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William Downey: The teacher at Scarborough's Ellesmere-Station Elementary School believes in taking a relaxed approach to education.
William Downey: The teacher at Scarborough's Ellesmere-Station Elementary School believes in taking a relaxed approach to education.

William Downey: The teacher at Scarborough's Ellesmere-Station Elementary School believes in taking a relaxed approach to education.

Date4/6/1988
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