northnorth FREE dartmouth Spreading the spirit with Cop Shop... seedartmouth p. 12 linkingecho our community The more things change… by Karl Nightingale hose of us who have lived in the same place for a long period of time often T stop seeing things that those who are new to our neighbourhood notice right away. New people can help us see the neighbour- hood in a new light and we need to welcome that new sight. Take, for example, the article on the 50th anniversary of Stairs Memorial Church. How many people know where the name came from? (It was named after William Stairs, an early rope maker in North Dartmouth who supported the church from the start). How many long-term residents of our community just take for granted the existence of the church and know little of the long and varied contribution the congregation has made to the community of North Dartmouth? Yet if you are one of the hundreds of newcomers to our community who have been helped by the programs offered through Stairs Memorial, you The construction of Stairs Memorial United Church on Hester Street in the late 1950s was a commu- know it as a place of support and assistance, a nity project that drew parishioners together and inspired a spiritual renewal in Dartmouth North. congregation that reaches out and cares about all in the community. by Pam Lutz In the face of growing challenges, from a Stairs United – thanks for the memories n Sunday, the church wants to Many years ago, Frances commuted to his job at declining and aging congregation to ever-rising February 22, thank its many members Hunter lived with her Ferry Aviation and when costs for heat and maintenance, the congre- O Stairs Memorial and their families who husband and two young Frances and the boys gation continues to serve the community and United Church will contributed to the plan- sons in an apartment decided to move back to share its resources with the wider community. hold a special service, ning, financing and con- in Woodside. Then Dartmouth, she wanted 50 years to the day of struction of the church. one day, the apart- three things: proximity We would all benefit from taking a few the first service ever The Echo spoke with ment building burned to a bus stop, a church moments to look around our community with held there. Stairs sits two long-time Stairs down and she and her and a school. They “new” eyes and see again the many organi- at 44 Hester Street in parishioners about their family moved back to bought their first home zations, large and small, that have for many Dartmouth North, and memories of the church. Windsor. Her husband on Elmwood in the early cont. page 2... cont. page 3...

Peter J. Kelly Mi k e Sa v a g e , M.P. Trevor Zinck, m l a Mayor, Dartmouth - Cole Harbour Dartmouth North Halifax Regional Municipality 327 Windmill Road Co n s t i t u e n c y Of f i c e Dartmouth, NS B3A 1H7 1841 Argyle Street Ste.106 - 300 Prince Albert Rd. TEL: 461-0181 Halifax, NS B3J 3A5 Dartmouth, FAX: 461-0775 Phone: 490-4010 [email protected] Email: [email protected] Phone: 462-6453 Fax: 462-6493 email: [email protected] volume 6, issue 1 february-march 2009 north dartmouth echo 2 february-march 2009

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If you’d like to be a part [email protected] reserves the right to refuse, publish a new issue every two of the Echo team, please call us edit or cancel any advertis- months and we need writers. Look for the Echo on the following websites: ing or editorial submission at 463-2702. www.dncc.ns.ca at any time and for any www.cdha.nshealth.ca/communityhealth/ reason. Materials can be reprinted only with the dartmouth/comLinks.html The more things change with those community Day has become a day (go to local directories to download a pdf of the latest issue) expressed permission of the publisher. ...cont. from p.1 groups, thank you and celebrated by many, well done! If you are as the Irish are very years contributed to not involved, at least glad to welcome any- our community and to take a few minutes and one into their clan A Sa l u t e t o making it a healthier, thank those who give on St. Paddy’s Day. Bill Withers more vibrant place so much, while asking This openness and to live and work. In recognition and appreciation of a nothing in return. willingness to share lifetime of dedicated and voluntary If you are one of Just as we often their culture, food and service to his church, his community, the hundreds involved take for granted the dance are not unique his province and country organizations that to the Irish, but they serve our community, seem to do a great job St. Paul’s Council Knights of Columbus Together so too do we tend of making all feel part to lose sight of the of a fun and festive will host a formal dinner on Ten Years of Building Community long-standing rituals, day. Maybe we need Saturday, April 25 Community Health Boards holidays and celebra- to do like they do in at the Celebrate the Work of Community tions that take place Newfoundland and Ramada Plaza Hotel in our community. Labrador, where St. 240 Brownlow Ave, Dartmouth One such celebration, Patrick’s Day is a pro- Reception 6:30 pm • Dinner 7:30 pm In recognition of our local Community St. Patrick’s Day, was vincial holiday! Now Health Board’s ten years of work, the seven Proceeds to purchase insulin pumps through the Community Health Boards within Capital once a huge celebra- that would make the IWK Diabetic Clinic for children in lower Health are launching: tion in our community, winter go away just a income homes suffering from Type l Diabetes owing to the large bit quicker! Tickets: $125 per person Together: Ten Years of Building Corporate table: $1250 Community—Community Health Boards number of Irish immi- Let’s not lose our Insulin pump donation: $6400 Celebrate the Work of Community grants who settled respect for those who Please join us Wednesday, in North Dartmouth serve, our pleasure in March 4 at 6:30 pm over the years, includ- celebrating other cul- Black tie or at the Cole Harbour Public Library ing the Irish labourers tures, or our pride in business suit who built the Shubie our community. Those Hear the stories of proj- ects and initiatives that canal. Once a religious who went before and have been taking place holiday (one of the few those who come new Gordon Jewers 469-5698 in our communities. Information/ Sean Brownlow 449-0119 days in the year that to our community will tickets Bill Yochoff 464-0034 Info: Monique Mullins-Roberts 460-6869 pubs were closed in thank you. 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she stopped teaching, Joe was a Catholic in the church’s balcony, months, thanks to the there were 53 young and taught in Halifax depicting events such as leadership of Gordon women in the program. at the School for the the McKeen and Ron Carter, Four of Frances’s five Blind, but he was also and the Second World members raised $40,000 children were married at the organist at Stairs. War. Other panels show to replace the old, oil Stairs and two were bap- In 1973 the pipe organ the history of Stairs, each furnace with a new gas tized there. She served as was dedicated to the with a different theme. heating system. Once president of the UCW for church. She remembers Jean produced the again, the community of three years and received the UCW as a “vibrant church’s newsletter, Stairs United will come her life membership pin. group of women who Inside Stairs, for many together to celebrate Frances is currently put on bazaars, dinners years so the church the renewal of faith and the food bank manager and wonderful break- “family” could keep how great things can be of the North Dartmouth fasts to raise funds for abreast of the news accomplished when peo- Outreach Resource the church’s many pro- about its congregation. ple come together united Centre, which operates grams.” She laughs, remembering in one purpose. out of the Stairs church Around 1978, Paul how “one Sunday, a kit- Past Ministers of basement. Blaney of Saint John, NB ten was born in the choir Stairs, Atlantic School of Jean Kenney lived on began crafting a series during the service.” Theology students, mem- Slayter Street for over 40 of stained glass windows The service on bers, friends and families years and was the part- for the church which February 22 is an residing in Dartmouth time secretary of Stairs took about ten years to opportunity to thank all are invited to attend the church for 20 of those complete. They were those who contributed service. A reception will years. She saw many memorials to different so generously this past follow in the church hall. developments during her people in the congrega- year to the “Greening For further information, time at Stairs, including tion. Eight more stained of Stairs – the Furnace please contact the church a fire under the eaves glass panels were erected Fund.” In a few short office at 466-4389. which forced a quick Stairs United—thanks for the memories! evacuation several years ago. When the church ...cont. from p. 1 installed an elevator, it 1950s, and the family the United Church made a huge difference attended Stairs Memorial Women or UCW). Her to the elderly in the United at its former loca- sons attended Cubs and congregation who had tion on Henry Street. Scouts at the church and trouble negotiating the Meanwhile, the church her daughter attended church steps. For many community was coming Brownies and Girl years the church was together to erect a new Guides. Around 1966, home to a men’s club home for their spiritual Frances started leading and sponsored a very community on Hester the Explorers program, active bowling club that Street. whose motto was: “Be raised money for church As a young mother of doers of the Word, and activities. There were four children, Francis was not hearers only.” She many plays staged under taken under the collective enjoyed teaching the girls its eaves, to the delight wing of the women of every week, and fondly of the congregation and the church, who invited remembers packing mis- its budding actors. her to their houses for sion boxes for Inuit chil- Jean speaks fondly meetings and made her dren in northern Canada, of the beautiful pipe feel special. She became and hearing guest speak- organ that was built These photos show the construction of Stairs church on Hester Street, begin- active in the Women’s ers from different parts over a number of years ning with the empty lot (top left), completion of the framing in above and the Missionary Society (later, of the world. By the time by Joseph MacDonald. new spiritual home opening its doors to the congregation in 1959.

