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Farm institution calls it quits ALDERGROVE - A farming institution known throughout the vaUeysisvcalling it quits. Harold i4mpwright, known as the "Manure \King", is retiring from the business of hauling farm waste, after 28 years in the trade. Limpwright, who re? turned 60 years old, says;he tried to sell the business a couple of years ago but there's no interest, mostly because of complaints from environmentalists. "I got lots of inquiries but when they started to check into all the regulations they would back off," he told The Province, Dec. 28. "Government regulations are making it harder and harder for people like myself and farmers to use and dispose of nature's best fertilizer. But a farmer can use as much chemical fertilizer as he wants and there is no restriction. It's crazy." At a price of $200, he would clean out a 300 by 40 foot poultry barn, and for $100 he would deliver a truckload to a customer. With about 20 poultry farm customers, his two trucks were kept busy year-round. Provincial agriculture ministry spokesperson, Ron Bertrand said Please, turn to page 3 The Aldergrove STAR Illegitimus non carborundum VOL.34 NO.52 THURSDAY. DEC.31.1992 40CENTS Established 1957 3089-272nd Street Fax:856-5212 Phone:856-8303 Immigrants to BC incfease by 15 pctl Chips ahoy! I A recycling tag reminds Gillian and Chelsea Peterson they should recycle this years Christmas tree. Instead of dumping it in the garbage or burning the trees, this year Langley district Scouts are hosting a free chipping service at five sites on Saturday, January 9. The Aldergrove location will be the Legion grounds at 26607 Fraser Highway, and the hours will be 8:30 a.m. to 3:55 p.m. The chips will then be hauled off for use on various public paths in the Langley area. As your reward for recycling, you will receive a seedling donated by MacMillan Bloedel, and distributed by Langley Kiwanis club. Donations will also be accepted by the Scouts for their other programs. The Scouts have offered this service for the past two years and so far have recycled some 6,000 trees. Other recycling locations include Keg in the Country, Brookswood Secondary, Square One Site and Murrayville Five Comers. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ Happy Ne Thank you for letting us serve you this past year. VANCOUVER - Immigrants in B.C. mafe& up 22% of the provincial population, according to the results of the 1991 census. About 17% of Canada's immigrant population reside in B.C. There were 92,500 more immigrants in B.C. in 1991 than in 1986, an increase of 15%. Of the 723,170 immigrant population of B.C. in 1991, the majority were born in the U.K. The other major countries of origin for B.C.'s immigrant population are the United States, People's Democratic Republic or* China, India, Hong Kong, Germany, Netherlands, Philippines, Italy and Poland. The majority of B.C.'s immigrant population is in the 25-44 age group. Sixty-two percent of the total immigrant population in B.C. arrived in Canada as adults (20 years and over category). Nearly half of B,C.'s immigrant population came before 1971. Immigrants are more likely than the Canadian-bom population to reside in large urban centres. In B.C., 66% of the immigrant population resided in Vancouver, compared with 49% of the total provincial population. Three out of every ten residents of Vancouver in 1991 were immigrants. Immigrants made up 20% of the population in Victoria. Of the Canadian-born population of B.C., 1,572,930 (63%) were born in B.C. Of other Canadian-bQfn residents in B.C., 239,775 (10%) were from Alberta 200,660 (8%) from Ontario 204,345 (8%) from Saskatchewan and 130,335 (5%) from Manitoba. The total population in B.C. of persons born in Canada is 2,482,860. For the first time in a Canadian census, non-permanent residents were enumerated in 1991- A total of 28,040 persons residing in B.C. at the time of the census were non-permanent residents. The non-permanent residents category includes those persons who held a student authorization, employment authorization, minister's permit or who were refugee claimants. Of the non- permanent residents, 56% were female and 44% were male. Nearly three-quartCTS of all non-permanent residents in Canada lived in Toronto, Montreal or Vancouver. The 1991 census counted 22345 non- permanent residents in Vancouver. They represented 1.4% of Vancouver's population, slightly higher than the national percentage of .8%. In fact, 80% of all non-permanent residents in B.C. lived in Vancouver. In B.C., 93% (3,009,445) of the total population of 3,247,505 are Canadian citizens. This is slightly below the overall for Canada where 94% or 25,465,640 out of a total polulation of 26,994,045 are Canadian citizens. PUBLICATIONS MAIL REGISTRATION NUMBER 1270 Postage Prepaid, Aldergrove, B.C. VOX 1A0 NEWS? CLASSIFIED? SUBSCRIPTION? CALL 856-8303 FAX 856-5212 ■-»-" THE ALDERGROVE STAR. DECEMBER 31. 139ff Canadians endorse medicare VANCOUVER - Ninety-five percent of British Columbians have given their current health care system an overwhelming vote of confidence. The result came from a province-wide poll conducted the week of Nov. 19. Tn light of this support for the current system, we wonder why the NDP government is so determined to introduce major changes," said Dr. Steve Hardwicke, president of the BC Medical Association, who commissioned the poll by MarkTrend Research. British Columbians were asked: "Overall, how would you rate the quality of health care in B.C.?" 30 percent said "very good," 42 percent said "good", and 23 percent said "satisfactory," for a 95 percent positive rating. "The government should listen to the people of B.C. before embarking on regionalized budgeting of health care," said Dr. Hardwicke. "I also caution property owners that there is a likelihood the government's regionalization of health care, the "cioser to home" concept, will eventually be funded through property taxes in the same way as school boards. This is a clever means for the federal and provincial governments to offload health care costs on local governments." The BCMA president pointed out that the Ministry of Health had already hired 700 more government workers to help implement the "closer to home" plan, that almost 600 hospital beds had been closed, and that the employment of many hospital workers is threatened. The government's "closer to home" health concept reflects the major thrust of the Royal Commission on Health Care and Costs. "The government has bought the regionalization concept, which was never costed by the Royal Commission, and has ignored another important conclusion in the report, that any new plan would need the cooperation of the doctors. "Not only does the government Retirement for fishery vessels VANCOUVER - On Dec. 7, John C. Crosbie, Minist«2r of Fisheries and Oceans, announced a pilot retirement program for full fee Pacific commercial fishing licences under the Federal Aboriginal fisheries strategy. The purpose of the program is to test ways of reducing catching power in the commercial fleet so that fishing opportunities for commercial operators will not be affected when fishing. opportunities are transferred to Aboriginal groups. Up to $7-million dollars will be available over the next year for adjustment payments to licencees who agree to have their licences retired. The program is based on the recommendations of the B.C. Fisheries Commission, an organization representing commercial fishing interests from the seine, gillnet and troll sectors, recreational fishermen and the United Fishermen and Allied Workers- Union. The BCFC received funding under the AFS to consult with fishing interests and develop proposals for a licence retirement program. Licence retirements will be voluntary. Later this month, current licence holders will be invited to submit proposals for payments which they would require if their licence was re- wu... and LEES 2431 CLEARBROOK RD 853-9192 tired. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans will accept those proposals which represent a fair and cost-effective retirement of catching capacity. The department will be advised by a licence retirement selection committee composed of representatives of commercial fishing interests and Aboriginal peoples. Catching power retired under the pilot program will represent "reallocation credits" necessary to transfer a like number of sockeye to the Aboriginal fishery. The effects of allocation transfers on actual catches for remaining commercial fishery participants will be reviewed after the completion of the pilot program to determine whether and how a larger program should be implemented. Advice said to be 'dead-on VANCOUVER - The federal government should heed the advice of the Auditor General and consider ways of helping Canadians understand the nation's debt and deficit. "He's dead-on," the president of the certified General Accountants' Association of Canada said reacting to Auditor General Denis Desautels' report released Nov. 24. "I think it is essential that Canadians know about the financial state of their country in the clearest way possible. Each of us is literally a shareholder in this vast nation and we should be aware of the level of debt we owe and where our taxes are spent," Ronald J.-G. Bourque said. "As the management group of what is effectively Canada's largest company, the federal government should ensure that understandable financial information and its implications for the future is released regularly." Bourque jiiigrees with the Auditor General that only a small number of Canadians take an interest in the country's financial statements. "I think for the major ity of Canadians, the problem of the debt and the deficit, and understanding Canada's financial position is something close to a mystery," Bourque said. The federal deficit could run $7-billion over target this year which will further compromise the government's ability to deal with the economic dislocation of the recession, Bourque said. "Any Canadian will tell you that you need to shell away some money for a rainy day and that you shouldn't over-extend yourself financially." While the report found serious shortcomings in a number of federal programs including managing energy megaprojects and certain Department of Defence programs, Bourque expressed relief that there are no longer the horror stories that seemed to fill the auditor general's reports during the 1970s and early 1980s. "Canadians are really very fortunate to have such a professional body as the Auditor General's office examining the public purse and how it's spent," Bourque said. VS THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY NOTICE TO ALL BUSINESSES The 1993 Business Ucences are due and payable January 1, 1993. Invoices have been mailed to all current business licence holders. If you do not receive an invoice or if you are operating a new business, please (»ntact the License Department 533-6040. David Chesney CHIEF INSPECTOR disagree with the Royal Commission about the need for cooperation, they have gone out of their way to provoke and anger doctors," Dr. Hardwicke pointed out. "Doctors are committed to change, but cooperation with this government will not cx>me until we settle our fundamental differences about process and fairness." The NDP scheme is expected to include regionalized budgeting, establishment of community health centres - a feature of the US health care system - and more downsizing of hospitals, resulting in staff layoffs and longer waiting lists. "The BCMA has always favored fine-tuning' health care delivery, while recognizing that the Royal Commission rated the B.C. system as 'probably the best in the world'," Dr. Hardwicke said. The MarkTrend poll also showed 91 percent of British Columbians judged binding arbitration as the preferred way to settle the dispute between the doctors and the government. "We are circulating a petition giving the public a voice in our dispute, asking Premier Harcourt to settle the matter by using arbitration," said Dr. Hardwicke. "So far more than 200,000 pisople from 128 communities have signed the petition." Relating to the dispute between doctors and government, respondents were asked who they trusted. Individual doctors were given a 92 percent trust rating; the BCMA 73 percent; provincial government 48 percent; Minister of Health Elizabeth Cull 49 percent; and Premier Harcourt 41 percent. Thirty percent said they had "no trust at all" in the premier, the highest negative rating. The poll was conducted with 401 British Columbians Nov. 19- 23. The margin of error associated with a sample of this size is plus or minus five percentage points, 19 times out of 20. Campbell returns to chair BURNABY - Vancouver mayor Gordon Campbell was re-elected chairperson of the Greater Vancouver Regional District at the board's 1993 inaugural meeting, Dec. 9. Mayor Campbell was returned to his third one-year term by acclamation. He has been a GVRD director for six years. Richmond Mayor Greg Halsey- Brandt ' was elected vice-chair, defeating Surrey councillor Bill Fomich. Port Moody mayor David Driscoll, who has held the vice-chair position for the last five years, did not seek reelection. Dir. Halsey-Brandt has served on Richmond City council since 1981 and been a member of the GVRD board and chair of its water committee the last two. Thirty-two dkectors, representing all 21 municipalities and three electoral areas in Greater Vancouver, were sworn into office. Trie GVRD is a partnership of municipalities, providing essential region-wide services:. LEVOLOR^ _J BLINDS1! FROM IN STOCK First come, first servecH Assorted sizes and colours, as is! Selection may vary at all stores. Personal shopping ONLY! GJS.T. FREE CUSTOM BLINDS For 5 Days Only, SAVE 55% Off WindowWear Mini, Micro and Vertical Blinds - plus SAVE the G.S.T.! Jutf book your appointment by January Snd totake advantase of these tremendous SAVINGS! Doors Open Monday - 5 Days ONLY SALElNDSJan.2nd ALDERGROVE Countryside Shopping Centre 27540 Fraser Hwy. 856-6660 fOU& CLEARBROOK Clearbrook Town Square #155- 32500 S. Fraser Hwy. 852-4900 ■__g_riB_B___nii____i PIONEER GOES TO HIS REWARD Forrest Telford farmed for 60 years ALDERGROVE - The lower Fraser Valley has lost a noted pioneer who played a crucial role in its farming development over six decades. Born in North Vancouver, Forrest Edward Telford came to Aldergrove at the age of 21 years. After borrowing a hundred dollars from a friendly neighbour, he was instrumental in developing the famous Telford Farms on 131 acres. The purebred herd of 140 Holsteins captured many awards at the PNE and Clearbrook-fairgrounds. He passed away on December 17, 1992 in the MSA Hospital, Abbotsford; and the memorial service was held in Clearbrook with Mun Hope officiating, on December 22, at the chapel of Woodlawn Funeral Home. Survived by son James (Juhe) and daughter Shirley (Pat); and three grandchildren Jeff, Jaime and Joshua. Predeceased by his wife Mary on October 10, 1985, Forrest was 81 years. Friends and relatives came from Alberta and Washington State for the service and joined in singing "What A Friend We Have In Jesus," and "When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder." Lisa Reid sang a solo "In The Garden," accompanied by Ruth Klassen, organist. Pallbearers were Fred Rempel, Elwood Wall, Martin Ross, Les Urness, Bruce Hope and Harvey Bell. Interment at Mt. Lehman Cemetery. "Forrest Telford was known ahd loved throughout the area for his energy', courage, devotion, hard work during difficult economic times and above all, his faith," said Mun Hope during his eulogy. His Bible is his constant companion; and inserted inside, are found two precious brochures. One concerns the brave testimony of young believers in wartorn southern Asia. The other pamphlet recorded the life of the late missionary Edward Wall, who attended Aldergrove Chapel, with his two friends, Dave Redekop and Bill Letkeman, before all three were called to the mission field with their wives. In 1932, Edward and Lena Telford came to Aldergrove, with two children, Forrest and Inza, from North Vancouver. Arriving with some livestock they survived like everyone else in tough times. Forrest sold cord wood, eggs and they worked at whatever jobs they could find. In 1942 they had built up a herd of 20 cows, shipping their milk to Mission Farms, then four years later to Fraser Valley Milk Producers Association. In 1944, Forrest went to buy some geese where he met Mary Brotherson, and the two were later married in 1945- They continued to milk cows,' ship eggs and work very hard clearing the land. In 1946, Edward Telford Passed away. In 1947, electricity was brought in, the same year Forrest and Mary had their first child, Jim, followed by their second, Shirley, in 1953. The farm had used horses until 1956 when they purchased a John Forrest Edward Telford, noted Aldergrove pioneer, who passed into the presence of his Lord on Thursday, December 17, 1992, at the age of 81 years. Remembrance service was held on December 22, with Mun Hope officiating; followed by a reception on his internationally- known Aldergrove farm of 131 acres. Deere 40 tractor, which is still in use till this day. In 1959, Inza passed away followed by her mother Lena in I960. In 1961, Mary wanted to build up a herd of purebred Holstein cows. So they bought 3 foundation cows and joined Holstein Canada and by 1976 the goal was achieved with 54 milking cows and a purebred herd of 140. During this Mary was very involved in the Women's Institute, before she passed away in 1985. Forrest Telford continued to have an unshaken faith in the Scriptures. In his bedroom, right next to his bed, there was a large wall motto with the words "Christ died for our sins." He looked at this text before retiring; and looked at it when he arose in the morning. About twenty-five years ago both Forrest and his wife made an open declaration of their personal faith in the Lord Jesus. Christ as their personal Saviour, Lord and God. This followed an inspirational conference conducted by Mun Hope here in the Fraser Valley. At the memorial service, favorite passages were read from Forrest Telford's own family Bible. "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." "For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world but that the world through Him might be saved." "He that believeth on Him is not condemned; but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the Name of the only begotten Son of God." (John 3: 16, 17 and 18) "Verily, verily, I say unto you. He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life; and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life." , (John 5:24) "Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in Me." "Jesus saith unto him; I am the way, the truth and the life; no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me." (John 14: 1 and 6) "He that hath the Son, hath life; he that hath not the Son of God hath not life." "These things have I written unto you that believe on the Name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have everlasting life; and that ye may believe on the Name of the Son of God." (1 John 5: 12 and 13.) These words imparted to Forrest and Mary Telford the safety, certainty and enjoyment, which they have experienced in their spiritual life. THE ALfeEftGRdyfe STAR. DECEMBER31. 