B12. Terrace Review ~ Wednesday, September 26,.1990 _ ‘by Betty Barion 7 , NalerieErho is an agrologist, a crafisperson and the director of Heritage Park for the summer 1990 ‘season. Although Valerie has been | -in Terrace only four: years, she Shares a long family history in the area. Val’s grandmother, Elma Bailey Erho, was the sister of. Terrace’s Cassie Hall (deceased).and Watson F. (Curley) Bailey. Their father, James Bailey, Val’s great-grand- — father, was a founding father of the Fraser Valley Milk Producers’ Association. He and his wife Nellie had a dairy in Sardis, where the old family homestead still Stands today. Great-aunt Li! still lives there. The Baileys never much liked John Erho, Val’s grandfather and Elma’s husband. They called him "a cantankerous old hillbilly logger", recalls Valerie. Her strongest impression is of him as an old man playing solitaire by the hour. Valerie Erho came to Terrace - from the Columbia Valley, where her parents and one sister still live today. Val has two sisters and one brother. She accepted a job at Thornhill tree Nursery, partly because it was in her field of train- ing in agriculture from UBC (B.Sc. . Agriculture) and partly because she had family here that she’d never met. When she got here, Val met ali the Hall and Bailey descen- dants. Valerie finds her knowledge of the Hall and Bailey family his- tories in Terrace very useful in her work at Heritage Park. And she found it very interesting linking this knowledge to other aspects of Terrace history. Her great-aunt Cassie Hall came to this area with her husband Fred Hall so that he could work at the copper mine at Anyox (near Kitsault). When the ship docked at Anyox Fred was aghast at the desolation, and they didn’t even get off the boat. The scene reminded him of World War I battiefields in France and Bel- gium just a year before. Instead, they disembarked at Ferry Landing on Ferry Island and settled in Terrace. Val thinks her family history in Terrace and her previous experi- ence working with students helped her secure the job at Heritage Park. But perhaps it was also her energetic, friendly manner and her keen interest in everything around her. During her time at Heritage Patk, Val worked with four stu- dents who acted as tour guides for visitors to the park. Val organized their work, oversaw the tours, kept logs and tended the Heritage Gar- den. With her agricultural back- ground, she says, it was good practise to keep her hand into gardening. She was delighted when people came to the Park last week, particularly to sec the Heritage Garden. Val also answered letters and visitor inquiries about particu- _ lar: people or events in Terrace’s history; _.Val wag pleased when she first began her job, to help a couple ‘from Erigland’ research ° Terrace pioneer Bill Treston. It turned out that the peritleman visitor ‘was Treston’s grand-nephew. Treston _ had been written about in Terrace history books and Heritage Park houses his old wood stove, Mamie Kerby, president of the Terrace Museum Society and founder of Heritage Park with her husband Fred, further assisted the couple to meet local residents who had per- sonal knowledge of Treston. Val says, "It was a pleasure to help them, and they gave us some new information about Mr. Treston’s history, too." Val says some of the highlights of working in the park have been meeting oldtimers like Ted John- ston and Floyd Frank, hearing stories about the area that haven't yet been written down, and having people donate artifacts to the Park. Val is most appreciative of the many contributions. Last week, a man from the Nass — Valley donated pack rat traps that he had found in an old cabin up there. The unique feature of the traps was that they were made: from old telegraph wire. Bill McRae donated a hydraulic liner ‘drill from an old mine he’d explored in his travels. Emma Brochu donated an ancient double- barrelled gun her daughter found in Who is... Valerie Erho? what is now. Lower Little Park in the 1960's. Mrs. Brochu’s grand- son David worked in the Park this summer. ‘Music in the Park during the Riverboat Days celebrations was another