ThIS ISSUE

FEATURES
03 Editors Notes 08 Reality TV, Really? 09 The BFF Break-Up 11 The World of Colour 12 The Power of Music 14 Fostering - Giving a Special Animal a Second Chance! 16 Talking with Author Gale Cole 18 Bullying.org - A Learning Journey 24 Vegas - The Dark Side of the American Dream 25 Boys and Their Toys!

DEPARTMENTS
07 House and Home 26 Entertainment - Movies 27 Entertainment - Books 28 Entertainment - Recipes 30 Health and Wellness Tips

COMMUNITY
23 Chow Chows - Dumped on the Side of the Road in Georgia USA 32 A Day at the Museum 33 Community Calenadar - Events List
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Editors Notes
Welcome! Its our Very first issue of O.U.R Magazine for Everyday Living. Who knew this would be so much fun? Talking to so many new people, in all of the cities where we are publishing this down to earth collection of articles and advertising has been wonderful. Many Special Thanks 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 to cover you will find content that reflects real people and real situations. This new publication is not exclusive to income or lifestyle, we have a little something for everyone. In this first issue we are talking about Bullying, are your kids at risk? This article was written by Bill Belsey who is one of the world leaders in the fight to put an end to this age old problem. Other topics range from gardening tips to your community calendar. Be a part of the magazine, by submitting your suggestions for topics and comment 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 your long days and dedication to the advertisers. Annette Rolland, for your wonderful, creative hand in the look and 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 to be part of this new adventure. To our advertisers for taking the chance on us and trying something new. We look forward 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 Editor/publisher

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Publisher/editor Danyl Brett Contributing editorial Doug Kormos Danyl Brett Robert DEon Brendan Segee Jessica Reid Debb Poole Rob Smith Cheryl Lepine Bill Belsey Christine Millman Patrick OConnor Amanda Clark PhotograPhy Mark Raycroft Robert DEon Derek Cox Jeff Wilson Sarah Grant art direCtor / graPhiC designer Annette Rolland graPhiC design assoCiate Lorraine Paradowski adVertising MarKet Managers Barb Horner Belleville Frank Baldwin Peterborough Bill Barker Sault Ste. Marie For adVertising inQuires Please ContaCt frank@ourmag.ca loyalist College interns Calvin Chevannes Stephen Bruce O.U.R Magazine is a division of Asimco Media Group Inc. President Asim Bhatti VP oF MarKeting and oPerations Doug Kormos All content is the property of O.U.R Magazine For Everyday Living and the contributing members. Any reproduction without the Editors permission is against the law. The Editor claims no responsibility for the content or opinions expressed in the advertisements or editorials. Printed in Canada

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Little BUG-GERS
by Debb Poole
As summer begins to unfold, our gardens, planted in the flurry of a short spring season, have taken shape, it begs the same question asked of Mary, How does your garden grow?. How does my garden grow? . With grubs, and slugs and other bugs and aphids all in a row! - So much for silver bells and cockleshells. In this day and age of Green Collar Gardening environmental consciousness and eco friendly products, its quite a challenge to keep the bells silver and the shells, cockle. In the past few years the Ontario region has seen a real resurgence of the Lily Leaf Beetle. This pesky critter will devour the lilies in your garden almost overnight and, as always, just as theyre ready to bloom. Armed with pails, water, soap, neem oil and children with high-powered water guns, its off to the garden to save the lilies! . And many other plants fighting a war against pests! Squishing beetles or smashing them between two rocks is great fun for little boys! Girls, however, prefer to give the beetles a nice sudsy bath in a pail of soapy water. Either way, kids make for great pest control and lily beetle, potato beetle and many others are eliminated from the garden. Just be careful you teach the kids about the nice beetle . Lady Bugs! Let them count their spots, but dont hurt them. They are your partners in your fight against aphids! Water guns work well for aphids too! A good shot with a water gun will blow an aphid to kingdom come and the Rose Bud Princess will be saved! Green Collar Gardening can be a bit of a challenge, but it can also make for some good family fun . So say good-bye to those grubs, slugs and other bugs and enjoy a great summer of family gardening!

Reality TV,

Really?
By Brendan Segee

lost? Not so fast, a new generation of reality TV is popping up all over the flat screen. Shows like Village on a Diet, How to Look Good Naked and a few others are turning the heads of major TV executives to a kinder, more sane approach to our voyeuristic time on the tube. I am sure we will all still watch the train wrecks, but how nice it is to see real people making realistic changes in their lives and diets. The rules are simple: Eat well and exercise. Limit your alcohol, stop smoking and get lots of sleep. If you feel that Mother Nature is being unkind in the age department try a day at a spa. One well spent afternoon (about 40-50 dollars) wrapped in seaweed while being pummelled will correct your take on ageing right smartly. So, whether you believe in what you see on reality TV or not, just remember to consult a physician before you try anything new. What you might need is a trip to your local drugstore. They carry some amazing magical cures for anything from short lashes to flabby faces. I think life is all too real to begin with, so I am tuning out and watching something light, like Greys Anatomy or Criminal Minds Keeping it REAL!

