et And it’s official - THAT'S MAYOR Jack Talstra signing the official proclamation making Oct. 25-31 Smail Business Week in Terrace. Bearing witness to the signing is, on the lefi, Terrace and District Chamber of Commerce president Leona “Klein and Paul Williams, the manager of the local office of the Business ‘Development Bank. There's an open house at the Business Development ? Bank office between 4 and 6 p.m. tomorrow, Oct. 29. Entry can be gained _on Emerson across from the Post Office. Also taking place tomorrow is a “Terrace and District Chamber of Commerce luncheon featuring Gary ‘Livingstone, president of the Mining ‘Association of B.C. Phone the cham- “ber office at 635-2063 for more information. And on Saturday, there’s a home-based business fair in the arena banquet room. Admission is free. “Better Than Perogies?” _ TRAVELLERS PASSING through the Terrace- Kitimat airport should pay close attention to the restaurant that's inside the terminal building. Aside from offering light meals, snacks and’ rafreshments to those arriving or departing, the Flight Deck restaurant is the spot for Hungarian food specialties. And lel’s nat forget Kay's famous cinnamon buns. : The Hungarian food comes courtesy of owners Steve and Kay Kutenics, long time residents of Terrace, All they ask is that customers phone ahead of time to ensure there is a good selection available. The love of Hungarian food continues in the family with daughter Tanya developing “Better ; Than Perogies,” the trade name for a drop noodle called Nokedli. They're fried with bacon, green onions and sauerkraut and served with sour cream. Tanya will be packaging “Nokedli Noodles" for sale in local stores and | they'il come with a recipe for “Better than Perogies.” In the meantime, Nokedli noodles can be enjoyed at the Flight Deck. You can also enjoy a cozy, personal atmosphere in the Flight Deck Lounge, = IF YOU were to think of food flavours from around the world and where you could savour them here, Anka's Fresh Food and Dessert Cafe would be the spot. I's owned by Anka Gibson and she opened the doors five and a half years ago after nearly 20 years of working in the local food service industry. “We do specialize in going around the world to offer different kinds of flavours,” said Gibson of her specialities. The non-smoking restaurant offers a full range of meals, including a comprehensive assortment of vegetarian dishes. “We do everything here. It's all homemade,” says Gibson. “And we have specials each day, for luncheon and for dinner.” Gibson did say that starting a restaurant from scratch was an experience but has benefited from a steady clientele. Anka’s Fresh Food & Dessert Cafe 4711E Keith Avenue, Terrace Ph: 635-1510 Flavours From Around The World : “We Guarantee Good Products” THE LOCAL Sears outlet is actually two busi- nesses in one _ the catalogue order section and a retail end carrying major appliances, electron- ics and seasonal items. Both are owned by Brian Mcintyre, a 21-year resident of Terrace who employs seven people at the location. “We've been working hard to convince people in,.Terrace they can not only order, through the t aan . : ‘ fe -catalogue-but come into-the-store-and-purchase ‘ard take away right'away. our. line of‘appliances and electronics,” says Mcintyre. “Our goal is to offer the good products from Sears with the Sears guarantee.” As with a good number of Terrace businesses, the Sears outlet here concentratas on serving the northwest, particularly places to the north such as Dease Lake, the Nass Valley and Iskut. New to the Sears outlet here this year is the popular Maytag line of appliances. SEARS 3228 Kalum 635-6541 “Where Quality Makes The Difference” FROM DECORATING bathroom fixtures and acces- ; CTI sories in the display area of a plumbing business in aa its 1979, Gemma’s has expanded to three stores here and Ontle ables: ane in Prince Rupert. The decorating was the idea of seen z current owner Bruno Belanger'’s mother and her name, Gemma, was taken as the name of the business. The enterprise now takes in Gemma's Bed and Bath Boutique, Gemma’'s Kitchen Boutique and Gemma's and we work hard to maintain that,” says Bruno Belanger who took over the business from