: please be aware if there are more than two children or one sibling group in care, a Community Care Facility Licence is required. Contact your local health unit for more information. 3-tf I'm in ninth grade, willing to baby-sit in your home or mine, taken the Red Cross Babysitting Course, also taken survival courses & Red Cross swimming. Call Liona, 856-5645 - County Line School area, will baby-sit anywhere. 29-tf 660 Daycare Centers Junior Scholars Licenced Group Child Care Centre located in Aldergrove has full and P/T spaces available for infants and toddlers. Snacks and hot lunches provided. For information and registration please contact Lynne Freer 856-6527 7 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 710 Business Nothing spectacular, just a proven product and a proven method of making $20/hr. Minimal Investment - ability to follow and precise instructions important. 857-4617 43-tf 730 Education First Aid Training Brought To Your Home, Business, Church, Daycare (min. 8 people) Count Diane Kliewer 530-2316 <ci tor cw.ii.) Instructor Canadun Rad Cross SocMty Courses Tutoring - certified/experienced teacher available for any age, all subjects. (Also ESL experience In Tokyo) Diane 856-9645. 8-4 8 EMPLOYMENT 810 Jobs Available Tired of working for someone else? No gimmick or investment. Serious sales minded individuals only. Excellent opportunity, compensation & benefits. Age no barrier. Full or part-time. Write T.R.C. of Canada, Dept.2000, Box 711. Ft.Worth, TX 76101, USA. 12046 8-2 Help wanted. Bring resume after 7:00 pm. Speedy Shell,264 St/Fraser Hwy. 120438-2 Electrician for hire Journeyman electrician will do small jobs around house or farm. Reasonable rates. 857-0627. 8-4 Umpires needed Aldergrove Minor Baseball is holding an umpire's clinic. Sat Mar. 16. Must pre-register. Call Anne McCormack 856-9065. Earn $$ throught our spring baseball season! 8-4 810 Jobs Available HELP WAIMTEP Mature, self motivated individuals required to phone customers from home. Flexible houfs. Good earning potential. Reply to: BoxS-21, c/o The Aldergrove. Star, 3089- 272 St., Aldergrove, B.C. V4W3R9 Looking for high school student to help with yard work, firewood cutting, etc. $8/hr. 856- 5866. 7-2 Older male or couple for part time help on beef farm In return for accommodation in mobile. 852-8984. 6-4 Langley Hospice Society Is looking for bingo, casino & fund-raising volunteers. If you are interested please call 530-1115. 7-tf 820. Work Wanted Avail, for house cleaning and yard work. Thor- ough and efficient. Reas. rates. Seniors discount. Reis. 857-9791. 8-4 Carpenter with 33 years experience, looking (or foundation, framing or renovation work. 856- 1824. 8-2 Yard Help. Do you need help in your yard with: raking, mowing, pruning, weeding, landscaping, etc? Call Yard Help! 857-1481. 7-4 Do your Spring Cleaning now. No job too big or small. Housework and specializes in basements, carports, garages, yard work. 856- 5700. 7-2 Experienced farm worker will exchange labour lor dry storage lor 500-600 bales of hay. John 856-1056. 5-4 Wanted - Housework. Available Tues.-Weds. - Thursdays and Fridays. Reasonable rates. Call Gloria 856-9134. 6-4 9 TRAVEL/VACATION Silver Star Mtn. Vernon, deluxe on mtn. acccm, ski to & from front door, 534-8780. 5-4 10 GARAGE SALES 11 AUCTIONS GENERAL AUCTION Monday, February 26 at 7:00 pm CENTRAL AUCTION 20560 Langley Bypass, Langley 534-8322 12 LIVESTOCK 1210 Boarding Horse boarding -12 acres of riding trails. Safe, clean. Fun board $300/mo. Located 224 St/52 Ave. Call Mike 250-4047. 8-2 1220 Farrier Services GARY WILLIAMS, FARRIER - Prompt service, reasonable rates. Call 854-1018. 110464 26-tf 1230Feed & Hay 2nd cut hay $5.75/bale. 8564721. 7-3 Wheat/straw bales for sate. $5*ale. 8564346. 7-4 80% Alfalfa/grass mix for sale. No rain. 2nd and 3rd cut $8.50 and $l0.50/bale. 856- 4281. 7-4 First cut $4/bale. Second cut $6/bale. 856- 4853. 6-4 WESTLf?ND/> FEEDS ^AJ 2212 -272ndSt., Aktetgrove, B.C. V4W2R1 Qui lily Feeds For Your Horse and Farm Animals Featuring: • Stall Dry • Tiz Wiz Products • Martins Feeds • Co-op Feeds • Buckerfields Feeds • Master Feeds • Crystalyx Mineral Feed Supplement - Timothy, Alfalfa & Local Hay available - - Hay by the bale or the trailer load - HAYLAGE BALES FOR SALE - Quality feed and supplies for your pets: • lams • Science Diet • Max Your Hosts: John* Nona Brooks 856-9011 1240 Hauling Aldergrove Star "lllegitumus tion carborundum" DO YOU HAVE A SERVICE TO OFFER? Star display ads are only $7.10 per column/inch 856-8303 12 LIVESTOCK 1250 Lesson s/Trai n i ng Team Roping at Steele's Arena Monday 7 pm, Thursday 7 pm, Saturday Jackpot 7:00. 