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Furiary IK LIBRARY NEWS Now that everyone's into the annual RRSP scramble, it seems appropriate to put forward the Memorial Library's own modest credentials in this area. Consider: * we've been leaders in the personal loan business in West Van for many years; * we offer the highest interest rates to be found anywhere; * anyone following our RRSP advice will enjoy an enriched quality of life - guaranteed; * there's no minimum age to begin benefiting from our RRSP formula - in fact the younger you start the better; and you don V have to stop participating in ours at age 71; * you don't need anyone's expert advice to take advantage of the Memorial Library's RRSP offerings, though we provide more options than any other carrier, and we do give expert advice > completely free of charge - when asked. Despite our proven track record, we actually encourage everyone to invest in a conventional RRSP with one of the many reputable venders in the marketplace. But keep participating in ours too. After all. Regular Reading = Smart Person! WEST VANCOUVEK MEMORIAL LIBRARY 19S0 Miriiie Drive. West Vancouver, BC, V7V 1J8 Tel: (604) 925-7400 Lihrary Horn: (604) 925-7401 Fax: (604) 925-5933 Modem Accen Catalogue: 925-7409 REFERENCE SERVICES A number of legal books of interest have been received by the Reference Department. They include The Commercial Lease: A Practical GuidCf How to Understand Statutes & By-lawSj Wrongful Dismissal Handbook and the ever-requested, popular Fight that Ticket in British Columbia (republished following an 11-year hiatus). Some business and current affairs magazines provide their readers with interest columns, Asiaweek being one such periodical that does this on a back page called "The Asian Language." A phrase they recently chose to be part of the Asian language was "Ivy League." Asiaweek clarifies what the encyclopedias and almanacs neglect to explain, which is the origin of the term "Ivy" in this most prestigious of phrases. It is widely believed that "Ivy" was derived in reference to the ivy that grows on the exterior walls of the campus buildings in the league. However, this is not the case. In fact, the term stems from the Roman numeral (pronounce "I" - "V"), referring to the four original members that made up the league, an athletic conference for intercollegiate sports, namely football. The four originals were Harvard, Yale, Columbia & Princeton. The athletic competitions among these schools find their origins in the early 1900s. Only later were Brown, Cornell, Dartmouth and the University of Pennsylvania included. Thus there are now eight universities and the league was formalized in 1956. The misinformed include MIT and Stanford, but they are not Ivy League universities. However, the phrase is likely taking on the more general meaning of "prestigious." ADULT SERVICES IN THE GALLERY ... "People and Places" by Patricia Earley and "Geographies" by Diana Kemble will be on display in the Library January 29 - March 30, Patricia Earley has studied painting with Peter Aspell and portraiture with Elizabeth Smiley. She is very involved in the art community in West Vancouver. Patricia is showing landscapes and portraits in oils and pastels. Diana Kemble has a music degree, a Library Science degree and graduated with honours in lithogr^hy fr(Hn the Vancouver School of Art. Her show will consist of 2 groups - acrylic paintings on p^r and a self portrait series using photographic collage. Reception, artists in attendance, January 29, 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Most artworks are for sale. MUSIC AT THE LIBRARY ... This popular series will be offered again this Spring. The Memorial Library Foundation of West Vancouver is presenting its fourth Wednesday morning series of "musical conversations." Flute & Percussion Wednesday, March 6 - Kathleen & John Rudolph Wednesday, April 10 - Miranda Wilkins - Piano Wednesday, May 8 - Opera Outreach Program One hour musical conversations ... talks and live music ... will begin at 10:30 a.m. in the Peter J. Peters Meeting Room and will be preceded by refreshments at 10:00 a.m. Tickets are available at the Library. The cost for the series is $39.00 and $33.00 for seniors. Single tickets will be $14.00 at the door, if seating is available. For further information call Dorothy Naime at 922-6406.