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••f^' .■■■•■•-■ — *:■: — — 3089 - 272nd Street & Ph: (604) 856-8303 "fr Fax:856-5212 Web SilafWww.atdstar.oom ~& E Mail: 8tar@aldstar.com Illegitimus non carborundum Vol. 39 No. 14 Established 1957 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2,1997 40 CENTS u Final" enumeration starts next week ALDERGROVE - Elections Canada has opened an office here and will be seeking several hundred employees in coming weeks. Shirley Joiner is the returning officer, and Christine Wiebe is the assistant returning officer for the Langley-Abbotsford office of Elections Canada, at 3180 - 262 Street, in the former Goodbrand building at Aldergrove Industrial Park. They began accepting applications this week Tor the purpose of conducting an enumeration. We look forward to receiving as many applications as possible, because we will require at least 400 enumerators, plus office staff for processing," said Wiebe. "The training sessions will begin April 4, and the enumeration period will be April 10 to 16." Joiner told The Star that this will be the final enumeration undertaken by the federal government, and future updates to the voters' list will be through cross- referencing with other government lists. The federal government expects to save millions of dollars this way. 'It's very important that we get it right, and as complete as possible this time," said Joiner. "Well also be asking people for their birthdates for the first time, and I hope the public understands the need to do this. There are so many people with identical names, and by having their birthdates tied to their names, we can eliminate some of the confusion." The office phone number is 856-4033 or fax to 856-0402. GVRD defies 'smaller' trend LANGLEY - The Greater Vancouver Regional District continues to grow in expenses, staffing and responsibilities, to the dismay of dissenting board member and Township mayor John Scholtens. On Tuesday, the board of directors approved the final budget for the year, with expected expenditures of $357.8-million. It's a reduction of $2-million from November's provisional budget, but up from the $340.5-million spent in 1996. The GVRD said the average tax increase will be one-third of one percent in municipal tax bills, from 12.4 percent to 12.7 percent, or from $295 to $306. "Overall expenditures have increased, reflecting increased capital costs associated with completion of secondary sewage treatment plants, implementation of the drinking water treatment program, and hospital construction," said GVRD spokesman Bill Mor- rell. "For less than 85 cents per day, the average household in Greater Vancouver is provided with high quality drinking water, proper handling and treatment of sewage and solid waste, regulation of air quality, a network of regional parks, hospital construction, comprehensive growth management and transportation planning, and the 911 emergency system among other services." Services have now been expanded to include support of the new Fraser Basin Council, with a contribution of 10 cents per capita — some $180,000 annually -- to be generated through a regional district levy. Another $700,000 is funded by the provincial and federal governments annually, although Morrell said the council is "envisaged as a non-profit society that, over time, will become financially independent of government" Local government representation on the council is to be drawn from the seven regional districts in die Fraser Basin. The council's goal is sustainable management of the Fraser River "by recognizing that activities downstream impact on the sustainability of upstream areas, and vice versa." Scholtens, who was one of two GVRD board members to unsuccessfully vote against raises for the board members last week, told The Star that he's "concerned about how the GVRD keeps growing. They added 25 new staff, and all other departments keep growing. It's like a gradual glacier that eventually rolls over you." Scholtens said he believed the GVRD's role should be strictly provision of utilities, such as the sewer and water services which are consuming most of their budget to upgrade facilities. "Collectively, the board members are not responsible directly, they're appointed, and they continue to take on all sorts of roles and spending outside of utilities. They are the only provider of some of these services, but they should be doing more with less money, like other governments and private business have had to. "The real story here is that they're looking for other sources of funding, such as levies, and now they're talking about a new DCC for water, on top of municipal water DCCs. Special levies on commercial and industrial properties are going up — there's one company currently paying $30,000 a year and this is to go up to $300,000 within the next few years." "Once and for all..." says a forthcoming brochure from Elections Canada, regarding the enumeration to update the federal voters' list, held April 10 to 16. Returning officer Shirley Joiner will oversee the collection of all voters' names in the Langley-Abbotsford riding shown in the map behind her. The boundaries are from the U.3r.-lCanada border to the Fraser River, and from Gladwin Road to 196 Avenue, excluding Langley City. -Kurt Langmann photo Local controls irk Ottawa ALDERGROVE - Township mayor John Scholtens says the only way to fight downloading by the federal and provincial governments is to use the limited tools at the disposal of municipalities. One of these tools is zoning bylaws, said Scholtens, pointing to rezoning amendments made to the CFS Aldergrove lands and the post offices in Aldergrove and Fort Langley. Almost two sections of land owned by the Department of National Defence in Aldergrove have been rezoned so that the only permitted uses would be for institutional, such as a military base or university, or for parkland. The two post offices have been rezoned for the express use as a post office. Certainly, the federal government has the power and authority to do whatever it wants with the lands and buildings, but the options would be very limited, if the government disposed of the land to private interests. "Who is going to buy property that is zoned for a post office?" asked . Scholtens rhetorically. He said the rezoning was motivated by watching what happened to the Langley city post office, "a lovely old brick building that would have made a great cultural centre or theatre. It sold for a million dollars or whatever, to a pri vate buyer. This might sound funny coming from a free-enterpriser, but I think that's wrong." Scholtens said senior levels of government are not only making cutbacks, they're also making money by speculating with their real estate holdings after local operations are shut down. While the CFS Aldergrove has been downgraded to an automated Naval Radio Site, and its plethora of radio antennas will need to retain the large buffer lands for the foreseeable future, Scholtens said Ottawa's longterm view is to subdivide the 1,100 acres into "20 acre hobby farmettes. Well, we won't let them. It's a jewel, the largest continuous piece of land left in the valley, a future Stanley Park." The Township's rezoning bylaw can be compared to a flea on a dog's backside, but it got Ottawa's attention. "Two days after council passed the bylaw, I got a phone call from a bureaucrat in Ottawa, complaining that we had no right to do this, that it affected their property value negatively," said Scholtens. "I say we have every right to determine our own destiny." A more conciliatory approach came from CFB Esquimalt just over a month ago, when base commander Capt. S.F. Verran wrote to propose a "formal work ing relationship" with council to discuss issues. Verran said that, as the process of automation reduced the manpower needed at NRS Aldergrove, a number of buildings would no longer be needed, and these could be demolished in order to reduce their property assessment. At council's Feb. 24 meeting, they requested a staff report, before deciding whether or not to meet with DND officials. Star editor Kurt Langmann has written council, suggesting that the Township seek the lease or purchase of any DND property that the military no longer needs, rather than have it mothballed or bulldozed. Prime assets include the gymnasium, and the lands direcdy south of it, which include a baseball diamond and the service personnel housing. Langmann said the community could fund fencing around the gym to protect the security of the rest of the NRS lands, and public use of the gym would compensate for the reduced property taxes from the DND. Coun. Dean Drysdale, who is also a major with a reserves unit based at NRSwfldergrove, told The Star that he is unable to be involved in any negotiations because of the conflict of interest. He added that the military, including the reserves, are undergoing Please see page 2... The Star ONLINE A division of Central Fraser Valley Star Publishing Ltd. Now on the Internet: www.aldstar.com Don't delay! E Mail us today - at: star@aldstar.com PUBLICATIONS MAIL REGISTRATION NUMBER 1270 Postage Prepaid, Aldergrove, B.C. V4W 3R9 NEWS? CLASSIFIED? SUBSCRIPTION? CALL 856-8303 FAX 856-5212 ..,- ■-..-,: ,^' ■■■.,-.- -.■- y-■-;/.■;,. c-v?- ■i:^--]- ^MiK ■ ' " *■■■ " A:"*'', >-V:,-v^ ■ ;■-■;- -. : **&:■. THE ALDERGROVE STAR. APRIL 2.1997 FRBC defender "sideways" A resident of Jackman Manor looks on in interest, as Ms Easter Bunny hides eggs for the upcoming hunt. Children from Pebble Beach Daycare visited the home last Thursday, and worked with residents to make baskets for their treasures. Activities Director Mina Pearson said that the kids enjoyed the adults, and the adults were really thrilled by the children's Visit -Monique Galazka photo Nurse's attacker in custody SURREY - Police have a 49 year- old New Westminster man in custody following an attack on an emergency ward nurse at Surrey Memorial Hospital on Friday, March 28. Louellan Wilsen Mahon went to the hospital and stated that he was going to be sick to bis stomach. When the nurse attempted to get him a pail, he grabbed her and threatened to stab her with an 'AIDS infected needle.' Police attended and arrested Mahon without incident. It was confirmed that the syringe used in the attack had been previously used and contained what appeared to be blood. Mahon has been charged with armed robbery, assault with a weapon and uttering death threats. BYLAW CHANGE LANGLEY MUSHROOM FARM REGULATION Langley Township Council passed the following resolutions at the March 24, 1997 Regular Council meeting: Instruct staff to engage in consultation with interested parties and prepare an amendment to the Official Community Plan to designate development permit areas for protection of the natural environment and protection of farming including mushroom farming; and Instruct staff to engage in consultation with interested parties and pepare an amendment to the Zoning Bylaw to regulate both residential and intensive agriculture land uses with special reference to mushroom farming and housing in rural areas. To facilitate emendments to the respective Bylaws, you are encouraged to provide, in writing, any material which you believe should be considered. Information received by Friday, April 11, 1997 will be assured of consideration. Of special interest are: * Your summary of issues. * Your advise on potential solutions. " Background material which you believe is relevant. * Other stakeholders who should be consulted. The Township will duplicate and return background information which is relevant and which you wish to retain. A consultant study on Agricultural Regulations, Issues and Options will be available tor examination when it has been received by Council. In due course, a public forum will be convened where findings will be presented and further submissions received. For further information, please contact the Community Development Division at 534-3211 local 2061. Community Development Division Acting Director of Community Development TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY Telephone: 534-3211 local 2061 14-1 VICTORIA - NDP forests minister Dave Zirnhelt can't hide behind "doublespeak" to defend the NDP's latest $ 100-million raid of Forest Renewal BC, said BC Liberal forests -critic Ted Nebbeling. "The NDP have taken programs paid out of general revenue and offloaded them onto FRBC, where they are paid from stumpage fees," said Nebbeling. "The NDP promised that all FRBC programs would be new programs, but diey have broken their word again." Borrowing from NDP doublespeak, forests minister Dave Zirnhelt said the transfer of $ 100-million of programs from the Ministry of Forests to FRBC is a "sideways shift in funding". "The 'sideways shift' takes place when the NDP sidestep their commitments to forest-dependent communities," said Nebbeling. "Stumpage fees generated from forest-dependent communities are being used to bail den Clark out of his budget lies." BC Liberal FRBC critic John Wilson says the NDP's backdoor raid of FRBC violates the corporation's original mandate. "FRBC funds were meant to increase the investment in our forests beyond the traditional responsibilities of the forests ministry," said Wilson. "The NDPs actions mean more money and jobs are flowing out of forest- dependent communities and into the deep recesses of big government" Boss of bikes heads here ALDERGROVE - The Heart and Stroke Foundation is about to release a marvel of mechanical engineering into Aldergrove. On April 28, groups of 30 pedal pumping passengers from Aldergrove will jump onto one colossal cycle and take part in the Big Bike Ride. Measuring eight feet across at the wheels and 30 feet long, the Big Bike is a spectacle that you won't want to miss. The Big Bike Ride is more than just an entertaining community event, it's also an opportunity for people to raise money for the Heart and Stroke Foundation of B.C. & Yukon. Build a team of friends, family members or coworkers and get your heart in motion on the Big Bike. The minimum pledge for each team member is $60 and prizes are awarded for all fund-raising efforts. By raising more than $60, you could win great prizes such as Big Bike T-shirts, waist packs or watches to mark the occasion. All riders are eligible to win a week- long cruise for eight on Shuswap Lake aboard a houseboat, a three- day escape in San Francisco and other pnzes in the Grand Tour Draw. So.- gear up for the ride of your life. "The Big Bike Ride is a fun- filled event that encourage people to support an important cause," said Debra Beasley, who is organizing the ride in Aldergrove. "We are looking for companies, service organizations and other groups in the community to get involved in the ride." Teams are made up of 29 riders, who ride a five kilometer course around town, beginning and ending.at Aldergrove Mall. Drivers for the Big Bike are provided. Each team displays a sign with their organization's name on the Big Bike while riding. All pledge money will be used to fund life-saving heart and stroke research and healdi promotion programs. For more information about the Big Bike Ride, call Debra Beasley at 504-0114. Heritage yard and plant sale ALDERGROVE - The Alder Grove Heritage Society will be holding a yard and plant sale at the Telephone Museum, 3190-271 Street on Saturday, April 5. The sale starts at 10 am; no early birds please, as the volunteers will be setting up. If you have not yet been to see the museum, feel free to drop in during the sale, from 10 to 3. Members will be on hand to give tours and the coffee will be on. If you would like to join the society, new members are always welcome. Seniors Lottery tickets are available at the Telephone Museum, and the prizes are $50,000, $20,000 and $10,000, with 100 smaller prizes. Several local interest books are also on sale, as well as some very colourful Bradner daffodil field postcards. Funds raised help pay the operating expenses of the museum. Be sure to come out and check out the sale and perhaps pick up some seasonal bargains. For more information call the museum at 857-0555. COMMITTEE MEETING LANGLEY FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE MEETING Please be advised that the first meeting of the Finance and Administration Committee Meeting will be held: Date: April 4, 1997 Time: 9:30 a.m. Place: Council Chamber at Municipal Hall Address: 4914 - 221 Street, Langley, B.C. The meeting is open to all interested people. Municipal Clerk TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY Rod Edwards Telephone: 533-6003 14-1 Contract let on I overpass LANGLEY - At its meeting of March 24, council endorsed the bid submitted by N.D. Lea Consultants Ltd. for Phase I of the design work for the 208th Street Overpass and has authorized staff to schedule an open house in the Walnut Grove/Willoughby area to obtain input from the public on the project design. Understanding council's request to expedite this process, the consultant has advised that the Phase I design can be completed by October, 1997 with final designs being tendered by February, 1998. With an anticipated construction start of March, 1998, it is hopeful that a new bridge will be in place as early as Decem- ber,1998. The required approvals from the province are dependent upon submission of a preliminary design work report The consultant's report on the preliminary design-work will include: results of traffic study; geotechnical study; preliminary cost estimates; right-of-way requirements; and alternative access recommendations for those properties affected by the construction. The consultant selection process is in accordance with Township Policy No.747 and has been expedited in accordance with Council's request at their meeting of January 27. Youth humour LANGLEY - The Youth Services Network invites the public to a "networking day full of laughs and learning" called Using Humour When Working With Youth. It runs from 830 a.m. to noon, Thursday, April 10 at the Civic Centre, 20699 - 42 Avenue. Christine Kline, the regional operating officer for the Ministry for Child and Families, will begin by discussing how the ministry's new mandate is affecting agencies and services at the regional level, and she will answer questions. Keynote speaker is Chris Johnson, a physical education instructor at Douglas College, an expert at using humour and team building when working with youth and families. This will be followed by networking. Registration is required by April 4, by fax, mail or phone to Dorothy Dove at the ministry's Aldergrove office, 102-27336 Fraser Highway, call 856-9071 or fax 857-0446. NRS future? From front... dramatic changes, which make it difficult to speculate on the future uses of the NRS buildings. However, he'd like to see the gym retained for use by the reserves and cadets here, as well as made available to the general public. Drysdale said a Vancouver garrison, recendy abandoned by the reserves, has been eyed by community groups as a potential daycare centre, bat unfortunately it doesn't meet current provincial standards to withstand earthquakes. "That law doesn't apply to the federal government, and the military can use it," said Drysdale. "But anyone else would have to tear the building down." Coun. Muriel Arnason said she supports proposals to turn over the gym and lands south of it to the public, and has put the matter on council's agenda for their next meeting. "We should try to do something." J : : 1 Larry Blackhall with illegal alien friend, Phid, in his palm. -Kurt Langmann photo Phid says he fits right into Canada ALDERGROVE - His name is Phid, and he claims to be a "social outcast rejected by citizens on die Hale-Bopp comet" currently traveling through our solar system. Naturally, he's applied for landed immigrant status-with Canadian officials. Larry Blackhall told The Star on April 1 that he found Phid wandering about Murrayville last week "in a very confused state." Nesded in the palm of Blackhall's hand, the litde "Bopper" was rescued and has been offered safe refuge in Aldergrove, while his appeal is considered by the feds. • Phid told The Star that adjustment to terran society has been smooth so far, although he was distressed to hear that a number of Heaven's Gate followers had committed suicide in the false hope of being beamed aboard the Hale- Bopp. "That's just awful. 1 hope this doesn't give all weird religious cults a bad name." Phid added that he doesn't know what girls are, but he's right behind the movement by the B.C. Teachers' Federation to eliminate heterosexism, whatever that is. 'Bopper satellite dishes have been picking up Shania Twain and Courtney Love video clips, along with Jackie Collins movies for some time, so I have some sympathy, and understanding of the problem," said die litde Bopper. "Burning of Harlequin novels would be an excellent start, although, out of respect for Shakespeare and Tchaikovsky, we should revise Romeo and Juliet to reflect the cosmic consciousness - - perhaps Romeo and Hamlet would be less judgmental and stereotypical?" INVITATION AUX PARENTS DE gg- LA REGION DE LANGLEY Une reunion conformation sur un projet d'ecole francophone & Langley aura lieu le mardi 8 avril 1997 des 19 h 00 a la^alle Boardroom du School Board Office de Langley, ■ 4875 - 222nd Street, Langley. Pour information: Mme Sasaki Departement des langues modernes, District de Langley tel.: (604) 534-7891 telec: (604) 532-1404 CmaatM ScoUb* Fr tnccprhw-n am H CitowM* lilmnHira THE ALDERGROVE STAR,'APftlLrfc.