Anti-bullying messages on local buses and in theatres By Dominik Kurek OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF A number of anti-bullying messages, created by Halton students, can now be seen on the side of local buses and at the theatre. People may have noticed the arrival of ads on buses in Oakville, as well as those in Burlington and Milton. The ad read, "Words can HURT but they also can HEAL. The ads popped up during the recent National Bullying Awareness Week. And as the wildly popular Twilight Saga continues, with the opening of Breaking Dawn at the theatre, Galaxy Cineplex aired pre-show videos to raise awareness about bullying. The video was shown at the theatre until Nov. 24 and will now be shown at Encore Theatres in Oakville and in Burlington during the holiday season, Dec. 26 to Jan. 2. The campaign also features a calendar containing positive messages and posters. These anti-bullying tools were created by Halton high school students and were selected as winners of a contest started a year ago. The contest was part of the 2011 Give school boards. Students were challenged to create messages that called for action against bullying. The calendar, made by students at T.A. Blakelock High School, was the winning piece. The Give Respect-Get Respect video, by Milton District High School students, took second place. The poster featured on the side of buses was the third place winner. A Lester B. Pearson High School student created it. Another video that came out of E.C. Drury High School in Milton is also part of f the campaign. The video, called Close the Door on Bullying, speaks to the impact of bullying on some youth. The upcoming 2012 Give Respect GetRespect Join the Movement campaign will focus on the power of students to create a respectful and positive environment to prevent bullying. To learn more, visit www.haltonpolice.ca and click on the Community Policing in the Youth section. 3 · Wednesday, December 7, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER · www.insideHALTON.com SUBMITTED PHOTO / OAKVILLE BEAVER REACHING OUT TO HELP: Student-designed anti-bullying messages can now be seen on Oakville Transit buses and will be on the silver screen at Encore Cinemas over the holidays. Respect -- Get Respect Join The Movement bullying awareness and prevention campaign. The campaign was created through a partnership forged amongst Halton police, Halton Region, and the public and Catholic Follow Oakville Beaver staff on Twitter: @DavidLea6 @DominikKurek @NewsHooked @Beaversports @Jdavis_Halton @halton_photog @oakvillebeaver A Valued Addition to Our Estate & Business Succession Services Group We are delighted to announce that Daniel C. Barichello has recently joined Keyser Mason Ball, LLP as a Partner to augment our Estate & Business Succession Services Group. Daniel brings over twenty years of practice experience and legal skills to our Estate & Business Succession Services Group. He is a long time resident of Oakville where he maintained a busy practice in the downtown area. During that time, Daniel had the privilege of becoming the trusted legal estate counsel for many individuals and families, often providing services across generations of families. To speak with Daniel about your estate plan or an estate matter, please call him at our offices at 905.276.0431. Four Robert Speck Parkway | Suite 1600 | Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 1S1 | Tel: 905.276.9111 Helping You Make Smart Decisions About Your Money www.kmblaw.com All You Can Eat Lunch $16.99 + tax (includes pop) Dinner $25.99 + tax (includes pop) Peter Watson MBA, CFP, P R.F.P F P., CIM, FCSI AAA Grade Steak 905-829-9185 · www.crazysushioakville.ca Oakville Centrum AMC Theatres 2045 WINSTON PARK DR. OAKVILLE 220 Randall Street · Downtown Oakville Phone: 905.842.2100 www.peterwatsoninvestments.com