Who Was Susan Bennetto?

name? Well… I knew it used to be called WHO WAS SUSAN Centennial and that a generation after it had been built it was amalgamated with its neighboring middle school, ‘Bennet- BENNETTO? to’. But who was Bennetto? I assumed it SUBMITTED BY FRANCESCA ALFANO, was a stuffy old Superintendent. That trip BENNETTO TEACHER to Reggio Emilia where students had re- searched their namesake and written about it made me curious. I started with a google search and then a dove into the Hamilton – Wentworth School Board Archives and the City of Hamilton archives housed in the Hamilton Public Library. The records are quite interesting.

Our namesake, Susan Bennetto, had a re- markable career. Born in England in 1850 and immigrating to the great port city of Hamilton shortly afterward she grew up with a seamstress mother and carpenter father on Cannon Street. By the age of 17 she graduated with a First Class teaching certificate and earned an impressive $200 A brief history: The New Horizons Thrift per year. Establishing a strong reputation, WALKABOUT COMMUNITY: Store has been a the staple “to go to” thrift she was assigned to Canada’s first graded shop which was established here in Hamil- public school, Central School on Hunter ton’s North End since the late 1970’s until On a recent trip to my ancestral homeland, Street West. Susan E. Bennetto left Ham- NEW HORIZONS January of 2008 when ownership was tak- Italy, I had the opportunity to visit early ilton briefly and returned to find out that SUBMITTED BY KEN HIRTER en over by the Welcome Inn Community childhood centres and schools working in a new school was being erected on the Center. the Reggio Emilia Approach. Child cen- northeast corner of Picton and Catharine This month’s Walkabout finds me at one It was there where l sat down with the tered, self-directed and constructivist in Street – because she was capable and am- of my favorite thrift shops along the delightful, energetic shopkeeper Amanda nature, these schools were inspiring in ev- bitious she applied and succeeded in win- James Street North strip, the New Hori- Stafford, a proud Northender for the past ery way. It was not possible to gloss past ning a position as “head teacher” – a po- zons Thrift Store; “The shop with the 7 years, residing here with her husband even the simple things – the outdoors was sition that no woman before her had held. bright inviting yellow double doors”. brought in for study, the custodians and David and children Adelaide & Harrison. By 1888, at the age of 38, she held the po- Upon entering the doors you will find cooks welcomed visitors along with the Amanda’s role is Social Enterprise Coor- sition of Principal and held that position a treasure trove from clothing, home principal and teachers. Every school I en- dinator of New Horizons Thrift Store, The for more than 30 years. By 1920, a year decor, kitchen needs, a book nook plus tered had intentional signage that helped motto here which applies to the Welcome after her death, a 10 room addition was much, much more. There are also retro, you understand how the school had been Inn Community Center as well is :”Living added to the Picton Street School and the funky vintage finds – all found under one named. It made me start to wonder about Well Together” my own school. I teach at Bennetto Pub- school was renamed Bennetto School in roof. So cool. her honour. lic School. What did I know about its CONTINUED ON PAGE 5 CONTINUED ON PAGE 3

Brusey Awnings / Just a shade better Jason Farr Councillor, Ward 2 - Downtown ALWAYS ENGAGING 71 Main Street West Between You And The Sun Since 1929! Hamilton, ON L8P 4Y5 Telephone: 905-546-2711 497 Hughson Street North, Hamilton Fax: 905-546-2535 E-mail: [email protected] L8L 4N8 www.jasonfarr.com 905Ask-522 for-5625/905 Rick Brusey-522-5881 905-522-5625 20 Hughson St. S., Suite 200, Hamilton, Ontario L8N 2A1 905-544-9644 | [email protected] PAGE 2 | MARCH 2020 | THE BREEZES THE BAPTIST CHURCH SUBMITTED BY BRIAN ROULSTON The term “Baptist” is a name given to Christians who were baptized after they have made a public profession of faith as adults.

The earliest Baptists in Ontario moved into the area following the American Rev- olution in 1812. Some of them were Unit- ed Empire Loyalists while others were American Baptists. In 1842, a census revealed that there were 19,623 Baptists in Upper (Ontario) and Lower (Quebec) Canada.

The first Baptist churches in Ontario were Caldwell’s Manor in Eastern Township 1794 and Beamsville First Baptist Church in either 1776 or 1807. This is according to the book “The Baptist Heritage” written by H. Leon McBeth. Apparently there are no conclusive records to show that Beamsville Church existed in 1776, although if there is documentation out there to prove it, this church could very well be the oldest Baptist church in Canada.

Today, being a Pastor is a full time calling to preach, teach, counsel, train and coor- dinate ministries as well as plant churches and perhaps organize missions overseas. Prior to 1881 there was no place to for- mally train pastors.