*1997 Pump station gets interim funding LANGLEY - At its meeting of March 24, council authorized staff to fund $90,000 on an interim basis to cover an anticipated Ministry of Agriculture Partners Program grant to ensure that construction works can be tendered as soon as possible to meet senior government summer fisheries "window" for in-streain construction relative to the upgrading of the Salmon River pump station/ floodbox. In environmental terms, speedy construction of the project will minimize further degradation of fisheries resources. In agricultural terms, rapid action will facilitate increased farm productivity, and for Belmont Golf Course it will bring flood problem relief. A funding partnership proposal, previously approved by coun cil, to finance the construction of the Salmon River Pump Station/ Flood box Improvements includes the Township of Langley, Fort Langley Farming Community, Belmont Golf Course, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the Provincial ministries. Due to current provincial cutbacks and the uncertainty of future funding, council authorized the interim use of the $90,000 which is being funded from prior years' surplus. Council also authorized staff to bring forward the required readings of the Salmon River Pump Station/Flood box Improvements - Belmont Golf Course Specified Area Bylaw 1997 No.3705. In order for Belmont Golf Course and the Fort Langley farmers Association to participate in the funding program, a Specified Adolescents hospitalized SURREY - Two boys, aged 12 and 13, are in hospital after the vehicle they were driving crashed with a taxi at the intersection of 148 Street and 104 Avenue just after 2 a.m. Tuesday. The incident began when an RCMP officer noticed the car make an accelerated turn off of 150 Street onto 100 Avenue. He notified dispatch that the vehicle may be stolen, turned on all emergency equipment and followed the vehicle, which was approximately 100 metres ahead. The suspect vehicle, which had been stolen from the area of 106 Street and 150 Avenue, entered the interjection where the crash took place on a red light and collided with the Surdel taxi passing through a green Ught Both occupants of the stolen vehicle were transported to Royal Columbian Hospital, where the 12 year-old driver is in serious but not life-threatening condition, and the 13 year-old passenger is in serious condition at Vancouver's Childrens' Hospital. The taxi driver suffered non life-threatening injuries. Area Bylaw needed to be ratified by each of the two proponent groups. A Local Improvement petition was prepared, approved by the proponents and returned on February 26. With council's approval of the petition and the necessary readings to the related Bylaws, engineering can proceed with the required tendering and construction of tbe proposed works in an expeditious manner. CUT THE CABLE U COMPLETE LINE OF SATELLITE PROGRAMMING dm. 599°: \Sj-jJ0*1- Financing OA.C. 18" Digital Satellite System No Payments For 90 Days YOU CAN BUILD YOUR OWN OR CHOOSE ONE OF THE COMPLETE PRE-SELECTED PACKAGES 'Cable th« way H- should b«." «*r.i«.«l WESTCOAST WIRELESS CABLE #29 - 3347 - 262 St Aldergrove 856-7348 OB I LIVE IN ALDERGROVE I SELL IN ALDERGROVE CALL THE ALDERGROVE SPECIALIST DAN FLOKSTRA um$m Aldercenter Realty 27015 Fraser Highway 857-11 ( Dan's Direct Line 857-0500 Free FINANCIAL PLANNING WORKSHOP sponsored by Hillside Community Church April 11 & 12,1997 at 2013 - 248 Street, Aldergrove V4W 2B7 Telephone 856-6113 Fri Apr 11th 7:30 pm-10 pm guest speaker Tom Foerster Financial Rep. for Aldergrove Insurance Services Ltd. 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V4W3R9 •Ct Phone (604) 856-8303 tt Fax (604) 856-5212 it Web Site: www.aldstar.com -flrE Mail: editor@aldstar.com Editor, The Star, Sir, With the announcement that Scottish researchers have successfully cloned a sheep, technology has again outstripped the slow process of ethical development Is the advent of human cloning (it's most certainly coming) the death knell of civilization? In fact, there may well be some benefits. Researchers should finally be able to put that old nature versus nurture debate to rest once and for all. The National Hockey League need no longer worry about expansion diluting the talent pool. Best of all, switch a single chromosome, and narcissists like myself can create the perfect mate. This development comes a little too late for recent first-time father Michael Jackson, but I am sure he will be among the first to take advantage of this exciting new way to guarantee immortality. Imagine, an eternity with the Gloved One to entertain us. Why does the Book of Revelations suddenly seem like a happy ending? CHRIS REAM, Vancouver CALLAHAN By John Callahan Mutant forces at work Editor, The Star, Sir. Re the cloning legislation Scientific research is fundamental to medical advancements. Private and government sponsorship is the embryo of continued research and its possible universality of accessibility. Reproductive technologies, especially cloning, require bio-ethical legislation to promote further research and development, as well as, to respect and protect human rights. Dr. Jonas Salk, with the oral polio vaccine, and Drs. Banting and Best, with the discovery of insulin, are but two examples that scientific research in Canada has flourished. Scientific research has resulted in significant gains in the understanding and treatment of heart disease, stroke and cancer. This research has been the result of human endeavor by both researchers and participants, and, equally, financial sponsorship by both the private and public sectors. Scientific research can not survive without the scientist and the sponsor. Researchers donate their timeless effort and unparalleled expertise. Participants in testing give of themselves, so that all may benefit. Corporate and government sponsorship provide the potential for research, testing and development of medical products and technologies. They are the right and left brains working together the conception and conceptualization of life. Without one, life and its perceptions are uniquely different: incomplete and lacking in totality. History tells of many unilateral ventures that have created warranted concern by the general populace. With both parties functioning, there is bio-ethical harmony. To maintain a harmonious marriage of objective research and ethical support of reproductive technologies, legislation needs to be enacted by the federal government All of the federal parties are in agreement of such immediate legislation. Even temporary legislation is more constructive than no legislation. Indeed, without any legislation, mutant forces can survive and propagate. JOHN SHIPTON, Scarborough, Ontario Now we are just waiting... Be involved Editor, The Star, Sir, My day at the Vancouver Court of Appeal and Supreme Court on March 24, proved to be * most intriguing to say the least After an intense media scrum in front of the Court House, and handing over the 13,200 name petition to Langley-Abbotsford MP Randy White, we went inside Courtroom #60. In the packed courtroom, I watched how a friend of the victim could find no other place to sit and ended up sitting next to the rapist himself. Their eyes met only for a brief moment. Hushed silence fell, when the three appeal judges and two defence and two Crown lawyers entered. During the court procedure, my confidence in the justice system found new hope, when the three judges showed genuine concern for the structure of the new provision in Section 742.1 of the Criminal Code and the safety for the public. Defence lawyers pronounced fiercely how the justice system had finally seen the light by letting criminals serve their sentence There's law and there's law ' Editor, The Star, Sir, Off-the-wall lawyer Bruce Clark recently received a 90-day jail sentence for throwing papers and calling a hearing a "kangaroo court1' This non-violent crime is not what one would expect from a lawyer. He certainly deserves a consequence for his actions. What disturbs me is that while Mr. Clark spends three months in jail, Darren Ursel, the man who sodomized and raped an Aldergrove woman, received a conditional sentence, meaning no jail time. It seems that in this country, insulting the court is far more serious than sexually assaulting a woman. DAVE KENT, Delta Due to the difficulty encountered in reading handwritten submissions, the Star requests that names be PRINTED clearly. Please Note: Articles, letters, etc. can now be submitted by e-mail to: editor@aldstar.com in the community rather than jail. But the judges responded by peppering them with their concerns with the present leniency and the no-guidelines procedure regarding the sentencing of violent criminals by the courts today. It seems to me lawyers themselves are at odds with the interpretation of this new provision in the law. Fact remains that Canada sends more folks to prison than any other Western nation with the exception of Poland and the U.S. Our jails are jammed with small-time thieves with nearly one-third of jail birds in for property crimes. The Canadian public understand our budget cannot afford to spend $42,000 a year to feed and house an inmate, compared to $9,000 a year if he serves time in the community. Most people agree jails should be reserved for those who should be there. We also realize that some commit petty crimes to find free lodging and shelter throughout the winter months. Nonetheless, since last September, when Section 742 of the Criminal Code was passed, and the end of January, 1997, 5,000 criminals have been given a conditional sentence in their community. Of these, 733 are British Columbians serving their conditional sentence in the community. For most people with no-jail supervision for petty crimes, it may work out better for everyone, and people generally do not object especially if they're made to join a work project and receive counseling. But how do we know our judges are only releasing small time criminals into the community? We don't! What we do know from the A- G's data is that 307 committed property related crimes, 222 were found guilty of a person crime, 75 were drug related, and 64 motor vehicle related convictions. It is the 222 who committed person crimes .anywhere from child abuse, minor assaults or a brutal sexual assault.uiai upsets tbe pub lie beyond description. Crown Counsel Elizabeth Bennett argued that the trial judge erred in not adequately denouncing the crime or effecting a deterrent To allow a violent offender to skip a jail term "would undermine the confidence of the public in the justice system" said Bennett What is crystal clear is uiat if these appeal judges don't turn this thing around, we're in a lot of trouble down the road. As Randy White told the news media, "We have to decide not only what is morally right but what is the correct sentence for the crime. These judges have a very big decision to make." It would only take a minor amendment in the House of Commons to correct section 742, so that it excludes violent and sex offenders. "But it would be a major amendment to victims and to women in particular," said White. As for the Canada Fight for Justice we will sit back and wait for the results. Reform justice critic Randy White will be speaking on our behalf to the House of Commons the second week in April, relaying our five point request That Section 742 of the Criminal Code be amended to exclude violent and sexual offenders; that judges be instructed to apply uniformity to sentencing standards; that judges be tested for competency annually; that they be limited to seven year terms; that they be ordered to adhere to a national Code of Conduct and conflict-of- interest rules. As for now we wish to thank each one of you for your help in our Fight for Justice Campaign. With so many good and genuine caring people around, we should, with joint effort, be able to make a difference to make Canada a better place for us all. GERTIE POOL and ANNEKE KAMPEN, Abbotsford Editor, The Star, Sir, I have a daughter born in 1990, who has been playing co-ed soccer in Aldergrove. This year we would like to create an all-girls team at the under-8 level (bom in 1990). I would like to coach the team but would encourage any and all parents, who are considering signing their daughters up, to be involved at some level with the team/club. Some information about who I am. My name is Brian Hunter, and I have been involved with Aldergrove soccer since 1981 and Aldergrove Youth Soccer since 1992. I have also taught and coached at Brookswood Secondary School since 1986. I am currently working on my Level in Coaching Certificate, and my roots are here in Langley/Alder- grove and would like to see soccer continue to grow in our community. I understand we would play out of Creekside Park (Shortreed Elementary) and mostly play teams from Abbotsford. I would encourage you to call me at 856-9027 if you have any questions, or call Elaine Howarth to register at 856-7474 ($45 for the year). BRIAN HUNTER, Aldergrove Letters invited 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 and briefly as possible. The editor reserves the right to condense or reject letters containing libel or of poor taste. . 1 THE ALDERGROVE STAR. APRIL 2.1997 5 It's no hoax Editor, The Star, Sir, I respond to your story regarding Forest Renewal BC in the Coming home Editor, The Star, Sir, Carbon and district residents are planning a 85th Anniversary and Homecoming Celebration on August 2 and 3, 1997. All former residents of Carbon and district are invited to join us at this event and to advise their families and friends. Registration will begin on August 1. There is one campground and ample overflow parking for trailers, campers and tents. Events being planned include pancake breakfasts, a barbeque, live entertainment featuring Farmer's Daughter, interdenominational church service, family dance, Chautauqua, fireworks, soap box derby, art show and the grand opening of the registered historic site, the Farmer's Exchange. Any questions can be directed to the '85th Anniversary Committee', Box 249, Carbon, AB TOM 0L0. SHIRLEY D. BUYER Carbon, Alberta Deserve the best Editor, The Star, Sir, The Aldergrove Star printed an article on March 27, concerning the Township's first private adult daycare center, and I would like to expand on this topic. My father is eighty-seven years of age and one of the first clients of the Aldergrove's Adult Daycare Center located on the Fraser Highway. My Dad has been attending this center for over a year, and both of us are extremely appreciative and grateful for this wonderful facility. Dad participates in an excellent swimming program offered right there at the center, followed by numerous social and therapeutic activities to keep both his mental and physical condition active and alert. A full lunch is provided, where everyone is able to enjoy a wonderful meal in a warm 'family setting* and leisurely enjoy each others company. There is ample acreage to encourage many outdoor activities such as quiet walks, enjoying the pets or just puttering. Joyce and Ed McCall, the owner/operators of the center provide personal support, humor, personal care and understanding to their clients as well as offer support and suggestions to the client's family to ensure the best possible program is developed for everyone. Our senior citizens have given so much of themselves all their lives, which most of us are benefiting from now. Certainly they deserve to have the best possible care we can provide. This center provides a warm, sincere, happy and very caring environment for these very special people. Until a solution can be found to enable this facility to receive some assistance or support from our government our seniors must pay for this wonderful care from their own pockets. The seniors, who are unable to afford this benefit, remain on waiting lists, as the clock speeds by and leaves them behind. I would be pleased to share my views and impressions of this very excellent facility with you. You may reach me at 857-5512 after 7 pm. LYNNE HUTTON, Aldergrove March 19 edition of The Aldergrove Star under the heading "Forest renewal a cruel hoax". The following information should set the record straight The suggestion by MLA John Wilson that 85 percent of- Forest Renewal BC's $158-million in 1995/96 expenditures went back to government rather than being spent renewing the forest is patently false. Fully $145-million went directly to renewal work - 92 percent of the total. The balance went to developing Forest Renewal BC administration and offices. Of that $145-million, $114-million went to programs that were administered by Ministry of Forests, the Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks and other government agencies, which had the infrastructure for project development and contracting systems that Forest Renewal BC lacked at that time. The remainder went to private sector project proponents. While a portion of the expenditures through my ministry and others went to developing these projects and doing the analysis and approvals, which ensure that the work provides real benefits and meets Forest Practices Code standards, the great majority went directly to paying for workers to do enhanced forestry and environmental restoration - precisely what Forest Renewal BC funds are intended to do. Of the $79.3- million received by the Ministry of Forests, $73.2-million was spent on projects, including project management costs. Working with major licensees, displaced workers, First Nations and other Forest Renewal partner groups, the Ministry of Forests administered programs which resulted in the spacing, pruning and fertilizing of approximately 20,000 hectares of second growth forests, as well as deactivating more than 2,000 kilometres of old logging roads, rehabilitating landslides and employing a considerable number of people. In the current fiscal year just ending, the ministry has doubled the volume of enhanced forestry and watershed restoration work it administers for Forest Renewal BC and succeeded in getting even more involvement from licensees, displaced workers, First Nations and other renewal partner groups. I hope that this information will help set the record straight. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact my office. DAVID ZIRNHELT, Min.of Forests, Victoria Fascinating Editor, The Star, Sir, I was fascinated to read in your newspaper two weeks ago that I was a shareholder in a large commercial development under construction next to municipal hall. Since I have no idea what you are referring to, could you please let me know where it is, so I can sell it immediately; my Visa bill is due soon. What you may be confused with is my husband and his two partners own just over half an acre of bare land that one day they are hoping to build a building on for their law practice, so they will not have to rent space anymore. The land is two blocks from municipal hall on 48th and 222nd. Thank you for the opportunity of correcting that error, and if you need any information in the future, never hesitate to call me. HEATHER McMULLAN, Langley lower than Safeway's coupon prices We have reduced our EVERYDAY DISCOUNT PRICES up to 10% lower than Safeway's coupon prices in their coupon booklet on identical items we carry. NO COUPONS REQUIRED Extra^odsT ^.'^-tW^-"*-' ^- ■-..■•:-*:v.^ - ,;■ .■■■" -L.- -. ■■>•&W^-:. ■*•■'■" -■-^■^•-- '-■ :^ • V - >»T- '~~ .