Hall-Dennis report eyed at Oakville conference
Teachers at the Hall-Dennis conference in Oakville discussed implementing the report through classroom action rather than administration, envisioning student centered, technology aided learning with decentralization and creative inquiry. Speakers from Acton High and North Halton urged shifts to resource centres and individualized pace while addressing classroom discipline and salary negotiations at a provincial federation meeting in Toronto.
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Hall-Dennis
Halton County
White Oaks
Oakville
Paul Martindale
Acton
Department of Education
Weacher
Acton High
Brian Skerrett
Harvey Goodman
Lorenzo Hill
Robert Little
Gary Dawkins
Speyside
Martindale
North Halton
Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation
Toronto
McKeough to visit Halton on regional government talks
Darcy McKeough minister of Municipal Affairs will visit Halton County Council possibly in mid December to discuss regional government. North Halton Urban Board noted Jim Snow MPPC said discussions with the minister have taken place and a meeting would be arranged if time permits. The October Halton County Council resolution urged action toward regional government, with the warden hoping full council participation and a possible closed meeting, while some members favored keeping current county boundaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darcy McKeough
Halton County
Jim Snow
North Halton
Peel County
Halton
Oakville
A. Day
W. Gillies
OPP cautions on Christmas season traffic in Acton week
Police report the November 17 to 23 period saw five motor vehicle accidents causing 1545 dollars in property damage with no injuries. Seven drivers cited, six warned. town cruiser logged 417 miles, six officers 242 hours. Magistrate Langdon fined 1001 dollars. 52 people convicted in Acton under Highway Traffic and Liquor acts.
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O.P.P
R. Wood
M. Z. Bennett Public School
Milton
Acton
K. M. Langdon
Ontario town names reflect British roots and origins
A survey shows Ontario towns bear English lineage in their names, with many derived from Old English terms for farmsteads, forts, and places. Examples include Acton, Ashton, Belgrave, Windsor, Stratford, and Sunderland, revealing how settlers carried over terms from home.
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Ontario
England
Acton
Brighton
Buxton
Berwick
Bur
Bury
Borough
Lambeth
Chathams
Cockney
Chatham
Middlesex
Ashton
Belgrave
Leicestershire
Werkeley
Ferwick
Slyth
Northumberland
Dover
Dour
Poe
Clean lights and clear windows for safe fall driving
Milton OPP safety officer Const T Penrice urges drivers to keep windshields and side windows free of dirt ice snow or condensation and to clean headlights taillights as cold weather returns. Driving with frosted windows is illegal if it prevents a clear view per Highway Traffic Act Sec 41 b.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Penrice
Milton O.P.P
Ontario Safety League
Your most dangerous mile on the road ahead
The Ontario Safety League warns that your next mile behind the wheel is the most dangerous. Regardless of past safety, each upcoming mile carries the risk of the next accident, making the next drive the riskiest moment.
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Ontario Safety League
Ray Stull Sets Industrial Hockey Record
Ray Stull set an industrial league scoring record by netting two goals in under 50 seconds during the Sunday game on November 17. Statistician Charlie Thomson confirmed no equal to the remarkable feat in the records searched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Stull
Charlie Thomson
Ray
Bantams edged by Burlington in Tri County hockey match
Acton Bantams lost 3-2 to Burlington despite strong goaltending by Steve Webster and Danny McGilloway. Pete Morrison scored both Acton goals, the first assisted by Gary Turkesz. Burlington’s Williamson Crowley and Wright added the winners. Snow hampered plays and Acton’s passing.
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Steve Webster
Danny McGilloway
Burlington
Acton Bantams
Acton
Pete Morrison
Gary Turkesz
Williamson
Crowley
Wright
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Exeter
Exe
Srimsby
Lincolnshire
Grime
Tarrow
Mele
Lancaster
Leamington
London
Lyndinos
Maidstone
Melbourne
Derbyshire
Morpeth
Mer
Pendleton
Pendle
Richmond
Richemont
Pewersity
Sheffield
Yorks
Shrewsbury
Scrabb
Stamford
Sunderland
Tamworth
Tame
Tilbury
Essex
Tila
Watford
Whitby
Windsor
Stratford
Sudbury
Bantams
Richardson’s
TV & Appliances
Horace Blyth
Nassagaweya
Acton Free Press
Discount Shoe Store
Main ST. N
Brampton
George. Currie
Reeve
Esqueling
Otes —&Gee
Nielsen
Arthur A. Johnson, D.D
Mill St. BE
Acton Electric Company
Main St. WN
Jack Greer
Acton Council
Lovell Bros
Hinds
E. Acton
Northern Electric Co
Vorey
France
Ory Council
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