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Editors Notes Fall

FEATURES
03 Editors Notes 06 Want the Perfect Smile? 10 Trick and Tips for Halloween 12 House for Sale by Owner... 14 Bullying.org - Part One A Learning Journey 18 Thanksgiving and Giving Back 21 Looking Back 22 Boys and Their Toys To Ride or Not To Ride 29 Its Time for a Holiday

DEPARTMENTS
05 House and Home 08 Health and Wellness Tips 30 Entertainment - Movies 31 Entertainment - Books 32 Entertainment - Recipes
I know most of us think of summer as the best time of year, but for me I love the fall. Its a time of year that brings change and the start of the Holliday Season. Like most Ontarians I hate to let go of the warm days of summer with the longer days and a tone of outdoor fun to be had by all. The fall is just as much fun with all the local fairs and the smell in the air of leaves turning, it is a magical thing. In my home there are homemade soups and a hot chocolate always nearby as the nights cool down. Now add in Halloween and Thanksgiving and I for one am addicted to the buzz of kids back to school and the rush of colour all around me. Fall brings us all together as we start the move to winter. Bringing your family closer to your community is a big part of why we do this magazine and with the change in weather; it should be the same with people. If you have a little extra in your budget you might want to donate something back to you local food bank or give a helping hand to someone who is not as fortunate as yourself. We would like to welcome a new sales managers on board with O.U.R. Magazine for everyday living. Dave Dinan as market manager for Peterborough joins the team for that territory. Now... On to the best part of season... HALLOWEEN. It might seem like a long way off but the dress up starts sooner than you might think. As adults some of us still dress up and head out to enjoy a night of fun. Be sure you plan your costume early so that you are not left out of the fun. Remember, that all the good stuff goes fast for the little ones and you might end up wearing a bed sheet if you dont plan ahead. This scary night is fun for all! Thanksgiving is a feast of food, family and friends. We have some great suggestion on how to take old recipes and make them new. All of us at O.U.R Magazine for Everyday Living wish you a great fall and look forward to your comments and readership for our special HOLIDAY ISSUE in November. Enjoy! Danyl Brett Editor/publisher

COMMUNITY
24 Twenty Years in the Making 26 A Place to be Proud of 34 Community Calenadar - Events List

HOUSE
Sault Ste. Marie edition Fall 2011
Publisher/editor Danyl Brett

and HOME

Contributing editorial Deb Poole John Davidson Dena Wells Jon Oldham Edward Conrad Vicki Forgie Tom Norman Lisa Ray Bill Belsey Minny Verburg Jessica White PhotograPhy Mark Raycroft Robert DEon Al Murack Jeff Wilson Sarah Grant CreatiVe direCtor Annette Rolland graPhiC design assoCiates Lorraine Paradowski Terri Horricks adVertising MarKet Managers Barb Horner Belleville Dave Dinan Peterborough Leanne Luffman Sault Ste. Marie For adVertising inQuires Please ContaCt leanne ssm@ourmag.ca 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.

Its Out Door Clean Up Time!

heyve arrived! Cool evenings; the kids can sleep and I can finally enjoy a cup of tea in my garden! Unfortunately, summers gone, my garden is tired and fall maintenance will begin. Theres never any rest for the wearyL or, is there? I ponder as I look over my landscape of spent blooms mingled with a new flush of yellow clover and dandelions, dried stems and seed pods from colourful days past and the nudge of fall creeping in as my once lush green foliage begins to show its autumn yellows. What to do? As the sun goes down, the last of the violet rays fading, and I drink my last sip of tea; it sets upon me. Family days! One Saturday a month for the next three months; and the rest of the time is mine! September we clean-up the gardens; remove unsightly foliage, tired annuals and weeds (placing them in a huge pile and chop with a lawn mower to be compost ready), harvest seed heads and stems (storing them in a paper bag to use when accenting snowmen!), and fill in bare spots with fresh fall mums, kale, asters, pansies and collections of pumpkins and gourds (giving the garden a back to school look!) October would involve piles of leaves strategically placed to promote jumping contests (whether soaring off a swing like

By Deb Poole
superman or plunging from the picnic table like a deep sea diver!). After the leaves have been redistributed all over the lawn, Ill run over them with the lawn mower before collecting them into bags making them compost ready as well. The game of Squirrel could be played (Who can burry the most nuts? bulbs!) I best remember to rake out the soil when Im done. Squirrels arent very smart, when they see a small tuff of disturbed soil they think they have buried a nut, dig it up, take a bite and yuck! Not a nut, so they toss it! Destroying my entire tulip planting! November is the time to hill-up roses, mulch tender perennials and create Tepees and Tents for shrubs wanting a little protection from winter winds (remembering to outline them with Christmas lights making a winters fantasy land before it gets too cold!). The final yard clean-up can all find its way into the composter as I begin the layering process of greens, leaves and kitchen scraps through the winter months. Each day will end with marsh mellow roasting and hot chocolate while we reminisce of summer days gone by; harvesting the best of Family times this fall.

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they generally contract with high risk loan companies that will charge you upwards of 15-23% in interest or make deals for no interest with payment in full with a certain time period that will not meet most budgets. A great dentist, you have been with for more than five years might set you up with an in house plan that will work for you and your needs. It never hurts to ask. If you are looking for cosmetic changes to your smile? ....... I can assure you that you are not covered in Ontario Canada under any insurance plan. You are on your own. Braces are another topic all together! So for now lets start with a few basic ideas to change the grey, yellow to bright white. Brush every day with the correct tooth brush and the right tooth paste. I recommend a check up with your dentist and ask what will improve your smile with regular daily dental maintenance. I always think you should be real about your smile. You should ask what result you will achieve and how long it will take you on this schedule. Never rely on the advertised time or results as they may vary for individual to another Making the perfect smile is not easy after years of bad dental hygiene or genetic predisposition. Dental restoration is the most expensive way of resolving your dental needs and achieving the smile of your dreams. Lets start with the cleaning of your smile. This will cost about $800 in cold hard cash as this is the first step that the dentist will need to do to determine the level of work needed while he sets the stage for more work to come.