**&. THE ALDERGROVE STAR, APRIL2.1997 SENIORS' NEWS Legislature needs more mature minds Winner of a Power Smart Excellence Award from B.C. Hydro at recent ceremony at Vancouver's Four Season's hotel was Allied Windows of Aldergrove, represented by, back row, Murray Kindrick, Bob St Louis, Mike Adkins and, front row, Paul Arnold, company president Gordon Guthrie, and John Koff. Allied Windows won the award in the Supplier of the Year category. INVITATION TO TENDER LANGLEY THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY SALMON RIVER PUMP STATION IMPROVEMENTS CONTRACT FT 710 The Corporation of the Township of Langley invites tenders for the construction of an Archimedes Screw Pump Station and Rood Box Control Structure with Rood Gates. The project includes siteworks, timber piling, cast-in-place concrete, pre-cast concrete floodboxes, a 200 HP Archimedes screw pump, electrical and mechanical works. Tender documents may be obtained from the office of Township of Langley Purchasing Department, 4700 - 224th Street, Langley, B.C. V3A 6H5, upon deposit of a nonrefundable certified cheque, bank draft or money order in the amount of $100.00 including P.S.T. and G.S.T. on or after April 2, 1997. Documents may be viewed at Stanley Consulting Group Ltd. Surrey office and the Amalgamated Construction Association plan room. Sealed Tenders marked "Salmon River Pump Station Improvements, Contract FT 710" will be received by the Manager Purchasing Services, Township of Langley, 4700 - 224 Street, Langley, B.C., up to 10:00 a.m. local time, on Wednesday, April 23, 1997 and will be opened in public immediately thereafter. A Tender shall be accompanied by a Bid Bond or Certified Cheque in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the Tender Price. The successful tenderer will be required to provide a Performance and Labour and Material Payment Bond each in the amount of fifty percent (50%) of the Tender Price. Technical inquiries regarding this tender may be directed to Mr. Reno Rorante, P. Eng. or Mr. Max Coupland, A.Sc.T. of Stanley Consulting Group Ltd., telephone (604) 597-0422 (fax: (604) 591-1856). General enquiries shall be directed to Mr. Eugene Wat, P.Eng. or the Township of Langley, Engineering Department, telephone (604) 533-6081. All other inquiries shall be directed to Manager of Purchasing Services, telephone (604) 532-7328. A Pre-tender site meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 10, 1997 at the pump station site. This is the only scheduled viewing of the site. Test holes will be drilled at the meeting for contractors information. Tenderers shall refer to Instructions To Tender - Section 2.2.1,1 -Site Conditions, for the location of the meeting and other pertinent information. The lowest or any Tender may not necessarily be accepted and the Municpality will not be responsible for any cost incurred by the Tenderer in preparing the Tender. ; Manager Purchasing Services TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY 4700 - 224 Street Langley, B.C. V3A 6H5 Stanley Consulting Group Ltd. #1007 - 7445 132nd Street Surrey, B.C. V3W1J8 w By MAUDE MacEHERSON ALDERGROVE - So what's going on in Victoria this week? Seems quite common for members of the legislature to try to gain brownie points by demeaning members of the opposite parties, but last week it reached a new low, when racist taunts were used to ridicule a young woman, who spoke for four minutes in Cantonese. What was even more disgusting was the sniveling attempt to justify ignorance and intolerance made by some members. Don't forget the general meeting of the OAP on Friday, April 4 at 1:30 pm in the OAP hall. It's a good place to meet people if you are new in the community. There's is always time for socializing over refreshments after the meeting. The Whist party last Thursday was somewhat of a disappointment, since we had only four tables. It was a wet miserable night as well as being the night before the Easter holiday. These are excuses for the poor attendance. The last Thursday of April we will try again, but if no interest is shown, it is hardly worthwhile making the effort Carpet bowling last Thursday SENIORS'NETWORK as usual. Fifteen players came out to join die fun. At 1:30 pm every Thursday we gather at the OAP hall, anyone interested is most welcome. We would love to fill three carpets. Friday Bridge scores were as follows. The high score was won by Bill Smith, who had 8120. Second Sheila McDougall with 7350; Stan Jones came third, and his score was 6960. John Arneson had 6630, and last Pat Shaw widi 6110. Gladys Peterson won the draw. Wednesday dance was poorly attended, quite a small crowd. Actually I didn't get any winners, but Saturday, around seventy came to dance the light fantastic. There were two Spots - the first one went to Betty and Harold Armstrong, and the second to Cliff Souther and Katherine Stamm. There were five 50-50 winners - Clare Walchuk, Claude Lavasseur, Millie Lichter, Dick Lockhart and Leo Houchan. Door prizes went to Evelyn Janis and Millie Lichter. . Mary tells me, she had a call from Dorothy Seklenka, and she was in good spirits, though she is Still in Battleford hospital. Easter is a time for renewing, and isn't it true, everything is tak ing on a fresh green tinge. I hope your Easter was a happy one, no matter how you celebrated. The world is certainly changing, where at one-time Good Friday was the most religious of all holidays. Now stores and businesses are open, and life carries on as usual. To me it is rather sad that the true meaning of Easter is not taken as seriously as it once was. The Fraser Valley Regional meeting of the OAP is to be held in Cultus Lake on April 17 at 1:30 pm in the Community Hall. Delegates for Branch 71 will be appointed at our meeting Friday. Visitors are welcome, and it is always gratifying to see a good turnout from your branch. This is the news from the seniors headquarters. These are signs posted at different places, and this one is for Frida Ried, one of our OAP members: "New York is big, but this is Biggar." Biggar is Frida's hometown. Another one: a government surveyor was walking along a creek in BC and saw an old fisherman, so he asked him the name of the creek. His answer "Dam if I know". A few years ago we picnicked along this creek and saw the sign: "Dam if I know", the name of the creek. Duty of all citizens is to report abuse ByVIMcKEOWN ALDERGROVE - Dianne Beggs was our guest speaker at the Aldergrove Seniors Network meeting on March 24. The topic was child abuse, a very thought- provoking subject She described the types of abuse - emotional, physical, and sexual, also physical neglect and gave us examples of each. There is a law called "A Duty to Report", and if we are aware of anyone in an abusive situation, whether it be a child or an adult as responsible citizens we are obliged to report it to the proper authorities, so they may obtain help for the victim. The highlight of our April programs will be a trip to die Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, on Thursday, April 10. We will see 1,500 acres of tulips, daffodils, and irises, and stop at three display gardens. A lovely buffet lunch at the Royal Forks Restaurant is included in the fee of $40 for Network members, or $42 for non-members. Those interested should register immediately to reserve seats. The Coquidam Centre shopping trip scheduled for April 17, is fully booked, but as these outings are proving popular, we may do some repeat destinations in the months ahead. A trip to die Langley Centennial Museum, on April 24, will feature The Sammi: People of the Sun and Wind Learn about these native nomadic people who live in a region governed by four countries. There is space still available for this outing. Our next general meeting on April 28 will bypass the business agenda to focus on a subject that is very relevant to seniors. Pearl McKenzie will speak on Putting Our Affairs In Order. The Adult Guardianship Legislation consists of four new laws that are meant to work together to support and assist people who need help in making decisions about their health and personal care, financial, or legal affairs. Although the laws have not yet been proclaimed, diis is an opportunity to learn about the legislation, ask questions, and plan for the future. Because these issues affect all of us, both members and non-members will be welcome to join us for this informative session. There is no charge to attend this meeting, which commences at 1 pm on Monday, April 28, at the Kinsmen Community Centre. Refreshments will be served, and there will be time to socialize after the meting. If you have any questions about the Seniors Network, please phone 856-2899, or drop in to the Community Centre for a copy of the current Newsletter. Class opens world of raku FORT LANGLEY - Raku firing is a very exciting process in the day working experience. Red hot pieces of clay are placed in straw to produce lustrous glazed surfaces. The Langley Centennial Museum in partnership with the Sperling Artist Rim Centre present two adult classes starting Sat urday, April 12. Each class runs for six weeks, 2.5 hours each Saturday. The fee is $70 and includes GST and materials. To register phone the Museum at 888-3922. Begin today exploring the wondrous craft of raku. Some instruction in basic hand building techniques will be offered Ihe Power of PENTIUM! • AMD P-75 CPU • PCI M/B with Intel VX chipset 6* 256k • 16 meg RAM • 1.3 Gig Hard Drive -1.44 meg Diskjbrive • PCI Video Card with 1 meg • 8x CD-ROM Drive • 16 Bit Stereo Sound Card & Speakers • Tow^r Case • Win95 Keyboard*^ BJpuse •il4" Super VQA Digital Monitor • Windows 95 • Bonus CD Pack • 2 Year Parts fit Labour Warranty. $1,399.00 oooooooooooocooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo microcorp computers PLACE 56 MALL -#103 - 20256 56 Ave. Langley, B.C. tel: 534-5777 fax: 534-3015 ^-;i,'„: ^■y-.,:-%MM::h Abandoning 'debt plan' hurts B.C.'s credibility while the other provinces grow VICTORIA - BC Reform leader Jack Weisgerber has condemned the NDP for totally abandoning its Debt Management Plan on January 31. "The NDP have lost any remaining shred of credibility with today's announcement All they've done today is play a shell game with spending - and taxpayers have lost big-time. There couldn't be a worse time for the NDP to abandon all pretext of restraint, when the government's own numbers are saying that British Columbians will see an increase of at least $775-million in the provincial debt this year and one billion dollars next year. "Clark's antiquated philosophy of economic stimulation is out of touch* with the realities of today. The most effective way*to stimulate the economy is by controlling government spending, balancing the budget, and then eliminating regressive taxation. We only have to look at neighbouring Alberta to see a government which-tackled their financial problems head on and is now starting to reap the benefits. In fact, Alberta is now boasting a $1.7-bilhon surplus - financial success that we here in BC can only dream about. "Clearly, other governments have proven that the key to success is increasing economic confidence and attracting new investment to stimulate the economy - not increasing government spending," said Weisgerber. i THE ALDERGROVE STAR, APRIL 2,1997 "^ ikrc LANGLEY-ABBOTSFORD * 'Aiding association PROGRESSIVE CONSERVATIVE FEDERAL phone: 857-7833 (24 hours) MEMBERSHIPS • CONTRIBUTIONS • VOLUNTEERS Mike Harris Ontario leads VANCOUVER - Ontario's premier Mike Harris delivers his mist address here, as guest of the friCs- er Institute, April 4. Harris is the Round Table luncheon speaker with an update on his Common Sense Revolution, at the institute's annual general meeting. The Harris government was elected on a platform based on eliminating Ontario's budget deficit, reducing personal income taxes, reducing red tape for business and individuals, and reducing welfare. When the government took office, the budget deficit was $11.2-billion. This is expected to decline to $6.6-billion in 1997-98, and to be eliminated by 2000-01. The first phase of a promised personal income tax reduction of 30 percent has been accomplished. Welfare reform is underway, and government has embarked on a program of cutting red tape and reducing the cost of doing business. Within a year and a half, Ontario has created 127,000 net new jobs, close to 60 percent of all jobs created in Canada. Join now arid get CDCC rKbb REGISTRATION "Payonly theTSw* $12 weekly fee. gj(Me<]$||fng WeightWatchers New JWEEDOM'PIAN CALL NOW! 434-2134 Weight Watchers elksthalLIIII 273 STREET AND FRASER HIGHWAY ALDERGROVE WEDNESDAY 7:00 PM -ft i*B «w Offer valid for a limited time only. GST not included. Cannot be combined with any other offer and is not available for "At Work" or Community Meetings. As people vary so do results. © 1997 Weight Watchers International:Inc., owner of the Registered Trademark, all rights reserved. Watermain trunk expedited LANGLEY - Township council endorsed a recommendation of staff to assist die Greater Vancouver Water District to expedite the installation of the trunk water- main connection at 96 Avenue and 201 Street. In order to minimize the traffic effects to motorists during the construction period, the GVWD have advised that they are prepared to have crews work on a 24- hour basis between April 4 to April 5 at 10 pm. A detour traffic pattern has been determined in consultation widi Township engineering staff. The GVWD watermain is funded by the Township of Langley and is located in an industrial/commercial area. It was determined that extending the work hours would not have a negative impact, as there are no residential developments in the immediate area. Banner year for boat show ABBOTSFORD - The Fraser Valley Boat & Sportmen's Show reported another banner year for the three-day event held March 7 to 9, at Tradex. A conservative estimate of over 2.6-million dollars in retail sales were gobbled up by hungry show visitors, representing an average of $13,472 in sales per exhibitor. A total of 20,496 people jammed the aisles and crowded around the Casting Pool, BC Outdoors Mainstage, BC Sport Fishing Stage and the Ford Presentation stage. Show organizers Bruce Guerin and Blaine Woit are pleased with the attendance figure. Said Guerin, "We have been in a steady growth period since we opened six years ago. The show has expanded substantially; exhibitors and visitors return year after year and definitely get their money's worth." Guerin pointed to a recent Vancouver sportmen's show that had low attendance and disappointed exhibitors. "Thu did not bode well for our industry, and all eyes were on us to see how we fared. Our show's success will help steer things back in the right direction." As well, a record was set at the Kids' Fishin' Pond, with the Nicomekl Enhancement Society raising $1,418 in proceeds. The Nicomekl Enhancement Society is a non-profit association, founded in 1988, to protect the salmon of the Nicomekl River. Show manager Woit says that exhibitors have already, started booking for next year's show. Oak Tree makes April plans Counselling for abused LANGLEY - The Ishtar Transition Housing Society is sponsoring a group counseling series for women who have experienced childhood sexual abuse. This 10- week program is funded by the Ministry of Health, Mental Health Division, and is supported through the Quest Counseling Services for Women, a program of Ishtar Transition Housing Society. The group counseling series will offer education and support services for women who are 19 years of age and older, who were sexually abused as children. The groups are co-led by two professional counselors. Referrals area accepted from the community and interested group members will have an opportunity to meet with one of the facilitators prior to the groups starting on April 22. To register or for more information contact Judy at 533-8819. The deadline for referrals is April 15. HAMILTO FARMS 1 Jt Serving Aldergrove *& 28 years I While Sale Inventories Last $SF ALDERGROVE - Oak Tree Family Resource Centre is offering an afternoon of fun and games for children from Kindergarten through age 9 on April 10. Register by April 7,500 for a snack. "Self-esteem", April 21. Register by April 17, $2/individual, $3/couple, $4/family. "Enriching your marriage," April 30. Register by April 28, $2.50/couple. "Saturday Sewing Class", making a bright and cheerful holder for bedroom clutter, April 12 and 26. Open to ages 10 and older, includ-. ing adults. Register by April 9, $7.50 for supplies. Call 857-9279 for more information on this and other exciting programs. Weekly events for the month of April are a Teens Night every Thursday from 7 to 9 pm. Free, but take along a loonie or toonie if you want a snackiCall 857-9279 to register. Oak Tree also offers every Wednesday a Parent and Tots drop-in from 9:30-11. We may be reached at 857-9279 for further information. Internet mysteries solved ABBOTSFORD - Wendy McClelland, local award winning Internet website designer, and host of STAR-FMs Family Business radio show will be presenting a free seminar to take the mystery out of the Internet. Did you know you can do everything from order flowers to book a cruise over the Internet? You can find long lost relatives, and e-mail friends around the world. Are you curious about how much it costs to get connected to the net? Have you heard about security on the net and wondered how safe it is to send your credit card number to someone you don't know? Are you nervous about letting your kids into cyberspace? 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T-.:..-\k-.-~.^;:}. ,..4%W**' ^sr*:^& THE ALDERGROVE STAR, APRIL 2.1997 College facing major shortfall Left, UCFV board chair Noel Hall, Bill Ritchie of Ritchie and Sons, Elmer Wiebe of East Chilliwack Agricultural Co-op, and lan Van Baalen of United Flower Growers gather to help celebrate the official opening of UCFV's new Horticulture Centre, funded through donations from the above-named organizations. Greenhouse funded by business CHILLIWACK - Relationships blossomed at the University College of tbe Fraser Valley's Chilliwack campus this week, as members of the agriculture community came out to inspect the agriculture department's new greenhouse, funded through donations from East Chilliwack Agricultural Coop, Ritchie and Sons Ltd., and the United Flower Growers. The state-of-the-art greenhouse was in its glory, as the sun broke through the clouds in time for the official opening. Guests were invited to sample bananas grown in the greenhouse. A $60,000 donation from the East Chilliwack Agricultural Coop was used to build the greenhouse itself, and was also a welcome spark to the beginning of UCFV's Future Now fundraising-. campaign almost two years ago. Ritchie and Sons' donation of $15,000 paid for a computerized environmental control system for the new greenhouse. Former Abbotsford MLA Bill Ritchie, a long-time friend of the university college, was on hand to accept UCFV's thank-you plaque. Ritchie took part in the ground- Life is H a team sport Become a Big Brotherm I i I "If f fY(f\ *Tl a a The Aldergrove area is in urgent need of Big Brothers. A Big Brother spends a few hours each week offering friendship to a boy from a lOne-parent family. For further information contact Big Brothers & Sisters of Langley at 530-5055 . or call Big Brothers of Canada toll free at 1-800-263-9133. t breaking ceremony for UCFV's Abbotsford campus 15 years ago, literally breaking the ground with a single tree plough and team of Clydesdales. The $5,000 United Flower Growers donation, arranged through local horticulturalists Brian Mintcr and Henry Klop, paid for workbenches and other equipment in the greenhouse. Will Van Baalen, director of the United Flower Growers, accepted a plaque for his organization. "We're please to be part of the continued success of this university college." UCFV Agriculture director Norma Senn thanked the donors for their generosity and said that the new greenhouse, would alleviate a space-crunch in the old one. "Welre very strapped for space in our old greenhouse! We have so many things on the go - soil experiments, biological experiments, plant identification and propagation projects, and crop production. On top of it all, our integrated pest management students are busy deliberately trying to infest plants with bugs in order to learn about pest control in a hands-on manner. It's definitely a relief to have this new facility to expand into!" UCFV offers agriculture training specializing in horticulture, livestock, and integrated pest management at its Chilliwack campus. Call 795-2813 for more information. Art of carving CLEARBROOK - Central Fraser Valley Woodcarvers host their eighth annual Art of die Carver competition and show, Saturday, April 26 at Clearbrook Community Centre, 2825 Clearbrook Road. Skill levels are open, intermediate and novice, and a special $500 purchase award is offered for the best hawk entered in the section. Entry forms and information are available by calling Tom Spicer, 792-1369 or Bob Young, 853- 8049. FIRST AID TIPS! . lfjPLAY SAFE -The importance of using good equipment cannot be overstated - Make sure your sports equipment fits property and is appropriate for the sport for which it is being used - To preserve its effectiveness ail sports equipment should be well maintained - after use, check for damage, clean and store in a dry area - Look after your equipment and it will look after you Count FIRST AID/C.P.R. