In the Community

Dear Tom and Ray: I know that all good mechanics wear coveralls to keep grease and other fluids off their clothing when working on cars. Assuming that even otherwise-conscientious mechanics might accidentally get some grease, oil, gasoline, etc.

While waiting politely for a pedestrian to clear the intersection while turning right, this car received a wide grin and a giant wave from a woman wearing industrial welding goggles. She looked a bit like a bee. So does this.

And other lovely little news tidbits from the community

Rhododendrons are the shrubs most likely to make gardeners happy in the Pacific Northwest – that’s because rhodos love our acidic soil, mild temperatures, large number of canopy trees and our (usually) high rainfall.

Linens, juicers, baseball equipment, golf clothes and more

Tips on blueberries, Japanese maples and pear trees

Patients no longer labelled as non-compliant

Dear Tom and Ray: I bought a 2006 Pontiac GTO about a year ago. After a considerable search, I found one with an aftermarket sunroof. When it rains, or when I go to the carwash, my car fills with water.

Simon Fraser University may soon have a new athletics and recreation centre. A proposed deal between the university and a yet-to-be-announced proponent is set to go before the school’s board of governors later this spring.