856- 4751. 12652 7-tf 1260 Livestock Sale/Lease Large Holstein Springer due Feb.24 bred to AI Hereford $1,200. 856-0014. 8-2 12 beef white face cross steers. 600-650 pounds. 1 white face cow bred by Limoutin bud, due Apr.15. 856-7952. 8-2 Safe, broken trail horses $800 and up. 856- 7751. 8-4 4 beef calves, 6 mos. old. 1 milking machine. 856-4228. 7-4 Miniature horses for sale. Show and breeding Stock. 856-2792. 7-4 1270 Livestock Wanted 1280 Miscellaneous Supplies Dismantling barn sale. Everything must go. Fencing - shavings. Reasonable. 532-8428. 6-3 HEMLOCK BARK MULCH Top Quality $12/yard Discounts on large orders. R.J. CAPLETTE 530-2021 HEMLOCK SAWDUST $175/6 1/2 Unit loads (GST included) Top quality Hemlock Bark Mulch. R.J. CAPLETTE 530-2021 1290Tack Handmade English saddle 17" El Donian. Ail purpose. Good cond., incl. leathers and pad $500 obo. Western bridle $30 obo. New Zealand $30 obo. 856-0880. 7-4 16 1/2 Triumph close contact saddle. Good condition $300. 532-8428. 7-2 13 PETS & POULTRY 1310 Sale Adorable Yorkshire Terrier male puppy. Show background. CKC registered, 10 weeks old, non shedding $750. 856-9258. 8-4 Free barn cats. Good mousers. 856-6572. 8-3 2 pairs wild turkeys for sale. 856-8885. 8-4 Jack Russell puppies 1st shots. Ready to leave home on March 1. $500. 856-4178. 8-1 11 chubby Lab-X puppies, weeks old. $75 856-6999 12042 8-2 Free to good home, Rotwelier female 4 years, long haired. 856-0933. 7-2 Chicks, ducklings, goslings and turkey poults. 855-7206. 7-4 Lop bunnies $10/ea. 534-5888. 7-2 Selling out young chickens approx. 45-50. 4 hens rest roosters brown or green eggs $5/ea or $160 for the lot. 856-8240. 7-4 14 FOR SALE 1440 Clothing 13 PETS & POULTRY 1310Sale German Shepherd puppies, bom Jan.16. Family raised, sharp Intelligent protectors. Three females left. Shots, wormed, to approved homes $400. 856-8661. 6-3 TLC's Auntie Meow has cats and kittens galore. Adults spayed & neutered. Kittens 1st shot & dewormed. Pete only. 856-4866. 30>tf PETS LTD. registered non-profit. We have several dogs and cats looking for loving homes. Fenced yard required, adoption by donation. For more info. ph. 856-5749. 32-tf EXTRA LOVE? Check for dogs and cats for pets at the S.P.C.A. Mon. - Fri. noon to 4:30; Weekends & holidays noon to 4:30, 34312 Industrial Way. Abbotsford. 856-4600 or 850-1584. 47-tf 1320 Pets/poultry Wanted 1330 Feed/Supplies 1350 Kennels/Pet Services 14 FOR SALE 1405 Antiques/Collectibles Very old standard treadle rotary shuttle sewing machine. Beautiful cabinet, extra attachments. $250 Obo. 857-9840. 8-4 Private sale: large NW coast collection of masts, carvings, paintings etc. Also world native art. Very low prices. $20 and up. 535-3567. 7-4 1410 Appliances Kenmore heavy duty washer Energukfe & compact dryer Heritage Simplicity $125 each. Running good. 8564581. 8-1 1 GE range, harvest gold $99. In good working order. 856-4893. 8-3 Fridge sale and repairs, will buy used. 856- 4464 40-tf 1415 Arts & Crafts Attention: Hobby Vinters: store your prize wines in sturdy pine crates. Various sizes. Jim 530-5518. 8-4 Buds Vt Petals Fresh and dried __ (lowers and plants Lisa Blair ~. $57-2320 1420 Books/Coins/Stamps 1425 Building Supplies 1430 Bicycles 1435 Camera/P h otog rap hy 1440 Clothing 1445Computer Equipment 1450Fuel Split mixed aider firewood. Very dry. 112. cord $70 delivered. 856-2639. 7-3 Quality seasoned Alder, Birch &Maple firewood. Neatly split, perfect for your satisfaction. Heaping 3/4 ton pickup $105 delivered. Anton 856-2296. 5-4 m^* ^ dPvalrbj Children' Wear £ Matemrhi "Fashion^ OtWfC,, P/aMpeflS, oar teafo, ivalfcerS, toofos ftoMc>~iinade> children's cAcfthoS and orafH CHILDREN'S &■ MATERNITY FASHIONS ON CONSIGNMENT Me^<S~H-ANPIS^ NOW f^^TP-^f^^ 14 FOR SALE 1450Fuel Coal for the fireplace, woodstove, airtight Bagged and bulk. Your vehicle. 534-4398. 5-4 1455 Furniture Assorted quality glass display cabinets for sale. 856-6876. 8-4 Diningroom suite, china cabinet, Mediterranean style w/6 chairs (2 captain) $2,500 ono. Day 856-4835, Eve. 857-0389. 8-4 1460 Garden/Nursery Supplies 12 sheets of 3^x70" greenhouse glass $15*heet One Shindawa hedge trimmer ,gas powered, 40" blade $425. 856-7295. 