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The Huron Expositor, 1975-08-21, Page 11Driving through Roger's Pass or the Fraser Canyon is an unforgettable experience. Wooded slopes and rocky peaks loom above the winding highway, and rivers, fed by Falls from the snowy summits, churn below. Farther north, amid the green mountains appear the Columbia Icefields. One of my companions suggested a snowmobile ride on the glacier. I glanced at my sandals and said, "No way!" When I saw the snowmobiles, though, I changed my mind. Eor the information of unknowing Easteners, of which I was one, these snowmobiles look like a combination of a bus and a Caterpillar. Most of them carry ten passengers, and all of them are 1104V4v opo-TA, In Mid-July, we travelled two miles over snow and ice, peered down crevasses and breathed crisp, fresh air. H ow we longed for those icefields a few days later, when we drove through Kamloops, B.C. The temperature reached 105 degrees "F., and the- brown hills reminded me of scenes from western movies, We Nially reached busy Vancouver and promptly became lost. A gas pump attendant observed our exasperated faces and directed us to a park on English Bay, which included a planetarium and mariners' museum. "It's a good place to relax and get your thoughts together," he advised. Later, we contacted friends who showed us Gastown's cobblestones and unique shops, Chinatown's lights, the huge Lion's Gate bridge, :Stanley Park's ,lawns, gardens and zoo and the harbours at night. In the city, we noticed the absence of flies, bugs and screen doors and windows. It was heavenly! You haven't experienced Vancouver until you've heard some Indian legends, or crept across a hispension bridge that's by Elaine Townshend swaying above a gorge, or ridden up a mountain road with a B.C. driver. Early one morning we ferried across the channel around the Gulf Islands to Victoria. This city's leisurely pace encourages tourists to take a walking tour. Within a few blocks, we discovered a wax museum, a, car museum, a provincial museum, a marina, the elegant Empress Hotel and the Parliament Buildings. Several parks along the way provided a respite for our feet. The British influence is evident in the architecture of many buildings and in the presence of double-decker tour buses. We spent another day strolling through Victoria's famous flower gardens. The interior of Vancouver Island shields a virgin forest, in which no trees have been cut. Firs, nine feet in diameter, stretch into the sky. The branches cluster so densely that little light filers through and no vegetation grows underneath. Only pine needles carpet the, ground. To make our west-coast visit complete, my friends and I waded into the waters of the Pacific, Ocean. What a shock! By The time we snapped one picture, our toes were turning blue. Of course, Canada has blemishes as well as gdod points. Commercialism has spoiled some of her natural beauty; forest fires have scarred her mountains; cities contain slums, which the tourists seldom see, and in some places, integration is still discouraged._ An Indian blockade temporarily closed Geribaldi' Park, north of Vancouver, the week before we-arrived. A riot erupted in Naniamo the week after we left. Swift Current's grandstand blew down a few days after we sat on it to watch the R,C.M.P, musical ride. Floods closed some Saskatchewan highways shortly after we drove through. Were we following trouble, or -was trouble following us?" I had heard about Canada's plains and the Calgary Stampede, the mountains and the blue Pacific, the bustle of Vancouver and the relaxation of Victoria, but I had to see them to believe them. They comprise less than half of our country. imagine what surprises the Yukon, Northwest Territories, Quebec and the Maritime provinces hold. This summer's glimpse of Canada whet my appetite to see more of her faces. V Final band concert Sunday Odds n' Ends Canada's faces 1973 TORINO 4-door sedan, finished in medium brown metallic, 302 V-8, automatic, air con- ditioning, AM/FM stereo tape. Licence DFU538 1973 PLYMOUTH GRAN COUPE Station wagon, 50-50, seats, V-8, automatic, woodgrain panel, low mileage, power steering and brakes. Licence CZV138. 1973 MUSTANG FASTBACK, two-door hard- top, eight cylinder, automatic, power steering $ 695 and brakes. Finished in canary blue with white vinyl interior. Licence CMR162 1973 RANCHERO 500 351 V-8, with automatic, power steering and power brakes, deluxe Ranchero topper. Only 24,000 miles. 