By John Davidson

EVERY, PICTURE STARTS WITH THESE WORDS OF TERROR FOR SOME

I want to start with the simple fact: The perfect teeth and smiles we see the Hollywood stars flash are generally not real teeth at all. Most have had veneers or caps installed... A long time ago in a galaxy far away........ I think it is safe to say we all want the perfect smile. How to get there might be a long road of pain and financial cost that the average person might equate to the purchase of a twenty thousand dollar car every 5-10 years depending on what they will pay for the end result. I wish to note: that unless you have a substantial bank balance you will have very little luck at your local dentist office as

SMILE

Crown$ & Veneer$ ......They are all very real and scary deals in the dental world. With veneers they will prep and shave off the entire front facing teeth you want to change. Then they make a cast of the teeth and you have a new smile within a week. The down side of this is that the veneers only last about 5-7 years and you have to go back and spend about $1000 per tooth and you are committed to this process for the rest of your life. Crowns offer a whole tooth approach with you having all but the core of your tooth removed and a whole new outside placed on the tooth. What generally goes wrong and many people have had this happen, is the inner tooth dies beneath the full crown and the tooth becomes grey and dead leading to removal or implants at $4000 per tooth. My Best advice- Start brushing now and do it after every meal and before bedtime three times a day. Pick a great floss and mouth wash and do that once a day, morning or night is up to you. Avoid the over the counter teeth whiteners and ask your dentist or try a local laser clinic for real results that last. Your idea of perfect teeth is real but the time and money is the perfect storm of finance and heartbreak if you do not talk to a trusted professional. ALWAYS consult two or more dentists on treatment and this is not the time to make impulsive purchases on decaying teeth. You might find your bank account decaying and no results to show off the perfect smile you have always want. Do not cross over to the dark side of the enamel. MAY THE BRUSH BE WITH YOU..............?

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

tips
By Edward Conrad

and noisy and even stopping it altogether. Sleep apnea also can occur in obese people when an excess amount of tissue in the airway causes it to be narrowed. With a narrowed airway, the person continues his or her efforts to breathe, but air cannot easily flow into or out of the nose or mouth. Unknown to the person, these results in heavy snoring, periods of no breathing, and frequent arousals (causing abrupt changes from deep sleep to light sleep). Ingestion of alcohol and sleeping pills increases the frequency and duration of breathing pauses in people with sleep apnea. If you suspect you or your spouse may have sleep apnea you should seek out medical advice. If you are suffering from this condition check your local listings for suppliers of equipment such as Shoppers Home Health Care stores in your local community.

Those Sleepless Nights

hoW is slEEp apNEa trEatEd

The specific therapy for sleep apnea is tailored to the individual patient based on medical history, physical examination, and the results of polysomnography. Medications are generally not effective in the treatment of sleep apnea. Oxygen administration may safely benefit certain patients but does not eliminate sleep apnea or prevent daytime sleepiness. Thus, the role of oxygen in the treatment of sleep apnea is controversial, and it is difficult to predict which patients will respond well. It is important that the effectiveness of the selected treatment be verified; this is usually accomplished by polysomnography.

every now and again, but what if it was happening every night? Well you could be suffering from a potentially life-threatening condition that is far more common than generally understood. First described in 1965, sleep apnea is a breathing disorder characterized by brief interruptions of breathing during sleep. It owes its name to a Greek word, apnea, meaning want of breath. There are two types of sleep apnea: central and obstructive. Central sleep apnea, which is less common, occurs when the brain fails to send the appropriate signals to the breathing muscles to initiate respirations. Obstructive sleep apnea is far more common and occurs when air cannot flow into or out of the persons nose or mouth although efforts to breathe continue. In a given night, the number of involuntary breathing pauses or apneic events may be as high as 20 to 30 or more per hour. These breathing pauses are almost always accompanied by snoring between apnea episodes, although not everyone who snores has this condition. Sleep apnea can also be characterized by choking sensations. The frequent interruptions of deep, restorative sleep often lead to early morning headaches and excessive daytime sleepiness.

E all havE a bad Nights slEEp

that as many as 18 million Americans have sleep apnea. Four percent of middle-aged men and 2 percent of middle-aged women have sleep apnea along with excessive daytime sleepiness. People most likely to have or develop sleep apnea include those who snore loudly and also are overweight, or have high blood pressure, or have some physical abnormality in the nose, throat, or other parts of the upper airway. Sleep apnea seems to run in some families, suggesting a possible genetic basis. For many sleep apnea patients, their spouses are the first ones to suspect that something is wrong, usually from their heavy snoring and apparent struggle to breathe. Coworkers or friends of the sleep apnea victim may notice that the individual falls asleep during the day at inappropriate times (such as while driving a car, working, or talking). The patient often does not know he or she has a problem and may not believe it when told. It is important that the person see a doctor for evaluation of the sleep problem.

What CausEs slEEp apNEa?

Certain mechanical and structural problems in the airway cause the interruptions in breathing during sleep. In some people, apnea occurs when the throat muscles and tongue relax during sleep and partially block the opening of the airway. When the muscles of the soft palate at the base of the tongue and the uvula (the small fleshy tissue hanging from the center of the back of the throat) relax and sag, the airway becomes blocked, making breathing laboured

Who gEts slEEp apNEa?

