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THE OAKVILLE BEAVERB2 Wednesday, March 24, 1999 (Continued from page B1) Fifty years later, though, a researcher discovered the one remain­ ing citation, and the story came out. Duncan now proudly displays his copy of the citation, and the plaque he was given by the Canadian government. After the war, Duncan started his own electronics business in Oakville, married, and had a daughter, Arlene Duncan, who graduated from Sheridan College and is now well-established in the entertainment field as an actress and singer. At least one of her two sons also seems to be following in her footsteps, and Duncan's pride and enthusiasm for his family is obvious. He extends that pride and enthusi­ asm to a larger "family" - the black community across the province. An active member of the Ontario Black History Society, Duncan was very busy during Black History month in February, giving presentations in schools, setting up displays in malls and churches, and sharing some of the wealth of historical information he has with interested people. 'Times have changed," he says. "At one time, people often used to hide their black ancestors if they could. They were ashamed. Now people are more likely to want to trace their fami­ ly tree and know more about the black people in their family. They feel some pride in what those people had to over­ come." Black history reflects proud heritage of having overcome Home Office Makeovers SPACE-SAVING IDEAS e c o n o m y £ [ ERGO DELUXE pi TASK CHAIR •Height-adjustable tear-drop style arms 'Lumbar d o c k support •G rey or Blue The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), Halton branch, is offering a new series of Seminars for the Separated starting Tuesday March 30th and running to June 1st. The series will be offered at Notre Dame High School in Burlington from 7 to 10 p.m. This 10-week series includes lec­ tures, discussions and optional social activities. Topics to be covered include Stages of Separation, Communication With Your Ex, Legal Aspects of Separation, Parenting After Separation, Rebuilding Self-Esteem, Coping with Stress and Anger, Healthy Relationships and Life After Divorce. Through the program, participants will learn to what degree their reac­ tions, denial, anger, depression, and in some cases, euphoria, are normal. They learn what to expect and how long the recovery period should take. Many graduates of the program become friends and continue to meet as a self-help support group. Group leaders for Seminars for the Separate are themselves graduates of the program, and volunteer their time. Call CMHA Halton at 693-4270 for registration information. 4 2 5 0 7 /4 2 5 0 6 3 9 8 6 7 /3 9 8 6 8 4 2 5 0 8 /4 2 5 1 0 D fL U J U CORNER W ORK CENTRE •Durable T-moulding Premium melamine finish in Classi Cherry or Black/Grey granite topERGONOMIC TASK CHAIR •N ew button technology •Adjustable arms •Putty or Storm Grey 3 7 4 5 6 /3 7 4 5 8 /3 7 4 5 9 / 3 2 5 9 7 /3 2 5 9 8 /3 2 5 9 9 4 6 3 7 8 /4 6 3 7 9 7 3 8 9 4 /4 3 8 9 5 5000 SERIES WORKSTATION •Credenza, d-top work surface & mobile pedestal •Left or right assembly •Commercial-grade 1" construction, melamine finish in Candlelight Oak DELUXE EXECUTIVE TILTER •Leather seating ^ surface/inner back • Lumbar support ' Tilt lock ■ f t mechanism •Gas-lift height control J Calling All Britons radio host dies ing co m p ile / ^ -- tions from Ju n e Sonin surgery at Trillium Hospital in Mississauga. She was 68. Born in Coventry, England, she came to Canada in 1951. She took over the show from her late husband, Ray Sonin, two years after his death in March 1993. They were mar­ ried in 1978. He had hosted Calling All Britons on CFRB Toronto for over 30 years, having approached the Toronto station with the idea for a 'foreign lan­ guage' radio show in 1958, and gained notoriety by being the first radio host to play the Beatles in Canada. Having helped f Ray with the show, she was determined to carry it on after his death in 1991. "June was a beautiful, beauti­ ful person, very gracious," com­ ments Harry McDonald, vice- president of sales and marketing at CHWO. "She was loved by all, it's so sad to see her go. I think it was just ~~r~ one operation too g | |g H lg | | | many. 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