Remembering a true pioneer TERRACE’S MOST re- fined and beautiful lady, Elizabeth (Beth) Rose Holtam, passed away June - SUNDAY. MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY. ‘FRIDAY’ SATURDAY 12, at Terraceview Lodge, at the age of 104. | Teter Sate chub Beth was born on Feb. Tena Hosce Soe 18, 1896 in the Austro- dgavidr Hungarian Empire. When aan aan A (BIS CUR A) aL iii about five years 2 3 Terrace 4 Order af plavback ant Poraty 7 dB See apd Aegcue Sox y c er family immigrated Caledonia Senior Minor Rloyat Purple Swim Club Group Soacty| of Terraze bei Fetip 0 Canada, and settled at || Secondary School Hockay “Srames Maunian ! ves . she ! | ne} jattace Salmond Terrace Cut mala Indian Head, Sask. The Parents Council Fae oniation Shi TemapeonenSerey | Cage’ [ese emcin Holtom family homestea- HERE ‘N THERE 12, opis TS tue Td AR seco ded, living in a sod house YVONNE MOEN 10 terrace 111 Tenace Countess sn lita communi of Tore and plowing the land with souatday Sera Minor cunt oun [ieanuertion Theatte Soce'y Band Karmde Frendshp . . : Ho ket yminasiics Cut WUT Aa ‘Yanctla Club ai . Wy Socely oxen. still had a wonderful sense Parenig Council ea imaseeson [ane Cabot | Tensedni Poe | Beth and her sisters of humour Associaton ad Eves Sone GrupSacely I santall Assovalion helped with the everyday Still, a tre till, al 98 years, she Tenace Big Brovners trek, chores around the farm. In would walk downtown 16 V7 renae 18 Terare @uedach 20 siti 21 me Sisters ee ae those days, the lives of he Will Thal unio Minor Bereont [cote | OOS] olterace | A Canada’ F from the Wi Ows Apart. Secondary School Hackey Proceve WP rerace Pras and | tenace Kamat | jenice an Poveny -—Seeh_— reamed s pioneer yomen ments for groceries and ParelsGomel | Association | Sraiehs J TEVACeFGNE | arsrow soca | “Gaiden” J eae Yab Sexe ots of hard work. k them h a pack them home. ; She, attended school in . Beth Holtom was a woman ahead of her time. Tevace Tenace Sterna dense Weyburnnand ares Se giiGeyGsuawer Mason She was the fret woman ever hired at he Union |I23 FAA ame FOS, [POI 27a 2B ne AZ Se , . i eena Junior al a lary Cub af Tesras Je Fronds she went oul to work as 2 ther was always ahead of Bank, She packed groceries home at age 98 Secondary School Baseball Gym Cub AgjalCaradian | Skeena Valley | teraoauenen, -——S4 babysitter in a family her time. As a young girl . b i | cio Missal elegant’ | Rasocaion J Onrey | aseSuieacan ome. i ; sey: . Then, with help from thought vary muh lice the The Terrace Community Facilities Society - a not for 30 31 terrace her father, she was able to women of today. She was profit society responsible for the community use of Caledonia Senior Minor take a business course in always ready to challenge Heritage Park Museum and the R.E.M. Lee Theatre Secondary Schac! Hockey Weyburn. From there, she things. is accepting applications for Parents Courcl | Association went to work at the Unian Bank, where she was the first woman to be hired. These were the days when women were just starting to work outside the home. At the bank, Beth first worked as a clerk, then as a stendgrapher, and finally as a teller. In those days, The twins joined the Royal Canadian Air Force during the Second World War. Then, in 1951, Beth made the move to Prince Rupert, as her daughter Marion was already living there, finaily settling in Terrace in 1954, ‘Beth and Herbert lived in Thornhill during the ‘60s beloved husband. She then moved to live at the Wil- lows apartment on Kalum Street. She lived there unti! Sept. 9, 1994, when she moved up to Terrace- view . Lodge, her home until her death June 12, While living in Terrace, Beth was very active in the community. She espe- cially loved to go and visit at the Happy Gang Centre. She loved to be with her friends. Beth was a remarkably strong woman. She was . blessed to live such a long and good life. Just until a couple of years ago, she Beth was always con- cerned about having a pro- per diet and gelling lots of fresh air. She would go for early morning walks, be- fore others were even