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES ABBOTSFORD - The failure of the provincial government to fulfill its commitment to die University College of the Fraser Valley has resulted in a budget shortfall of more than $1.2-million for the coming year. "The government has given us the same amount of dollars as last year. However, they have also insisted on a province-wide framework agreement with our employees that includes a pay increase of approximately 1.8%, without giving us any money to implement it," said UCFV president Peter Jones. They have also funded a major new building on the Abbotsford campus without any new funding to cover additional operating costs. "Finally, and most important of all, we find ourselves without the funding for 458 full-time equivalent student spaces that was- committed to us when we were turned into a four-year institution. The fact is that if we had the promised $4-million in additional funding, we wouldn't have this problem, and we would be able to offer students the courses and services they need." The commitment was made in 1991, when the government transformed Fraser Valley College into UCFV. The funding commitment included an increase of more than 1,200 FTE (full-time equivalent student spaces) over a five-year period. On this basis, UCFV introduced nine new bachelor's degree programs, added several other new programs, and expanded its facilities and services to serve approximately 1.500 new full- and part-time students. Now at the end of die five-year start-up period, UCFV has still not received funding for 458 of the promised spaces, which was expected to add approximately $4-million to the annual budget Three other university colleges were created in the province a few years before UCFV was. They all received their full funding commitment during the start-up period. Another factor which compounds the problem is that although UCFV has added new programs, and some new funding has been received, the population Did you move into the area recently? Are you a new mom or a mother-to-be? Are you planning your Retirement? Are you getting married? Are you a new Business or Manager? Are you a business interested in Welcome Wagon programs? Ifyou fit Into one of these ih^ilegoffeli^nifiw^hdt f U^^^^^^^etjl^i^-^Sl Welcome Wagon please call Corty%$7*77B4 growth in the valley has continued to outstrip the college's ability to serve as many students on a per capita basis as other college regions in the province do. The population of the Valley is growing faster than the universi ty college's ability to provide the education that tbe people of the region need. As a result of this combination of insufficient funding and population pressure, UCFV is facing a budget shortfall of $1.2-mi 11 ion this year. This includes increased costs in several areas, including wages, benefits, and facility operating costs. It also includes a proposal to hire a director of Student Services, to provide a campus manager position for Chilliwack, and to create a small centre to help faculty to improve their teaching skills. "Despite the budget shortfall, we do not believe that we shouldn't be shifting directions or doing anything new," said Jones. "Indeed, in these troubled fiscal times taking on no new initiatives could well be a recipe for further problems." In order to cope with the budget problem a number of options to generate more revenue and cut costs have been presented to the UCFV community. These include using the revenue from a number of entrepreneurial activities, such as continuing education and international education programs, to help subsidize other programs and services. It also includes ensuring that special government-funded projects (such as the Institution- Based Training initiative, which was designed to help people on social assistance to get training and education) are more efficiently integrated with regular programming. Using these strategies UCFV will be able to find approximately $430,000 to offset the shortfall. To overcome the remaining $791,000 shortfall, some major cuts in programs and services are required. The options presented to the UCFV community and to the Board later this month will include the following: •elimination of leased space and programs in Hope •reduction of support staff at the Mission campus •reduction in faculty in the Adult Education degree program •reduction of the Office Careers program from three campuses to only one: Chilliwack •replacement of the Exploring College and Career Options program in Chilliwack widi other services for students with disabilities •reduction of support for UCFV theatre productions. Cutbacks and reductions in these areas will save a further $716,000. UCFV is still looking for ways to address the remaining shortfall of approximately $130,000. The budget cuts could result in layoffs for as many as a dozen faculty and staff members, although some of the affected employees may be able to fill vacant positions, or positions that become available because others will be on leave during the coming academic year. "There is no question that any of these options will do damage to our institution," said Jones. "Generating more revenue puts even more pressure on employees, and any cutbacks result in fewer programs and services for students. As well, even though we will try to minimize the number of layoffs, the individuals who are affected will be seriously hurt" "The layoff of any employee at UCFV is harmful and demoralizing for all faculty and staff working at UCFV," said UCFV Faculty and Staff Association president Dale Box. "What is most troubling is that, under the Provincial Framework agreement, faculty and staff agreed to increase productivity and to improve access to UCFV services for students. Unfortunately, any increase in productivity is now almost completely offset by the proposed layoffs and program reductions. Ultimately, each member of the UCFV community is worse off because of the proposed budgetary shortfall." ATTENTION VEHICLE OWNERS Spring Special* Appointments may be necessary OPEN Mon.-Fri. 6:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Saturday &08 a.m.-5:0fl qm$- 857-5200 MIL Mthai%lm%\ SX. fMftfi.B-jia EXPIRES APRIL 15,1997 1-*W-Cll«¥ City Motorcade fiM Calendar of &Ve>r\t$ April 4.1997 Mission Park Raceway • High School Drags AcdlStlttZ Mission Park Raceway • ET#1, SQ, SG JO. Aldergrove Art Club Art Show and Sal*. Arts, crafts and plants, from 11:0O am - 4:00 pm at tha OAP Hall - 3015 - 273rd St., Aldergrove, BC Aldergrove Heritage Society Yard and Plant Sale, at tha Telephone Museum - 3190 • Z71 St..10:00 am - no early birds. Mom Into •1004857-0556. April 6,1897 KITSILANO COMMUNITY CENTRE, 2690 Larch Street, (at 12th Ave.,), Vancouver. 11a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission $2. A good blend ol LP's, 45's, CD's and music memorabilia Including Rock,Blues, Grunge, Alternative, Hardcore, Rap, Techno-Dance, Folk, Metal, Pop/M.O.R., Reggae.Soul, R & B, Classical, Soundtracks, Punk, New-Age, World Baal, Jazz, Country. Most music tor sale will be In the $5 to $10 range, but there will be numerous collectibles for sals as well.. Sale not directed at hard core collectors, but towards all music lovers and collectors. Mission Park Raceway • ET#1, SQ, SG JO. Fraser South Rhododendron Society Is having a sale of members plants at Clay's Nursery at 3660 • 224th St. from noon til 4.-00 pm. Royal Bank Super Cities WALKs/Run for MS. Vancouver at Lumberman's Arch in Stanley Park. Surrey/White Rock at Semiahmoo Park. North Shore at the Seymour Demonstration Forest. Tri-CHies at Town Centre Park. Abbotsford at Sumas Elementary School. Pledge forms can be had at any Royal Bank or call tha MS Society at 604 689-3144 or 1 800 268-7582. April 8.1997 7:30, Aldergrove Community Secondary, Dramasium. Adults $5.00, Seniors/Students $3.00.Tickets Aldergrove Star. Junior Showcase Concert, Grade 8 and 9 Concert Bands and Concert Choir. Finale '1812 Overture', complete with special effects, performed by 115 students. April 9.1997 7:30, Aldergrove Community Secondary, Dramasium Adults $5.00, Seniors/Students $3.00.Tickets Aldergrove Star. Senior Concert Band and Concert Choir.Finale '1812 Overture',complete with special effects, performed by 115 students. April 10,1997 7:30, Aldergrove'Community Secondary, Dramasium Adults $5.00, Seniors/Students $3.00. Tickets Aldergrove Star. An all Jazz . Showcase Concert. Jr. and Sr. Jazz Bands and Choirs. Jazz Combos. Guest appearance by Paul Baron. April 10.1997 8 pm Ballet British Columbia Premieres its first ful length Ballet: Boy Wonder. Quean Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets from $16 to 943, available at Ticketmaster, (604) 280-3311. For group discounts cal (604) 732-5003. Oak Tree Family Resource Centre • Tun A Gaines" - Kindergarten through age 9. Register by April 10. Call 604 857-9279 lor more Information. April 11.1997 Doors at 8 pm.; Music at 9 pm. The Gats, 1178 Granville Street at Davie. Vancouver Folk Music Festival presents: The Wild Woman of the World Beat, Pele Juju, from Santa Cruz, California-Tickets available at Ticketmaster, Hlghllfe, Black Swan and the Festival Office, 207 W. Hastings St. #1114. Ph.: (604) 602-9798 8 pm. Ballet British Columbia, "Boy Wonder*. Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets front $16 to $43, available at Ticketmaster, (604)26 54-40 at the Arts County Fair • U.B.C. - SONY MUSIC EVENT The Fort Langley Community Improvement Society Invite you all to an Old lime Country Dance with The Ooflchans Irom 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm at the Fort Langley Community Hall. Tickets $10.00 each - children free. Tim Fort Langley Artists Group invite al to their tilth annual season opening from 730 • 930 at the CN. Station, Fort Langley, BC. Gallery wil be open weekends from noon to 4:00 pm. until Labour Day, with shows changing every four to six weeks. April 12,1997 8 pm. Ballet British Columbia, "Boy Wonder". Queen Elizabeth Theatre. Tickets from $16 to $43, available at Ticketmaster, (604) 280-3311. For group discounts call (604) 732-5003. Mission Park Raceway • CMDRA "AN Bike Drags", SSH. Langley Centennial Museum and Sperling Artist Run Centre presents two adults Raku pottery classes starting today. Classes run for six Saturdays for 2.5 hours each. Fee - $70.00 (includes GST and materials). More klfO at 604 888-3922. The Aldergrove Hot Peppers Skipping Team invite all to attend the BC Open Jump Rope Championships at Aldergrove Community Secondary School from 9:00 am to 5*00 pm. Oak Tree Family Resource Centre - "Saturday Sewing Class" - ages 10 to adult • Register by April 9. Cal 604 857-9279 for more Information. The Internet Basics - Free seminar at the Clearbrook library 10:00 am. Seminar is free, but you must prereglster to reserve your seat by calling 604 850-6908 oe emailing wendywebObizresource.com Volunteer day on the tube VANCOUVER - Gloria Maca- renko, Kevin Evans and Stu Jeffries host this year's CBC Volunteer Day, April 7 at 6:30 pm on CBC television. Last year CBC asked people to give time, not money, and they did, 307,856 volunteer hours to be exact Co-sponsored by VanCity Credit Union and The Vancouver Sun, the 6th annual CBC Volunteer Day acts as a bridge between people who want to volunteer and opportunities that match their interests and expertise. Meet a remarkable woman, who has been volunteering at the Holy Family Hospital since its inception 50 years ago. Get to know twelve year old Micheal Cuccione, who, currently in cancer remission, has raised over $100,000 for cancer research. Watch in amazement as the Bowen Island fire department simulate a victim extractment from a crushed vehicle, using the jaws of life. Jim Byrnes, local actor and musician, will be a guest star. Speaking of stars, keep your eyes on the phones, because, along with VanCity and Vancouver Sun volunteers, you are guaranteed to see CBC celebrities taking calls. Over the past five years, British Columbians have volunteered over one million hours of their time. Pledging is easy. During the broadcast, more than 50 volunteers from VanCity Credit Union, The Vancouver Sun and Lower Mainland volunteer centers work the phone banks. Each caller on the toll-free line is asked their location, area of interest, and the amount of time they can donate. Caller details are passed to the B.C. Volunteer Center in their area to be matched with the perfect volunteer opportunity. 1 \ noa^'; <fe Aldergrove Alliance Church 26245-28 Ave 856-3447 10:50 am Worship (Nureery/Chldren's Church) 9,30 am Family Sunday School &00 pm AWANA (Sunday night live) Pastors: Dave McCarthy, Verryn Ratzlaff Immanuel Lutheran Church f _ 3272 - 272 St., Aldergrove Hf 856-4710 ^ Pastor: Ernst Kroeger Sunday School: 9:30 -10:15 am Worship Service: 10:30 am ALDERGROVE UNITED CHURCH Family Worship and Church School 2623 - 272 St. —10:30 a.m. Warm Welcome to all... Reverend Ken Dean 856-8675 ALDERGROVE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Pastor Marilyn J. Ammon invites you to worship with them each Saturday. Bible Study - 9:30 am Worship Service -11:00 am 26245-28th Avenue 856-5830 THE ALDERGROVE STAR, APRIL 2,1997 9 ■ i OUR MONEY By JTJUE EDWARDS Bre-X debacle lesson for all There is no harder lesson for any investor than to experience the sudden drop of a stock. It seems that whenever it happens, we are reminded once again of the most important rules of investing. This unfortunate situation happened last week, when many investors had placed all their hopes and at least some of their money into a stock called Bre-X, before it suddenly lost 90% of its value overnight These, same people now find themselves wondering what went wrong - and who to blame. This column has long been dedicated to helping Abbotsford investors build wealth based on the tenet that no one gets rich quickly or easily. And while successful investing is a dynamic journey filled with education and some small mistakes, it is sometimes worth reviewing, how investors might have avoided the Bre-X disaster. First and most importantly, Bre-X investors ignored the first law of investing - diversification. Those, who invested a significant portion of the assets into this one stock, should have known better than to put as much emphasis on one stock holding. Remember what has been said about "all your eggs in one basket"? Your assets should be allocated to several different stocks or mutual funds that represent several different economic sectors, regions or strategies. When a shock like this occurs, your assets are buffered from large swings by any one holding and should recover without much difficulty. The second investment rule that was ignored was that people should seek equity positions in good quality, established companies. Hype and speculation does not form the basis of a quality company. And while Bre-X may eventually be exonerated by revealing a sizable gold find, the fact is that too many people invested into a sector and company they knew tittle about There is no replacement for research and educating yourself before making investment decisions free from media and speculative hype. The third rule ignored was that investors must be more aware of the role pure stock plays in a portfolio. While stock does generally offer the best opportunity for better than average investment yield, there is inherent risk that has to be managed. Your age, lifestyle, asset base, investment knowledge and risk tolerance will determine, how much of your assets should be in pure stock holdings. Those who practice "asset allocation" strategies will not experience wide portfolio fluctuations when one stock suddenly goes south. ; Sugar artistry^ SURREY - If you enjoy cake decorating and confectionary, then the Workshop Association For Sugar Art in Canada is the group for you. This non-profit group meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at the Surrey Recreational Center Guildford in Room C at 7:30 pm. For further information, contact 576-0987. New members and visitors are welcome. Perhaps the most important message from this story is, that if done properly and with the help of professionals, stocks and mutual funds can deliver good returns for you. Although this is a serious and undeserved blow to the Canadian mining sector, the underlying principals of the Canadian markets and economy are solid and can be relied upon to build your wealth. Equity markets will continue to deliver good returns, as long as the rules broken by Bre-X investors are not repeated. So if you are not currendy following the rules, you are well- advised to see a trusted professional, who help you avoid future mistakes. Julie Edwards is a Financial Advisor with Midland Walwyn Capital Inc. here in Abbotsford and runs free weekly seminars for investors. Please feel free to call her at 853-6668 or 86405992 (24 hrs.) if you have any questions or article ideas. Member Canadian Investor Protection Fund. "I'm here 365 days a year to help you with your RRSP!" Talk to an Expert! Julie Edwards B A. Mgmt. Econ. Financial Advisor 853-6668 864-5992 Call Julie to learn how to get your assets working harder for you. # MIDLAND WALWYN BLUE CHIP T Ii I N K I N U "* "* BLUE CHPTHMONQ It «tradamarit o< Meiand Walwyn Capital he. M-wnbar - Carta dan bivMtar Protsetton Fund m ii Here'swhat Aldergrove Credit Union just gave its Members: M $341,000 patronage rebate $152,000 In dividends on equity shares - one of Uic highest ever! &&?<zvx:g&&<&ffi?8£$$&:.. What did your banking institution give you? Aldergrove Credit Union has declared dividends on members' equity shares of $152,000. la addition, a patronage rebate or $341,000 has been declared, giving a total of $493,000 back to members. And that's jusl for 1996. lb find out more about the full range of financial and other services, come in to any of our three branches. ««***x&m$8fflL. 26770 Lmon ALDERGROVE BRANCH 294l-Z72nd Street Aldergrove. B.C. V4W3R3 Phone C604) 856-7724 Fax (604) 856-2565 OTTER CO-OP BRANCH 3528-248th Street Aldergrove, B.C. V4W 2B4 Phoriet604) 856-2558 Fax (604) 856-0210 MURRAYVILLE BRANCH 22242-48th Avenue Langley, B.C. V3A 4R1. Phone (-504) 534-9477 Fax (604) 5340272 ki •• ■-..'■ .A :■ ■'.- •'*-*, 0* •'■ -■-.-;--.-,>». J-r-i- ■ V*1-W!-;\> 10 THE ALDERGROVE STAR, APRIL 2.1997 Tickets selling like hotcakes for 1812 Members of Aldergrove Art Club meet every Wednesday afternoon at the OAP Hall to leam and create together. Guests and new members are always welcome. -Kurt Langmann photo Music of Dance unites students LANGLEY - Music of the Dance unites local students for two performances this week. It features folk, ballet and symphonic dance music from the classics performed by Trinity Western University Concert Band and the Kwantlen University College Wind Ensemble with conductor Paul D. Hoelz- ley, Ph.D.. Repertoire includes: Russian Sailors Dance, Aztec Theme and Dance, Slavonic Dances, Folk Dances, Satiric Dances, Hungarian Dance No. 5 and Ballet Parisien. Concert dates are Saturday, April 5, and Wednesday, April 9, 7:30 pm. Locations are April 5, Music Performance Hall, Kwantlen University College, Langley Campus, Glover Road at the Langley Bypass, and April 9, Salvation Army, 46420 Brooks Ave., Chilliwack. Admission is free. ALDERGROVE - Tickets are going fast for the secondary school's Spring Concert Series. The April 8 to 10 performances feature all the school's performing groups and special guests, but of special interest is the finale of the 1812 Overture, complete with special effects. 'We sold half of the tickets in two days," exclaimed teacher- conductor Marty Summers last week. "We have about 900 seats for the 1812 Overture performances, and 450 of them are already gone." The Star has a few tickets for the shows available at the front desk, as does the school, priced at $5 adult, or $3 student or senior. There are also matinee performances at 10 a.m. on April 8 and 9, which are aimed at intermediate students from the elementary schools, priced at $2 per student. Summers has secured the assistance of North Vancouver's FX Wizards to provide the latest lighting technology and special effects for the bombast of Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture. Cannons are part of the original score, which commemorated Napoleon's attack on, and defeat at, Moscow, and this effect will be created safely along with others by the crews who normally work on film productions. Summers is working at putting his hands on a Napoleon costume for the shows, and fellow teacher Laurie Lawson is contemplating dressing as a czarina. In this spirit, The Star tried to find a cannon for use in a promotion photo or as a prop, without success — a small cannon at Fort Langley has been shipped back to Calgary, and a replica field gun owned by the Friends of the Fort volunteers is currently dismantled and undergoing restoration. However, this will be "a spectacle you will not soon forget," promised Summers and Lawson, and features all of the school's 115 instrumental students and special guest alumni. The first night, April 8, features a junior showcase concert, the grade 8-9 concert bands, the concert choir and the finale of die 1812. The next night, April 9, features a senior showcase concert, the senior concert band and concert choir and the 1812 finale. Ticket holders are welcome to come early for dessert in the school cafeteria. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and a slice of pie and a beverage are only $2. The final night is a special all- jazz showcase concert, April 10, with the junior and senior jazz bands and choirs, jazz combos and a special guest appearance by outstanding professional trumpet player Paul Baron. Baron started out at age six with music and has attained a long list of credits before he's reached the age of 30. While he was a grade 10 student at Brookswood, where Mrs. Summers was music director, he was already playing lead for college and university bands, which led to playing in night club bands. After graduating from Langley Secondary, Baron continued formal education at Western Washington University, paying his way with club dates, traveling shows and circus bands. Baron has performed with Natalie Cole, Harry Connick Jr., Bob Hope, Dionne Warwick, Wayne Newton, Steve Allen and Ray Charles. His recordings include a Grammy Award winner with Aerosmith, as well as David Lee Roth, Skywalk, INXS and the Barenaked Ladies. He's heard in numerous soundtracks for movies and TV, as well as over 100 commercials. After touring with Motown greats, The Temptations, Baron's current schedule includes work with recording studios and major musical companies, including Miss Saigon, Kiss of the Spider Woman, Fiddler on the Roof and West Side Story. Today, Baron is expanding his boundaries to include composing, arranging, producing and recording. He's also involved widi various aspects of jazz education, traveling, adjudicating, and sharing his talents and experiences in clinics with schools throughout the western provinces and states. His appearance in Aldergrove promises to be every bit as bombastic as the 1812 Overture. For information or tickets call 856-2521. Old time dance with Oolichans FORT LANGLEY - The Community Improvement Society and the Fort Festival invite all to an Old Time Country Dance for the whole family with The Oolichans on Friday, April 11. Performers include Marcelle Nokony, Tim Stacey, Ron Thompson, Margaret Chapman and The Langley Community Music School Fiddlers. Caller is Cameron Stewart It runs from 7 to 10 pm at Fort Langley Community Hall. Tickets at the door are $10 each, children are free. Now Your AdvEmisEMENT Can Appear on t^e Internet ThROuqh Our New Servjce StOaWM ff-W yOM, the advertiser in the Star print edition, we have many options currently in place at our web site that are amazingly affordable yet far reaching in potential for you and your message or business. §<3Mt--9MspIl3iy in the classified section. Larger, bolder typefaces can be used. Sorry, no graphics, no frames. The cost on this is $2.50 per week above the cost of the Mint ad. T©(OM<eiCIl-Ml of your ad from the printed version of the Aldergrove Star for a 15% additional charge above the cost of the print ad that week, with a $25 minimum. IF©WP IP&|5®§ are where you can display the digital rendition of the printed ad version to allow you to expand your message as much as you feel, good taste prevailing. Many restrictive size boundaries are lifted here — a virtual web site of your own. We can provide development. Costs on these pages can be as low as $50.00 dependent on complexity and information volume. Maintenance costs are best quoted individually upon request for the reasons outlined above. The cost of storage*is*jol^ $10.00 per month p§s*iJ5 meg. W<rib Sltt-B* Your very own web site with your own address. This is a slightly more complex matter that can be individually quoted upon request. Of course we can apply our expertise in web development here too. Call us at: 8 56-8 505 — View our web site at: WWW.AldsTAR.COM ;." ^^Ui&y'W-A4-- .i?vj.