Sleep apnea occurs in all age groups and both sexes but is more common in men (it may be underdiagnosed in women) and possibly young African Americans. It has been estimated

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TRICK & TIPS FOR

alloween
By Dena Wells

s a parent I look forward to the beginning of the school year for many reasons. One, I get back to a schedule of some sorts and I find myself with a bit of spare time to attend to the projects I seem to have left at the side of the road during the long summers days spent with the kids. The second is, I have some time to plan out the upcoming season with Halloween just around the corner and the Thanksgiving dinner I have all planned out in my head. Like most other parents, time is the key factor on what really gets done around the house and what really happens, so I wanted to share a few great tips on how to save time and money as I have little of either of them to spare. So on with the Tips and Tricks for Halloween. The first tip for saving money is, use what you have and throw away anything you have not used in two or more years. I had a real problem with holding on the every cute little dress or costume I had made or pick up as my children have grown. You might ask why? The simple answer is, I wanted to hold on a bit longer and kept telling others that I might have grandchildren one day who might benefit from all my hard work... The truth I like to horde my holiday treasures. I now reuse everything I can and make the most of what I have. Last year I did something others might think was a bit strange. I hauled out all my Halloween bins and found about twenty costumes and it so happens that my youngest child wanted to be a cat that year so I did something new. I created a dress up zoo. I found as many stuffed animals I had around the house and even got a few from the local thrift store and dressed them all up in all the costumes I had. Well the effect was outstanding. The kids loved the dress up ZOO Idea and to add a bit of scary, I picked up four packages of fake webbing and some cool lights at the dollar store. So we made the old costumes new by making the haunted zoo.

I also would like to suggest that if you live in or near the county, try an afternoon out. Taking a drive down old roads to see what Mother Nature has to offer. By using what is in nature like, old branches and dried grass, you can make a spooking display that will bring joy to all. Dried leafs also make a great window display with removable tape. The look of falling leafs outside ads a touch of class to the glass making the whole thing seem like a real effort. The Candy should be simple and avoid homemade goodies unless it is for family and friends. You might want to run out to Wal-Mart, but try your local bulk food store for some great treats and even more for your dollar. You will be very surprised to find that this is cheaper and the candy is the same just at a lower price. You will have to spend a bit more money when it comes to todays kids and what they want to dress up in. This year the big ones to buy are Thor, Captain America, Harry Potter and the always popular Transformers. I suggest getting them early as they sell out fast. This will avoid the tears and tantrums of late costume shopping as I once found out the year every child wanted to be the magic wielding Harry Potter and I was late to the game and learned my lesson. Have a spooky Halloween and as always SAFTY FIRST!

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HOUSE FOR SALE

BY OWNER...
can show your home to its best advantage and can marry the needs of the buyer with the features of your home they will take the time to search out potential buyers, show your home and close the deal. Most homeowners are not prepared to answer hundreds of calls and emails from the curious, spend evenings and weekends showing the home or arrange open houses on Saturdays and Sundays A real estate sales representative is prepared to take on all these tasks. Their office has full time staff to answer the calls, weed out window shoppers from the serious buyers and have the time to show your home to potential buyers. Of equal importance, they know the legal aspects of preparing offers, amendments, waivers, releases, corresponding documents and are familiar with mortgage financing and how to shop for the best interest rates available for the buyer. Now back to our friend Bob. Well, hes happy living back living in his parents basement with his son. A little, gun shy and a little wiser.

By Vicki Forgie, Advice you can trust!

If youre thinking of selling your home, doing it yourself to save the real estate commission has probably crossed your mind. But if youre selling experience is limited to garage sales, you should realize you will be undertaking a task which requires specialized knowledge, financial resources and a considerable amount of time and effort. Buying or selling a house is usually the largest financial transaction a family ever makes. Getting the right price at the right time takes all the selling skills of a real estate professional.
And while you might be lucky, chances are you will end up taking too low an offer either because you havent appealed the right way to the right potential buyer, or youve run out of patience and time. In most cases, it takes longer to sell a house privately than it does if you use the services of a real estate firm. This is because most people dont have access to the communications resources of the real estate professional. For instance, real estate salespeople can reach hundreds, even thousands of potential buyers through use of the MLS system, broad advertising, the internet and social networking. Major real estate Brokerages also has cross-country referral and relocation services that can pinpoint potential buyers from thousands of kilometres away. Private individuals usually have neither the resources nor the professional affiliations to take advantage of such selling tools. If you sell privately, you may have to spend hundreds of dollars in advertising and marketing promotions to entice a sufficient number of potential buyers to look at your property. When you hire a sales representative, the real estate commission covers all the marketing costs, plus it pays for their experience and time on the job. When you have a potential buyer at your doorstep the professional skills of your sales representative, through training and experience,

Write to Vicki at www.ourmag.ca Royal LePage ProAlliance Realty, Brokerage (Independently Owned and Operated) 357 Front St. Belleville, Ontario 613.966.6060

30 plus years working in real estate I have been repeatedly asked why use a broker and do I really save anything in the long run? I can do this myself . This is a haunting question as I have seen some terrible mistakes happen without the partnership of a seller/ buyer and agent. Now with the onset of the Internet, I see more and more as agents are called in at the 11th hour to save the family home from garage sale tactics and money draining marketing schemes that rarely work out for both the seller and buyer. Have you heard this one? A guy walks into a bar and the bartender says: Did you hear about our poor friend Bob who bought his friends house on a handshake? Bob gets the pretty little house in the country and within a month, the well goes dry, the septic needs replacing and the roof is shot! Yes Sir, had to spend $28,000 bucks to fix it up and had to sell it again right awayyup poor guy had to move back in with this parents with his kid! Sad story, but true. But guess what? They split the savings on commission!