McMaster University was founded originally as a Baptist institution in 1881. It joined together the two older institutions of Woodstock College and Toronto Bap- tist College. Initially, it trained many of the pastors in the area at the time. A new 500 student university campus was established in Hamilton in 1930, unfortunate- we know today as Hughson Street Baptist More recently Hughson Street Baptist location at CityKidz Ministry Center on ly, by 1951 it became evident that Baptist Church. Originally, the building was built Church faced closure in the early 1990’s Burlington St. City Kidz will be used resources alone would not be enough to by Anglicans as a school between 1860- because of its aging congregation. At the until a brand new church facility at 500 keep the university going financially. The 1870. It was constructed from blocks of time many of its followers were around 80 James St is ready to receive followers in facility then became non-denominational. Eramosa Dolomite and Whirlpool sand- years old. The church needed to engage the summer. The church is thriving, still stone, a popular type of stone that was younger people in order to carry on the offering weekday programs for the youth The James St. Baptist church became quarried along the base of the escarpment work of the church. A Pastor named Pete and children of the neighbourhood, Cof- Hamilton’s mother church in 1843. Four between Hamilton and Dundas during the Wright joined the church and he reached fee’s On drop-in for neighbours, Christ- missionary churches were created under latter part of the 1800’s. These quarries of many of the North End’s youth through mas Hampers with it’s Toy Shop, and the her; Wentworth Street Baptist Church Eramosa have long been exhausted, back sports such as soccer and basketball. Pas- foundational Sunday church services and 1890,Trinity Baptist Church 1883, Her- filled and are now covered with homes tor Dwayne Cline joined the church not other activities. kimer Street Baptist Church (Stanley Ave and businesses. There was a short time long after and he learned well from Pete Baptist Church) 1889 and in the North after serving as school and before being Wright by carrying on with the sports. A The project at 500 James will also pro- End, Northern Baptist Church in 1887 a church that it was a residence for sailors Kids Club was established for students vide affordable, supportive housing with which was often referred to as the Fergu- docking in Hamilton. from Kindergarten through grade 5. They 45 apartment units in partnership with son Baptist Church because of its location played games, socialized, heard and read Indwell Housing. Indwell is well-known at Ferguson Ave. and Ferrie St. Pastor Bracken led Northern Baptist bible stories and of course played sports. in Hamilton as an provider of this kind Church through the purchase of the old of housing. Watch for the opening of all Northern Baptist Church would soon be Parishioners got involved in tutoring and school for $2,100 ($47,000 today) and some local businesses donated non-per- this sometime after July this year. When considered too small. Hamilton’s popu- organized the remodeling. The “NEW” the new church opens it’s present staff, lation flourished as a result of the arrival ishable foods. All of this had a positive Hughson Street Baptist Church even effect on what was once the third poorest Dwayne Cline, Paul Harvercroft, Ma- of The Great Western railroad and hydro bought back the original frame building cio Silva, Derek Hisson, Diana Crosby, electric power which powered the new neighborhood in Canada. The parish went from the new owners of the old mission from just 35 followers during Sunday Deanna Spoelstra, Jamie Iles and Jenna factories that brought in new workers. on Ferguson Ave. It was re-assembled as Smith will be eagerly waiting to see you The mission church was perceived to be services to over 180. Today many of the an addition onto the old school. February church events and services are scattered on James Street. both too far east and north to be consid- 21, 1909 was move-in day for Hughson ered practical. This brings us to the church between the church, Bennetto School and St. Baptist Church. the current temporary Sunday services THE BREEZES | MARCH 2020 | PAGE 3 WALKABOUT COMMUNITY: NEW HORIZONS CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE I asked Amanda her vision for the shop: To create a Dynamic Community Space for capacity building with the vision to restore this Commu- nity Gem & Jewel; a community space first and a thrift store second. It is also providing opportu- nities for the more than 50+ dedicated youth volunteers improve employment skills for the seniors as well as providing community interaction & community con- nection. Amanda is very grateful & thankyou’ve been.” ful to the Welcome Inn Community Center across the board from the staff Amanda’s favorite Quote: to her team of volunteers the neigh- “Live each day as if it were your last” bors and the neighborhood and the Thanks Amanda for the very informa- stories and interactions is INCREDI- tive talk about this wonderful Thrift BLE and for that l am grateful.” “Also shop and taking the time to sit down, thanks to the volunteers & customers it was also nice to meet some of the for they’re the best.” wonderful volunteers upon leaving “EXCLUSIVE ACROSS THE through the yellow doors of “THE HUGHSON BOARD” and her passion lies with NEW HORIZONS THRIFT STORE” STREET being “the meaningful relationships The New Horizons Thrift Store is lo- that EVERYONE shares in a Commu- cated at 520 James Street North here nity Space that cares. in the North End, so stop by to browse, BAPTIST I asked Amanda her motto in life and buy or simply to pop in to say hello. CHURCH in which she instills in her children: Till next month, take care of you and “Look where your going, not where those around you. Cheers

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Hughson Street Baptist Church has been a part of the North End since 1887. Each Sunday we gather for a lively time of worship with music, and relevant teaching from the Bible. There is a program for children who are babies right through Grade 8. During the week we have several Youth centered programs and our Coffee’s On drop-in on Friday mornings. Give us a call, or check the website for details: www.hughson.ca PAGE 4 | MARCH 2020 | THE BREEZES

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MARCH BREAK(March FUN! 16 – March 20)? W E L L I N G T O N R A I N E E D S What are you doing during the week of March Break (March 16 – March 20S)? R N O T C I P J W D N R F R Y L O In the Pool We Inare the offering Pool afternoon Leisure Swims in addition to our F G N R E N C C H O G P A I A N O H We areregular offering evening afternoon swims Leisure atSwims the infollowing addition to times:our regular evening swims at the following times: V U G A E O K A O T Y M H J F M K E

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TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY N N L A M E A R G E T C C R R O A S Open Gym Open Gym Book Open Gym EarlyON (Family) T E L D K C O R B B N M Y M I Y S K (Family) Mobile (6-12yrs) 9:00- 5:30- 1:00- 2:30- 5:30-7:00pm 12:00pm 7:30pm 3:00pm I L E L Z A T M T A I A T H E C L A 4:00pm FREE Book Open Gym S S W R O O M S B S M A C A U L A Y Mobile (13-17yrs) 6:30- 7:00-8:30pm 8:00pm

