Whitby Free Press, 19 Apr 1978, p. 5

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Corrdor g:Cap ers It's Education Week. At Dr. Robert Thornton School you are mnvited hi vîsit the classrooms daily frQm 9.30 a.m. to 11:45 am' and 1:3opm.to 3:3o p.m Thursday, Apnil 20, Junior Classes - Jr. Special Education R-5 and rooms 6, 89 10, Il and 12. Friday - Intermediate Classes - Room 1, Intermediate As I mentioned in my last column our edi tor very generously dispatched, me to the Bermuda Triangle for what he termed, "a long-needed rest'. Just how long a rest he intended I wasn't sure but I must admit the merest fiicker of suspicion crossed mny mind when I discovered that1 my air fllght had an in-flight mechanic. And worse, as' George Carlin points out, it was to be a non-stop flight but I preferred that it make one stop anyway to let me off at > 'y destination. Well anyway the flight went without incident. I amused myslef in, the washroomn by trying to figure out how any normal-built human being could possibly sit on the throne without getting bis knees caught in the plumbing under the seat. I neyer did figure it out so while I crouched there tryig to wash my hands at the sink and bracing myself because of my' nearly fractured, knees I- accidentally flushed the toilet again with my backside. The surprise of cold water lapping the backs of my legs made me jump, I straightened up, dented a ceiling, tile, quickly fumbled with the latch and fell out the washroom'door almost into the arms of the stewardess. Although no words were spoken I instinctively knhew I wouldn't get another drink from her for t heý rest of the trip. 1l1 At mny seat I rooted around in the bottom 0of the magazine pouch and found some rather entertaining magazines. -One completely explained the workings of a, parachut, howto deploy lt,hOw to steer it and how ,to h ide, It once you have landed s0 the enemny1 won't find it and know. you're around. The other booklet was a language. book giving key phrases to be used so you could master at least, the bare basics in case you were dropped in the wrong zone and woundup parachuting into North Korea. Both bookletswere pûblished by the.1United States Air Force and were rather tattered by much mrore exciting than some of the Womnen's magazines whlch showed out-of-date styles and recipes i which you, actually prepared ingredients with your own bare bands. I trled to warm up to the stewardess, hoping she mlght forgive me for my hasty exit from the washroom, and so I inqulred as to aproximately what timne we might be landlng on the Island, "way out in the middle of the Triangle. She quickly glanced around to see if anybody else bad heard my question and replied, 111m sorry sir but we're flot ailowed-to discuss that"l. Maybe George Carlin was right; maybe this really was a non-stop flight. ,Well of coure al good thlngs must come to an end and it wasn't too long before we started losing altitude (purposely I hoped> and we were comning into the Island of San Salvador, my destination in the Bahamas. The usual things bappened, the lights went on for nosmoking, fasten your seat belts, and a few of the seasoned travellers assumed a bent-over position i their seats with piilows under their heads. I gazedout the window wanting to have a look at the isl- id aswe came in and 1thought back tothe first tîme 1 evt r landed at this ittle Island, far out in the Atlantic. Pilots had- mentioned to, me how much they bate hi fly Mi ÀL PINEWOOD PLACF openngMay Ist Accepting Applications for Lessori and Leisure Riding - NOW Professional Instruction in: -Equitation, Lressage, Hunt Seat, & Jump Seat Special Education and Rooms 16, 15s, 19~ andi 20. The Annual School Concert, this year, 'Spring Fling' will take place on Wednesday evening, April 19 at 7:30 p.m. Preparations are goig well and you will be rewarded with ap pleasurable evening as you watch the children iaction. Remember to attend 'Spring Fling'. Doors open at 7 o'clock., Concert Time 7:30 tonigbt. CORRIDOR AREA RATEPAYERS ASSOCIATION The next executive meeting is on Thursday April 20, at» 7:30 p.m. at 125 Northview Avenue. GOLDEN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY Elizabeth and Ray Hatter spent the weekend at the home of ber parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Wilson Karn,' Woodstock, Ontario on the occasion of Mr. and Mrs. Karn's Golden Wedding Anniversary. Other area resi-, dents in -attendanc"..r- r~. Bian Hýatter Miss_Çindy be-Cause thle island issd- far out in the ocean that oboSýdy likes hi, evén think of an accident as search and resuce has to cover s0 mucb ocean. The runway and hotel came into view and I braced mayself for the bump as we set down on the ocean end of the runaY'. I braced and waited, and waited, but