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It would appear that next year we'll need four urns and a back-up generator - this year was bad enough in the way of blown circuits! Our thanks to Jack Mounce who managed to find three unrelated sockets, so the coffee could at last perk. Many thanks also to the Library staff who came in and helped in so many ways. And of course we thank all the Friends who donated their time - mind you, they did get a warm dry view of the ceremony, nevertheless their assistance was much appreciated. The West Vancouver Municipal Council at a recent (pre-election) meeting approved the financial plan for the expansion of the Library. Now all we need to do is raise the money! Anyone with $4 or $5 million to spare please contact Jack Mounce. December Art Exhibit "West Coast Interpretations" by Robert Rennie. Reception to meet the artist - refreshments 7:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, December 14 1988 in the Library The December Meeting of the Friends has, as usual, been cancelled. Our Annual General Meeting will be on the fourth Wednesday in January 1989 at 7 p.m. in the Seminar Room. It seems to me that this is an abbreviated meeting, adjourning 1:o the much more, ah, interesting pastime of a wine and cheese party. No Promises, but that's what we did last year! Next Meeting There will, of course, be a meeting in November: Wednesday, November 30 7:00 p.m. Seminar Room See you then. Charles Corbet Newsletter Editor