^„ .-j..,A,,-'.-r,-:-;- :PkU- .«U-¥., ..^HM^; Star Entertainment Aldergrove Art Club invites residents to their show and sale this Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the OAP Hall, featuring local art and crafts by all of the members. Admission is free and refreshments are by donation. -Kurt Langmann photo Rhodos in all colors LANGLEY - The Fraser South Rhododendron Society is having a sale of members' plants at Clay's Nurseries at 3666-224 Street on Sunday, April 6, from noon till 4 pm. There will be many unusual rhododendron hybrids and species not commonly available in nurseries. There will also be companion plants and shrubs to complement existing rhododendron collections. Contrary to popular belief, many rhododendrons can be grown in full sun, as well as traditional shadier spots. Rhododendrons are shallow rooted and prefer moist, cool soil - easily achieved with a mulch. Rhododendrons are relatively pest free, and their leaves stay on year round. Their cousins, the azaleas, sometimes loose their leaves in winter. Rhododendrons are prized for their stately growth habit, interesting leaf textures, as well as their trusses of flowers. At this annual sale, members will be on hand to help select the right rhododendron to fit that special spot in the garden, whether the one you're looking for grows only six inches high, or up over twenty feet A full palette of colours will be available with many variations of bloom types - two toned, frilly edges, fiat blossoms, deep trumpets and more. Leaf sizes come from 1/2 inch to almost one foot By selecting carefully, you can have continuous blooms from early February right through to June. Rhododendrons grow naturally in the hills and on the mountain sides in Tibet, China and other parts of Asia. In B.C. they are native varieties which grow naturally in coastal B.C. Rhododendrons make a wonderful addition to the West Coast garden. Artists to meet the public FORT LANGLEY - The Fort Langley Artists Group is hosting their fifth annual season opening on April 11. The public is invited to meet the artists at the opening reception beginning at 7:30 that evening. The show and reception will be located at the CN. Station in Fort Langley, on the corner of Glover Rd. and Mavis St The theme for this year's opening is Reflections and Passages. One member of the group commented "contemporary life is characterized more by passages than by stability". He continued "one way of mastering the change that passages implies, is by reflecting on the process and depicting it creatively". Works will be done in a variety of mediums including water- colour, pastel, oil, and acrylics. Photographs, direct metal sculpture and ceramic pieces will also examine and comment on these themes. Participating artists include Lora Armbruster, Jean Assi- makos, Elfie Baars, Ron Bryson, Sharon Danhelka, Don Edlund, Larry Green, Margo Harrison, Ann Hickson, Edith Krause, Linda Muttitt Linda Pearce, Ken Robinson, David Sibley and Dianne Wilson. Many of these artists have attained awards of recognition in juried shows including Images and Objects and Langley Originals. Gallery is open weekends from noon to four pm until Labour Day. Shows change every four to six weeks. m UNITED OPTICAL "YOUR EYEWEAR PROFESSIONALS" - Repairs - Lenses 'Qwtity Fashion Eyewear - Frames Eye examinations arranged CLEARBROOK TOWN SQUARE 32500 South Fraser Way, Clearbrook 859-7115 ALDERGROVE ART CLUB Presents Local Art & Crafts for sale SATURDAY, APRIL 5th 11 am - 4 pm — O.A.P. HALL 3015-273 St., Aldergrove Refreshments by donation THE ALDERGROVE STAR. APRIL 2.1997 11 Heritage group petitions PO ALDERGROVE - The Alder Grove Heritage Society holds its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 8 at 7 pm at the Veterans & Seniors Drop In Centre, 27247 Fraser Highway. The new directors will be sworn in, and a short program will be held, before the regular meeting takes place. The society is currendy in the process of getting residents, whose addresses were changed from Aldergrove to Langley, to sign a petition asking Canada Post to reverse this decision. If you would like to help with this, there will be blank petitions at the meeting, or you can obtain them from the Alder Grove Telephone Museum & Community Archives. The society looks forward to another year of new beginnings, as new member Margaret Bland begins the process of developing programs for school children. The work of cataloguing the photos and other items used for The Place Between - Aldergrove & Communities, and items donated to the museum, is still in progress. Once this job is complete, members will begin research for another history book. If you are interested in your community, history, or any of the functions we sponsor, you are welcome to join us at the monthly meeting or visit the Telephone Museum. The museum is open from 10-3, Tuesday to Friday. For information, call 857- 0555. Swinging showcase MAPLE RIDGE - Western Swing Music Society hosts a showcase this Sunday, April 13, featuring an allstar band of Dave Pappy Hamel, Elmer Tippe, Frankie Rodgers and Michael Dunn. Everyone is welcome and admission is free from 1 to 6 p.m. Full dinners are available on site, if desired. The Legion hall is at 12101 - 224 Street, and informa- , tion is available from Louise or Dave at 534-3708. Weathermen playing By MADELINE ROACH ALDERGROVE - This week the Legion has Weathermen playing Thursday from 8 to 12. Midnight Eagles play on stage Friday and Saturday from 9 to 1, and Sunday from 4:30 to 8:30. On Saturday after the meat draw at 5 to 8:30 we have Karaoke. Stop by and sing your favorite song. Our Club Keno machine is now up and running. This is a BC lottery terminal like those in the malls, with the exception that we will only be selling the Club Keno tickets. So if you are a keno player, you now have another place to play. Remember that we hold Bingo in the hall every Tuesday night starting at 6:30, and it is open to the public. All are welcome to attend. This Friday our L.A. are hosting the smorgasbord in the hall at 5:30. On the menu is roast beef, chicken nuggets, potatoes, veggies, salads, and all the trimmings. This event is open to the public and all are invited to attend for a great meal. Our slo pitch teams are looking for female players. If you would like to play slo pitch on a Legion team, please call the office at 856- 8814 and leave your name and number for our coaches. ^ S Dccn V RESTAURANT Due to roof p-r-o6fems, we were required to vacate tfte Mourafasspremises. " ° fTfianltyou Afdergrove jbr af( your support Bruce mo De66ie may oYfound at Hasting Xemorie* in Hanafey. Open for Dinner (Tuesday to Sunday_from 5:00 p.m. Huncfi Tuesday to J-Yiday 11:30 a.m. to 2:00p.m. Sunday Bruncfi Buffet 10:00 a.m. to 2p.m. Cfoaed Xonday dfoura(ass gift certificate* are redeemaWe at Lasting Memories LASTING N r/M€MORI€;s\| ***** DINING ROOM4^* 20563 Douglas Cres. Langley 534—3t31 Hostess: Debbie Rhodenizer Chef: Bruce BroWn Towne 7ninenui Centre : Kma & McC 859-5019 - SHOWTIME SCHEDULE - Fri-Thurs April 4 -10,1997 Saturday & Sunday Super Saver Matlnecsl THAT DARN CAT Sat & Sun Mats: 1:20 & 3:20. © JERRY MAGUIRE eg Mghdy: 7:05 only. 5* B.C. naming: Occasional nudty. suggestive scenes a vary coarsa languaga. SUNG BLADE Nightly: 9:40 only. B.C. Warning: Coarse language & violence. EMPIRE STRIKES BACK <§) Nightly: 7:05 & 9:35. Sat & Sun Mats: 1:20 & 3:40 THE SAINT-dtsdwipi HS NlghtJy: 7:00 & 9:30. Sat & Sun Mats: 1:10 K 3:30. B.C Warning: Violence, coarse language. RESERVOIR DOGS Midnight Show FrtdayApril 4th. RETURN OF THE JEDI-dts dona* (g) Nightly: 7:00 & 9:45. 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Hurry while they last! STRIKES BACK SPECIAL EDITION IVAL KILMER and ELISABETH SHUE in iiir——i-i mi.i ii i, 'r.Mirri", rrrti, •WlWNlOHT $H#W Fr1»AY! HARVEY KEITEL THE 6th MAN MARLON WAYANS — mmJII •,|***l**^**'*W*m^V.WW**W.W*,,,.*W^^^^ ■'iVW.WiV-W. f..•■y.-.v.v.y.-.y.'jyjy. .v.y.v.v.v.v. .v.v.. ■•■•.■■ .v.v.v.-. □GD Cats Don't Dima. Fresh and Funny! [v«lo* trot* I I 3M-4561 I W SPECIAL EDI EDITION ,-U..,, . :U ^^^^.^,-.;;■^?;^■:.■-i.-.^.VJ^•^^^^■%•^^W^ 18 THE ALDERGROVE STAR,-APRIL 2; 1997 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING LANGLEY PROPOSED ZONING CHANGES NOTICE is hereby given that the Municipal Council of the Township of Langley will meet and hold a Public Hearing on April 7, 1997 at 7:00 p.m. in the Municipal Hall Council Chamber, 4914 - 221 Street, Langley, B.C., V3A 3Z8, to consider Township of Langley Bylaw No. 3509. AT THE PUBLIC HEARING all persons who believe their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaw that is the subject of the hearing. BYLAW NO. 3509 APPLICATION NO. RZ 96011 & DP 96020 APPLICANT: Nijib Boulos 3225 Heights Drive Bellingham, Washington U.S.A. 98226 AGENT: ICR Projects Inc. 255 6450 Roberts Street Burnaby, B.C. V5G 4E1 LOCATION: Northwest Comer 276 Street and Fraser Highway (See Map 1) LEGAL: Lot A. Section 20, Township 13 N.W.D., Plan 88355 . PID #017-205-875 PURPOSE: Bylaw No. 3509 proposes to rezone the subject property from Service Commercial Zone C-3 to Community Commercial Zone C-2 pursuant to the Township of Langley Bylaw No. 2500. An application for a Development Permit is being considered in conjunction with this bylaw to allow Council the opportunity to review the form and character of the proposed development. PROPOSAL: This application is to permit a single story commercial development consisting of 637 square metres (6,858 square feet) of retail space. AND TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a copy of Township of Langley Bylaw No. 3509 may be inspected between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from March 21, 1997 to April 7, 1997, both inclusive, at the Office of the Clerk, Municipal Hall, 4914 - 221 Street, Langley, B.C., V3A 3Z8. Further inquiries may be directed to the Township of Langley, Community Development Department. BYLAWS NO. 3509 \ Star Sports 270 LOT A SECT. 20. TWP. 13. NW0. PLAN 88355 PID #017-205-875 MAPI Municipal Clerk Rod Edwards TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY Telephone: 533-6034 13-2 Fight night in Cloverdale By DAVE ALLISON CLOVERDALE - Friday was Fight-Night wi th over 500 boxing fans treated to an exciting night of boxing. The Port Kells Boxing Club promoted the show with six of the club's fighters on the card. The main event saw Trevor Thurston of Port Kells rematch with old foe Adrian Keyes of the Astoria Boxing Club. Thurston has not. solved Keyes, who dominated and won the lightweight bout Aldergrove's James Allison was facing Darren Henley of east Vancouver. Henley, 16, was a Western Canadian Champion as a Junior and is a veteran of 40 bouts. Allison lost a split decision to Henley last month in a bout held in Vancouver. Allison left no doubt in the rematch. Early in the bout Allison landed a hard overhand right hand that hurt Henley. Allison followed with crisp combinations and pinned Henley on the ropes, a combination followed by a left hook to the liver dropped Henley to the canvass. It took Henley about five minutes to get to his feet The first round KO win gives Allison momentum going into the Nationals. Allison will represent BC at the Nationals in April and will fight in the 139 lb division. Red line out Mouat and an attempted steal by Drew Guthrie and Kenny Rogers of the Aldergrove Totems in Junior boys rugby at Aldergrove Community Secondary. Thursday, April 3 Aldergrove plays host to two international teams. The senior boys take on Australia at noon followed by the junior boys versus* England. The senior girls team wind up the day with a game against Semiahmoo Secondary. • Janet Blair photo Douglas named all-Canadian LANGLEY - Leah Jane Douglas has been named one of the country's Academic All Canadians by the Canadian Colleges Athletic Association. Douglas, a member of Trinity Western University's volleyball team, is one of 38 students from the 87 member colleges to have achieved combined excellence in college athletics and academics. A student athlete must attain an academic honours standing, defined by their individual institution, and have been named to their conference all-star team to qualify. Bruins maul Stampede City LANGLEY - In Atom Rep hockey action the Valley Gravel Al Bruins traveled to Williams Lake for a year ending tournament. The team traveled in brilliant sunshine on Friday and was led by Jim "Speedy" Scammell. The team checked into the Sandman and quickly headed to the pool. The coaches had a meeting with the players and outlined tile tournament format. The team was scheduled to play on Saturday at 9:45, 1:15 and 4:45 pm. The games were to be twenty five minute running times for each period. Penalties were three and seven minutes. Game #1. The first game was against Kitimat Thomas Dickinson started in goal for the Bruins. The team was short a few players and Kevin Carlson joined the team for the Tournament Kitimat came out playing hard and had a couple of chances to score. The Bruins soon began to take over and the team skated to a great 7-0 victory over Kitimat Game #2 - 1:15 pm. The team had about an 1 1/2 hours between games and seemed ready to go. Smithers would provide the opposition. Greg Moffatt was in goal for the Bruins. Smithers again came out strong, but the Bruins found their legs at the end of the second period and went on to defeat the Smithers team 8-4. Game #3 - 4:45 pm. The third game of the day within six hours, the boys were tired and sore, but the opposition was the home town Williams Lake Lakers. The Bruins beat the Lakers in Aldergrove a week earlier in their own Tournament. The building was packed and their cow bell was ringing. Thomas Dickinson was in goal. The Bruins came out like a tired hockey team and quickly found themselves down 1-0. The Bruins were beat but would not give up, but Williams Lake was playing great and built up a 4-2 lead late into the game. The Bruins found their legs and were buzzing the net and quickly scored two goals to tie the game at 4-4. Williams Lake scored again to win the game 5-4 over a tired but gutsy Bruins team. Game #4 - 8:30 am Sunday morning. This is a must game for the Bruins if they want to make the final. Greg Moffatt is in goal against Quesnel. The Bruins could not score early, and the Quesnel team hung tough. The Bruins' hard work brought (hem two quick goals and a 3-1 lead. The teams then traded goals, and the Valley Gravel Bruins defeated Quesnel 4-2 to move to the Championship final game. Game #5 - Championship final. Life is good at times. Williams Lake made it to the final thanks to the team from Quesnel who tied Smithers. This is the same team that had beaten the Bruins twelve hours earlier. The team needed no motivation for this one, as the Lakers had bragging rights from the night before. Thomas the Steak Man Dickinson started in goal for the Bruins. The Bruins opened up with a quick goal to take a 1-0 lead. Williams Lake then tied it up at 1-1. The Bruins took charge of the game and scored some great goals to go up 3-1 after two. In the third period the Bruins played hard two way hockey and came out with a convincing 5-2 victory and the Tournament Championship of the Williams Lake Lakers Atom All Star Tournament The team celebrated their victory on the ice. The Valley Gravel Bruins were also selected the Most Sportsmanlike team during the Tournament Special notice should be given to the coaching staff and the players of the Bruins, as this was a very rough Tournament and their on ice discipline was outstanding. This closes out the year for the Bruins, and a successful one it was. The team was formed in September and October and started playing game. They jelled Very quickly and started to play some very good hockey. Through tiering and league play the team did very well. The Bruins entered the Langley Eagles Tournament and lost in the Championship final to Burnaby Winter Club, and the team continued to play well. The Bniins won their league championship pennant and finished in first place, and then won their way to the playoff championship final and lost to Chilliwack in the last minute of play 2-1. The team then played their way to the Championship final of the Aldergrove Atom Rep Tournament and defeated Poco 3-0. The Bruins then took the road to Williams Lake and came away Champions of that Tournament The Bruins record for their games this year, was an outstanding 45-12-6. The players of die Bruins would like to thank their coaching staff of Jim Scammell, Dan Armstrong, John Scammell and Mike Cleeve and Manager Rod Goy for all their hard work- and dedication this year. The Valley gravel Bruins team would like to thank their sponsor and most of all the Bruins fans and families who supported the Bruins players and their teammates. The outstanding players of this years team are goalies: Thomas Dickinson, Greg Moffatt, defense Jason Brown, Marsh Cooper, Jacob Harder, Micheal Maggio, Jeff Orban, Brodie Sorensen. The forwards Josh Hall, Micheal Kittirath, Kris Armstrong, Jake Morris, Ryan Martin, Nick Goy, Ted Scammell, Chris Cleeve, Stephen Howerton. THE ALDERGROVE STAR, APRIL 2,1997 48 Star Sports Skipping all the way from Washington f ALDERGROVE - The Aldergrove Hot Peppers Skipping Team would like to invite the public to attend the BC Open Jump Rope Championships at Aldergrove Community Secondary School on Saturday, April 12, from 9 to 5 pm. They have teams coming from Bainbridge Island (Washington State), Richmond, West Langley, Victoria, Abbotsford and two teams from Whitehorse. There will be approximately 140 skippers attending this event. The skippers age will range from 6 to 18 years. The morning schedule will consist of speed skipping, the skippers will compete for one minute to see who is the fastest skipper for their age category. The afternoon will be the freestyle events and should prove to be the most interesting for the guests. The freestyle events will be for individuals and teams who have created their own unique skipping routine for one minute. They will be judged on their creativity, accuracy and style. Skipping has become quite competitive, and these skippers are quite proud of their accomplishments. All skippers that place in any category at the BC Open Championship will be invited to attend the Canadian National Jump Rope Championship in Camrose, Alberta in June. Jump Rope will be an Olympic event for the Summer Olympics in Australia for the year 2000, and it would be interesting for the public to be able to view this very active, healthy and fun sport Feel free to attend the BC Open Championships on April 12. The Aldergrove Community Secondary School is located at 26850-28 Avenue. If there are any questions, please contact Kendra Linkletter at Parkside School, 856-7775. Get in the running VANCOUVER - Sunday, April 6, marks the day for five Royal Bank Super Cities WALKs/Runs for MS in the Lower Mainland and it's not too late to register!. This year WALKs/Runs will take place in Vancouver at Lumberman's Arch in Stanley Park; Surrey/White Rock at Semiahmoo Park; on the North Shore at the Seymour Demonstration Forest; in the Tri-Cfties area at Town Centre Park, and in Abbotsford at Sumas Elementary School. It is easy to register - just pick up a pledge form at any Royal Bank location, or call the MS Society at 689-3144 or 1-800- 268-7582, and you can sign up over the phone. Encourage four or more friends to join you, and you'll qualify for all the perks of TEAM MS. This event offers great incentives for both individuals and teams with prizes such as a trip for two to Maui (sponsored by Hagen's Travel),-a trip for two anywhere American Airlines flies in continental USA, a palmcorder and much much more. Drag racing starts at Mission track MISSION*- Raceway Park kicks off its '97 drag racing season with the season opener April 4, 5, and 6. Friday, April 4 is the High School Drags and a Test & Tune. Saturday and Sunday, April 5 and 6, it's the start of the season-long Sears Craftsman Points Series plus the Super Gas Series and the Coke/Lordco Super Quick Series. Racing starts at 9 am Friday, and 9 am Saturday and Sunday with the exciting final eliminations at noon on Sunday. Children, 15 and under, are free with an adult During the off-season, Mission Raceway Park was once again awarded a Divisional Championship event, the Federal Mogul Drag Racing Series (formerly the Winston drag Racing Series). Federal Mogul has taken over sponsorship of these events and has increased the prize money purse by over 75%. Also during the off-season, Mission Raceway Park was presented the Division 6 Track of the Year award by National Hot Rod Association for the third straight year. ■ iCarmaO Members of the Aldergrove U-17 Silver A Flyers are, left to right, (back row) Amanda Harcoff, Josselyn Ramirez, Catriona MacDonald, Dayna Sorensen, Shawna Lowther; (middle row) coach Ed Bieker, Cole Bruce, Lisa Stagg, Danica Arthur, Lisa Kehler, Sylvia Harcoff; (front row) Jackie Allison, Brianna Lee, Amy Russo, Allison Bieker, Christie Brugger, Jane Lindahl, and Tina Lokstet. Cup win spurred on by team play ALDERGROVE - On Sunday, Mar.23, the Aldergrove U-17 Silver A Flyers met the Royal City Lightning in North Vancouver at Cleveland Park for the Interdis- trict Cup final. Having lost 4-2 to Royal City in regular season play, and playing one girl short for this Cup final, Aldergrove knew they had their work cut out for them. The Flyer game plan was to keep them wide and apply girl to girl pressure. Aldergrove accomplished this, not letting New West find tileir extra player and limiting Royal City to a few individual efforts. Lisa Kehler scored Aldergrove's first goal with some fine work from the midfield, who were Brianna Lee, Dayna Sorensen and Josselyn Ramirez. The only way the Flyers could infuse fresh legs into the game was switching goalies Shawna Lowther and Allison Bieker at the middle of each half. At the first half switch, Cole Bruce, moving from sweeper to forward, used her speed from the outside and put Aldergrove up 2- 0. The Lightning then scored before the half ended. Lisa Stagg, Jackie Allison and Catriona MacDonald playing a solid backline were disappointed at the twenty minute mark of the second half, as Royal City took advantage of a Flyer mistake and blasted a long shot into the Aldergrove net At this point, with the goaltending switch, Shawna Lowther's energy helped turn the momentum in Aldergrove's favour. With ten minutes to go, Lisa Kehler scored her second goal of the game. Aldergrove then tightened up defensively, and Royal City had litde space for the remainder of the game. This Cup Final win was a good example of what team play can do against the odds. The coaching staff of the Aldergrove Flyers would like to congratulate the player of this team for outstanding cup play in the 1996-97 season. oautopQf ?speci«J Shocks & Struts Show your car you care Front Struts ^-Irlil^'ni^ dsfi-s -.V:?X .vf*... .