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from all of us at The Aldergrove Star The office of The Star will be closed on Friday, Dec. 24 to Monday, Dec. 27 to allow our staff to enjoy the hdffdays with their families. Classified ad deadline is Thursday, Dec. 23 at 5 p.m. for the Dec. 30 issue. News and Display ad deadline is Tuesday, Dec. 28 at 11 a.m. for the Dec. 30 issue We hope you enjoy the spirit of the season and look forward to sharing the memories with you in the new year. Protesters nailed with big legal bill Artwork by Shortreed Elementary School student, Jewel Friesen was selected for a 1994 calendar of children's art from around the world. At an assembly at Shortreed, the grade two student received a copy of the calendar which includes her picture "Canadian Husky Dogs." Young driver hurt in hit and run ALDERGROVE - An 18 year old was seriously injured in a hit and run collision on 264 Street at. noon, Dec. 15. Rhett James Procter is in intensive care at Vancouver General Hospital and is suffering some paralysis in an arm caused by a broken vertebrae in his neck. Police said Procter's Honda was stopped on 264 Street, waiting to make a left turn onto 48 Parizeau set for February vote QUEBEC CITY - Parti Quebecois leader Jacques Parizeau is busy selecting a team of candidates and beefing up his campaign organization for a February election. "We will be ready for an election by the end of January," he told cheering party delegates recently. The ruling Liberals have formally named Daniel Johnson as their new leader following the retirement of Robert Bourassa. Despite his displays of confidence and the party's lead in the polls, Parizeau remains far from popular with the electorate. To counter this problem, the party is aiming at portraying him as a team player in an attempt to distance him from his reputation as an over-confident leader. Recent posters show him at the centre of the 'PQ team', a man of the people. The PQ's slogan for the as-yet uncalled election is 'setting course on a winning Quebec' Polls show the PQ leading the Liberals by as many as 12 percentage points, even though some polls suggest voters would prefer Johnson as leader. Avenue, when he was struck from behind by a Jeep. The force of impact pushed Procter's vehicle into the southbound lane, where he was hit by a Ford pickup. The Jeep's driver fled the scene, but the 17 year old Aldergrove driver of the pickup was not injured and managed to get the Jeep's licence plate number. Police found the Jeep near the Walnut Grove home of the owner, and took a 29 year old, Stephen Brian Beveridge, into custody, pending charges. Procter, of Hazelton, was attending school in this community and was returning from his lunch break to the Adventist Academy. Police are seeking witnesses to the collision, especially positive identification of the driver of the red Jeep YJ, and ask that information be called to RCMP, 532-3200. Ottawa seen risking future of citizens by limiting their RRSP investments VANCOUVER - Ottawa risks jeopardizing the future financial security of Canadians, if it cuts the amount of cash they can put in registered retirement savings plans, says a leading analyst. Michael Walker was responding to a suggestion floated in Ottawa to reduce the maximum allowable RRSP contributions for those earning more than $90,000 annually. "What this is, is a tax increase," said Walker, executive director of the Fraser Institute, a \ancouver- based think tank promoting free enterprise. "It's an indication the government is looking at tax increases instead of spending cuts as a way of solving the deficit problem," Walker said. the federal government is expected to spend $45-billion more this year than it takes in. The total federal debt will surpass the half- trillion-dollar mark early in the new year. "Government has already jeopardized the future stability of this country by accumulating this massive debt," Walker said. "Now they are reducing the amount people can save for their own futures." LANGLEY - Just in time for Christmas, several anti-abortion f>rotesters have received notice of iens placed against their homes by lawyers for the Everywoman's Health Clinic in Vancouver. The protesters, including John Hof, have refused to pay a court- ordered $45,000 award of special costs to the clinic, after 13 people were charged for their 1989 Operation Rescue protest. Hof said there was no court injunction against protesters at the time of the 15-hour protest. However, the court found the group guilty of contempt of court. Hof was sentenced to 21 days at Oakalla, which he served on weekends. Solicitors for Everywoman's placed liens against the homes of Hof, Elizabeth Green, John Chamberlain, Robert Turnbull, Catherine Hetzler, Ralph Kruger and Richard Whalen on Dec. 10. Hof said he won't pay and he won't accept donations because he doesn't want the clinic to receive any money. The Aldergrove STAR Illegitimus non carborundum VOL.35 N0.51 THURSDAY, DEC.23.1993 40CENTS Established 1957 3089-272nd Street Fax:856-6212 Phone:856-8303 GATT deal means farmers have to talk ALDERGROVE - The 33,000 Canadian supply management farmers have no little concern over the ongoing GATT negotiations, which will likely cause the dismantling of marketing boards for poultry, egg and dairy pro Dr. John Pankratz of Trinity Western University, who is an internationally recognized agricultural economics expert." White said he will be taking Pankratz's paper on his proposed "system flow manage- This area's new MP, Randy White said last week that "a successful GATT announcement from Geneva now looks certain. Farmers who are concerned about the end of marketing boards and solutions should come in and discuss their futures" with the MR White, who is on the Reform party's agriculture committee, said he has met regularly with local supply-managed farming representatives and may have some innovative alternatives for the system. "It's just in the formative stages, but we've met with Driver killed LANGLEY - A fatal crash has been attributed to icy road conditions. Albert Charpentier, 62, of Duncan, died at the scene on the morning of Dec. 19, while his wife, Lorraine, 58, was taken to Langley Memorial Hospital with minor injuries. Police said a Chilliwack couple were driving west on 16 Avenue, at about 10:54 a.m., Dec. 19, when the driver lost control of the Datsun car as result of icy roads. The Datsun collided with the Charpentier's Dodge pickup which was travelling east in the 21700-block of 16 Avenue. This caused the Dodge to go off the road and it flipped onto its roof, killing Albert Charpentier. The Datsun occupants, Leonard Feeney, 66, and Beverly Wing, 53, of Chilliwack, were not injured. Police are still investigating the accident. s^rnent" to jQltawa fcwc discussion. He told The Sta/that Pankratz's proposal was quite complex, but in simple terms had combined elements of the supply management system with the free market. "Though some are hailing the GATT agreement as the end of marketing boards, there is still a role for the boards if farmers have the political will to restructure them," said White. The Canadian government's proposal to replace quotas with stiff new tariffs against imported dairy, egg and poultry, which in turn will be gradually phased out over a number of years, has sparked outrage among American officials this past week, however. Canadian officials •replied that the free trade agreements allow it to apply as much as three-digit tariffs to farm imports from south of the border. Spokespersons for Canadian marketing boards have expressed anger and disappointment with the Canadian government's proposals. They have predicted that Canadian fanning will be significantly damaged by the American farmers who may decide to pay the tariffs just to dump their excess product. On the other hand, the many years of GATT negotiations between more than 100 countries have eroded the Canadian arguments for supply management, a system that's unique in the world. Canadians also have much to gain from the new GATT agreement, especially Canadian grain producers, and the end of supply mamangement is considered by some to be a small price to pay for the overall benefits of a new international trade deal. PUBLICATIONS MAIL REGISTRATION NUMBER 1270 Postage Prepaid, Aldergrove, B.C. V4W 3R9 NEWS? CLASSIFIED? SUBSCRIPTION? CALL 856-8303 FAX 856-5212 — ,' % THE ALDERGROVE STAR. DECEMBER 28. 1993 Reform seen risking oblivion It was to be a joyous celebration of victory for Bud Blenkin, seen above with passenger Bev Turnbull and horses, Kernel and Duke at Otter Co-op last Thursday afternoon. Shortly after the photo was taken, the horses bolted on the way home, sending Blenkin to hospital with multiple injuries. -Kurt Langmann photo Victory ride turns sour as spooked horses take wagon into ditch, tree ALDERGROVE - It was meant to be a celebration of the fact that Louis 'Bud' Blenkin had turned 75 years old and had beaten a number of recent ailments, including cancer, but instead it turned into disaster. Blenkin, who was raised on a farm outside Regina and had handled horse teams since his early teens, lost control of his two young Percherons, Thursday afternoon. A neighbor who volunteered to help out for the ride on the buckboard wagon, Bev Turnbull said, "It was the most frightening experience of my life, and I've had some pretty hairy brushes before." Blenkin's wife, Audrey said that Bud is stable and in satisfac- tory condition at Royal Columbian Hospital and should be transferred back to Langley Memorial in a couple of weeks. Blenkin suffered a broken pelvis and hip as well as broken ribs and a fractured skull in the accident. Turnbull, who said she has no idea how she stayed on the wagon during the wild ride down the hill on south 248 Street, said the horses were spooked by another horse in a field and were unable to stop because of the weight of the wagon and a sand" load in the back. The wagon struck against a concrete barrier at the roadside and this shock tipped Blenkin off the wagon and under the rubber wheels, still holding onto the reins. Turnbull said there was no brake for her to pull and her efforts to stop the horses with part of a rein were hopeless. The horses went off the road, down a hill, and the wagon buried itself into a tree in front of Hillside Church. The horses had separated on each side of the tree and were not injured. Turnbull said she has no memory of where she ended up. She Coming December 14 "THE PLACE BETWEEN" Aldergrove & Communities LIMITED EDITION History Book ORDER AT ALDERGROVE MALL 857-0555 only recalls standing beside the wagon after the crash and yelling at a woman outside her house to call an ambulance for Blenkin. The ambulance was there almost immediately, added Turnbull, who also said the woman who witnessed the crash said she couldn't understand why Turnbull wasn't thrown into the tree and crushed like an egg. Turnbull said the plan was to turn left at 24 Avenue back to Blenkin's home, but the horses were too frisky and wouldn't slow down. Blenkin tried to slow the horses down for the next left turn, but failed and the wild ride down the hill began. The horses, three year old Kernel and four year old Duke, were freshly broken in. Blenkin had stopped to talk to The Star earlier that afternoon at Otter Coop, and he said it was their fifth time on the wagon. He said he'd been sick this spring, with prostate cancer, an artificial knee operation, heart bypasses and surgical removal of a lung, but had overcome it all and wanted to celebrate his 75th birthday by taking the horses down to the coop. He said he wanted to show the horses and hand-made wagon to the store management with the idea that the team could WALTER J. 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Fire destroys turkey farm MATSQUI - A weekend fire destroyed a Bradner Road turkey barn and its 8,000 inhabitants, but farmer Harry Froese said he was grateful that no human lives were lost. The owners were away in 'Washington state when the fire broke out Saturday. Two firehalls responded to the alarm and spent five hours extinguishing the blaze, and officials are now trying to determine the cause. The modern poultry barn and contents were insured. A sole survivor, a torn who walked out of the barn, was adopted by neighbors. The birds were to have been shipped out this week for the Christmas market. VANCOUVER - The Reform Party risks political oblivion in the next federal election unless it shuns "excessive" political perks, a taxpayers' watchdog group says. "The Reform party might well go the way of .the Conservative party in the last election," Troy Lanigan, spokesman for the Canadian Taxpayers Association, says. "There's a lot of disappointment with how they're handling the question of party and MP perks and they'd best remember what happened to the Conservatives," Lanigan says. He says former prime minister Brian Mulroney was elected in 1984 on a platform very similar to that of Reform leader Preston Manning, which stressed deficit reduction and holding the line on taxes. "People forget that," he says. "The Conservatives became out of touch with the people who elected them and it's possible the Reform party could go the same way." Fifty-two Reform candidates elected on October 25 - many of who campaigned vigorously against the perks available on Parliament Hill - are studying how the party should deal with the thorny question of perks. They completed a party questionnaire on a possible pay cut and rollback of perks a few weeks ago. The results have not yet been released and may never be. "We found there's still some difference of opinion," said Calgary-West MP Stephen Harper, who is heading a Reform com- . mittee examining the question of benefits. On top of the basic salary of $64,400, MPs enjoy a tax-free allowance of $21,300, free air and rail travel, subsidized dining and retirement benefits wildly in excess of anything available in the private sector. Calling such benefits "nothing short of an absolute fraud," Lanigan has called on the Reform party to "refuse to participate in such schemes until the whole question is resolved. That would be the principled thing to do." The Reform party has already opted to collect about $2-million under a program allowing candidates receiving more than 15 percent of the vote to recoup 50 percent of their election expenses. "Their logic is that not collecting it would give the other parties an unfair advantage," says Lanigan. "That's nonsense. Either you're going to take a leadership role on this or you're not." Woolworth cashiers the five-and-dime TORONTO - The five-and-dime is going the way of the dollar bill - phased out and replaced with a new model. Retail giant Woolworth - which pioneered the five-and-dime store more than a century ago - said it would convert 101 of its 123 Woolworth stores in Canada to The Bargain! Shop discount stores and shut the rest down. mL THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY NOTICE TO BUILDERS BUILDING BYLAW .AMENDMENTS Effective January 1st, 1994 the following changes to the Building Bylaw will take effect: 1. The rates in the Valuation Schedule for single family dwellings on which the permit fees are calculated will be increased by 15%. As a result of this change the building permit fees for an average single family dwelling will increase by approximately 8%. 2. Development Engineering Site Plan Review fees will be increased by 3%. The minimum fee will be increased from $29 to $30 and the maximum fee from $585 to $600. 3. Damage Bonds will be increased from $750 to $1,000 for each single family dwelling and from a maximum of $10,000 for multiple dwelling projects to a maximum of $12,500. For projects other than residential, bonding will increase from $50 per metre of frontage to $75 and the minimum bond amount from $1,000 to $1,250. For more information on these Building Bylaw amendments or other building permit related questions please contact the Building Department staff at 533-6018. DAVE CHESNEY CHIEF INSPECTOR Take a break from Christmas* and enjoy our g Day Buffet 9 am - 3 pm 264th & Fraser Hwy. (at the Best Western) 856-0344 Watch next week for our New Year's Eve special. . ■-■--•--- JJ&.V'. W»W*4k ■ ■ .-v.'-.-.•■-■ WkMS*HrbJ.iiJ •■■.'■-<s^MW!,■.- -^kM^J«M«;>~ High taxes push company south BURNABY - High taxes and red tape are pushing Chancery Software to take scores of jobs south of the border, says the president of the successful B.C. high-tech company. David Rebak says Chancery sells 85 percent of its software for school administrators in the U.S., but it could keep most of its employees here if the cost of doing business was not so high. "We have 70 employees in Canada and 15 in the U.S. We expect to add another 10 employees in Canada and 185 in the U.S., even though 80 percent of the work going to the U.S. could be done here," he told the Simon Fraser University Alumni Association. Rebak said taxes in B.C. are much higher than south of the border, but the NDP provincial government refuses to admit the difference. "There isn't even a willingness to investigate," he said. The entrepreneur added that government charges, such as workers compensation, are also much higher here than in the U.S. "Small Canadian companies are now the largest single employer in Whatcom county," said Rebak. Odd cures In the 1500s and 1600s, whooping cough was treated by putting a live frog in the sick child's mouth. Another 'cure' was to hold an old spider over his head. Clayoquot deal a dangerous precedent, says McCarthy \sM&&MMn'. W. ■ .'it:'ilW^!iy^,A THE ALDERGROVE STAR. DECEMBER 23. 1993 VANCOUVER - Social Credit leader Grace McCarthy has taken issue with the Harcourt government's Interim Measures Agreement with Aboriginal nations in the Clayoquot Sound. "It is now clear that Mike Harcourt fundamentally did not understand the deal he was signing," McCarthy said. "Contrary to his assertion that the Clayoquot Interim Measures Agreement establishes only an advisory body, it has now been confirmed that the five First Nations will have virtual control over all land use decisions in the area. "This agreement is a dangerous and disturbing precedent that established a new baseline for interim measures agree* ments throughout the province," McCarthy said. "Indeed, it goes far beyond the realm of interim measures that was ever anticipated by the B.C. Claims Task Force." McCarthy stated that the task- force recommendations calling for interim measures before or during treaty negotiations has been complicated by the NDP's acknowledgment of Aboriginal title. The August 20, 1993 protocol respecting the government- to-government relationship between the First Nations summit and the province has further altered the province's negotiating stance. "In one fell sweep, this government has surrendered control over all land use decisions HITACHI rrmtia BREAD • RICE • JAM $328 Not $298 as stated in last week's advertisement. 2256 Montrose Ph: 853-4401 Fax: 853-4430 and economic development in the Clayoquot region to five First Nations claiming sovereign status," McCarthy asserted. "The agreement gives the Central Region Board management control over everything from forestry and mining, to water resources, wildlife, aquaculture, and virtually anything else it wants. "The Harcourt government has deliberately driven a wedge between Natives and preservationists to break apart their in- formal alliance in the Clayoquot. It has handed the Natives a veto power that is tantamount to giving them the final say on all development issues relating to the Clayoquot. While that may serve the NDP's short-term, short-sighted political priorities, it will also have lasting repercussions that will severely weaken the province's negotiating strength in land claims negotiations. Ultimately, this agreement will drive up the cost of land claims settlements," McCarthy predicted. "Mike Harcourt has been out- negotiated once again," said McCarthy. "Indeed, the interim measures agreement resembles the scope of power envisioned under the Charlottetown Accord, which was overwhelmingly rejected by British Columbians. "British Columbians rejected a new third order of government for Native people, predicated on an undefined 'inherent right of self-government.' Yet we now see senior levels of government enshrining that power in interim agreements that have been negotiated behind closed doors, with no public input." McCarthy continued. "The government-to-govern- ment negotiations on Native gambling offer another example of how the Harcourt administration is arbitrarily vacating provincial jurisdiction, without any public debate. This piecemeal approach to Native self- government is a recipe for racial tension and misunderstanding, because the public has been kept in the dark about the broad implications of the NDP's backroom wheeling and dealing." Dennis Johnson thumbs a copy of "The Place Between," prior to the book's launch ceremony at Aldergrove Mall. -Tim Attwood photo. Family party could spoil return VICTORIA - A right wing splinter party is grabbing attention suddenly with the prospect former premier Bill VanderZalm could represent it in the Matsqui byelection - against Grace McCarthy. The family Coalition Party managed to field only eight candidates in the. 1991 election but leader Kathleen Toth says that the membership has grown to nearly 1,000 largely because of VanderZalm's support. "Whenever he speaks at one of our functions hundreds attend and they all join," says Toth. At the party's second annual general meeting this fall VanderZalm finally took out a membership, but discounted rumors he intended to run in Matsqui. Toth's party was formed by social Creditors disgruntled at the party's treatment of VanderZalm and at what they saw as its leftward drift. Toth says she is confident VanderZalm could win the Matsqui riding. THE STORE WILL BE CLOSED CHRISTMAS DAY & BOXING DAY EXCLUSIVE TO GOSLING'S Quality at Special Prices BACKGUAED By Gmxitge ■#■ TWIN SIZE FULL SIZE QUEEN SIZE SOQfioo $?Afioo $ooqoo amW**f»THi$n W"tO«THEsn OTO.the set NO CHARGE DELIVERY t^ The horizontal treat that can't be beat! FREE FREE DISPOSAL OF OLD MATTRESS We also have VICTORY Waterbed Replacement Mattress com to im ACr/ON F§J Vam&agi ofMic&fotd gj 2554 Mentrot* Avt 100** Locailv Own«d and Oo*rof«d WE ACCEPT MASTERCARD VISA& AMERICAN EXPRESS From our family to yours, happy holidays. tjv!m^^im^m^m^mmmmmwmm^^^i THE ALDERGROVE STAR. DECEMBER 23. 1993 HgirCOUrt Wil MINUTE 55 STRATEGY Government/s the problem *S££i!££ Leaving it until the last minute By NIGEL HANNAFORD If you built a closet for your neighbor and accepted a cash payment for it without declaring it to Revenue Canada, you are part of the reason this country has a deficit. Or at least, according to Paul Martin, our new federal finance minister, you are. Martin announced that the year's federal deficit was likely to be in the region of $44 billion to $46 billion, rather than the $35 billion that former finance minister Don Mazankowski had predicted before the election. No doubt his anguish was somewhat contrived; after all the worse the Tories look, the less effort for the Liberals to look good. "Heck, let's hope it goes over $50 billion, Jean; then if we put it to $35 billion the next year, we'll tell the people we're making progress." Naturally, he pointed an accusing finger at Tory ineptitude. We would hardly argue with this; we have been said as much for years. However, he also blamed 'the underground economy*. So what was he getting at' Well, there is some outright dishonesty. Quite a lot of it in fact. Cigarette smuggling from the USA is big business, for instance, running to hundreds of millions. You can also bet that the country's biggest criminals are not paying their income tax, though whether Elliot Ness could get a job these days in politically-correct Ottawa is doubtful. He was just so - well, old fashioned. He was straight, smart, a family man and committed to doing his duty. Let that pass. The other part of the underground economy are all those people who work for cash. Does Mr. Martin have a right to complain? Taking a narrow, legal outlook, he is right enough. The law does indeed oblige one to declare all income, even if there's no T4 to cover it. So tips and proceeds of odd jobs are indeed subject to tax. However, it's a red herring. Even if the non-criminal underground economy amounted to $10 billion a year, which is a pile of odd jobs and even if it were taxed at the rate of 30 percent, it would still only amount to $3 billion. That's neither here nor there in the world poor Mr. Martin has inherited from his predecessor. Even more, though, the underground economy is a creation of successive spendthrift governments. There does come a point at which even normally law abiding citizens become so oppressed by the Ottawa Follies that they simply do what they have to do to survive. There really is no point, for instance, in government ministers whining about folks buying their gas and groceries in the U.S. as was the case before the exchange rate made it unattractive, when it is the cumulative effects of over-regulation and over-taxation which have made Canada's retailers uncompetitive. The solution is obvious. Furthermore, when a fellow has to work from January 1 until August to pay all the taxes that four levels of government (regional districts included) will wish to collect, you can no more blame him for doing cash jobs than you can blame a hungry man for stealing a sausage. No, it's not right, but when the government creates an impossible situation, it forfeits the right to demand the citizens' consent. So, Mr. Martin, nothing personal but you're barking up the wrong tree on this one. It was government that created the problem and it is government that is the problem. I doubt that it will be this government that solves the problem, although I wish that it could be. To pretend that this mess is even in part the fault of the good old Joe Public is a bit like drinking too much in the evening, feeling lousy in the morning and blaming it on the food. