Echo February

Exploring stories, FREE words, and the northworldatFamily Literacy Day... dartmouth echoseep.5 linking our community Francis Hunter: a legacy Photo: Rowena Hardy of giving back The Better Together Organization’s Love Attack Team of Emily, Victoria, Brent, Mark, by Suzanne Rent Cheyenne, and Luke. See story p. 3. D artmouth North lost someone very spe- DNaorrttmhboruotohkNForertehdo mby College rises in the heart of cial last month. Frances Hunter passed away on January 4. Frances was a Jack Potter and Megan Robitaille beloved resident and volunteer in the commu- nity. N orthbrook Christine Johnston, for community centres heart of the community Freedom College Co-ordinator of the and the broader commun- and have all three courses Frances has a long resumé of the ways in opened its doors Dartmouth North ity to provide free public start here. which she gave back to Dartmouth North. She at the Dartmouth North Community Centre. An spaces for new, grass- volunteered at her children’s schools, church, Community Centre in agreement was made to roots, community endeav- There are many folks and breakfast programs. She taught explorers February and is off to a collaborate to offer three ors, especially when they and organizations that and sat with shut-ins at Northwood Manor. great start. After meeting courses (Financial come from the commun- have supported them in She was a member of Stairs Memorial United with Councillors Tony Management 101, ity and address needs this endeavour, and for Church and UCW, Garnet Rebekah Lodge Mancini and Sam Austin, English 109 and identified by the that they are grateful. #30, Topaz Rebekah Lodge #125, Ladies college founders Jack Nutritional Studies 105) community. People are welcome to Auxiliary Patriarchs Militant, and Queen Ester Potter and Megan at the community centre sign up for any course as Chapter 61 of Eastern Star. For more than Robitaille met with Mary- with no rental fee. Megan and Jack could they get underway. They 40 years, she volunteered with the food bank Angelo Munroe, HRM not be more pleased than are particularly happy at the North Dartmouth Outreach Resource Area Manager, and This support from the to have this opportunity with the response to the Centre. city recognizes the need to launch NFC in the cont. page 3... I met Frances a couple of times. The first time was when she and her husband Orland were celebrating their 60th wedding anniver- sary. We sat in the living room of their home and they shared stories of what made their long marriage a success. She spoke lovingly about her four sons and one daughter and all their grandchildren. There were family photos all over the walls in the house. I remember Orland saying the family always went camping. Frances said she had fun no matter what they did. Having fun no matter what you do is a key to many good things. Frances and I met again in March 2018 when I profiled her in a story for the Chronicle Herald. Again, I met her at her cont. page 2... Volume 17, Issue 1 February-March 2020

north dartmouth echo 2 february-march 2020 Photo: Doris Buffett-MacDonald Cheyenne Hardy with two of the amazing ice sculptures found in Downtown Dartmouth during the recent Ice Festival in February. Downtown Dartmouth Ice Festival a delight to behold! by Cheyenne Hardy Elizabeth Westlake is an enthusiastic participant O n February 8 we of special ice from a plant Ochterloney, and Kings walking around on at many of the programs offered at the Dartmouth kicked off the in New Brunswick. This Wharf as well. Saturday night and all the North Community Food Centre. We met her Second Annual ice is crystal clear, and sculptures were lit up with there at the Friday Morning Market, and she also Downtown Dartmouth Ice when you give it to six Thousands of people multi-coloured lights. And loves the Monday Drop In event. She is a member Festival. It is a three-day very talented sculptors, lined the streets and even though we were in of the Tuesday morning walking group, and on event, and although downtown Dartmouth enjoyed a weekend of not the middle of this cold Thursdays she is busy volunteering with the mar- Mother Nature had given turns into a place that only beautiful carvings, but drab winter, the ket and cafe prep for Friday morning. She particu- us a huge amount of ice looks simply magical. also music, fire pit areas, Dartmouth Ice Festival larly enjoys the learning and social aspects of the on her own, that did not hot chocolate, and horse transported us to an activities available at the Dartmouth Food Centre. stop Dartmouth from get- These ice carvers pro- drawn carriage rides as enchanted winter Thank you Elizabeth for your cheerful dedication ting three more truckloads duced about 30 sculptures well. wonderland. to this community treasure! along Portland Street, on My family and I went Francis Hunter: a legacy of giving back ...cont. from page 1 home on a Friday, hours to her commu- And Frances spoke Frances represented early in the eve- nity through volunteer most about her work something better about ning. This time, her work, she found time at the food bank. She giving back. She was daughter Patricia was to knit up a storm. told me she often the perfect example of with us. A few more She was very good at sat with the clients quiet charity. There’s things stood out at the craft. there, holding their a saying, “Greatness that meeting. First, hand, and always leav- is not what you have, Frances’ knitting was Secondly, she and ing them with a hug. it’s what you give.” everywhere. Not only Patricia were obviously Frances’ kindness Frances knew she had did she give countless very close; I’d say they knew no bounds. greatness in her fam- were best friends. As ily, her friends, her Frances shared the We now live in a volunteer work, and details of some of the time when even the her community. But community work she ways we give back to she gave back great- did over the years, our communities have ness too from her own Patricia filled in the to be on display for heart. blanks, clearly proud of the world to see and her mother’s accom- acknowledge. Some Dartmouth North is plishments. I have a people simply can’t a better place because 17-year-old daughter give back unless they of her. and I hope we are just take a selfie of them- as close as the years self doing so. go by. 107 Albro Lake Rd At Dartmouth Family Centre At Dartmouth North Dartmouth, NS Community Food Centre 902-464-8234 • family interactive programs 6 Primrose St • parent programs & support • community meals Dartmouth, NS • quality childcare • food skills programs 902-407-4610 • c ommunity drop-in room • gardening programs • community drop-in For more information visit: dartmouthfamilycentre.ca

