B12- Terrace Review — Wednesday, July 10, 1991. The Best + Summer school of the arts begins classes this week from the Stacks Reviews of books from the Terrace Public Library ~ by Harriett Fjaagesund The AAA Car Buyer’s Handbook by James A. Boerger Adult non-fiction published by : Consumers Automotive Resource, Ltd. - About 30 million times each year consumers buy or lease a new or used vehicle. The sad fact is that the majority will pay more than they need to, waste countless hours of their time, and all too often " are blatantly cheated. Many will lose even more of their hard earned money by trading in their used cars rather than selling them themselves. | The president of Consumer Automotive Resources, Ltd., a Washington, D.C. area consulting, buying and leasing service, James Boerger takes you, step by step, through the buying process from the moment you walk on the car lot to the time you walk out of the bank or loan company. He explains the 12 rules of negotiating on the sticker price to your advantage, what questions to ask (and how and when to ask them), scams to be-wary of, such as the trade-in payoff scam, overpriced extended warranties, the interest rate bump, and the high penny roll. He also tells you how to pre-determine your monthly car payment within $2 per month before you start shopping around for a car loan. Anyone planning to buy a vehicle should read this book first! Poison in Your Food by Gary E. McCuen Adult non-fiction published by GEM Publications Inc. Is our food supply really safe? Bach year American farmers use up to two billion pounds of chemicals to kill insects, eliminate fungus, destroy weeds, control plant growth, increase crop yields, and promote uniform artificial ripening. Originating from chemical- warfare research during World War II (they came into widespread use during the biochemical revolution of the 1950s and 1960s), many all mankind’s creations. A | The widespread use of antibiotics on food animals has created another problem. Many livestock producers feed sub-therapeutic or low doses of antibiotics to make food animals grow faster and produce more meat. Some of these antibiotics are the same as those used to treat human infection. of the chemicals now being used on our food are the most toxic of Starting quietly and climbing steadily, the Aurora Summer School of Art begins this week to light up the northern scene and add another dimension to the quality of life in this section of the province. All indications are that the school will live up to the expectations of its supporters. Organizers planned for 70 to 100 students; more than 70 pre-registered, and a few more are expected during the opening days. "I call this year our teething period,” said Karen Birkedal, executive director. "We will find out what we do best and where we need to improve. It is exciting to be in at the beginning." The first classes began on Mon- day with spinning, weaving, choral music, visual arts, photography, and theatre arts, junior and senior. Computer and electronic music begins July 15 and concert band, July 22. The sessions are held mainly at Northwest Community College and the R.E.M. Lee Theatre. Students may stay in the dormitories at the college and make use of the cafe- teria and recreational facilities. The college has also made-office space | available to Karen -and her staff. Two summer students, Nina Parr and Pamela Franson, will be assist- ing through Challenge ’91. — Students have been arriving over the weekend from throughout the northwest and as far south as Gabriola Island. iews by Harriett Fjaagesund Look Who’s Talking Too Starring John Travolta, Kirstie Alley, Bruce Willis, Roseanne Barr. Produced by Jonathan D. — Krane, Directed by Amy Hecker- ling. Rating: PG 13. Running time: 81 minutes. Mollie and James (Alley and Travolta) finally got married, and baby Mikey (voiced by Bruce Willis) figured he had life by the tail. His mom was happy, he had the dad he’s always wanted, everything was coming up roses for Mikey. Then life threw him a curve ball that knocked him right off his little stockinged feet — his mom announced that he was about to become a big brother. Mikey figures being a big brother is a pretty spooky prop- osition, especially when your baby sister (voiced by Roseanne them. James blows his cool and moves out, but Mikey barely notices; he-has his own problems to deal with. Life just threw him another sneaky little surprise — pottic training! =. This movie does have it’s hu- mourous moments, but it’s a poor carbon copy of the first, Look ~ Who's Talking. - The Long Walk Home Starring Whoopi Goldberg, Sissy Spacek, Dwight Schultz. Produced by Howard R. Kogh, Jr. and Dave Bell. Directed by Richard Pearce. Rating: PG. Running time: 98 minutes. The year is 1955. The place — Montgomery, Alabama, the deep south, where for a century or more the black man has been ever they choose on the buses. Odessa Cotter (Goldberg) has worked as a housekeeper for Miriam Thompson (Spacek) for nearly a decade. When the boy- cott beings, Odessa honours it by walking nine miles to and from work. Without her racist hus- band’s (Schultz) knowledge. Council, Miriam’s husband dis- covers her deception and orders her to stop. As far as he’s con- concemed, Odessa can either walk to and from work or find another job. Miriam ignores him, even going so far as to put her life in danger by joining the civil rights movement. Standing together, Miriam and Odessa discover they actually have a lot in common, and a bond of mutual respect and lasting friendship forms between them. Although slow in spots, this is a powerful film about the cruelty and stupidity of racism. held in slavery of one kind or another. An infant movement has begun in Montgomery: a bussing boycott. The blacks are fighting for the simple right to sit wher- -™~ RESPITE HOMES are Sgn \ needed in the Terrace o_ ? area for the care of fi iors special needs children. Barr) is as unworldly as he is. So he sets about educating her on the finer points, like which toys are his and which are hers. Then the fur starts flying when Mollie and James have an argu- ment over Mollie’s gun-totin’ brother who has moved in with As a result, many bacteria in animals (and in raw meat and poultry) are now antibiotic resistant. Foodborne infections caused by bacteria such as salmonella are often resistant to the same antibiotics normally used to fight them. Many strains of salmonella are now resistant to ampicillin, a drug that has always been popular in treating severe salmonella infections. Don’t let the textbook format turn you off; this book is a very informative read. Northwest Arts and Entertainment Calendar R.E.M. Lee Theatre «July 28, 8 p.m. — Miss Terrace Pageant The Terrace Inn *Gigi’s — Flying Colours Northern Motor Inn *George’s Pub — Easy Money eee. Kitimat Centennial Museum | oy oe Until July 28 — Instruments from our home lands and musical performances during the exhibition period. Guest curator, Anne Sluyter. Local collections. This Column Sponsored By: THE RESPITE CARE PROGRAM supports —_—" families by providing them with an opportuni- ty to take a “break”. Children range in age from four to sixteen years of age. They may have a variety of physical and mental needs. Interested applicants can contact their jocal Ministry of Social Services & Housing office at: 638-3527 — Terrace 632-6134 — Kitimat Fostering You can make a difference. Ministry of Social Services and Housing