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echodanrtomrtohuth FREE North Dartmouth celebrates linking our community environmentalism through art! See page 3 How the little paper Photo: Snickerdoodle Photography that could got its start (and what it needs to keep going) It’s harvest time at the North Grove and the kids are all in! Check them out at 6 Primrose or go online to view their monthly programs: thenorthgrove.ca. by Suzanne Rent Anyone with the desire can go back to school at T his September marks my 11th year as the Dartmouth Learning Network the editor of the Echo, but this good news community newspaper predates by Alison O’Handley, Executive Director of the Dartmouth Learning Network my time, of course. S cared of going Off and on over the caused him so much anxi- enough, etc. But that’s Each issue of the Echo comes together with back to school? years, I encouraged my ety that he just couldn’t not true! the work of a team that spends many hours My father dropped father to return to school. do it. writing and editing stories, gathering pho- out of school in grade He was so smart! He At Dartmouth tos, selling advertising, putting it all together eight and felt that for always brushed me off. I get it. When school Learning Network adults through the layout and design, and then many years, teachers was tough the first time come as they are and we delivering it to local stores and other drop-off passed him to get rid of At the end of his life, around, it’s easy to work with them at their spots so you can pick it up. For this issue, we him and his bad behav- we talked about it. He believe it’s because you’re own pace towards their thought we’d share how the Echo works and iour in the classroom. said that the thought of not enough—not smart learning goals. how it all comes together. going back to school enough, not focused cont. page 9... But first, a bit of background: The Echo got its start in 2003 with meetings and discussions among community members, including Sylvia Anthony, Doris Wournell, Rebecca Douglass and Sandi Weagle. They all shared the goal of wanting a community paper where they could share the good news stories of North Dartmouth, many of which never made it into mainstream newspapers. These members are still part of the team. The Echo’s first issue came out in June 2004. Gaëlle McNeil, our graphic designer, has been on board since that first issue, too. We publish five or six issues a year. Most of the team members are volunteers, includ- ing writers Doris Buffett-MacDonald and Sandi cont. page 2... Basin Apartments Ltd. MPriekseidBeunrtgess, 101–10 Springhill Road Dartmouth, NS B3A 4H5 T: 902-442-3595 You will be at home with us Volume 18, Issue 3 SEPTEMBER 2021

north dartmouth echo 2 september 2021 Photo: Snickerdoodle Photography How the little paper that could... Fruits of their labour: These North Grove kids are learning how to grow and harvest their ...cont. from p.1 own food and also about the joy of beets! Weagle. Our other editorial content comes from LSUESBANLANC Thank You. Wela’lin. contributors in the community, including organi- Merci. Shukran. zations looking to share their messages and sto- MLA Dartmouth North For Your Support! ries. Sylvia sells and organizes all the advertising for each issue. Advertising, along with the occa- Your votes, your hard work, your sional donation, is our only source of revenue. donations helped us re-elect SUSAN LEBLANC as our MLA in Our expenses are minimal. We pay Gaëlle for Dartmouth North. her graphic design talents and we pay for the Susan will continue to work hard printing of each issue. When I first started with to represent us and the issues we the Echo, I received a small honorarium, but care about in the Legislature. declined shortly thereafter. I will start receiving Please contact us if you would like an honorarium again with this issue. to stay involved: [email protected] As for other expenses, we also have costs for a telephone, post office box, and the annual fee Dartmouth North to Registry of Joint Stocks to register the Echo name. In 2019, the Echo partnered with the Public Good Society, which helps us with the paper. Its volunteers can help with delivery; Sylvia has been doing this for years. The society has an Echo subcommittee and two of its board mem- bers, Matt Spurway and Robert Chisholm, are subcommittee members who help guide us on the paper and its future. I’ve worked in the media for 20 years, includ- ing in newspapers that long ago shut down. It’s a tough industry to be in, but the little Echo con- tinues. It’s not perfect, though, and we’re look- ing for your help. Here’s what we’d like the Echo to achieve in the next while: We’d like to have more volunteer writers. We know there are a lot of good news stories in the community, but we need people to write those. Students, seniors, anyone in the community can be a volunteer writer. We also need help selling advertising. Sylvia currently is our main – and only – advertising salesperson. But she could use some help. If you would like to help sell ads or know someone who might, please let us know. Before I started writing this, I emailed Sylvia to check some facts on the Echo’s background and she told me she’d like to see the paper make it to its 20th anniversary. That’s just another three years! We know there’s no short- age of good news out there to share, but we need your help to get there. If you’d like to vol- unteer with us, please let us know. We’d love to have you as part of the team. Email us at [email protected] or call 902-461-0149. Happy Fall!