february-march 2020 3 north dartmouth echo Swarms of love attacks in Dartmouth by Cheyenne Hardy The North Dartmouth Echo is published 5 or 6 O n February 5th I just Together team and our to visit to give out cards. be sure that by the time times a year by The Dartmouth North Community had to take a break volunteers worked hard to By the end of the night the Better Together crew Newspaper Society. This community newspaper from university to create Valentine cards to was finished, many people is dedicated to celebrating many good news help the Better Together pass out to members of not a glue stick was in the community knew stories and activities that take place in the Organization prepare their our community. There was unused, all the stickers had how appreciated they truly community, as well as keeping the residents ammunition for what an excitement in the air as been strategically placed, are for all that they do. informed of activities and issues that impact on might have been their we decided our plan of and the glitter had found our community. largest attack yet. attack. We discussed who its way everywhere. More And that’s how we do we wanted to say thank than 200 Valentine cards Valentine’s Day in We met at the First you to, who we wanted to were created and every Dartmouth! Baptist Church in make sure felt special, and last one made its way Dartmouth, and for a cou- the places that we wanted around Dartmouth before ple of hours the Better Valentine’s Day. You can Editor: Contributing Writers: Photo: Doris Buffett-MacDonald Northbrook Suzanne Rent Doris Buffett- Freedom College MacDonald Ad Sales: Tyler Colbourne ...cont. from page 1 Sylvia Anthony Sandra Weagle Cheyenne Hardy financial management Graphic Design: course, offered in partner- Newsworthy ship with MNP, with nine Communications students signed up ahead of the course launch date. Printing: Advocate Printing Jack and Megan & Publishing encourage you to join them on a learning oppor- Inquiries, suggestions and story ideas: Northbrook Freedom College celebrates its first class (Financial Management tunity that will change 101) held Tuesday evening February 4 at the Dartmouth North Community your life forever. As their (902) 461-0149 Centre. Pictured above, back row left to right: Jack Potter, co-founder, Megan good friend and supporter, [email protected] Robitaille, co-founder and Adrienne Gerow, instructor. Front row left to right: Dr. Michael Welton wrote: students Samelia Grant and Cathy Spike. Classes are offered in Financial Look for the Echo on the following websites: Management 101, English 109, and Nutritional Studies 105. “Our educational work www.dartmouthfamilycentre.ca should help people www.farrellhall.ca For more information on courses see page 9. develop various capabilities www.stairsmemorial.ca that enable them to take www.publicgoodsociety.ca care of themselves and www.communityhealthboards.ns.ca/central-zone others.” Letters to the Editor: Let us move forward together in creating a just Letters should not exceed 200 words and must learning community. include the writer’s full name and phone number. Letters are subject to editing and are printed at For more information the discretion of the publisher. Letters will not be or to sign up for courses returned. Write to: contact Jack or Megan at [email protected] northbrookfreedomcol- or North Dartmouth Echo [email protected], visit c/o The Editor them on Facebook #3–644 Portland Street, Suite 316 (Northbrook Freedom Dartmouth, N.S. B2W 2M3 College), or call 902-240- 9346 after 6:00 pm only. Notice: The publisher assumes no responsibility for the contents of any advertisement or edito- Working together, Between the Bridges rial materials. Any warranties or representations by Matt Spurway made by any printed material contained herein are those of the advertisers or writers and not O ver the past three Currently, more than tive called the Dartmouth dents. Out of that devel- those of the publisher. The publisher reserves and a half years, 80 residents and cross-sec- North Community Health oped the Community the right to refuse, edit or cancel any advertising Between the toral organizations/leaders Planning Team. Here are Capacity & Skill Building or editorial submission at any time and for any Bridges has been engaging are working together on some highlights of recent A-Team, which meets reason. Materials can be reprinted only with the a growing network of resi- the community priorities, progress within the monthly. expressed permission of the publisher. dents, community organi- known collectively as the network: zations, government, and Between the Bridges The team currently has businesses that are collec- Network. It includes the Community Capacity & two areas of focus: learn- tively working together in Residents Roundtable; the Skill Building ing more about what Dartmouth North. Student Success Alignment learning opportunities Team; the Community Following consultation already exist for residents Initially, the Shared Capacity & Skill Building across the BtB network, a and finding ways to share Agenda of “Breaking the Alignment Team; and a new priority was identified that information; and Cycle” was identified using group of supportive lead- for Between the Bridges, organizing a skill-building multiple community ers called the Community helping to build the capac- opportunity that can be engagement processes of Champions. ity and skills of residents in offered to residents. that involved a diversity of the community. About a community voices. Additionally, three dozen people came Student Success independent working together over three pre- Starting priorities were groups formed out of last liminary meetings in the A strong team of enthusi- Student Success, year’s Affordable Housing summer. The group was a astic and knowledgeable Community Fabric, Access Social Innovation Lab. BtB balanced mix of local ser- people, including residents to Health Services and backbone staff also sup- vice providers and resi- Affordable, Quality port a resident-led initia- cont. page 9... Housing.