notbing. I looked out the window again and noticed we were halfway downt he runway but still hadn't toucbed so perbaps the captain bad decidedto abert and make another run. He hadn't. The tires suddenly screeched and I realized we probably didn't have enougb runway left hi get this plane, the biggest that ev er lands on the Island, stopped before we hacked out anew trail through the jungle. Flaps went out, wheels locked and the plane shuddered to get stopped in time. I wasn't worried for my safety because the jungle is short scrub, most less than ten feet high, but-it could mnake staggering back to the hotel witb My luggage a bit difficuit. ..WelI we made it with scarcely six feet to spare and wvhen the captain cameout of the cockpit, bathed in sweat and- obviously nervous, I asked hlm why he cut it so close and he told me how a feilow captain of bis'had'lost al bis landing gear two months previous coming, inbecase as lhe neared the ocean end of the runway, a downdraft shot the plane too 10w andthe cliff at the end of, the runway removed althe landing gear and the plane pancaked in - with'no injuries but very shot.nerves. Our pilot had come in too high hoping to avoid the same disaster. Then I tlought back to the day our editor had said, "Oh, by the way Jim, V've got a nice assignment here I tbink youl'l like.. STILI OPENINGS ON MOST TEAMS, REGISTRAR,:KEN MARSH 668-3512 Whitby Mînor Soccer Association b ake r GUENýNEL LTrD.' COLD BUFFET CATERING FANCYMUAT &oIEESE PLAlTRs TO ORDER ISPECIALS Banana Muffins Dinner Rolis 61591 6144 7" Black Forrest Cake Sve w Off les. Danish Pastrie Sey3udget 'HITBY FREE PRESS, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, 1978, PAGE 5 Wilson, Miss Brenda Hatter, Mr. Clive Llewelljyn, Master Bruce Hatter and Mr. and Mrs. Ken Knox. Our best wishes go to Mr. and Mrs. Karn with the hope they enjoy many more pleasant years to-gether. COMMUNITY BRIDAL SHOWER On Thursday April 20, a Community Bridai Shower will be held at Westminster United Church to honour Cathy Joynt. Cathiy grew up in our neighbourhood, attending Dr. Robt. Thornton School and Anderson Collegiate as well as being a member of Westminster United Church. Oui- best wish es Cathy. llth OSHAWA CUBS The Annual Father and Son banquet wil take place at Camp Samacon Saturday AprIl 29 at 5:310,p.m. WESTMINSTER UNITED CHURCH FROM THE BOARD The, Board. received Mr. Mcîlwain's resignation effective June 30. Mr. Mcllwain will be accepting a posistion with the United Reformed Church (union of English Presbyterian and Congregational churches) in England. U.C.W. BAZAAR BEE Tuesday April 18, 9:30 a.m. in the Church Hall. Mrs. Lois Suddard and Mrs. Irene Gow will share their 'arts and crafts' knowledge and ideas witl) us. Bring your own ideas and suggestions alongalso. CONGREGATIONAL MEETING A special congregation *1a meeting will be held following the April 30 Service. To be considered '- Application to C.M.H.C. for manning Mews Mortgage and possibly, Pastoral Relations. CONFIRMATION Confirmation Service, Sunday May 7th. ADVANCE NOTICE Myrtie United Church Auction Sale, Saturday May 6 fo 12 noon, lunich available. Support this, small but hardworking congregation. Auctioneer: --Earl Davis. Consignments will be auctîoned for a percentage. CHOIR PRACTICE Thursday the choir will meet at 7 p.m.. instead of its çustomary time.- PETER PERRY NOMINATIONS Nomination formis are available untîl May 31, to choose the Town's most outstaniding citizen of 1977. We have, within the Corridor, many residents worthy of this awarpd* Forms are available at any bank within the Town, the, Victoria and Grey Trust Company and the Whitby Public Library. Mail your nomination suggestion to the Secretary, Wbitby Çhamber of Commerce, Centennial Building, 416 Centre Street S., Whitby. Have a good week. Cail 725-8967 witb, news items and eoming events. M. ,McEachern 725-8967 CORPORATfON4OF -HE' TOWNOF WHITBY TAKE NOTICK that the Council of the Town of Whitby hereby proclaims the period of May lst to May 7th, 1978 as "Mental Healtb Week" i and for the Town of Whitby. The theme of Mental Healtb Week this'year is "Give something of yourself, it's good for your mental health" and ail citizens of the Town are reminded of, tbe work of the Durham Mental Health Association. DATED at the Town of Whltby thîs'26th day of April, A.. J.C. Gartahore, MAYOR. 1Fireplace. & ýStove Sale Stoves 20m25 % off' Shenandoah, Maxi-Heat, Carmer Fireplaces 25-50% off -'Bulit-ir,, conical freestanding 25430% off loany othor items fe.aLin. miscellaneous Silkirk chimnej IeVud -E wood fireptace surrounds - pot belly stoves etc., Ail Sule PdM sA PPly t. Stock ItM OIy Ail Sals Fini - Ddivey Extra GhW§ex &Bd aster Chmrpm ccst.di

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