Award winning author to read in Terrace Paulette Jlies will be reading her postry at Don Dlegos on Sept. 8 at 8:00 p.m. TERRACE — Paulette Jiles, author of Celestial Navigation and winner of the 1984 Governor General’s Award, will be in Terrace Sept. 8 to give a reading from her published works of poetry. She is a ‘‘per- formance’’ uses music and a variety of other devices in her readings, Jiles is a native of the Ozark Mountain country in Missouri who came to Canada in 1969. She has worked as a radio broad- caster for CBC, as a con- sultant for native com- munications societies in the north, and she has taught radio and print journalism and photo- _journalism. poet who She has published two volumes of poetry, Waterloo Ex- pess -and Celestial Navigation, In 1986 two of her recent works, a set . of prose poems titled Sit- ting in the Car Drinking Rum and Karma-Kola and a satirical novel are due for publication. The reading will take place at Don. Diego’s restaurant Sept. 8 be- ginning at 8 p.m, Admis- sion to the performance is free. Jiles’ visit to Terrace is jointly sponsored by the Canada Council and the English department of Northwest Community College. Forest fire update Nine new fires were reported and acted upon in the Kalum Forest District during the past two weeks, bringing the total number of fires this fire season to 68. Fire danger levels throughout most of the district are high and the Forest Service requests Captain Click Commander of the BUCKLE UP . Brigade. the travelling public to use extreme caution dur- ing any recreational pur- suits as the woods are still tinder dry. Additional precau- tionary measures in- stituted by the Ministry this past week include early shift woods opera- tions and cancellation of all burning permits. The Forest Service, in co-operation with In- dustry, plans to have ad- ditional standby forces, ground patrols and air patrols for the present time as the weather forecasts indicate minimal precipitation levels. Terrace Review — Wednesday, September 3, 1986 19 Sing-a-longe were nothing but fun as young and old par- ticlpated In the Terrace Children's Festival. Oaniele Berquiat photos From the bookshelf In his latest book, “A Perfect Spy” (Viking: $22.95) John Le Carre is back in the familiar world of divided loyalties, uncertain morality,and betrayal. by Andrea Deakin Terrace Book Reviewer _ Magnus Pym is a covert espionage expert at the British Embassy in Vienna. As we meet him he is on the run from his past and his potential future, seek- ing anonymity in a new identity he has been carefully setting up. Before Pym makes for the small seaside town in England where his new life will begin he has attended the funeral of his father. This death has been a release for him. Rick, his father, has been a totally unscrupulous man of great personal charm who has left in his wake bankrupt companies and disillusion- ed women. . The character is based upon his own father, and it is as if Le Carre finds relief by writing out the character of Rick as Magnus does in physically bury- ing him. The colorful story of Rick is superimposed on that of Magnus, so that the novel carries Rick’s tale as Magnus has carried it all of his life. This is an intricately plotted novel, weaving Rick’s story, Magnus’s life, and the difficulties Magnus’s wife, Mary, faces in Vienna after his disappearance into a complex whole, each illuminating each and elaborating on each. The suspense lies in the mystery behind Magnus’s move. Is he a double agent, a defec- tor, or simply exhausted and confused by the whole affair? This is a very personal novel, and one of Le Carre’s best. Henry, the bishop, bedridden by a stroke, lies dy- ing. His secretary, Rose, works through her anguish for the loved man, shares his last hours, and protects him from officious church members. Henry’s memories, his mind wandering through the past, the reactions of those around him, the presence of an old friend from the Arctic, Ishakak the shama, come together in a reconstruction of the life of this loving and compassionate man. His one failure in love has been his relationship with his wife Amelia, and he blames himself for her walk into the Arctic waste and out of his life. David Helwig has written with compassion and restraint, beautifully modulating the strains of his story, weaving with delicacy and finesse the strands of his storysHenry’s approaching death, Rose’s loyalty and love, and the uncertain, faltering im- agination of the slow-witted Norman who has found sanctuary in the basement corridors of the cathedral and whose death seems to parallel that of the ar- chbishop. ‘‘The Bishop’? (David Helwig: Viking: $18.95) is a moving and very satisfying novel. Coming Events Even 15 ' Thureday, September 4 — There will ba a General meating of the R.A.F.T. Committee at 7:30 p.m. In the Terrace Pubilc Library basement meeting room. The