his mother in 1980.. He's always on the look out for new collectible lines, saying the Bradford Exchange plates continue to be a popular and that Ashton-Drake dolls are also attracting collectors. “We're continually finding new lines and items for all of our stores that appeal to customers,” adds Belanger. Where Quality Makes a Difference ot Skeena Mall, Terrace Terrace’s Own Bakery WHEN THE Terrace Co-op's main store closed in June, Markus Klein and John Wiebenga, bakers at the Co-op’s foad floor section, went into action. ‘With years of baking experience behind them and with neither wanting to leave Terrace, they decided to set up their own business. “We've had lots of positive comments,” said Markus Klein of the Cookie Jar Bakery which opened Sept. 3. “Peopte said Terrace really needed its own bakery.” The co-owners didn’t have to lock far-for employees, they recruited those who also had worked at the Co-op bakery, And they also were able to use much of the equipment from the Co- op bakery, Since the opening, the bakery has been busy, producing customer favourites and trying new tens: “We're open to suggestions,” said Klein. “We've been putting in long hours, but it’s been wo: # The Cookie Jar Bakery 4641 Lazelle Avenue, Terrace « 635-7117 Totem’s Countrywide - Reflecting Your Lifestyle Totem's Countrywide is very proud to be serving Terrace and area with quality furniture and appliances for 35 years now. As in the beginning, and continuing each and every day Totem's has prided themselves on products, knowledge and service second to none. At Totem we understand that every home is unique with tastes and needs that reflect your individual life- styie, bearing that in mind, we have been very busy this year, opening our new La-Z-Boy Instore Gallery featuring a complete line of stationary furniture, clas- sic chairs, motion furniture, and of course the famous La-Z-Boy recliners. With an instore fabric wall of over 700 fabrics and leathers to choose from. You are bound to find the furinture of your dreams. Quality, style and selection - you'll find it all in the new La-Z-Boy Furniture Gallery at Totem’s Countrywide, Totem’s Countrywide | Furniture & Appliance ! 4501 Lakelse Ave, Terrace 1-800-813-1158 PH638-1158 1 Keeping Up With Trends! FAILURE TO change and to respond to cus- tomer wishes can spell the end for businesses and It's probably more so in the fast-paced world of hair fashions. “This year there's a lot of focus on colour in chunky streaks and dimensional colour," said Images by Karlene owner Karlene Clark, It's bast exemplified by the aclress who plays the character Dharma in ihe TV show called Dharma and Greg. In fact, says Clark, a lot of her cliantele takes their hair fashion cues from North American television shows, ‘ Keeping up with ever changing trends requires keeping up with the latest techniques and Clark constantly keeps her staff current with professional development classes. Terrace, as the hub of the northwest, is he focal paint for these courses which are taught by instructors from the Hairdressers Association of B.C, images by Karlene bills itse!f as a full service salon for hair fashion, to meet aesthetic needs and for tanning, The Official Spot To Buy Donairs FOR THE first years Darran Arsenault — a . lived hare, Terrace was a donair-free zone “aes and it distressed him. So he found a partner, Gary Tremblay, and the two of them began the Pit Stop, the official spot in Terrace to buy donairs _ pita bread pockets filled with juicy and spicy beef, vegetables, herbs and splices. Popular in Europe and the Martimes and weil known in Edmonton, Arsenault's home town, B.C. has been pretty much a donair- free zone. “| don’t know why. that is,” said Arsenault. “There's a donair shop in Vancouver but peo- plo who have been there say it doesn’t match what we do.” The name came quickly to Arsenault and Tremblay and the racing theme has been developed to include the establishment's decor and menu selection. “You can order an Afterburner, for instance,” said Arsenault of the available selections. The enterprise employs the two partners, a full time employee and a part time one. The Pit Stop 4608 Lakelse Avenue, Terrace Ph: 638-7732 Le ppm ate AREAS