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FEATURES

03 Editor’s Notes

08 Reality V, Really?

09 Te BFF Break-Up

11 Te World of Colour

12 Te Power of Music

14 Fostering - Giving a Special Animala Second Chance!

16 alking with Author Gale Cole

18 Bullying.org - A Learning Journey

24 Vegas - Te Dark Side of the American Dream

25 Boys and Teir oys!

DEPARTMENTS

07 House and Home

26 Entertainment - Movies

27 Entertainment - Books

28 Entertainment - Recipes

30 Health and Wellness ips

COMMUNITY

23 Chow Chows - Dumped on the Siof the Road in Georgia USA

32 A Day at the Museum

33 Community Calenadar - Events Li

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Welcome!

It’s our Very rst issue of O.U.R Magazine for Everyday Living. Whoknew this would be so much fun? alking to so many new people, in allof the cities where we are publishing this down to earth collection of

articles and advertising has been wonderful.Many Special Tanks to Brad Baragar Business Sales And Marketing Coordinator at Loyalist College for his support and Interns.O.U.R Magazine is truly about you and your community. From cover tocover you will nd content that reects real people and real situations.Tis new publication is not exclusive to income or lifestyle, we have alittle something for everyone.

In this rst issue we are talking about “Bullying, are your kids at risk?”Tis article was written by Bill Belsey who is one of the world leaders inthe ght to put an end to this age old problem. Other topics range fromgardening tips to your community calendar.

Be a part of the magazine, by submitting your suggestions for topics andcomment on what you have read.

I would like to acknowledge all of the great people who worked so hard to get this magazine up and running.

Many thanks to the Market Managers Barb Horner “Belleville” and Frank Baldwin” Peterborough” for yourlong days and dedication to the advertisers. Annette Rolland, for your wonderful, creative hand in the lookand feel of the publication. Doug Kormas VP of Operations for your support and understanding along the

way. Asim Bhatti President of the Asimco Media Group, for giving all of us at O.U.R Magazine the chance tobe part of this new adventure.

o our advertisers for taking the chance on us and trying something new. We look for ward to long partnerships and success.

Everyone at O.U.R Magazine would like to thank family and friends for your patience and understanding during our growing pains.

Enjoy!

Danyl Brett

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As summer begins to unfold, our gardens, planted in the urry of a short spring season, have taken shape, it begs the same questionasked of Mary, “How does your garden grow?”.

How does my garden grow? …. With grubs, and slugs and other bugsand aphids all in a row! - So much for silver bells and cockleshells.

In this day and age of ‘Green Collar Gardening’ environmentalconsciousness and eco friendly products, it’s quite a challenge tokeep the bells silver and the shells, cockle. In the past few years theOntario region has seen a real resurgence of the Lily Leaf Beetle.Tis pesky critter will devour the lilies in your garden almostovernight and, as always, just as they’re ready to bloom. Armed

with pails, water, soap, neem oil and children with high-powered water guns, it’s o to the garden to save the lilies! …. And manyother plants ghting a war against pests!

Squishing beetles or smashing them between two rocks is greatfun for little boys! Girls, however, prefer to give the beetles anice sudsy bath in a pail of soapy water. Either way, kids make for

great pest control and lily beetle, potato beetle and many othersare eliminated from the garden. Just be careful you teach the kidsabout the nice beetle …. Lady Bugs! Let them count their spots,but don’t hurt them. Tey are your partners in your ght againstaphids! Water guns work well for aphids too! A good shot with a

water gun will blow an aphid to ‘kingdom come’ and the Rose BudPrincess will be saved!

Green Collar Gardening can be a bit of a challenge, but it can alsomake for some good family fun …. So say good-bye to those grubs,slugs and other bugs and enjoy a great summer of family gardening!

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LittleBUG-GERSby Debb Poole



lost? Not so fast, a new generation of reaV is popping up all over the at screen

Shows like “Village on a Diet”, How toLook Good Naked” and a few others arturning the heads of major V executivto a kinder, more sane approach to our

voyeuristic time on the tube. I am sure w

will all still watch the train wrecks, buthow nice it is to see real people makingrealistic changes in their lives and diets

Te rules are simple: Eat well and exercise. Limit your alcoholstop smoking and get lots of sleep. If you feel that “MotherNature” is being unkind in the age department try a day at aspa. One well spent aernoon (about 40-50 dollars) wrapped seaweed while being pummelled will correct your take on ageinright smartly.

So, whether you believe in what you see on reality V or not, remember to consult a physician before you try anything new.

What you might need is a trip to your local drugstore. Tey ca

some amazing magical cures for anything from short lashes toabby faces.

I think life is all too real to begin with, so I am tuning outand watching something light, like “Greys Anatomy “or“Criminal Minds” Keeping it REAL!

Don’t you feel like your V is your private window into hell? You can watch all the

juicy pieces of reality V in the comfort of your home. Pretty sick if you think aboutit too long (which is about 30 seconds),the time it takes for a commercial these days. When this “reality“craze started back in the 90’s with “Te Real world” on MV weloved to watch twelve 20 something’s slogging through the dregsof everyday life for all to watch and judge.

Tings have changed. Now we have the real dirt on almostanything and everything one would like to indulge in for

personal viewing pleasure. What you can currently nd whilechannel surng is obese people ghting for the perfect body

while being abused by Barbie and Ken. Brides who will eat just

about any combination of dead things and live bugs to win thegrand prize of a full body extreme make over worth one hundredthousand in plastic surgery. Funny, I thought the grooms mighthave some objection to the girl of their dreams turning intoFrankensteins Bride but not these upstanding men.

Te list goes on and on, but the reality is, we love to watch. Aer years of the”Hills and Big Brother” you would think all hope is

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Tey say that everything getseasier in your thirties. Ideascrystallize, morphing into

plans that bear nancialfruition. Events formerlycategorized as mundanelike changing diapersand sanitizing countertops aresuddenly spiritualized,and denitions of friendships becomesupremely meaningful. But

what happens when someoneformally categorized as abonide BFF, someone you

journeyed through the ruggedlandscapes of the twenties with, somehow becomes a foe?Tis is the friend break-up, and

while there is much in the way of literature and ‘self-help’ on marriage break-ups, thereis not much out there to help one deal with the end of a bestfriend relationship.

Recently my BFF and I have parted ways. Aer ten years, the lastfew being punctuated by bouts of misunderstandings and generacommunication break-downs, our friendship nally crumbledunder the weight of her eminent divorce. Sides were drawn, mutfriends became involved, and divisions were cast amongst a grouof friends who historically had been thick as thieves. I foundmyself on the out and out, as my ex-BFF expertly orchestratedherself a pity party with me playing the villain. Me, I am one of those annoying ‘stick to principles types,’ and thusly managed toalienate myself from both her and her soon-to-be-ex, who also uto be a good friend. So true that in the war of roses, no one winsDespite attempts at supporting both parties, I ended up becominthe scapegoat to their marital problems. Aer years of being therescuer, this was unfamiliar and resentment provoking territory.And so, in this context, the friendships went down in a blaze of nso glorious angst.

