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When our teenage daughter, Harriet, was diagnosed with a variant of leukemia that had never been seen anywhere in the world, a whole new level of challenge had arrived: especially for Harriet, who was faced with a battle for her life. Her life, at 15, was so full of anticipation - for getting her driver’s licence; having her first kiss; planning what she could be when she grew up. It was May, 2002 and I knew there was something wrong. For a few months she had been unusually tired and had recurring infections. I thought she must have mono. It never occurred to me that it could be anything else. When a blood test showed she had very low counts, we headed straight for Sick Kids hospital in Toronto. Just 3 days later, we had a diagnosis - leukemia. 95% of her bone marrow cells were cancerous that explained the low blood counts. Harriet had AML (Acute Myelogenous Leukemia) with some characteristics of Natural Killer (NK) cell leukemia. Doctors at Sick Kids conferred with researchers around the world, to come up with a course of treatment that could save her life. Over the next six months, Harriet went through five gruelling rounds of chemotherapy; 72 blood transfusions; countless tests and procedures, and a lot of pain and worry. Supported by the medical world and our friends and families, we felt a sense of hope. You can’t do this alone. One of the calls we made changed us all. We contacted the Teen Network of the Childhood Cancer Foundation. We found Sarah, an older teen who had gone through treatment for AML. I will never forget the first time I heard her voice on the telephone. She was real. She was alive. After all Harriet

was going through, she, too, could survive. Sarah was wondrous, living, breathing proof of that. As a result of her journey, Harriet has inspired people to do extraordinary things with their lives: train to run marathons; shave their heads; become doctors and paediatric oncologists; and has raised money and awareness that will make a difference for 1500 children in Canada who every year will face what she faced – a diagnosis of cancer. I share Harriet’s story with you today so that you, too, can make a difference for our children, and their families, and their futures. Mary Lye P.S. Harriet got her driver’s licence, attends the University of King’s College in Halifax, and thinks she might become a journalist. As for the first kiss… I’m not telling!


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It can happen to anyone. The phone rings and a collection agency demands that you pay past-due accounts for goods you never ordered. Canada Revenue advises you that you owe back taxes for a job you’ve never had. You are denied life insurance because your medical records show you have been treated for a serious medical condition which you’ve never had. What has happened? The crime of identity theft is on the rise. Using a variety of methods, criminals steal Social Insurance Numbers, driver’s licenses, credit card numbers, debit cards, telephone calling cards, and other pieces of individuals’ identities such as date of birth. Since thieves prey on those who have not taken preventative measures, it is up to you to be careful with all of your identification and financial information. For maximum security, make safety a family affair. Limit and monitor children’s access to the Internet and on-line transactions, have a designated person collect the mail, and establish guidelines for when telemarketers call and ask for information.

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If you have children, you can—and should—safeguard their identity as well as your own. Some companies have mistakenly sent pre-approved offers for credit to those too young to actually have a credit card. Once your child has received one offer, he or she may very well receive others. Monitor the mail carefully and check your child’s credit report. Unfortunately, even when you have done all the right things, you may still be a victim of identity theft. While consumer protection laws give you rights, it is your responsibility to take action if fraudulent activity occurs. If someone has used your identity or financial information, it is imperative that you act swiftly and treat the matter seriously. This means, in many cases, dedicating time to letter writing, telephone calls, credit report monitoring, follow-up, and log keeping. Turning from victim to victor takes effort.

to felonies. They use victims’ identities to obtain medical treatment (through fraudulently obtained provincial health cards). Identity theft can be used as a form of revenge or punishment. In fact, in the United States, more than 70% of identity theft occurrences are non-credit-related.

IDENTITY THEFT CAN BE DIVIDED INTO 5 BASIC TYPES: 1. Identification (driver’s license, passport, etc.); 2. Medical information; 3. Character or criminal identity; 4. Social Insurance Number; 5. Credit identity. www.crimereductioncanada.com

WHAT IS IDENTITY THEFT? Identity theft or identity fraud is the taking of the victim’s identity, for either gain, or to cause loss. In Canada, identity theft or identity fraud are not currently criminal offences—that is to say those specific offences are not included in the Criminal Code of Canada. Instead, various elements of what is commonly known as identity theft or identity fraud are prohibited through sections of the Criminal Code that deal with fraud, false pretences, theft, possession of property obtained by crime, etc. For the purposes of this booklet all of the elements that make up Identity Theft will simply be referred to as Identity Theft. Identity Theft is often committed to obtain credit, credit cards from banks and retailers, steal money from the victim’s existing accounts, apply for loans, establish accounts with utility companies, rent an apartment, file bankruptcy or obtain a job using the victim’s name. The impersonator steals thousands of dollars in the victim’s name without the victim even knowing about it for months or even years. Identity theft, however, does not always directly involve the fraudulent obtaining of cash or credit. Criminals use victims’ identities to commit crimes ranging from traffic infractions

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EDITOR & PUBLISHER Jacques Beauchamp

A LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

former regional police officer jacques@vantagepublishing.ca

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ntario Police News Yearbook is Published by Vantage Publishing Group Corp. and distributed free, all rights reserved. Contents and photographs may not be reprinted without written permission. The statements, opinions and points of view expressed in articles published in this magazine are those of the authors and publication shall not be deemed to mean they are necessarily those of Vantage Publishing Group Corp. or other affiliated organizations. The publisher accepts no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs, transparencies or other materials.

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antage Publishing Group has an impressive record and I am proud to say that we are approaching a major milestone. For nearly 20 years, our goal has been to provide awareness through informative editorials targeted at the prevention of violence, vandalism, identity theft, child pedophilia, and crimes against women and children. Without your dedication our publications could not be what they are today. I would like to thank our many supporters for helping us attempt to achieve this goal. As a former police officer and concerned parent, I understand the importance of working with law enforcement agencies and organizations that are dedicated to making Canadian communities a safer place to live.

As we do each year, we target a specific challenge and provide useful solutions for prevention. This year we have concentrated on the family unit. Drugs and violence are nothing new in our society. Sadly, they affect countless families in every community across our country. We have included a variety of articles that deal directly with these problems, in hopes of offering some solutions, as well as alternative programs offered by great community leaders to help remedy these on going problems. 2009 has been a challenging year for many. Like most, we have had our share of ups and downs. The economy has faced us with many challenges, which we have endured and in the end, conquered. I hope you enjoy this issue of Ontario Police News Publication. Best wishes for you and your family in 2010,

Jacques Beauchamp Editor & Chief

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Whether you live in a big city, a small town or a rural community, you’ve most likely been hearing about gang violence and gang activity in the news. While gangs are not new to Canadian communities, they have been getting a lot of attention lately, and that can make kids curious… and parents concerned.

WHAT IS A GANG? The Montreal Police Services defines a gang as “an organized group of adolescents or young adults, who rely on group intimidation and violence, and commit criminal acts in order to gain power and recognition or control certain areas of unlawful activity.” Gangs self-identify as a group, by doing things like creating a group name, or wearing certain articles of clothing that are associated with their particular gang. They are generally perceived by others as a distinct group, and are involved in a significant number of delinquent incidents or activities. These incidents consequently produce consistent negative responses from the community they live in, as well as law enforcement agencies.

SO WHY DO KIDS JOIN GANGS? Kids and teens join gangs for a variety of reasons, including: • to be closer to friends and family (such as siblings or cousins), who are in the gang too • for acceptance or a sense of belonging • for protection (usually from another gang, or even the gang they are attempting to join) • for status or a sense of power • for excitement • to make money continued on page 13


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If you use gas equipment to heat your home, or enjoy a stove that burns coal, wood, oil or kerosene, lethal carbon monoxide levels that could be detected only by security systems could be building up in your residence.

Here are some tips to keep your family safe from carbon monoxide poisoning:

Energy efficient modern homes are built to be air-tight, and carbon monoxide, if undetected by your burglary alarm, could build up to levels that could literally kill you. Carbon monoxide cannot be seen or smelled. Carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms are often mistaken for other illnesses.