Dont you feel like your TV is your private window into hell? You can watch all the juicy pieces of reality TV in the comfort of your home. Pretty sick if you think about it too long (which is about 30 seconds), the time it takes for a commercial these days. When this reality craze started back in the 90s with The Real world on MTV we loved to watch twelve 20 somethings slogging through the dregs of everyday life for all to watch and judge. Things have changed. Now we have the real dirt on almost anything and everything one would like to indulge in for personal viewing pleasure. What you can currently find while channel surfing is obese people fighting 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 the grand prize of a full body extreme make over worth one hundred thousand in plastic surgery. Funny, I thought the grooms might have some objection to the girl of their dreams turning into Frankensteins Bride but not these upstanding men. The list goes on and on, but the reality is, we love to watch. After years of theHills and Big Brother you would think all hope is

ThE BFF BREAKUP

By Jessica Reid
They say that everything gets easier in your thirties. Ideas crystallize, morphing into plans that bear financial fruition. Events formerly categorized as mundane like changing diapers and sanitizing countertops are suddenly spiritualized, and definitions of friendships become supremely meaningful. But what happens when someone formally categorized as a bonifide BFF, someone you journeyed through the rugged landscapes of the twenties with, somehow becomes a foe? This is the friend break-up, and while there is much in the way of literature and self-help on marriage break-ups, there is not much out there to help one deal with the end of a best friend relationship. Recently my BFF and I have parted ways. After ten years, the last few being punctuated by bouts of misunderstandings and general communication break-downs, our friendship finally crumbled under the weight of her eminent divorce. Sides were drawn, mutual friends became involved, and divisions were cast amongst a group of friends who historically had been thick as thieves. I found myself on the out and out, as my ex-BFF expertly orchestrated herself a pity party with me playing the villain. Me, I am one of those annoying stick to principles types, and thusly managed to alienate myself from both her and her soon-to-be-ex, who also used to be a good friend. So true that in the war of roses, no one wins. Despite attempts at supporting both parties, I ended up becoming the scapegoat to their marital problems. After years of being the rescuer, this was unfamiliar and resentment provoking territory. And so, in this context, the friendships went down in a blaze of not so glorious angst.
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So whats left? A tiny slice of cellphone conversation closure, that was in fact nothing more than a cheap band-aid barely containing the store of resentment and contempt shared between me and my now ex-BFF. Its a classic case of she-saidshe-said, and both of us are locked in a stalemate steeped in righteous indignation, believing that the other is a traitor and a bitch. So where does one go from here? Therapy?, Ice cream? Who or what do you turn to in times like these, when you can no longer rely on your best friend forever to help you through a rough patch? In desperation I turn to the Internet, Oh mighty google-oracle, I ask, please, give me answers! A quick search reveals a top ten signs youre in a toxic friendship questionnaire. Check, check, and check; all of the characteristic trademarks are present, and I feel validated in my stance that the ex-BFF and I have parted ways for my own personal betterment. But then I remember that my perception of reality is completely subjective, and that the ex-BFF could just as easily have responded as I did to the questionnaires on relationship toxicity. After all we more or less feel the same way about each other right now, regardless of the particulars of the situation, or the so-called truth of whats happened between us. So what now? How do I feel better about the crap-show that now defines our relationship? The answer is this: there is no definitive answer. Maybe it all boils down to a shift in perspective and ethics; a shift we made in opposite directions at some undefined point in our friendship over the past decade. Maybe on some level we can just agree to disagree, and carry on: if not as friends, than at least not frenemies. After so many years of laughter and love, perhaps not hating each other is the best that we can hope for. In the meantime, I will eat ice-cream and drink red wine and do whatever else this mourning process deems necessary; for mourning it is: the death of a great friendship, gunned down by the bullets of growth and change. And as the forties approach, with ever quickening fervour, my hope is that I will have put these dysfunctional and co-dependent relationships behind me. All we can hope as we grow forward is that we learn from these difficult break-ups, and more accurately define the nature of quality we seek in friends. 10 O.U.R MAGAZINE Summer 2011 www.ourmag.ca

World OF Colour Artist Peer Christensen

Theiscity of Peterborough is well known forChristensenmusic, performance and visual arts culture. 1985 its vibrant This the city which has been home to Peer for the past 26 years. Since moving here in
The artist was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, and moved to Canada in 1959. Christensen studied classical oil painting with artist Anthony Thorn through the University of Victoria and for almost 30 years has been working professionally in the medium of oil paint. The classical technique of building up a painting in successive opaque and transparent layers yields the luminosity that has come to define and characterize Christensens style. He applies this technique effectively to his subject matters that range from urban and industrial landscapes to floral studies, still lifes and atmospheric night paintings. In 2005 the Christensens purchased 432 George Street North, a beautifully restored heritage building in the downtown core. This now houses the gallery, a complete picture framing shop, the artists studio and a loft apartment with a rooftop patio. I love working with artists says Peer, regarding the gallery. We show the work of so many wonderfully creative 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 picture framing business. We have an incredibly creative design staff, the best selection of frames in the area and the 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 Toronto and offer twice-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 Advisory Committee, the PRHC Hopsital Art Committee, the Art Gallery of Peterborough, and the Peterborough Singers. They are avid supporters of the Peterborough community with a special affection for their downtown neighbourhood. We love the lifestyle this arrangement affords and the richness of experience we enjoy through all aspects of our business and living situation. say the Christensens. Whether experiencing the artists painting studio, viewing the fine art gallery or taking advantage of full custom framing and restoration services, Christensen Fine Art provides a complete creative art experience. from Victoria, B.C., Peer and his wife Lori have been an integral part of the arts community, establishing one of the first commercial galleries in the city. It is in the context of this active participation and contribution to the cultural scene that Christensen has maintained a professional studio while engaging in a busy exhibition schedule.