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR He'll take care of his own recreation Editor, The Star, Sir, Now that the election is over some are dancing with glee, while others are licking their wounds. As a taxpayer I'm not sure, but that we got more of the same. Let us hope, however, that the new mayor doesn't call us here in Aldergrove a 'bunch of whiners'. For a look back - and maybe a look into the future as well - I would like a chance to repeat a breakdown of the budget I made in 1989. Budget Increase Approved (big headline in The Star on January 12, 1989). I wonder how many readers went beyond this and Letters invited The Aldergrove Star invites letters to the editor on topics of interest to the community. The let- ters-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 ox 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. read the attached article and perhaps even took the time to analyze what it said: 'Last year we were taxed for $59.6-millionl yet they only needed $4 2.1-million to run the Langley township. Further I see that the 1989 provisional budget was set at $86.5-million and yet that was the double of what was spent the previous year. The budget showed $7-million for protective services, $2.6-million for recreational purposes (I just wish they would let me keep some of my money as I'd like to take care of my own recreation). 'The expenditures listed came to $33.6-million, leaving $559- million; just $3-7-million less than the total budget for 1988. It would be a good idea for the two councilors who opposed the budget to come to the people now, not wait until election year. Last year they took $17.5-million out of circulation in the township. Should they be allowed to grab more in 1989, we'd have good reason to whine.' My 1989 letter apparently roughed enough of the people on the Murrayville Hill, and I had the pleasure of a visit by a member of the local establishment. My figures were correct, but I was told that it just doesn't work out that way. Now, some time during the years 1989 to 1993 they have taken $21-million out of our pockets they neither did use nor need. Perhaps Brian Westwood was not just stirring the mud. TED HANSEN, 26936 - 28A Ave., Aldergrove VANCOUVER - Premier Mike Harcourt told a cheering crowd of union members recently that his government would cushion the fall for forest workers put out of work by measures to protect the environment. "I believe very passionately that forest workers built this province," Harcourt told the BC Federation of Labour's annual convention in Vancouver in a speech punctuated by standing ovations. Harcourt added that he would not allow the B.C. forest industry to go the way of the Adantic cod fishery. Harcourt suggested some forest workers could help repair the damage done by logging. "I can't think of better people to go in and get rid of those old logging roads," he said. They're using the Minute 55 Strategy again. Sir Winston Churchill commented that democracy is the world's worst form of political organization, except for all the others. Democracy's strength, the implementation of public will, can be turned against the public " good when politicians fail too tell people the hard facts. This is particularly evident in matters of public finance and Canada is a prime example. Finance Minister Paul Martin tried not to look like an unrepentant Ebenezer Scrooge when he brought Canadians an early Christmas present, breaking the news that the federal government's operating deficit for the fiscal year ending March 31 sits some- I BALANCED THE BUDGET, BUT 1 HAD TO PRETEND YOU MAKE %)DAWEEKrWTHANWPC>! "ItyK where between a staggering $44- bill ion and $4 6-billion. That's about $13-billion in excess of Tory deficit estimates or guesstimates. Very scary stuff. Even scarier is thee fact that it took this long for someone in Ottawa to tell Canadians the actual bottom line. Prolonged delay in getting the real truth, especially if it's bad news, is the Achilles heal of democracy. Politicians do not want to be seen as bearers of bad tidings, particularly prior to an election. Don't worry; be happy. That's the thinking behind the Minute 55 strategy. Give government an hour to solve a problem and government does nothing for 55 minutes, except ignore, avoid, or downplay the situation. Then, at the 55th minute, government suddenly hits the panic button, dumping the problem on the public. After all, it is easier to sell a problem when it reaches the crisis stage. Then, drastic solutions can be justified in terms of emergency action. In the real world, it would be easier to face and solve problems before the 15-minute mark or at least some time before the 30- minute point. But, politically, the 55-minute strategy makes sense, because it allows government to put off bad news until almost the last minute. In the case of the deficit, it's probably more accurate to say that government has followed a 59-minute, 50-second strategy. That doesn't leave us much time to do anything but gasp. But it does help government impose new taxes and justify additional revenue, all in the name of crisis management. Our 55 minutes are all gone. It's time to face reality. -Grand Forks Gazette Put forestry control into small businesses' hands Editor, The Star, Sir, In his fawning tribute to his employers in last week's letter to The Star, Patrick Moore of the Forest Alliance of B.C tells us how fortunate we are to have big multinationals like MacMillan Bloedel clearcutting our province. If Moore could see beyond his salary, he might spot some of the corporations' faults, such as chopping 25,000 jobs between 1980 and 1993 by mechanizing and automating. If the companies had invested instead in secondary manufacturing, thousands of jobs could have been added, not wiped out to increase profits. The industry is levelling more forest than ever before while employing fewer people. Most of the wood from our "public" forests leaves B.C. as large dimension lumber, raw logs, cants (squared logs) or pulp and chips. In 1992- 93, for example, 1.3-million cubic metres of wood got shipped out as raw logs; milled here, that alone could have provided 650 jobs. It's interesting that MacBlo invested in five large plants in the southern U.S. during that period. No matter what national figures may be, in B.C. more than 60 per cent of the forest industry is controlled from outside the province (and from as far away as New Zealand and Japan). The multinationals see B.C. as an easy mark, a rich timber area to be converted to take-home cash as quickly as possible, with a government that's a sucker for slick, high-pressure lobbying. The biggest shareholder in MacBlo is the provincial government, which, obviously, can't seem to do enough to help the company's profit picture. It has been ruled that this is not conflict of interest. Well, there's certainly no conflict in the cosy bed they share. The only fair answer is to remove control of our forests from the big corporations and put it in the hands of smaller, local concerns required to practise sustainable, selective logging and provide value-added manufacturing. This, of course, scares hell out of Moore and the clients for whom he lobbies. TONY EBERTS Aldergrove Christmas is for "giving 99 Editor, The Star, Sir, Christmas is for giving, but then there are those that only take! Last week I had the privilege of giving all the cash collected for the free holiday dinner plus my own money and jewellry to someone who only took. I pray that person's heart will soften and return the money so desperately needed. It will be a painful Christmas for me without the medication I need but the pain in my heart for the less fortunate is so much sharper than the pain in my body. The police tell me it's not even safe to leave items in your locked car trunk anymore especially now at Christmas and don't leave your house and gifts unattended. Thieves really love this time of, year. How well I found that out; while preparing for the free Christmas dinner several years ago my house was ripped apart. What wasn't stolen was broken. Not a hanger or drawer left in place. Even a fire started. - Thank the Lord the fire died out as I couldn't afford insurance at the time. This year I'll replace the money lost when my pension cheque comes. There will still be a free dinner as scheduled. We may have to substitute more macaroni and hamburger but we will have turkey - that I promise you all. So if you are alone, a golden ager, single parent family, please come - enjoy the holiday with us at Granny's Homestead Restaurant, 27125 Fraser Highway, Aldergrove. If possible please phone by Christmas morning 10:30 a.m. (856-0622) if you plan on attending. Dinner starts at 2 p.m. Anyone still wishing to donate may still do so. It will be very .much appreciated. Also if you wish to help in preparing the food you're more than welcome to help. The House of Treasures thrift shop still has free items for you this Friday, Dec. 24, even a silver tree. We could use a few volunteers who have extra time on their hands. In January we will have a good old fashioned rummage sale so prepare for real bargains. God bless you all and a most wonderful Christmas and holiday. We'll see some of you at the Dinner. MARTHA SIEMENS, Aldergrove 1 .m.*^'™^^...!::.-»€■$>:<■. .*K-W$?;- ;"b ^im^^m^-^^'^rpy,-^ m«A-&i*&'& MJ^'mMJ- SENIORS' NETWORK NEWS THE ALDERGROVE STAR. DECEMBER 23. 1993 Getting to know you ALDERGROVE - The December meeting of the Aldergrove Seniors Network took place in the Community Center, 26770 - 29 Avenue on Dec. 14 at 1 p.m. Elsie Beggs was in the chair, and she condensed the meeting as much as possible to allow more time for the membership-to get together, which featured a sherry and shortbread plus coffee or tea. This was to encourage members to get to know each other. The Betty Gilbert School Choir, consisting of 47 very youthful voices under the expert leadership of Lori Naylor put on a very enjoyable program of Christmas music. The young performers and their leader received a standing ovation from the appreciative audience. We would also like to thank Bob Wylie and the Super Valu of Aldergrove who so kindly donated all the cups and wine glasses which went towards making our party a success. Two bus-loads of members visited Stanley Park, and took a very wet ride on the train to view the decorations. Then on to the VanDusen Gardens to see the Christmas lights. The trip was very enjoyable Thrifty ALDERGROVE - The Thrift Shop has had an excellent year. A thank you is in order to all the volunteers who have worked so hard and put in many hours there; also everyone who has donated so much; also the good customers, it takes us all to make a good job. A Merry Christmas and all the best for 1994. despite the rain which came down in buckets the whole time. The two drivers accomplished the impossible by threading the downtown traffic in the rain and the dark and not one passenger even got a bump or a jolt. The January events at the Community Centre are as follows: Mondays and Fridays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., Relax and exercise to music. There is no charge. Line dancing, Wednesdays 6 to 7:30 p.m., Jan. 26 to March 16. Charge is $22.50, and it takes place in the main hall. Feb. 9, Wednesdays, 1 to 2:30, community kitchen program. No charge. Someone must have their wires crossed on this one. After tasting the shortbread at the general meeting I am certain that the ladies do not need any cooking lessons. Tuesdays, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., starting on Jan. 11, a four week computer program to introduce computers to seniors. Charge is $2. Thursdays, 3:30 to 5 p.m., basic French, basic phrases in conversational French. A must if you intend to enter politics. Also Fridays, Jan. 14 to March 4, 9:15 to 10.15 a.m., a get fit and keep fit course. Proper exercise and body building. No charge. After this course you will be turning cartwheels on your lawn before breakfast to the amazement of your neighbours. Doris says her advice to single gals; Don't go looking for the ideal man. A husband is much easier to find. A very happy Christmas and a very happy New Year to all of you from all of us. QUIGG TRIES TO CIRCLE GLOBE IN OPEN COCKPIT Flyers name bold adventurer "aviation citizen of the year" LANGLEY - Intrepid round- the-world flyer, Frank Quigg, was honoured by the Langley Aviation Council as the Aviation Citizen-of-the-Year. Quigg, who was the council's guest-speaker, said he was thoroughly thrilled and honored to be only the second valley aviator to have been given this singular award. Last year's winner was Langley pioneer aviator, Art Seller. In September of 1993, Frank Quigg departed the Fraser Valley in his Waco open-cockpit biplane (registered C- GWOW), to begin a trip around the world. The goal was to establish himself in the Guiness Book of World Records as the only person to fly solo around the globe in an open-cockpit airplane, a feat which had never previously been done. The flight was two years in planning. Special permits and clearances had to be secured from the variety of international governments and aviation authorities. Quigg, having made all these arrangements, departed in his heavily-loaded airplane, on the Labour Day weekend, and headed east. After several gruelling days of every kind of weather imaginable, and all kinds of stonewalling by unsympathetic officialdom, he. got as far as Bombay, India. At this point, delayed by mechanical prob- Pilot Frank Quigg was awarded the Aviation Citizen of the Year honors by LAC president Grant Ward. -Joe chesney photo lems with the airplane-; and some personal health attacks, it became obvious that completing the flight, as planned, was not possible. He ordered the airplane to be crated and shipped home by sea, while he boarded a commercial flight for home. Quigg is now awaiting the arrival of this crated airplane and says he will be writing a book recording all the details of his unique adventure. easons &:%l$&Z:fi&#5&*%$'i&£ from all the staff at ABC Family Restaurant Holiday Hours: 264th & Fraser Hwy. (at the Best Western) Banquet Bookings 85 O-0344 Christmas Eve Christmas Day Boxing Day New Year's Eve New Year's Day Buffet 6:30 am - 3 pm Closed 8 am -10 pm 6:30 am- 10 pm 8 am -10 pm 9 am - 3 pm PftWWGlA-:^ ;. ..' -.. '.. ■:: .-.■.■-■■- :V -^ THE ALDERGROVE STAR, DECEMBER 23, 1993 .^;:;;: ;:;^::^:^-?^as^^^ AirCare closes for holidays Brad Nechvolodoff keeps a Hastings player at bay during Thursday's PeeWee B game. The hometown squad got by Hastings, 6-5. -Tim Attwood photo. Penalties prove costly for Peewee B Bruins I ALDERGROVE - Hourglass Pee Wee Bruins skated out on home ice last Thursday to play host to Hastings. While the average size of the Hastings players may have appeared somewhat intimidating to the Aldergrove boys at first, it was soon obvious that the home team had it over them in speed and agility. Hastings was first to score at 9:40 but Aldergrove was quick on the comeback as Scott Robinson and Adam Johannesson set up Delayne Dupuis. Delayne all alone, lifted the puck up over the goalie's stick to the top corner at 7:07. Two minutes later Paul Daley, accepting a pass from BJ Konschuh, lifted the puck with a nice clean wrist shot and the Bruins moved ahead. Early in the second period Hastings picked up two penalties which were to prove very costly. The Bruins were working the puck in the Hastings end with a two man advantage when at 10:31, BJ took a shot from a near impossible angle and managed to get the puck in back of the goalie to hit the net just behind the goal post, assist to Jason Philps. Still with a one man advantage, the Bruins are passing the puck. Martin Nicola come out in the high slot and shot the puck in. There is a scramble in front of the net and with the goalie screened Scott was able to slip the puck in past him, time - 9:49, assists also to Tyler Perkins and Delayne. Before the end of the period we were to see some exciting moments as four more goals were scored in the space of one and a half minutes. The first came at 5:54 for Hastings. The second came 14 seconds later as Paul intercepted Hastings attempt to clear the puck from their zone and took it back in to score for Aldergrove, assists to BJ and Jason. Third and fourth were at 5:26 and 4:24 for Hastings. rJEb^WLrd '.S^a^U^f-the Bruins struggling to hold onto their lead as Hastings pushed equally hard to steal it. Hastings beat themselves, however, as at 4:29, once again working a power play, Delayne came in, crossed with Scott, dropping the puck to him. Scott took his shot and the goalie caught it, only to drop it again. In his panic to cover the puck the goalie swept it in himself. Penalties can hurt, as Aldergrove was soon to learn for themselves as Hastings scored a power play goal with only 56 seconds remaining in the game. Trailing by a single point, Hastings pulled their goalie to send out another skater in an attempt to get the tying goal. The ploy came close to backfiring as the puck was shot down the ice and Martin went flying after it. Too late to gain control, his shot went wide. Quick to pick it up but not quick enough for the wraparound the buzzer went to end the game with a 6-5 win for Aldergrove. Credit for the victory must be given to the Bruins defensive lines of Tyler Perkins with Ben Eldridge and Adam Johannesson with Nathan Gole as they kept the shots on goal to a mere three for the third period. Saturday had the team travelling to Pitt Meadows to take on Poco. What can be said about this game? We got whopped!...- whopped soundly. Jason Philps, back in goal after a long break in which he filled in on the forward lines, did not get the backing of team he should have. In a penalty riddled game we paid the piper in goals against as five or the ten goals scored against us were on power plays and two others came within seconds of our regaining full strength but not allowing time to reorganize. The first period started us off fine as Dustin picked up a pass by Ben from the red line, went S«»**a®SW*8t!!fc in on a breakaway and took a shot to the bottom corner to score short-handed at 7:27. Two j minutes later, on a power play, Greg McWilliams shot along the boards to Dustin behind the net, Dustin along the boards to Paul. Paul skated in and around a couple of Poco players and shot the puck through the pads as the goalie was going down, time 5:12. Poco came in with two back-to-back goals at 2:01 and 1:31 to tie the score but Scott was quick to reclaim the lead at 1:09 with the assistance of Martin, Tyler and Ben. The second period saw Poco piling on six more goals, three of them on power plays, and a fourth three seconds after we regained full strength. Things were definitely looking grim, but the Bruins had bounced back from worse in the past when they kept their heads and played smart hockey. That was not to be the case here. The Bruins went on to gather six more penalties in the third period at the cost of two more goals at 9=38 and 4:11, the last on a double. Poco was busy gathering their share of penal- ties also and Delayne, working with Martin managed to slip in a goal of their own as Delayne sank the rebound at 5:38. The game ended 10-4 in favor of Poco. In a game where even our goalie acquired a penalty, hats off to Adam, BJ, Scott and Martin as the only Bruins not pulled off the ice to serve time. You can't score goals from the penalty box. Hourglass Pee Wee B Bruins will be playing an exhibition game in Cloverdale Thursday, Dec. 23 before going on to the North Delta Pee Wee B Christmas Tournament. Our first game vs Abbotsford, Sunday, Dec. 26 at 8:15 pm; the second vs Kelowna, Tuesday, Dec. 28 at 8:00 pm - both at the Sungod Arena. BURNABY - During the holiday season, all AirCare emissions inspection stations will be closed Friday, December 24, Saturday, December 25, Sunday, December 26, Monday, December 27, Saturday, January 1, Sunday, January 2, and Monday, January 3- BANTAM C TOURNAMENT IN ALDERGROVE Aldergrove Minor Hockey will be sponsoring a Bantam C tournament in the Aldergrove Arena December 27 thru 30. Among the entrants we are pleased to host a travelling team from Australia comprising of 21 boys and two coaches. They will be playing at various times thoughout the schedule in addition to four exhibition games against Aldergrove's Bantam A and B rep teams. The association invites the public to come and watch and cheer. There are no door fees, so come and enjoy. Clip the shedule and keep it handy. BANTAM "C" TOURNAMENT GAME SCHEDULE HOME TEAM 1. Chilliwack vs 2. Abbotsford 1 vs 3. Aldergrove vs 4. North Delta vs 5. White Rock vs 6. Hastings vs 7. Cloverdale vs 8. Aldergrove vs 9. Australia vs 10. Hastings vs 11. Abbotsford 3 vs 12. Abbotsford 2 vs VISITORS Abbotsford 3 Abbotsford 2 Australia Cloverdale Abbotsford 3 Abbotsford 2 Abbotsford 1 Chilliwack White Rock North Delta Aldergrove Cloverdale 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 21. SKILL COMPETITION Aldergrove vs Abbotsford 2 vs Chilliwack vs Abbotsford 1 vs Cloverdale vs Australia vs North Delta vs White Rock vs 2nd B Division 1st B Division vs vs White Rock North Delta Australia Hastings Hastings Abbotsford 3 Abbotsford 1 Chilliwack 2nd A Division 1st A Division DATE Dec 27 Dec 27 Dec 27 Dec 27 Dec 27 Dec 27 Dec 28 Dec 28 Dec 28 Dec 28 Dec 28 Dec 28 Dec 28 Dec 29 Dec 29 Dec 29 Dec 29 Dec 30 Dec 30 Dec 30 Dec 30 Dec 30 Dec 30 TIME 9:00 am 10:30 am 12:00 pm 3:15 pm 4:45 pm 6:15 pm 7:30 am 9:00 am 10:30 am 12:00 pm 1:30 pm 3:00 pm 4:30 pm 9:00 pm 10:30 am 3:15 pm 4:45 pm 7:30 pm 9:00 am 10:30 am 12:00 pm 6:15 pm 7:45 pm EXHIBITION GAMES VS AUSTRALIA UNDER 17 TEAM December 27 7:45 pm vs Aldergrove Bantam B December 27 7:15 pm vs Aldergrove Bantam A December 29 9:00 am vs Aldergrove Bantam B December 29 7:45 pm vs Aldergrove Bantam A New Year's Eve Dance Hosted by Aldergrove Minor Hockey at the Kinsmen (immunity Centre Cocktails 7 - 8 p.m. Dance 8 p.m. -1 a.m. Buffet 11 p.m. For information: Carol Roberts 856-3905 Cindy Schulz 856-3296 $*»SaSfca*%jSfl8$«!S Aldergrove Minor Hockey would like to wish all our sponsors a very Merry Christmas! *3p" >jliii i.tanu ran , w&y^Mamm ^ - - THE ALDERGROVE STAR. DECEMBER 23. 1993 Mini-soccer festival brings out players' best work BURNABY - What has become a tradition for the past seven years is sure to enhance the Christmas holidays for some 1,500 young soccer players when they converge on B.C. Place Stadium, December 30 to January 3, to take part in the eighth annual Canada Safeway Mini-Soccer Festival. Some 125 teams from throughout the Lower Mainland and as far away as Prince George and Comox are scheduled to participate in what the B.C. Youth Soccer Association considers one of its most popular events. Designed for 7, 8 and 9 year- olds, the festival will feature some 150 mini-games and a special coaching clinic for the 400 team coaches and managers. "We always get more entries than we can accommodate," says BCYSA executive director Keith Liddiard. "Even with the artificial surface divided into five mini-fields we still have to turn some teams away. The only way we could accommodate every team that enters is to water-down the program and we don't want to do that. We want to give all the youngsters, an unforgettable experience. The festival is run in three age groups and we like to believe that if a team doesn't get in this year, chances are they'll be in next year." Mini-soccer is simply a scaled-down version of the "real" game. Teams are allowed to field a maximum of six players rather than the customary eleven. Players kick a lightweight soccer ball that is about half the regulation size and they shoot into goals that are approximately half the size of the normal target. Field dimensions are substantially reduced and the emphasis of the whole exercise is not on winning, but on participation, sportsmanship and fun. Liddiard says that mini-soccer is. not well-entrenched in the Association's member districts and clubs - an objective the provincial organization set out to achieve about 10 years ago. "Our technical staff have spent a lot of time educating our members on the benefits of playing mini-soccer in the younger age groups and even though there was some early resistance to the concept, administrators and coaches are now convinced it's a much better way of developing skills and is a much more enjoyable experience for the kids. Canadian World Cup team coach Bob Lenarduzzi - who doubles as a mini-soccer team coach for his own children - fully endorses the idea of mini- soccer and says that it could be a key to the future of the game in Canada. ffiflffii "The Dutch Football Association, for example, is convinced that their success in Lights for kids LANGLEY - The Langley/Cloverdale Royal LePage office is helping to raise funds during this giving season. Visit their 'Lights for Kids' Christmas House, every night from 5:30 till 9 p.m. until January 3- You can see the lovely display of lights, have a hot chocolate, as well as helping the kids with your donation! On Wednesday, December 22 they have a Christmas Carol Sing-a-long with local country singer Alyssa Nielsen. Try to attend. Canuck Place Lights for Kids is located at 5848 - 188 Street% - the World Cup and other international competitions can be attributed to their foresight in establishing mini-soccer in their system over 20 years ago. They quite rightly suggest that mini- soccer players get more involved in the game, get more touches of the ball and get greater enjoyment out of it. Consequently, there are more kids playing and, as is the case with many sports, the larger the participation base, the more players emerge at district, provincial and national team levels. He adds that the players he coaches at the professional level thoroughly enjoy their own "version of mini-soccer in training sessions. "Small-sided games are usually a part of every practice," stresses the former Vancouver 86ers boss. "Players love to finish off a hard work-out with a mini- game. It's a great vehicle for polishing skills and timing, and it's lots of fun." Lenarduzzi will be one of several guest coaches who B.C. Soccer Association technical director Alan Churchard has asked to instruct at the coaching clinic set for Sunday, January 2 which is also open to coaches of any BCYSA-affiliat- ed mini-soccer teams - not just those who are participating in the festival. Anyone wishing to drop by B.C. Place Stadium and take in some of the action over the hol- idays will be admitted free through Gate A at the Terry Fox Plaza entrance. The first round of games kick-off at 9 a.m. on December 30 and run until 9 p.m. Play resumes on Dec. 31 at 9 a.m. and continues to 3 p.m. The schedule calls for play to commence January 1 to 3 at 9 a.m. and wrap-up at around 7 p.m. each day. Additional information on the festival can be obtained by contacting the BCYSA offices at 299-6401 during normal business hours. 2, WORK WBsR WORLD Our Famous BOXING DAY SALE ONE DAY ONLY j NO EXCHANGES OR REFUNDS ON BOXING DAY ALL LEVIS MEN'S AND LADIES' O O iwim of the ORIGINAL Levi's JIEANS $44" of the ORIGINAL Levi's MEN'S JfiTTP REQUEST BUGLE BOY BUFFALO GASOLINE REGULAR PRICES ON SELECTED STYLES & SIZES SHIRTS 20 OWORKWEkR TIN WORLD8 Makin' It Work Fori '0 SELECTED Off STYLES Many other in-store specials ALDERGROVE 27544 Fraser Hwy. 856-3774 Hours: Mon. - Wed. 9 - 6 Thurs.