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From the heart: Militia member Rick Spratley, whose hobby is carpentery, volunteered his time and talents to buildings a replacement for the regimental cenotaph at R
From the heart: Militia member Rick Spratley, whose hobby is carpentery, volunteered his time and talents to buildings a replacement for the regimental cenotaph at R

From the heart: Militia member Rick Spratley, whose hobby is carpentery, volunteered his time and talents to buildings a replacement for the regimental cenotaph at R

Date10/29/1992
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0134270F
Bertha and Norman Cowan started planning 10 years ago. Both have developed their creative talents and taken up new hobbies for retirement
Bertha and Norman Cowan started planning 10 years ago. Both have developed their creative talents and taken up new hobbies for retirement
5/5/1976
Peter O'Brian feels no urge to take his talents across the border
Peter O'Brian feels no urge to take his talents across the border
4/2/1986
Daring doctor: Port Perry's Dr. Guntis Silins treats Merchant Roberts for sinus problems with acupuncture needes. Silins, bon in Sweden to Latvian parents, has taken his talents to China, Australia, South Africa and the Arctic. A skin diver, he also helped make a film called Free Dive about the efforts of severely handicapped young people.
Daring doctor: Port Perry's Dr. Guntis Silins treats Merchant Roberts for sinus problems with acupuncture needes. Silins, bon in Sweden to Latvian parents, has taken his talents to China, Australia, South Africa and the Arctic. A skin diver, he also helped make a film called Free Dive about the efforts of severely handicapped young people.
3/29/1982
Bob Bailey: Partner-operator of Mr. Greenjeans Emporium learned a lesson in a previous unsuccessful, operation: Creative guys like me need to combine their talents with financial expertise.
Bob Bailey: Partner-operator of Mr. Greenjeans Emporium learned a lesson in a previous unsuccessful, operation: Creative guys like me need to combine their talents with financial expertise.
12/17/1980
The shape of your head has a lot to do with the type of job you're suited for, business consultant Henry Evering believes. He has spent year developing a theory that relates people's physical shapes to their personality types and business talents. Theory also guides him in designing office decor he says.
The shape of your head has a lot to do with the type of job you're suited for, business consultant Henry Evering believes. He has spent year developing a theory that relates people's physical shapes to their personality types and business talents. Theory also guides him in designing office decor he says.
6/5/1973
Spotted from the air, Pickering Councillor Kenneth Spratley gets a ticket for speeding yesterday from Constable Nancy Desjardine of Durham Regional Police
Spotted from the air, Pickering Councillor Kenneth Spratley gets a ticket for speeding yesterday from Constable Nancy Desjardine of Durham Regional Police
6/11/1975
A builder's pride: Alex Dyce takes only two or three months to build a house - a dollhouse, that is. Retirement from the Metro Police force will give him more time to devote to his hobby.
A builder's pride: Alex Dyce takes only two or three months to build a house - a dollhouse, that is. Retirement from the Metro Police force will give him more time to devote to his hobby.
6/13/1980
Saying goodby: Ross Irwin, 74, Ajax, a trustee since 1947, will have more time for his hobby of bird watching now that he has retired from the Durham Board
Saying goodby: Ross Irwin, 74, Ajax, a trustee since 1947, will have more time for his hobby of bird watching now that he has retired from the Durham Board
10/23/1982
Behind counter of his flagship Diana Sweets stores, company president George Boukydis ponders the future of his $6 million a year enterprise. Stores stopped selling candy some years ago when firm's key candy maker retired after 45 years of service. An adequate replacement was not found and now, says Boukydis, it's getting tough to find pastry cooks. The supermarkets are stealing what few there are left.
Behind counter of his flagship Diana Sweets stores, company president George Boukydis ponders the future of his $6 million a year enterprise. Stores stopped selling candy some years ago when firm's key candy maker retired after 45 years of service. An adequate replacement was not found and now, says Boukydis, it's getting tough to find pastry cooks. The supermarkets are stealing what few there are left.
12/23/1977
Sidelined: Albert LeBel needs a hip-replacement operation to end his constant pain
Sidelined: Albert LeBel needs a hip-replacement operation to end his constant pain
5/11/1988
Ready to help: Ed Gough, a teaching assistant in the Bathurst-Eglinton area, volunteered for a program aimed at putting more male role models into Metro's elementary school classrooms
Ready to help: Ed Gough, a teaching assistant in the Bathurst-Eglinton area, volunteered for a program aimed at putting more male role models into Metro's elementary school classrooms
8/12/1992
Happy and active: Bill Roedde, 60, has had more time to enjoy his favorite hobbies - cycling and reading - after taking an early retirement.
Happy and active: Bill Roedde, 60, has had more time to enjoy his favorite hobbies - cycling and reading - after taking an early retirement.
5/28/1985