out of bed. She loved her friends and she enjoyed her days at the Happy Gang Centre Rose Haltom on June 7, at 2 pm. at Knox United Church in Terrace, officia- ted by Rev. Michael Hare, eulogy by Shirly Lindsay. cremation took place at the Terrace Crematorium. Beth’s family expresses their appreciation to everyone who showed their kindness through thought, (Belle) Holtom, of Oliver B.C., and Del (Hazel) Holtom of Terrace, eight grandchildren, six great- grandchildren, two great- greal grandchildren, and many more friends, @& Medic Alert. “ALWAYS ON CALL - ee WW Ws medicaler fret For mare: Intormation . eee 668-1507. TEEN HOMES NEEDED Ministry for Children & Families needs foster homes for teens in your community. if interested please call 638-2311, ask for Lee Coxfard. GRIRVIE |)! STOPPERS Terrace Crime Stoppers are asking for your | Closing Date: July 21, 2000 DIRECTORS. Please submit a resume and letter of interest to: Terrace Community Facilities Society, Box 512, Terrace, BC, V8G 4B5 p The Terrace Slandard, Wednesday, July 5, 2000 - B3 2000 LUCKY DOLLAR BINGO PALACE Jul Sat. Afternoon Games Evening Games TV. MONITORS 4410 Legion, Terrace Wed.,Thurs., Fri, Sat. Late Night Games Bingo Every Saturday Afternoon Doors 11:30 a.m. Doors 4:30 p.m. Daors 9:30 p.m. Games 1:00 p.m. Games 6:15 p.m. Games 9:45 p.m. AISLE CONCESSION 635-2411 NO SMOKING Tuxedo Rentals $69.” & up Ph: 635-4211 Bridal, Grad Dresses and Accessories 4609 Lakelse Avenue, Terrace 3217 Kalum Terrace 635-6496 “We Specialize in Hunting & Fishing” Check out our great selection of hunting & fishing supplies & clothing. Beth said, tellers worked - Marion said they all _ —_ — = ‘ in, ah gal Beth ‘ed helped her to live so long, - - _ _— \. "> n eth marrie : - = -. ;. her husband, Herbert Hol- ni he ‘eft atta a = XN —> = eS tom. Their daughter, Mar- great legacy ~ not only to a il a i se ion, was bor in 1922, fol- her family, but to her _ | a AF = lowed by twin boys, Do- many friends. I feel very r 7 5 = . nald and Delbert, in 1925. essed to have been her Z as In 1937, the Holtoms friend. “ aT « ete left’ Saskatchewan and A memorial service was r tas P moved to the Okanagan. help for Elizabeth (Beth) , men" || “a 1h Hl and “70s., Herbert was one. . deed or. support, especially } - ° , F “of the first, men tobe drop- everyone. at’ -Terraceview os Ufip Oo | ¢ — | enn “ped off on the shote at-Ki- . Lodge.” <. Sep / ae 7 ||| i Pan ee ; “"timat at the beginning*of'-* Beth wWill"be sadly mis- . eae = Ee | Alcan, sed by her daughter Mar- fay Ue EES = In 1976, Beth lost her ion Meldrum, sons Don 7 aa —— aoe == oe ee ee = assistance in solving a break, enter and theft which occurred at the Thornhili Junior Secondary school, located at 3120 Highway 16, Terrace, B.C. On May 29, 2000, at approximately 2:14 am, ‘ | the Terrace RCMP responded to a break in at the - | school and it was discovered that unknown cul- prit(s) hac forced thelr way into the school at which point they proceeded to commit various acts of vandalism and steal a number of items from within the school. es Among the items stolen are: 1, ‘Nokia 232’ cell phone - valued at $349.00 2, 17" Apple Studio Display Monitor - valued at $702.00 8, Epson 850N Etherne/Networkable colour printer - valued at $809.00 | ity» Roots Travel ape If you have any information about this or any other similar incidents, or if you know the identity of the person or persons responsible for this, (or any other), crime - Crime Stoppers wauld like to hear from you. Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $1.000.00 for Information leading to an arrest and charges belng lald “8 Bi U d di i e y A re | n! i ¢ against an Individuat In thia or othar unsolved crime. If you have any Information call Crime Stoppers at 635-Tipa that’s wah’ 635-8477. Callers will not be required to reveal thelr Identity Jf nor teatify In court. Crime Sloppers does not subscribe to call i} cpl ‘voted in the Coast Inn of ‘in West | ~ ‘ all 635 TIPS ‘Open until 8pm weeknights 7 a a cH : tocated in the Coast Inn of the West one ene a ee eee a