-Fri. 9-9 Saturday 10-6 Sunday 11-5 Boxing Day 10-5 Workwear ■ World Raiser Hwy. COUNTRYSIDE SHOPPING CENTRE — ■ . , A- ■'■■ — . ■■■,'■- . 8 THE ALDERGROVE STAR. DECEMBER 23. 1893 Lonnie O'Krane takes a direct hit from a Coquitlam player. The Midget AAA club suffered a 10-1 loss in the fastest and most penalty riddled game under the arena's roof this season. -Tim Attwood photo. Ducks flying high now ALDERGROVE - The Clearbrook Yamaha Mighty . Ducks came away with a hard fought 6-5 victory over Dawson Brill. The Ducks fell behind by the score of 4-1 midway through the second period. The Ducks came soaring back to tie the score 4-4. In the third period the entire team worked hard to take the lead and had Ryan Martin score the winning goal with an assist from Jacob Harder. Ryan Martin led the way Warriors almost on ice ALDERGROVE*- Do the ■warrior's play hockey!? Actually no; the Aldergrove Warriors are still playing soccer. But last* Saturday, they felt more like hockey players, as they competed against the CYSA Hawks in Coquitlam, on a very icy field. Throughout the season, the Hawks have been the Warrior's toughest competition. The last game played against this Coquitlam team was a 1-0 loss for the Warriors. However, on Saturday the 1-0 final score was in favour of the Aldergrove Warriors. The win didn't come easy, with both teams playing a hard game. Goalkeeper Michel Vaillancourt had his work cut out for him as the Hawks had a number of shots on goal. The lone goal of the game was scored by Warrior Sean Palke and assisted by Brent Smirfett. Ryan Craig had a great opportunity for a goal but unfortunately missed as the ball cleared right over the top of the net. A great game was played by Chris Taylor and good effort was shown by all the boys. The Warriors will take a break for Christmas, but are eager to return to the playing fields in January. offensively for the Ducks scoring 5 goals. Greg Neufeld chipped in the other goal. Greg Wismer played very well in goal making several nice stops. Cody Hopkins and Tyson DeGianni anchored the defense. The Clearbrook Yamaha Mighty Duck's next game is an Exhibition game on December 31 at 8:30 a.m. at Aldergrove Arena. The team then plays in Clearbrook on January 3 at 8:30 a.m. The Clearbrook Yamaha players and coaching staff would like to wish their sponsor, Clearbrook Yamaha and their families and all their fans a Happy Holiday Season. NOW READY FOR TIER 1 ACTION Atom A Bruins keep truckin' on road ALDERGROVE - The Valley Gravel Sales Atom 'A' Bruins have been busy the last three weeks playing home and away games. On \Cednesday Dec. 1, Aldergrove took on South Delta on home ice. Aldergrove opened the scoring at 10:16 of the first with Matt Keith putting in David Mamchur's rebound. The Bruins went ahead by two early in the second thanks to Josh Macknee, assists to Steven Schulz and Matt K. South Delta scored three goals in a minute to tie the game and then take the lead, but with just 24 seconds left in the period Marc Windle and Jacob Boake combined to tie the score. The Bruins took the lead once again in the third. Matt Roberts with the goal, assist to Mike Roberts. It looked as though the score was going to stay that way with Davis Parley playing strong in the net, but with just over two minutes left in the game South Delta managed to get one more in the net while Aldergrove was one man short. Final score Aldergrove 4, South Delta 4. Sunday Dec. 5, the Bruins travelled to Langley early in the morning to play the Eagles. The first period was a see-saw battle as the action went back and forth before Langley was to score two quick goals before the end of the first period. Langley popped in their third goal early in the second, but were unable to get any more past Bruins Josh Letkeman who stoned the Eagles time after time. Aldergrove scored their first goal with just one tenth of a second left on the clock courtesy of Matt K, assist to Darcy Benson. In the third the Bruins continued to press the Langley net but were unable to get anything by the Eagles goalie until Matt R. blasted one by with just 10 seconds left in the game. Final score Aldergrove 2, Langley 3- Wednesday Dec. 8 and the Bruins are once again on home ice to take on the North Delta Sundevils. This game was full of exciting edge of your seat end to end action with only two goals being scored in the whole game. Unfortunately it was North Delta who did the scoring. One in the first and one in the second to win the game. Final score Aldergrove 0, North Delta 2. Sunday Dec. 12 the Bruins travelled to Abbotsford to take on the Hawks. Abbotsford dominated the first period scoring four unanswered goals before the Bruins Ducks defeat Bruins; jamboree next ALDERGROVE - The Dawson Brill Bruins built up a 4-1 lead, then watched it slip away, as the Clearbrook Mighty Ducks came back strong to win 6-5, Saturday morning. Jeff Toth scored a hat-trick and added one assist for the Bruins. Other scorers were Teddy Vickers with one goal and one assist and Kyle Barry with one goal. The Bruins next games will be in the Abbotsford-Matsqui Minor Hockey Association Novice Christmas Jamboree, which runs from Dec. 26 until Dec. 29 at the Matsqui Rec. Centre. Twenty teams from the Lower Mainland and the Fraser Valley will be entered in this event. Everyone is welcome to come and cheer on Dawson Brill. Games start at 7 a.m. until 6 pm, daily. LORDCO PARTS LTD. would like to wish all Aldergrove residents a Safe Holiday Season. \ 856-3483 27130 Fraser Hwy, Aldergrove. were to get on the scoreboard midway through the second period. Goal to Mike R. assist to Marc. Again it was the Hawks in the third scoring two more goals. At 3:07 of the third Matt K. put in Aldergrove's second goal of the night assisted by Matt R. and Spencer Cording. Final score Aldergrove 2, Abbotsford 6. Wednesday Dec. 15 and once again the Bruins are on home ice. This time to play the Ridge Meadows Rebels. These two teams are pretty evenly matched so the fans are always treated to a good game when they play each other. Midway through the first period Drew Hill, replacing the vacating Darcy on wing scored the first goal of the game. His first of the season. Assist to David. Ridge Meadows replied with a goal of their own just 16 seconds later to tie the game. At 6:53 Marc put in Bruins goal number two. Assists to Matt K. and Matt R. The Rebels were to get two more goals before the first period ended to take a one goal lead. There was no scoring in the second period, but plenty of hits as the officials seemed to think that they were reffing a Bantam game and let the boys go at it. The Bruins took over in the third period scoring two goals for the win. Mike Haber scored at 12:33, assist to Jacob, and Mike R. put in Bruins goal number 4 at 1:19 unassisted. Final score Aldergrove 4, Ridge Meadows 3, in the worst officiated game I have seen this season. Saturday Dec. 18 the Bruins travelled across the river to Pitt Meadows to play the Poco Tornadoes. There was no scoring in the first period as both teams battled for dominance of the game. All the scoring was done in the second period starting at 13:31. Mike H. getting the goal, assists to Josh M. and Mike R. Twenty-eight seconds later the same trio strike again and in exactly the same order. At 12:22 David pops in goal number three of the day, assists to Simon Whitlock and Steven. Poco spoiled Bruins netminder Josh L.'s shutout bid at 6:11 scoring short- handed. Matt R. scored the final goal of the game at 2:12, assists to Matt K. and Spencer. Final score Aldergrove 4, Poco 1. The Bruins have really started to come on in the last few games, discovering that Tier 1 hockey is not so bad after all and that they really can play at that level. The Bruins play once more before Christmas, Thursday December 23 at 6:30 p.m. versus North Delta at the Aldergrove Arena. So come on out and watch some entertaining hockey. Italy Italy Pizza & Pasta House a*&4e& ait o£ owi fiattotte, We're now open for lunch Monday to Friday at 11:30 am. Come in and enjoy an authentic Italian Dining experience. WE ARE CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS DEC. 24th, 25th & 26th Pizza and Pasta House Ltd. "Genuine Italian Food and Gourmet Pizza" 27128 A Fraser Hwy., Aldergrove aaa— WsM'.:----W: :.'.*■■ ' V '•. — -,..'.■. " ■ ■>> == Hewitt Bruins say hail to the Chiefs THE ALDERGROVE STAR. DECEMBER 23. 1993 ALDERGROVE - On Saturday, December 18, Aldergrove's Hewitt & Company Bruins B Hockey hosted the Coquitlam Chiefs. The game got off to a good start with end to end play. It was a seesaw battle until Coquitlam was able to get the puck past Jon Remple who was in net for the Bruins. This goal was at 2:39 of the first period, but Aldergrove came back two minutes later with a goal of their own. Danny Thomson scored a nice goal after a pass from Danyl MacDonald. The first period ended and the second continued with the same kind of end to end action but half way through the second Coquitlam struck again and took the lead. The game stayed this tough style of hockey until well, into the third period when the Bruins scored to tie the game up. At 5=37 Kyle Olinek took the puck from Mark Cassibo and Eric Strandt and scored a nice goal to put Aldergrove back into the game. The excitement really started to build as both teams pressed for that winning goal. But two minutes after the tieing goal was scored Coquitlam was able to get their third goal of the game. Jon had no chance on this goal. Things really got exciting as the seconds ticked away. Aldergrove was really putting on the pressure trying to tie up the game. With a minute left in the game, the goalie was pulled in favor of the extra forward. A win was not in the cards today as the Coquitlam Chiefs were able to hand on for the win. Next it's on to Hope. Sunday morning found the Bruins in Hope getting ready to play the Hope Atoms. This game started off with the same type of determination as was in the game against the Chiefs. At 8:53 of the first period Mark Cassibo took a pass from Eric Strandt and scored a good goal to put the Bruins into a one to nothing lead. Off the face off of the next play Mark Cassibo took a pass from Danny Thomson and was able to get the puck over to Jason McGovern. He took a quick shot at the Hope net and beat the goalie to take a two goal lead. Hope came back shortly after this and cut the Bruins lead back to one. The scoring was not over in the first period yet. Hope was called for tripping and Aldergrove went on the power play. The Bruins had carried the play for most of the period and with the man advantage it didn't take them long to get a nice power play goal. Drew Carlson took a shot from the point .and Danny Thomson was able to get the puck past the Hope goalie. Our boys had a two goal lead but this was short lived. Things changed for the Bruins and it was not long before Hope had scored three quick goals and they had the lead. This was how the second period ended. At the start of the third period Hope scored again and this made the score 6 to 3. The Bruins seemed to take over the play again but time was running out for them. Hope took another penalty and this put the Bruins on the power play. Aldergrove scored quickly and this goal put them back into the game. Danny Thomson scored on this play and Clint Olson assisted. But again a win was not to be had. The Bruins pulled the goalie with a minute and a half to go in the game. The Bruins put a lot of pressure on the Hope goalie but he managed to keep the puck out of the net. Two things were nice to see in these games. First the boys were playing their positions and getting the puck back to the defence so they could take shots on the net. This paid off as three of the four goals were set up by the defence. The other thing was .file team did not give up until the final buzzer. Good work. The next two weeks will not see regular games or practice as the Christmas holidays take over but the Bruins have a tournament in Langley right after Christmas. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Peewees top East Vancouver, tie Mission ALDERGROVE - The Pac Can Pee Wee A's came away victorious, December 18, 4-1 against East Vancouver. It was another win for Pac Can Pee Wee A's against a very rough East Vanvcouver. Scoring for Pac Can were Brent Adams from Ben Henthorne, Cliff Carlson from Kyle Grant, Ben from Brent Adams, and Ryan Jones unassisted. It was a tie on December 19, 4-4 against Mission. Pac Can tied with Mission for the third time! Pac Can Pee Wees managed to resist retaliation against a very chippy Mission team Sunday night in Aldergrove. Scoring for Pac Can were Mike Shipley from Kyle Grant, Ryan Jones from Kyle Grant, Mike Shipley from Ryan Jones, and Ryan Zuber from Tyler Perkins. Gerry Tucker played a very good game in net. We had a good crowd attendance, keep it up fans! For all you fans who can't get all the players names straight, we now have all the latest pictures up of all the teams with the player names and numbers alongside for your convenience. Merry Christmas from everyone at Safeway! To allow our employees time to enjoy Christmas with their family and friends your Neighbourhood fjr^x Safeway store will be l^wl /jL cl°sedat 6:00p.m. VJmJ 4#l /m*^ Christmas Eve (Dec. 24) and will reopen Monday | December 27 at 8:00 a.m. Have a safe and Merry Christmas and please don't drink and drive! SAFEWAY Pee Wee A's Aubrey Smith will be tested at Coliseum over holidays. ££ Smith takes super skill ALDERGROVE - An Aldergrove boy has been chosen to enter the Vancouver Canuck Super Skill Challenge. Aubrey Smith plays for the Pee Wee A team in Aldergrove and was chosen from among his peers. He now goes on to participate in the Super Skills Challenge on the 29th of December at the Pacific Canuck challenge" Coliseum at 7:00 p.m. Our association is one of fourteen in the lower mainland chosen to enter into the Super Skill Challenge. From here the winners go on the New York in January. "Aubrey", the association wishes you the very best. Good luck from Aldergrove Minor Hockey. Preston's M& CHRISTMAS CLEAROUT 1992-93 ASTRO EXT. VANS Fully loaded at SUPER LOW PRICE 4 used Astros available FROM $19,500 1993 OLDS ACHIEVAS 3 available, very, well equipped air conditioned. priced from 12,995 or lease for $315 month 1992 CHEV BEAUVILLE 1 TON 12 PASS. VAN Full load incl. front & rear air. 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Christmas frolics bring out the best LANGLEY - Sunny the Clown, face painters and a special appearance by the man himself, Santa, made Pacific Riding for the Disabled's Christmas play- day a tremendous success. Riders along with their parents and spouses celebrated Christmas by playing a special equestrian Christmas game and enjoying the many side attractions offered in the lounge. They all wish to thank the Delta Credit Union at Willowbrook and Valley Garden Centre for their support in making the day so special. From the hearts of the stu- Hawks rained on, but parade ready for White Rock dents and staff a colossal big, big hug to all the volunteers who spent the day making sure all the tots had a safe, exciting and memorable day. Also a humungus thanks to Santa who of course added a tremendous amount of excitement with his wonderful Ho! Ho! The PRDA's session starts January 11. Give yourself a boost, start the year off with some exercise and generosity- donate an hour and a half of your time a week. Call 530-8717. by GEORGE GREATBANKS ALDERGROVE - The Aldergrove Soccer Clubs U-13 Red, Bradner Bearcats, took the field on Dec. 11, knowing that a win over fellow club members, South Aldergrove Stingrays, would vault them over their rivals in the league standings. They were up and ready to go as the referee blew the whistle to start, taking the game to the Stingrays, only sterling goalkeep- ing and desperate defense kept them off the scoresheet in the early going. Gradually the Stingrays steadied themselves, putting on a little pressure of their own, but again the defense won out as the Bearcats now thwarted the Stingray players scoring attempts. This dour defensive battle was far from dull, as these two well matched teams fought to open the scoring, it was exciting end-to-end action with no quarter being asked or given. The Bearcats managed to open the scoring, when Tom Vanderhoek let go a speculative shot from well outside the 18 yard box, which went through a maze of players legs and found the back of the Stingrays net. Even this bad bounce didn't fizz on the Stingrays who fought back to tie the game at one. The second half was much of the same, with each team bent on being the one to take the points. It was however, the Bearcats who clawed their way to victory on a goal from Jarad Collins. This goal stood up the rest of the way de - spite some desperate attempts: from the Stingray players to even the score once more and the Bearcats ram out the clock as 2-1 winners. As stated earlier, this was a hard fought game which either team would be unlucky to lose, but the Bearcats aren't looking to refuse the two points that are theirs, but full marks have to be given to a game Stingrays squad. One of the keys to the Bearcats win was the play of Dylan Szasz, who in only his second game of '93/94, kept the Stingrays defenders busy with some penetrating runs and he was unlucky not to have put at least one of his chances away. The defense, anchored by Darren Hoogland, was rock solid as his supporting cast of Bryan Lampman, Albert Ezaki and Mark Langaalen combined to turn back the Stingray charge. The Bearcats will not look ahead to their final game of 1993, as they travel to Rotary Park Abbotsford, to take on one of the divisions front-runners, Abby Thunderbirds on Dec. 18. Hopefully the boost of this weeks win will carry over to that game and result in what would be an upset win for the Bradner boys. By GEORGE GREATBANKS ALDERGROVE - The Aldergrove Hawks U-16 Silver team, sponsored by Allied Windows, took their variety act into the Royal City of New Westminster, to do battle with the Rangers on Saturday Dec. 11, looking for a much better result than that of the previous w<"ek. To make things difficult for them, they learned shortly before the game that they would be without three more of their players, including starting keeper Richard Garside, dropping the number of available players down to 11. The weather was foul, cold combined with pouring rain, and the field was littered with puddles of water which threatened to make a farce of this game. Those brave souls who made the game included Cam Dickinson, who had to play despite a pulled groin, so that the Hawks could field 11 players. Without any subs being available, the directive was given, tongue in cheek, that nobody was allowed to be injured during the game and the team set out to do its best, given the circumstances, and this they did. Mark Howarth drew the unenviable task of keeping goal for the Hawks, despite having played only one half at that position all season. The rest of the patchwork alignment saw players playing out of their accustomed positions in some cases, but all were prepared to give it their all. The Rangers sensed the Allied Windows squad was ripe for the picking and took the game to the Hawks early, but the Hawks weren't ready to lie down and fought back to keep the game even over the first 15 minutes. Fatigue began to take its toll and the Rangers, platooning their players to keep the Hawks at full stretch, opened up a 3 goal lead before Alan Quadling pulled one back for the local boys. Half time arrived with the Hawks trailing 3- 1. The water on the field, that lack of replacement players and the cold wet weather, made things miserable for the Hawks players, but they regrouped at the half and were determined to give it their best shot. Mustering all their reserves, they netted two goals to the Rangers one, with markers from Ryan Carey, who earlier missed a penalty, and Gary Mazur. Hope sprung eternal with the score 4-3 Rangers, but again the legs began to tire as the waterlogged field sapped the players strength and the Rangers potted a further 4 goals in the last 20 minutes to defeat a tired but plucky Allied Windows team by a score of 8-3. It is hard enough to play at this level with a full roster available, it is doubly tough to compete when you have no way of giving tired players a rest during a game. Then with atrocious conditions such as the cold, the rain and the waterlogged field experienced in the Rangers game, it is near impossible to expect a positive result. One can only sit back and marvel at the job done by those players who made the game including Shaun Brown, Cam Dickinson, Ryan Cary, Ryan Fatkin, Matt Hamilton, Craig Howarth, Mark Howarth, Mike Makara, Gary Mazur, Brian Povey and Alan Quadling. Your dedication is sincerely appreciated by the coaching staff of the Allied Windows Hawks. Saturday Dec. 18 sees the Hawks take their road show to White Rock, for a game against Peace Arch United. A repeat of the last meeting between these teams, a thrilling 3-2 Hawks win, would be an ideal way to purge the "Ghost of games past" and end the year on a high, as this is the last game for the Allied Windows boys until early 1994. <3» «@<» «@* «*£» <&&» «S©» «@» <S®» ♦»©»• •«*» EDALEEN DAIRY H-mmmmrnmsa-mmmmBmafamm LOCATED ONE MILE SOUTH OF ALDERGROVE BORDER JUMBO EGGS 1 DOZEN 89< .Limit 3 Coupon Expires Dec. 31/93 ! BACON ^^^ EGG NOG 1/2 Gal $18* Quart 79* GALLON MILK Homo $^09 2% $184 1% $f79 Skim $179 Choc $^75 l lb. BUTTER Cubed $115 Block $109 FRANZ BAKERYl BREAD 2 loaves for 99* Advertised prices in effect thru December 31,1993. more for qour rps^ft OPEN SIX DAYS A WEEK, (CLOSED SUNDAYS) 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. s^^Kfefr &&& <S& <*§& Wl^ <*§& *&* &§& f~ ■RkWIWU!!^ THE ALDERGROVE STAR. DECEMBER 23. 1993 THE YEAR IN REVIEW Local Anxiety returns with more scathing wit 11 This piece, choreographed and danced by Leigh Hilary, Samantha Tomlinson, Chris Blair, Nicki Stewart and Kim Owen to the haunting music of 'Against the Wind1 by Maire Brennan, was the closing number for the dance department's presentation Thursday evening during Festival of the Arts week at the Langley Fine Arts School. The Langley Fine Arts School in Fort Langley is an alternate school offered within the Langley School District for students with an aptitude and love of the arts. The school now encompasses the full range of grades 1 through 12, this year being their first to have a graduating class, -photo Janet Blair Bysouth feted LANGLEY - Eric Bysouth was named the 1993 H.D. Stafford Good Citizen of the year last week. The award was presented at the Dec. 13 meeting of the Chamber of Commerce. Bysouth has been involved in numerous community projects, including the Seniors' Recreation and Resource Centre, Langley Sports Association, Langley Memorial Hospital Foundation and the Langley YM/YWCA, VANCOUVER - "Best wishes for future success in your writing and musical endeavours." Prime Minister Jean Chretien. "Dear Mr. Leiren-Young, you have never looked lovelier." Former Prime Minister Kim Campbell's response to Local Anxiety's bare-shouldered parody photo. "B.C. needs more political satire like this." B.C. MLA David Mitchell. "These guys are great." Realtor Fay Leung. They're baaack! The stars of last year's smash hit, The Year In Revue '92, return to the Arts Club for 14 shows only to poke fun at the issues and events of 1993. Opening W ednesday, December 29 at 8:30 p.m. with one preview on Tuesday December 28, Local-Anxiety will be a fitting end to whatever sort of year you have had! And what a year it was: Mulroney resigns, Kim Campbell rules, the Tories disappear and Doug Henning finally answers the question - "how weird can this country get?". In provincial affairs: the NDP logs the Clayoquot, the Socreds resurrect Amazing Grace and we discover that former B.C. Liberal leader Gordon Wilson only entered politics to spice up his sex life. Expect all these stories and more in Local Anxiety's look back at the news of '93- Local Anxiety (alias Mark Leiren-Young and Kevin Croft on) are unveiling 1993 Year In Revue at the Western Canada Theatre Company in Kamloops, before taking the show to the Arts Gub Revue Cabaret. Heard regularly on several local radio stations, the duo were last seen in \6ncouver at A Stitch In Time at the Arts Club Revue and the 1993 ex-MLA's banquet where they had the chance to poke fun at all three of B.C.'s political parties. Other recent appearances include the 1993 Edmonton Fringe Festival, Calgary's first ever pick-of-the- Fringe festival and the Prince Rupert Comedy Festival. In 1993, Local Anxiety received their second Washington State Press Association Award for the work satirizing the American scene for National Public Radio's Tacoma affiliate, KPLU. On January 18th, Local Anxiety opens a three week run at Toronto's Factory Theatre with their new "greatest hits" show - Jean Chretien Superstar. Ticket prices for Local Anxiety are $17.50 Monday through Thursday and $19-50 Thursday through Saturday. There will be a special New Year's Eve performance of Local Anxiety, along with a dessert buffet, celebration and treats. Tickets are $35.50 and doors will open at 8:30 p.m. Tickets for all performances can be purchased through the Arts Club Theatre Box Office 687- 1644. Whoomp! Here it is! Festival of the Arts - a week long showcase of the full range of arts programs offered at the Langley Fine Arts School in Fort Langley. Presentations were offered throughout the week of Dec. 6 - 10 in Drama, Dance, Music and Visual Arts. Dancers shown here are Kim Owen and Leigh Hilary in a piece they choreographed to the music of Tag Team. The dance also featured Scott Augustine, not in picture. - photo Janet Blair YOU'RE WANTED! Community chorus back in January LANGLEY - The Community Chorus Mixed Choir have completed their fall season with performances at the Christmas in Williams Park and Old Fahioned Christmas event in the Civic Centre. This harmonious group meets for the sheer joy of singing together, Thursday evenings from 7:30 to 9:30, in the music room of Brookswood Secondary School. They begin their new year season on Jan. 6, learning an exciting new repertoire of songs from Phantom of the Opera. Those who are interested in joining the voices can call 533- 1746 for information, or simply ■ show up at the regular Thursday practice. "You will be made very welcome," said chorus spokesman Stan McCreary. iMt!W; CINEMA Abbotsford Corner of King and McCallum Roads 24 Hour Cinema Info 859-5019 Please Note: We will be open Dec. 24 for Matinees only and on Dec. 25 for Evening Shows only. PELICAN Brief FB»11HE BEST SHIM MSnXH /i.,T.