september 2021 3 north dartmouth echo Dartmouth North sets an example for working together by Matt Spurway The North Dartmouth Echo is published 5 T ime and again, haircuts to more or 6 times a year by The Dartmouth North people and organi- than 100 kids in Community Newspaper Society. This zations in two days. community newspaper is dedicated to Dartmouth North work celebrating many good news stories and together to accomplish Planning hit activities that take place in the community, as greater things than any of a snag, however, well as keeping residents informed of activities us could do alone. It hap- when the antici- and issues that impact our community. pens so often, some might pated source of even take it for granted. In funding needed Editor: Contributing Writers: fact, it is not like this to cover costs Photo: Canva Suzanne Rent Doris Buffett- everywhere you go—and turned out to MacDonald people from outside the not be avail- support had rolled in to Matthew Spurway is Ad Sales: Matthew Spurway community are taking able. do the event now, and community coordinator Sylvia Anthony Susan Leblanc notice. Organizers then another time later in with Between the Bridges Kevin Little quickly the school year! and is on the board of Graphic Design: Alison O’Handley Information Morning reached out the Public Good Society. Newsworthy Rev. Marian Lucas- on CBC radio recently did to another They say “it takes a vil- Communications Jefferies a story about yet another Dartmouth organization lage to raise a child” but example of the power of for help, the Public Good that idea goes far beyond Printing: partnership here in Society. raising children. It applies Advocate Printing Dartmouth North. In this to all kinds of things that & Publishing case, with some help from With three days to go, are too big, or too compli- the Dartmouth North $1,000 was needed or cated, or too expensive for Inquiries, suggestions and story ideas: Public Library, the Boys else the event would have us to do alone. The truth and Girls Club, and St. to be cancelled. Luckily, is, together, we can move (902) 461-0149 Anthony’s Church, we’re we live in a place where mountains. Luckily for us, [email protected] working together to pro- people are eager to pitch we know all about that vide free haircuts to kids in in. The Public Good here in Dartmouth North. Look for the Echo on the following websites: the community for back to Society put out an appeal www.dartmouthfamilycentre.ca school. by email and through www.stairsmemorial.ca social media and within www.publicgoodsociety.ca With a diverse team of 12 hours there was more www.communityhealthboards.ns.ca/central-zone local barbers and hairstyl- than enough for the event. ists, the goal was to give Within 24 hours, enough Letters to the Editor: Art in action: a multimedia treasure hunt Letters should not exceed 200 words and by Susan Leblanc must include the writer’s full name and phone number. Letters are subject to editing and are Two of my favourite emerging artists.” It fea- to this song and enjoy www. printed at the discretion of the publisher. Letters organizations have tures visual art like murals the video. ecologyac- will not be returned. Write to: teamed up to cele- and sculptures, perfor- tion.ca/5​ 0things, and the brate environmentalism mance art, and art deliv- Bone Soup, created projects will be available [email protected] through art, and some of ered through headphones by artist and student until October 17th. or North Dartmouth Echo the art is right here in or video. It is all organized Zonghua, is a sculpture c/o The Editor North Dartmouth! on an interactive app for that is hanging in the Art has the power to #3–644 Portland Street, Suite 316 smartphones, which is free window facing the teach, inspire and to help Dartmouth, N.S. B2W 2M3 The Ecology Action to download. farm at the North us consider the world and Centre has been an impor- Grove at 6 Primrose each other in a new way. Notice: The publisher assumes no responsibility tant voice in environmen- Two of the artworks St. The app has a I am really excited that our for the contents of any advertisement or tal activism, including the take place or can be found description of the community has a chance editorial materials. Any warranties or fight against climate in North end Dartmouth: piece, an artist to host these projects! representations made by any printed material change, for 50 years. To statement, and how it contained herein are those of the advertisers celebrate this milestone My Home, created by relates to the Community or writers and not those of the publisher. The anniversary, the EAC has BARE Theatre Co., is a Food work of the Ecology publisher reserves the right to refuse, edit or teamed up with Zuppa song with video that is Action Centre. cancel any advertising or editorial submission Theatre to curate 50 art accessed on the 50 Things at any time and for any reason. 