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Happy retirement: Ben Misener has retired as a school teacher and principal after 31 years, but there are tons of work planned for the future
Happy retirement: Ben Misener has retired as a school teacher and principal after 31 years, but there are tons of work planned for the future

Happy retirement: Ben Misener has retired as a school teacher and principal after 31 years, but there are tons of work planned for the future

Date12/20/1980
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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Principal attraction: After 41 years as an educator, Jack Davy is retiring this month as principal of Humber Valley Village Junior-Middle School. Community has planned a huge reception for him today, starting at 7 p.m. in the school. He chats with admirers in front of special billboard.
Principal attraction: After 41 years as an educator, Jack Davy is retiring this month as principal of Humber Valley Village Junior-Middle School. Community has planned a huge reception for him today, starting at 7 p.m. in the school. He chats with admirers in front of special billboard.
6/7/1976
Alex Balfour, who is retiring as principal of Pine Grove Public School after 33 years as a teacher and principal, reclines in the chaise longue given him as a farewell present and shows Jim Singleton of the Halton County Board of Education what he's going to do in retirement. Balfour's been in Oakville since 1952.
Alex Balfour, who is retiring as principal of Pine Grove Public School after 33 years as a teacher and principal, reclines in the chaise longue given him as a farewell present and shows Jim Singleton of the Halton County Board of Education what he's going to do in retirement. Balfour's been in Oakville since 1952.
6/27/1973
A Rose for Teacher: Retired after 50 years of teaching at Central High School of Commerce, Humphrey Harvey, 84, has rose pinned on lapel by former pupils
A Rose for Teacher: Retired after 50 years of teaching at Central High School of Commerce, Humphrey Harvey, 84, has rose pinned on lapel by former pupils
9/25/1970
After 40 years: Jack Burke, retiring as principal and teacher of Associated Jewish Schools, has been teaching his own grandchildren there - Michael, 10, David, 8, and Elisa, 12 - as well as the grandchildren of some of his original pupils.
After 40 years: Jack Burke, retiring as principal and teacher of Associated Jewish Schools, has been teaching his own grandchildren there - Michael, 10, David, 8, and Elisa, 12 - as well as the grandchildren of some of his original pupils.
3/28/1980
His 31 years with the North York Board of Education give teacher Walker Dear (middle) the second-longest service record of high school teachers in the borough. Technical director at Downsview Secondary School since 1962, he retires June 30. With him are two of his former students who now are teachers at the school. Gordon Brown (left) and Stan Tsoki as they recall some of the years.
His 31 years with the North York Board of Education give teacher Walker Dear (middle) the second-longest service record of high school teachers in the borough. Technical director at Downsview Secondary School since 1962, he retires June 30. With him are two of his former students who now are teachers at the school. Gordon Brown (left) and Stan Tsoki as they recall some of the years.
5/16/1978
Futures trading in currencies and commodities has paid off handsomely for fomer Windsor high school teacher Jim Carroll, who parlayed $750 into more than $150,000. His new wealth, he says, means he might just play chess for a year in 1974. Here he is enjoying a game with wife Mary Pat. Worldwide shortages have made commodity futures a fertile area for speculation, Carroll points out.
Futures trading in currencies and commodities has paid off handsomely for fomer Windsor high school teacher Jim Carroll, who parlayed $750 into more than $150,000. His new wealth, he says, means he might just play chess for a year in 1974. Here he is enjoying a game with wife Mary Pat. Worldwide shortages have made commodity futures a fertile area for speculation, Carroll points out.
12/21/1973
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
Bill Nevitte, 57, looks forward to retirement in 8 years. To prepare fot it, he has attended classes at Beaches area school
Bill Nevitte, 57, looks forward to retirement in 8 years. To prepare fot it, he has attended classes at Beaches area school
1/27/1971
A Principal says farewell after 40 years, Retirnig after 40 years of teaching, William Darbyshire waves farewell to students, former students and teachers at Riverdale Collegiate as they applaud during presentation yesterday.
A Principal says farewell after 40 years, Retirnig after 40 years of teaching, William Darbyshire waves farewell to students, former students and teachers at Riverdale Collegiate as they applaud during presentation yesterday.
6/4/1971
Trevor Moore, retired businessman, was made a member of the order for his work with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada - he was chairman for five years - but he has been and is much more than that
Trevor Moore, retired businessman, was made a member of the order for his work with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada - he was chairman for five years - but he has been and is much more than that
11/9/1971
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
Printing passes the time and makes life interesting for George Brown who is 68 and has been retired for four years from his job as a postal worker. This is his first attempt at creating a finished painting after taking instruction as the Second Mile Club, a 120-year-old mansion is downtown Toronto that is crowded with old people every night of the week.
Printing passes the time and makes life interesting for George Brown who is 68 and has been retired for four years from his job as a postal worker. This is his first attempt at creating a finished painting after taking instruction as the Second Mile Club, a 120-year-old mansion is downtown Toronto that is crowded with old people every night of the week.
2/12/1969