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HOW CAN I PREVENT MY KIDS FROM GETTING INVOLVED WITH GANGS OR GANG ACTIVITIES? It’s important to talk to your kids and teens about gangs, especially if they’re being exposed to news about gangs or have experienced gang activity at school or in your community. Here are a few things to keep in mind when you sit down to talk: • Kids need to know the risks of joining a gang, such as having a criminal record, doing jail time, not being able to leave the gang, or even risks like injury, and in some cases, death. • Encourage your kids to stay away from places where gangs are known to hang out, such as parties hosted by members of a gang. • Dressing, talking, or acting like a gang member will commonly get a kid caught up in gang activity. • Teach them how to report gang activity and crimes, and encourage them to use Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous. • Encourage your kids to hang out with friends who have a positive impact on their lives. • They should stay in school, and get involved with teams, clubs, volunteering, sports, or even get a part-time job to avoid the pressures to join a gang. Most people who become involved in gangs regret it after. Unfortunately, this regret often sets in only after a tragedy or an incident has occurred, like an arrest or a death. Leaving a gang can be difficult and dangerous; it’s important to talk to kids and teens about the dangers of this lifestyle and encourage them to steer clear of any gang activity in your neighbourhood.

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If an adolescent or young adult is already involved in gang, but wants to get out, there are options. It can be a very risky process and so the child should be involved with a gang exiting program or a counsellor who specializes in gang exiting to help ensure their safety. Connect with a youth officer or gang diversion program for support.

and social services are unavailable, closed, backlogged or simply not accessible for any reason, Kids Help Phone is there. Young people know that when they reach out to Kids Help Phone, any time of the day or night, they’ll be connected with a professional counsellor who can provide immediate, kid-friendly insight, help and direction on a wide variety concerns that are important to them.

Kids Help Phone’s professional counsellors are available, 24/7, to talk about gangs or anything else on a young person’s mind. The service is free to use, anonymous and confidential. Young people can connect with a counsellor at 1-800668-6868 or online at kidshelpphone.ca.

Last year, Kids Help Phone counsellors connected with kids in almost 3,000 Canadian communities more than 2.2 million times. By continuing to reach out to kids in meaningful and innovative ways, Kids Help Phone will remain a trusted part of kids’ lives for many years to come.

THERE IS HELP AVAILABLE

KIDS HELP PHONE This year marks Kids Help Phone’s 20th Anniversary. For the past two decades, Kids Help Phone has been at the forefront in providing help and hope through its phone and web counselling services, earning the respect and trust of kids across Canada. When young people feel like there’s nowhere to turn, when parents, schools


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CARMICHAEL ENGINEERING LTD. 1179 Parisien Street Ottawa, Ontario K1B 4W4

Tel.: 613-741-9732 Fax: 613-741-6345 Ottawa

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During cold and flu season, these symptoms are common in schools across Canada. However, this school year, they are causing more concern than ever before. “Every time a child comes to school and his nose is running, or he’s sneezing or coughing, I automatically think of the H1N1 symptoms,” said Candice Parent, an elementary school

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teacher and parent from Oakville, Ontario. “My child has a warm forehead and my mind goes directly to this flu.” Parent says despite her concerns, which she shares with her son and students, her number one challenge is to get children to realize the importance of practising simple flu prevention techniques, such as washing their hands. “I constantly remind my son to wash his hands, sneeze into his sleeve, etc., but he doesn’t understand the importance,” said Parent. “He’s only 7 years old and he thinks I just like to bother him.” continued on page 21


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continued from page 19 It was with these challenges in mind that the Canadian Red Cross created Bug Out! Get the Facts on Germs, in partnership with Ontario’s Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. Launched last year, the program features ageappropriate, curriculum-based activities addressing topics such as how bacteria and viruses are spread, hand hygiene, cough and sneeze etiquette, when and why to stay home when you are sick, the importance of immunization, and influenza pandemic preparedness. The program is intended for children ages 6 to 13 and their parents, caregivers and educators. “Children spend much of their time in school – a very social and interactive environment,” said John Saunders, provincial director of disaster management for the Canadian Red Cross. “Stopping the spread of flu in this environment can have a huge impact on the well-being of both children and the entire community.” Studies show that educating children and involving them in health preparedness and prevention helps them to understand and accept that health emergencies, illness and disease do happen – but that they can do something about it. “This program makes it easy for children to understand how they can play a part in protecting themselves, their families and friends,” said Saunders. The Canadian Red Cross plays an essential role during emergencies, providing services to those affected by disasters, including food, clothing and shelter. Red Cross also provides personal services such as care, comfort and first aid, and undertakes emergency preparedness public education and awareness. The Canadian Red Cross helps communities prevent and prepare for health emergencies and works with public health authorities to support vulnerable people during a crisis. This support, based on agreements with public health authorities and the needs of communities impacted, may range from sharing public health messages to supporting Canadians confined to their homes. The Canadian Red Cross also ensures business continues at the Society in order to support communities throughout the emergency and respond to additional crises that may arise, such as natural disasters.

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PETER HUISMANS Huismans Poultry Farm Ltd. 1789 Huismans Road Navan, Ontario K4B 1H9

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ONTARIO POLICE NEWS PUBLICATION The Dryden Municipal Telephone System is a fullservice public utility telephone company owned by the City of Dryden.

2 Cellular, Mobile Radio and Paging Services to all residents of the general area, and Sales and Leasing of Globalstar Satellite Telephones

Our mandate is to provide efficient and effective, state-ofthe-art, nationally connected telecommunications services to our subscribers while maintaining the financial and technical integrity of the system.

3 Internet Service to the general area, with High Speed DSL in Dryden, and Dial-up Service in and around our city, as well as High Speed Wireless Internet from Vermilion Bay west of Dryden to Wabigoon to the east on Northwestern Ontario's largest Wireless Internet Network.

Profits made by the company are used to keep the company current with new technologies and to reduce the tax burden on the residents of the City of Dryden. We provide: 1. Telephone service to the residents and businesses located in West Dryden, i.e., the portion of the City of Dryden that was the Town of Dryden before the amalgamation of the Town of Dryden and the Township of Barclay into the City of Dryden,

Our Business Offices and Retail Telephone Store is located in the City Hall, at 30 Van Horne Avenue, and we are open from 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday (except statutory holidays). We can be reached by fax at 807-223-1109 and by phone as follows:

#9-555 California Avenue Brockville, Ontario K6V 5V5

• General telephone and Internet service inquiries : 807-223-1100 • Cellular and Mobility inquiries : 807-221-1000 • Connections, disconnections and billing inquires : 807-223-1111 • Trouble reports for Dial-up, DSL, and Wireless Internet : 807-221-2100 • Directory Advertising : 807-223-1115

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continued from page 21 The Canadian Red Cross’s long history of disaster preparedness and education made the organization a natural choice for Ontario’s Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care to partner with in creating the Bug Out! program. “While an important part of our work is planning and preparing Ontario’s health system to respond to emergencies, we are very committed to educating the public about disease prevention. Partnering with the Canadian Red Cross to create the Bug Out! program was a perfect opportunity to educate children and their families on how to stay healthy,” said Allison J. Stuart, Assistant Deputy Minister for Public Health. This fall is a different flu season with both the H1N1 flu pandemic and the seasonal flu circulating. Schools may act as a point of spread since students are in close contact. Healthy children and young adults who become infected can get very ill quickly and can spread the virus to other students and family members. “Everyone is at risk of getting the H1N1 flu virus and there is concern because children and young adults are getting infected at a greater rate. It is very important for children to learn the facts about the spread of germs so they can feel empowered, and not afraid,” said Stuart. “The Bug Out! program is a fun and easy way to inform children and to teach them simple healthy habits that will help prevent illness and disease.” Nineteen-year-old Christine Demik has seen first-hand how effective the Bug Out! program is with children. Demik, a student at Brock University, spent her summer job at the Canadian Red Cross delivering Bug Out! presentations to children ages 4 to 12 at summer camps. continued on page 25

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Gruber Custom Furniture

BARRY’S ELECTRIC A div. of B.R. Pretty Services Ltd.

SPECIALIZING IN RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL ELECTRICAL RENOVATIONS

181 Charles St. Arnprior, Ontario K7S 3V5 Cell Phone: (613) 769-5434 Office Phone: (613) 623-8767 Fax: (613) 623-2272 Arnprior

Landscape Contractor Inc. 25 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE Landscape Design & Construction • Complete Installation Interlock Paving • Garden Design • Water Features • Decks

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Mississauga

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Cornwall

A&L SALES and SERVICE We Service all Makes and Models Domestic and Foreign • Old and New Alignments • Undercoating • Safeties etc.

