North Ender of The Year It’s time again to start thinking about The North Ender of the Year Award! Who is your choice? Send your nomination to [email protected] The date is Saturday, July 13, 2019.

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Ten Outdoorsy and Nearly Free Things THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE SUBMITTED BY ROSE DIVECHA to do Around Hamilton this Summer

SUBMITTED BY CANDY VENNING Hamilton ‘Bucket list’. The RBG has 6 Take the free trolley to the water- regular canoe trips you can register for, 1 See at least 2 new waterfalls this front and have a picnic in Bayfront Park they provide the canoe & lifejackets. year. I can think of 8 waterfalls we’ve – there are some lovely hidden spots. seen in the 9 years we’ve been here; No time to pack a picnic? Grab a bite , , Ball’s Falls, 3 Go Jump in the lake – we have a from Hutchs and enjoy the roller rink Devil’s Punchbowl, Tews Falls, Smokey huge beach, yes we do and it’s pretty near Williams cafe! Hollow, , and Washboard great if you can get over the view of the giant pylons. Sure the Falls. Beautiful 7 Visit the inlet under the Burlington The tour started with much levity water is cold but you can and inspiration- canal lift bridge. As well as the giant for such a grey, dreary walk through wade in on a hot day & toss al as these won- cargo ships passing through, an incredi- . a beach ball or Frisbee. I ders are, may I bly diverse amount of ducks and swans “Hey Batman, I’m Robin!” were also recommend like to bring an umbrella seem to hang out here. some of the first words spoken you learn to as shade is fairly scarce; if you’re not sporty you by our tour guide Robin McKee, ID poison ivy Rainy day you say? Go to the beau- can listen to an audiobook 8 founder and organizer of ‘Stories in (there is plenty tiful new Gage Park Greenhouse with from the library or bring a the Stones’ walking tours. He was beside trails all a book. Free and fabulous. (check for sketchbook if you need to speaking to a small boy who had over ) & opening hours online) ‘unplug’. shown up with his dad and sister bring a bag and wearing a Batman hoodie. gloves to pre- Camp in your own backyard – set Ride around to Princess 9 I wondered how many times he was serve the pris- 4 up a tent or improvise your own home- Point on your bike or rent a actually able to use that line in his tine beauty by made version, throw in loads of pillows SoBi / take the bus. Picnic, eighteen years of running these free picking up any to create a ‘sultans tent’ with all the or go for a hike (watch for tours. I would wonder many things broken glass or luxuries of home nearby. Don’t forget Poison Ivy again) and try in the next two hours as I listened garbage you encounter along the way. to add some fun snacks and a cooler of to positively ID a native plant, shrub or to Robin’s recounting of the many As I grumblingly wonder why anyone beverages. would litter when specifically coming tree. historical firsts that lay beneath our feet as we walked across the to see something so beautiful, I try to Napped in the heat of the after- Walk the boardwalks & bridges over 10 grounds of the Hamilton Cemetery comfort myself with the fact that we’re 5 noon and now you’re wide awake? the marsh and hike the trails to enjoy which was founded when Burling- ensuring more plastic doesn’t harm ani- The near Van Wagners, the incredible abundance of life where ton Heights Cemetery, the Christ mals or enter our lakes and oceans. Hutch’s on the Beach or Confederation water meets land. The Royal Botanical Church Grounds and the Church of park is well lit and lovely for an evening Gardens ‘Cherry Hill Gate’ is beautiful Ascension Grounds amalgamated. 2 Paddle . This is stroll or walk right along the beach. & only charges for parking. a big personal goal missing from my STORY CONTINUED ON PAGE 9

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 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 | JULY 2019 | THE BREEZES