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So what’s le? A tiny slice of cell- phone conversation closure, that was

in fact nothing more than a cheapband-aid barely containing thestore of resentment and contempt

shared between me and my nowex-BFF. It’s a classic case of she-said-

she-said, and both of us are locked

in a stalemate steeped in righteousindignation, believing that the

other is a traitor and a bitch. So where does one go from here?Terapy?, Ice cream? Who or

what do you turn to in timeslike these, when you canno longer rely on yourbest friend foreverto help you through arough patch?

In desperation I turn to

the Internet, “Oh mightygoogle-oracle,” I ask, “please,give me answers!” A quicksearch reveals a ‘top tensigns you’re in a toxicfriendship’ questionnaire.

Check, check, and check;all of the characteristictrademarks are present,and I feel validated in mystance that the ex-BFFand I have parted ways

for my own personal

betterment. But then I remember that my perception of realityis completely subjective, and that the ex-BFF could just as easilyhave responded as I did to the questionnaires on relationshiptoxicity. Aer all we more or less feel the same way about eachother right now, regardless of the particulars of the situation, orthe so-called ‘truth’ of what’s happened between us.

So what now? How do I feel better about the crap-show that nowdenes our relationship? Te answer is this: there is no denitiveanswer. Maybe it all boils down to a shi in perspective andethics; a shi we made in opposite directions at some undened

point in our friendship over the past decade. Maybe on somelevel we can just agree to disagree, and carry on: if not as friends,

than at least not ‘frenemies.’ Aer so many years of laughter andlove, perhaps not hating each other is the best that we can hopefor. In the meantime, I will eat ice-cream and drink red wine anddo whatever else this mourning process deems necessary; formourning it is: the death of a great friendship, gunned down bythe bullets of growth and change. And as the forties approach,

with ever quickening fervour, my hope is that I will have putthese dysfunctional and co-dependent relationships behind me.All we can hope as we grow forward is that we learn from thesedicult break-ups, and more accurately dene the nature of quality we seek in friends.



he city of Peterborough is well known for its vibrant music, performance and visual arts culture.Tis is the city which has been home to Peer Christensen for the past 26 years. Since moving here in 1985from Victoria, B.C., Peer and his wife Lori have been an integral part of the arts community, establishing one of the rst commercial galleries in the city. It is in the context of this active participation andcontribution to the cultural scene that Christensen has maintained a professional studio while engaging inbusy exhibition schedule.

Te artist was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, and moved to Canada in 1959. Christensen studied classicaloil painting with artist Anthony Torn through the University of Victoria and for almost 30 years hasbeen working professionally in the medium of oil paint. Te classical technique of building up a painting in successive opaque and transparent layers yields the luminosity that has come to dene and characterizeChristensen’s style. He applies this technique eectively to his subject matters that range from urban andindustrial landscapes to oral studies, still lifes and atmospheric night paintings.

In 2005 the Christensens purchased 432 George Street North, a beautifully restored heritage building in thedowntown core. Tis now houses the gallery, a complete picture framing shop, the artist’s studio and a loapartment with a rooop patio.

“I love working with artists” says Peer, regarding the gallery. “We show the work of so many wonderfullycreative people some of whom have been showing with us for over 20 years. It is inspiring to be able to

watch their work develop over time and share this with the public.”

For over 25 years, Christensen Fine Art has built a strong reputation for quality in their busy pictureframing business. “We have an incredibly creative design sta, the best selection of frames in the area andthe most up-to-date equipment to provide solutions to any framing challenge.”

Christensen Fine Art can also provide knowledgeable advice in all areas of art restoration and conservation“We have a long established relationship with a professional art restoration studio in oronto and oertwice-yearly clinics where customers can bring works of art in for examination and evaluation.

In addition to running their business, Peer and Lori are active in the community, enjoying involvement with the Downtown Business Association, Peterborough Architectural Conservation AdvisoryCommittee, the PRHC Hopsital Art Committee, the Art Gallery of Peterborough, and the PeterborougSingers. Tey are avid supporters of the Peterborough community with a special aection for theirdowntown neighbourhood.

“We love the lifestyle this arrangement aords and the richness of experience we enjoy through all aspects our business and living situation.” say the Christensens.

Whether experiencing the artist’s painting studio, viewing the ne art gallery or taking advantage of fullcustom framing and restoration services, Christensen Fine Art provides a complete creative art experience.

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Creative Mathand Music

We all want the very best for our children. his is most true when our children are in their formative years, t prepare them for whatever life may have in store. Did you know that when involved in music, more parts of your brain are being activated than with almost anything else! Similarly, music and music lessons are knownto have a very large impact on our children’s lives. Furthermore, the workplace of the future will require strocommunicators, solidteam players and creative, imaginative problem solvers – all skills taught in music programs.

Over the years, studies have found that children should be exposed to music training at a young age as it has shownto have a positive impact on the development of children’s brains. In addition, studies have continuously proven thchildren who take music lessons develop a better memory compared with children who have no musical training.Te online edition of the journal “Brain” revealed that the benets are noticeable just four months aer learning t

play a musical instrument.

Furthermore, there is proof that music education can reinforce math and reading skills, as well as day-to-day work performance, suggesting that studying theory, as well as the good mood created by music, provides opportunitiesto grow intellectually and creatively. Music theory sparks a level of thinking. Why math! Tere is a relationship totempo, and what students later see in fractions and in math. For some students, the four-beat pattern is a hidden

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lesson in math. We can teach the simple musical concept of fourbeats in a measure, but students don't necessarily realize it's amathematical relationship that they are applying.

Other benets of learning music include:

jImproved communication skills.

jImproved memory capacity.

jEnhanced interpersonal skills.

jIncreasing a child’s creativity.

Music lessons instill great work ethic in the student, as we allknow that learning an instrument is quite dicult. Tis teaches

the student that hard work will indeed pay o in the end.Creating music is the act of creating something of beauty, whileenhancing self-esteem and self-condence in the accomplishmentand one’s ability to work constructively with others. More andmore research indicates a strong link between supplementalmusical education and an improvement in a student’s basicmath and learning skills. Creative programs to learn music areconstructive alternatives to hours of video gaming, television,testing and hanging out at the mall.

For more information on the benets, music has on children, DeeDickson at New Horizons for Learning has written a fascinating article about the importance of music education.

