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8 - Orono Weekly Times, Wednesday, February 12,2003 A lifetime of love in Orono Anita DeVries story and photos In a country where the divorce rate is 34.8%, according to Statistics Canada, there are still lifetime lifetime lovers in Orono. Orville and Isabelle Challice will be married for 60 years on February 20. They started out like many young couples, couples, he thought she was cute, she knew he was a good man. "He was clean living, daddy (Orville) wasn't one who drank," said Isabelle points to a Mickey Mouse doll, "This is daddy's newest collection," she says, with a giddiness in her voice. Then happily, "These are things worked in a restaurant and wrote a book called, "Spirit of the Hills", and wrote the community news for The Statesman for 20 years. "We've had an exciting life, some very sad moment s (one of their daughters died at the age of 47) and very g o o d moments. But we've been consistent, consistent, we shared a lot of things," said Isabelle. Orville said, to make a marriage last you need "give and take on both with a school Orville and Isabelle Challice enjoy 60 years as husband and sides." And girl smile on wife in Orono. her graceful fffîtsœmiitsssiatmfiessmssiHixmtu ly aged face. "I lived in the country and had no brothers or sisters till I was seven. Squeaky (Orville) would take me places in his car and get me out of the house." They went together for three years before they got married and brought six children into the world. Over the years they developed developed similar interests, which they believe enriched their lives together. "Daddy and I both like horticulture," said Isabelle. "He's fond of collections, and so am I." She sweeps her hand across the living room which is crowded with teddy bears and paintings, cross stitches and ' knick knacks. She he doesn't see anything that keep us together." They also attribute their faith with keeping them together. They are both lifelong lifelong members of the United Church, "It's a rough world, you need something to hold on to and that is your faith," said Isabelle. Orville chipped in, "We had very little to start with, we worked hard for everything everything we have. Now a lot of kids get married and have a new house, and new car. I started working for 51 cents an hour at CP rail." Isabelle also worked hard, besides raising the kids, she worked in tobacco, pruned trees, helped run the farm when they had one, wrong with having disagreements, disagreements, "It would be awful dull if you never had a scrap," said Orville, as he reclined in his lazy boy chair. "You have to forgive each other quickly though. The longer you let it go on the more chance you have of staying apart." The Challice's received a congratulatory card from Queen Elizabeth II for their diamond wedding anniversary anniversary and from Adrienne Clarkson, the Governor General of Canada. Their children however, complained complained that it was impossible impossible to find a card that said "60th" wedding anniversary. Come andjoin us for a T Special Valentine's Dinner at the ishevinans ish & Chips Family Restaurant I'i ll; ;i in located at 3341 Hwy 115/35 Phone: 905-987-2020 W V What makes love Orono Times went to the streets and asked the question, question, "What makes love last?" Here's what you had to say: Tina Walsh and Tim Rypstra, who have been seeing each other for the past three months, both said, "Trust." Jo-Ann Staples, who has been married for 20 years, said, "A good sense of humour. " John Thomson, married for 13 years says, "It takes understanding understanding to make love last. " Daniel Fletcher, married for 9 years, hopes a box of chocolates will get him a good night on Valentines, because he believes "good lovin'" is the best way to lasting romance. \Brigitte \Brown Pedicures/Manicures Waxing Nail Extensions Air Brushing ESTHETIC STUDIO Eyelash Tinting Electronic Muscle Stimulate (EMS) Paraffin Wax *** Gift Certificates Available 15% DISCOUNT with coupon 171 Mill Street, Orono, ON LOB 1M0 • 905-983-8169 m NEWCASTLE FUNERAL HOME Family owned and operated by Carl Good, Funeral Director, and Joyce Kufta 386 Mill St. S., Newcastle 987-3964 www.ncwcastlcfuncralhomc.com "Caring for our Community "