10 - Friday. July 17. 1998 — North Shore News north shore news 9 o o BRIGHT TIGHTS o 06 Black belts er their kicks at picnic in the p CATES Park was the scene on Saturday tor tipping burgers and fngh thing kicks when Clarkes kami Martial Arts C entves held is third angmal prem. Darren and Keota Clarke. along with their instructors, welcomed over 1G0 students and guests ta 3 fun fled atternoon. The Clarkes Lackwondo demonstranon team put on a spirited performance to an cnthusrastic audience. This vear there was much te celebrate at the prenic: the award ing to Darren ¢ Jarke of bis titth degree black belt, the opening ofasccond seheal location at the Westview Shopping Centre in North Vai and the continued success of the Deep Cove school, Randy Lee flashes a on . ; - . , - 4 NEWS ptotos Terry Peters smile. He'lt be testing for co 4 ¢ t i . % Husband and wife team Darren and Krista Clarke wel- his second-degree black ann . ; - - i come their students and guests to the annual picnic at belt a week Saturday. Cates Park. Beth Ralph holds up a marzipan figure from the food table. Nine-year-oids Sean and Alex Kearney are twin black belts. Brothers Matthew and Daniel Lebiond both receivea awards for their outstanding enthusiasm. Steve Watson holds up his daughter Kiana, who may one day join her dad in martial arts training. sana : Dorothy Kearney, Veronica Semora (left) black belt and instructor. | enjoys the barbecue with pal gives owner Darren Kate Jessup. Clarke a hug. | Martial arts is a family affair for Liam First-degree biack belt and instructor Whelan and his father Blair Whelan. Both train in Deep Cove. Brittany Palmer was pre- ; ; Julia Sutherland embraces boyfnend sented with the most James Zinck, a third-degree black belt, holds up his Dino Santos afier the demonstration. improved student award. instructor of the year award. Then it probably needs a tune- uP’ Buy Sell etrade ° Consig All Sports 229 Lower Mountain Hwy