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north dartmouth echo 4 september 2021 Good Tidings FROM DISTRICT 6 North Dartmouth Votes! Echo Editor Suzanne Rent reached out to federal candidates running in Greetings from HRM Councillor Tony Mancini Dartmouth-Cole Harbour to get their responses to questions on some key issues for our community. Here are the responses we received at press time. W here has the summer Affordable Access Program gone? I hope you had a Kevin Payne, NDP and insecure. This issue touches ment does, and they have reason to chance to get out and The Affordable Access Program everyone. believe this. It’s time for our govern- enjoy some summer fun with family allows qualified residents to apply What is your background and how have ments to have our backs as well. and friends. Kids are back to school, for municipal subsidized programs. How do you and your party plan on and hopefully, we will see more This new intake process will allow you participated in the community of addressing housing issues in North If elected what are your other goals for normality with each phase of you to apply once and have that Dartmouth? North Dartmouth? reopening as directed by our application considered for multiple North Dartmouth? province. In this edition, I would like programs. It includes: In 2014 I was on the brink of living It’s my goal to bring Ottawa closer to outline improvements to munici- I’ve always been active in the com- on the streets. That year it was hard to home. To bring the Federal gov- pal services, mainly changes to bus • Low Income Transit Pass munities I’ve lived in across the to keep long-term work, so I was on ernment closer to the issues that route 53, and our affordable access country. Food security, housing and off of EI until it finally ran out. really matter to people. I plan to do program. Allows participants to purchase a affordability, and active transporta- Had it not been for the support of this by directly supporting those who monthly adult transit pass for 50% tion have always been important to both friends and family, I would have needlessly struggle. I intend to be Changes to Bus Route 53 of the regular price for one year. me, and I have participated in, or been living in my car. I understand intimately involved with the many advocated for each of these issues in what is bringing people to the brink projects working to build a strong As part of the ongoing Halifax • Recreation Access Program the community of North Dartmouth. and what is keeping them there. foundation for their neighbours. The Transit improvement program there I’ve been on the front lines with oth- community garden initiatives are a will be changes to Route 53. Not Provides either partial (50%) or full ers in our community for the past North Dartmouth is one of a few fantastic example of strengthening a only will there be changes to the (100%) payment for recreation year, defending the rights of people communities in HRM where the community’s resiliency in a manner route but there will also be improve- programs for children, youth, and without a home. I’ve co-hosted majority of rental housing is owned that is outside of the norm. I believe ments to address accessibility at bus adults in financial need. repair cafes in Dartmouth, with plans and managed by just a handful of these projects provide stability, and stops. The following bus landing for more, to help people learn the large real estate investment firms independence. I believe these initia- pad installations are planned at • Property Tax Exemption and skills to fix things rather than buying (REITs). These firms often have more tives will need to be key parts in any stops along route 53: Leaman Deferral Program new. I have a professional back- of an impact on people’s lives than future plan to tackle climate change, Drive after Albro Lake Road (2250), ground in the skilled trades and tech- all three levels of government. affordability, and social integrity. The Leaman Drive before Ambercrest Helps homeowners pay their nical fields. I started working for Access to stable and dignified hous- federal government should not be Place (2251), Crystal Drive before property tax through a payment myself in April 2020, starting a ing is fundamental to the well-being above directly supporting these types Farthington Place (2252), and plan, a deferral of property tax repair business, repairing home of our communities. It is the founda- of community-led projects. Crystal Drive before Pinecrest Drive (payment is delayed to a later appliances and dental equipment tional issue of our time. Housing (2253). date), or a deferral of local with a focus on Dartmouth. I was a means health. Housing means cli- Darren Fisher, Liberal improvement charges. For more commercial and residential carpenter, mate survival. Housing means quality This work typically involves information about this program, both unionized and non, for close to education outcomes for students. What is your background and how have installation of a concrete pad please call 311. 