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Serious readers: The McNamaras, from left, mother Irene, Andy, 11, Adam, 9, and father John, are Pickering Library's Family of the year.
Serious readers: The McNamaras, from left, mother Irene, Andy, 11, Adam, 9, and father John, are Pickering Library's Family of the year.

Serious readers: The McNamaras, from left, mother Irene, Andy, 11, Adam, 9, and father John, are Pickering Library's Family of the year.

Date11/14/1992
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Object NumberTSPA_0130204F
Installed foam: Ingo Koenne of Scarborough says he can only thank God that he and his sons Jason, 9 (left), and Andrew, 7, escaped the more serious health problems caused by urea foam insulation, but the value of his house plummeted
Installed foam: Ingo Koenne of Scarborough says he can only thank God that he and his sons Jason, 9 (left), and Andrew, 7, escaped the more serious health problems caused by urea foam insulation, but the value of his house plummeted
10/4/1984
On the move: Martin Cutler, general manager of Fleet Books, is looking forward to hooking more non-readers. Now comprising five stores, the small book-store chain is gearing up for a major expansion drive that will elevant it to a national chain in the league of Classics, W. H. Smith and Coles.
On the move: Martin Cutler, general manager of Fleet Books, is looking forward to hooking more non-readers. Now comprising five stores, the small book-store chain is gearing up for a major expansion drive that will elevant it to a national chain in the league of Classics, W. H. Smith and Coles.
8/14/1979
Frank Chennells: He 'flabbergasted' workers by landing braille proof-reader's job.
Frank Chennells: He 'flabbergasted' workers by landing braille proof-reader's job.
6/18/1987
Above, in the logo, Horsted is seen from one side. At left Brian Turner, one of the owners, finds some delight in library's secret door.
Above, in the logo, Horsted is seen from one side. At left Brian Turner, one of the owners, finds some delight in library's secret door.
6/28/1986
Best customer of North York Library's Mobile Outreach service is 60-year-old heart victim Hyman Ser, being shown some books by librarian Chris Baird, who is in charge of the service
Best customer of North York Library's Mobile Outreach service is 60-year-old heart victim Hyman Ser, being shown some books by librarian Chris Baird, who is in charge of the service
12/28/1976
Wonderful venue': John MacLean, Keswick library's chief executive officer and Louann Sanders, manager of the theatre attached to the library, are proud of the success of the theatre, which critics once said would be a white elephant
Wonderful venue': John MacLean, Keswick library's chief executive officer and Louann Sanders, manager of the theatre attached to the library, are proud of the success of the theatre, which critics once said would be a white elephant
9/18/1991
Family support: MPP Alan Robinson shares time with his wife, Heather, and sons, Adam, 9, at left, and Brandon 3.
Family support: MPP Alan Robinson shares time with his wife, Heather, and sons, Adam, 9, at left, and Brandon 3.
4/16/1984
Marty McNamara
Marty McNamara
11/22/1993
He was there: Joe McNamara, right, formerly a homeless alcoholic and now a tireless downtown street worker, chats with Red Dog, 52, who sleeps on Toronto's warm air grates
He was there: Joe McNamara, right, formerly a homeless alcoholic and now a tireless downtown street worker, chats with Red Dog, 52, who sleeps on Toronto's warm air grates
1/20/1992
Identical twins Michael and Martin McNamara, co-owners of the Twin Dragon Kung-Fu Club wear navy blue blazers and gray slacks from the Short Man, a store a 545 Queen St
Identical twins Michael and Martin McNamara, co-owners of the Twin Dragon Kung-Fu Club wear navy blue blazers and gray slacks from the Short Man, a store a 545 Queen St
6/29/1978
Paul McNamara, the new chairman of Maple Leaf Gardens, has had a seat there for 40 years
Paul McNamara, the new chairman of Maple Leaf Gardens, has had a seat there for 40 years
11/17/1971
Harrowing Trek in Algonquin Park wilderness is recaled by 49-year-old Wolfgang Palleske and his 9-year-old son, Antony, as they recuperate from frostbite in Ajax-Pickering Hospital today
Harrowing Trek in Algonquin Park wilderness is recaled by 49-year-old Wolfgang Palleske and his 9-year-old son, Antony, as they recuperate from frostbite in Ajax-Pickering Hospital today
3/2/1977