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The kids are Getting down to business: Kiona White, all write Trenell Harriott by Suzanne Rent Photo: contributed and Ishini n our last issue, I told you about a Hewapathirana, Journalism 101 program I taught to Grade 9 adult learners at the Dartmouth Learning students at Network last fall. Well, I now have a new group I John Martin of students to work with. Junior High, Last month, I met with six students from John Martin Junior High. Over the next several took part in the months, I will be working with these students school’s entre- teaching them journalism skills with the inten- preneurship tion of eventually having them work as commu- fair. nity correspondents for the Echo. We already get content from the staff at The article that John Martin. Each issue, they share with us goes with this what’s happening in their school. This is news photo, on page that is important to our students, teachers and 11, was written Echo readers. Now, it will be the students who by Grade 9 will report on the goings-on at John Martin. student Nicole But that’s not all. The goal is to get them out Luis as her into the community reporting on stories from very first Dartmouth North. Echo Together we will talk about research, inter- byline. The Echo viewing, writing, copy editing and proofing. All is pleased to of these skills and more are essential to report- welcome Nicole ing, and I hope the students find them interest- and other John ing and fun. Martin students Our youth have a basic curiosity that makes to the team them natural reporters. They are always asking of youth writ- questions about the world around them. I hope ers that have this program harnesses those innate skills and joined our has these students writing a lot of great stories ranks! See for the Echo. editorial What I love about working with kids is these opposite for are the people who will shape the media of the more details. cont. page 2...

Darren Fisher Robert Joanne Councillor, District 6 Chisholm MP Dartmouth-Cole Harbour Harbourview/Burnside/Dartmouth East Bernard mla Dartmouth North 902-490-4013 Evergreen Place (across from [email protected] Penhorn bus terminal) 260 Wyse Road DarrenFisherNS @DarrenFisherNS 530 Portland St., Suite 204 Dartmouth, NS B2Y 4V6 Unit 102 Dial 311 to reach the HRM Call Centre, 7 am to 11 pm daily. [email protected] | 462-6453 444-9693 • [email protected] volume 12, issue 2 april-may 2015 north dartmouth echo 2 april-may 2015

The bonds that tie: SonLife The kids are Church set out to help fathers and their daughters understand and all write strengthen their relationship by ...cont. from. p.1 organizing a special Valentine’s future. Sure, we can dinner and photo booth back in show them some basic February. Shown below are Delphis and Delaney Caldwell. Photography skills, but as technol- was generously provided by Gary The North Dartmouth Echo is published 5 or 6 times a ogy and social media Brinton of Brinton Photography. changes the way we year by The Dartmouth North Community Newspaper Society. This community newspaper is dedicated to communicate, it will celebrating many good news stories and activities that be the youth of today take place in the community, as well as keeping the who change our media residents informed of activities and issues that impact landscape and how on our community. stories from our com- munity are delivered to Editor: Contributing Writers: those who live in it. Suzanne Rent I want to thank Doris Buffett- MacDonald Alana Conrad, vice- Ad Sales: Leigh Beauchamp Day principal at John Sylvia Anthony Kate Watson Martin Junior High, Graphic Design: and guidance counsel- Newsworthy Printing: lor Daniel Blinn for Communications Advocate Printing & Publishing allowing me to work Photographer: with these students. I Rebecca Douglass appreciate that they will allow me to be Inquiries, suggestions and story ideas: part of their school (902) 461-0149 career even for a short [email protected] period of time. And I also want to thank the parents, too. These Look for the Echo on the following websites: kids have so many www.dartmouthfamilycentre.ca adults who are encour- www.farrellhall.ca aging them to embrace www.stairsmemorial.ca and learn something www.publicgoodsociety.ca new. They are excited www.cdha.nshealth.ca/communityhealth/ to start reporting, and dartmouth/comLinks.html

I am inspired by their Brinton Photography (go to local directories to download a pdf of the latest issue) eagerness. Letters to the Editor: We already have Correction: Lottery Licence #AGD-118760-12 the work of one of Letters should not exceed 200 words and must include these students in the In the February Dartmouth the writer’s full name and phone number. Letters are pages of this issue. issue of the subject to editing and are printed at the discretion of the Grade 9 student Nicole Echo, the story Masonic Bingo publisher. Letters will not be returned. Write to: Luis wrote about the “Evergreen Writers’ [email protected] school’s entrepreneur- Group shares a love Tues–Thurs–Fri–Sat–Sun or North Dartmouth Echo ship fair for her first of storytelling” mis- 6:30 pm c/o The Editor Echo byline. Let’s wel- identified two of the #3–644 Portland Street, Suite 316 come Nicole and the sources interviewed. fternoon ingo nly Dartmouth, N.S. B2W 2M3 rest of the John Martin Janet McGinity is A B O students to the team! I a former reporter Thurs–Fri–Sat am sure they will have with the Telegraph 1 pm Notice: The publisher assumes no responsibility for the plenty of community Journal while contents of any advertisement or editorial materials. Any warranties or representations made by any printed mate- stories to share for Janet Doleman Considered the best bingo atmosphere in Metro! rial contained herein are those of the advertisers or writ- months to come. was recently pub- ers and not those of the publisher. The publisher reserves lished in Legion the right to refuse, edit or cancel any advertising or edito- Magazine. We apol- 24 Mount Hope Avenue rial submission at any time and for any reason. Materials ogize for the error. Woodside Industrial Park can be reprinted only with the expressed permission of 466-0312 the publisher.