7-2 Sofa, has recliner both ends, black, smokey plum design, immaculate condition. Paid $1,500 + tax. Asking $1,000. Matching recliner chair, $700. Queen size sofa-bed matches above, used twice, $800. All pieces 1 yr. old. 534-7807 1463 Home Entertainment Top of the line satellite system professionally installed $2,000. Call for details. 857-7797. 6-4 1465 Meat/Dairy Free-range eggs tor sale. 857-2234. 5-4 1470 Miscellaneous STEEL, new and used. ALDER STEEL MART, 3102-262B Street Open Mon-Fri. 8-5, Sat 8- 4. 856-2313. 12355 46-bi-tf Half price, near new scooter by Everest-Jennings, 2 new batteries and charger, fts in trunk., 856-7466. 8-2 Wooden high-chair folds into desk $40. New mirror 32" x 72" $55. Used shower door $15. Brown interior doors $12/ea 534-3966. 8-2 16'x 40' above inground pool, complete w/huge cedar deck, railing, slide, solar hear equipped. 2 pumps, 2 filters, vacuum, winter tarp and some chemicals. Asking $1,600. Will sell separate. 856-9612. 8-3 Smith Corona typewriter XD 4600, has dictionary, auto correction $150. Panasonic printer KXP 2123 24 pin, like new, $150 or will swap for fax machine. 856-6822. 8-4 Couch, love seat, easyboy, 14" colour TV, apartment freezer, 1 /3 hp Garage door opener $40-$ 120. 857-1724. 8-2 Distress sale: must sell 2 Qonset arch-style steel buddings. Brand new, never erected. One IS35V40'. Wil sell for balance. 1-800-465-1544. 120398-2 Container trailer 44' x 8' x8" plywood inside. Lights. $2,200 obo. Commercial propane BBQ and 30 lb propane tank $ 1,150 obo. 533-5584. 120448-4 1 only 16' giris bike $20.1 pair clip-on extended side mirrors $35. 856-7362. 8-3 Side by side twin stroller like new $70. Oak change table $50. Table w/4 chairs $90.857- 2115. 7-3 Heavy duty tow hitch, fits older GM full size vehicles $40. Starter motor off '56 Chev $30. 533-1746. 7-3 14 FOR SALE 1470 Miscellaneous Youth mattress $5. Redntig chair $25. Antique liquor cabinet $250. Cabbage rolls, perogi, potato pancakes to order. 856-0622 or 853- 0858. 7-2 Dry chicken manure. Can be delivered or picked up. Also, have older Mercury dump truck, not running, $1,200. 854-0193. 7-4 Bunk beds, solid wood $149. Loft beds $149. Double bottoms $239. T" beds $269. Call 857- 4649. 7-4 Exercise equipment for sale. Ski Stimulator $50. Slim Slide w/video, used only 3 times $45. 856-7441. 7-4 Cement laundry tub with supports. Make any offer. 856-2198. 8-4 New electric Kwik Kurt> edge master machine. Paid $6,500, will sell for $5,000. 888-3707. 7-2 1 Storkcraft crib $125. Changetable $40. Sofabed $200. 856-7554. 7-2 Airtight wood stove w/nickel plated doors, comes w/auxillary baker oven. Good cond. $100.856-1306. 7-3 3 waiting room/office chrome armchairs, orange-brown leatherette, good condition $10/each. 856-8451. 6-4 Metal workshop table w/cupboard & drawers $25. Craftsman 10" table saw $350. Lawrey elecric organ wlh 11 instrumental sounds $125. 856-8574. 6-3 Buds Vf Petals^. Fresh and dried (lowers and plants Lisa Blair 857-2320 Near new airless paint sprayer $375. Metal lathe $900.2 f 17" pneumatic nailer $ 165. Bob 856-0553. 6-4 Folding pool table and access. $60. Maple bunk beds $300. 4-door desk $25. Kenmore microwave $75. Ikea chair $40. 2 LR lamps $25/ea. 856-1586. 6-3 Antique gate-leg oak table, excel cond. $195. Also, as new, chrome/white bar chair $20.850- 0765. 6-4 110 gallon diesel or gas tank, stand, hose and nozzle. Also baby crib, playpen,high chair, as new. 856-6159. 6-3 Teenage jeans, colors, sz.28-30 $10/ea Shoes, 2 prs, hardly worn, outgrown. TBM 386 software, asstd. Offers. 856-6625. 6-4 Aldergrove Thrift Shop. 2981-272 St. 856- 5292 Dinette table & 2 chairs, good cond. $25: 4 kitchen chairs (solid) $5/ea; single bed & mattress $25; diningroom table wlh leaf $40; coffee table $10; step table, good cond.; microwave oven $20; magazine stand $5; telephone table & seat $15; foot stool $5; record stand. Baby Rents: high chairs $25; excellent cond. stroller $l0-$20; carseats $5; booster seat $4; bath $3; training $1.50; baby carriers.; baby bicycle seat $3; backpack $3; car bed $5. Misc.: bowling ban in case $5; gun or fishing rack $5; skates all sizes $2; camp stove Coleman, good cond. $10; Rollerblades size 3 Bouer $15 w/liners; bicycles $15-$25; wine rack $2; 4x6 Venetian blind $5; doll house $8; childs metal chalk desk $5; wicker cloth basket $2.50; 35-pce.dinner set $ 12; 18- pce. $5; copper tea kettles $5. 8-1 S ^tfjjwfl] /pf-fL jSs'-fl f _-——»• : «r a fyr*!