north dartmouth echo 4 february-march 2020 Keeping in Touch Good Tidings Susan Leblanc, MLA DARTMOUTH NORTH FROM District 6 Dartmouth North’s Darrell Ling heading to Greetings from HRM Councillor Tony Mancini Invictus Games T he Dartmouth North Community Food Centre I n May, Dartmouth Canadian Navy and Photo: contributed and Dartmouth Family Centre are such an North resident served two tours in the important part of the Dartmouth North com- Darrell Ling will war in Afghanistan. Darrell Ling (centre) in training for the Invictus munity. The work they do to encourage healthy eat- travel to The Hague, Darrell will be competing Games to take place in the Netherlands in May. ing, strong families, and a sense of belonging is vital Netherlands, to represent in the archery, sit-down to continuing the growth of our exceptional commu- Canada at the 2020 rowing, and the wheel- wish him all the best in office at susanleblanc- nity. That’s why I was so proud to see my colleagues Invictus Games.   chair basketball competi- his upcoming training [email protected] and on Council unanimously support a special grant tions. He has been join- sessions and then in the we will pass it on to him.   request for $80,000 for their One Roof Campaign The Invictus Games is ing the Canadian team at games in May. If you last month. an international sporting various training sessions would like to send a mes- event for wounded, sick, and will next travel to sage of support to The Dartmouth North Community Food Centre or injured soldiers and San Diego, California to Darrell, please email my and the Dartmouth Family Centre are currently locat- other military service per- train with the team. In ed in separate areas. To allow them to build a thriv- sonnel. The Games start- May, he heads to The ing community and create a hub for all ages, they ed in 2014 in London, Hague to compete in the want to combine their services under one roof at U.K. and have since games. 6 Primrose St. been held in various countries, including in Invictus, which means They launched a capital funding campaign for Toronto in 2017. unconquered in Latin, is more than $500,000 to make it happen in the fall. Eighteen countries com- a fitting name to honour With the support of the community, province, and pete in events including the hundreds of service Regional Council they are well on their way to meet- swimming, cycling, chair personnel who gather to ing their goals, and I know many others will want to events, and more. challenge themselves and support this important cause. I particularly want to each other in a spirit of recognize Danny Chedrawe, a local business man Darrell is one of four recovery, and to search who grew up in Dartmouth North and generously Nova Scotians and 32 for ways to not be agreed to match the municipality’s donation to the people across the coun- defined by their injuries. project after we toured the centre in the spring. try named to the Canadian team this year. Dartmouth North, and The funding from Council will contribute in part to He worked as a marine all of Nova Scotia, will be creating a new children’s discovery garden, adjacent electrician in the Royal rooting for Darrell. We to the 20,000 square-foot community farm. The remaining funds will be used for equipment and other A message Darren Fisher, MP program assets at the new site. from Dartmouth-Cole Harbour I want to thank the diligent staff, volunteers, and community who make the Dartmouth North Investing in people Community Food Centre and Dartmouth Family Centre programs and services a reality, really making A s you may know, improvements to seniors’ And we’ll make sure chance to work hard and an impact in the lives of Dartmouth North. for over four benefits, and helped the wealthiest people in get ahead. Our tax cut is years, our gov- more students afford Canada—those in the a big part of our work to I’m so excited to see what this next chapter will ernment has made education. top 1% of income earn- do just that, giving hold for this amazing organization. To learn more investing in people our ers—aren’t the ones Canadians more money, about the Dartmouth Family Centre visit their website top priority. Through In 2015, we brought benefitting. tax free. We want folks at dartmouthfamilycentre.ca. government investments in a middle class tax cut to have more money in and the hard work of that helped more than Our approach would their pockets, so they AFRICAN HERITAGE MONTH Canadians, Canada has nine million Canadians. make sure tax relief is can worry less about built an economy that is We were just getting going to those who need their bills. February is African Heritage Month. The strong and growing, add- started. When we arrived it: middle class Canadians 2020 African Heritage Month theme is The Ties ing over 1.1 million new back to the House of and those working hard Don’t forget that that Bind: Faith, Family & Community, recognizing jobs. And Canada has Commons in December, to join them. When fully whether you made the unique bond people of African descent share. the lowest unemployment our priority was a new rolled out, in 2023, indi- income this year or not, rate in 40 years. tax cut that, if adopted, viduals would save hun- you must file your taxes African Heritage Month is an opportunity to cele- will give relief to 20 mil- dreds a year in taxes. in order to receive the brate the legacy, achievements, and contributions, We know that when lion Canadians, including Canada Child Benefit. If past and present, of people of African descent as you make life more ensuring one million low- It’s a change that you are experiencing any part of our collective Nova Scotian heritage. In hon- affordable for Canadians, income Canadians pay would allow people to issues receiving this fed- our of African Heritage Month, City Hall will be lit our country will be more no tax at all. We would keep more of what they eral benefit, please do with Pan-African Colours (black, green, and red) dur- prosperous. That’s why do this by raising the earn and help make life not hesitate to reach out ing the month of February. we introduced programs Basic Personal Amount— more affordable. When it to our office at 902-462- like the Canada Child the earnings you don’t comes to affordability, we 6453 for assistance. Check out some of the events happening in our Benefit to help have to pay federal tax know there’s more work community to celebrate and learn more about the Canadians afford the cost on—to $15,000 by to be done—everyone in African Nova Scotian community: of raising a family, made 2023. Canada deserves a Food Demonstration & Tasting: African Cuisine chance at success, a Tuesday Feb. 25, 2020 6:30-8:30 p.m. Dartmouth North Public Library Discover the flavours of Africa with Chef Mary Nkrumah of Mary’s African Cuisine and Noblemay Catering. SNOW UPDATES Don’t forget to check out halifax.ca/snow for service updates, information on when your street will be plowed and the winter parking ban. We post updates on clearing operations and more at 7 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. during winter events. Wishing you all a great February.

