beaver has enjoyed icon status because it is
In the grand scheme of things, this was,
associated with the fur trade which led to the
in retrospect, not a calamity.
exploration of Canada’s wilderness. The
During the aftermath of a recent
beaver appears in the coats of arms of many
windstorm, a reader had called to report
engineering schools, but do not blame the
that a section of his fence had been toppled
poor creature for that notoriety.
over by a gust. This was definitely not a
“Acountry’s symbols are not constant and
great start to these homeowners’ day. It
can change over time as long as they reflect
was a bit of a mess. Not a huge amount of
the ethos of the people and the spirit of the
damage had been caused, but this would
nation,” Eaton said in the Senate. “The polar
Real and fake issues
require some time, elbow grease and a trip
bear, with its strength, courage,
to a hardware store.
resourcefulness and dignity is perfect for the
In assessing the scene, somebody
month. Thus, the Canada Safety Council
behaviour. As bullies grow up, they may
part.”
wondered, “Is there some sort of public
challenges all Canadians to join in the fight
transfer their abuseofpower toother forms
Sure we must remain current and change
office you can call when these things
to put an end to bullying. The suicide of a
of harassment, violence, or abuse, and they
withthechangingtimes,butisnothingsacred?
happen?”
gay high school student in Ottawa has
may become bullies in the workplace or
Probablynot.Of course, if thedamage is
focused public attention again on the tragic
their home. Boys who were bullies in
considerable, a victimmaywant to contact
Days
impact of intimidation.
elementary school are more likely to have
the insurance company, but that would
Schools have programs to deal with the
criminal convictions by the time they are in
likely result in a premium increase.
issue. However, as the safety council points
their 20s. That is why it is essential to
The best course of action would be to
out, bullying doesn’t just take place in the
correct and change behaviour at a young
of
shrug the shoulders, blameMotherNature
school yard; it can happen at home, in the
age. Bullies must be held accountable for
and assume that somebody else is worst
workplace, and even online.
their actions.
off.
“Bullying is a social issue that affects the
Schoolyard bullying is often compared
remembrance
These events, which at one time were
whole community, not just thebullyand the
toworkplacebullying.Bothtypesrepresent
referredto“ActsofGod,”canbeimpressive,
victim. Bullying poisons the social
a grab for control and power through the
as long as nobody gets hurt.
environment for everyone, has long-term
humiliation of the target. School bullies, if
newsroom@eap.on.ca
For instance, when the latest dust-up
consequences for the bully and the victim,
reinforced by cheering classmates, fearful
Area residents will once again this year
ripped through the region, for days people
and is a factor in suicides and violent
teachers, or ignoring administrators, grow
haveampleopportunity toremember those
were still trying to track down garbage
incidents. Bullies are equally likely to be
up tobedominatingadults.When they join
who have made the ultimate sacrifice in
cans,recyclingcontainers,gardenfurniture,
boys or girls, men or women. Boys aremore
theworkforce,theycontinuetobullyothers.
order to protect our freedom.
tents and headgear that had been rattled
likely to be physically aggressive, such as
Don’t encourage bully behaviour by
TheHawkesburybranchoftheCanadian
and shaken by the high winds.
hitting and kicking, whereas girls are more
becoming a bystander.
Legion organizes a ceremony in Alfred
It would be handy to have in place a
likely to be verbally aggressive when they
For more information on various forms
Saturday, November 5 at 2 p.m.
publicofficewherefolkscouldreportminor
bully, for example, posting harmful
of bullying, visit theCanadaSafetyCouncil
Ceremonies will also take place at the
grievances.
comments on a Facebook page. Extortion,
website at www.canadasafetycouncil.org.
monument in L’Orignal, Sunday,
Such as when some idiot passes you on
intimidation and destruction of property
Gnawing
November 6 at 11 a.m., and in Vankleek
a gravel road, throwing up stones that
are all part of the behavior pattern.”
All right, on a lighter note, we have so
Hill, Sunday, November 6 at 2 p.m. at the
bounce off your windshield, and then, a
Attitudesandviewsdevelopinthehome.
many truly Canadian symbols, such as the
cenotaph at V.C.I.
few hundred feet further down the road,
Parentsandguardiansneedtoberolemodels
hockey stick and a Tim Horton’s coffee
In Hawkesbury, Friday, November 11,
appears in front of you again, when the
and set a good example for their children.
cup, and the beaver.
after a church service at 10 a.m. at St-
speeding driver has to halt at a Stop sign.
Often parents’ views and actions are picked
But now a Conservative senator is
AlphonseChurch, therewill beaceremony
What are you going to do? Exactly.
up and mimicked. By representing
trashing the critter, calling it a “dentally
with the laying of wreaths at 11 a.m. at the
Shrug, grin and bear it.
stereotypical or harmful views and actions
defectiverat”anda“toothytyrant.”Senator
cenotaph on Cartier Boulevard in
But there are some “real issues” out
in the home, it can lead to children having
Nicole Eaton wants to replace the cuddly
Hawkesbury. Thepublic iswelcome to join
there that cannot simply be ignored.
those views, or performing those actions,
and energetic beast as Canada’s national
the legionnaires at the Legion Hall in
For example, November is National
outside of the home. There are also long-
symbolwiththemore“majestic”polarbear.
Hawkesbury where a light lunch will be
Crime Prevention and Community Safety
term costs to society from bullying
As you know, a symbol of hard work, the
served after the ceremony.
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