199J Farm institution calls it quits From front that their soil and engineering branch is only concerned that nitrates from manure do not seep into waterways and groundwater supplies. There is over two- million tonnes of wet manure produced on valley farms every year and there is about 240,000 acres of active farmland. "If all the available manure was spread uniformly we could adequately fertilize one-half to three-quarters of all the Fraser Valley land that is being farmed." Bertrand said that manure is the best material for rebuilding soil, but the problem is that not all areas have the same concentrations of animals. Earlier this year, a federal environmental report said that the largest freshwater aquifer in the valley was endangered by overuse of manure and chemical fertilizers. This aquifer, under the Matsqui area between Aldergrove and Abbotsford, also has the highest concentration of pig; farms and raspberry fields over it. Farm waste management has tightened over recent years, and in light of the federal report, is . expected to tighten further. Bertrand said there are about 11 pages of instructions concerning manure disposal, but he also said that the government recognizes that manure is too good an asset to be allowed to. flush away when it rains. HAPPY NEW YEAR t^ifcottcw: ^mmtemfc* mi m RP-PS Wishing Jbu MC (Prosperous 1993 Red and. the staff at ffj %<J<n$\ of Mctyeid 2SS6 Mont rot* Avo. 100*. locally Ownod ond Oporotaci, 853-4401 ___&mMt-W-Um THE ALDERGROVE STAR. DECEMBER 31. 1992 A private sector problem solver By MICHAEL WALKER The issue of cross-border shopping has temporarily dropped from the headlines as the value of the Canadian dollar, having fallen by 10 cents, makes American purchases more expensive. However, cross- border shopping is still an issue for merchants in border towns who lose hundreds of millions of dollars in business to competitors across the line. In a study earlier this year for the Fraser Institute, published as a Critical Issues Bulletin in Fraser Forum, Prof. Herber Grubel and a colleague determined that what lay at the base of the cross- border shopping phenomenon, was government regulation and taxation. One of the key ingredients of this breakdown in policy is the extent to which Canadian governments, at both the federal and provincial level, levy taxes on gasoline. These range from 31.1 cents per liter in Quebec to 20.7 cents per liter in Alberta. As a consequence, comparison shoppers will always find that gas is much cheaper in US border towns than it is in Canada. The difference is large enough, even with significant exchange loss on the Canadian currency, to pay for a trip south of the border during wluch, of course, the consumer usually purchases many other things besides gas. The Fraser Institute, along with a number of other commentators, has suggested, for some years, that the solution to the problem is to eliminate the gasoline tax and to collect the resulting revenue loss from the general sales tax. lhe point being, of course, that it is the extraordinarily heavy tax burden on gasoline that elevates the cost to the consumer and leads to the cross-border trip in the first place. While this 'solution' to the cross-border shopping problem has been around for some time, no governments have seen fit to react. However, in February of this year, merchants in the small town of Bedford, Quebec, near the Vermont bordCT, took the matter into their own hands. The community began a private program of converting the gas tax into a general sales tax based on the total level of sales in the community.. They did' so by issuing Bedford dollars, which are issued by merchants when their customers buy certain items or make purchases of a certain minimum amount. These dollars can then be used to buy gas at the town's gas stations. In fact, that is the only purpose for which they can be used. With the Bedford dollars, motorists are able to reduce the cost of gas in Quebec down to the level that they would pay in Vermont. This, of course, eliminates the advantage of going across the border to buy the gas. This is an extraordinarily clever solution to the problem wherein the consumers in Bedford, through the prices they pay for the other items they buy in the town, will pay for the gas tax through a kind of private tax levied by the merchants. A private 'tax', because the shopkeepers of course, will have to redeem the coupons from the gasoline stations, who otherwise would not have the money to pay gas distributors and the government for the product they sell. Since the merchants get their income from their customers, the customers in the end pay the gasoline tax, but do so through their general purchases. There is nothing illegal about this procs^dure because no tax avoidance is involved; the federal and provincial governments get their taxes, as well as the retail sales tax they levy on the other commodities purchased in Bedford. As far as I can see, this solution to the problem of too high gasoline taxes can be replicated in every border community across the country. Yet another creative, private solution to a government-created problem. A fundamental change By GORDON WILSON, B.C. Liberal Leader The Harcourt government's new labour legislation will fundamentally change the way labour relations are structured in this province. One major concern the Liberal opposition has with this new code is that it erodes the rights of the individual while supporting the rights of the union and management elite. During debate on the Labour Code in the Legislature, the Liberal opposition is looking after the interests not only of employees who are represented by a trade union and the rights of management, but of the individual right of the workers as well - those people who must be free to choose whether they want to be in a union or not. If a worker is represented by a trade union, the Liberal party wants to make sure that their individual right as a member of that trade union is not eroded. In the Labour Relations Code - Bill 84 - employees are j»ejra_>aed.i>oly -PJSCfi,-^ - *^^ Labour legislation should not only protect unions; it should protect organized workers: individual labourers, working men and women. This legislation removes the emphasis on the employee and . puts in the protection for the union itself. It looks after the interests of the union, of those who are in executive positions and who will be able to advance the desire of the union. But who looks after and protects the right of the individual as a member of that component? Whose side is the Liberal party on? Let me be very clear that we're on the side of the men and women of British Columbia who work, whether they're unionized or not and whether they're in management or a union-management position. The Liberal Party believes in the sanctity of the basic, fundamental rights of the individual, and those have been reriK)ved,from.this legislation- NO FUN ON A gUN HOllPAvN «JV WITH US IN, ->. A BOIN& 701 Vz) (D^fiks_fl*flll <7 SCAREWAYS HH O^fclPfW*'1 HAWAII ^ <#//»_>_/ _. -i __ - IS. Many good things Editor, The Star, Sir, Some things have been said about the Kinsmen (housing society) lately, mostly bad, and I would like to take the time to point out some good things about the Kinsmen and how they have helped my family. First of all, we are a fixed income family and we have had our share of problems. The house we recently moved from in Surrey was $800 a month; we now, thanks t<5 Kinsmen, pay half of that. We now have more money to "use and we have had an extra special Christmas this year. But it is not just us that have been helped. For instance, I recently helped the Kinsmen deliver food hampers for people who are in troubled times. I have also experienced some activities set up by the Kinsmen, like carolling, children's Christmas pancake y| breakfast at the Kinsmen Community Centre (in which I helped) and some kids' parties. In conclusion, I would like to say that the Kinsmen and Kinettes of Aldergrove are an extra special bunch of people and I will be, in the future, proud to be a Kinsmen myself. KYLE (age 15) Aldergrove LETTERS TO THE EDITOR People give of themselves Editor, The Star, Sir, On behalf of the Canadian Red Cross Society I would like to express sincere gratitude to all those who supported the blood donor dink recently held in the Kinsmen Community Centre. Not appreciated Editor, The Star, Sir, ,^ In 1972, the Liberals of Jean Chretian eliminated the federal inheritance tax and introduced the 21-year rule, which exempted private family trusts from paying tax for a maximum of 21 years. If this exemption were allowed to die, private family trusts set up before 1972 would be taxed for the first time on January 2, 1993. The Conservative government now wish to allow trusts to defer taxation until all "exempt beneficiaries" have died. Write your MP at "House of Commons, Ottawa", and tell him you do not approve of this loophole. No postage is necessary. It is a big, dirty, dark secret the way the rich are looked after. Canadians deserve better. GLADYS BROWN Sardis The Red Cross regularly returns to the Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Centre three times each year and next March 11, a fourth clinic will be held at Canadian Forces Station, Aldergrove. The ongoing success of these vital clinics depends upon many different groups, businesses, organizations and individuals. Everyone contributes to the clinics in their own way. Local businesses help advertise the cliniscs; community groups and individual volunteers organize, promote and work on the clinic in various capacities; and of course, donors give blood. Any successful blood donor clinic is the result of genuine community effort and the Canadian Red Cross is only able to provide its services because there are people in communities like yours, who are willing to come together and give of themselves. Every single person who contributed in their own way should know that they made a difference and that someone, somewhere thanks them. GRANT LEMKE Program Consultant Letters invited is it really 'bulletproof? The Aldergrove Star invites letters to the editor on topics of interest to the community. The letters-to-the-editor column is a chance for comment on what has been said in the paper. It is our readers' opportunity to respond to what newsmakers of the area have been saying. We especially encourage readers to write on topics of local interest, although letters which enlighten or stimulate thought are welcome. We ask that letters be free of libel and bear the name and address of the author. Submissions must include a written signature. We prefer letters to be typed and double spaced, and present the comment as clearly ahd briefly as possible. The editor reserves the right to condense or reject letters containing.libel oi of poor.taste.. Editor, The Star, Sir, Re: "The Valour and the Horror" The issue of the morality of the Canadian participation in Bomber Command and the battle of Normandy in World War II deserves fuller examination. Brian McKenna, producer of the series, continues to insist that his film contains no major inaccuracies. His term is that his research is "bulletproof. This despite two reports by the CBC Ombudsman which are critical of the series. The second report was in response to a rebuttal prepared by McKenna and his associates. In order that these matters may be more fully explored, we have prepared a 60-page book based on our own extensive research. We believe that many readers of Canadian weekly newspapers have a very real interest in these matters. Accordingly we are offering a copy of the book to the public at cost, including handling, for $5. Responsible persons who have seen the initial draft of the book consider that it is an excellent exposition on the morality of bombing of German cities in World War II. The book can be ordered by writing to The War Amps, 2827 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, K1V0C4. H.C. CHADDERTON, OC, DCL, O.ONT. LLD, Chief Executive Officer Drop-outs decide young BURNABY - The decision by some high school students to drop out of school begins to take shape long before the act of leaving school - it can start as early as elementary school, says Judith Raddysh, a Prince George high school teacher and an education graduate student at Simon Fraser University. Raddysh has researched the drop-out phenomenon with a new approach, comparing the elementary school experiences of both high school graduates and high school drop-outs. During extensive interviews with 20 individuals, Raddysh probed the memories of good and bad school experiences, feelings of belonging, what they liked or disliked about learning, encouragement from others, relationships with school personnel and peers, parent Research applauded VANCOUVER - The December 15 announcement by Benoit Bouchard, Minister of National Health and Welfare, to contribute $20-million over five years to set up a Breast Cancer Research Challenge Fund was applauded by the Canadian Cancer Society and its research arm, the National Cancer Institute of Canada. Naomi Miller, chairman of the BC and Yukon Division's Breast Health committee, welcomed the move, saying "It is this type of support that can help us to put breast cancer in the forefront of research." Miller also looks forward to the involvement of survivor groups involved with breast cancs2r to assist the federal government in allocating and monitoring these funds. "We are especially interested in the areas of breast screening, information projects and support to existing cancer centres" she said. "We believe that our personal experience and our commitment are invaluable assets to this process". While details of the implementation of these initiatives will not be available until early in . 1993, the Cancer Societys British Columbia and Yukon Division will continue to expand its province-wide system of 16 Breast Self-Examination teaching Clinics, and to support screening mammography for women 40 and over. Call the Cancer Society's Information Line at 879- 2323 or 1-800-663-4242. influences, activities, career and educational goals and the transition to high school. Parent values, student academic efficacy and student teacher relationships were key factors in developing either healthy or weak bonds to school. "It seems the further apart the value systems between home and school, the greater the chance that the student won't finish school," says Raddysh. "Some families rely more than others on the school to do more in passing on values. The key is having teachers work more closely with parents. If children are getting a more congruent message from both sources, there's a greater chance they'll stay in school." You can come out now WASHINGTON - A one to two mile wide asteroid that was headed distressingly close to earth last week was expected to miss. If the mountain-sized rock had hit us, it probably would have killed millions of people. However, it sailed silently past about 2.2 million miles a way, the closest an object of that size is known to have come to earth. And the recently sighted comet Swift-Tuttle, despite a widely published warning two months ago, is not going to collide with earth in the year 2126. They think. "We're safe as far as we can tell," says Donald Yeomans of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California. "But of course we are talking about known objects and we only know maybe 15 percent of what's out there." Yeomans says he has checked the records for all possible very large objects, regardless of type, that cross earth's orbit and found that no collisions or near- collisions are foreseen for the next 200 years. THE ALDERGROVE STAR. DECEMBER 31. 1992 5 Christmas is already over Old age security pensions going up in January VANCOUVER - The new rate for the federal Old Age Security pension, paid to people 65 years old and over, will be $378.95 per month from January to March 1993. This is an increase of $0.76 per month over the previous quarter. Other benefits will also increase for the January to March" 1993 period. The maximum Guaranteed Income Supplement- will increase to $450.34 (from $449.44) per month for a single person and for a married person whose spouse does not receive the Old Age Security pension or a Spouse's Allowance. For each married person whose spouse also receives an Old Age Security, pension and for a married person whose spouse receives a Spouse's Allowance, the maximum will increase to $293.34 (from $292.75) per month. The maximum Spouse's Allowance, paid to people between 60 and 64 with a limited income who are married to GIS recipients, will be $672.29 (up from $670.94) per month. The maximum Widowed Spouse's Allowance, paid only to low-income widowed persons aged 60 to 64 who reside, in Canada and meet the basic residence requirements, will be $742.20 (up from $740.71) per month. The Old Age Security Act provides for benefit increases every three months by a factor based on increases in the Consumer Price Index (CPI), Statistics Canada's cost-of-living measure. NOTICE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Aldergrove Community Centre Society January 28,1993 ||r 7:00 P.M.' ■ Aldergrove Kinsmen Community Centre CHP 9{tw Jem's Qreerings The CHP Riding Executive and Our Candidate Ed. ^anwoudenberg, Wish Everyone in the Fraser Wiley West a Blessed New Year. 1993 will be "ELECTION" year. We Invite you to become acquainted with our candidate and the "Responsible Alternative" CHP presents. Ed welcomes the opportunities to speak to Individuals or groups. For a free copy of our quarterly newspaper the "AMBASSADOR" phone 574-34.56. By MAUDIE MacPHERSON ALDERGROVE - So Christmas is over - after all that preparation it's all over so quickly. Christmas is a special feeling - family and friends around, letters and messages from people you hear from only once a year or the Christmas Eve service in the church. .These are the things that make the holidays so important. On the other hand have you ever wondered about joining "Overeaters Anonymous". I'm considering it. There were about 48 at the Wednesday dance. The one spot of the night went to Herb Parker and Ruth Miller. 50-50 was won by Rose Dyles and Cliff Anderson. One visitor, Hettie Edwards of New Westminster was welcomed. Saturday dance attendance wasn't too large, about 64 were out. The door prize went to Mildred Bennett and Walter Johnson. 