“As a chief executive of a technology company that thrives oncreativity, I want to work with people whose imaginations havebeen unleashed and who tackle problems as challenges ratherthan see them as obstacles. An education enriched by the creativearts should be considered essential to everyone.” (John Scully,former Chairman/CEO, Apple Computers, Inc.)

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Animals and especially dogs don’t care what your day was like, docare if you have tons of money in the bank, fancy pants clothes inthe closet or if you drive a crap-can car... they just care that you arhome, with them, and that you let them slobber you with kisses.

Currently I am fostering a dog that has the body of a basset hounshort, turned- in legs and the coat of a bearded Collie, a ratherunusual combination – I call him Ale. Although very odd inappearance, he is irresistible. When Ale arrived at our shelter, hhad been terribly beaten and was only about 1 year old. His terromade him shake from fear and dart from any human contact. Whe was on his own, he would just sit and face the wall ..... for houHe had dead eyes, never wagged his tail, wouldn’t let you get closto him and seemed like he had given up on life. I had never seenthis before in an animal – RUE DEPRESSION.

I decided to see what I could do, so although it took me about2 hours to nally lasso him with a leash, I got him! He ailed

his body all over, biting at the leash and he must have bitten histongue because there was blood dripping on the oor. I knew thI must move forward and not panic. We headed out the door an

walked.... we walked and walked some more. He started out beindragged, but nally he walked along beside me. I kept thinking and moving forward. Aer about 1 mile, we headed back. Mycompanion was actually walking very well now. He was not shak

ThE PETERBOROUGh hUmaNE SOciETy oers approx. 3000 animals a second chance for a better life, butthere is sometimes an animal that needs that one on one attentionfor various reasons. Te shelter sta does not have the time to

spend with just one poor dog or cat when there are hundreds tocare for. Tis is where a foster home comes in. Every shelter hasthe need for these volunteers, perhaps for a pregnant female, or ananimal recovering from surgery or in this particular case... a dog

who lost the will to live .

As an animal lover, but not what you would call someone over thetop, (by this I mean I do eat meat)... would like to share a storyabout a special furry fellow named “Ale”.

Aer a heart wrenching 8 years as a cruelty agent, I had seen a lot.Many things I would simply like to block out of my memory, butthey haunt me almost daily. I work in a dierent capacity now at ourshelter and each time I go in, I visit all the animals and check out

who’s new and why. I have done fostering before for baby kittens thatlost their mom to a road accident or a litter of Great Dane pups that

were sick and even some wild creatures like orphaned chipmunks.

It is an incredible experience and I must add that many times, I would rather spend my days with a big ole hairy dog that smellslike a barn than go home to a 16 year old teenager that knows it all.

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he runs around the yard with my other crazy dogs, he eats anddrinks well and he walks on the leash better than a dog with yearsof obedience classes. Not one mess in the house either – and thisis amazing since he had never been in a home before -only a dirty

rusty cage le outside in the rain and snow. He had only beengrabbed by hands that tossed him by the tail from cage to cage.Ale’s past life, one that I will never fully know, is in this little guystory that he cannot tell you in words, but his sad eyes had said it

Te best and most rewarding thing for me now is – he wags his taievery day! He is happy and feeling what it is like to be a dog. – A lion the hand each morning, oh yes, I’ll take it as a thank you, and redown and grab his oppy jowls and say “you’re welcome buddy”!

Although Ale will be a work in progress – his life is lled with kindnlove and respect – never to return to the ghastly cruelty he once endu

You too can make a dierence – become a volunteer at your localshelter. Tey need dog walkers, which helps socialize them and

makes adoptions much easier. Cats also need socialization skills anorphaned kittens are always better o in a home until they are readto come back for adoption. Small animals such as hamsters, guinea

pigs and birds oen make their way to a shelter and how would yofeel being a bird in a shelter full of cats? Tey need a place to stayhappy and secure until a forever home comes along. Give some of

your time and make a dierence in the life of a homeless creature.

quite so much but still never looked up at me. A good start for himand some much needed exercise for me. A win/win!

Without much eort, Ale went into a carrier and I took himhome with me. Fortunately I le the leash on... this gave me

something to pull to get him back out of the carrier because hedid not want any part of coming out on his own. Aer pulling andcoaxing this sad sack, he was nally out - took one look at me, myhouse and a dark spot behind the sofa. Zoom, he was gone and Ididn’t see him come out until the next day.

Ale slowly peeked around the sofa and I was able to grab the leashand pull him over to me. I was speaking soly, talking as if to anewborn baby and probably sounding like an idiot if anyone heardme – I then gently touched his back. He jumped, but I had holdof the leash telling him it was OK. We sat on the oor together forhours with him slowly becoming more aware that I wasn’t a threat.He continued to quiver, but it was not as bad. We started the

healing, and for a brief moment, he looked up at me. His eyes stilllooked cold, but not as terried as before. I saw that ever so tinyspark in those big brown eyes, a spark that said to me – don’t giveup on me... I just want to be loved.

Ale has been with me now for 2 months. He still hides whensomeone comes over, but when we are just the family, he is a veryspunky fellow. He jumps on the sofa at night when we watch V,

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Gale Canni Cole will always remember the advice her father gave her. Tat’s why when it came to nding the title for her book she knew exactly what to call it“When You Stand Alone Stand all” were words her father oen spoke.

Now Gale has used those same words to help women and men deal with the daily struggles of life and relationships.

When You Stand Alone Stand all is Cole’s recently published book, chronicling her life struggles with depression, addiction, and loss. Cole had said when shestarted to write ten years previous to the book being published it was to recognizeand honor her father and her sister who had given her so much and had taught herabout life and all the choices we have to make. Cole lost her father when she was23 and a young mother. Tis loss almost destroyed her but as life holds avenuesand choices; Cole was able to continue her path. Tis was only with the help of her sister, who picked up where her Dad le o. Gale needed a new direction. Hersister convinced her to go to college.

Cole writes ‘One day my sister said to me, “Its time Gale you take charge of yourlife “Quit running” Cole said she had hardly passed grade ten and struggled withreading, writing, and spelling.

College would take her into to the next thirty years of her life working in thesector of violence against women.

Te book had ended up in the bottom of her closet for many years. Ten herlife changed again with the loss of many family members. On March 31st 2007,she lost her sister, her hero, condante and teacher of life. 2009 brought thebreakdown of a twenty-ve year relationship leading her to nish the book.

Cole talked about the great support she received from her family and friends whohad read the manuscript.

Without their words of encouragement, the manuscript would have gone back tothe bottom of the closet instead of to the publisher.

Te parallels that Cole draws between her life and those of the women she strivesto help are found within the pages of this unique account of many women’s storiesand their path to enlightenment.