constitution for proposed society will be ratified at this meating. All those Interested In working towards a Youth centre are invited to attend. For more informa- tion call 635-5339 evenings. Saturday, September 6 — Pancake breakfast at the. Happy Gang Centre — 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Branch 73 B.C. Old Age Pensioners Organization. Monday, September & — NWCC English department and Canada Council are sponsoring a poetry reading by Paulette Jiles, performance post and author of “Celastial Navigation’, at Don Dilego’s Restaurant, 3212 Kalum, Terrace. Doors open 7:30 p.m., reading starts at 8 p.m. Free admission. Monday, September 8 — Giri Guide Registration at Parkside Elementary for 1st Brownies at 3:30 p.m. To © volunteer, call Marg at 638-0609, Shirley at 638-0200 or Debbie at 635-4601. Tuesday, September 9 == The regular school board meeting of the Board of Schoo! Trustees of School District No. 88 (Terrace) at 7:30 p.m. at the school board office, 3211 Kenney Streat In Terrace. Tuesday, Saptamber 9 — Girl Guide Registration at Uplands Elementary for 3rd Brownies and 2nd Guides at 6:30 p.m. To volunteer, call Marg at 638-0609, Shirley at 638-0200 or Debbie at 635-4601, Tuesday, September § — Terrace Scrub Volleyball re- organizational meeting at 7 p.m. in the basement of. the Terrace Public Library. A taam representative and any new players interested in joining please attend meeting. League Is open to male and female players over 18 years of age in competitive and recreational areas. For further infc., contact Fern at 635-7303 after Sept. 5. Wednesday, September 10 — Registration for the Vicki Parviainen dance classes at Parkside School gym from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Limited anroiment avaliable. For Information or pre-registration, phone 635-7483. Wednesday, September 10 — Public [Information meating at 7:30 p.m., Thornhill Community Centre for review of the land use Plan affecting Chimdemash, Usk, Kleanza, Gossan Creek, Copperside, Jackpine Flats, Lakalse Lake, Old Remo Road, Old Ramo, New Remo, Terrace North, Kalum Lake Drive, Amsbury, ' Dutch Valley and Brauns Island. For copies of the Pian, contact the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine, 9 - 4644 Lazelle Ave., Terrace, phone 635-7251. Wednesday, September 10 — Girl Guide Registration | at Knox United Church for Pathfinders at 6:30 p.m. and at Veritas School for 3rd Guides at 6:30 p.m. To volunteer, call Marg at 638-0609, Shirley at 638-0200 or Debbie at 635-4601. Wednesday, September 10 — Northwest Development Education Association Is sponsoring the video presen- tation “Women: All One Nation” at 7:30 p.m. at the Ter- race Women's Resource Centre, 4542 Park Avenue, Terrace. A short business meeting will follow discus: slon of the video. Everyone welcome. For further infor- mation, call 635-2436. Wednesday, September 10 — Registration for all Tar- race and Thornhill Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers and Rovers will take place at the E.T. Kenney School gym from 7 to 9 p.m. If anyone Is Interested in becom: ing a leader for any of these groups, please call 638-1796. September 12 and 13 — Registration for Terrace Minor Hockey at the Skeena Mall: Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, September 15 — The monthly meeting of the Mills Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will be held at 8:15 p.m. in the Hospital! Board Room. New members are welcome to attend. Tuesday, Septamber 15 =-- Alverboat Days Annual Generai Meeting at 7:30 p.m. inn of the West. Plaase come out to elect now diflcers and begin planning for next year’s event. Tuesday, September 16 — The Terrace Littie Theatre will have a general meeting and open house at 7:30 p.m. at 3625 Kalum Street, Terrace. New members are welcome to attend. Wednesday, September 16 — Girl Guide Registration at Kitl K' Shan School from 7 to 9 p.m. To volunteer, call Marg at 638-0609, Shirley at 638-0200 or Debble at 635-4601. Thursday, September 17 — Girl Guide Registration at Thornhiil Elementary from 7 to 9 p.m. To volunteer, call Marg at 6338-0609, Shirley at 638-0200 or Debbie at 5§-4601, Terrace Art Gallery — An exciting show — water: © colors, oils, photography, pottery, jewelry, Ukrainian eggs — by a varlaty of local artists, in the lower level of the Public Library on-going until the and of August. Gallery hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Satur: day 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday 11 a.m. to 8 p.m, and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, September 23 — Terrace and District Hospital Association's annua! meeting at 8 p.m. at the Elks Hall, 2822 Tetrault Ave. Current members may renew memberships anytime before the annual meeting Is convened. Those not holding a current raambership must purchase one by August 24 In order 0 vole.