10 years before that. Having a stable home gives you the between the sidewalk and the curb, sense of security you need to plan you participated in the community of or behind the sidewalk. Where no Crosswalk Guards Needed What do you regard as the most pressing for the future. sidewalk exists, a concrete pad with issues in North Dartmouth? North Dartmouth? a pedestrian ramp to the street will Crosswalk guards are responsible for The NDP is committed to build- be installed, or the shoulder of the providing a safe and secure crossing The most pressing issues here are ing 500,000 non-market, non-profit Born in Dartmouth, former small road may receive an asphalt pad. for elementary children at designat- common across so much of our housing units across the country over business owner, community volun- ed school crosswalks in HRM. country: access to dignified, stable the course of 10 years, financed via teer. Passed two Private Member’s Although constituents may have Halifax Regional Police’s Traffic and affordable housing; access to low-cost re-payable loans from the Bills in his first term as a Member of concerns over their property, bus Unit is quality healthcare; and access to Canadian Mortgage and Housing Parliament, including legislation to stops are almost exclusively installed currently accepting resumes for quality food. The majority of North Corporation. These non-market units protect our environment and in the Right-of-Way (ROW). Most regular part-time positions across Dartmouth is a food desert. Folks are essential to tackling the ever-ris- Canadians from mercury. Advocate residents don’t realize this isn’t their several locations in the municipality, require a vehicle (which not everyone ing costs of housing. It is a strong for universal national pharmacare actual property until HRM exercises as well as new spares. Send resumes can afford) to get groceries in a rea- step toward the recognition of hous- and clean-technology. its right to use the space for transit to [email protected]. Enquiries can sonable amount of time. Those with- ing as a human right, and the imple- or pedestrian infrastructure. be made by leaving a message at out cars don’t always have the mentation of a Housing First model. From helping out at the (902) 490-5168. Crosswalk Guards means to schedule the time it takes With the realities of this housing cri- Harbourview Elementary School gar- As part of the siting process, work up to 3.5 hours per day to bus or walk to the No Frills, so sis beginning to boil over, many are den, to moving dirt and helping to Halifax Transit does their utmost Monday to Friday, 10 months a they spend their spare but limited realizing that it is illegal to be house- side the sheds at The North Grove, diligence to site infrastructure away year. The hourly rate for this posi- dollars on taxi services. Every last less. I believe there is and needs to I’m always happy to lend a hand. from residences, but in some cases, tion is $14 (under negotiation) in person I’ve talked to on doorsteps be a better way forward. We provided funding to help build it isn’t always possible. Although the accordance with the collective and in apartment hallways is worried the Dartmouth North Outdoor work has commenced, these stops agreement between CUPE Local about the state of housing. Renters, What do you enjoy about North Library and Playground, and I still will not be active until the November 4814 and Halifax Regional owners, everyone. Of all ages. Folks Dartmouth? think it’s one of the best outdoor 22 service change date. Municipality. who are both secure in their housing spaces in our riding. Through the I enjoy the strong sense of communi- Canada Summer Jobs Program and • T his new route will provide HRM encourages applications ty and solidarity I feel whenever I am through other supports, we’re local service seven days/week from qualified African Nova here. I have friends in North between Highfield Terminal Scotians, racially visible persons, Dartmouth, I also do appliance cont. page 10... and Alderney Gate, via the women in non-traditional positions, repair calls in the area all the time. Bridge Terminal. persons with disabilities, and I’ve also chosen to put our campaign Aboriginal persons in the work- office in North Dartmouth, because • This route will follow a similar place. HRM encourages applicants this community has been too often routing as the existing Route to self-identify. neglected by the people in power. 53 Notting Park. To provide I’ve always appreciated the level of two-way service along the cautious optimism here from people entire route, this new route will who haven’t often received a leg up. not service Victoria Road. They and we have this optimism because we know our neighbours have our backs. They’re cautious because they don’t think the govern-

september 2021 5 north dartmouth echo What’s growing at the North Grove? Photos: Snickerdoodle Photography Growing in so many ways... Summer activities at the North Grove include teaching kids how to care for our green friends! Check out the September schedule to see what’s happening at thenorthgrove.ca. The Daily Pun (Facebook Group) 1. Where there’s a will, I want to be in it. 2. The last thing I want to do is hurt you, but it’s still on my list. 3. Since light travels faster than sound, some people appear bright until you hear them speak. 4. If I agreed with you, we’d both be wrong. 5. Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad. 6. They begin the evening news with ‘Good Evening,’ then proceed to tell you why it isn’t.

