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echodanrtomrtohuth FREE Food banks need our help linking our community by Suzanne Rent Photo: Snickerdoodle Photography T his is the season of giving and two food banks in the North Dartmouth community — Dartmouth North Christian Food Bank and North Dartmouth Outreach Resource Centre (AKA Stairs Memorial Food Bank) — are in need of your help. This week, I spoke with Lis Jackson, the coordinator at Dartmouth North Christian Food Bank. During the first lockdowns in the spring of 2020, Jackson says the demand for food dropped. Clients were afraid to go out, but also government relief in the form of the Canada Emergency Relief Benefit (CERB) and then the Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB) helped sup- port those who needed food. Now she notices there are new clients at the food bank. She estimates that of their current clientele, which is about 90 people a week, about 10% of those are new. Pumpkin patch surprises at the North Grove Community Farm on Primrose Street! One issue for food banks right now is the rising cost of food. The budgets food banks Dartmouth North musicians honoured at have are stretched out much further than they were. Volunteers buy food when there Nova Scotia Music Week are deals, but money doesn’t go as far now by Susan Leblanc because of inflation. Jackson said they’re O ne of the best parts of my job already spending more money than they bud- as MLA for ments of people or initia- being nominated for Dartmouth North tives in our community or Music Nova Scotia resident DJ Uncle Fester geted for this year. bring attention to an awards, as part of Nova and his collaborator There are some items that food banks really need. Jackson said cereal is popular with cli- Dartmouth North is the important issue. Scotia Music Week. This Aquakulture won for Hip ents who have children. Peanut butter and chance to deliver member In the fall sitting that year’s Dartmouth North Hop Recording of the canned milk are popular, too. Jackson said statements in the legisla- just finished, I was happy nominated artists spanned Year for their album they also provide fresh eggs at the food bank. ture. Member statements to honour several musi- the genres of gospel, Bleeding Gums Murphy, But really, any non-perishable items are always are one-minute speeches cians who live in R&B, pop, hip hop, and which takes its name from needed and appreciated. that celebrate the achieve- Dartmouth North for electronic. the Simpsons character of cont. page 2... cont. page 2... Volume 18, Issue 4 November-December 2021

north dartmouth echo 2 November-December 2021 Food banks need our help Photos: Snickerdoodle Photography Dartmouth North musicians honoured at Nova Scotia Music Week ...cont. from page 1 ...cont. from page 1 Currently, both Dartmouth North Christian Food Bank and the North Dartmouth Outreach the same name. Bleeding impressive list of artists Resource Centre are collecting donations for Gums Murphy is full of including Classified, Jordin Christmas hampers. Jackson told me that during rich and powerful lyrics, Sparks, Maestro Fresh a typical season, they make and distribute about laid on top of Uncle Wes, Drake, and Mariah 85 hampers. She expects that number to be Fester’s innovative music Carey. about 100 this season since orders are already and beats, resulting in a coming in. truly beautiful and catchy Dartmouth North resi- album. dents Kristina Parlee and But the need for food doesn’t stop after Ron Bates are the duo December 25. Food banks need to keep sup- Many of the tracks also that comprise Smaller plies up in the tougher months of winter, from feature guest artists includ- Hearts, one of the nomi- January to March. And remember, too, there are ing Ghettosocks, nees for Electronic Artist plenty of organizations in North Dartmouth that Ambition, Nilla, Tachichi, of the Year. This year’s need help this time of year and anytime, really. Corey Writez, and Andre nomination added to nods Fenton. in the same category in North Dartmouth has a generous spirit. We 2018 and 2019 as well. see it in action in every issue of this little paper. The multi-talented I am sure we will see it again this holiday season musician, songwriter, vocal This past July, Smaller and beyond. arranger, and producer, Hearts released the album Owen O’Sound Lee, was Attention, which The To donate to the Dartmouth North Christian nominated for African East dubbed a “pop-tri- Food Bank, drop off your items on Wednesday Nova Scotian Artist of the umph.” What is especially morning at 29 Farrell Street. And for the Year. exciting about this album North Dartmouth Outreach Resource Centre, is that it was recorded pri- 44 Hester Street, you can drop off donations A graduate of York marily in Kristina and Tuesday morning from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. University’s Vocal perfor- Ron’s home in Dartmouth mance in Jazz, I first saw North. And finally, we here at the Echo want to send Owen in his role as the along a thank you and Happy Holidays to our former director of the Music can be a salve in readers, advertisers, contributors, and all our Nova Scotia Mass Choir. difficult times, and I am community supporters. We’re glad you’re all part Owen has released his grateful to live, work, and of our Echo community. We will see you all in own music — including represent an area so rich 2022! powerful singles Listen with such diverse musical and Father’s Song — and talent. collaborated with an Halloween fun at the North Grove! Check them out at thenorthgrove.ca. from the volunteer board of the Dartmouth North Community Newspaper Society to all of our readers and supporters. Have a safe and joyful holiday season!