The Power of Music

By Rob Smith

Creative Math and Music

We all want the very best for our children. This is most true when our children are in their formative years, to 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 known to have a very large impact on our childrens lives. Furthermore, the workplace of the future will require strong communicators, solid team 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 shown to have a positive impact on the development of childrens brains. In addition, studies have continuously proven that children who take music lessons develop a better memory compared with children who have no musical training. The online edition of the journal Brain revealed that the benefits are noticeable just four months after learning to 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 opportunities to grow intellectually and creatively. Music theory sparks a level of thinking. Why math! There is a relationship to tempo, 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 four beats in a measure, but students don't necessarily realize it's a mathematical relationship that they are applying. Other benefits of learning music include:

j Improved communication skills. j Improved memory capacity. j Enhanced interpersonal skills. j Increasing a childs creativity. Music lessons instill great work ethic in the student, as we all know that learning an instrument is quite difficult. This teaches the student that hard work will indeed pay off in the end. Creating music is the act of creating something of beauty, while enhancing self-esteem and self-confidence in the accomplishment and ones ability to work constructively with others. More and more research indicates a strong link between supplemental musical education and an improvement in a students basic math and learning skills. Creative programs to learn music are constructive alternatives to hours of video gaming, television, testing and hanging out at the mall. For more information on the benefits, music has on children, Dee Dickson 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 on creativity, I want to work with people whose imaginations have been unleashed and who tackle problems as challenges rather than see them as obstacles. An education enriched by the creative arts should be considered essential to everyone. ( John Scully, former Chairman/CEO, Apple Computers, Inc.) Music Programs for Children Rock! j

OSTERING GIVING A SPECIAL ANIMAL

Animals and especially dogs dont care what your day was like, dont care if you have tons of money in the bank, fancy pants clothes in the closet or if you drive a crap-can car... they just care that you are home, with them, and that you let them slobber you with kisses. Currently I am fostering a dog that has the body of a basset hound, short, turned- in legs and the coat of a bearded Collie, a rather unusual combination I call him Alfie. Although very odd in appearance, he is irresistible. When Alfie arrived at our shelter, he had been terribly beaten and was only about 1 year old. His terror made him shake from fear and dart from any human contact. When he was on his own, he would just sit and face the wall ..... for hours. He had dead eyes, never wagged his tail, wouldnt let you get close to him and seemed like he had given up on life. I had never seen this before in an animal TRUE DEPRESSION. I decided to see what I could do, so although it took me about 2 hours to finally lasso him with a leash, I got him! He flailed his body all over, biting at the leash and he must have bitten his tongue because there was blood dripping on the floor. I knew that I must move forward and not panic. We headed out the door and walked.... we walked and walked some more. He started out being dragged, but finally he walked along beside me. I kept thinking and moving forward. After about 1 mile, we headed back. My companion was actually walking very well now. He was not shaking

ThE PETERBOROUGh hUmaNE SOciETy

offers approx. 3000 animals a second chance for a better life, but there is sometimes an animal that needs that one on one attention for various reasons. The shelter staff does not have the time to spend with just one poor dog or cat when there are hundreds to care for. This is where a foster home comes in. Every shelter has the need for these volunteers, perhaps for a pregnant female, or an animal 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 the top, (by this I mean I do eat meat)... would like to share a story about a special furry fellow named Alfie. After 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, but they haunt me almost daily. I work in a different capacity now at our shelter and each time I go in, I visit all the animals and check out whos new and why. I have done fostering before for baby kittens that lost 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 smells like a barn than go home to a 16 year old teenager that knows it all.

A SECOND CHANCE!
quite so much but still never looked up at me. A good start for him and some much needed exercise for me. A win/win! Without much effort, Alfie went into a carrier and I took him home with me. Fortunately I left the leash on... this gave me something to pull to get him back out of the carrier because he did not want any part of coming out on his own. After pulling and coaxing this sad sack, he was finally out - took one look at me, my house and a dark spot behind the sofa. Zoom, he was gone and I didnt see him come out until the next day. Alfie slowly peeked around the sofa and I was able to grab the leash and pull him over to me. I was speaking softly, talking as if to a newborn baby and probably sounding like an idiot if anyone heard me I then gently touched his back. He jumped, but I had hold of the leash telling him it was OK. We sat on the floor together for hours with him slowly becoming more aware that I wasnt 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 still looked cold, but not as terrified as before. I saw that ever so tiny spark in those big brown eyes, a spark that said to me dont give up on me... I just want to be loved. Alfie has been with me now for 2 months. He still hides when someone comes over, but when we are just the family, he is a very spunky fellow. He jumps on the sofa at night when we watch TV,

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he runs around the yard with my other crazy dogs, he eats and drinks well and he walks on the leash better than a dog with years of obedience classes. Not one mess in the house either and this is amazing since he had never been in a home before -only a dirty, rusty cage left outside in the rain and snow. He had only been grabbed by hands that tossed him by the tail from cage to cage. Alfies past life, one that I will never fully know, is in this little guy. A story that he cannot tell you in words, but his sad eyes had said it all. The best and most rewarding thing for me now is he wags his tail every day! He is happy and feeling what it is like to be a dog. A lick on the hand each morning, oh yes, Ill take it as a thank you, and reach down and grab his floppy jowls and say youre welcome buddy! Although Alfie will be a work in progress his life is filled with kindness, love and respect never to return to the ghastly cruelty he once endured. You too can make a difference become a volunteer at your local shelter. They need dog walkers, which helps socialize them and makes adoptions much easier. Cats also need socialization skills and orphaned kittens are always better off in a home until they are ready to come back for adoption. Small animals such as hamsters, guinea pigs and birds often make their way to a shelter and how would you feel being a bird in a shelter full of cats? They need a place to stay happy and secure until a forever home comes along. Give some of your time and make a difference in the life of a homeless creature.

