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In 1954, Alistair MacLean was working as a
teacher in Scotland and writing short stories in his

spare time when he entered the Glasgow Herald short
story competition and won it with The Dileas. .

by Andrea Deakin

This moving story of a tragedy at sea is the first
story in a collection of his short stories, The Lonely
Sea, published by William Collins at $19.95.

The collection is composed of 14 tales which
together explore aspects of life at sea — from rescues
and wartime battles to smuggling. The tales also il-
lustrate Alastair MacLean’s progress as a writer.
Whether it be in the first story, or in the controlled
drama of City of Benares, MacLean creates most ef-
fect by the disciplined choice of words and the harsh
simplicity of quietly stated fact.

Ian Chapman of Collins read the first short story
and persuaded MacLean to write a full length book,
H.M.S. Ulysses, which became the first novel to sell
250,000 copies in the first six months after publica-

tion. It set Alistair MacLean firmly on the path as a.
successful novelist. Throughout his career, .

MacLean’s novels have reflected his own experience
at sea and his shrewd observation of men. In this,
and in his skillful handling of plot, he is as successful
in the short story as in his novels. The Lonely Sea will
not disappoint his enthusiasts.

Briarpatch by Ross Thomas (Penguin: $4.95) was
winner of the Edgar Award for best mystery/sus-
pense novel of the year. Thomas has written a fast-
paced satisfying thriller, weaving his intricate plot
with skill and drawing so realistic a setting and filling
it with such vibrant characters that the reader is
drawn into the fabric of the novel, smelling the smells
and seeing the sights.

Detective Felicity Dill is blown to bits by a car
bomb. Her brother flies home for her funeral intent
upon discovering his sister’s murderer. He finds that
life in his home town has changed a great deal, and
he uncovers a network of political manoeuvering and
murder which involves friends, and enemies, from
the past and from his sister’s recent present. It is im-
possible to put the book down until all is made clear.

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Albright placed second,
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ed fourth, and Charlotte
Jordan placed fifth.

TERRACE — April is
Cancer Month.

The Terrace
the Canadian Cancer
Society will be conduct-
ing a door to door cam-
paign from April 20 - 26.
The .money_ raised
through these donations
will be used to support
the ongoing programs of
cancer research, educa-
tion and patient services.

by Linda Karu
Terrace Canadian
Cancer Society volunteer

In 1985, B.C. and
Yukon Division of the
Canadian Cancer Society
was awarded the Na-
tional Residential Cam-
paign Trophy. This
award goes to the divi-
sion with the highest
percentage increase in
residential campaign
funds, Terrace residents,
as contributors, should
be proud of this award
considering the hard
economic times for many
people.

Money raised through
the Steve Fonyo Journey
for Lives is also used for

Unit of

campaign

Linda Karu

ongoing programs. A
special video for children
with cancer was made
possible through
Journey for Lives. This
video will help hundreds
of children in B.C, and
the Yukon cope with
cancer,

Because of research in-
to the causes, preven-

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Cancer fu nd-raising

to begin

tion, diagnosis and treat-
ment of this disease,
more cancers are being
cured or controlled with
each passing year. On
Saturday, April 18 the
Terrace Unit. of the
Cancer Society will be
‘providing an informa-
tion display in the
Skeena Mall. A_ video
*‘New Light on Cancer”
will be shown. This video
provides excellent infor-
mation on cancer
research and the progress
made towards a cure for
cancer. Information
pamphlets will be
available, including the
new Cancer and Your
Diet pamphlet.

The Terrace Unit of
Cancer Society wishes to
serve the people of Ter-
race. Due to a decrease
in volunteers, the local
Service to Patients Pro-
gram was withdrawn.
However, anyone requir-
ing assistance may do so

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cian. Volunteers are
always needed and
anyone requiring infor-
mation or wishing to
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the Cancer Society may
call: Sue Casey at
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This year the Terrace
Unit sponsored four
events, They assisted the
Skeena Valley Marathon
Runners Club with the
Terry Fox Run; they pro-
vided all local schools
with updated brochures
on videos and movies
available through the
Canadian Cancer Soci-
ety; they held an infor-
mation booth at the
Skeena Mall for Cold
Turkey Day; and are.
again sponsoring the
April Conquer Cancer
Campaign.

The group appreciates
the assistance of many
volunteers as area cap-
tains and canvassers for
the April Campaign.
Without their help our
goal of $8,000.00 again
this year would not be
possible.

Dena Ferreti placed

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