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An ancient art: George Blake, a retired psychologist and founder of the Durham Folklore Society, some times uses drums to dramatize his tales.
An ancient art: George Blake, a retired psychologist and founder of the Durham Folklore Society, some times uses drums to dramatize his tales.

An ancient art: George Blake, a retired psychologist and founder of the Durham Folklore Society, some times uses drums to dramatize his tales.

Date11/27/1992
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Drumming up Business, Dave Gusple rearranges stockpiles of drums in his store, Just Drums, on Yonge St., south of Finch Ave.
Drumming up Business, Dave Gusple rearranges stockpiles of drums in his store, Just Drums, on Yonge St., south of Finch Ave.
1/7/1993
Man with a special touch. Stanley Gill uses his 40 years of working on Rolls Royce vehicles to help restore them today. The retired Willowdale man, here polishing his 1954 Silver Wraithe, owns 5 Rolls, 3 of them restored and available for special rental.
Man with a special touch. Stanley Gill uses his 40 years of working on Rolls Royce vehicles to help restore them today. The retired Willowdale man, here polishing his 1954 Silver Wraithe, owns 5 Rolls, 3 of them restored and available for special rental.
10/5/1992
How it works: Dr. John MacKenzie, who recently retired as co-ordinator of the hand clinic at the Workers' Compensation Board's Downsview Rehabilitation Centre, uses a diagram to explain injuries to workers who are sent to the clinic for treatment. he hopes to continue his research into hand injuries.
How it works: Dr. John MacKenzie, who recently retired as co-ordinator of the hand clinic at the Workers' Compensation Board's Downsview Rehabilitation Centre, uses a diagram to explain injuries to workers who are sent to the clinic for treatment. he hopes to continue his research into hand injuries.
7/2/1985
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
Bedtime treat: Ted Potochniak, 42, who has a strong interest in his Ukrainian cultural heritage and a love of the ancient tradition of storytelling, reads Ukrainian folk tales to his son, Michael, 5 in their Weston home
Bedtime treat: Ted Potochniak, 42, who has a strong interest in his Ukrainian cultural heritage and a love of the ancient tradition of storytelling, reads Ukrainian folk tales to his son, Michael, 5 in their Weston home
3/12/1985
For giant thirsts. Tom Culligan, founder and president of the Second Cup group of coffee houses, pours coffee into a giant cup (in reality a 50-gallon drum) at a meeting of franchisees at the Ramada Renaissance Hotel yesterday. Culligan opened his first outlet 13 years ago.
For giant thirsts. Tom Culligan, founder and president of the Second Cup group of coffee houses, pours coffee into a giant cup (in reality a 50-gallon drum) at a meeting of franchisees at the Ramada Renaissance Hotel yesterday. Culligan opened his first outlet 13 years ago.
8/4/1988
Slacking seizures: Tough times have forced commercial landlords to negotiate for back rent instead of evicting businesses - and that's hurting his business, says Al Stanley, who works with Dorie Wallace at Durham Balliff Services
Slacking seizures: Tough times have forced commercial landlords to negotiate for back rent instead of evicting businesses - and that's hurting his business, says Al Stanley, who works with Dorie Wallace at Durham Balliff Services
3/20/1992
Commanding attention: Storytellers Sher Leetooze, right, and Carolyn Hart, of the 20-member Durham Folklore Society
Commanding attention: Storytellers Sher Leetooze, right, and Carolyn Hart, of the 20-member Durham Folklore Society
7/21/1993
Veterinarian Dr. Stephen Penzvalto, 65, rides his hog on his rounds in Muskola. And he uses the motorcycle in his leisure time, too. He's had one accident in 51 years of riding - a motorcycle fell over on him.
Veterinarian Dr. Stephen Penzvalto, 65, rides his hog on his rounds in Muskola. And he uses the motorcycle in his leisure time, too. He's had one accident in 51 years of riding - a motorcycle fell over on him.
5/30/1977
It was quite exciting': Joseph Shaw, professor of fine art at the University of Toronto, with pictures of some of his discoveries in Crete, was taken aback when he found a type of wall which 'should not have existed' according to a chapter he'd written for a book on ancient Greece
It was quite exciting': Joseph Shaw, professor of fine art at the University of Toronto, with pictures of some of his discoveries in Crete, was taken aback when he found a type of wall which 'should not have existed' according to a chapter he'd written for a book on ancient Greece
9/14/1981
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
Back in time: Ken Gowie sits by a computer he uses to help people trace their roots. He has traced his own family back 14 generations.
Back in time: Ken Gowie sits by a computer he uses to help people trace their roots. He has traced his own family back 14 generations.
7/13/1988