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No Terry Fox Run at James W. Hill By Domink Kurek OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF The Terry Fox Run at James W. Hill Public School appears to be another casualty in the war between teachers and the provincial government. The run, scheduled for yesterday (Thursday), during the school day, did not take place. Halton District School Board Director of Education David Euale said it was postponed, not cancelled. "In talking to the principal, he's going to be speaking to the staff to see how they can recognize the Terry Fox Day, perhaps in a different way," Euale said. This comes after the Province passed Bill 115 last month, which strips teachers of their bargaining rights. In retaliation, teacher unions have advised members they do not need to participate in extra-curricular activities if they so choose. "Throughout this labour concern our emphasis has been on the classroom and the day-to-day instruction of students," Euale said. "Anything that takes students out of the classroom, away from their normal studies, would be considered extracurricular or at least co-curricular." He said, even though the run takes place during the school day, it is considered extra-curricular, as the teachers organizing it would plan it outside of school hours. Euale said it is up to individual schools to make decisions about participating in the Terry Fox Run. "The Terry Fox activity is pretty widespread throughout most of our schools, except it is up to the principals whether and how they will acknowledge that day and when. It doesn't have to be today," Euale said. 5 · Friday, October 5, 2012 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com Kathy's visits with her mom used to be about groceries, laundry & cleaning Halton police begin road safety blitz Halton police will be on the road to help keep travellers safe this Thanksgiving weekend (Oct. 5-8) as part of Operation Impact, a national campaign to make Canada's roads the safest in the world. Police will be on the look-out for impaired drivers, those not using seatbelts, and aggressive and distracted drivers. "Our participation in Operation Impact forms an important part of our overall traffic strategy where partnerships lead to greater road safety," said Halton Deputy Police Chief Bob Percy. "A focus on high-risk behaviours provides oppor- tunities for enforcement as well as education. Service members will additionally emphasize safe cycling in support of our Share the Road safe cycling partnership." Halton police have investigated seven motor vehicle fatalities this year, calling each death a senseless tragedy that likely could have been prevented. Operation Impact is sponsored by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) in support of Canada's Road Safety Strategy 2015, which aims to make Canada's roads the safest in the world by 2015. HURRY! Sale ends soon! Now they are about catching up with each other If helping your parent live independently has become more about the `to-do' list than about time together, there are options that can help combine convenience and care with an active lifestyle. Chartwell retirement residences provide the safety and security your parent needs with the services and activities they want. And that way, your time together can really be spent on the important things in life like catching up with each other. Call us to book your FREE hearing assessment and consultation today! See clinic for details. Offer ends Oct. 31, 2012 180 Oak Park Blvd., Oakville 905-257-0095 · www.chartwellreit.ca www.hearingsolutions.ca Come in and see how it feels