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WEST Another HERITAGE Concern Another heritage home on the North Shore is slated for the wrecker's ball, unless we can do something about it. First it was the Hollyburn Manor, now it is die stately Gertrude Lawson House, also in West Vancouver. This 50 year old house, featuring native New Zealand stone brought here as ship's ballast, was built by pioneer John Lawson, father of the late owner. Before passing away recendy at die age of 96, Gertrude Lawson expressd the wish that the property be preserved for public use. Due to the present high cost of real estate, it is unlikely that die municipality is in a position to acquire it. Moving the house to municipally owned land at a cost of $40,000 to $55,000 is a possibility, although such a move could render the municipality ineligible for some heritage funds. The Heritage Committee think the house is worth trying to save and would like you to write the West Vancouver Council and your MLA. Also get in touch with the NORTH SHORE HERITAGE COMMITTEE (Phone 988-6844) and help them slow die erosion of die North Shore's valuable heritage. Jack McCormack, Chairman, North Shore Heritage Committee FERRY BUILDING, WEST VANCOUVER The Ferry Building on Ambleside landing in West Vancouver is undergoing renovations now for its opening on July 1st. This heritage building will house historical displays and local works of art. Hours of operation will be Tuesday through Sunday from 12 - 8 p.m. Programming for displays is underway and if you would like your work to be on location, call Cathy Matheson at 922-1211 loc 200. We are also looking for volunteers to assist in manning the displays dirough the summer months. If you have some interest and time, please call! It promises to be fiin! VANCOUVER ACTION ARTS IN received Council support and fundraising for it is presendy underway. Most recently a proposal by the Municipal Manager, Terry Lester, for the expansion of the Municipal Hall was received by Council. The "Civic Centre" proposal includes a 350 seat theatre and art gallery. This challenges the ideas presented for the extension of the Recreation Centre but allows a platform for exchange and debate. Council looks forward to public input of diis concept by September 15th. These plans and proposals only begin to address long awaited needs in our community. The West Vancouver Arts Council has been an invaluable voice for the interests and wants of local artists and arts groups. For this they should be commended! Cathy Matheson Cultural Co-ordinator W.V. Parks and Recreation A lot has been happening in the arts scene in West Vancouver! The W.V. Arts Council has been working hard in an advocacy role to secure the promise of permanent facilities for die arts in our community. Over the month of April a number of proposals presented to Muncipal Council received endorsement. The first - "Arts on Argyle" - a plan to extend John Lawson Park and utilize two buildings for a community art gallery and a production house for die West Vancouver Little Theatre. The waterfront location and high foot traffic in the area will provide excellent visability to local artists and arts groups. This concept is not intended to replace the regional Art Gallery slated for West Van., but enhance the profile of the arts over the next five years. The second - "Theatre By the Sea", a permanent performance and year-round rehearsal facility in Ambleside park on the old pool site, also 14