50-50 winners were Fransisca and Thelma Brunskill. Spot dances went to Ruth Miller and Al Faustman and Charlie Milward and his partner. Three birthdays were celebrated, that of Chuck Bright, Nick (no surname given) and Clare Walchuk. Don't forget the New Year's Eve dance Thursday, Dec. 31 at the OAP hall. Price $6, first come first served. A new Christmas book we received, "Memories of the Thirties" by Clarence Boon should be quite interesting especially to prairie people. I saw a modern version of "The Christmas Carol" a couple days before Christmas at a theatre on Granville Island. The revolving stage, the stage settings and all made it so interesting, as a matter of fact it was excellent. After the New Year all the activities in the hall will resume again, bowling, art club, bridge and choral practices. Come and join us at the OAP hall. Membership cards will be available at the general meeting. Since Jan. 1, new years day, falls on Friday, the usual meeting day has been changed to the 2nd Friday of the month which will be Jan. 8. Hope everyone has a happy new year and all the best for 1993. A bumper sticker I saw recently says "We are not senior citizens, we're recycled teenagers." Protecting Children, f|| tf Supporting Families The provincial government is moving toward new legislation to protect the rights of B.C. children and respond to the needs of today's families. I he Community Panel reviewing family and child services legislation in British Columbia has delivered two wide-ranging reports to your provincial government. They outline the need for an effective, working partnership between government and communities. Aboriginal panel members conducted a parallel consultative process, and demanded a return to their communities of the responsibility for protecting and nurturing their children. The Panel's 264 recommendations will provide the foundation for new legislation to ensure communities have the services and resources needed to help keep families together. To those British Columbians who participated in the Community Panel review, thank you for your valuable input. With your continued interest and involvement, we can create a secure and healthy future for B.C. children and young people. The reports of the panel - Making Changes: A Place to Start and Liberating our Children • Liberating our Nations- are now available. Summaries of Making Changes: A Place to Start are available in French, Chinese, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish and Vietnamese. If you would like further information, please call toll-free: 1-800-663-1251 or write to: Legislation Review Family and Children's Services Ministry of Social Services Honourable Joan Smallwood Parliament Buildings Minister of Social Services Victoria, B.C. Province of British Columbia V8W 3A2 " •'• " ' '"- •" " ' — — ' — ttfe AtbEfiCaftOVE STAR, D\zCEMB\±ti $V. 1§§^ GAME ENDS 6-4 Peewees in well-deserved victory Trail shown to the public FORT LANGLEY - The public is parks department are developing ALDERGROVE - The Allied Window sponsored PeeWee 'A' Rep. team finished off the pre- Christmas portion of their schedule in fine style with a well deserved 6-4 victory over Hope. Played in Hope, it was a great game, especially for Tylor Vallin who posted one goal and three assists in an outstanding performance. This was by far Tylor's best game as a PeeWee and for the team the best game they have played to date. The first period started with the Aldergrove Bruins getting on the board first as David Haber scored early assisted by Vallin and Brent Adams. Hope came back and tied the score shortly after and then moved ahead as they took the early momentum away from Aldergrove. At 4:44 of the first period Dean Arsene blasted a shot past the Hope goalie, his effort being assisted by Chris Fox. Before the end of the period Hope scored once again to take a 3-2 lead. The second period featured back and forth play with Hope taking a 4-2 lead as Wyatt Tunnicliffe scored his second goal of the evening. Then Vallin went to work scoring a beautiful goal on an excellent set-up from Haber. This was followed by a goal by Nicolas Seguin assisted Cascades lose one ABBOTSFORD - UCFV men's basketball team faced off against Edmonds Community College of Washington on Tues. Dec. 22 at home. This was the final game of a home and away, the Cascades having already lost by 16 in their first encounter, and knowing that they were facing the toughest team they have played this year. It was no surprise that Edmonds led at the half, but it was a surprise that they only led by 6, score Edmonds 39-33 UCFV. The Cascades played their best first half so far, with guards Troy C-uze (5 pts) and Jason Watson (12) bringing the ball up the court under intense pressure, and forwards Kevin Bos (17 pts) and Bruce Hildebrand (10) providing the fire power. The second half Edmonds goT hot, and despite a solid Cascade defense led by guard Mark Wapples (8 pts) and post Ron Tamis (4), the athletic Edmonds team could not be stopped. UCFV was cold on the line, missing 14 free throw attempts, and allowing Edmonds to foul without penalty. Superstar for Edmonds was Leon Johnson with 26 pts. Final score Edmonds 100-82 UCFV. UCFV women's basketball team plays Mt. Royal College of Calgary on Wed. Dec. 30th at 6 p.m. at Clearbrook Community Centre. The men's team will be in San Diego at the Surf and Slam Tournament during this time. Hockey helmet decision deplored TORONTO - "It's a foolhardy move," says Hal Lewis, Canadian Amateur Hcxkey Association's Director of Bylaws and Regulations, describing the recent decision by the National Hockey League to make the wearing of helmets optional. "It's difficult to understand an intelligent businessman putting at risk his greatest assets, his players." Lewis is also a member of the Canadian Standards Associations' Technical Committee on Protective Hockey Equipment. With the amateur hockey season at hand, and the NHL's exhibition games in progress, CSA is concerned about the example the new helmet rule sets for young amateur players. "A lot of time and effort of many volunteers has gone into the development of standards for helmets and face protectors since 1969," explains Jim McCarthy, CSA's Vice-President, Standards, "These efforts were directed at reducing injuries which inevitably occur in a robust, physical sport. We know that these products work." Adding to the concerns of the CAHA and the CSA, a recent news release by the Ontario Medical Association sharply criticized the NHL for making the wearing of helmets optional. "After so much success in building awareness of the importance of wearing prot«2ctive equipment- when playing sports, this move by the NHL is very regresssive and a blow to the promotion of public health," said Dr. Rocco Gerace, Chairman of the OMA'S Committee on Accidental Injuries. "Young people will be greatly influenced by seeing professional hockey players discontinue wearing helmets and want to emulate them. This can only lead to more head and eye injuries. by Vallin. The Bruins worked hard and were rewarded for their efforts as they went in to the third period tied with a talented Hope squad. The third period was owned by the Aldergrove team as they scored two unanswered goals. Kevin Keith scored both goals, the first assisted by Sandy Brown and Seguin and the second a great effort in to an empty net, it was assisted by Vallin and Seguin. The team was justly rewarded for a great comeback effort. Several players were recognized for great efforts, Tylor Vallin with a four point game, Nicholas Seguin with a three point game, Kevin Keith with a two goal effort and Dean Arsene with his first goal of the year. The team now moves in to the Christmas break as it prepares for play in the Hastings Christmas PeeWee Tournament. invited to attend a presentation on the proposed Derby Reach to Fort Langley Trail, on. Tuesday, January 19, at Fort Langley Community Hall, on Glover Road. The open house starts at 7 p.m. and the presentation starts at 8 p.m. Fort Langley has played an important role in the history of British Columbia. A Hudson's Bay fur trading post was established at Derby in 1828 and later moved to Fort Langley, where British Columbia was proclaimed a Crown Colony in 1858. A historic cairn now marks the location of the original trading fort in Derby Reach Regional Park. In 1958, the Hudson Bay townsite at Fort Langley was established as a National Historic Park. In order to provide a link between the two historic landmarks, the Township of Langley and the Greater Vancouver Regional District a plan for a recreational trail. This planning effort is also partially funded by the Green- ways/Waterfront Revitalization Study and Planning Program of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs, Recreation and Culture. To initiate the planning of the proposed trail, Langley council has hired a consultant, Sharp and Diamond Landscape Architects, to collect background information and suggest the possible alignment of the trail. The purpose of this open house is to present the trail alignment and preliminary trail standards. All concerned parties are invited to participate in this open house to review the trail alignment and discuss concerns and issues of trailTdfevelopment in Fort Langley and surrounding areas. Should you have any questions regarding the "fort-to- fort" trail initiative, call Jason Chu, community development planner at 533-6127. 4$0# 4*|& <&p# <$©# 4&|& $*|# <Sjg# &®& Guaranteed Exchange of 21% or Better EDALEEN DAIRY nmmmmmmmxmmmi*-mm*imm»*m* m ftl >3 LOCATED ONE MILE SOUTH OF ALDERGROVE BORDER rVb CHEESE"1 : $099 i Sharp ^m*w whh coupon | Limit 1. Coupon Expires Jan. 8/93 _-.__._-,_______._ __ _ __l EGGNOG QQ0 $H89 Qt. 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Clinic hopes for government funds VICTORIA - A Vancouver abortion clinic expected to receive over half a million dollars from the provincial government this year has complied with government regulations nearly two years late, but still in time to avoid being dissolved. Health Minister Elizabeth Cull said the society running the Every- woman's Health Center was no New 'lift' card unveiled VANCOUVER - BC Transit is introducing an innovative new idea designed to assist persons with disabilities. It's called the "Lift" card and it is designed to help passengers using the accessible bus system. "BC Transit continues to show its support for persons with disabilities by taking a leadership role in promoting accessibility in transit," says BC Transit chair, Eric Denhoff. "This new card will make it easier for people who use accessible services." The bright pink "Lift" card will alert bus operators on accessible routes that a passenger wishes to use the lift. Passengers who have difficulty climbing stairs can use lifts on buses displaying the "in- service" sign in the window. Passengers can board accessible buses at bus stops displaying the international wheelchair symbol. BC Transit's accessible transit department will provide a "Lift" card to qualified accessible transit users. If you would like a card, call the accessible transit department at 264-5000, local 5101 or 5138. longer in good standing with the provincial registrar of societies. The group filed financial statements for 1991 and 1992 last week, after Liberal health critic Linda Reid had complained about the missing documents in the legislature. Reid said the government should not be paying any agency hundreds of thousands of dollars without proof it could handle money. Cull told the legislature that what mattered to ministerial officials was that the clinic was able to perform abortions for a price that was competitive with the hospitals. Ice Capades hold auditions for new talent VANCOUVER - Thinking of "gliding" into a new chilling career? The talent scouts of Ice Capades, starring Dorothy Hamill, brought to you by the Rotary Club of Vancouver and the Pacific National Exhibition, will be holding open auditions on Friday, January 8, immediately following the show's evening performance. Skaters interested in auditioning must be proficient in basic jumps and spins, and should be adept in freestyle skating with at least limited knowledge of school figures. A background in dance, drama, music and gymnastics is also highly recommended. "Our minimum age is 18," reports Julie Patterson, the touring company's performance director, who will be conducting the auditions and looking for "on ice" sophistication and presentation to complement skating abililty. "However, we will audition skaters who are now 17 and high school graduates, if they are accompanied by a parent or guardian." The minimum preferred height for men is at least 5'8", and for women 5'3". Candidates must bring their own skates and wear comfortable skating attire. If selected, the skater must be free to tour North America seven months of the year with Ice Capades. j • Show dates are Tuesday, Januaiy 5 to Sunday, January 10. Ticket prices are $6, $13, and $18, with youth, senior citizen and group rates available -tickets are available at Ticketmaster (280- 4444) and the Coliseum box office. Further information is available by calling the Ice Capades production department in Hollywood, California, at (213) 461-5400. TuitA Eyewear Selection System Eyewear for the whole family from Tura, the most complimented eyewear in the world. UNITED OPTICAL &WL, CLEARBROOK TOWN SQUARE 111 -32800 SOUTH FRASER WAV CLEANMOOK. B.C. V2T 4W1 (BESIDE SAFEWAY) i 859-7115 GRAND MAISON BEEF FARM LTD. 5175 - 184th St., Cloverdale, B.C. Custom Slaughtering Beef, Veal, Lamb & Goat • Free delivery to your local butcher shop • Professional cutting & wrapping done on the premises 576 18318 THE ALDERGROVE STAR: DECEMBER 31. 1992 Man denied 'women's work' VICTORIA - A Fort St. James mill must pay an employee $1,400 for rejecting his application for a lower paying job it preferred a woman to do. The Human Rights Council ruled against Apollo Forest Products because of a decision by its operations manager to consider only female applicants for a clean up job in the mill. Operations manager Brian Merkley admitted that he rejected Marvin McLennan for the job because he wanted to address the gradual reduction in the number of female employees, who found most mill jobs too hard. The cleanup job had been done by a woman for some time. "The jobs that women were still doing," he testified, "I preferred to leave a woman there." Merkley offered a second explanation as well: that he didn't want to waste the training which McLennan had already received for his higher- paid job at the mill. Merkley said he had posted the job opening because his wife had urged him. to open up more positions for women in the community. The Human Rights Council ruled that McLennan deserved no lost pay because the new job involved lower wages. The award of $1,400 was for "humiliation and stress." The adjudicators also ordered Apollo to change the policy. The Corporation of the Township of Langley NOTICE TO ALL MUNICIPAL WATER CUSTOMERS IN ALDERGROVE As part of our Maintenance Program, the Municipal Water Department will be flushing watermains in your area on the date shown below. As a result of this flushing, you may notice changes in water pressure, and there may be some discoloration 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. Vic Nikkei, Superintendent of Utilities at 533-6009. 1992 SCHEDULE January 11 - February 5 J. P. Anderson, P. Eng., Director of Engineering RF l?gS__BEZEI_] • SPA SALE • SPA SALE • SPA SALE ! i POOL & SPA MART Division of Langley By-Water Ltd. SUN-MAKER SPAS i > Order Before November 30th for Pre-Christmas Delivery! Iff i 6\ COllNeER Z2 T" -*y*r Capacity 5 Seats ^\\U" w NOW 1SV*Z 6'5" RONDO ■£) .VOM IP rz\*ti -S'10" OCTACJON 6 Sealer Spa $299500^2995°° $3295°° INCH 1)1' Ci'inpki -While Quantities Last t VISIT Ol'R SHOWROOM from 8:30 am 'til 5:30pm Tuesday thru Saturday podm& spAm^R^533Wn4. tfF 20540fjf^uncai||Way, |i||iAi.KS • skryK'K n _J Langjgy, B.C. ll()ijfSM.-Sat. 8:30-5:30 ! i • SPA SALE THE ALDERGROVE STAR. DECEMBER 31. 1992 Critical shortage of blood foreseen VANCOUVER - The Christmas holidays have left the Red Cross blood bank with a critical shortage of blood platelets, a blood component essential to the treatment of leukemia victims, bone marrow transplant patients and cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. On Dec. 24, the Red Cross had 702 units of platelets in inventory, but issuing platelets to fulfill the hospitals' needs during the holidays has left the blood bank with only 115 units of platelets on hand for hospital patients. Platelets make up ten percent of every blood donation, but unlike other blood components, they are living cells and have a shelflife of only five days. The Red Cross says it can meet the hospitals' demands for platelets if all the blood donor clinics being held this week come in as projected. That means a total of 1,320 people must give blood before New Year's Day. "The snow has us worried, we really need our donors to replenish the platelet supply, but the bad weather could keep them away. We're asking people to make a special effort to donate blood. Take transit and please come and attend our clinics," said Richard Blaine, acting director of recruitment. For blood donor clinic information call 877-7810. Clark irks Maz; Maz slams Clark VICTORIA - Don Mazankowski has rejected claims from B.C.'s finance minister that federal interest rate policies are hurting the economy. The federal finance minister was rebutting an argument heard often from his B.C. counterpart Glen Clark, who has been faulting federal attempts to fight inflation with high interest rates and a high exchange rate on the Canadian dollar. Clark made the claim again to explain the expected half-billion revenre shortfall in the province's 1992-93 fiscal year. But Mazankowski denied the federal Progressive Conservative government had a high interest rate policy. "What we have is in fact a low interest policy." Tlie federal plan, he said, was to reduce inflation rates, and interest rates would follow if provincial governments cooperated. Mazankowski pointed out that the value of the dollar had fallen from US$ .89 to 78 cents. "A significant plus for the resource based B.C. economy." However, the federal minister accused the B.C. government of undermining the anti-inflation- drive with a wage settlement made recently with the BC Government Employees Union "that gave nearly 30,000 government workers a 5-4 percent increase." In fact, the setdement gave that increase retroactively for 1991, while the raise for this year was a more modest 2.5 percent. Mazankowski also faulted Clark for presiding over the second biggest budget hike of all Canada's 10 provinces. : DAY BINGO BINGO II WALK-IN PROGRAM 7 DAYS A WEEK Sun. to Sat. Doors Open 11 a.m. Starts 1130 - 6 p.m. Sat. & Sun. Doors Open 11:30 a.m. Starts 12 noon. ******** LIGHTNING BINGO Sun - Thurs. 10 p.m. - 12 a.m. Doors Open 9:45 p.m. *••••*•* I if 34252 Marshall Ro^ft Abbotsford Non-Smoking Section • Handicapped Service • Pull-Tabs • Extra Cushions • Six Programs • Padded Seats • Canteen Service EVERY NIGHT DOORS OPEN 5 p.m. Walk-ins 6:30 p.m. Regular Games 7 p.m. ***:***** LATE NIGHT BINGO DOORS OPEN 9:45 p.m Fri. & Sat. 