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Dancing doll: Old man does a jig when Paul Simpson, Stouffville toy-maker, taps the board.
Dancing doll: Old man does a jig when Paul Simpson, Stouffville toy-maker, taps the board.

Dancing doll: Old man does a jig when Paul Simpson, Stouffville toy-maker, taps the board.

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Confined to a wheelchair by a spinal disorder, 14-year-old Cathy Coles can turn water taps onand off with wooden tool Vic Thompson made for her
Confined to a wheelchair by a spinal disorder, 14-year-old Cathy Coles can turn water taps onand off with wooden tool Vic Thompson made for her
5/2/1973
Different world: Julian McDermott, an autistic 20-year-old from Niagara Falls, loves his taps, VCR and video games
Different world: Julian McDermott, an autistic 20-year-old from Niagara Falls, loves his taps, VCR and video games
2/17/1989
Creative toys: Children like Chad White, 9, love to help craftsman Paul Simpson create toys out of wood like this horse and rider
Creative toys: Children like Chad White, 9, love to help craftsman Paul Simpson create toys out of wood like this horse and rider
8/6/1979
The Goal That Wasn't: Leafs' Darryl Sittler taps puck into net for what appeared to be a 3-1 Leaf lead in second period of last night's game with Buffalo Sabres at Gardens
The Goal That Wasn't: Leafs' Darryl Sittler taps puck into net for what appeared to be a 3-1 Leaf lead in second period of last night's game with Buffalo Sabres at Gardens
2/1/1978
Two functions: Swiss-made propomat combines bidet and toilet, Taps, $3,116
Two functions: Swiss-made propomat combines bidet and toilet, Taps, $3,116
11/18/1990
Doing homework the hard way, Scott McArthur puts a stick between his teeth, taps away at the keys
Doing homework the hard way, Scott McArthur puts a stick between his teeth, taps away at the keys
3/28/1968
Gil Purcell, with the ever-present cigar in his mouth, taps out a memo shortly before retiring after 24 years as general manager of Canadian Press. He'll celebrate his 65th birthday at home tomorrow
Gil Purcell, with the ever-present cigar in his mouth, taps out a memo shortly before retiring after 24 years as general manager of Canadian Press. He'll celebrate his 65th birthday at home tomorrow
11/19/1969
Money maker: Dr. Bob Moore, head of Sunnybrook Medical Centre's chemistry lab, carried toy donkey in yesterday's 10-kim run. Moore, with the toy in tow, raised more than $2,000.
Money maker: Dr. Bob Moore, head of Sunnybrook Medical Centre's chemistry lab, carried toy donkey in yesterday's 10-kim run. Moore, with the toy in tow, raised more than $2,000.
5/26/1985
Cliff Moss: 73-year-old Whitchurch-Stouffville man, who lost his sight 10 years ago, was recently honored by United Way for his volunteer work.
Cliff Moss: 73-year-old Whitchurch-Stouffville man, who lost his sight 10 years ago, was recently honored by United Way for his volunteer work.
5/18/1990
Don Bilodeau: Stouffville delivery Stouffville delivery man feared police would shoot him and partner.
Don Bilodeau: Stouffville delivery Stouffville delivery man feared police would shoot him and partner.
3/12/1981
Mobile man: Creating individualized jigsaw puzzles is Paul Simpson's main occupation these days, but he also custom-makes mobiles for businesses and individual customers
Mobile man: Creating individualized jigsaw puzzles is Paul Simpson's main occupation these days, but he also custom-makes mobiles for businesses and individual customers
3/30/1989
Life's work: Tom Creber stands amid a selection of monuments at Hilltop Memories in Richmond Hill where he now works as manager. The 77-year-old monument-maker has been in the business since the age of 14 when he started out as a tool sharpener.
Life's work: Tom Creber stands amid a selection of monuments at Hilltop Memories in Richmond Hill where he now works as manager. The 77-year-old monument-maker has been in the business since the age of 14 when he started out as a tool sharpener.
9/30/1982