Irreplaceable artwork Stolen

The last couple of weeks have been heart-
breaking for Wayne Eastcott, Capilano Art
instructor, whose Studio was burgled two
weeks ago. Eastcott, a printmaker of
international reputation, lost
approximately 268 pieces with an estimated
value of $66,000, stolen by thieves that
both Eastcott and police surmise could
only have been collectors. ''They knew
exactly what they were looking for,'' said
Eastcott, pointing out that the burglars
took only folios and pieces on the walls
and didn't so much as touch anything else
in. the Studio. The burglars got in some
time between Monday and Wednesday mornings
and police conclude that they removed the
sliding doors from the rails togain entry.
Particularly painful to Eastcott is the
loss of his own personal collection
including a copy of everything he has done
in the past, and the portfolio of work he
had been setting aside for his daughter.
Many of the pieces, which include Japanese
woodcuts, West Coast Indian art and
valuable pieces of work by other artists,
are irreplaceable and although there was
some insurance on the collection, the
money won't begin to repair the loss.
Possibly the only good news that has come
out of the scenario for Eastcott has been
the surprising information that Canadian
police have the best reputation in the
world for recovering stolen artwork. The
Professional Artsits Association and all
galleries across Canada have been alerted
to watch for any of the pieces appearing
on the market. And, by the way, adds
Eastcott, if the police should be calling
you up about this, don't worry unduly. He
has given them the names of everyone who
has been in his studio and they are
working on the case right now. Eastcott
has just installed a burglar alarm system
—too late, he admits—and now about al]
he can do is settle back and get over the
shock of the events and wait for the

people who burgled his studio to be
caught.

WORK A DAY
FOR UNITED WAY

Painting cont.

division has been delighted with the

results. Other guests at the unveiling
ceremony were Paul Gallagher, Dean Frank

Gelin, Bill Gibson (Associate Dean) and
Bill Little (Information Services).

Everyone is welcome to drop by and view
the painting or, if you are particularly

interested in Bob's work, he is
represented by the Grosvenor Gallery on

Georgia St.

Direct line for TDD

A TDD, in case you weren't aware, is a
Telephone Device for the Deaf, and

although the College has had one for some
time, the system has been made much more

efficient with the installation of a
direct telephone line. The TDD works just

a little like a teletype. One places the
telephone receiver over a cup and types
one's message on a keyboard which is
hooked up to a display. Before the direct

line was installed calls had to be routed
through the switchboard and because of the

delays the deaf person generally ended up
hanging up before he received a response
directed to his TDD. The College's TDD
number is 980-9921 and Paul Jones, Special
Needs Advisor would appreciate everyone's
help in advertising its existence to the
public.

Tea Talks from the Trade

Upcoming talks in the Retail Management
Annual Career Series are October 24:
Leslie Forsyth, manager ''Bootlegger'';
October 31, Dixie Foster, Personnel
Manager, Holt Renfrew; November 7: Michael
Nicell, Manager, Eaton's Park Royal. Tea
Talks take place Mondays in A215 at 1:30
pm. All interested students and

instructors are welcome and tea and
chocolate chip cookies will be served.