*!? f|" wm Good used tools, furniture & appliances Cash or consignment Weekly Ai si ALD Al 55-3347 - 262 S jption every Wednesday 'arting - 6:30 pm ER6ROVE JCTION TREET 857*8878 Aldergrove Star |R£> YOU HAVE A SERVICE TO OFFER? Star display ads arc only-&^p §i-t'5<) jrjdffcohiiim/iiich 856-8303 THE ALDERGROVE STAR, FEBRUARY 21,1996 21 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? Sell them, of course, That's all highly classified material and a low-cost (FREE to subscribers) Star Classified ad is just the agent for turning things into cash — FAST! Now what are you going to do with the cash? This IS classified, right? Subscribers to the ALDERGROVE STAR get value ... NO CHARGE PERSONAL CLASSIFIEDS 856-8303 or 856-5212 (fax line) Deadline for Wednesday edition - Monday, 5:00 p.m. Holiday weekends - Tuesday, 10:00 a.m. Limit of one free 15 word ad per issue - you must be a subscriber. (Private businesses are not included in this offer.) Any additional words should be on a separate sheet of paper. There is a 15c charge Der extra word. (Pre-Dayment reauired - Please include G.S.T.) Your ad is most effective when you include a price. NON-SUBSCRIBERS To receive the Aldergrove Star every week, fill out the form below - and if you wish, attach your first free classified ad. Name Phone Mailing Address Under 65 Years: 65 & Over □ 1Year- $17.00 Prices Q Seniors 1 Year - $9.00 include □ 2 Years - $25.00 GST □ Seniors 2 Years - $17.00 □ 1 Year - $40.00 for Overseas & U.S.A. □ Cheque Q MasterCard □ VISA Expiry Date □ Money Order VISA/Master Card 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 v77777?7777»v7?Xwi^ SSRWRkm. PC 22 s . t . . , - s s > S ( 1 \ I t s s. s i s THE ALDERGROVE STAR, FEBRUARY 21,1996 14 FOR SALE 1470 Miscellaneous Hi-quality concentrated Watkins spices, cold remedies, personal care products, delivered to your door or have a home party and earn great gifts. Call today 857-4617. 37-tf 1475 Musical Instruments Tenor Saxophone, Silver trumpet, all in good cond. New 14" Zildjan hi-hat cymbols and drummers throne. Weekdays after 5 pm 856- 0348. 7-4 1480 Produce 1485 Topsoil/Manure Weed free mushroom manure, 13 yards/$65. Free delivery within 10 miles. 856-8877. 7-4 Mushroom manure, pick up or delivery. 856- 2926. 7-2 1490 Sporting Goods Freud Edge banding system tor melamine board $285. Assorted oak mouldings, hai price. Bob 856-0553. 8-4 Delta floor model drill press $275.8574)521. 8-4 Umpires needed Aldergrove Minor Baseball is holding an umpire's clinic, Sat. Mar. 16. Must pre-register. Call Anne McCormack 856-9065. Earn $$ throught our spring baseball season! 8-4 Bear Paws snow shoes, hardly used $25.856- 5036. 5-4 1495 Tools 15 WANTED 1530 Miscellaneous 30" white elec. stove, elec. lawn mower and wheel barrow. 856-0323 or 736-8378. 8-2 1981 -1984 Volkswagen Rabbit parts car. 856- 6721. 7-3 50 used railway ties. 530-1071 or 856- 8529. 7-2 Child's outdoor swing set. 856-4760. 6-4 1560 Swap Do you have time to share? Aldergrove urgently needs 10 new Big Brothers; Volunteer today. Call 530-6055. 7-tf 16 RENTALS 1620 Halls/Banquet Room Elks Hall - Aldergrove. Small and large banquet and meeting rooms. Kitchen & Bar facilities Catering, BarBQue and Bar services. Phone 856-3566 and leave message or phone Hall manager at 856-8948. 14-tf Bradner Community Hall available for weddings, convention groups, large and small,. social functions, dances, meetings Jn house catering, reasonable rates, refreshment service. Seating 300 Phone: 856-8441. 52-tf PATRICIA COMMUNITY HALL available for daycare facilities or meetings during the week, please phone 856-8095 or 856-8390. COGHLAN COMMUNITY HALL - for rent, capacity 125. full kitchen facilities. 856-8653 or 856-5001. 43-tf ALDERGROVE ELKS -27309 Fraser Hwy. Hall rental - weddings - meetings - conventions. Meeting Room - small groups - business meetings - weddings - dapces - social functions. Refreshment Service. Hall Manager 856-8948 or 856-2084. 44-tf 1630 Hotels/Motels Best Western Country Meadows ABSOLUTELY UNBELIEVABLE - ROOM SALE - WITH KITCHENETTE'S Weekly from $229 • Monthly from $729 Amenities include: indoor swimming pool, hot tub, free Super Channel. Rates subject to change at anytime. Prices do not include taxes. 3070 - 264 St., Aldergrove 856-9880 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. 43-tf 16 RENTALS 1630 Hotels/Motels ALOHA TRAILER PARK and Camp Grounds ■ tpprox. 8 irin. from nw|or shopping centre • all pubic amenities • pool • bus Slop • totally upgraded • extra large pads 29666 Fraser Hwy., Abbotsford 856-2366 1640 Office/Retail Space Have several offices for lease in Aldergrove. Very reasonable rates.Maxine 856-2525. 