*?.-7.V:J.. »*. .V?. .V^? Rear Shocks Installed most cars ABBOTSFORD ©CiW@CLSJ-3i.TD. 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The group's goal is to form a co-operative that will share work experience, provide leads and offer a wider range of training options to local schools, private institutions and businesses. There is a wealth of training expertise in the Fraser Valley, and more opportunities for private trainers are being implemented in the new business culture. Some form of co-operative would provide both trainers and organizations with a better understanding of what training resources and opportunities are available local- i a -, Chris Smith of Krysolutions Training & Management Services, and Wendy McClelland of The Biz Resource Site and host of STAR-FMs daily feature Family Business are inviting anyone interested in this venture to a meeting on Thursday, April 3 at 7:30 pm at the Clearbrook Library. For more information please contact either Chris Smith at 556- 7827 or e-mail krysolut@unis- erve.com or Wendy McClelland 850-6908 or e-mail wendyweb ©bizresource.com A Hachinohe White Bear skater makes a rush through the Aldergrove Bruins defence to get his shot off. As a Friendship Tournament the team with the mrJBt */HBSt*does5'ho1!'rieees&a(rHy take home the trophy. The "Fairplay Trophy" goes to the team with the least penalty minutes. Mr. Kaneiri from Hachinohe, Japan, is the principal founder of the friendship tournament, and it is through his endeavours that the tournament continues, along with the Friendship which is generated at each successive tournament. -Janet Biair photo SELL IT FASTIU THE STAR CALL 856-8303 FOR INFO OR FAX ADS TO 856-5212 THE ALDERGROVE STAR, APRIL 2,1997 Star Classifieds 15 Phone: 856S303 Fax; 856-5212 Web Site: www.aldstar.com EMail: class@aldstar.cotn Star Classifieds DIRECTORY 1. Announcements 110. Anniversaries 115. Birthdays 120. Births 130. 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Deadline for classified advertising: Wednesday edition - Monday, f p.m. Holiday weekends - Tues>iay,' a.m. OFFICII HOURS 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday Deadline for Wednesday edition: Monday 5 p.m. Holiday weekends: Tuesday 10 a.m. |1 ANNOUNCEMENTS 110 Anniversaries 115 Birthday* 120 Births 130 Cards of Thanks 140 Community/Coming Events Sellers wanted: Spring Cleaning Swapmeet and Craft sale, Sat., April 26,9 am-3 pm at Belmont Elementary school gym & parking lot, 20390-40 Ave, Langley. Table rental $15, contact AromystJc, 21697 Fraser Hwy. 530- 3000, Donna. Hosted by Belmont Elementary French Immersion Cultural Project, 14+18 Gigantic Flea Market/Cralt Fair at Aldergrove Communi - ty Secondary School, May 3, 10 am-4 pm. For craft . tableand more Info, catlJoanne 856-2328, 14*10 Single Parents meet at Grannys Restaurant for Easter Dinner, Friday April 4 at 7 pm. All singles welcome. Info 856-9161-856-0622. 14+16 Indoor Flea Market, Sun. April 20 at Valley Therapeutic Equestrian Association, 6918-232 St. Call 888-1262 to reserve your own sales table ($10) or to donate items fa the benefit of riding therapy for people with special needs. 12+17 Aldergrove Art Club art show & sale. Art, crafts, plants. Sat., Apr.5, 11 am-4 pm, OAP Hall, 3015-273 St., Aldergrove. Refreshments available by donation. 11+16 Pacific Children's Heart Network. For parents who have a child with a heart condition. The Fraser Valley group meets on the 4th Thursday each month at 7 pm, Slmonds Elementary School, 20190-48 Ave:, Langley. For more info cal Greg/Sandra at 530-4255 a Deanna 530-0951. 4+tf Community Health & Education Committee; For health professionals, caregivers, community supporters and support groups. Health care issues presented at 12 noon. Conference Room 1, Langley Memorial Hospital, every first Wednesday of the month. All welcome. For more Info.call Truus 857-4637. 4+tf Lower Mainland Newfoundland and Labrador Heritage Society meets the second Tuesday of each month. All, and/or new members, are welcome. Call 530-5263 after 6 pm. 4+tf B.C. Old Time Fiddlers Branch #5 Dance first Thursday of every month at Clayton Hall, 18513-70 Ave..Surrey, 7:30-11:30 pm. Admission $3. Gene Blouln 576-2452. 50+tf Oak Tree Family Resource Centre (Aldergrove) holds drop-in "Parent & Tot' every Wed. morning 9"d0-11 am. This is a great opportunity for both parent and child to get out o( the house and enjoy the company and socialization of others, play and explore, crafts etc. Call 857- 9279. 50+tf Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, 32 groups In B.C. 855-9431. 46+tf CVCMS Showcase/Talent Search every Sat., 12-4 pm @ Shadowlane Sq., next to General Store (176/ No. 10) weather permit.; altem. Cloverdale Mall; Bands/Dance Teams/ Clowns/ Facepainting - Come, enjoy the funl Fa more Info, call Louise 534-3708. 37+tf The Kidney Foundation of Canada, BC Branch, Is pleased to announce it has taken 1,000 cara off the road In BC. The Kidney car program, in its second year of operation in Greater-Vancouver, recycles unwanted cars and helps fight kidney disease. For more informa- tion cat! 3*27-2277. 35+tf Langley Community Chorus, a mixed choir, welcomes new members .'Choir meets Wednesdays at 7:30 pm in music room at D.W.Poppy Secondary School. Info: Chris a Arne 530-6629. 35+tf Bingo at the Aldergrove Legion Tues. night 6:30 pm. 28+tf Fraser Valley Hikers. Hiking or ski-trips every weekend. Meetings 3rd Wednesday of every month, senior's room, Matsqui Recreation Centre, 3106 Clearbrook Road, Clearbrook. Fa further information call 826-2281 or 850-8932 evenings. 7+tf The Fraser Valley Volunteer Centre Is looking for volunteers of all ages to help in a range of activities, long and short term. Fa information, call Brenda Dondo, diractor of volunteers, at 854-1844, or come by the office at #303-32071 South FraserWay, Abbotsford, during reg- ru)ar office hours . Z*tt j . L.Q.V.E. Langley Offers Vegetarian Ethics a networking | syst'fot«vegetarta"&>/1cMypbffi ! 2692. 52+tf Aldergrove Food Bank. Please send donations to: 2623 - 272 St., Box 428, Aldergrove, B.C. V4W2T9. 40+tf Auxiliary to Upper Fraser Valley Neurological Society needs fundraising volunteers 2-4 hours/month. Proceeds go to Fraser Valley Child Development Centre 852-8637 OT 826-2411 ■ 40+tf Duplicate Bridge players: Come join us at the United Church, 5673-200 St. (south of Fraser Hwy.) every Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. Fa further info phone : HenePawtuk856-4071. 43+tf 150 Weddings 160 Engagements 170 - In Memoriam 1 ANNOUNCEMENTS 180 Meetings Aldergrove Veterans & Senias Society. New members welcome. Lunches, pool (able, cards, socials, trips. OpenMon-Frl, 10 3,856-3271. 43+tf RCSCC #169 Columbia welcomes boys & girls ages 10 to 13 yrs. to Navy League and 12 to 18 yrs. to Sea Cadets. Meetings are Tuesday nights 6:30 - 9:30 pm at the Cadet Training Centre, 4315 - 272 St., Aldergrove. i Please call 856-3700 and leave message requesting further Information. 37+tf Aldergrove Lions Club meets 2nd & 4th Thursdays at Uons Grove Estates Rec. Center, 2888 - 273 St. at 7 pm. New members welcome. Co-ed club. For Info call 857-002301856-6414. 20411 Alder Grove Heritage Society meets on the second Tuesday of the month, 7 pm at Seniors Drop in Centre, 27247 Fraser Hwy. Events include socials, sales, guest speakers, training, creek enhancement. Quests and new members welcome.lnfo857-0655. 18+tf Langley Fibromyalgia (FM) Myalgicencephalomyelitif (ME) Self help group monthly meetings are held 2nd Tuesday of each month except July, Aug.,Dec. 7-9 pm, Langley Seniors Resource Centre. Kathie 533-3135. 26+tf Aldergrove Toastmasters meets every Monday at 7:15 pm at the Canadian Forces Base Aldergrove. Contact Scott Brenneman at 850-7728 or 856-5884 for details. 2+tf The Malsah Group Hi V/AIDS support. All meetings confidential every Thursday 7 -9pm, Cloverdale Baptist Hall,' 18685 ■ 64 Ave., Surrey, 40+tf Central Fraser valley Vintage Car Club for the preservation and restoration of collectible, vintage and custom cars. Everyone welcome. First Wednesda/of every month 7:30 pm main bldg. Exhibition Park - Clearbrook. Phone 850-5086. 43+tf Langley Township Toastmasters meet every Tuesday 12:05 pm in the Langley Municipal Hall council chambers 4914-221 St., Langley BC. For Info contact Den- hls Paget 533-6029. 37+tf HIV/AIDS Support Group. All meetings are strictly conli- dential and also open to support people and caregivers. Meetings are every Thursdays 7-9 pm at Cloverdale Baptist Church Hall, 18685 -64 Ave., Surrey. 574-4329 (days). 43+tf Aldergrove Elks Lodge #66 meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 8:00 pm at Elks Hall, comer of 273 St. and Fraser Hwy. Royal Purple meet 2nd and 4th Thursday at 8:00 pm. New members welcome. 14+tf Langley Newcomers Club, a group dedicated to helping ease the transition of a move by bringing newcomers together at meetings, moms & tots, tennis, golf, speaking events, bowling, wine tastings, wine making, gourmet dinners, luncheons, bridge, cribbage, book clubs, movies, mal walking. For mae info contact: Mar- lon 882-2610 or Mary 882-0865.- 48-tf Dogwood Masonic Lodge meets at the Aldergrove Elks „Hall, 27309 Fraser Hwy., Aldergrove on the 1st and 3rd Monday each month at 7:30 p.m. For lurther information phone Tom at 530-5114. 43+tf Aldergrove United Church, 2623 - 272 St., Bible Studies every Monday at 10 a.m. Sanctuary Choir 9 a.m. on Sundays; Open Board meetings, 3rd Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at Church; United Church Women on the 1st Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Church. Youth Group Grade 7 and up, watch your bulletin for times. Fa more Infama- tjon call 856-8675. 44+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 a Petty Officer and leading seamen (wartime) of any Commonwealth Navy is Invited to attend any meeting. For more information please contact Carl Hill 530- 7385 or Dan Norgaard, 853-5326. 43+tf Evening Bridge Club meets weekly in the OAP Hall on 273rd St. Aldergrove, on Fridays, except the 2nd Friday of the month when the club plays on the Thursday before. Play is at 7:30 p.m.AII are welcome at any level of skill a age. AohlsstonSl ■50.856-4562. 4+tf KINETTE CLUB OF ALDERGROVE Is a service organi- zatlon for women ages 21-45. Meetings held 3rd Wednesday of each month. Get involved in your com- - munity and have fun doing It. For more info call Michele 856-0606". We welcome new members. 39+tf The Valley Fuchsia and Geranium Club meet the fourth Tuesday of every month at St. Andrews Church, 20955 Old Yale Road, Langley at 8 p.m. Speaker, growing tips; show bench, library, etc. For more information call 583- j LWi§ f ;.eC uf S*■' | § f 3 >* .■ ? 5 tiL i3*tf Kinsmen Club of Aldergrove is a"service agartzatornoT young men ages 21-45. Meetings are held every second Tuesday. For more information call Mike 856-6936. We welcome new members. 24+tt' The regular monthly meeting of the Fraser Valley Rock and Gem Club is held the second Friday of each month at 7:30p.m. intheOAP. Hall, 273rd St. off Fraser Hwy., Aldergrove. Visitors wel come. For info phone 863 -2118 or534-6996. *3Sa 43+tf 190 Support Groups (Best Babies of the Langleys provides suppafl,'education, and nutrition counselling to pregnarttHrar»»n. For information call Chi at 857-4662. 'AW****** 7+tf r ' . T ' '*ff',i*ft« ■«' Single Dads support group meets alternatrj^Wed. eves. For mae info caU 857-4617. '■**&&£ 39+tf — y^wjffl'u^f.' t" j Lupus Support group meets the second Monday of each month from 1:30-3:30 pm at Langley Senia Resource Centre, 20605-51BAve. -XsSS??- 14+tf 1 ANNOUNCEMENTS 190 Support Groups Arthritis evening support group meets the 2nd Tuesday evening of each month from 7 -9 pm at Langley Senior Resource Centre, 20605 - 5 IB Ave. 14411 Arthritis afternoon support group meets the 3rd Monday of each month from 1:30-3:30 pm at Langley Senia Resource Centre, 20605 - 51B Ave, 14+tf Langley Hospice Society Is offering a Loss Support Program for adults, teens and chil dren and their parents continuing on throughout the year as an open group. Call 530-1115 to register and for mae information. 29+tf Emotions Anonymous. Serenity seekers. Monday 7:30 pm. #207-20466 Fraser Highway, Langley, BC, V3A 402. 1+tf HIV/AIDS Support Group, confidential and co-led by people whose lives are affected by HIV/AIDS, It meeting from 6:30-8:30 pm at 22259-48 Ave. (near Blair Pool) on the first and third Tuesday ol the month. Parking avail. from 48 Ave.Use side door. For more Information, leave message at 530-1115. 20+tf Pregnant Teen and teen mom support group meets weekly at Fraser Valley Pregnancy Center in Aldergrove. Call 856-9151 fotlnfamation/transportatton. 42+tf Telecare Crisis Line. Depressed? Need someone to share your concerns with? We're here 24 hra/day for your confidential call, 852-9099. 39+tf Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/M ,E., Fibromyalgia. Too tired to walk, stand or think, constant flu, fever, muscle pain, poor sleep and memory, headaches? 32 support groups In B.C. Doug, 855-9431 ■ 43+tf Alzheimer Society Support Group meets at Langley Seniors Recreation and Resource Centre, S/B 20471 Douglas Crescent, Langley, every Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. and every 3rd Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. Call 633-6277. 43+tf AL-ANON meetings, Wednesday mornings, 10:00 a.m. The boardroom of Langley Seniors' Resource Centre. 533-3010. 43+tf Is a relative or friend's drinking affecting you? Try AL - ANON. 856-3648,857-0647,688-1716, 12+tf Pregnant Teen Support Group offered by Langley Family Services: Free and confidential. Thursday 2- 4 p.m. For mae infamatlon phone 534-7921. 43+tf TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) Is a non-profit, weight control support group helping Men, Women and Teens to Take Off Pounds and Keep Off Pounds Sensibly. There are several daytime and evening chapters In our area. Please call Barb at 531 -3726 or toll tree 1 -800- 932-8677 for further Information. U+tf T.O.P.S. (take pounds off sensibly). Join a new Aldergrove 9:15 Thur. morning group. Call 856-6715 for mae details. 39+tf Living With Cancer meetings, 7:00 p.m., 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month at Langley Unit, 108 - 20218 Fraser Highway, Langley. For information call: 533- 1668. 43+tf The Special Needs Adoptive Parents Support Group meet the fourth Thursday of every month. 7:30 p.m. Come join us lor infamation and emotional support. For further details call Qaudine at 852-8394, 48+tf FAS/FAE Support Group: fa parents of a child with fetal alcohol syndrome or effect. Meet 1 st & 3rd Thursday every month. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Abbotsford. For more Info. call 852-8394. 48+tf Parents Together: Self-help/support (or parents troubled by the acting-up behaviour of their teenagers. Groups which meet weekly offer support and problem solving -ideas for positive changes In the family. Free introductory orientation/information sessions. To register call Par- entJine 326-0511. 43+tf 2 PERSONALS 210 Miscellaneous Male, mid sixties, good Income, with 30' fifth wheel, wishes to meet female, same age bracket, with pick-up. Please send picture of truck to Box S0262, c/o Aldergrove Star, 3089-272 St. Aldergrove BC V4W 3R9. 14+16 Outgoing, humourous, sensitive, SWM, 63,6', seeks intelligent, active, caring SF, for possible relationship. Respond Box S0258, Aldergrove Star, 3089-272 St., Aldergrove BC V4W 3R9. j-li, I2t16 Langley Hospice Foundation has speakers available for "seTvfcfc (Subs* and'other-jroups. R«sVfcSl530fitn6 a Karen at 534-7921 for mae Information. 29+tf - Langley Meals on Wheels, a non-profit society, urgently needs volunteer drivers in Township of Langley and Aldergrove area. If you can commit to a route from apprx.11 am to 1 pm one day a week, abe on our list of spares or on-cat volunteers, cat jJ32^J679. 43+tf Fridays (ongoing): Prenatal classes for teens. Free classes available at Langley Health Unit, 532-2300. 43+tf The Valley Therapeutic Equestrian Association needs VCLlJN**l*H*B..Forln'ornrettoncall888-1262.., 42-flf Langley Legal Assistance Centre -Your Community Law Office located at #204 - 20651 - 56 Ave,, Langley, 530- 5811. Phone and enquire about your legal concerns. Free to low income people. ■ 20+tf We are BIG on FRIENDSHIP andproudof our Big Brothers. However there are still 40 boys waiting. Call today and volunteer to be a friend-530-5055. 43+tf mm •^'-.v:s**-.'v — — ■ .■-.-. -J- ,,',. - - - ■- ,,^-M ,-^U,^ 5„-.,.^..vV " -.-.■...VrA-^y. 16 THE ALDERGROVE STAR, APRIL 2,1997 2 PERSONALS 210 Miscellaneous NEED BIRTH CONTROL? Pregnant? Langley Planned Parenthood offers confidential, non-|udgmental counselling & info on al options. Doctor on premises. Clinic hrs: Mon 4-6pm; Thurs 7pm-9:30pm No appl. reqd. 1st lime clients arrive early. Located at Langley Family Services 5339 - 207th street, Langley 530-8155 Libra Transition House provides temporary emergency accommodation for physically, emotionally, or sexually abused women and their children. Staff provide counselling, support, Information, and referrals to community resources. Day counselling available by appointment. For Information call 857-5797. Funded by Ministry of Women's Equality and community donations, 43+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 Info, contact 534-7921. Offices are located at 5339- 207 St. Langley. 22+tf Fraser Valley Pregnancy Centre Aldergrove. An unexpected pregnancy? We can help. Confidential free pregnancy test. Open Mon. Wed. Thurs. 11 am-6 pm. 856- 9161. 43+tf 230 Business Personals 250 Counselling Services Alcohol & Drug program counsellor from Langley Family Services will be at Aldergrove Neighbourhood Services Society, 26970 Fraser Hwy (above First Choice Produce) beginning Oct. 10 and every Thursday after. Service available to youths, adults & families. To see a counsellor and schedule a brief half hour appointment, either call Pat at 534-7921 or drop by between 1 and 3 pm Thursdays. This Is a free service funded by the Min- Istry of Health. 40+tf Judith Dumont Women Society provides one to one counselling/group sessions and pre-employment assistance. Office hours 8:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m. Drop-In workshops - Thursday 9:30-11:30 a.m. Phone no. 597- 4741. No charge la services. 40+tf For marriage counselling call Valley Counselling Services 853-9476 for Information or appointment. 43+tf 3 LOST & FOUND If you lost a camera in Aldergrove on March 29, phone to describe 854-8525. 14+15 Lost: white Chihuahua/terrier cross dog. Missing since March 11,1997. Comes to the name of Cody. Area: Lefeuvre Rd. 856-4831. 