Talking with Author Gale Cole

By Danyl Brett
Gale Canniff Cole will always remember the advice her father gave her. Thats why when it came to finding the title for her book she knew exactly what to call it When You Stand Alone Stand Tall were words her father often 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 Tall is Coles recently published book, chronicling her life struggles with depression, addiction, and loss. Cole had said when she started to write ten years previous to the book being published it was to recognize and honor her father and her sister who had given her so much and had taught her about life and all the choices we have to make. Cole lost her father when she was 23 and a young mother. This loss almost destroyed her but as life holds avenues and choices; Cole was able to continue her path. This was only with the help of her sister, who picked up where her Dad left off. Gale needed a new direction. Her sister convinced her to go to college. Cole writes One day my sister said to me, Its time Gale you take charge of your life Quit running Cole said she had hardly passed grade ten and struggled with reading, writing, and spelling. College would take her into to the next thirty years of her life working in the sector of violence against women. The book had ended up in the bottom of her closet for many years. Then her life changed again with the loss of many family members. On March 31st 2007, she lost her sister, her hero, confidante and teacher of life. 2009 brought the breakdown of a twenty-five year relationship leading her to finish the book. Cole talked about the great support she received from her family and friends who had read the manuscript. Without their words of encouragement, the manuscript would have gone back to the bottom of the closet instead of to the publisher. The parallels that Cole draws between her life and those of the women she strives to help are found within the pages of this unique account of many womens stories and 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 and if putting her life into words on paper helps even one woman or man, it has all been 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 how the book came about at so many events and find this to be one of the biggest questions asked of me Gale has several more book signings coming up and she is always willing to talk about her journey and the new places this book has taken her. When asked if there is another book to come, Cole said with a laugh yes, I have been asked that question for months now from the readers. I can say the second book is in the works and all I can hope for is that it will not take as long to write as the first one did. This new book will be based on stories of women, which I had the privilege to interview. These women have come through abusive relationships and have gone on to lead full positive and successful lives. I will include the changes in my own life. After spending time with Gale, it was very clear that her passion is for words and the love of sharing. Not many of us can say we have written a book, let alone exposed our inner selves to the world but Gale has and I, for one, am glad she did. Available on line at essencebookstore .com I would also invite readers to take a look at When You Stand Alone Stand Tall on her Face book Page For more information Gale can be reached at gcole@kos.net

Always Remember When You Stand Alone Stand Tall

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Bullying.org A Learning Journey

By Bill Belsey

Magazine Publisher Danyl Brett, I opened my computer and an event popped up from electronic day timer that made me realize I needed to take some time to reflect, then write about the 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 of Taber, Alberta, not far from where I live, that a young man named Jason Lang lost his life to a fellow student with a gun at W.R. Meyers High School.
This event changed my life forever. Like so many around the world, I was completely shocked and mortified by the school shootings at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado eight days prior. Yet, it was what happened at Taber that really change me. I realized that what happened at Columbine was not some 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 to harm 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, after all, hadnt I made it through the many challenges of growing up and going to school like everyone else? Hadnt I gone to university to learn to become a teacher? Wasnt I trying to be a decent father in raising my own kids with the challenges that they faced? I soon realized that I really didnt know much about bullying at all and that what I did know 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 was really all about. I began to research and read everything I could. I asked so many questions to anyone who would take the time to listen and respond. I was so very fortunate to have been helped and mentored by some of the worlds best academic researchers on the topic of bullying, such as Debra Pepler 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, online community where people could find help, support and information as they went on their own learning 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 NOT a psychologist or professor. I dont have a PhD. I am a father and teacher. So with this understanding up front, lets begin with what bullying is.
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While academics debate the actual wording of a formal definition of bullying, most agree that there are at least three key aspects of bullying behaviour; that there is an imbalance of power in relationships where bullying occurs, that bullying behaviours are repeated and that they are intentional. Bullying can be done by individuals or groups. Bullying is about power and control. Bullying takes many forms, and can include many different behaviours, such as: Physical violence and attacks ,verbal taunts, name-calling and put-downs, threats and intimidation, extortion or stealing of money and possessions, exclusion from the peer group or shunning, using information technologies and the Internet to bully others, A term I coined as cyberbullying, please see www.cyberbullying.ca for more information. Perhaps cyberbullying will be a topic of a future article. Lets 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 effectiveness in addressing bullying improves substantially when parents and the community 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 go to work because theyre being harassed is NOT normal. Being a teenage girl who cuts herself and then hides it so others wont see, is NOT normal. Thinking about or acting on suicidal thoughts is NOT normal. Thinking about or acting on taking a weapon to go to school is NOT normal. We should never accept bullying behaviours as normal. Myth: Bullies come from poor homes Fact: Bullies can come from affluent families too. Bullies often come from homes that are neglectful and hostile and use harsh punishment. Bullying may be learned by observing high levels of conflict between parents. Care needs to be given so that they do not model bullying for their children. -(Olweus. 1993) Victims often keep their problems a secret: They feel they should handle bullying themselves; they worry about the bullys revenge or others disapproval: and/or they think that others can do little to help them. -(Garfalo et al., 1987) , (Olweus, 1991) Bullying is reduced in 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 in authority and peers get involved. In fact, the research of Pepler and Craig has shown that most bullying will stop in less than ten seconds when peers intervene, not to confront or fight the bully, but by befriend their peers who need help and support. Myth: People are born bullies. Fact: There is no B chromosome. Bullying is a learned behaviour and behaviours can be changed for the better through formative 20 O.U.R MAGAZINE Summer 2011 www.ourmag.ca consequences that encourage, support and reward healthy relationship choices. Myth: Just hit them back, that will solve everything. Fact: While there indeed may be times when people have to defend themselves, 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 class (Pepler et al., 1997) A power differential exists between the bully and the victim. Bullies tend to be confident, aggressive, lack empathy and can even have contempt for their victims. Bullies come from homes where there is poor supervision and modeling of and tolerance for aggressive behaviour. Victims tend to be quiet, passive children with few friends. Victims do not respond effectively to aggressive actions. Bullying is often done so that adults are not aware of it. Victims are ashamed, and often dont tell an adult. Bullying is not about conflict resolution. There is no conflict to be resolved. In situations that can benefit from conflict resolution strategies, the parties involved have relatively equal power. With bullying, most the power resides with the aggressor. What are some signs that your child may be bullied? Trouble sleeping, wetting the bed, stomach and headaches Lack of appetite, throwing up Fear of going to school Crying before/after school Missing or incomplete school work, decreased success in class

