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School News B Palmer Seniors the HERALD SECTION B Wednesday January22 1992 E HILLS Religion Legion Lines Youth Page Canada united we must stand By LISA BOONSTOPPELPOT The Herald Three months ago Martin Jansen of Milton couldnt care less If Quebec separated from Canada Now hes waging a oneman bat tie to keep Canada together with a sweatshirt bearing the slogan These colours wont separate Its way or fighting lo keep Canada a unified country and because he believes this country needs to stay together to survive My parents fought for this try during World War and if it was worth fighting for then it worth fighting for now says Mr Jansen He admits that four months ago he was like many other Canadians who didnt give a damn if Quebec separated from Canada Now hes fighting to keep Quebec from separating and has the freneh equivalent to These Colours Dont Separate Ne Se on his sweatshirts What changed his mind The fear that what is now happening to the former Soviet Union with the breakup of Its states and economic strife could happen to Canada I dont want Canada to become another Russia he said In my business as a restorer of Austin cars I talk to a lot of people outside of the country and they ask me what Is going on up here They tell me Canada Is no longer a good place to Invest because of the unity crisis He believes If Canadas provinces remain unified foreign investors will see Canada as a stable country and begin to Invest here again As he began to believe how beneficial Canadas unity could be he decided to broadcast his opinions He decided the sweatshirt with Its unifying theme would be the perfect way to spread the message and began marketing the sweatshirt to stores in November last year Expecting others jump on the boat to save Canada he was shocked when store after store refused to carry the sweatshirts I never believed promoting the idea of a unified would be a problem he said The refusals began with the Hudson Hay com pany then Foot locker and then the Institute student shop Mr believes they ail said no because they re afraid to offend Seeing as he t getting anywhere trying to market the product in stores he approached MP Garth Turner and the wheels began rolling Mr Turner took the sweatshirt to Ottawa and gave one to Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and Minister responsible for con affairs Joe Clark Then he wrote a column in local newspapers telling readers how one man was being stonewalled in his attempts to promote Canadian unity Soon the calls came ringing In Over 100 people inspired by Mr Jansen message began and ordering the sweatshirts Mr Turner said hes inspired by Mr Here is a man who makes cars who not a politician who has no personal agenda His agenda is a unified country said Mr Turner Politicians wouldnt succeed at all without guys like Martin I want to support him because he lets me do my job Mr Jansen goal Is to sell 100 sweatshirts 100 people is less than per cent of the population I feel that if I can t motivate 2 per cent of the population the government just wont be able to solve the problem he said The sweatshirts cost In eluding tax and can be ordered from Martin business Martin Gayle left and Katie right Jansen listen to calls on the answering machine from people ordering the sweatshirts worn by the trio Mr jansen designed the sweatshirts and created Enterprises at 416 or 4491 after hours Orders are also being taken at Garth Turner constituency office at Until he reaches his goal seems Mr Jansen is one man ding alone to preserve Canada unity In his words when youre one person it a bitch to change the at titude of a country the slogan These Colours Dont Separate in order to promote his idea of a unified Canada Herald Photo The staff at Acton Social Services and formation Centre hosted an appreciation day for Its volunteers This group represents a portion of the many people who donate their time would like to extend their appreciation to all its volunteers They are Jane Adshead Brendan Elizabeth Anderson Doug Anderson Rena Arblc Pearl Baker Harry Nino Bra Ida Alma Penny Lloyd Karen Chase Lorna Clark Rosemary Cook Allen Crawford Barbara Crawford Donna Crlpps Tom Cullen Lily Dee Harvey Dewhurst Mary Dick Lome Helen Dubeau Peter Dubeau Bill Fitch Ed Foot it Fountain Pal Glguere Wall Gordon Eleanor Lonnle Harklns Margaret Helllwell Jean Hllborn May Hoare Henry Kroes Holmes Lil Howson Eleanor Hurley Mary Irwin Pat Ivory Jean Jackson Klaus Kam May Kennedy Virginia Maureen Krasznal Lourtet Walter Lamb Pat Lane Helen Little Lois Mackenzie Gloria Marcel Volunteers honored Fran Bob Dorothy Mary Isobel McDonald Grace Kerwin Joyce Isaac Margaret Chapman Christina McMillan Peg Mills Helen Near Edna Greta Betty Oakes Pat Omeara Helen Ot Mary Pete Paplllon Ruth Payne Frank Amanda Norm Price Jessie Price Herbert Pursoo Dot Joyce Gerald Rennie Bill Riddle Barbara Robin son Christine Robertson Fred Sander Pauline Symon Joe Snoek John Pat Frank Thompson Yitzen Verbeek Nancy Vidler Gail Willems George Williams Rose Wilson Steve Alma Janet Butler Anna Spiterl Liz Bailey Joanne Copper Maxlne McBrlde Robin Peregrine Mary Ridley Sue Walker Elizabeth Brenda Cathy Johnson Carolyn Artem Knapton and Sandy Bassle Herald Photo Lions Club is seeking Citizen of Year nominations marks the 20th year the Lions Club of Georgetown has been honoring citizens who have unselfishly given of their time and talents to help their com and neighbors The Citizen of the Year will be honored at a dinner and awards to be held in the Georgetown Lions Hall on day March 3rd Past Citizens of the year have come from a variety of endeavours from clubs to Peggy in volvment with developmentally handicapped 1973 Georgetown Volunter Fire Department Rev Peter Barrow helped establish North Contact Centre 1975 Georgetown Volunteer Ambulance 1976 Con rue best known for work with Red Cross 1977 Walter Gray launched Christmas Welfare Fund that evolved into the Good Neighbor Service Joy and Irwin Noble extensive work with Chlldrens Aid and Cancer Society 1979 Karen Har rison best known for directing and organizing of Minor Hockey Tournaments Vi Haines work with hospital auxiliary and especially the Girls Pipe Band 1981 AV waived fees to build Ronald McDonald House and several town recreation facilities including the Dick Licata Pool and the Library Cultural Centre 1982 Esmu Ball revived Guiding in Georgetown in 1983 Ralph helped found the Arts Council and the Hills Legal Clinic 1984 Steamer founder of Esquesing Histonal Society and a Cancer Society Booster and long time volunteer Jean Layman long and dedicated ser vice to Scouting 1986 Georgetown Girls Pipe Band Ted long time com munity volunteer and Cancer Society booster Tom involved with many community projects the Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Hayes staunch support of Childrens Aid Society and best known for in volvment with Bantam Hockey Tournament Siena Van behind the scenes in many organizations from Red Cross to Seniors Citizen of the Year is selected from nominations and resumes submitted by the public and reviewed by a special committee of Lions Club members The deci sion of the committee is not based on the number of nominations but on the individuals merit If you know someone or group who should be nominated mail your nominations to the Georgetown Lions Club O Box 73 Georgetown Ontario L7G all nominations must be postmarked no later than January 31 1992 For further information contact Lion Carl Hansen 8466130 or Jo