14 Terrace Review — Wednesd Library celebrates birthday TWENTIETH TERRACE — One of the main -& guests of honor at the 20th an- niversary celebrations held in the Terrace Public Library on July 1, was Mien van Heek. Van Heek was a major driving force behind the first public library in Terrace in 1955 and later convinced municipal coun- cil to build the present library building as a Centennial project in 1967, A true representative of the characteristic pioneering spirit which existed in the community more than 35 years ago, van Heek left her native Holland for Terrace in 1949 with her hus- band Pem and daughter Brig- gata. “There were only 2,000 peo- ple here at the time and my sec- ond child was born four days after we arrived. But it was wonderful. The services: here were really quite amazing.’ She described Terrace at that . time as, ‘‘a nice town to start in as an immigrant because you knew everybody and everybody knew you,” Not too long after her arrival in the community, she teamed ‘up with Laureen McColl to re- vive the defunct Terrace. Little ‘Theatre. Shortly after, she be- came involved with a number of other residents who were re- questing provincial assistance to start a public library in Terrace. . “They sent somebody up and we set up a charter for the library and moved into the base- ‘ment of the Provincial Govern- ment Building in 1955,’’ The new library started with a few hundred books and some volunteers in a facility van Heek equated to a dungeon, but stead- ily grew in popularity and out- grew its first home by 1958.. The library was then moved to the old RCMP building on the commer of Kalum and Lakelse Ave. ‘‘We were on the main drag and we had seveial rooms instead of just one.’’ Because of a lack of volun- teers, van Heek agreed to split the librarian duties with Hazel Cameron temporarily but she gradually took over the duties herself and becaine a full time volunteer until 1966 when the ‘library board gave her an ‘honorarium of $200, — By this time the library had outgrown its second home and plans for a new building began ‘to evolve. **Ruth Shannon, Peggy Bart- lett and myself were the main movers with a whole host of volunteers behind us,” “We really worked hard to get a new building as a Centennial project and we had to go to council and make some very heated presentations.”’ There was a bit of resistance: some people thought a swim- ming pool-or an arena would be “more appropriate, but Hazel Cameron was a real go-getter and between the .two of us we convinced them that a new library was a priority.’’ The project proved to be pop- wlar and everybody was behind it once council had given its ap- ‘proval. — Vancouver architect Bill Bir- mingham was hired to design the building, and it was com- ay, July 15, 1987 Guest speakers recently addressed participants in the 20th anniversary celebration at the Terrace Public Library. Dave Parker (left), Mien van Heek, Ken Beddie and Bob Jackman (back) were on hand to digcuss the services provided by the library over the years. pleted at a total cost of $60,000, half of which had to be raised by. the community. : “There weren’t too many hitches or anything and we were ready to open on July 1, 1967, We had a big ceremony on the steps of the building and it was a hot day just like July 1 this year, - “After moving into -the new building, Ruth Shannon, Peggy Bartlett and myself were put on a regular salary. I think the whole salary budget was $7,000 for the three of us, — “The east half of the present library was the original building, the children’s section was a museum which was’ eventually -moved out to make more room. They’ve done a nice job of ad- ding on and keeping the original design and theme.” (The west os _ Exalted Ruter Gordon Hamil presented a cheque in the wing of the library was added on in 1979.) aa Van Heek is presently living in Vancouver, working as.a volun- teer in the staff library of the Vancouver Planetarium and Museum. . - Today, the’ Terrace Public Library boasts over 34,000 pub- lications and is supported by 6,403 members. During the 1986 fiscal year,’ the library loaned - 148,737 books — an average of 23.3 books for each member. Other activities at the library include puppet shows, children’s story time,.a summer: reading program, a crafts program and contests such as the recent book-. mark contest, For more infor- mation on these activities, phone the library at 638-8177, ton (left) of Terrace Elks Loge | No. 425 recently amount of $500 to. in n Salvation Army for the Red Shield Appeal SP Harker of the | range of photographs and i holiday trip or 7 ness. Anyone wising to learn more or g welcome to attend the meetings. Please call. dim LaClet photo, centre for you. Everyone is welcome. We're open from 8:30 a.m. to4 p.m., “Terrace | Coming | Events 4 July 6 to August 14 — Do you have young children? We have a drop-in | g Monday through Friday. Children may stay a maximum of 3 hours a day and must bring their own snack. Ratés can be adjustad for 2 week § : periods. For more information call 638-0703 or after July 6 call 638-0061. 