ae ee ee NEWS photo Tom Burley PRACTISING FOR the Ambleside Park War Canoe Races July 9 and 10, at Ambleside Park, these paddlers perfect their technique near the Lions Gate Bridge. Natives from the Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island and Washington State will be participating in the races, an age-old tradition for Coast Salish’ peoples. WEEKEND RACES . WAR CANOE races again come to the North Shore when the Squamish Indian Band hosts its Ambleside Park War Canoe Races at Ambleside Park July 9 and 10. Men and women paddlers from native groups in the Lower Mainland, Washington State and Vancouver Island will compete in the full slate of races. Spectators can see traditional cedar canoes — Tang- ing in size from one, two, six and I!-man — vie for top spot both days starting at | p.m. Racers will compete for trophies and prize purses of up to $550 in trying to oust last year 11-man winning canoe Geronimo, the returning champion. Second was The Squamish Chiefton, manned by local Squamish band metinbers. Made from cedar following traditional methods, the i}-man canoe measures 51 feet long and is just’ wide enough to accommodate a single paddJer. | lar canoes return’ Eleven-man canoes take about six months of full. time work to complete; ornate paddles — also carved from cedar — cach take five hours to carve. .., / _ Paddlers train for many months preparing for’ ithe races, ‘and the crew of Geronimo has paddled to/ vic- tory regularly for a number of years. “The importance of the canoe as a main form of transportation for Coast ‘Salish people goes ; ‘back thousands of years,’? band councillor Frank River noted of the history behind the races. canoe was common within the river and lake systems and within the straits, sounds and inlets.”’ The Ambleside event is just one of a number of such races held in the province each year to continue “Travel by the traditicns of the Coast Salish peoptes. “This is a vital part of our culture,” organizer Penny Billy. ‘And it is part of our culture that has not diminished over the years.’’ ' said co- i, Author teaches young children Stelmach... AUTHOR Robert encourages children to express ideas through writing. THE WEST Vancouver Recreation Centre is offering a unique experi- ence for children eight to 12 years to learn reading and writing skills from writer and storyteller Robert Stelmach. Two Junior Readers and Writers Summer Camps have been sched- uled for July 11 to 15, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m, and July 25 to 29, 9 a.m. to 1 p..m. Children will be encouraged to express ideas through poems, stories and daily journals. Stelmach balances the educational with the fun as he stimulates imag- inations, encourages group par- ticipation, motivates slow learners WEST VANCOUVER Summer programs held at Eagle Harbour Centre CHILDREN BETWEEN six and 13 years of age who enjoy gym- nastics, sports and water activities can join in the summer programs at Eagle Harbour Centre. Gym and Sport Kids: operates July 11 to 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The day camp includes tram- polining, recreation gymnastics, basketball, softball, floor hockey and a visit to the Sports Hall of Fame. : Kids into Water operates August 2 to 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This program includes a trip-to. the Langley wave pooi, water games, beach exploration, and a fishing excursion! The Total Tennis Camp for ages eight to 14 operates weekly ses- sions to August 19 from 1 to 4 p.m. This day camp includes 15 hours of expert tennis instruction, video analysis, supervised play and a T-shirt. For further information on the above day camps contact the Eagle Harbour Community Centre at 921-7425, or 5575 Marine Drive, West Vancouver. Pre-registration is a must as space is limited. and demonstrates the power of the spoken word. Classes will be held both indoors and outdoors. Stelmach has written many pop- ular children’s stories and has had six of his poems published in an anthology of contemporary Cana- dian poets. CBC broadcasts selec- tions of his work, and he is gaining increasing popularity with schooi- age audiences around the Lower Mainland with his readings. A fa- ther himself, Stelmach has a unique gift in capturing the imagi- nations of children. For more information about this program call Liz Wall at the West Vancouver Recreation Centre, 926-3266. ® @@eeoeed & e @ e ° FUN ° ~ CYCLING ¢ @ ) e 8 e t @ @ c) @ © Buy a Norco pike ® @ during ee 0 ® @ and receive $25 of g e accessories with this ad. e ° Axel’s ° @ 4852 MARINE DRIVE Os ® ) WEST VANCOUVER @ @ 926-6242 e ° @ 5 - Friday, July 8, 1988 - North Shore News > GRAND OPENING @& of the LYNN VALLEY SURPLUS STORE e army surplus * camping equipment * clothing « footwear e and much more! DOORS OPEN: JULY 9TH at:10.00 am: 3050 Mountain Hwy. 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