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Summer is always my favourite season, and this year is EXTRA special. On July 1st Canada will be 150 years

old, and Canadians across the country are celebrating all year long! There are special events, festivals and

historical re-enactments in almost every community. I’m excited to see the Canada Day parade and

fireworks in my town, and visit some other unique places during the summer. You can join me – get out

with your family and friends and see the great things in our area! - Bill

QUA HA-HA CK

Quacking with Billup

1. Rock Glen Conservation Area, Arkona: awesome fossils to collect, native artifacts, waterfalls2. Fanshawe Pioneer Village, London: 19th century village with costumed interpreters and activities 3. Ska-Nah-Doht, Mount Brydges: Iroquoian village of 1,000 years ago4. Point Pelee National Park, Leamington: trails, beaches, visitors centre5. Fort Malden National Park, Amherstburg: historic, interactive 1812 fort along Detroit River6. Doon Heritage Village, Kitchener: living history village, from 12,000 years ago to today

Q: What kind of loot do Canadian pirates stash away?

A: Doubloonies

Q: How does a Canadian cowboy stay in the saddle?

A: With maple stirrups

Q: When do hockey players dress in formal wear?

A: When it’s a tie game

CREATE YOUR OWN TIME CAPSULE One of my favourite things about my birthday each year is looking back at old photos of me – in the tub when I was a baby, my first birthday when I smashed my cake, or the first time a rode a bike. I love seeing how much I’ve grown, and I laugh at the clothes I wore when I was younger, or my funny hair style. This year, my friends and I are each making a TIME CAPSULE to look at in the future, to collect memories of the way life is today. You can join us - it will be fun to see how much things change!Choose a container for your time capsule. You can use a co�ee can, shoe box, Pringles container or a plastic box from the dollar store – anything with a lid.Some things you could place in your time capsule:

▶ Pictures of you and your friend▶ Pictures of your home or pet▶ A list of your favourite foods▶ A letter to yourself

▶ A small toy/item ▶ Drawings▶ A newspaper▶ A list of your favourite movies, video games or books▶ A hand or foot print

A�er your time capsule is filled, decorate the container. Remember to place a label on the outside with your name, the date you seal the container, and the date you’d like to open it in the future. Find a safe, dry place to store your time capsule until you’re ready to open it – no peeking!

Parents, write a letter to your child and add to their time capsule just before closing. It will be a wonderful surprise for them to read in the future!

Your Libro Coaches want to help you instill healthy financial habits into your children at an early age, and we think learning about our heritage and the unique beauty of our surroundings is important too! Why not combine the two? Ask your kids for help when planning a vacation or day trip, there’s a lot they can learn.• How much is admission to a park or groceries for the trip? • Will there be funds le� over to buy a souvenir or treat? • Can they raise money before the trip to spend in their own way?• What is the price of gas and how far will you travel?

Hey Parents!

SUPER CANADIAN INVENTIONS!Unscramble the words below to see what awesome things were invented by Canadians.

PRIZPE STAKEBLALB

DO NOT OPEN

UNTIL THE YEAR 2037

TIMECAPSULE

NAPETU RUBTETTINAP LORREL

Answers: Zipper, basketball, paint roller, peanut butter

7. Goderich Lighthouse, Goderich: operating lighthouse, surrounded by park and beaches8. Stratford Perth Museum, Stratford: interactive exhibits, special Canada 150 displays9. Ruthven Park, Cayuga: historic mansion and estate, open for tours10. Long Point Eco-Adventures, St. Williams: everything outdoors, from zip-lining to apiary tours and more

WINDMILLSThere are lots of windmills in southwestern Ontario.

Where have you seen one?

FARMERS' FIELDSLots of fruit, vegetables, and grains grow in southwestern Ontario

Where have you seen a farmer’s field?

VEGETABLE STAND OR FARMERS' MARKETHave you seen fresh vegetables or fruits for sale in your hometown?

Where?

SUMMER THUNDERSTORMSouthwestern Ontario experiences very warm summers and this sometimes means – thunderstorms!

When was the last thunderstorm in your hometown?

FRESH WATERIn Canada, we are lucky to have many sources of fresh water such as lakes, rivers or ponds.

Where have you seen a lake, river, or pond?

DEER, RABBITS, SQUIRRELS, OH MY!Southwestern Ontario is home to all sorts of animals.

Where did you last see a wild animal?

What animal was it?

Explore your hometown to discover places that are special to southwestern Ontario. Find four (4) places on the scavenger hunt and you could win your own tent!*

Instructions:1. Search your neighbourhood for four (4) of the items listed below and fill in the answers on Bill’s game board.2. Once you finish the board, bring it to one of Libro’s 31 branches by August 31 for a chance to win your own tent (one tent per branch).3. You can increase your chances of winning by making a deposit (minimum $2) to your Libro savings account. If you do, remember to bring your game board when making the deposit for an extra entry.

OH CANADA!Scavenger Hunt

* Full contest rules available on libro.ca