Full Service Garage 4 Mazie Street, Smiths Falls, Ontario K7A 4S4

Phone: 613-284-2345 Smiths Falls

52 Abbott St. North, Unit 3 Smiths Falls, Ontario K7A 1W3

Tel: (613) 283-9444 • Fax: (613) 283-0059 Brockville/Kemptville

Smiths Falls

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continued from page 23 “Many times after I had finished a presentation, I had children coming up to me and letting me know they just washed their hands, or how they were going to tell all their friends to wash their hands for 15 seconds,” said Demik. “It was surprising how quickly they were able to grasp and relate to the topic.” During her presentations, Demik would teach the children proper hand-washing techniques, such as washing hands with soap and water for 15 seconds or the same amount of time it takes to sing Happy Birthday or recite the alphabet. She would also tell them the best times for them to wash their hands, such as before and after eating, using the bathroom or after touching a pet. For Demik, her students caught on to these new techniques very quickly. “Many would tell me how they always wash their hands after touching pets or before eating,” she said. “Some of them would even come up and say ‘Tommy just put his fingers in his mouth, and didn’t wash his hands’.” Beverly Verwey, Red Cross disaster management coordinator for York Region, also delivered Bug Out! presentations to camps last summer. For her, Bug Out! not only teaches children but entire families about the importance of flu prevention. “The children take home what they have learned from the program and share the knowledge and not the germs,” she said. The Bug Out! educational program, including a Family Guide for parents, are available for downloading, free of charge, at www.redcross.ca; and through the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care’s web site at www.health.gov.on.ca (search Bug Out).

SEVEN STEPS TO PROPERLY WASH YOUR HANDS 1. Pat hands dry with paper towel or use a warm hair dryer 2. Rub all the surfaces of your hands: backs of your hands, insides and wrists 3. Wet hands with warm water, apply soap 4. Dispose of paper towel by putting it in the garbage near the sink

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5. Rub hands together, between fingers and under fingernails too, counting to 15, away from the running water. You can sing Happy Birthday or your ABCs to help 6. Rinse hands off, counting to 10 7. Turn off the taps with the paper towel, if available.

THE BEST TIMES TO WASH YOUR HANDS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

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Cottages & Boathouses • Docks & Decks Renovations • Electrical & Plumbing

We do Island work as well! 1104 Eveleigh Road, Port Carling, ON P0B 1J0

(705) 765-SHOR (7467) Port Carling

GREATER BARRIE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 97 Toronto Street, Barrie, Ontario L4N 1V1

705.721.5000 Fax: 705.721.0973

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Danny’s Restaurant & Steak House

Beacon Lite Ltd. 131 LORETTA AVENUE NORTH OTTAWA, ONTARIO K1Y 2J7

MRC

MCCORMICK RANKIN Corporation 2655 North Sheridan Way Mississauga, Ontario L5K 2P8

905-823-8500

(Petawawa) Limited

613-722-7413 3432 Petawawa Blvd Petawawa, Ontario K8H 1X5

(613) 687-6211

Ottawa

Brantco Technologies Inc.

Fax: (613) 687-7487 303 Airport Road Deseronto, Ontario K0K 1X0

Mississauga

424 C, rue Queen Street Ottawa, Ontario K1R 5A8 1-73 boul. Montclair blvd. Gatineau (Québec) J8Y 2E8

613-567-0045 www.clapersonnel.ca

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The best way to keep yourself and your loved ones safe is to be aware of your surroundings and avoid putting yourself in situations that could be potentially dangerous. The following checklist for parking safety contains a list of things worth keeping in mind when walking to your car in public parking areas:

PARKING LOT SAFETY • •

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Hide or remove your valuables when leaving your car. Park close to your destination, especially if it's going to be dark when you return, even if it means waiting for a space to become free. At night, try to park under a street light. Leave your engine running until you've gathered everything and you're ready to get out of the car. Check your surroundings to make sure they look safe before you get out of the car. If you're comfortable backing into parking spaces, it's a good way to park, because it means you can leave quickly if the situation becomes dangerous. When you're walking back to your car, keep your keys in hand, so you can get into the car quickly or use them as a weapon if needed. Always take the most brightly lit path to and from your car. After you open the car door, check the front and back seats to make sure no one is hiding inside. Lock your doors once you get inside the car. If someone suspicious approaches you, honk your horn and flash the lights to draw attention. If your sixth instinct suggests danger when you are parking or coming back to your car, leave the area until you're sure it is secure. Tom Patire's Personal Protection Handbook

Leonardo’s Painting

LEVENCROWN Family Law Counsel

88 Fieldrow Street Ottawa ON, K2G 2Y9

28 Ironside Court Kanata Ontario K2K 3H5

613-880-4900

613-599-5606

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Kanata

Moosonee Native Friendship Centre P.O. Box 489, 31 Ferguson Street Moosonee, ON P0L 1Y0

705-336-2808

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Underhill Farms Supply

Hone: 519-866-3632 • Fax: 519-866-3422 56532 Calton Line RR#1, Vienna ON, N0J 1Z0

Vienna

Glebeview Residence BBT

MACHINING INC. P.O. Box 2367, 1763 Old Falconbridge Road

297 First Avenue Ottawa ON K1S 2G7

Sudbury, Ontario P3A 4S8

(705) 560-2255 Fax: (705) 560-8353

Sudbury

Ottawa

Atria

G.C. RENTALS

ENGINEERING A Division of 1382788 Ontario Limited

141 A Hickson Avenue Kingston, Ontario K7K 2N7

613-548-7440 www.atira-eng.com

& ENTERPRISES LTD. HYDROLIC CRANE RENTALS • BOOM TRUCKS 8 - 35 Ton R.T. Cranes, 20 - 60 Ton Mobile, 35 - 300 Tons 1960 Mountdale Avenue, Thunder Bay, Ontario P7E 3B1 • 1-866-289-9821 Fax: 807-577-2405 • Cellular: 807-626-3118

Kingston

807-577-2666 Thunder Bay

444 Hazeldean Road Kanata, Ontario K2L 1V2

100 de Lauzon & 112-10 rue Noel, Hull PQ

Tel: 819-420-5004 • Fax: 819-420-5009

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Local Childhood Cancer Survivor Wins Scholarship in Celebration of Second Chance at Life

college scholarships to young Canadians who are in treatment or who have survived childhood cancer. Dependent on annual funds available, scholarships of up to $1,000 are awarded to each student to put toward their first year of university or college.

…Jennifer Lyn Richmond of Ottawa receives Foundation Scholarship from Childhood Cancer Foundation… Ottawa, Ontario – October 20, 2008 – The Childhood Cancer Foundation – Candlelighters Canada has awarded 53 heart-warming scholarships celebrating the journeys of Canadian childhood cancer survivors and their amazing second chance at life. Local Ottawaresident, Jennifer Richmond, was one of the scholarship winners who is using the scholarship money to help her attend Carleton University and pursue her dream of becoming a Child Psychologist. As one of its many programs designed to improve the lives of pediatric cancer patients and their families, every year the Childhood Cancer Foundation offers university and

Jennifer, Ewings Sarcoma victim, has been receiving cancer treatments for 2 years and has just started her studies in Psychology at Carleton University, says “Being diagnosed with cancer and going through so much in the last couple of years has made me realize never to take life for granted. Everything that I have overcome has made me a stronger and better person whose dream is to go to school to become a Child Psychologist so I can help other children and teens that are going through exactly what I have went through. Receiving this scholarship has made it possible for me to start my education so that I can achieve my dream.” continued on page 31

Best Western

Orangeville Inn & Suites 1-800-WESTERN

1357 Barfield Street Greely, Ontario K4P 1A1

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Toll Free Reservations: 866-216-1988 Phone: 519-941-3311 Fax: 519-941-3211 7 Buena Vista Drive Orangeville, Ontario Canada, L9W 0A2 staceycoupland@bestwesternorangeville.com www.bestwesternorangeville.com www.tripadvisor.com

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Jeffrey N. Miller, CA, CFE, TEP 613-728-5831 EXT 228 CELL: 613-769-8787 287 Richmond Road, Ottawa, ON K1Z 6X4

jnm@ggfl.ca • www.ggfl.ca

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VITRAN EXPRESS CANADA INC. 1201 Creditstone Road, Concord, Ontario L4K 0C2, Canada

416-798-4965 Concord

HUB

INSTALLATIONS LTD. R.R. #6, 5660 Doncaster Road, Gloucester, Ontario K1G 3N4

Tel.: 613-821-1881 Fax: 613-821-1884

Roll off Containers • Demolition RR 4, Merrickville, ON K0G 1N0

Gloucester

613-269-3342 Cell: 613-284-6152

D.MCCONNELL CONSTRUCTION

AABLE CONSTRUCTION R.R. 5, 2430 Delzotto Avenue Gloucester, Ontario K1T 3V7

(613) 822-0731 Gloucester

AENOS FOOD SERVICES INC. SERVICES ALIMENTAIRES AENOS INC. 2455 Kaladar Avenue Ottawa, Ontario K1V 8B9