-s OfHLnMWTffiiLIELrCOMISlUE VjgHBg MHreUKSSTOETWIUflOfranW! Daily Matinees until Dec. 24 Nightly 7:00 & 935 Daily 1:10 & 3:40 B.C. Warning: Occasional violence, very coarse language and suggestive scenes. Nightly 7:15 & 920 Daily 1:05 &3:1( RC Warning: Occasional coarse language. Starts Saturday, Dec. 25 ji mALttAYSRlAGICTIME\VlTHLDmOXAN0mnH.m You'll be aa)lhii)g but grumpy after setting Ibis delight!" THIS CHRISTMAS GIVE "Passport to the Movies" BONUS Buy lour and the fifth one Is FREE! Available at our Box Office, Bring the Whole Family to Our A- V , 'J& New Year's Eve Movie UlebfUtlOll H Enjoy our current Feature iri. Icdcc Presentations at $3.00 ■ All Seats, Q '$£ Friday December 31st ^ fll/ Prizes to be Won! - pS|„ ISTERACT2 BACK IN THE HABIT WHV'Q"?t '*=•« 720 & 925 Daily 1:10 & 3:15 Warning: Occasional coarse language and swearing (coanuoj Daily 12:30, 2:15, 4:00 C. Warning: Some violence. (Hm wmmwmmimfmmm CLEARBROOK CINEMAS 32500 SOUTH FRASER WAY • 850-2233 TOMBSTONE: Starts Christmas Day 7:00, 9:35. Dec 26-28 Daily at 1:05,7:00, 9:35. Dec 29, 30 at 1:05, 7:00, 9:50. <S/5vm) B.C. Warning: Fraquant vldanca. * ' MRS. DOUBTFIRE: Daily: 1:05,720,9:45. Dec 24 1:15, 7:20 only. Dec 25 720,9:45. Dec 26-281:15, 7:20, 9:45. Dec 29-30 1:15, 7:10, 9:35. aC Warning: Occasional aiggasova and coarsa languaga. NO PASSES (MAmat) GERONIMO: 1:10,7:25,9:40. Dec 24120, 7:25 only. Dec 25 7:25,9:50. Dec 26-281:20, 725, 9:50. Dec 29-30 735,9:50. c^a, B.C Warning; Soma vldanca. ADAMS FAMILY VALUES: 1:25.730, 9:50. Dec 24 1:25,7.30. Dec 25 7:30. Dec 26-28 1:25, 7:30. Dec 29-30 1:25, 7:20. B.C Warning: Occasional aiggasova ' languaga and swaartng. (Manias) WE'RE BACK: Daily 1:00,2:30. No Showing Christmas Day. (ESSS) BEETHOVEN 2:1:20,7:00.9:00. Dec 24 1:10, 7:05. Dec 25 7:00,9:05. a=sa> Dec 26-30 1:10.7:05,9:00. no PA.ssBr=s' THE PIANO: 1:15, 7:05, 9:25. Dec 24 1:05,7:00. Dec 25-28 9:55. Dec 29-30 9:15. B.C Warning: Soma nudty, suggatflva acanaa, fMYtaail occasional vlolanca and vary coarsa languaga. MY LIFE: 7:10,930. Dec 247:10. Dec 25-28 7:10, 9:25. B.C Warning: Occasional vlolanca and coaraa language. (aurvaj) ONE COMPLIMENTARY DINNER ENTREE f4r ordially invites you & ^^»*^ your guest to enjoy ONE COMPIJMENTARY DINNER ENTREE when a second dinner entree of equal or greater value is purchased. VALID ANY EVENING • Delicious and Generous Pasta Dishes • Fish, Seafood • Group Rates Available TRATTORIA DA MARIO RISTORANTE ITALIANO •St1964 Serving the Fraser Valley Italian Food Lovers for over a decade! 10 - 33555 South Fraser Way, Abbotsford *»- Reservations 852-6919 On Presentation of Coupon «* Max. Two Per Table Please **• Exp. Dec. 31/93 12 THE ALDERGROVE STAR. DECEMBER 23. 1993 Singing for Christmas supper were (left, back row); Alisia Lyne, Victoria Atkinson, Miranda Richardson, Jeanie Gaudette, Hollie Richardson, Toby Crawford, and (front row) Samantha Richardson, Carly Savard and Julia Gaudette. Students make spirits bright LANGLEY - A group of nine teens from D.W. Poppy Secondary have donated their time and talents to raise food and gifts for a family in need this Christmas. The girls arranged a choral concert in a local residence and invited guests were asked to bring donations as admission. The donations will be deliv ered by the girls themselves, where they plan to sing again for their 'adopted family'. "The willingness and generosity of these teens has been extraordinary and they deserve to be thanked not only for making this Christmas bright for many but for making the future look bright for all of us," said one observer. 100 foot wave off coast VANCOUVER - A wave measuring 30.3 m (994 feet) from crest to trough was recorded on December 10. The wave was measured at 7:27 a.m. by the East Dellwood Knoll meteorological buoy approximately 100 km east of Cape Scott. The buoy is one of a series operated by the department of Environment Atmospheric Environment Service, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard for weather and wave forecasting. Information on wave heights and sea surface temperatures is transmitted from the buoy to the Institute of Ocean Sciences in Sidney via satellite on a regular basis as part of an ongoing program to monitor ocean conditions. This may set a new world record for the highest wave measured with instruments. The current world record (as it appears in the Guiness Book of Records) is 86 feet. mj DAY •* BINGO BINGO WALK-IN PROGRAM 7 DAYS A WEEK Sun. to Sat. Doors Open 11 a.m. Starts 11:30 - 6 p.m. Sat. & Sun. Ooors Open 11:30 a.m. - Starts 12 noon. • ••••••• LIGHTNING BINGO Sun - Thurs. 10 p.m. - 12 a.m. Doors Open 9:45 p.m. • ••••••• I / 34252 Marshall Road, Abbotsford • Non-Smoking Section • Handicapped Service • Pull-Tabs', • Extra Cushions • Six Programs • Padded Seats • Canteen Service EVERY NIGHT DOORS OPEN 5 p.m. Waik-ins 6:30 p.m. Regular Games 7 p.m. • •••••*• LATE NIGHT BINGO DOORS OPEN 9:45 p.m Fri. & Sat. - 10 p.m. - 2 a.m. CHILDRtN UNDER 1? NOT Pr-RMITTfn 5 AFTL'R '.PM Support of your local charities. Speaking of (Books A Book Review by Ken Lang The Strange World of Griffin & Sabine Griffin & Sabine, Sabine's Notebook, The Golden Mean by Nick Bantock Raincoast Books, unpaginated, $22.95 each Nick Bantock isn't quite a household name. But given his incredible success with the romantic Griffin & Sabine trilogy— his first venture as an author—he may become one. Then again, Bantock isn't exactly a novice—at least, not in the field of art. As the designer of more than 300 book covers, including work for John Updike and Philip Roth, and several pop-up books for children, he has some impressive credentials tucked away. Born and raised in England, Bantock moved to Canada in 1987, setting up shop on Bowen Island, an hour off the Vancouver coast. Shortly after, he decided it was time to do a book of his own, so he began designing pop-ups for children. Then, one day, as he collected his mail at the post office, he noticed a man with a letter in a distinctive envelope decorated with the exotic stamps of a foreign land. He wished the letter were his, and that got him thinking—if he wanted to receive mail like that, he'd have to write it and design it himself. That bit of whimsy led to his trilogy. In 1991 Griffin & Sabine: An Extraordinary Correspondence was released, followed by Sabine's Notebook in 1992. Now, with the publication of The Golden Mean, the sequence is complete, and so far, the results have been phenomenal. Chalking up a combined print run of a million copies, the first two volumes have remained on bestseller lists for 49 weeks in Canada, and the success has been similar throughout the United States, including a six-month stint on the chart of the New York Times. And it's no wonder. Not only do the books have a strong appeal as wild and wonderful art, they also tell a romantic tale while playing on our illicit urge to pry into other people's mail. The story starts when Griffin, a postcard designer living in London, England, receives a card from Sabine, a designer of postage stamps on the South Pacific island of Katie. Separated by thousands of miles, the two have never met, yet Sabine writes: "It's good to get in touch with you at last Could I have one of your fish postcards? I think you were right—the wine glass has more impact than the cups." Griffin, wondering if he's losing his memory or his marbles, replies that he doesn't recall showing either version of the card to anyone. So how does Sabine know about the change? And who is she anyway— a figment of Griffin's imagination, or a real person with telepathic powers? As the correspondence continues, postcards expand into letters, and the reader becomes actively involved in removing messages from envelopes while pursuing the story of a strange relationship that could become a tale of "boy doesn't meet girl, but falls in love anyway." ... And Now for Something Completely Different—Again The Egyptian Jukebox (Viking, $24.95) gives readers an opportunity to play Indiana Jones as they try to discover the whereabouts of Hamilton Hasp, an eccentric and missing millionaire globetrotter. In another mixture of art and text, Bantock has placed 10 riddles, the clues for solving them, and a one-page story about Hasp in each of the 10 drawers of a "museum cabinet." So far, I've figured out that I'm not Indiana Jones. But that's okay. The reward isn't likely to be the ark of the covenant. Intriguing? Yes. Frustrating? Grrrr! 1993 B.C. film industry worth over $750-million 852 6660 VANCOUVER - The B.C. Film Commission reports that in 1993, 73 film and television productions were shot in British Columbia and injected $285.965-million into the economy. This is an increase of 12 productions and $74.746-mil- lion over 1992 figures. It's estimated the film and television industry in British Columbia employs more than 6,000 people. "It's the most successful year in our history," says Dianne Neufeld, director of the B.C. Film Commission. However she adds that the industry, which has grown from providing location services to American producers into a full-scale international production centre during the past decade, still needs development. "VCe want to build on this solid production base by increasing the op portunities for the creative and financial services available in the province." Although most of the film and television production in 1993 was centred on the Lower Mainland, there were notable regional exceptions. For example, 'Another Stakeout', which was filmed on Bowen Island, '■Yellow Dog' on Mayne Island, in Tofino and Hope, 'Max' shot in Merritt and 'Intersection' in Victoria. Familiar industry faces graced Vancouver streets again this year. Stars that returned to Vancouver included Katherine Hepburn, Ellen Barkin, Kirsty Alley, Richard Dreyfuss and Emilio Estevez. New to British Columbia were Jean Claude Van Damme, Richard Gere, Sharon Stone, Mimi Rogers and Anthony Quinn. Phone tips BURNABY - More than 1,000 BC Tel operators will be on the job Christmas Day helping you get through to family and friends. The holiday season is traditionally BC Tel's busiest time of the year. More than 2.5- million calls will be made on Christmas Day alone. That's more than four times the volume of an average business day. • On Christmas Day, call early in the day. Avoid calling between 6:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. as it is the heaviest calling period. • Obtain numbers ahead of time to avoid using directory assistance during this busy period. If you must use the directory assistance, help the operators by having the spelling of names and addresses ready before you call. • Direct dial your calls whenever possible. Additional operators will be on duty from December 15 - January 2. • Be persistent. t MMM^J-s^Sk •■!;. M -.1- ■ . . , • -.-.•• NEW BOARD FLIES HIGH 1994 Langley Aviation Council executive (left to right): Front, directors Roily Lavigne and Bruce Kellor; Second row, Linda Lavigne, treasurer, Nancy Argyle, public relations director, Tony Smith-Gander, airmanship director and Sheldon Ward, director-at-large; third row, Sheena Ell, secretary, and Bob Steeves, administrative vice- president; rear is Jack Morrison, sr. vice president and president Dan Holliday. -Joe Chesney photo. G.S.T. FREE CUSTOM BLINDS For 6 Days Only, SAVE 55% OFF WindowWear Mini, Micro and Vertical Blinds - plus SAVE the G.S.T.! Just book your appointment by January 3rd to take advantage of these tremendous SAVINGS! woora Open Monday - 6 Days-'tMW-iY SAE.K Er\ IIS Jan. :5jimI ALDERGROVE Countryside Shopping Centre 27540 Fraser Hwy. 856-6660 Canada's Largest Blind & Drapery Specialist! CONTOUR -.WINDOW FASHIONS CLEARBROOK Clearbrook Town Square 32500 South Fraser Way 852-4900 THE ALDERGROVE STAR. DECEMBER 23. 1993 13 New executive Langley Aviatio LANGLEY - Dan Holliday is the new president of the Langley Aviation Council following the annual general meeting held at the new Ikaros Restaurant on the popular flying field. Holliday is a Burnaby resident who makes the Langley airport his home-away-from- home. Council members and their wives packed the banquet facility of Langley's newest fine restaurant, and elected the following support officers for the coming year: senior vice-president is Jack Morrison, who was the chair of the successful open house this past June 19- Administrative vice-president elected for n Council elect is Bob Steeves, while the new secretary is Sheena Ell, who operates the Aspen Air flying school. Treasurer is Linda Lavigne. Named as public relations director is Nancy Argyle, who held this position two years ago. Elected airmanship director is another Burnaby resident, Tony Smith-Gander, historian-director is Bruce Kellor, and for director-at-large Roily Lavigne and Sheldon Ward. Langley Aviation Council is a registered society designed to foster business, pleasure and commerce and development of the airport as an essential facility in the growth of the city and district of Langley. OAP benefits increased OTTAWA - Lloyd Axworthy, Minister of Human Resources Development, has announced the Old Age Security benefit rates for the January to March WCB changes a mystery §|§ VANCOUVER - Social Credit party leader Grace McCarthy said the Jan. 1 changes to the Workers Compensation Act are a bureaucratic nightmare that are both costly and confusing. McCarthy said Socred MLAs voted against the changes last June, but were outnumbered by NDP and Liberal MLAs. She said she's received "numerous complaints from small businesses about the costs of extending WCB coverage to all employees, regardless of the size and nature of work performed. "And with less than two weeks to go before implementation, there is still no list available of those who will be excluded from "new onerous rules. WCB has informed us that people hiring babysitters will be required to pay a premium of one dollar for every $100 paid out in gross wages, unless babysitters are exempt sometime after January 1. That's how ridiculous this policy is. I wonder, what kind of bureaucracy will be needed to police this policy and how many jobs will be lost as a result of it? There are more questions than answers about the new policy." Happy Birthday Sweet 16! Love, Mom, Dad & Bro 1994 quarter. The basic Old Age Security pension, paid to people 65 years of age and over, will be $38581 per month. The maximum Guaranteed Income Supplement will increase to $458.50 per month for a single pensioner and for a married pensioner whose spouse does not receive the Old Age Security pension or Spouse's Allowance. For a married pensioner whose spouse does receive the Old Age Security pension or Spouse's Allowance, the maximum will increase to $298.65- . The maximum Spouse's Allowance, paid to people between the ages of 60 and 64 with a limited income and who are married to a GIS recipient, will increase to $684.46 per month. The maximum Widowed Spouse's Allowance, paid only to low-income widowed persons aged 60 to 64 will increase to $755-64 per month. Farm books to computer CHILLIWACK - A three-day Computerized Farm Bookkeeping workshop will be held at the B.C. Access Centre in Chilliwack, January 18-20, and January 26-28. The workshop will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This hands-on workshop teaches the basics of computer use in farm accounting and how to convert a set of books to a computerized system. ^Computerizing your farm records can save time. If you are interested in a workshop that teaches the processes for setting up and working with computerized bookkeeping, contact the B.C.M.A.F.F. at 795- 8395. The workshop cost is $125- per farm (maximum two people).. Lunch is not included. Space is limited to 10 farms, so be sure to register early. Langley School District Administration Office Hours During the Holiday Season The Langley School District Administrative Offices will closed on Monday, December 27,1993 and will re-open on Tuesday, January 4,1994. I^JIjjlffljf i The office will be open from December 20th S^SIShP t0 December 24th. majjuP- If you have any needs to address prior to January ^fjSS&i.v: 4,1994, please contact the office at 534-7891, | rpsf before 4:00 p.m., December 24,1993. Wishing you a Merry Christinas and a Happy New Year! :'.!?-■■-■V,-,.-/,vJ,:J.-j. — 14 THE ALDERGROVE STAR. DECEMBER 23. 1993 Kim Hopkins (right) helps Simon Charlton make an origami crane. The Belmont Elementary students enjoyed a lesson in origami from visiting Japanese teacher Yoshiyuki Kachi. Kachi was one of five Japanese teachers who spent a month in Langley schools this fall. •Susan Skerry photo. Farm bookkeeping workshop MATSQUI - On February 14 and 16, Practical Farm Bookkeeping will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This two-day workshop is designed to help you set up and use a simple manual bookkeeping system and minimize the amount of paperwork and headache that some bookkeeping systems offer. A simple GST tracking method will also be covered in the workshop. The course will be held at the King Training and Conference Centre, 28776 King Road. This workshop costs $60. per farm team. Lunch is not included. To register for either Computerized Farm Bookkeeping or Practical Farm Bookkeeping contact B.C.M.A.F.F. at 795-8395. Both workshops are funded by the Canada/B.C. Farm Management Program. SABlA INSURANCE AGENCY LTDl GENERAL & LIFE INSURANCE HOURS: ' m Monday - Thursday 9:00 - 5:30 Friday 9:00-9:00 Saturday 9:00 - 5:30 WE NOW ISSUE: • Temporary Operation Permits • Registration for Out of Province Vehicles Autoplan coverage now available for a three-month term. CMoptan INSURANCE AND LIONCt 3100 - 272 St., Aldergrove Aldergrove Mall 856-4144 (Across from Ricky's Family Restaurant) JAPAN AND CANADA SCHOOLS Education in contrasts LANGLEY - A swimming pool at the school? Great! A school year of 230 days and a school day that ends at 4 p.m.? No thank you! These were the reactions of grade six and seven students at Belmont Elementary School after a presentation by visiting Japanese teacher Yoshiyuki Kachi. Kachi was one of five teachers who spent a month in Langley schools this fall sponsored by the Japanese Ministry of Education. It was an education in contrasts. Japanese students and teachers clean their own schools. They also go to class three Saturdays a month. "It's hard to imagine working that much," said Belmont student Claire Gordon. She and her classmates were intrigued by the differences between Canadian and Japanese schools. Most Japanese schools have a vegetable garden tended by children in grades one and two. Elementary school children are served a daily hot lunch. Everyone wears a school_ uniform. Older children supervise younger ones in the playground - not an adult in sight. Students also study alone when their teacher is away sick. "I couldn't stand studying without a teacher in the class," said Tess Quewezance. At Japanese secondary schools, teachers, not students, move from class to class. While Canadian communities provide the sports and club activities that keep young people busy, in Japan the school sponsors clubs of all kinds after school, in the evenings, and on weekends. Kachi, a grade four teacher, spent his month at Gordon Greenwood Elementary School with visits to other Langley schools. He talked to students about life in Japan, and introduced them to traditions like the tea ceremony. He also ob served teachers and students at work. He liked the flexibility of the Canadian classrooms, noting the Japanese children learn out of textbooks and study the same thing at the same time. Here students work on different tasks at the same time. Keiei Takachi, who spent his month at H.D. Stafford , Secondary School, also pointed out differences in teaching methods. "Japanese teachers speak more than Canadian teachers, and Japanese students constantly take notes in class while Canadian students don't," he said through translator Ted Akune, a counsellor and teacher of Japanese at Stafford. "Here there is less emphasis on facts and more emphasis on thinking and supporting your views," said Takachi. "The counselling system here is very good," said Kachi. In Japan, the teacher counsels stu dents. Kachi also liked the spacious grassed playground at Gordon Greenwood. Takachi noted class sizes are smaller here than in Japan, but added that Japanese teachers have more time outside class to prepare lessons. Are there any similarities between the two education systems? The students are basically the same, said both teachers. "And the teachers in both countries have the same concern for the students," said Takachi. According to Akune, understanding the differences and similarities between the two cultures has advantages for both. "They can learn from our attention to the individual, and we can learn from their co-operative approach to things," he said. Takachi summed up his view of the visit in a few words, "My stay here is my treasure," he said. Cancel corporate capital tax on farmers, says Chisholm CHILLIWACK - Liberal agriculture critic Bob Chisholm has called on the Harcourt government to scrap the corporate capital tax levied on family farms in British Columbia. "I'd like to see this regressive tax on business eliminated completely," said Chisholm. "But in the wake of the agreement reached at GATT, it is particularly urgent that Agriculture Minister Dave Zirnhelt act to cushion the blow which will be felt by farmers who rely on Canada's agricultural supply management system for their livelihood." British Columbia's egg, poultry and dairy producers could soon bear the brunt of international competition, and may be in danger of disappearing without government action. An agricultural taxation report from Peat Marwick found that many family farms are incorporated; and when land, machinery, livestock and equipment are counted as assets, many family farms are paying substantial corporate capital taxes when the farm has earned no income for the past year. "British Columbia has a tradition of farming, but the NDP government is killing this sig- nificant industry," said Chisholm. "As Agriculture Minister, Mr. Zirnhelt must stand up for B.C. farmers and urge the cancellation of the corporate capital tax on family farms." [»$^«;a Warehouse MM SHOES &»- BOXING DAY SALE j | One day only Dec. 26th OFF EVERYTHING IN THE STORE We pay the G.S.T. on all children's purchases. We look forward to serving you! HOURS Mon to Thurs & Sat - 9:30 to 5=30 Friday - 9:30 to 9:00 Sunday - 11:00 to 4:00 856-4435 THE ALDERGROVE STAR. DECEMBER 23. 1993 15 Treaty Commission already set to negotiate with 29 "First Nations" VANCOUVER - Twenty nine First Nations from across British Columbia marked the historic opening of a unique made-in- B.C. treaty-making process when they filed notices Wednesday of their intent to participate in the negotiation of treaties through the B.C. Treaty Commission. The Treaty Commission, appointed under an agreement signed by the First Nations Summit and the governments of Canada and British Columbia, began to accept official notices of intent to negotiate - called Statements of Intent - at the 8:30 a.m. opening of office hours, Dec. 15. By office closing at 5 p.m., 29 statements had been filed. The filing is the first step in a six-stage process designed to settle long-standing land claims and related issues in British Columbia where few treaties have been signed with First Nations. The Treaty Commission's role is to facilitate the negotiation of honourable modern-day treaties be tween First Nations and the governments of Canada and B.C.and chief commissioner Chuck Connaghan said the commission will do its utmost to move the process forward expeditiously. When the commission decides it has all of the required information in the statement of intent, within 45 days it will arrange a meeting of the negotiating parties. There, they will make a formal commitment to one another to enter negotiations and address various procedural matters to move forward in the process. The process involves the conclusion of an agreement in principle, which sets out the various is.- sues to be included in a treaty; negotiations resulting in a treaty between the First Nation, Canada and British Columbia; ratification and implementation. The treaty commission process is designed to bring relationships between aboriginal and non-aboriginal people in British Columbia up to date with those in the rest of Canada where treaties were signed long ago. When B.C. entered Confederation in 1871, the only treaties in effect were 14 agreements covering portions of Southern Vancouver Island, signed on behalf of the British Crown by the colonial governor, James Douglas, in the 1850s. The only other area covered by treaty in B.C. is a portion of the northeastern section of the province, where Treaty Eight was extended in the 1890s. The treaty commission will not negotiate. It will manage the process, provide assistance in dispute-resolution and report On progress to First Nations, the B.C. Legislature and the House of Commons. The commission also has been given responsibility to allocate funds to assist the First Nations with their preparation for and participation in negotiations and will do so when the three principals have agreed on final funding arrangements and allocation standards. ■■■■■• BOXING PAY! 9:00 A.M. TO 5j30 P.M. $£2&&&&£@&@£&K£WK& 4 ylk V JPH§|^ £ Fadm^^^pthingwtore ALDERGROVE MALL 856-5377 Dani Hodal and her horse and dog raised a few eyebrows last week, when she took her banking to the Aldergrove Credit Union's drive-through teller service... but then, why not? PNE elects Aikenhead president VANCOUVER - The Pacific National Exhibition board of directors elected Ian Aikenhead as president at the regularly scheduled board meeting held December 15. Aikenhead, a lawyer who practices and lives in the east Vancouver area, welcomed new board members, councillor Don Bellamy as vice-president, Tom Fawkes, Munna Prasad, Leslie Ann Baker and Charan Gill. Aikenhead outlined the role of the incoming board; "It is my view that this board should step back from the debate concerning the future of Hastings Park, to allow the joint city-provincial committee an opportunity to resolve the issues as quickly as possible...our focus should be on overseeing the management of the site and setting the direction for an excellent 1994 PNE Fair." "It is also my view that as a voluntary board, our job is to oversee and give direction to the staff. They are the ones charged with managing the site and the Fair." Committees of the board have been restructured to assist the board in achieving this goal. A copy of the new committee structure and membership is attached. The new board's immediate focus will be the successful production of First Night Vancouver which is being mounted by the PNE on New Year's Eve. The Pacific National Exhibition, a provincial crown corporation located on a \6l- acre site in Vancouver, houses trade and consumer shows, conventions, concerts, meetings, rallies, banquets, agricultural shows, an amusement park, sport events, horse racing, the annual First Night Vancouver celebration and the provincial fair. Year round operations at Hastings Park provide full-time employment to 1,400 and part-time employment to 4,300. An economic impact study carried out by the firm of Laventhol & Howarth indicated year round operations at Hastings Park generated $420.2- million in economic activity for the city of Vancouver and the province of British Columbia. BOXING DAY Hi SAVINGS ' m & SENIORS' DAY Monday, Dec. 27 LDERCROVt MALI 3100 - 272nd St. 856-4650 "?f!WPM?lffiPS THE ALDERGROVE STAR. DECEMBER 23. 