November-December 2021 3 north dartmouth echo Walk Against Violence draws sombre crowd by Doris Buffett-MacDonald T he weather coop- erated fully for Photo: Doris Buffett-MacDonald poignant and no less so the 23rd Annual this year. Savannah Jason MacCullough Walk Francis was this year’s recipient of the Annual The North Dartmouth Echo is published 5 Against Violence, which Jason MacCullough or 6 times a year by The Dartmouth North Memorial Scholarship, in Community Newspaper Society. This took place October 15, the amount of $1,000. community newspaper is dedicated to celebrating many good news stories and respecting COVID safe- Afterwards there was activities that take place in the community, as coffee, hot chocolate and well as keeping residents informed of activities guards. The entire event Timbits. People socialized and issues that impact our community. a bit more than in years took place outdoors and past thanks in part to the lovely weather. Many peo- participants were asked to ple were pleased to be able to meet in person to mask up. mark this important com- munity event. The emcee this year Jason MacCullough’s was Sarah Graham, club case is part of the Justice Department’s Rewards for manager of the Farrell site Major Unsolved Crimes Program, which offers Editor: Contributing Writers: of the Boys and Girls rewards up to $150,000 Suzanne Rent Doris Buffett- for information leading to MacDonald Clubs of Greater Halifax. the arrest and conviction Ad Sales: Matthew Spurway of those people or the Sylvia Anthony Susan Leblanc Approximately 125 person responsible for Rev. Marian Lucas- major unsolved crimes. Graphic Design: Jefferies community members were Newsworthy Sandra Oakley- The family and com- Communications Andrews in attendance including a munity continue to wait Cheyenne Hardy for someone with informa- Printing: complement of police, pol- tion to help close the book Advocate Printing on this tragedy that has & Publishing iticians, and clergy. affected many in Dartmouth North. Together the group left on foot from the Boys and Girls Club, wending their way to the Jason MacCullough Memorial Park where Rev. Marian Lucas-Jefferies, from Holy Trinity Emmanuel Church, Inquiries, suggestions and story ideas: offered heartfelt thoughts HRM Councillor Tony Mancini took time out of and prayers. his busy week to participate in the candle lighting (902) 461-0149 ceremony at the annual Jason MacCullough Walk [email protected] The group marched Against Violence. quietly back to the club. 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north dartmouth echo 4 November-December 2021 Good Tidings FROM DISTRICT 6 Stay tuned for a new way to explore dartmouth north Greetings from HRM Councillor Tony Mancini by Matt Spurway T hese past few and January for the Halifax have reopened! The reno- Drumroll please... How did it come about? months brought location. vations are complete, and exciting changes the library looks amazing. I We are excited to The inspiration for the in our district, including Pilot Program Mobile Food Market would like to thank the announce the “Your Dartmouth North” completed renovations and community for your upcoming launch of Video Directory comes the addition of new services We are piloting a new food patience, and I can assure the “Your Dartmouth from a number of people to assist those in need in program for Dartmouth you, the wait has paid off. North” Video and places within the com- our community. I’m so North. The Dartmouth Please come check out our Directory! munity. Participants in the proud of the progress we North Produce Bundle new look, and, of course, Between the Bridges are making with our capital Delivery Program is a four- borrow a book! What is it? Network were talking earli- improvements and commit- month pilot project that er this year about how ment to social outreach, aims to get healthy, good Transit Service Change Imagine a traditional ser- schools and community such as the mobile showers quality fruits and vegetables vice directory booklet that organizations can get to and the mobile food to homes that could benefit Halifax Transit is imple- lists a bunch of organiza- know each other and resi- market. from additional food sup- menting the Moving tions and services, includ- dents better, especially port. This is a free bundle Forward Together Plan ing addresses, phone num- with COVID restricting the Gray Arena Emergency Shelter of produce that would be because as our city evolves, bers, and emails. Now way we can spend time delivered to homes every so do our public transit imagine instead of text, together. Tragically, the number of other Wednesday between needs. As part of this, each entry is a 30-second people sleeping rough in 6 p.m and 8 p.m. Halifax Transit is creating a video on YouTube! The idea of introducing HRM has more than dou- December 8 is the last simplified transfer-based ourselves by video was bled in the past year. As of delivery date for 2021. system. Transfers make The “Your Dartmouth suggested as a way to August 10, 2021, there transit routes shorter, which