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. CHILDREN UNDER 12 NOT PERMITTED * AFTER 5 PM Support of your local charities. Pensions slightly §1 increased VANCOUVER - Effective January 1, 1993, benefits will increase for over 2.8-million Canada Pension Plan recipients. The annual adjustment, which this year is 1.8 percent, is based on increases in the Consumer Price Index, Statistics Canada's cost-of-living measure. There will also be increases for people who become eligible for Canada Pension Plan benefits in 1993. These rates are increased each year to keep benefits in line with general increases in salaries and wages. For those who become eligible for benefits in 1993, the maximum monthly retirement pension at age 65 will be $667.36. Contributors may choose to begin receiving their retirement pension as early as age 60 or as late as age 70. Depending on the option chosen, amounts will be reduced for pensions beginning before age 65, and will be increased for those beginning after age 65. The maximum payment for a person becoming eligible for a disability pension in 1993 will be $812.85 per month, while benefits for children of disabled contributors and orphans of deceased contributors will be $157.48 per month, per child. Maximum benefits paid on behalf of contributors who die in 1993 will be $372.11 for surviving spouses under age 65 and $400.42 for surviving spouses aged 65 and over. The maximum lump sum death benefit payable in respect of contributors who die in 1993 will be $3,340. Canada Pension Plan benefits are based on a person's earnings for the period during which that person could have contributed to the plan. There are yearly minimum and maximum earning levels between which people contribute. For 1993 these levels are $3,300 and $33,400 respectively. Employees will contribute a maximum of $752.50 during 1993; the maximum employer's contribution is the same amount and self-employed persons will contribute a maximum of $1,505. Don't fref^e in the dark; prepare for power failures Winter powssr failures are a fact of life for thousands of Canadians. In most parts of the country, there is the possibility that an ice storm, blizzard, or prolonged cold spell will temporarily knock out the electricity in your community. A power outage - if it happens in sub-zero temperatures - can turn a minor inconvenience into an emergency if your home or workplace is without heat for a prolonged period. People can become severely chilled, water pipes and other plumbing can freeze and walls and foundations crack. The following is some advice from Emergency Preparedness Canada, the federal government organization responsible for promoting preparedness for emergencies of all kinds: Advance precautions for winter power failures: If a storm during a cold spell is predicted, lay in a supply of food and other necessities. Chances are, if the power is out, grocery stores, gas stations and other local services will also be closed. • Have flashlights, lanterns, candles and matches or other emergency lighting stored in a handy place. Make sure you have fresh batteries for flashlights and radios. • If you have a wood-burning stove or fire-place, keep a good supply of fuel on hand. • Make sure any emergency heater, stove, or gas barbecue you use is certified by the Canadian Standards Association. Ensure stoves are vented properly and used in a well- ventilated location. If there is a power failure: • Check to see whether your home is the only one affected. If so, notify your local electric supply authority. • Turn off lights and appliances that were functioning when the power went off to avoid damage by a surge of electricity when the power comes back on. • Turn on your battery- powered radio for local information about a wide-spread power failure. Most radio stations have back-up power supplies. • Don't panic. Even in very cold weather, a building with closed doors and windows will retain some heat for several hours. • If you have a standby heating unit, turn it on before the building gets too cold. If the unit must be vented to the same chimney flue as the furnace, switch the furnace off before disconnecting the furnace flue. • As soon as the building begins to cool off, put on a hat, extra socks and mittens. Add extra outer wear or a pair of coveralls as insulation. • Do not drink alcohol. It will not warm you up. In the bitter cold, it lowers the body temperature. Never use a charcoal barbecue indoors. If it is too cold to stay in the house and you decide to leave, or are ordered to evacuate, protect the building by taking the following precautions: • Turn off the water main where it enters the house. Protect the valve, inlet pipe and meter or pump with blankets or insulation material. • Open all water taps in the house, including the drain on the water heater, and flush toilets several times. • Check operating manual for dishwasher, washing machine and other appliances using water for draining or frost-protection instructions. • Horizontal water supply lines that might not drain when valves are open, should be air- blown with a tire pump. After the power is back on: • Replace the furnace flue (if you removed it) and turn off the fuel to the standby heating unit. • Turn on the water supply. Close the lowest valves first and allow air to escape from the upper taps. • Make sure the hot water heater is filled with water before turning on the power. • Warm the building slightly above normal temperature for a few hours to allow it to dry thoroughly. • If the power has been off for a long time, check food in refrigerators, freezers and cupboards for signs of spoilage. If the freezer has been kept closed, food should stay frozen for 24 to 48 hours. A Tradition of Service to the Langley Community Since 1953 PERSONAL INJURY I.C.B.C. and Accident Claims HUGH McCALLUM -18 Years Experience PATRICK STAPLIN - 20 Years Experience JOHN HIRA -19 Years Experience Trial Lawyers Experienced in settlements and trials to achieve fair compensation for injuries. Reasonable percentage fees. In most personal injury cases no advance funds are required, and we wait for final settlement to obtain our expenses incurred. Home, hospital and evening appointments available. No charge for initial consultations. 534-8551 20432 Douglas Crescent LANGLEY ^^^^^f^^^^^»^^^^»»sj^ THE AtPiRGftOV1-! ST^tf. DgbfeMEtefif $j. ____2 Feast of events for holiday season A COUNTRY STYLE PARTY GIRL Taylor James and her band will celebrate the new Toronto just over a year ago and has quickly made year in at Gabby's Country Cabaret, Dec. 31, and a name for herself with a dynamic stage presence the $10 tickets include party favors, a buffet and and a great voice. For ticket information call 533- champagne at midnight. Taylor moved here from 3111. LANGLEY ARTS COUNCIL EVENTS CALENDAR CLEARBROOK CINEMAS 32500 SOUTH FRASER WAY • 850-2233 JAN. 1 - 6 DOORS OPEN AT 1:45 P.M. DAILY DRACULA: Daily: 2:10,7:05,9:50. ("HEED B.C. Waning: Some gay violence, nudity and sugoestve scenes. TRESSPASS: Daily: 2:15,7:30,9:45. (uyjars) B.C. Warning: Some violence and very coarse language. (CtHfJKU) HOFFA: Daily: 2:05,7:10,9:55. (myUrD B.C. Warning: Frequent very coarse language, some violence and occasional nudity. HOME ALONE 2: Daily: 2:25,7:25,9:45. A FEW GOOD MEN: Daily: 2:00,7:00,9:50. (_____J B.C. Warning: Some very coarse and suggestive langauge. TOYS: Daily 2:20,7:10,9:35. B.C. Warning: Occasional coarse and suggestive langauge. (*____) Nov. 18 - Jan. 4: Oils by D.B. MacDonald, in the Foyer of the Langley Centennial Museum. Call 888-3922 for more information. Dec. 13 - Jan. 17 - "The Wonder of Wood" Exhibition, Langley Centennial Museum & NEC, 9135 King St., Ft. Langley, Tues.-Sat. 10:45 a.m. - 4:45 p.m. Sun. 1-4:45 p.m. over 400 artifacts from the Botany, Ethnology & multicultural collections of the Manitoba Museum of Man & Nature. Langley Garden Club, no January meeting, next meeting Feb. 5/93. Jan. 5: Sons of Norway, SAGA Lodge #104 General Meeting, Tues., 8 p.m. Clayton Hall, 18513 - 70 Ave., Surrey. Call 581-9413 for more info. Jan. 7: Langley Community Chorus for sopranos, altos, tenors & basses begins its 1993 season, Thurs., 7:30 p.m. If you love to sing, you will be made very welcome. More voices are needed in all sections. For more info, call 533-9292 or 533-1746. Jan. 7: First Capital Chorus rehearsal begins, Thurs., 7:30 p.m. at new location Belmont Baptist Church, 40th Ave. & 207 St., Langley. Everyone interested in singing Barbershop welcome. Call Mel at 530-9342. VANCOUVER - Science World's holiday plans have reached fruition. Until January 3, the centre will investigate the science of food - this year focussing on fruit. A Festive Fare, presented by Sun-Rype, features a cornucopia of special entrees lined up for your consumption. If you're hungry for some special treats this holiday season, Science World is the place to be. The Sun-Rype Stage will be at the core of the action. Here master juggler Rick Lewis will present The Grapest Show on Earth, an appetizing performance starring a balanced diet of fruits, juices and other tasty fare. Junior food scientists will create new taste sensations at the Sun-Rype Mocktail Bar by mixing a variety of juicy flavours. The Mocktail Bar will be open daily throughout A Festive Fare. The Sun-Rype Juice Lab, where youngsters will conduct quality control tests, will be open daily except December 31. Other special entrees lined up for your indulgence include award-winning pastry chef Dominique Jarry who will create visions of sugar plums and other delightful fruits fashioned from blown candy glass on January 2 and 3. Other sweet tooths may wish to try their hand at Fruity Decorations, a daily workshop sponsored by Okanagan Fruits where visitors will make holiday ornaments from fruit leather. Apple butter demonstrations will be offered January 3 with lessons on how to make butter from apples as well as how to frost fruit. The Grist Mill from Keremeos will run daily presentations on grinding wheat and flour to make pancake mix, while the BC Orchard Industry Museum will display its collection of antique equipment. The Sun-Rype Sparkler Squad will be out in full force on January 2 and 3. while Sunnv the Sun-Rype Lion will delight visitors with his antics on January 3. A draw for a round-trip for four to Kelowna is being held as part of A Festive Fare. The prize features airfare provided by Canadian Airlines, accommodation for two weeknights at the Park Lake Hotel, ski lift tickets to Big White Ski Resort and a tour of the Sun-Rype plant. Science World is open Sundays to Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., with a few exceptions over the holidays. The centre closes at 3 p..m. on December 31 and opens at noon on January 1. For 24-hour programming information, call 687-7832. CORNER OF KING t McCAUUM ROS. ABBOTSFORD 24 HR INFO. LINE 859*501 9 M LANDMARK CINEMAS HELD OVER TILL TAN. 7 "MEL GIBSON SOAR in the high flying romantic adventure of Ihr year. This Week; Dec. 31,Jan.l&2 For the Best in Traditional Country and Honky Tonk.. * ^ NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY ^»y • featuring Taylor James &&£- Party flavors • Champagne • Buffet 8 pm - 3 am Tickets $10.00 each - available at Gabby's & The Langley Hotel HOURS: 8 PM - 2 AM Mon. - Sat 20297 Fraser Highway, Langley 533-3111 MEL "Wonderful. Take the family. Make a night of it." "A magical adventure. A heart-grabber thai lifts the spirit." i UIOIQS U01II atSSKS "The season's most irresistible romance." - Smum Lw|ffrid, SMI It SIIWIl B S ON HELD OVER TILL JAN. 7 TOlHUMBSlJPr Siskel&Ebert "Forever romantic! .Alone in the dark with Mel Gibson. What could be better?" STEVE MARTIMfIBRA WINGER M m mssm Leap tf Mth Matinees _fi_! ■■Ss« r.*fel- |B.C. WARNING: Occassional course language and nudity. 7:00 & 9:10 ^mature) Daily matinees until Jan. 3 -1:15 & 3:20„ HELD OVER TILL JAN. 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'^^ DUCKS S$» 8W m FREE WESTERN DANCE LESSONS $ Mondays: Couples with Wenda Tuesdays: Line Dancing with Al & Diane Wednesdays: Two step, shuffle & swing with Al & Diane Thursdays: Line dancing with Wenda Distinguished Gentleman We l (GENERAL) presents $3.°' ■mi Daily matinees until Jan. 3 - 1:15, r^New Year's w I B.C. WARNING: Soma vary cosvsa language and occasional euggeetive j ■ C14YEARIJ) acanaa. 9:15 Only, Greetings Q\ 10 THE ALDERGROVE STAR. DECEMBER 31. 1992 Just how energy efficient? Crowdpleaser Alcohol and creative VANCOUVER - Wintertime has made its presence known, and - no where does this show up more than on winter heating bills. BC Gas reports that this time of year always has customers •calling in record numbers, wanting to know how to bring winter gas bills down. The best way to do that" Keep the heat in and conserve energy. According to a BC Gas representative, almost 70 percent of the fuel needed to heat a home for a year is consumed from November to March. But by making a few inexpensive energy improvements, you can dramatically reduce the cost of keeping your house cozy this winter. The first step is to check for air leakage around the house. Take a small strip of paper or a feather and follow the inside edge of your home's windows, doors, electrical outlets and baseboards. If there's a flutter in the paper or feather, you've found an air leak that is probably costing you money. By caulking all air leakage points, you can protect your home from these costly drafts. Pay special attention to the windows. They can account for 10 to 25 percent of a home's heat loss. All windows should have at least two panes of glass, with tightly fitted weatherstripping and virtually no condensation between the panes. Like windows, leaky, inefficient doors let cold air into your home while allowing heated air to escape. Heat can actually pass through the door material itself, or through cracks and strevices in or around the door. Outside doors made with insulated metal or solid wood are best, especially when they're tightly weathersripped and caulked. The Aldergrove area is in urgent need of Big Brothers. Touch the future Touch a life. A Big Brother spends a few hours each week offering friendship to a boy from a lone-parent family. For further information contact Big Brothers & Sisters of Langley at 530-5055 or call Big Brothers of Canada toll free at 1-800-263-9133. Basements account for as much as 25 percent of a home's heat loss, making them one of the most important areas to properly draftproof and insulate. Insulating basement walls is one of the most cost-effective ways to reduce energy consumption. Check for air leakage around the plumbing, electrical, and heating services entrances too and caulk where necessary. Keeping your furnace in top working order can also be a real source of savings. Change and clean your furnace filter every three months or so and keep air registers vacuumed and unobstructed. If you have an oil or electric furnace, consider switching to a high efficiency natural gas model, which can save as much as 50 percent on home heating costs. BC Gas also offers an equal payment plan whi»ch allows you to evenly spread the costs of home heating over the entire year. ALDERGROVE - Players Bingo Hall has a special package for New Year's Eve that is expected to bring in the crowds. Tickets are available for two events and includes a 12-up for both evening and late night sessions, 12 bonanza and odd-even cards for both sessions, two letter P specials, a catered dinner, noisemakers and a bottle of nonalcoholic bubbly for each table. Price is $40 and tickets are available at the Players front desk. New Years dance ALDERGROVE - The Minor Hockey Association invit<ss you to their New Year's Eve party and dance at the .Kinsmen Community Centre. Sponsored by the Aldergrove Midget A team, the night includes a buffet dinner at the prices of $30 each or $55 couple. Doors open at 8 p.m. For ticket information call 856-5046 or 534- 7327. writing: How do they mix? BURNABY - Ten years ago SFU psychology student Mark Brunke conducted a creative writing experiment with 12 of his fellow students - giving each the equivalent of four ounces, of 80- proof vodka. The study was the first of its kind to determine the effects of alcohol on the creative writing process. His results have finally been acknowledged - they've been published in the prestigious U.S. journal Psychological Reports. London's Sunday Telegraph and the London Broadcast Corporation have also done recent stories. Brunke, now 37 and an employee assistance counsellor in Vancouver, set out to test the theory that alcohol facilitates creative writing. Students were given a high dose of alcohol (1.1 ml of 95 percent ethanol/kg body weight) and seated in front of a landscape painting for in spiration. The exercise was repeated with a non-alcoholic beverage. Intoxicated students produced more metaphors and more words; consistent, reports Brunke, with folk medicine notions of alcohol as "first aid for writer's block." The study also suggested intoxicated people may be "less critical of and have more confidence in their creative output," Brunke's interest wasn't purely academic; he worked for several years with drug and alcohol addicts. He believes that to stop addiction, "you need to look at whatever benefits the addicted are getting, however meagre, in order to help them find ways to get those same benefits without alcohol." One footnote: Brunke didn't analyse the 'meaning- fulness' of the writing but he reportedly found no signs of a "latent Dylan Thomas" among the bunch. —Volunteer M.archers Needed- Call Robin Johnston - 736-8841 t Because of you...it works! Kinsmen Rehabilitation Foundation of B.C. 2256 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C., V6K 2N5, (604) 736-8841 THE ALDERGROVE STAR. DECEMBER 31. 