New Hamilton-Oshawa Port 130 children each year. The cost of Authority Creates a Bigger Role transportation can be a barrier for for Marine Transportation in many families and the fact that City- Southern Ontario Kidz provides free transportation to its programs has been one of the keys Effective June 18, 2019 The Ham- to its success. ilton and Oshawa Port Authorities will be amalgamated, creating the Since CityKidz established its current new Hamilton-Oshawa Port Au- location on the port lands in 2011, thority. The new Port Authority will HPA has contributed almost $600K book-end the Greater-Toronto Ham- in the form of charitable donations ilton Area giving marine shipping a or subsidized rent. “It’s important more prominent role in the region’s to us to give back to the communi- goods-movement transportation mix. ties we’re a part of,” said HPA CEO The Hamilton-Oshawa Port Authori- Ian Hamilton. “We are continually ty will continue to be headquartered inspired by the work of CityKidz, at 605 James Street North. and its positive impact on Hamilton neighbourhoods.” Hamilton Port Authority Supports CityKidz with $15,000 Donation HPA is proud to affirm its continued support of community partner and port tenant, CityKidz. HPA will be “SIPPING BY THE BAY” lies to develop the skills and assets donating $15,000 to CityKidz over necessary to make positive and long the next three years, providing much LIFTING COMMUNITY lasting life changes enabling them to needed sustainable funding to cover become fully contributing members of transportation costs. SINCE 1949 the community. Their work involves diverse and risk groups that includes The donation will ensure that CityKi- SUBMITTED BY KEN HIRTER children, youth, young adults, seniors dz will be able to bus approximately and families. On Friday June the 7th 2019 I had the pleasure to take in the “SIPPING BY For more information or to donate THE BAY” held at the Macassa Bay please check out their website: @ THE INDUSTRIAL HISTORY OF THE NORTH END Yacht Club on a beautiful pre sum- johnhoward.on.ca mer evening. This fundraising event The 75th anniversary CELEBRA- SUBMITTED BY BRAIN ROULSTON for the John Howard Society Burl- TION was a wonderful evening filledIndustry in Hamilton experienced rel- workers manufacturing both horse- ington/Hamilton area celebrated the from the door prizes, silent auction, atively minor growth in its early years drawn equipment, then later tractor John Howard Societies 75th ANNI- delicious food and delightful music when Hamilton was still called ‘The drawn implements such as seed drills, VERSARY CELEBRATION by the HAMILTON YOUTH STEEL Head of the Lake’. A channel dredged hay mowers, hay binders, balers and Their MISSION STATEMENT: ORCHESTRA. Several speakers re- from to Burlington Bay rakes. Combines destined for the counted the triumphs and the losses, (Hamilton Bay) in 1827 allowed for American mid-west were also man- “To provide and foster a safer and the youth achievements and success better marine transportation. Still, it ufactured here as well. During the healthier community through the pro- stories. wasn’t until 1895 when Hamilton be- war years the company manufactured vision of a continuum of community guns, tank components, and other war based services that are needs based, We send Cheers & Happy 75th An- came ‘The Electric City’, the first city in to receive hydro electric related items. Times were good for In- consumer focused, and that provide niversary to the JOHN HOWARD ternational Harvester, company sales an opportunity for individuals to SOCIETY HAMILTON, BURLING- power, that industry finally took hold. hit a Billion dollars a year. Unfortu- achieve, maintain, and regain a bal- TON and surrounding area. As the It was known as Harvester City af- nately, it didn’t last as the company ance in their life within the Commu- sunset and a toast of CELEBRATION ter Deering Harvester later renamed was hit hard by strikes, overcapacity nity” and before the D.J. spun the tunes we International Harvester settled on 81 REMEMBERED them ALL that have hectares of land by the lake in 1902 and high interest rates. By the end of THE John Howard Society works survived and the love of their Com- between Wentworth and Sherman the century the company was sold to with risk individuals and is com- munity paying it forward. Cheers to Streets. It soon became the largest Tenneco Oil and Gas which owned mitted to providing a continuum of another 75 years and thanks Brenda agricultural manufacturer in the Brit- majority shares of J.I Case, another evidence based and impact driven Duke and the JOHN HOWARD SO- ish Empire. At its peak International agriculture manufacturer. The Hamil- prevention & intervention services CIETY for a wonderful evening. Harvester employed more than 3000 ton facility was closed in 2000. supporting individuals and fami- THE BREEZES | JULY 2019 | PAGE 3

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BENNETTO SCHOOL 10:00AM 47 Simcoe St E, Hamilton, ON KARAOKE EVERY SATURDAY! Hughson Street Baptist Church has been a 4pm – 8pm part of the North End since 1887. Each Sun- LOTS TO OFFER! day we gather for a lively time of worship with music, and relevant teaching from the The best bar tenders. Great members and friends Bible. There is a program for children who you have not met yet are babies right through Grade 8. During the Join us for euchre every Tuesday 1:00 – 3:00pm. Darts ~ open house on Saturdays.6 boards week we have several Youth centered pro- available grams and our Coffee’s On drop-in on Fri- WE ARE CLOSED SUNDAYS, BUT IT IS day mornings. Give us a call, or check the NEGOTIABLE website for details: www.hughson.ca Call 905-527-1000 PAGE 4 | JULY 2019 | THE BREEZES