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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. www.ourmag.ca Fall 2011 O.U.R MAGAZINE 15

hortly after I was asked to write this piece by O.U.R.

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. 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 16 O.U.R MAGAZINE Fall 2011 www.ourmag.ca Fact: There is no B chromosome. Bullying is a learned behaviour and behaviours can be changed for the better through formative 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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Thanksgiving
and GIVING BACK
By Tom Norman
Once a year we all gather around a table and share a meal. That is the simplest description I have for Thanksgiving. In our home of many, we have lost the real meaning of Thanksgiving as we fight over the TV, football or cartoons for the kids, and the universal argument concerning white meat verses dark meat, over which is better and why the gravy never tasted the same. In Canada we enjoy so many freedoms and rights other cultures never inherently have or get. I ask you... why even bother with this holiday if we cannot seem to be thankful? I am not a political person in anyway, nor do I feel akin to any social network that defines me as a person. I simply dont have a point of reference for thanksgiving other than a day off work and a good meal. So whats wrong with that? I seem to view life as something that is owed to me. I have recently found many reasons why this is wrong. I had left behind the very truth of what being thankful is and giving to other does. Having a family and a job might seem like the dream life. What if you lost your job or your family? Who are you then? By the very definition of society you are down and out. In North America, Canadians have been somewhat lucky not to have the economic decline the U.S. has had over the past 4 years but we have had a lot of un-employment that we cannot ignore. I have a friend that has a great education and a wife with a two year old at home who lost his job in the fall of 2010. He has been looking for work for a year now and the real facts of life are starting to kick in. The house sold at 19% less the value at time of purchase, no savings left and an unfinished basement to call home. Now you might all say the same thing I did at the start He should take whatever job he can! Get a job at a fast food place or gas station right? It is never that easy. You see, he had a very good job and the truth is he is over qualified to work outside of his educated field of work and has never been called back or interviewed for a position in lesser job opportunity. So what happens now? Welfare, not eligible, employment insurance running out...gone and the holidays are fast approaching. I was completely wrapped up in my life until a friend in common told me the depths of the situation and the hardship my friend was going through. That was the moment I became thankful and that was the very moment I start to give back. Yes this sounds like the age old story of the Grinch or Scrooge, but it was truly an eye opener for me. I was blind to others in need and not everyone can save themselves. I started small. I dropped off some money with the words GIFT on the envelope. I then started to network in my job place to see what was open and set up an interview. I then called another friend as the job wasnt the right fit with my company and he landed the job. Now this would be the end of the story but he did something I didnt expect. I received a card in the mail and it had these words on it A donation has been made in your name to the local food bank the amount was the very same I had placed in the envelope months ago. Not only did I give something, so did he and his family. I finally got that giving back can be in any way you want. I have learned that this year at Thanksgiving we will give thanks and give back to local charities. My family and friends are what I am thankful for. I think from now on we should all look around us and take notice of the community we live in and say a small Thank You that we are all in this together, if you chose to be THANKFUL! www.ourmag.ca Fall 2011 O.U.R MAGAZINE 19

3 Community Market Place

By Jon Oldham

Looking ack
We spent this winter very joyously and of good times, due to the LOrdre de Bon Temps that I established here, which each person finds useful for their health and more beneficial than any sort of medicine that we could have used. The Order was presented as a Chain of office that we placed with some small ceremony, at the neck of one of our people, charging him that day with going hunting; the next day we gave it to another and thus consequently: all who wished to try would do their best and bring the most beautiful hunt: We dont find it half bad, as well as the Indians who were with us - Voyages of Champlain: 1613 American thanks-giving traditions inevitably found their way into Canada among the men and women who remained loyal to England and subsequently moved to Canada. And why do we celebrate our Thanksgiving in October, rather than in November, as the Americans do Practically-speaking, being further north, our growing season ends sooner and therefore our harvest season is sooner. Also, since our Thanksgiving has its origins, at least partly, in the tradition of the harvest festival, it makes sense to be timed accordingly - the harvest festival is typically timed in accordance with the harvest moon, the first full moon following the autumnal equinox. So this Thanksgiving, as we raise our glasses in good cheer, let us also recall the exploits of Champlain, as we decorate our houses with pumpkins and turkeys, let us also recall the conviction and sacrifice of the early United Empire Loyalists, and as we sit down to our feasts, big or small, let us remember to give thanks to our good fortune to live in a country of bounty.

Each year, on the second Sunday in October, Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving. But to what are we giving thanks? Thoughts of Thanksgiving inevitably turn to visions of pumpkin pie, fattened turkeys, tangy cranberries, over-filled cornucopias and quaint gatherings of Pilgrims thankful to have a stockpile of food to get through the winter. But beyond the greeting card trappings and stereotypes lies a history as rich and varied as the feasts we normally associate with the holiday. For starters, we all know that Americans and Canadians celebrate Thanksgiving at different times but it turns out that the differences run deeper. With Thanksgiving, the Americans pay homage to the Pilgrims and the hardships they endured establishing their early settlements. In Canada, however we simply give thanks for the bounty of the fall harvest similar to the ancient English and European tradition of the harvest festival. The origin of Canadian thanks-giving goes back to the days of English explorer, Martin Frobisher. In 1578, Frobisher safely returned from an expedition in search of the north-west passage (no small feat since others like Hudson and Franklin were not so lucky) and held a formal ceremony in gratitude for surviving the long journey back to what is now Newfoundland. The French explorers and early settlers also had much to be thankful for. Life was hard for the Europeans who were, at first, unaccustomed to the daunting wilderness and harsh climate of early Canada. Samuel de Champlain and his followers regularly gave thanks with huge feasts and even formed the Order of Good Cheer (LOrdre de Bon Temps) to ensure that the tradition of feasting and entertainment would continue.

