Riverboat Days Flashback contributed by Mary Ann Burdett In 1982, Dave Mallett, as presi- dent of the Royal Canadian Legion in Terrace, revived an idea, a dream, and set to work with the aid of a number of interested citi- zens of Terrace to make that dream reality — again! The idea, called Riverboat Days, originated as a summer festival with the Terrace Centennial Lions in 1970. This first undertaking "fostered a program of growth and community involvement, raised monies for the many worthwhile projects of the Centennial Lions and made residents of Terrace more aware of what this town was all about.... What’s it all about? Well, it’s about fundraising; it’s about top flight enteriainment, but most of all, it’s about having fun!"* After two years of being dor- mant, it was decided that this event should be rejuvenated and expanded upon, and thus, "The Riverboat Days Society" was born. The Riverboat Days Society was the umbrella under which any and all local service clubs were coordinated into a combined, total community effort — as something uniquely Terrace, something that the people of Terrace would enjoy and participate in, something that would generate enthusiasm for “Our Town" and bring visitors from near and far to share it with us, Dave Mallett stood as the first president of this committee, with Hugh Hepburn as vice president, Rod Cox as treasurer and Mary - given cas LOW AS a) g Jane Asarie.as secretary. This group, with a number of willing directors and helpers, enthused local service clubs to get involved by sponsoring events and partici- pating and promoting this festival in all possible ways. Local busi- nesses were approached to join in the spirit of things with window displays and period costuming. _ Sporis clubs added to the sched- ule of events, as did many ethnic and cultural groups, and over the years Riverboat Days has con- tinued to expand to the celebration we will be participating in this weekend, August 3. through 5. From the birth of Riverboat Days, there has been constant cooperation and encouragement from the City of Terrace, the Chamber of Commerce and many, many of the service organizations, including Branch #13 of the Legion, who have sponsored the ever-improving parade from the beginning. Over the years, with able direction and organization of Our engineers have | you every reason to buy a SUBARU Ne it’s _ our accountants’ turn 7.9” OFFER EXPIRES AUGUST 15.1991 | A special supplement to the Terrace Review.and Prince Rupert This Week Riverboat Days guide 3 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS... Thursday | Time Event Event Location | Sponsor Aug. 1 group 7-8:30p.m. Open House | Vintage Car | City. Hall & Show Front lawn Friday, 6 am. - Slo-pitch Riverside Terrace Aug. 1 9 p.m. tournament and Kerr - Men's Slo- Parks pitch 10:30 a.m. - | Children’s — Terraceview | Terraceview 12 noon Day Lodge Lodge 7-10 p.m. Paddlewheel Riverside Terrace Tavern & Park Men's Slo- . BBQ pitch 11 p.m. Fireworks Ferry Island | City of Terrace such presidents as Hugh Hepburn, Terry Morris, Lynda Young and Joan-Cox, many people have given generously of their time and talents to this special event, and the pres- ent executive want to relay their thanks to each and every person who has served on the Riverboat Days committee, to all service clubs and businesses in Terrace who have added to this event, and especially to the City of Terrace and its citizens who support and enjoy this event each year. We must work together to make sure that Riverboat Days continues on in the years to come and con- tinues to grow in interest and in Stature, 4 “taken, with permission, from the Terrace Centennial Lions Club news- letter, summer 1979 - FINANCING 0.A.C. FOR ALL NEW 1991 SUBARUS THOR NHILL SUBARU Lame manerea BH prthraen dst armies ler pms mes venasedh-oxense pare ioesorraeoaeaaars aces oat 3026 Hwy 16 €, Terrace 635-7286 dir #7041 Local Souvenirs Kermodei Bear Lithographs Kermodei Bear Collector Plates Royal Albert China Royal Doulton China Crystal Giftware ential eo Gi Es #102 - 4716 LAZELLE AVE. Terrace, B.C. 635-3334 The perfect gift for any occasion | or... just to treat yourself.