february-march 2020 5 north dartmouth echo Exploring stories, words, and the world Photos: Tyler Colbourne by Tyler Colbourne Photo: Devon Bundy F or four years I have Eastport Financial, HRM serve up turkey dinner been photographing On December 19, HRM partnered with Eastport Financial, with the support Family Literacy Day of Halifax Regional Police, to bring the residents of Dartmouth North a tur- with the Dartmouth key dinner with all the fixings. Through the generous financial support and Learning Network and the hard work of Eastport Financial staff, they were able to supply more than Boys & Girls Club in 200 families with turkey dinners and nicely wrapped gifts. Eastport Financial Dartmouth. The event recognizes the generosity and support of the Dartmouth North community. started while I was an employee with Dartmouth day. Halifax Public in a row, offered crafting families to do together, dren get taller each year, ing in activities as a family Learning Network and I Libraries helped entertain and literacy play. The and provided free books. and to share laughs with that support the use of am incredibly happy the and educate families with Dartmouth Family Centre Winnie the Pooh and Cid returning and first-time text and information to event has continued to an Elephant and Piggie made trail mix snacks with the Service Dog, from the families. This year the navigate and explore our grow each year. Four puppet show. This was a families, sharing ideas for Village on Main business event was supported by world, and it can happen years ago we wondered, huge hit with the children healthy eating. Frontier district, delighted many, William F. White in many different ways. how can we create some- and I would venture to College held reading cir- while also being a little too International out of The staff of the Dartmouth thing that offers a chance say, probably some adults, cles, creating space for surprising for some.  Burnside, who provided Learning Network and the for families to engage in too.  families to share in the backdrops and stands for Boys & Girls Club have literacy awareness and also power of story. DLN staff For me, one of the the photobooth, allowing demonstrated an ability to have the opportunity to The Boys & Girls Club, facilitated activities for greatest things about this the family portraits to be grow a small idea about receive a free family por- hosting for the fourth year event has been getting to even more special.  family literacy into some- trait? The event this year, photograph the same fam- thing educational, unique, held on Jan. 25, with ilies year after year. It has Family literacy is more and fun. I am already look- more than 125 attendees, been a pleasure and a than just reading books to ing forward to next year. indicates the event has privilege to see the chil- children. It is about engag- grown into something so much more than what we could have imagined it could be.  This year’s event was an opportunity to learn about Mi’kmaq culture and traditions with Vanessa Copage. She shared knowledge and music, and the sounds of the Welcome song and tradi- tional drumming were present throughout the Holy Trinity Emmanuel on 30 Alfred St. has just completed a Major Accessibility Project on its Parish & Community Hall in Dartmouth The venue is wheelchair accessible along Ø The venue can meet your with an accessible washroom. If you have concerns about whether we can meet community or corporate functions your accessibility needs please contact us requirements with our 120-seat and we will be happy to discuss ways to capacity hall that can handle make you feel welcome and comfortable. multiple seating configurations Ø With enough notice, we can provide both hot and cold meals and refreshments Ø WIFI and Local LAN access available Rental Information Please Contact: Paulette 902.461.9481 [email protected]

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february-march 2020 7 north dartmouth echo Spotlight is supported by on Youth Susan Leblanc MLA Dartmouth North 902-463-6670 [email protected] Photos: Carolyn Sullivan Photo: HRM Mascots and Inflatables Breakfast Princess Anna and Queen Elsa with Noelle, Susan, and Mandy. With Santa Shannon Park News by Susan Ramey H arbour View School celebrated their annual S hannon Park They read a story to tures of white Arctic Breakfast With Santa in Elementary held its the Grade Primaries to foxes, seals, polar bears, December. Thanks to all of annual Scholastic Book Grade 2s. After story time and penguins. our AMAZING volunteers, Fair in November. Every they walked around to the staff, Halifax Regional year we have a different Grade 3s. The students It was a successful Police, McInnes Cooper and theme and our theme for were really excited to see event enjoyed by all. the Aucoin Family. It was a this year was the Arctic. our special guests. wonderful event filled with We had special guests, This year the Shannon lots of festive fun and com- including Anna and Queen The book fair was held Park Spring Fair will be munity spirit. Elsa, who helped us in the school library, held on June 13 at Top: Santa with the launch our book fair. which was decorated with Shannon Park School. Aucoin Family, who stuffed animals and pic- helped so much with the event. Photo: Robyne Gorman Right: Constable Amy helping at the breakfast. What’s happening at John Martin Junior High by Kyle Sarka I t is hard to believe how Councillor Tony Mancini, year progresses. Saving koalas at John MacNeil Elementary far along we are in the MLA Susan Leblanc, and A school advisory 2019-2020 academic the Halifax Regional by Robyne Gorman ty. A few of the portraits trait to help the animals year. Since the