North” Video Directory is overcome those limitations were 400 homeless people At this time, this pro- means they’re less likely to a showcase of short videos and before long, the within HRM. The home- gram is only available to get delayed by traffic, and where you can actually see potential benefits of a full- lessness situation is dynam- those who live in the more efficient. the people and hear about blown video directory of ic and continues to change North Dartmouth region. the different organizations, the community were frequently. It is anticipated Registration will close once More information, services, and places in becoming apparent. that this number will only all slots are filled. including a booklet with your community! The vid- continue to grow as the route maps and schedules, eos are also grouped in The project is also municipality’s population Snow Removal for Seniors as well as a new Riders’ playlists that help you inspired by a 2016 project increases. Long-term solu- Guide and Network Map search for specific areas of by Dartmouth North resi- tions from all orders of gov- Removing snow around are now available. While interest. The directory dent Cheyenne Hardy who ernment are needed now.  your property can be a trips won’t look exactly the even includes residents made a well-known challenging — or even same, most trips are possi- who have made videos to YouTube video called “My One response from impossible — task for many ble using the new routes. introduce the special plac- Dartmouth North” where HRM has been to provide people. There is help avail- It’s possible that trips may es in the community they she rode her scooter temporary shelter to some able. The Halifax Regional now require a transfer. like to go such as parks. around to introduce view- of our insecurely housed Municipality provides an ers to some of the great citizens by relocating them annual contribution of The new Route 53 By the launch date people and places in her to Gray Arena as a tempo- $400,000 to the YMCA Highfield provides local ser- there will be over 30 vid- neighbourhood. rary emergency shelter. for its Snow Removal vice from Highfield eos to view and as more Currently, there are more Program for Seniors and Terminal to Alderney Gate, organizations are able to Where can I find it? than 20 people staying at Persons with Disabilities. seven days a week. It will participate, the list could the arena.  no longer travel along grow to over 100! As new The “Your Dartmouth To find out more about Victoria Road or continue people or organizations North” Video Directory A tent or shed with no this program and to apply, to Halifax during peak come into Dartmouth launches in December on running water, no electricity please call the YMCA at hours, but will go to North, new videos can be YouTube. or heat is not a place for 902.483.3678. Alderney Gate for a new added. And when some- people to live. We recog- connection to Halifax. one moves on, their video For more information nize that an arena is also Mobile showers can change or come about the Video Directory not an adequate long-term Rationale down. or Between the Bridges, solution for lack of shelter My motion to have mobile please contact Community space, however, for a short showers has now come to • In order to provide two- Coordinator Matt Spurway, term, it is better than a tent life. People experiencing way service along the entire 902-488-7446 or matt@ or shed. For a longer-term homelessness face barriers route and provide a con- betweenthebridges.ca. strategy, the municipality to basic hygiene and sanita- nection to Alderney Ferry has purchased new modular tion services. To meet these Terminal, service has been Congratulations, The Mitchell family of units that will have running needs, HRM has partnered removed from Victoria Cheyenne! Dartmouth Dartmouth — Kalin, water, electricity, and heat.  with Mainline Needle Road. North activist and Echo Jilli-Ann and son Exchange to offer free contributor Cheyenne Lochlan Mitchell, In addition, the province shower facilities next to the Benefit to Residents Hardy was named to out and about on will provide much needed Dartmouth Library. Mount Saint Vincent Halloween. wrap-around services such Anyone needing to use the • Providing two-way service University’s Deans’ as support workers, addic- facility can drop in between simplifies the network, First Class Honours list. tion counselling, and so on.  10am and 1pm Monday, which is a principle of the Cheyenne is in her third Wednesday, or Friday. Moving Forward Together year of studies and has As it was recently rec- Plan. never received less than ognized, the original modu- Dartmouth North Library an A. This achievement lar units were deemed • The new Route 53 has earned her her sec- unsuitable and HRM has The Dartmouth North Highfield will provide a new ond scholastic pin from purchased brand new units Public Library’s connection between the university. in the hopes of a December $1,350,000 renovation Highfield and Alderney installation for Dartmouth, project is finished, and they Gate.