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THEIR TOYS

or those of us who own ATVs, we all want to keep them in the best shape we can, as long as possible, right? Well, winter is just around the coner, and that means cold, possibly wet, and usually dismal weather. You have two choices with your ATV (or UTV) when winter comes around; ride it, or store it. Either option you choose requires some preventative measures to keep your ATV running, and we have compiled a little how-to for all you ATV owners out there. TO RIDE

To Ride? OR NOT To Ride?

part you can access.

charger to prevent it from drying up or losing charge.

9. Service the air filter, and check

your tires. Tires with little tread left do worse in the mud than they do on hard pack. NOT TO RIDE

If the weather is just too cold to ride in, you may want to store your ATV. Here is how you do it the right way. Make sure there is antifreeze in your radiator. Like we mentioned before, a frozen cooling system is a bad thing.

If youre going to be riding your ATV this winter, there are still some precautions you will need to take in order to keep your baby healthy.
1. Make sure that there is a sufficient level of antifreeze in your

1. Drain all gas from the carburetor and tank, or use a fuel

stabilizer to prevent the gas from turning to varnish while you store it. Trust us, it will save you hours of work when spring rolls around.

radiator to keep the fluid from turning into a giant ice cube. sure your jetting is correct before heading out.

2. Thoroughly wash and dry the machine, and lube every moving 3. Use a water dispersant like WD40 to coat the machine. This will

2. If your ATV is jetted lean, the cool, moist air wont help. Make 3. Clean your machine after each ride. Mud and dirt can eat away

prevent rust, corrosion, and oxidization.

at finishes on your ATV, and water can cause rust and corrosion.

4. Change your oil and filter. Again, use synthetic oils, because they

offer better cold-start lubrication. rodents out.

4. Spray your whole ATV down with water dispersant products like

WD40 (which stands for Water Dispersant, 40th attempt) will keep harmful moisture and condensation away from critical engine parts. properly lubed.

5. Insert a plug into your muffler to keep moisture and curious 6. Remove the battery from the machine, and keep it charged. If it

5. Make sure your chain, cables, linkage and bearings are all 6. Change your oil and filter. Using synthetic oils will provide

is not a sealed unit, check the fluid levels monthly.

7. Store the ATV indoors if possible, in a garage that has a more

better lubrication in cold weather, especially during cold starts.

7. Make sure battery terminals are clean, corrosion-free, and in

stable temperature than the outdoors. If you have to keep it outdoors, do not leave it on the ground. Roll it onto a sheet of plywood to keep condensation from seeping up under the ATV cover. flattening out

good working order.

8. Put the machine up on jack stands to keep the tires from

8. The last thing you want is an ATV that wont start in the

frigid winter. When not in use, keep your battery on a trickle

Whatever way you decide to go......have some fun!

This historically significant site is operated by staff and volunteers who actively acquire, restore, preserve and display bushplane and forest fire management equipment in order to celebrate the achievements of our aviation and forest fire fighting pioneers for future generations and passionate to continue their efforts. We are always actively seeking volunteers to assist our operations. The passionate drive to hold on to the history of the Northern Bushplane is a true gift our team holds close to their hearts and openly shares to all who visit. Our centre can also be used as a venue space for private functions. This is a great place to conduct annual meetings and business/corporate events during the year. For the thrill seeking, nostalgic couple, try a unique spot for the day of your dreams, a wedding that will lift you to the clouds and beyond. Each year we continually strive for improvement and innovation in our exhibits and services. Something new and for everyone is a goal we have in place for all to enjoy. In honour of the 100th Anniversary of International Womans Day, we unveiled our Women in Aviation exhibit that will inspire young women for years to come. Also, new this year we will be introducing the Wild fires 3 D interactive Theatre in the fall of 2011. This will be a No-Smoking event for sure. We are also working to expand our educational mandate and become more active with the local school boards, in order to spread awareness about this great resource for teachers to use to teach the science of flight to their students. Our education coordinator is available to help assist the teachers and students alike. As a heritage centre, we work to promote the history of northern aviation to our community in many ways, including our annual Bushplane Days Festival held in September each year. Bushplane Days has been honoured to be in the Top 100 Festivals in Ontario. The 16th Annual Bushplane Days will be held September 17-18, 2011. This year we feature the CL-415 helicopter, 415 waterbombing demonstrations, live entertainment, Smokey Bear, Science North Exhibit, childrens train rides, inflatables and many other childrens activities. A special take home gift for all the children A full canteen is available for the 2 days with a M & Ms barbeque and Dominos Pizza. Each year we have seen our attendance grow from 250 to an expected 3000 for 2011. Our prices for Bushplane Days has stayed consistent over the years to assure all families can attend our event. So plan ahead and make an adventure for all to look up in wonder. Please take some time to visit and enjoy all that we have to offer. Experience the beauty of taking flight and the history of those who challenged the open skies. The SKY IS NOT THE LIMIT... JUST THE BEGINING

