BOB KELLY, Larissa Tarwick, Vera Dudoward, and Nirmal Parmar pose in front of the portrait of Vera Henry in the room that now carries her name.

Health care worker honoured with name on room at hospital

FAMILY, FRIENDS and former collea- gues crowded into the education room at Mills Memorial Hospital Nov. 24 for the dedication of a lasting tribute to the late Vera Henry for her long history of service in health care.

In honour of Henry's many contribu- lions to the community as a hospital vo- lunteer and member Terrace and Area Community Health Council (1995-1999), the hospital’s education room has been renamed the Vera Henry Education Room.

In the most moving portion of what was at times an emotional ceremony, fa- mily members sang a song of thanks to their matriarch, who passed away on June 22, 1999, at the age of 74.

“Mom’s philosophy is there is no end to learning,” her daughter, Vera Dudo- ward, recalled, pointing our that her mo- ther had left schoo! at an early age to take care of her brothers and sisters, teaching herself to read and write.

Skeena MLA Helmut Giesbrecht called the room dedication a fitting tri-

bute to a dignified woman whe dispensed -

sensible and sound advice in'.a .quict ‘voice. “When she spoke, you listened, ” Giesbrecht said.

“I’m humbled to be here, just thinking about her memory,” said Terrace Mayor Jack Talstra, who spoke about Henry's great pride for her family and her com- munity.

“If you’ve lived in Terrace, even for a

short time, you couldn’t help but meet her,” Talstra told nearly 100 people gath- ered for the Nov. 24 dedication. “Our council is extremely pleased that this room will be dedicated to her.”

Terrace and Area Health Council Chair Bob Kelly said her leadership qual- ity set her apart.

“She always spoke with a quiet voice, but with great wisdom,” Kelly said.

He also pointed to Henry’s Jong list of contributions to the communities she lived in over the years.

Born at Port Essington Cannery, Vera and her husband Chartes Henry Senior lived in Lax Kw’Alaams, or Port Simp- son, for many years. There, she volun- teered for the Port Simpson General Hos- pital. She became a community health worker, and later, a health representative. She served as a secretary for health ser- vices at Health and Welfare Canada.

She and her husband moved to Kit- sumkalum in 1987. Two totem poles stand in her honour at the entrance to that com- munity.

Henry aiso volunteered at Mills Mem- orial: Hospital: She: served on the, haspital board and was later appointed to the Ter- race and Area Community Health Coun- cil.

Al the ceremony, Charles Henry Se- nior and family members presented Mills Memorial Hospital and the health council with a financial contribution toward edu- cational programs at the facility.

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KITSELAS FIRST NATION

The Kitselas Band Drug and Alcohol Department would like to thank the following businesses for their contrubutions to National Addictions Awareness Week:

Terrace Standard, Flowers Ala Carte, Elan Travel, Hairbusters, Video Update, BC Hydro, Terrace Parks & Recreation, Images by Karlene, Cookie Jar Bakery, Totem Press, Kitselas Soclal Development Program, Terrace Totem Ford, White Spot, Northwest Community College, Best

Western, Royal Bank, and Lucky Dollar Bingo Palace. A special thank you to Debble Moore & Winnie Wells for their donation and to Gloria Alexander for her donations.

| would also like to thank Constable Ben Smith for his help and Troy Koelemy for his assistance during the event,

635-4631. We will bes taking applications until “ December 8, 2000.

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