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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Goderich Signal-Star, 1983-11-30, Page 14t store Margaret Severn arranges the ornaments in her store, All Around the House. She and her husband George, opened the store in Goderich last month and have a wide range of mer- chandise in stock. (photo by Anne Narejko ) Colborne Township resident dies at 73 MRS. LENA KOLKMAN Mrs. Lena Kolkman of Colborne Township died in University Hospital, London on Firday, November 25 at the age of 73. She was born April 28, 1910 to B.J. and Herseltje (Bosch) Stegeman. She married Teunis Kolkman in Holland on May 4, 1934 and they came to Canada in July of 1951. The late Mrs. Kolkman was a member of Trinity Christian Reformed Church in Goderich. She is survived by her husband; children, Steintje and Herman Schoemaker and Bernie and Kinie Kolkman, all of Colborne Township, Bert and Ann Kolkman of Lambeth, Bill and Cynthia Kolkman of Carmangay, Alberta, John and Bev Kolk- man and Joanne and Jack Chambers of Goderich, Henry and Sue Kolkman of Colborne Township, Mary Kolkman of London and Leonard Kolkman and his fiancee Dorie Oke of Colborne Township; also one sister and one brother in Holland; 23 grandchildren; and three great- grandchildren. She was predeceased by one son Sandy in 1969; three sisters and two brothers. A funeral service was held at the Trinity Christian Reformed Church in Goderich on Tuesday, November 29. The Reverend Harry Vriend officiated. McCallum Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Pallbearers were sons, Bernie, Bert, Bill, John, Henry and Leonard. Interment was in Colborne Township. WILLIAM MARSH William Marsh of Huronview, formerly of OBITUARIES Goderich and Colborne Township, died in Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich on Saturday, November 25 at the age of 98. He was born in Hulled Township on May 9, 1885 to George and Kate (Collett) Marsh. He farmed in Colborne Township and was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church in Goderich. He was predeceased by his wife, Bertha Manning, on October 30, 1960. He was also predeceased by three brothers, Harry, Arthur and Bert; and three sisters, Mrs. Harry (Annie) Cowell, Mrs. Bert (Minnie) Jones and Mrs. Floyd (Eva) Rice. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Melvin (Edythe Ethelwyn Winnie') Bell of Goderich; two grandchildren, Mrs. John (Nancy) McIver of Oakville and Norman Bell of Thunder Bay; and three great- grandchildren, Maureen and William Bell and Kate McIver. A private family service was held at McCallum Funeral Home in Goderich on Tuesday, November 29. The Reverend G.L. Royal of Knox Presbyterian Church of- ficiated. Interment was in Colborne Cemetery. JUNE MADELON (McCARTNEY) JOHNSTON June Madelon (McCartney) Johnston died Tuesday, November 22 at Princess Margaret Hospital in Toronto. She is survived by her husband, William H. Johnston; one son, Kerry S. Johnston; and one sister, Aileen Schulha. She was predeceased by her parents, Harvey and Jessie McCartney of Clinton. A memorial service was held in Toronto on Thursday, November 24. Mrs. Ernest Little, Frank and Millie Little and Margaret Little, all of Goderich, cousins of the deceased, attended the service. MRS, HAZEL FRANCES YOUNG Mrs. Hazel Frances Young of Huronview, formerly of Goderich and Colborne Township, died in Huronview on Tuesday, November 22 at the age of 83. She was born in Dorchester on September 5, 1900. She was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church in Goderich and Tiger Dunlop Women's Institute. She is survived by her husband, Lloyd Young of Ottawa; two step -daughters, Mrs. Peter (Betty) Campbell of London and Mrs. Tom (Nan) Hullin of Ottawa; one step -son, Ronald Young of Edmonton; one sister, Mrs. Dorothy MacKinnon of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida; and seven grandchildren, Jeffrey, Michael, Bradley and Monique Hullin of Ottawa, Ian and Alia Campbell of London and Alden Bryan of Kingston. A funeral service was held at McCallum Funeral Home in Goderich on Thursday, November 22 at 2 p.m. The Reverend G.L. Royal of Knox Presbyterian Church of- ficiated. Interment was in Colborne Cemetery. • Board decides on disciplinary action The Huron County Board of Education has decided to take action against Exeter high school teacher Joanne Young, but isn't releasing details of such action. Mrs. Young, a mathematics teacher at South Huron District High School, par- ticipated in an anti -war demonstration on November 18 at a Litton Systems of Canada Ltd. plant in Toronto where the guidance system for the cruise missile is made. The 56 year-old mother of four is currently in the Toronto West Detention Centre refusing to give her name. She has been held in custody since November 18 when she refused to sign a pledge to appear in court. The teacher is staging a hunger strike in the detention centre and has had only water since her arrest. The school board held a PAGE"12 —GODERICH SCR STAR, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30,1983 If you're NEW IN TOWN and don't know which way to turn, call the Wein LTD hostess ®f 524-7165 or 524-2544 itiir Alg IP IV :Or IVAPF 20": ti HURON tx COUNTY el BUREAUCHRIS M 14 hoi ti CHRISTMAS jiti (co-ordinated by Family and te Children's Services of Huron County) • REQUESTS YOUR SUPPORT 11 li FOR °• • CHRISTMAS 1983 i' N Donations of toys, games. gifts, •,. tic "`f no and good used clothing can �f bo left at your local centre. • LOCATION: North Street United Church • DATE: Dec. 3 -9th. 1983 - Inclusive `° TIME: 9:30 A.M. to 4:00 P,M. ° b CO-ORDINATOR: ° Mn. Phyllis Lawrence jiti, Please direct financial contributions be to Family and Children's Services of Huron County, 90 Gloucester ° Terrace, Goderlch, Ontario N7A 1W7.1,4 Reg. 