YEARS
IN THE MAKING
Its a bird? Its a plane? NO..... its a BUSHPLANE!
The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre sits in the beautiful historic waterfront aerodrome where, for more than 20 years, has been dedicated to constant preservation and the history of bush flying and forest fire protection in Canada. The centre is a non-profit organization that relies on admissions and gift shop sales to cover its costs of operations. With gratitude and many thanks to all who have supported our journey. The Centres thirty aircraft and forestry-related exhibits, including two theatres, two flight simulators and an interactive Childrens Flight Centre, make it something for every member of the family to enjoy. 24 O.U.R MAGAZINE Fall 2011 www.ourmag.ca

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to be Proud of
A leader in the industry since opening
on September 28 2006, the Essar Centre is Northern Ontarios finest venue for sports, entertainment, trade shows, and conventions. This can be exemplified as the Essar Centre has been nominated for the fourth consecutive time for Canadian Venue of the Year (capacity under 8000). As the home of the Ontario Hockey League team, the Soo Greyhounds, the Essar Centre sports a National Hockey League regulation size ice surface that transforms to concert and event seating. There are also state of the art luxury suites, a full service kitchen, breakout rooms, multi- purpose rooms, and meeting rooms throughout the facility available to all for rent. The staff of this extraordinary sports and entertainment centre is committed to catering to all of their guests needs. Located at the heart of downtown Sault Ste. Marie, this top of the line facility is in perfect central location for people all across the city, and has truly become a key piece in the forward progression of sports and entertainment events in Sault Ste. Marie. The Essar Centre is built upon the former Sault Memorial Gardens, and features the Memorial Tower, the last standing remnant of the original Gardens; the tower is a mark of Sault Ste. Marie history, and is a landmark representing how the Essar Centre values city pride and history, while continuing to look ahead to national events! In conjunction with Tourism Sault Ste. Marie, the Essar Centre has hosted a variety of events throughout its existence from local events like the Chamber of Commerce Home and Outdoor Show and the Sault College Convocations, to major sport and entertainment events: Sir Elton John in Concert, The Scotties Tournament of Hearts, KISS in Concert, and the Finn Grand Fest. Keeping up with the success of the above mentioned large scale events, the Essar Centre will be the host venue for multiple major national events coming up in late 2011 and early 2012. Iconic comedian, Jerry Seinfeld will be taking the stage September 23, 2011. Scheduled to take place the week of November 2nd-6th, 2011 will be the GP Car and Home World Cup of Curling, the first of four elite mens championships in the 2012 Capital One Grand Slam of Curling series. Soon after on the 14th of November is the 2011 Subway Super Series hosted by the Soo Greyhounds Hockey Club. Finally, the CARHA World Cup in March 2012 is taking over Sault Ste. Marie and we couldnt be more excited! This international recreational hockey tournament is the largest worldwide, and has been dubbed the Olympics of recreational hockey. The Essar Centre and the City of Sault Ste. Marie feel privileged and are honoured to be hosting such large scale international events, and look forward to bringing fun and excitement to those of Sault Ste. Marie! For a full calendar of upcoming events, venue information, or to purchase tickets for all events, please visit www.essarcentre.ca. You can also call us at 705-759-5251 or drop by the box office in the main entrance of the Essar Centre, and all members of our staff will be more then willing to help. We look forward to seeing you soon!

A PLACE

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Holiday

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By Minny Verburg

, the summer is over and you did not even get to the cottage, the beach or even get a break all you did was entertain a steady stream of friends and relatives, barbequing, doing the local tourist things, etc. and you are exhausted! Now its your turn to think about and plan a well-deserved holiday. What will you do? Where will you go? Did you know there are a number of options available to you? How about taking an escorted bus tour to Newfoundland, or a St. Lawrence River boat cruise, a train trip across Canada, or a bus tour to any one or two countries in Europe and many more. If you take the kids how about a Disney cruise or a stay at a Beaches resort featuring the Sesame Street gang Any of the above means you can enjoy a worry free holiday, with almost everything taken care of. Although you should be prepared to carry a small amount of cash with you for unexpected fees during your travel period. Some airlines only accept cash. Remember that if traveling in/out of foreign countries, some cash may be needed to be allowed to enter or exit the territory. Keep your carry on bags with you at all times, allowing no one, including any airlines officials to enter your bags or purses. Only allow you to pull items out yourself to view to avoid theft. Check with the airline you are traveling with for an understanding of if any carry- on luggage is available and if any extra fees are attached to have those carry one parcels/luggage. When ascending and descending on the flight, plug your nose and blow hard to avoid any damages to your hearing. By doing this, it allows an equal balance between the inside and outside pressure of the vessel. Your favourite travel agent can help you plan the trip of your dreams. They have the knowledge and expertise, and most likely have been to some or all of the above mentioned places.

By law, the agent must be TICO certified in order to sell travel. And the agency must be registered with TICO, the Travel Industry Council of Ontario, which regulates the travel industry in Ontario, inspects and monitors Ontario travel agencies, refunds money for services you paid for but did not receive and helps out with a complaints process. When you book with a TICO registered agency, you are protected in case of closure or bankruptcy. For your own protection, book with a registered agency. Call your agent today and book your getaway.

