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1 week ago |
therecord.com | Valerie Hill
Jim Nolan was at his best when he was working with machinery, particularly the Waterloo Region Record’s presses. It was a complicated bit of machinery that moved lightning fast and, as the assistant production manager, Jim knew every nuance of the equipment. Jim’s former boss, Dave Zwaniga, worked with him for decades. “He was the smartest pressman and press mechanic I had the pleasure of working with,” noted Zwaniga, describing Jim as quiet and unassuming.
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2 weeks ago |
therecord.com | Valerie Hill
If you ever thought distinguished math professors might be the serious sort, you never met Ian McGee, a.k.a. Happy the Clown. The University of Waterloo professor emeritus had a giggle spot he wanted to share with the world, particularly those in hospital, which is where the idea of pairing up with his sister, Janet MacDowell, sprang from. The two were a fixture at Freeport Hospital and in long-term care homes, where they spent years spreading joy as clown duo Happy and Smiley.
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3 weeks ago |
therecord.com | Valerie Hill
If you were one of those kids who never quite fit in, your quirkiness would be noticed by teacher Wayne McNanney. As his friends noted, McNanney liked those square pegs who tried to fit into round holes. He always knew how to reach them, celebrated who they were and didn’t try to change a thing. Wayne himself had his own little oddities and the kids loved him for it.
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1 month ago |
therecord.com | Valerie Hill
At 16, Lorne Winkler walked into James C. Snyder Furniture in Waterloo seeking employment. It was the 1940s and the country was experiencing a postwar economic boom. Factories were desperate for employees. Consumers were desperate for goods. “He just walked in and said ‘I want a job,’ ” said son Scott Winkler. It was that easy. Lorne had never attended high school but even with just a Grade 8 education, he proved himself a dependable employee, a guy with a strong work ethic.
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1 month ago |
therecord.com | Valerie Hill
As dementia began to deteriorate Randy Farrell’s legendary fire, members of the queer community knew they were losing yet another wise elder. A leader. Someone who had fought hard and faced extreme prejudice to smooth a path for others to follow. “He was a real trail blazer,” said his great-niece, Lauren Farrell-James. “He grew up knowing he was gay when it was illegal, and (remembered) how frightening that was.
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I wrote about Curtis Tulk in 2015 for his first art exhibit and was struck by his sweet nature. Found out this week he is dying of cancer but was gracious enough to grant me one last interview. https://t.co/8GfmerHJnp
Is there anyone available and willing to speak to a reporter today about the issue related to Canada/ Saudi relations? Thanks, Valerie Hill, Waterloo Region Record, 519-895-5647 direct line, [email protected]
Hi Quinn, a friend of Tally's emailed me a photo of your aunt and some thoughts but I don't have your email address or phone number. Please email me: [email protected] thanks, Valerie @HillRecord