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Nightfisher: Ron Blanchard Sr., left, and his son, Ron Jr., demonstrate a device they developed to make fishing at night easier.
Nightfisher: Ron Blanchard Sr., left, and his son, Ron Jr., demonstrate a device they developed to make fishing at night easier.

Nightfisher: Ron Blanchard Sr., left, and his son, Ron Jr., demonstrate a device they developed to make fishing at night easier.

Date6/17/1988
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0125467F
Downtown reactor: Dr. Ron Hancock, in the reactor room of U of T's Slowpoke, checks over a device that holds uranium rods.
Downtown reactor: Dr. Ron Hancock, in the reactor room of U of T's Slowpoke, checks over a device that holds uranium rods.
5/1/1990
A thief and his victim face each other: Ron Darling, right, lost $2,400 when cheques were forged over his name. David, left, one of the men who did it, is working to pay back part of that money. He holds a job by day and lives in special quarters by night as part of a program new to Metro.
A thief and his victim face each other: Ron Darling, right, lost $2,400 when cheques were forged over his name. David, left, one of the men who did it, is working to pay back part of that money. He holds a job by day and lives in special quarters by night as part of a program new to Metro.
7/4/1978
So many switches: Ron Dennis, at the controls of a 747 at Terminal 2, gives his son Andrew, 4, a quick lesson in flight instruments.
So many switches: Ron Dennis, at the controls of a 747 at Terminal 2, gives his son Andrew, 4, a quick lesson in flight instruments.
10/29/1992
Young inventor: Peter Dawson, 18, has developed a sonic device to rid chimneys and attics of raccoons.
Young inventor: Peter Dawson, 18, has developed a sonic device to rid chimneys and attics of raccoons.
8/14/1983
Inventor: Richmond Hill High School student Chris Hook has developed a device that can help the severely disabled type on a computer by whistling, nooding or flexging a muscle
Inventor: Richmond Hill High School student Chris Hook has developed a device that can help the severely disabled type on a computer by whistling, nooding or flexging a muscle
4/15/1987
John Blanchard, head of the Toronto Area Industrial Development Board, says there's little evidence that Quebec firms are checking out Toronto because of uneasiness over Quebec's sparatist government.
John Blanchard, head of the Toronto Area Industrial Development Board, says there's little evidence that Quebec firms are checking out Toronto because of uneasiness over Quebec's sparatist government.
11/30/1977
Larry Skelton (left) with son Ron (trucking company)
Larry Skelton (left) with son Ron (trucking company)
1/8/1997
Troubled family: Doug Connell, left, who suffered severe brain damage four years ago when a transport truck slammed into his car, can't understand why his parents, Mary and Ron, don't think he's able to handle his former job.
Troubled family: Doug Connell, left, who suffered severe brain damage four years ago when a transport truck slammed into his car, can't understand why his parents, Mary and Ron, don't think he's able to handle his former job.
4/3/1984
Learned responsibility: Joe Pimentel, here with his father Jose, says being the son of an immigrant taught him how ot work and accomplish at an early age, although he sometimes wishes he had it easier
Learned responsibility: Joe Pimentel, here with his father Jose, says being the son of an immigrant taught him how ot work and accomplish at an early age, although he sometimes wishes he had it easier
10/6/1986
Learned responsibility: Joe Pimentel, here with his father Jose, says being the son of an immigrant taught him how to work and accomplish at an early age, although he sometimes wishes he had it easier
Learned responsibility: Joe Pimentel, here with his father Jose, says being the son of an immigrant taught him how to work and accomplish at an early age, although he sometimes wishes he had it easier
10/6/1986
$125-a-plate dinner honors Toronto man. The Ben-Gurion University of the Negev tribute dinner for Toronto resident Ron Oelbaum, held at the Inn on the Park last night, boasted a distinguished guest list. Seen chatting are, from left: Sidney Chelsky, Canadian associate of the university, Abba Eban, Israel's former minister of foreign affairs, Morris Kaufman, committee chairman, and Martin Offman, chairman of the dinner.
$125-a-plate dinner honors Toronto man. The Ben-Gurion University of the Negev tribute dinner for Toronto resident Ron Oelbaum, held at the Inn on the Park last night, boasted a distinguished guest list. Seen chatting are, from left: Sidney Chelsky, Canadian associate of the university, Abba Eban, Israel's former minister of foreign affairs, Morris Kaufman, committee chairman, and Martin Offman, chairman of the dinner.
4/27/1988
Happy reunion: Ron and Gabriele Smuk of Kitchener were happily reunited with their son, Jeffrey, 7, at Toronto International Airport yesterday.
Happy reunion: Ron and Gabriele Smuk of Kitchener were happily reunited with their son, Jeffrey, 7, at Toronto International Airport yesterday.
7/19/1982