Small talk and strangers on a shared journey on public transit
Barbara McIntosh reflects on the social function and limits of small talk in everyday encounters. The piece weighs how casual weather chatter often seeds deeper connections, while noting the universal habit of skimming surfaces in new meetings before meaningful contact. A concert note highlights Victor Funk, George Besheri, and Lynda Gage performing a debut together at Acton and District Cancer Society Family Night.
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Victor Funk
George Besheri
Lynda Gage
Acton and District Cancer Society
High Echoo
Tunsday
Student Summer Job Hunters Warned by Canada Centre
H W Fuller of the Canada Manpower Centre in Brampton warns that summer jobs will be scarce this year for students. The program is underway and Acton employers are urged to list openings with school offices and manpower centres. Brampton services will assist, but no on site high school placement. guidance head Mr Skerrett says students can find work through government services.
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H. W. Fuller
Canada Manpower Centre
Brampton
Acton
Canadaipower
Limposer
Skerrett
Government Orvices
Sheridan College Open House 1969 at Brampton Campus
Sheridan College hosts Open House 1969 at the Brampton campus 98 Church Street Last on March 30 from 1 30 to 4 00 pm. The general public is invited and officials expect about 2 000 visitors including members of the public and specially invited guests. Past events saw over 1 200 attendees at an April open house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan College
Brampton
Church Street
Acton industrial arts head promotes adult training and safety
Mr. Rognvaldson, head of Acton High School industrial arts, trained in Manitoba and Winnipegosis, explains why adult students stay motivated. He notes the school offers electronics, welding, machine shop, woodworking, and home mechanics for girls, with a new driver education program and driving age debate. He seeks expanded facilities but warns large capital changes are needed.
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Rognvald High
Mrf
Rogivaldiong
Manitoba
Winnipegosis
Acton
Baxter Laboratories
Fach Master University
Reginaldson
Rognvaldson
Georgetown
Rognvaldton
Department of Highways
Department of Education
Ontario Safety League
Algonquin Park
Mat Lake
Skerrett Reflects On OFSAA Finals And Peterborough Trip
Coach Brian Skerrett reviews Acton's OFSAA run in Peterborough detailing a 75 64 win over St Anne's and a 39 35 loss to Fort William. He criticizes transportation and accommodations, notes the top Pelham team, and says he will reduce coaching load to expand his guidance program next year.
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Brian Skerrett
OFSAA
Peterborough
St. Anne's
Redmen
Fort William
Skerrett
Mr. Skerrett
Pelham
Welland
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Shree Press
Barbara McIntosh
Australis
Clarence
Sonny) Rognvakison
Jeelandic
MacMaster Univerity
Indu
Ny All
Skerret
Trent University
Multiple
MLS
Orangeville
Real
MLS Today
Lou
Lou's Spur Service
Halton
Coalliasments
Ansssthatiste
Xorays Alco
Halton Co. Op Medical Services
Bain Fe
Mitsan Pisste
Addisas
H. S. Holden Optometrist
Cock St. Bast
Cuelyh
Elizabeth
Beauty Lounge
Burna & Moira
Queen SE
Buster Brown
Macdonnell
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