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by Angel Wright Report District Nine The time is NOW first heard of the WEE community-based eco- skills during community- 14 weeks of supportive from: Councillor Society this summer nomic development. The based work experience work experience with Iwhen I walked into programs that the society with local employers. local employers, which the NOW Program Office supports include: Women The NOW Program is designed to give the Sidewalks, caps and budgets on Ochterloney Street in Unlimited, IT Works takes place in two women not only experi- . for Women, Women phases. The first phase ence, but also training Dear Residents of District 9: I wasn’t even aware of and Co. and the NOW offers participants an in the field that is best I hope you are living well and enjoying this WEE, which stands for Project. opportunity to upgrade, suited for their interests winter. As your HRM Councillor, I get many the Woman’s Economic The NOW Project a GED preparation pro- and skills. calls during the winter season from residents Equality Society. It’s (New Opportunities for gram, computer skills This past October, the who are having problems with snow clearing on been around since 1996, Women) aims to decrease enhancement, confi- NOW Project was happy their streets and sidewalks. HRM Public Works which made me wonder the barriers that women dence building, service to announce the gradu- is very good at addressing these issues as best it how many other women on social assistance face learning and workshops ation of the first intake can. Every contact made to me either in person, (just like me) have never in finding employment on various topics from of participants and were by phone message, fax or e-mail is taken with even heard of the WEE and to support their suc- stress management to even more pleased with respect and discussed with the snow clearing Society and its programs. cessful transition into the employability skills. It is a the results. Of the 13 supervisors. Each year the area councillors meet The WEE Society’s labour market. Through chance for women from that started in the pro- with Public Works to go over the problems of mission is to promote the its 28-week program, diverse backgrounds to gram, nine participants previous years, and new initiatives to address economic well-being of the NOW Project helps come together to support completed it successfully, the new year’s operations. This year, all the women in Nova Scotia, women build upon their and inspire each other to with five of them becom- sidewalks in District 9 are on a performance and ensure that diverse life and work skills by achieve their goals. The ing fully employed. contract and this has helped lower the amount women are included in helping them apply those second phase consists of of problem incidents. Winter also brings assessments and tax bills and the approval of a municipal tax rate. We will be into April or May before the budget Halifax Regional Fire & is passed and the tax rate set for this year. Assessments for single-family homes have Emergency reminds gone up an average 4.3 per cent in District 9 over last year. The highest was District residents about candle safety 22—Timberlea Prospect—at 5.3 per cent and the lowest District 15—Fairview Clayton Park— during power outages at 3.2 per cent. There are 102,000 HRM residential prop- erties under the provincial cap program. The where yours are? Do they have average assessment of a capped property in • Fires caused by candles have District 9 is $129,682. The program has its tripled in recent years. charged batteries? Please benefits but already it is creating situations check that all smoke alarms where residents on the same street, in similar • Do not use candles during homes, are paying different amounts of prop- power outages. Battery have charged batteries as well. erty tax. When a home is sold, the new owners start paying tax on the uncapped market value. powered lighting is a much • Stay safe! It will not be long before this inequity gets so safer choice. Do you know high that residents will be demanding the pro- gram be changed. The province has been asked For more information visit our web site at www.halifax.ca/fire by the Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities to review the cap program and replace it with an Bring back the sound— income-based program of direct tax relief to Repair and refurbish your woodwind! those who need it the most. This is a provincial program that has a lot of short-term financial gain that will be accompanied by long-term pain. Research by the UNSM indicates that under the cap system, the tax burden is being shifted to medium- to low-income property own- ers. I am putting forth suggestions to staff on where we might reduce our expenditures this year, such as curbing out-of-province travel. I expect we will have to cut and delay programs as we are going to be under pressure to provide matching funds for federal initiatives under the economic recovery strategic funds program. Municipal governments are not permitted to have deficits, so we will have to shift funds within existing budgets to provide dollars for the federal projects. This is a challenge as we try to keep property taxes at present levels by trim- ming the excess and reallocating existing funds. Please contact me anytime to discuss these or any other issues of concern.

