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anes | : “B12 Terrace Review — Wednesday, July 17, 1991

The Best from the Stacks

Reviews of books from the Terrace Public Library

by Harriett '. Flaagesund

The Crown of Columbus by Michael Dorris & Louise Erdrich Adult fiction published by Harper Collins Publishers

Vivian Twostar and Roger Williams are about as unlikely a pair as you'll ever meet. She’s a down-to-earth 40-year-old an- thropologist with an exasperating teenage son, an equally ex- asperating grandmother, and a baby on the way. He’s her polar opposite — a scholar and a poet, better with books than he is with relationships, teenagers, and babies-about-to-be.

Roger and Vivian can’t seem to agree on anything except their attraction for one another, which neither fully understands, and their scholarly passion for the life of Christopher Columbus.

Then, while doing research for an article on Christopher Col- umbus, Vivian accidently unearths Columbus’s lost diary and a teference to “the greatest treasure of Europe’’. And soon she and Roger find themselves embarking upon a madcap journey to the Caribbean that will irrevocably change their lives forever.

Troubleshooting & Repairing VCR’s by Gordon McComb Adult non-fiction published by TAB Books

You needn’t be an electronics wizard to repair and maintain your VCR. Most often when problems crop up they are things you can easily fix yourself with the right tools (inexpensive and purchased at any hardware store) and the right instructions.

Malfunctions in crucial component parts (polished video heads, complex threading mechanisms, and proprietary surfacemount in- tegrated circuits) are rare, even in the inexpensive models. The greatest percentage of service calls to repair centers are for such things as dirty switch contacts, broken wires, dirty video heads, old and worn rubber belts and rollers, and damaged tapes... all things you can repair yourself with a minimum of tools and time.

Written specifically for the video hobbyist and electronics en- thusiast, the author keeps complex theory to a minimum, the : book is a liberal blend of hands-on help, tips, techniques and photographs that show you exactly what to look for and where to look for it. .

Also included are specifications and repair notes for over four dozen different video recorders, including a cross-reference chart on models that are sold by many different firms but are made by only a handful.

Winter Games legacy funds outdoor recreation program

The $8,000 profit the city received from the Northern B.C. Winter Games is being put to good use — Terrace city council has turned the money over to -parks and recreation for the development of an outdoor recreation program.

Shawn Krienke, recreation programmer, says they now have an introductory rock clim- bing course (starting July 19 and 20 and running through to the middle of September) in place near Onion Lake. This is an ex-

Misery Starring James Caan, Kathy Bates, Richard Farnsworth. Produced by Andrew Schein- man and Rob Reiner. Directed by Rob Reiner. Rating: R. Running time: 107 minutes.

Paul Sheldon (Caan), ac- claimed author of the Misery Chastain novels, is about to meet his number one fan, An- nie Wilkes (Bates). But it’s not going to be a meeting Sheldon will cherish. Not by a long

shot. He'll be damn lucky if he

lives to tell about it!

The last thing Paul remembers is skidding off the road and down a steep em- bankment during a fierce bliz-

-zard, Whe he finally comes to

he discovers he’s been rescued by Annie Wilkes, a former nurse and his self-confessed

cellent area for novice, he says,

because the rock itself isn’t very high. He also points out that all necessary equipment is included with the course, and that so far the $60 fee is the cheapest any- where in the province.

He says that right now they are playing it by ear; if the course generates enough interest then they will eventually add in- termediary and advanced

courses in rock climbing. Future wilderness activities that may be added include kayaking, moun-

On the Small Screen_

taineering, and bicycle touring. Kreinke says it all depends on what the. public wants. Items currently on the agenda include the purchase of canoes this fall,

and an avalanche awareness —

course scheduled for sometime in November.

Krienke, who hails from Sas-'

katchewan, says that we are very

fortunate to have so much avail-:

able wilderness in this area. ‘‘It’s good that we use these re- sources. You can’t go climbing in Saskatchewan.”’

a3 Video reviews by Harriett Fjaagesund

number one fan. Annie ex- plains that both his legs are broken, his shoulder has been dislocated, and that the phones are down and the roads are un- passable. But he needn’t worry because she’s there to look after him.

At first grateful, he soon begins to worry that there may be a dark side to his good Samaritan because of Annie’s sick obsession with Misery. His doubts are laid to rest when Annie reads his latest Misery novel; tired with the series, Paul has killed Misery off, something he will live to regret. He is filled with disbelief when he realizes that Annie intends to keep him prisoner until he revives Misery. Then disbelief turns into terror — Annie says he better do a real good job at bringing Misery back... or else.

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Our Coming Events column fs a public service offered by the Tar- race Review. Deadline Is Friday at 5 p.m. Coming Events must be malied In or dropped off at our office, 4535 Grelg Avenue, typed or In legible writing.

Information concerning the Twin River Estates project Is available from the Skeena Senior Citizens’ Housing Society office, corner of Apsley Street and Lakelse Avenue, each Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m.

Branch 73, B.C. Old Age Pensioners Organization, hold a pancake breakfast at the Happy Gang Centre the first Saturday of every month from 8 to 11 a.m. Everyone welcome!

Heritage Park Museum, sponsored by the Terrace Regional Museum Society, is open for tours daily from Wednesday to Sunday between 10:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Office hours 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For group tours, school tours or weddings, please make an appointment by phoning 635-4546 or 635-2508.