1992 11 Trade position supported by dairy farmers OTTAWA - At an historic meeting of dairy industry leaders, the boards of directors of Dairy Farmers of Canada, the Dairy Bureau of Canada and the National Dairy Council of Canada unanimously re-affirmed their strong support for Canada's balanced trade position at the GATT negotiations. "I want to be clear that we have not wavered from our GATT position. We maintain our support for the retention and clarification of Article XI:2(c)(i) and we reject comprehensive tariffication for this $8-billion dollar industry. Tariffication is not a viable option for us", said Louis Balcaen, president of Dairy Farmers of Canada. "Dairy Farmers of Canada is the national association of milk and cream producers, representing 31,000 farmers from coast to coast. At a two-day meeting in Ottawa, dairy industry leaders have been examining potential enhancements to the production, processing and marketing of milk and milk products to make the industry more responsive to the demands of consumers. The leaders have also been working with government and consumer representatives to address the changes required to allow the industry, working within supply management, to continue to remain viable in the future. Claude Menard, chairman of the National Dairy Council of Canada, Jthe national association of dairy processors, reiterated the processing sector's commitment to supply management. "The clarification of Article XI is critical to the foundations of supply management. Without effective import controls, the Canadian dairy industry would be put at a distinct disadvantage to heavily subsidized imports from the US and the EC." /^S_t_i_y UNITED CHURCH i a Moving World! I And we are here to serve its moving population. If you are new to our community, call the Welcome Wagon hostess. Call Remy - 856-2711 (Answering service - 530-6009) <* SINCE 193C f/OTfWSW Married with children and less satisfied? BURNABY - Dual earner marriages appear to be more satisfying for couples without children, says a recent study by Simon Fraser University education graduate student Pindy Badyal. Badyal examined the relationship between marital satisfaction of men and women in dual-earner marriages and five demographic factors: income, occupation, education, duration of marriage and children. Those surveyed were asked questions from the 'marital satisfaction scale' and the 'marital satisfaction inventory' - measurements developed by U.S. researchers a decade ago. While Badyal found demographics had little or no influence on satisfaction, both men and women who had children reported lower levels of satisfaction than those who were 'child free.' Badyal's interest in marriage and its effects on children in the education system grew from her own upbringing in the Indo- Canadian community, which puts "considerable time and research into choosing a mate." Understanding marriage and the success of relationships can also shed light on students' perceptions of education, adds Badyal. "In some cases, it might be prestige that drives them; in some cultures, education is a tool towards finding a better partner, providing a wider circle of choices." VIEW FROM HOSPITAL HILL The year in review Looking back over the past year, as Pan Zanon, the hospital's president noted in her Christmas message to staff, a great deal has been achieved in a short space of time. One of the highlights of the year was the start of construction of our new 100-bed Extended Care Unit which will feature garden views, plenty of natural light and expanded recreational facilities. Construction will be completed this spring. The hospital added several new clinical programs this year: The Quick Response and Discharge Support Team Program where patients are linked up with community resources so they can return home earlier. The new Medical Short Stay Unit provides diagnostic services and treatment for medical patients requiring 24 to 72 hours of care. This enables us to treat and discharge short stay patients efficiently, freeing up bed space for more acutely ill patients. The Rehabilitation Program has 10 beds for inpatients who recouperate faster if they participate in this special program. We have also enhanced some of our existing programs including: the Psych Day Care Program which grew from 10 to 20 spaces; Day Care Surgical Services can now accommodate 20 to 25 additional cases per week; and Diabetes Services has also expanded its educational program. Also, on the educational front, Langley Memorial sponsored the Fraser Valley's first HIV/Aids Conference caregivers last May. The hospital's Foundation launched the first Tinman Triathlon last May with 33 teams raising $58,147 in cash, pledges and donated goods and services. The Hospital Auxiliaries continue to raise record amounts of money to purchase equipment for the hospital. At the end of the hospital's fiscal year - March 31, 1992, they had raised $165,771.90. "Project Renewal" the hospital's strategic plan was approved at the June Board Meeting. Phase I identifies the strategic issues facing the hospital in the next three to five years and Phase II is the Comprehensive Clinical Services Plan which identifies the short, mid-term and long term clinical services objectives. This fall architects Aiken Wreglesworth and Norr were chosen to design Phase II (a) of the hospital's acute care building expansion. Phase II in total is a $30 million expansion program and plans for Part (a) include a new obstetrical wing, expanded ambulatory care services and a new cafeteria. Also this fall the Foundation completed its Strategic Plan which included an Annual Program to raise funds to purchase priority capital equipment for the hospital as the ratio of government funding for equipment continues- to diminish. IT PAYS TO SUBSCRIBE _7ie.j|l| Aldergrove Star DELIVERED WITH YOUR MAIL EVERY THURSDAY, THE ALDERGROVE STAR WILL KEEP YOU ABREAST OF WHATS HAPPENING IN OUR COMMUNITY. AS AN ADDED BONUS...SUBSCRIBERS TO THE STAR MAY ADVERTIZE FREE EACH WEEK-UP T015 WORDS IN A NON-BUSINESS CLASSIFIED. Rural church projects get help from funds Box 220 3089 - 272 St., Aldergrove, B.C. VOX 1A0 Phone: 856-8303 Fax: 856-5212 TORONTO - With more than 50% of all United Church congregations located in rural communities, there axe many churches that could benefit from a special project fund set up by the United Church of Canada to support rural ministry. "Although it's true that we're not signing cheques for a million dollars, the grants are a gift that groups can use as seed money, for instance, to help sponsor an event that might otherwise have been just another good idea," says Rischard Chambers. Chambers is the division of mission staff pssrson responsible for coordinating the Rural Ministry Fund. He adds that rural congregations wanting to apply to the fund are asked to complete a detailed proposal describing their idea, specifying the amount of money needed, and including a budget. The amount of money received varies with each proposal, but the grants ran range from $175 to $5,000. Projects are approved by a team of four volunteers who m<set regularly by conference call. Team members include a hog farmer from Nova Scotia, a dairy fanner in Ontario, a grain farmer in Saskatchewan and a rural minister in British Columbia. "There's a real sense of accom plishment when the projects we approve for funding finally get off the ground," says team member, John King of Hickson, Ontario. The Rural Ministry Fund was created in 1988 after the 32nd General Council directed the United Church's Division of Mission in Canada "to create a fund for rural ministry in the United Churcii that would encourage rural United churches to move from survival to increased mission and ministry''. The first grants became available in 1990, and so far there have been $3 projects and ovct $70,000 approved through the Rural Ministry Fund. Projects "funded to date include: a lay visitor training workshop in St. John's, Newfoundland; a year-long Sunday sciiool program for children in Island Lake, Manitoba; setting up a booth to promote rural ministry at an International Plowing Match in Lindsay, Ontario; a Moms and Tots Play Group and rr>frV>~ Hour in Dwight, Ontario; a small church choir festival in Rosetown, Saskatchewan and a, weekend retreat for farmers near London, Ontario. Immanuel Lutheran Church -C- 3272"272 Sl- Alder9rove - —Sp 856-4710 J|l Rev. Paul Phillips Weekday School Wed., 7 PM Worship Service Sun., 10:30 AM MT. LEHMAN UNITED CHURCH 6256 Mt. Lehman Rd., Mt. Lehman, B.C. Services & Sunday School 10:00 am Pastors; Major William McKeozie, Rev. Ben Taylor & Rev. Reg Brown 856-8113 A friendly place to worship ST. DUNSTAN'S ANGLICAN CHURCH 3027-271st Street SUNDAY SERVICES Holy Eucharist 8 AM & 11:15 AM Sunday School 11:15 AM 1st Sunday of the month - Family Service 10:00 AM - St. Alban's 9:30 AM Rev. Charles Walters 856-5393 1 st Thursday of the month - Order of St. Luke 10:00 AM - ALDERGROVE UNITED CHURCH Family Worship and Church School: 2623 - 272 St. 10:30 a.m. (Church School begins Sept. 13) Warm Welcome to all... Reverend Ken Dean 856-8675 ALDERGROVE Seventh-Day Adventist Church Pastor Ken Wright invites you to worship with them each Saturday. Bible Study -930 A.M. Worship Service -11:00 AM. 26245 - 28th Avenue 856-5830 Aldergrove Ev.aiigeli<^d Free Church Meeting at the OAP. Hall — 3015 - 273 St. Office in the Historic Landmark Centre 27252 Fraser Hwy Pastor Al Harstone 856-3512 "Caring For Our Community" Sunday School 9:45 am • Worship 10:45 am AWANA Boys & Girls Club College & Career Group Men's Prayer Breakfasts • Ladies' Group Prayer Meetings • Family Nights A 1 r\p>ram\rp> A church of the Christian #Viuci giuvc & Missionary Alliance. -*•■** a Hiance 26245128th Avenue C/-\ Office: #1 -27094 Fraser Hwy hlirrh Aldergrove, B.C. 11 utu i Pastor David McCarthy w 856-3447 9 :45 a.m. - Sunday School (for all ages) 10:55 a.m.- Morning Worship Service 6:30 p.m. - Evening Service Nursery is available for all services. * 12 THE ALDERGROVE STAR. DECEMBER 31. 1992 Criminologist wins research award Cholesterol drugs cost system millions SURREY - Kwantlen College criminology instructor Brian MacLean is the 1992 winner of the Distinguished Achievement Award by the Division of Critical Criminology of the American Society of Crunmology. This is the highest possible award for a critical criminologist and one of the very few awards given out to North American (Criminologists. MacLean won the award in honor of his entire body of work - ranging from specific work on the Islington Crime Survey, to continuing work on left realism - an alternative but practical approach which creates another source of information for crime control. "Much of critical criminology has virtually ignored the impact of street <_rime on its victims," says MacLean. "Left realism reasserts the victim as the central figure. It recognizes the seriousness of street crime for those people victimized by it - particularly women. And it acknowlfHees that. a consensus about the desirability of a core group of laws does exist and advocates various kinds of criminal justice reform and crime prevention strategies." Based on inner-city British crime research, left realism provides a completely new theory of policing, a new way of approaching social policy and a new school of thought in (Criminology. One of the most important contributions left realism has made to criminological research is the development of local crime surveys which attempt to measure patterns of victimization and policing - and how these are perceived by the general public. Such research remains largely undeveloped in North America. "Information from local crime surveys has shown that young people, working class people, racial minorities and women are most likely to be victims of property and personal crime," he says. "Traditional criminology has often viewed these groups as offenders - with the exception of women, who have been largely ignored by criminologists altogether." "This information has been partially successful in creating more progressive crime control policies. It has helped bridge the gap in Britain between police and the community - generating a debate on police accountability. In Canada, it has the potential to do the same for the inner-city and Aboriginal communities." MacLean's work has kindled a new line of debate in discussing crime and a fresh approach in the discipline for new students. The award was also based on his considerable work editing and publishing criminology journals and for providing an academic platform to encourage younger members of the discipline. In addition to co-authoring the Islington Crime Survey, he is the Kwantlen College criminology instructor Brian MacLean is the 1992 winner of the Distinguished Achievement Award of the American Society of Criminology. He won the award for his crime research - particularly his work on crime control. fouiidinp editor of The Journal of Human Justice, production editor of The Journal of Prisoners on Prisons, and with Walter DeKeseredy and Bernard Headley, co-editor of The Critical Criminologist. "These journals give younger members in criminology an opportunity to produce and publish thek research," he says. "They create new communications vehicles for students in the discipline. Having work published can be difficult - and with rapidly-changing criminology patterns, can be time- sensitive. Some research not published soon enough runs the risk of becoming dated. This way, people who might not otherwise be in print have an opportunity." The Distinguished Achievement Award was presented at the annual business meeting during the American Society of Criminology meetings in New Orleans earlier this month. MacLean received his BA Honors with high honors in sociology from the University of Saskatchewan where he was awarded the gold medal for the most distinguished graduate. After completing his MA in sociology at Saskatchewan, he attended the London School of Economics and Political Science as a Commonwealth Scholar. There he completed his doctorate in sociology/criminology with his work as principal investigator on the Islington Crime Survey. He is the editor of The Political Economy of Crime; with Dawn1 Currie, co-editor of The Administration of Justice, and Re- Thinking The Administration of Justice; with Dragan Milovanovic, co-editor of Racism, Empiricism and Criminal Justice, and New Dkections in Critical Criminology, and with John Lowman, co- editor of Realist Criminology, recently published with the University of Toronto Press. VANCOUVER - An increase in prescriptions for cholesterol- lowering medications which have unproven benefits for elderly patients is costing B.C.'s health pare system millions of dollars, says a UBC pharmacy researcher. "Aggressive promotion by Pharmaceutical companies and commercial food producers has heightened consumer awareness of the potential dangers of cholesterol," said James McCormack, an assistant professor of Phanraceutical Sciences. "This is partly responsible for Astronomers see images of stars four billion years old WASHINGTON - In new images from the Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers have for the first time distinguished the shapes of galaxies as they existed in the universe at least four billion years ago, before they were violently rearranged by collisions and other forces. Where before there were blurred images and scientific speculation, the Hubble has revealed pinwheels galore, ellipses, rat-tails, spheres and, here and there, the vicious slicing and dicing of one whirling galaxy by another. It also shows that spiral galaxies like earth's Milky Way were several times more abundant then than they are now. In a related discovery some called unexpected and."really tantalizing", the telescope may also have detected in the background of the same image the most distant galactic cluster ever seen, as it existed. 10 billion years ago, when scientists believe these dense congregation of stars had just begun to form. One of the original" goals of the Hubble was to help scientists resolve the lingering mystery of how galaxies first-formed and by what processes they evolved. Ground telescopes, looking through earth's distorting atmosphere, have seen the distant galaxies only as blurry blobs. Cat tests positive for rabies VANCOUVER - The British Columbia Veterinary Medical Association said on Dec. 18, that a young stray cat found in the Delta area has been diagnosed with rabies. Rabies is a fatal disease occurring in all warm blooded animals. The incidence of rabies in pets or wild animals other than bats is extremely low in British Columbia with the last reported case of rabies in cats occurring 23 years ago. The disease can be contracted through contact with another infected animal. Dogs and cats should be vaccinated against the disease every one to three years depending on the animal and the type of vaccine used. To safeguard the health of your animal the B.C. Veterinary Medical Association recommends that people check their pet's vaccination certificate to make sure it is up to date. Contact your local veterinarian for further information. the increased demand by' patients for lipid-lowering agents." In a survey of the prescription drug use of 400,000 patients in B.C. over the age of 65 between 1987 and 1991, McCormack found that five percent of these patients received at least one prescription- for a lipid-lowering medication. Lipids are any one of a group of fats which are insoluble in water. Cholesterol and triglycerides are the most commonly found fats in the human bloodstream. The results of four international studies since 1975 which evaluated the impact of cholesterol-lowering drug therapy indicate little or no effect in overall mortality. Currendy, there are 11 lipid- lowering medications available on the Canadian market. Phar- macare, B.C.'s prescription drug plan, pays for most medications of patients 65 years of age and over. Two of the older medications have been identified as increasing mortality. Pharmacare data shows that 300 patients in B.C. over the age of 65 received prescriptions for these drugs in 1991. McCormack is also concerned by the number of elderly patients over the age of 85 who are being prescribed drugs for high cholesterol. Almost 200 patients over the age of 85 received cholesterol-lowering agents last year. He said that an individual would have to live for 10 or 15 years to experience any major benefits. He feels that clinicians have a responsibility to question and evaluate trials that study lipid- lowering agents to understand the absolute impact they have on morbidity and mortality. In addition, patients need to take an active role in questioning health care professionals about therapies that are recommended. tywywrs We will be giving away a VCR! Chicken Dinner $5.00 • Party Favors • Bag Games • Fun, Fun, Fun! JH EVERY DAY IS THE SAMffj Day Session S||-3 Matfnee Session^3-5:30 Evening Session 6-10 Moonlight Session 10-1:30 BINGO - LANGLEY'S FAMOUS INDOOR SPORT AIR C0NDITI0NED/N0N-SM0KING SECTION DROP IN: MON. - TUES. - THURS. & SAT. EVENING REGULAR PROGRAM: WED. -FRI. & SUN. EVENING WE'VE MOVED NOW OPEN IN THE NEW HALL §| 19664-64 AVE. For more Info call 533-4224 m LANGLEY SENIORS BUILDING FOUNDATION "BUILD THE DREAM" PROJECT - SENIOR'S CENTRE | HELP US "BUILD THE DREAM" Buy Centre Blocks @ $50.00 each Make a Donation or Give a gift in honour of or in memory of someone. NAME ADDRESS CITY POSTAL CODE Phone, fax or mail VISA/MasterCard number Amount $ VISA Expiry Signature Cheques made payable and mailed to: LANGLEY SENIORS BUILDING FOUNDATION 108 - 20256 - 56th Avenue, Langley, B.C. V3A 3Y5 or: Just drop In to see us For Further information phone Jeannine McCarthy at 530-3020. —:—— Apologies to our readers Farmers^ can apply for new loans THE ALDERGROVE STAR. DECEMBER 31. 