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Page 8 — Halton Hills This Week, Saturday, December 19, 1992 Christmas DATATRAIN 386SX20/C16 2 MEGS RAM/ 120 MEG HARD DRIVE 1.44 FLOPPY DRIVE SVGA 14" .28dp colour monitor MULTIMEDIA capable CD ROM DRIVE with Mammals, World Atlas and Encyclopedia CDs Logitech mouse, Windows 3.0, DOS 5 2 years parts and labour warranty only $1645.00 AZTEC COMPUTER 348 Guelph St. Unit 3 Georgetown 873-2141 poy oa Medal of Bravery awarded to locals By Wendy Long There are very few young men that have had the honor of being presented with a Medal of Bravery by the governor-general of Canada. Christopher Sallay, 22, of Glen Williams, had the pleasure last weekend. He was officially recog- nized at Rideau Hall in Ottawa in a distinguished ceremony. Sallay and six other men-helped stabilize a wounded helicopter June 28, 1991, outside a maintenance hangar at-Pearson International A Hughes 500 helicopter had taken off from the hangar where Sallay, an aircraft maintenance engineer, was working. “It’s like the sports car of heli- copters,” explained Sallay. “We were used to it coming in and out.” copter arrived back outside the hangar shortly after it had departed. As Sallay and the other men went to see what happened, a surprising site met them. ‘The helicopter was dangling pre- cariously, trying to land. “But it ‘was missing its one entire ski, pon- toon it's called,” Sallay said. Apparently, in flight, one of the helicopter’s doors had popped . Investigation into the incident indicated that the pilot, Russell Dawson, had lost control when he released one of the controls to lunge for the open door, Sallay. id. sai Only two shortened struts were left. If the helicopter had landed with only the one ski, it would have flipped and the blades would have hit the ground, Sallay said. Not only was the Hughes 500 873-3377 874-3057 Res. 873-4991 328 Guelph St., Georgetown On this particular day, the heli- CJ - jOny $1 ‘Comes with finished rec. ito a 8'x 19° deck and a 16" x 24° above ground pool Central air also included. ‘To see it for yourself, call Dave Krause* today. ‘CWw92-155 © rhe DAVE KRAUSE Sales Rep. Satisty your appetite for private living and roominess with this 2 year old uated on a 2 acre lot. 2x6 construction, bleached oak Kachen cabinets. Main floot laundry room, walkout from recreation room, (Brain 2-4 poe. baths. in-law suite potertial, CAC, CVAC, heat pump, airtight FINANCIAL A TAY by ee | CWo2-161 SERVICES LTD. | 1 year rate 8.25% Soi |S yearhi-ratiorate 9.19% 25 year mortgages 10.29% Call Dave Krause for 2 further information physically disabled, there was dam- age to the fuel system. The pilot, who was fine, couldn’t shut his engines off. __A headset was passed throu: ——————— —— ys ly walkout to backyard, fuly fenced with inground pool. Ne inUA, DA & AR. Spacious hardwood floor In F/R & WB. New aluminum softs, fasca & eaves in Qo eo? 1991. $229,900, Call Dave Krause’ 873-3377. ow92-145, jew broadioom On the tradition of Christmas cheer, Ig would [ike to extend my sincere thanks fox your friendship this past yea. May you have a safe and happy holiday! Dave Whiting Associate Broker** 873-3377 DAVE WHITING** Res. 853-2514 If you're a beginner in the housing market - this is your lucky day. This three bedroom hose with garage is priced at a low $149,900 and is in move in condition with many upgrades and an energy saving "Fisher" wood stove to cut those heating costs. This is a must see. Call today for your viewing appointment. CW92-158 “gaping hole in the door” to enable communication with the pilot. Darting rotor blades and trying to avoid searing exhaust fumes on an already hot day, the men tried to create a stand to land and stabilize the craft. They successfully positioned makeshift stands made from wire mesh, on wheels, under the broken struts. “The pilot had radioed in that he was going to make an emergency landing,” Sallay said. “So emer- nncy services rushed in and were there, including a RCMP officer.” Sallay said the chief firefighter ordered his men back into their trucks because it was too danger- ous. Doug Rock, director of aircraft maintenance at Pearson, managed to shut the helicopter’s engines off eventually by using a halon fire extinguisher. Everyone escaped without harm. Damage to the helicopter was in the Continued on page 12 at al s resident Chris Sallay received a Medal of Bravery in Ottawa last weekend. He and six other men successfully landed a disabled helicopter at Pearson last summer. Glen William: TEAM education Young mothers under the age of 23 are invited to finish their high school diplomas through the Teen Education and Motherhood Program. On-site childcare is free. For information call 877-1535 or 877- 8201. You can begin anytime dur- ing the school year. THe NeeoLe Gno NEEDLEWORK r SUPPLIES for the discriminating Stitcher