4295 Licence CWM659. $ 1971 MERCURY COLONY PARK stationwagon, V-8, automatic, power steering and brakes, deluxe luggage rack, whitewalls, c wheel covers, finished in dark red metallic with .2295 wood grain panelling.Stock No. 5G40A 1971 DATSUN two door sedan, four speed transmission, four cylinder, radio, stock No. $ 1495 '2195 $ 195 '2595 Licence H68942 1972 FORD F250 PICKUP V-8, autom $ 2995 4 1973 FORD F-100 styleside pickup 302 V , 3 t 2995 speed transmission, heavy duty suspension, finish- ed in candy apple. Licence C55-535. Larry Snider Motors LIMITED EXETER 235-1640 LONDON 227-4191 Open Weekdays Until 9:00 Saturdays Until 6:00 A I $3195 $3995 1971 TORINO GT V-8, automatic, power steer- ing, power brakes, radio, bucket seats. Licence CY0047. 1968 PLYMOUTH 2-door. As Is, Licence DFX443 TRUCKS 1972 FORD PICKUP white, Licence C67784 n talitisst, ks G TR lelpi ES CY 10% OFF JIM CROCKER FAMILY FOOTWEAR See the Canadian National Exhibition Special Thatered Buses Leave Seaforth on Aug. 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 RETURN FARE INCLUDES ADMISSION $ 10.00 Bufosuolweahtvges CNEt Under 12 grandstand 1/2 fare performance For Reservation Call:— BOX 789 SEAFORTH ONTARIO 519 527=0050 Over 50 Years serving Shoes' and Feet 45 Years in the Shoe Business We are celebrating by giving BIGGER DISCOUNTS during Our Anniversary JACK THOMP$ON FOOTWEAR SERVICE "We can service what we sell Now's The Time To Get Your Outside Work Done EAVESTROUGHING WINDOW CLEANING and WINDOW GLAZING Let us do your interior work on rainy days `" Taylor's Maintenance Sedforth 527-0898 PAINTING A CUP OF TEA ANYONE? — Joan Campbell, a member of Seaforth's Horticultural Society, was one I" of the-many members busy serving tea and cookies to people who stopped for a snack before and after viewing the Horticultural Society's Fourth Annual Flower Show at SDHS Saturday afternoon, (Staff ' Photo) The Nit that get away is e)elm among fishermen, but among horticulturalistS its equivalent is the prize winning flower that\ somehow didn't make it to the flower show. In spite of the fact that some claimed their best were at home, Seaforth's Horticultural Society "had about 300 colorful floral entries in its annual show Saturday. Mrs. Margaret De Jong con- vened the very, successful flower show - Mrs. R. Moorehead of Goderich, assisted by Miss L. Johnston, judged the nearly three hunred exhibits with Mrs. Mary Haugh judging the children's section. Sandy Doig, a retired' farmer and a member of the Society said: "If everyone grew the flowers they should, we could have a two day show," Isabelle Scott, president of the Society, said there were fewer orflower show entries this year, because the number of categories were ,reduced, This was done because last year the flowers took too long ,to judge and some categories didn't have • any entries. There were about 500 entries in last year's show., The flower show began around 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon with tea served by horticulture members while the judging took, place. Mayor Betty C ardno officially opened the show by saying she was certain everyone appreciated the flowers arranged by the horticultural society in front of the town hall. Men were definitely in the minority at ' the flower show Saturday afternoon. One fifth of the membership of the horticul- tural society is male. When asked if growing flowers is considered "sissy" retired farmer, Sandy Doig said: "I like flowers, I don't see anything sissy about carrying 150 wheel barrows of earth." Health Unit has many services, WI learns • PRIZE WINNERS — Isabelle Scott, president of Seaforth's Horticultural Society and Greta Kerr seem to be enjoying this multi-colored display of gladioli. These were the entry of Marjorie Broadfoot ofBrucefield who took first place in the decorative design category and was the high point winner at the Fourth Annual Flower Show. (Staff Photo) ..'fi4."HURON'EXPOSITOt.L',AUGUST.2t 915. Al; litili'.1(01 • Re#41eptrairtner...:...!• .