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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday July 5, 2008 - 9 Appleby teacher receives PM award Appleby College's Rob McGuiness was among 51 Canadian teachers to receive the Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence this year. McGuiness, the director of intercultural programs and earth sciences teacher at Appleby College, is known for his leadership in establishing the international service projects as a graduation requirement for all students attending Appleby College. Through this initiative, students testify to an increased understanding of the positive effect the can have on the lives of others, as well as an increased feeling of compassion concerning the world as a whole. The award recognizes elementary and secondary school teachers for their innovative use or inspired them to realize their potential. This award honours the talented and caring teachers in this country whose contribution to the lives of individual Canadians, and to Canada as a whole, is truly priceless," says Prime Minister Stephen Harper. A total of 67 awards (16 Certificates of Excellence and 51 Certificates of Achievement) were presented to educators across Canada. McGuiness received a certificate signed by the Prime Minister, and Appleby College will receive a cash award of $1,000 to be spent under his direction. The Prime Minister announced the names of the recipients at a special ceremony in Ottawa on May 15. Rob McGuiness of information and communication technology in the classroom, teaching practices and their ability to inspire and achieve outstanding results with students. "Every Canadian has a special memory of a teacher who helped Pud By Steve Nease snease@haltonsearch.com Fun brings everyone together. Having fun, making new friends and learning new skills in a positive environment. Three reasons why Tim Hortons is so proud to support the 1,600 boys and girls who play Timbits Soccer in the Oakville area. With a positive start, there's no telling how far kids will go. © Tim Hortons, 2008 The first goal is having fun® It's time to get the countertop of your dreams at FACTORY DIRECT prices. Do you wish you had a new GRANITE or QUARTZ countertop? CT FACTORY DIRE up to 2f5e%il of r t a G UA R A N T E E D TO BEAT Any Re t a i l Q u o t e ! F te.ca ur Call aboutoofer f FREE sink gif t or FREE se wit h purcha af ter measu reme D e l i ve r y 10 Days nt Call Rob @ (905) 252-9947 or Email: rob@a1granite.ca