The rain held off until 5 minutes after we ended.
Sandra never stops her IPI campaign..:)
"Here we are...."
Many terms have been used but not shy. "Gino was a shy kid....says Alvin"
"The South end was in Gino's blood. He lived her 4 times over his life."
"This tree is the perfect symbol of Gino Sedola..."
SECA Chair Douglas Hardie: "I cycled by his place every day. Sometimes, I'd stop in to talk to him and ask for his advice."
"A solid base grows good trees -- and people"
Moving the tree into place -- the young folks in the neighbourhood
"Whoa! Wait a minute -- the newspaper wants a shot."
Tim Landers provides impromptu musical interludes -- a delightful surprise.
Neighbour Sydney Robertson tells her story about Gino and his help with her house move: "He said he knew a little about the variance board....yea, right....!"
"The night of the house moving party, Gino and Leona's kitchen had hot chocolate flying everywhere!"
"We christened our house by breaking a bottle of Gino's homemade wine on it."
Pat Squire makes sure it's straight
Councillor Fred Pattje: "I've known Gino for years. He was the one who encouraged me to enter local politics."
"You're getting your well-deserved Neighbourhood Plan. When you need good advice, come stand at this tree and ask: "What would Gino do?"
Douglas asks the dignitaries to take a shovel
The lovely Leona
"Take your word about Gino and write it on this card."
"Our words will take the place of the leaves this winter."
A poem Shauna's mother has found. Well-read.
Douglas hands Shauna the photo to place.