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February ’97 LIBRARY NEWS Dear Library Patron: The West Vancouver Municipal Council is at present developing a new 1997 budget to reflect the recent Provincial cutbacks. The challenge it faces is to try to maintain high quality services while seeking cost savings and alternative sources of revenue. The Memorial Library receives nearly 88% of its funding from the Municipal tax base. While realizing we must shoulder our share of the financial burden, we are anxious to minimize the impact on Library services. Your suggestions regarding aspects of the service you particularly value would be helpful. You can convey your thoughts via a Comments form from any of the information desks or by calling 925-7424. And if you value the current standard of service provided by the Memorial Library, please consider informing Council by writing to Mayor Boname. Thank you. Barbara Cupit Chair, WVML Board of Trustees WEST VANCOUVER MEMORIAL LIBRARY 1950 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC,V7V 1J8 Tel: (604) 925-7400 Ubrary Hours: (604) 925-7401 Fax: (604) 925-5933 Modem Acc.: 925-7409 H R r B K B N C B B K \' I C B S We welcome the long-awaited arrival of the much-valued Report of the Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples. The Commission was convened in August 1991 and was made public on November 21,1996, Co-chaired by George Erasmus and Rene Dussault, i\\e,Report is a significant body of research and interviews that makes recommendations on a wide range of issues concerning the Aboriginal peoples of Canada. The recommendations hold long-term implica- tions for federal, provincial and municipal policy makers and informed public debate. Semiannual or biannual or biennial - which term do I use? Perhaps we can sort it out right here and now. Semiannual and biannualhave the same meaning, that is “twice a year,” while biennial means once every two years.” Beware of triennial and tricennial - triennial = “once every three years,” and tricennial = “once every thirty years.” Semiweekly â-  and biweekly are likely one of the of the more confusing time designations. Semi- weekly means “twice a week,” while biweekly means “once every two weeks.” On this note, bimonthly means “once every two months,” while semimonthly means “twice a month,” as does biweekly. Everything should be clear now!! A 1) IJ B T S B U \' I C B S IN THE GALLERY ... “As A Leaf Always Turns Towards The Sky” ... art works by Liberia Marcuzzi will be on display in the Library February 3 - March 2. Liberia is a graduate of the Ontario College of Art and the Emily Carr Institute of Art & Design. She works with paints and stained glass to create her unique and lovely pieces. Reception, artist in attendance, February 3, 7:30 p.m. Most paintings are for sale. 8:30 FEBRUARY ... send a love line to your Valentine ... in the 18th century, love tokens, religious valentines and the advent of greeting cards hastened the evolution of the valentine ... love can be expressed in many ways. We offer a few suggestions ... (394.2 S77v) STAFF, FRANK The Valentine And Its Origin The history of valentine messages in photographs and words. (641.6374 WIL) WILLIAMS, PAM Oh Truffles Decadent truffles using the finest chocolate, butter, cream, eggs. Flavors from almond bark to almond walnut. (676.2 BAR) BARRETT, TIMOTHY Japanese Papermaking: Traditions. Tools and Techniques Somewhat difficult for the amateur yet of great appeal to those who attempt this craft. (759.13 BEN) BENNETT, TONY What Mv Heart Has Seen A homage to his art and to the places and people he loves. Paintings by Anthony Dominic Benedetto (Tony Bennett), an accomplished musician and artist. Beautifully reproduced.