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september 2021 7 north dartmouth echo Spotlight is supported by on Youth Susan Leblanc MLA Dartmouth North 902-463-6670 [email protected] Back-to-school blessings Photos: Doris Buffett-MacDonald by Doris Buffett-MacDonald F or the fourth con- love what you people are Lotus Point Apartments Hayward Stright, Gina secutive year, our doing,” Charles said. on Ochterloney Street and Barry Rhodenizer, community partners looking for suggestions of Elizabeth McDowell, stepped up in epic fashion A huge thank you to where to donate new Joyce Hunt, Susan to underwrite our school councillors Tony Mancini backpacks and school sup- Roper, Vinnie Hayward supply giveaway at and Sam Austin who pitch plies. Every year the apart- and children. New SonLife Community in yearly for this event. ment building residents use attendees Chris and Church on August 28. Thanks to the women of their bottle collection Gail were a great help MLA Susan Leblanc’s money to purchase new also. A ginormous shout out office who hosted a dona- back-to-school items. to Charles Moore, sales tion box, and to Rebecca Thank you so much to all Shout out to Value manager at Dartmouth Rose who came down those generous people at Village which helps Crossing Staples, and staff with the final fillup on Lotus Point Apartments. every year, and to our Kathy, Matt, and Kevin, packing day. poster designer young who donated more than Thanks to Tom Charles King, and 30 brand new backpacks Barb Dennis donates MacNeil, manager of SonLife helper Sylvie this year. Charles also paid generously every year and Sobeys on Wyse Road, Beaudoin. for one of our Staples Sylvia Anthony dropped there were refreshments orders directly out of his off box after box of much for the families who came A note of sincere own pocket. appreciated supplies on through, and for all the thanks goes to Pastor Barb’s behalf. worker bees, including Chuck Kelades and “I grew up in Eugenia and Jada other SonLife members Dartmouth North and I We received a message who contributed finan- from Audrey Gallant of cially to help make this fourth annual school supply giveaway a complete success once again. Above: Alexander takes a play break at the 4th Annual School Supply Giveaway at SonLife Community Church. Below: The cat (Gina Rodenizer) and Eugenia Hayward Stright getting in the trenches at the School Supply Giveaway.

north dartmouth echo 8 september 2021 SENIORS’ CORNER A boy’s world in Photo: Robert McKenzie days gone by by Doris Buffett-MacDonald W hen Robert “There were the boys Above: The adventures of Robert McKenzie continue into his retirement years as he and his wife spendPhoto: Doris Buffett-MacDonald McKenzie was a summer camps, plus all their time traveling widely. Below: Robert won the “Boy of the Year” award in 1971 as a young teen young gaffer in these other adventures. member of the Dartmouth Boys Club, now called The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Halifax. the 60s there was nary We got to learn stuff, trav- such a thing as WiFi or el, and socialize. Both of Remember Dancing? Nintendo. No one could my brothers were involved give you directions on the in the club. Some of the This is your chance to cut loose, put on those dancing information highway. boys even became lifelong shoes again and dance the night away to the beats What then did a city kid friends!” of the Sidewinders. For members, this one’s on us in like Robert living in thanks for your loyal support throughout the pandemic. Dartmouth do to keep The years have quickly occupied back in the day? flown by. What was once Friday, September 24 6-9 pm a boys’ club is now Most people would be referred to as The Boys Members: FREE Non-members: $7 delighted to learn that the and Girls Club of Greater Limited capacity — Doors open 5:45 pm original Boys and Girls Halifax, with the Call 902-465-5578 ext 213 to reserve your spot Club was hosted in a Dartmouth North site Donations of Boost, Depends and toiletries appreciated! horse barn owned by Roy located on Farrell Street. Boland, owner of the local 45 Ochterloney St. Dartmouth • 902.465.5578 ext 214 IGA, who donated the Robert McKenzie went barn to the club. There on and made his way in was an outdoor skating the world. He is now a rink close by. retired electrical instructor. The one big difference “I got to travel all over was that it was not a Boys Nova Scotia, New and Girls Club; it was just Brunswick, Quebec, and for the boys. You could Ontario with my job, for sharpen your skills at the companies like shooting range, there Westinghouse, Ford, were arts and crafts, bas- Irving, to name just a ket weaving, and adven- few,” Robert says. tures by the score. These days Robert and All the great adven- his wife get to travel just tures a fella could have for fun. They have continued throughout the enjoyed an Alaskan Cruise 50s and 60s until the (one of his favourite trips), beloved horse barn burned river cruises, and bus flat to the ground. tours. In his downtime, he likes to cast a line, get in It was quite a shock to a bit of hunting, or share be out of the barn, but the great adventures with his community rallied and friends at the ATV Club before long the club where he is a member. reopened at the old gas station on Main Street, Robert still maintains which later became the fond affection for the Ben’s Bakery outlet. The Boys and Girls Club and club participants continued last year helped to drop to build skills in baseball, off school backpacks kind- hockey, and football. ly donated by the Masonic Lodge, where he is also a Robert recalls the first member. director of the club was Gabe DeRoches, followed We greatly appreciate by Emery Gagnon, and Robert taking the time to then Dave Jones. sit a spell with us and share the great stories of “I remember the the early beginnings of Shearwater military donat- such an amazing organiza- ed so much equipment to tion as the Boys and Girls the teams throughout the Club of Greater Halifax. years,” Robert says.