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Fall BLOCK BUSTERS

September
September 16 Drive - Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston, Albert Brooks I Dont Know How She Does It - Sarah Jessica Parker, Christina Hendricks, Olivia Munn, Seth Meyers Janes Journey My Afternoons With Marguerite - Gerard Depardieu, Sophie Guillemin, Claire Maurier Restless - Mia Wasikowska, Henry Lee Hopper, Jane Adams, Schuyler Fisk September 23 A Bird of the Air - Rachel Nichols, Jackson Hurst, Anjanette Comer, Linda Emond Abduction - Taylor Lautner, Lily Collins, Alfred Molina, Sigourney Weaver Archies Final Project - Gabriel Sunday, David Carradine, Mariel Hemingway, Brooke Nevin Machine Gun Preacher - Gerard Butler, Michelle Monaghan, Michael Shannon, Madeline Carroll
Moneyball - Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Robin Wright Puncture - Chris Evans, Mark Kassen, Vinessa Shaw, Brett Cullen Red State - Kevin Smith, Jeff Anderson, Kevin Pollack, John Goodman The Double - Richard Gere, Topher Grace, Stephen Moyer, Stana Katic

October 7 Real Steel - Hugh Jackman, Dakota Goyo, Kevin Durand, Anthony Mackie Wanderlust - Jennifer Aniston, Paul Rudd, Justin Theroux, Malin Akerman October 14 Father of Invention - Kevin Spacey, Camilla Belle, Johnny Knoxville, Heather Graham Fireflies in the Garden - Julia Roberts, Ryan Reynolds, Willem Dafoe, Emily Watson Footloose - Julianne Hough, Dennis Quaid, Kenny Wormald, Miles Teller The Big Year - Jack Black, Dustin Hoffman, Owen Wilson, Rashida Jones The Thing - Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Joel Edgerton, Jonathan Walker, Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje Trespass - Nicole Kidman, Nicolas Cage, Ben Mendelsohn, Dash Mihok Paranormal Activity 3 October 28 Sleeping Beauty - Emily Browning The Rum Diary - Johnny Depp, Amber Heard, Aaron Eckhart, Richard Jenkins

Best Books for Fall

THE HELP by Kathryn Stockett (Penguin) ONE DAY by Dave Nicholls (Random House) ANNABEL by Kathleen Winter (Anansi Press) ROOM by Emma Donoghue (HarperCollins) THE TIGERS WIFE by Ta Obreht DIVERGENT by Veronica Roth (HarperCollins) THE GIRL WHO KICKED THE HORNETS NEST by Stieg Larsson (Penguin) HARRY POTTER AND THE DEATHLY HALLOWS by J.K. Rowling (Penguin) THE AFFAIR by Lee Child (Random House) A DANCE WITH DRAGONS by George R.R. Martin (Bantam)

September 30 50/50 - Seth Rogen, Anna Kendrick, Bryce Dallas Howard, Anjelica Huston Dream House - Daniel Craig, Naomi Watts, Rachel Weisz, Gregory Smith Whats Your Number? - Anna Faris, Chris Evans, Ari Graynor, Andy Samberg

October
October TBA Flying Monsters 3D - David Attenborough So Undercover - Miley Cyrus, Jeremy Piven, Mike OMalley, Matthew Settle

November
November 4 A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas - John Cho, Kal Penn, Neil Patrick Harris, Patton Oswalt Another Happy Day - Ezra Miller, Thomas Haden Church, Martin Landau, Kate Bosworth Puss in Boots - Salma Hayek, Antonio Banderas, Zach Galifianakis The Son of No One - Channing Tatum, James Gandolfini, Katie Holmes, Al Pacino Tower Heist - Eddie Murphy, Ben Stiller, Alan Alda, Gabourey Sidibe November 11 Immortals - Henry Cavill, Reymundo Banderas, Mickey Rourke, Freida Pinto Jack and Jill - Adam Sandler, Katie Holmes, Al Pacino, Regis Philbin
All dates are subject to change. Please check you local listing.

dd one part classic cool and mix in some of todays finest voices and you have Tony Bennetts Duets II. Coming this fall is O.U.R Magazines pick for the fall season. Tony has done it again with this follow up to his 2006 Duets. This time around you have artists like Lady Gaga, Josh Groban, Carrie Underwood, Sheryl Crow, and Canadian talents K.D. Lang and Michael Buble to round it out. Amy Winehouse had teamed up with Tony before her untimely death this summer. Amy singing Body and Soul is bound to hit the charts as her voice mixes so well with Bennetts it seems to be made in heaven. Young or old this is a must have cd for your collection. This is the perfect combination of talent thus far.

This is the perfect combination of talent thus far.

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PUMPkIN STUFFINg
6 cups cubed pumpkin bread cup of pre baked pumpkin seeds(no shell) 1 cup margarine, plus extra for greasing the baking dish 1 cup chopped celery 2 cups chopped red onion 2 cups sliced wild mushrooms 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh tarragon 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh chives 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh sage Sea salt, to taste 1 tsp. ground black pepper 6 Tbsp. vegetable broth, or more as needed Spread the bread cubes on a baking sheet and let dry overnight.* Preheat the oven to 375F. Grease a 2-quart baking dish with some margarine. Melt the 1 cup of margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Saut the celery and onions for about 10 minutes. Add the mushrooms and cook for about 8 minutes or until tender. Season with the rosemary, tarragon, chives, parsley, sage, salt, and pepper. Fold in the bread cubes,pumkin seeds and add enough of the broth to moisten. Transfer to a prepared dish and cover with foil. Bake, covered, for 40 minutes. Remove the cover and bake for 10 minutes, or until the top is crisp. *Note: You can also dry the bread cubes by heating them in a 250F oven until dry, about 1 hour. Makes 6-8 servings 1 onion with its skin, roughly chopped 2 garlic bulbs, cut horizontally 2 celery stalks, chopped 200 ml Madeira wine 2 ltr chicken stock , (or water) 1 sprig rosemary 1 tbsp whole black peppercorns 2 bay leaves 5 allspice berries for the gravy: 6 tbsp fat from the turkeys drippings 6 tbsp flour

Step 4: Continue the stock From the drippings of your roast turkey, skim about 6 Tbsp of fat and set it aside. Skim the rest of the fat from the top of the drippings and discard it. Pour the remaining drippings into the reduced stock. Stir and continue to simmer. Step 5: Finish the gravy Once the stock has reduced to 1/2 of its original volume, remove it from the heat. Place another saucepan over a medium heat. Add to it the 6 Tbsp of fat from the drippings and the flour. Mix it well to create what is known as a roux and cook for a few minutes stirring constantly. After a few minutes, place the strainer over the saucepan and pour the stock into the pan. Discard the contents of the strainer. Stir the gravy vigorously until it thickens. Remove it from the heat. Step 6: Serve Pour the gravy into a serving jug and serve while steaming hot.