BENNETTO BECOMING A GRANDMA COMMUNITY SUBMITTED BY MICHELLE FERRARA Becoming a Grandma is a new book by Lesley Stahl- CENTRE you know Lesley from the 60 Minutes Program-she is a life- long journalist still working at age 76! This past year, Lesley was invited to speak at the Annual 450 Hughson Street North Women in the World Summit in New York City, on the 40 Wood St E | 905.525.5824 | [email protected] 905-546-4944 topic of becoming a Grandma in today’s world…it’s www.hamilton.ca/rec a little different than our Grandmother’s world; and adding the cultural, socioeconomic, world views-it’s not the same experience for everyone. The very fact JULY & AUGUST that a woman of such prominence, working past her

mid-seventies, felt there was a need to do research on Please enjoy your FREE LEISURE SWIM every this topic and publish a book about it is significant-oh how far we have come! The best quote: “The elderly Wednesday and Friday, 7 to 8pm are the only increasing natural resource in the entire July 1 – August 18 world”, as said by Linda Fried, Dean of Columbia

University’s school of Public Health. We are a natural PICK UP A SUMMER PROGRAM THAT STARTS THE WEEK OF JULY 1st, 2019 resource and very important to the future generations, upon which we can have immeasurable influence-this WE WILL BE CLOSED ON: is huge! The book details the many emotional, phys- JULY 1st - AUGUST 5th ical, financial benefits to both grandparents and chil AUGUST 19th to September 2nd FOR MAINTENANCE dren-and-given that the world has changed so much, Lesley included very positive research into children

with no grandparents who connect with other elderly

Check out our gym people-the benefits to each was nearly the same. This programs for Summer! book is a winner with many positive messages about aging, ageism, and Grand-parenting. This summer as Wednesdays Open Gym (6-12yrs) you anticipate those magical days with your grand- FREE 6:30-8:30PM children and helping your grown children to navigate Looking to contribute to your parenthood, consider reading this interesting and con- Check out our After School temporary book to light the way. Happy Summer! xo community? Program for Fall! Consider joining the Volunteer Team at Welcome Inn and New Horizons! The program runs Monday to Friday from The hidden gem of the North End. 3:00pm to 5:00pm and is FREE! For ages 6 to 12 years, we do fun things like A great way to make friends, contribute to your local sports, crafts, challenges, games, board PREPARING YOUR CHILD FOR SCHOOL community space, and games, and swimming on Tuesdays and at the same time build your resume. Thursdays. Each day a healthy snack is Even if your little one has been to day care, there still provided. Come out and make some new We are looking for people to volunteer for Food Bank from may be some fear and trepidation about going into Monday, Wednesday and Thursday. friends or join your already existing ones. kindergarten. Talk to them about what they think it Please connect with Krista to get the conversation started.

will be like. Reassure them that they will make friends [email protected] OR 905.525.5824 and do well. There are things that you can do over the We are looking for a Senior’s Program driver each Tuesday summer to help them be ready for the transition. Re- starting in the fall; we supply the van! NORTH END REUNION PICNIC view the safe route to school. If it’s a new school, walk Please connect with Ruth to get the conversation started. it with them several times so that it becomes familiar. [email protected] OR 905.525.5824 Practice lunch time. Have them take their lunch box Saturday, July 13, 2019 from noon to 4 p.m. out of their backpack and have a picnic with them. We are looking for Cashiers and Clerks for Saturday’s at Rain or Shine (we can use conferenee room) New Horizons! Talk about sharing and caring for others. What to do Please connect with Amanda to get the conversation started. if they are being bullied. Read with them. The Ham- [email protected] OR 905.529.6891 Macassa Bay Yacht Club ilton Public Library has a list of 100 Books to Read (Bayfront Park at the foot of Simcoe Street West) Before Starting Kindergarten. Organized by theme, The Welcome Inn Food Bank supplies us

such as feelings, friendship, food and more the list can North end community with 3 days of food, every Bring your chairs, lunch, pictures and memorabilia. 30 days. You can also buy hotdogs and hamburgers on site. be found in the What’s Happening Programme Guide available at the bookmobile or any library branch or Bartender will be on duty. We are in need of the following items; Meet old friends and classmates. Reminisce and on-line at kids.hpl.ca . Any canned goods, pasta sauce, tuna, rice, soup, peanut butter, have fun. cooking oil and personal hygiene products. Get Ready for Kindergarten is a program of stories, PLASTIC BAGS AND REUSABLE BAGS ARE PRIZES and 50/25/25 songs, activities and crafts to help your child get ex- ALWAYS NEEDED! cited about stating Kindergarten in September. (ages 3