Challenges and barriers such as poverty, isolation, illness, abuse, and addictions will play a role in the choices we make.

Cole says her goal has been to get this book out to as many women as possible andif putting her life into words on paper helps even one woman or man, it has allbeen worth it in the end.

When I asked where she planned to go with the book, she answered “everywhere”.

“I have been asked to speak about hothe book came about at so many evenand nd this to be one of the biggestquestions asked of me” Gale has sevemore book signings coming up andshe is always willing to talk about her

journey and the new places this bookhas taken her.

When asked if there is another book tocome, Cole said with a laugh” yes, I habeen asked that question for monthsnow from the readers. I can say thesecond book is in the works and all I chope for is that it will not take as long

write as the rst one did. Tis new boo will be based on stories of women, whiI had the privilege to interview. Tese

women have come through abusive

relationships and have gone on to leadfull positive and successful lives. I willinclude the changes in my own life”.

Aer spending time with Gale, it was very clear that her passion is for wordand the love of sharing. Not many ofus can say we have written a book, letalone exposed our inner selves to the

world but Gale has and I, for one, amglad she did.

Available on line atessencebookstore .com

I would also invite readers to take alook at “When You Stand Alone Stanall” on her Face book Page

For more information Gale can bereached at [email protected]

Always Remember

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Bullying.org A Learning Journey

By Bill Belsey

Shortly aer I was asked to write this piece by O.U.R.Magazine Publisher Danyl Brett, I opened my computer andan event popped up from electronic day timer that made merealize I needed to take some time to reect, then write abouthe learning journey that I have been on for many years now.

You see, it was on April 29th, 1999, in the normally peaceful farming community aber, Alberta, not far from where I live, that a young man named Jason Lang loshis life to a fellow student with a gun at W.R. Meyers High School.

Tis event changed my life forever. Like so many around the world, I was completely shocked and mortie

by the school shootings at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado eight days prior. Yet, it was what happened at aber that really change me. I realized that what happened at Columbine was not som‘American problem’, it was not my problem too, as a father, teacher and as a Canadian citizen.

I wondered how could young people become so damaged in their own lives that they would choose toharm others ? It was suggested at the time, that bullying played a role in these events.

I thought that I understood what bullying was all about, aer all, hadn’t I made it through the manychallenges of growing up and going to school like everyone else? Hadn’t I gone to university to learnto become a teacher? Wasn’t I trying to be a decent father in raising my own kids with the challengesthat they faced? I soon realized that I really didn’t know much about bullying at all and that what I diknow was based upon so many myths and false perceptions.

I decided that this was a personal call to action. I realized that I needed to learn what bullying wasreally all about. I began to research and read everything I could. I asked so many questions to anyon who would take the time to listen and respond. I was so very fortunate to have been helped andmentored by some of the world’s best academic researchers on the topic of bullying, such as DebraPepler and Wendy Craig in Canada, Ken Rigby in Australia and many more.

On February 16, 2000, I launched the Website www.bullying.org as a safe, moderated, onlinecommunity where people could nd help, support and information as they went on their ownlearning journeys about bullying.

So what have I learned? A lot! Some of which will surprise, but I hope what follows will inform.

First, let me be clear. I am NO a psychologist or professor. I don’t have a PhD. I am a father andteacher. So with this understanding up front, let’s begin with what bullying is.



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While academics debate the actual wording of a formal denitionof bullying, most agree that there are at least three key aspectsof bullying behaviour; that there is an imbalance of power inrelationships where bullying occurs, that bullying behavioursare repeated and that they are intentional. Bullying can be doneby individuals or groups. Bullying is about power and control.Bullying takes many forms, and can include many dierentbehaviours, such as: Physical violence and attacks ,verbal taunts,

name-calling and put-downs, threats and intimidation, extortionor stealing of money and possessions, exclusion from the peergroup or shunning, using information technologies and theInternet to bully others, A term I coined as cyberbullying, pleasesee www.cyberbullying.ca for more information. Perhapscyberbullying will be a topic of a future article.

Let’s debunk some of the myths about bullying.

Myth: “Bullying is a school issue, let the teachers handle it.”

Fact: Bullying is a community health and wellness issue.Bullying happens in families, the workplace, at shopping centres,the hockey arena and to seniors. While educators play a very

important role in addressing bullying, schools eectiveness inaddressing bullying improves substantially when parents and thecommunity is involved.

Myth: “Bullying is a stage and is a normal part of growing up.”

Fact: Bullying is not “normal” or socially acceptable behaviour. We give bullies power by our acceptance of this behaviour. Being scared to go so school, or being an adult who does not want to goto work because they’re being harassed is NO normal. Being ateenage girl who cuts herself and then hides it so others won’t see,is NO normal. Tinking about or acting on suicidal thoughtsis NO normal. Tinking about or acting on taking a weapon togo to school is NO normal. We should never accept bullying

behaviours as “normal”.Myth: “Bullies come from poor homes”

Fact: Bullies can come from auent families too. Bullies oencome from homes that are neglectful and hostile and use harsh

punishment. Bullying may be learned by observing high levels of conict between parents. Care needs to be given so that they donot model bullying for their children. -(Olweus. 1993) Victimsoen keep their problems a secret: Tey feel they should handlebullying themselves; they worry about the bully’s revenge or other’sdisapproval: and/or they think that others can do little to helpthem. -(Garfalo et al., 1987) , (Olweus, 1991) Bullying is reducedin an organization if leadership is committed to reducing bullying.

-(Charach et al., 1995)Myth: “If I tell someone, it will just make it worse.”

Fact: Research shows that bullying will stop when adults inauthority and peers get involved. In fact, the research of Peplerand Craig has shown that most bullying will stop in less than tenseconds when peers intervene, not to confront or ght the bully,but by befriend their peers who need help and support.

Myth: “People are born bullies”.

Fact: Tere is no “B” chromosome. Bullying is a learned behaviourand behaviours can be changed for the better through formative

consequences that encourage, support and reward healthyrelationship choices.

Myth: “Just hit them back, that will solve everything”.

Fact: While there indeed may be times when people have to defethemselves, in most cases violence begets more violence.

So what is really going on when bullying happens?

First of all it happens a lot. Bullying occurs in school playgrounds every 7 minutes and once every 25 minutes in cla(Pepler et al., 1997)

A power dierential exists between the bully and the victim.Bullies tend to be condent, aggressive, lack empathy and caneven have contempt for their victims. Bullies come from homes

where there is poor supervision and modeling of and tolerance faggressive behaviour. Victims tend to be quiet, passive children

with few friends. Victims do not respond eectively to aggressivactions. Bullying is oen done so that adults are not aware of it.

