16 Terrace Review — Wednesday, September 10, 1986 .. A, oe a fascinating chronicle of mapmakers which described A B k f | T — TT their successes with clarity and skill and presented a 00 S O f ad U S The Breathing Earth _vividly the courage and endurance, the curiosity and | imagination of these gifted and persistent men. John Noble Wilford has turned his attention to one of our constant fascinations in his new book, “The Riddle of the Dinosaur’? (Knopf/Random House: $32.75). Research into the dinosaur is less then.200 years old. Wilford begins with an account, of the paleontologists who, from the 1800's, have tried to unravel the meaning of the fossils around them, of the amateurs who contributed to the field: Mary Anning, barely literate, who from age of 11 supported her widowed mother by selling fossil shells she found in the cliffs at Lyme Regis; Algernon Mantell, the surgeon, who put together the teeth and. bones of he first skeleton to be verified as a dinosaur. He details the infighting between Marsh and Cope — who spied on and fought with each other but were responsible for the most systematic study of dinosaurs until the middle of this century. Here too, are the recent discoveries and theories which have helped to change our notions of the terrible lizards. This is a highly-readable, fascinating description of the development of knowledge and theory surround- ing the creatures which, since their discovery, have fascinated everyone. The new discoveries in Mexico by a Canadian team of palaentologists make its ap- W | a by Andrea Deakin a ment of theories and follow the fate of ideas. Some _ Terrace Book Reviewer a once violently debated theories are now accepted The concept that the ecology of the earth acts likea Without question, some won the Nobel prize for their | single living creature, given the name Gaia, is grow- Proponents. Above all the collection of essays il- | . lustrates the interdependence of each element in ‘ ’ ing in popularity. . . In “The Breathing Earth” (Oxford: $17.50) John Nature — the concept of Gaia. Gribbin has collected a series of articles first publish- _ ‘The Sacred Beetle and Other Great Essays in : __ ed in “New Scientist” over the last 25 years. These Science’? (Ed. Martin Gardner: Meridien/New | articles discuss climatic changes past and present, the American Library: $14.50) isa stimulating and effect on climate of the great forests, the burning of fascinating collection of essays, 32 in all, about: large amounts of fossil fuels, the continuing and modern science and modern scientists. The collection worsening ‘problem of acid rain, and the possible is an updated and expanded edition of “Great Essays threat to the ozone layer posed by the gases released in Science’’ which first appeared in 1957. A chapter s from spray cans. . on the moon by Sir Robert Ball from his ‘“The Story ae Some of the effects are already being felt, and Of the Heavens’’, published in 1885, has been remov- there is the ever constant threat to our food supplies. ©, and added are essays by Isaac Asimov, Stephen ‘The particular collection of articles in this volume are Jay Gould, Cart Sagan, and Lewis Thomas, Darwin, doubly interesting. Apart from the intrinsic value of Havelock Ellis, William James, Maeterlinck and the discussions, it is interesting to plot the develop- Wells are amongst those represented. The collection SO A a a ede for Ski program sales soar The New York Times. He has won the 1983 American Association for the advancement of Science/Westinghouse science writing award and a 1984 Pulitzer Prize for his reporting of space and science. His 1981 book ‘‘The Mapmakers” was a cece ee thane TERRACE — Will there be a 1987 Skiing is Believing program for Terrace? - by Daniele Berquist — Roy Long, manager- owner of Sundance Ski and Sport Shop in town said, ‘“We’re hoping for one, but we won’t really know until September whether it will be in- troduced again. Long said that the pro- gram was’ a very suc- cessful venture in 1986. ‘‘Considering the snow conditions, we had over ' 60 people who par- ticipated in the session,” The purpose behind the program, he stated, was to promote the con- cept of skiing. Once in- dividuals were given a good introduction to the sport, many people stayed with skiing. Most individuals find out that skiing is a lot of fun and much easier to learn than - they think, Long noted. In the Okanagan, dur- ing the winter of 1985, 3,300 people out of a population totalling 250,000 took part in the © offer. A survey of over half of the participants of Skiing is Believing in- dicated the following: — 80 percent said they intended to ski again. — 90 percent would recommend it to their friends. — 22 percent bought skis and equipment while 31 percent bought ac- cessories or apparel within three months of trying this winter sport. On the economic level, over 7,000 extra lift tickets were purchased during the same period of time. Negotiations are presently underway with Ministry of Tourism to help ski shops and: ski areas increase their media promotions and enhance public aware- ness for Skiing is Be- lieving. A Wednesday smile Exuberance and happiness are displayed by two young men caught strolling down Greig Avenue in Terrace. pearance opportune. _ OMING September 1 - 26-— A photographic exhibition pro- duced by 16 diffarent native Indian and Inuit photographers — co-ordinated by the Native in- dian/inuit