Fisherman's Cove in the 205 -- continued from page 4 hidden rock at the entrance to Fisherman's Cove. In those days, at least one boat each weekend would run up on it and have to be pulled off. Someone always seemed to be ready to do this (great excitement). It is now very well marked. After the road was put through to Horseshoe Bay, we were appalled at the rawness of everything, but now I realize that this is rain forest country, and if you are willing to wait, it grows up again and the rocks weather. When the road first went in, we used to bobsled down it. And the old Larsen farm, with its fruit trees, ran down to Larsen Bay, next to Fisherman's Cove. The farm is now part of Gleneagles Golf Course. We always used to think that Dick Lake was named after Dick Carter, my husband, and we felt quite hurt when West Vancouver changed it, for Dick had owned property in West Vancouver from 1921 to 1965. I now live on Bowen Island, and see the whole process happening again here. But, unfortunately, I don't believe it can be prevented. It is simply the pressure of people each wanting their share, or more, of the good things of life. I have no solution, but to remind those who alter our natural environment that we don't get a second chance. The above article is a transcription ofa spoken interview done with Katy over 20 years ago. It was published in the Boweri Island Undercurrent in its 2nd Annual Heritage Edition. Katie Carter is the mother ofJim Carter, the West Vancouver Historical Society's past president. A New Book for Christmas 2018 "Dreams, Designs and Development" by Jim Carter Your Historical Society is planning a third book on West Vancouver history. It will cover the building and zoning laws that were originally put in place in the 1920s. It will follow the negotiations between Fred Taylor, representing the Guinness family and the West Vancouver Council led by Reeve Joe Leyland. It resulted in the Lions' Gate Bridge, the British Properties, and Park Royal. The story is a fascinating one. The book will go on to trace the developments across the entire municipality from the early years to today. Coincidently, while we were in the planning stages for the book, we were contacted by the grandchildren of Joe Leyland who wished to discuss a way to recognize his contributions to the development of the community. Joe Leyland was first an alderman in the 20s and then a reeve during the 305 when dreams, designs and development changed the face of West Vancouver. They have made generous pledges toward the publication of the book. This has sparked the book committee to seek further funding to ensure the continued profit from our books that allows the Society to make grants to the Archives, Library, and Museum for the preservation of our history. At the same time we are telling the story of important events in the growth of our community. An application has been made to the West Vancouver Community Foundation for funding in support of the project. We have also met with Geoff Croll from British Properties to request financial backing. We were favourably received and are hopeful. We will be encouraging contributions from our members in the near future. Donations will be recognized in the Appendix. Francis Mansbridge will once again be the author and John Moir will still be the photo archivist, the same positions they held on "Cottages" and "Arrival". Stay Tuned for further details. page 4