highlight. There were crafispeople, black powder shoot- ing demonstrations, dressed in everyone & turn-of-the-century @ costumes and music to further : liven up the day, Ten-year old Hailey Gorde "really added to the Park over the summer", says Val. She wrote a letter to Mamie Kerby asking if she could volunteer to work in the Park. Val and Hailey baked cookies on the Heritage Park cook- . stove from a recipe in Hailey’s old cookbook. Hailey, dressed in tradi- tional clothing, greeted guests at the gazebo and cross-stitched, sitting in a rocking chair on the front porch of one of the cabins. Val enjoys the Park and feels a real sense of belonging there, She loves to talk to the visitors, par- ticularly now that the summer students have gone back to work, and she does all the tours herself. — Continued on page B15 Valerie Erho: Historical family, historical job, a sense of belonging. ‘Sunday, Sept. 30 REM. Lee Theatre from 14 a.m. to 9 p.m. Co-hasted by Laurie Thain . — Coming Events — Information concerning the Twin River Estates project is available from the Skeena Senior Citizens’ Housing Society office, corner of Apsley Street and Lakelse Avenue, each Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. Heritage Park Is open to the public until the end of September. Please call 635-4546 (or 635-2508) to confirm times or for more information regarding park bookings or school or large group tours. Nobody’s Pertect, a free five-week parenting program for low-income parents with children from birth to age five is now. taking registration for October classes. Please call Candice at 635-2116 or Carol at 635-3459 to register. Anyone Interested in becoming a leader and teaching a self-help pro- gram relating to arthritis, please phone Mary at 635-2577 or Joyce at 635-5024. Wednesday, Sept. 26 — Living with Cancer Support Group special event with guest speaker Dr. David Bowering, Medical Health Officer, at the Health Unit auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Sponsored by Terrace Unit Canadian Cancer Society. For further information, call 635-2879 or 635-2995. Wednesday, Sept. 26 — Terrace Minor Softball Association public meeting in the library board room at 7:30 p.m. Election of officers wilt take place. We are In need of VOLUNTEER HELP, The more help and support we can get, the greater the success. For further information, call Gary Turner at 635-2943, Sept. 27, Oct. 11 and 25 — Skeena Health Unit, Terrace, is making In- fluenza vaccine avallable to certain groups at no cost. Annual vaccina- tion is recommended for adults and children with chronic lung or heart diseases, or other chronic conditions such as cancer, immune system disorders or diabetes. It Is also recommended for persons over 65 years of age. Vaccination in the fall may provide protection for the up- coming “flu” season. Please call 638-3310 for an appointment. Friday, Sept. 28 — A nomination meeting will be held at 8:30 p.m. at the Elks Hall, 2822 Tetrault Street In Terrace for the purpose of elect- ing a candidate to represent the B.. Social Credit Party for the Gon- stituency of Skeena in the upcoming provincial election. Only members in good standing of the 6.C. Social Credit Party and ragisterad as such on tha membership list maintained by head office and resident In the constituency can vote at a nomination meeting. If you have any inquirles concerning your membership status, new membership, renewals or nominations, please contact Affan McGowan at 636-2577. Friday, Sept. 28 — Skeenaview luncheon at 11:30 a.m. for former Skeenaview employees. Please phone to confirm: Helvi, 635-7901; Marg, 635-2388; RoseMarle, 635-6985. Everyone responsible for own iunch! Saturday, Sept. 29 — Mills Memorial Hospital Auxillary Thrift Shop end-of-summer $1.50 brown bag sale from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 4544 Lazelle Ave., Terrace. All clothing and shoes. Saturday, Sept. 29 — Socializing singles dance at Oli's Place, Lakelse Lake, a1.8 p.m. Come on out and join the fun!! Saturday, Sept. 29 — Elghth annual TOY RUN. Starts at 2 p.m. from the weigh scales, Highways 16 and 37 intersection in Terrace. All