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Participants join in the Jane’s Walk through Mount Dennis Saturday afternoon where they visited one of Toronto’s oldest cemeteries, as well as Weir 9 on the Humber, and walked the route traveled for centuries between Lake Ontario and Lake Simcoe. Local leaders accompanied walkers between points of interest, where knowledgeable people spoke about the sites and local history or biological significance.
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Rawlinson crossing guard retires ‘He’s a school hero,’ says one student
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After 18 years helping elementary students at Rawlinson Community School safely cross the busy intersection of
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Oakwood and Earlsdale avenues, Mahadeo “Hare” Ramkissoon is putting down his stop sign. But the veteran crossing guard didn’t leave his last day on the job without the kids showing their appreciation for what he’s done. Students gathered outside on the school field Friday with large thank-you cards and signs while affectionately chanting his nickname “Harry”. “He’s a school hero,” said Grade 6
student Kiara Silva. “Without him, who knows what would happen to us.” Saige Mclean agreed, adding he’s also a very nice man. “He’s very loving,” the Grade 3 student said. “And he always says hi.” Parent Renee James worked alongside principal Andrea McPherson to arrange the celebratory event for Ramkissoon, who has worked at the same intersection since 1997.
“Rain or shine, he’s always been there,” said James, whose son crosses the street to go to school. “He’s such a shy charmer of a guy. He’s our Harry.” Ramkissoon, who previously worked long hours as an assistant auto body shop manager, said he enjoyed his crossing guard duties better because he got to work outside and breathe the fresh air. “And I had a lot of time with >>>CROSSING, page 8
Rediscover the world of Canadian Wildflowers (1867) illustrator Agnes Dunbar Moodie Fitzgibbon at Lambton House Sunday. This two-hour nature walk led by historian Madeleine McDowell starts at the Lambton House, 4066 Old Dundas St. at 1:30 p.m. There will be a tea and talk about Agnes and her work, displayed in the Humber Room. Visit www.lambtonhouse.org
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