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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

Bertha and Norman Cowan started planning 10 years ago. Both have developed their creative talents and taken up new hobbies for retirement

Date5/5/1976
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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
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
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
10/29/1992
A call for action: Senior citizens are not going to be satisfied with hobbies and crafts in their vintage years, says Bert Stollard, in letter below
A call for action: Senior citizens are not going to be satisfied with hobbies and crafts in their vintage years, says Bert Stollard, in letter below
6/16/1981
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
Work is one of my hobbies, says chartered accountant Harold Crosby, photographed against the Toronto skyline on his way from Halifax to Edmonton to become president of Canadian Chamber of Commerce. Chamber's commitment to national unity is a firm as its opposition to controls.
Work is one of my hobbies, says chartered accountant Harold Crosby, photographed against the Toronto skyline on his way from Halifax to Edmonton to become president of Canadian Chamber of Commerce. Chamber's commitment to national unity is a firm as its opposition to controls.
9/6/1977
Gradualist: Norman Ringel, who is reputed to have a sense of the ticking clock, has developed a gradualist approach to keeping those New Year resolutions -- by doing them step by step, not attacking them head on and all at once
Gradualist: Norman Ringel, who is reputed to have a sense of the ticking clock, has developed a gradualist approach to keeping those New Year resolutions -- by doing them step by step, not attacking them head on and all at once
12/21/1979
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
They're enjoying retirement in grand style because of careful budgeting during the past 45 years, say Alvena, 69, and Norman Knight, 77
They're enjoying retirement in grand style because of careful budgeting during the past 45 years, say Alvena, 69, and Norman Knight, 77
1/3/1977
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
I just met a man who doesn't have a single complaint. Sik Kan Chung is 91. It took him 15 minutes to walk across the park to Woodgreen Community Centre from his place to meet me. Ten years ago it took him only 10 minutes. Another 10 years, maybe it will take half an hour, he said, laughing so hard his glasses slid down his nose. [Incomplete]
I just met a man who doesn't have a single complaint. Sik Kan Chung is 91. It took him 15 minutes to walk across the park to Woodgreen Community Centre from his place to meet me. Ten years ago it took him only 10 minutes. Another 10 years, maybe it will take half an hour, he said, laughing so hard his glasses slid down his nose. [Incomplete]
5/26/1984
David vs. Goliath: Sam Meister (left) and son Bob examine dress in front of their Creative Pantino clothing store. Discounters face opposition from big suppliers who oppose price-cutting and have taken big firms to court on the issue.
David vs. Goliath: Sam Meister (left) and son Bob examine dress in front of their Creative Pantino clothing store. Discounters face opposition from big suppliers who oppose price-cutting and have taken big firms to court on the issue.
2/9/1981