beginning Centre for Education for council is a committee of are being sent to friends then why wouldn’t they. of term two we have had their support in this event. volunteers who engage in A fter learning about and family that live in many guest speakers join It was a great success. valuable discussion around the devastating bush Australia. Other classes are start- us at John Martin Junior schools and their broader fires in Australia and the ing to do their own activi- High, have had many Under the leadership of communities. If any par- effects on wildlife, Grade The students have ties as well to support this extra-curricular activities, Mr. Warren, our athletics ents, guardians, or com- 5/6 students created koala taken great pride in these cause. It is wonderful to and have continued to have thrived this year. Our munity members wish to art portraits they decided portraits and there was see the students get so involve our broader com- boys’ and girls’ basketball join our school advisory to sell in an effort to raise even a bidding war for excited to help others. We munity in many ways in teams continue to com- council, please contact Mr. money for the cause. one of them. They have are very proud of our the learning of our pete as their season pro- Sarka, vice-principal or Since they started, there raised more than $900 so students. students. gresses. We’re already Mr. MacDonald, principal, have been portrait far. The students believe looking ahead to upcom- for further details. This is requests from people on that if they can do a small In December we hosted ing sporting opportunities. a great opportunity to add Twitter, Facebook and thing like drawing a por- our annual holiday dinner. We wish all of our student your voice to the John throughout the communi- We want to thank the athletes, and other stu- Martin school community. O’Regan’s Auto Group, dents who contribute to Halifax Regional Police, extracurricular opportuni- We look forward to Nova Scotia Power, ties, the best of luck as the continuing the magic as the year progresses!

north dartmouth echo 8 february-march 2020 SENIORS’ CORNER is supported by Darren Fisher MP for Dartmouth-Cole Harbour 902-462-6453 Remembering a friend On a musical note by Sandra Weagle by Sylvia Anthony Photo: Doris Buffett-MacDonald back to her church, Stairs Thank God for the delight audiences by per- O ver the past number Photo: Sandra WeagleMemorial United, just to Radio was written by Max forming together from of years, our name a few. Her proudest D. Barnes and Robert time to time. Bob’s broth- Dartmouth North accomplishment was her Jones. There are very er Al wrote the John Allan community has lost many 40-plus years at the North interesting lyrics in this Cameron hit Heading for extraordinary volunteers, Dartmouth Outreach gentle song. The lyrics: Halifax and hundreds but their memories will Resource Food Centre on “Thank God for the radio more for local theatre always have a place in our Hester Street. Being at when I’m on my own, groups and CBC Radio. everyday lives. Several the door when the clients when I’m far from home, The family talent is appar- weeks ago, we lost anoth- arrived made her day. and feeling blue. Thank ent in these brothers, if er. Her name was Frances Having private conversa- God for the radio, playing you get the chance to hear Hunter, a long-time resi- tions, helping them in any all night long, playing all them together. dent, who was well known way she could, made their the songs that mean so to many. Her compassion, day as well. much to me and you.” Bob started playing caring and dedication to This song was recorded by professionally with Al, in family, friends and strang- Many attended the Alan Jackson and the local pubs, etc. They ers made her a very spe- Celebration of Life for Kendalls. formed a country band for cial lady. She was involved Frances, which was one of a few years, until Bob with many organizations, loss and sadness. The cel- What is your favorite joined another country volunteered at schools, sat ebration was emotional for song? I have several that band, Silver Dollar, and with shut-ins, and gave some, but beautiful in its make me turn up the vol- played drums for 17 years. own way. There was some ume and sing along, smile Silver Dollar disbanded comfort in remembering and feel all warm and and Bob became a free- this special lady in all that fuzzy inside. Isn’t music a lance drummer and base she was and all that she wonderful thing? player. He started doing did for many years. Even open mics at the North though the weather had Introducing Bob Macdonald End Pub. This is where he been dark and dreary, we met his future Sidewinder left the service to see the Bob is retired from the band members Carl James clouds had lifted and the Department of National and Andrew Kent. They sun was shining, which Defense, having worked at have been a successful showed us all that she had the dockyard in Halifax. band for the past 10 safely arrived in her new His first musical memory years, with harmonies that home in heaven. We felt was playing a ukulele that can only be heard to be the little gust of wind that his older brother Al gave believed. Sidewinder plays said to us all, “Talk to you him when he left for uni- at the Newfoundland Club, later. Bye bye.” versity. Al gave Bob the the Fairview Legion and challenge to learn three Nine Mile River Bob Macdonald is retired from the dockyard but chords and be able to play Community Centre once a not from music—he plays drums, bass and lead them well and quickly and month for dances. If you guitar and his preferred genre is country! the ukulele was his. He are into sitting and watch- was around 10 years old. ing a