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No 97 : November 16, 1968

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Nelson Archers out in Force

The Nelson Archery Club, defunct a couple of years ago, has really come to life again. The club has enrolled 37 members in two years, and most of these were there for the opening of the season recently.

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One of the few lady members of the club, Stephanie Kelland, takes aim.

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The men behind the resurgence of interest in this old sport, Brian Shepard, club captain, and Bob Burridge, president.

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Stan Mortimer, the club's vice-captain, trying out his new bow.

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While this pic was being taken our photographer kept hoping none of these archers got itchy fingers.

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