PERFECT TURkEY gRAvY RECIPE

This might take you some time to prepare but The perfect companion to the holiday turkey, this sure-fire recipe for the perfect turkey gravy is guaranteed to be a hit! Impress family and friends with this tasty accompaniment. Experience our Perfect Turkey Gravy recipe. Step 1: You will need: for the turkey stock: Leftover turkey parts (necks and wings), divided into chunks. 1 carrot, peeled and roughly chopped

2 saucepans 1 wooden spoon 1 strainer Step 2: Brown the meat Place a large pot over a high heat. Add the butter and let it brown and add the meat but do not stir immediately. After a few minutes, gradually begin to stir. When the meat has browned, add the onions, celery, carrots, and garlic. Stir and let the vegetables cook for 5 to 7 minutes. Step 3: Begin the stock Add the wine and let it cook for a few minutes until the alcohol has evaporated. Next, add the stock and bring to a simmer. Once hot, gently skim the surface. Lower the temperature and add the bay leaves, black pepper, allspice and rosemary. Let it simmer until reduced by one-half. Tip With holiday cooking, timing is everything. You will need to start making your turkey stock as soon as the bird goes into the oven or even earlier!

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L Community Events
September Laird International Raceway, every Sunday evening through September (weather permitting). September to mid-March Ontario Hockey League - Soo Greyhounds start playing in September to mid-March. September 2-5 Watercolour artist Doug Hooks Labour Day Show/Sale, at the Richards Landing Town Hall on St. Joseph Island. September 3 Jocelyn Harvest festival is a family event held the Saturday of the Labour Day weekend from noon until five at the corner of Highway 548 and the P line on St Joseph Island. September 3 & 4 Batchewana First Nation Powwow at Rankin Arena September 11 Chillifest - Some of the Sault and Areas favourite eating establishments will be serving up their hot and spicy chilli at this fundraising event for the Sault Area Hospital Foundation. Live Entertainment, Steelworkers Fun Carnival, and face painting are just a few of the activities for the kids. Sponsored by RBC Royal Bank. Located at the Roberta Bondar Pavilion from noon until 4 pm. 705-759-3816 September 17 & 18 Bushplane days are back. Come down and watch the new Firemans challenge, CL-415 Water Bombing demonstration (subject to availability) meet special guests, and enjoy train rides and carnival games. All day good food and great fun. Special admission rates will be in effect. 705-945-6242 September 17 & 18 Group of Seven Train Event - A spectacular fall rail expedition in the footsteps of the Group Of Seven. Affordable prices on one and two day packages available including meals, transportation, workshops and entertainment, 705-949-2301 ext 4320 September 22-25 1812 Rendezvous and Fur Trade - The British are coming! Join the troops as they muster up and drill visitors with muskets and perform cannon demonstrations. Fur trade re-enactors will be set up on an encampment on the front lawn as they help visitors experience the life of those involved in the fur trade and the War of 1812. Food Music and dance are all part of the festival. Clergue National Historic Site 705-759-5443 October Algoma Fall Festival - The Festival offers a rich and diverse five weeks of music, dance theatre and the visual arts Entertainment on fire. Enjoy world class performances, concerts and exhibits at this visual and performing arts festival throughout October and November. 705-949-0822 October 7 St. Martin in the Fields eight piece Chamber Ensemble 7:30 pm Central United Church

Fall Cross Word Puzzle

DOWN
1. Mother of Helios 2. Radioactivity units 3. Auspices 4. Robot pilot 5. Capital of Iran 6. A useful or valuable quality 7. Dealt 8. French for Water 9. Derived by logic 10. Anagram of Games 11. _____to = orange-red dye 12. Performance platform 13. Get money by using a bad check 21. Not conforming to dietary laws 23. Not freehold or rented 25. Cuban dance 26. Soviet Union 27. Wealthy 28. Gin flavor 29. Illusion 32. Cutting this can make you cry 33. Brownish gum resin 34. Wait 35. Look of lust 36. Sea eagles 38. Folk dance 42. Engage in drunken merrymaking 43. Old stories 47. The wood of the Maclura tinctoria 48. Rhymes or sonnets 49. Tip over 50. Granular 51. Puritan 52. Attempted 54. Port city in northern Brazil 55. Privy to 56. Neuter 57. Gentle 60. Hasten

ACROSS
1. Delicacy 6. Not on shore 10. A facial disguise 14. International court site, with The 15. Detergent 16. Against 17. Writer Wharton 18. Aspersion 19. Small annoying insect 20. Various 22. Glacial period 24. A portion 25. Perched 26. Relating to bears 29. Veer 30. Pie perch 31. Extremely impressive in strength 37. A large ladle 39. Pen point 40. Willow twig 41. Figurative 44. Yemeni port 45. See 46. Tenders 48. Jack OLantern 52. Not false 53. Musical dramas 54. A high standing 58. Jacobs brother 59. Bangkok native 61. Athletes foot 62. Blend 63. Emerald Isle 64. Graven images 65. Eye affliction 66. Absorb written material 67. Confection
ANSWERS are posted online at ourmag.ca