BAY NICOL MACNAB REGISTRATION INFORMATION STRACHAN CATHARINE BURLINGTON RegistrationREGISTRATION Date: Wednesday,INFORMATION March 11, 2020 at 7:00am Registration Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 7:00am WELLINGTON JAMES GUISE WaysWays to Register:to Register: 1) Online Registration (quick and easy method) – City of Hamilton https://rec.hamilton.ca BROCK WOOD MACAULEY 1. OnlineBe Registrationsure to create yo (quickur Username and andeasy Password method) online. – City of Hamilton2) Drop- offhttps://rec.hamilton.ca Registration (randomly process Be ed)sure – Forms to create and payment your must be received SIMCOE FERGUSON PICTON before closing on Monday, March 9th. Any forms submitted after this date will be Usernamemarked and“late”. Password online. JOHN HUGHSON FERRIE 2. WithdrawalsDrop-off Registration- Withdraw from (randomly a program prior processed) to the start date – Forms to receive a full credit. Go online, call, email or visit any recreation centre to withdraw. Once the program has started youand will payment receive a partialmust credit be received based on the before value ofclosing the classes on remainingMon- from the time the withdrawday, March request 9th. is received Any forms and will submitted be subject to after a program this datecancellation will fee. Effective date whether sitting in the “wrong” seat like Viola, run- ofbe program marked withdraw “late”. is the date received by the City of Hamilton not the date the participant WHICH STREETS ARE MISSING: stopped attending. KID’S COLUMN: WOMEN WHO ning in a “men’s only” race like Tersilla Komac, Withdrawals - Withdraw from a program prior to the start date to receive a or having a something horrible happen like Shan- full credit. Go online, call, email or visit any recreation centre to withdraw. Once the program has started you will receive a partial credit based on MADE A DIFFERENCE nen Koostachin and Adelaide Hoodless and doing the value of the classes remaining from the time the withdraw request is something about it. received and will be subject to a program cancellation fee. Effective date SUBMITTED BY SHERI SELWAY | of program withdraw is the date received by the City of Hamilton not the CO-AUTHORS ALY, ABBY, EILEEN, AND Tersilla Komac by Aly date the participant stopped attending. JACK – BENNETTO SCHOOL Last year I ran in the Around the Bay Race for the Since March 8 marks International Women’s Day, 5 km. It was the 125th anniversary of the race but it our group had a good look at the Viola Desmond was only forty years for women. So, we wore signs $10 bill. There is a GREAT explanation on the on our shirts saying “Tersilla Komac is my hero”. Bank of Canada website if you want to look at all In 1975 Tersilla Komac ran the Around the Bay the parts of the $10 bill! There is a Halifax map, an race even though women weren’t allowed to run eagle feather and lots of interactive explanations. it yet. She didn’t sign up though. The police didn’t Viola Desmond was a successful business woman. stop the cars for her like they did for the men. But In 1946, while waiting for her car to be fixed, Viola she kept going. In 1976 she ran the Around the went to see a movie. She was dragged out of the Bay race again as T. Komac. Tersilla Komac had theatre for sitting in the “whites only” section of 3 children and lived on Keith Street. The race was the theatre and not in the balcony. She was jailed opened to women in 1979 because Tersilla Komac and found guilty for tax evasion (although she tried was brave. to buy the downstairs ticket) and fined for “not pay- Adelaide Hoodless by Jack ing the tax” since segregation was not a law. Many others supported Viola and thought she was treated Adelaide Hunter Hoodless, was born Adelaide unfairly. With community support, she took it to Sophia Hunter in St. George, Ontario in 1857. In the Nova Scotia Supreme Court and it refused to 1881, she married John Hoodless and soon after- hear the case. She is often given credit for start- wards had 4 children. Adelaide was living a per- ing the civil rights movement in Canada! Viola fectly normal life for a mother in 1889 when her was pardoned in 2010, after her death. There are 14 month old son, John Harold died. Adelaide was MANY books about Viola Desmond in the library. struck with tragedy, so she decided to do some- Her story is very inspiring. thing about it. She fought for proper education for the raising of children, Domestic Science to be There are many other women who have made an taught in schools. Along the way, she also fought impact in our lives today and in the past, who also for women’s rights to be heard and many other deserve recognition. Their small acts of courage things she believed in until she died at age 52 in and advocating for change deserve recognition, 1910. THE BREEZES | MARCH 2020 | PAGE 5 WHO WAS SUSAN BENNETTO? The North End CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE She was granted this distinctive honour be- Breezes Team cause she touched the lives of hundreds of The Breezes is published on the first students and so many fellow teachers (in- day of the month and delivered to cluding five future mayors and other promi- 4,200 homes and businesses. nent figures in the history of Hamilton). Contact us at 905-523-6611 x.3004, by email at The Susan E. Bennetto Award is named in [email protected] her honour. The award is given to all nom- or on our website: inated Hamilton secondary school students www.northendbreezes.com who meet the requirement of demonstrating commitment to history programs within their Published by: schools and involvement in the community. North End Breezes Board of There is no limit to the number of nomina- Directors: Paul Havercroft, Ian McDonald, Chris Pearson, Emily tions and all nominations for this award are Graham automatically considered for the Hamilton Editorial Assistant: Kit Darling History Student of the Year Awards. The Co-Ordinator: Brenda Duke awards are presented annually during Her- Layout + Design: Katie Fitzgerald itage Week, which took place February 22, Circulation & Distribution: The 2020. Board, JoAnn Osti, Sheri Selway, Sandra Hudson, Cameron Kroetsch This year is the 100th anniversary of the and Steve Osborne along with a naming of Bennetto School. There’s recently dedicated team of volunteers. been talk among parents, teachers and com- The articles written represent the munity members about how delightful and Women’s Day, it is a great opportunity to opinions of the individual and must just it would be to have the school renamed PICTURED ABOVE: BENNETTO SCHOOL, MISS S. meet the Mission and Vision of The study her story, and teach it to the children E. BENNETTO AND HER FORMER PUPILS ON HER Susan E. Bennetto for this occassion. In Breezes and the Board of Directors who have inherited a part of her legacy. 50TH ANNIVERSARY AS A TEACHER this month, when we celebrate International as set out. Articles may be edited for length, tone, clarity and are subject to publication based on available space. We strive to publish articles based on these principles and the ap- COYOTES: OUR NEW NEIGHBOURS • Pick up small children and pets. I didn’t know the answer to his question, plicable time frame for the content. • Back away slowly – never turn your “how much is a gross?” he made me sit in the hall and count a box of pencils. Of Deadline for submission is the 15th There have been several sightings of coyotes back on a coyote/fox/wolf/or domes- of the month prior to publication. in the neighbourhood – at Bayfront Park, tic dog. course the kids coming past laughed at me We appreciate an early notice by the along the waterfront trail and on our streets. • Wave your arms above your head, and when he called me back in, I still didn’t 10th of the month if you want to re- Urban and suburban sprawl means they have stomp your feet, clap your hands. Be know! In case you don’t know either, the an- serve ad space and early submission gives us time to edit your articles. lost habitat and are moving in search of food big and loud. swer was 144. Some of our other principals were Mr. Corbett, Mr. Louden and Mr. Bent. Pictures and logos are accepted and and den space. I expect that their route into • Use hazing techniques – shake keys, will be included as space allows. our neighbourhood is along the shoreline or pop open an umbrella, throw a stick Once a year before Christmas, we would the railroad tracks or from the conservation or other object in the direction of – have a fun fair in the Gym where they NORTH END BREEZES MISSION: The North End Breezes is a not-for- areas through the ravines to our west. Post- not at - the animal, blow a whistle, showed funny slides like The Little Rascals profit team of enthusiastic volunteers ings in the City of Hamilton website (https:// bang a pot or pan, flash a light. and Laurel and Hardy. We all enjoyed those www.hamilton.ca/animals-pets/wildlife/ who produce a monthly newsletter These and more techniques can be found and the free popcorn and soda. in order to promote community con- coyotes ) and Coyote Watch Canada (https:// in the brochure Keeping Coyotes Away nectivity and mutual support by en- www.coyotewatchcanada.com/site/coexist- available at coyotewatchcanada.com When I graduated I got a diploma for Schol- gaging our North End Neighbours. ing-with-coyotes ) provide excellent advice. arship and Citizenship that I still have along with a picture my Mom bought at the fair for NORTH END BREEZES VISION: Coyotes are in search of food. That can be twenty-five cents. You can bet those are old! The North End Breezes will be a vi- unsecured garbage, fallen bird seed which MEMORY LANE tal resource that promotes harmony, attracts rodents, birds, rabbits and squirrels pride and collective community ac- SUBMITTED BY BEV HILL When the city bought the houses on Sim- which are typical coyote prey. Unfortunately tion in a diverse and dynamic neigh- coe Street we moved to the east end and I bourhood. it can also be pets – cats that are left to roam I started school in 1955 and attended un- went to Hillcrest for grade eight and Glen- and small dogs off leash. While there are til 1968. My first school was MacGrath dale for two years. I also went to Central Help us grow your Breezes. those that believe that cats must be allowed on Murray Street West between MacNab where there were so many students we went We are looking for ideas, submis- outside to roam – they are prey – not just for and Park Street. Today, the top half of the in shifts, mornings and afternoons. sions, advertisers. Please email coyotes but hawks and owls as well as dis- school is condos. I went there from Kin- your thoughts to office@northendbreezes.com or call 905-523-6611 eases and infections transmitted by their feral dergarten to grade seven. When my dad passed away, we moved to x.3004. Leave your contact name brethren. Best to keep your pets indoors or in Wentworth Street North which was close to In those days, there were a lot of students and number and we’ll get back to a well fenced yard. A cat run can be construct- Central. We had a lot of free social activities you. ed outdoors with heavy mash wire – coyotes for each teacher. I don’t recall our teach- and sports. Once, we went to Ottawa on a can break through chicken coop wire. Do not ers going on strike but they weren’t un- scholl trip and stayed at The Lord Elgin. Do you already contribute to our approach a coyote den when there are pups, der the same pressures as today. We were publication? Are you interested I graduated in 1968 and attended our school usually March through June. Coyote parents supplied with notebooks and pencils and in sharing your thoughts about prom. I still have the yearbooks and pictures layout, design and content? Let’s are as protective of their young as we are of the teachers would help us and plan ac- and of course the memories of my great get together! I’d love to hear your ours. Coyote watch has some simple to fol- tivities. school years and the teachers I had. Teach- ideas. Email or call and let me low suggestions if you encounter a coyote on know. Thanks, Brenda In grade seven, my teacher was our prin- ers today are under a lot of pressure and a walk or in your yard. cipal, Mr. Moore who was strict! When should be blessed for their work. PAGE 6 | MARCH 2020 | THE BREEZES A NEW CHURCH & AFFORDABLE HOUSING You’ve watched the big blue building MARCH EVENTS at the corner of James and Picton grow this past year, and it’s time for an up- March is Here! It’s March Break, International Women’s Day, Spring Equinox, Maple Syrup time and the Around the Bay Race. date on what’s happening. Hughson Look for some early spring bulbs to pop up through the mud and remember to set your clocks ahead for Daylight Savings time. Street Baptist Church, which now func- Here are some family friendly and neighbourhood events. Some are free and some have a fee. tions out of their 163 year-old building at 383 Hughson St, is building a new Date Time Details Address church facility and 45 affordable apart- SU 10 - 4 Westfield Maple Syrup Festival (Admission) 1049 Kirkwall Road 1,9,15, 22 https://conservationhamilton.ca/events/maple- ment units. It will house their Sunday & 29 syrup-festival/ Worship services and weekday pro- TU 3 Noon Seniors Diners Club $4:50 Welcome Inn grams for Children, Youth, and Adults. WE 4 7 NENA Monthly Meeting Bennetto Community Centre These will all take place on the main FR 6 PA Day floor and basement areas of the build- Noon Concert – Bel Canto Strings Central Library ing. The north side of the project is 2:30 3 Little Pigs Building Party (Ages 4 – 8) Central Library SU 8 Daylight Savings Time a new Gymnatorium, which will be a International Women’s Day gym for most of the week, but convert- 2 Author Sara Piper Gilliam talks about her book Central Library ed into the auditorium for the gather- Ophelia in 2020: Raising Strong Girls in ings of the church for worship. Disruptive Times TU 10 10 – 12 Storytime dans le Galerie (Prescolaire) free Art Gallery of Hamilton The three stories on the south side of Noon Seniors Diners Club $4:50 the building are where the 45 units of WE 11 4 Newcomer Reading Circle for Children Ages 6 - Central Library affordable, supported apartments are 12 located. The church has partnered with FR 13 Noon Concert – Hamilton Philharmonic: Oboe Central Library Indwell, an organization known for this Art Crawl James Street North 13 – 22 9 - 5 Spring Tide Bulb Show, Free Admission, Gage Park Greenhouse kind of housing in Hamilton and oth- donations to Hamilton Food Share er locations, to design and build these MO 16 Power of the Pen Creative Writing Contest https://teens.hpl.ca/contests units. When completed, InDwell will Submissions open. Ages 12 - 18 operate the housing for the church. 16 – 20 March Break Plenty of activities at the Library and the Recreation Centre all week The church and tenants are looking TU 17 10:30 Family Dance Party (ages 0 – 4) Central Library forward to moving in at the beginning Music, dancing and stories of July. You can watch this work get Noon Seniors Diners Club $4:50 Welcome Inn completed as you stroll by day-by-day. WE 18 & 10 – 4 Westfield Maple Syrup Festival 1049 Kirkwall Road Once completed their will be an open TH 19 https://conservationhamilton.ca/events/maple- syrup-festival/ house so you can come and see how it FR 20 Spring Equinox all turns out! Noon Concert – Guitar Hamilton Community Central Library Showcase: Guitar TU 24 10 – 12 Storytime in the Gallery (Preschool) Free Art Gallery of Hamilton Noon Seniors Diners Club $4:50 Welcome Inn FR 27 Noon Concert: Dover Lynn Fox: Guitar / Voice Central Library Find out What is