1993 Joy Clement and her elves at the Aldergrove Foodbank, pack bags and boxes of food for distribution. Remember the foodbank this holiday season as it stretches to meet increased need for assistance. -Tim Attwood photo. BUT DONATIONS DOWN THIS YEAR Christmas Bureau gets goods to doorsteps By IRIS MOONEY LANGLEY - The Langley Christmas Bureau closed Tuesday, December 21. 945 requests for hampers have been received with more calls for assistance coming in each day. 658 families have been adopted by our community. We very much appreciate and need the help we receive through our Adopt-A-Family program, however, the number of requests this year have gready exceeded the number of families adopted. The Christmas Bureau moved to Douglas Hall, Wednesday, December 15 where many vol unteers were in the process of packing 287 hampers for delivery by the city and municipal firemen, Saturday, December 18. The deadline for assistance was December 18 and the bureau is unable to accept further requests after that date. Increases to Canada Pension Plan benefits a modest 1.9 percent for 2.9-million recipients OTTAWA - Lloyd Axworthy, Minister of Human Resources Development, has announced that effective January 1, 1994, benefits will increase for over 2.9-million Canada Pension Plan recipients. The annual adjustment, which this year is 1.9 percent, is based on increases in the Consumer Price Index, Statistics Canada's cost-of-living measure. Axworthy also announced increases for people who become eligible for Canada Pension Plan benefits in 1994. For those who become eligible for benefits in 1994, the maximum monthly retirement pension at age 65 will be $694.44. The maximum payment for a person becoming eligible for a disability pension in 1994 will be $839-09 per month, while benefits for children of disabled contributors and orphans of deceased contributors will be $160.47 per month, per child. . Maximum benefits paid on behalf of contributors who die in 1994 will be $384.59 for surviving spouses under age 65 and $416.66 for surviving spouses aged 65 and over. The maximum lump sum death benefit payable in respect of contributors who die in 1994 will be $3,440. Canada Pension Plan benefits are based on a person's earnings and contributions made to the plan during their contributory period. There are yearly minimum and maximum earning levels between which people contribute. For 1994 these levels are $3,400 and $34,400 respectively. Employees will contribute a maximum of $806. during 1994; the maximum employer's contribution is the same amount and self-employed persons will contribute a maximum of $1,612. ASK ANNABELLE Dear Readers, 'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse, Because the electricity had gone off. I certainly hope that doesn't happen to you, let alone me, but I want to send a special holiday wish to the folks who leave their warm beds and homes at all hours of the day and night to restore power. Here's to you linemen at B.C. Hydro. In passing on regards, though, now that I have your attention, wouldn't it be lovely in our little town to have underground wiring. Just a thought. Merry hols to the bank tellers who look after us with such wit, at the Commerce also at the TD, where I keep my mad money. I call it my mad money because when I finally "lose it" I can pay for a psychiatrist. Hee, hee. To all the store keepers in town who are charming and nice. I really do believe those commercials. To big Bob for his 10-cent sale last year. Those wieners I got for the freezer fed our house-sitting son and several friends while we were away for two weeks, last spring. And let's give a big happy and merry to the Mounties. Always out there saving us from drunken drivers at this time of year. Especially to the one young man who came to my door when my husband in- advertendy drove (with riot paying) out of a gas station in Kamloops on a fishing Weekend. All I had to do was supply him with my Visa number and he looked after it from there. I Who needs it? Ronald Reagan said: "They say hard work never hurt anybody, but I figure why take the chance." guess it was a case of the fisherman getting hooked or me paying the bill. To the dear ladies at the Thrift store on 272nd, all volunteers, who spend their days selling good used articles. All monies made by this worthy project go to charity, schools, hospitals, etc. They are continually looking for volunteers, by the way. To the food bank for feeding the hungry and to all those who donate to same. Remember it year round, not just at Christmastime. And to Rudy, Kurt et all at the Aldergrove Star. A fine little weekly, I know, because I have been writing this column for them for 10 years. Can you take another 10? Good wishes and lots of advertisements for 1994. Friendly kisses for the gentlemen who still open doors for us gals, and for us gals, who still open doors for gentlemen. I'm sure I have left out a lot of you but if you all stand together in a parking lot on Christmas Eve while still buying presents, then this includes you. We can't quit now until we mention Buckerfields, to thank them for a great doggy wash last summer and for the pictures of our two dogs taken in November. Merry holidays to them all, even the one who doesn't like presents! Don't worry, I won't mention your name. And special kudos to those who had their cats and dogs spayed or neutered this year. If you do have extra money now, why not send some to your local SPCA office? After all, as my dear mother-in-law used to say, "Animals are people too." So from our house to yours an exceptionally happy holiday season to you and yours, and may the God you believe in give you peace and health in the coming year. Oh yes, may all your troubles be little ones and I really don't mean your kids. Love, Annabelle. Wanda f)<m&L (pyimatly of Somatltiaty. Special Jfait ZbmlifatJ 9 would like, to invite all mtf bdesubb and clients ta oiUt me al mu new- in-home Action. - Seniofii Special 856-7853 HOURS: Mon. & Tues. 9 - 5 • Wed. closed • Thurs. 1-9 • Fri 9 - 5 • Sat. 9 -1 You are invited to CHRISTMAS EVE CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT Aldergrove Alliance Church 26245 - 28th Ave. 6:30 - 7:30 pm Bla*Mmxlk*a**cdUaT- rrtrntma/rMO. ^^M^W^WW^- »n4-V-^A'-.iW:,yr^ BEHIND THE FENCE AT CLOVERDALE Donna Peterson for Finance Minister! THE ALDERGROVE STAR. DECEMBER 23. 1993 17 By BOB GROULX CLOVERDALE - Some call it a "Cinderella" story. Others are mystified by the magic in Donna Petersen's hands. No matter what you call it, it's more than just a story of financial success, and it's a story that must be told. Finance Ministers, in any level of government today, are none too popular. Such was the case this past summer with a six year old horse, you guessed it, named Finance Minister. A lofty title to be sure, but the one time speedster, with lifetime earnings of over $90,000, had become the horse nobody wanted. Some said that a bad accident on the track as a three year old had finished a potentially illustrious career. Even with earnings in 1992 of more than $10,000, his performance in the lowly ranks of the $2500 claimers during the first six months of 1993, was dismal. Maybe they were right. But along came Donna Petersen. A lady with a big heart, a bright, warm smile, and an intense love of horses, typical of the hundreds of back- stretch folks that spend countless hours, day-in and day-out, caring for their charges. Donna's years on the back- stretch, the four most recent working for rising star, Trainer/Driver Dave Hudon, had helped her develop a keen and discerning eye for horseflesh. In Mid-June 1993 Donna Petersen made the financial deal of her life. She offered the owner of Finance Minister $500 cash and $500 out of winnings for the sore and ailing pacer nobody wanted. Some folks laughed and pointed, but that's when the miracle began. It was love at first sight for both of them. The one-time pacing star seemed to develop a new attitude and zest for life around Donna and in early July the pair journeyed to Sandown for the summer meet. The rest is history- Finance Minister won his second start at Sandown by eight lengths and by meets end had won five in a row and moved up from $2500 to $3500 claimers. Back at Cloverdale in September Donna was excited and the once skeptical back- stretch was abuzz over her summer success on the Island. How good was this rejuvenated champion anyway? She was mulling over the suggestion several friends had made about entering Finance Minister in the new $8000 Claiming Series that featured a purse of $21,800. The day that papers had to be filed to enter, Donna picked up the newspaper and, as usual, turned to her horoscope. She didn't believe what it said. I don't believe what it said and neither will you, but here's a direct quote: "The paperwork you do today will get you closer to the Winner's Circle." See what I mean. But she clipped out the horoscope and has proof. Needless to say, Donna filed the papers and paid the $300 entry that day. Finance Minister won the first leg of the Eliminations for the Claiming Series. Then, when it really counted, he won the final, beating another popular track star at Cloverdale Raceway, Damaged Goods, by a nose. It was a sweet victory for a sweet lady and a valiant horse. Since October 16 Finance Minister has won three and placed twice pacing in $10,000 claiming company. His latest victory last week gives him ten wins and six places this year with earnings in excess of $26,000. Now, let's review how this works. You take a little hard earned cash, invest it wisely, add some tender, loving care, earn the respect of people far and wide, and bank a little profit. I repeat. Donna Petersen for Finance Minister! &£".* Joker gets last laugh CLOVERDALE - Red Stars Joker with Pat Hudon at the lines shook off an early challenge from Third Attack to win the $24,000 Mr. Vancouver Saturday at Cloverdale Raceway. Hustled off the gate for the early lead, Hudon and Red Stars Joker were forced to race parked outside of Third Attack threw an opening quarter of '28.1. However once Hudon was able to wrestle the lead away from Third Attack and gain the rail spot, he was able to hold off all challengers to win by four lengths. The margin of victory was a little deceiving as Payday Paddy was within striking distance of the winner at the head of the stretch but went off stride and lost all chance. JJS On The Move also made a break but it was just after the start and he was able to recover, get back on stride and finish a bang-up second. Columbia Nipper finished third in the mile pace restricted to four year old colts and geldings. Time for the mile was 1:58.4, fastest mile .paced in the Mr. Vancouver since the inaugural race in 1985. Owned by Pat Hudon in partnership with George Walter, (ex-Canuck Ryan Walter's 'brother) Red Stars Joker now has 5 wins in 21 starts during the 993 season and lifetime earnings of $56,040. Track Talk...There will not be any racing at Cloverdale on Wednesday Dec. 22, Friday Dec. 24 or Saturday Dec. 25- Racing resumes on Sunday December 26 with the annual Boxing Day sale. The sale features 50% price reductions on major items such as admission, parking, programs and selected concession items. There will also be racing at Cloverdale on Monday December 27 with an afternoon card. First parade to the post will be 1:05. Wayne Isbister continues to lead the trainers standings with a .419 URDS average. Bill Davis continues to lead the drivers standings with 67 wins from 258 starts and a UDRS average of .413. Holiday hours at fort FORT LANGLEY - There will be minor changes to Fort Langley's public hours between December 25 and January 2 at the historic site. It will be closed December 25, 26, and 27 and will reopen on December 28. Fort Langley will also be closed January 1 and 2. Admission to Fort Langley is free. Roy Scarff at work Finance Minister and driver Dave Hudon pass leading driver Bill Davis and Atlas Hanover in the stretch, to post 10th victory in 1993. Winning is sweet reward for hard work By BOB GROULX CLOVERDALE - Roy and Diana Scarff are proving that owning, breeding and racing Standardbreds successfully is more than just luck. During the past eleven years their five acre breeding farm in Aldergrove has produced thirty fillies and colts and their hard work, careful planning and genuine love of horses has produced a number of competitive winners. The most recent and brightest star in the Scarff barn is JJ's On The Move, a four year old colt, who set a track record of 1:55 2/5 for the mile, with driver Dave Hudon, at Cloverdale raceway on September 12. The previous one mile record of 1:56 3/5 had stood for 3 years. Diana came to the Cloverdale oval in 1976 from a local bank, to work in the raceway's money room. Growing up as an avid participant in Horse Shows, Jumping and Dressage competitions, it wasn't long before her equine interests began to develop a legion of friends in the barn area on the backstretch. Today, she and Bev Mohorich are the computer whizzes that assemble the complex harness racing program for Cloverdale's thousands or patrons every race day. Roy shares Diana's keen interest in their equine progeny, and somehow finds time to run a successful chain link fence business, after doing the many chores demanded by his charges around the farm. Successes on the track, including several Stake victories and wins in Preferred Fillies and Mares ranks, have included some names familiar to harness racing fans. Names like Ebony Angel, Kens Everglades, Hy Time, Vicky's Reflection and Roger's Memory (named for Diana's brother) come to mind. Recent successes, including JJ's On The Move, have been greatly enhanced by Dan Desko, who has trained exclusively for the Scarff s for the past three years. Dan learned his trade the hard way, as he says, "with long hours and low pay" during most of his twelve years around Cloverdale. But that investment in time and skill development is making those years well worthwhile. Dan noticed the long, loose strides and natural pacing ability of "JJ" as a two-year old and is hopeful that some of his other charges at Cloverdale raceway, like the two year olds Nite Pro (JJ's brother) and Special Skills, will develop a winning attitude as well. Last week the Scarff s claimed the talented Downwyn Virginia as a potential brood mare. Another smart move. More proof that there's more to the Scarff s owning, breeding and harness racing success than just luck. CLOVERDALE RACEWAY'S TWO-DAY Boxing Day Sale? You Betcha! Sunday and Monday, December 26 and 27* 50 % Off many items! Look for these Boxing Day Bargains at the Raceway only: Parking $1.00 Admission $1.50 Program $1.00 Racing Guide 75c Doc's Picks 50c Coffee only 25c Specials on many selected Food Items Plus, up to 50% OFF selected merchandise in the SULKY GIFT SHOP And FOUR-DAY New Year's Weekend? You Bet! New Year's Eve, Friday, December 31, first post parade will start one hour early at 5:50 pm. Clubhouse opens at 5pm. Then enjoy three afternoons of harness racing Saturday, Sunday and Monday January 1,2 and 3*. First post parade on both holiday weekend afternoons 1:05pm. * The Clubhouse buffet wUl not be served on Mondays December 27 & January 3. CLOVERDALE RACEWAY 176th Street & 60th Avenue, Surrey. (604) 576-9141 ' :• • m l-,- '•■), ■>■,!■'■ W;. ^-Ul^'WJ !■ UcllU&U.ay 18 THE ALDERGROVE STAR. DECEMBER 28. 1993 "V" Free courses offered during kick-off days LANGLEY - To kick off its winter 1994 season, the Langley School District's Community Education department will offer a series of free seminars on January 5 and 6. During Community Education Kick-Off Days, Langley residents can attend courses for various interests, beginning on Wednesday, January 5 with "How To Get Started With Your Computer Training" and "35mm. Cameras: Choosing the Right One". In "35mm. Cameras", experienced photographer and instructor Steve Sendecki will help students understand the features and accessories which best fit their needs, whether they are in the market for a point-and-shoot or a more sophisticated camera sys tem. Free classes on Thursday, January 6 include "Writing Your Will", "GST: New Registrant Workshop", "Video: Choosing the Right Camcorder/VCR", and "Heart Attack: Signals and Actions". In "Heart Attack", students will learn the symptoms of a heart attack, what actions to take, the difference between heart attack and angina, and how to lower their risk of developing heart problems. A demonstration of one-person CPR is also included. All these courses will take place at Langley Secondary School. Although they are offered at no charge, pre-registration is request- ed by calling Community Education at 534-7891, local 277. Top young talents color off for prizes SURREY - The top colouring * talent in the Fraser Valley met for an intense two hours of staying inside the lines during the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board's Colour-Off Party, held at the board's auditorium on Saturday, -Dec. 4. The top 10 children from three age categories were chosen from 777 entries to colour-off for toys and three first-place bicycles. In the under-6 category, Natasha VCbod, 4, of Mission, took home the Cap's bicycle. Second place was Adam Knowlson, 5, Langley, and Katie Henthorne, 4, of Aldergrove, took third. In the 6 to 8 category, the winner was Shirley Tai, 8, of Surrey. Second place went to Mandy Martinig, 7, Burnaby, and third to Marcelo Landaverde, 7, of Suney. In the 9 and 10 category, first place went to Thor Helgeson, 9, Surrey. Kirsten Warawa, 9, of Abbotsford, was second, and Nancy Tai, 10, of Surrey, was third. . The Knowlson, Martinig and Tai families each had two children in the finals. This was the 14th year that the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board has sponsored the Colouring Contest,.and the first year that it hosted a Colour-Off Party. "The party gave us an opportunity to involve more children and reward them with more of a fun event than we have in previous years," says Stuart Kirkpatrick, president of the Fraser Valley Real Estate Board. "We also know that these children won on their own merits, because they had to come in and colour a second picture in one two-hour sitting, a task which demanded concentration, creativity and stamina." While the contest finalists coloured, siblings and parents watched cartoon videos and were entertained by realty company mascots. After the colouring was complete, judges made their selection while guests were entertained by Puppets on Patrol, a Block Witch initiative that teaches child safety. Judging the entries were Don Li-Leger, a prominent wildlife artist who lives in White Rock; Cathy Jenkins of Jenkins Showier Gallery in White Rock; and Wanda Kirkpatrick of All-In-One Hobbycrafts in Delta. The Fraser Valley Real Estate Board's 3,200 members distributed contest entry forms for several weeks prior to the contest deadline date of Nov. 23- The 777 entries were nearly double the response received in previous years. o O O » o \ -UNUNITED OPTICAL . 50% «ir « ' "FRAMES CLEARBROOK TOWN SQUARE 859-7115 111 - 32500 South Fraser Way, Clearbrook (beside Safeway) A VIEW FROM HOSPITAL HILL Have a holidays! You've seen the pictures - on catalogues, in advertising. Mum, Dad, a couple of beautiful children, wonderful decorations, a magnificent tree surrounded by decoratively- wrapped presents. In other words, everything is perfection. What reaction do you have when you see these images? . For many, these holiday impressions serve to remind us that our circumstances are a long way from media and advertising images - so far, in fact, that we somehow question ourselves, and feel sad or guilty that our reality doesn't match these ideals. So if you're looking for something to do for yourself or your family during the holiday season, why not give yourself the reward of being realistic. Lois Shoebridge, Director of Social Work Services at Langley Memorial Hospital, has some suggestions on how to custom- make your plans to make for memorable holidays: • Plan simple, enjoyable social and family gatherings. Where possible, decide not to attend obligatory functions which don't have any appeal for you. • Start "new traditions". For example, each guest at Christmas dinner could contribute one item for the menu to relieve the work and cost pressures on one person or family. • Reduce the cost of holiday gifts by drawing one name per person and just buying that one present. Remember that gifts involving your own handiwork or the offer of some of your time can often give the greatest pleasure - for example, offering to exchange baby sitting services. • Balance quiet time and physical activity. A good walk after the "big meal" is a great way to relax and to work off those extra calories, while some time alone during the celebrations allows us to reduce stress and re-energize for the next day's activities. • The holiday season is a time full of anticipation and expectations. Look forward to the festivities but prepare for an occasional setback and don't be too disappointed. • Promote the spirit of giving by making a contribution to a local food bank or other service organization. It will help others during the holidays or throughout the year and will feel good for you too. Mrs. Shoebridge concludes: "It's unfortunate that some people's holidays are disappointing to them, when it's relatively simple to design plans and activities which fit your circumstances. The key is to avoid unrealistic expectations and spend the holidays in a way which gives you pleasure, relaxation and satisfaction." "Tires make great Christmas gifts!" 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The cards and carols, the trees so gaily lit, the colourfully wrapped gifts beneath the tree all help to set this time of year apart as something special and cry out to all who would hear, an announcement of great importance. The announcement is not new for the message of peace and joy sung by the angel choir over the hills of Bethlehem is the same message that gladdens the hearts of people today. The angels sang, "Unto you is born a Saviour, who is Christ, the Lord." Into our world of heartache and tears, of death and darkness there comes a word of joy and peace. "Unto you is born a Saviour, who is Christ, the Lord." Yes a Son has been born for us! A Child has been given unto us! This Boy-Child is none other than God's own Son. Before the dawn of time, the heavenly Father's boundless love decreed that His own Son should be born of a virgin, made one of us to suffer the Father's wrath on our behalf and so brought us an everlasting peace. He, whose birth we celebrate at Christmas, is the one whom the prophet called the Prince of Peace. Peace! Now there is a word to fill the heart with joy! For the peace that he came to bring is a true and lasting peace. It is a peace between God and mankind. It is a peace that comes from sins forgiven that we might be at peace with ourselves. It is a peace that flows from love and reaches out to embrace people everywhere, as a reflection of the love that God has shown us. It is a peace that transcends time and fills our hearts with joy in the realization that in Christ we have eternity in God's eternal presence. What joy! This is my wish for all this Yuletide as we wish you one and all, "A Merry Christmas." NEW IN TOWN? LET US PUT OUT THE MAT FOR YOU! SINCE >»JO ^J<-1D ' If you are new to our community, call the welcome Wagon hostess. Remy-856-2711 (Answering service • 530-6009) THE ALDERGROVE STAR. DECEMBER 23. 