613-736-0310 Fax: 613-736-6758

Ottawa

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Merrickville

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continued from page 29 Recent Statistics Canada research found that the predicted five-year survival rate for children and adolescents who are diagnosed with cancer has shot up to 82 per cent - which is 11 per cent higher than the rate measured in a previous national study (1985 to 1988). This means that four out of every five children diagnosed with cancer will survive their journey. “We are overjoyed to help these 53 childhood cancer survivors reach for their dreams through the Childhood Cancer Foundation’s scholarship program this year,” says David Stones, President & CEO, Childhood Cancer Foundation – Candlelighters Canada. “What strikes me most about these youth is not only

their strength and tenacity but their unfaltering hope and belief in the future – something they will undoubtedly impart to their new schools, new friends and new communities as they embark on this new phase in their lives.” The Childhood Cancer Foundation is currently looking for corporate partners to help fund its scholarship and research programs as well as sponsors for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month’s Gold Ribbon campaign in September 2009. All Canadians are encouraged to contribute to these programs by donating and organizing fundraisers in support of the Childhood Cancer Foundation by visiting www.smallhands.ca. continued on page 33

Dr. Salima Ismail

B.Sc., B.B.S., D.C. Chiropractor, President, Eastern Ontario Chiropractic Society

5542 Ann St., Box 413 Manotick, On K4M 1A4

The Canadian 20 Gurdwara Road, Unit 16, Ottawa, Ontario K2E 8B3

613-225-5500

Toll Free: 866-674-9543

How-To People

Tel: (613) 692-6262 drsalima@doctor.com

155 Anglesea Street Goderich, Ontario N7A 1V5

Bob Brunet • Vice-President/General Manager

519-524-1778

bob.brunet@seivu.ca

m.leis@hurontel.on.ca

Ottawa

Goderich

Manotick

PEMBROKE TILE CARPET & DRAPERY (613) 735-0123 611 HAMILTON STREET, PEMBROKE, ON, K8A 6P5

Pembroke

Valve-Inchem Inc.

Parks

Transportation System Specializing in customer satifaction R.R.#1 Bognor, ON N0H 1E0

519-372-1625

5100 South Service Road, Unit 31 Burlington, ON L7L 6A5 Phone: 905-333-1242

Wm. Reynolds & Sons METAL FABRICATORS LTD. 1-171 Hutcheson Beach Road Huntsville, Ontario P1H 1N4

Toll-Free: 888-459-1112 FAX: 905-333-4386 www.valve-inchem.com jim.arnott@valve-inchem.com

705-789-8440

Parks@bmts.com

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McMahon & McMahon LLP Barristers and Solicitors

307 Gilmour Street Ottawa, Ontario 613-733-9924 Fax: 613-733-9264

Ottawa

Commercial • Industrial • Residential • Firealarm • Electric Heating

DanCan Electric Ltd. 5564 Power Road Gloucester, ON K1G 3N4

1466 Cyrville Road, Gloucester Ontario K1B 3L8

Tel: 741-4070 Fax: 745-2947 • www.dancan.on.ca

(613) 822-3244

ECRA 7000378

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Gloucester

BARRY J. HOBIN & ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS INCORPORATED Glebe Chambers, 63 Pamilla Street, Ottawa, K1S 3K7 • 613-238-7200 Ottawa

North Bay Transit

Ontario Line Clearing & Tree Service Ltd.

190 Wyld Street, North Bay ON, P1B 1Z2

705-474-0626

Unit 102-5460 Canotek Road Ottawa ON, K1J 9H1

905-372-6706

613-747-9112 North Bay

PO Box 759 Cobourg ON K9A 4R5

Ottawa

Cobourg

883 Boyd Avenue, Suite 200, Ottawa, Ontario K2A 2E2

613-728-2112 Fax: (613) 728-2172 • Toll Free: 1-800-487-8282 www.cassidyewconstruction.com

Ottawa

Sobriety House 90 First Avenue, Ottawa Ontario K1S 2G4

613-233-0828 Ottawa

75 Rexdale Blvd. Etobicoke ON, M9W 1P1

800-665-9318 Etobicoke

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continued from page 31 “We still lose one in five of our cancer kids to the disease. We know that with help from corporate sponsors and individual donors we will reach our goal of a 100 per cent cure,” adds Stones. About the Childhood Cancer Foundation The Childhood Cancer Foundation – Candlelighters Canada was established in 1987 as the only national charity supporting the fight against childhood cancer in Canada. The Foundation funds research provides support programs, and advocates for children and their families who are affected by cancer. These programs contribute to increasing survival rates and improved quality of life for pediatric cancer patients and their families, and will ultimately help find a cure for all childhood cancers. For more information visit www.childhoodcancer.ca.

MEDIA CONTACTS: JENNIFER RICHMOND

(613) 680-0077

MARTINREA International Inc.

From our children to your children Martinrea International Inc. 30 Aviva Park Drive Vaughan, Ontario L4L 9C7

T. 416-749-0314 • F. 905-264-8536 martinrea.com

jenniferlynrichmond@hotmail.com MARY LYE Director, Marketing and Communications Childhood Cancer Foundation - Candlelighters Canada

416.489.6440 ext.19 mlye@childhoodcancer.ca

Vaughan

JVD CHARLEBOIS

We Specialize in: Plumbing & Heating Cryogenic System • Misc: Metal Fabrication Semi Conductor Lab • Pharmaceutical Lab

Tel.: (613) 749-7031 Fax: (613) 749-4470 Our Goal Is To Keep Customers Happy 5489, Canotek Road Ottawa, Ontario K1J 9G3

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OTTAWA TUB LINER INSTALLATIONS INC. 3205 Swansea Cr., Unit 1 Ottawa, Ontario K1G 3W5

(613) 737-2033 Ottawa

P.O. BOX 1 LEFROY, ONTARIO L0L 1W0 (705) 456-2120

New Tin Shop Limited

Lefroy Plumbing & Heating Oil, Gas, Sheet Metal, Plumbing, Heating Camera Inspection & Air Conditioning

Phone: 705-264-3649 WWW.FARLEYWINDOWS.COM 300 MacDonald Blvd. Alexandria, ON K0C 1A0

Phone: (613) 525-3065 Toll Free: (800) 267-9395

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Steel • Cast • Aluminum • Stainless • Tool & Equipment Rentals

For Home - farm - Industry - Contractors

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So, you want to be sneaky, eh? Install a hidden safe in your home to fool any would-be burglars? Let's take a look at what kind of safes are on the market that might work for you. Before we get to that, however, I feel obligated to say you can't go wrong with a big old herkin' fire-proof, tamper-proof, safe bolted to the floor in your office or bedroom. That's a smart way to go not only because a safe that's bolted to the floor is impossible to steal, but because safes with UL ratings are fireproof too. But if you don't want to make that kind of investment right now, let's look at some hidden safe options. These sneaky safes tend to be less money, and they don't require you remembering a combination for a lock. FAKE WALL OUTLET HIDDEN SAFE -- It doesn't get any cheaper than this. You can buy these suckers for less than $10 at Amazon.com. Any burglar with a screwdriver could come along and open it, but that's the trick, isn't it? These "safes" look just like the rest of your wall outlets, and chances are a thief isn't going to have time to run around with a multimeter, checking to make sure all your outlets are the real deal. Install this baby, put a dresser in front of it, and you're probably good to go. The downside, of course, is that you can't fit much behind a little outlet plate. Here's the link if you want to buy: Wall Outlet Hidden Safe HIDDEN SAFE DISGUISED AS FOOD/CLEANER -- This is my least favorite option. They're basically just empty cans of soda or cleaner (I've even seen a jar of peanut butter) designed to hold your stash. The reason I don't like these is that it's too easy for someone to carry away. And it's not like burglars don't know about all these gimmicks. Those people break into houses for a living. Of course they know about this sort of thing. All you have to do is watch an episode of "It Takes a Thief" on the Discovery Channel, and you'll see the guy flinging things off shelves in cabinets and even digging around in the refrigerator. A peanut-butter-jar

"hidden safe" isn't going to have the same weight as a can of Skippy. These guys will recognize that. At least with the wall outlet safe, they'd have to have a screwdriver on them (and be willing to check every outlet in the house) to find your goods. FAKE BOOK -- We've all seen these in the movies. Faux book opens to reveal a hidden storage nook in between the fake pages. Same complaint as above. All it takes is a burglar shoving books off the shelf (and, yes, they do this) to knock this one out and find your stash. HIDDEN WALL SAFES -- I like these types of safes far more than the two we've talked about. But you won't find one for under $10 like with the others. Expect to pay a couple hundred dollars for a decent safe, and if you want it hidden in the wall (behind a bookcase, painting, etc.), then you may need to have it professionally installed. When you're looking for a wall safe, make sure it will fit between the studs in your house. Now that we've looked at your hidden safe options, let me repeat that a big safe bolted to the floor in your home (that bad boy can even be in plain sight) is just as secure (more secure, because no burglar is going to chance onto your "trick") and fireproof to boot.