1992 13 The Star wishes to point out that an editing error resulted in the publication of an out of date story about the new child protection legislation (Dec. 10, page 24, "Child protection legislation review goes to community panel"). This review has already been completed and the reports have been delivered to the ministry of social services. These reports, which include 264 recommendations for new legislation, are now available to the public. For copies of the reports call the ministry's toll-free line, 1-800-663-1251. Hydro growth in residential VANCOUVER - Strong customer growth in residential and general categories helped to offset decreased revenues from the industrial sector during the second quarter of B.C. Hydro's current fiscal year. Hydro's six-month interim report notes nearly 32,000 new residential and general customers have been added to the system in the 12 months since September 30, 1991, contributing $18-million to revenues. Compared to normal activity levels, sales to transmission customers in the pulp and paper and chemical industries decreased by $19-million. The report attributes the reduced revenues to this summer's shutdown of the pulp and paper industry in British Columbia. Operating income for the six months ended September 30, 1992 was $,S«3-million - $17- million higher than for the same period a year ago. Overall revenues for the six- month period covs^red by the report were $880-million, or an increase of $22-million compared to the previous year. An increase of 19 percent in the amount of electricity sold in the export market contributed significantly to electricity trade income of $44-million - $20- million higher than for the same period in 1991. Expenses for the six months ended September 30, 1992 were $394-million, an increase of $48- million from the previous year. Higher spending on vegetation control and maintenance programs accounted for approximately $20-million of this amount while increased taxes accounted for another $20- million. There was an $8-million increase in depreciation and amortization expenses during the six-month period resulting, in part, from the additonal capital spending required in recent years to meet steady customer growth. Finance charges were down $21-million due to lower interest rates and redemption of higher interest securities. Record sales for FidCo SASKATOON - Federated Cooperatives Limited achieved another excellent year of operations in the 12-month period ended October 31, 1992. Sales advanced to $1,705 billion form $1,541 billion the previous year. Net savings, or earnings, climbed to $92 million from $87.4 million. Chief executive officer Wayne Thompson credited FCL's member retail co-operatives for their support during the year. "Our success depends to a great extent on the fine job that retail co-operatives do in serving the needs of the more than 750,000 individual co-op members in western Canada," he said. The acquisition of The Grocery People Ltd. of Edmonton in March 1992 was a key factor in the sales increase. The increase in net savings arose from efficiencies in FCL's various operating departments. Out of the 1992 savings, $63.4 million will be paid to retail cooperatives in' cash. "We're extremely pleased to make this large cash payment," said Thompson. "Retails will be able to use this money to make cash payments to their members or improve their operations. It will benefit the co-ops, their members and their communities." FCL is the central wholesaling, manufacturing and administration organization for the Cooperative Retailing System in western Canada. It is owned by more than 300 retail cooperatives which represent an estimated 750,000 individual coop members. REGINA - New legislation introduced Nov. 26 expands the role of the federal Farm Credit Corporation, allowing it to make and guarantee loans to farm businesses diversifying operations beyond the farm gate. Agriculture Minister Bill McKnight announced the tabling of the Farm Credit Corporation Act which replaces the Farm Credit Act, passed in 1959, and the Farm Syndicates Credit Act, passed in 1964. "The new legislation means the FCC can now provide credit to farm operations carrying out related businesses off the farm," McKnight said. "This will help encourage diversification, value- added processing and the development of niche markets for farmers. Under the previous Farm Credit Act, the FCC could only make loans for the purpose of farming. The legislation introduced recognizes the recent trend of farm operations .expanding into value-added businesses in order to increase profitability. To provide more cost effective financial services to farmers, the new Act will allow the FCC to deliver;- :.joint programs and services with federal* agencies, provincial governments and private lenders. The removal of administrative r<2Strictions now gives the FCC the authority to set loan limits, own land for periods longer than the previous five year limit, and establish security requirements in response to changing business conditions without seeking legislative changes. In addition, cabinet approval will not be required to set interest rates. The FCC has a loan portfolio of about 60,000 accounts, valued at $3-6-billion. There are more than 100 offices located in rural communities across Canada. m aeaoasir <& _a_.<c©_$_) m©irto<&©ib8 A p| 90% FINANCING AVAILABLE / y_t Antrim Investments Ltd. / 1 20410 Douglas Crescent, Langley, B.C. V3A 4B4 office 530-2301 Eves. 856-7639 YOUR COMPLETE TECHNICAL STORE. _J 2080 ZEROXING BLUE PRINTING DRAFTING SERVICES ENGINEERING SUPPLIES FASTECH SERVICES LTD. 5718 GLOVER ROAD 533-5657 S.H. (STEW) MclVOR OPEN LATE MONTH END lujiiWiiHi Financing O.A.C. 857-1112 27030 Fraser Hwy. ALDERGROVE JOHN DANCE INSURANCE HOME • BUSINESS • DENTAL • LIFE • RRSP • TRAVEL MEDICAL IBB SUN-RYPE FANTASY BUS TAKES TO THE ROAD As part of the three year agreement between Sun-Rype Products Ltd. and Greyhound Lines of Canada, Greyhound has provided Sun-Rype with a coach to be used for educational outings. Together with the school boards in major markets throughout western Canada, Sun-Rype will provide field trips on the Sun-Rype Fantasy Bus to elementary schools that could not otherwise enjoy them. Proudly displaying the Sun-Rype Fantasy Bus are (left to right): Magda Fazekas, manager of public relations and promotions, Sun- Rype; Tim Darcovich, director of product development and marketing services, Greyhound; Lisa McJunkin, manager of product development, Greyhound; John Munro, executive vice-president, marketing and operations, Greyhound; Rocky Amatto, coach operator, Greyhound; and Lawrence Bates, vice-pres. of sales and marketing, Sun-Rype. He leads(?) and they'll follow OTTAWA - Prime Minister Brian Mulroney called a meeting with his cabinet ministers after the referendum to deal with persistent rumors concerning his resignation as leader of the Conservative party. Meeting was apparently called after a senior MP opined that the party can't win the next federal election unless Mulroney resigns. Health Minister Benoit Bouchard said the whole caucus was behind Brian Mulroney and that "there is no doubt he is the leader of the party and the prime minister of Canada and no doubt we'll follow him whatsoever." Michael Wilson echoed the same sentiments before going in to the meeting, and said that Mulroney "will be the prime minister up to the next election and after the next election." That's what some would call bravado. ICBC - PERSONAL INJURY - ACCIDENT CLAIMS We will protect your interests with experienced lawyers and support staff who deal only with personal injury claims. JARVTS & CO. TRIAL LAWYERS ' 530-8319 § f We have successfully handled settlements and trials with ICBC since 1973. -Free initial consultation -Home and hospital appointments -Reasonable percentage fees -We handle all expenses From whiplash to death claims including fractures, brain damage, spinal cord injuries. CALLUS NOW LANGLEY OFFICE: Suite 203, 20621 Logan Ave. Tel: 530-8319 VANCOUVER OFFICE: 3rd Floor, 1080 Hornby Street Tel: 682-3771 14 THE ALDERGROVE STAR. DECEMBER 31. 1992 356-8303 or 856-5212 Fax line r ■uiBi^KiPiEDl DIRECTORY 1. Announcements no Anniversaries 120 Births 130 Cards of Thanks 140 Community/Coming Evenls 160 Engagements I/O In Memoriam 180. Meetings 2. Personals 210 Miscellaneous 230 Business Personals 3. Lost & Found 4. Legals 5. Service Directory 502. Alterations & Dressmaking 504. Beauty & Health 506. Blinds & Drapery 508. Bookkeeping/Accounting 510. Building /Construction 512. Bulldozing /Trucking 514. Carpets/Cleaning 516. Catering/Party Rentals 518. Computer Services 520. Concrete/Asphalt 522. Contractors 524. Electrical 526. Excavating & Drainage 528. Farm Services 530. Fencing 532. Financial Services 534. Flooring 536. Florists 538. Heat & Air Conditioning 540. Home Improvements 542. Landscaping 544. Legal Services 546. Locksmittiinfl^<^ 548. Machining/Metal Work 550. Masonry/ Brickwork 552. Merchandise Rentals 554. Miscellaneous Services 556. Moving & Storage 558. Music/Art/Dancing . 560. Office Services 562. Painting/Decorating 564. Paving 566. Photography 568. Plumbing 570. Pressure Washing 572. Refrigeration 574. Repairs - Miscellaneous 576. Roofing/Chimneys/Skylights 578. Rubbish Removal 580. Sand /Gravel / Topsoil / Manure 582. Security/Alarm Systems 584. Septic Tanks 586. Stereo/TV Service 588. Stucco/Drywall 590. Tree Services 592. Upholstery/Furniture Refinishin 594. Welding 596. Well Drilling 6. Childcare/Daycare 620. Childcare Required 640. Childcare Services 660. Daycare Centers 7. Business Opportunities 8. Jobs Available 9. Travel/Vacation 10. Garage Sales 11. Auctions 856-8303 or 856-5212 (regular & Fax line) 12. Livestock 1210. Boarding 1220. Farrier Services 1230. Feed & Hay 1240. Hauling 1250. Lessons/Training 1260. Livestock - Sale /Lease 1270. Miscellaneous Supplies 1280. Tack 13. Pets/Poultry 1320. Feed /Supplies 1350. Kennels 1370. Grooming 14. For Sale 1405. Antiques/Collectibles 1410. Appliances 1415. Arts & Crafts 1420. Books/ Coins/ Stamps 1425. Building Supplies 1430. Bicycles 1435. Camera/Photography 1440. Clothing 1445. Computer Equipment 1450. Fuel 1455. Furniture 1460. Garden/Nursery Supplies 1463. Home Entertainment 1465. Meat/Dairy 1470. Miscellaneous 1475. Musical Instruments 1480. Produce 1485. Topsoil/Manure 1490. Sporting Goods 1495. Tools 15. Wanted 1530. Miscellaneous Wanted 1560. Swap 16. Rentals 1620. Halls/Banquet Rooms 1630. Hotels/ Motels 1640. Office /Retail Space 1660. For Rent 1670. Room & Board 1680. Shared Accommodation 1690. Wanted to Rent 17. Real Estate 1710. Business Opportunities 1730. Condos/Townhouses 1750. Homes for Sale 1760. Mobile Homes 1770. Property for Sale 1780. Property Wanted 18. Machinery/ Equipment 19. Boats 20. Automotive 2010. 2020. 2030. 2040. 2050. 2060. 2070. 2080. 2090. Auto Parts/Supplies Auto Salvage/Scrap Auto Service/Towing Campers/Trailers Cars Motorcycles R.V.'s Trucks Vans 1 Advertiser Agreement it is agreed by any advertiser requesting space that liability of the Central Fraser Valley Star in event of failure to publish an advertisement or in event that errors occur in publishing of an advertisement, shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for that portion of the advertising space occupied by incorrect space occupied by incorrect item only, and that there shall be no liability in any event beyond amount paid for such advertisement. No responsibility is accepted by the newspaper when copy is not submitted or verified in writing. Phone your ad lo: 856 - 8303 or FAX 856 - 5212 Central Fraser Valley Star, Box 220. Aldergrove,B.C. VOX 1A0. Classified Advertising Rates per January 1, 1992 Weekly rate : first 20 words- $3.25 minimum charge. 13 cents per word for each additional word. Box numbers $2.80 extra Plus G.S.T. Deadline for classified ads 5 p.m. Monday. The classified telephone numbers are 856-8303 or FAX 856-5212. OFFICE HOURS Office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 140. Community/Coming Events 180. Meetings 140. Community/Coming Events Aldergrove United Church, 2623-272 St., would like to invite all children in the community to attend Church School. Time Is 10:30 am-ll:30am Sunday mornings. P.S. Parents are Invited to attend church at the same time! 38-tf B.C. Old Time Fiddlers Branch #5 Dance. First Friday every month, Sept. to June. Place: Fleetwood Community Hall, 8415 • 160 St., Surrey. 8 pm - 12 midnight. Admission $3. 434-4033 or 581-4924. 34tf Duplicate Bridge players: Come Join us at the United Church, 6673-200 St (south of Fraser Hwy.) every Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. For further Info phone Edith 5304826. 384f YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. Many exciting opportunities to work with teens are available with The Boys' and Girls' Club of Aldergrove. For more information call Scott at 856-0191 5-tf Fraser Valley Chief & Petty Officers Association meets the 2nd Sunday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Aldergrove Royal Canadian Legion Hall. Any serving, retired, ex-chief or Petty Officer of any Commonwealth Navy is invited to attend any meeting. For more Information please contact Les Lesluk, 853-2788 or Dan Norgaard, 853-5326. 8-tf The Valley Therapeutic Equestrian Association needs VOLUNTEERS. For information call 888-1262. 42- tf TOPS - Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Nonprofit support group for sensible weight control. Meetings every Wednesday, 7 p.m. Aldergrove United Church. Susan. 856-6075. 13-tf CHRISTMAS COUNTERATTACK ALDERGROVE FOOD BANK Please send donations to: 2623 - 272 St., Box 428, Aldergrove, B.C. VOX 1A0 OPPORTUNITIES KNOCK SO OPEN THE DOORI The Aldergrove Youth I.M.P.A.C.T. Club is now offering the award-winning Opportunities Program which gives young people between the ages of 13 and 18 pre-employment and lifeskills training. For more information call SEAN, LISA or RICHARD at 856-0191. Open your door to opportunities! 28-tf AUXILIARY to Upper Fr. Valley Neurological Society NEED FUNDRAISING VOLUNTEERS 2-4 hours / month Proceeds go to Fraser Valley Child Development Centre 852-8637 or -826-2411 Langley Legal Assistance Centre - Your Community Law Office located at #201 - 20189 - 56 Ave., Langley, 530- 5811. Phone and enquire about your legal concerns. Free to low income people. 51-tf Fraser Valley Science of Mind meeting 7:30 Friendship House, 2478 McCallum Rd. 2nd & 4th Mondays of every month. Positive living concepts. All welcome. Eves. 862-4082, 854-1318. 4-tf 180. Meetings Baha'l faith meets every Fri. evening, all welcome, for Info call Susan, 856-8263 42tf The Aldergrove Agricultural Association's monthly meetings 1st Thursday of the month. 7:30 p.m. Aldergrove arena meeting room. 37-tf Evening Bridge Club meets weekly in the O.A.P. Hall on 273rd St. Aldergrove, on Fridays, except the 2nd Friday of the month when the club plays on the Thursday before. Play Is at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome at any level of skill or age. Admission $1. 856-4562. 4- tf TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meets every Wednesday morning, 9:15 a.m. at Kinsmen Community Centre For more info please call 856-8287. 40- 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 588-5432. 36-tf Fraser Valley Science of Mind meetings with Rev. Lome McLean as speaker. 2nc & 4th Monday every month, 7:30 p.m. Friendship House, McCallum Rd., Abbotsford. All welcome. Phone 856- 5954. 19-tf The Special Needs Adoptive Parents Support Group meet the fourth Thursday of every month. 7:30 p.m. Come join us for Information and emotional support. For further details call Claudine at 852-8394. 48-tf KINETTECLUB 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 Afternoon Bridge Club meets in O.A.P. Hall, 273rd St., Monday 1 - 4 p.m. All welcome. Any level of skill or age. Admission $1. Free coffee. Prizes. 43- tf The Valley Fuchsia and Geranium Club meet th fourth Tuesday of every month at St. Andrews Church, 20955 Old Yale Road, Langley at 8 p.m. Speaker, growing tips, show bench, library, etc. For more Information call 583-3716. 10- tf Kinsmen Club of Aldergrove is a service organization for young men ages 21-45. Meetings are held every second Tuesday. For more information call Bill at 8564717. We welcome new members. 24-tf FAS/FAE Support Group: For parents of a child with fetal alcohol syndrome or effect. Meet 1st & 3rd Thursday every month. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Abbotsford. For more Info, call 852-8394. 48-tf Emotions Anonymous It's Never Too Late To Laugh/Live. A 12-step program. People helping people. Come join us Tuesdays at Aldergrove United Church, 7:30 p.m. 2623 - 272 St., 856-8925. 24-tf The regular monthly meeting of the Fraser Valley Rock and Gem Club is held the second Friday of each month at 8 p.m. in the OA.P. Hall, 273rd St. off Fraser Hwy., Aldergrove. Visitors welcome. For info phone 853-2118 or 534-6996. 2- tf We have re-grouped; a daytime support meeting is being held for those suffering myalgic encephalomyelitis (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Epstein Barr Virus) every 1st & 3rd Monday of each month, 12 noon to 2 p.m. at the Boundary Health Unit, 13674 Grosvenor Road, North Surrey. Everyone welcome. For more Info, call Val 589-2214 or Janet 590-3526. 24-tf m 2. Personals 1 210. Miscellaneous Father & sister seek information and/or contact with Carmen nee Service, born Dec. 29/87 at Nanaimo, B.C. 370-1001, collect. 52-4 Surrey Support Services for Women, one to one counselling/group sessions and pre-employment assistance. Office hours 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., phone no. 597- 4741. No charge for services. 40-tf We are BIG on FRIENDSHIP and proud of. our Big Brothers. However there are still 40 boys waiting. Call today and volunteer to be a friend - 530-5055. 7-tf MEDITATION GROUP meets alternate Thursdays.For details call 859-9042. 2-tf THE ALDERGROVE STAR. DECEMBER 31. 1992 15 2. PERSONALS 210. Miscellaneous For marriage counselling call VALLEY COUNSELLING SERVICES. 8534476. 3- 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 SL Lang1ey.22-tf Parents together Self help/support for parents troubled by the actlng-up behavior of their teenagers. Groups can offer suport and problem solving Ideas for positive changes in the family. For information on free orientation - information session call the Parents Line 588-5432. 6-tf Is a relative or friend's drinking affecting you? Try AL-ANON. 856-3648-857- 0115-688-1716. 2tf Fraser Valley Pregnancy Centre Aldergrove. An unexpected pregnancy? We can help. Confidential free pregnancy test. Open Mon. Wed. Thurs. 11 am-8 pm. 856-9151. 7-tf POST ABORTION SYNDROME - Are you one of Its victims? There Is hope and help. Trained counsellors wilt take your call 24hoursaday (604) 640-7171. ABORTION RECOVERY CANADA 24-tf LaLeche League of Aldergrove/Langley Mothers who wish to breast feed their babies will find encouragement and information at Aldergrove LaLeche meetings. 2nd Thursday of each month. 7:30 p.m. at Langley. Nursing babies welcome. For Information call Health Unit, 856-5000. 15- tf If you have a drinking problem call Alcoholics Anonymous. 856-8422 - 857- 0023. f*3$tt A free pregnancy test. Results in 30 minutes. No appointment needed. Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri., 7 - 9 p.m. Every 2nd Saturday 10 -12:30 by appointment #5 - 4404 - 2O0B St (behind Royal Bank, Brookswood) Langley. 533-3736. 27995 49-tf 230. Business Personals Pregnant Teen Support Group offered by Langley Family Services. Free and confidential. Thursday 2- 4 p.m. For more information phone 534-7921. 39- tf Share a moment... It will last a lifetime. Volunteer to be a BIG BROTHER. Call 530-5055. 7-tf . Province of British Columbia _fM Ministry of Health __\/ DIVISION OFVITAL STATISTICS 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:- DARREN ADAM URSEL of 2983-268A St., Box 814, Aldergrove, B.C. VOX 1A0to change my name from URSEL, DARREN ADAM to DIXON DARREN ADAM. Dated this 21 st day of December A.D. 1992. /^%VVVWi >{Aa^I/ Signature of applicant. 504. Beauty & Health LOSE WEIGHT and/or feel great In 1993 with Incredible natural cellular nutrition products. Guaranteed. 576-6815 51- 4 fl Heart & Stroke Foundation of B.C. & Yukon 7220 King George Hwy. ___?r I Surrey, B.C. V3W 5A5 Improving your odds against Canada's HI killer A thoughtful way to remember is with an in Memoriam gift to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC and Yukon. Please send your donation to the above address, along with the name of the deceased, your name and address and the name and address of the next of kin. We accept Visa and Mastercard.. 506. Blinds & Drapery 510. Building Construction ALTOAC CONTRACTING LTD. • Building • Ditching • Bulldozing • Fencing * Septic fields • Riding Arenas * Clearing • Grading * General Maintenance One of the Lowest Machinery Rates' in the Lower Mainland GIVE US A CALL - WE DO IT ALL! Warren Anderton - 856-8676 G&G CONSTRUCTION • Framing • Foundation e Renovations Call Dave *56 - 6757 PETERSEN CONSTRUCTION Scandinavian Quality construction - Over 20 years experience. Specializing In all phases of construction. No Job too big or small. References and free estimates. 856-7964 512. Bulldozing/Trucking Bobcat service, snow clearing, forks avail, reasonable rates, 856-0933.10998152-4 KARL DEGLAN BULLDOZING • Land clearing & Burning • Logging • Demolition • Loading & Hauling • Land Leveling & Excavation CAT D8 • CAT 955 WIDE TRACK LOADERS KARL 856-5032 HITACHI HOES & DUMP TRUCKS GARY 534-4674 DAN 530-4523 R.T. BOBCAT & MINI EXCAVATOR Single Axle Dump Truck ' Septic Fields & Drainage ■ Post Hole Auger • Fencing ' Yard Clean-up \Snow Removal Retaining Walls ■ Levelling & Back-filling Free Estimates RON TABIAN 856-0844 524. Electrical ELECTRICIAN - Government certified. All electrical jobs. Call John 852-1975. 