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artmouth High best and don’t let people School had a deter you from what you very special are trying to do.” guestD for its recent Black Ferguson’s poem (see History Month celebra- page 5) focuses on black tion—Dr. Wanda Eloise history and what black Robson. The youngest people have been sister of Viola Desmond, through. He plans to go who in 1946 challenged to Dalhousie or Saint the practice of racial seg- Mary’s University and regation in a New become a social worker. Glasgow, Nova Scotia Katie Black, 16 and movie theatre, was greet- in grade 10, says, “Viola ed like a rock star. Desmond’s story wasn’t Robson has faced heard for the longest similar struggles and has time. Now it is very overcome life’s hard- important. These stories ships, achieving much are told and heard so we success in her life. She can learn from them and shared her story, her not repeat past mistakes. pride and her enthusiasm I was impressed that Dr. with the students. Robson was so strong at 73 years old—the edu- Rosa Parks is the USA’s fulfilling her lifelong (Above, left to right) Grade 12 student that she could talk about cation doesn’t end. Her Viola Desmond.” dream of pursuing a uni- Students Mateo Mateo Ferguson, who her sister and not break story teaches what hav- Beneath her easy versity education. In Ferguson, Katie Black read his poem, down.” Katie wants to be ing a strong family can charm, Wanda Eloise 2010, Robson wrote a and Kawama Kasutu under the Viola Remember History, was a child psychologist, do for you, and how Robson is a hard-work- book about her own life, important family is.” ing, well-respected and Sister of Courage. Desmond mural created especially honoured by focusing on art therapy, by Dartmouth High Kasutu wants to be a inspirational community In 2012, Cape Breton Robson’s visit. to put her love of music School students. “I thought, wow, she and her love of helping pediatric oncology social leader whose determina- University conferred an came all the way from others into one career. worker. tion continues to make a Honorary Doctorate on (Below) Dr. Wanda New Glasgow to do this “Dr. Robson was such “People say Viola difference. Born and her as a woman who Robson, youngest sister for us,” he says. “That’s a strong speaker,” says Desmond is Canada’s raised in Halifax, she was personifies the values of of Viola Desmond, paid pretty awesome. Kawama Kasutu, 15 and Rosa Parks,” says a single mother who a university education, a visit to Dartmouth “Her sharing of her in grade 10. “You Kasutu, “but Viola worked hard to raise her both as a means for self- High during Black sister’s experiences and couldn’t just walk away Desmond took a stand family of five. In 2004, improvement and as an History Month to how they were there for with only one thing. She against segregation and at the age of 76, she instrument for social jus- share stories of cour- age, determination and each other, really stood was so passionate about discrimination nine years graduated from Cape tice. She lives with her before Rosa Parks. So in Breton University with a husband, Joe, in North fighting racism in Nova out,” he continued. “I her sister’s story and Scotia. also liked her message knows how much people fact, the USA should say Bachelor of Arts degree, Sydney. that as much as the need to hear it. It was world might go against inspirational to learn that you—go out, do your she went back to school

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A message from Good Tidings Robert Chisholm MP for Dartmouth-Cole Harbour FROM District 6

Canada Post makes millions, ello Echo readers! I wish I could report that Spring has arrived but unfortunately doesn’t need to cut home delivery the calendar seems to be a bit off—I am n December 2013, season they shattered How will people with any Canada Post, but that Hhoping that we get some warm weather soon. to the shock and records for parcel deliv- sort of mobility challenge idea was voted down by A lot is happening in Dartmouth! Portland surprise of most ery. Not only that, there receive their mail? a majority of councillors, Street has just been voted “best street” in the city Canadians,I Canada Post are ways to make money The government including all the council- and the entire Downtown Dartmouth commercial announced an end of that are used by other won’t answer this ques- lors from Dartmouth. sector is buzzing with new, unique stores opening home delivery, a huge postal services that tion, or many others. For When the City of or expanding daily. A few examples are Room price increase, and the Canada Post seems to example, I asked Canada Hamilton reported the 152, The Bike Pedaler, Bodega Boutique, loss of up to 8,000 jobs. have ignored. Post how much these change will cost them Caroline’s Bakery, Dartmouth Yarns (located in We were told this is Concerns about the new American-made millions of dollars, I my grandmother’s old Fishers Stationery building) necessary, otherwise huge price increase were mailboxes cost. They asked if our own munici- and the expansion of Sugar Shok Candy Canada Post will lose raised by small businesses refused to say. The pality considered how it Boutique. Add to the list some established $1 billion per year by and non-profits that rely Minister responsible, Lisa will impact us. They told anchors like Two if by Sea and it seems that 2020. This claim was heavily on letter mail. Raitt, supports that me they don’t expect the Dartmouth is in a major rejuvenation phase. repeated over and over The government didn’t secrecy. changes will create any I have been working to get a facelift on the without question, but it listen. Concerns about Some municipal gov- material cost to the city. pedestrian overpass on Victoria Road, and am should be questioned. accessibility were raised ernments have realized Some people tell me happy to say that funding has been approved 2014 was the first by seniors and people liv- what a bad idea this is that they’re not happy and the tender awarded. Work should begin at year of their projections ing with disabilities. The and are fighting back. about the loss of home the end of the school year, and some paving and they say they expect- government didn’t listen Hundreds have spoken delivery, but that it seems projects in the same area will be a welcome addi- ed to lose more than to them either. out against the plan and like speaking up won’t tion as well. I thank you in advance for your $250 million that year. With the city strug- some are even going to make a difference. I say, patience during the construction season. How did they do? They gling to maintain our court. Unfortunately, our even if we don’t change I took a tour of the future location for the new posted a profit of almost sidewalks during the win- municipal government the government’s mind, 4-Pad arena that will open in September of $200 million. ter, what will it be like has done nothing like speaking up for what’s 2017. The new rinks will be built on In fact, Canada Post when 25,000 more that. right always makes a Commodore Drive, near the all-weather fields. A has recorded profits in homes in our community One Halifax councillor difference. tender will go out this month for design, and most of the past 20 need to access their mail asked that they write a stakeholders are being consulted on the needs of years. This past holiday at a community mailbox? letter of concern to the facility. This is a major project and will take considerable time to build. I will be meeting with Canada Lands soon to hear their plans for public consultation on the Your Member in the Legislature future of the Shannon Lands. Stay tuned. A Message from Joanne Bernard, MLA Darmouth North The plans for improvements around John MacNeil Elementary and the Leaman Drive to Burnside active transportation corridor will now include some improvements to the play areas on Building “Between the Bridges” the school grounds. I was also able to secure n March, more than for our neighbourhood. • Families and neighbour- forward to fulfilling com- some funding for John Martin Junior High for an 15 community For the first time in hoods support the munity objectives. This is event they are hosting in the near future. groups, government Nova Scotia, five govern- healthy development, a long-term commitment Have you noticed the new Heads Up Halifax agencies,I volunteers, pro- ment departments, with academic success and to address the many campaign? Crosswalk safety is everyone’s vincial deputy ministers the unequivocal support well-being of their struggling outcomes we responsibility, so keep your head up and follow children and representatives from of five ministers, includ- see young people in our the rules so we all get home safely. every level of govern- ing those from communi- It will be up to the community facing every Halifax Harbour Bridges has embarked on a ment gathered in North ty services, education, community to determine day. significant project. The Big Lift will replace the Dartmouth to discuss a justice, labour and the overall vision for the Between the Bridges suspended spans of the Macdonald Bridge. The new community develop- advanced education and neighbourhood and any will be no quick fix. The bridge remains safe, but after 60 years the deck ment model for our area health and wellness, have additional goals. challenges we face have is wearing out. The Big Lift includes replacing called “Between the joined together to devote This inaugural meet- manifested over the last the road deck, floor beams, stiffening trusses and Bridges.” staff, expertise, and ing will be the first of 20 years. suspender ropes of the bridge. When complete, a This initial meeting resources to improving many, shaping a new However, it will be a significant amount of the bridge infrastructure will was a chance for com- outcomes for families. way of assisting families dedicated and focused be new. munity stakeholders to Our collective vision has in North Dartmouth. It attempt by government, The bridge will be open to traffic during the provide feedback on their four specific goals for will also bring enhanced in partnership with com- day. The work will be done mostly overnight and experiences of working North Dartmouth. business supports, philan- munity stakeholders, to on weekends over the next 18 months. and living in North thropy and unprecedent- reverse the tide of poor As always, I can be reached on Facebook at • Children are healthy www.facebook.com/DarrenFisherNS, on Twitter Dartmouth. At this meet- and ready for school ed collaboration across educational and socio- ing we were challenged all sectors of service economic outcomes cur- at DarrenFisherNS, by email at Darren.fisher@ • Children and youth are to explore the adversity delivery. rently being experienced halifax.ca or by phone at 902-490-4013. healthy and succeeding If you see things like burned out streetlights, that exists for families liv- in school As your MLA and for- by so many of our ing in our community. mer service delivery lead- neighbours. or things that may need repair, please contact More importantly, we • Youth graduate from er, I know the coming Our children deserve 311 or email [email protected] high school and are were asked to identify months will see growing no less. prepared to succeed as ~ Darren Fisher, Councillor for District 6 strengths and aspirations adults pains as we map the way april-may 2015 5 north dartmouth echo