september 2021 9 north dartmouth echo Thank you for the welcome! • Church News by Rev. Marian Lucas-Jefferies Photo: contributed and share experiences.” internationally. I also me by phone, email, or BBaetphtiesltUCnhiuterdch Holy Trinity (Source unknown) So I served as a volunteer fire- Facebook. Emmanuel Church thought I would introduce fighter for a number of 316 Windmill Road myself. years. Holy Trinity Emmanuel 902-469-4731 30 Alfred Street Anglican Church I am from New I am known for my 30 Alfred St, Dartmouth Family Worship Clothing Depot Brunswick, but I graduated passion for social, eco- Phone: 902-463-3713 from the Atlantic School nomic, and environmental Email: holy.trinity.emmanu- Sunday 11:00 am Weds. 10 am to noon of Theology in Halifax 15 justice. This past nine [email protected] (nursery provided) Clothing, footwear for years ago and have served years I have served as Facebook: Holy Trinity babies, children, ladies as a priest in the Diocese coordinator of the Emmanuel Anglican Church Sunday School and men. Please bring of Nova Scotia and Prince Diocesan Environment your own carry bag. Edward Island this past Network, a vibrant, grow- Everyone’s welcome to (for ages 3 - 12) Info: 902-469-0937 decade. I might not be ing network, the church’s join us Sunday mornings Sunday 11:00 am from Dartmouth but I have response to the climate at 11 am to celebrate A fter a few months family and friends in the crisis. “Season of Creation” Photo: Doris Buffett-MacDonald of waiting and area and am looking for- throughout September. some pandemic ward to my time here. As I begin my ministry Bring pets for the Blessing delays, I am excited to in Dartmouth, I expect to of the Animals on Oct. 3. now be serving in the I began my appoint- spend time learning more Celebrate Thanksgiving community. ment as priest in charge of about the relationship Oct. 10. And kids are wel- the Anglican parishes of between the church and come to bring an adult to This past 18 months Holy Trinity Emmanuel/ this community and how I “Messy Church ­—date living with COVID-19 has St. Alban’s Woodside on can support the communi- TBA. been a true test of resil- July 1. As well as 15 years ties in which I now serve. ience and the strength of of ministry in the Anglican PS: Please feel free to community. I once read Church of Canada, I have Although I am writing drop in on our clothing that: “God gives us gifts to 23 years of experience in this article two weeks into depot every Wednesday help make community life addiction services, as a my appointment, by the from 10-12 p.m. happen; but we are the community development time you read it I will have ones who must put it into worker for AIDS NB, and been in the neighbour- Rev. Marian Lucas- practice. In order to best have been involved in co- hood for two months. If I Jefferies is the priest relate… and be able to operative and community haven’t met you yet, I in charge, Holy Trinity encourage each other, we development, locally and hope we will soon. Please Emmanuel/St. Alban’s need to know each other do not hesitate to contact Woodside. Anyone with the desire can go back to school at Dartmouth Learning Network ...cont. from p.1 The classes are small Photo: contributed “I feel calmer about it and Deepwater Church is coming soon... and because of that, we I don’t get so nervous St. Paul’s Church on Windmill Road will can be flexible and adapt when something goes be the site for Deepwater Church’s new to your needs so that you wrong.” Dartmouth location. Pictured above is Senior can find success in learn- Pastor Matthew Thomas as he takes a break ing. Take Ann for Her communications from the cleanup day which took place back example. class has been using the in August. The anticipated launch date is Reading A-Z online read- September 19th. The church will occupy Ann’s connection with ers to practice their read- the basement of St. Paul’s Church and the Dartmouth Learning ing skills. Ann has pro- Church Rectory will be used for office and Network began in the fall gressed a whole grade meeting spaces. of 2016. Ann didn’t get level in the past year. what she needed from her Ann’s return to learning helped her find increased ing one of her fellow Organizations like education and walked purpose in life and a greater confidence. “If I didn’t have a com- classmates. Dartmouth Learning away feeling that she puter at home I wouldn’t Network are here to sup- didn’t measure up to her rose to the challenges of a Ann credits her be as far as I am now,” “I get as much out of it port you to build your con- peers. After many years of changing learning environ- improved computer skills says Ann. “I challenge as he does,” says Ann. “It fidence in your skills so life, Ann returned to ment. “I feel I’ve come and being able to learn myself to read online in gives me confidence to that you can grow and school. Like all of our new leaps and bounds in the from home for her my free time.” offer him something that improve them. We’d