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Back at her job as crossing guard, after being off seven weeks due to an injury-only the second time she has been off duty in 23 years-Mrs
Back at her job as crossing guard, after being off seven weeks due to an injury-only the second time she has been off duty in 23 years-Mrs

Back at her job as crossing guard, after being off seven weeks due to an injury-only the second time she has been off duty in 23 years-Mrs

Date2/15/1974
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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Object NumberTSPA_0063902F
Real traffic stoppers in Scarborough yesterday were Marjorie and Harry Gordaneer in their Santa Claus costumes. Mrs. Gordancer, who has been a crossing guard for 20 years and is president of the Metro school crossing guards' organization, has been handing out candy canes to youngsters at her crossing on Clonmore Dr. Husband Harry, who's an area supervisor with the borough's board of education, has been playing Santa at a number of schools this week.
Real traffic stoppers in Scarborough yesterday were Marjorie and Harry Gordaneer in their Santa Claus costumes. Mrs. Gordancer, who has been a crossing guard for 20 years and is president of the Metro school crossing guards' organization, has been handing out candy canes to youngsters at her crossing on Clonmore Dr. Husband Harry, who's an area supervisor with the borough's board of education, has been playing Santa at a number of schools this week.
12/22/1977
Look of relief: Mr. and Mrs. Guido Bianco, the immigrants who lost their $2,800 life-savings on the street after being in the country only three weeks, show their happiness after receiving cheque to help Guido buy tools and get a job.
Look of relief: Mr. and Mrs. Guido Bianco, the immigrants who lost their $2,800 life-savings on the street after being in the country only three weeks, show their happiness after receiving cheque to help Guido buy tools and get a job.
1/6/1970
Mrs. Fred Davis tends (briefly) to her motherly duties. But for weeks she's been the harried organizer of tomorrow's Family Fun-O-Rama
Mrs. Fred Davis tends (briefly) to her motherly duties. But for weeks she's been the harried organizer of tomorrow's Family Fun-O-Rama
6/10/1965
After 31 years on the job, Victoria Lowe, 94, has decided it's time to retire as school crossing guard at Niagara St
After 31 years on the job, Victoria Lowe, 94, has decided it's time to retire as school crossing guard at Niagara St
10/27/1977
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
Regis Trudel, who has been driving cab for only a few weeks, has had his fair share of crabby back seat drivers, abusive drunks and sexually liberated(...)
Regis Trudel, who has been driving cab for only a few weeks, has had his fair share of crabby back seat drivers, abusive drunks and sexually liberated(...)
5/14/1973
Second win: Ruth E. Johnson placed second two weeks ago in The Great Toronto Romance but tried again and won this time. She has also written the first draft of a romance novel
Second win: Ruth E. Johnson placed second two weeks ago in The Great Toronto Romance but tried again and won this time. She has also written the first draft of a romance novel
3/5/1983
Taking aim along the barrel of one cannon, Clarence I, Scott shows off the collection of 23 minature antique cannons he has collected over the past seven years
Taking aim along the barrel of one cannon, Clarence I, Scott shows off the collection of 23 minature antique cannons he has collected over the past seven years
8/1/1972
Nearly two years after Terry Spindler was slain, the last of three men convicted of killing him has been jailed for seven years. Sean Heickert, 23, fo(...)
Nearly two years after Terry Spindler was slain, the last of three men convicted of killing him has been jailed for seven years. Sean Heickert, 23, fo(...)
12/18/1990
Crossing guard Viola Lowe is 85. But after 21 years on the job she still thinks it's great.
Crossing guard Viola Lowe is 85. But after 21 years on the job she still thinks it's great.
9/9/1969
High hopes: Ernie and Louise MacKay of Brampton have high expectations for their 23-year-old son Stephen, who has fought back from severe brain injuries suffered in a bar incident three years ago
High hopes: Ernie and Louise MacKay of Brampton have high expectations for their 23-year-old son Stephen, who has fought back from severe brain injuries suffered in a bar incident three years ago
7/1/1987
A narrative of the life of Mrs. Mary Jemison, who was taken by the Indians, in the year 1755, when only about twelve years of age, and has continued to reside amongst them to the present time. Containing...never before published. Carefully taken from her own words, Nov. 29th, 1823. To which is added, an appendix, containing an account of the tragedy at the Devil's Hole, in 1763, and of Sullivan's expedition; the traditions, manners, customs, &c. of the Indians, as believed and practised at the present day, and since Mrs. Jemison's captivity; together with some anecdotes, and other entertaining matter
A narrative of the life of Mrs. Mary Jemison, who was taken by the Indians, in the year 1755, when only about twelve years of age, and has continued to reside amongst them to the present time. Containing...never before published. Carefully taken from her own words, Nov. 29th, 1823. To which is added, an appendix, containing an account of the tragedy at the Devil's Hole, in 1763, and of Sullivan's expedition; the traditions, manners, customs, &c. of the Indians, as believed and practised at the present day, and since Mrs. Jemison's captivity; together with some anecdotes, and other entertaining matter
1824