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Garlic man: Sam Geraci based a business on the garlic bulb.
Garlic man: Sam Geraci based a business on the garlic bulb.

Garlic man: Sam Geraci based a business on the garlic bulb.

Date9/20/1990
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0127635F
Garlic King: Sam Geraci, owner of Deriea Brand Foods, hasparlayed his family-run business and his garlic products into a multi-million-dollar operation.
Garlic King: Sam Geraci, owner of Deriea Brand Foods, hasparlayed his family-run business and his garlic products into a multi-million-dollar operation.
6/15/1989
His bud's for you: With a garland of garlic draped round his neck, Ted Maczka - the Fish Lake Garlic Man - extoils the virtues of the aromatic bulb to just about anyone who dares to come near him
His bud's for you: With a garland of garlic draped round his neck, Ted Maczka - the Fish Lake Garlic Man - extoils the virtues of the aromatic bulb to just about anyone who dares to come near him
9/27/1983
Garlic four times a day
Garlic four times a day
1/9/1975
Garlic lover: Ted Maczka, known as the Fish Lake Garlic Man, bites into a bud of his favorite food in the Ontario Foodland section of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
Garlic lover: Ted Maczka, known as the Fish Lake Garlic Man, bites into a bud of his favorite food in the Ontario Foodland section of the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair
11/15/1987
'Garlic king': Ted Maczka, a Belleville-area farmer, tells visitors to the Royal about the virtues of garlic
'Garlic king': Ted Maczka, a Belleville-area farmer, tells visitors to the Royal about the virtues of garlic
11/11/1992
Powerful potion: Colm Wilkinson uses garlic and honey to soothe his throat
Powerful potion: Colm Wilkinson uses garlic and honey to soothe his throat
10/19/1989
Richard Kirkup Barbecues with lots of garlic
Richard Kirkup Barbecues with lots of garlic
5/7/1974
Fighting aids: Sam Guerra, owner of the Brampton-based Festive Food Catering, is stocking some of his trucks with condoms because he believes the fear of catching the deadly AIDS virus is becoming widespread
Fighting aids: Sam Guerra, owner of the Brampton-based Festive Food Catering, is stocking some of his trucks with condoms because he believes the fear of catching the deadly AIDS virus is becoming widespread
5/8/1974
Sam Green is president of Toronto-based Continental Salvage Co
Sam Green is president of Toronto-based Continental Salvage Co
8/14/1978
Light cost: Paul Reesor of Scarborough Public Utilities shows off high efficiency 15 watt compact flourescent bulb (left) and 60 watt incandescent bulb
Light cost: Paul Reesor of Scarborough Public Utilities shows off high efficiency 15 watt compact flourescent bulb (left) and 60 watt incandescent bulb
2/14/1991
Business baron with a difference: Sebastian de Ferranti says government intervention in business is necessary when the scramble for profits results in decisions based on short-term expediency.
Business baron with a difference: Sebastian de Ferranti says government intervention in business is necessary when the scramble for profits results in decisions based on short-term expediency.
10/7/1979
James D. Robinson III, chairman of New York based American Express Co., pictured at the Toronto Stock Exchange where his company's shares were listed for the first time yesterday. The firm is currently facing a challenge to its domination of the travellers' cheque market from Visa and Master Charge, whose credit cards dominate the international bank card scene. Master Charge hopes to be in the business by next May and Visa will make a decision shortly.
James D. Robinson III, chairman of New York based American Express Co., pictured at the Toronto Stock Exchange where his company's shares were listed for the first time yesterday. The firm is currently facing a challenge to its domination of the travellers' cheque market from Visa and Master Charge, whose credit cards dominate the international bank card scene. Master Charge hopes to be in the business by next May and Visa will make a decision shortly.
9/18/1978