30 Terrace Review —— Wednesday, November 27, 1991

Scorched

buns turn

flight back to base

by Tod Strachan

Travel by air from Vancouver to Terrace isn’t terribly exciting. As the plane leaves the ground, you prepare for one or both of two possible events. An unevent- ful Hight and smooth landing, or the dreaded missed approached and tiring bus trip.

But every once in a while, something happens that adds a little spice to the trip. Over the years we have heatd the occa- sional stories of bomb threats, being struck by lightning, and on one occasion landing on one— engine. And just for variety, fate served up something a little different on Nov. 15 for about 60 northbound travellers —- an on board fire.

It wasn’t a big fire. On a scale of one to 10 it might rate no more than 0.5. Nevertheless, it

~ ‘was enough to cause the pilot to

turn his Bocing 737 around and make a hasty retreat to Vancouver International Airport,

landing with a trailing escort of

bright yellow emergency

. vehicles with lights and sirens

issuing a warning to others. One of the passengers on that

-_ flight was Judy Tracy of Ter- " race. Tracy was one of several _ Northwest residents who joined

about 2,000 others from around the province at the Health Con-

ference '91 in Vancouver.

It was a good conference and

_ there was much to talk about ' while boarding a Canadian Air- “lines International flight for

home. It seemed it would be a

_ perfectly normal flight. Taxiing, take off, swing north and head skyward to 20,000 or 30,000

- feet.

But 15 minutes into the flight, says Tracy, something didn’t smell quite right. If that’s sup-

per, she remembers thinking,

I’m not eating. This line of

. thought was interrupted by the

pilot when he used the intercom to advise his passengers that there was "a bit of a problem in the galley". And with that, the aircraft dipped a wing as it began a 180 degree turn.

A short time later the pilot offered more of an insight into the problem. "There is a small

fire on board,” the intercom . blared. "We haven't located the

source yet."

At this point, some people might have been inclined to start replaying old television news clips in their mind. Pictures of disastrous cvents. But Tracy says no one panicked. Everyone was calm.

After all, there were no flames. There was no visible smoke. Just the smell of some-

. thing wrong.

Minds were soon set at ease, though. As the aircraft approached the runway the pilot uttered a few words that sounded

- something like this: "The. fire

has been located and extin- guished." But for safety reasons, he said, he was continuing his downward glide to earth.

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just the buns. Somebody left the buns in the oven and burned them. And with that, the aircraft raced towards the sky and an uneventful Janding at Terrace... Three hours late.

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Ken Gibson (604) 635-2909

4946 Greig Ave. Terrace, B.C. VBG 1N4

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information concerning the Twin River Estates project is available from the Skeena Senior Citizens’ Housing Society office, corner of Apsley Street and Lakelse Avenue, on the last Thursday of each month from 2 to 4 p.m., or phone 638-1518 for a taped message or further information.

Until November 29 — The Terrace Art Association presents Edward Epp in a show of ait and acrylic paintings of Africa and Eastern Canada at the Terrace Art Gallery. The Art Gallery now has a show coordinator and regu- lar hours! Tuesday to Friday 12 noon to 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday 12 noon to 3 p.m. and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Come in and see this exciting show.

Until December 14 — Interested in improving your English? Join an Advanced English as a Second Language class meeting, at the Reading Place (next to the Tillicum Twin Theatres). For mere information, call 635-9119.

Thursday, Nov. 28 — Terrace Regional Health Care Society NOTICE OF BOARD MEETING at 7 p.m, in the education room at Mills Memorial Hospital. Speaker is Paul Manhas, Director of Finance, on Health Care

_ Financing.

Thursday, Nov. 28 — Creative Parenting, a support and skillbuilding group for parents, meets at 6 p.m. at 4506 Lakelse Ave., Terrace. We want to find a way to live with our children so that we can feel good about ourselves and help them feel good about themselves. When children feel right, they'll behave right. For more informatian, call Kelly at 638-0717.

November 29 and 30 — HOOTERS, an adult comedy performed by the Terrace Little Theatre and directed by Gordon Oates, is held over by popu- lar demand at the McColl Playhouse, 3625 Kalum St., at 6 p.m. Tickets are available at Jeans North and the Bank of Montreal.

Nov. 29 to Dec. 1 —~- Members of the B.C. Seniors’ Games Society (Zone 10) will be at Safeway, Co-op and Overwaitea from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday collecting food for the Salvation Army and the Food Bank. Donate items of food (or a cash donation) and enter to win $150 In prizes. First prize is $100.