Victims are ashamed, and oen don’t tell an adult.

Bullying is not about conict resolution. Tere is no conict tobe resolved. In situations that can benet from conict resolutiostrategies, the parties involved have relatively equal power. Withbullying, most the power resides with the aggressor.

What are some signs that your child may be bullied?• rouble sleeping, wetting the bed, stomach and headaches• Lack of appetite, throwing up• Fear of going to school• Crying before/aer school• Missing or incomplete school work, decreased success in class



• Lack of interest at social events that include other students• Oen complains of illness before school events• Frequent visits to the school nurse or oce complaining of

feeling sick• Wants to call mom or dad to come & get them• Lowered self-esteem, makes negative comments about others• A marked change in attitude, dress or habits• Unexplained broken personal possessions, loss of money, loss of

personal items• Unexplained bruises & injuries or stories that don’t make sense• Acting out aggression at home

So what’s to be done? Focus on prevention through educationand awareness. Most schools these days have policies aboutbullying, but this is not enough. Most policies tend to be reactiveand punitive. It’s like putting a bandage on a cut that is bleeding

profusely. It’s too little, too late.

Bullying is oen the number one non-academic issue that mostclassroom teachers like myself and school administrators face. Yet,there are many educators who never received a research-based,

professional course during their teacher-training at university or

during their time as educators in schools. How can this be? Tissituation is like having nurses and doctors who don’t know how tohelp the public with the u. Tis must change!

One in four children report that teachers intervene in bullying situations, while seven in ten teachers believe they always intervene.

o address situation, I created www.bullyingcourse.comwhich oresearch-based online courses and Webinars (online presentations)about bullying and cyberbullying for educators and parents.

Te good news is that bullying is reduced in a school if the principal is committed to reducing bullying. (Charach et al., 199Use this report card when you talk to your school’s principal toassess how well they are addressing bullying, bullyingcourse.co

In addition to having policies, schools need to have positive, proactive plans to help change the culture and climate of the schoolAs a parent, you it is most reasonable to ask your child’s school ithey have such a plan.

Beware if your child’s principal says that they have a “Zero-olerance Policy” re. bullying. Te term “Zero-olerance” actuacame from the “Anti-drug Wars’ in the United States. In far toomany cases a “Zero-olerance Policy” policy means, “You bully a

you’re out”. Out where? Tis response changes little. Te aggressis still in the community and has learned nothing about how toadopt appropriate behaviours. Tose who bully need consequento be sure, but the students and the community is better served b

formative consequences, that is consequences that encourage ansupport positive, healthy relationship choices.

Due to the scope of this topic and the vast amountof information needed to deal with this problem, wedecided to do this in a two part editorial. Look for thecontinuation in the Fall issue of O.U.R Magazine.



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Tis past March, a desperate crisis and horrendous Chow Chowrescue situation was created by a local puppy mill operator inMidwest Georgia (USA). It seems he heartlessly decided to literalldispose of forty kennel Chows by loading them into a vehicle, drivdown a busy highway, stopping four times to systematically dumpthe dogs onto the road and then drove away without conscience.

Nine Chows were killed that day by collisions with passing vehicles, and all but four were caught, one suering massiveinjuries. Since then, over one hundred remaining Chows from thsame Georgia puppy mill have been surrendered to Chow rescue

volunteers and the county animal shelter, including three littersborn since that fateful day.

Each and every Chow has to be relocated and this strain ishorrendous on the rescuers and Animal Shelters. How can you he

If all you can do is share these links, you’ll be helping. Te rescueteam really needs monetary donations for food and medicalattention and most of all, fostering. Although these dogs are notaggressive, they are not socialized, but do adjust quickly to kind

voices, reassuring hands and a warm dry bed.

Visit Chow Chow Rescue of Central New York, Inc. on Facebo

chowchowrescuecny.chipin.com/georgia-puppy-mill-chow-chow

www.chowrescuecny.org

www.petnder.com/shelters/chowrescue.html

cONTacTS:

Cindy Stone, Chow Chow Rescue of Central New York,[email protected]

Lynette White at [email protected]

Amy Young at [email protected]

MERIWEHER COUNY ANIMAL SHELER

263 McLaughlin Road, Greenville, GA 30222Phone: [email protected]

ank you for any support you can give... it is needed andappreciated beyond words

Christine Millman (Canada)

Chow ChowsDUMPED on theside of the roadin Georgia, USA.

photo © Mark acrof Photo



Typically, Ontarians go to Las Vegas or one reason: I, onthe other hand, came or a stagette; a whole diferent set o challenges that included (but was not limited to) applying thecorrect amount o sunscreen, balancing my water and alcoholintake, and not breaking the bank. As I sat by the palm-lined pool at our hotel sipping a 13 dollar pina-colada, and watching planes coming in at a rate o about one every ten minutes, I wondered this: i carbon were Karma, how much bad Karmahas Vegas accumulated? is was not the rst time I wouldconsider this concept over the next ew days. Walking down the Vegas strip was totaly surreal, in a Salvador Dali meets CelineDion and they have a love child kind o way. I ound mysel surrounded by an unrelenting torrent o sports cars, stilettosand SUVs; by bells and lights and booming base, and a steady stream o people pushing yers and cards advertising showsand show-girls, shopping and dining and “more, more, more!” At one point it occurred to me that I was walking on a orest.Not the orest back home in Ontario that I seek solace rom ona regular basis, but some other orest mowed down to produceadvertisements barely g lanced at and then tossed away. is

small observation was just the tip o the ice-berg, and by the endo the weekend I visualized a twin city just beyond the Red Rockclifs, o equal or more size to Las Vegas, where all the garbage

and waste quietly rots. And even while the environmentalist inme was becoming increasingly alarmed, my inner addict wasecstatic. “Lighten up,” it whispered in my ear, “you think toomuch! Let’s go over there to that slot machine, and we’ll get anice cold beer and maybe a shot o Jack Daniels, and then we’l put some money into that one arm bandit and get rich!” Indee Vegas ofers options or addicts o all kinds, 24/7, and it’s easyto see why it is considered the Disneyland or adults. On ourlast day, as my personal angels and demons duked it out insidemy head, I decided to exit the casino or a breath o resh air. Just outside the hotel lobby, tucked discreetly behind a ratherornate garbage vestibule, sat a young homeless man. His cloth were aded and lthy; his hair askew. Suced to say that in thamoment, as we locked eyes, the humanitarian in me joined or with the environmentalist, and kicked my inner addict’s butt athe way back to Ontario. And even though I have been home several days, the Vegas hangover persists: a mild yet pervasivecombination o spiritual dehydration and guilt. Perhaps the oncure is to redeem some Karma-carbon points by planting a ewdozen trees. I’ll ocially dedicate this small orest to the bride

to-be, in honour o the upcoming nuptials. And deep down I’mhoping it will make me eel better about the act that a small po me absolutely loved Vegas.