 Lack of interest at social events that include other students Often complains of illness before school events Frequent visits to the school nurse or office 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 dont make sense Acting out aggression at home So whats to be done? Focus on prevention through education and awareness. Most schools these days have policies about bullying, but this is not enough. Most policies tend to be reactive and punitive. Its like putting a bandage on a cut that is bleeding profusely. Its too little, too late. Bullying is often the number one non-academic issue that most classroom 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? This situation is like having nurses and doctors who dont know how to help the public with the flu. This must change! One in four children report that teachers intervene in bullying situations, while seven in ten teachers believe they always intervene.

To address situation, I created www.bullyingcourse.com which offers research-based online courses and Webinars (online presentations) about bullying and cyberbullying for educators and parents. The good news is that bullying is reduced in a school if the principal is committed to reducing bullying. (Charach et al., 1995). Use this report card when you talk to your schools principal to assess how well they are addressing bullying, bullyingcourse.com In addition to having policies, schools need to have positive, proactive plans to help change the culture and climate of the school. As a parent, you it is most reasonable to ask your childs school is they have such a plan. Beware if your childs principal says that they have a ZeroTolerance Policy re. bullying. The term Zero-Tolerance actually came from the Anti-drug Wars in the United States. In far too many cases a Zero-Tolerance Policy policy means, You bully and youre out. Out where? This response changes little. The aggressor is still in the community and has learned nothing about how to adopt appropriate behaviours. Those who bully need consequences to be sure, but the students and the community is better served by formative consequences, that is consequences that encourage and support positive, healthy relationship choices.

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

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Chow Chows DUMPED on the side of the road in Georgia, USA.

This past March, a desperate crisis and horrendous Chow Chow rescue situation was created by a local puppy mill operator in Midwest Georgia (USA). It seems he heartlessly decided to literally dispose of forty kennel Chows by loading them into a vehicle, driving down a busy highway, stopping four times to systematically dump the dogs onto the road and thendrove away without conscience. Nine Chows were killed that day by collisions with passing vehicles, and all but four were caught, one suffering massive injuries. Since then, over one hundred remaining Chows from this same Georgia puppy mill have been surrendered to Chow rescue volunteers and the county animal shelter, including three litters born since that fateful day. Each and every Chow has to be relocated and this strain is horrendous on the rescuers and Animal Shelters. How can you help? If all you can do is share these links, youll be helping. The rescue team really needs monetary donations for food and medical attention and most of all, fostering. Although these dogs are not aggressive, 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 Facebook chowchowrescuecny.chipin.com/georgia-puppy-mill-chow-chows www.chowrescuecny.org www.petfinder.com/shelters/chowrescue.html

cONTacTS:
Cindy Stone, Chow Chow Rescue of Central New York, chowchow@twcny.rr.com Lynette White at glwchows@bellsouth.net Amy Young at bytez@hotmail.com MERIWETHER COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER 263 McLaughlin Road, Greenville, GA 30222 Phone: 706-672-2966 meriwetherC8101@bellsouth.net Thank you for any support you can give... it is needed and appreciated beyond words Christine Millman (Canada)
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VEGAS
The Dark Side of the American Dream
By Jessica Reid
Typically, Ontarians go to Las Vegas for one reason: I, on the other hand, came for a stagette; a whole different set of challenges that included (but was not limited to) applying the correct amount of sunscreen, balancing my water and alcohol intake, 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 of about one every ten minutes, I wondered this: if carbon were Karma, how much bad Karma has Vegas accumulated? This was not the first time I would consider this concept over the next few days. Walking down the Vegas strip was totaly surreal, in a Salvador Dali meets Celine Dion and they have a love child kind of way. I found myself surrounded by an unrelenting torrent of sports cars, stilettos and SUVs; by bells and lights and booming base, and a steady stream of people pushing flyers and cards advertising shows and show-girls, shopping and dining and more, more, more! At one point it occurred to me that I was walking on a forest. Not the forest back home in Ontario that I seek solace from on a regular basis, but some other forest mowed down to produce advertisements barely glanced at and then tossed away. This small observation was just the tip of the ice-berg, and by the end of the weekend I visualized a twin city just beyond the Red Rock cliffs, of equal or more size to Las Vegas, where all the garbage and waste quietly rots. And even while the environmentalist in me was becoming increasingly alarmed, my inner addict was ecstatic. Lighten up, it whispered in my ear, you think too much! Lets go over there to that slot machine, and well get a nice cold beer and maybe a shot of Jack Daniels, and then well put some money into that one arm bandit and get rich! Indeed, Vegas offers options for addicts of all kinds, 24/7, and its easy to see why it is considered the Disneyland for adults. On our last day, as my personal angels and demons duked it out inside my head, I decided to exit the casino for a breath of fresh air. Just outside the hotel lobby, tucked discreetly behind a rather ornate garbage vestibule, sat a young homeless man. His clothes were faded and filthy; his hair askew. Sufficed to say that in that moment, as we locked eyes, the humanitarian in me joined forces with the environmentalist, and kicked my inner addicts butt all the way back to Ontario. And even though I have been home for several days, the Vegas hangover persists: a mild yet pervasive combination of spiritual dehydration and guilt. Perhaps the only cure is to redeem some Karma-carbon points by planting a few dozen trees. Ill officially dedicate this small forest to the brideto-be, in honour of the upcoming nuptials. And deep down Im hoping it will make me feel better about the fact that a small part of me absolutely loved Vegas.