5-4 1660 For Rent Aldergrove: 4 yr.old, 3 bdrm., t 1/2 baths, 1100 sq.ft. main floor, gas FP, alarm, view, quiet street $950 + utilities. Avail. Apr.1.857- 8972. 8-2 Bright 2 bdrm. over storage. 900 sq.ft. RV parking plus carport & large sundeck Fridge/stove, washer/dryer hookup., Gas FP, private.quiet, secure. N/S $750/mo. 856-4538. 8-2 Quiet 1 bdrm. ground entry suite, fridge/stove, window coverings & utilities incl. W/D hookup. Close to all amenities.$550/mo.530-0828. 8-4 3 bedrooms, top floor, central location in Clearbrook. 1 112 baths, tridge/stove, washer/dryer. N/P. no parties; avail. March 1. $675/mo. plus half Utilities. 855-3655. 12045 8-2 Ground level basement suite. Private entrance, W/D. electricity incl. $580/mo., avail. March 1. 856-5000. 8-3 RV pad with hook ups avail, now for rent. 856- 6219. 8-4 Newer 3 bdrm. upper floor 2000 sq.ft. deluxe home on acreage. 5 appl., hot tub, 2/3rd storageof basement. Wllowby area $ 1 ,350Atk>. 888-4369 or 857-8907. 8-4 27' furnished trailer, rural setting, N/S, no parties. Suits 1 person $375/mo or less with pet care. 856-2850. 8-2 Sleeping rooms, N/S, NO, laundry and kitchen privileges $300/mo. 856-0719. 7-4 2 bdrm. home in downtown Aldergrove. Pets OK. Fenced yard. Avail. April 1. $775/mo. 856- 0862. 8-4 2 bdrm. basement suite, avail. March 1.' N/S. Ref. req'd. $700/mo., utilities inci. Call anytime, leave msg. 856-3131. 7-4 For lease -10 ton walk-in freezer. Terms negotiable. Avail, immed. 857-9657. 7-4 Large newly painted 1 bdrm apt. on top floor. Near Wal Mart, child and cat welcome. Heat/tiot water incl. $575. 856-1767. 7-2 32'trailer, single person, horse welcome. $400/mo hydro incl. 856-7957. 7-4 2 bdrm. upper floor, large sundeck/carport plus RV parking. Very quiet and private. No yard maintenance. Gas F/P, W/D hookup. Fridge/stove. N/S $750/mo. 856-4538 leave msg. 7-2 4 bdrm. house incl. inlaw suite, newly renovated. Backs onto Gardner Park. Avail, spring. Long term lease preferred. $1,150/mo. Pager 623-1941. 7-4 Aldergrove 2 bedroom basement suite. Private entrance, new kitchen/bath. W/D, gas F/P. N/S,N/P. $700, utilities included. Refs. required. Avail. March 1. 856-0483. 12035 7-2 Aldergrove townhouse, 3 bedrooms, den, 3 -bathrooms, F/P, private fenced backyard. Garage, new paint. Amenities close. April 1. $950. 857-0957. 7-2 Pets welcome. 3 bdrms, 2 bath, fridge/stove, large sundeck $795 incl. 112. utilities. 857-1290. 3014 Blue Jay. 7-4 2 bedroom house for rent or lease. Refrig/stove $700. Drive by 2348 McCullum, Abbotsford. ff interested, call 576-1522 for viewing. 12040 7-2 Bright, 2 bdrm. flat over carriage house. Large . s/d and carport. Very quiet and private garden, but no maintenance. $750/mo. 856-4538. 7-2 4-room apartment avail, immed. $395/mo. Inquiries 864-2856 or 864-359$. 6-4 Room for rent in home on acreage. Horse optional. 857-0971. 6-4 . Single dwelling, on bdrm. apartment, w/w, colored appl., adults over 40 or seniors preferred. N/P. 856-3150. 6-4 Large ground level basement suite, close to aH amenities. Large back yard, 2 bdrms 2 FP. Ret's req'd. avail. March 1 $850/mo. 856-9827. 6-4 16 RENTALS 1670 Room & Board 1680 Shared Accommodation 5 appl., new carpet, lino, paint. $400. utilities, incl. F/P, clean, avail. Feb.26.857-1724. 8-2 Responsible N/S person to share large 3 bdrm. fenced house in country setting. $400 plus 1/2 Utilities. 857-5095. 6-3 Free room in exchange tor duties on cat shelter lana Suit mature person. 813-2987. 5-4 1690 Wanted to Rent Pensioner with small dog wants unfurnished suite. Reas. rent. N/S, N/D. no stairs. 864-0981. 7-3 17 REAL ESTATE 1710 Business Opportunities 1730 Condos/Townhouses FLLangley, Heritage Manor 1 bedroom apartment. 2 years old. Fridge/stove,W/D, dishwasher, low maintenance cost. $ 129,000.857- 1290. Cordie Century 21. 12031 7-4 1750 Homes for Sale Neat 3 bedroom rancher. Close to schools, shopping, etc. Good area of Aldergrove. By owner, no agents Asking $ 184,500.857-2279. 12037 7-4 By owner large bright 1 bedroom apt. on top floor, located in Clearbrook near WalMart. Excellent cond. Rentable. $66,800. 856- 1767. 7-4 First CAPITAL J. REALTY (86) LTD. EXPERIENCED REAL ESTATE MANAGEMENT Unit 5, 9110 Glover Rd., Ft. Langley JUST USTED - FT. LANGLEY VICTORIAN HOME Beautiful 5 bdrms, 4,100 sq.ft. Victorian home. Only 1 yr young with many old & original features built in for character! 