November-December 2021 5 north dartmouth echo Photo: contributed A farewell fit for a queen submitted by the staff at John Martin Junior High School Photo: contributed Kitchen coordinator Gowshigga, food security and volunteer coordinator Cheyenne Hardy, and Gunoor, a student volunteer at the Mount Saint Vincent University soup kitchen. MSVU serves up soup, salad and sandwiches submitted by Cheyenne Hardy T he soup kitchen at Mount Saint Vincent If you are interested in Anyone interested in vol- O n September 19, years, made everyone feel told us all the time, but University is called taking advantage of this free unteering at the soup kitchen 2021, we lost one welcome. She quickly became because she made sure that service go online and book a can contact cheyenne. of the sweetest “Queen Mum” to many, and we felt it. She had a light [email protected]. souls our school community it was clear to all she was the inside of her that drew you the Captain Crow’s Cafe and timeslot for pick up through has ever known. Annie Albert lady in charge. in. She knew by looking into The managers of the soup lost her courageous battle your eyes that something was it is open to all MSVU stu- this link: appt.link/cheyenne- kitchen hope the students at with cancer on that day and In addition to the impor- wrong, and she was quick to MSVU and their families who the staff and students at John tant role she played keeping make you feel better about it, dents and their families, both hardys-meetings-vaci0bbk/ may be struggling, take Martin Junior High, both cur- the school running, she was no matter what it was, and advantage of the free soup, rent and past, felt an ache in also a friend and counsellor no matter what was going on in Halifax and Dartmouth. curbside-pickup. because we all need a little their hearts when the news to staff and students alike; in her world. She loved us, help sometimes and that is began to spread. always providing advice, an unconditionally. And like all It is open every Friday A confirmation email will absolutely okay! ear for listening, a shoulder mothers, she was not afraid Annie Albert joined the for crying on, and much to tell us when we needed to afternoon for soup, sand- give you a link to let us know JMJH family in 2006 and needed sugar fixes on the shape up either. And she did. remained the heart of the longest days of the year. She wiches and salads, curbside how much of each food item building until her retirement made sure everyone was Annie was not just part of in 2020. As the administra- okay, all the time, without the family for the years that pick up only. you would like (eg: 2 bowls of tive assistant, hers was the judgment. That is what we she was here at JMJH, she first face you would see when loved about her so much; not was the head of it. We are all soup, 3 salads, etc). you came into the building, only was she the best admin a little bit better because she whether you were staff, stu- assistant many of us had ever was part of our lives. She Photo: Jacklynn Jackson dent, or visitor. Her smile lit worked with, but she also taught us lessons we will up the room, and her faint became the “mum” of the never forget and showed us British accent, which never school. She loved us, and we the importance of teamwork, completely faded over the all knew it. Not because she friendship, and family. Having her for the time we Rockin’ art: Jacklynn Jackson captured this painted rock art she noticed Community Brunch did changed us, as did losing her. behind some buildings on Albro Lake Road. What a lovely way to dress up the community! They say sometimes you don’t know what you have East Dartmouth Community Centre until it’s gone, and that is the 50 Caledonia Road furthest thing from the truth when it comes to Annie 9:30 am—1:00 pm Albert. With her, we always knew what we had. We trea- Adults: $8 • Children: $5 (10 & under) sured her and made sure she Big Breakfast: $10 knew it. Sunday, November 28 It’s hard to say goodbye to someone so pure and pre- Upcoming Dates: cious, so we choose to say, Jan. 23 and Feb 27, 2022 “see you later.” We keep her picture in the office that she EVERYONE WELCOME once called her own, and her memory in our hearts. We speak of her often, miss her always, and share some of her stories with those who never had the pleasure of knowing her.

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November-December 2021 7 north dartmouth echo Spotlight is supported by on Youth Susan Leblanc MLA Dartmouth North 902-463-6670 [email protected] Photo: contributed Boys and Girls Club staff honoured by Rotary Club for many years of outstanding service Photo: contributed Dartmouth North’s Cheyenne Hardy was honoured to be invited to speak at (left to right) Rotary Club of Dartmouth Past-President Don Penwell presented the Truth and Reconciliation opening ceremonies in Halifax on September 30. Sylvia Andrews, Dale Thomas and Lillian Munroe with Paul Harris Fellowship She also got to present the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre with a quilt she Awards for their outstanding contributions to the Dartmouth North location designed and that was made by several members of the community. “It was of the Boys and Girls Club. designed as a gift from my generation to those who continue to suffer because Photo: contributed of the tragedies that occurred in Canadian residential schools,” she says. “It T he Rotary Club programs at the spots across the city. was so much more than a blanket, but rather a gift that says, ‘we see you of Dartmouth Dartmouth North site, Dale’s old-fashioned struggling and we want to wrap you in our love and understanding.’ I wanted bestowed Paul including nursery school, them to know that we will never let something like this happen again, that Harris fellowships to breakfast programs, before work ethic is to “get the we have them covered!” Cheyenne is pictured above (centre) with Dartmouth Lillian Munroe, Dale and after school programs job done” and he expects North MLA Susan Leblanc (left) and Pam Glode Desrochers, executive direc- Thomas and Sylvia and many food security those around him to do tor of the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre. Andrews on July 5th for programs. Special pro- their jobs well too. He their outstanding service to grams and community inspires everyone through Rest In Peace “Mr the Boys and Girls Club, projects have benefitted his own hard work, his David” It is with heavy Dartmouth North location, from their steady leader- humour and his great big hearts that we share the and surrounding communi- ship over the years includ- heart. news that on Thursday, ty. The Paul Harris ing community fairs, chil- Nov. 18, 2021 our Fellowship Award is one dren’s parades, Breakfast Lillian, Sylvia and Dale long-time community of the highest honours with Santa, Walk Against have supported all of the resident and friend, Rotary can bestow upon a Violence and community activities happening in the David Moir, passed person. Recipients are rec- meals. club breakfast program, away. David was known ognized for their outstand- early morning program, by many as he walked ing contributions, exempli- Club alumni often refer after school program, daily in the community fying the highest ideal in to Lillian and Sylvia as the youth program, communi- and surrounding areas. Rotary by placing “service “mothers of the club.” ty events, food security He spent many day- above self.” programs...they’ve had a time hours at a number Dale Thomas joined hand in it all. Over their of Dartmouth North Lillian, Sylvia, and Dale the Dartmouth North club years of long and loyal schools and enjoyed the possess about 100 com- in April 1989. His genu- service to the club and the students who gave him bined years of service at ine and humourous con- community, they have the name “Mr David.” the Dartmouth North site nection with kids and the become “the elders” Involved for over 40 of the Boys and Girls club’s young staff made among the staff, and the years, he will be remem- Clubs of Greater Halifax. him a guiding role model best part of most kids’ bered by many present They have served and sup- as the “father of the club,” day. and past students and ported generations of chil- or the “wise old owl.” His staff at the various dren and youth. Lillian and days are spent “taking As one club parent schools. These memo- Sylvia both joined the Club care of things,” keeping said: “Thank you for ries will remain with us in September 1987 and the club and its little bus always being there for the always. have been an inseparable clean, maintained and wel- kids. You are an amazing and unstoppable dynamic coming. He’s always on influence on so many of duo ever since. Lillian and hand to safely transport the club kids, past & Sylvia have worked in all the kids and staff from present!” schools and to adventure

north dartmouth echo 8 November-December 2021 SENIORS’ CORNER is supported by Darren Fisher MP for Dartmouth-Cole Harbour 902-462-6453 Skating through North Dartmouth’s history Photo: Doris Buffett-MacDonald Photo: contributedby Sandra Oakley-Andrews W hen we were Arena. The Dartmouth there to give shelter to younger, Memorial Arena was many homeless people but opened in 1950 by my more places are needed. such a short time ago, we grandfather, Claude H. Nearby was Big Albro Lake which was named spent our winter escapes Morris, as part of a bicen- for John Albro. According to Wikipedia, he was born heading to the Brightwood tennial celebration to mark in Newport Township and owned several businesses. Golf Course to perfect our the founding of His ancestors were New England Planters who tobogganing skills on our Dartmouth. We became came from Rhode Island to Nova Scotia after the Krazy Karpets. We known as the City of the expulsion of the Acadians, eager for free land. attempted to learn skating, Lakes. When that building cont. page 10... either on many of the was ravaged by a fire in Eva Moss-England’s living room awash in socks, mitts, scarves and hats. lakes, or at the Dartmouth 1974, we turned to the Eva Moss-England makes spirits bright Memorial Rink (now the Gray Arena or any of the Joseph Zatzman lakes in the area. Sportsplex) or the Gray Fortunately, today it is by Doris Buffett-MacDonald Christmas Lunches E va Moss-England For the second consec- with the winter sock drive TWO Turkey Dinner has lived in utive year, Eva has collect- behind her, she looks for- offerings! Dartmouth North ed pairs of socks for those ward to returning to the North Grove to bake up a Wed, Dec 15, 12pm since 1987, although she’s in need. This year she was storm and brighten the Thurs, Dec 23, 12pm lives of her friends and super proud of her swimming in 661 pairs of neighbours. $12 Members $15 Non-members Newfoundland roots. brand new socks, 12 In her free time she Reserve your place: loves to enjoy a fine road 902-465-5578 ext 213 For the past 31 years, scarves, 18 headbands, 41 trip, also spending time with her family and the Eva has worked as a home hats, and 88 pairs of innumerable friends she has collected and nurtured support worker for the gloves and mittens. along life’s journey. Red Cross, until her retire- There is always need Dartmouth North is Seniors Christmas blessed by your presence Care Program ment in March of this out there, and this year’s and we thank you Eva Moss-England for living a Sat, Dec 25 12:30pm year. blessed recipients of Eva’s life where the spirit of A festive meal for seniors helping others so brightly who may be alone on Throughout those community kindness were shines through you. Christmas Day. Reserve a place for yourself or a working years, she was Brunswick Street Mission senior you know: always happy to roll up in Halifax, the North 902-465-5578 ext 214. her sleeves and lend a Grove, Margaret’s House, hand. Whether it was pre- and SonLife Community paring and serving made- Church for its annual com- from-scratch home cooked munity coat drive. meals at a homeless shel- Because of the COVID- ter or volunteering at the 19 lockdown the spring of North Grove, it was always 2020, Eva has dearly Happy Birthday, Birthday Bob! Robert Anthony celebrated his 88th birthday recently with a gastronomical labour of missed volunteering at the 45 Ochterloney St. Dartmouth family and grandson Maverick. love. North Grove, but now Come Play Santa Hats at December Bingos! Special Turkey Draws

