A group of local welders were recently tre Ing system of gas welding,.a process tha ss ated to a demonstration of the new plasmarc goug- t was described as a safe and versatile alternative to carbon arc methods. New welding technique demonstrated at NWCC TERRACE — About 40 local residents representing: various trades attended an informal lecture and demonstration at Northwest Community College recently to learn about the latest innovations in the welding in- dustry. The session was a joint project of NWCC and the Welding In- stitute of Canada (WIC). Auden Birkedal, Coordinator of Trades, Training and Industrial Services, said it was represen- tative of many similar sessions sponsored by the college to keep tradesmen and industry up to date on the latest development. Butch Maguire of L-Tec Canada Ltd., Edmonton, spoke on behalf of WIC in describing the latest developments in plasmarc gouging, digipulse systems and wire-fed units. Maguire described plasmarc (TIG or tungsten inert gas) gouging as the safest, most ver- satile process available for the removal of large or small ‘ stainless. steel, ‘amounts of metal in the shop or out in the field. He described it as the best alternative to air car- bon arc gouging. - He said it can be used for weld removal, weld joint preparation and back gouging on most metals, including aluminum, carbon steel, titanium and high strength alloys such as inconel or hastalloy. In describing the advantages of plasmarc gouging, Maguire said the system replaces nib- blers, gringing and grinding, with the added advantage that little or no preparation or cleanup work is required. In ad- dition, the system creates less noise and smoke than other systems and results in no carbon contamination from the elec- trode. Due to low heat input, warpage of the metal is also decreased. The unit sells for about $12,000. Maguire then went on to describe the digipulse system which is the latest in wire-fed welding. He said the primary difference in new welding technology is the use of com- puter chips and square-wave solid-state power supplies rather than transformers. The result is a much smaller and lighter unit which can easily be transported. These units sell for about $10,000. Of interest to the home and hobby welder was a small wire- fed unit weighing only about 90 pounds which sells for around ~ $1,500. This system was demonstrated by Ernie Dyck of Borstad Welding Supplies. in Prince George, who is also the Chairman of the Central In- terior Chapter of the Welding Institute of Canada. Anyone requiring more up-to- date information on present day technology can contact Butch McGuire at (403) 436-8241 or Ernie Dyck at 563-0136. 1 Cheque v Name (1) 1 year — $24.00 C] Money Order Please send a subscription to: Subscription Order Form: C) 2 years — $45.00 0 Master Card Address Phone Postal Code Senlors in Terrace and District $§2.00 Seniors out of Terrace and District $15.00 Card No. Expiry Date Mail or bring this form to: Terrace Review . 4535 Greig Avenue, _ Terrace, B.C., V8G 1M7 L] Visa 7 Wednesday, May 4 — The Kitsumkalum Ski Club will be § holding thelr Annual Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the base- requested to attend. Terrace Public Library. The Bicycle Club has rides on Tuesday nights at 7 p.m. Meet in front of Sundance Ski & Sports. | May 6 & 7 —Do you have preschool children? Public Health Nurses will be available to answer your ques- tions on parenting when you visit their display at the Skeena Mall. We'd also like to make you aware of groups In the community that can help you. become p.m. Everyone welcome. Saturday, May 7 — Millis Memortal Hospital Auxillary Thrift Shop will be holding a $1.50 Brown Bag Sale of all clothing and shoes from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 4544 Lazelle venue. bride? Well, the Ladies of Zlon Baptist Church/Terrace are going to present-to you an array of beautifully adorn- ed brides during their special event “Spring Tea & Bridal Fashions of Yesteryear” with music, delicious pastry, | fancy sandwiches, coffe, tea and fruit punch. The event will take place from 2:30 p.m. to approx. 5 p.m. at the Terrace Hotel. Mrs. Esther Peters of Houston, B.C. will tion Is an effort to ralse funds for the ladies’ mission projects in Africa. Tickets are available at Something Good Bookstore, Wallinda Craft Supplies, and the Kit- chen Boutique In the Skeena Mall. Come and enjoy a pleasant afternoon in support of a worthy cause. For more information, please phone Sigrid Bahr at 635-5289 or Donna Orr at 635-5309. a School District 88 Students’ Art Show at the Terrace Art Gallery. The gallery will be open Tuesday to Thurs- 12 noon - 3 p.m., and Sunday 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday, May 8 — The Northwest Computer Users’ Group is having a meeting at the Terrace Public Library § at 1:30'p.m. Everyone welcome. Lo Mojiday, May 9 — The Annual General Meeting of the Terrace Little Theatre will be held at 7:30 p.m. There will be the election of officers for next year. All members are requested to attend. New members will be welcome. / Tuesday, May 10 — Terrace Youth Centre volunteers monthly meeting, 7:30 p.m. In the T.Y, Centre located at 4634 Walsh Ave. All volunteers are encouraged to attend and anyone interested In getting involved Is welcome. T.Y.C. volunteers monthly meetings are held on the se- cond Tuesday of each month. For further information call Pat Wililams 638-0112 or Cheryl Nelson 638-1776. f Wednesday, May 11 — Kirsten Mueller, who has recent- I ly returned from a Canada World Youth Exchange In In- dia, will show her slides on India and talk about her ex- periences at 7 p.m. at the Terrace Women's Centre, 4542 i Park Avenue. Co-sponsored by Northwest Development Education and The Women & Development Group. Everyone welcome. For more information call Frances at 635-2436. Thursday, May 12 — The Arthritis Society’s mobile oc- cupational therapy unit will be at Mills Memorial tor’s recommendation, to people who suffer from ar- thritis. The unit, staffed by Hazel Mackie and Frances Swan Is sent out from the Vancouver Arthritis Centre. ror information contact the Terrace Arthritis Society at Association will be holding their annual Plant Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., In the parking lot next to Petrocan on Lakelse Ave. Annual and perennial flowers, vegetables, tomatoes, berry bushes, rockery plants, etc. will be available. Come early for best selection. For further In- fo. call 635-2977, 635-4082 or 635-2607. : Saturday, May 14 — The Terrace Art Association is hav- ing thelr 24th Spring Arts and Crafts Show In the Terrace Arena Banquet Room from 10 am. to 7 p.m. The displays will include pottery, photography, paintings Band handicrafts. 7 a 1 ment room of the Terrace Library. All club members are - | Thursday, May § — The Terrace Bicycle Club is having, their General Meeting at 7 p.m. in the basement of the - more effective parents. See you In the Mall on May 6 bet- § 1 ween 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. or May 7 between 10 a.m. and 4 | Saturday, May 7 — There will be a Pancake Breakfast | from 8 am. to 11 am. at the Happy Gang Centre. ’ Saturday, May 7 — Doesn’t everybody love to see a speak on marriage and Christian living. This presenta- | May 7 to 28 — The Terrace Art Association is presenting © day 12 noon - 3 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday | Hospital. It provides special alds and advice, on a doc. | Saturday, May 14 — The Skeena Valley Fall Fair.