54 ~ Wednesday, February 10, 1993 - North Shore News Duck race excitement heats First prize once-in-a-lifetime European excursion ON SUNDAY, March idih, for the sixth straight year, the Great Capilano River Duck Race will once again turn the torrential spring run-off of the Capilano River to a brilliant yellow ribbon in the final seconds of this big race. . 30,000 fittle rubber ducks (all poultry of impeccable pedigree) will vic for over $58,000 in fabu- lous prizes in a float to the finish. First: prize this year — a fabu- lous trip’ for two ‘to London, England via the Concorde, on [0 Venice. aboard the exclusive and ‘exotic “Orient Express”, -- a trip _ of a lifetime worth $31,000. Sponsored by The Rotary Club of North Varcouver, this event: has raised . nearly. $400,000 for North Vancouver community and charitable -. Organizations in the past. This year’s: proceeds: will be - dedicated to. North Shore Neigh-; bourhood: House and’ other worthwhile charities on the: North Shore _ Reservation fees. - introduced for . West Coast Trail “THE CANADIAN Parks ‘Service _Fecently ‘announced the introduc- ‘tion of a reservation fee for hikers ~ using. the. West Coast Trail in , Pacific! Rim National Park Reserve, 7 2 The’ feservation fee is ‘part of a "quota: system for: operating «the West: Coast Trail. For the';first time, Canadian Parks Par tnership! : .a-non-profit: association mandated ‘to’-support ‘the,,Canadian Parks * Service; will-be booking. hiker res- “‘ervations, : "Pacific. Rim | National Park ™ Reserve’ will. continue’-to: operate the quota sysiem and maintain the trail in cooperation with the Ohiat ‘Ditidaht and Pacheenaht . tribes as . part ‘of a shared mandate of pro- ‘tection and preservation of Indian ~ Reserves and National Park lands. “Ron: Hopper, -Pacifie“Rim -su- * perintendent, ; ‘said: .{[The, Cana- i Parks” Service. is delighted to ‘eservation . 1 gym. in $993. will ensure that hikers. receive high- quality service ‘while®, we continue to work wes eeological integrity. ‘Effective. ‘immediately, - a i *:sper-person-fee (GST. included) will “be’ paid by hikers to» Canadian ~ Parks: Partnership when making, a reservation. .- The -fee will offset the costs of ‘implementing “the. reservation “system, help maintain the‘ trail, and provide the hikers with an in- “: formation . package: and a water- ‘ proof trail map. -.? Provisions have been made to “ensure that school groups, which Make ‘extensive use’ of the West ‘Coast: Trail_as an environmental education. experience, are. not adversely affected. " The’ Canadian Parks Service implemented the “hiker quota system on the West Coast Trail ‘last. year, in response to concerns about the ecological integrity of _ the trail..and over-crowding at camping areas. “ : Reservations for. the 1993 ‘season (Saturday, May 1 to Thursday, Sept. 30) can be made beginning on Monday, March 1. To reserve, dial 728-1282 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. vt a Your Lung Association Honourary Race Chairman, Mr. Phil’ Keller, C.E.O. of North Shore Credit Union is quoted as saying “‘l am very pleased, on behalf of North Shore Credit Union and myself, to be involved as sponsor and promoter of the 6th Annual Great Capilano River Dueck Race. This exciting event has gener- ated so much enthusiasm and awareness for the many needy and worthwhile causes within our community and 1 encourage everyone to become involved and to participate in all the various ac- tivities to support the efforts and causes funded by the Duck Race. 1 congratulate The Rotary Club of North Vancouver for its continued involvement and commitment to the community with this major event,’’ Tickets are on sale now, only $5 each. Visit the ‘‘duck’’ stands in the North Shere malls, all North Shore Credit Union branches, or DUCK Headquarters ar [044 Marine Drive, North Vancouver (opposite the Avalon Hotel). Or call the CHARGE-A-DUCK line at 980-DUCK to reserve your duck by VISA or Mastercard. Get your tickets carly — its a sure sell-out. For more information, call the Duck Office at 980-DUCK (980- SUNDANCE DUSTER, Brand new, one of three ramaining 1.9% financing 0.A.C, or cash rebate up to $1500. M.S.R.P. $12, 630 cash rebate Bottom line Advertised price 3, netof | factory concessions, freight & P.D.), inctuded presents . A Children’s Art Contest {Pictura the fruit of human kindness & ‘you can winon Valentine's Day!) ' ‘Extra Helpings* is a fresh food drop off Booth operated by Share Our Strength (S.0.S.) located at Lonsdale Quay Market. To raise awareness of their food: Booth, $.0.5S. is sponsoring this Children’s Art Contest and has choosen the theme “Food and Hunger Awareness”. The winning picture willbe put on t-shirts and’. ‘ stationery and sold at the Market Booth to raise funds for S.0.S. Help: US... Sunday Feb. 14,1993. Noon - 4:00 p.m. Chocolate Goodies For All Participants 1st. Prize- $50.00 Shopping Certificate 8nd, Prize- $25.00 Shopping Certificate Joey Hanlon - Children’s Entertainer . Chameleon Character Face Painting wee ' Art supplies provided . 13 years old & under . No advance registration. For more information Tel. 985-2191 CHAMELEON Character Faces