Saturday, Nov. 30 — Veritas School Christmas Bazaar from 12:40 to 4 p.m. in the school gym, 4836 Straume Ave. You will experience the great- est bake sale ever, crafts, white elephant, bottle table, children’s games, and much more. A raffle with super prizes will be held at 3 p.m. First prize willbe a gas barbecue. Twelve prizes in all plus more for the tea.

Saturday, Nov. 30 — St. Matthew's Anglican Church annual tea and bazaar from 2 to 4 p.m. at 4506 Lakelse Ave. Everyone welcome.

Saturday, Nov. 30 — Terrace Regional Museum Society annual book and bake sale in the Skeena Mall. Donations of baking and preserves would be appreciated. Proceeds go to upgrading the Heritage Park Museum.

Saturday, Nov. 30 — The annual bake sale and bazaar of the Skeena Valley (Fall) Fair Association will be held in the main store of the Terrace Co-op fram 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Sunday, Dec. 1 — St. John’s Ambulance sea-level CPR course at the:

Skeena Health Unit auditorium from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Pre-regristration is. suggested. Phone 638-8136 for further information. ay ,

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Monday, Dec, 2 — Skeena Valley Golf and Country Club annual general :

meeting at 8 p.m. at the clubhouse. The purpose of the meeting is to inform the general membership of the 1991 reports and the election of directors for the 1992 season. |

Tuesday, Dec. 3 -— Ladies’ Auxiliary'to the Royal Canadian Legion pot

luck supper at 6:30 p.m., general meeting at 7:20 p.m.. Election of officers

will take place. Remember to bring a gift and food items for the hamper.

Tuesday, Dec. 3 — Terraceview Lodge annual Christmas tea and bazaar from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Terraceview Lodge. Phone 638-0223 (activity department) for further information.

Wednesday, Dec. 4 — The Terrace Little Theatre will hold a general meet- ing at the McColl Playhouse, 3625 Kalum St., at 7:30 p.m. New to the world of theatre? Join us! Call 635-2942 for more information.

Saturday, Dec. 7 — Knox United Church Christmas tea and bazaar will be held at the church, 4907 Lazelle Ave., Terrace, from 2 to 4 p.m. Do your Christmas shapping early. Everyone welcome.

Saturday, Dee. 7 — Christmas arts and crafts sale sponsored by the Terrace Art Association from 10-a.m. to 5 p.m. in the lower level of the Terrace Public Library. Come and do all your last minute shopping!

Sunday, Dec. 8 — Shames Mountain Ski Club ski racing program; ages seven to 12 for Nancy Green Ski League, 11 and up for Alpine racing, every Sunday starting Dec. 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. (10 a.m. to noon optional for technical development). Paid professional/assistant coaching by valun- teers. Register by calling Michael at 638-1698 or Peggy at 638-8370.

Tuesday, Dec. 10 — Choices Program annual Christmas party on Dec. 21 at the Terrace Arena banquet room. Doors open at 6 p.m., supper at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are less expensive if purchased before Nov. 29. Final cut-off date to purchase tickets is Dec. 10. Children under five are free.

December 13, 14, 20 and 21 — Tha Terrace Figure Skating Club will have a gift wrap table in the Skeena Mall. We look forward to seeing you there and wrapping your Christmas gifts for you.

Friday, Jan. 10 — The Pacific Northwest Music Festival committee reminds competitors and teachers that the deadline date for entry into the Festival is Jan. 10, 1992. The Festival dates are March 30 to April 11. Syllabuses and entry forms are available from Sight and Sound in Terrace, Kitimat and Prince Rupert, from the public libraries in Terrace and Kitimat and from the Secretary, P.O. Box 456, Terrace, B.C. V8G 465.

Jan. 28, Feb. 4, 18, March 3 and 10 — Diabetic Clinics will be held. Two- day clinic for Type | and II diabetics Jan. 28, Feb. 4, March 3 and 10; one- day refresher on Feb. 18. A doctor's referral is raquired for the clinics. Contact Mills Memorial Hospital dietitian Joan Marr at 638-4050 for further information.

Aug. 7, 8 and 9, 1992 — A Patriquin family reunion is being planned in Truro, Nova Scotia. Please contact Mrs. Mildred Ens, Coverdale Road, R.A. #1, Salisbury, New Brunswick, EOA 3E0.

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