% . • , ARTHUR READ 2091.04bot,:gx00.. • Bus, 23$,0•1 • WEEK END SPECIAL Men's and Boys'. Suede or Leather JOGGERS The seventh Sunday Evening Concert was given by the Goder- ich Town Band under the direc- tion of Mr. Stewart -musical director Huron Bd. of Education. After a parade and a welcome from Her Worship Mayor Card no and a presentation of a bouquet of Roses by colour-bearer Patty Barringer the band gave a very enjoyable varied program includ- ing some broadway hits, like By Mabei Turnbull • No birthdays or other celebra- tiOns this week but to liven things up tie staff planned a picnic which was held on the spacious back porch. There was quite a large circle of us. The regular SDHS girls were here to entertain and tiey gave a very well planned rogram. Some of the residents joined in the singing, The lunch served was traditional fare fora picnic. It was all a happy change and most residents attended. ' The Seaforth Women's Institute met at the home of Mrs. Andrew - Crozier. Mrs. Harold Hugill , President, conducted opening exercises. Roll call - "A suggestion for serving unexpected guests," was answered by members and two guests. An invitation to attend Craft Show at Camp Hildelberg September 6th was read. The 41-I Garden Club Achievement Day is . August 22 in the Seaforth District High School with the of ternoon program starting at 1:15 p.m. The 4-H Club training School, "Let's Bake Bread" will be held in First Presbyterian Church September 15-16. The Seaforth Women's Institute will have a courtesy booth the day before the Fall FAir, September 18 in the arena. A craft display for the area convention, October 16-17, at St. Th omas was discussed. Mrs.Audrey Cameron, Mrs. Lorne Carter were in charge of the meeting-Family and Consumer Affairs. Mrs. Cameron .tead a poem, Mrs. Cameron introduced Mrs. Bill Roberton , Public Health Nurse, who was guest speaker. Mrs. Roberton said, to be a Public H ealth Nurse, one has to be a Registered Nurse with 1 year University or a Bachelor of Science Degree. The Public Health Nurse has 2 supervisors, Dr. Frank Mills, Goderich is the Medical Health ' Officer, Public • Health" nurses are interested in family and community health. Everyone uses the Huron County Public Health Services, she said. Supervisors and Health Inspectors control and prevent diseases. There ars, also pumbing inspectors in Huron. Home care comes under the Health Unit, Nurses teach pre- natal classes and visit mothers and their infants for the first four weeks to give support and help mothers. The nurse also visits pre scho61 age children and assists in diaper training. Mothers come to the Public Health Nurse for reassurance and to get help and people do want the best for their child. Mrs. Roberton is also liaison between teacher and parent and does vision, hearing testing, immunization, flouride brushing of teeth in all areas of H uron County. There is also a Child Health Clinic so that a mother does not have to sit in a Doctor's Office all day where there is sickness. They also have Adult Clinic, Foot Care is the largest and most popular. There is also a Family Planning Clinic in Huron. Mrs.Cameron thanked Mrs. Roberton and presented her with a gift and gave the courtesy remarks. Mrs. Hugill adjourned the meeting. Lunch was served by Mrs. Gordan Papple, Mrs. Graham Kerr , Mrs. , Gordon Elliott, Mrs. Florence Kay and a social hour was spent. Remember! It takes but a moment to place a Huron Expositor Want Ad and be money in pocket. To advertise, just dial Seaforth 527-0240. SEAFORTH JEWELLERS for DI A MONDS WATCHES rFwri I I RY, FINE CHINA oil- I 0/FRY OCCASION II IN pr, of Repairs Phone 527-0270 Hello Dolly. The last concert will be given August 24 at 7:30 by the Sarnia Salvation Army Band under the baton of Rev. Dwight Stain- formerly of Clinton. He and his wife have 150 roses which reptire that they be surrounded with earth each fall and uncovered each Spring. CI areReith is also retired and said he spends more time in the garden since his retirement. He isn't a , member - of the Horticultural Sociedty but said: "I should be." He said he would have liked to bring his roses but thought they were out too much. His wife is a member of the Society, but they grow the flowers together. Mrs. John Broadfoot was the highest scorer winning 76 points. She will ,keep for a year a large rose bowl and her name 'will be engraved on it. Also she will keep a rose bud vase Jean Durst was the second add Ken Papple, the third highest point winner. Mrs. S. Doig and her commit- tee served at the well patronized tea room decorated with roses and the tea table exhibits. Mrs. W Strong had the most attractive tea table arragement. Lori Strong and Margaret De Jong„were the winners of the door, , prizes.. MA Horticajtqral president said the interest of, the public in the show is appreciated and she thanked all who assisted in any way in the show. .Kilbarchan: Notes ,tu,rsg' 6tri4 The motto, "Self Control is the ability to idle your motor when you . feel like stripping your gears", which was prepared by Mrs. Lorne 'Carter, and read by Mrs. Lorne Lawson.