Thinking differently about basic adult education: Education is for everyone by Lesley Dunn, Executive Director, Dartmouth Learning Network

ow literate, low The world is heartbreaking and inspir- flexible and free through Douglass Rebecca Photo: skilled, low ing. Many have faced the generous support of employed and changing. Jobs enormous barriers to the government of Nova Lunemployed adults are are changing. learning success (undiag- Scotia and private neither lazy nor incapa- nosed learning differenc- donors. We don’t worry ble of learning. Nor are Learning changes es, food security, pover- about the last grade an they the only people lives and is the ty, homelessness, mental individual completed as turning to the Dartmouth health concerns, teen our skills assessment Learning Network for pathway from pregnancy, substance ensures that we start new help. poverty to sus- abuse or violence in the learners at a level that While the majority of tainable employ- home). Their learning feels right for them. Our Painting of Viola Desmond by students at individuals calling our journeys did not stop instructors and volunteers Dartmouth High. network never completed ment. because they weren’t help keep learners mov- high school, we also motivated; social stress- ing forward. receive desperate calls that regardless of point ors hindered their The world is chang- Remember History for help from adults with of entry those turning to learning. ing. Jobs are changing. A poem by Mateo Ferguson, Grade 12 student at Dartmouth High School post-secondary education us for help with reading, The Dartmouth Learning changes lives who failed entrance tests writing and math skills Learning Network is not and is the pathway from for jobs, apprenticeship are at or below a Grade a high school. When an poverty to sustainable Crack goes the whip tests, and skills training 8 academic equivalency. individual enrolls in our employment. Watch as flesh and bones turn into nothing more programs due to poor The Dartmouth programs they become To learn more about than a punching bag for ignorance reading and math skills. Learning Network pro- part of an adult-learning our programs, register as Watch as bodies line up for mistreatment and shame We also receive frustrated vides support, guidance community, with other a learner, or volunteer like the colour of our skin was really to blame calls from parents and and upgrading to individ- learners who are as com- your time to help some- But you like this game don’t you students who have gradu- uals who have each faced mitted as they are are to one reach their learning Whip the black, make us bloody and bruised ated high school on an a unique journey prior to reaching their learning and career goals, please starve us from food Individual Program Plan. arriving on our doorstep. and career goals. visit www.dartmouthle- I hope those privileged hands be the death of you Intake assessments reveal Their stories are both Our programs are arning.net. Crack goes the whip as hungry hands rush to pick cotton so we won’t get hit, so they can provide for us, their family, who still haven’t been broken in by racism Oh, happy day... We’ve been fighting for years, stomaching what made us uncomfortable just so they can feel powerful But we weren’t meant to slave away night and day because the white man wanted his way We are the kings and queens of old with melanin deep within our mold Yet we get sold so easily like worn out objects at a yard sale but those objects get better treatment than us Photo: Rebecca Douglass I mean Nova Scotia look what you did to Viola and us You robbed her of her dignity, dragged her away like villainy and made her another page in history just because she wanted to sit and was doing so peacefully

Crack goes the whip and I grow tired of it Human rights turned into a joke by the people who drew power from it and it isn’t easy to dismiss but in today’s culture once someone says I’m uncomfortable we quit Wouldn’t it have been nice if we could quit? If we could have at least said we were uncomfortable with this But those privileged hands made us grovel at their feet for any chance to be treated with decency and n Thursday, snowstorm, Oxford “It’s great to receive, Alphonse LeFrense this makes me see why there is inequality between April 2, Oxford Properties decided to but even better to give,” from Oxford Properties gender, sex and race Properties cele- delay the event until says Amanda Beazley, presents tenant Audrey Obrated International nicer weather permitted. resident manager, techni- Smith with $200 in gift So when the month comes around that this, Happiness Day by To celebrate, the staff cal services at Oxford cards. Oxford Properties our history, should be remembered recently celebrated spreading some joy to its at Oxford committed ran- Properties. “It does a lot Don’t let it get pushed aside because some International Happiness tenants and neighbours. dom acts of kindness, for the community, a day Day by handing out gift don’t want to feel guilty because there’s a difference International Happiness including handing out like this, to get us look- cards to its tenants. between guilt and responsibility Day is actually celebrated chocolate from the office ing on the brighter side This world got this way due to ignorant views, on March 20. But when and giving gift cards to of life.” Now it’s our job to see change through. the city was hit by a neighbours. north dartmouth echo 6 april-may 2015 Adventures of a master mariner Frank Leaman shares the stories of his seafaring grandfather in Roar of the Sea by Suzanne Rent

(Left) The Roar of the Sea chronicles the life and times of Frank Leaman’s grandfather, Cpt. William Crowell.