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SS BI—AT BY ANNE NABEJKO The personal touch is something that every person likes when they are picking out a gift, and that is what the owners of All Around The House try to give their customers. Margaret and George Severn opened their store on West Street with the idea of pleasing their customer, even if it means a little extra effort. The name of the store, All Around The House, was chosen by Margaret because she wanted something that was different from other stores, as well as a fitting name. "I wanted something that would cover everything, and since most of the things we sell are for the home, I felt it was ap- propriate," she explained. The couple also run a store that carries much the same items, and with the same name, in Wingham. They decided to open a store in Goderich because of the success they had with their first store, and the fact that Goderich is also a small town. "We deal with approximately 80 wholesalers, to provide our customers with a large selection," Margaret commented. "We do a lot of special ordering for people because we try hard to please." A large line of merchandise that is always in the store, ranges from brass and pottery to shower curtains and comforters. They also carry framed prints and watercolours, which are done by their brother-in-law Gordon Duern. Margaret and her sister Ruth, who works at the store, enjoy interior decorating and are eager to help any customers who need assistance in that area. With Christmas quickly approaching, All Around The House is doing very well. Margaret feels that one of the reasons they are successful is because, "customers appreciate dealing with small business and having contact with the owners." Either Margaret or George are at the store to provide that contact: Say Merry Christmas To Your Friends ... SAMPLE... f MFRRYtH11STMAS and a Papn‘ Net,. Year torr.) wife. S. 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BOX 220 (Hwy. No. 21 South)GODERICH N7A 4B6 special meeting Monday, November 28 and after spending over two hours in committee - of -the -whole, the board chairman, Dorothy Wallace issued a press release. The board contends that Mrs. Young has made it a "matter of public record that her request for a day's absence with pay was denied by two officials of the board." Director of Education Robert Allan said the fact that her request was denied is the focus of the board's decision to take action. It is also noted that Mrs. Young has made iL known that she requested a similar day off in November 1982 and the request was 'denied. She took' the day off and had a reduction in salary. "Mrs. Young has been given and will be given an opportunity to place her position before the board and further that the board has decided on a course of disciplinary action which relies on the intent of progressive discipline as defined in common law," states the press release. Mr. Allan said the board is using common law as opposed to the education act or the secondary teacher's contract. The decision to take disciplinary action followed a 13-2 recorded vote by trustees. Trustees Clarence McDonald of Exeter and Dennis Rau of R.R. 2 Zurich, voted against taking action and trustee Tony McQuail was absent. Mr. Allan said the discussion could con- tinue at the board's regular meeting on December 5 if Mrs. Young has contacted the board. The woman is slated to appear in court Wednesday, November 30 in Toronto. Exeter teacher sends speech protesting nuclear arms to Women Today group Helping to prevent a war that could "vaporize" her students is a lesser crime than sitting idly by waiting for it to happen, Joanne Young said in a speech she sent to a Women Today meeting in Clinton Nov. 22. The Exeter high school teacher, who was supposed to address the group on women's role in the peace movement, was one of 80 protestors arrested outside the Litton Systems Canada Ltd. plant in Rexdale on Nov. 18. By refusing to co-operate with authorities - calling herself "Louis Riel" and going on a hunger strike in jail - she is protesting the manufacturing of guidance systems for cruise missiles. "1 insist on my right not to be party to mass murder. The Judgement of Nuremberg made it international law that it is the duty of everyone to take responsibility for the action of their government. I insist on my right to influence policy; otherwise I'd be accepting a justice system that isn't used to promote justice," she said in her speech, which was delivered by a friend. Although she says sae's willing to take the consequences of her actions, Ms. Young says that few can face going to jail. Other peaceful methods of protest ("violence always gets a violent response") are keep- ing informed, writing letters of protest to all levels of government, contributing to agen- cies working for peace, attending peace marches, and supporting those few who do commit civil disobedience. "Those of us who do civil disobedience will be without impact if not supported by the majority," she said. The huge arsenals of nuclear weapons are owned by the superpowers to keep others out of areas such as the Middle East and most of South America that are vital to them. By helping the United States test the cruise missile, Canadians are supporting the regime which exploits thrid world countries. Canadians become the target of Russian missiles when they support the United States. And, Canada has paid for its support of the U.S. military in the past with dumps full of radioactive waste in Port Hope after supplying uranium to the U.S. in' 1945, she said. Crumby jobs "Canadians help the U.S. with its dirty work for a few crummy jobs. But, will we really be protected? Canadians had dif- ficulty getting out of Grenada because if they hadn't, there would have been no reason to send the boys to get them out." A skit she sent to the meeting illustrated her stand on the nuclear arms race. The skit involved a salesman trying to sell a burglar alarm to a home -owner that was based on the principle of deterrence. If a burglar tried to get into the home, a black box containing 10 kilos of TNT would blow up the house and its occupants. When the home owner protested the salesman said the burglar would never try to get in if he knew about the system. The amount of TNT would increase yearly and coat the home owner one third his annual income. When the home owner asked if the system could go off accidentally the salesman told him not to think about it.