November-December 2021 9 north dartmouth echo Getting to know the people • Church News in the neighbourhood by Rev. Marian Lucas-Jefferies Holy Trinity and men. Please bring Emmanuel Church your own carry bag. C ollective action person, respecting and Info: 902-469-0937 became part of a applying COVID proto- 30 Alfred Street conversation I cols. It is important to us Last day open: recently had with a at Holy Trinity Emmanuel Clothing Depot Wednesday, Dec 1, 2021 “Karate Kid” mum, while that people feel comfort- we sat on the steps in the able and at home in the Wednesday Re-opening Wednesday, stairwell of the church and building. 10 am to noon Jan. 19, 2022 chatted one Saturday Clothing, footwear for St. Paul’s Church – 197 Windmill Road. afternoon. Collaboration Operating for the past babies, children, ladies and cooperation has been 30 years, the clothing Pray for a miracle a regular part of my con- depot at Holy Trinity Santa Claus/St. Nicholas versation with parishioners Emmanuel opens on birthday party submitted by Jan Clark – St. Paul parishioner on Sunday mornings and Wednesday mornings and throughout the week. continues to offer that ser- Kids of all ages are invited to Holy Trinity You all know the lit- sundaes, as well as our vice to the community. I Emmanuel Church Sunday, Dec 5, from tle church on the ever-popular monthly It also comes up in am pleased to say that we 2:30–4 pm. corner of Windmill Loonie-Toonie Coffee conversation with “the are presently in the midst Rd. and Jamieson St. We House, an evening of live neighbours” — the people of upgrading the space by This “Messy Church” celebration will include have often been referred music. We had Coffee and the various organiza- building cupboards for the games and other activities, refreshments and to as “the little church that Hour every week after tions in the area who are clothes for easy access by a visit from old St. Nick. Join us for fun and could.” We are small but Mass and at that time sold so clearly committed to a the incredible team of to learn more about Santa Claus, patron mighty. We have been sit- books/puzzles/games for vibrant community. What I volunteers. saint of children. ting on this corner since all to enjoy. We made have experienced so far is Oct. 3, 1948, when the monthly food donations to impressive! Of course, we also Children must be accompanied by an adult. cornerstone was cemented F.O.O.D. and annual throw open the doors on into place. We officially donations to Birthright. In my effort to get the Sunday morning. All COVID protocols apply, includ- opened on March 27, lay of the land after my Everyone is welcome! The ing masks and proof of vaccina- 1949 and Fr. Neary was As I write this, our appointment as priest-in- beginning of October that tion for those over 12. appointed our first pastor. church is in jeopardy and charge of Holy Trinity included pets, the day we in the process of possibly Emmanuel a few short celebrated the Feast of St. To register (deadline Dec These many years closing. Currently we only months ago, and to better Francis of Assisi and, as 1) please call Holy Trinity later, we have gone have Tuesday 9:00 am understand the parish’s tradition dictates, held a Emmanuel 902-463-3713 or through much change. services and still conduct role in the community, I blessing of the animals. email Rev. Marian at marian. Many have died, many funerals, but no recep- dropped in on a number Delayed by the pandemic, [email protected]. have been born, many tions. Our hall and rectory of the neighbours. Thank we pray that as we move were married and moved have been rented out to you for the warm past the fourth wave, we Photo: Doris Buffett-MacDonald away. But we struggled another church of a differ- welcome. will be able to celebrate and became a strong little ent denomination. Santa Claus on the Feast institution. The conversations we of St. Nicholas in early I speak for our many had during my visits have December. And I know We happily served the parishioners in expressing added to my understand- that everyone is anxious to people of North our sincere thanks and ing of this community and be able to be open once Dartmouth and beyond, appreciation to all of you helped me learn more again to enjoy variety holding many events who attended and sup- about the various groups shows at the church on weekly. Our Valentine ported our many events. and organizations and Sunday afternoons. Teas were legendary and We had a lot of fun, made resources, and how Holy people attended from all a lot of life-long friends Trinity Emmanuel can con- I thank my parishioners over HRM. Our Family and just love St. Paul’s. tinue to be the good and members of the com- Christmas Dinners, our neighbour we strive to be. munity for helping me dis- Strawberry Ice Cream Nothing is definite cover ways we can all col- Socials, biweekly BINGOs, yet...meetings are still In my travels, familiar laborate and how Holy bake sales, book sales, being held, but we have names from the parish Trinity Emmanuel can jewellery sales, used cloth- every hope that we will keep popping up in the offer our gifts at the table ing sales, Mother’s Day remain open to serve you conversations. I am we call community. brunches and Father’s Day all. Pray for a miracle. pleased that so many peo- ple I am getting to know Thank you neighbours COUNTRY MUSIC SHOW as parishioners are also and many blessings. Congratulations SonLife Church! familiar faces actively Sylvia Anthony dropped by Sunday, Nov. 21 to FRANK GRANDY & CUTE AS A BUTTON involved in the community. Rev. Marian Lucas- help Pastor Chuck Kelades and the congrega- (Classic Country, Gospel & Rock & Roll) In the end, the numerous Jefferies is the priest-in- tion celebrate 27 years and counting as SonLife organizations that are our charge at Holy Trinity Community Church. Sylvia was instrumental Holy Trinity Emmanuel Church Hall neighbours are impressive Emmanuel Anglican in helping obtain the building, located at 152 30 Alfred St. Dartmouth and make a huge contribu- Church. Windmill Road. In 2004 Pastor Kevin Johnson tion. Each one brings their received a call from Sylvia informing him that her Sunday, December 12, 1:30-4:30 own gift to the table. Anglican church parish was closing and would Free will offering at the door they be interested in the building. Since its incep- Some of those groups tion SonLife had been renting space in schools, All proceeds will be used for call Holy Trinity Emmanuel and on December 19, 2004 they happily moved upkeep of the church. home, including those into the church premises and have been there ever COVID-19 practices in place. groups that rent the since. SonLife Church says thank you to Sylvia for church hall. Now we are helping them celebrate such a milestone in their able to once again meet in church history!