(Right) A photo show- ing Cpt. Crowell with Photo: Suzanne Rent his dog, Togo, aboard his boat, Queen Mary. Togo is also immortal- ized in this statue.

several times, and had “one paw in the animal world, one paw in the human world.” “I now see the excit- ing gifts dogs are giving mankind, from medical to security, and feel that Togo was a pioneer trav- eler in that field,” Leaman says. Leaman says he’s learned to appreciate his grandfather beyond the sailing stories, too. He recalls attending meet- ings with him for a group rank Leaman had Crowell built himself. On whose goal was to pre- always promised that journey, Cpt. serve swamps and birds. he’d tell the story Crowell was accompa- Leaman says his grandfa- Fof his grandfather, Cpt. nied by his dog, Togo. A ther was also a philan- William A. Crowell. good portion of the book thropist, who built doll- Leaman was in Grade 6 is based on Crowell’s houses for the children’s when he first took dicta- own logs of his adven- hospital and gave money tion for the original book tures, but also includes to the Rainbow Haven about his grandfather, stories of his life when camp for kids. who had that copy print- he returned to Canada “He was always doing ed at a Dartmouth hard- after sailing the world, something like that for ware store that had a and his life with his the community,” says Valentine’s tea at St. Paul’s small press in its base- grandson, Frank. Leaman, who calls his ment. But this time, after Crowell was a patriot- grandfather an “early decades of carrying the ic man from a Loyalist Farley Mowatt” because stories, Leaman will tell background whose story of his work to preserve the full, authentic is displayed in the Days the environment. “I went account of his seafaring of Sail exhibit at the along with him because grandfather in his soon Maritime Museum of the he was my champion. to be released book, The Atlantic in downtown Now that I am older I Photo: contributed Roar of the Sea. Halifax. Leaman says it’s understand he was doing “Gradually I realized an important one to something good for the he was getting older, and share for many reasons. community.” he asked me to carry it “His voyage was a With the writing of on and do it properly,” voyage of endurance and the book, Leaman says Leaman says. “That’s strength,” Leaman says. he thinks he understands probably the main reason “His voyage shows what better why his grandfa- [for publishing the sto- people can do, and ther took such a danger- ries]. Then I got older because he’s a Nova ous trip. And he wants to and I began to under- Scotian, I think people share that with readers. stand about time pass- should know about it. “Ships are safe in the ing…so I decided I better Besides, it’s a damn harbour, but are not do something about it.” good read.” made to stay in the har- The Roar of the Sea Leaman says he bour,” he explains. It was all smiles at the 60th annual Valentine’s Tea at St Pauls Catholic talks about Captain enjoyed sharing the sto- The Roar of the Sea Church on Windmill Road Feb 21. Enjoying the opportunity to socialize Crowell’s 8,000-mile sail- ries of Cpt. Crowell’s is expected to be were (left to right) Joyce Chabot, Connie Marshall, Deacon Robert Doyle, ing journey made in canine companion, released by Boulder Dorothy LeBlanc, John Woods and Cynthia Carvalho. 1936 aboard the Queen Togo, who saved his Publications in May. Mary, a wooden skiff master on that journey april-may 2015 7 north dartmouth echo A Walk in the Irish Rain with The Sham-Rocks Local band launch fourth CD, showcasing traditional favourites, contemporary tunes by Kate Watson here was no rain brief incarnation as a in Dartmouth on rock-and-roll group. “But February 20, we realized that was Tonly snow as far as the really a sham,” says eye could see. But that Brownlow with a chuck- didn’t stop more than le. “That’s how we got 200 people from head- The Sham-Rocks.” Photo: Contributed ing out to Brightwood The group cites art- Golf & Country Club for ists like Tommy Makem, the launch of The Sham- Ryan’s Fancy and Evans Rocks’ newest CD, A and Doherty as some of Walk in the Irish Rain. their musical influences. The four-man band, This Celtic/folk vibe is made up of Dartmouth’s reflected in their latest Bill McCallum, Séan CD. It showcases tradi- Brownlow, Erno Reti and tional favourites like Jim Stokes, entertained “Danny Boy” and the crowd with their “Gypsy Rover” along trademark harmonies with more contemporary and light-hearted banter. songs like Stan Rogers’ “We’re not just “Fogerty’s Cove”. together in a band. We’re “We wanted to be all friends and have been sure there was a lot of for a long time,” explains variety,” says Reti, the Brownlow, who the oth- group’s lead guitarist and ers jokingly refer to as recording engineer who the Paul McCartney of produced the CD in his the group. “We like to in-home studio, tease each other and RetiSounds. “We try to we’re known for our focus on songs that tell a awesome, or I guess I story. The words are Rain is the group’s The Sham-Rocks are announcer] Frank mean awful, jokes.” important, and the har- fourth CD and a real generous with their time Cameron are big sup- Sham-Rocks band The band was formed monies are, too.” labour of love, with and talents, and often porters of us and of members Jim Stokes, 15 years ago and had a A Walk in the Irish labour and love being volunteer to entertain for other local talent, and we Sean Brownlow, equally emphasized. worthy causes, including want to do the same for Bill McCallum and McCallum, Brownlow seniors’ homes and chari- the station,” says Erno Rety with Irish and Stokes are quick to ty fundraisers. McCallum. dancer Ronan Fagan Downtown Dartmouth credit Reti for his hard In fact, 25 per cent of The CD is available at the launch of the work and devotion to the the proceeds from sales for $20 by contacting Bill band’s latest CD, A Walk in the Irish project. “I think for every of the CD are going to McCallum at 902-466- Rain. Altogether Local hour from the band, support local radio sta- 2611, or by emailing Ernie put in another 10,” tion 105.9 SEASIDE-FM. [email protected]. says McCallum. “Seaside and [well-known