The Mills Memorlal Hospital Thrift Shop is now open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 1 to3 p.m., and on Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., on Lazelle Ave. in Terrace (just up from Spee-Dee Printers).

The Terrace Art Gallery is showing a Summer Art Show featuring local artists. Hours are Tuesday to Saturday, 12 noon to 5 p.m. For more in- formation, please contact Cathy during office hours at 638-8884.

Last week of July — New immigrants to Terrace have an opportunity to improve their English conversational skills over the summer, They can do so by taking pari In iwo ESL classes scheduled to start up at The Reading Place. For more information on these classes, call 635-9119. The Instructor will be Heather Bellamy. Each class will meet five or six hours each week until the end of September.

— July and August (through Labour Day) — A park interpreter Is a. available to conduct guided hikes and educational programs for mt school groups or other organizations. To book your group, call the B.C. Parks office at 799-2277. Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays: day and evening programs. Sundays: day program (Jerry's Rangers) and avening program. Mondays: evening program. . a July 15 to 19 — Credit Union Soccer School for girls and boys and Jf teanagers ages six to 18. Register now. Registration forms available | from Terrace Credit Union, sports stores, schools, Terrace Youth Soc- cer. ae Wednesday, July 17 — Fellow actors, float decorators and clawna! | 4 Come out to the McColl Playhouse at 3625 Kalum St. at 7:30 p.m. for a Theatra Arts workshop: and organizational meeting for Riverboat

EVENTS ——

Days. Bring Ideas and props and lots of enthusiasm, New members

welcome.

Thursday, July 18 — Lost Worlds, crafts and activities for children six years and up at the Terrace Public Library at 10:30 a.m, or 2 p.m.

Please register in advance, 638-8177.

Thursday, July 18 — Films at the Terrace Women's Resource Centre at 11 a.m.; “Baby Blues”, a film about teenage pregnancy, and "A Mother and Daughter on Abortion”, a discussion between mother and

child. Friday, July 19 - -

Support group meeting for persons suffering from N.E. (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis), also known as C.F.LD.S. (Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome). A vidéo entitled ‘The Growing Dilemma of Myalgic Encephalomyelitis” will be shown In the downstairs meeting room of the Terrace Public Library at 7:30 p.m. For more information, please call Kathleen Talstra at 635-2718.

Saturday, July 20 — B,C.0.A.P.0. 73 Pot Luck Picnic at 12 noon. Meet at the Happy Gang Centre, 3226 Kalum St. for transportation to Klean- za Park. (Picnic will be held at the Happy Gang Centre In the event of inclement weather). For further information, call 635-8090.

Thursday, July 25 — A workshop will be held at 11 a.m. on public

speaking at the Terrace Women’s Resource Centre. Please call |

638-0228 to pre-register.

Thursday, July 25 — Sea hunt, crafts and other activities for children six years and up at the Terrace Public Library at 10:30 a.m. or 2 p.m. Register in advance, 638-8177.

Saturday, July 27 — The Oldtimers’ Banquet will be held at the Terrace inn. Tickets for this popular event are being sold at Northern Healthcare (Terrace Drugs) and at Rose’s Ladles’ Fashions on Lakelse Ave. Tickets are also available from Alleen Frank at 635-2305 or Julla Little at 635-5205. An oldtimer Is anybody who has lived or still tives here since 1961 or before. If you were born in 1961 in Terrace, you are an oldtimer and are eligible to join us in an evening of nostalgia, good food and maybe some surprises. Please get your tickets early. Come on oldtimers, show up for this evening and we'll lat the good times rolll

Sunday, July 28 — Fourth annual Prince George Triathlon starting at 8 a.m., West Lake. Register before July 19. For more information, con- tact Colleen Van Mook at the Prince George Leisure Services Depart- ment at 661-7648. The first male and female finishers will win entry fees and alrfare to the 1992 Ironman Europe in Roth, Germany. °

Stephen King fans will enjoy the movie; it follows the novel very closely.

Not Without My Daughter

Starring Sally Field, Alfred Molina. Produced by Harry J. Ufland & Mary Jane Ufiand. Directed by Brian Gilbert. Rating PG-13. Running time: 107 minutes.

Betty Mahmoody (Field) has always thought of her husband (Molina) as being an American. Although Moody had been born in Iran, he was as American as apple pie and Friday night bali games. Or so she thought. She never considered that there might be a darker side to her husband.

When Moody suggested they take a two-week vacation with their young daughter to Iran to visit his relatives, Betty didn’t see ‘anything unusual about it. She was more concerned with the violence in the Middle East than she was with suspecting Moody’s motives.

But all that changed once they arrived in Iran. Betty found the atmosphere of the country op- pressive, Women, herself includ- ed, were treated like chattel, children were sent into mine fields to scout out explosives, the constant threat of terrorism hung over everything like a funeral shroud, soldiers and hostility were everywhere. Even more frightening was Moody’s behavior — he’s become more aggressive, more arrogant. Bet- ty couldn’t wait to leave the country.

Then Moody dropped a bombshell — he’d decided they weren’t returning home to the U.S. Betty was stunned, especially when she discovered that by marrying an Iranian she had automatically become a citizen of that country, and as such was subject to all its laws, incliding the law which stated that her husband had total

custody of their daughter. But Betty wasn’t about to give up without a fight — she was determined to get out of the country... with her daughter,

This shocking movie is based on a true story. ,

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