VEGASThe Dark Side of theAmerican Dream

By Jessica Reid



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Give me MUCK, give me DIR, and give me HEFREEDOM to have some FUN! Tis summer I plan onhaving a blast. Tere are so many exciting and new toysfor boys out in the market today to enhance any outdoorenthusiast. In Ontario, there have been rumours that youcan literally 4 wheel your way across the province.

New out this year 2011 POLARIS Sportsman® 800Big Boss® 6x6 AV is one of the hardest working 6x6AV on the market today. With unmatched tractionand capacity, it’s perfect for farming, ranching,hunting and all around fun. But if you are looking for a wild ride, you might want to consider the 2011Yamaha YFZ 450 R. It’s the fastest r ide without going to the Raptor 700R.

For the more hardcore o roader the 2011 Jeep Wrangler is for you. Jeeps open air style made itsdebut during World War II. Four generations later, it’sstill the only true o-road 4X4 convertible. In 2011,there are six models to choose from and unlimitedadventure with each one. As a Jeep owner I can tell

you that there is nothing that will take you anywhere you want to go and look good in.

2011 has many exciting products to pull behind your SUV or o road vehicle. If you live for the weekend, the Octane ZX Super Lite toy hauler wasmade for the way you live, with plenty of room foreverything—and everyone—you need to make yourtrip an unforgettable one. Octane ZX Super Litecombines extreme comfort with extreme durabilityfor a toy hauler that’s tough enough to handle

whatever the road throws at it, without sacricing

liveability or amenities. Te 2011 Jay Series Select haseverything from a 3-burner stove/oven to a double-bowl sink, from double 20-lb. propane bottles to tallLamilux 4000 berglass sidewalls, you’ll nd that the

Jay Series Select HW is packed with more interiorfeatures than the competition, making it one of theindustry’s premier camping trailers.

I suggest visiting some of your local dealers for moreinformation on these oys for Boys, so grab a six packand have a great summer!

Boys

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Toys!By Patrick O’Connor



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Entertainmenta

June

June 17 2011 Green Lantern

June 24 2011 Cars 2, Bad eacher, urtle:Te Incredible Journey A Better Life

July

July 1 2011 ransformers: Dark of the Moon

July 6 2011 Cold Fish

July 13 2011 Rapt

July 15 2011 Harry Potter and theDeathly Hallows: Part II, Winniethe Pooh

July 22 2011 Captain America:Te First Avenger, Friends with Benets,Another Earth

July 29 2011 Te Smurfs, Cowboys andAliens, Te Devil’s Double, Te Future,Te Conspiracy

August

Aug 3 2011 Atrocious

Aug 5 2011 Rise of the Planet of theApes, Dirty Girl,Te Change Up, Te Whistleblower

Aug 12 2011 Final Destination 5,Glee Live! 3D!, 30 Minutes or Less,Seven Days In Utopia

Aug 19 2011 Conan Te Barbarian, 3DSpy Kids 4: All the ime in the World,Fright Night

Aug 20 2011 Amigo

Aug 26 2011 Apollo 18, Don’t BeAfraid of the Dark,Our Idiot Brother

Aug 31 2011 Te Debt

All dates are subject to change.Please check you local listing.

Summer BLOCK BUSTERS

O.U.R cD Pick Of ThE SUmmER

is summer’s must have CD will most deantly be Lady Gaga’snew CD “Born is Way” so start your IPods and get ready to

dance. e rst single is the title track “Born is Way and I love it!”

People keep crying over how unoriginal this song is, but it is my opinion that Lady Gaga was giving a nod to all the songs you hear

mashed up in BTW. She’s taking the music I heard growing up andgiving it to a new generation of music lovers. is song is campy, yes,but nothing feels better than screaming out the lyrics along with the

track; it’s empowering, it’s exciting, it’s Lady Gaga.

So for all you “Little Monsters...Put Your Paws Up & Just Dance”



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Entertainment

Best

Books for

Summer

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS by Sara Gruen(Algonquin)

SOMETHING BORROWED by Emily Gin(St. Martin’s)

THE SIXTH MAN by David Baldacci(Grand Central)

THE HELP by Kathryn Stockett(Penguin Group)

A GAME OF THRONES by George R. R . Martin

(Random House)

THE LINCOLN LAWYER by Michael Connelly(Little, Brown)

THE FIFTH WITNESS by Michael Connelly(Little, Brown)

SAVAGE NATUREby Christine Feehan(Penguin Group)

BEL AIR DEAD by Stuart Woods(Penguin Group)

CHASING FIREby Nora Roberts(Penguin Group)

H appyFaters DayWhen God Created Fathers

When the God was creating Fathers, He started with atall frame. And a female angel nearby said,” What kinda of father isthat? If You’re going to make children so close to the ground, whyhave You put fathers up so high? He won’t be able to shoot marbles

without kneeling, tuck a child in bed without bending over or evenkiss a child without a lot of stooping.”

And God smiled and said,” Yes but, if I make him child-sized, who would children have to look up to?”



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Entertainmenta

ThePineappleExpressBurger

My favourite burgers are ‘Surprise Burgers’.Te pineapple inside the burger adds a hint of sweetness, while the sauce adds some tanginess!

Warning: the added sauce and pineapple makes fora mess with little ones!”

Ingredients• 1 pound lean ground beef

• 4 pineapple rings

• 1/2 cup ketchup

• 1/2 cup brown sugar

• 1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard

• 1 table spoon of Franks Red-hot’s sauce

• Black pepper to taste-no salt

• A pinch of garlic powder

• A pinch of onion powder• 1 cup of shredded cheese (any kind will do ne)

• 4 thick hamburger buns

DiREcTiONS

1 Preheat a grill for high heat.

2 Mix in a bowl with the ground beef the FranksRed-hot’s, black pepper, garlic powder andonion powder. Divide the ground beef into four

portions, and form patties around pineapple ringsso that none of the pineapple is showing. In asmall saucepan, mix together the ketchup, brownsugar, and mustard. Heat until sugar is dissolved.Set aside.

3. Place the buns on the grill to lightly toast them,set aside. Next, put the burgers on the grill, andcook for about 5 minutes per side, or until welldone. Spoon some of the brown sugar sauce overthe burgers before serving and add the cheese.

ENJOY!hElPfUl hiNT

You might want to caramelize the pineapple ringsbefore wrapping the ground beef around them.Tis helps to make the inside pineapple rings a bitless gooey.