north dartmouth echo 10 November-December 2021 Red Bear’s free voice mail program connects people with basic necessities of life ...cont. from page 3 “I was living in a individuals we speak with to the uniqueness of Red We believe everyone trict of Mi’kma’ki; them, going out of one’s tent, I couldn’t get have only recently become Bear Healing Home ought to have an experi- Assistant Professor, way to understand their Social Assistance. homeless as a result of the Society. The support is ence of being a communi- Chancellor’s Chair in needs and concerns. It Then Social rising costs of rent and the not only provided for peo- ty worker, as the kind of Aboriginal Law and Policy, also aligns with the saying Assistance accept- economic challenges asso- ple experiencing home- knowledge and skills Schulich School of Law, ‘experience is the best ed my application ciated with the ongoing lessness or poverty but gained are extremely ben- Dalhousie; and, a practis- teacher.’ It has helped me because I had the pandemic. I’ve gained a also for low-income fami- eficial and may apply to ing lawyer at Burchells to realize the reality of voicemail service. broader perspective of the lies, with an aim of build- any path they take later in LLP will speak about hardships people face, the It saved my life” housing crisis through ing respect among all of life, whether it be school, Nation to Nation relation- lack of acknowledgement speaking with the people us. Assistance is given in work, family, friends, ships. It will take place at and realizing the stereo- ~ Anonymous participant who have experienced the several languages to reach neighbours and more! the Dalhousie University typical view we were con- worst of its effects, and I a range of people. Student Union building, ditioned with throughout standing issues facing peo- will carry what I have On Monday, November 3rd floor, Rm. 303 from 7 our lives and the many ple experiencing poverty learned from this position Sometimes all it takes 29, Red Bear Healing to 9:30 pm. Register on things we take for and homelessness in Nova moving forward.” is that one phone call that Home will be hosting its Facebook/myredbear. It granted.” Scotia today. Many of the could change a person’s second Truth and will be livestreamed on Being the only non- life, so feel free to call or Reconciliation Event. Facebook and Youtube. “This experience has been profit organization to pro- email to sign up at 902- Naomi Metallic from eye-opening, as I have vide free voicemail services 448-4744 or info@red- Listuguj Mi’gmaq First learned about the long- across Nova Scotia speaks bearhealinghome.ca. Nation, Gespegewagi dis- Skating through North Dartmouth’s history ...cont. from page 8 Crosswalk Guards Wanted He also helped to 1988. (How many of us Big Albro Lake was HEADLINES Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting establish the Fire Insurance were riveted to our TVs named for John Albro, The world is speaking, applications for regular part-time positions of Association of Halifax and watching him and Tracy a merchant from From coast to coast it flashes Crosswalk Guard (spare) with Halifax Regional sat in the Provincial House Wilson dance almost Newport Township who and booms, Police. Positions are across HRM but of Assembly for many perfectly flawless started several business- Lightning and thunder! specifically needed in the Dartmouth area. years. performances?) es in Dartmouth. Old world is shattered. We encourage applications from African Nova New world is destroyed and Scotians, racially visible persons, women in Little Albro Lake, I wobbled on my skates attempt at following these crushed. non-traditional positions, persons with which has two vacant lots and could never do the guidelines as I continue to Lambs ears are grown for disabilities, Aboriginal persons, and persons on opposite sides for cherry flip despite trying. gain confidence with shar- heals. of the LGBTQ+ community. HRM encourages access to the chilled ice, Yet I did learn from my ing my thoughts and opin- Virus fills the air. applicants to self-identify. Crosswalk Guards was the shallowest in the cousins the elements of ions with the unknown Pandemic floods the people. are responsible for providing a safe and secure city and froze the fastest. hockey, using a curling reader. We learn from yes- Good Shepherd returns. crosswalk for elementary children at When I was growing up, broom on that small lake. terday, live each day as a A jar of sunshine, designated school crosswalks in HRM. one of our neighbours had We all need help to survive present to have a future. A bottle of moonbeams, a small pier where people today’s challenges. Create day and night.  