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Page 4 WEST VANCOUVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY April 1997 SOCIETY NEWS â€" Current Affairs and News of General Interest to Members ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Annual General Meeting of the West Vancouver Historical Society will be held Wednesday, April 23,1997 at 7 pm at the West Vancouver Senior Activity Centre, 695 21st Street, West Vancouver, B.C. Among the items of business is the election of directors for the ensuing year. As usual the Nominations Committee will present a list of members for consideration. Nominations will also be accepted from the floor PROVIDED THE NOMINEE: (a) is present, (b) accepts the nomination, (c) is a paid up member of the Society, and (d) there is a mover and seconder. Membership Report By: Joan Skipper New Members â€" Since November 1996 SPECIAL EVENTS ACTIVITIES Heritage Week â€" February 18-23 Mayor Pat Boname officially opened the Ferry Building exhibit at 8 pm on Tuesday, February 18th. She was impressed with the large turnout and the size and quality of the display. The theme was “A History of the Ferry Building’’. The attractive and well received display included the Historical Society picture panels depicting the ferries, the ferry building and transportation in general, as well as paintings of the ferry fleet by artist Charles Baker. Included also were paintings by Fred Hollingsworth, drawings by Sentinel Secondary School students, and a presentation by Westcott Elementary School youngsters, whose captivating sketches were displayed in the form of an attractive quilt. A popular historical display by Bas Collins included photos and stories, as well as interesting artifacts and memorabilia representing the early days of West Vancouver. The exhibit was a great success, proving a great deal of interest to long time residents of West Vancouver, as well as enlightenment to newcomers. Helen Davies arranged a very attractive exhibit promoting the activities and ventures of the Museum & Archives at the West Vancouver Memorial Library . This table display included new books, brochures depicting forestry walks, newsletters and other information concerning our local heritage and the numerous events taking place during Heritage Week. Many regular library users paused to absorb the information and the handouts. Two Heritage Walking Tours took place on Saturday; Helen Davies took her group to Upper Ambleside Residential area, while Peter Hall led his group to Lower Ambleside Conuner-cial area. Attendance at both was good, though the residential area was more popular. (However, we didn’t count the blisters). Congratulations are in order for both Kay Meek and Rupert Harrison on receiving Heritage Achievement Awards. Judy Aylsworth Barbara Bartholomew Josie Briton Joan Burmingham Dick Burnett David China Ingleborg China Sally Carswell Deirdre Cowan Ada Dzuba Ann Gilmore Dick Grahame Elaine Grant Sandra Grant Isobel Greig Rose Harding Robert Harris Derrick Hawkins Neil Hillhouse Derrick Humphreys Christopher Lee Norma Leuchte Doreen Paddon Margaret Rustad Pamela Scott Elisabeth Seddon Susan Sirovyak Tim Slater Madeleine Thomson Joan Thomley Patricia Vaughn Margaret Walls Betty Waterton Mary Watt Mel White Kenneth Willington William Wilson GLADYS LEE Mayor Pat Boname Presents Heritage Achievement Award to Rupert Harrison Kay Meek, a long time resident of West Vancouver, has from the outset been involved in the restoration and furnishing of the Gertrude Lawson House. She has assisted in many ways with the Museum & Archives and many other projects. We congratulate her and wish her well. Rupert Harrison, now semi-retired as Municipal Historian/ Archvist, has had a life-long interest in the heritage and history of West Vancouver. Whether it be archival information, lectures or interviews, Rupert continues to enjoy his avocation and is always pleased to promote the interest and awareness of West Vancouver History. Congratulations Rupert. - MANY THANKS to all the aforementioned, to those who helped get it all together - from measuring-tapes to mallets, from brochures to biscuits., .your interest and assistance is very much appreciated. SPECIAL thanks to the upstairs chefs, Hugh and Alan, who invented a new blend of coffee! Mmmmm. mmm that rich woody flavour! Laureen Jones - Director, Special Events