This picnic would be of interest to anyone who – 5) Register at Central Library. Fridays August 3 – 24 attended the old Bennetto School and the old St. @ 10:30 AM. Lawrence School. If you know of anyone who might be interested in Above all, show them that you are not worried and WELCOME INN COMMUNITY CENTRE attending, please let them know. that you are excited for them to go to school and meet 40 Wood St E | 905-525-5824 | [email protected] new people. THE BREEZES | JULY 2019 | PAGE 5

housing units above, this project, NENA UPDATE now approved by City Council, The North End represents a significant increase in Next Meeting: Wed. July 3, 2019 Breezes Team height and density over what is per- 7-8 PM Bennetto Community mitted in Setting Sail (the approved The Breezes is published on the first Centre secondary plan for our area), will day of the month and delivered to only be required to provide one 4,200 homes and businesses. The CEO of CityHousing Hamil- Contact us at 905-523-6611 x.3004, ton, Tom Hunter, attended NENA’s parking space for approximately by email at June meeting to provide interested every third residential unit, and will CONTINUING [email protected] residents with information about set a precedent for other develop- or on our website: EDUCATION www.northendbreezes.com the redevelopment of the James- ments in the area. These concerns IN-CLASS OR ONLINE ville townhouses in the North End, were expressed in person at the City’s Planning Committee and in Published by: as well as the passive house retrofit North End Breezes Board of of the Ken Soble Apartment tower written submissions to City Coun- Directors: Paul Havercroft, Ian at 500 MacNab overlooking the wa- cil. McDonald, Chris Pearson, Annabel terfront. NENA has communicated to Steve Krupp, Rose Divecha As noted in previous updates, City- Robichaud, the City’s Chief Plan- Explore your professional Editorial Assistant: Kit Darling ner, that it would prefer a more Co-Ordinator: Brenda Duke Housing Hamilton issued a request or personal interests: Layout + Design: Katie Fitzgerald for proposals (RFP) in April to re- comprehensive, city-initiated of- Circulation & Distribution: The develop the Jamesville townhouses ficial plan amendment process- ad • Business • Languages Board, JoAnn Osti, Sheri Selway, and the open space located on the dress, with resident participation, • Community Services • Media and Sandra Hudson, Cameron Kroetsch how to incorporate the recommen- and Support Creative Arts and Steve Osbourne along with a north-east corner of Bay and Stra- dedicated team of volunteers. chan (currently home to the Sunset dations of the James North Mobility • Computers • Preparatory Hub Study approved by City Coun- Cultural Garden). In June, propos- • Health and Nursing Studies The articles written represent the cil in 2014 into Setting Sail. NE- opinions of the individual and must als were submitted from interested • Skills developers. Those proposals (i.e. NA’s planning committee believes • Hospitality, Home meet the Mission and Vision of The it would be preferable to have a and Garden • Technology Breezes and the Board of Directors bids) are not public yet and the win- as set out. Articles may be edited for ning concept plan won’t be known clear framework to guide planning length, tone, clarity and are subject for some time. Tom Hunter did con- and development decisions going Register now to publication based on available firm the upper limit for the James - forward, rather than see each devel- ce.mohawkcollege.ca space. We strive to publish articles opment proposal reviewed against based on these principles and the ap- ville redevelopment will be 650 res- plicable time frame for the content. idential units. the general intent of the area’s sec- There are currently 91 townhouse ondary plan in conjunction with Deadline for submission is the 15th units on the Jamesville site. They other