48-tf 526. Excavating & Drainage 570. Pressure Washing 660. Daycare Centers NORM MARTIN EXCAVATING 931C - Wldetrack & Backhoe with 4 - In - Bucket - Levelling - Excavating - Light Clearing • Ditching 2085 - 272nd Street Aldergrove 856-0285 BEDARD EXCAVATING TOPSOIL FOR SALE • loading & leveling • light excavation •i.D. 350track loader •backhoe service 856 - 7116 45-80840-tf KRAUSE IS6 • Septic Fields • Sewer Hookups • Ditching & Drainage FREE ESTIMATES - no job too small Call Frank 856-1178 528. Farm Services 4 wheel drive tractor - Farm work - land clearing - landscaping • large or small acreages - hobby farms -ploughing - roto- tilling - seeding - blackberry removal - grass cutting - fencing - etc. Free estimates. 533-4550. After hours - 576-6230. "Serving the farming community for 30 years." 109864 29-tf 544. Legal Services NEED LEGAL ATO? Information & Referral 530-5811 Miscellaneous 554. Services Need someone to fix coin operated dryer. Please phone 879-1844. 52-3 Snow clearing, no job too small. Jeff, 856- 4609> <&4m 49-4 Wanting work bricklaying - HANDIMAN TOM - All carpentry, woodwork, plumbing & welding. Fair prices. Excellent clean work. Phone anytime 530-7590. Tom Anderson - 23558 • 24 Ave., R.R. 12, Langley, B.C. V3A 7B9 8tf • FIREPLACE DOCTOR * • Solve ALL Fireplace Problems • Smoking 'Drafts • Dampers, etc. • Chimney & Furnace Duct cleaning • ALSO Handle h Gas & Wood Inserts $ 596-6790 | (K) ENTERPRISES!MEMBER ^"^ Div. ol Koebel Ent. Ltd. GVHBA JILL-OF-ALL-TRADES Will do any honest work. Pay according to job offered or will barter NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL Phone: 856-5645 562. Painting/Decorating D.J. HOCKIN DECORATING Reasonable Rates .'20 Vears Ixperience _yj^r-y PHONE or FAX: 856-9049 $££?' r.O BOX 1498 PAINT AiWRCROVt, B.f vox 1 BO PAPER 566. Photography PHOTOGRAPHER FOR HIRE FREE LANCE PHOTOGRAPHER WiU take photographs of any event. Phone: SNAP 856-5645 AL'S PRESSURE WASHING — Vinyl aluminum - wood - concrete - stucco - gutters, etc. Free estimates. Reasonable rates - 856-3247. 107368 44-tf 576. Roofing / Chimneys Skylights Aqua-guard roofing, written guar., 25 yr. exp., all types roofing, skylights. Ken 536-5359. 49-4 L.A. Flue 856-5807 LTD • Tar & Gravel • Specializing in Duroid & Shakes • Re-roofing Only • All Types of Roof Repairs DAVE Work Guaranteed * ALL PURPOSE ROOFING All types of Roofing & Repairs 856-5499 580. Sand/Gravel/ Topsoil/Manure DON FENTIE - "THE LITTLE HAULER" Sand, gravel, topsoil, mushroom manure. Reasonable rates - Local deliveries 856- 8605 - for messages. 856-8260 - home. 854-4850-cellular. 109435 27-tf PEBBLE'S SAND & GRAVEL AIITypes of Sand & Gravel Saturday Deliveries 857-0820 Mobile 250-7579 SAND & GRAVEL Competitive Rates McFarlane Aggregates 850-5652 586. Stereo/TV Service Wanted 10 ft. satellite dish & polar mount. Oo not require other access. 857- 0366. 51-3 UNIVERSAL T.V. LTD. 4061 - 200 St., Langley We Service All Makes TVs & VCR's 533-3060 6. Childcare! /Daycare 620. Childcare Required Looking for a babysitter for 8 mth old for Jan. 4/93, my home preferred, or yours, 857-1459. 52-2. Childcare needed Jan., Tues, Wed., Thurs. 8:30 - 5:30, our home, trans, required. Debbie 856-8500. 52-3 640. Childcare Services N/S mom will babysit, my home, next to Aid. Elem. School. 857-0286. i 51-4 N/S mom of 2 will provide TLC for young Infant, p/t. early weekdays. 856-4477.51- 4 Quality childcare In caring family environment. Exp. mom with CPR, first-aid & ref., Linda, 856-6023. 50-4 Christian mother of 4 will babysit. Fenced- in yard. Country setting. Sylvia. 856- 5645. 31-tf FARMER DELL PRESCHOOL Parent Participation Preschool. Enrollment now for 3's and 4's for September 1993. Call Marianne at 530-8670 or Claudia at 856-1310. Pebble Beach Children's Centre Located at Shortreed Elementary. Daycare, school age and preschool programs available. Lynda. 856-3773 school 533-4559 home. 109551 16-tf LITTLE TYKES CHILDCARE IMitU, PROftSMTWAl IQVKl, (ARt ((« \(K'K < t«I 'Plus out of school care" ( OCATFtf IN THE PATKICIA HAII 882 ■ 264th Street. Alderqrove. B C 856-5607 533-9560 Responsible Beverage Service Is now the responsibility of those wishing to obtain liquor permits for private functions. Let us take the worry out of your hands. Licensed experienced bartenders available for all occasions. Now booking for Xmas 856-8238 43-tf JILL-OF-ALL-TRADES will do any honest work. Pay according to Job offered. 856- 6645. 31-tf m 8. lobs 810. Jobs Available Millworkera for lumber remanufacturing plant, Langley area. Gr. 12 min., start $8/hr. Send resume to Mr. Garrett, 26116 - 31B Av«., Aldergrove, B.C. VOX 1A0. 109899 4»4 Easy assembly any hours, $339.84 week, family of 3 earns $4,417.92 monthly. Free information 24 hour hotline 801-379- 2985. Copyright #BCIUHH. 109930 47-16 $200 - $500 WEEKLY, Assemble products at home. Easy! No selling. You're paid direct. Fully Guaranteed. FREE Information- 24 hour hotline. 801-379-2985. Copyright #BCIIIDH. 109939 46-8 Langley Hospice Society needs Board members. Bingo volunteers and volunteer visiters. Please call 530-1115 If you can help. Opportunity to earn $1,000. - $3,000. per month to start. Management positions now open. Experienced managers are now averaging $48,000 per year and above. Call 853-9171. 109603 22-tf Could you use more cash? Cash for a car, books, vacations or tuitions. You can get ft by working with us. Opportunity of $200. per week to start. 853-9171. 109605 22-tf Attractive position for man or woman, neat appearance and good character for pleasant work. Earnings opportunity $250. - $500. per week to start. Advancement. Education or experience not important. Call 853-9171. 109602 22-tf CRUISE SHIP JOBS Earn $300/900 weekly. Year round position. Hiring men/women. Free room/board. Will train. 1-504-646-4500 Ext. C355 24 hrs. 16 THE ALDERGROVE STAR. DECEMBER 31. 1992 568. Plumbing Dm r PLUMBINGS Oft L HEATING LTD. •SERVICE WORK • RENOVATIONS & ADDITIONS • NEW WORK • RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL • HOT WATER TANKS • LEAKING FAUCETS • ELECTRIC DRAIN CLEANING • PLUGGED TOILETS & SINKS, • HOT WATER HEATING • WATER MAINS, ETC. H HR. EMERGENCY SERVICE Jg NO JOB TOO SMALL gg | 589-1388 or 532-0088 1270. Miscellaneous Supplies HEMLOCK BARK MULCH Top Quality *75/unit (min. 2 units} HEMLOCK SAWDUST •17 5/6 VS unit loads [GST included) R.J.CAPLETTE 530-2021 1280. Tack Alberta-made saddle, all acces. Incl. $300., 856-7751. 50-3 820. Work Wanted Need a car stereo or alarm Installed for Xmas? Reas. rates. Mark, 856-7466. 50-2 Reg. welder looking for weeknight or weekend work. 856-1799. 49-4 Available, 34 yr old man. Can do many Jobs. 8566199. Leave message. 49-4 - JILL-OF-ALL-TRADES will do any honest work. Pay according to job offered. 856- 5645. 31-tf 12. Livestock Singing canaries, red factor, females, 856- 3365. 51-3 Rotwelier pups $300., 8560933 or 856- 6015. 51-2 Brick sided insulated dog house, $60. Roof can be removed for easy cleaning, 859-5996. 51-4 Teddy bear Persian kittens, whlte/red/btack. Ready to pick up In Jan., $150. each, 859-5645. 51-2 100 Muscovy ducks, 11 mths old, 856- 6827. 51-4 Chickens, $1.50 each, good for curry. 533-8667. 51-2 "For all your horse, farm and pet supplies" Good selection of alfalfa, straw, Timothy, local hay. #1 Double re-cleaned, clipped & polished oats $9.95/88 lb bag Layer Pellets $5.75/44 lb bag Beef Grower $5.50/44lb bag WESTLAND FEEDS H j-90ir^| "We Deliver" 2212- 272nd SL Aldergrove, B.C. 856-901 1230. Feed & Hay 1st cut local grown hay $2.25 a bale. 856- 0741 or 856-1310. 51-2 Hay $2.50 a bale, 1st cut. 856-2210.51-4. Local 2nd cut $3.25; alfalfa $7; alfalfa mix $5.50; no rain. 856-1678. 50-4 #1,1st cut hay $2.50/bale, #1, 2nd cut $3.25/bale. Can deliver, 856-4228 50-4 Hay, local, Timothy mixed, organically grown, $3./bale, 856-9889. 50-3 1250. Lessons / Training WESTERN or ENGLISH [_£. Lesson Horses Available 25766-48 Ave. 856-8042 (Leave Message) Sealpolnt Siamese kittens, long hair, 1st shots & dewormed, very playful & litter trained, 8 wks old, $130.. 857-0266. 50-3 FREE to good home: Tinky - neutered male, orange & white, 6 yr old; neutered black/orange/grey male, 3 yr old; Tlkka - spayed female tabby 4 yr old; Gorby -1 yr old white male with black mark, will neuter. 8564866. 50-tf P.B. Netherland dwarf bunnies $15./ea., Sony Beta VCR $50., Two lady's bikes $20./ea., child's bike, $10., 533-7832.50- 4 Reg. white German Shepherd puppies, 1st shots, dewormed, ready for Xmas, $450. _- $500., 856-9233. 50-4 4 mth. oldcockatiels, 856-7549 50-3 1260. Livestock Sale/ Lease Reg. Anglo-Arab gelding, 14 yrs., English western. Shown lots, $3,000. 856-6877. 51-4 Christmas weaner pigs for sale. Book now, 856- 7729. 504 8 mth. old blonde d'Aqultaine full blood bull calf, top breeding. 8564751. 50-3 Wanted to buy: all types of horses & ponies. Top prices paid. 8504238 19-tf 16 h.h. gray Arab, very gentle, good beginner adult horse, 6 yrs old, $1,500 obo. 856- 4751 494 Morgan Welsh mare w/western tack, very flashy, $700. obo, 856-2089. 47-5 DRINKING DRIVING COUNTERATEACK FREE TO GOOD HOME 6 adorable ___. Border Collie cross puppies, 8 weeks old, medium size 3 males, 3 females. 856-2161 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 1350. Services Kennels/Pet ^STiP LET YOUR PETS STAY HOME (In-home) PET SITTING iv Going away? No need to go elsewhere or upset your pets unnecessarily. It's our business to come by your home regularly to care for your animals while you are gone. Over 200 satisfied customers • References available. Licenced 856-4866 Insured 1470. 14. For Sale Miscellaneous 1470. Miscellaneous 1410. Appliances Inglls washer/dryer, exc. cond., $300. for pair. 532-9346. 52-2 Microwave .9 cu.ft., 720 watt power, very gd. cond. $75., 859-2981. 52-2 Ceramic built-in cooktop & built-in wall oven. Good working order, $200./ea. obo, 856-0011. 51-2 Washer A dryer, working, $125., 8561248 evenings. 50-3 Fridge sale and repairs, will buy used. 856- 4464 40-tf 1415. Arts & Crafts *Buds Vt Petals A ffrtsU and (Cried jTowers and plants Lisa'Blair 857-2320 a 1430. Bicycles 10 speed Rawlelgh girls bike for sale, for ages 8 -10 years, 24 inch wheels, Exc. condition. $75. 856-5645. 40-tf 1435. Camera/Photography Three SLR 35 lenses with protective filters, bayonet mounts. Vivitar 28 mm, Olympus 50 and 200 mm, $50./ea. 856- - 5540. 50-3 1450. Fuel Bone dry firewood, 3/4 p/u load, $12., 856-5275. 52-1 Barn stored seasoned firewood, Alder, Birch & Maple, ready to bum, heaping 3/4 ton p/u load, $120. del., 856-8453. 504 2 cords split, cured maple & birch, u-pick up or will deliver, 856-7124 after 5 p.m 504 1455. Furniture Kitchen nook, table & 2 chairs, gd. cond. $150. obo, 8560348 after .5 p.m. 514 Waterbed (queen size) 534-8679. 494 Sofa-bed & 2 chairs, $100., obo, 856- 8839. 494 = SEEKERS • We Buy Used Furniture • Dining .Sets • Bedroom Sets Aldergrove Mall #14 - 3100 - 272 st. 857-9595 OAK FURNITURE WOODWRIGHT MFG. LTD. : Custom Orders Factory To You 12 • 31550 Soutfc Fraser Way, .Clearbrook .854-1621 1470. Miscellaneous Rosslnthol ski boots, used 2 times, $40., 856-1449. - 524 E & J Tempest elec. wheelchair $3,500.,' Traveller wheelchair $2,500., 8564870 524 Aldergrove Thrift Shop, 2981-272 St., 8565292, 1 complete single bed, gd. cond. $25., upholstered chairs $10., kitchen chairs $2., crib mattresses $5., car seats $5., 2 bikes $5./ea., lamps & fixtures, Christmas Items left over. A merry Christmas & happy new year from all the workers. 51-tf 1985 KTM 500 Mx/C, 2 helmets, boots, gloves etc. $2,000., must sell, make an offer. 856-0820. 514 Woodstove, Schrader, free standing/with pipes and screen, $75., 8566531 51-2 286 computer 30 meg. harddrive, UGA monitor, Incl, WP 5.1, Lotus 1,2,3, $750., 8566562. 50-3 F/P monitor, Perego umbrella stroller, jolly Jumper, Irg. painting of flowers w/vase. 856-6743. 504 Moving sale, hshld. Items, Oak dining set w/6 chairs, like new, $450.; 1989 Estro Van; 1986 GMC Chevy p/u; Pipes- 40 ft.; Alum, water gun sprinkler; 856-9347. 504 Pair of drapes, beige w/foam back, almost new, $50., pair of end tables, oak, $10/ea. 5304465. 494 3 plots, Valley View Cemetery, Surrey, value $2,400, sell for $1,800 obo. 8566037. 494 Remodelling sale, curtains, carpets, kitchen cupboards, stove, fridge, interior door, alum, windows, etc. 859-9493 494 8 ft railway ties, $6.50 each, 852-5757. 494 Black pine wood burning f/p insert, gd. cond., $350. Coffee & end table $250. for pair, 857-6898. 494 Large oak frame 60 gal. aquarium, incl. acces. $200., 856-9176. 494 Black & Decker electric lawn mower, with bag. Used one season $100., Exercise bike with timer $40., 40 yd. bolt drapery fabric (gold/beige colors) $25., Oak-look end table $25., Fireplace screen, black & brass $20., , 852-0980 47-tf Boys Ice skates - CCM ULTRA TACK Size 4-1/2.8565453. 16-tf WANTED - above ground pool and/or accessories. Phone Sylvia 856-5645.29-tf Boys Ice skates - CCM ULTRA TACK Size 41/2.856-5453. 16-tf Two large (and VERY VERY heavy) money safes. Perfect for locking up that collection. $950. each. Delivery arranged. 534-8268 or 857-2320. 8-tf Water is a valuable resource USE IT WISELY OAK FURNITURE WOODWRIGHT MFG. LTD. 854-1621 CO*' .toX> j,de«* *»«' 10 ^o» 12 - 31550 South Fraser Way, Clearbrook PAYLESS DRUGS ALDERGROVE CENTRE MALL r 'Buds 'n Petals sJfcjl frtsh. t 4&£&Sk flowers t 7<- Afresh and dried flowers and plants Lisa'Blair 857-2520 J 1490. Sporting Goods Boys Ice skates - CCM ULTRA TACK Size 41/2.856-5453. 16-tf m__m 15. Wanted I 1530. Miscellaneous Wanted Valor gas fireplace, TV converter, sheers for bay window, 8566692. 50-3 Wanted very gd. juicer, smaller dehydrater, adapter from 8 track to cass., 856-0816. 50-3 Wanted, antiques, furniture, collectibles, paintings, jewelry, & good old junk. 856- 0272. 494 Wanted to buy, H.D. tandem utility trailer to carry 7,000 lbs. 8563027. 494 Wanted - above ground pool, and/or accessories. Phone Sylvia 856-5645.29-tf FACTORY SURPLUS 31394 Peardonville Rd. Abbotsford (by Tip Top Carpets & Dooriand) 854-1454 * Level Loop Carpet from $ 4.75/sy * Rubber Back Carpet $ 5.75/sy * Saxony Carpet from $ 8.75/sy * Berber Carpet from $ 6.95/sy * Vinyl Flooring from $ 4.99/sy * Candida • 6 foot width $15.95/sy * Nairn Do-it-yourself from $ 8.95/sy * Oak Parquet Flooring $ 2.35/sf * Mirror Bypass Doors from $169.95 * Exterior Doors from $ 29.95 * Metal Prehung $149.95 * Interior Doors from $ 19.95 * Interior Prehung from ' $ 34.95 ♦Panel Bi-folds from $ 29.95 'Windows - assort sizes from $ 59.95 CLEAROUT!!! Preflnlshed Oak ft Drftwood Oak Doors A Blfolds At Drastically Reduced Prices!! I 1560. Swap Do you have time to Share? Aldergrove urgently needs 10 new Big Brothers. Volunteer today. Call 530-5055. 7- tf 1620. Halls / Banquet Room ALDERGROVE ELKS-27309 Fraser Hwy. Hall rental - weddings - meetings - conventions. Meeting Room - small groups - business meetings - weddings - dances - social functions. Refreshment Service. Hall Manager 8566948 or 856- 2084. 44tf RESPONSIBLE BEVERASE SERVICE is now the responsibility of those wishing to obtain liquor permits for private functions. Let us take the worry out of your hands. Licenced, experienced, bartenders avail able tor al occasions. Now booking for all occasions — 8666238 1630 Hotels/Motels LANGLEY MOTOR INN Special weekly and monthly rates for kitchenettes. 6334431, Fraser Hwy and 216 St. 109897 38tf BLUE STAR MOTEL — 1 bedroom suites for rent. All utilities Included. Special weekly & monthly rates. 856 • 8125 26-79650 1-tf « M I FRASER iMm VALLEY Clean, quiet, comfortable rooms • Phones • TV • Free Parking Weekly Rates from $110/week or $325/nvq/ 853-3307 \BOoie A/o%K t- Independently owned and operated LOW WEEKLY * MONTHLY RATES ON KITCHENETTES Compare our unbeatable prices on rooms and kitchenettes in Langley area. Weekly - $159, $179, $209; monthly $599, $699, $796. Includes limited housekeeping. Use of indoor pool/hot tub. Free Super Channel. (Quoted prices do not Include taxes) BEST WESTERN ALDERGROVE 264th & Fraser Hwy. Book Now - 866-0880 THE ALDERGROVE STAR. DECEMBER 31. 1992 17 1660. For Rent 1 bdrm unique apt. In country, parking, < storage, balcony, util. all Incl., single, n/s, $725., 8562646. 52-2 5 bdrm house In Aid. center, avail, on Jan. 15/93. $l,050/mth, no pets, 8565638. 51-4 Small 1 bdrm house in Bradner. Fridge & stove, no pets, $450./mth. Avail Jan. 1, 8562964. 51-2 2 bdrm ground floor, n/p, n/s, n/d, close to park, Fleetwood area, $680. plus 1/3 hydro. 599-5302. 51-4 Clean side by side duplex close to Safeway, Clearbrook, 3 bdrms up, 1 down. $875. Avail. Jan. 1. For more Info 852- 4929. 50-4 Private entrance, 1 bdrm. bsmt. suite, avail. Jan. 1, $550., Incl. util., 856-8830. 50-4 2 bdrm. apt, 2 yrs old, $650., 857-1231 or 5386294. 49-4 Home In country, 3 bdrm, fridge, stove, Incl., wood air tight in finished bsmt. Avail. Jan. 1, $l,000/mth., or can be rented w/barn & acreage. 8566670. 49-4 Shared accommodation In family home. Fridge & microwave in room. Stove, w/d avail. $300/mth or $400 w/board. 856- 5175. 49-4 1 bdrm suite on acreage, $450/mth. or work off a portion of your rent, n/s, 856- 4853. 49-3 Lrg, bright 2 bdrm bsmt. suite Incl. w/d; n/s, n/p, $650. incl. hydro, 856-3078.49- 4 2 bdrm ground floor, n/p, n/s, n/d, close to park, Fleetwood area $680. plus 1/3 hydro, 599-5302. 51-2 2 bdrm suite, 4 appl. $575., will rebate $50. per mth. for maint., Clearbrook, Avail. Immed. n/d, n/s, 850-6988 or 853-4243. 51-2 3 bdrm townhouse family complex, 5 appl, close to schools & shopping, avail. Jan. 1, $785., 856-1360. 51-2 Aldergrove 3 bdrm mobile, 20 acres, fenced, private. Horses, trucks? $1,150. ref. req. Avail Dec. 15.1-546-2821. 10997951-4 2 1/2 acres, 2 bdrm, bsmt, creek, fireplace, appliances, damage deposit, 25898 - 60 Ave., Aid., $850/mth. 856- 5483. 52-4 1750. Homes for Sale 1300 sq. ft rancher, 3 bdrm with ensuite, large lot, fences, close to school, $169,900. 857-5276 eves. 51-2 1760. Mobile Homes 12' x 44' Skyline 2 bdrm mobile home, $8,000., obo. Phone 856-7358 after 6 p.m. 51-3 75 h.p. 4 wheel drive Ford tractor, hydraulic blade, post pounder, auger incl., 856-0112. 50-4 Steal deck for 1 ton truck. All set up for Lincoln welder with oil change cut out and bottle rack. Very well built. Measures 7 ft by 8 ft. $500. 534-8268 or 857-2320. 8-tf Universal Tractors Parts and Service Bypass Equipment Ltd. 5185 - 216th St., Box 3265, Langley, B.C. 533-3271 2050. Cars 19. Boats 18.6 ft Cuddy-cab Sangster, Marine exp., new top, new paint Job, $12,500. 856- 2637. 50-4 20. Automotive 3 2010. Auto Parts Wanted to buy slant 6 motor to fit 1977 Dodge van, 856-9199. 51-4 Size 13 snow tires on rims, exc. cond. $60. obo, 856-2198. 50-4 2 radial snow tires, P195/75 R14, 80%, $25. pair, 8566014. 50-3 Steel deck for 1 ton truck. All set up for Lincoln welder with oil change cut out and bottle rack. Very well built. Measures 7 ft by 8 ft. $500. 534-8268 or 857-2320. 8- tf CAPTN CRUNCH USED AUTO PARTS ALL MAKES and MODELS Free scrap ear pick-up Open Sundays 34314 Vye Rd., Abbotsford 853-3074 856-5014 2020. Auto Salvage/Scrap Dead or scrap cars. We will pick them up. Just give us a call. 856-6240. Sl-tf SCRAP CAR PICK-UP "We buy metals" BRADNER SA1VAGE 856-8378 2040. Campers/Trailers Compounded storage available for R.V.'s, camping, trailers, boats, cars, trucks, etc. 856-2594. Jake or Alex. 109629 26tf CONSIGNMENTS WANTED Desktop manufacturing Cars • Trucks • RVs • Trailers • Camping Equipment, etc. 856-2594 ALDERCITY MOTORS 1992 27441 Fraser Hwy., Aldergrove 1973 Challenger 340, rebuilt 727 shift kit, new brakes, lots of spare parts, $2,900. 