~ Jim Smith, Councillor, District 9 february-march 2009 5 north dartmouth echo

LETTERS • LETTERS • LETTERS • LETTERS Substituting a breeze at John Martin Report Dear Editor; ter. I proceeded to the experience! When asked goes out of their way to from: I was recently given the classroom and was again, if I would be willing help the students in ANY opportunity to work very warmly greeted by to come back again, I way they can and the as a substitute EPA both staff and students. jumped at the chance. students WANT to please (Educational Program What a great start to my One further thing that them. Everybody in the Deficits and a growing debt Assistant) at John Martin day! I was given a sched- I would like everyone building works hard and Junior High School. I ule for the day indicating (not just our community, they work TOGETHER. Dear friends, will say that I accepted which classrooms to go but everyone) to know It was an absolute plea- s many of you know, the recent federal the job and went in with to and which students about this school, is that sure to be a part of this budget introduced by the Conservatives a sense of unease, as I would need my help that the respect between highly respectful group of A was passed in the House of Commons. am used to working in day. Again, the students students and staff is vis- people. After years of budget surpluses and sound fiscal elementary schools, not and staff were very help- ible to anyone walking Jennifer Fitzsimmons management by previous Liberal governments, junior highs, where the ful. They pointed me in in the halls. The staff we now find ourselves facing huge deficits and a students are bigger than the right direction and growing debt. me. The unease that often times they escorted The budget wasn’t perfect by any stretch; it started my day certainly me to the room I needed was, however, a step forward from the November didn’t last long. to find. Economic Update when the Conservative govern- Upon my arrival at As I completed each ment denied they would run a deficit and seemed the school, a student not of my assigned tasks, to deny that we were in fact facing serious eco- only rang the bell for me, the different classroom nomic difficulties, even though others seemed but held open the door teachers and students to be able to anticipate the emerging difficul- as well. I was greeted thanked me for my help. ties. We had hoped they would have done more at the office with warm The whole day was a for the vulnerable and for recently unemployed smiles and cheerful ban- completely gratifying workers by making more meaningful changes to Employment Insurance, by increasing access and showing more sensitivity for Canadians who are facing job losses. This is a tough time for Canadians — people are suffering and many are worried about their future. We allowed the budget to pass in order to let the money and programs included in it to kick in as soon as possible. However, if these invest- ments are not meeting the needs of Canadians, the Conservative government will have to account for that. They will either have to change course or face the consequences. We laid down condi- tions requiring the prime minister to update Canadians every three months on the stimulus New Vice-Principal Lisa Knott, Principal Ramona plan. Our new leader, Michael Ignatieff, recently Joseph and Maureen Banfield. reappointed me as Official Opposition Critic for Human Resources and Skills Development Canada. It will be my job to hold the govern- Fare thee well, Ms. Banfield! ment to account on much of their recent stimulus n January capacity, leaving John package, specifically as it relates to employment 29, John Martin mid-year is dif- insurance, post-secondary education, literacy and Martin Junior ficult. The relationships childcare. All of these will be of top priority for O the Liberal opposition as we move forward. High students, staff and time with the John and the School Martin community are Advisory Committee treasured. My experi- ~ Mike Savage, MP bid “Farewell” to Vice ences here have taught Dartmouth-Cole Harbour Jim Smith Principal Maureen me much about the resil- Councillor, District 9 Banfield, who has moved ience and strength of a Albro Lake — Harbour View to a new position with team committed to doing the school board. Ms. better and being better. r e v o r i n c k Lisa Knott is the new Working in partnership T Z MLA acting vice principal. with Ramona Joseph, Da r t m o u t h No r t h Your concerns A few words from Ms. your principal, has been are my concerns. Banfield: the greatest gift. The will be relocating to: “It has been a plea- entire staff’s dedication Please call me sure serving John Martin to this school and com- Un i t 3, 102 Al b r o La k e Ro a d anytime. Junior High and its com- munity is unmatched and munity these four years. I know the balance of the 490-4692 As you now know, I have year will hold continued The office will be closed from recently accepted a posi- support and success. PO Box 1749 tion with the [School] Thank you for allowing Fe b . 28 - Ma r c h 3 i n c l . Halifax, NS Board as Facilitator me this time with you all B3J 3A5 of Student Services... and know I consider my We w i l l r e -o p e n Ma r c h 4. Cell: 229-8887 While I am thrilled for John Martin experiences Looking forward to serving you in Fax: 490-4743 the opportunity to serve one of the best of my [email protected] students in my new career.” the community at our new location. north dartmouth echo 6 february-march 2009 Annual turkey dinner à la John Martin Junior High by Megan Vance