12+16 Share a moment... It will last a lifetime. Volunteer to be a BIG BROTHER. CaU 530-5055. 7+tf 4 LEGALS 5 SERVICE DIRECTORY 502 Alterations & Dressmaking Aldergrove sewing classes, beginners-experienced. Leam to sew. April 5, April 12, 9am-5pm $50. Materials extra. 856-7774. 14+15 504 Beauty & Health Q? Heart & Stroke Foundation of B.C. & Yukon 7220 King George Hwy. Surrey, B.C. V3W 5AS improving your odds against Canada's 01 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. n/ Diabetes in.ii.miiMtj.TjiM.il Please Volunteer Call 732-1331 or 1-800-665-6526 El CANADIAN ASSOCIATION DIABETES CANAOitNNt ASSOCIATION DU OIABETE Purify your home or office air of dust, pollen, odours, toxic lumes, smoke, bacteria or mold. Call for a free 3- day trial. Richard .857-9676. 11+15 506 Blinds & Drapery 508 Bookkeeping/Accounting Personal income tax returns prepared. Reasonable rates. Lorraine 856-2285. 12+16 Experienced in both manual and computerized accounting systems. Short or long term assignments. Reas. rates. 856:9750. n+15 Computer bookkeeping. Income tax preparation. Don 856-5013. 13+17 510 Building/Construction DRAWINGS Sketches & Proposal* Additions, Mew Homes, Designs SAVE by building on paper first for a few 100 $$... before spending 1000s of $$ Designers male, first house call tram 888-9168 EXPERIENCED - RELIABLE - MODERATE 5 SERVICE DIRECTORY 510 Building/Construction PETERSEN CONSTRUCTION Specializing in Additions & Reno va tions • New Homes • Sundecks • Barns "No Job too big or too small" 856-7964 512 Bulldozing/Trucking TRUCK TIRES, 235/85R16 A/S tOply. $120. R&M Tire, 26827 Fraser Hwy., Aldergrove. 856-5011 DL8686. 12321739+tf KARL DEGLAN BULLDOZING Logging • Land Clearing & Leveling Excavating • Demolition • Loading & Trucking Cat D8 • Terex 6yd wheal loader Cat 955 wide track loader -KARL 856-5032 Hitachi 200 Excavator - GAR Y 534-4674 Dump Trucks & Trailers - DAN 530-4523 514 Carpets/Cleaning CARPET AND UPHOLSTERY • Cleaning performed to exacting standards • We fresh water rinse your carpets 856-9010 530-9975 Local hardworking. Inexpensive home or business clearing. Call Gall fa a free estimate 857-1933.13+17 516 Catering/Party Rentals 518 Computer Services 520 Concrete/Asphalt 522 Contractors 524 Electrical METRO POWER LTD. Powerline Construction Service & Repairs Phone: 856-6676 Fax: 856-1196 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS NEW CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATION SERVICES r.c.#26506 Call for free estimates: 607-1161 or 309-0731 526 Excavating & Drainage ^8 Bedard Excavating Ltd. r*ajr JL Track Loader • Backhoe JdOSi M^*» Single Axle Dump Truck v**?**SBJP Septic Fields Site Pre par a tion General Contracting Fax: 896-0169 Phone: 896-7116 BOBCAT SERVICE MINI EXCAVATOR "Over 23 years Experience" NO JOB TOO SMALL PHONE ALF • 24 HOURS 856-5444 VERN'S EXCAVATING Mini Excavator -rubber tracked' 30", 1', 2' and 5' bucket sizes 1 ton 4x4 Dump Truck • Levelling • Brush Clearing • Ditching * Excavating • Pulling Fence Posts • Deliver Mushroom Manure 856-8355 eel: 30g-0152 528 Farm Services 530 Fencing 532 Financial Services A New Spirit of Giving A national program to encourage giving and volunteering 5 SERVICE DIRECTORY 534 Rooting fKLSTRSfy FLOORING CARPET AND LINO • Sales • Installation • Repairs 856-9010 530-9975 536. Florists 538. Heat & Air Conditioning GAS INSERT/FIREPLACE Certified room heater 76.5% $1,500 INSTALLED + G.S.T. - Variable speed fan - Exclusive H-shaped burner - Reflective firebox Call Nowl 855-6912 AMBIENT HEATING CO. 540. Home Improvements CARPENTRY NEEDS • Renovations • Sundecks • Foundations • Framing CALL DAVE 856-6757 8594664 From kitchens and baths to sheds, decks and fences, 1 call does It all. 856-6091. 13+17 Small job specialist decks, renovations. 10 years experience. Seniors discount. Work guaranteed. For tree estimate please call Mark 856-8183. n + 15 542 Landscaping Mowing and trimming acreages. Reas. rates. 857-7555. 12+16 Complete lawn maintenance and hedge care. Pressure washing. Fences. Seniors discount. Free estimates. Call Steve. Cell 795-1769. 11+15 544 Legal Services Conveyancing, mortgages, wills and probates. Prompt and thorough legal services. Cos Van Wermeskerken. 530-0933. 12+16 NEED LEGAL AID? Information & Referral 530-5811 41+tf 546 Locksmithing 547 Logging 548 Machining/Metal Work 550 Masonry/Brickwork 552 Merchandise Rentals 554 Miscellaneous Services ' Storytelling for birthday parties, mom & tot groups, etc., using felt boards. Donna 857-5058. 14+18 1 or 2 men with trucks avail.; in/out of town moves; rub bish removal; tree cutting; auto repairs; odd jobs. Ken 580-1665. 14+18 Available for housework, spring cleaning. 858-5700. 13+17 556 Moving & Storage ALDERGROVE MINI STORAGE KK&W7 CSaWCMXJ 7 days a week 9-9 Units from $49.95 per month " Pre-pay 12 months - Get 1 FREE 3227 - 264 Street, Aldergrove 856-8070 558 Music/Art/Dancing Guitar Instruction, the best In the valley. Glenn W. Nielsen. 850-2537. 13+17 560 Office Services 562 Painting/Decorating time for spring cleanup. Interior/exterior painting and wall papering. Seniors discount. Free estimates. Gerry 853-8123. 14+18 D.J.HOCKIN DECORATINS • Free Estimates • 25 Years Experience 859-9043 David 564 Paving Aldergrove Star "lllegitumus non carborundum" DO YOU HAVE A SERVICE TO OFFER? Star display ads are only $8.80 per column/inch 856-8303 |5 SERVICE DIRECTORY 566 Photography 568 Plumbing 570 Pressure Washing 572 Refrigeration 574 Repairs/Miscellaneous 576 Roofing/Chimney s/Skyiights 578 Rubbish Removal 580 Sand/Gravel/Topsoil/Manure Mushroom manure, 13 yds/365 or well rotted 10 yds/$90. Free delivery within 10 miles. 856-8877. 13+17 582 Security/Alarm System 584 Septic Tanks 586 Stereo/TV Servics 10 GARAGE SALES Farm garage sale: kitchen table/8 chairs; tires; bicycles. Open dally 1 -4 pm. 28911 Townshipline Rd, Abbots - lord. 856-6443. 14+16 11 AUCTIONS jSsT-*** W|p?fiD Good used furniture/ tools, appliances, etc. Cash or consignment Sale Wednesdays - 6:30 p.m. ALDERGROVE AUCTION 65-3347 - 262 St. 857-8878 UNIVERSAL T.V. LTD. Unit 2 • 19232 Enterprise Way, Surrey We Service All Makes TV's & VCR's 576-1200 588 Stucco/Drywall 590 Tree Services 592 Upholstery/Furniture Refinishing 594 Welding 596 Well Drilling 6 CHILDCARE/DAYCARE 620 Childcare Required Mature sitter at your home 4:30- 7 pm approximately. For ALL BREEDS BEEF SALE Tuesday, April 8,1997 7:00 P.M. at FRASER VALLEY AUCTIONS 21801 • 56th Ave., Langley, B.C. All consignments welcome Taken until 5 pm the day of sale Bred cows will all be preg. checked in yards Already consigned 80 head of 500-700 lbs steer & heifers For more information call 534-3241 12 LIVESTOCK a 2year old girl. Refs. required. 857-7443 1318614+15 1210 Boarding 640 Childcare/Daycare Services Fun loving mom of 2, has 2 F/T openings my home 12- 11 pm. 856-3229. 14+18 Quality care tor your child. First aid trained. Arts, crafts, fenced yard, games-and activities for children of all ages. Reas. rates. Full/part time. 856-6018. 11+15 PARENTS & CAREGIVERS: please be aware if there are more than two children or one sibling group in care, a Community Care Facility Licence is required. Contact your local health unit tor more Information. 3+tf I'm in tenth grade, willing to baby-sit in your home or mine, have taken the red Cross Baby-Sittjng Course, survival courses & Red Cross swimming. Call Liona, 856-5645, County Line School area, will baby-sit anywhere. 29+tf 7 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 710 Business 730 Education ~ Qualified teacher willing to tutor Gr. 1 -7, E.S.L. assistance also. Call Kathy 856-2525 or res. 859-6542. 12+16 Forrent, 1.3 acres, stall, shed, riding ring, water, power. Otter area. You feed and care. 856-7368.1317513+15 Self-board, stall, paddocks, pasture $100 ea. or 2 or more$75. Boer goatsforsale, 856-8240. 11+15 Stall available in private bam, paddock, safe pasture, excellent care. Occ. help required. $180 per mo. 856- 5408. 12+16 1220 Farrier Services 1230 Feed & Hay First Aid Training Brought To Your Home, Business, Church, Daycare (min. 8 people) Count Plane KHewer 530-2316 <c*i tor dataii*) Instructor Canadan Rod Groat Socwty Courses FEEDS f%& 2212-272nd St., Aldergrove, B.C V4W2R1 Quality Feeds For Your Horse and Farm Animals Featuring: • Stall Dry • T!z Wiz Products • Martins Feeds • Co-op Feeds • Buckerfields Feeds • Master Feeds • Crystalyx Mineral Feed Supplement HAY BY THE TRAILER LOAD OR BALE - Timothy, Alfalfa & Straw available - QUALITY FEED AND SUPPLIES FOR YOUR PETS: • lams • Science Diet • Max Your Hosts: John & liona Brooks 856-9011 8 EMPLOYMENT 810 JobsAvailable Stuff envelopes at home. Earn big dollars. Free supplies available. For Info, rush sell addressed envelope and two loose stamps. H. Enterprises Box 964 Peterboro ONK9J7A5. 13183 14+15 Excellent 2nd cut local hay, heavy bales, no rain $5.25/bale. 853-6709. 14+18 Good quality hay for sale. 2ndcut$4/bale. 857-9826. 14+16 First cut hay for sale $4/bale. 856-2550 or 856-8906. 13+16 First cut hay for sale $3/bale. 534-8326. 13+16 Top quality local hay, first and second cut $5.50/bale. 856-5481. 13+17 First cut $5/bale. No rain. 856-4853. 13+17 Hay 1st cut $3.25; 2nd cut $4. Can deliver. 856-6721. 12+15 CRUISE LINE JOBS! Now hiringl $300 - 900 weekly. Both skilled and unskilled. Excellent pay/benefits. Call 24-7 days. (504) 429-9225 Ext 1049C13 1240 Hauling 1250 Lessons/Training 820. WorkWanted Trades qualified steamfitter, licensed 8 gas fitter, looking for work installing/servicing any gasflred appliance. 856-4286. 14+18 Handyman: yardwork, repairs, maintenance. Seniors. $8/hr. Phone lan at pager 607-8063. 14+18 Call us for affordable weekly, every other week, home or office cleaning. European lady with reasonable rates. 856-5904. ' 13+17 9 TRAVEL/VACATION Los Cobos, San Jose, Mexico • deluxe 1 bdrm., ocean view, swimming, fishing, golfing. Special rate Apr. & May. 857-8907. 12+16 10 GARAGE SALES 2 families, twice the junk. Sat. only, Apr. 5,9 am-3 pm. 3041-267ASt, 14+15 3 family gara- sale, household, turn., misc.items, Sun,, April 6. !> n-3pm. 28324 StarrDd, 14+15 Aldergrove Heritage Society Yard/Plant sale Sat., Apr.5, 10 am-4pm, BC Telephone Museum, 271 St/32ndAve. 14+15 1260 UvestockSale/Lease Llamas for sale, breeding stock, pets and guardians. Visitors welcome. 856-0771. 14+18 2 horse trailer, tandem axle, 6' high, lights, all work. White. Escape door, $1,800 obo, 856-7751. 14+18 Miniature horse 11 yr.old male, well trained, good disposition, blanket and halter Incl. $695.856-5822. 14+16 5 all beef calves, approx. 550 lbs. 856-4228. 13+15 Lambs for sale. 856-9544. 13+15 Registered Overo Pal amino paint, 2 112 years SKI. Started under saddle. Regretfully must sell. $3,200 obo. 856-9760. 11+15 1 two year old Simmental cross heifer $875 obo. 857- 5611. 11+15 1270 Livestock Wanted 1280 Miscellaneous Supplies HORSE MATTRESSES R-US R.J. CAPLETTE 530-2021 THE ALDERGROVE STAR, APRIU2. 1997 -.•■■•*■ ■-:-■■ ■ ,re4^ ■ 4M. —1 17 12 LIVESTOCK 1290 Tack Lades field boots, size 10, never used $100. 856- 6877. 12+16 13 PETS & POULTRY 1310 Sale 2 year old spayed longhaired shepherd. Sweet disposition. McMng. $150 to the right home. 855-4391. 14+16 Who would give me a caring home? Lab cross needs dog companion as well as caring owner. 538-0589. 14+18 Coming soon, purebred Basset hound puppies. Reserve yours now with small deposit. 857-5458. 14+17 Chicken house 8'x 12', nest and roost built in $425. 888-3839. ] 14+18 Dog exercise pen 8X4'. new, $125,856-6005. 13+16 Young green female budgie w/large homemade cage $10.856-7173. ' 13+15 Chihuahuas quality puppies, CKC registered. 12 weeks. Shots, home raised. $550-$650.856-9515. 13+15 Muscovy drakes $20.10-mo.old Muscovy drakes $18. Muscovy ducks $ 10. 10-mo.old Muscovy ducks $8. 856-8892. 13+17 Free to good home, 1 year old malamute cross male. Enjoys working, needs companion, loves kids. 856- 5960. 12+16 IQOwhite laying poulets$4.50/ea. 854-0193. 12+16 Fresh, organic chicken eggs (or sale. 856-4831 anytime. 12+16 Belgian Malinois puppies $500 Includes vet check, ■ shots, tattooed & dewormed. Make excellent pets and obedience dogs. Good temperament, French working lines. Both parents can be vtewed, 857-8957. 12+16 Purebred red Persian kittens, 8 weeks, father red Peke lace, and have both parents. 856-43X8. 12+16 Free to a good home, one female Guineapig, calico coloured, great Easter gift. Call Sabrina 857-9857. 12+16 TLC's Auntie Meow has cats and kittens galore. Adults spayed & neutered. Kittens 1st shot & dewormed. Pets only. 856-4866. 30+tf PfcISLTD. registered non-profit, We have several dogs and cats looking for loving homes. Fenced yard required, adoption by donation. For more into, ph. 856 - 5749. 32+tf EXTRA LOVE? Check for dogs and cats for pets at the S.P.C.A. Mon. - Fri. noon to 4:30; Weekends & holidays noon to 4:30, 34312 Industrial Way, Abbotslord. 856- 4600 or 850-1584. 47+tf 1320 Pets/Poultry Wanted 1330 Feed/Supplies 1350 Kennels/Pet Services 14 FOR SALE 1405 Antiques/Collectibles 1410 Appliances 5 cu.ft. freezer, front door opening $100 obo. 856- 1905. 14+16 White Hotpoht refrigerator, side by side w/iceAvater oSs- penser$1,500 obo, 856-1266. 13+17 Kenmore washer & dryer, both reconditioned with new belts, pulleys, pumps. Runs excellent. Quiet running. 856-8176. 11+16 Fridge sale and repairs, will buy used. 856-4464. 40+tf 1415 Arts & Crafts Would you like to leam to paint? Feel you have no talent? Let us show you how. 856-2563. 13+17 Artshow& sale - art, crafts, plants, Sat. Apr.5,11 am-4 pm, OAP Hall, 3015-273 St. Refreshments aval, by donation. 11+16 Buds Vf Petals \ Fresh and dried ftoufen and plants Lisa Blair 513-1522 J 1420 Books/Coins/Stamps 1425 Building Supplies GOOD USED LUMBER 534-5827 1430 Bicycles Gent's mountain bike 18 speed, like new 856-3457. $125 obo. 13+15 1435 Camera/Photography 1440 Clothing 1445 Computer Equipment 1448 First Aid 1450 Fuel 1455 Furniture Belgian oak china cab. 42'H x59*W $550; small 33"H X32"W$295; buffet 50"Wx37"H $375.530-6647. 13+17 14 FOR SALE 1460 Garden/Nursery Supplies Black currant bushes, untreated, few years old. Makes nice jelly. $5 per bush. Also lilac Scrawling ivy. 856- 2738. 14+16 8'-12' hedging cedars, shrubs $5-$7; flowering cherries, Japanese plums imisc.trees, $40. Dig your own. 856-1706. 14+17 Wanted-unwanted perennials, shrubs or divisions of, to good home. I am willing to dig. 856-9069. 14+18 Boxwood, pink heather, photina fraserii, English laurel, euonymus golden or variegated, Japanese holly, cedars, one gallon pots $4/ea. 853-8480. 13+17 Wanted -your perennial divisions, esp. bird and butterfly food. 856-5645 (Sylvia). 12+tf TOP QUALITY HEMLOCK BARK MULCH PROMPT DELIVERY R.J. CAPLETTE 530-2021 1463 Home Entertainment 1465 Meat/Dairy ~ Prime beef sides, $1.89 per lb. cut/wrapped/frozen 856-8709. ] 12+16 Ostrich the low fat healthy red meat, steaks, masts, and jerky. Gov't inspected. Store on farm. 856-2888.13+17 1470 Miscellaneous 5' bathroom vanity $45. 10* table saw$285. Items like new. Backyard garden shed. Ernest 530-2800. 14+16 3 gas lawn mowers, need clean up/servicing. Plus 2 boxes of parts, some new. All for $25.533-1746. 14+17 Antique Reno slot machines, 40 years old, perfect working condition (5t-25t-$1 units) $2,600 to $3,200. Chuck 530-3146. 14+16 ' Band saw and 8' tandem disc, both In excellent cond. Call evenings 856-8650. 14417 Alder Grove Telephone Museum at Community Archives Open Tuesday to Friday 10 - 3 ' Volunteers needed for office, sales events; writing, new programs. Sale items: 1997 historical calendars, local history books, 'Langley's Heritage*, family albums, cards. Por Information phone 857-0S55. Aldergrove Star Arida gas barbeque; quart canning jars; fruit & vegetable dehydrater; real old comic books; Kitchenaid dish- was her, 534-9388. 14+17 STEEL new and used. ALDER STEEL MART, 3102 - 262B Street. Open Mon-Fri. 8-5, Sat 8-4.856-2313. 12356 ' 46+bl+tf 6' Ivy variety house plant, see to appreciate. 856-9249. 14+16 1 5hp rototiller. 1 7hp rototiller. 856-2329. 14+15 Aluminum canopy fits long box compact truck $300. 5 hp rototiller 14* rear tiller, as new $850 firm. 504-0109. 14+16 Fisher Price gate $20. White crib/mattress, very good cond. $120. Strollee strdler $50.588-3538. 14+18 Car Pool riders wanted to Vancouver and back 5 days/week, 8:30-4:30 wk.day, $40 per week. 856- 2364. 14+18 For sale: newfireplace mantJe$75.856-1609. 13+17 Toaster oven, works well $15; comfortable gold velour- Ifke armchair, good cond. $20.856-8451. " 13+17 Remote control hospital bed and mattress incl. new3/l convoluted mattress. Was $3,050, will sacrifice $1,200. 856-5091. 13+17 Sears 5 hp rotoriller $65; 5' cabinet $10; antique armchair $5; 4' dinette hutch $35; 2 door/drawer endtable $5.856-0193. 13+15 Brand new wheel barrow $30; 6 brown Inside doors w/frame & hardware $18/ea. 852-3062, 13+15 Numerous truck tires (or sale. 856-8268. 13+16 Carpet cleaner $65; printer $75; sewing machine $45; . typewriter $75; answering machine $20; tazer blazer. 856-5430. 13+16 Double brass bed $150. Washer/dryer $150.2-1985 Chevtruckgastanks$125/ea,856-6430, 12+16 Kingsize waterbed, white padded w/coll mattress, excel, cond. $75 firm, 850-2295, 12+16 40' round table (good for card table) with removeahle legs for storage $20, Night tables. 856-6185. 12+16 3/8* and 1/2* plywood. Prehung outside metal doors." Double glazed vinyl and wood windows. After 6 pm 856-3815. 12+T6 Mens 21 speed mtn. bike, new wheels, good cond. $165. Supersingle waterbed complete $75.856-4682. 11+15 Propane 3 burner st ove with ove n f or RV $ 150. Uti lity traller$lOQ. 856-0870. 11+15 Sewing machine in cabinet $150 obo. Air resistant exercise bike $100. Padded bathtub bench, wheel chair $100.856-2232. 11+15 12* aluminum boat $800.856-4068. 11+13 Aldergrove Thrift Shop. 2981-272 St. 856-2592. Misc.: Sec. juice extractor $10; auto.elec. cookers large size $15;elec.osterizer $10; all in good condition; coal oil lamp complete $10; large selection of ceramic vases, flower arrangements etc for the hobbyminded people; Pyrex trypan large $8; drink maker, new$40; waffle iron, , 3 sets of plates, Tefal $8; portable el. sewing machine - $10;manybeautifUpictures$2-$20;tablelamps,cameras all sizes, also 3E zoom lens Lumicon $20; fisher- mans spin casting outfit $10; ladies & mens bikes $25; heavy duty childs bike,$30;Styllzer exerciser $7; stove hood $5; glass door firescreen $10; complete toilet & tank$15; TV stand on castors $15; skis & boots $10; single box springs $10; head boards $5; girls roller skates white boots size 6 like new $5; skates $2 all sizes; fish bowls small $2; single bed, complete $30; Ikea style chesterfield w/6 cushions $20; 4 sets mag lug nuts+ 4 lock nuts $10 new fits most cars; mitre box $5; metal soft balls $ 1.50 ea.; childs floater jacket $5. Baby items: high chair $8;car seats $5; bicycle carrier $3; training seats $2; booster seats $2; stroller $15. 13+45 DO YOU HAVE A SERVICE TO OFFER? Star display ads arc only $8.8(1 per column/inch 856-8303 3089 - 272nd Street, Aldergrove, B.C. V4W 3R9 Illegitimus non carborundum AN<d Web Site: www.aldstar.com *& E Mail: 8tar@ald8tar.com SubscmbERs to ThE ALDERGROVE STAR qET vaIue plus ... as AlwAys - no chARqE personaI ckssifiEds T^E PIUS - yOUR AdvERTisEMENT Also AppEARS ON T^E iNTERNET TllROUqh OUR NEW SERViCE ... An<J siNCE tNe Prjnt vERsioN of ThE Star is dEliVEREd TsHROUqh CANAdA POST \J is NOT NECESSARy TO REsidE iN AldERqROVE to becoME a subscmbER 856-8505 (phoNE) 856-5212 (f/oc) I clASS@AldsTAR.COM (E'MAil) DeacMne foR WEdNEsdAy EdiiioN - MoNdAy, 5:00 p.M. HolidAy wEEkENds - TuEsdAy, 10:00 a.m. Limit of one free 15 word ad per issue - you must be a subscriber. (Private businesses are not included in this offer.) Any additional words should be on a separate sheet of paper. There is a 200 charge per extra word - $2.00 minimum charge per week. (Pre-payment required - Please include G.S.T.) Your ad is most effective when you include a price. NON'SUBSCRIBERS To receive the Aldergrove Star every week, fill out the form below - and if you wish, attach your first free classified ad. Name Phone Mailing Address Under 65 Years: 65 & Over □ 1Year- $17.00 Prices □ Seniors 1 Year - $9.00 _ include __ □ 2 Years - $25.00 GST □ Seniors 2 Years - $17.00 □ 1 Year - $80.00 for Overseas & U.S.A. Q MasterCard □ VISA Expiry Date G Cheque □ Money Order VISA/ Master Card No. FREE SUBSCRIBER AD Use this form to plan your ad before you call - or clip and mail The Aldergrove Star, 3089 - 272 Street, Aldergrove, B.C. V4W 3R9 Classified Section No. of weeks Name Phone Mailing Address 1 18 '- - kv\- ■*: ...-. -: -:.., ~ .w^^:',:^- ;:;!:!^y^^V ^-'l 14 FOR SALE 1470 Miscellaneous Heavy metal engine table with casters $36. Wedge- wood brooch and ring, silver setting $50. Bikes from$5- $30.856-8574. 11 + 15 Large airtight single door wood burning stove $200. Utility trailer made Irom 3/4 ton truck $250.607-7287. 4+tf Gen dron baby buggy and stroller $15. Car ry-cot $10. Girls 10-year-old bicycle $50. Sylvia 856-5645. 18+K 1475 Musical Instruments Piano accordions Camllo I base $75.853-7773. 120 base $115. Horner 72 14+17 1480 Produce 1490 Sporting Good> Bench press w/misc. weights $65 obo. Exercise bike $45 obo. 857-1118. 14+16 New Wilson Stall mid size Irons RH 3-PW. never used: $500 obo. 856-8330. 13+17 1495 Tools 15 WANTED 1530 Miscellaneous Old Barbie, Midge. Skipper etc. dolls and clothes (or mom/daughter hobby. 604-820-41 ] 7. 13+17 Wanted - House plants. 856-0011. 13+16 Wanted - Antiques, collectibles, furniture, misc. items & good old |unk. Cash paid. 856-0272. 