great country show M usic is a universal minutes or less. The singer He practised the whole they can be found at language under- delivers the message by trip to Wolfville and when Woodlawn United Country stood by all. singing the song. The they were ready to leave Show or Blair’s Country Music initiates feelings. song itself can go deep Al said, “I guess this is Jam. Sidewinder has a Songs trigger thoughts, into your soul. The lyrics yours now.” Facebook page, memories, feelings, and are the vehicle that takes Sidewinder, The Band. can change a bad mood to you there. His family was musical, Look them up, and like good, most times, in four with dad playing piano their page. Bob and fiddle, and mom sing- Macdonald plays drums, ing in the church choir. bass and lead guitar. His two brothers, Al and John, are also musicians, and the three brothers Property Tax Rebate for Seniors Program Happy Anniversary to Neil Baker a 20-year resident of Symonds Street T his program at Some municipalities and regularly reside at the has a treat for his tame crow, Buddy, who has Service Nova Scotia may also offer property property for which a Frank and been visiting for a year. The crow’s mother gets is designed to help tax rebates or assistance to rebate is being claimed; Andrea jealous and beaks off every time. seniors remain in their qualifying applicants. and your previous year’s Grandy homes by providing them Check with your local property taxes were paid with an annual rebate on municipality to inquire. in full. who celebrated their municipal property taxes. 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february-march 2020 9 north dartmouth echo Northbrook Freedom College It’s never too late to follow your dreams Winter 2020 Courses by Alison O’Handley Financial Management 101: Nutritional Studies 105: W hen people first Shawn’s experience at the Dartmouth Learning I still had the ability to do Household Budgeting Eating Well With Little walk through the Network gave him the confidence he needed to well. Talking with the staff doors at the study Architectural Engineering at NSCC. gave me the confidence This course will include a Eating healthfully and Dartmouth Learning that I could do even more breakdown of budgeting heartily can be expensive Network, most aren’t “The past 15 years I agement of his girlfriend, than just pass my GED, and household finances. and time consuming, but thinking about their dream have worked for Industrial he decided to try again. and that it was never too By dissecting a budget, it does not have to be! job. They’ve been out of Cold Milling Ltd. I started He enrolled at Dartmouth late to go back to school. participants will learn new Join us for a six-week school and working to at the bottom and worked Learning Network and ways to look at budgeting meal of a course in which make ends meet for so my way up through the began attending GED Prep “I am currently attend- and find ways to save and we learn the basics of long that their immediate company, the same way I classes in the winter of ing NSCC and upgrading reduce spending. meal prep and planning focus is upgrading their did as a glazier; watching, 2018. By the end of the from my GED to take the Participants will receive along with simple afford- skills so they can get a job asking questions, and then winter he had earned his Architectural Engineering assignments to enhance able staples. Students will (or a better job). But, by doing. It was very hard GED certificate. Technician program in understanding of each make recipes from scratch the time they reach their work with very long hours “The staff there were September of 2020. I just segment. and take home scrump- learning goals, they are and I am not getting any amazing, going above and finished my first semester Tuesdays starting tious samples. Students more confident in their younger.“ beyond what they needed of upgrading with a 94% February 4, Dartmouth will finish the course with abilities and ready to take Ten years ago, Shawn to do to help me succeed. average in my three cours- North Community the skills to prepare the next step towards a began wanting something The Dartmouth Learning es (English 94%, Math Centre 6:30-8:30 pm healthy meals for them- brighter future. Take different. He attempted to Network showed me that I 95%, and Physics 94%). (5 weeks) selves, family, and friends! Shawn, for example: go back to school but it was selling myself short. My experience at NSCC Instructor: Adrienne Thursdays starting “I dropped out of high didn’t work out. More Even though I had been has given me the confi- Gerow, Assistant Estate February 6, Dartmouth school in Grade 10, when recently, with the encour- out of school for 29 years, dence that I can do this, Manager, MNP Ltd. North Community I was only 17 years old. It that I am smart enough, Centre 1:00-3:00 pm was not the smartest thing and that I did not make a English 109: Writing for Life, (6 weeks) I could have done, but I mistake coming back to Work & School Instructors: Megan thought I knew everything school. Robitaille, 3rd Year at that point. My parents Each week participants Student in Nutritional gave me three options: go “I have never been will focus on a different Studies MSVU & Noah back to school, get a job, happier in my entire life. I aspect of writing, from Pohlkamp-Hartt, CHNC or move out. I have wish I had done this years punctuation and grammar (Certified Holistic worked 29 years since that ago. Remember, you are to creating images, style, Nutritional Consultant) day. never too old to follow and structure. As well, your dreams, you just need participants will write and Note: Courses are open “I started work as a to go for it!” revise