TU 31 Noon Seniors Diners Club $4:50 Welcome Inn Happening in Your

Have a neighbourhood event to list? Send to: [email protected] by the 12th of the previous month Community with the North End Neighbourhood Association the story twists and turns to a cliff-hanger Seventy-nine-year-old Martha Anders- BOOK CLUB CORNER of an ending. Although a few of us found son and her four fellow retirement home SUBMITTED BY KIT DARLING it a slow start, by the end we couldn’t put friends cannot abide by the rules imposed it down. A thoroughly enjoyable and en- upon them by their caretakers or the va-

At our February grossing read.Free Movies @ Central Librarypidity of their existence so they form The meeting, we dis- League of Pensioners to order to rebel. MEETINGS EVERY MONTH cussed Before I Go to And here areFamily some Movies recommended SA 14,18, reads 21,They 28 set3 PM off on a daring, criminal adven- We meet the first Wednesday Sleep by S.J. Watson. available from the Hamilton Public Li- ture. A lighthearted but quirky story. Nev- each month 7pm at the Bennetto Each morning, Chris- brary. Visit the Bookmobile at Bennetto ertheless, it makes you think about how Community Centre tine wakes up in an Recreation Centre on Tuesday (2:30 to seniors are regarded & treated. - Paige Everyone is Welcome! unfamiliar bed beside 4:00) and Thursday (6:30 to 8:00) or go Turner online at hpl.ca to reserve a copy. an unfamiliar man. This is the place to meet your When she goes into the bathroom, the im- Have you read any of our recommenda- Light Over London by Julia Kelly “There neighbours and hear about what’s age she sees in the mirror is a much older tions? Liked any of the same books we is no limit to what women can do”. The happening in the North End version of herself. We learn that Christine talked about or disagreed totally? Let us Light Over London tells the story of the has amnesia, caused, her husband Ben know at [email protected] . women in WWII who were historically Follow us on tells her, by a traffic accident. She receives known as the “gunner girls” - the wom- We have been asked whether anyone can Facebook and Twitter a phone call, from a man who introduc- en’s auxiliary branch of the British Army join the book club. Our books are supplied www.facebook.com/ es himself as Dr. Nash, her doctor. As she in the anti-aircraft gun unit. It is also the by the Hamilton Public Library and come meets with him, he encourages her to keep NorthEndNeighbours story of a wartime romance that has a in a bag of 12. This obviously limits us to a journal, as a tool to help her record and www.twitter.com/nenhamilton darker side. Easy summer read. - Paige 12 members at a time. We currently have retain memories. She hides this journal Turner 12 members, but if you wish to be put on a from her husband as she discovers that Check out our website and waiting list, email us at the above address. she has written “Don’t trust Ben” in the sign up for our e-newsletter at The Little Old Lady Who Broke All the Alternatively, check out the many book front of it. The truth is slowly revealed as Rules by Catharina Ingelman Sundberg clubs run by the Hamilton Public Library. www.northendneighbours.com