HomeSecurityInformation.com

STOCK TRANSPORTATION LTD. P.O. Box 520 Alliston ON, L9R 1V7

P.O.Box 20115 Woodstock, ON, N4S 8X8

705-435-7764

519-537-8355 • 519-532-9035

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Illicit drug use is a problem that has been around for a long time. It is also a problem that has changed over the past few decades. Some drugs are more commonly used today than they were in the past.

In 2008, 32.7% of youth aged 15 to 24 reported using marijuana in the past year.1

The fact is that the risks of using illicit drugs are far-reaching. They can have serious consequences on the health and the future of young people.1 It is difficult to stay current with the changing nature of illicit drugs. This is a challenge for parents who want to influence their teen’s decisions and behaviour about using illegal drugs. Health Canada’s Talking to Your Teen about Drugs booklet provides basic information for parents about illegal drugs and youth.

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Parents sometimes feel that they do not fully understand these pressures and influences. They may feel that they are not sufficiently informed about the dangers and consequences of drug use. They may worry that they are losing contact with their teenager’s priorities, choices and behaviour. As a result, many parents find it difficult to talk with their teenager about illicit drugs. For all of these reasons, parents may think that they have less and less influence as their child grows up. Parents sometimes don’t realize that they have a lot of influence on their teenager’s behaviour. They are often surprised to learn that 87% of teenagers think that their parents are credible sources of information about illicit drugs.2 Parents can make a big difference. Those who are knowledgeable about illicit drugs can more easily discuss the topic of drugs with their children. They will be better able to take action to prevent use and guide their teen if they become exposed to illicit drugs.

BE KNOWLEDGEABLE DRUG USE BY TEENAGERS Levels of drug use are constantly fluctuating and have undergone significant changes during the past 30 years. Use of some hallucinogenic drugs such as PCP and LSD was higher 30 years ago than today, but the use of ecstasy and crack cocaine has become more common over the past two decades. 1

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Health Canada, (2009). 2008 Highlights Report: Canadian Alcohol and Drug Use Monitoring Survey (CADUMS), Ottawa. Health Canada, (2003), Youth and Marijuana Quantitative Research.

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ACTION LIFE Suite 309-376 Churchill Avenue, North Ottawa ON K1Y 5C3

(613) 798-4494 Ottawa

NIGHTHAWK RETREAT R.R. #1 Connaught, Ontario P0N 1A0 705-363-2191

Fresco Cafe Grill 660 Pembroke Street, East Pembroke, Ontario K8A 3M1

(613) 732-9725 Pembroke

Connaught

Addictions and Problem Gambling Services of Ottawa

39 Riverside Drive, Kapuskasing, Ontario P5N 1A7

Tel.: (705) 335-2208 Fax: (705) 335-6875

Website: www.northstarlinen.com

Kapuskasing Sandy Hill Community Health Centre

221 Nelson Street, Ottawa, ON K1N 1C7

613.789.8941 Fax: 613.789.3964

Ottawa

FRED HILL INSURANCE LTD. P.O. Box 860, Morrisburg ON K0C 1X0

1-613-543-3069 Morrisburg

ITCHEN K C I R FUTU Specializing in Refacing and Complete Cabinet Replacement 830 Industrial Avenue Ottawa, Ontario K1G 4B8

FREE IN HOME CONSULTATION

Call the Professionals 613-737-5506

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Nationally, in 2008, 34.0% of youth aged 15 to 24 reported using an illicit drug (including cannabis) in the past year.3

by Health Canada also contained another drug. The most common other drug was methamphetamine (30.9%).6

In Ontario in 2007, 25.6% of youth in grades 7 through 12 reported use of cannabis in the past year – this represents 256,610 youth in Ontario.4 This is more than double the 11.9% of Ontario students who reported use of cigarettes in the past year.5

Drugs can lower inhibitions and affect a person's judgment. This means users might do dangerous things they would not usually do. They might engage in unsafe sex that may lead to an unwanted pregnancy or a sexually transmitted infection. They might drive an automobile or be a passenger with a driver who is under the influence, or even take other drugs that they normally wouldn't try.

ADDICTION Most illicit drugs can be addictive. Addiction is a complex disorder that is influenced by a number of factors. It is characterized by craving, compulsive drugseeking behaviour and continuous use despite the harm that the drug is causing. Addiction can take over a person's life. A drug addiction could put a stop to continued on page 41 your child's promising future. 3

HEALTH RISKS OF ILLEGAL DRUG USE

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There are many health risks from using illicit drugs and these can differ a lot from one drug to another. Users can never be sure about what chemicals are in a drug or how potent it is. Tablets are sold in a variety of shapes, colours and sizes. They may be stamped with a logo but this does not guarantee the contents of the tablets. In 2006, 91.8% of seized ecstasy samples that were analysed

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Legal risks of using illegal drugs

In 2006, more than 4,700 young people between the ages of 12 and 17 were charged with a cannabis offence in Canada and over 790 were charged with a cocaine offence.7

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Looking for Marijuana is a controlled substance under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. It is a information on: criminal offence to possess, import, export, Marijuana; cocaine grow or traffic (sell or give to someone else) marijuana. and crack cocaine; There is only one exception. As described in ecstasy; LSD; the Marihuana Medical Access Regulations, people with severe medical problems, methamphetamine certain with the support of their physician, can be (“crystal meth”); authorized to legally possess dried marijuana for their own medical use. psilocybin (“magic more about drugs mushrooms”); Learn The effects of drugs are wide-ranging and heroin; ketamine; often unpredictable. Some users can feel euphoric, energetic or relaxed, while other PCP and GHB? users may feel anxious or fearful. How a Visit www.drugprevention.gc.ca

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Communicate with your teen Communication is key to a healthy relationship. This is especially true as you help your teenager develop sound decision-making skills. As a parent, it is important to help develop your child's skills in making the right choices and good decisions. These decisions can be about school, friends or social activities. As the child becomes more self-confident in making these decisions, they will also feel more secure about decisions related to the use of drugs. Talking with your teenager about drugs is part of guiding them through the many decisions that can affect their life in the long term. Here are some tips to help you talk with your child: • Listen to your teenager's concerns and take his or her questions seriously. • Continue or develop the habit of talking regularly with your child on a variety of subjects. This will greatly facilitate discussion on the issue of drug use when the time comes. • Your child should learn about the dangers of drugs from parents first. Getting an initial perspective on drug use from the parent is the starting point for forming their own opinion in the future. • Be clear on where you stand. Successful communication with your teenager requires clear

ideas. Your teenager needs to understand that you have a definite position on drugs and that his or her behaviour will be measured against that position. • Drug use among teenagers may be influenced by peer pressure. For most young people, acceptance and integration are a priority. Not every teen has the skills to resist peer pressure. • Build self-esteem. Young people who are confident about themselves are more likely to be able to refuse or resist social pressures to use drugs. As a parent you can help build that confidence. • Be a good example. Your actions can speak louder than your words.

Watch for signs Teenage years are often characterized by the fast pace of change. It is a time when choices are made and interests are developed. It is when personal style is defined and the body matures into adulthood. This typically translates into frequent changes in habits, social circles and activities. All these changes, including the possible use of drugs, offer signs that can be monitored by parents. Watch for changes in behaviour, performance in school, and social activities. Although some of these changes could simply be a normal part of being a teenager, you should consider the following as possible signs that your teenager continued on page 44 could be using drugs.


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1. Changes in social circle – Drug use can bring about a dramatic effect on social habits. Your teenager may start neglecting old friends in favour of people he or she doesn't bring home or talk about. 2. Changes in personal priorities – If your teenager turns away from family life or extra curricular activities, you should find out why. Watch for any radical changes in your teenager's interests. 3. Changes in academic performance – Lower interest in school is a clear sign there is an issue to be addressed. Signs to monitor include lower grades, attendance problems and teacher reports about the motivation and behaviour of the teenager.