2 3312 Sparks Avenus. f July $- 17 — Terrace Parks and Recreation is sponsoring a Dance and ? m Movement workshop for 8 - 12 year olds with Judy-Anne Wilson instruc: g ting on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Terrace Arana Ban- quet Room. Register at the Terrace Parks and Recreation Office in the @ Terrace Arena. A workshop for 12 - 18 yaar olds will run from July 20 - Jue & ly 31. For more information call 638-1174. July 6 - August 30 — Assorted local artists will have on display a wide fm day to Thursday, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. is July 13 to 17 — Vacation Bible School will be held at the Terrace Chris- . tian Reformed Ghurch, 3602 Sparks Avenue, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon, § paintings. Please come out and Support your j j local artists. Galiery hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to6 p.m.; Tuea- j for ages 5 through 12. Songs, Bible stories, crafts, refreshments. To pre. ¥ register cal! 635-4381. f July 13 to 17 — The Terrace Parks and Recreation Dept. is offering ten- § a nis lessons for teens 16 and up and adults, Monday to Friday from 5:30 . y to 6:30 p.m. at the Kalum Street Courts. Lessons for 11-13 year olds wiil be offered from 9- 11 a.m. Register at the Terrace Parks and Recreation | Office In the Arena. For more information call 638-1174, g ; July 13 to 31 — Session 1 of the Terrace Little Theatre Summer Schocl, | | Classes as follows: 9 a.m. to 12 noon — ages 6 to 10 years; 12:30 p.m. to # 3:30 p.m. — ages 11 to 14 years. Classes are limited, so register now for & § guaranteed space! For further Info. phone (avenings); Merry — 635-9717 ° y of Tones — 638-8378. , 5 Wednesday, July 16 — The Women and Development Group will be meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Terrace Women's Centre, 4542 Park Avenua. Information, pictures and slides of our Match Group In LaEsperanza, Peru will be shared. Everyone welcome. For more informat on, Frances at 635-2436, : call § Tuesday, July 21 — Preparéd Childbirth: a labor of love. Summer 1987 } series starts on July 21. An 11 week course for expectant mothers and their support persons. Many films, handouts, discussions, large lending couples.- Friday, July 31 — The Terrace Oldtimers’ Reunton annual banquet will | B library. Tuesdays 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Call 635-2942 to register. Limited tos § be held at the Terrace Hotel Banquet Room. Social hour 6 107. p.m. Din- } , ner 7 p.m, All Terrace residents prior to 1958 eligible. Please purchase tickets soon while still avallabla at Rose's Shop, Terrace Drugs and Grace Fell Flowers. Julia at 635-5205, mer School. Classes as follows: 9 a.m. to 12 noon — ages 6 to 10 years; 7 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p,m. — ages 11 to 14 years. Classes are fimited, so ragister now for guaranteed space! For further Info. phone.(evenings): | Merry — 635-9717 or Tonee — 638-8378. - HOWDOYOUDOIT Hotline. Your Travel-Inforcantre Counsetlor Is Just a telaphone call away. When what to do with visitors, call the HOWDOYOUDOIT Hotline for some HOWTODOIT halp at 635-2063. ; Montessori Chikiren’'a House Pre-School is taking registration for if ' September 1987. Classes run from 9 a.m. to 11:45 am. Call Tracle at & g 698-0703 or after July 5 call 638-0061. f Montesson Children’s House Pre-School is taking names of children in. | a terested in starting an afternoon class. If you are Interested call . 638-0703. | Heritage Park is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to.6 p.m. Tours are 10:30 a.m. to-5:30 p.m. For more information, call 635-4546 or 636-2508, ; NA Flea Market will be held at the Oddfellows Halt, 3222 Munroe, Terrace, gy on the 3rd Saturday of every month from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call 635-3995 { for further information. | The Terrace Women’s Resource Centre will be offering a Baby Saver" course on first aid, CPR, choking, etc., for infants to children 8 years of age. Please call Candy or Pat at the Centre, 638-0228 to ragister as class size Is limited. Classes will ba held Monday evenings from 7 to 10 p.m. Alanon and Alateen Family Groups — Meetings for friends and relatives. of alcoholics. The Alanon meetings are hald on Monday and Thursday at 8 p.m. Please note that the Thursday meeting Is a non-smoking gather- g ing. The Alateen mestings are held on Wednesday at 7:30 pm. All meetings are in the conference rooms on the Psychiatric ward at Milla For further information call Alleen at 635-2305 or : | August 10 to August 26 — Session 2 of the Terrace Little Theatre Sum- & you head some answers on planning your % ‘Memorial Hospital. For further info. call Kay at 638-1291, Marilyn at | g 635-3545, or Frances at 635-2436... Interested In helping the Scouts or Girl Guides, or the community? Short j on time, but still interested? The B.P. Guild will help you help, without — necessarily filling your calendar. if you don’t have the timeto becomea # # Scouting leader, you can still help Scouts through the Guild, or if you wished you had gone Into Scouting, the Guild can get you helping with B Scouting events. For more information, contact Finn Larsen at 638-1377, § Terrace Association for Community Living needs advocates for handk-. capped people llving In Terrace. For more Information please phone q Janice at 635-9322 or Carol-Ann at 635-3940. a Kermode Knit Wits, a club for all persons Interested In furthering machine knitting. Regular monthly meetings will be held on the 2nd at 636-1335, Jan at 635-7517 or Nancy at 635-5319. month at Caledonia Sr. Secondary School, room 3, at 7:30 p.m. Drop in - and see what it's all about, — me Do you need a break? Come to COFFEE BREAK, an Interdenominational Bible study for women. FREE nursery for infants and toddlers, Children: f ages 3 to 5 will love Storyhour. Every Wednesday, 9:45 a.m. to 11 am. at the Christlan Reformed Church, comer of Sparks and Straume. No. m previous knowledge expected. For more information or transportation, F call Hilda at 635-7871 or Ruth at.635-2621. We look forwatd to seeing you! The Terrace Friende and Families of Schizophrenics Is a support group | that meets once per month. Mestings are the 3rd Tuesday of the mont f at 7:30 p.m. at the Psych. Conference Room at Mills Memorial Hospital. . One alm of the group is to provide community education about this Ik become part of this group le 638-8325 for further Info. | Tuesday at noon and the 4th Thursday at 7:30 p.m. For further informa. : # a tion call Audrey § Everyone welcome. - ; f The Toastmasters Club meets on the first and third Tuesday of every