1993 19 Christmas lights illuminated the trees of Williams Park, attracting a throng of visitors, Friday evening. Discovering the reason for the season -Tim Attwood photo. By MUN HOPE Suddenly, tbe telephone rang. Then somebody announced that you were the lucky winner of a generous free gift. However, arrangements must be made for a free demonstration of a late- model vacuum cleaner, after which the free prize would be yours without any obligation, whatsoever. Also both husband and wife must be present for this special occasion. Later on, tbe telephone rang again Somebody happened to be coming to your area shortly to sell the neighbour's house. Perhaps you would like to have your beautiful house listed; and the price would be right, of course. Later on, tbe telephone rang again. Perhaps you would like to buy some tickets for a special event. Proceeds would all go to some charity to help the needy. Later on, tbe telephone rang again. "I want to commit suicide," said the caller. "I have decided to slash my wrist." After a few moments, he decided to come and talk it over. He did arrive, and started to tell about his troubles. Then we looked into the Bible. We read again the story of the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ, His birth, His life, His rejection, His death and resurrection. ICBC - PERSONAL INJURY - ACCIDENT CLAIMS We will protect your interests with experienced lawyers and support staff who deal only with personal injury claims. .TARVIS & CO. TRIAL LAWYERS 530-8319 JH We have successfully handled settlements and trials with JCBC since 1973. -Free initial consultation -Home and hospital appointments -Reasonable percentage fees -We handle all expenses From whiplash to death claims including fractures, brain damage, spinal cord injuries. CALL US NOW LANGLEY OFFICE: Suite 203, 20621 Logan Ave. Tel: 530-8319 VANCOUVER OFFICE: 3rd Floor, 1080 Hornby Street Tel: 682-3771 Suddenly, he knelt down and received the Lord Jesus Christ as his personal Saviour and Lord. Then he pulled out his wallet and showed me a slip of paper containing some Bible verses. "It was five years ago, when you gave me this paper," he said. "And I put it into my wallet. I kept it with me all these years. That's why I thought of calling you today," he added. It. was five years ago, when he called me on the telephone on another matter. At that time, he brought his friend for a visit with me. At that time, we read together the story of the coming of the Saviour. His friend suddenly accepted the Lord Jesus as his personal Saviour, Lord and God, right on the spot. He felt that it was time to repent of his sinful life. During the ensuing five years, his friend had become a brand new person, living a totally different life, and emanating a strange peace and inner joy. In addition, he has also turned has back completely on drugs. That was the occasion when I handed him the little piece of paper with the Bible verses, which he immediately placed in his wallet after glancing over it. Now, after five long weary years, it was his turn. Both of these friends have suddenly discovered the reason for the season. Rewarding volunteer experience LANGLEY - With the winter session of lessons beginning January 11, the Pacific Riding for the Disabled Association requires volunteers to assist disabled adults and children in therapeutic riding lessons as sidewalkers and horse-handlers. Training is provided, no experience with horses or disabilities is necessary. Lessons run Tuesday through Saturday, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. One hour a week makes a great deal of difference to the program. The facility is located on 10 beautiful acres at 21081 - 72 Avenue. If you are interested in becoming part of the PRDA volunteer team and would like to attend the new volunteer orientation, Tuesday, January 18, 7 p.m. contact Andrea at 530-8717. Immanuel Lutheran Church f3272 - 272 St., Aldergrove 856-4710 Rev. Paul Phillips Weekday School Thurs., 7 pm Worship Service Sun., 10:30 am CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH "The Gospel as it is for men as they are" 2946 - 272 St., Aldergrove COUNSELLING AVAILABLE 856-8117 COME TO CALVARY Bob Vance, Pastor ALDERGROVE UNITED CHURCH Family Worship and Church School 2623 - 272 St. 10:30 a.m. Warm Welcome to all... CHRISTMAS EVE 7 pm Choir Service 8:30 pm Candle light Service Reverend Ken Dean 856-8675 ALDERGROVE SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Pastor Ken Wright Invites you to worship with them each Saturday. Bible Study - 9:30 am Worship Service-11:00 am 26245 - 28th Avenue 856-5830 {— -.- — ~m, -. mam ■ - . . - ■.-,-... r ■■---,. :. 20 THE ALDERGROVE STAR. DECEMBER 23. 1t> YOU NAME IT. THEY HAVE IT Beat the winter blahs with continuing education courses ABBOTSFORD - UCFV Continuing Education has over 700 remedies for the winter blahs. Whether you're looking for a new career or an enjoyable leisure activity, there's lots to choose from. The Continuing Education booklet outlining all the professional, vocational, and general interest courses, workshops, and special events will be delivered to Fraser Valley households on December 30. Registration begins at all UCFV centres on Saturday, January 8 at 9 a.m. Doors will open at 8. You may register for any UCFV course at any UCFV centre. If you have an interest in rare and old books, or if you have a professional responsibility for maintaining such a collection, you'll want to come and learn from distinguished bookbinder and paper conservationist Charles Brandt, who will teach a one-day workshop in Abbotsford called Preserving Rudy Kullman showed his support for Christine Lamont and David Spencer, during a Friday night vigil outside the Langley courthouse. Friday, December 17 marked the first day of the fifth year of the pair's 28 year sentences in Brazil. -Tim Attwood photo. Free couple, says MP MATSQUI - MP Randy White has written to the federal government demanding that Prime Minister Chretien and fellow Liberals fulfill their promise of help to the families of Christine Lamont and David Spencer. White asked Chretien to "request the minister of justice in Brazil to initiate expulsion proceeding immediately" for the couple. The Canadian couple are serving 28 year sentences in a Brazil jail, after being convicted in 1990 of involvement in a failed multi- million dollar kidnapping scheme there. There are still ongoing appeals underway, but the Brazil justice system has publicly recommended expulsion, should the Canadian government request it. White told Chretien "not to play politics with Marilyn and Keith Lamont in their quest for fair treatment of their daughter," in the letter. White said former external affairs minister, Barbara McDougall ignored the recommendations of the 1992 standing committee on justice, which had members of all parties questioning the judgment and credibility- of external affairs' legal counsel. Prior to the election, Chretien told the Toronto Star that he couldn't understand why Canada had not requested expulsion, but added that he hadn't been briefed fully on the case details. Rare and Old Books. Subjects will include temperature, humidity, light conditions, some mending techniques, and preserving special dressings such as leather. Brandt trained and worked in such prestigious institutions as the National Museum in Munich, which houses books dating back to the 8th century. He has taught courses in book and paper preservation and restoration at the University of Victoria for 12 years. Professional truckers can learn to save (14% on your fuel bill alone) and increase profits through the Pro-Trucker pro- gram. The Pro-Trucker Seminar at the Abbotsford campus on February 19 will include topics such as progressive shifting, start-up road management, speed and idling. If wedding bells are in your near future, or if you have a role to play in someone else's wedding, Abbotsford is offering a special wedding series consisting of six workshops on topics ranging from planning the wedding of your dreams, wedding decorations, emcee- ing, photographing, videotaping, and putting together the photo scrapbook album. Building Outdoor Furniture is a new course in Abbotsford this semester for people with some experience in woodworking. A design for an Adirondack chair will be available, or you may bring your own design for a project. The right frame can make or break a photograph, painting, or other artwork, and can enhance your memorabilia. You can learn the basics of framing and receive a framing kit at a one-day workshop which will be held at both the Abbotsford and Chilliwack campuses this semester. "All you need is a screwdriver and you can put together professional-looking frames for a fraction of the cost of a framing shop," says artist/instructor Lyn Baker-Van Nostrand. The workshop will cover topics such as mouldings, style of framing, conservation, preservation and presentation of your show- . pieces. Chilliwack is holding a special full-day seminar this winter called You and Your Aging Parents. Clarissa Green, a family therapist and associate professor at UBC, will facilitate two workshops on issues facing midlife children and their aging parents. "The telephone is often the first contact with many customers," says Judy Needham, who will teach a workshop in Chilliwack and Abbotsford on telephone skills. "You can learn to present yourself and your business in the best professional manner by sharpening your skills in communication, courtesy, voice quality, and handling complaints. You and your business will benefit." Letting Go of tbe Blues, a one- day workshop for women, will explain how unexpressed feelings often turn to depression. "You can learn to trust your feelings and thoughts, access your own behaviour and use your intuition," says Virginia Johnston, a community mental health nurse who will lead the workshop. "I will help women to question their belief systems and take charge of their lives." Mission will offer a course for horse enthusiasts who have just become involved in the equestrian sport, or who are thinking about it. Horse Management Theory will include the basics of buying and caring for a horse. Other topics will include parts of the horse, conformation, colours and breeds, unsoundness and blemishes, health and conditioning. Are you or your children allergic to food additives and/or chemicals in food? You can learn how to prepare tasty meals with natural ingredients in a -cooking course called Cooking for Food Sensitive Eaters, in Mission. You may even want to consider growing your own vegetables organically to further ensure healthy eating. Both of these courses will be taught by Ulrice Kirchner, who'has many years' experience as a gardener, cook and teacher. "Many people don't realize how additives and preservatives in processed foods can affect YOUR COMPLETE TECHNICAL STORE.. M 2080 ZER0XING BLUE PRINTING • DRAFTING SERVICES ENGINEERING SUPPLIES FASTECH SERVICES LTD. 5718 GLOVER ROAD 533-5657 S.H. (STEW) MclVOR Staplin mcOUumaCh barristers & solicitors / •yaKfaWi m A Tradition of Service to the Langley Community Since 1953 PERSONAL INJURY I.C.B.C. and Accident Claims HUGH McCALLUM -18 Years Experience PATRICK STAPLIN - 20 Years Experience JOHN HIRA -19 Years Experience Trial Lawyers Experienced in settlements and trials to achieve fair compensation for injuries. Reasonable percentage fees. In most personal injury cases no advance funds are required, and we wait for final settlement to obtain our expenses incurred. Home, hospital and evening appointments available. No charge for initial consultations. 534-8551 20432 Douglas Crescent LANGLEY . them," says Kirchner. "Especially if they have allergies. I really encourage people to go back to natural, food. It does take a litde longer to prepare but it's much less costly and much better for you." Would you like to know just what the mechanic is doing to your car and why, the next time you take it in for repairs? \Cbuld you like to learn to do simple maintenance and repairs yourself? Auto Maintenance for tbe Mechanically Illiterate will teach you the basics even if you have little or no mechanical knowledge. The course, which will be taught in Mission and Hope, will also cover emergency breakdown situations and will include an in-shop session. Industrial first aid is becoming a must in many businesses and industries these days. The Industrial First Aid course, which prepares students for the IFA exam conducted by the Workers Compensation Board, will be offered in Hope in January. Other first aid courses in Hope include Red Cross Babysitter's, CPR, CPR Babysaver, Red Cross Standard and Survival. Airbrake training will be offered in Hope in March. This course is certified by the Motor Vehicle Branch and prepares drivers for an airbrake endorsement on their driver's license. A practical session on trucks trailers or buses will be included. For details on courses in cooking and crafts, career planning and training, fine arts and music, trades and technology, and much more, watch for the Continuing Education booklet on December 30/31. If you don't receive your copy, drop in to any UCFV centre and pick one up. For more information phone ' Continuing Education at your nearest UCFV centre. The Aldergrove area is in urgent need of Big Brothers. Touch the future Touch a life. *$^MWg*#pWmi! : II IJ1 JJ \ 1 ' "j/^a - JLJR a^JBi Bea Big Brother. 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 & listers of Langley at 530-5055 or call Big Brothers of Canada toll free at 1-800-263-9133. t WMMi^^i^im^^\-:^'^^- THE ALDERGROVE STAR. DECEMBER 23. 1993 21 Bearcats "buffaloed" by bigger Jets By GEORGE GREATBANKS ALDERGROVE - The Bradner Bearcats of the Aldergrove Soccer Club, entered play on Dec. 4 bent upon avenging an early season 2- 0 loss in Chilliwack, as they hosted .the Jets in a U-13 Red game at Brown Road Park. They welcomed back Dylan Szasz, who had this year decided to take a crack at football, but now returned to the Bearcats squad. He was made welcome by all the players and was looking forward to his first game of 93/94. The weather was blustery, but dry, as the game commenced and true to their word, the Bearcats took the play to the Jets, penning them down in their own half for long periods at a time. Unfortunately, they were unable to turn this early pressure into goals, as the Jets defended stubbornly, thwarting the Bearcats time and again. During one quick counter attack, the Jets were awarded a penalty kick for a lazy tackle from behind by a Bearcat defender, but blew the opportunity by firing the ball wide. Keeper Andrew Greatbanks had guessed correctly and dived to the foot of the post, relieved as he watched the ball sail wide. The second half belonged mostly to the Jets, who were physically the bigger team. They used this advantage to overpower some of the smaller Bearcat players, eventually running out a 3-0 winner. Despite what the score line suggests, the Bearcats did not play at all badly, but were disappointed not to have scored some goals themselves. Eric Nyvall had .some excellent chances, as did Jarad Collins and Nathan Loewen, all of whom were either foiled by the Chilliwack keeper, or by their own poor finishing. The team has come a long way since the start of the season, showing more than a little imagination in their play. This is especially obvious in their ability to play their way out of their own end from a goal kick, and with their "set plays" from corner kicks and such. If they continue to improve, they will reap their just rewards. Some players worthy of note included Darren Hoogland, who as always was very solid at sweeper. Bryan Lampman continues to improve, giving another strong performance after several seasons away from the game. David Ezaki had his hands full with a speedy Hawks' yo-yo is so-so By GEORGE GREATBANKS ALDERGROVE - The Aldergrove Hawks U-16 Silver team, sponsored by Allied Windows, entered play on Dec. 4 looking to shed their yo-yo image, something that has driven their coaches crazy so far this season. Their opponents were the Surrey United Royals, who a few short weeks ago came into Steele Park and literally stole 2 points from the local boys. This time however, the Allied Windows squad was travelling to Sullivan Park to face the Royals on their own midden. The torrential rain promised over the previous two days had passed us by, only to be replaced by a strong wind blowing out of the West, which threatened to be a decisive factor in the result of the game. The Hawks had it behind them from the kick-off, but it proved to be more of a hindrance ■ than a blessing, causing some long passes to overshoot the mark. The Hawks were unable to master the simple technique of adapting the pace on the ball to the conditions, whilst at other times proving to be quite inept at completing even a short range pass. Time and again they insisted on turning the ball over and it wasn't long before the home team punished them for it, taking a 1-0 lead. It was going to be one of those days, the lack of response by the Hawks to this early setback was a precursor to what has to be one of their worst displays in quite some time. During most games the Hawks have lost so far this season, they have been in and often the better team, but not today. Collectively and individually they just didn't have it. One exception was Ryan Carey, who always comes to play, so it was only fitting that he would be the one to give the Hawks a little hope by tying the game at one, late in a first half which ended deadlocked at 1-1. The half-time pep talk, designed to get the Allied Windows boys ready to come out of the shoot flying, went straight in one ear and out the other. The Hawks now faced the stiff breeze, and as it should have been in the first half, the team that had it at their backs used it to their advantage. The Royals pumped in 5 unanswered goals and ran out a deserving 6-1 winner. Despite the loss, there were a few bright spots, shown in the displays of certain individual players. Mike Makara tried unsuccessfully to marshall the defense from his sweepers position, as did Carey up front. Goalkeeper Richard Garside should be suing his team mates for non support, as he tried valiantly to stem the tide of green shirts. The big problem appeared to be a lack of commitment on behalf of most mid- field players, to take care of business behind the ball. There were too many players who just plain had a bad day, who couldn't do right for doing wrong. That's the way it is sometimes, the harder you try the worse it gets. On the other hand there were a few out there who just didn't try. Next up for the Allied Windows Hawks is a game in New Westminster against the Royals. In the seasons opening game, the Hawks allowed the Royals to take the chequered flag after fighting back to tie the score. If the yo-yo is a true indicator, and this week it was on its way down, the next game will find it on its way back, up. Or will it? Jets winger, but still turned in a good game of his own. Next up for the Bearcats is a game against South Aldergrove Stingrays, another Aldergrove Soccer Club team, who were the opposition when the Bearcats collected their first point of the season. The game is at Brown Road Park, kick-off 9:30 a.m., see you there. Young Morris wins big Morgan awards LANGLEY - Jessica Morris and her Morgan horse Crown Fashionette have "wrapped up B.C." for Christmas at the B.C. Morgan Awards Banquet. This winsome duo took top awards in five categories by winning the B.C. Division Championships in English Pleasure, Western Pleasure, General Purpose, Hunter Big award winners, Jessica Morris and her Morgan, Crown Fashionette. Pleasure and topped it off with being named Champion Junior Exhibitor. Morris worked hard all show season, travelling with her horse all over B.C. and Washington. All their efforts paid off and she feels it was mainly due to her trainer, Lori Gajowski and the wonderful support from her sponsor, Fitness World. Morris is a member of the Campbell Valley Pony Club and attends Wix-Brown School, grade 7. KOOTENAY LAKEm L Jk0momnms •interior - Exterior ^^ A* Industrial - Commercial • Resident!!!!- Agricultural ?reeEstimates hone: 856-2706 Walter Loos "Have Guns Will Travel" from all of us at The Aldergrove Star "lllegitimua. non carborundum" Rudy, Kurt, Inge, Jennifer, Janet, Marie, Doreen, Tim, Lara, Lois, Tina & Frank .^WWJ^^ 22 THE ALDERGROVE STAR. DECEMBER 23. 1993 Shelley Mansel paints Christmas pictures on the cheek of 8-year-old Shannon Smart, at ABC Restaurant's breakfast with Santa, in Aldergrove, Saturday. -Tim Attwood photo. BUT DOWNED BY ARBUTUS Bantam Bruins break bucking Colts ALDERGROVE - Saturday, Dec. 11 Aldergrove's Allied Windows Bantam B Bruins went uptown to the Arbutus Club for a contest with the locals. With T.O. Leakey in net, making 20 stops, goals were scored by Jason Ballantyne from Greg Maggio; Chris Fox from Tanner Rattray. Although the Arbutus team spent twice as much time in the penalty box, they still beat 'Grove by one point for a 3-2 victory. Alas...time ran out for 'Grove! Was it the shortened third period that prevented 'Grove from tasting victory? Saturday, Dec. 18, the Bantam B Bruins hit the road for a game against the Cloverdale Colts, and it was worth the trip! T.O. Leakey was hot in the net, and played a perfect game, shutting out the Colts with a 6-0 win! This is a first win over the Cloverdale team, and the Colts did not like to be ridden! Although 'Grove beat them on the scoreboard, the Colts beat them to the penalty box. 'Grove played good clean hockey while the cranky Colts responded with poor sportsmanship. Bigtime credit is due to our players who resisted the temptation to retaliate to the provoking shenanigans of the Colts. This shows tremendous self-discipline! Honorable mention to Mark Stockbrocks in this department. Goals were scored by Rattray from Richards-, Pickering unassisted; Seiffert (while seated!) from Ballantyne; Pickering from Fox and Holmes; Rattray from Seguin and Richards; Ballantyne unassisted. You made the fans proud! The Allied Windows Bantam All-new fishing show snags your attention VANCOUVER - The all-new Vancouver Fishing & Outdoor Show is assembling the largest group of angling experts ever gathered under one roof over a four-day period. This Pro Team of experts, demonstrators and casters will be presenting in- depth shows, how-to-demos and insider secrets at the Pacific National Exhibition, January 27- 30. The Vancouver Fishing & Outdoor Show is snagging attention from enthusiastic fishermen from all around B.C. Fly-fishing has become the fastest growing segment of the North American fishing market, spawning a growth of 20%. As well, our province is one of the continent's premier fresh and salt-water fishing hotspots and the timing for such an exclusive show couldn't be better. The Vancouver Fishing & Outdoor Show will feature the latest in fishing trends and gear. Show organizers Bruce Guerin and Blaine Woit are very^excited about what this show will offer the thousands of anglers expected. "We have top-of-the-line manufacturers who will be displaying quality merchandise, with the newest technological advances. It's a one-stop shopping show, with a strong emphasis on education from fishing experts. This show is going to be a big fish in Vancouver's fishing: pond!" This event will offer the visitor very competitive prices on fishing tackle, rods, reels, clothing, boats, motors, camping and RV equipment, as well as presenting some of the world's -finest resorts and destinations. The Vancouver Fishing & Outdoor Show will be the REEL Sportsmen's Show, committed to providing attendees with the best deal: the broadest selection at the fairestprice.' " r'^^'X^!r-^^-!"^^ B Bruins wish to thank their sponsors, Allied Windows, their coach Guy Leakey (yes, the nicest people come from Winnipeg!), assistant coach Pat Ansell, their hardworking manager Lloyd Perkins, and to wish a safe and happy holiday season to all. We proudly present our talented roster: 1. Colby Smith, goalie 2. Mark Stockbrocks, defence 3. Jason Leggat, defence, for? ward 4. Chris Fox, forward 5. Matt Holmes, defence 6. Jason Ballantyne, forward 7. Lance Perkins, defence 9. Nick Seguin, forward 11. Greg Maggio, forward 14. Scott Sieffert, forward 15. Derek Ottoson, forward \6. Tanner Rattray, forward 17. Ken Pickering, forward 18. Howard Richards, forward 19- Kris Lindquist, forward 35. T.O. Leakey, goalie Special thanks to our faithful fans, and all who supported the team with tree and chicken sales. The boys will play a few exhibition games to work off the Christmas turkey dinner, over the holidays, Dec. 27 and 29. On your new calendars, please mark Feb. 12 as the night to go dancing! Proceeds from the \alentine's Dance will go to this fine team of hockey players to offset travel expenses. Season's Greetings to All Our Customers from Ann & Ed at FRASERWAY LAUNDRY 857-2238 Coin opp - Drop off and pickup Closed Christmas Day only JILL-OF-aALL-TRADES Will do any honest work. Pay according to Job offered or will barter NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL Phone: 856-5645 FV United settle for a tie with Richmond ALDERGROVE - Fraser Valley United had to settle for a 2-2 de Sunday, Dec. 9 when they took on their previously unbeaten opponents, Richmond United. Ten minutes into the first half Kevin Saunders chipped a penalty shot over the wall and into the far corner of the net, starting off Fraser \alley's score. However, their lead was short lived when Richmond tied up the score 1-1, also off a penalty shot. Although Fraser \alley had many more scoring chances, the luck remained with the Richmond goalie and the first half ended 1-1. In the second half, (he Valley surged ahead when Steve Lewis converted a pass from Norbert Bisek into a perfect goal. Fraser Valley successfully kept Richmond at bay until minutes before the final whistle when a Richmond player tapped the ball home thus ending the score 2-2. THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF LANGLEY NOTICE TO DOG OWNERS The 1994 Dog Licences are due and payable January 1 st, 1994. For your convenience, the dog licence applications are being mailed to all previously licensed dog tag animal owners. You may return this form with payment or simply pay at the Municipal Hall. Your cooperation settling this Municipal requirement will be appreciated. UCENSE FEES ARE: Male/Female $30.00 Nuetered male/Spayed female $10.00 Reduced fees for pensioners aged 65 and over: Male/Female $15.00 Neutered male/Spayed female $5.00 Proof of spaying neutering required. OWNERS OF UNLICENSED ANIMALS SHOULD ATTEND AT THE MUNICIPAL HALL FOR THEIR LICENSE. NOTE: Dog Licenses will be subject to an additional fee of $10.00 if not obtained by March 1,1994. DAVE CHESNEY CHIEF INSPECTOR A MUNICIPAL RECYCLING AND SOLID WASTE COLLECTION Please make note of the following schedule charges during the 1993 Christmas and New Years holiday GARBAGE COLLECTION No charges in regular garbage pickup are scheduled for the 993 holiday season. MULTI - MATERIAL RECYCLING There will be no Blue Box pickup on: MONDAY DECEMBER 27,1993 MONDAY JANUARY 3,1993 All other blue box pickup days will be serviced as per usual and normal pickup will resume during the week of January 4, 1994. Please direct any questions to The Township of Langley at 533-6006 or International Paper Industries at 530-3939. Langley District Scouts will be operating Christmas tree chipping centres on Saturday, January 8, 1994 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:55 p.m. at the following locations: Keg in the Country Porter's Store Square One Brookswood Secondary School Aldergrove Legion 9050 - 200th Street 216 Street and 48th Ave. 20395 Fraser Highway 20902 - 37 A Avenue 26607 Fraser Highway Donations to Scouts Canada will be gratefully accepted. The Township of Langley, International Paper Industries and the Langley Waste Consortium wish you and yours a safe and happy holiday season and best wishes for the coming •■r-'f-rfSoKf-^.K'?-e--oC :«** x-iv&fcS ~ «■ e ■?-:*.< i&lmi&rtJA-'-'JJt^^ Jj#i[#M^^Sfe THE ALDERGROVE STAR. DECEMBER 23. 1998 23 856-8303 or 856-5212 Fax line g ■OB© (SlkigiOlMliE) DIRECTORY 1. Announcements 110. Anniversaries 120. Births 130. Cards of Thanks 140. Communlty/Coming Events 160. Engagements 170. In Memoriam 180. Meetings 2. Personals 210. Miscellaneous 230. Business Personals 3. Lost & Found 4. Legals 5. Service Directory 502. Alterations & Dressmaking 504. Beauty & Health 506. Blinds & Drapery 508. Bookkeeping/Accounting 510. Building/Construction 512. Bulldozing/Trucking 514. CarpetsCleanlng 516. Catering/Party Rentals 518. Computer Services 520. Concrete/Asphalt 522. Contractors 524. Electric.-! 