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5. Changes in health – Watch for sudden changes in sleeping and eating patterns. Weight loss is also a danger sign. These issues warrant attention even if they are not drug related.

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If you suspect a problem, take action Take immediate action if you suspect your teenager is using drugs. Talk directly with your teen about it. If you feel that you need help, there are plenty of resources available. You can talk with your family doctor or your teen's school counsellor. Visit drugprevention.gc.ca for more information, including links to services and help lines available in your area. There is no easy answer or single solution if you find that your teenager has used an illicit drug. Remember, as a parent, you have an influence on your teen's behaviour. Despite what they say or do, your children look to you for support, encouragement and guidance.

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The recent abductions during the middle of the night of Danielle Van Dam of Southern California and Elizabeth Smart of Salt Lake City, Utah have brought the struggle for vigilance home for parents. In truth, abduction from the home in the dead of night is nothing new. The Lindbergh baby was abducted and killed during the first part of the 20th century. Now, as the 21st century dawns, such crimes have a wider scope of publicity. While this proliferation of media outlets has the potential to chill the hearts of more parents, it also brings with it the possibility of making more parents aware. Parents have long known that the home has to be a safe place. This ranges from covering electrical outlets to having monthly fire drills. Now parents are reminded that safety includes keeping abductors out.

TEACH CHILDREN TO RESIST

The Lindbergh baby was abducted and killed during the first part of the 20th century. Now, as the 21st century dawns, such crimes have a wider scope of publicity.

Teaching children to resist is preferable, better that a child be shot in their bedroom for resisting than to be shot and dumped by a roadside. In fact, a child predator is unlikely to fire a weapon anyhow, lest it alert the parents or family dog. It's not reasonable to expect a child, woken from a dead sleep, to be thinking clearly. Instead, the abductors know that the child will be disoriented and confused. The best a parent can hope for is that a child begins resisting as soon as they become more clear-headed, if that occurs at all. Unfortunately for parents, this means that the home will have to become more secure, both during the day and night hours, since abductions can occur while children await their parents' return from work. This can be a problem for people who live in places where summer temperatures soar, which is pretty much everybody. It's too hot to sleep if the windows are locked shut, particularly if air conditioning is not an option. So what to do? In addition, fire professionals will tell you that it's safer in a fire if the doors to your children's bedrooms are closed, yet you can hear them better if they're open. Abductors know all of this, and they use it to their advantage. continued on page 49


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A SOLID ALARM SYSTEM: THE CANINE One fairly reliable alarm system, if allowed in your building, can be picked up at your local animal shelter. A family dog can be a powerful deterrent to criminals of all kinds. And it doesn't have to be a mighty Great Dane in order to intimidate. Stories of toy poodles and Schnauzers who barked enough to make intruders flee fearing detection abound, making them ideal for apartment dwellers.

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INVEST IN A ROOM MONITOR Sometimes, however, a dog is not an option, whether it is because of schedules, or rental agreements. Another inexpensive monitoring tool is the trusty room monitor used by so many parents of newborns. These range from about $20 new to much more for the ones that include color monitors, and can be purchased even cheaper at second-hand children's stores. While not a guarantee, they can provide a direct line from your bedroom to your child's, particularly if you are on opposite ends of the house or differing floors. In the case of Elizabeth Smart, a 14-year-old, a monitor may not only be out of date, but inappropriate and/or resented. continued on page 51

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Which leads to the matter of cooling the house. In the Salt Lake City case, the abductor entered through an open kitchen window. Anyone with children who are mobile knows how easy it is for windows and doors to be left open and unlocked. The best way to ensure that all unnecessary windows and doors are secured before bed is to have the last adult person who goes to bed take a walk around the house. By delegating this task to one person, there won't be confusion about who left what open. Still, it's neither realistic nor particularly healthy for people to remain locked up in an unventilated, stifling house during the hot summer nights. There are window locks for every type of window that allow the window to be opened a certain amount, but no further. This, combined with the use of an inexpensive fan can be helpful if air conditioning is neither affordable nor installed.

WHEN HOME ALONE When kids are home during the heat of the day, waiting for parents to return, safety must still be considered. Do your kids call you when they get home? Are they sure they locked the door? What do they do if a stranger comes knocking? Who are trustworthy neighbors that they can call, or should they call the police? Are all numbers posted clearly near the phone? Do you have an answering machine so your kids can screen all calls when they are alone and only pick up the calls from you or people you approve of? Do your kids leave the house once they've arrived back home? Would you know? Do you call at odd times to check? Are there alternative types of programs or child care that you could use to ensure that your children are under adult supervision instead? The best insurance that our kids remain safe is diligent, dedicated supervision 24 hours a day. This simply isn't a reality, especially as your children grow older. But there are ways to make your home more inhospitable to an element that, first and foremost, does not want to be caught. Nobody has complete control over the actions of others --- even in his or her own home. Even with the best precautions, the unthinkable can still happen, and does. As a parent, you can only do your best. Bob Stuber

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by Deborah L. Mullen, CSCS Do you know about the benefits of exercise and the risks of inactivity, yet still find it difficult to incorporate physical activity into your lifestyle? If so, you are not alone. Most people have good intentions, but don't seem to find the time, or inclination to exercise. This article is written for you. When you are finished reading it, I hope that you will have found a few tips that you can use, and a way to help you to actually do them. YOUR AUTOMOBILE Which do you find more appealing: a) a two-minute drive with long stoplights, heavy traffic and a search for a parking space or b) a ten minute walk where you get to be outdoors and get a chance to slow down and take notice of things? I'm hoping that you preferred the second, otherwise you need more help than I can give you. Why do we use our cars for such short trips? If safety isn't a concern, then probably it's just force of habit. Really, now, an extra ten minutes won't collapse your day's schedule. Think of the saving in wear and tear on your car--your starter motor will thank you. You know that the walk will do wonders for de-stressing you, so next time you hear that nasty little voice urging you to turn the key and hit the gas pedal--just lock the doors and hoof it! If you do have to drive around to do errands, make sure to park in the farthest space in the parking lot. This forces you to get an extra few minutes in--remember it all adds up! You also will save a lot of dings and scratches to your car continued on page 55 this way.


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a little creativity, you can think of some ways to combat being a high-tech slug and move around more!

YOUR OFFICE At work, why don't you try hand-delivering messages instead of picking up the phone? It's a great way to limber up muscles that have gotten stiff from sitting too long. Also, the recipient of your message would probably appreciate talking with you in person.

In order for you to actually incorporate any of these ideas, you must first change your attitude about them. If the "little voice" in your head automatically dismisses a potentially good one for you, remember not to listen. Usually it's a feeble excuse to keep things as they are.

The simplest way to increase your physical activity at work is...if there is an elevator, don't use it! If your office is higher than the fifth floor, you are allowed to take the elevator--but only to the floor that is 3-5 floors below yours! Accept the fact that people will give you odd stares. Oh, well. They are concerned with convenience, while you are concerned with staying healthy.

"Not enough time" is the primary excuse for remaining inactive. You Do Have Time! Five or ten minutes isn't going to effect anything. If it is, you are in serious need of some time management consulting. "Too tired" is the second most common excuse. Sitting all day will make you feel tired and sluggish. A little physical activity will blast oxygen to your brain and muscles, thus revitalizing you. Also, it is one of the best ways to combat excessive stress and anxiety--our bodies were designed to use physical activity as a response to stress (fight or flight).

Bring your walking shoes and turn your coffee break into a "stress-reduction and revitalization break". It really isn't that hard to do. Remember, this isn't a cardio workout--you won't get sweaty and have to change your clothes if you walk at a moderate pace for ten minutes. It's best to keep your shoes at work. Every Monday bring five pairs of socks to work and on Friday bring them home. Try to come up with a few different walks. Assess how your body and your mind feel before and after your walk. The benefits will spur you on to continue the habit.

AT HOME Modern technology has taken the physical activity out of chores. I'm sure that you're happy not to have to mow the grass with a push mower or to use a washboard for clothes. That's o.k. But you need to replace that lost physical activity with something else. When watching television, use commercial breaks to climb the stairs five times. Take "physical breaks" from the desk or computer to tone your muscles for five minutes with some easy strength-training exercises. With

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THINK PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, NOT EXERCISE Do you find yourself making excuses for not exercising? Here are some tips to make it a more enjoyable experience. Do you find that you say to yourself "I hate to exercise"? That's o.k. Many (or most) sedentary people feel this way. If that's the way you feel then don't exercise. All you really are trying to do is increase your physical activity. You must change your attitude if you are to succeed. Don't think exercise, think physical activity. And when you think of physical activity, think of a fun recreational activity that just happens to continued on page 57 include moving your body.

