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Bill Sherk. Starting a dictionary
Bill Sherk. Starting a dictionary

Bill Sherk. Starting a dictionary

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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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Bill Sherk: There's a word for people who like to eat and walk at the same time.
Bill Sherk: There's a word for people who like to eat and walk at the same time.
10/3/1979
Hooked on words: High school teacher Bill Sherk, 41, has written 500 Years of New Words, in which he lists a word that first appeared in the English language for each year since 1507-that's when America first appeared
Hooked on words: High school teacher Bill Sherk, 41, has written 500 Years of New Words, in which he lists a word that first appeared in the English language for each year since 1507-that's when America first appeared
5/3/1983
Sherk
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12/28/1984
Language dilemma: The most important reference book that a child can possess is the dictionary, says principal Charles Cook, here holding his own dictionary for bridging the language gap in British student exchange program.
Language dilemma: The most important reference book that a child can possess is the dictionary, says principal Charles Cook, here holding his own dictionary for bridging the language gap in British student exchange program.
5/12/1981
The information is non-sexist and non-racist, he claims. William D. Halsey shows dictionary to Sarah Maloney, 12.
The information is non-sexist and non-racist, he claims. William D. Halsey shows dictionary to Sarah Maloney, 12.
11/24/1977
Manager Joe Carton in the building he knows better than anyone, Massey Hall. He's worked there 53 years, starting as a 14-year-old usher. Sometimes when I shave in the morning, I think I am starting to look like Massey Hall.
Manager Joe Carton in the building he knows better than anyone, Massey Hall. He's worked there 53 years, starting as a 14-year-old usher. Sometimes when I shave in the morning, I think I am starting to look like Massey Hall.
4/14/1981
Morty Mint, who quit as boss of Penquin USA, is starting his own publishing company over a garage in Rosedale.
Morty Mint, who quit as boss of Penquin USA, is starting his own publishing company over a garage in Rosedale.
3/25/1991
Lloyd Penwarden from Barrie writes that in 32 years as an entrepreneur he was often asked for advice from others just starting out
Lloyd Penwarden from Barrie writes that in 32 years as an entrepreneur he was often asked for advice from others just starting out
11/3/1989
An Etobicoke man with epilepsy claims the Canada Employment and Immigration Commission is discriminating against him by asking him to take tests before starting a job retraining program
An Etobicoke man with epilepsy claims the Canada Employment and Immigration Commission is discriminating against him by asking him to take tests before starting a job retraining program
7/18/1985
Alan Rickman: Veteran British actor who played the wickedly funny bad guy in Robin Hood, Prince Of Thieves, just finished a stage play and two movies before starting a third
Alan Rickman: Veteran British actor who played the wickedly funny bad guy in Robin Hood, Prince Of Thieves, just finished a stage play and two movies before starting a third
11/7/1991
Principal attraction: After 41 years as an educator, Jack Davy is retiring this month as principal of Humber Valley Village Junior-Middle School. Community has planned a huge reception for him today, starting at 7 p.m. in the school. He chats with admirers in front of special billboard.
Principal attraction: After 41 years as an educator, Jack Davy is retiring this month as principal of Humber Valley Village Junior-Middle School. Community has planned a huge reception for him today, starting at 7 p.m. in the school. He chats with admirers in front of special billboard.
6/7/1976
Meat man: Every morning, starting at abut 7 a
Meat man: Every morning, starting at abut 7 a
2/1/1983