Jamaican breeze drink

Pour a taste of the tropics into a glass and savourthe sweetness of a Jamaican breeze. Tis creamyconcoction uses no milk, opting instead for non-alcoholic pina colada cocktail mix and mashedbanana. A blender combines these avourful



Entertainment

purees into an adult version of a fruit smoothie, with a hint of two kinds of rum. Pineapple-avoured rum contributes to thedominance of pineapple avour in a Jamaican breeze and pairs

with the “Inside out Pineapple Burger” very nicely on a hotsummers day.

ThiNGS yOU’ll NEED:

• Bar blender

• 2 oz. non-alcoholic pina coloadacocktail mix

• 1 oz. melon-avoured rum

• 1 oz. pineapple-avoured rum

• 1 oz. mashed banana or banana puree

• 1 cup (8 oz.) crushed ice

• Pineapple wedge and cocktail cherryfor garnish (optional)

• om Collins glass

1 Add the pina colada cocktail mix,the melon-avoured rum, the

pineapple-avoured rum and thebanana to the jar of a bar blender.

2 Add ice over the drink base.

3 Cover the blender and puree until smooth.

4 Pour the nished mixture into a om Collins glass.

5 Garnish with the pineapple and cherry, if desired.



“Do you ache all over from chronic pain, suer from mental illness, can’t cope with addictions and see no hope for the future? You arenot alone, millions of Canadians are just like you and most have given up hope. Well help might be around the corner, many Canadianshave already found there answer with Auricular Laser Terapy. Tis new therapy might be the biggest breakthrough for Chronic PainManagement, Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Anxiety, Addictions and many more…”

What is Auricular Laser Terapy (AL) and Auriculotherapy (A)? Te best way to look at A / AL is as modernized ear acupuncture.Research has found that the ear behaves as an electronic access point to the brain - and can be used to tap into the dierent sensory and moregions as well as the more automatically functioning parts. It is very eective in improving your management of acute and chronic pain,neuralgias, all forms of arthritis, bromyalgia anxiety, insomnia, addictions, depression, psychological disorders and the list goes on and on.

AL is substituting lasers for needles, like acupuncture scientic research indicates acupuncture stimulates your body’s own morphine-like painkilling chemicals called endorphins. Endorphins can be up to 200 times stronger than morphine and other pain killing drugs

(without the nasty side aects!). Tis not only helps relieve pain it also “jump starts” these systems to start functioning properly. Tus A/ AL facilitates the natural healing processes of the body, not just pain relief.

It is recognized by many governments around the world and is cataloged by the World Health Organization as a recognized therapy, as wellas many other well respected institutions. In the Arthritis Foundation’s guide to PAIN MANAGEMEN, the Mayo Clinic On Arthritis anChronic Pain all site acupuncture as a viable therapy. “In 1998 Te National Institutes of Health found that there was enough evidence to

prove that acupuncture helps relieve postoperative dental pain and nausea caused by chemotherapy, anesthesia or pregnancy. Te report alsoconcludes that acupuncture may help control pain associated with low-back problems, migraines, osteoarthritis, bromyalgia and carpal tun

Breakthrough Therapy Might Be Your Answer,

TO A HAPPIER LIFE! By Doug Kormos



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syndrome” (taken from the book; “MayoClinic on CHRONIC PAIN” – 1999)

How eective is AL? Personally I wouldsay it is very eective and can be for everyonefor almost anything they suer from. Eventhough the western science is still catching up, the research is very promising, mostresearch shows that subjects (no matter

what they are testing) report signicantbenets and positive attributes from eitherA or acupuncture. I would also look at

what people are experiencing from ALand how it has helped them. In extremecases where persons that used AL; I amoverwhelmed at its success. wo personssuering from bromyalgia (debilitating chronic pain) both stated aer only onetreatment a signicant reduction of pain,increased mobility and energy. One statedthey no longer need drugs aer decades of dependency and both stated it worked betterthan any therapy or drug they have ever used.I have also spoken with persons suering

severe psychological disorders, one that hadbeen living with anxiety attacks, nightmares,sense of hopelessness, insomnia and aeronly one treatment; they are sleeping likea baby, a sense of calm and now a feeling of hope and happiness. Another reportedthat there symptoms immediately subsided,

which normally would require a lengthyhospital stay and new drugs. All personsfelt so strongly about it they stated theyare continuing AL treatments and wouldrecommend it to others.

Is It For You? I would say yes, since it is very aordable, safe with no adverse sideeects and with the great potential benetsit is something one should give it an honesttry. Now that it is so aordable, accessibleand with no adverse side eects (I havebenetted from it personally better thanany other therapy or drug treatment foranxiety and bursitis) I say you are missing out if you do not. ry AL and start living a happier and healthier life!

As a woman I love the hot days of summer with all the hot men with their shirts o enjoying the summer sun. I have always been attracted to smooth dened men with littlor no body hair. As I get older, now in my late thirty’s, I nd my tastes have gone from thtotally shave bare chest of the boys in my twenties to a slightly huskier look. I know I amnot alone as my girlfriends have commented and agree that what was hot at twenty lookstrange at forty on most men.

With a few simple rules your man can jazz up the sexy factor buy doing a little“manscaping”

Buy your man a clipper set that has a range of heads for close shave, medium cut and so oIf he is very hairy then a medium clip will make his chest look much bigger and dened.Back hair is never pretty so that would be a close shave with a helping hand. Men should

have underarm hair but it does not need to drag behind him on the ground, a mediumclip will do the job nicely. Te added bonus is that underarm hair can trap odours and bytrimming it he will look and smell great!

You can nd nose and ear trimmers at any local drug store. I don’t want to get into thattopic as I am a bit squeamish-enough said.

Men should look like men and I will always take a double/triple look at the aylorLautners of the world but I now nd the sexy Hugh Jackman more to my liking. Sandals

with socks will never be a good look on any man! And Capri pants are a denite no. Sexyis all about looking and feeling great! Men can get stuck in a slump too, so drop a few hinand see his condence grow.

HEALTH & WELLNESS tips

Manscaping

101By Amanda Clark



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Are you looking for something fun,educational and FREE for the whole family to do this summer? Stop by the Peterborough Museum

& Archives (PMA and see rst-hand how we celebrate the past in a friendly, welcoming way.Gone are the days when museums would “hush” children who are simply excited by what they see. TePeterborough Museum & Archives subscribes to the “Kids in Museums” manifesto, an internationalinitiative which makes families and their particular needs a priority in museums. Our galleries are lled

with fun and engaging activities for children of all ages because we know that families can only stay aslong as the littlest ones are happy to stay.

Just steps from the Peterborough Li Lock, our visitors arrive to enjoy the serenity of our green lawnsand gardens and historic charm of the Heritage Pavilion – perfect for picnics, social events or just

walking the dog.