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SOD IT! I’M LOSING THE 3. Add manure, I repeat, you don’t need a rototiller, simply CRIME STOPPERS LAWN THIS YEAR allow worms and water to per- SUBMITTED BY KEVIN MCKNIGHT PART ONE OF A TWO PART SERIES colate the manures’ nutrients into the soil for you. Turning January was international Crime Stoppers HOPA PORT CLOSES OUT THE 2019 SUBMITTED BY CANDY VENNING the soil (as many landscape Month and close to 1,500 programs across the SEASON SURPASSING 10 MILLION TONNES maintenance companies do) globe celebrated while increasing awareness of Are you the community-based program that helps police Cargo volumes exceeded 10.5 million considering is actually detrimental, it dis- metric tonnes (MT) at the newly-amal- turbs the roots of trees, exist- solve crime. It is also the month we highlight turfing the our successes and thank our sponsors and sup- gamated ports of Hamilton and Osha- turf? Are ing perennials, and the highly wa in 2019. beneficial nematodes, fungi, porters. you aiming The Port of Hamilton saw cargo vol- at a pollina- and insects necessary for op- Crime Stoppers of Hamilton celebrated Janu- timal ‘living’ earth. Mulch ary’s International Crime Stoppers Month by umes totaling just over 10 million MT, tor friendly, comprised of steelmaking commodi- native plant around new plants (unless they running our DONUT DAZE fundraiser, part- are groundcovers) to conserve nering with Hamilton’s own Grandad’s donuts. ties, grain, fertilizer, aggregates, road matrix, fuel and others. ‘No Mow’ moisture and keep out weeds. What a success this was. It wasn’t just about the or natu- 4. It doesn’t all have to go! The donuts, but it was also about celebrating, shar- The ports of Hamilton and Oshawa ral look? lawn has come under a lot of ing and raising awareness about our program were amalgamated into a single entity You’re definitely not alone,- al criticism but it remains a liv- with the help of our community. in June, now known as HOPA Ports, though you may be the first on ing, breathing, permeable and Crime Stoppers relies on three pillars for suc- creating a more integrated approach your block. cooling surface – unlike con- cess – Media – Law Enforcement - Communi- to marine transportation in the Greater crete, plastic ‘faux’ lawns or ty and WOW did our community pull through Golden Horseshoe (GGH). As trans- Many of my landscape consulta- acres of black mulch. A lawn with enormous support during DONUT DAZE. portation bookends to the region, the tions start with clients requesting can be a place to play, almost It shows how important Crime Stoppers is to all two ports serve Canada’s largest con- how to start ‘losing their lawn’. anyone can care for it, skip the of us. We also want to thank North End Breezes sumer market and manufacturing cen- Here, in part one, of two articles, pesticides & herbicides and it and the GALA for being our media partners and tre with essential commodities and I’ll share the basics of what I’ve can be ecological too. Incorpo- getting our messages out. What a great partner- raw materials. 2019’s results were learned in 20 years of converting rating small spring bulbs, clo- ship this has been. Law enforcement continues slightly down from 2018, when an lawns to gardens. ver and ‘gasp’, the occasional to benefit from the strong triad of partnerships, extraordinary season saw a ‘perfect weed is OK & actually encour- without all three, Crime Stoppers does not exist. storm’ of bumper Ontario grain crops, 1. Have a final plan on paper. This while global trade wars caused surges aged. (sometimes called ‘tap- Let’s show everyone how strong we are and allows you to work in phases, it in steel and agricultural commodity estry lawns’) If you intend to help solve some crimes and get criminals off means you’ll know how many movements. HOPA Ports’ results were keep some of your lawn, try our streets. plants you’ll need for every ‘Grasscycling,’ Recently fea- consistent with those of the Seaway few feet of sod you remove, tured on CBC radio (search Remember…Crime doesn’t pay BUT Crime generally, lower relative to 2018’s ban- won’t get overwhelmed at the their site for the audio file); it Stoppers of Hamilton DOES! ner year, but showing overall strength garden centre and be able to involves mowing a dry lawn to We need your help solving a serious motor ve- and a positive five-year trend. work at your own pace. Don’t prevent clumps of clippings, hicle collision, resulting in the DEATH of a 65 “We can do very little to influence in- forget to include any plants only cutting off an inch or so, year old male pedestrian. ternational trade wars, and we can do you’d like to keep and or di- and letting the clippings fall in On October 10th 2019 just after 11pm a pedes- even less about the weather,” noted vide, also give away the plants place as a ready source of ni- HOPA’s Ian Hamilton. “What we can that don’t work in your new trian was crossing Mohawk Road East (between trogen and a natural mulch to Cardinal Drive and Seven Oaks Drive) in the do is make sure our ports are invest- plan. Incorporate hardscaping keep out weeds. ing in trade-enabling infrastructure such as pathways, walls, step- City Of Hamilton. At the same time a vehicle 5. An innovative and dependable was traveling eastbound on Mohawk Rd in the and expanding their capacity to handle ping stones, boulders or bird more cargo.” baths. Consider plants that sod alternative; Eco-lawn is south curb lane. The vehicle struck the pedestri- combined, create a 3-4 season drought tolerant, requires less an fleeing the scene at a high rate of speed. The Several major infrastructure projects palette of bloom & foliage in- fertilizing and can be mown victim died of his injuries at the scene. were underway or completed at HO- terest (more on this in part 2) like regular grass or left un- Video obtained and a witness, confirms the sus- PA’s two port facilities in 2019, aimed mown for a free-flowing ‘shag at growing port capacity and improv- 2. Don’t use a rototiller; often it pect vehicle was a black colour, 2 door, low carpet effect’. (rescuing you profile with a spoiler on the rear. ing efficiency. In Hamilton, work con- plants more crabgrass or weed from the tyranny of buying, tinued on the $35 million Westport seeds than it removes, leaves storing, fixing, gassing and To the DRIVER, even a friend, family member, redevelopment project, with new dock you with a lumpy planting starting a mower)The FAQ’s garage where the vehicle may have been taken walls, rail connections, and ware- bed that needs hours of raking page on their website www. to, the family deserves answers, know that you housing capacity under construction. out, and an overly large proj- wildflowerfarm.com has lots can STILL come forward and do the right thing. HOPA also announced a $16 million ect to take on. Large areas of of info. HAMILTON, your VOICE fights crime. So take redevelopment of the Pier 10 area into cleared grass means large ar- And there we have it, don’t mow part in having this criminal answer for their ac- a food cluster, with new infrastructure eas that immediately need to tions, call Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222 TIPS or to support grain handling, flour milling be planted and covered with the grass too much, don’t clear more space than you’re ready to via the web at crimestoppershamilton and TO- and sugar refining. mulch, just so it doesn’t grow GETHER let’s continue making our community a crop of invasive weeds. Only fill with plants. Try even one of the STRONGER and SAFER! remove as much sod, with a suggested tips, and count the ben- efits of your ‘lacklabour’ rewards sod lifter or flat ended spade, Follow us on social media: towards a more ecological garden. as you’re prepared to plant Instagram – crimestoppershamilton More about plans and plants in at a time. Work in Phases Twitter - @stopncrime part two! 