For more information please contact from all over would cross Bottles carry notes, [email protected] or call to lace up their skates and Here is a fishy pun for Jars contain hopes and tears, 902-490-1492. get onto the lake, as well you to consider. For cod’s Mother Earth is refreshed. as from the vacant lots. sake we are a grouper of Fill up your own jar. Halifax A Guide Going east and north the people who are s(tuna) Full of wishes and blessings, Regional to Police adjoining lakes would dents of a school of (maki) Share it with others. Services eventually connect to the ng our world a better Dropping this bottle Police Bay of Fundy. Heading place. Many of you may Into the ocean, seen by sky south and west the final have to read this twice to blue, brook would follow a get the bait of the Share prayers, me & you. watery path through many message. Add thoughts of your own of the backyards of many Return to the ocean waves homes in the north end, Floundering in my Love to grow on. eventually winding up in mixed heritage of a Nova Halifax Harbour. Scotian mother and New Divisional Commander Emergency.................................................911 Newfoundland father, has Non Emergency Police Dispatch...................902-490-5020 The Mi’kmaq would given me a rich apprecia- Inspector Carolyn Nichols is also the third generation of General Info ..............................................902-490-5016 use these waterways to tion for those who came the East Divisional police officers in her family Divisional Commander Dartmouth ..............902-490-5171 fish and trade goods with from distant lands to Commander for Halifax as her grandfather, Sergeant Community Response Officers.....................902-490-5171 the British settlers. At that improve their lives, plus a Regional Police. She is in Allison Nichols (deceased) Community Cst. Jim Smith..........................902-229-9042 time the water was clear better respect for the first her 23rd year of service and aunt, Constable Judy Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator and clean, not infested people that chose this with HRP and has spent a McPhee (deceased) had Cst. Tanya Lambert...................................902-490-2169 with overgrowth of the area to be their heaven on large portion of her career both served with the former Victim Services...........................................902-490-5300 yellow floating heart. earth. serving the citizens of Dartmouth City Police. Kids Help Phone......................................1-800-668-6868 Dartmouth. Insp. Nichols is Office of Chief of Police .............................902-490-6500 Some skaters were I leave with you some Insp. Nichols is an active Crime Stoppers............................. 1-800-222 TIPS (8477) skilled enough to win headlines to ponder as we member and Past President national and international brave the change of sea- of the Atlantic Women in praise. One that comes to sons. This style of poetry Law Enforcement. She has a mind is Evelyn McCall, is known as Haiku. To cre- passion for working with the who lived her life in North ate one of these poems community and is committed Dartmouth and began her you must come up with to working to resolve public career in the Ice Capades. the format of five syllables safety issues. Her son Robert won a in the first line, seven in bronze medal at the the second line, and con- Calgary Olympic Games in clude with five syllables in the final line. Below is my

Community Calendar is supported by Tony Mancini Councillor District 6 902-292-4823 PROGRAMS The North Grove 26 Newcastle St. Evergreen AT THE NORTH will be closing at Dartmouth Coffee House GROVE noon on Friday, December 24 and 902-464-2300 December 3 6 Primrose Street 6:00–9:00pm 902-464-8234 re-opening on Please join us for a coffee thenorthgrove.ca Tuesday, January 4. house and open mic night! Light snacks, coffee, and Meal Pick-Up Happy Holidays! tea will be provided to Drop by The North Grove guests, and admission is by on Tuesdays and Fridays donation. between 1:30 and 3:00 To RSVP please call the pm to pick up a meal, museum directly or email bread, and fresh pro- us at eventscoordinator@ duce. Anyone in need of dartmouthmuseum.ca. food support is welcome to come by. I.D. is not needed. Food and Families Dec. 1, 10-11:30 am (please register) Let’s get cooking! You will be provided with all the supplies you need to make a delicious meal. Chop and Chat Wednesdays, 10:30-11:30 (please register) Join us to help us chop veggies for meals while enjoying social time. Family Play Group Fridays, 10-11:00 am (please register) For children 1yr old and up and caregivers. Time to get together and play! This program will be taking place in our new child development space. Holiday Gift Make and Take Dec. 7, 9:30-11:30 am Dec. 7, 1:30-3:30 pm Dec. 8, 9:30-11:30 am (please register) For parents and caregivers Join us to make homemade gifts for friends or family or yourself! Mental Health and Addictions Appointments Thursdays, 9-11 am (by appointment only) Cory from the NS Health Authority is here to offer support for mental health or addictions. Learn about programming and get assis- tance with intake.

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