be learners, she was nervous past year alone,” reflects progress. he can benefit from. It’s happy to talk more with that she would fail or that Ann. “I feel really positive Similarly, at the begin- important to pass on what you about what that looks she wouldn’t fit in. What about what I’ve accom- “Taking a computer ning of our 2020 school you have to give.” like. Give us a call anytime she found instead was sup- plished and I feel that I’ve class has helped me get year, Ann had unexpected at 902-463-9179. port to learn at her own done it through sheer more familiar with the surgery and needed to So, the message of the pace, increased purpose in determination.” computer so that it’s not recuperate several weeks story is: if you are not her life, and a greater so frustrating,” says Ann. at home. Rather than miss going back to school sense of confidence in her so many classes, Ann because you don’t feel that skills and what she has to logged into her classes you can be successful, offer—especially in the from her computer at please think again. past year. home and was able to maintain her learning as Ann says that she’s well as her connection always been persistent, with fellow classmates. which served her well this year as she consistently In fact, one of Ann’s biggest joys at Dartmouth Learning Network is help-

north dartmouth echo 10 september 2021 Valuing real connections is the antidote to pandemic stress and loneliness by Kevin Little “Most Americans of the most important city, are people who live Dartmouth North. At that As a community out- Photo: Sandy Oakley-Andrews watch ‘Friends’ rather challenges of our time, alone and experience very time Paul was transitioning reach facilitator, I see what than having friends.” namely loneliness. We are little engagement with into retirement; long an volunteerism can do, the rightly focused at this time their fellow citizens. The active and physical person, ways in-person encounters “People may go to the on poverty, homelessness, personal computer, an various ailments curtailed can help us grow, support library looking mainly mental health, racism, sex- aide that can connect us what he could do. Paul us when we are low, and for information, but ism, and the LGBTQIA2S+ on a global scale, also uses tried various activities, celebrate with us when we they find each other community. I have vocally up long hours of personal including work and volun- are experiencing joy. I there.” supported and vigorously time, staring at a screen, teering, but none seemed am here to help participated in these reading material that only to satisfy. facilitate these “None of the people causes as a volunteer, as confirms our own opportunities. watching ‘Big Brother’ an outreach worker, as a thoughts. Then one day he will bring you chicken board member, and as a walked out his door with Kevin Little is soup if you get sick.” citizen. But throughout These virtual connec- his fishing rod in hand and the Community these three decades of tions can be rewarding, found a community of Outreach ~ Quotes from Bowling community work another but they lack the sponta- people casting their fishing Facilitator with Alone: The Collapse and issue has been festering, neous conversations that lines. Paul joined in and The Public Revival of American one we rarely discuss. reveal surprises, insights, soon found familiar com- Good Society Community written by and epiphanies that make panions, a varied group of of Dartmouth. author Robert D. Putnam. In this pandemic the all the difference to our people with different opin- He can be reached number one word I have short lives. In short, there ions, ethnic heritages, at 902-476-0785 or I read this book in heard used in conversation is more boredom, more ages, genders, and person- thepublicgoodsoci- 2001. It confirmed and is/was stress. Everyone is loneliness, and more pre- alities. I have heard the [email protected] gave voice to what I had stressed: about employ- dictability in our world effect this community has been observing in my non- ment, income, housing, than any of us wants to had on Paul, and Paul has Paul Andrews- profit community work. I family, friends, and mental admit. had on these companions. Oakley found am now even more con- health. Gatherings like these are a community vinced we are missing one I met Paul Andrews- undervalued and offer sto- through fishing. But out there, in Oakley 10 years ago. He ries we rarely share. households all over this and his wife, Sandy, live in VNootreths!Dartmouth What do you enjoy about North What is your background and how playground to developers for events to build a stronger need help due to unforeseen Dartmouth? new housing. community. circumstances, such as for rent, ...cont. from p.4 have you participated in the food, power etc. Like Marie, a I’ll never forget the way folks How do you and your party plan on If elected what are your other caller on The Rick Howe delighted to help incredible came together to support one