policies, planning principles, of the month prior to publication. will be demolished in the next year and design criteria referenced to We appreciate an early notice by the justify both incremental and more 10th of the month if you want to re- or so after a separate RFP process serve ad space and early submission selects who will do that work. In significant departures from what is Just another reason to join our folding team! gives us time to edit your articles. response to pointed questions about currently permitted. Coffee & Donuts supplied by: Pictures and logos are accepted and For this reason, NENA has asked will be included as space allows. whether existing mature trees, es- GRANDAD’S DONUTS pecially those along James North, the City to consider passing an in- Hamilton, ON L8L 1J7 NORTH END BREEZES MISSION: will be preserved when the demo- terim control by-law to prevent new The North End Breezes is a not-for- lition and redevelopment occurs, development applications until the 289-700-0905 profit team of enthusiastic volunteers Tom Hunter was non-committal, City is able to update Setting Sail who produce a monthly newsletter suggesting a tree management plan and bring it into the City’s cur- Support our supporters! in order to promote community con- nectivity and mutual support by en- is needed for the site. He did not rent Urban Hamilton Official Plan, gaging our North End Neighbours. elaborate on what a tree manage- which for technical reasons has not Are you tech savvy? Do you ment plan entails or might achieve happened since it was approved by have a few hours each month to NORTH END BREEZES VISION: vis-à-vis preserving existing trees. the Ontario Municipal Board (now help update our website? The North End Breezes will be a vi- Local Planning Appeal Tribunal) tal resource that promotes harmony, NENA’s Environment Committee We are looking for a dedicated pride and collective community ac- has taken serious interest in this as- in December 2012. At the time of volunteer to help us keep The tion in a diverse and dynamic neigh- pect of the plans for Jamesville and writing this update, neither NENA, Breezes in the news! bourhood. is following up with the City to bet- nor its Planning Committee have Training provided. Please email Help us grow your Breezes. ter understand which trees, if any, received a reply from the City in We are looking for ideas, submis- will be retained. response to this request. For more us at sions, advertisers. Please email Members of NENA’s planning information or to pass along com- [email protected] your thoughts to office@northend- committee and other interested res- ments, support, or concerns please breezes.com or call 905-523-6611 x.3004. Leave your contact name idents attended City Hall on June email the chair of NENA’s planning WESTDALE LAW and number and we’ll get back to 4th to speak at the statutory public committee at hturkstra@fastmail. Barristers & Solicitors & you. meeting held by the City’s Planning fm. Notaries Public Committee before it approved JvN/ NENA is always happy to hear from Do you already contribute to our publication? Are you interested d’s development application for an you. To let us know your thoughts David R. Simpson in sharing your thoughts about James R. Simpson, QC 8-storey mixed-use project at 468- and concerns email us at nen.pres- layout, design and content? Let’s 476 James Street North (the north- [email protected] or attend our Municipal Real Estate & Mortgages get together! I’d love to hear your east corner of James and Ferrie). monthly meeting. For more up to Wills & Estates, Powers of Attorney ideas. Email or call and let me Though there is support for devel- date information visit www.North- know. Thanks, Brenda 950 King Street West, Hamilton opment along James North that EndNeighbours.com (905) 527-1174 | [email protected] would add retail uses at grade and PAGE 6 | JULY 2019 | THE BREEZES

