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Times-Advocate, 1978-07-27, Page 6Times-Advocate, July 27, 1978 •1 ;• jBy E LAIN E TOWN SH E N D In cloud.* rain, sunshine and even snow, the Rockies never lost their awesome beauty. Sometimes Joan and I felt as though we were driving through the clouds. After straining our necks for days peering upiat the snow­ caps, it was astonishing to look down from an airplane to see the tips of the moun­ tains poking through the clouds. I dreamed of watching a movie while travelling in a jet 30,000 feet in the air. But when the chance came, it wasn’t the thrill I expected. First. I could see only the top half of the screen above the heads in front of me. Secondly. I was too cheap to pay $2 to rent a head set And thirdly. I realized I could go to the movies anytime, but how often could I watch the clouds from above instead of below them? We drove through the Okanagan Valley, and it seemed as though we found another fruit stand at every few hundred feet. Most of the booths were still board­ ed up. but soon they would be filled with fresh fruit. Wherever we went, there was an abundance of ac­ tivities to be enjoyed — hik­ ing. fishing, swimming, boating and horseback riding. A ferry threaded its way between rocky and wooded islands, then crossed open water to Vancouver Island The Strait of Georgia was calm, but still it managed to rock the ferry gently, rhythmically. We disembarked at Comox. On the mountainous road between Comox and Victoria, we stopped at Malahat Lookout, where we could see beyond an inlet to farms, towns and lakes that looked like patches on blue jeans. Even backtracking on this stretch of highway prov­ ed worthwhile, because the scenes were everchanging. Turning inland, we drove through the Cathedral Grove — one of the last accessible forests of giant trees remaining in B.C. Most of the Douglas Firs, Western Red Cedars. Western Hemlocks. Balsams and Broadleafed Maples sprouted 300 years ago after a fire swept through the forest, but a few have stood for more than 800 years. The largest Douglas Fir in the grove measures 9*2 feet in diameter and stands 244 feet high. Another tree that we noticed often in B.C. was the Arbutus. We were told that Odds 'n Ends I r- r HEM BIC SAVERS HAVE WE GOT FOOD BUYS FOR YOU L its red bark dies in the winter but the leaves do not. We headed for Sproat Lake, which reportedly had prehistoric rock carvings on the rocks along its shore. We never found the carvings: in fact, we couldn’t even find the lake. But we drove past other lakes that were still enough and clear enough to reflect the clouds. In sharp contrast, in another park we discovered Qualicum Falls catapulting over rocks and fallen logs. We watched the churning, writhing water below us, glanced up at the towering firs surrounding us, remembered the rugged mountains enclosing the scene, and gradually we developed a new respect for Nature — its power and its mystery. We realized we didn’t have to leave our own coun­ try to see a variety of landscapes, to explore Nature's unspoiled parts or to meet people of differing lifestyles. The most impor­ tant asset we gained from our trip was an appreciation of the people, places and things that make up Canada. 235-0212 E| HJillliiiiillillilillllliillllIllllililllliiilllliIlllilliIlllIiiiillIlliinilllllliiiillliiiiliiiiiiilillillililiilllij MR. AND MRS. CARL ALLES Jean Ann Fenton and Carl Louis Alles exchanged marriage vows in a double ring ceremony July 8, 1978 at the home of the bride's parents. The bride is the daughter of Howard and Loreen Fenton, Stratford and formerly of McGillivray township. The groom's parents are William and Martha Alles, also of Stratford. Rev. John Davies officiated. The attendants were Linda Kincaid and Wayne Greve, both of Brantford. After a wedding trip to northern Ontario taken up residence in Stratford. MR. AND MRS. WILLIAM TIDESWELL Kathy Marie Dinney and William Neville Tideswell were un­ ited in marriage July 22 at the Crediton United Church by Rev. Grant Mills. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Dinney, Crediton and the groom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Harry Tideswell, Goderich. The maid of honour was Darlene Chowen and bridesmaids were Vicky Roger and Karen McKay. The best man was Richard Stevens and guests were ushered by John Tideswell and Dale Dinney. After a wedding trip to Niagara Falls the couple will take up residence in Goderich. Photo by Haugh oe < S a O O jp MR. AND MRS. JAMES RUSSELL THOMPSON Deborah Jane Coughlan and James Russell Thompson ex­ changed marriage vows July 8 at the llderton United Church. Rev. George Sach officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Garth Coughlan and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Thomp­ son are parents of the groom. The maid of honour was Debra Alliston and bridesmaids were Carol Beatson, Doreen Holmes, Jean Thompson and Jane Thompson. The best man was Glen Thompson and guests were ushered by Dwight Coughlan, Brad Taylor, Aaron Bullock and Wayne Coughlan. After a honeymoon to the Bahamas, the couple has taken up residence in London. Schneiders Thuringer Sliced or Piece, jfc MH SUMMER SAUSAGE U • 07 Schneiders Full Cooked Boxes of Fried Chicken Schneiders Mini Sizzler Sausage Schneiders Boneless Picnic Shoulders R.T.E Schneiders Skillet Strips Schneiders Beef Steakettes Schneiders Head Cheese Burns Pride of Canada Wieners Store Sliced Cooked Ham 2ib. box s1.49 • 3 lb, avg„ lb. 1.99 $1 Vac l's, Ib. J $14-4g, Ib. | $1 Bowls 12 g, ea. R $1Vac 1 s, Ib. | ’1 .29 .29 .05 .09 at Ml o. 3 <n X < MARY WILLIS We are pleased to announce that Mary Willis has joined our staff and will be happy to serve you. Boutique Hairstyling 79 Victoria St. W. Exeter Phone 235-J 098 for appointment IIIIIIIIIIllllllllllllllllllIllIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIlllllUllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll the couple has Photo by Haugh CELEBRATE 50th ANNIVERSARY — Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Dixon celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a fami­ ly supper at the Dashwood Community Centre Tuesday night. The Dixons were married in Trinity Anglican Church in Ailsa Craig and moved to the third concession of McGillivray.' --------------------------- The mayor of Exeter proclaims I Mon., August 7, 1978 as a Civic Holiday _____________________________> Don't Miss Summer Clearance / SALE 3 T _ at A L. Z / ® ? 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