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at Woodside Photo: contributed Bowlarama. Rounding out the Chisholm team (entered by Dartmouth-Cole Harbour MP Robert Chisholm) were Ron Sherrard, Bob Anthony, Charlie Mancini, Matthew All together Spurway, Kelly Downtown Dartmouth Wilson and the Echo’s Sylvia www.downtowndartmouth.ca Anthony. north dartmouth echo 8 april-may 2015 N o r t h D a r t m o u t h B u s i n e s s V e n t u r e s

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O w n a b u s i n e s s i n D o w n t o w n o r N o r t h D a r t m o u t h ? april-may 2015 9 north dartmouth echo Spirit of the Community Celebrating a long-time volunteer For more than 30 years, Josephine Downey has given back and shaped her community with her efforts and insight by Doris Buffett-MacDonald

ailene on Demetrius Lane. Tenants’ Association, Downey Josephine has over- and, of course, her searched for seen programs such as beloved barbecues. justM the right words to Basic Shelf, Nobody’s Now it is her turn to describe her beloved Perfect, and Collective search out that special nanny. Kitchens, collaborating someone who will over- “She does a lot for with partners such as the see the folks of people in the communi- Dartmouth Community Demetrius Lane like the

Photo: Doris Buffett-MacDonald ty,” Mailene explained. Health Team and support mother hen she is to so “She has barbecues. She gets things for us that we from the Dartmouth many folk, young and old need.” Community Health alike. Mailene wrote those Board. There are sewing When asked what she words in a hand-written clubs and the after-school is most proud of, there is letter to the Dartmouth tutoring program, with no hesitation. Community Health assistance from students “It is that the guns Board, trying to explain from Dartmouth High and violence has been why she thought her and graduate students removed from our com- nanny was the best per- from Mount St. Vincent munity.” People who son to be awarded the University. come to her community community volunteer Josephine also over- looking for trouble know award. And the Health saw the operation of a full well they don’t want Board agreed, honouring CAP site, which ran out to stare down the wrath Josephine Downey with of the Scotia Court of Josephine. With the a certificate of recogni- Community Centre. The backing of Community tion for her “Outstanding Contributions to centre houses a commu- Constable Aaron Head Community Leadership”. nity food bank, and the and others in policing, To comprehend the highly successful the criminals have turned full extent of Josephine’s Demetrius Lane Tenants tail and fled! To see the community commitment, Association, of which she children, some of whom one needs to travel back is president. There are are her own dear grand- to 1994, when the painting and gardening children, playing safely Sisters of Charity facili- courses, and families in outside is one of the tated an upgrading/GED Scotia Court are appre- blessings she most program at Scotia Court. ciative of the children’s appreciates. Josephine took to breakfast program. In her free time she learning like a duck to For 10 years, loves to sew, knit and water. In 1998 she Josephine also volun- crochet. She also enjoys Josephine Downey, received the individual lit- teered at the soup kitch- a bit of shopping and long-time volunteer eracy award, presented en on Wentworth Street T.V. bingo when she has at Scotia Court and to her by then-premier in downtown Dartmouth. the time, and hosting her Thank you to everyone beyond, recently Russell MacLellan. She “I have loved every famous community received the commu- moment of it!” says barbecues. who braved the weather nity volunteer award followed this up the same Josephine of her work A phrase comes to to attend our 2015 AGM! from the Dartmouth year by winning the Community Health Canada Post Flight for and community involve- mind, “bloom where Board. Presenting Freedom Literacy Award. ment. She shares a nug- you’re planted.” the award is Jennifer It came as no surprise get of wisdom passed Josephine has walked Melanson. that when the Sisters of down from her mother that talk for the past Charity had their eagle that fills her heart daily: 30-plus years, by her eye out for someone with “Don’t expect thanks tireless dedication to the just the right stuff, their from all of them; just community and residents collective gaze rested on believe in what you are of Demetrius Lane. For none other than doing.” Josephine, the time has Josephine Downey. Still spry, with a twin- come to catch a few well- For the past 30 years kle in her eye, she has earned bouquets of love she has been a force to been able to mentor oth- and praise from the gar- be reckoned with as head ers who now operate the den she loved and tended The Public Good Society administrator for all pro- programs she put into so well. of Dartmouth grams at the the Scotia place. She is still involved 476-0785 • [email protected] with the food bank, the www.publicgoodsociety.ca Court Community Centre

Y o u c o u l d b e f e a t u r e d h e r e ! C a l l t o d a y 902-461-0149 north dartmouth echo 10 april-may 2015 SENIORS’ CORNER is supported by Robert Chisholm MP for Dartmouth-Cole Harbour 902-462-6453 Mr. Clayton Park celebrates a century Friends, family join Russell Smith at Stairs Memorial for 100th birthday by Leigh Beauchamp Day