toys and funds go to the Salvation Army Christmas campalgn for Terrace and Kitimat. Hosted by the Inn of the West; organized by the Roadrun- ners’ Motorcycle Club. — Northern B.C. Winter Games Telethon at the and Doug Smith. Lots of local entertainers and sports groups. tion. Challenges and pledges welcome. Phone 635-1991 for further Informa: — Sunday, Sept. 30 — Terrace Hiking Club will be hiking up Sleeping Beauty Mtn., seven milas northwest of town. Shannon leader, 635-4486. Meet at the library at 10 a.m. A moderate hike to the first lake, then open mountaln if you wish to-continue up some hilis or to the peak. About 1% hours to the lake. a Monday, Oct. 1 — Annual general meeting of the Terrace Pipes & Drums at 7:30 p.m. at the Kinsmen Hut. Ail members are urged to at- . tand. : SS Tuesday, Oct. 2 — Terrace Youth Soccer Association is holding their annual general meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the library basement. Everyone . Should attend. Tuesday, Oct. 2 — Tho Terrace Breastfeeding Support Group extends a special invitation to all expectant and new moms. We will be show- ing a video which will teach correct positioning. There will also be discussion time. The meeting is at 8 p.m. in the education room of Milis Memorial Hospital. For further information, call Terry Walker at 635-3287. Tuesday, Oct. 2 — The general meeting of the Ladies’ Auxillary to the Royai Canadian Legion Br. 13 is at the Legion at 8 p.m. Anyone wishing to Inquire about catering, phone 635-3955, and If you are in- terested in becoming 4 member, phone 635-6073. Don’t. forget the zone meeting In Terrace with a get together Friday, Oct. 12 and the meeting on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3 — Canadian Women in Timber, Terrace branch, wil! be holding a general meeting at 8 p.m. at Northwest Community College. Call Dlana at 638-1602 for more information. ‘ Thursday, Oct. 4 — Terrace and District Community Services will hold its annual general meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Terrace Public Library board room. : Saturday, Oct. 6 — The Terrace Women’s Resource Centre will be hav- ing a garage sale at 4542 Park Ave., 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Anyone wanting to donate items toward the sale please drop them off at the Centre Monday through Friday, 12 noon to 4 p.m. October 6 and 7 ~— The Sacred Heart Parish of the Roman Catholic Church will celebrate its 75th anniversary. Invitatlons have been sent to other parishes in B.C. hoping to attract oid parishioners to return and celebrate the occasion. A wine and chegse social will be held at & p.m. on Oct, 6; and an outdoor Mass will be held at 1 p.m. on Oct. 7, followed by an afternoon tea at 3 p.m. These events are being organ- izad by the 75th Anniversary Committee at Sacred Heart Parish, 4830 £ raume Ave., Terrace. Tuesday, Oct. 9 — The Pacific Northwest Music Festlvat committee general meeting will be held at 8 p.m. at the Northwest Academy of Performing Arts, 306-4720 Lakelse Ave, All members are requested to attend and naw members till be warmly welcomed. Oct. 12 and 13 — Third annual conference of Northern B.C. Friends & Families of Schizophrenics at the Terrace Inn. Sponsored by the Ter- race support group. Topics: the value of support and taking care of ourselves. Invited speakera: Gerry Marshall and Sylvia Trambley from the B.C. branch; Lynn Turnbull, Telkwa branch. For further informa. tlon, contact Marsha at 635-5010 or 638-3325, , Oct. 16 and 23; Nav. 15 and 22 — Milfs Memorial Hospital Diabetic Day Care Clinic. All patients attend both days. Diabetic patients must hava a doctor's referral, and then contact the dietitian at 638-4050 during business hours to register. Wednesday, Oct. 17 — The Order of the Royal Purple present their fourth annual fall fashion show at 8 p.m., Elks Hall. Fashions by the Terrace Co-op Family Fashions, Glass Slipper Bridal Shoppe and hair styles. by Ahonda's Halr Designs. Tickets are available at the Terrace Co-op, Glass Slipper Bridal Shoppe and Rhonda's Hair Designs. For ‘more Information, phone 635-3160. rte a SB Re NST O S E es a ate ~