ach year, John body huddles around Martin Junior any table they can get to E High puts on a and chat until the food is R ebecca Douglass turkey dinner for students ready to be handed out. and invited guests. The To see all of their smil- photo: meal consists of healthy ing, eager faces when food options, with a hint they see and eat the food of sweet for dessert. is absolutely awesome. Grade seven teacher I love the idea of a Sarah Miles says “The turkey dinner, because turkey dinner is a good all of the students come way for the school com- together like a family munity to celebrate the and it is a good way to season.” celebrate without buy- In preparation for the ing everyone a pres- meal, the principal, vice ent or saying “Merry principal, students, staff Christmas.” It’s also Zinck (MLA) and HRM everyone. Neighbourhood Change, and community members much more fun. And, Councillor Jim Smith Special thanks to the Breakfast Program, Cst. Randy Wood prepare food and set up this is the only school I attend. Alas, we could Councillor Jim Smith, Kim Conrad, Conrad serves up turkey a place for everyone to know of where kids hold not have done this with- Trevor Zinck, MLA, Brothers Ltd. and Nova with a smile at John sit. “We can’t do it with- a major event like this. out the help from the Mary Bordeleau (owner, Scotia Power for your Martin Jr. High. out the kids!” Principal Community members students and staff who Tim Hortons), O’Regans ongoing support through- Ramona Joseph says. such as the police, Nova dedicated their time to Auto, Capitol Health, out the year. The entire student Scotia Power, Trevor make a special day for United Way’s Action For Fa la la la la, la la la la... Getting into the spirit… arrell Hall was host capes, fancy hats and to a Christmas hand muffs. They were F Singalong one stunning in their finery, Sunday afternoon in which no one could have December. The hall guessed was sewn from was decorated with old curtains! R ebecca Douglass white mini lights, gar- Santa took time from lands and wreaths. Mr. his busy schedule to drop photo: Paul Simons, a well- by and say “hello” and known jazz pianist and door prizes were given Dartmouth resident, out after intermission. brought along his elec- Six happy visitors left tric keyboard and song with Christmas poinset- sheets were given out tias tucked under their to the men, women arms. and children who had It was interesting to gathered to sing out and see people come up to usher in the season. the table at the door Pam Lutz (Farrell and dig out their wallets, Hall General Manager) expecting to pay for the and Bob Anthony took singalong. They couldn’t turns leading the singa- believe there was no cost long. During the break, associated with it. One everyone sampled hot, lady who brought along spiced apple cider, cof- her two children com- fee, tea, soft drinks and mented, “This is wonder- Christmas cookies. A ful. If I’d known about group of ladies from a this earlier, I could’ve local church donned col- filled the place.” Well, orful, Victorian costumes ma’am, there’s always Victorian carolers and Santa added spice to the singalong at Farrell Hall. replete with red velvet next year! Dartmouth North Community Centre 134 Pinecrest Drive 490-5900 february-march 2009 7 north dartmouth echo Lonnie James — “I got the rhythm in me” by Pam Lutz hen Lonnie Lonnie joined the Armed Minnie, a local girl, at officer training courses his wife deserves Captain James smiles, Forces. Because he was 17 and fathered four and studied military law. the credit for raising Lonnie James W he looks like under age, his grand- boys and three girls. He He became a second them. He also has (retired) on a cherub. Born Lawrence mother had to approve didn’t smoke or drink lieutenant and gradu- 11 grandchildren Veterens Day. Gilbert James, he has a his enlistment. This made and music played an ated to first lieutenant and he had to stop round face, huge, soft, for another argument on important part in his life. within six months. Four a couple of dark eyes and a shy the home front. While his friends were years later, he received times smile. At first meeting, Lonnie completed out partying, Lonnie his captain’s designation. mid- you might think his gen- basic training in concentrated on studying He transferred to the Air tle nature more reminis- Petawawa, Ontario. After and playing music. Force in order to qualify cent of a country cleric. six months, he had his He eventually formed for the military’s educa- As it happens, his grand- first leave and on his a band with his sons. tion program. His entire father was a Baptist dea- way home in Montreal, He called the group military career was spent con in Five Mile Plains he bought gifts for his The Rhythm Bells and in Canada. and had a profound grandparents. But he had they have been playing In the mid-1980s, impact on Lonnie’s life. three items for his grand- steadily now for over 30 Lonnie moved to When Lonnie was a mother and one, a flash- years. Lonnie plays the Timberlea and several youngster, his mother light, for his grandfather. mandolin, guitar, ukulele of his children attended left him with her parents His grandfather turned and mouth organ. While Sir John A. MacDonald in rural Nova Scotia and away and Lonnie discov- Minnie lived and raised School. Musically, his she returned to Toronto ered later that he was the family in Five Mile career morphed from to work. His grandfather hurt at receiving only one Plains, his eldest son, playing gospel music in ran a small, mixed farm gift. From this, Lonnie Carl, managed the band church, to country and and was busy with his learned that you have when Lonnie was away. then country rock. He local church. He had two to respect everyone and Lonnie worked his way met up with blues guru, basic rules if you lived treat them all equally. up the military ranks. He Dutchie Mason, in the under his roof: you went After basic training, started out as a private, ‘70s and played electric to school and you went Lonnie was stationed then became a ser- guitar with him from time to church. His grand- in Aldershot, Debert geant, then got his CFR to time. Now, Lonnie mother worked cleaning and Gagetown, New (Commissioned From prefers blues and jazz. houses but was always Brunswick. He married the Ranks). He took He still plays with his count there with a hot meal on original band at legions to make the table at night. and community halls. sure he Grandfather George He speaks with pride hadn’t missed was a strict disciplinarian. about his military accom- any. He constantly pushed plishments. Thirty years I asked him Lonnie to excel. He and nine months work- what dreams bought Lonnie an acous- ing for the Government he had for tic “Lone Ranger” guitar of Canada. In 1992, the future. He with the expectation that he received a plaque said, “If my Lonnie would only play of appreciation from ship comes it for church activities Scotia Branch 25, Royal in financially, and other religious func- Canadian Legion for I’ll invest in a tions. That’s like giving a his “long and dedicated program that starving child a chocolate service as Commanding will allow me bar on Wednesday and Officer of 615 Bluenose to help oth- telling him he can’t eat it Squadron, Royal ers.” He still until Sunday. One night, Canadian Air Cadets.” believes (per- while his grandfather Lonnie retired in haps due to was in Halifax, Lonnie’s 1993. His wife, Minnie, his grand- It’s grandmother allowed him became ill and passed father’s funny to attend a local dance away from complications teach- how where he and a few of of diabetes. His oldest ings) a few his friends played back daughter, Barb, took over that years’ up with the band. His the task of helping with even praying three times experi- grandfather heard about her younger siblings. a week helps solve your ence can it and all hell broke loose. Lonnie’s mother passed problems. And he’s also make you see your family So before his 17th birth- away this year at close come to realize that his in a whole new light. day, after listening to a to 90. He’s proud of his grandfather loved him It was lovely meeting local recruiter at Windsor children (all of whom live very much. That’s why you, Lonnie! Regional High School, in Nova Scotia) and says he pushed him so hard.

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Clinicians from the Dartmouth City Dartmouth Mental Health and Mental Health Outpatient Service Addiction Services are providing will be available as follows: acupuncture to individuals every TUESDAY afternoon at Tuesdays the Dartmouth North Community 468-9875 9 am — 4 pm Centre, 134 Pinecrest Drive Located in the main entrance. 1:30-2:30 pm Unit 2A No appointment necessary. 80 Raddall Avenue No pre-registration needed. Dartmouth, NS B3B 1T7 Co n t a c t : 466-1830 Reception Dartmouth Mental Health No fee for service. [email protected] Capital Health or call Earle Hickey at 452-0464 (cell)

O w n a b u s i n e s s in Do w n t o w n o r No r t h Da r t m o u t h ? february-march 2009 9 north dartmouth echo t t t t Community Champions

Bo y s a n d Gi r l s Cl u b Br e a k f a s t The Boys and Girls Club on Farrell Street held their annual fundraiser breakfast on Saturday, November 29. Volunteers

R ebecca Douglass served up a hot breakfast and Santa made a sur- prise visit to make the photos: morning extra special. This program provides 20,000 breakfasts during the year in our commu- nity. (Left to right): Brian Tuttle, Blair Andrews, Carolyn Tuttle, Annette Petrie and Nick Gorman.