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STRENGTH TRAINING, THE MOST TIME-EFFICIENT WAY TO BETTER FITNESS I'm sure that you have come across articles telling you how great strength-training is (a.k.a. resistance training, weight training). Well believe them, because they are true. If you're looking for a really quick, easy and efficient way to better fitness, this is it. You can add muscle or tone up what you already have, effectively drop extra body fat, and prevent or even reverse certain diseases, all in 1/2 hour, twice a week! You don't need fancy equipment, elaborate exercises, or a membership at a gym. There is a simple, safe and inexpensive way to train at home...with Exercise Band Kits.

How many times have you told yourself that you were silly to make so much of a fuss about doing an activity--that when you were involved in it, it was a lot of fun?! Just remember the phrase If it's not fun, it's not done when thinking of ways to add physical activity into your life. Also keep in mind that brief bouts of strength training and stretching can be done while listening to music or watching TV. The mental and physical relaxation you feel afterwards should be a good motivator to continue to do these activities. Find exercise bands, exercise balls, videos, manuals, sport-specific equipment & body therapy products at Simple Fitness Solutions.

PLANNING AHEAD Get organized. Do whatever you can ahead of time. Planning ahead helps to overcome the tendency to put off the activity when the time comes to actually do it. Place your walking shoes and socks in your doorway so that you will have to either trip over them or put them on when you get home. Have air in your bicycle tires and water in your bottle. Here is a typical "dragging your feet" scenario---say that you've planned a nature walk for the upcoming Saturday morning. You picture how nice it will be, how much fun you will have. Saturday morning arrives. You find that you are very cozy being indoors. You think about all the stuff you have to get ready to be able to go hiking. It's so much easier just stay home and watch television or read the newspaper. I know, because I've been guilty of this myself. What I've found to be extremely helpful is to get food and clothes ready the night before, when I'm still thinking about how much fun it will be. This way, when Saturday morning rolls around, my husband and I have less excuses for not going. Also, it helps to play time traveler. By this, I mean that you have to transport yourself to actually being in the forest and using all of your senses. Think about being there already.

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ARE YOU AT RISK? Identity theft has hit one out of every six adult Canadians— more than 4.2 million people—either directly or within their immediate households; 17 per cent of Canadians aged 18 or older have either been victimized themselves or had an incident affect someone in their homes. —Strategic Counsel for the Competition Bureau of Canada, 2007 Identity theft is committed in every place associated with daily life. Simply by doing things that are part of everyday routines—for example, charging dinner at a restaurant, using payment cards to purchase gasoline or rent a car, buying or selling your home, or submitting personal information to employers and various levels of government—individuals expose their personal data where identity thieves can access and use it without the victim’s knowledge or permission. The victim may not discover the effects of the fraud until weeks, months or even years later. —The Ministry of Public Safety, Canada, 2008“ More than half (51 percent) of all identity thefts occur in the workplace, according to a recent study” —Human Resource Executive – May 2007 continued on page 60


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Two Most COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS about Identity Theft 1. Damages are mostly financial related. Looking at Financial Identity Theft alone is a mistake. That does not take into account the other significant forms such as Social Insurance, Drivers License, Medical and Character/Criminal. In fact: the second most prevalent form of identity theft is having a crime committed in your name. 2. “I’m safe because I don’t do much online, I use a shredder, and I am careful about who I give my information to.” Identity Theft has become the #1 crime worldwide, and most often it does not matter how careful you are. You can help minimize your risk by knowing how Identity Theft happens. To learn more, attend an Identity Theft Seminar in your area.

THE LAST THING YOU NEED TO WORRY ABOUT IS IDENTITY THEFT! DRIVER’S LICENSE: The car that Jason Young has never owned, a 2001 Audi A4, can be found today under lock-and-chain in an OPP compound north of Toronto, having been seized following its abandonment in a still unsolved hit-and-run. The last name and address on the ownership, however, is Jason Young’s name and his Mississauga address. And therein lies the problem. Identify theft is too easy. Det. Bruce Lemcke of the Peel Regional Police fraud squad was convinced Jason Young fell victim to a sophisticated fraud. So, too, was the Scotiabank, who had a lien on the nowimpounded car due to unpaid financing “The coolest / hottest place in Perth... Depending on the season” obtained with a photocopy of Jason’s dri93 Gore Street East ver’s license. Perth, Ontario K7H 1H4 —Toronto Sun, May 18, 2008 613-267-7994 continued on page 61

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SOCIAL INSURANCE: Audra Schmierer’s social insurance number has been used by at least 81 people across North America. The federal government took years to discover the number was being used illegally but took little action once it was discovered. Ms. Schmierer has had erroneous tax bills, has been denied jobs and has been detained because of felony arrest warrants that all belonged to other people that are using her social insurance number. —CBS News, August, 2006

MEDICAL: Anndorie Sachs, 28, a biomedical engineering student who lives in Salt Lake City with her family, received a call from the Utah Child and Family Services. “Your newborn,” the investigator said, “tested positive for drugs.” “What do you mean?” Sachs recalls saying. “I didn’t just have a baby.” The agent’s response: “Don’t try to pull that with me!” She notified Sachs that DCFS was ready to put through paperwork to take custody of Sachs’s four children, then ages 2 to 7. Dorothy Bell Moran, a troubled 28-yearold stole Sachs identity and had a baby in her name. The baby tested positive for methamphetamine. But doctors couldn’t talk to Moran—at some point, she had walked out of the hospital, leaving her newborn behind. Sachs was left with a $10,000 bill and a nightmare with social services. Sachs’s medical records had been altered to include the blood type and general health record of a complete stranger. —Good Housekeeping, August, 2007

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CRIMINAL: David Joe Hernandez served four years in the Air Force at bases in New Mexico and Japan. So it came as a shock when he returned home and discovered he was a victim of financial identity theft in Chicago and that his personal records became entangled with those of a convicted felon in Mesa, Ariz. He learned that he was associated with an arrest warrant in Arizona for driving on a revoked license and that a David Hernandez had a record there for auto theft, evading law enforcement, making wrongful statements to law enforcement, wrongful use of a weapon and driving on the wrong side of the road. A week after Hernandez started working at Best Buy, his manager informed him he was being let go because a criminal record check came back showing a felony drug conviction. Later he received notice that Illinois was garnishing 60% of his reservist’s pay to pay child support to a woman he’d never met who was using information that had been on several fraudulent accounts. —USA Today, June 3, 2007

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Susan Lawrence discovered that the 100-year-old Victorian home she had been living in for 30 years had been stolen by identity thieves The North York widow had been blissfully unaware the thieves had used her forged signature to purchase the house from her and discharge a mortgage she had put on the property. They had then put a new mortgage on the property for almost $300,000, pocketed the money, defaulted on the mortgage, faded out of sight, and left her facing eviction. Toronto lawyer Robert Aaron, who has written numerous columns on mortgage fraud for the Star, says it is “extremely simple” for anyone familiar with Ontario’s real estate system to pull off a mortgage fraud. “People can make themselves look like the real owner or can make a legitimate purchase with phony ID and phony employment letters,” —Toronto Star, August 13, 2006 continued on page 64

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continued from page 63 A Peterborough resident was a victim of identity theft. A visitor staying in her home stole her driver’s licence and social insurance number. Armed with this information, the thief applied for, and was granted, a line of credit and three credit cards using the stolen identification. She then proceeded to go on a spending spree to rent vehicles, vacation in the USA, buy clothes, food and other items costing the victim more than $20,000. —The Peterborough Examiner, August, 2007 The Milletts had subscribed to credit-monitoring services from all three major credit reporting bureaus: Experian, Equifax and TransUnion. The Milletts found out that the Credit-monitoring services are not all they’re cracked up to be. A major weakness in the credit-monitoring system that these services don’t bother to mention is that the services don’t work if someone uses your Social Insurance number to get credit in his or her name. All three failed to alert them when an imposter used one of their Social Insurance numbers to apply for 26 credit cards, finance several cars and take out a home mortgage. The problem arises because of the mismatch

between the Social and the wrongdoer’s name. The credit reporting bureaus route the loan request to another file, so even if it has your Social on it, it won’t show up in your file for purposes of notifying you. Someone who has credit monitoring may falsely believe they are safe when in fact they well may not be. —CBS, December, 2006 Over 120 residents in Ajax, Ontario found their mail had been stolen by their postal worker. 150 pieces of mail involving over 120 victims were not delivered to the intended addresses in 2007. These pieces of mail included cheques issued by the Government of Canada, insurance companies and other businesses. The cheques were fraudulently cashed at numerous financial institutions in the Greater Toronto Area. This fraudulent activity has lead to a loss of over $477,000 involving multiple incidents of identity theft. Durham Regional Police investigators believe that the majority of victims were unaware of the fact their mail was stolen. —The Toronto Star, February 26, 2008

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COUNSELING Oxford-Elgin Child & Youth Centre provides confidential counseling services to young people (birth to 18 years of age) and their families at No cost to the client. This service is offered to clients living within Oxford and Elgin Counties. Depending on the age and circumstances, counseling may take place with the young person, primarily with his or her caregivers, or may include the entire family. Other service providers within the community can also be involved in the process, if the clients are in agreement with this. Group counseling may be available depending on the particular problem and the availability of other group participants.