community of North Dartmouth? addressing housing issues in North goals for North Dartmouth Show, who was crying because organizations like the Boys and another after a terrible fire in Dartmouth? of fear of her power being cut Girls Club, The North Grove, the community. From individu- I’m a happily married mother If elected I’d like to start by off due to falling on hard times. and local small businesses. als stepping up to help out of three wonderful children. I From the Green Party plat- donating 10% of my salary with clothes or food — to the have worked various jobs over form: “Homelessness and towards a community fund and I would like to continue to What do you regard as the amazing North Dartmouth the years which included retail, housing affordability are nation- invite other organizations, lead- engage with the diverse groups most pressing issues in North organizations doing everything accounting for family restau- al emergencies which the pan- ers to contribute to it and to and work together with our Dartmouth? they could to help — North rant, server, secretary, data demic has only made worse. It oversee it. Until policies can be councillor and MLA to help the Dartmouth has incredible com- clerk, accounts receivable to is time for Parliament to offi- implemented to benefit the community in all aspects and Affordability — from folks munity spirit. name a few. I received my cos- cially recognize these twin community this fund will be for no longer “pass the buck,” so struggling to pay for the pre- metology license and worked emergencies and to take community members who may to speak. scription drugs they need, to If elected, what are your other as a master stylist before retir- action. affordable housing. It’s one of goals for North Dartmouth? ing. I’m now extensively Halifax A Guide the reasons I am so seized with involved in volunteering and Green Party is offering Regional to Police delivering Universal National I look forward to continuing to doing community work. solutions to help people now. Services Pharmacare and more housing. work with local stakeholders on We want Parliament to adopt a Police building more affordable hous- What do you regard as the national moratorium on evic- How do you and your party plan on ing, and more great community most pressing issues in North tions during the pandemic, and Emergency.................................................911 addressing housing issues in North projects that add to the vibran- Dartmouth? to create a residential arrears Non Emergency Police Dispatch...................902-490-5020 Dartmouth? cy of this community. assistance program to protect General Info ..............................................902-490-5016 Having lived in Dartmouth all those who risk being driven Divisional Commander Dartmouth ..............902-490-5171 Our Liberal Government Rana Zaman, Green Party North for some time in the into homelessness due to evic- Community Response Officers.....................902-490-5171 recently delivered over $21 past and being part of Between tion from accumulated arrears.” Community Cst. Jim Smith..........................902-229-9042 million for HRM, to rapidly the Bridges and Dartmouth If I were elected as MP would Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator build more affordable housing. North Residential group, engage in regular conversations Cst. Tanya Lambert...................................902-490-2169 And we just announced that ACORN, plus a few others with all stakeholders, organiza- Victim Services...........................................902-490-5300 millions of this funding will be over the years, and as a mem- tions, and resident/tenant Kids Help Phone......................................1-800-668-6868 used to repurpose and reno- ber of the Dartmouth Mosque, groups to discuss the best solu- Office of Chief of Police .............................902-490-6500 vate an existing commercial I have come to understand the tions for all. Crime Stoppers............................. 1-800-222 TIPS (8477) building for safe and supportive various needs of the communi- housing here in Dartmouth ty. Currently some of the issues What do you enjoy about North North. We need to make sure are safe, clean, and affordable Dartmouth? that more of these good proj- housing, cost of living, health ects get built. We also have a care accessibility, and other I love the diversity of very ambitious housing plan to issues like a bike lane being Dartmouth North and how the build and repair more afford- planned, which would replace community comes together to able housing, and a plan to the parking currently used by support one another. I respect help renters and those who the Dartmouth Masjid the fierce pride and indepen- wish to become homeowners. congregants. dence of its residents who work together on the community As well, many are con- garden, volunteer, and put on cerned about losing the park/

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