Rotarians… long-time secret supporters of the Boys and Girls Club by Wilfrid Warner he Boys and Girls that the Rotary Club has a facility in north-end ernment supported the Club received a been behind the develop- Dartmouth. Initially, a project. The $20,000 T wonderful gift ment of the Boys and temporary club was oper- grew with matching from the Rotary Club of Girls Club since 1963. ated from the basement grants to $80,000. As a Dartmouth in December A Rotarian (Roy Boland) of St. Anthony’s Church. result, a fine new building — a cheque for provided the land and the Then Roy Boland negoti- was erected named the $14,200! This was pre- club purchased the first ated the use of a prop- Roy Boland Centre. sented to Boys and Girls building on Main Street erty on Farrell Road that The Rotary Club has Club President Anthony in Dartmouth. Originally belonged to Nova Scotia continued its relationship Crossley and Executive called the Boys Club, Light and Power. The with the Boys and Girls Director Nancy Hollis by the name was changed Rotary Club challenged Club over the years, pro- Rotary Club President to the Boys and Girls the Boys and Girls Club viding much appreciated Dana Atwell. The funds Club when the programs to build a new clubhouse financial support and will be used towards the expanded to include girls. on Farrell Road. They serving on its board of Anthony Crossley and Nancy Hollis of the Boys cost of a new bus and for The Boys and Girls promised to donate directors. and Girls Club accept a cheque from Rotary Club the breakfast program. Club soon determined $20,000 provided that President Dana Atwell. It’s a little known fact there was a need for the three levels of gov- APOLLO DENTAL CENTRE NORTHBROOK 172 Wyse Road • Dartmouth COMMUNITY CENTRE Cosmetic 2 Chapman Street & General Come out to our next meeting: Dentistry Tuesday, Feb. 24, 7 pm • Reasonable • Excellent Farrell Hall, 276 Windmill Road rentals location for ® available group ZOOM! Yo u r c o n c e r n s a r e o u r c o n c e r n s — with parking meetings Whitening System WantGive us a call, toor attend talk our next about meeting.

For information call Dave Carter 463-8913 Please call 463-5806 your community? Saturday & Evening Our facility offers Now accepting Appointments recreation programs, martial new patients Available arts, barbershop singing, dance activities, card socials Call: 446-7070 and dart league. www.apollodental.ca Dartmouth YOU Districtc o u l d 9 b e featured h e r e ! • Ca l l t od a y ! 461-0149 Citizens’ Association north dartmouth echo 10 february-march 2009 From wasteland to business park Terry Kelly brings message & music to École Shannon Park School by Frank Leaman by Jim King

igh risk and influences might inter- Murray MacKay bridge. high adven- vene. It became a major H ture in North The naysayers had a commercial and indus- Dartmouth! It was kind field day! People called trial development. Mr. of like when the Island of it a “perilous waste of Zatzman has since had a Manhattan was sold for land,” “a worthless bar- street named after him— a few tokens. Or when ren,” etc. Who would Joe Zatzman Drive at the Seward bought Alaska ever put a business top of Burnside. from the Russians! I was there? How would your This economic miracle in Dartmouth and heard customers find you? A now has over 1,500 and read all the stories in fortune had been paid companies and a busi- the media but could it be for land that would never ness population of over true? be used! 20,000 people. It is the In the 1960s, former For our readers who envy of Eastern Canada mayor of Dartmouth, watch council discussions and with the annex, Joseph Zatzman, told on Channel 10, can you Dartmouth Crossing the media that he imagine if the current growing so fast, you bought the Burnside mayor did that today! almost need a monthly Park for approximately Once again, dear read- account to keep up. $180,000. The land ers, North Dartmouth, Many people from other began at Windmill Road with all its other accom- places have told me this n January the mance at the school. and stretched back to the plishments (like our two park is known across “Terry... talked students of École The show was a musi- Dartmouth Lakes. It was magnificent bridges) has Canada and Europe. Shannon Park about acceptance cal feast for the soul. said to be 2,400 acres lead the way. Formerly Burnside even has its I School were treated Terry sang and talked and at least one third the called the Dartmouth own newspaper and of persons with to a musical event that about acceptance of size of Halifax at that Industrial Park, the name functions like a city with- brought a message of challenges, always persons with challenges, time. The former mayor was changed to the in a city. Mr. Zatzman’s hope and acceptance. always trying your best in said he had to purchase Burnside Industrial Park risk paid off. trying your best in Well-known musician whatever you do, show- it in secret without coun- in 1970, to coincide with Terry Kelly performed whatever you do, ing kindness to others cil’s approval as outside the opening of the A. for staff and students showing kindness and the importance of as a thank you for the having a positive outlook school’s help on the to others and the on life. The children sang “Listen to the Children” importance of hav- and danced their way project. through the performance “Listen to the ing a positive out- and were so engaged, Children” is a reminder look on life.” they didn’t even budge to act on the goodness when the lunch bell rang! in our hearts. In January The students at École 2008, 10-year-old Logan als that went to seven Shannon Park School MacGillvary decided to schools in Sierra Leone. wish to thank Terry for do something to support This amazing act of his visit and are looking the children of Northern kindness was captured forward to him return- Provence, Sierra Leone. on video and Terry Kelly ing next year. If you With guidance from the wrote a song to capture would like to learn more Centre for Development the spirit of the event. about Logan MacGillvary and Peace Education, he The École Shannon Park and the “Listen to the spearheaded the filling of School Choir sang with Children” project, you a 40-foot shipping con- Terry on the video. As a can visit www.listentoth- tainer with educational thank you to them, Terry echildren.net. and recreational materi- agreed to do a perfor-

Co n g ratulations Cu b s ! Cubs Nicholas Hudson, Harley Muzzeroll and Eric Pardy with the prizes they received from Scouts Canada. These young men were the top Do you recall… popcorn salesmen in 10th Dartmouth Cub pack. ack around 1945-46, a team of This troop meets regularly at St. Paul’s Church Clydesdale horses went over the on Windmill Road. B side of the old Dartmouth Ferry into . The team belonged to Harris Dares, who lived on Elmwood Avenue. It seems a young boy hit a car horn on the Thank you to all of our ferry and it spooked the horses. They bolted wonderful customers who and both horses, plus the wagon they were support us throughout attached to, went off the end of the boat. Rumor has it they were a prize-winning team. the year! Does anyone remember that incident? Were the horses rescued? The Echo would CAMILLO’S BARBERSHOP like to hear from you with any information Ca m i l lo Di Quinzio you may know about this. Give us a call at: 10 Primrose St., Dartmouth • 463-6806 463-2702. february-march 2009 11 north dartmouth echo

Spotlight is sponsored by Trevor Zinck, MLA, Dartmouth North on Youth Family Literacy Day at John MacNeil by Doris Buffett-MacDonald R ebecca Douglass photo:

Spencer Holland and John Schmeisser, true Guitar Heroes. Guitar Heroes by Steve Ruxton

ack in 2005, ongoing at the commu- Guitar Hero nity centre four days a B broke into week from 3 to 5 p.m. the video game world. This past December, A completely new Dave DooLittle’s Bar approach to interactive and Grill started a gaming, it gives people Guitar Hero III tourna- Ms. Were reads to an attentive audience. everywhere the chance ment for all ages. This to feel like a rock star gave us the chance to taff and students home for their very people like volunteer co- Design Program at Dal) as they strum along pit some of our aspiring of John MacNeil own. ordinator Diana Quinn; also chose to take time with their favourite rock young Guitar Heroes S Elementary Family Literacy Day the caring Mrs. T. (spe- out of their day to read classics. against others from School celebrated Family is a page taken from cial needs assistant); to the little ones. This new interactive around the HRM. After Literacy Day on January “Raise A Reader” and and the amazing Vivian Diana Quinn hears a style of gaming became getting the required 30. Volunteer readers it is truly a win-win sce- Lewis, who has volun- lot of “You mean I get increasingly more popu- permissions, we entered from the community nario for the kids and teered at John MacNeil to keep them?” as the lar and expanded to two youth, Spencer made stories come to their schools. Volunteers for the past 30 years. children, treasures held include drums, bass and Holland and John life and delighted the lit- continue to be the heart Wow! close to their hearts, vocals in 2007 with the Schmeisser, in the first tle ones who sat quietly and soul of this day- Also lending a hand faces lit up with smiles release of Rock Band. stage of the competi- in reading tents strewn long endeavour. Many was Joy Colley. Her of appreciation, depart This multiplied the pop- tion. throughout the gym. of the volunteer read- two kids go to John the gym. It is reward ularity of these games. These two had dis- Tables in the gym ers have, or have had, MacNeil and she gives enough for those spe- No longer was this played a high level of were loaded down with children who attend back by helping with cial people who give of genre restricted to one skill and interest in every book a kid could John MacNeil School. this program and with themselves to put those or two players; now these games, and are dream about reading. Volunteering is a tan- school outings. Rhea smiles on the faces of you could now have both drummers in real Children milled about gible way of paying it Mahar from Evergreen the little ones at John four people take part at life. They did an excel- the tables, gingerly forward. and her assistant Raquel MacNeil School. one time, which made lent job of representing selecting the two books The annual event Clement (in her last it a more social style of Dartmouth North with they would get to take brings together amazing year of the Community gaming. Spencer finishing sec- In the summer of ond place and John tak- 2007, thanks to an ing the crown as week n a cold, tion, grade six students one in attendance had a Action grant from the one winner. crisp, Sunday sold 50/50 tickets to fun-filled afternoon. United Way, we started John will return later O afternoon in raise funds for a school John MacNeil staff what we refer to as the in February to compete January, Farrell Hall in a developing country. would like to thank “Interactive Zone” at in the finals. We have came alive with the The air crackled with Farrell Hall for the use the Dartmouth North hopes of entering a few sounds of “Bingo!” excitement as prizes of the hall. A big thank Community Centre. We more youth if Mother Parents, teachers and were won game after you to all the volunteers introduced games like Nature ever decides to staff of John MacNeil game. Many die-hard and supporters who Guitar Hero, SingStar, chill out on Wednesday Elementary School, bingo players were just came out to play bingo, Rock Band and Dance evenings. So stay tuned Chip Bingo for along with many mem- as excited as those who and a special thanks Dance Revolution to to the Echo for an bers of the community, were playing for the first to Brandon Walker for the local youth. This update on how John John MacNeil played bingo to help time. By the end of the being the caller. activity was overwhelm- and others do as the by Paxton Quinn raise much-needed funds day, the school raised ingly popular and is still finals draw near. for the school. In addi- over $700, and every- north dartmouth echo 12 february-march 2009 Neighbourhood Watch is sponsored by: Another Cop Shop, another success! by Cst.Kathryn Willett, HRP Community Response Officer, Scotia Court

463-2222 / 465-5555 24-hour-a-day service NeighbouBob’s/Bluerhood BellWa Taxitch Good neighbours = great neighbourhoods Wh a t is Neighbourhood Wa t c h ? recognize suspicious activity in your It is simply good neighbours working neighbourhood. together by keeping eyes and ears open to signs of possible crime so Ho w c a n I p a r t i c i p a t e ? Not many we can help stop it before it starts. people are able to protect their homes and property all of the time. Is it s a f e t o b e i n v o l v e d ? All Vacation, business and shopping members get a personal identification trips, or even an evening out leave number (PIN). If you call to report an homes unattended and more prone Staff Sergeant Donald MacLean, East Divisional Commander (far right); incident, you only have to give your to theft. This program may provide Csts. Kathryn Willett and Aaron Head, Community Response Officers, Scotia number. Your identity is protected. a sense of security for people who Court, were proud to be a part of Cop Shop. They are shown here with par- Your information is kept on file in leave their homes for any length of ticipants Terry Downey, Dante Reddick and Alexis Rousseau. the City Watch database, and only time and also helps support police your Neighbourhood Watch coordi- efforts in tracking down criminals. embers Thanks to the generos- involved had the oppor- nator has access. of Halifax ity of Halifax Shopping tunity to become person- Regional Centre, each child al shoppers with the kids Ho w d o I s i g n u p ? Contact Cst. M Police (HRP) descend- was given a Christmas and share in the experi- Wh a t is i n v o l v e d in p a r t i c i p a t - Don Jenkins, Community Relations/ ed upon the Halifax stocking filled with mall ence. Before the shop- i n g ? You will be taught how to make Crime Prevention at 490-6977 or your home less inviting to thieves, your Community Coordinator at Shopping Centre on merchandise, as well as ping began, there was a how to make your personal property 463-5806. December 17 with a a $200 gift certificate celebratory pizza party to less desirable to burglars and how to group of deserving towards purchases of kick start the event. We youths eager to partici- their choice. The children are very fortunate that pate in Cop Shop. have such big hearts that parents, grandparents Notice to Neighboourhood Watch Members Cop Shop began when given the opportu- and volunteers were able Please advise your Steering Committee at 463-5806 of any changes in 2005 when Halifax nity to spend the money to get the kids to the in address and phone numbers. Regional Police teamed on themselves, they often mall to participate. up with the shopping opted to buy gifts for Overall, Cop Shop is centre to acknowledge their friends and family filled with heartwarming the achievements of instead. moments that remind Village Constable youth who have over- Eight children from police officers, mall staff come adversity, contrib- North End Dartmouth and on-lookers alike Randy Wood is uted to their community were proud to be a part about the true spirit of only a phone call or excelled academically. of this incredible initia- the holiday season! away at 223-2735 tive. The police officers