8919 Glover Rd. $399,900 ******************* PETER HALADIN 888-0788 FIRST CAPITAL REALTY ltd. $189,900 - GREAT PRICE & VALUE New 3 bdrm home to be built in Aldergrove. The only 2 level new home at this price. Check & compare - then call Rick for details. Lot available separately. RICK NELSON-530-4111 Coldwell Banker 1st Pioneer. Realty 20236 Fraser Hwy. J.ll.lll ran BANK0RB Langley, B.C. 1760 Mobile Homes 2 bdrm. double wide mobile home, in family park. 4 appliances. 856-9587. 8-2 1765 Mortgages/Appraisals 1st, 2nd's, 3rd's, Any reason;equity loans; consolidations. Antrim Investments Ind. 530- 2301. 110094 40-tf. r^\foRTGAGEFUNDS$$$"] BANK SAY NO? I • EQUITY COUNTS • NOT CREDIT OR INCOME I ■ • FORECLOSURES -DEBT CONSOLIDATION | • ANY REASON 1$ CALL 852-8286 ADVANTA MORTGAGE CORP. ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS HERE FOR GREAT RESULTS AT LOW COST! Advertisers have told us they get better results with the STAR than in other local papers. To book your spot call Ernie. 856-8303 Aldergrove Star "lllegitumus non carborundum" DO YOU HAVE A SERVICE TO OFFER? Star display ads are only $8.50 per column/inch 856-8303 17 REAL ESTATE 1765 Mortgages/Appraisals 17 REAL ESTATE Money Available... Borrow on your home equity regardless of credit rating or income! 1770 Property for Sale One bdrm. apartment, 2211 Clearbrook Road, pool, secured undergr. parking, storage, large patio, $59,000. 856-8851. 7-3 1 acre bldg. site has water, hydro, cable, tel, paved road, flat, some trees, $31,900 incl.GST. 108 Mile Ranch. 856-5965. 5-4 CHOICE LEVEL LOTS Central Aldergrova location 6100 sq.ft. - 6800 sq.ft. Ready for builder *89,900 - '91,900 - *92,900 855-0403 1775 Property Management 1780 Property Wanted 15 acres + farm land in Langley, 216 St. Mt.Lehman. Serious cash buyer for Immed. purchase. Pager 623-1941. 7-4 Lease of buy large enough property to put 2 14'x 70'mobile home on. 856-4337. 6-4 Ontario family relocating, needs 3 bdrm. home, responsible, excellent tenants, great references, financially secure. Call Kim collect 1- 905-476-3871. 8-4 18 MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT Tractors - Part/Sales/Service 1 EQUIPMENT LTD. 5185 - 216 SL.Langley, B.C. 533-3271 Ford 1100 series 13 HP diesel 10 speed Howard 40" rotovator 3 pt.hitch. $9,500 obo. Ford 9" wheel/rim tractor tire open to offers. 533-5584. 8-4 Tractor & rototiller, 20 HP, gas $2,800. 1995 Ford F150 4x4 Supercab $25,700.856- 8430. 8-2 Gold sluicing machine, Flying Dutchman model A, brand new.$ 1,950 obo. 854-5034. 8-4 Wanted - a diesel tractor with front loader, good cond. 534-6440. 7-4 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 19 BOATS 12' Mirro Craft on Eze-load trailer $725. 856-8194 after 6 pm. 8-4 msWMammmm 2010 Auto Parts 1980 Datsun 4X4,5 speed transm. $550. Front & rear end drive shaft $75/ea. 533-0673.7-2 2020 Auto Salvage/Scrap BEST PRICES - FAST PICKUP for scrap, damaged and older iwed vehicle. BRADNER SALVAGE Free removal of unwanted carsArucks. Call Ric 856-5202. 5-4 2030 Auto Service/Towing SICK & TIRED OF PAYING FOR A TOW OR TAKING YOUR CAR TO THE GARAGE AND HAVING IT DISAPPEAR FOR DAYS WHY? WHEN YOU HAVE: Mobile Auto Repair Service Reasonable Rates — 530-2057 — DON'SmUTipBODY & PAIJfMil&P LTD. Collision Repairs Painting Windshield Specialists Courtesy Cars 856-2594 27441 Fraser Hwy. 2040 Campers/Trailers 1992 Rawhide light grey canopy, tinted window, rear sliders, short-box $400.856-7821 or 856-5586. 7-4 2045 RVs/Trailers for Rent PICTURE YOUR CAR, TRUCK, BOAT, RV, etc. Subscribers only - supply a photo to run with your ad text for the low price of only $12.00 + g.s.t. for 3 issues (prepaid). For details or to place your ad call Ernie 856-8303 Subscribe to the Aldergrove Star and get 52 text only classified ads FREE per year. For rate information call Ernie 856-8303 444oa4^4Bu£ «imsM?MK>«.Wl ^:tt^ttiMM$dJM^j ■ {Wh^s^jJffl-wWj wrJW)lfJWfJ/,V • '.w THE ALDERGROVE STAR, FEBRUARY 21,1996 23 20 AUTOMOTIVE 2050 Care 2 - 1976 KX 400 motorcrosers, 1 mint, 1 in pieces, $1,000 firm tor both. Ask for Pat after 5 pm. 856-1468. 8-2 1991 Jetta 4-door auto A/C, power door locks, sport wheels. 75.000 kms. $10,900. 856- 2550. 8-2 Will buy good condition, working cars Phone cell. 644-2593 or 856-5000. 8-4 Ugly 1977 Cougar for sale, on propane. Car free, propane $400. Sorry, must take car with propane. 856-7803. 8-2 1987 Volvo 740 GLE, white wAan leather interior. Excellent cond. $6,850 obo. Brian 856- 1766. 8-4 1985 Grand Prix 2 door auto, 1 owner, rebuilt motor under warranty. Must sell. $3,500.856- 1855. 