Reasons clients might wish to come to counseling are many and varied. These may include such things as: bereavement, depression, family violence, behavioural concerns, school or social difficulties, parent-child conflicts, substance abuse, sexuality concerns and awareness, parental separation or divorce, etc. Oxford-Elgin Child & Youth Centre will assist the client with accessing the most appropriate resources to address these needs. Counseling at Oxford-Elgin Child & Youth Centre is voluntary, and while we appreciate calls from other service providers in the community (e.g., the family doctor, someone from the school, etc.) we need to hear directly from the client or family that a referral for counseling is wished by them. Referrals can be made through the Intake Secretary at 519-539-0463, Extension 299. The therapists at Oxford-Elgin Child & Youth Centre are trained professionals. At their disposal, they have access to the consultations services of a child psychiatrist and clinical psychologist. We encourage our clients' active participation in directing their counseling and we always welcome input from the public on how we may be able to improve our services.

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Who can access the Youth Justice Program’s, clinical services and supports? • Youth who have a probation order • Youth who have or don’t have a counseling condition on their probation order. • Youth who wish to talk about things that teens talk about. Services offered through the clinical supports: • Intensive individual and family counseling. • Support for youth and their families. • Psychiatric assessment and consultation. • Consultations to residential youth justice settings. • Staff training and resource development • Collaborative planning for youth.

EARLY YEARS (0-6 MENTAL HEALTH) The purpose of this program is to provide children ages 0-6 years with mental health problems and their families with intensive, flexible mental health intervention/treatment services in their homes, schools and communities. Services will build on the unique strengths of individuals and families and will use the family unit as a foundation for all interventions and treatment. These Services Will: • enhance early identification, intervention and treatment services for preschool aged children in community settings • enhance innovation and increase access to service for children aged 0-6 years • provide intensive mental health services to children and families who are most in need • build on child, family and community strengths • build on the existing children's mental health system

SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH-STEPS TRANSITION PROGRAM The School Mental Health Worker provides a range of counseling and supports for children and youth with social, emotional and behavioural concerns in community, home and school setting. The STEPS Transition classroom provides assistance to students in school, home and community settings.

RESPITE PROGRAM Respite Program provides eligible families with an “interval of rest and relief” through either formal or informal respite supports. Depending upon the type of respite you require to meet your individual family needs, you may qualify for a government funded program. Respite care is intended to fill a gap in service once you have explored and exhausted other options that may be available to you. Respite care is flexible; all opportunities for respite, from one to two hours per week or even a full weekend

once per month can be searched out with the assistance of the respite coordinator and the supporting agency.

FAMILY IN-HOME SOLUTIONS SERVICE (FISS) The Family In-Home Solutions Service (FISS) provides a brief, intensive, in-home intervention for families referred by Oxford Children's Aid Society. The program's flexibility allows Oxford-Elgin Child & Youth Centre to work with families whose children are at home and may be at risk of being placed outside of the home. It is also possible that FISS can provide service with families whose children are already out of the home and are in the process of family reunification Program Goals • To assist youth who are at risk of experiencing challenges as they approach the transition from elementary to high school. • To promote/preserve the emotional health of the youth and family. • To support families in enhancing and strengthening existing parenting skills. • To support and enhance parental advocacy skills so that families can develop healthy relationships within their larger community. • To educate peers and provide peer mentoring support. • To develop a partnership with families to help stabilize youth in their high school placement and their home environment, enabling them to focus on their social and academic issues. OXFORD-ELGIN CHILD & YOUTH CENTRE 912 Dundas Street Woodstock, Ontario N4S 1H1 PHONE: (519) 539-0463 Toll Free: 1-877-539-0463 or Urgent Services:1-877-539-5857 FAX: (519) 539-7058 Elgin Location: 300 South Edgeware Road, Unit 001, St. Thomas Ontario N5P 4L1 Fax: (519)637-8170

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same time via the same route, you make yourself a predictable target. Someone can watch from a distance for a few days, get your pattern, and easily schedule a break-in, knowing that you will not be at home. Don't give away personal information to a "wrong number." Likewise, don't give out your credit card number to a telemarketer or anyone else unless you initiated the call. (This can be all someone needs to steal your identity.) When you're out and about, don't brag about your finances or your belongings, and don't show off that you have a lot of money or credit cards on you. Also, when you're out at the club or the gym or someplace public, don't talk loudly about your personal information to a friend, and definitely don't volunteer information to strangers. You never want to let strangers know where you live, for example. Tom Patire

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PROFILE Human Concern International (HCI) is a charitable organization (Registration #107497125RR0001) existing "to help alleviate human suffering" by Investing in Humanity. Since 1980 HCI has contributed over $60 million dollars towards facilitating Sustainable Development through long term development projects, and maintaining Human Dignity by providing immediate relief assistance to many poor and strife torn countries and to local causes in Canada. HCI's development projects have helped communities become more self-sufficient and the emergency assistance provided has helped communities during dire need. We have provided financial assistance Health Care, Agriculture, Human Resources Development, Relief and Public Education. Around the globe we have sponsored over 1,000 children. For as little as $30 a month, we have provided medical, educational and other basic needs to children up to the age of 16 years. In Canada we have assisted during the Manitoba Floods, Ice Storm in Eastern Canada and Quebec and with the B.C. Inferno Victims. We provide support to Hospitals, Food Banks and Women Shelters, as well as assist needy families with special circumstances. WITH over 90% OF FUNDS COLLECTED GOING DIRECTLY TO HCI RELIEF PROGRAMS AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, HCI stands firm in its resolve to extend a helping hand to all those who are suffering anywhere and everywhere around the world! At the same time, we do absolutely what is expected of us to ensure that our services and resources are utilized for the benefit of humanity.


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Phone: 705-726-1801

“A caring member of the Community” Barrie

French River Inn

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Our soldiers protect our nation and our freedom. They are most deserving of our respect, thank and support. We all go about our lives and daily routine without worrying about being attacked or invaded, unlike many countries abroad, mainly because of the work our troops do. As a police officer, I have had many opportunities to meet the brave ones at community events and Rememberance Day ceremonies. All police officers in Ontario share an indirect link to the troops as we start our policing training and careers at the Ontario Police College, which used to be an army base.

One soldier who can find time to be a community leader by starting a Neighbourhood Watch program in his neighbourhood of Michele Heights near Bayshore.

Every November 11th is our opportunity, while escorting the Rememberance Day parade, to support and honor our soldiers.

Cadets from the Stittsville community parade being "at ease" on the OPS motorcycle.

Ottawa Police Superintendent Peter Crosby laying a wreath at the Barrhaven community ceremony.

In the early 1950s, the Ontario Association of Chiefs of Police (OACP) proposed the idea of a central provincial police academy. In 1959 the Attorney General appointed an advisory committee on police training and in 1962 announced the formal establishment of the college. OPC offered its first classes beginning January 7, 1963

Despite initial controversy, OPS cruisers proudly display the ribbon decals.

in the temporary wartime training quarters of an abandoned Royal Canadian Air Force base near Aylmer, Ontario. It was not until 1976 that the college moved to its present facilities at that site. The operations of the OPC became the responsibility of the Ministry of the Solicitor General in 1972, now the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services.

Please note that the views expressed are Cst. Chris Parent’s personal (through work) experiences, perceptions & studies and, may/does not reflect OPS.


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