“There is work to be done if you NEED US but don’t WANT US. We will know success when you WANT US...but don’t NEED US.” R ebecca Douglass Emergency...... 911

Non Emergency Police Dispatch...... 490-5020 photo: General Info ...... 490-5016 Divisional Commander Dartmouth ...... 490-5171 Halifax Dartmouth North Village Cst...... 223-2735 Dedicated Beat Patrols...... 476-2660 Regional Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator...... 490-6977 Police Victim Services...... 490-5300 Anti-Bullying Hotline...... 490-7283 A Gu i d e t o Block Parent ...... 490-5243 Po l i c e Se r v i c e s Office of Chief of Police ...... 490-6500 Crime Stoppers...... 1-800-222 TIPS (8477) Bicycles in winter—why not? Welcome to HRP Constables Tracy MacDonald and Matthew Guest on “Bike Patrol” in our Dartmouth North community. february-march 2009 13 north dartmouth echo

is sponsored by Mike Savage, MP Dartmouth-Cole Harbour SENIORS CORNER Medical Home Helpers Transportation Do you need Transportation to and help at home? Winter Carnival Dartmouth from appointments: Seniors’ Light house keeping, • In Dartmouth $15 Schedule 2009 vacuuming, dusting, Multi-Service • Over 2 hours $20 bathroom cleaning, Fr i d a y , Fe b . 13 Th u r s d a y , Fe b . 19 Centre • In Halifax $21 floor cleaning and 8:00 pm 7:30 pm • Over 2 hours $25 waxing, making and/ Valentine Dance Dance 48 hours notice is or changing beds, (Music by Grover (Music by Silver required for booking meal preparation. Country) Wings) (Findlay or cancellation. Centre) $10 per hour Congratulations to Mo n d a y , Fe b . 16 Volunteer drivers are (minimum 2 hours) Clint and Joan Schofield 1:00 pm Fr i d a y , Fe b . 20 (Sign-Up allowed 40¢/km 12:00 noon Lists at Call Carol of Dartmouth on the Bowling For information DSSC & Atkinson at 465- occasion of their 50th (Woodside Bag Lunch & call Carol 465- Findlay) 5578 ext.12 wedding anniversary. Bowlarama) Bingo 5578 ext.12 They were married at St. (Findlay Centre) Paul’s Church, Halifax, Tu e s d a y , Fe b . 17 Catering on January 31, 1959. 1:10 pm Have an anniversary over 200. Great food Love and best wishes from Bingo or birthday coming and a bar is available their children Paul, Philip (Double Specials) up? The Dartmouth also. For more infor- and Tina, daughter-in- Seniors’ Service mation, call Activity law Chrissie and grand- We d n e s d ay , Centre has a great Coordinator Carol daughters Alyssa and Fe b .18 hall which seats 175 Atkinson, 465- Kim Bocking, and Amelia 7:00 pm and has standing for 5578 ext.12. Schofield. The Echo wish- Bingo es you many more years of (Double specials)

happy togetherness. Activities

Belated birthday greetings to Marguerite Bailey, a lovely lady who was 93 years young on January 29. She is very Oakwood Terrace active in her church, attends card socials and A d u l t Da y Pr o g r a m still bowls every Friday afternoon with other Providing respite for care givers seniors. Marguerite is now busy writing her For more inform­ and a friendly place for seniors. memoirs. From everyone in District 9 and the ation call Offering nutritious lunches, crafts, 469-2794

R ebecca Douglass staff of The Echo, we wish you joy and peace for the coming year. ext.199 games, sing songs and more! Located in Dartmouth. photo: TOPS NS 111 celebrates 45 years Happy Hour by Doris MacKaracher, Leader Last Friday of TOPS NS 111 Church on Alfred Street every month Dartmouth, will host a with an enrolment of 30 45th anniversary reunion members. 5 - 8 pm on April 4, 2009 at Registration will take Admission: $2 the Dartmouth Senior place on April 4 at 3 Food: $5 Service Centre, corner pm. Finger foods will of Ochterloney & King be provided and there Ron Arsenault Trio Streets. will be photo albums on Sax Jim Francais Da n c i n g a n d This chapter was display showing past and Piano Guy LeBlanc l i s t e n i n g m u s i c incorporated in January present activities. Vocals Ron Arsenault f r o m t h e 40s 1964 as the first chapter Please come and join Requests welcome t o t h e 70s in Nova Scotia. It was us for an afternoon of Open to non members started by four ladies friendship, followed by Dartmouth Seniors’ at the Church of the supper at 5 pm. The cost Redeemer in Shannon is $25 per person. The Service Centre Park. We presently meet deadline for the reunion Info: 465-5578 45 Ochterloney St, Dartmouth at Holy Trinity Emmanuel is March 13. north dartmouth echo 14 february-march 2009

