Page 12 THE EXPRESS August 4, 1999 Record numbers for Lung Association bike trek NELSON (Staff) - A group of Nelson and area cyclists tinues to attract new people, yet we maintain a strong core Last year's event raised $252,000, and this year's target is has helped push the number of riders in next month's B.C. of veteran riders who ar dedicated to the event and look $285,000. Money raised from the Bicycle Trek for Life Lung Association bicycle Trek for Life and Breath to forward to it each year." and Breath funds medical research, educational programs, record levels. Interest in the Trek for Life and Breath is at an all-time and patient support activities. British Columbians who are Liz Rezansoff, Trish Foy, John Vander Holt, Wendy high, and Campbell says she's never seen this number of committed to lung health often want to do more than just Baker-Konkin, and Linda Beighton, also of Nelson and people sign up so early. send a cheque. area, are first timers in the 200km weekend ride through "We're anticipating a record number of riders. This cre- To enter, cyclists must raise at least $375 each. The B.C. the Fraser Valley and Washington State. ates even more momentum, energy, and fun for partici- Lung Association provides the cyclists with meals, snacks "It's newcomers like them who are pushing the total num- pants and sponsors. And, most importantly, we're antici- and refreshments, accommodation, and mechanjcal support ber of riders to new heights," says organizer Ruby pating a record amount of money raised for the people who along the route. For more information on the Trek, call the Campbell. "I'm thrilled that a fifteen-year-old event con- suffer from lung disease who rely on these funds." BCLA at 731-5864 or toll-free at 1-800-665-5864. .99.~ Safeway Club Price Green Seedless Grapes Productof California. No. 1 Grade. SAVEat least $1.00/lb. End of an era Lurane Zeabin and her husband Mike pose outside the former Salvation Army worship center on Victoria St. last week. Lurane was the last soldier sworn-In at the location, which has been sold. The Salvation Army worship center is relocating to a downtown building, but the food bank and thrift shop will continue to operate out of their present location on Baker St. Anew building Safeway Oub Price at border BostonCream ChenyToppedCake NELSON (Staff) - A Nelson 8 inch. new two-storey building Copper Mountain Books will soon greet travellers lliddcn PJcao;urcs at the Nelway border crossing south of here. Kaslo Seaquest Management Mystic convenience has secured a $560,000 Store contract for the project, Cirawfo,rd! 16ay which will include sec- Dandelion Market ondary inspection .Salmo canopies, employee facili- Main Street Video and ties and search and deten- Corner Store tion rooms. Wirulaw The new building, which Hungry Wolf Caf~ should be completed by early December, will Celestial replace the existing struc- Companions ture, which will be demol- ished. 2000 "4 Days of Savmgs" Pnces Good Wednesday, August 4 thru Saturday, August 7, 1999.