526. Excavating & Drainage 528. Farm Services 530. Fencing 532. Financial Sen/Ices 534. Flooring 536. Florists 538. Heat & Air Conditioning 540. Home Improvements 542. Landscaping 544. Legal Services 546. Locksmithing 548. Machining/Metal Work 550. Masonry/Brickwork 552. Merchandise Rentals 554. Miscellaneous Services 556. Moving & Storage 558. Music/Art/Dancing 560. Office Services 562. Painting/Decorating 564. Paving 566. Photography 568. Plumbing 570. Pressure Washing 672. Refrigeration 574. Repairs-Miscellaneous 576. Roofing/Chimneys/Skylights 578. Rubbish Removal 580. Sand/Gravei/Topsoll/Manure 582. Security Alarm Systems 584. Septic Tanks 586. Stereo/TV Service 588. Stucco/Drywall 590. Tree Services 592. Upholstery/Furniture Refinishing 594. Welding 598. Well Drilling 6. Childcare/Daycare 620. 640. Childcare Required Childcare Services Daycare Services 7. Business Opportunities 710. 730. Business Education 8. Employment 810. Jobs Available - 820. Work Wanted! 9. Travel/Vacation 10. Garage Sales - 856-8303 or 856-5212 Fax 11. Auctions 12. Livestock 1210. Boarding 1220. Farrier Services 1230. Feed & Hay 1240. Hauling 1250. Lessons/Training 1260. Livestock - Sale/Lease 1270. Livestock - Wanted 1280. Miscellaneous Supplies 1290. Tack 13. Pets/Poultry 1310. Sale/Free 1320. Wanted 1330. Feed/Supplies 1350. Kennels/Pet Services 14. For Sale 1405. Antiques/Collectibles 1410. Appliances 1415. Arts & Crafts 1420. Books/Coins/Stamps 1425. Building Supplies 1430. Bicycles 1435 Camera/Photography 1440. Clothing 1445. Computer Equipment 1450. Fuel 1455. Furniture 1460. Garden/Nursery Supplies 1463. Home Entertainment 1465. Meat/Dairy 1470. Miscellaneous 1475. Musical Instruments 1480. Produce 1485. Topsoil/Manure 1490. Sporting Goods 1495. Tods 15. Wanted 1530. Miscellaneous Wanted 1560. Swap 16. Rentals 1620. Hallsfianquet Rooms 1630. Hotels/Motels 1640. Office/Retail Space 1660. For Rent 1670. Room & Board 1680. Shared Accomodation 1690. Wanted to Rent 17. Real Estate 1710. Business Opportunities 1730. Condos/Tovmhouses 1750. Homes for Sale 1760. Mobile Homes , 1765. Mortgages/Appraisals 1770. Property for Sale 1775. Property Management 1780. Property Wanted 18. Machinery/Equipment 19. Boats 20. Automotive 2010. Auto Parts/Supplies 2020. Auto Salvage/Scrap 2030. Auto Service/rowing 2040. Campers/Trailers 2050. Cars 2060. Motorcycles 2070. RVs 2080. Trucks 2090. Vans Advertiser Agreement It Is agreed by any advertiser requsting space that lability ot the Central Fraser Valley Star In event of failure to publish an advertisement or in event that errors occur In publishing of an advertisement, shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for that portion of the advertising space occupied by Incorrect item only, and that there shall be no liability In any event beyond amount paid for such advertisement. No responsibility Is accepted by the newspaper when copy is not submitted or verified In writing. Phone your ad to: 856-8303 or Fax: 856-5212 Mai: Central Fraser Valley Star Publishing Ltd. 3089 -272 Street, Aldergrove, B.C. V4W3R9 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING RATES per January 1,1992 Non-Subscribers Weekly rate: First 20 words $3.25 minimum charge - 13 cents per word tor each additional word. Box Service $2.85 extra, (plus G. ST.) Subscribers are entitled to 15 words FREE each week for a non-business classified ad. Call the office for display advertising rates. Deadline for classified advertising: Monday, 5 p.m. Holiday weekends - Tuesday, 10 a.m. OFFICE HOURS 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday thru Friday 1 ANNOUNCEMENTS 110 Anniversaries 120 Births 130 Cards of Thanks 140 Community/ Coming Events Bob's Barbershop closed from Dec. 25 to Jan. 3. See you again on Jan. 41 Happy New Year. 51-2 The Aldergrove United Church Choir under the direction of Sybil Borgal, will be presenting a Choral Service "Everybody's Comin' to Bethlehem Town" al 7 p.m. on Dec. 24, In the Aldergrove United Church. Join us to hear the Christmas Story and sing the familiar carols once again. A freewill offering will be taken. 51-1 Silver Blades Adult Precision team meets every Friday morning at 9 a.m. al the Cloverdale Arena. 531-8494. 11-tf Childbirth classes empowering parents to make choices for positive birth experiences. Small classes, personal attention. Starting Jaa 19, ongoing. Private classes & labour support available. Birth Resource Centre, Langley, 534-0650 or 856-7381. 02-tf B.C. Old Time Fiddlers Branch #5 Dance. First Friday every month, Sept. to June. Place: Fleetwood Community Hall, 8415 -160 St., Surrey. 8 pm -12 midnight Admission $3.434- 4033 or 581-4924. 34tf Duplicate Bridge players: Come Join us al the United Church, 5673 - 200 St. (south of Fraser Hwy.) every Wednesday, 12:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. For further Info phone Edith 530-9826. 38-tf YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE. - Many exciting opportunities to work with teens are available with The Boys' and Girls' Club of Aldergrove. For more information call Scott at 856-0191 5-tf Fraser Valley Chief & Petty Officers Association meets the 2nd Sunday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Aldergrove Royal Canadian Legion Hall. Any serving, retired, ex-chief or Petty Officer 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. 8-tf The Valley Therapeutic Equestrian Association needs VOLUNTEERS. For Information call 888-1262. 42-tf OPPORTUNITIES KNOCK SO OPEN THE DOOR! The Aldergrove Youth I.M.P.A.C.T. Club is now offering the award-winning Opportunities Program which gives young people between the ages of 13 and 18 pre-employment and llfeskllls training. For more information call SEAN, LISA or RICHARD at 856- 0191. Open your door to opportunities! 28-tf Langley Legal Assistance Centre - Your Community Law Office located at #201 - 20189 - 56 Ave., Langley, 530-5811. Phone and enquire about your legal concerns. Free to low Income people. 51 -tf Fraser Valley Science of Mind meeting 7.-30 Friendship House, 2478 McCallum Rd. 2nd & 4th Mondays of every month. Positive living concepts. All welcome. Eves. 862-4082, 854-1318. 4-tf I AUXILIARY TO UPPER FRASER VALLEY NEUROLOGICAL SOCIETY Needs Fundraising Volunteers ' 2-4 hours/month Proceeds go to Fraser Valley Child Development Centre 852-8637 or 826-2411 ALDERGROVE FOOD BANK Please send donations to: 2623 -272 St., Box 428 Aldergrove, B.C. V4VV2T9 160 Engagements 1 ANNOUNCEMENTS 170 In Memoriam 180 Meetings The PROBUS club of Langley is a fellowship of retired & semi-retired men who appreciate & value opportunities to meet others in similar circumstances. Meetings are held on the 1 st Tuesday of the month at Best Western Motel (ABC Restaurant) on 264th St., Aldergrove. For Info, call Rick Buck 534-33S3.48-4 Aldergrove United Church, 2623 - 272 St., Youth groups meet 2nd Friday & 4th Sunday of each month, 6 p.m.at church, Christian Education Commitee, 2nd Thurs./month, Sanctuary Choir 9 am. Sundays; Open Board meetings, 3rd Wed.; United Church Women, 4th Wed., 7:30 pm; Bible studies every Mon. 9:30 a.m. 41-tf T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly). Join a new Aldergrove 9:15 Wed. morning group. Call 888-8011 for more details. 38-tf Living With Cancer meetings, 7:30 p.m., 1 st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month al Langley Unit, 20471 Douglas Crescent. For information call: 533-1668. 05-tf Baha'i faith meets every Fri. evening, ail welcome, for info call Susan, 856-8263 42tf The Aldergrove Agricultural Association's monthly meetings 1 st Thursday of the month. 7:30 p.m. Aldergrove arena meeting room. 37-tf TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) is a nonprofit, non-commercial weight control organization helping men, women and teens to TAKE OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY and KEEP OFF POUNDS SENSIBLY. There are several Chapters In your immediate area. For Information on a TOPS Chapter In your area-please call Barb at 531-3726. 03tf Evening Bridge Club meets weekly In the O.A.P. Hall on 273rd St. Aldergrove, on Fridays, except the 2nd Friday of the month when the club plays on the Thursday before. Play is at 7:30 p.m. All are welcome at any level of skill or age. Admission $1. 856-4562. 4-tf Emotions Anonymous. Serenity seekers. Thursday 730 p.m. 20550 Douglas Cres. Langley. Ken 530-4507. 13-tf Parent Connection: Self help support for parents of acting up teens. Meets weekty.For information on orientation-information session phone 588-5432. 36-tf Fraser Valley Science of Mind meetings with Rev. Lome McLean as speaker.Every Monday, 7:30 p.m. Friendship House, McCallum Rd., Abbotsford. All welcome. Phone 856-5954. 19-tf The Special Needs Adoptive Parents Support Group meet the fourth Thursday of every month. 7:30 p.m Come join us for information and emotional support. For further details call Claudine at 852-8394. 48-tf KINETTE CLUB OF ALDERGROVE A service organization for women ages 21 - 45. Meetings held 3rd Wednesday of each month. Get involved In your community and have fun doing It. For more Info call Mlchele 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 can 583-3716. 10-tf Kinsman Club of Aldergrove is a service organization for young men ages 21-45. Meetings are held every second Tuesday. For more information call Doug at 856-4437. We welcome new members. 24-tl FAS/FAE Support Group: For parents of a child with fetal alcohol syndrome or effect Meet 1st & 3rd Thursday every month. 7:30-9:30 p.m. Abbotsford. For more info, call 852-8394. 48-tf Emotions Anonymous It's Never Too Late To Laugh/Live. A 12-step program. People helping people. Come Join us Tuesdays at Aldergrove United Church, 730 p.m. 2623 • 272 SL, 533-6584. 49-tl 1 ANNOUNCEMENTS The regular monthly meeting of the Fraser Valley Rock and Gem Club is held the second Friday of each month at 8 p.m. in the O.A.P. Hall, 273rd St. off Fraser Hwy., Aldergrove. Visitors welcome. For info phone 853-2118 or 534-6996. 2-tf Langley Community Chorus mixed choir meets Thursdays, 7:30 p.m. at Brookswood Secondary School music room. More singers welcome. Ph. Stan at 533-1746. 06-tf We have re-grouped; a daytime support meeting Is being held for those suffering myalgic encephalomyelitis (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Epstein Barr Virus) every 1st & 3rd Monday ol each month, 12 noon to 2 p.m. at the Boundary Health Unit, 13674 Grosvenor Road, North Surrey. Everyone welcome. For more info, call Val 589-2214 or Janet 590-3526. 24-tf 2 PERSONALS 210 Miscellaneous Anyone witnessing the accident on Friday Dec. 3, 10:50 a.m. between a green mini van and a red Toyota Supra at the intersection of Fraser Hwy. and 264 St. call 533-3283. 110315 51-2 Anyone witnessing a car accident Involving blue Plymouth Voyager & red Chevy Malibu on Monday, Dec. 13 between 8 and 8:30 p.m. on Fraser Hwy and 201 A, please call VII al 857-1581. 51-2 Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, too tired to walk, stand or think, constant flu, fever, muscle pain, poor sleep and memory, headaches. 32 support groups in B.C. Call Doug 855-9431. 44tf Libra Transition Houseprovides 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 532-0010. Funded by Ministry of Social Services and community donations. 31-tf Parents Together: Self-help/support for parents troubled by the acting-up behaviour of their teenagers. Groups which meet weekly offer support and problem solving ideas for positive changes in the family. Free introductory orientation/Information sessions. To register call Parentline 588-5432. 23-tf For marriage counselling call Valley Counselling Services 853-9476 for information or appointment. 8-tf Surrey Support Services for Women, one to one counseling/group sessions and pre-employment assistance. Office hours 8:30 am - 4:30 p.m., phone no. 597-4741. No charge for services. 40-tf We are BIG on FRIENDSHIP and proud of our Big Brothers. However there are still 40 boys waiting. Call today and volunteer to be a friend - 530-5055. 7-tf Langley Family Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to "Helping Families Help Themselves". A variety of programs and services, such as counselling, groups and workshops. For Information contact 534- 7921. Offices are located at 5339 • 207 St. Langley. 22-tf Parents together: Self help/support for parents troubled by the acting-up behavior of their teenagers. Groups can offer support and problem solving ideas for positive changes In the family. For Information on free orientation -information session call the Parents Line 588-5432. 6-tl Is a relative or friend's drinking affecting you? TryAL-ANON. 856-3648,857-0647, 688-1716. 2tf Fraser Valley Pregnancy Centre Aldergrove. An unexpected pregnancy? We can help. Confidential free pregnancy lest. Open Mon. Wed. Thurs. 11 am-8 pm 856-9151. 7-tf POST ABORTION SYNDROME - Are you one of its victims? There is hope and help. Trained counsellors wiH take your call 24hours a day (604) 640-7171. ABORTION RECOVERY CANADA 24-tf 24 THE ALDERGROVE STAR. DECEMBER 23. 1993 ^^m^m* 2 PERSONALS If you have a drinking problem cal Alcoholics Anonymous. 533-6584-857-0023. 2-tf A free pregnancy test. Results in 30 minutes. No appointment needed. Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri., 7-9 p.m. Every 2nd Saturday 10 -12:30 by appointment. #5 - 4404 • 200B St. (behind Royal Bank, Brookswood) Langley. 533-3736.27995 49-tt LaLeche League of Aldergrove/Langley Mothers who wish to breast feed their babies will find encouragement and Information at Aldergrove LaLeche meetings. 2nd Thursday of each month. 7:30 p.m. at Langley. Nursing babies welcome. For Information can Health Unit, 856-5000. 15-tf 230 Business Personals Pregnant Teen Support Group offered by Langley Family Services. Free and confidential. Thursday 2- 4 p.m. For more Information phone 634-7921. 39-tf 3 LOST & FOUND Found: female brown lab cross, Sunday evening, 6-7 mths, white tip on tail and paws. 856-8376. 50-2 Share a moment... It will last a lifetime. Volunteer to be a BIG BROTHER. Call 530- 6065. 7-tf 4 LEGALS Anyone witnessing the accident on Friday Dec. 3,10:50 a.m. between a groan mini van and a red Toyota Supra at the Intersection of Fraser Hwy. and 264 SL call 533-3283. 11031551-2 Anyone witnessing a car accident Involving blue Plymouth Voyager & red Chevy Malibu on Monday, Dec. 13 between 8 and 8:30 p.m. on Fraser Hwy and 201 A, please call VII at 857-1581. 51-2 NOTICE TO CREDITORS EDWARD WAYNE AIKEN a.k.a. WAYNE EDWARD AIKEN, Deceased, formerly of #113, 33386 Bevan Avenue, Abbotsford, British Columbia. NOTICE is hereby given that creditors and others having claims against the estate of the above deceased are hereby required to send full particulars of their claim to the Executrix, c/o Ronald J. Hall, Barrister & Solicitor, #209, 3100 - 272nd Street, Aldergrove, British Columbia, V4W 3N7 before the 14th day of January, 1994, after which date the estate's assets may be distributed having regard only to the claims that have been received. PORSHE 92472Q3128 To Whom it may concern: Your car, a red Porshe VIN # 9247203128 is being sold for monies owed. Contact: Aldergrove Towing 856-5669 5 SERVICE DIRECTORY 502 Alterations & Dressmaking 504 Beauty & Health J Heart & Stroke Foundation of B.C. & Yukon 7220 King George Hwy. Surrey, B.C. V3W 5A5 Improving your odds against Canada's 111 Killer A thoughtful way to remember is with an ki Memoriam gift to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of BC and Yukon. Pleas* send your donation to th* above address, along with th* nam* of th* deceased, your nam* and address and th* nam* and address of th* next ot km. W* accept Visa and Mastercard. 506 Blinds & Drapery 508 Bookkeeping/ Accounting 510 Building/Construction 5 SERVICE DIRECTORY 5 SERVICE DIRECTORY 510 Building/Construction 528 Farm Services PETERSEN CONSTRUCTION Scandinavian Quality Construction Over 20 Years experience specializing in all phases of construction. No Job too big or small. References and free estimates. SM-7M4 512 Bulldozing/Trucking R.T. BOBCAT & MINI EXCAVATOR Single Axle Dump Truck • Septic Fields & Drainage ^a . • Post Hole Auger f|^ • Fencing • Yard Clean-up \Snow Removal Retaining Walls • Levelling & Back-filling Free Estimates T. PAYNE TMSmf. • Backhoe • Rotovating • Reid Mowing • Post Pounding & more TIM PAYNE Cel: 290-7390 856-4570 Pager: 686-1197 5 SERVICE DIRECTORY 658 Music/Art/Dancing Piano teacheraccepting new students. All ages, beginner to Royal Conservatory. Theresa 856-1224. 48-4 560 Office Services 562 Painting/Decorating LIGHT TRACTOR WORK ROTOTILLING POST AUGER BRUSH CUTTING LOADING & LEVELLING $30/hr 856-5001 KOOTENAY LAKE ——— PAINTING & RENOVATIONS a Interior - Exterior a Industrial - Commercial a Residential - Agricultural a Free Estimates Walter Loos 856-2706 530 Fencing 592 Financial Services RON TABIAN 856-0844 534 Flooring D.J.HOCKIN DECORATING Reasonable Kates - "20YearsExperience'' Jr 856-9049 ~ PAPER David PAINT KARL DEGLAN BULLDOZING • Lamf clearing & Burning • Logging • Demolition • Loading & Hauling • Land Leveling & Excavation CAT D8. CAT 95S WIDE TRACK LOADERS KARL 856-5032 HITACHI HOES & DUMP TRUCKS OARY 534-4674^ DAfT 530-4523 536. Florists 564 Paving 538. Heat & Air Conditioning 556 Photography 514 Carpets/Cleaning 516 Catering/Party Rentals 518 Computer Services 520 Concrete/Asphalt 522 Contractors 540. Home Improvements PAINTING, MINOR RENOVATIONS, decks, in-law suites, ienclng, pruning, cutting & cleanup. Reasonable rates, prompt service, call Mike. 852-3394. 110175 46-26. Dynamic Renovations » Boarding • Taping • Spray Ceiling • Framing • Plumbing • Electrical Professional quality • Big or small job Aldsrgrove • Langley - Abbotsford • Surrey 856-5612 PHOTOGRAPHER FOR HIRE fl*EE LANCE PHOTOGRAPHER Win take photographs of any event. Phone: SNAP 856-5645 568 Plumbing 542 Landscaping HLTRRC CONTRACTING LTD. • Bam Building • Renovations • Indoor Riding Arenas • Sundecks • Garages • Fencing • General Maintenance GIVE US A CALL -WE DO IT ALL! Warren Anderton - 856-8676 544 Legal Services NEED LEGAL AID? Information & Referral 530-58,11 570 Pressure Washing AL'S PRESSURE WASHING - Vinyl • aluminum - wood • concrete - stucco - gutters, etc. Free estimates. Reasonable rates - 856-3247. 107368 44-tf 572 Refrigeration 574 Repairs/Miscellaneous 576 Roofing/Chimneys/ Skylights 524 Electrical ELECTRICIAN - Government certified. All electrical jobs. Call John 852-1975. 48-tf 546 Locksmithing 548 Machining/Metal Work 526 Excavating & Drainage 550 Masonry/Brickwork BEOARD EXCAVATING TOPSOIL FOR SALE • loading t\ leveling a light excavation a i.D. 350 track loader a backhoa service 856 - 7116 48-80840-tf 552 Merchandise Rentals DAVE Work Guaranteed ALL PURPOSE ROOFING All types of RoofingS Repairs 856-5499 554 Miscellaneous Services 578 Rubbish Removal K-MAC EXCAVATING John Deere 5-90 D Specializing in al types of excavating • Land clearing • Demolition • Ditching • Road building • Back (His Call anytime - Fred 856-7006 Count FIRST AUVC.P.R. EDUCATIONAL SERVICES Private in-home or business training available (or groups of 10 or more. Diana Kaawar eaftiw^a Intfiudcr Red Croas CartalcaUon 530-2310 580 Sand/Gravel/Topsoil/ Manure DON FENT1E - "THE LITTLE HAULER" Sand, gravel, topsoil, mushroom manure. Reasonable rates - Local deliveries 856-8605 - for messages. 856-8260 - home. 854-4850 -cellular. 109435 27-tf KRAUSE K!E • Septic Fields • Sewer Hookups • Ditching & Drainage . FREE ESTIMATES - no job too srrfall Call Frank 856-1178 JOHN'S WINDOW CLEANING Specializing in store fronts and mobile homes. Discount for seniors. 856-3064 SAND & GRAVEL Competitive Rates McFarlane Aggregates 850-5652 NORM MARTIN EXCAVATING 331 C • Wldetrack & Backhoe with 4 - In - Bucket • Levelling - Excavating; - Ught Clearing - Ditching 2085 - 272nd Street Alderorov 856-0285 JILL-OF-ALL-TRADES Will do any honest work. Pay according to job offered or will barter ijg| NO JOB TOO BIG OR TOO SMALL Phone: 856-5645 PEBBLE'S SAND & GRAVEL AIITypes of Sand & Gravel Saturday Deliveries 857-0820 Mobile 250-7579 528 Farm Services Awheel drive tractor- Farm work-land clearing - landscaping • bulldozing - large or small acreages - hobby farms-ploughing -roto-till- ing • seeding - blackberry removal - grass cutting - fencing - etc. Free.estimates. 533- 4550. After hours- 576-6230. "Serving the farming community for 30 years." 109864 29-tf 556 Moving & Storage 558 Music/Art/Dancing Piano Lessons, new to Aldergrove, exp., qualified teacher accepting registrations for Jan. ARCT degrees in Piano Performance and Teaching Beginners to Gr.8 Royal Conver- vatory. 857-5267. 110316 51 -4 582 Security/Alarm Systems 584 Septic Tanks 586 Stereo/TV Service Aldergrove Star Ulecjitumus non caiboiundum" DO YOU HAVE A SERVICE TO OFFER? Star display ads are only $7.10 per column/inch 856-8303 UNIVERSAL T.V. LTD. 4061 - 200 St., Langley We Service All Makes TVs S VCR's 533-3060 5 SERVICE DIRECTORY 588 Stucco/Drywall 590 Tree Services 592 Upholstery/Furniture Refinishing tfetiW^evi Mobile Action Upnolsferu; All Types of Upholstery Furniture • Automotive • Boat Tops #1 - 2993 272 St. Aldergrove 857-0933 594 Welding Welding and custom fabricating misc.farm accessories $25. hour, call anytime 532-7723. 50-4 Welding services, aluminum & steel, fabri-. cation and repairs. 856-9258. 49-4 596 Well Drilling 6 CHILDCARE/DAYCARE 620 Childcare Required Babysitting suite available Jan. 1st, 2 bdrm, non-smoking, no pets; Incl. laundry fadl. Must have valid D.L with vehicle. 857-9132. 51-4 F/T childcare, light housekeeping duties required, Mon.-Fri., S. Langley. Non-smoking; someone with special needs exp. preferred. Pays well for qualified applicant with driver's license & references. 534-2226. 51-3 640 Childcare Services Mother of 3, will babysit. 856-0685. 50-3 Reliable babysitter, available after school and weekends; have taken babysitter's course; references available. 856-9258. 50-4 Will babysit infants or toddlers, snacks, lunch provided. References avail. 856-9415. 50-4 Quality and TLC, great environment for your child, meals and snacks provided. Parkside area 856-1400. 49-4 Quality family daycare, registered with Langley Family Services; first aid, CPR, and references. Unda 856-6023. 48-4 Christian mother of 4 will babysit. Fenced- in yard. Country setting. Sylvia 856-5645. 31-tf 660 Daycare Centers Smurf City Daycare, a child centered program, has f/t and p/t openings. Quality daycare preschool program, fully qualified staff, licensed group daycare for 21 /2 to 5 yrs, licensed after- school program. Call Kelly 856-3724 or 597- 5643. 109995 03tf 7 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES 710 Business JILL-OF-ALL-TRADES wil: do any honest work. Pay according to Job offered. 856-5645. 31-tf 730 Education 8 EMPLOYMENT 810 Jobs Available Young person wanted for farm and garden work. Must be reliable and able to work alone. 856-9889. 50-2 Langley Hospice Society needs Board members. Bingo volunteers and volunteer visitors. Please call 530-1115 if you can help. 820. Work Wanted 34 year old malefor hire. W.H.Y., James 856- 2756. 49-3 JILL-OF-ALL-TRADES will do any honest work. Pay according to Job offered. 856- 5645. 31-tf 9 TRAVEL/VACATION Sunrise Resorts: 6 resorts In Washington and 3 resorts in Arizona, complete package $4,000., save $1,000.857-0870. 50-4 10 GARAGE SALES 11 AUCTIONS 12 LIVESTOCK 1210 Boarding Winter boarding 15% off 1 st month, all wood fencing, large lettered ring, quality care, full board $220.856-8813. 49-4 Room to board 2 horses on private 30 acre horse farm, South Langley location. To view, 534-4398. 48-4 S. Langley, large stalls, Individual turnout, riding ring, 5 min. to C.V. trails, excellent care. 534-0517. 48-4 sWaps-sfesbs — — m-A ?^-T •■■■■■w*m.^ .*.\u&! ■■' THE ALDERGROVE STAR. DECEMBER 23. 1993 25 12 LIVESTOCK 1220 Farrier Services 1230 Feed & Hay Good quality 1st cut local hay, $3.50 per bale. 856-6349. 51-2 Alfalfa mixed $8.50. Eastern Wash, alfalfa $11.50. 856-1678. 49-4 Certified organic whole oats and barley, 55 lb. bag, fresh from Peace Country. Exc. value. 857-0017. 49-4 2nd cut Alfalfa hay, no rain, $7.50 a bale. 856- 8937. 48-4 Large bales of new crop hay, $3 a bale. Well fertilized, excellent quality. Wil deliver. 534- 6440. 48-4 WESTLAND FEEDS 13 PETS & POULTRY 1350 Kennels/Pet Services 14 FOR SALE 1463 Home Entertainment £Sttc LET YOUR PETS STAY HOME (In-home) jw pet sitting .^ Going, away? No need to go elsewhere or upset your pets unnecessarily. It's our business to come try your home regularly to care for your animals white you are gone. Over 200 satisfied customers • Relerencwavaibble. Licenced 856-4866 Insured 2212- 272nd St, Aldergrove, B.C. V4W2R1 £J Quality Feeds For Your Horse and Farm Animals Featuring: • Stall Dry • Tiz Wiz Products • Martins Feeds • Co-op Feeds • Buckerfiekts Feeds • Master Feeds Timothy, Alfalfa & local hay available. Hay by the bale or the trailer load. Quality food and supplies for your pets: H ■ lams • Science Diet • Max mtad aba* / John & llona Brooks 856-9011 14 FOR SALE 1405 Antiques/Collectibles Complete set of 12 M.J. Hummel • Little Companion collector plates. $600.856-9324.51-1 1410 Appliances Moffat washer & dryer, exc. shape, 7 yrs old, White, $295. 857-1417. 50-4 Microwave, $50. obo. 856-8677. 50-4 1240 Hauling 1250 Lessons/Training 1260 Livestock Sale/Lease 14 yr old 4-H pony, excellent and safe for kids, 14 h.h. $1,200. 856-7224. 51-3 Bred nanny goat and kid, not related. $150. for family. 888-3839. 50-4 3 yr old T/B gelding, good position, $2,000. 29 In. miniature Stallion $1,500. 856-3617. 50-4 Llamas for sale. 856-0771. 27-tf 1270 Livestock Wanted Wanted to buy: all types of horses & ponies. Top prices paid. 850-4238 19-tf Fridge sale and repairs, wil buy used. 856- 4464 40-tf r (Buds 'n Petals mil fresh and dried ^t*m^L flowers and plants y/^^S. Lisa'BCair Monday night floral Art classes: Qar&c Cod, Sways, Topiary Trees, etc .. for more info: 530-4027 j 1415 Arts & Crafts Small floor model loom, custom made, weaving books and other extras. $150. 853- 0023. 51-3 Dried statice and straw flowers, $1. a bunch. 856-7874. 49-3 1420 Books/Coins/Stamps 1280Miscellaneous Supplies 1425Building Supplies HEMLOCK BARK MULCH Top Quality $75/unit Top quality Hemlock Bedding Sawdust for all your animal's needs. R.J. CAPLETTE 530-2021 1430 Bicycles 10 speed Rawieigh girts bike for sale, forages 8-10 years, 24 inch wheels, Exc. condition. $75.856-5645. 40-tf 1435 Camera/Photog raphy Pentax zoom 90 auto/date 35 mm camera, hardly used, cost $420., case Included, $250. or nearest offer. 856-8851. 50-2 HEMLOCK SAWDUST $ 175/6 ^/l unit loods (GST induded) Top quality Hemlock Bark Mulch. R.J. CAPLETTE 530-2021 1290Tack 13 PETS & POULTRY 1310 Sale Young Rhode Island rooster. $8., 856- 7358. 