Photographers’ Association. On display at the Terrace Art Gallery (lower level public tibrary). Gallery hours: Saturday & Sunday - 12 noon to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday: - 12 noon to 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, September 10 ~— Registration for the Vicki Parviainen dance classes at Parkside School gym. from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Limited enrolment available. For information or pre-registration, phone 635-7483. : Wednesday, September 10 — Public information meeting at 7:30 p.m., Thornhill Community Centre for raview of the land usa Plan. affecting Chimdemash,- Usk, Kleanza, Gossan Creek, Copperside, Jackpine Flats, Lakelse Lake, Old Remo Road, Old Remo, New Remo, Terrace North, Kalum Lake Drive, Amsbury, Dutch Valley and Brauns Island. For copies of the Plan, contact the Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine, 9 - 4644 Lazelle Ave., Terrace, phone 635-7251. Wedneaday, 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 633-0200 or Debbie at 635-4601. . Wednesday, September 10 — Northwest Davelopment Education Association is sponsoring the video presen- tation Women: Alt One Nation” at 8:30 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 Ter- 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 10 & 11 — Terrace Little Theatre, ‘Young Dracula”. Open readings, back stage workers. 7:30 p.m. at the Terrace Little Theatre, 3625 Kalum Street. Phone 635-3768 or 6935-9717. September 12 & 13 — Registration for Figure Skating at the Skeena Mall. For Info., please call Cathy at 635-2903, Diane at 635-3016 or Gillian at 635-3381. . September 12 & 13 — Registration for Peaks Gym- nastic Club at the Skeena Mall. For Info., plaase call Nancy at 635-7391 or Wendy at 635-4407. September 12 & 13 — Registration for Minor Hockey at the Skeena Mall, For Info., please call Jean Paul at 635-9527. \ September 12 & 13 — Terrace Karate Club - Chitu-Ryu style | at Skeena Mail. For info., please call Norm at September 12 & 13 — Terrace Swim Club (probably) at the Skeena Mall. For Info., please call Bob at 638-1586. September 12 & 13 — Terrace's Clubs’ Day, sponsored by the Terrace Parks and Recreation department, at the Skeena Mal! — Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Satur- day, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more Info., please call as Terrace. vents Saturday, September 13 — Watch for Job’s Daughters in the Skeena Mall. For more info., please contact cathy, qyambright at 635-2903 or Jennifer Kemp at September 13 & 20 — Hospital Aux. Thrift Shop sum- mer’s end $1.50 brown bag sale — 11a.m. to 4 p.m. — 4544Lazelle Avenue. Monday, September 15 — The monthly meeting of the Mills Memorial Hospital Auxlilary will be held at 8:15 p.m. in the Hospital Board Room. New members are welcome to attend. — . Monday, September 15 — Riverboat Days Annual General Meeting at 7:30 p.m. Inn of the West. Please come out to alact naw officers and begin planning for next year's event, Tuesday, September 16 — Girl Guide Registration at Kiti K’ Shan School from 7 to 9 p.m. To'volunteer,call Marg ent 638-0609, Shirley at 638-0200 or Debbie at 1. Wednesday, September 17 — Girl Guide Registration - at Thornhill Elementary from 7 to 9 p.m. To volunteer, call Marg at 638-0609, Shirlay at 638-0200 or Debbie at 635-4601. Wednesday, September 17 — The Northwest Com- modore User Group resumes its monthly meetings at 7:30 p.m. in the Terrace Public Library basement. For more Info., please call Ron at 635-2061 or Carol at 635-2695 evenings. September 17 & 24; October 1 & 8 — Prospective foster parents are invited to an orientation to fostering, spon- sored by Social Services & Housing, 34-3412 Kalum Street, at 7:30 p.m. Please contact Lil Farkvam, 638-3379, for further Info. Friday, September 19 — Skeena Squares Square Dance Ctub will be starting its new dancing season at 8 p.m. in the arena banquet room. New comers and previous members wanted, experianced or not, welcome, For more info., please call 635-7941. | Sunday, September 21 — Reel World Film Group kicks off Its fall season with free movies in the basement of the library. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Light refreshments will follow the scresnings. Series tickets will be sold. Phone T. Datene (638-0300) or J. Patterson (635-3437) for further information. Tuesday, September 23 — Terrace and District Hospital Association's annual meeting at 8 p.m. at the Elks Hall, 2822 Tetrault Ave. Currant members may renew memberships anytime before the annual meeting Is convened, Those not holding a current membership must purchase one by August 24 in order — to vote. Wednesday, September 24 — Totem Saddle Club ‘an- nual meeting and election of officers at 8 p.m. in the library basement. All members urged to attend. New members welcome. Thursday, September 25 — Northern Delights Pre- order Food Co-op is having an ordering meeting at 7 p.m, at the library arts room. New members welcome. For more information, please call Maureen at 635-3487. Saturday, September 27 — The 4th annual Toy Run, sponsored by the Roadrunners Motorcycle Club In Ter- race, will be held at 2 p.m. The riders will gather at the weigh scales on the corner of Highway 16 and Highway 37. Come and bring a toy which will be © donated to the Salvation Army Christmas toy cam: paign that benefits both Terrace and Kitimat. XY |