11+15 Standard patio door screen, 856-0323. 12+16 Wanted ■ Vlewmaster reels. Romantic English brown dlrinerware set or individual Items. Sylvia 856-5645. 7+tf Wanted: Baby Talk doll, reas. priced. 856-6346, e+tf 1560 Swap Do you have time to share? Aldergrove urgently needs 10 new Big Brothers. Volunteer today. Call 530-5055. 7+tf 16 RENTALS 1620 Halls/Banquet Room "MT. LEHMAN COMMUNITY HALL available lor weddings, parties, dances etc. Kitchen facilities. Seats 100. 854-3622. 3+tf. JUBILEE COMMUNITY HALL available for weddings, parties, meetings, etc. Kitchen facilities, beautiful coun - try setting. Call Larry 856-2212 after 6 pm. 13+tf BRADNER COMMUNITY HALL available for weddings, convention groups, large and small, social functions, clances, meetings. In house catering, reasonable rates, refreshment service. Seating 300 Phone: 856-8441. 52+tf PATRICIA COMMUNITY HALL available for daycare facilities or meetings during the week, please phone 856- 8095 or 856-8390. _^ 52+tf COGHLAN COMMUNITY HALL - torrent, capacity V25. j full kitchen facilities. 856-8653 or 856-5001. 43+tf 1630 Hotels/Motels ALOHA TRAILER PARK and Camp Grounds • approx. 6 min. Irom major shopping centre • all pubic amenities • pool • bus j)op. • totally upgraded • extra large pads 29666 Fraser Hwy., Abbotsford |-^T*TYt*^r- 856-2366 Best Western Country Meadows Pare fo compare - KITCHENETTES - IN LANQLEY LOCATION Weekly $239 + tax Monthly $839 + tax Pool, Hot Tub, Movie Channel. 3070 - 264 St, Aldergrove 856-9880 1640 Land Lease/Rent Secluded yard suitable to erect portable tent for sandblast purpose. 857-7443. 13187 14+15 1650 Office/Retail Space 1660 For Rent Aldergrove, available May 1, unique 2 bedroom home, F/S, F/P, W7P. Close to all amenities $900/mo. Carol- lyne 250-357-9666. 13188 14+16 2 bdrm. suite, appl. incl. Bradner/Fraser Hwy. Ideal for couple. N/P. $700 cable/hydro incl. 856-4221 days, 856-5109 evenings. 14+16 New, large 1 bdrm. suite, avail. May 1. $500 Ind. utili- tles. N/S N/P. please. 856-2420. 14+18 Room in 3 bdrm. townhouse for rent $350/mo., avail. now. 857-1101. . ..ysHlM. 240 St., private/quiet. 1 Bdrm: basement'Suite N/S N/P. ' Refs. $545Ano. Incl. hydro. 856-1727. 14+16 Aldergrove 3 bedroom upper floor, private laundry, large covered deck. Near amenities. N/S N/P $875 plus utili- ties. 607-7289,644-1385 after 6 pm. 13185 14+15 Rent to own. 3 bedroom townhouse in Aldergrove. May 1 $980/mo. Fireplace. 2 bathrooms. 5 appliances. Carport. Children welcome. No pets. 351-6673. • < 13184 14+15 16 RENTALS 1660 For Rent 10 acres of pasture land on Lefeuvre Rd.avail. (or lease soon. Inquiries welcome. 856-1951. 13+17 In Aldergrove on acreage 3 bdrm., 2 baths, dble.wide, 3 appl. Incl. Laundry hookup avail. Apr. 1.534-2909. 13+16 RV pad avail. Apr.-Oct. $275/mo. 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Rsher I WOOd Stove $300. 856-26277, ,* 'j'f 11+15 I 14' fibreglass boat incl. 20 HP Mercury motor, oars, - anchor $1,97itNo SuncJayorfe: 856-0825? 1U15 :* _«v ;■ P. *»•!•.. **1 I? 1 CAPTIXI CRUNCH USED AUTO PARTS ALL MAKES and MODELS Free scrap car pick-up Open Sundays 34314 Vye Rd., Abbotsford 855-1644 856-5014- 2030 Auto Service/Towing DONS AUTO BODY & PAINT SHOP LTD. Collision Repairs Painting Windshield Specialists Courtesy Cars 856-2594 27441 Fraser Hwy. 2040 Campers/Trailers Must sell - 2 RV lots Emory Creek, Hope area. Nicely treed, only$13,000.856-7812. 12+15 1775 Properly Management AIR QUALITY TIPS... Use manual or electric garden tools. A gas-powered mower can produce more hydrocarbon pollution than a car. Ufcc/eartheoir .Greater ^ Vancouver Regional'' * District 1D', Caveman camper, reconditioned 3-way (ridge; propane'stove & furnace. Awning,'steps and belly bars Incl. $2,500.856-6517. 14+18 1981 Slumber Queen camper 7'6*. Import fridge, 3 burners. Asking$2,700. Good condition. 856-6566. 12+16 11' 1977 Rustler camper. 3-way fridge, stove, oven, furnace, bathroom. Sleeps 6. Very clean. $2,900. 856- 6822. ' 11+15 2020 Auto Salvage/Scrap 2050 Cars Aldergrove Star DO YOU HAVE A SERVICE TO OFFER? Star display ads are only 'lllegitumus non carborundum" BEST PRICES - FAST PICKUP for scrap, damaged and older used vehicles 856-8378 Restorable 1967 T-bird, driveable classic$1,000 or close offer. 888-3281. 14+18 1990 Ford Tempo 152,000 kms. 4 dr, PS, PB, no acol- dents. $3,900 obo. 856-0391. 13+17 1967 Falcon sports coupe 302 auto, needs work, body painted 87, runsgreat$1,700 obo. 855-4205. 13+15 1981 Cougar 200,6 cyl. $795. Propane, good transportation. 1978 Dodge van, xtra long, 3 seats, 3/4 ton, asking $1,695.855-3573 leave msg. 13+15 THg ALPERGROyg STAR. APRIL Z 1997, 19 STEEL BUILDINGS INTRODUCTION SERVICES STILL LOOKING tor someone honest, loving and compatible? For a confl- dential Interview with the world's largest & most successful Introduction service ceil: Together 879-1886, Tod-free 1-88-TOGETHER. LEGAL SERVICES CONTESTING WILLS end Estates. Major ICBC Injury claims. Joel A. Wener trial lawyer tor 28 years. Call free 1-800-665-1138. Contingency fees. Simon, Wener & Adler MOBILE HOMES QUALITY MANUFACTURED Homes Ltd. Ask about our used single and double widea. "We Serve - We Deliver*. 1-800-667- 1533, DLf6813. BY OWNER • 1976 Brentwood 14X68. $13,600. 3 Bedroom, oak cupboarde, new carpets, except in master bedroom. skirted. Spruce Grove, Alberta. Catherine 1-403- 4704016 or 1-403-470- 2063. PERSONALS 1997 FORECAST! NEW Lover, New Job, or $ Windfall? Accurate, honest orecSctJone. Free calendar 1-900-451-3778. 24hrs 18+ ?»2 99 m» I.C.C CANADA'S MOST gifted psychics have answers to your problems or questions about health, love, relationships, money, kicky numbers $2 99/minute. 18+. 24 hours. 1-900-451-4336. REAL ESTATE CUSTOM HOMES, professionally built to your specifications by Western Canada's Premier Modular Home. Manufacturer, ready for spring delivery Call for our brochure: Real Homes (280)770-1067. Dealers welcomel SPORTING GOODS FISH LONGER: Polar Fleece Tops, Bottoms and Socks. Sold as sets or separately. Custom made to your size. Buy direct Frog Hollow Fleece and Co., Salt Spring Island. B.C. Fax: (250)653-9969, Phone: (250)653-4902. STEEL BUILDINGS: "Cheaper Than Wood*. Quonset-Straightwall quon- •et, Structural Steel Buildings. B.C. Company, we wont be undersold. Service and satisfaction guaranteed! Western Steel Buildings 1-800-565-9800. PERMA8TEEL: Western Canada's largest distributor of steel buildinge for over 45 years Standard end custom sizes available. 40'X40'X14' - $12,650. For wholesale pricing call: Ento 1-800-567-7745. 1976 Chevy 1 ton 4x4 stepside, aircared. new clutch. Ores, shocks, will swap (or boat, similar value. $2,500 ObO. 856-0429. 1U16 1974 Ford 1 ton flat deck c/w hoist & trailer $2,500. 1971 Custom VW Beetle flat deck $2,200. 820-1107. 11+15 1970's style Ford fiberglass canopy $100 obo. 856- 1056. 11+16 NEW TRUCK TIRES, 235/85R16A/S10 ply. $120. RSM Tire, 26827 Fraser Hwy., Aldergrove. 856-5011 DL8686. 12318 39+tf 2090 Vans 1979 GMC 1 ton. good cond., 1998 $1.500.856-6474. air cared until March 14 + 16 20 AUTOMOTIVE 2050 Cars Toyota Corona, black, 4 dr, hatch back, air cared, needs TLC. $200 obo. 856-3872. 12+16 1988 Mustang 2.3 L, 4 cyl., 5 speed, hatchback, white, asking $4.600.856-1901 alter 4 pm. 12+16 1985 Sprint In good shape, air cared, asking $1,000. 856-7107. 12+15 1984Ford Escort, 120,000 kms, (ront wheel drive, in good cond. 856-2669. 12+16 1989 Pontiac Bonneville LE, loaded. In good shape, $8,000obo.852-6330of856-3168. 12+16 owner, load- 12+15 1992 Pontiac Sunbird SE, 47,000 kms, ed, mint cond. $14,000.856-8081. 1984 Flaro 4 cyl. 4 speed, under 10,000 kms on new motor, sir cared $2,500. Possible trade for automatic. 856-5337 after 6 pm. 12+16 1991 Chevy Cavalier, red, 2 dr, sunroof, 5 speed, $4,500 obo. 856-6294 eves/weekends. 11+15 1991 Mazda Miata convertible, 70,000 kms, A-1 shape, askin9$16,000.856-7107. 11+15 1985 Plymouth Reliant, blue, auto, p/s, p/b, very reliable, aircared untilJan. 98, $1.000 obo. 856-3031. 11+15 2060 Motorcycles 1981 Honda CB 900F Super sport, runs good, looks better. Extra rims, tires', low kilometers. $1,600 obo. Jason 533-2498. 13+15 1977 Suzuki GS 550 - nice shape, 25 k's, new tires, bait, two helmets. Collectors? $880 obo. 856-4752. 13+15 2070 RVs/RV Parts 1965 GM Coach 36' long, fully camperized $25,000. John 856-9508. 14+18 33* 5th wheel, satelite dish, A/C, canopy, new furnace. $8,000 Obo. 856-8580 or 856-8602. 13+16 1993 21.5' Travelaire M.H. 460 auto, dual air. $28,400. 856-5011.R&M Tire. DL8686. 13113 3+tf 2075 RVa/Trailere for Rent Mesa, Arizona Park model. 2 pools, hot tubs, tennis etc. $1,100/mo.or$300AMOIS.574-9813. 14+18 2078 Snowmobiles 2080 Trucks 1983 Ford 3/4 ton 4X4, V8, 4 speed, P/S. P/B $1,750 obo. 856-9355. 14+16 1980 Ford Bronco 4x4, 351 cu.in.'in good running order. $4,500 obo. 15'tandem axel utility trailer $2,400 obo. 856-1259. 13+16 1978 Ford Bronco 4x4,351 standard, PS, PB. $875. 856-9355. 13+15 1986 Ford Ranger, extended cab V6 2.9 L, auto, PW, POL, air, dual tanks, w/81 Caveman camper. Together $9,000.856-4043. 13+16 1988 Chev Jimmy 4-wheel drive, white w/blue pinstrip- Ing, new (rent bucket seats, aircared. excel, cond. $9,500 obo. 856-9258. 13+17 1986 Suburban deluxe, clean, towing pkg. 245,0-00 kms. $7,500 obo. 856-1803. 12+15 1994 Chevy Z71 extended cab, long box 350,4x4, auto, full load, bucket seats, 60,000 kms. Excel, cond. $23,600,857-4904. 12+16 1975 Ford van, aircared until Mar. 1998, good cond. $900 obo. Alex 644-2593. 13+15 TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY Sears Indoor Clean Air Services require telemarketers to book appointments for our Inspectors. Days and evenings available. Hourly wage plus bonus. Call Friday. April 4. Wayne 607-7773. 1319014+15 Timothy hay. 100 lb bales $12.50.856-7951. 14+16 Boer Neubian cross small billy goat $30.856-5767. 14+16 Good yearling Stmmental cross bull. Solid dark red. Ready lor spring breeding season $1,050. 532-1220. 14+18 2 purebred Himalayan kittens, neutered, all shots and accessories $300/ lor the pair. Must go together. 856 - 1682. 14+18 U dig and save 4'-6' Emeralds (smaragds) $1,60/ft. 856-8288. 14+18 Wooden child's doll house. Offers. Wooden 300 egg Incubator. Offers. Both well constructed. 856-8095. - 14+18 ALLERGIES driving you nuts, I can help. Richard 857- 9676. 14+16 180 Amp welder, complete w/accessories. Daybed trame $15.55*x32* picture In gold frame, offers. 856- 0193. 14+16 Generator, Honda brand, new (never used), EM5000SX, electric start $2.199.856-1634. 14+18 Sony Play Station complete w/Tobal (unopened) and NHL (unopened) and crash Bandicoot $395 obo. 856- 7204. 14+18 Wanted - Unstained maple or pine baby change table. Please phone 856-6687, 14+18 Living quarters off bam on beautiful acreage. Room for horses. Avail, now. 857-0971 lor details. Leave mag. 14+18 3 bedroom, cable/hydro incl. ii possible, close to all amenities. Need ASAP. William or Stacy 857-1492. 14+18 Reliable middle aged couple with small masonry business are looking (or a house to rent on acreage or rent to own. Reference available. Anna 856-7250. ' 1318914+18 21 1\2' 1982 Vanguard Ford motorhome, sleeps six, awning, CB radio, trailer hitch, solarpanel, TV antenna, large (ridge. 532-6398. 14+17 12 x 50 mobile, furnished, W/D, garden shed, well maintained, close to town, available April 15,$660/mo. 857-0407. ." 14+17 truck; TIRES 235/85R16 10 ply R & TIRE kNew and Used Tires - Quality Trucks, Campers & Motor Homes - Brakes, Shocks and Front-end Service 26827 Fraser Highway 856-5011 ASK ANNABELLE Dear Annabelle, Well, it seems to me that the world is truly coming to an end, and the final days of this planet are undoubtedly here. 1 don't consider myself a Luddite, however I must say that I am very unhappy - - in fact mortified — to find an upstanding person such as yourself on the World Wide Web. I mean, this Web thing (has anybody noticed the similarity between World Wide "Web" and an evil, conniving, poisonous Spider's "Web"?) is simply filled with filth and degrading pictures of people who take money from other people just to have fun. And what fun it is! Annabelle, if you wish to save your reputation, get off the Web now! The End-Times they are upon us, and the gnashing of teem and the rending of garments will be a sad tiding upon thee and thine kin, which shall be bereft of computer items because nowhere in the Bible does it say Blessed Are the Technologists! I mean, first it was the cockeyed Evolution theory being forced upon unsuspecting young people in our "schools", and now it's computers. It makes me sick. I am going back to looking under rocks for my supper. The insects that fly upon the air and them that crawls in the filth of the earth shall be my meat, and water from the muddy river down the street a ways shall be my drink I mean, this is all well and good, but for the love of Moses! When will it all end? Ill tell you when — when we're all good and dead and roasting HAGAR THE HORRIBLE over a slow fire in the stinking pit of inequity that is The Sulphurous Maw of Hell! I mean, let's get real here people! What with comets and eclipses, times they are a'changin1, and I don't intend to be here when the spaghetti hits the fan. I am outta here! I am off to find that flying saucer that I know is out there somewhere! They can't stop me! Not even with the television watching me every minute of every hour of every day! I mean, what the heck is going on here? -The Seventh Seal PS: You've really got to be careful of The Sulphurous Maw of Hell, dear Annabelle. Dear. S.S., Thanks for the warning, but it really isn't necessary. My strength is as the strength of ten because my heart is pure. Dear Annabelle, I have an immense dislike of old fashioned names. So on my crusade to modernize the world I would like to suggest a few alternatives for your nome de ancient. How about a change to bannellea or nellbeane or leanabenl. I guarantee you'll be the only one with these names in any large crowd. Yours sincerely, Ms. Resate Sugfaston Dear Readers, Have you got a broken heart or some lesser problem? Do you need a little advice? Just write to Dear Annabelle, c/o The Aldergrove Star, 3089-272 Street, AldergroVe<'Vi4W 3-ft9t,'ot*'i-mail! to: annabelle@aldstar.com Arts an adventure FORT LANGLEY - A celebration of Adventures in the Arts comes to the Fine Arts School, Saturday, April 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. It. will feature hands-on experiences, demonstrations, displays and performances in drama, dance, music and visual art There will also be native drawing and storytelling, Robert Mun- sch plays, Orff music workshops, and an appearance by children's performer Norman Foote. Admission for the day is $5, or $15 for a family of four. For information call Gina at 888-5538 or Sylvia at 888-4249. 60 AN(7 -5TAMP IM THf? /V\OONui<£HT amp tupn Agouti? -rupee T\H\e& AMP <5AY "/AALAPY 0&&ON&" viv\\\,e \\olx?\\±& T(-Ii5 MA6-l£ W££P IM Yo\}\? MANt? ANP To TtllhJK, FOR m Y&Afa& X'Mg VJA&TFP MY TIM& &OIH& To QUACC&I BLONDIE NAME. V1 BUfASTEAD... i- PlEASe J OA6WDOO BUMSTEAD OH PEAR, I'M AFRAlP IT JUST ISN'T QUITE THE SAME SHOE BROOMHILDA FENCING SCHOOL POM'T 6ET DISCOURAGED... VOUR DEFEI^E 3D-ST NEEDS A LITTLE MORE FINE TUNING*.' 01996 Tribune Media Services, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Aldergrove Star "lllegitumus non carborundum" DO YOU HAVE A SERVICE TO OFFER? Star display ads are only $8.80 per column/inch 856-8303 ..-■Vi ■ ■•,-.. - - ■ 9y._ H^ - - 20 THE ALDERGROVE STAR, APRIL 2.1997 INTFRURBAN RFCALLEL7BY OLDTIMERS Support grows to bring back commuter rail By KURT LANGMANN ALDERGROVE - Local old- timers believe the time is right for bringing back the old Intcrurban commuter train that was abandoned in the carly '50s. Increased use of private automobiles and the ambitious road- building projects of post-war governments, through the W.A.C. Bennett era, all contributed to the demise of the electric trams that used to haul people from Richmond and Vancouver out as far as Chilliwack, as well as milk and produce from the country into the city. Cars are more numerous than ever today, but as any commuter well knows, the roads and highways can't handle the traffic. B.C. Electric, a private company, operated the Intcrurban line for about three decades, before closing it on about 1951. The next year, a Social Credit government under Bennett was elected to power, and one of their first moves was to nationalize B.C. Electric, now known as BC Hydro. The old Interurban rail line remained the property of the government, until the late '80s Social Credit government sold it back to private interests, the Southern Railway of British- Columbia Ltd. Today, this line is used to move about two small trainloads daily. Dennis Johnson of the Alder Grove Heritage Society is an outspoken proponent of transit systems. He told The Star that the province has shown the right initiative in starting up the West Coast Express commuter train on the north side of the Fraser River, and should do the same out in the valley, using the old Interurban route. He said there's considerably less traffic on the latter rail-line, which should make it easier for the government to negotiate schedules that would work for commuters and take more cars off the freeways. The Interurban's overhead power lines for the electric trams are long gone, but Johnson said there's modem, efficient diesel- powered trams that could haul passengers as well as goods. "They could add passenger cars as the demand grows. We all know that transit doesn't make money or even break even for the first few years, if ever. It comes down to how many cars you want to take off the freeway, and what it's | worth to you," said Johnson. "The government would have to invest millions in it, and build park-and- rides along the route, but I believe it's the way to go." Evelyn Bullock, a retired BC Transit worker in Aldergrove, told The Star that she remembered riding the Interurban in her youth. "Shutting it down was the biggest mistake we ever made," she said. Born in Chilliwack in 1921, she attended Upper Sumas School, along with George Ferguson, the current mayor of Abbotsford. Kids were hauled to the three-room school in the back of a cattle truck, until a fatal accident at a CNR mainline caused the government to make regulation school buses mandatory. These days, Evelyn and husband, Don work as Frontiersmen school crossing guards in Cloverdale, just a few steps away from the old Interurban line. "There was an Interurban station in Cloverdale but it's long ago been torn down," said Bullock. She pulled out an old map of Surrey and Langley, dating back to the '40s, which showed the Interurban route and stations that existed at the time. The massive concrete station at Coghlan, as well as the one at Vedder Mountain, housed the transformers for the electric trams, as well as living quarters for staff. The buildings and land were long ago sold to private interests, and the Coghlan station has been recently converted to an artists' studio. The Interurban was the best, reliable connection throughout the valley and lower mainland,1* said Bullock. "Remember, before the '20s, Sumas was a big marshy lake that was drained and settled by homesteaders. I can remember my first ride on the Interurban, wearing my new blue dress, with my Mom and Dad. "When I moved to Vancouver in 1939 and started working, I often rode the Interurban spur line out to Burnaby, and out to Chilliwack to visit my family. There were usually three cars, with a conductor and engineer. It was a very good service." Bullock retired from BC Transit's public information desk about seven years ago, and said she's discouraged by the declining quality of bus service that she's witnessed over the years. A firm believer in transit service, she said that government has to invest more in buses, but should also consider re-activating the commuter train service. Mayor John Scholtens and the Township's acting director of community development, Terry Lyster, attended a meeting in Evelyn Bullock holds an old map showing the route of the Interurban commuter rail service in this area, and an HO scale model of the electric trams that plied the valley until 1951. Evelyn and husband, Don, are model train enthusiasts, but they are among a growing number of valley residents who believe that the best and cheapest way to deal with highway gridlock is to reactivate the rail service, using modern electric or diesel trains. Vancouver has commissioned a restored Interurban engine to operate this summer as a tourist attraction, and Cloverdale hopes to do the same for their community, but the entire stretch of track out to Chilliwack is still intact -Kurt Langmann photo Cloverdale, Saturday, where they heard a proposal to reactivate the Interurban line as a commuter service. Scholtens said there was a lot of merit to the proposal, although it would require twinning the line along (Mover Road that's currently being used by coal trains headed for Roberts Bank. "The heritage society wants it to start as a tourist attraction, which makes a lot of sense from a scheduling point of view. We can build it up from there," said Scholtens. 8 MILLION DOLLAR INVENTORY LIQUIDATION ALL NEW, ALL USED - EVERYTHING HAS TO GO! BRAND NEW 1997 Ford Escort Wagon Auto, air, remote entry, luggage rack. #9730032 Was'18.015" 1997 Mercury Grand Marquis LS. 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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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