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Past and present: Maria Solms and her son Tom, above, before he was severely injured with hit by a car nearly three years ago
Past and present: Maria Solms and her son Tom, above, before he was severely injured with hit by a car nearly three years ago

Past and present: Maria Solms and her son Tom, above, before he was severely injured with hit by a car nearly three years ago

Date4/1/1985
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0134142F
Together again: After a separation of nearly two years, Jerzy and Maria Holbuj-Marcon, embrace their 14-year-old son Wojtek at Pearson international Airport last night after the child and his brother Marek, 12, arrived in Canada from Poland
Together again: After a separation of nearly two years, Jerzy and Maria Holbuj-Marcon, embrace their 14-year-old son Wojtek at Pearson international Airport last night after the child and his brother Marek, 12, arrived in Canada from Poland
12/8/1986
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
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
One to go: Firestone Canada president Bert Kraemer had a list of 17 things to do to resuscitate his company when he took over its top post nearly two years ago
One to go: Firestone Canada president Bert Kraemer had a list of 17 things to do to resuscitate his company when he took over its top post nearly two years ago
3/4/1982
Gregory Myers: Injured nine years ago in a gym class, he's been awarded over $66,000.
Gregory Myers: Injured nine years ago in a gym class, he's been awarded over $66,000.
6/25/1981
Yule present: Andrew Igneczi, centre, whose wife was injured in a an apartment fire, recives a cheque for $500 from Metro police Staff Sergeant Bill Paterson left,, and platoon A of the police radio operators
Yule present: Andrew Igneczi, centre, whose wife was injured in a an apartment fire, recives a cheque for $500 from Metro police Staff Sergeant Bill Paterson left,, and platoon A of the police radio operators
12/9/1990
Still at it after nearly half a century, car dealer Guy Mills continues to put in a full day at the office
Still at it after nearly half a century, car dealer Guy Mills continues to put in a full day at the office
9/20/1971
Peter Steiner, the 14-year-old boy injured on a crosswalk by a car that killed the crossing guard, has visitors in his room East General Hospitals: John Thauberger, 14, a fellow pupil at St
Peter Steiner, the 14-year-old boy injured on a crosswalk by a car that killed the crossing guard, has visitors in his room East General Hospitals: John Thauberger, 14, a fellow pupil at St
3/8/1973
Special past: Dave Thomas helps Parry Sound-area residents relive their treasured pasts through his collection of local photographs, some dating as far back as 100 years ago
Special past: Dave Thomas helps Parry Sound-area residents relive their treasured pasts through his collection of local photographs, some dating as far back as 100 years ago
12/11/1987
Burned while pulling a 9-year-old girl to safety from a burning car and trying to rescue another child, Gordon Gillespie of North York sits up in Scarborough General Hospital. He and his son, Terry, 21, saved Fiorella D'Alfonso but her sister Maria, 11, b
Burned while pulling a 9-year-old girl to safety from a burning car and trying to rescue another child, Gordon Gillespie of North York sits up in Scarborough General Hospital. He and his son, Terry, 21, saved Fiorella D'Alfonso but her sister Maria, 11, b
2/10/1975
Travel agent Leonardo Cianfarani with his family, left to right, daughter Gina, 23, son Roberto, 20, wife Maria, and son Marco, 22. Leonardo came to Canada 33 years ago and says: We are quite satisfied to be part of the Italian community of Toronto and we are very proud.
Travel agent Leonardo Cianfarani with his family, left to right, daughter Gina, 23, son Roberto, 20, wife Maria, and son Marco, 22. Leonardo came to Canada 33 years ago and says: We are quite satisfied to be part of the Italian community of Toronto and we are very proud.
11/27/1985
Back to the past: Retiring school principal Bill Springle looks back when it all began 33 years ago today when a Star photographer snapped the picture of him and his sister
Back to the past: Retiring school principal Bill Springle looks back when it all began 33 years ago today when a Star photographer snapped the picture of him and his sister
6/14/1989