t the Stairs He is quick to say, Clayton Park. For ten This one had a bomb Memorial United however, that, “my work years he was the sole fallout shelter in the base- Church 100th in developing the com- employee, working with ment. Clayton Park was Aanniversary celebration in munity of Clayton Park builders and clients. keeping current with 2013, Russell Smith was my finest accom- “I worked seven days Cold War requirements promised to be back in plishment. My years a week,” says Russell, of the time. two years to celebrate his there were a thrill. When “including four evenings. In 1970, when Shaw own 100th birthday. On I started we had five It added up to about 75 became the sole owners Sunday, March 8, 2015 unfinished houses. When hours. Plus I used my of the 150-acre develop- the church was packed. I left there were 10,000 own vehicle and didn’t ment, Russell was named Russell stood at the people living in the com- have a vacation until project manager and lectern and gave an munity.” To this day, 1967.” At that time soon became a licensed inspiring talk about what Russell is known as Mr. Russell and his wife, real estate broker. He God has done for him in Clayton Park. Mildred, spent two weeks then hired Dick Miller to his private life and in his After returning from at Expo’67 in Montreal. manage Clayton Realty, career, and what God serving overseas, in the Clayton Park was the brokerage part of the can do for others. early 1950s, Russell did unique for its time. It company. Miller proved Among his blessings time and motion studies started a trend whereby to be a tremendous asset Russell counts his wife for the L.E. Shaw com- the exterior of every to Clayton Park, and a and his connection to the pany. In 1961, Lloyd house had to have a min- knowledgeable colleague Shaw family. Shaw, one of four local imum of 50 percent to Russell. At the reception, businessmen planning to brick, and treed landscap- At about this time an Russell designated a build a residential area on ing was a priority. Each opportunity to buy 140 young parishioner to the edge of Halifax, home had rear lot wiring, more acres arose. As blow out the candles on approached Russell to be creating beautiful streets. Ron Shaw, president of his cake. He then cheer- the Information Officer Between 1960 and 1970 L.E. Shaw Limited at the fully sat for more than an for Clayton over 800 single-family time, was in the brick hour greeting each well- Developments, the com- homes were constructed. business, not real estate, wisher with a smile and a pany that would create “In my mind,” says he asked Russell’s opin- Trivia Afternoon story—posing for a pho- Clayton Park. Russell, “Clayton Park is ion as to whether or not Monday, April 13/2 – 4 pm tograph with each one. Russell played a huge a community of brick we to buy the additional Among the friends and role in the success of can all be proud of; a land. Russell’s instant Tickets: $5 includes 4 rounds of trivia, relatives were many who real success story!” response was, “If I had tea or coffee, baked good and a prize for remembered him from In 1961, to mark L.E. your collateral, I’d buy the winning team! his various careers: the Shaw Limited’s 100th every foot of land and Rope Works, L.E. Shaw birthday, a special home every tree in here.” His Casino Night at Casino Nova Scotia Limited, Clayton was built on Laurel Lane. advice was taken. April 30/5 – 9 pm Developments and the cont. on p.12... Nova Scotia Home Tickets $25, includes dinner at the Dartmouth Builders’ Association. Dennesha Clyke- Seniors Service Centre and transportation Downey presented from the Centre to the Casino and back. We Russell with a will be having dinner at 5:00 pm, depart certificate from the children in the for the Casino at 6:00 pm, and return to the Stairs Memorial Centre at 9:00 pm. Please contact Lauren United Church Floyd at (902) 465-5578 or l.floyd@dart- Sunday School mouthseniors.ca if you have any questions. program, congratu- lating him on his 100th birthday. Mother’s Day Merchandise Bingo In recognition & Art Show of his keen Saturday, May 9/Doors open 11:30 am interest in youth develop- Mini games 1pm, Regular games 1:45 pm ment, and long Lots of great prizes! Canteen and Bake Sale association Art Show featuring Watercolour, Acrylic with Stairs, and Oil. Entrance bingo book $20 the Board established the (Early Bird Special: Purchase entrance Russell Smith book before April 30 for $15) Christian Youth Education Award 45 Ochterloney Street • Dartmouth in 2011. 902-465-5578 • www.dartmouthseniors.ca Photo: Leigh Beauchamp Day april-may 2015 11 north dartmouth echo

is supported by Joanne Bernard on MLA, Dartmouth North Spotlight Youth 902-444-9693 • [email protected] Students get down to business at entrepreneurship fair by Nicole Luis n February 12, have a fair and the event another way to connect vice to customers from learned that it takes cour- and I view the entrepre- John Martin fits into the curriculum our school with the com- the elementary schools age to put yourself out neurship fair like that,” Junior High perfectly. He thought it munity and demonstrate as well as community there. Mr. Nagle says. hostedO its third annual would be a wonderful some of the positive members attending the A lot of work went John Martin is going Entrepreneurship Fair. and positive experience activities happening at fair. into making the entrepre- to continue to offer this Social studies teacher for the students, school the school. The students had an neurship fair possible. valuable learning oppor- David Nagle started the and community. The entrepreneurship amazing learning experi- We had to do it on our tunity for the school and fair in 2013 with Grade Mr. Nagle wanted to fair is basically a flea ence. We learned how to own, with a little help community. 9 students. Mr. Nagle give the Grade 9 students market. Grade 9 students manage time wisely and from Mr. Nagle. He says says he’s been to many a real-life hands-on expe- created a business plan the value of money and he chose the Grade 9 Nicole Luis is a Grade 9 schools in HRSB that rience. And the fair is to offer a product or ser- hard work. We also students because they are student at John Martin the closest age group Junior High. who are able to work in a part-time job, and it Get kicking with the Take Action would give us a sense of working. Society and Bojeon Taekwon-Do “As a teacher, I like by Roseanna Cleveland to think of myself as a small window or a door to provide opportunities they can choose to walk through, Photo: contributed

hanks to sup- fitness and beautiful Connections, port from patterns. Northbrook Community Community Bojeon means integ- Centre, 2 Chapman St. TServices Minister rity, and it is one of the The Taekwon-Do stu- Joanne Bernard and five tenets of Taekwon- dents’ goal is to obtain the recent partnership Do. The other four are pledges for completing between the Take courtesy, perseverance, 500 kicks in two Action Society and self-control and indomi- hours to help raise Colin Sharp of Bojeon table spirit. These five money in support of Taekwon-Do, we are tenets are the founda- Phoenix House. The offering free Taekwon- tion on which Taekwon- majority of the Students Kaitlyn Lewis Do classes to 22 active Do rests. Taekwon-Do Taekwon-Do students and Brooklyn Andrea Take Action members. is a martial art with who will be participat- took part in John Martin

Bojeon Taekwon-Do is emphasis on traditional ing are youth them- Junior High School’s Photo: contributed Dartmouth’s newest core values and selves. Some have entrepreneurship fair. International Ch’ang- protocol. even benefitted from Hon Taekwon-Do Bojeon Taekwon-Do what Phoenix House Federation (ICTF) club and the Take Action has to offer. This that practices Ch’ang- Society will be hosting a event is taking place Hon-style Taekwon-Do, Kicking for Charity in the spirit of one of which is the original kick-a-thon for Phoenix Take Action’s mottos: style of the art formal- House on April 25 “To give back!” ized by General Choi in from 2 to 4 p.m. at the the 1940s. It combines Take Action Society self-defence, physical Hub of Community north dartmouth echo 12 april-may 2015