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commercial space on our main street. Some modest NORTH END NEIGHBOURS intensification is also occurring in our low-rise residential blocks. In short, the North End is doing its part ASSOCIATION (NENA) UPDATE to accommodate population growth and increase tax- able assessment for the City. The same is true general- NEXT MEETING: WEDNESDAY MARCH 4, 2020 ly in other Ward 2 neighbourhoods. The challenge go- 7:00 PM – BENNETTO COMMUNITY CENTRE ing forward will be for the City to make investments, Hamilton City Councillors JP Danko (Ward 8), particularly in public transit, to facilitate intensifica- Nrinder Nann (Ward 3), and Maureen Wilson (Ward tion across more of the city, and, particularly, on the 1) hosted a public talk by Joe Minicozzi of Urban3 Mountain in older areas from the brow to the LINC. billed as “LRT vs Tax: Do the Math!” at City Hall on The preceding is timely given the pressure to allow February 11th. Minicozzi is an influential American significantly taller buildings along James Street North urbanist who focuses on the cash flow of urbanism than are currently permitted by our area’s secondary and argues that cities need to be more attentive to plan, Setting Sail. In the last year or so, NENA’s Plan- how density and development patterns contribute to ning Committee has requested that the City work with their fiscal health. His bottom line is that tradition- us to update our area’s secondary plan given Setting al downtowns, compact urban neighbourhoods, and Sail no longer seems to provide clear guidance as to walkable, transit-oriented development are strong net how James Street North ought to develop. Larger contributors to city finances, while big-boxes stores buildings than were contemplated during the Setting and low-density suburban areas generally aren’t. Sail process are more impactful to the streetscape that That conclusion is based on examining property as- pedestrians experience and for residents of adjacent sessment and taxes on a per square foot or hectare homes. How development proposals will be reviewed basis rather than property by property, which allows and what criteria will be applied by City planning apples to apples comparisons of areas with differing staff to determine whether they fit their context will built densities. Using Minicozzi’s approach many shape how our neighbourhood’s main street evolves North End residential blocks with houses paying going forward. Getting both the big picture and the mostly $2500 to $4000 per year in property taxes details right matters. You can help us by spending a perform well against their suburban equivalents on few minutes thinking about what you value about the Hamilton Mountain and in Binbrook, Ancaster, and North End and how you’d like James Street North to Waterdown (even with homeowners in the latter three look and feel in 10-20 years. Please pass along your places often paying considerably more in tax per thoughts to NENA in a short email (nen.president@ house). That isn’t how many suburbanites in Ham- gmail.com) or at one of our upcoming meetings. ilton tend to view the situation, but it matches the For more information visit www.NorthEndNeighbours.com logic that informs the province’s Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Specifically, that denser, more compact communities are not only better for the ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE UPDATE environment—because they enable us to use transit, SUBMITTED BY JON DAVEY walking, and cycling to get around more and sprawl Committee members met recently with the City of out onto valuable farmland less—they are also more Hamilton’s Climate department to organize the Sus- affordable and financially sustainable in the longer tainable Neighbourhood Action Plan (SNAP) spring run. workshop. This follows the initial workshop last fall To get a sense of his argument (and the maps and data that many in the neighbourhood attended. The goal of he uses to support it) search for “Joe Minicozzi” on the workshops is to mitigate green house gas emis- YouTube and watch one of his many presentations. sions, identify climate vulnerabilities and generate Despite being included in the title of the talk, LRT plans and ideas for a more climate resilient neigh- was mentioned only in passing. The implication was bourhood. Stay tuned for the announced date and lo- clear, however. As supporters of the B-line LRT have cation. emphasized over the years, the project was merito- Committee members also met with City’s Pier 8 rious to the extent it leveraged the $1 billion dollar Project Manager to discuss the removal of the trees funding commitment from a previous provincial on Guise St between John St and Catherine St. We government to encourage intensification (growth and were told that the property lines are such that the investment) along the 14-kilometre corridor across road needs to be moved slightly northward and that the lower city (in addition to providing more reliable the trees needed to be removed to make way for that transit service). shift. There will be streetscape trees being added to Whether you are Yes-LRT or No-LRT, Joe Mini- the new street but, to our knowledge, nothing to re- cozzi’s presentation is a reminder to be engaged and place the small forested area that existed there before. HEARING LOSS? ask thoughtful questions. The City is more than just The City has ambitious goals of raising its tree cano- You’re invited to the Canadian HARD of HEARING real estate or money. But our ability to build and py coverage from 17% to 35%, and so our committee Association’s Thursday, March 26th meeting, 7 pm. maintain infrastructure and provide services is very will be reaching out to learn details of how its plan much shaped by how strong and efficient our tax base will increase North End tree canopy. Topic: Oticon’s specialist will discuss Bone conduction hearing devices which is. We probably don’t think about that enough as res- NENa meets on the first Wednesday of each month at transfers sound by bone vibration directly to the cochlea, bypassing the outer and the middle ear. This means it is useful for conductive and mixed hearing idents. 7pm at the Bennetto Community Centre. Everyone is losses. The implant may partially restore hearing for people with conductive From a North End perspective, we might further con- Welcome! hearing loss, mixed hearing loss, or single-sided deafness. sider the following: our neighbourhood has approxi- Follow us on Facebook and Twitter mately 2300 residential dwellings and major planned The South Gate Church, 120 Clarendon Ave., Hamilton L9A 3A5 www.facebook.com/NorthEndNeighbours redevelopments on city-owned lands over the next 5-10 years such as Pier 8 and Jamesville could dou- www.twitter.com/nenhamilton Registration & information: [email protected] ble that number. Other infill and redevelopment along Charge: $5 non-members Check out our website and sign up for our e-newslet- Real Time Captioning & Infra-red System available. All Welcome! James Street North will likely add more units and ter at www.northendneighbours.com THE BREEZES | MARCH 2020 | PAGE 9 NORTH END URBAN LEGEND? NORTH ENDER OF A LIGHTER LOOK HER MAJESTY’S ARMY & NAVY TRUE STORY? A BIT OF BOTH? SUBMITTED BY STEVE MANN 96 Macnab St N, Hamilton THE YEAR AWARDS SUBMITTED BY CARRIE NICHOLSON My new home was overrun with interior 905-527-1000 designers and for all intents and purpos- “Your Neighbourhood Place for FUN” Between Mary and Wellington, the es, I was invisible to them. Do you (or did you) live, work or streets running east west slope to- “Is that snowman mat a JOKE?” point- Open for Business ~ Drop In! play in The North End? Each year wards Ferguson. There was a canal ed out one angrily. “Don’t these people one North End resident is chosen that ran towards Barton street and know it’s all cork now?” by the North End Reunion Team the city filled it in, which accounts All of them were moving my furniture for having made a contribution to for the slope. On Macaulay Street into the basement and bringing their fur- the community and the neighbour- niture in. there are 3 houses with yards that hood. The goal is to recognize the look like they are at least 10-12 “We need a chaise here, storm grey with a past, honour the present and an- maybe 20 feet lower than all the hint of passe frill,” commented one. ticipate the future by celebrating rest. The houses sit level with the “That’s exactly what I was thinking,” said another with multicoloured hair. those who have contributed to our street but the back yards are down North End. in like a gully. This is the story I “Where do these people shop, Ikea?” joked one in a high, squeaky voice. heard. “We need a charcoal divan over here for a When the city filled in the canal masculine vibe,” said the only man. LEAPING LEPRECHAUNS! they sold lots on this land. The They were starting to get my dander up. I conditions were the people that mean, these people were tearing me apart VISIT THE ARMY & NAVY bought could not build for so many and talking about me as if I didn’t exist! FOR AGICAL FUN! years until the land settled and the “With canary throws, accented by tan- COME & ENJOY! city put new fill to top off. A man gerine footstools,” said the the rainbow headed designer. Entertainment! Thursday 3:00 – 7:00 pm living by Ferguson bought these 3