Boys and their Toys!

By Patrick OConnor
Give me MUCK, give me DIRT, and give me THE FREEDOM to have some FUN! This summer I plan on having a blast. There are so many exciting and new toys for boys out in the market today to enhance any outdoor enthusiast. In Ontario, there have been rumours that you can literally 4 wheel your way across the province. New out this year 2011 POLARIS Sportsman 800 Big Boss 6x6 ATV is one of the hardest working 6x6 ATV on the market today. With unmatched traction and capacity, its perfect for farming, ranching, hunting and all around fun. But if you are looking for a wild ride, you might want to consider the 2011 Yamaha YFZ 450 R. Its the fastest ride without going to the Raptor 700R. For the more hardcore off roader the 2011 Jeep Wrangler is for you. Jeeps open air style made its debut during World War II. Four generations later, its still the only true off-road 4X4 convertible. In 2011, there are six models to choose from and unlimited adventure 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 off road vehicle. If you live for the weekend, the Octane ZX Super Lite toy hauler was made for the way you live, with plenty of room for everythingand everyoneyou need to make your trip an unforgettable one. Octane ZX Super Lite combines extreme comfort with extreme durability for a toy hauler thats tough enough to handle whatever the road throws at it, without sacrificing liveability or amenities. The 2011 Jay Series Select has everything from a 3-burner stove/oven to a doublebowl sink, from double 20-lb. propane bottles to tall Lamilux 4000 fiberglass sidewalls, youll find that the Jay Series Select HW is packed with more interior features than the competition, making it one of the industrys premier camping trailers. I suggest visiting some of your local dealers for more information on these Toys for Boys, so grab a six pack and have a great summer!
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Summer BLOCK BUSTERS

June
June 17 2011 Green Lantern June 24 2011 Cars 2, Bad Teacher, Turtle: The Incredible Journey A Better Life

August
Aug 3 2011 Atrocious Aug 5 2011 Rise of the Planet of the Apes, Dirty Girl, The Change Up, The Whistleblower Aug 12 2011 Final Destination 5, Glee Live! 3D!, 30 Minutes or Less, Seven Days In Utopia Aug 19 2011 Conan The Barbarian, 3D Spy Kids 4: All the Time in the World, Fright Night Aug 20 2011 Amigo Aug 26 2011 Apollo 18, Dont Be Afraid of the Dark, Our Idiot Brother Aug 31 2011 The Debt All dates are subject to change. Please check you local listing.

July
July 1 2011 Transformers: Dark of the Moon July 6 2011 Cold Fish July 13 2011 Rapt July 15 2011 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II, Winnie the Pooh July 22 2011 Captain America: The First Avenger, Friends with Benefits, Another Earth July 29 2011 The Smurfs, Cowboys and Aliens, The Devils Double, The Future, The Conspiracy

O.U.R cD Pick Of ThE SUmmER

This summers must have CD will most defiantly be Lady Gagas new CD Born This Way so start your IPods and get ready to dance. The first single is the title track Born This 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. Shes taking the music I heard growing up and giving it to a new generation of music lovers. This song is campy, yes, but nothing feels better than screaming out the lyrics along with the track; its empowering, its exciting, its Lady Gaga. So for all you Little Monsters... Put Your Paws Up & Just Dance

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Fathers Day
hen the God was creating Fathers, He started with a tall frame. And a female angel nearby said, What kinda of father is that? If Youre going to make children so close to the ground, why have You put fathers up so high? He wont be able to shoot marbles without kneeling, tuck a child in bed without bending over or even kiss 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?

Happy

When God Created Fathers

Best Books for Summer

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS by Sara Gruen (Algonquin) SOMETHING BORROWED by Emily Giffin (St. Martins) 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 NATURE by Christine Feehan (Penguin Group) BEL AIR DEAD by Stuart Woods (Penguin Group) CHASING FIRE by Nora Roberts (Penguin Group)

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Pineapple Express Burger

DiREcTiONS
1 Preheat a grill for high heat. 2 Mix in a bowl with the ground beef the Franks Red-hots, black pepper, garlic powder and onion powder. Divide the ground beef into four portions, and form patties around pineapple rings so that none of the pineapple is showing. In a small saucepan, mix together the ketchup, brown sugar, 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, and cook for about 5 minutes per side, or until well done. Spoon some of the brown sugar sauce over the burgers before serving and add the cheese. ENJOY!