50-2 Beautiful golden retriever pups, blonde color, ready for Christmas, 8 males, $450. each. 530- 5918. 49-4 Border collie pups $75.856-5708. 49-4 For sale 4 young cockatiels, home-raised, huge cage, 2 mo. okt. 530-1057. 49-4 PETS LTD. registered non-profit. We have several dogs and cats looking for loving homes. Fenced yard required, adoption by donation. For more Info. ph. 856-5749. 32-tf T.L.C'8 AUNTIE MEOW has for adoption by donation, kittens, first shot & dewormed, also spayed & neutered adults. Pets only. CaU 856-4866. 37-tf EXTRA LOVE? Check for dogs and cats for pets at the S.P.C.A. Mon. • Fri. noon to 430; Weekends & holidays noon to 4:30,34312 Industrial Way, Abbotsford. 856-4600 or 850-1584. 47-tf 1320 Pets/poultry Wanted 1330 Feed/Supplies 1350 Kennels/Pet Services 1440 Clothing 1445 Computer Equipment 286 w/turbo 20m hz 42 meg. hardditve, 2 megs ram, 3112 and 5 1 /4 inch disc drive $500.856- 7639. 50-4 1450 Fuel Seasoned firewood, alder, birch; split, $75. per p/u load. 656-8936. . 49-3 Barn stored seasoned firewood, ready to burn, alder, birch, maple, heaping 3/4 ton p/u toad. $120. delivered. 856-8453. 48-4 1455 Furniture Set of solid wood h/d bunk beds, w/mat- tresses, good cond. $165. 856-0272. 52-4 Queen size bed, complete. $150. 864-8289. 50-4 Girl's white mates bed. $100. 856-3007. 48-4 = SEEKERS • We Buy Used Furniture • Dining Sets • Bedroom Sets Aldergrove Mall #14 - 3100 - 272 sl 857-9595 1460 Garden/Nursery Supplies Choose and cut Christmas trees, various sizes & prices. Noble, Grand & Fir, 24408 - 50 Ave., Aldergrove. 856-8286. 50-2 Scott's Tree Farm, cultured fir $14., pine $8. - $10., 28468 Starr Rd., North Bradner. 856-7670. 48-4 Case garden tractor, hydraulic blade, mower deck, hydraulic rototiller, root picker, tire chains, trailer hitch $3,000. obo. 857-2320. 28-tf 1465 Meat/Dairy Eggs 40* a dozen. 854-0193. 51-4 1470 Miscellaneous Treadmill, hardly used, speed 4.5 m.p.h., distance, calories, 115 volts $500. obo. 856-2561. 51-4 Student desk $25., Interior & blfold closet doors, walnut color; bathroom vanity; recliner; lady 10 spd bike. 856-2739. 51 -3 Golf - 7 clubs, 1 putter, case, Tilleist Pen HI, old $75. obo. 856-4687. 51-2 New Queen Anne dining room table & chairs, cane-back w/upholstered seats, wood Inlaid design table top. 856-7466. 51-2 FACTORY SURPLUS #6-2342 Windsor SL, Abbotsford (Behind TipTop Carpets) 854-1454 ' Level Loop Carpet from *4.95/aq.yd ' Rubberback Carpet from *5.75/sqyd ' Saxony Carpet from *6.95/aq.yd ' Berber Carpet from *S.95/sqyd • Vinyl Flooring from *4.95/aq.yd • Candida Vinyl -6 ft width from..»15.95/sq yd ' Nairn Do-It-Yourself Vinyl from ... *8.95/aq.yd • Roilends $-$M 30% off ' Interior Doors from *24.95 • Hfoldsfrom »12.95 • Metal Doors from •35.00 ' Bathtubs, assorted plumbing fixtures ' Countertops only *7X0/tt • just AflRlVEDl-Fireplace Surrounds from .... jj :.£. *259.00 Velvet, sectional sofa, peach recliner, floral velvet loveseats & matching swivel rockers; work benches. 857-0334. 50-2 Antique upright piano $100. 857-0267.50-2 Antique floor lamp, 60"; antique quit upholstered chair. 856-8274. 50-3 Games table $100.856-7077. 50-4 Pool table, daybed, super single waterbed, 12 spd road bike. 856-4020 after 4 p.m. 50-3 Queen size waterbed, super single waterbed, 1 owner, exc. shape; moving. $150. each. 856- 8240. 50-3 Twin size Barbie canopy bed with boxspring & mattress. 859-1457. 50-4 Sofa & chair $75; loveseat & rocker $50; 2 wicker chairs & table $30.856-7323. 50-2 Twin size wooden headboard and rails on casters $20., white crib and mattress in good cond. $75.856-9846. 50-2 T THE CAVELLES SHOES 4061 - 200 St., Langley 534-0834 Marshall 100 watt amp. & 4 x 12 speaker cabinet $875., Peavey 16 channel stereo mixing board In flight cage $ 1,000.856-9233. 50-4 Girl's roller skates, size 7, exc. cond. $40. 856-4888. 50-4 New Red Ball hip waders, size 8, $25., 100 gal. gas tank, clean, & with fittings $25.857- 2377. 50-4 Brown velvet sectional sofa, peach recliner, velvet loveseats & matching swivel rockers, desks, burl coffee table. 857-0334. 49-3 Holly - u-plck, reg. and varigated colors, 50c a bag. 856-2850. 49-3 Answering machine $25., Regina carpet cleaner $65., vacuum $85., Hammond organ $225., keyboard (small) $25. 856-5430. 49-4 Double bed w/mattress, sofa & chair, al for $70.856-7441. 49-4 Great Xmas present, hardwood top shuffle board & accessories $250. obo. 856-9573. 49-3 In storage and must be sold, W/C furnace $100; c/chair $15; classic E/organ $200; cafe dishes & pots & pans 50c - $5.584-5862. 49-3 (Buds nPetals *\ fresh and dried flowers and plants Lisa'Blair £57-2320 Monday night floral%rt classes: QarQc CoU, Sways, Topiary Trees, etc 1 for more info: 530-4027 j 14 FOR SALE Homemade coffee tables, Inlaid, and lamps & checkerboards; makes ideal presents lor anytime. 856-0663. 49-3 1990 Sable $10,000; leather Jacket $75; shower enclosure $30; roof rack $10.856-1192. 48-4 6 ft. artificial Christmas tree $15; double size waterbed $50.856-6692. 48-4 ALDERGROVE THRIFT SHOP - 2981 - 272 St. 856-5292. Christmas Kerns: artificial trees $5.-$l2; tree stands 75e-$2; 1 outside steel stand suitable for 5" tree trunk or smaller $20; inside light strings $1 -$2-$3; tree ornaments, stockings for Santa to till; dolls - stuffed toys, great variety In all types of toys; Jig saw puzzles 50c-$3; games, doll house $5; furniture: bed chesterfield 60" w. $25; sectional chesterfield & chair $50; lazy boy chair $25; single box spring $10; round dinette or dining room table (lovely cond.) $35; TV table $8; end table $10; 2 kitchen chairs (swivel w/cast- ers) $5. ea; metal cabinet, 1 shelf 8*x15"x23", white, $10; shutters (19) varnished $15, (or will sell separate); small piece of carpet underlay $5; Kirby vacuum cleaner $10.good cond.Atari set & 14 games $25; set of golf clubs & bag,. 9 irons 3 woods (Dynamax brand) $100. 50tf Bauer Supreme Special Edition 92 boy's size 41/2 hockey skates, and shoulder pads. Janet 856-5453 or 856-8303. 37-tf Coffee table, matching hexagonal end table, dark woodgraln, storage behind decorative doors $ 100. cash. 856-8451. 49-4 WANTED - above ground pool and/or accessories. Phone Sylvia 856-5646. 29-tf Two large (and VERY VERY heavy) money safes. Perfect for locking up that collection. $950. each. Delivery arranged. 857-2320. 8-tf 1475 Musical Instruments Violin sets, 112. & 3/4 size and full size. $85. and up. 855-8944. 50-3 Yamaha keyboard, PSR-6300. $1,000.852- 3394. 48-4 Morris elec. guitar w/case (Les Paul copy) $300. obo. 856-8106. 44-tf 1480 Produce 1485 Topsoil/Manure Weed-free mushroom manure, 13 yards for $65; free delivery within 10 miles. 856-8877. 50-4 1490 Sporting Goods Bauer Supreme Special Edition 92 boy's size 4 1/2 hockey skates.and shoulder pads. Janet, 856-5453 or 856-8303. 37-tf A SKATE SHARPENING \ Hockey & Goalie Skates 856-8284 2881 - 267A SI. * (t km. west ol Hw Aktergrove Areno)^ 1495 Tools 15 WANTED 1530 Miscellaneous Wanted used kitchen cupboards for garage and laundry room, cheap. 857-9452. 49-4 Wanted old German or Japanese camera and piano accordion in good cond. 853-7773. 49-3 Wanted: skates, children's up to age 20. $10. and less. 856-1440. 49-3 Wanted to buy antiques, collectibles, furniture, and good old junk. 856-0272. 49-4 Wanted: Lengths of used steel culvert, 16* to 30* diameter. 856-6954. 48-4 Wanted - above ground pool, and/or accessories. Phone Sylvia 856-5645. 29-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 Patricia Hall Is available for New Years Eve rental, for more info, please call 856-8095, if no answer call 856-8390. 50-2 Patricia Hall is available weekdays for daycare faculties. For more information can 856- 8095 or 856-8390. 49-4 COGHLAN COMMUNITY HALL - for rent, capacity 125, full kitchen facilities. 856-8653 or 856-5001. 43-tt ALDERGROVE ELKS-27309 Fraser Hwy. Hall rental - weddings - meetings - conventions Meeting Room - smal groups • business meetings • weddings • dances - social functions. Refreshment Service. Had Manager 856-89480(856-2084. 44-tf 16 RENTALS 1630 Hotels/Motels Independently owned ar> d flperated COMPARE OUR UNBEATABLE WEEKLY & MONTHLY RATES ON KITCHENETTES Compare our low prices on rooms and kitchenettes In Langley area. Weekly $i79-$i99-$209. Monthly $649-$749-$798. Includes limited housekeeping. Use of indoor pool/hot tub. Free Super Channel. (Quoted price does not Include taxes) BEST WESTERN ALDERGROVE 264th & Fraser Hwy. Book Now - 856-9880 BLUE 8TAR MOTEL - 1 bedroom suites for rent All utilities Included. Special weekly & monthly rates. 856 - 8125 26-79650 1 -tf 1640 Office/Retail Space Office space for rent or lease, air cond., lots of parking, 27100 Fraser Hwy., Aid. For more info. 240-8862 or 224-4542. 49-4 1660 For Rent 1 bdrm bsmt suite avail. Jan. 1, partially furnished, w/d, 1/3 utilities, N/S. $500. 857- 0482: 51-2 2 bdrm duplex, newly renovated, country setting, fridge/stove, w/d hookup, storage shed, N/S, no pets, avail. Dec. 15. $675. 856-6227 after 6 p.m. 51-2 2 bdrm house, country setting, near Aldergrove & shops, private yard, clean. $825.858- 7660. 51-2 1 bdrm spacious bsmt suite with Vp, w/d, avail. Jan. 15. $550. incl. utilities. 857-1160. 51-4 1 bdrm bsmt, hydro, full bath, sep. entrance, sep. heat, cable. $495. 854-5717. 51-2 1 bdrm bsmt suite, private entrance, f/p, w/d, cable, heat Incl. $525. 856-6410. 51-2 New ground level 1 bdrm suite, fridge, stove, drapes, N/S, no pets, $495. incl. util. 856-2420. 50-4 1 bdrm suite for rent $475. 888-5270. 50-2 1 bdrm bsmt suite, large sep. entr., full bath, sep. heat, hydro & cable incl. $495.856- 6840. 50-2 Large 2 bdrm suite, ground level, very clean, avail, now. For more Info. 857-0716. 49-4 2 bdrm bsmt suite, avail, immed. Call after 6 p.m. 856-3131. 49-3 Country living, 1 bdrm suite on farm, all utilities included, N/S, $600. 856-2853. 49-3 4 bdrm rancher on 2 acres, Willoughby, Langley. $ 1,300.888-4369 49-4 2 bdrm trailer on farm, furnished or unfurnished, no dogs, prefer older couple. 533-6584. 49-3 900 sq. ft. bsmt suite, 2 yr okt, $700. incl. util., N/S, no pets; avail. Jan. 1. 856-2246. 49-4 Room - own entrance, own phone line, $325. 856-5175. 49-4 Furnished bdrm. in family home, use of laundry and kitchen. Jan. 1. Steve or Robbie, 856-0403. 49-4 1670 Room & Board 1680 Shared Accommodation 1690 Wanted to Rent Professional couple are looking for 2 bdrm townhome or ??. N/S, no pets. 525-6811. 51-3 17 REAL ESTATE 1710 Business Opportunities 1730 Condos/Townhouses ASHLEY COURT - TOWNHOUSE Popular Aldergrove complex attractive 3 bdrm with all appliances. Asking $159,900. Call Brenda 530-0788 C 21 UPLANDS REALTY LTD. 1750 Homes for Sale Spences Bridge 3.9 acres, fenced, x fenced, features 3 bdrm home, spa, double garage, 2 barns, implement shed, hen house, 'A' frame chicken house, corral, farm machinery, 12+ fruit trees, overlooking Thompson River $157,000. (604) 458-2366.11031250-2 New house, main floor 4 bdrm, 3 washrooms, plus 4 bdrm bsmt suite, 3 bathrooms, 4,500 sq. ft, close to school, quiet area. Cal to enquire 856-6840. 48-4 n ■ ■ — 26 THE ALDERGROVE STAR. DECEMBER 28. 1993 17 REAL ESTATE 1760Mobile Homes 12 ft. x 54 ft. Mobile home on pad near skytrain station In Surrey, Immediate possession. 116,000., could trade for low cost land. 530- 0697. 50-2 1766 Mortgages/Appraisals 1st, 2nd'S, 3rd's, Any reason;equlty loans; consolidations. Antrim Investments Ind. 630- 2301. 110094 40-tf. 1770 Property for Sale 1775Property Management 1780 Property Wanted 18 MACHINERY/EQUIPMENT Massey tractor, 230 roto-tlller, both runs, $6,500., 856-4089. 51-3 New portable airless paint sprayer w/ 8 h.p. Honda gas, reg. $5,000. asking $2,800.866- 0653. 50-4 Case Tractors Parts/Sales/Service Bypass Equipment Ltd. 5185 • 216th SL, Box 3265, Langley, B.C. 533-3271 19 BOATS 20 AUTOMOTIVE 2010 Auto Parts 302 motor & transmission, best offer. 856- 8346. 50-4 Chrysler full size rear seat, good cond., late '80s van, $200. 534-1613. 49-4 CAPT'IM CRUNCH USED AUTO PARTS ALL MAKES and MODELS Free scrap car pick-up Open Sundays 34314 Vye Rd., Abbotsford 853-3074 856-5014 2020 Auto Salvage/Scrap SCRAP CAR PICK-UP "We buy metals" ADNER SALVAGE S6-8378 2030 Auto Service/Towing JrG ajm%l TOWING • RECOVERY SCRAP CAR REMOVAL 857-0003 24 Hr Direct Cellular 230-1976 2040 Campers/Trailers 1992 7 ft. Cascade camper for Import truck, used once only; has everything except toilet. Price $7,000. 856-4737. 49-3 2050 Cars 1990 Honda Civic SI, 5 spd, stereo, $8,900. 866-1025. 50-2 20 AUTOMOTIVE 2050 Cars /§ ATION WIDE v, „\,™i Motors Corporation ahm m afa\ 88 GMC 4x4 PU 9 ■ "ft aLB 60 Mos OAC • S9.000 ^ ■ amwmW TP D8558 MTS CORP 762-9188 970-6265 1988 Suzuki, red and wood, 82,000 km, A-1 4 cyl. 5 spd, $5,600. R&MTIRE-856-5011 DL8686 110131 40tf 1976 Olds Omega, 95,000 orig. miles, exc. cond. $1,000. 856-7618. 51-4 1984 Chrysler Reliant station wagon, $1,000. obo, 856-2119. 51-8 1984 VW Rabbit diesel, 50 mpg, great shape Inside & out, exc. motor. $3,800. 856-6021. 51-4 1976 Vega, 66,000 orig. miles, Aircared, exc. cond. $1,000. obo. 856-2889. 51-4 1981 Honda Prelude w/1984 engine, 5 spd, sunroof. Aircared in March, silver w/red Interior, $1,000. tlrm. 856-2668. 50-4 1988 Dodge Plymouth V-8 auto., 318 motor, 4 dr, 134,000 km, runs good, new tires. $2,995. 856-6840. 50-4 1980 GM Citation, 4 dr, hatchback, airoa/ed, auto.,1 owner, 60,000 miles, 856-3260. 5.T-2 1980 GMC Cabalero p.d.l., p/w, air cond., 305, auto. Aircared, 140,000 kms, $2,500., phone after 6 p.m 856-8541. 50-4 1977 Toyota Celica, auto., exc. running cond. very reliable $600.obo. 856-9816.50-4 1968 Ford Falcon 4 dr, 61,000 orig. miles, 289 engine, $ 1,000. obo. 856-4849. 50-4 1983 Honda Civic, tow car for R.V., 4 dr, 5 spd, aircared, clean, running, $2,200. 857- 1332. 49-4 1968 Dodge'Monaco 318 auto. 2 dr, needs minor bodywork, aircared. $600. obo. 856- 1248. 49-4 1986 Chev Celebrity wagon, V-6, auto, with O/D, $2,000. rebuilt p/s, p.b, tilt, oruise, p/w, new front & back brakes, air tested $4,200. 856-6315. 49-3 2060 Motorcycles 2070 RVs 1989 Class C motorhome, 26 ft. Ford, 7.5 auto., A-1 cond. $23,500. R&MTIRE-856-5011 DL8686 110101 50tf 1976 Class C motorhome, 20 ft. Chev 350, auto., A-1 cond. 74,000 miles. $8,700. R&M TIRE-856-5011 DL8686 110189 48tf 2080 Trucks 1988 Jeep Cherokee, 4 liter, 4x4, $12,800. R&MTIRE-856-5011 DL8686 110102 EOtf 1984 Toyota 4x4, completely reconditioned. $4,500.859-9933. 51-3 1966 Chev 3/4 ton, 6 cyl, 4 spd, disc brakes, used daily, 10 mounted tires. $1,000.856-4796. 51-4 1985 Toyota longbox p/u, 5 spd, 126k, heavy duty, exc. cond. $4,000. 8564012. 50-2 1980 GMC 1 ton Sierra 35, crewcab, tow pkg, $3,000. obo. 856-3711. 48-4 1980 Dodge 3/4 ton, auto., with 9 ft camper, low miles. $5,900. 856-5011. 110188 48-tf 1982 Datsun 4x4, kingcab, rebuilt engine, sunroof, new brakes.. $2,300. 856-6877. 48-4 2090 Vans 1977 Dodge Cube Van, rebuild motor, new tires, handy-man special $1,900. 856-9199. 49-4 ALDERGROVE RADIATOR j Drive-in Service • Free estimates £ COMPLETE AUTOMOTIVE COOLING SYSTEMS, ? |S MAINTENANCE & REPAIR FACILITY Monday thru Friday 8:00 to 5:00 I • RADIATORS • HEATER CORE I ppf • OIL COOLERS % • GAS TANKS • AFTER COOLERS 27515 Fraser Hwy., Aldergrove (orConrad 850"8833 .if The Aldergrove j "lllegitimus non carborundum" 3089 - 272 Street, Aldergrove, B.C. 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City council by protesting the VICTORIA - Maverick New Democrat Bob Friedland has called for an NDP review of Premier Mike Harcourt's leadership by universal ballot to vent discontent with government policy- Friedland, an aboriginal rights lawyer and newly elected Victoria alderman, said he wanted to stem the flow of people leaving the NDP over the government's rightward swing. "If they get a chance to show their dissatisfaction, then I think the government would change back to more social democratic policies," said Friedland. The onetime provincial NDP candidate said the ordinary mechanisms for rejecting the leadership at conventions were inadequate because the process was too public and subject to peer pressure. Friedland ran successfully for NDP government's plans to expand the number of provincial buildings in residential areas of Victoria. Among NDP policies Friedland said were a betrayal of social democracy were the increases in small claims court fees and in car insurance, which he said hit the poor hardest, and the withdrawal of the surtax on luxury homes. Environmentalists were also upset at -the party's decision to allow logging in two-thirds' of Clayoquot Sound, an area of old growth forests on the west side of Vancouver Island. ' The provincial secretary of the provincial NDP said there was the potential for a vote on the leadership at each convention. - All that was needed to initiate a vote, said Keith Reynolds, was for someone to run against Harcourt. BC Gas interim I rate hike approved VANCOUVER - In a decision released Dec. 15, the British Columbia Utilities Commission approved an interim revenue requirement increase for BC Gas Utility Ltd. resulting in a 2.47% average increase for residential customers commencing January 1, 1994. The commission in its order authorized, on an interim basis, an 11.2% return on common equity, and the initiation of a revenue stabilization adjustment mechanism in the new year. The interim order adjusts the return on equity downward from the company's requested 12.25%, on a 33% common equity component. The commission stated that in adjusting the interim rate of return on equity it had reflected the decline in long term Canada bond yields since the company's withdrawal in May of its 1993 revenue requirement application. Reacting to the commission decision, David M. Masuhara, vice president of legal and regulatory affairs, said, "The adjustment to the rate of return is a departure from the commission's practice regarding interim increases. However, the order is interim and the company's application fully supports the higher rate of return of 12.25%." The commission order stated, "The lower return on common equity for interim increase purposes does not prejudice BCGUL's case for a permanent increase." The matter of a public hearing into the disposition of the application will be the subject of a future order. wmm HHBIflfl| f^S DEAR MOM AND DAD: THE SUN (S SHINING THE SNOW DIDNT COME. LIFE IS OVERJOYING AND THEN SOME. COME SHOW YOUR CHRISTMAS SPIRIT AND GO OUT AND SING A SONG* FOR CHRISTMAS DOESN'T LAST ALL THAT LONG. RING THE BELLS AND BANG THE POTS. FOR I HOPE THIS SHOWS I LOVE YOU LOTS AND LOTS. I THIS POEM IS FOR YOU AND FOR YOU ONLY. I HOPE CHRISTMAS IS GOING BOLDLY. I LOVE YOU BOTH WITH ALL MY HEART. YOU AND I WILL NEVER PART: LOVE ME AND ME ONLY. ^ Going easy By CARL G. STEWART Can you imagine stealing $25,000 and after you are caught being sentenced to three months probation and having to perform 350 hours of community service? Not only was there the theft of the $25,000, but it also meant that others who could have used that kind of cash to feed and clothe children simply didn't get it. Well, that is exactly what Maura Melhaus did when she defrauded the provincial government for four years by having two different pieces of identification and drawing welfare cheques from two different offices. I wonder if the punishment actually fits the crime in this case? When asked what reason she had for this kind of behavior, Melhaus' explanation was simple: she needed the money to pay for her addiction. That's correct, she was hooked on drugs and felt it was okay to cheat the system for four years. People like Ms.Melhaus should be made to pay for their crimes just like anyone else. (Mr. Stewart is editor of tbe Dawson Creek Daily News). THE ALDERGROVE STAR. DECEMBER 23. 1993 YOUR VOICE By LARA BRODIE and LOIS BRONK God bless you on this season and all other, drive safely, don't aim for perfection (then you won't get disappointed) and re member to put out the milk and cookies. I can't think of one thing that I could narrow it down to but Mom and I thought we'd get you to tell us your favorite part about Christmas... Carol Jones with Christina, 11 and Chelsey, 8: I think my favorite part about Christmas is giving to those who are less fortunate. Parkside school adopts six families every year and we give a generous donation of food items as well as gifts and I think that's wonderful. .. .Just being with the family. .. .Opening presents. Taxation methods disturbing, says industry spokesman VANCOUVER - A coalition of BC resource industries said last week that the BC Utilities Commission's decision to approve an electricity rate hike will provide BC Hydro with $80-million it does not need this year, and up to $170-million per year in the future as rates are increased. "BC Hydro will increasingly become a revenue-collecting agency to draw a hidden tax out of its customers and feed huge amounts of money to provincial government coffers," said coalition spokesman Dick Bryan,, at a media conference, Dec. 13, which included representatives of the Council of Forest Industries, the Mining Association of BC and the Electro-Chemical Producers. The joint participation of residential consumer groups at the news conference emphasized the widespread nature or the concern over the commission's decision and the process leading up to the decision. Bryan noted "I believe this is the first time major industrial users and residential consumer groups have held a joint media conference." In response to the decision of the BC Utilities Commission to approve the electricity hike - as or - dered by the provincial government through Special Directions 2 and 8 - the industrial coalition demands that these directions be rescinded by the provincial cabinet. Bryan said that the electricity increases are extremely disturbing because they are based on a government-directed methodology which the industry says is in contravention of generally accepted Recycle for % tomorrows LANGLEY - This holiday season Willowbrook Shopping Centre, ROAR (the Recycling Organization Against Rubbish) and the 2nd Murrayville and 2nd Walnut Grove Guides will recycle your Christmas wrap. On Sunday, • December 26, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, December 27 and Tuesday, December 28 from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. bring Christmas gift wrap (excluding foil wrapping) to Willowbrook's southeast centre court and it will be recycled. Wrap should be placed in a brown paper bag. As a token of appreciation recyclers will receive a gift from the Body Shop (while quantities last). accounting and regulatory principles. "The government's special directions have redefined accounting terms in an unprecedented manner not seen before in a public or private sector utility in North America," he said. Bryan explained that BC Hydro has reclassified over $l-billion worth of customer-supplied funds as part of its own equity. Nearly half of such funds, for example, are provided by customers to build transmission lines and other facilities which are by general accounting practices not considered equity but "no-cost" capital. "This resulting expanded equity base, in turn, creates a false impression that an increase in rates is warranted," he said. "This would be the equivalent of making a deposit in a savings account and then requiring the same depositor pay a charge to the bank based on the amount deposited. The customers are being required to pay an interest charge on their own money," added Bryan. "This increase is, for all intent and purposes, a hidden, regres- sive tax which like the Corporation Capital Tax bears no relationship to anyone's ability to pay and simply raises input costs on a continuing basis," said Bryan. He noted that about 40 percent of the $170-million increase will be borne by large industries. "This comes at a time when the pulp and paper industry is still reeling from the worst markets in decades with no end in sight until 1995 at the earliest and mines are closing BC, some as recently as two weeks ago." "As a result of these rate increases, BC Hydro will now be allowed to earn revenues that would not be permitted a private utility," he concluded. Bryan said that Hydro will earn rates of return two to three times higher than private utilities when these returns are stated on a comparable after-tax basis. He projected that Hydro's 1994 rate of return on true equity will be 32 percent, well in excess that allowed a comparable private utility such as West Kootenay Power, which will earn an after-tax return of 11.50 percent. "BC Hydro already delivers about 30 percent of its revenues, or about $640-million, to the provincial government every year and that is slated to increase to over $800-million by 1996," said Bryan. Liona, 12 and Claralana, 9, Langmann: My favorite part about Christmas is seeing my whole family and getting together with them.. I like to see them because most of the time I don't Julie Anonuevo, 20 (Anonuevo is Spanish for "New Year"): Getting together with the family. We have close family ties so it is very special for me. Susanne, Postill: My favourite part is buying gifts for people because it's fun to see other people open the gifts. .. .Giving the presents to people because it makes them feel nice. Ngoc Dinh, 9: Presents, you get toys. Brendon Konowalyk, 10: Opening presents, food, turkey, surprises. «y_»y»^^»'^»^j|jjj)ji|a*>^jfc»»- 28 THE ALDERGROVE STAR. DECEMBER 23. 1993 Potato Chips OLD DUTCH SELECTED VARIETIES 200 GRAMS 93 0 Coca Cola SPRITE, CANADA DRY, FRESCA, A&W ROOT BEER, TAHITI TREAT OR WELCH'S SELECTED VARIETIES 2 LITRE 1 48 PLUS DEPOSIT Molls Clamato 58 REGULAR, EXTRA SPICY, OR MEXICAN LIMIT: 2 OVERLIMIT$1.98 1.36 LITRE 1 Mandarin Oranges ORIGINAL GROWN IN JAPAN 9 POUND BOX EACH Holiday Hours: OPEN EVERY DAY 8 AM TO MIDNIGHT EXCEPT FRIDAY, DECEMBER 24, - OPEN FROM 8 AM TO 6 PM, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 25 AND SUNDAY, DECEMBER 26 - CLOSED WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO LIMIT QUANTITIES SALES DATES EFFECTIVE WEDNESDAY TO FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22-24,1993. <%e Alcvtne. AcufA, it all. METROTOWN N. VANCOUVER PARK & TILFORD NORTH DELTA WHITE ROCK PT. COQUITLAM CHILLIWACK MAPLE RIDGE Burnaby Pemberton Plaza North Vancouver J'Jjj&offsda/e Mall *:'f02nd Street Prairie Avenue Salish Plaza 207th Street PINE TREE RICHMOND LANGLEY SURREY* LADNER CLEARBROOK MISSION SQUAMISH MAPLE RIDGE Coquitlam Ackroyd Road Fraser Highway King George Hwy. 48th Avenue South Fraser Way Lougheed Hwy. Pemberton Avenue Lougheed Hwy.
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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