8-4 1976 Celica lor parts $200.1982 Toyota pickup 1 ton, dual wheels $1,100. 852-1413. 8-4 1986 Hyundai Stellar 4-door power windows, power door locks and trunk, air cared, - Sun roof. 856-9437. 7-3. 1978 Monarch V-8 auto 2-door, buckets, console, just air-caired, new tires $1,000 Obo. 856- 5495. 7-2 1984 Volvo DL 138.000 miles recent, exhaust, brakes, tires and service, air, cruise, stereo. Vlewat Aldergrove Mohawk. 856-2613. 7-2 1983 Toyota Corolla, standard 5 spd. $600 obo. New clutch, brakes, timing change. 671 -0404 or 856-7888. 7-4 1985 Dodge Mini Ram van. Carpeted, insulated, finished, air cared. 4 cylinder. Great gas mileage. New tires, brakes. Ready to drive $2,995 obo. 857-8891. 12025 6-3 1988 Huyndai Silver XL 5 speed, 4-door hatchback, good shape $1,600.1988 Red Suzuki Samarai 5 speed, soft top, good shape $3,600. 856-6538 after 5 pm. 6-4 1987 Toyota Tercel 2 dr HB standard trans 200,000 km Red w/grey interior. One owner. New Urea Runs great. Air-cared. Estate sale. $2,700 obo. Ask for David 533-0699 or 857- 2320. 10-tf 2060 Motorcycles 2065 Snowmobiles 2070 RVs Jayco trailer $7,000, used twice. 856-5762. 7-4 1987 Honda Four Trac, low kilometers. Excellent condition. $4,500 obo. 856-8446. 7-2 1989-27' M.H. 460auto, dual air, gen. $18,500. R&M Tire. 856-5011. DL8686. 12036 7-tf One Boler trailer. 1986 Lincoln, 50,000 orig. km open to offers 533-5584. 6-4 2080 Trucks 1984 Ford 112. ton short box pickup.302 auto, P/S, PA, air cared $2,400 obo. 856-9355. 8-2 1971 Chev Cheyenne pickup completely redone. Has to be seen to be appreciated. $8,100.856- 2905. 8-3 1981 Datsun diesel engine complete with 5- speed transmission. $750 obo. 530-3146.6-4 NEW TRUCK TIRES, 235/85R16 A/S 10 ply. $115. R&M Tire, 26827 Fraser Hwy., Aldergrove. 856-5011 DL8686. 12318 39-tf 2090 Vans 1989 Arrowstar extended van, XLT, electronic dash, A/C, quad captain chairs. 1 owner. $8,000. 856-4765. 7-4 1981 Glendale motor-home Class-C(Ford) 351 cu.in.Sleep-six, dual-air, fully-loaded. $11,500 or trade for van. 856-9199. 7-4 1987 Dodge Caravan automatic, 7 passenger, air cared, 140,000 km.,excl. condition. Asking $5,295. 856-2420. ■ 6-4 Sudden death of child SURREY - Police and the Coroner's Service are investigating the death of four month old Serena Werre, who was taken to Royal Columbian Hospital by family members after they discovered she had received serious injuries to the head-while in her home. She was stabilized and transferred to Children's Hospital in Vancouver, where her condition deteriorated and she died of the. injuries. The investigation is continuing, but it appears the injuries are the result of a 'household misadventure.* Criminal charges are not being considered. Tales of Bigfoot abound By KIM MURPHY WALLA WALLA, Wash. - Stories have always been told about things that happened along old Mill Creek Road, the trail of bumps and switchbacks that winds up from the farms of southeastern Washington to the hushed and empty ranges of the Blue Mountains. The large, human-like footprints found along the creek. The sounds heard late at night outside the lonely cabins on the upper end of the road. The man who was riding his motorcycle and saw something in the brush, 10 or 12 feet tall, that made a weird, high- pitched scream. As far back as the 1920s, there were reports of a family of huge "man-creatures" skulking up near homesteads along the nearby Copper River. Six dairy cows were said to have been herded away by the beasts. One by one, the homesteaders left and moved back to town. But the stories persisted. As long as anyone remembers, it has been an item of belief for many here that Bigfoot walks the Blue Mountains. "Up north here, we growed up with this thing. People would say, 'Look out for the wild man.' Man, how can you doubt it when you still got diapers on and they got a picture of you pointing at a Bigfoot track?' said Wes Sumerlin, a Walla Walla mountain man whose alleged sighting of two ape-like creatures about seven miles off Mill Creek Road last summer has led to hopes of the first scientific evidence of the legend. Sumerlin and two colleagues came back with clumps of hair that Ohio State University researchers are testing for DNA comparisons. The tests, said Oregon primate zoologist H. Henner Life on Mars seen by scientists as 'more likely than not' By ROGER HIGHFIELD LONDON - Scientists now believe that it is likely that life once thrived on Mars and may still exist under its surface. Earlier this month, a