Who is... Gillian Campbell? | by Betty Barton Gillian Campbell is the Child- ren’s Librarian at the Terrace Public Library. But, sadly for residents of Terrace, she’s taking a year’s leave of absence commenc- ing in mid-July. Gillian hopes it will. be a year of personal growth, with no definite plans yet, a "sur- " prise year". She definitely plans to "recharge _ her, batteries" and explore Terrace. - Bene In an interview with this Terrace Review reporter, Gillian Campbell recounted some of the highlights of her nine years at the Terrace Public Library. The first event that ‘came to mind was the library "going computer". increased from 100,000 to 165,000, without an increase in library staff, except one holiday relief position. Gillian is pleased to say that Books for Babies is now in its second year. This is a joint pro- gram with School District #88 to encourage new mothers to start reading to their babies at birth or _before. Gillian has already ordered "Goodnight, moon", the book for next year’s distribution. Young Authors Week was a monumental task and great success again this year. The placemats highlighting students’ literary skills in the restaurants went over espe- cially well. Over the years, many authors have come through the area, courtesy of the Terrace Pub- lic Library and the School District. Gillian says the children are very receptive and inspired by their $5000 from Canada Post Circulation | visits. In November of every year, during Childrens’ Book Festival week, grants are available to assist the authors in their community tours. Storytime has teen the most popular program and consistently attended. There is always a waitlist for Tales for Twos. And the threes to fives are definitely keen about books, Gillian jokes that it’s often their first social experience and she learns right along with them. She says she’s going to miss the great conversations with the kids. We mustn’t forget the puppet shows. During Gillian’s nine years with the Terrace Public Library, She has created many puppets and added voices and personalities "to make an identification with her puppets". They’ve fascinated the children and their parents over the years. The children love visiting Gillian’s office, where she has a wonderful display of these lovely, ugly, colourful and whimsical characters, all peaking out from their wall pockets with big, wide eyes. All the puppets have been. created ‘from Salvation Army boxes of re-cycied goods. The audience favourites have always been the Three Billy Goats Gruff and Punch & Judy. She will pack up most of her puppets when she goes, because she says it’s difficult to relate to someone else’s pupp- ets, Probably someone interested in carrying on the puppet shows would bring their own. Peter Hepburn has been hired to organize childrens’ programs a Patrons of the’ “library; couple days per week throughout . “the sutnmer. "Wormsworth" will be visiting during the Riverboat Days festivities, Sandra Cowan will be arriving from Vancouver in mid-July to take over Gillian’s job as Child- rens’ Librarian for a one-year term. Gillian will stay on for a few days to introduce her to the prog- rams, the children and their patrons. She knows Sandra will - feel welcome here very quickly. children and adult, have been very responsive and interested in all-the events and ideas that have been initiated: "The kids are nice, keen to learn, and very well behaved" adds Gillian. Gillian Campbell will miss the kids. and the kids will - miss her. We'll look forward to your return next year, Gillian. If you don’t know what’s going on, things go on without you. read the Terrace Review - Terrace Review — Wednesday, Suly 4, 1990 11. - both & Oops! At Caledonia Sr. Secondary’s recent Awards ceremony Grade 12 student Nathan Wilkerson received a scholar- ship from Brigham ‘Young University with a possible value of $30,000 (U.S.) over a four CHILDRENS’ LIBRARIAN GILLIAN CAMPBELL performs with one of her hand-made puppets before she packs them up to take a year’s leave of absence. Terrace Inm N.EeWed by Robert Q. Smith General Manager HONEYMOON PACKAGE Bonuses: 1. A complimentary Honeymoon Suite Book a Wedding Reception with us in one of our fine Ballrooms and the Bride and Groom receive the following year period, NOT $30,000 ‘(U.S.) per year, as reported in last week’s Review. THE SIGN OF A GOOD BUSINESS NEIGHBOR... 2. A bottle of “‘bubbly’’, flowers and chocolates in your room 3. 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CANADA POST CONTRIBUTES $5000 to a CT scanner for Mills Memorial Hospital, Eleanor Muehle, a director of the R.E.M. Lee Hospital Foundation, accepts the cheque from Dale Walker, a superintendent at Terrace’s Canada Post. By Betty Barton As mentioned in last week’s Terrace Review, the Canada Post Corporation has generous- _ ly added $5,000 to the proceeds for a CT scanner for Mills Memorial Hospital. Last Wed- nesday, at a meeting of the board of the R.E.M. Lee had.’’ . After hearing about the fund- raising efforts to buy a CT scan- ner for Mills Memorial Hospital, Dale Waiker sub- mitted an application last September to the public affairs committee of Canada Post in Ottawa for funds for this worthy THE SIGN OF A MERCHANT WHO CARES ABOUT PEOPLE... Hospital Foundation, Dale Walker, superintendent of Ter- race’s Canada Post, presented director Eleanor Muehle with the $5,000 cheque. The donation to the CT scan- ner was offered in remembrance . _ of Dulsey Reay, an employee for 13. years ‘at -Terrace’s Canada Post. ‘Dulsey died last July 29 in- ‘service. Walker explained, ‘“Dulsey was one of 30 _. employees in the Terrace office, " and-one of the best I'd ever cause. The committee readily approved the request. ‘‘As a re- sponsible corporate citizen, Canada Post Corporation is pleased to support selected com- munity programs such as the cause of literacy, education and ‘healthcare projects, such as the one providing priority equip- ment for Mills Memorial Hospital. I hope our contribu- tion towards a CT scanner for Mills Memorial Hospital can ‘make a difference,” This emblem identifies the civic-minded businessmen who sponsor “Weta Wigan in the community. Erlinda — 635-6526 Brenda-Lee — 635-2605 Karen — 638-0707: Katharin — 635-7504 |. LUNCH BUFFET only $6.95. Try it out soon. (4551 Greig Avenue, Terrace, B.C. 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