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POHL o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-03-18 published
Michael GOLDSTEIN, 54, 'Wizard' of Rochdale
Draft dodger helped keep experimental university running
Later founded environmental consulting company
By Emily CHUNG,
Staff
Reporter
"People always think it was so hard for us draft dodgers," Michael
GOLDSTEIN used to say in his broad New York accent. He thought
someone should set them straight and write about what a good
time it was.
Avoiding the draft for the Vietnam War,
GOLDSTEIN arrived in
Toronto in 1968, three days shy of his 18th birthday, and was
impressed by the city's hospitality. He found housing at the
newly opened Rochdale College, a free, experimental, student-directed
university and co-op residence.
At Rochdale he encountered Friends and causes to keep him occupied.
One of those Friends, acclaimed science-fiction writer Judith
MERRIL, who died in 1997, considered him a close friend.
She wrote about him in Better to Have Loved, the autobiography
she co-authored with her granddaughter, Emily
POHL-
WEARY.
GOLDSTEIN died of cancer February 27, at the age of 54.
Another lifelong friend was Barb
CARLSTROM, who remembered
GOLDSTEIN
as a "vital, happy, intense whirlwind. He knew everyone, he was
interested in everything, he was everywhere."
GOLDSTEIN was born in Chicago and raised in New York City, the
second of three children, along with sisters Marianne and Joanne.
His father was a Jew who converted to Quakerism during a rebellious
youth.
As a teenager,
GOLDSTEIN was opposed to the Vietnam War and took
part in anti-war protests. Young men were required to register
for the draft at 18.
GOLDSTEIN thought it would be dishonest to conscientiously object
based on religion because he was opposed to the war for political
reasons.
At 17, he didn't feel he could handle jail, so he decided to
move to Canada.
His pacifist parents helped by driving him to Toronto. For the
next few years, the family visited him at Thanksgiving and Christmas.
GOLDSTEIN became passionately involved in the beginnings of the
still-thriving Theatre Passe Muraille.
(The group's historical piece, The Rochdale Project, was in workshops
at Passe Muraille last week and will play again in February 2006.)
For all his idealism,
GOLDSTEIN was practical and became known
for fixing and building things. He became part of the crew that
literally kept Rochdale running.
"You had a lot of young people who were trying to live this cool
lifestyle, but they weren't taking care of business, like the
electrical system and plumbing," said his older sister, Marianne
ROBBINS.
So GOLDSTEIN took responsibility.
"That was the way he would approach things, as opposed to wanting
to write fancy essays about this great experiment,"
ROBBINS said.
GOLDSTEIN's ability to figure things out and fix them became
legendary, earning him the nickname "The Wizard."
Though it wasn't shut down until 1975, Rochdale's drug-propelled
decline had begun by 1970.
The college, located in an 18-storey highrise at Bloor St. W.
and Huron Sts., on the northern border of the University of Toronto,
had a policy of not turning anyone away, including drug users
and dealers.
The disintegration of Rochdale prompted
GOLDSTEIN to hitchhike
to Vancouver.
When he returned to Toronto after a summer, things at Rochdale
had further deteriorated.
GOLDSTEIN made the difficult decision to go west for good.
In Vancouver, he worked for a draft-dodgers' newsletter and for
the Company of Young Canadians, a community development organization
started by Pierre Trudeau's Liberal government.
As well, he studied at the University of British Columbia and
pursued a variety of other causes.
Later, GOLDSTEIN started an environmental consulting company,
Soilcon.
Among other things, his ideas were used to clean up contaminated
uranium mines on Hudson Bay and to grow trees on the marshy Vancouver
airport grounds.
At the Company of Young Canadians,
GOLDSTEIN met his future wife,
Arline OISHI.
They married in 1975.
The couple journeyed around the world together in 1979 and looked
forward to another world tour when they retired. They never got
the chance.
"Leaving New York for Toronto was easy," he used to say.
"Leaving Toronto for Vancouver was very difficult."
In addition to his wife,
GOLDSTEIN leaves his daughter Devon
and son Rhys. Last week the family held a service in Vancouver.
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POHLAND o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-02-21 published
POHLAND,
Ingeborg (née
KULLE)
Peacefully on February 19, 2005 in her 76th year, at Kennedy
Lodge
Nursing
Home. Ingeborg, beloved wife of Hans
POHLAND for
55 years. Loving Omi of Hans
HEINRICH
Jr. and his wife
Robin,
Helga and her husband David
NOYES,
Peter and his wife
Grace,
and her many grandchildren. Resting at Paul O'Conner Funeral
Home, 1939 Lawrence Avenue East (between Warden and Pharmacy)
from 11 a.m. Monday until time of service and committal in our
chapel at 1 p.m. Cremation. In lieu of flowers, donations may
be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association.
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POHLER o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-06-06 published
MARTENS,
Charlotte
Alice (née
KAMPF-
WALCZAK)
Born July 23, 1925 in Folwark, Poland, and died peacefully at
the St. Catharines General Hospital on Saturday, June 4, 2005.
Charlotte is survived by her loving husband Lou
MARTENS, sister
Helena POHLER
(Germany,) and children, Evelyn (Dr. Peter
MUCALOV,)
Karin (David
MILNE,)
Bernie (Lou-Anne
DAEMKE,) Veronica
(Robert
HENRI,) and step-son Robert
MARTENS.
Devoted grandmother to Adrian,
Monica and Nadia
MUCALOV,
Vanessa and Andrew
MILNE, Krystelle
and Evan DAEMKE and Victoria and Patrick
HENRI.
Great-grandmother
to Emily-Grace and step-grandmother to Erica, Leanne and Jennifer
MARTENS.
Charlotte had many talents. She spoke three languages,
was an avid gardener, photographer, knitter and cake decorator.