But the real magic happens inside the Museum itself. Home to the second oldest museum collectionin Ontario, the PMA has an enviable collection of rarities and heirlooms that recollect the lives andstories of Peterborough citizens from all walks of life

If you have visited before, you won’t believe your eyes when you see our revitalized reception, lobby,and temporary gallery space. If not, there has never been a better time to stop by and see what ishappening. Recent redevelopment of our long-term galleries has allowed us to tell even more storiesand display more artifacts than ever before.

Our Archives manages hundreds of linear feet of material and hundreds of thousands of photographs. Whether you are a professional or amateur researcher or just curious about your own family history, ourArchivist can help you nd the answers you are seeking. Everyone is welcome. Please call ahead to bookan appointment so we can be sure to give you our full attention.

ADay at the

Museum



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In the past, museums have been accused of being static, dry or boring. Not at thePMA! An ambitious programming schedule brings exhibitions, lectures, school

programs, family days, international lm series, children’s camps, live performanceand guided tours to our audience year-round.

Barrier-free access, free admission and plenty of free parking make it easy comeback oen. General gallery hours are Monday-Friday 9am-5pm and Weekendsand holidays 12pm-5pm. We have special extended hours in July and August –now open until 7pm on Tursdays and Fridays.

We are located on Museum Drive at 300 Hunter Street, East. Peterborough. Formore information, to register for summer camps, or to see what’s happening onthe hill, please contact the Museum at 705-743-5180, email:[email protected] or visit :

www.peterboroughmuseumandarchives.ca

P eterboroughMuseum

and

Archives

On Canada Day, July 1, 1980,'O Canada!' was proclaimed the National

Anthem o Canada, 100 years aer it'sdebut perormance in 1880 or St. Jean-Baptiste Day celebrations.Composed by Calixa Lavallée, Frenchlyrics were written by Sir Adolphe-BasileRouthier. Many English versions ollowed,but the current 'ocial' lyrics are basedon a version written in 1908 by Mr. JusticeRobert Stanley Weir.

‘O Canada!’

VWXY A Brief History

O Canada! Our home and native land!

True patriot love in all thy sons command.

With glowing hearts we see thee rise,

e True North strong and ree!From ar and wide, O Canada,

We stand on guard or thee.

God keep our land gloriousand ree!

O Canada, we stand on guardor thee.

O Canada, we stand on guardor thee.



Community EventsL1) Ode’min Giizis Aboriginal Arts Festival

June 16 - 19 Peterborough, ONara Williamson, 705-740-9189

2) Little Lake Musicest

Del Crary Park, Peterborough Wednesday

& Saturday Nights from June 25 - August 27,Emily Martin 705-755-1111

3) Hosta Fest

Gardens Plus, County Road 4, Donwood June 22 - July 4 Dawn ack 705-742-5918

4) Strawberry Festival

McLean Berry Farm, Buckhorn June 25 & 26Sam McLean 705-657-2134

5) National Canoe Day

Beavermead Park, Peterborough June 26705-748-9153

6) Eerie Ashburnham Ghost Walks

Peterborough, On Friday Nights from July 8 - August 26 705-745-4404

7) e Berlin Blues

4th Line Teatre, Millbrook June 28 - July 23 705-932-4445

8) Lakeeld Jazz, Art & Cra Festival

Isabel Morris Park, Lakeeld July 9 705-292-9507

9) 15th Annual Antique & ClassicCar Show

Lang Pioneer Village Museum, Keene July 10 Joe Corrigan 705-295-6694

10) Fiesta Buckhorn

Buckhorn Community Centre July 16 705-657-8833

11) Lakeeld Literary Festival

Various Locations in Lakeeld July 15 - 17Stephanie 705-652-5204

12) Ennismore Shamrock Festival andTruck & Tractor Pull

Ennismore, ON July 15 - 17Heather English 705-292-9507

13) Millbrook Ladies Night Downtown

Millbrook August 4 705-932-1600

14) Peterborough Ex

Morrow Park August 11 - 14Peterborough Agricultural Society705-742-5781

15) Buckhorn Fine Art Festival

Buckhorn Community CentreAugust 12 - 14 705-657-1918

16) Festival o Textiles: HeritageCelebration Weekend

Lang Pioneer Village Museum, KeeneAugust 14 705-295-6694

17) 20th Annual Peach Tea

Hutchison House Museum August 18Gale 705-743-9710

18) 22nd Annual Havelock Country Jamboree

Havelock, Ontario August 18 - 21 Jennifer 800-539-3353

19) Canadian Wakeboard Open

Beavermead Park August 26 - 28 John McNutt 705-874-6960

20) Pioneer Corn Roast

Lang Pioneer Village Museum, KeeneSeptember 4 Joe Corrigan 705-295-6694

21) Rice Lake XII

Rice Lake Gallery September 10 - 25Fran 705-939-6144



ACROSS1. Cyphers

6. Propelled oneself through water

10. Hurt

14. Warning

15. Anagram of “Mean”

16. Double-reed woodwind

17. ropical vine

18. Bright thought19. Adjoin

20. Ominously prophetic

22. A thorny ower

23. Deception

24. A celebration of theResurrection

26. 4 pecks

30. A deep ravine

32. Pearly-shelled mussel

33. Not our

35. Beginning 39. erritories

41. Orange pekoe or Earl Grey

42. Crystal-lined stone

43. Move very slightly

44. Part of an archipelago

46. Fizzy drink

47. Construct

49. Minister

51. Rug

54. Strike

55. Chocolate cookie56. Whirlybird

63. In the center of

64. Computer symbol

65. New Zealand native

66. Music with lyrics

67. alk

68. Metal bar

69. all woody plant

70. Mats of grass

71. Stop

DOWN1. Young cow

2. Hodgepodge

3. Beloved

4. Coastal raptor

5. Horse barn

6. Malicious

7. Dry riverbed

8. Ends a prayer

9. Inadequate

10. Troaty harshness

11. Monastery head

12. Awaken

13. Almost 40 inches

21. Greasy

25. All excited

26. A device that emits light

27. A Central American sloth

28. A region of southeasternPakistan

29. A motley assortmentof things

30. Visitor

31. Verbal34. Auditory

36. Carbon black

37. Cocoyam

38. Rip

40. Arid

45. Very imposing or impressive

48. Morals

50. Nuclear

51. Seashore

52. Knight’s “suit”

53. French for “Queen”54. Clues

57. Reected sound

58. Burden

59. Sheet of glass

60. Roman robe

61. God of love

62. Ritual

Summer Cross Word Puzzl

ANSWERS are posted online at ourmag.ca and will be in the next O.U.R Magazine issue for Fall

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