40 — Friday, July 30, 1999 — North Shore News

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Q o o BRIGHT LIGHTS 4 Q090
Khot La Cha celebrates opent

NANCY Nightingale knows what the people want. Her Khot
ia Cha gir shop ts attracung a for of artentian these days and
for good reason, Fuil of native arts and crafts, masks, totera
poles and souvenirs, she is happy to be supphing both locals
and tourists altke with only the best. Relatives and. friends
dropped by this past weekend to wish her well as she had a
wrand opening celebration, Food, fun, family and sony were all
partof the event. as was the sunshing, and both veuny and ofd
were welcomed. “The Squamish Reserve gift shop is lovated at
270 Whonnoak. Call 987 3336

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Six-year-o “old Kimberty Kessel! (left) and her five-year-old
cousin Cheyanne Howseroft danced and entertained
the crowd.

Fon Baker looked magnificent in his traditional native headress. He was more tian
happy to be there to wish owner Nancy Nightingale good luck in her new venture.

Andrew Spilier came ali

Mother-in-law Shirley Nightingale (left) and friend
Peggy Nygard came from Mayne Island for the grand

opening event.

the way from Edinburgh to
see some native culture.
He thought the totem pole
was great.

Wade Baker, seen here with wife Mary and daughter Sierra is a drum maker, mask

artist and totem pole carver.

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Charlie Baker's house is
attached to the gift shop,
and he is glad to lend his

Jerry Saker and Pam
Baker helped with the cal-
ebration songs and had a
really great time.

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is coming!
Hurry in for the best selection.

and tne best priced new & used
hockey gear on the North Shore!

Bring in your gear —

we sell 90%

of all consigned sporting goods

Angela Uren and daugh-
ter Kayla came along to
wish grandma Nancy good

Artist Rick Harry (lett),
who aiso goes by the
name Xwa’lack’tun,
played and sang along
with Jamie Quatell.

Chief Simon Baker is a
gentle, wise man who
speaks of great things. He
wishes daughter Nancy ali
the best.

Nancy’s sister Barbara
McKee gives Amy
Quatell a big hug. Amy
came all the way from
Campbell River to see the