A Registered Nursing Assistant, she cared for the elderly in
St. Catharines, North York as well as at Sutton West and Beaverton,
Ontario. The family will receive Friends at the Vineland Chapel
of the Tallman Funeral Homes, 3277 King Street, on Wednesday 7-8: 30
p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Thursday,
June 9th at 11 a.m. Cremation will follow.
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POHLMANN o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-01-21 published
WALTER,
Else
Passed away peacefully on January 19, 2005 in Toronto at the
age of 96 years. Loving mother of Leo (Sheila,) Nelly (Leo
POHLMANN.)
Predeceased by her son Ernest and daughter-in-law Patricia. Cherished
grandmother of 9 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Else
will be lovingly remembered by her brothers Helmut and Oswald
and their wives. Friends may visit at the Jerrett Funeral Home,
1141 St. Clair Ave. W. (1 block east of Dufferin) on Friday from
7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m.
in our chapel. Interment to follow at Prospect Cemetery.
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POHORESKY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-06-03 published
POHORESKY,
Jan (née
McCARTHY)
Unexpectedly, in Ottawa, on Monday, May 30, 2005, age 57 years.
Beloved wife of Harold, devoted and proud mother of Michael,
William and Paul. Dear sister of Patricia
GONANO of Toronto and
Paul McCARTHY of Kingston. Jan was a wonderful caregiver and
actively involved in the Manor Park Community, The Ottawa-Carleton
Chapter of the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario, and the National
Association for the Mentally Ill. Jan will be fondly remembered
by her family and many Friends.
"We loved her dearly"
Friends may visit at the Central Chapel of Hulse, Playfair and
McGarry, 315 McLeod Street, on Friday 2-9 p.m. Funeral Service
will be held at St. Bartholomew's Anglican Church, 125 MacKay
Street, Ottawa, on Saturday, June 4 at 11: 00 a.m. Interment Beechwood
Cemetery. Donations in memory of Jan to the Schizophrenia Society
of Ontario (Ottawa-Carleton Chapter), c/o R.O.H., 1145 Carling
Avenue, Ottawa K1Z 7K4, would be appreciated by the family. Condolences/
Donations/Tributes at mcgarryfamily.ca, (613) 233-1143.
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POHORESKY o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-12-26 published
WOODARD,
Olive
(ARMSTRONG)
At St. Joseph's Life Care Centre, Brantford on Friday, December
23, 2005, of Waterford in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the
late Roy WOODARD. Dear mother of Charles (Helen,) Ruth
POHORESKY
(Maurice,) Eileen
MIDDLEKOOP
(Steve,) and Linda
BAKKER (Victor.)
Loving grandmother of 13 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren,
and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Predeceased by sister Helen
McMILLEN and brother James
ARMSTRONG.
Friends may call at the
Thompson-Mott Funeral Home, Waterford on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9
p.m. Service in the chapel on Wednesday at 1: 30 p.m. Interment
Oakland Cemetery. Donations to the March of Dimes or Norfolk
General Hospital C.T. Scan would be appreciated by the family.
www.thompsonmottfuneralhome.com
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POHOSKI o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2005-02-10 published
POHOSKI,
Dr.
Maria
Czeslawa (née
SZYNDLER)
Born in Sambor, Poland to Maria Dyoniza
SZYNDLER and Czeslaw
SZYNDLER on February 19, 1920 and died February 2, 2005 in Toronto,
Ontario, Canada. Graduated from high school in Paris, France,
1940. Attended University of Edinburgh, Scotland 1941 - 1948
where she received her Doctorate from the Faculty of Medicine.
She practiced in various medical capacities in Ontario. Married
to Anthoni
POHOSKI on July 16, 1949 in Balham, England and immigrated
to Toronto on July 23, 1952. Surviving relatives: son Chester
POHOSKI
(Martha,) brother George
SZYNDLER, 3 nieces, 2 nephews.
A memorial service will be held at Copernicus Lodge, 66A Roncesvalles
Ave., Toronto, Ontario on Saturday, February 12, 2005, in the
main chapel between 3-4 p.m. Reception to follow in the multipurpose
room. If desired, please make floral arrangements that residents
and staff may enjoy after the function. Memorial donations may
also be made to her favourite charities at this time. Contact
Chester POHOSKI if needed at 416-766-0410 or E-mail chester.pohoski@sympatico.ca
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POHUTA o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.toronto_star 2005-06-01 published
PYLYPIAK,
Anna
Peacefully on Tuesday, May 31, 2005 at the Ivan Franko Nursing
Home, Toronto, in her 83rd year. Loving wife of Hryhorij, dear
mother of Lesia and Bohdan
POHUTA of Toronto, Myron and Martha
PYLYPIAK of Windsor. Dear Baba of Markian, Kristina, Adrianna,
Stephen, Daria and Andrew. Sister of Peter in Ukraine. Mrs.
PYLYPIAK
was a member of Sts. Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church.
Special heartfelt thanks to the nurses and staff of the Ivan
Franko
Nursing
Home for their care and compassion. Mrs.
PYLYPIAK's
family will receive relatives and Friends at the George Darte
Funeral Chapel, 585 Carlton Street, St. Catharines on Thursday from
2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Divine Liturgy will be celebrated in Sts. Cyril
and Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Church on Friday, June 3, 2005
at 11: 00 a.m. Rite of Committal in St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Cemetery,
Oakville. Panachyda will be held on Thursday at 7: 30 p.m. in
the funeral home. Memorial remembrances made to the Canadian
Cancer Society or the Ukrainian Canadian Social Services of Canada
Pomich Ukraini Fund would be appreciated by her family. On-Line
Guest Book - www.dartefuneralhome.com
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