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Retirement Prov ides Time For Travel Like many retired couples, Mr. and Mrs. Ceci Rahmi of Bowmanville have -been travelling south to Florida during the last four winters. The Rahms, who were married 57 years last ý'ebruary, had dlone little ~ong-distance travelling before their first trip to Florida. Working on their farm northwest of Enniskillen near the Union Schoolhouse kept them busy duning the last 50 years. In fact, 1Irs. Rahm said that the first time she ever- set foot on a plane was four years ago.when she and her husband visîted Florida for the first time. Life in the sunny south seems to have agreed with the Bowmanville couple. The friendly people who are also living near their apartment in St. Petersburg are one of the attractions. "You'd think they had known you for years", Mrs. Rahm said. "We've met a lot of nice people down there," bher husband, Cecil agreed. Some of' the other attractions at St. Pete's include stores, shopping, hall gae and opportunities for sih-eeing. Married in 1922, the Rahms first met at a young people's group. Cecil Rahm was born in Tyrone 82 years ago and he attended school there. His wife, Helena, grew up at her father's farm west of Enniskillen. They attended schools in Tyrone and Enniskillen respectively, and they notice a big difference between the Celebrate 67th Wedding Anniversary way schools were run then anci now. "I really thirik oui teachers were a whole loi more strict than the teachers are today," Mrs. RahmT said. The yardstick and the strap were commonly used *on wayward youngsters. "TheY say that's forbidden now in school", Mrs. Rahm said. One of Mrs.- Rahm's memories of growing up in the Ennisklllen area involved sleighriding down the steep hillX just west of Enniskillen. Anyone who has seen the hills The -Golden Years Supplement, Wedvesdav. March 21, 1979 7 à tcaay would have to admit near the Union Scnoor. r that such a ride would be quite However hie was overseas ýt a thrill. during the First World War S The Rahms have three and was in France, Belgian,' 1.children, ail of them living in Germany and Scotland during p Bowmanville. They are his military service. n Florence Grace, Elsie Fice .Upon returning from the y and Ada Smith, When inter- war, took Up farming and was n viewed by the Statesman last married later. month the Rahms explained Asked about the secret of a s that they had three successful marriage, the e grandchildren and a fourth Rahms said the question was a d grandchild is expected. difficuit one to answer. "It's p For most of his life, Cecil give and take. That's the only i.Rahmn was a farmer at his way you ever get along," Mr. s projperty on Concession 13 -Rahm said. Residents of Strathaven Nursing Home, Mr. and Mrs. William Stapleton celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary on February 21st. Mr. an M rs. Stapleton have two sons, Bert of Bowmfanville, Donald, Newtonville, a- daughter Betty Vasey, Port MeNicol, and 10 great grandchildren. Mr. Stapleton is a retired farmer from Newtonville. HEAD ON TO OU R SALON AND GETI1NTO TIP TOP SHAPE' Choose f rom the numerous and' exciting hairstyles and hair colors that are now popular... You'Il be glad you did. '~SENIOR CITIZENS e. 10% OFF alilservices Mon. and Tues. only WAVERLEY MALL CALL 623-6252 (1' <jOut ctfoomi of tie- 9U.LU'L BiBn t uti fifinE ÇPOtttailt£ 5Oàa.. 9ot aff ofy~ou a /0it a it iU >LC 69 Waverley Road By Appolntment, Bowmianville 623-:2635 1