My favourite burgers are Surprise Burgers. The pineapple inside the burger adds a hint of sweetness, while the sauce adds some tanginess! Warning: the added sauce and pineapple makes for a 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-hots 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 fine) 4 thick hamburger buns

hElPfUl hiNT
You might want to caramelize the pineapple rings before wrapping the ground beef around them. This helps to make the inside pineapple rings a bit less gooey.

Jamaican breeze drink

Pour a taste of the tropics into a glass and savour the sweetness of a Jamaican breeze. This creamy concoction uses no milk, opting instead for nonalcoholic pina colada cocktail mix and mashed banana. A blender combines these flavourful

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purees into an adult version of a fruit smoothie, with a hint of two kinds of rum. Pineapple-flavoured rum contributes to the dominance of pineapple flavour in a Jamaican breeze and pairs with the Inside out Pineapple Burger very nicely on a hot summers day.

ThiNGS yOUll NEED:

Bar blender 2 oz. non-alcoholic pina coloada cocktail mix 1 oz. melon-flavoured rum 1 oz. pineapple-flavoured rum 1 oz. mashed banana or banana puree 1 cup (8 oz.) crushed ice Pineapple wedge and cocktail cherry for garnish (optional) Tom Collins glass 1 Add the pina colada cocktail mix, the melon-flavoured rum, the pineapple-flavoured rum and the banana 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 finished mixture into a Tom Collins glass. 5 Garnish with the pineapple and cherry, if desired.

Breakthrough Therapy Might Be Your Answer,

TO A HAPPIER LIFE!

By Doug Kormos

Do you ache all over from chronic pain, suffer from mental illness, cant cope with addictions and see no hope for the future? You are not alone, millions of Canadians are just like you and most have given up hope. Well help might be around the corner, many Canadians have already found there answer with Auricular Laser Therapy. This new therapy might be the biggest breakthrough for Chronic Pain Management, Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Anxiety, Addictions and many more What is Auricular Laser Therapy (ALT) and Auriculotherapy (AT)? The best way to look at AT / ALT 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 different sensory and motor regions as well as the more automatically functioning parts. It is very effective in improving your management of acute and chronic pain, neuralgias, all forms of arthritis, fibromyalgia anxiety, insomnia, addictions, depression, psychological disorders and the list goes on and on. ALT is substituting lasers for needles, like acupuncture scientific research indicates acupuncture stimulates your bodys own morphinelike painkilling chemicals called endorphins. Endorphins can be up to 200 times stronger than morphine and other pain killing drugs (without the nasty side affects!). This not only helps relieve pain it also jump starts these systems to start functioning properly. Thus AT / ALT 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 well as many other well respected institutions. In the Arthritis Foundations guide to PAIN MANAGEMENT, the Mayo Clinic On Arthritis and Chronic Pain all site acupuncture as a viable therapy. In 1998 The 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. The report also concludes that acupuncture may help control pain associated with low-back problems, migraines, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia and carpal tunnel

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syndrome (taken from the book; Mayo Clinic on CHRONIC PAIN 1999) How effective is ALT? Personally I would say it is very effective and can be for everyone for almost anything they suffer from. Even though the western science is still catching up, the research is very promising, most research shows that subjects (no matter what they are testing) report significant benefits and positive attributes from either AT or acupuncture. I would also look at what people are experiencing from ALT and how it has helped them. In extreme cases where persons that used ALT; I am overwhelmed at its success. Two persons suffering from fibromyalgia (debilitating chronic pain) both stated after only one treatment a significant reduction of pain, increased mobility and energy. One stated they no longer need drugs after decades of dependency and both stated it worked better than any therapy or drug they have ever used. I have also spoken with persons suffering severe psychological disorders, one that had been living with anxiety attacks, nightmares, sense of hopelessness, insomnia and after only one treatment; they are sleeping like a baby, a sense of calm and now a feeling of hope and happiness. Another reported that there symptoms immediately subsided, which normally would require a lengthy hospital stay and new drugs. All persons felt so strongly about it they stated they are continuing ALT treatments and would recommend it to others. Is It For You? I would say yes, since it is very affordable, safe with no adverse side effects and with the great potential benefits it is something one should give it an honest try. Now that it is so affordable, accessible and with no adverse side effects (I have benefitted from it personally better than any other therapy or drug treatment for anxiety and bursitis) I say you are missing out if you do not. Try ALT and start living a happier and healthier life!