lots on Macaulay. He decided to “Of course,” agreed her associate. “That would add much needed texture. And for plant a fancy garden right away. a focal point we need a living plant wall.” Bring your dancing shoes, kick up your Because the land was so low it At that, I lost it. I went into the kids’ toy was sheltered and was like a little box and grabbed a rubber hammer. I was heels and have a great time! micro climate for the garden. He ready to bust some heads. planted fancy fruit trees and plants “ARRRRRRRGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHH- that couldn’t normally be grown. HH,” I screamed as I charged into the liv- GENERAL MEETING ingroom. March 22nd 12 noon – 2 pm When the city finally came to top Boy, did they scatter. I went down to the up, he said no way are you filling basement and brought up all my furni- in my garden. And they filled the ture. Then I sold their stuff on Kijiji. Call for details - 905-527-1000 rest but left his 3 lots. When he Finally, I was content and when I glanced died the lots were sold. The buyers over at the snowman mat, I swear I saw a smile on his face too. couldn’t afford to fill in the lots so If you have someone you would just filled enough along the street like to be considered, please sub- to put houses, which is why these Steve Mann has lived in the North End, An- Mar 5, 2020 905 *-Lionel527-1000 Bernard caster, and Dundas. He graduated from mit your nomination to office@ backyards are so low. Mar 12, 2020 * Silver & Gold Toronto University with a degree in English. northendbreezes.com with a short So does anyone know? Legend, He is the author of a children’s book “Paul Mar 19, 2019 * City Kidz Bunyan, The True Story.” bio of up to 300 words and a head fact or part of both? Mar 26, 2020 *Big John and shot or image. Nominations are The Night Trippers open and everyone is welcome to submit. We’ll close the nominations on May 31st and the award will be presented on July 11th at the North End Reunion held Where else can you find at Macassa Bay. This reunion The best bar tenders. Great members is headed up by long time North and friends you have not met yet Ender, Ed Stewart. Join us for euchre every Tuesday 1:00