a bit of their own to anyone interested in stock boy for James F. If you’ve been thinking work each week. learning and are free. Lahey Glass. During my about returning to school Whatever your interest in breaks I’d go to the back- to get your GED, now’s writing, this course will get For further information or room, where the glaziers the time. If you have ques- you started and will be to sign up for any of these fixed old wooden windows tions about what learning both entertaining and courses contact Jack or or newer aluminium ones. options are best for you, rewarding! Megan at northbrook- I would watch, occasional- call Dartmouth Learning Wednesdays starting freedomcollege@gmail. ly asking why they were Network at 902-463- February 5, Dartmouth com, visit our Facebook doing things a certain way. 9179. “You are never too North Community site (Northbrook Freedom When there was no one old to follow your Centre 6:30-8:30 pm College), or call 902-240- around, I’d take a little dreams.” (10 weeks) 9346 after 6:00 pm only. piece of glass out of the Alison O’Handley is the Instructor: Jack Potter scrap bin and try to cut it. executive director of the B.A., M.A. English Before long, I was one of Dartmouth Learning the glaziers. I did that for Network. around 12 years. Working together, Between the Bridges The Dartmouth North community van ...cont. from page 3 by Ralph MacKenzie and leaders from govern- sue following the from the BtB network and T he Public Good attend food banks. There 24,332 residents of our ment and the nonprofit Affordable Housing Social provide input and feed- Society of are people who would find community, and has trav- sector, have been learning Innovation Lab that took back. The group also Dartmouth, in part- it tremendously difficult, if elled 71,832 kilometers. together building relation- place in early 2019: decides how to spend nership with the Freedom not impossible, to get ships, sharing information Neighbourhood meeting time, discussing Foundation of Nova home from the food bank There are currently 13 and perspectives about the Beautification; Tiny current events or other Scotia, has successfully because of mobility or non-profit groups local context for support- Homes; and a Community items of interest in the managed the Dartmouth general health issues. approved to use the com- ing student success. They Housing Development community, and learning North Community Van for munity van. These include are working to identify a Navigator. Each group about topics of their the past six years. Participating groups churches, food banks, starting initiative that this continues to work inde- choice. are charged 30 cents per transition homes, mental group, working with oth- pendently on their goals, If you have any ques- The van is available to kilometre, which is direct- health organizations, and ers in the community, can with the support of BtB tions, or would like to be non-profit organizations ed toward gas, insurance, groups that support fami- begin to initiate in the backbone staff as needed. involved with Between that need an affordable and general maintenance lies. The community van is coming months. the Bridges, please con- vehicle to help those with costs. Additional funding is a volunteer-run program Residents Roundtable tact: Matt Spurway, few or no transportation provided through grants, and since its inception Affordable Housing Community Coordinator, alternatives. It provides and van advertising, and it more than 5,000 volun- A diverse group of resi- 902-488-7446, matt@ non-profits with a realistic is supported by all three teer hours have been Three concepts were dents from Dartmouth betweenthebridges.ca opportunity to expand levels of government. devoted to this project. selected for prototype North come together programming at an afford- teams to continue to pur- monthly to get updates able cost. From January 2012 The community van is until December 2019, the helping to build connec- The biggest use of the community van has pro- tions and make our com- van is for those who vided transportation for munity stronger.

north dartmouth echo 10 february-march 2020 All bingo volunteers Getting festive at Farrell Hall • Church Events and board members by Doris Buffett MacDonald received a gift card as a token of appreciation for Photo: Doris Buffett-MacDonald their dedication to Farrell BBaetphtiesltUCnhiuterdch Frank Grandy & Photo: Doris Buffett-MacDonaldBenevolent Society. Cute As A Button 316 Windmill Road Our community chil- 902-469-4731 Sunday, Mar. 8 dren and their parents 1:30 – 4:30 pm enjoyed browsing through Family Worship Freewill offering the huge selection of Canteen/50/50 draw brand new children’s Sunday 10:50 am (All proceeds go to the books, graciously provided (Nursery provided) work of the church) by Dartmouth Learning Centre. It was a joy to see Sunday School St. Andrews their happy, smiling faces. Presbyterian Sunday 11 am Church Linda Rowe would like Ages 3 – 15 to send out a special thank 216 School Street you to Rocky and Terry Bible Study Office: 902-469-4480 Thorne who go the extra mile all year long. Thanks Wednesday 7 pm also to the volunteers and Volunteers and board members donned their festive aprons and hats at the board members who Holy Trinity World Day Of Prayer Farrell Benevolent Society’s Annual Community Christmas party. Front row, helped make the evening Emmanuel Church from left, Sylvia Eady, Terry Thorne, Fred Corbett, Rocky Thorne and Fred extra special. Farrell Friday, Mar. 6 / 7 pm Baltzer. Back row, Helen Wood and Kenny Brannen Benevolent Society looks 30 Alfred Street forward to serving the 902-463-3713 or Lynn 902- St. Paul I t was all about making The tables