Celebrating a century ...cont. from p.10 Meet North Dartmouth’s Between 1971 and In late 1981, at 66, the Berkley, on Russell 1980 four condominium Russell decided to retire Lake, he could see new community constable projects, totaling 400 from Clayton Clayton Development’s units, an apartment build- Developments. To newest housing project My name is Cst. ing, and an additional 60 Russell, “retire” is just from his window. Not acres for multiple family another word for “move one to remain idle and Nancy Miller and I dwellings were added. on to something a bit dif- reminisce, however, he have been a Clayton Park had the ferent.” He became the served as president of the member of Halifax first condominiums in first executive director of Berkley Residents Nova Scotia. the Nova Scotia Home Association. Regional Police for These condominiums Builders’ Association. Two years ago Russell 10 years. I have Photo: Rebecca Douglass were unique in Canada. Upon his retirement moved to the Camp Hill While most condos were in 1989, the Home Veterans’ Memorial spent time as a multi-storied, the ones in Builders’ Association Building in Halifax. He is patrol officer in Clayton Park were built instituted an award in his vice-president of the various parts of like town houses. The honour, the Russell H. Veterans’ Association, style was different, but Smith Award. Ironically, and maintains a busy Dartmouth and, the ownership concept in 2002, Dick Miller was communications schedule most recently, was was the same. L.E. Shaw the recipient of that from the desk in his Limited, with lawyers award. room, where he stays on assigned to the role from McInnes Cooper, In the intervening top of what is going on of Community wrote the Condominium years Russell worked with at Stairs Memorial and Act for Nova Scotia. an organization that keeps in close contact Officer in the Russell and Dick were helped seniors stay in with his many friends Community committed and compul- their homes, and spent and associates. Relations, Crime sive workers. To ensure 15 years as a volunteer The publicity sur- the condos were a suc- with the Dartmouth rounding Russell’s recent Prevention section cess they were known to Housing Authority. 100th birthday made it of HRP. In this role, clean up pipe leaks and During this time he possible for him to shovel snow. By 1981 looked after Mildred in reconnect with many I am responsible for the company profile their home for four people. Among them coordinating the included the business of years, and then was a was a couple to whom Ride Along program, managing condominiums, caregiver to her at he sold their first home including 100 units in Oakwood Terrace, where in Clayton Park. They organizing the highly Dartmouth, for an out- he also volunteered. still had fond memories anticipated side owner. When he moved to of working with him. Christmas Cop Shop, and organizing our participation in the annual parades

around HRM. I am Photo: contributed also the HRP representative for the youth program and accept any community requests for presentations or attendance to social Farrell Benevolent Society Dinner: Dorothy MacAlduff, Terry and events that come Rocky Thorne and Sylvie Ede were among the 13 volunteers treated to a thank-you dinner at the Steak and Stein Restaurant last month. The four have into the office. I been dedicated volunteers of the Farrell Benevolent Society for many years. most recently became the police Emergency...... 911 coordinator for the Non Emergency Police Dispatch...... 490-5020 Neighbourhood General Info ...... 490-5016 Divisional Commander Dartmouth ...... 490-5171 Watch Program and Cst. Randy Wood ...... 223-2735 look forward to Halifax Dedicated Beat Patrols...... 476-2660 helping out in any Cst. Jeff Nicholson...... 292-1975 way I can. You can Regional Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator...... 490-5462 reach me at Police Victim Services...... 490-5300 Anti-Bullying Hotline...... 490-7283 902-490-5462. A Guide to Office of Chief of Police ...... 490-6500 Police Services Crime Stoppers...... 1-800-222 TIPS (8477) april-may 2015 13 north dartmouth echo SonLife Church fosters relationship bonds at father-daughter dinner

Brinton Photography by Debbie MacLean, SonLife Church

he relationship en their relationship. Pastor Josh Trombley, a between a father On Friday, February delicious Italian meal, and a daughter 13, an amazing group of wonderful door prizes, Tis a one-of-a-kind bond. volunteers from SonLife fun games, and words of Some statistics claim as Church pulled together encouragement from much as 80 per cent of a final details after many SonLife’s Pastor, Glenn woman’s sense of self- weeks of planning, and MacLean. worth comes from what hosted almost 40 dads The hope of SonLife Holli Caillie and her dad, Frank McKay enjoy a laugh at the SonLife she believes her father’s and daughters for a very is that as we provide father-daughter dinner in February. view of her to be. special dinner. tools and building blocks In a society where These special for stronger relation- Father’s that bond can be all too Valentine’s guests were ships, families across Heart Healing fragile, SonLife Church treated to a photo booth, HRM will be healthier, in Ministries set out to help fathers generously provided by turn creating a strong Church Activities and their daughters Gary Brinton of Brinton and healthy community. understand and strength- Photography, music by

Dartmouth First Grover Country Church of the Band Nazarene Sunday, April 19 3 Henry Street 7 pm 902-466-5822 MC Al Hollingsworth Open Door Info 902-469-5698 Clothing Bank Flea Market Wednesdays Saturday, May 30 Healing Rooms 9 – 11:30 am 9 am – 4 pm Training (Closed last Wednesday Sunday, May 31 Coming soon to Curtis Mittelstaedt of every month) 10 am – 2:30 pm Halifax! with daughter Kyla d Free Admission at SonLife’s father- Fri. May 1, 7pm daughter dinner. Holy Trinity Fish Chowder Sat. May 2 Emmanuel Saturday, May 30 9:30am – 5pm Anglican Church 5 – 7 pm 30 Alfred Street Chowder, dessert, Trinity Anglican Pancake & Sausage tea & coffee Church, 321 Main Brunch Cost $8 Avenue, Halifax Saturday, April 18 d Potluck lunch: Bring 11 am – 1 pm St. James United your favorite finger With hashbrowns, Church Hall food to share! dessert, juice, tea 181 Portland Street IAHR Canadian & coffee Spring Flea Market Freewill offering Saturday April 2 Director Maggie Bake table & 8 am – 12 pm Baratto, Facilitator New-to-You items Admission $1 from Arthur, Ontario Spring Rock/ d • The Healing Word Walkathon St. Pauls Catholic • The Anointing Saturday, June 6 Church • Authority of the 10 am – 2 pm 197 Windmill Road Believer Canteen, activities for Loonie-Toonie • Intercession & kids, bake table & more Coffee House Warfare d Wed., April 29 • Roadblocks to St. Andrew’s Wed., May 27 Presbyterian Healing 7–9 pm • Prophetic Church Admission $2 216 School Street Revelation & Music by The Sham- Impartation 902-469-4480 Rocks and I-Chix $40/person, $70/ Spring Tea & Sale New-To-You Saturday, April 18 married couple, $25/ Clothing Sale refresher, $10/manual 2 – 4 pm Saturday, April 25 Bake & Craft Tables 10 am – noon Cheques payable to Father’s Heart Healing Adults $6/Under 12 $1 Free Admission d Ministries To pre-register contact: St. Anthony’s Perennial Sale (& house plants) Troy or Barb Church Hall [email protected] 27 Farrell Street Saturday, June 13 10 am – noon or 902-463-0376 Free Admission www.fhhm.org Brinton Photography north dartmouth echo 14 april-may 2015