Over the years, there have been 3:00pm. – seventeen residents recognized. Darts ~ open house on Saturdays George Pavlov was last years’ re- cipient for his efforts to keep the 6 boards available history and story of the North End alive and thriving with his pictures. WE ARE CLOSED SUNDAYS, BUT IT IS The North End Breezes is glad to NEGOTIABLE be partnering to help celebrate the people of the North End. Call 905-527-1000 This could be you in 2020! PAGE 10 | MARCH 2020 | THE BREEZES

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Just another reason to join our folding team! NORTH END BREEZES Coffee & Donuts supplied by: WHAT’S COOKING FREE CLASSIFIED ADS IN THE NORTH END? GRANDAD’S DONUTS Hamilton, ON L8L 1J7 Ad content subject to approval by the Board of Directors in keeping with the Mission and Vision of North End Breezes. Call Spicy Coconut Vegetable Stir Fry 289-700-0905 905-523-6611 ext 3004 or email [email protected] This rich and spicy coconut vegetable stir fry is Support our supporters! Send your upcoming events to [email protected] adaptable to whatever vegetables are lingering in to be included in our monthly calendar and on our website: www.northendbreezes.com your fridge, making it a great sweep the kitchen Are you tech savvy? Do you have a few hours each month to For Sale: BIKINIS: Hand crocheted, Made to order, Very recipe! Total Time: 25 mins daring. $95.00. Call Beryle @905-540-4242 for an Appt. help update our website? Ingredients: Children’s Birthday Parties: Make your child’s birthday the We are looking for a dedicated talk of the neighbourhood. Earlee the Entertainer will make it Spicy Coconut Sauce volunteer to help us keep The happen Magic, balloons, paintable tattoos for only $75.00 per Breezes in the news! hour North End Neighbours – special rate of $65.00 per hour • 1 13.5 oz can full-fat coconut milk $1.79 Call Earl Ross – 289-439-0166 • 1/4 cup natural style peanut butter $0.28 Training provided. Please email us at Take off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets Monday evening • 2 Tbsp sriracha $0.18 at7pm-8pm at the Eva Rothwell Centre 460 Wentworth st. • 1 tsp brown sugar $0.01 [email protected] N Call 905-544-5088 . First night is free! Come and join us! • 1 Tbsp soy sauce $0.06 Community Garden, VON Hamilton – Show off your green • 2 Tbsp lime juice (one lime) $0.22 SIMPSON & WELLENREITER LLP thumb! Volunteers are required to assist with our garden on Tuesday and/or Thursday mornings for a couple of hours. • 1 clove garlic, minced $0.08 Interested gardening enthusiasts can contact Janis at 905- • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger $0.10 Anthony Wellenreiter (905) 525-4520 529-0700 x2251 or [email protected]. David Reid Simpson (905) 527-1174 Stir Fry Hamilton – Let’s Do Lunch! VON Hamilton is in need of *Wills * Estates * Real Estate • 4-6 cups mixed vegetables $1.93 volunteers to help deliver hot and frozen meals over the *Mortgages * Litigation *Business Law lunch hour. Driver and server spots are available for our • Broccoli downtown routes. Call 905-529-0700 or email voncssham- [email protected] to find out more. • Carrots 950 King Street West, Hamilton • Red peppers In the Heart of Westdale Village Children’s Birthday Parties: Make your child’s birthday the talk of the neighbourhood. Earlee the Entertainer will make • Spinach it happen Magic, balloons, paintable tattoos for only $75.00 per hour • 1 Tbsp cooking oil (coconut) $0.04 North End Neighbours – special rate of $65.00 per hour Instructions: Earl Ross – 289-439-0166 1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the coconut milk, peanut butter, sriracha, brown sugar, soy Downtown Delivery Driver: Looking for a MATURE adult sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, and grated gin- to do deliveries in the City of Hamilton’s lower city. Trips / Breakfast (8am-12pm, 7 days a week) tips / extras you keep. You should have a float of at least $75 ger. If needed, gently heat the sauce in the mi- 2 eggs, homefries, toast, bacon, ham or to make change for customers as a float will be provided to you to purchase items. If you are interested, please call 905- crowave or in a sauce pot to help the peanut but- sausage ter melt into the coconut milk. Taste the sauce 921-9339 and ask for Pearl. 2 eggs, homefries, toast & peameal bacon and adjust the heat (sriracha), salt (soy sauce), Personal Support Worker wanted part-time alternate Satur- sweetness (brown sugar), or tartness (lime juice) Omelette (ham, onion, peppers, mushrooms day mornings from 9:30 AM to 1 PM. Job includes personal & cheese) care, meal preparation and using a mechanical lift. $17.50 to your liking. per hour. Also looking for someone to help with supper meal once or twice a week for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. You do not 2. Chop your vegetables, if not pre-chopped. Heat 12” Subs need to be a personal support worker for this supper hour.- the cooking oil in a large skillet over medium $17.50 per hour. Please send resume to lstoeten17@gmail. Veggie, Assorted (Mild/Hot) com or call 905-528-6159 after 10 AM. Located near the high heat. Once hot, add the vegetables to the Salami (Mild/Hot), Pizza, Ham Bayfront Park on a bus route. skillet in order of hardest to softest to allow hard- Pork Cutlet, Roast Beef, B.L.T. er vegetables, like carrots, more time to cook and Be a driving force in your community! Drivers are needed Turkey, Meatball, Chicken, Turkey Club to provide transportation for seniors to get to medical ap- to avoid over cooking softer vegetables. Stir fry pointments. Flexible schedule and mileage reimbursement. the vegetables only for about 1-2 minutes, or just Please call 905-529-0700 or email [email protected] until they begin to soften on the edges because Homemade 7oz. Hamburgers Hospice Volunteer Visiting– VON Hamilton is looking for they will cook further once the sauce is added. If Hamburger, Cheeseburger, Banquet Burger caring, sensitive volunteers to visit and support people with using a tender green, like spinach, wait to add it a life-threatening illness through the end of life journey. Visits are a couple of hours per week. To join our com- to the skillet until after the sauce has been added. Karaoke Every Other Saturday passionate team of volunteers call 905-529-0700 or email [email protected] 3. Pour the prepared spicy coconut sauce over the January 4, 18 vegetables, stir to combine, and allow the sauce Part-time Dispatcher; Looking for a mature adult to answer February 1 phone and dispatch orders to drivers, Weekends only to start to heat through (about 2 minutes). If you are us- Saturday evenings and Sunday afternoon. Looking for some ing a tender green, like spinach, stir it into the hot local here in the North End. As we are in walking distance. Training provided and after training you can work out of sauce and stir just until it has wilted. your own home. Please call 905-921-9339 ask for Pearl 4. To serve, spoon the vegetables and sauce over a Sewing & Dressmaking. Students and clients wanted. Les- bowl of hot rice, or add pre-cooked noodles to sons or alterations available. Ages 6 to 106! Expert in Afri- the skillet and toss with the vegetables and sauce can apparel. Please call Hyacinth 289-308-6176 until combined. Top with chopped peanuts, ci- Minion Parties, Costume Parties. Various characters. For lantro, and serve with a wedge of lime to squeeze kids and adults. Call Sandra at 289-925-5990 over top. PAGE 12 | MARCH 2020 | THE BREEZES

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4th Annual Rain barrel & Flower Fundraiser When: Saturday May 9th Where: Corner of James St. & Burlington St.

(Port Authority) Time: 9am – 2 PM th 4 Annual Rain Pre-order your barrel & Flower rain barrels and accessories @ Fundraiser th www.rainbarrel.ca/northendbreezes When: Saturday May 9Mother’s th th Day is May 10 Pick up your Flowers at our then pick up May 9 Where: Corner of James fundraiser on May 9th Even if you don’t own a boat, YOU can be a member. between 9am - 2pm Hanging Baskets St. & Burlington St. The rt Our membership is open to everyone! Thankyou for supporting your community Newspaper Potted plants (Port Authority) RHYC was established in 1888, Our club provides a year-round Email: [email protected] Annuals facility offering an exceptional waterfront experience. Perennials of Social memberships are available to enjoy our beautiful pool, Time: 9am – 2 PM dining facilities, meeting rooms and patio. Ca ring Pre-order your Ca ring

rain barrels and Thursday, April 30, 2020 - The Spice Factory, 121 Hughson St. N. accessories @ 7:00pm - Tickets $40 www.rainbarrel.ca/northendbreezes A fundraiser in support Mother’sA beverage & a full spread th th Day is May 10 Pick up your Flowersof delicious at our appetizers included. of Welcome Inn Tickets are available at Eventbrite, or then pick up May 9 fundraiser on May 9th Tickets are available at Eventbrite, or Community Centre directly at Welcome Inn Community Centre. between 9am - 2pm Hanging Baskets Over 30 originalPotted plantsworks of art will be available, Thankyou for supporting your community Newspaper all created by local artists and artisans. Email: [email protected] Annuals 40 Wood St. E., Hamilton, ON L8L 3Y3 • 905-525-5824 For membership information or a visit please contact us at Perennials www.welcomeinn.ca (905) 528-8464 or email: [email protected]