Dartmouth North Library Events Puppet Shows Don’t be bored—chill out Grossology Refreshments provided. Maritimes, this show at the library and make Come join the “eewy Thursday, March 19 features foggy ice storms Leprechaun’s Gold some cool crafts! There’s gooey” fun and make a and bubbling potions and Tuesday, March 17 2:30-3:10 pm something different every cake with a guaranteed ends with a Big Bang! 10:30 am Ages 10+ week. major gross factor! Friday, March 20 All Ages Le t ’s Ji v e ! Tuesday, March 17 Mad Science – 2-2:45 pm Max’s Chocolate Board Game Northbrook Community 2:30-3:10 pm Fire & Ice Ages 5 – 12 Centre will be holding Jive Chicken Bonanza Ages 8-12 Ever seen scissors Beginner classes starting Tuesday, April 7 Check out our great sizzle and shiver? Ever *Healthy snacks for Registration required Monday, March 30 at 7 pm. 10:30 am collection of new board take a carbon dioxide these programs are gen- Jive Intermediate class- All Ages games, and some old *This program is gen- shower? If not, here’s erously funded by the es start Monday, February Groups must register favourites. Battleship, erously funded by the your chance! Presented Dartmouth Community 16. For details contact Star Wars, Harry Potter, Dartmouth Community by Mad Science of the Health Board instructor Barb Perrin at *Book Club CSI and Sorry are just a Health Board. 463-0376. few. Bring a friend, make Thursdays, new friends, have fun! Scavenger Hunt April 2 – April 30 Take part in a scavenger c h o l a s t i c o o k a i r 3:15 -4 pm Wednesdays, S B F hunt at the library. Prizes John Martin Junior High will Ages 10-13 April 1 – April 29 for the top three! be hosting a Book Fair from 3:15 pm Enter the wild and wacky Wednesday, February 25 Ages 8+ Wednesday, March 18 world of books — if you to Friday, February 27. 2:30-3:10 pm dare! Grade nine students will be March Break Ages 8 – 12 busy for the next few weeks Registration begins programs preparing for a great fair. See March 26 *Funk It Up! you on the 25th! Puppet Show - The Get creative. Bring a Cool Crafts Leprechaun’s Gold piece of your clothing Fridays, Tuesday, March 17 and give it some pizzazz April 3 – May 1 10:30-11 am with fabric paint, glit- News from Harbour View 3:15 pm All Ages ter pens and other glam A Fund Raiser for the North Dartmouth Ages 8-12 Outreach Resource Centre Food Bank Elementary Groups must register stuff. Featuring Annual Read-A-Thon— March 2 - 6 Gordie Duggan • Art MacAulay Join us at our annual Harbour View is hosting • Praise Music from Church Choirs its annual Read-A-Thon Ch i l d r e n • Local Entertainers and is looking for the Auction We lc o m e ! community to join us. If Sunday, Feb. 22 Sunday, March 8, 7 pm you are available to be a SingStairs Memorial UnitedOut! Church, guest reader, please con- 1:00 to 4:00 pm 44 Hester St., Dartmouth tact Ms.“S”. On March 6 families Tickets: $5 includes chili, roll and friends are invited to and beverage join us in the gym for a social, classroom reading Free will offering and a beach party — come one, come all! March Break Camp March 16 -20 WANTED: Collection Week: Call 7 am - 6 pm Come March 9–13 463-1210 VOLUNTEERS The children receive $18/day or $90/week pledge sheets to raise Join us for crafts, games, gym home to Farrell Hall needs funds and receive prizes time, cooking and other fun for their contributions. for activities. Farrell volunteers to help with information Registration Feb. 23 - 27 Hall! our many activities, Teacher Competition or Payment due when registering especially at Bingo games —March 9 registration on Saturday and Monday Student Talent Show —March 11. evenings. We will train all Youth Volunteers Needed Movie—March 13 volunteers beforehand. Daily prizes — We are looking for youth to help March 9–13 with our afterschool children as We also rent the hall for well as other activities or special special occasions and have Harbour View is very events. If interested please call regular flea markets every proud of the commitment our families make to par- Robyne at 463-1210. Farrell Hall Sunday morning. 276 Windmill Rd. ticipate in their children’s Dartmouth Call: 469-5769 learning. february-march 2009 15 north dartmouth echo OUR THANKS TO YOU Submitted by Lynn Orton, Coordinator Xmas Hampers Youth Palladium­— the hottest spot in town!

Palladium – Working in partnership “Anything believed with HRM Community Recreation Services, the R ebecca Douglass to provide protec- palladium is operated by tion or safety; safe- community volunteers. photo: guard” Program participants will be hosting a dinner he Youth in early February for Palladium is a their parents and are T free program extending an invitation designed to assist junior to Councilor Jim Smith high and high school as a thank-you for his students with academic generous support of this support and provide new program in the com- n behalf of families in and around Burnside Curves gener- Left: Church volunteers recreational activities munity. the commit- our community. ously donated miscel- had a busy season fill- after school. It happens For more information tee and the To those who have laneous gifts for the ing Christmas hampers. O at the Dartmouth North on the Youth Palladium, volunteers of the Holy been continuous support- families as well as donat- Community Centre on please contact HRM Trinity Emmanuel Xmas ers over the years, we ing to our baby layette Above: Little help- Mondays and Fridays Community Recreation Hampers, we would like appreciate all that you program. Our history in ers this year included Nancy Rockwood, from 6-8 pm. Programmer Matt to express our sincere have contributed to make this program is widely owner of Curves The Youth Palladium Maguire at 490-4730 or thanks to all who sup- the program such a suc- known and only through of Burnside and mem- offers homework sup- drop by the Recreation ported the program, in cess. New partnerships these partnerships have bers of the club who port, social time, out- Office at the Dartmouth volunteering their time, have also been part of we been able to flourish bought and wrapped ings, special events, North Community giving donations, or this Christian endeavor, and grow. Again, thank presents for needy fami- guest speakers and much Centre. monetary help, to make and this year the man- you, and God bless. lies in our community. more. Christmas for over 150 ager and members of the

recreation in Dartmouth North Children’s Programs Youth Programs Most of these programs are HIP HOP ANGELS BASKETBALL PLADIUM DROP-IN BASKETBALL already underway. Ages 8 to 12 Ages 8 to 12 Ages 13 to 17 Ages 12 to 16 Wed. 4:00 - 5:00pm Fri. 6:00 - 7:00pm Drop-in Mondays and Wed. 5:30 - 6:30pm Call Matt Maguire DN Community Centre Harbourview School Fridays for homework John MacNeil School at 490-4730 to 8 classes 10 classes help and social time Fri. 7:30 - 9:00pm join in today! You must register for 6:00 - 8:00pm John Martin School this program KIDZ IN THE DN Community Centre 10 classes KITCHEN You must register for BASwinterKETBALL Ages 8 to 12 this program Ages 8 to 12 Fri. 3:45 - 5:15pm March Break Programs Tues. 4:00 - 5:00pm DN Community Centre INTERACTIVE ZONE John MacNeil School $8 for 8 classes Ages 12 to 16 March Break Camp Babysitter Training 10 classes You must register On Mondays, Ages 6 to10 Ages 12 to 16 for this program Tuesdays, Thursdays 9:00 am – 4:00 pm 1:00 am – 5:00 pm SPORTS and Fridays play the Monday March 16 – Wednesday March 18 – Ages 8 to 12 newest video games Friday March 20 Friday March 20 Thurs. 4:00 - 5:00pm like Guitar Hero DN Community Centre DN Community Centre John MacNeil School World Tour and Cost: $40 Cost: $30 10 classes Rock Band 2! You must register for You must register for 3:00 - 5:00pm this program this program DN Community Centre

For more information on these programs contact Matt Maguire at: 490-4730 R ebecca Douglass photos:

Festival of Lights The annual Festival of Lights took place on December 18 at the Dartmouth North Community Centre. It was a great success! Top left: the John Martin Jazz Band wowed the crowd. Top right: children lined up for treats from around the world! Percussionists from the Cobequid Road United Baptist Youth Choir add their sparkle.