Book & Movie Club — Family Drop-in Call for Directors The Dartmouth North Dartmouth North Library Still Alice Fun Zone Dartmouth Heritage The Dartmouth Heritage Association Meeting Registration required Sat, June 27/2:00 p.m. (ages 0-5) Society is currently accepting Thursday April 23 Museum Happenings applications for the Board of for all programs: 902- Sat., April 25/10:30 a.m. 10 – 11:30 am 26 Newcastle Street Directors for the June 2015 Northbrook Community Chocolate Olympics 490-5840. Check 902-464-2300 to 2017 term. The Board Centre, 2 Chapman Street for ids Seed Libraries and You us out online: www. K www.dartmouthher- meets at 6 p.m. on the sec- The DNA is a group of A presentation by Jenn halifaxpublic­libraries.ca Friday, May 15/2:30 p.m. itagemuseum.ns.ca ond Tuesday of the month residents and local organiza- Stotland of Halifax Earth from September to May. tions who get together once Technologies on gardening $2 Admission ather s ay rafts Heritage-minded individuals a month to have discussions Adult Crafts F ’ D C 101. Free seeds. Members and children Thurs, April 16/2:30 p.m. for Kids under 12 FREE who want to contribute to the about community concerns, Sat, May 16/2:30 p.m. conservation of social history Thurs, May 14/2:30 p.m. Sat, June 6/2:30 p.m. working together on positive Uncovered Gems: are invited to contact Sandra action plans. Thurs, June 18/2:30 p.m. Barss, at Suite 505, 1684 Do You Need Basic Warehouse Secrets Summer Reading Club Barrington Street, Halifax, Legal Advice? Revealed Take Action Society Crochet Club Kickoff Party With Legal Information NS, B3J 2A2 or by email at A glimpse of some of the art- Hub of Community for Adults Friday, June 26/2:30 p.m. Society of Nova Scotia [email protected]. work, artifacts and archival Connections Tuesday, May 12/7 p.m. Tuesday, May 12/ 5-7 p.m. stored at the warehouse. Open 9am–2pm Puppet Shows Tuesday, June 9/7 p.m. Call Lauren Grant at 902- Community Monday to Friday Wed, April 29/10:30 a.m 454-2198 ext 105 for appointment Evergreen Writers’ Northbrook Community Knitting Club Wed, May 27/10:30 a.m. Events Toad Visits the Emperor Group Centre, 2 Chapman Street for Adults Evergreen Writers’ Group Wed, June 24/10:30 a.m. English Language Snack & Chats, workshops, Tuesday, April 28/7 p.m. welcomes newcomers to its Learning wellness navigator on site, Tuesday, May 26/7 p.m. The Brave Cowboy’s Lullaby meetings at Evergreen House, Tuesdays/ 9 a.m.—12 p.m. income tax, fitness classes, Tuesday, June 30/7 p.m. 26 Newcastle St., the first To register, call 490-4268 and much more is offered at Parent & Baby/ Wednesday of each month the centre every month. Make ot laygroup for discussion, encourage- KICKING Knit in Public Day T P connections to resources, pro- ment, feedback on works in FOR CHARITY Sat, June 13/open hours Friday, April 24/10:30 a.m grams, events and projects Friday, May 29/10:30 a.m progress, guest speakers and KICK-A-THON offered in the community. workshops. The next meet- Friday, June 26/10:30 a.m COME JOIN US AND HELP Teen Programs ing is Wednesday, May 6, SUPPORT PHOENIX HOUSE For more information contact Thursdays/6 p.m. 10 a.m. to noon. For more Saturday, April 25, 2-4pm the centre at 902-209-1900. information, call 463-5612. Northbrook Community or email evergreen_writers@ Centre, 2 Chapman St. Police Day 2015 yahoo.ca If you are unable to attend Saturday, May 9 but would like to pledge Halifax Shopping Centre please contact: Take Action Known to be both fun and • Human Hair Society at 902-209-1900 or informative, a full day of • Synthetic Hair Bojeon Taekwon-Do at activities you can enjoy with • Wigs 902-414-7650. the whole family! • Kids Hair/Products • Organic Products • Beauty Products

172 Wyse Road The Great Nova 902-469-2433 blackvelvetbeauty Scotia Pick-Me-Up @hotmail.com Launch Event Saturday, May 9, 11am–2pm Come Share your voice! (Raindate: Sunday, May 10 11am–2pm) Community Brunch Clean is partnering with the Take Action Society for the launch of the at our AGM 2015 Great Nova Scotia Pick-Me-Up! East Dartmouth Community Centre This public litter clean-up will take place in North 50 Caledonia Road Thursday, April 30, 2015 Dartmouth where people can pick up litter along the streets and school property. Includes a bbq Doors open 6 pm/meeting starts 6:30 pm and prizes! Eddie the Cat (from Eddie’s Litterless 9:30 am—1:00 pm 276 Windmill Road Adults: $7 • Children: $5 (10 & under) Road Tour) will be making a special stop on his Seeking motivated individuals469-5769 to serve tour to attend this event and GLAD, the title spon-

on our Board of Directors. To apply email sor for the program, will be handing out Gladware Sunday, April 26 [email protected] or call to participants during the clean-up! UPCOMING DATES: 902-469-5769. Meet at Harbour View Elementary School, May 24, June 28 EVERYONE 25 Alfred Street to register and collect garbage WELCOME! bags and gloves. Thank You to all who supported this fundraiser in our community. Together we can help make this 276 Windmill Road community a little more healthy and 902-469-5769 beautiful! EVERYONE WELCOME [email protected] AGD 101199-14 (Can’t join this clean-up? Visit nspickmeup.ca to Presented by the start your own litter clean-up!) Kinsmen Club of Dartmouth Farrell Hall www.farrellhall.ca april-may 2015 15 north dartmouth echo Photos: contributed by Boys and Girls Club

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