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The Goderich Signal-Star, 1979-05-10, Page 12PAGE 12 —GODERICH SIGNAL -STAR, THURSDAY, MAY 10, 1979 olkman's cele Mr. and Mrs: Tunis Kolkman celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary on Friday, May 4 at the Saltford Valley Hall. About 250 guests in- cluding their family of nine children, sons and daughters-in-law, 19 grandchildren and two great-granddaughters and other relatives, neighbours and friends gathered in the afternoon and evening to visit and extend best wishes. In the afternoon many of the guests were members of a group called "Youth of Yesterday" of which Mr. and Mrs. Kolkman are members. During the sumptuous dinner the children presented Mr. and Mrs. Kolkman with tickets for a trip to Holland and the grandchildren presented them with -a gift of spending money, which all wa's a complete sur- prise. In the evening more guests attended to extend best wishes and besides meeting and renewing friendships with so many, the Kolkmans received a phone call from Mrs. Kolkman's brother in Holland and a telegram from their brothers and sisters in Holland. They hope to see them soon as some of their immediate relatives will have an- niversaries while the Kolkmans are in Holland on their visit. Guests were present from all around Goderich area, Clinton, Toronto, London, Lambeth, Grand Rapids, Michigan and son Bill and family from Coaldale, Alberta. Mr. and Mrs. Kolkman were married in Holland May 4, 1934 and came to Canada in July 1951 settling in Ashfield and then Colborne Township. Their many friends in Colborne extend congratulations on this their 45th anniversary and wish them continued .health andhappiness. MUSIC A TALENT It is always en- couraging in this day and age to hear of people who are interested in music and are putting forth an effort to improve their talents in this field. Several Colborne Township pupils were successful in examinations held recently by Toronto Royal Conservatory of Music and we extend congratulations to all who achieved another step on the ladder to success. Grade 1 Rudiments (Theory) 1st Class Honors - Roxanne Ker- nighan and Marie N. Bri►rdley, -Piano Grade 9 1,P Honors - Beth Hazlitt; Piano Grade 7 Pass - Roxanne Kernighan; Piano Grade 6 Pass - Marie N. Brindley. This r t nniv'rsary all sneaks well for Mrs. Arlene Darnbrough of . l;t•rtrudt. KAItting. corrt'spomit.nt olborne corner Goderich Township . who is the teacher. Congratulations to all. BENMILLER UNITED CHURCH The U.C.W. of Ben - miller United Church held their Thankoffering meeting at the church Wednesday, May 2nd at 2:00 p.m. Mrs. Phyllis Fisher chaired the meeting which opened with a hymn and the scripture was read • by Mrs. Phyllis Pitblado. The guest speaker was Mrs. Phyllis Cox who gave a very interesting and timely message on "human rights". Mrs. Gwen Dursr thanked the speaker. Special music by several members of the Benmiller Church Choir was very much enjoyed. The offering was received by Mrs. Maude McBride and Mavis Fisher. After the meeting all enjoyed a social half hour together. Goderich obituary LT. COL. AUSTIN MOORE YOUNG, E.D. Lt. Col. Austin Moore Young, E.D. of 105 North Street, Goderich died in Alexandra Marine General Hospital •on Sunday, May 6 at the age of 73. He was born in Toronto on May 9, 1905 to Mr. and Mrs. William E. Young. He attended Upper Canada College, and served overseas during World War II: Enlisting in Toronto with the Royal Regiment of Canada in September, 1939, he was discharged in November of 1945. He married Helen Elizabeth Garrow on September 2, 1933 in Goderich. Lt. Col. Young was an insurance manager, and an active member of St. George's ._A.ng.lican Church as Sunday School superintendent and Chinch Treasurer. He is .: survived by his wife, Helen, of Goderich; twor daughters, Mrs. Nancy Proulx of Stam- ford, Connecticut, and Mrs. Patricia McCor- mick of Muncie, Indiana; six grandchildren, Kathleen, Jacqueline, and Matthew Proulx, Benjamin, Austin, and Andrew McCormick; a sister, Mrs. Seth B. Pepler, Toronto, and a brother, Rupert Young, England. 'The funeral was held on Tuesday, May 8 at Stiles Funeral Home in Goderich, with the Reverend. Robert J. Crocker officiating. Interment was in Maitland Cemetery at Goderich. Pallbearers were James Brunk, Maurice Wilkinson, Benjamin McCormick, and Peter Trees to be planted With the coming of spring, the Authority's annual reforestation program has begun. Marginal and non- productive lands are planted either by hand or with a mechanical tree planter that has been. specially constructed by M.V. .A. staff. By the end o May, 46,300 trees will have been planted on private property and additional stock will be used to begin the wildlife management plantings at the Wawanosh Valley. Conservation Area: e rcadg t lI ler"(((\a010Trif()))0 Huron Landscaping Would be pleased to look after your landscaping We Have AUSTRIAN PINES _Excellent for ® Screens Windbreaks CHARACTERISTICS presently 8 - 12 inchels and grow to 50 ft. -rapid growth -adaptability to ny soil -dark green glossy foliage Price - $4.50 each 8 fte select railway ties Split cedar rails Tree and shrub sales Campbell. Honorarye bearers were James Garrow, William Prest Ernest Lee, Gordon Beardmore, William Cochrane, Brian McCool, Donald italdwin, and Leighton McWhinney. COMMUNITY BRIDAL SHOWER A community bridal shower was held in Benmiller Church Basement Monday evening May 7 for Nancy Fisher, daughter of Herman and Ila Fisher of Benmiller District. Her wedding is planned for Saturday, 'May 26 in Benmiller United Church. After the- customary assembling of neighbors and friends and visitation, a few contests were enjoyed and the bride-to-be was honored with many beautiful and useful gifts. Nancy thanked the ladies for their thoughtfulness and best wishes and all en- joyed a social time together with lunch served by the Benmiller unit of the church. The bride-to-be will be living in St. Thomas. LOCAL NEWS Remember that the Benmiller .Girls' Group will be collecting papers on their paper drive this Saturday May 12. If you are not on their pickup list phone 524-2034, 524- 6235, 524-7627 or 524-2076. •- The Cancer Drive is anost completed in Co ne Township and a speci thank you is extended to all who took the timeto go out F.A. MAY & SON 386 MAIN ST. SOUTH, EXETER RS DEA`E_. rin� collecting and to those who gave so generously to this worthy cause, The sympathy of the community is extended to Mrs. Tom Moore in the loss of her sister Mrs. Ron Carter of St. Marys. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. 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