were decked water and a great variety Dartmouth North commu- 464-5697 Catholic Church spirits bright as Farrell out with red tablecloths of juice boxes. nity over the upcoming Benevolent Society and festive centerpieces. year. Free Clothing Depot 197 Windmill Road hosted its annual commu- There were yummy snacks Throughout the eve- Office 902-463-5897 nity Christmas party on and Christmas candies. ning there were draws for Wednesdays saintpaulparishdartmouth.com December 19 with 120 Ham, turkey, and roast Sobeys gift cards, which is 9:30 – 10:30 am adults and 37 youngsters beef sandwiches were hap- a well-appreciated extra at (CLOSED on School Shrove Tuesday in attendance. pily washed down with this very special Christmas Closures) Pancake & Sausage party. Supper Takeout Lunch Celebrate at SonLife Feb 25 |4:30–6:30 pm Community Church Friday, Feb 28 & Mar 27 Admission $5 11:00 am – 1:00 pm by Doris Buffett MacDonald Soup, Roll/Tea Biscuit & Food Bingo Cookies: $6 T here was plenty of community families got to Sandwich & Cookie: $4 Sat. Feb 29, March 14, Christmas cheer and go home with well-appre- Delivery in North End only March 28 smiles at the SonLife ciated gifts for the young depending on # of orders 2–4 pm / $10 Community Church’s ones in plenty of time for Christmas party, hosted by Christmas Day. Flea Market Loonie/Toonie the KidsLife team on Coffee House December 15. There were plenty of Sat Feb 29 refreshments and it was a 9:00 am – 12 Noon Wed. Mar. 25 Thanks to the generos- joy to share this event Admission $.50 7 – 9 pm / $2 ity of Value Village, there with our community. Canteen/Bake Table Music by the Sham-Rocks, were plenty of toys, Thank you to the entire the I-Chix and Open Mic games, and puzzles. There KidsLife team and others were also boots, scarves, in the congregation who Charlie and Adriana Crimestoppers Halifax A Guide hats, and socks. Children helped make this event a Beningo at the SonLife Battle of the Wits Regional to Police and adults enjoyed the complete success. Community Church Services craft table, and many KidsLife Christmas T he Halifax Board of Police Party. Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers once again Want to be a S.T.A.R.? sponsored a fun evening Emergency.................................................911 for all those who attended Non Emergency Police Dispatch..................902-490-5020 S.T.A.R. (Share the Art of Reading) is a play-based tutoring program the 15th Annual Battle of General Info .............................................902-490-5016 of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Halifax, held at Harbour View Wits on January 25 at the Divisional Commander Dartmouth .............902-490-5171 Elementary School for children in grades Primary–3 to help improve Atlantica Hotel in Halifax. Cst. Jim Smith............................................902-229-9042 their literacy and math skills. Scotia Court The volunteer board Cst. Jillian Forhan....................................902-483-5434 Volunteer Tutors Needed As a Volunteer Tutor, you will be a members showed their Cst .Kim Chambers...................................902-483-7472 S.T.A.R. to the children. dedication and profession- Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator Thursdays 11:15 am–12:45 pm alism and made the eve- Cst. Tanya Lambert...................................902-490-2169 Tutor training is provided. ning of trivia an enjoyable Victim Services...........................................902-490-5300 one as the top minds in Anti-Bullying Hotline..................................902-490-7283 For more information, contact Liz at the city vied to become Office of Chief of Police .............................902-490-6500 [email protected], call 902-410-1248 Ultimate Trivia Champions Crime Stoppers............................. 1-800-222 TIPS (8477) or drop by and visit the S.T.A.R. room! of 2020. S.T.A.R. is a joint project of the Boys & Girls Board members wel- Clubs of Greater Halifax; Dartmouth North come new chair of the Halifax board, Les Association; Dept. of Education & Early Kakonyi, and look forward to working with him in the Childhood Development; Halifax Regional days to come. School Board; and the Dartmouth Community Health Board.

Community Calendar is supported by Tony Mancini Councillor District 6 902-292-4823 Dartmouth March Break Photo: Sandra Weagle Free info session presented by the Halifax Worker’s Action Centre North Library Events Perler Bead Palooza Thank you to the staff and volunteers at the North Community Brunch Dartmouth site of the Boys and Girls Clubs of 105 Highfield Park Drive Monday March 16 Greater Halifax for another successful Breakfast East Dartmouth Community Centre Call 902-490-5840 to 2:30-3:30 pm With Santa. 50 Caledonia Road register or for information. 9:30 am—1:00 pm Shamrock Fest African Cuisine demo Adults: $8 • Children: $5 (10 & under) with Mary’s Kitchen Tuesday, March 17 Big Breakfast: $10 2:30 pm Tuesday, February 25 Sunday, March 22 6 pm No Bake Cooking Upcoming Dates: Acoustic Song Circle Wednesday, March 18 April 26, May 24 2:30 pm Thursdays, 7–9 pm EVERYONE WELCOME Video Game English Language Tournament Presented by the Learning Kinsmen Club of Dartmouth Thursday, March 19 Tuesdays, 9:30 am 2:30 pm Mad Science Friday, March 20, 2:30 pm To register, call (902) 490-5840 Come share your voice! at ourAGM Thursday, March 12 Doors open at 5:30 • Meeting starts at 6:00 Seeking motivated individuals to serve on our Board of Directors. To apply, email [email protected] or call 902-469-5769. Everyone Welcome! 276 Windmill Road 902-469-5769 Farre l l Hal l www.farrellhall.ca

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