856-1346. 50-3 1981VW Rabbit diesel, 4 dr., 5 spd., exc. cond., runs great, no rust, $2,500. 856- 1123. 50-3 1981 Honda Civic, 5 spd, AirCare approved $1,500,856-2403. 49-4 1983 Ford Escort, gd. cond., no rust, engine needs work. 856-1705. - 49-4 1976 Mustang, needs work, $200. 856- 7516. 49-4 1973 Eldorado. Was running until large tree fell across hood. Has dented fender and broken wlndshlled. Green two door. Engine, tranny. Interior OK. 501 cu inch engine. $450 as is. 534-8268 or 857- 2320 8-tf 2070. RVs 1978 Ford 20 ft. M.H. auto, roof/dash air, gen. rear bunks. Class C $8,900. R & M Tlra-856-5011 Dl .3686 109968 42-tf 1976 Dodge extended camper van, 3 way. fridge, furnace, stove, oven, $4,000., obo, 856-1527. 52-4 2080. Trucks 2050. Cars 1987 Suzuki Samurai, A-l cond., $4,800. R & M TIRE-856-5011 DL8686 109961 44tf 19S7 Firebird, red, A-l cond. AirCare passed, am/fm cassette, good mech. $4,400. RAM TIRE — 856-5011 Dl 8686 109892 37-tf 1981 Datsun B210, 2 dr., 4 spd., needs muffler, otherwise runs great, $850. obo, 856-2773. { 51-3 1985 Toyota Corolla 4 dr, 5 spd., p/s, p/b, clean car, $2,900,857-2242. 51-2 1974 Chev Impala, 2 dr., 350 auto., winter beater, drive away, $125. 856-7210 51-2 1980 Toyota Corolla, very gd. running cond., 4 dr., new tires, auto., $1,500 obo. 856-4655. 51-3 1985 Chev Celebrity, 6 cyl, 4 dr., gd. cond., must sell $900. obo, 856-564351- 2 1990 Nissan Mlcra, 2 dr, 5 spd, white, 57,000 km., $3,800., 857-2242. 51-2 •*"*-*-"J-*^^-*,*-*J»-»-^*-'--i i ai—■ i 1985 Dodge Ram SO p/u, auto. A-l cond., with canopy, AirCare passed, $3,500. R & M TIRE-856-5011 DL8686 109949 45tf 1987 Suzuki Samurai Conv. top, Al cond., p/b, radio and tape, 84,000 k's, 5 sp. $4,500. R & M Tire - 856-5011 Res. 856-8531 Dl 8686 109965 43-tf 1991 Chev S10, V6, 5 spd, midnight metallic blue, box liner, nose bra, tinted glass & cellular, $10,500. obo, 857-1641. 51-4 1979 Dodge 1/2 ton, 4 spd. p/u with canopy & cattle rack. Gd. cond., exc. farm truck, $1,500, 5760001. 50-3 1989 Ford F1S0 short box, Ext Lariat, loaded, B/B, low mi., $16,000., 8666783. 50-4 1972 Datsun p/u, offers, phone after 6 p.m., 856-4178. 49-4 1982 Chev Blazer 4x4, air, tilt, cruise, like new, $6,000 firm. 435-5905. 49-4 1989 GMC 15 p/u. Canopy & alignment, under 60,000 km, $7,500 obo, 8576117. 49-4 Steel deck for 1 ton truck. All set up for Lincoln welder with oil change cut out and bottle rack. Very well built. Measures 7 ft by 8 ft. $500. 534-8268. 8-tf $SBm. Share a moment... It will last a lifetime. Volunteer to be a BIG BROTHER. CaM530-505S. 7-tf By FRANK OGDEN When I first mentioned desktop publishing seven years ago, I was considered a kook. Two years ago when I wrote about desktop video, people showed interest. A year ago I spoke about stereo lithography/."' and they applauded. Today, almost everyone knows "something is happening." But they're not sure what. Get ready for desktop manufacturing. Since I now have surgically-implanted synthetic vision and since artificial or virtual reality is almost upon us, why not desktop manufacturing? Here is how it works. My column a year ago described how computer created designs can be electronically transferred to a box, a machine that converts the designs and driven signals, to pass through a laser beam that "cures" a liquid plastic inside the "box" and converts the on-screen design almost immediately, into a solid, three dimensional object. It originally was designed to make models of a product quicker than those made by the earlier partially computerized process. Right now on my computer console stands one of the first samples from that machine, a perfume bottle for Avon Products. Hundreds of products have been zapped out during 1991 and 1992 as "models." The system has come a long way in 12 months, but time is compressing, so what used to take five years can now take, with the latest technology, less than a year. What used to be done with one machine to make models, can now be done with a single computer, hooked up to 10, a hundred, or a thousand such machines. This is desktop manufacturing. In other words, workerless factories. Another recent column described workerless construction, whereby a robot builds office, apartment, hotel or hospital buildings non-stop, year-round with only two human computer controllers riding in a control tower atop the rising building. Aftershock: The controlling computer, like those in any robotized factory - can be in Washington, Brussels or Tokyo. This means that old-style jobs are obsolete. Single worker companies, task forces, small, owner operated companies will be the financially viable units of tomorrow. This will provide horrendous problems for governments. No longer will the major portion of government .revenues come from major corporations. Governments will have to deal with thousands of small, almost insignificant companies, those that in total provide the wealth of the country. With modern communications and ultra-smart manufacturing equipment able to operate almost on its own intelligence, the whole concept of manufacturing takes on new meaning. The value of software today is rapidly surpassing the value of hardware as we have known it in the past. Software is usually provided by knowledge workers working alone or in very small teams. When perfected and after research and development costs have been written off, profit margins sometimes reach levels approaching 75 percent or higher. It only takes seconds to duplicate any knowledge program and the computer floppy discs cost only pennies. As Toronto futurist Robert Russell says, "Jobs are going the way of slavery, serfdom, and indentured labor." Such monumental change has never been known before. As this steamroller of change charges forward, remember that if you do not become part of the steamroller, you will become part of the road. Swede joins Canadian airshow ABBOTSFORD - Rolf Petter- sson, who will soon retire as Sweden's representative at the International Civil Aviation Organization has accepted a position with Airshow Canada; North America's Intsanational Aviation and Aerospace Trade- show. He has been appointed Airshow Canada's representative for Finland, Norway and Sweden. Pettersson, 59, will take up his new role upon his return to Sweden. "I have detailed knowledge of ak transport in my home region, of international air transport from my years at ICAO, and of Canada through living in Montreal while assigned to ICAO," Pettersson said. That experience will be useful in pointing out the value of a business opportunity like Airshow Canada to the region's aerospace industry." The biennial Airshow Canada tradeshow and symposium takes place August 4-8, 1993- Organizers expect 500 international exhibitors and 15, 000 aerospace professionals from more than 70 countries to attend. Support program name change LANGLEY - Family Services family daycare support program is now called the "Childscare Support Program". With funding from the ministry of women's equality, the program has been expanded. The program will provide information and referral Monday through Thursday, 12 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Langley Family Services, 5339 - 207th Street, Langley, 534-7921. Parents seeking childcare will family dayicare, informal cate, and group daycare and assisted to find a daycare suitable to the parent's needs. Langley Family Services will register Family Daycares, Group Daycares, and Pre-schools in Langley, Aldergrove, White Rock, and certain areas of Surrey. They will continue facilitating monthly meetings and ongoing support groups, as well as providing regular newsletters, and access to competitive insurance rates. 18 THE ALDERGROVE STAR. DECEMBER 31. 1992 Do RRSPs still make sense? By CHUCK WEBB With interest rates at a record low level where is the best place is to put vour hard earned cash? Are RRSPs a good deal right now? Would you be better off choosing some other investment option? Real Estate? Mutual Funds? Investing in your daughter's new business? Usually when interest rates fall, mutual funds, stocks, and bonds, rise. Yet, at the moment both mutual funds and guaranteed interest rates, for the most part remain at relatively low yields. This is especially true of most RRSP mutual funds which must emphasize Canadian content. Funds investing in long term bonds experienced great returns as interest fell since August of 1990: How will they perform now that interest rates may have so litde left to fall? Economists remind us that inflation is also at record low levels. Thus "real rates of return" (the difference between your interest rate and inflation) are at very high historical levels. Nonetheless, many clients of mine seem to find it difficult to buy this argument since the consumer price index, (used to measure inflation) is not always an accurate reflection of their personal inflation rate. For instance, income taxes have increased and will reach a record high (52% combined provincial and federal tax!) by 1994. This means that before paying GST and PST on goods and services, one only has forty- eight cents on each dollar ($1.00 less 52 cents tax) earned on the higher income levels. Published inflation figures don't take taxes into account and where can you hide your money to avoid income tax, and fight inflation should it take off again in future? Certainly, RRSPs still make sense. Even though RRSP interest rates are low, tax saved on RRSP deposits with rising income tax rates are greater than ever now. Income tax refunds which result from RRSP deposits can often be put to very good use. Do you still have debts which cost you a bundle? Use your RRSP tax refunds each year to pay down your most expensive debts first. Rank debts from highest to lowest in some sort of ■ orderly fashion. Paying off charge card debts can be' an excellent and guaranteed investm«^nt. Ridding yourself of a visa or a master card bill can be as good as earning in excess of 18% on a guaranteed basis. Where else can you do that, without risk, these days? Pre-payments on mortgages can also save you oodles of interest, and speed you on your way to being debt free. Once cash flow can be redirected after debt repayment, your retirement program can pick up speed. Next ask your mortgage company if there is an opportunity to make prepayments on your mortgage. Monies held in you savings account, Canada savings bonds, treasury bills, or other taxable interest bearing accounts could perhaps be better applied to higher interest debts. If you are afraid of being cash shy, why not pre-arrange a line of credit at the bank as an emergency reserve? That way, you only pay interest on funds borrowed for emergencies should they happen (and they may not). In the meantime, your savings account can be applied to debt reduction, increasing your effective rate of return from one to two percent to ten to twenty pssrcent. Not a bad return for an afternoon's reorganization, and a whole lot more fun than an afternoon tidying up the garage. Once you have a goal of being debt free by a specific point in the future, and have a game plan to do just that, your new found confidence will snowball into even greater control over your financial future. Chuck Webb is an independent financial advisor and vice-president of The Fraser Financial Group Ltd. Should you require more information, call Chuck or his assistant, Carolyn Bauer, at 855-O034 or 857-1590 (Vancouver toll-free). Voter turnout clear signal VICTORIA - Strong vcter turnout in the Oliver referendum' is proof of public support for the protection of reserve lands Agricultural Land Commission Chair, Kirk Miller said 0<X 7. He noted, however, that the referendum was irrelevant to the deliberations or frial decision of the commission. "The mandate of the ALC is to protect farm land," said Miller. "As B.C.'s population grows, communiti«2s may have to look at non-traditional patterns for growth and expansion. The commission will be working with local, municipal and regional governments to develop alternative plans for local zoning, such as building up rather than out. Results of the land-use refer endum in the town of Oliver reaffirm strong public support for the land reserve and preservation of our foodlands, Agriculture Minister Bill Barlee agreed. Oliver's mayor and council had applied to the ALC to have 260 acres of land removed from the land reserve for town expansion and housing. On October 3, the council put the question to the public in a referendum in which more than 70 per cent of residents voted to keep the land protected? within the ALR. About 1,338 eligible residents or about 59 per cent cast votes, which marks this referendum as attracting one of the highest voter turn-outs in B.C.'s municipal history. Subscribers to the ALDERGROVE STAR get value... 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Ifj □ VISA Card Expiry Date p VISA NO. 1 SUBSCRIBERS Use this form to plan your ad before you call or clip and mail. The Aldergrove Star, P.O. Box 220, Aldergrove, B.C. VOX 1A0 [Classified Section No. of weeks : IYour Name iPhone •Address @ DO VOUR PART Put yukkies in their place! THE ALDERGROVE STAR. DECEMBER 31. 1992 19 Help available for debt troubled No whiz kid Education By MARK WALTERS - Debts don't always cause trouble, but it's best if you realize a debt problem is looming before it's too late. There are always early signs of potential trouble ahead. It's a case of looking out for them ... and acting accordingly. So how do you recognize if your debts are leading you into deep waters? By asking yourself the following four questions: * Are you spending more than 20 percent of your take-home pay on personal loans and credit card payments? * Are you paying just the minimum balanced on your Credit cards? * Are you getting second (or third) notices on bills? * Are you paying excessive .interest on credit charges? If you answer "yes" to any or all, you could have a problem. But don't despair. There are ways to help you resolve it * Talk to a debt counselor, whose services are available (free) in most municipalities.. He or she will help you make up a budget and prepare a schedule of payments. * Make arrangements yourself with your creditors. Most are willing to help out, with a budget billing, for example. ... * Debt .consolidation. This is where you take out one consumer bank loan and use it to pay off all your individual debts. The advantage is that the interest rate and the consolidated single payment should be much lower. * If things are really serious, talk to a trustee in bankruptcy for advice. This is not to say you're facing bankruptcy, only that the trustee (for a fee) will handle your affairs. The trustee will contact your creditors and make what's known as a "consumer arrangement" to pay off your debts, and will help you set up a monthly budget. In this case you turn your income over to the trustee, who will make the necessary payments. One major advantage in dealing with a trustee is that he acts as a buffer between you and your creditors. It protects you from harassing phone calls and threatening letters. Now even if you do make a consumer arrangement, it doesn't get you completely off the hook. Things like mortgage payments and car loans are due in the usual way. But it's a great help in dealing with consumer debts like credit cards. There's no question: the best kind of debt is no debt. Next best is one you can handle without stress. Preston's D : 9few year's &rice<B(faz PRESTON'S MILLION DOLLAR FACTORY OFFICIAL, X-RENTAL CLEARANCE CONTINUES SMALL EXAMPLE OF THE BUYS 1992 BEAUVILLE EXT 15 pass vans, fully loaded Reg. $29,000 Now $22,900 1992 CIERE SELL-OUT 4 available, low kms -1 wagon, 3 sedans Starting at $14,995 SUBURBAN SPECTACULAR 6USED-2wd&4wd 1/2 Ton & 3/4 Available at GREAT SAVINGS 1988 - 89 & 91 CAVALIER Z-24's 3 well equiped models to choose from at special prices. 1989-91 BLAZERS 4 available Starting at $13,900 TRUCKS•TRUCKS•TRUCKS Over 40 Used Trucks Available For This Sale 1992 OLDS '88 4 drs, 4 to choose from, fully loaded Starting at $20,995 BEST OE THE SEASON FROM MANAGEMENT AND STAFF AT PRESTON CHEV-OLDS CLOSED NEW YEARS DAY ac SALES AND SEKVICE 19990 Langley Bypass, LANGLEY 534-4154 Dealer Licence No. 9307 Finance minister Glen Clark is not a whiz kid. The latest quarterly report says we in B.C. fell further into debt by about half a billion dollars. The prospects for the fiscal year are not bright, perhaps a $2.1 -billion deficit. Not good enough. People in this province have little faith in the economy, the tax system, or future value of pension plans. We are buying more booze and lottery tickets. We are spending less on merchandise, opting to pay off debts and save some money. It is not easy for any government to control costs in a society where many governments are elected because they promise to give more and more. It is not good enough for the NDP, while in opposition, to chastise the Socreds for their financial planning and then come up with a worse set of figures themselves. is expensive MISSISSAUGA, Ont. - The cost of a post-secondary education continues to rise dramatically, according to a study by the annual University Scholarships of Canada Cost Index. From the data gathered from 31 post-secondary institutions across the country, the Cost Index reports that the current one-year university cost is $9,178. This is a six percent increase over 1991 levels and indicates that the rate of inflation for post- secondary education is higher than Canada's general rate of 1.5 percent. Based on these findings, USC forecasts that the cost of four years of university will be $150,000 by the year 2010, when today's newborns are ready to take on a post-secondary education. Bargaining rejected BURNABY- Representatives for B.C.'s Education Workers who are part of the 52,000-strong B.C. Division of the Canadian Union of Public Employees have unanimously rejected the notion of province-wide bargaining for British Columbia's Public School Workers. Emerging from a day-long meeting with the presidents of CUPE's 50 school board locals, Bernice Kirk, president of CUPE B.C. said, "CUPE's autonomous locals are individually and collectively opposed to province-wide bargaining. The most important reason for our opposition is that working conditions are simply not the same across the province. The Kootenays, the Fraser Valley and the City of Vancouver represent completely different working environments." New and Used Tires — Quality Cars, Trucks and Campers — Brakes, Shocks and Front-end Service 26827 Fraser Highway 856-5011 HAGAR THE HORRIBLE BLONDIE SHOE BROOMHILDA HOSNTO 5LEEP WITH yoa/?EY£$ OPEN. ^PPWH! 20 THE ALDERGROVE STAR. DECEMBER 31. 1992 warn rr A 33S* WITH A DIFFSRSNCE^ WARNFf offers its members: • 2 GIGABYTES of. shareware___inlir given time with a futur^jfrary capability of JI 15 gigabytes. ^ _BB • MULTILINE AQfESS: Hatdttiat busy sig- Ipr' nal? 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Title changes in chronological order: Aldergrove Herald (1957-10-16 to 1958-02-20), Aldergrove News (1958-02-27 to 1964-04-30), Central Fraser Valley Echo (1964-05-06 to 1964-12-23), Central Fraser Valley Star (1967-01-17 to 1969-02-05), and Aldergrove Star (1969-02-12 to 1991-12-31). Presented to the Alder Grove Heritage Society by Rudy Langmann, April 9, 2003.
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