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By Amanda Clark
As a woman I love the hot days of summer with all the hot men with their shirts off enjoying the summer sun. I have always been attracted to smooth defined men with little or no body hair. As I get older, now in my late thirtys, I find my tastes have gone from the totally shave bare chest of the boys in my twenties to a slightly huskier look. I know I am not alone as my girlfriends have commented and agree that what was hot at twenty look strange 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 on. If he is very hairy then a medium clip will make his chest look much bigger and defined. 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 medium clip will do the job nicely. The added bonus is that underarm hair can trap odours and by trimming it he will look and smell great! You can find nose and ear trimmers at any local drug store. I dont want to get into that topic as I am a bit squeamish-enough said. Men should look like men and I will always take a double/triple look at the Taylor Lautners of the world but I now find 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 definite no. Sexy is all about looking and feeling great! Men can get stuck in a slump too, so drop a few hints and see his confidence grow.
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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 first-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. The Peterborough Museum & Archives subscribes to the Kids in Museums manifesto, an international initiative which makes families and their particular needs a priority in museums. Our galleries are filled with fun and engaging activities for children of all ages because we know that families can only stay as long as the littlest ones are happy to stay. Just steps from the Peterborough Lift Lock, our visitors arrive to enjoy the serenity of our green lawns and 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 collection in Ontario, the PMA has an enviable collection of rarities and heirlooms that recollect the lives and stories of Peterborough citizens from all walks of life If you have visited before, you wont 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 is happening. Recent redevelopment of our long-term galleries has allowed us to tell even more stories and 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, our Archivist can help you find the answers you are seeking. Everyone is welcome. Please call ahead to book an appointment so we can be sure to give you our full attention.

Day at the Museum

eterborough Museum and Archives

In the past, museums have been accused of being static, dry or boring. Not at the PMA! An ambitious programming schedule brings exhibitions, lectures, school programs, family days, international film series, childrens camps, live performance and guided tours to our audience year-round. Barrier-free access, free admission and plenty of free parking make it easy come back often. General gallery hours are Monday-Friday 9am-5pm and Weekends and holidays 12pm-5pm. We have special extended hours in July and August now open until 7pm on Thursdays and Fridays. We are located on Museum Drive at 300 Hunter Street, East. Peterborough. For more information, to register for summer camps, or to see whats happening on the hill, please contact the Museum at 705-743-5180, email: info@peterboroughmuseumandarchives.ca or visit: www.peterboroughmuseumandarchives.ca

VWXHistory Y A Brief
On Canada Day, July 1, 1980, 'O Canada!' was proclaimed the National Anthem of Canada, 100 years after it's debut performance in 1880 for St. JeanBaptiste Day celebrations. Composed by Calixa Lavalle, French lyrics were written by Sir Adolphe-Basile Routhier. Many English versions followed, but the current 'official' lyrics are based on a version written in 1908 by Mr. Justice Robert Stanley Weir.
O Canada! Our home and native land! True patriot love in all thy sons command. With glowing hearts we see thee rise, The True North strong and free! From far and wide, O Canada, We stand on guard for thee. God keep our land glorious and free! O Canada, we stand on guard for thee. O Canada, we stand on guard for thee.

O Canada!

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L Community Events
1) Odemin Giizis Aboriginal Arts Festival June 16 - 19 Peterborough, ON Tara Williamson, 705-740-9189 2) Little Lake Musicfest 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 Tack 705-742-5918 4) Strawberry Festival McLean Berry Farm, Buckhorn June 25 & 26 Sam McLean 705-657-2134 5) National Canoe Day Beavermead Park, Peterborough June 26 705-748-9153 6) Eerie Ashburnham Ghost Walks Peterborough, On Friday Nights from July 8 - August 26 705-745-4404 7) The Berlin Blues 4th Line Theatre, Millbrook June 28 - July 23 705-932-4445 8) Lakefield Jazz, Art & Craft Festival Isabel Morris Park, Lakefield July 9 705-292-9507 9) 15th Annual Antique & Classic Car 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) Lakefield Literary Festival Various Locations in Lakefield July 15 - 17 Stephanie 705-652-5204 12) Ennismore Shamrock Festival and Truck & Tractor Pull Ennismore, ON July 15 - 17 Heather English 705-292-9507 13) Millbrook Ladies Night Downtown Millbrook August 4 705-932-1600 14) Peterborough Ex Morrow Park August 11 - 14 Peterborough Agricultural Society 705-742-5781 15) Buckhorn Fine Art Festival Buckhorn Community Centre August 12 - 14 705-657-1918 16) Festival of Textiles: Heritage Celebration Weekend Lang Pioneer Village Museum, Keene August 14 705-295-6694 17) 20th Annual Peach Tea Hutchison House Museum August 18 Gale 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, Keene September 4 Joe Corrigan 705-295-6694 21) Rice Lake XII Rice Lake Gallery September 10 - 25 Fran 705-939-6144

Summer Cross Word Puzzle

69. Tall woody plant 70. Mats of grass 71. Stop

DOWN ACROSS
1. Cyphers 6. Propelled oneself through water 10. Hurt 14. Warning 15. Anagram of Mean 16. Double-reed woodwind 17. Tropical vine 18. Bright thought 19. Adjoin 20. Ominously prophetic 22. A thorny flower 23. Deception 24. A celebration of the Resurrection 26. 4 pecks 30. A deep ravine 32. Pearly-shelled mussel 33. Not our 35. Beginning 39. Territories 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 cookie 56. Whirlybird 63. In the center of 64. Computer symbol 65. New Zealand native 66. Music with lyrics 67. Talk 68. Metal bar 1. Young cow 2. Hodgepodge 3. Beloved 4. Coastal raptor 5. Horse barn 6. Malicious 7. Dry riverbed 8. Ends a prayer 9. Inadequate 10. Throaty 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 southeastern Pakistan 29. A motley assortment of things 30. Visitor 31. Verbal 34. Auditory 36. Carbon black 37. Cocoyam 38. Rip 40. Arid 45. Very imposing or impressive 48. Morals 50. Nuclear 51. Seashore 52. Knights suit 53. French for Queen 54. Clues 57. Reflected sound 58. Burden 59. Sheet of glass 60. Roman robe 61. God of love 62. Ritual

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