meeting of the American Astronomical Society stirred debate about possible extraterrestrial life with the discovery of new planets outside the Solar system. Now, however, it seems increasingly likely that alien life might be on our doorstep. "Most of us here believe that there is a significant probability that there was life on Mars," Prof. Malcolm Walter of Macquarie University, Australia, told an international meeting organised by the charitable Ciba Foundation in London. "If we didn't believe it, we would not be doing what we are doing." This year sees the 20th anniversary of the Viking mission to Mars. It failed to find evidence of Ufe and subsequent meetings of "exobiologi sts "came to the disappointing conclusion that conditions on the surface of the Red Planet are not conducive to life - certainly not life as we know it Now, however, Nasa is planning Mars missions that will hunt for fossil evidence. One issue already under discussion is the risk of contaminating Earth if one of these missions returned with samples containing spores or microbes. 'These are important ethical concerns that have to be prepared for," Dr. Jack Farmer of Nasa's Ames Research Centre told the meeting. Fahrenbach, "could legitimize, to my mind at least, the sightings, the footprints, everything. It would put one item of concrete evidence behind all the circumstantial evidence." From Northern California to the dense forests of British Columbia, the legends of Sasquatch have been handed down over hundreds of years, a Northwest version of the fearsome fable - from the Grendel of Beowulf to the Abominable Snowman of the Himalayas - that is as old as the forest and tbe night Now, years after much of the forest has given way to suburbs, the Sasquatch is in resurgence all over the Northwest, a cultural phenomenon that is at least as remarkable as any scientific evidence uncovered in the DNA labs. Mainstream scientists have scoffed at reports of a man-ape lurking in the forests of the Northwest something akin to the great apes that dwelt in East Asia approximately half a million years ago. Not only is it unlikely that H one wouldn't have been seen and clearly photographed by now, but it would be difficult for so large an animal to find adequate food in the wild lands that remain, they say. "As an evolutionist I'd love to see the thing. But to my knowledge, most of the time when these things are finally traced down, they prove to be hoaxes of one type or another, or they never finalize them into any resolution," said Daris Swindler, professor emeritus of physical anthropology at the University of Washington. On the other side are a handful of anthropologists, zoologists and others who say that it is possible that the great apes could have crossed the Bering Sea along the ancient ice passage into North America - and survived by cunning, brawn and shyness in the huge tracts of forests in the Northwest. The mountain gorilla, for centuries the subject of wild tales among native Africans, wasn't officially discovered by European scientists until the 1840s, they note. 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Available at SAFEWAY BAKERY STORES ONLY. B.C. WINTER GAMES February 22-25 North Vancouver CANADA SAFEWAY OFFICIAL FOOD SPONSOR Agricultural Lime • Greenleaf. • WOT OF 3. 20 kg Bag Honey Ham • Vacuum Pocked Only. * from (he Dell. i i 100g Fresh Kiwi Fruit • Product of U.S.A. Each Bel-air Vegetables • Italian Mixed, Oriental, Bavarian, California or Winter, 'frozen. 1 kg Bag Cheez Whiz . Process Cheese Food • Assorted varieties. • Kraft.;. 500 g Ready To Serve Fruit Drinks • Assorted vorieties. 'Lucerne. 2 Litre Prices effective at all Lower Mainland Safeway stores until closing Saturday, February 24, 1996. We reserve the right lo limit sales to retail quantities. While slocks last. Some illustrations are serving suggestions only. Prices do not include GST. AIR MILES" INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, N.V. LOYALTY MANAGEMENT GROUP CANADA INC. AUTHORIZED USER. Garlic Bread * From the Bakery. 450 g Whole Kernel Corn Et Tu Caesar Salad Kit • Product of Canada. • Assorted vorieties. • Regular or 132 g laundry Detergent • Cheer Ultra. • Regular oc with Colourguord Bleach. 6 L Ultra JS8 Kellogg's Corn Flakes . Breakfast Cereal. AIRMIIB. Shrinking the world. DIRECT PAYMENT H 675 g Campbell's Soup 'MliiffljjS1^ 284 mL
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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