Summer is Here! And we are celebrating – Canada Day, festivals and fun.

So, get out there and enjoy our community! Here are some family friendly SUMMER EVENTS and neighbourhood events. Most are free, some have a fee.

JULY AUGUST

Date Time Details Address Date Time Details Address June Noon – 11 It’s Your Festival Gage Park FR 2 – Gage Park 29 – pm 3 days of celebrating cultural diversity and Canadian SU4 July 1 culture through music, arts and fun. FR 2 Noon Noon Hour Concert – Dover Lynn Fox Central Library MO 1 Canada Day MO 5 Civic Holiday 10 – 4:45 Celebrate @ HMCS Haida HMCA Haida WE 7 6:30–8:30 Royal Scottish Country Dancers Pier 8 Cupcakes & refreshments – It’s Canada’s 152 FR 9 Noon Noon Hour Concert – Will Gillespie Central Library Birthday Party Art Crawl James Street N. 2 - Canada Day @ the Waterfront Bayfront & Pier 4 parks, SU 11 Noon Teddy Bear’s Picnic Live music, food trucks and things that go bang and Pier 8 Ages 3 – 7 Games, A teddy bear parade. Don’t 41 Jackson St. W. light up the water. forget to bring your Teddy Bear along to the 3 – 11 Roller Skating 6th Annual Pier 8 Skate Jam Pier 8 party. 5 – 7 Canada Day Military Tattoo Dundurn Park 11 – 4 Live Steamer Days Museum of Steam & Thrill to the Regimental Band of the RHLI and the Ride a miniature train and take a free tour of the Technology pipes and drums of the Argyll & Sutherland museum Highlanders 7 – 10:30 Steel City Swing Dancing Pier 8 WE 3 7 NENA Monthly Meeting Bennetto Community Ctre. WE 14 12 – 2 Seniors Lunch $4.50 Welcome Inn FR 5 12 Noon Hour Concert Sam Loaker Central Library FR 16 – Downtown Dundas 11 – 6 Free Friday – free admission all day Su 18 Food, fun and live music 5 Free Friday – tour of Central Library’s Art Collection, Central Library FR 6-10;SA 10 AM - 10:30 PM; SU 11 – 4 and continue … For more – http://dundascactusfestival.ca/ 6 Free Friday – Docent led tour of the Art Gallery of Art Gallery of Hamilton FR 23 – FR 5 – 11 Winona Peach Festival Winona Park Hamilton SU 25 SA 10–11 Can you say peach sundae? SU 7 11 – 4 Golden Horseshoe Live Steamer Day Museum of Steam and SU 10-6 For info on transit, directions and parking Ride a miniature train and take a free tour of the Technology http://www.winonapeach.com museum SU 25 11 - 4 Golden Horseshoe Live Steamer Days Museum of Steam & TU 9 11 – 12:30 Seniors Brunch - $4.50 Welcome Inn Ride a miniature train and take a free tour of the Technology FR 12 Noon Noon Hour Concert – Ji Hyun Hong Central Library museum

6 – 8 Annual Ice Cream Social Welcome Inn WE 28 6:30-8:30 Royal Scottish Country Dancers Pier 8 FR 30 Noon Noon Hour Concert – Lisa Warren Central Library Art Crawl James Street North SA 13 12 - 4 North End Reunion – Come out and meet old Macassa Bay Yacht Club friends and make some new ones. Get ready for September SU 14 7 – 10:30 Steel City Swing Dancing Pier 8 MO 2 Labour Day (stay tuned for parades and events) Free lessons @ 7; dancing @ 7:30 . For info - FR 13 – @ https://Supercrawl.ca http://www.hamiltonwaterfront.com/events/ 15 Super music, Super crowds

MO 15 7 – 8:30 Hamilton Concert Band Pier 8 Binbrook Fair @ http://binbrookfair.org TU 16 11 – 12:30 Seniors Brunch - $4.50 Welcome Inn TH18 – Fringe Festival 2019 Various locations in FR 28 Http://www.hamiltonfringe.ca for dates, etc. Hamilton ALL SUMMER LONG FR 19 Noon Noon Hour Concert – Darcy Mitchison Central Library

FR 26 Noon Noon Hour Concert – Tor Lukasik-Foss Central Library DAY TIME EVENT TU - SU 2 - 3 Historic Garden Tours – Garden SU 28 11 – 4 Golden Horseshoe Live Steamer Days Hamilton Museum of TU 7 – 10 Salsa Soul Dancing (July 2 – Aug 27) Ride a miniature train and take a free tour of the Steam & Technology 7:30 – 9:30 Hamilton International Folk Dancers (July 2 – 23) museum WE 12 – 2 Wednesdays @ Whitehern (Bring your lunch, enjoy live music) 5 – dusk Rockin’ the Waterfront – Classic Cars & Live Music on Pier 8 7- 10 Roller Skating on Pier 8 Rink Have a neighbourhood event to list? TH 6:30 – 8:30 Music on the Waterfront on Pier 8 (Bring a chair & a donation to help support this programme) Send to [email protected] FR 7 – 11 Roller Skating on Pier 8 Rink by the 12th of the previous month. SA 7 – 11 Roller Skating on Pier 8 Rink

Free Movies @ Central Library Family Movies WE & SA 3PM “I wasBig explaining Screen Movies that thereTU are too6PM many ‘cos we’re moulting.” Bert cast an embar- AND Classics WE 1PM July 17 & 31; Aug 7 & 21 of youMusic around here and you’reFR messy,1PM but July 5rassed & Aug 2glance at the feathers blanketing the she wouldn’tGood Morning listen.” TH 10AM July grass.4 & Aug 1 CANADA GANDER “Yes, Phyllis is so spirited! We’ve been to- “OK,” I answered, “once you finish moult- SUBMITTED BY ROBYN GILLAM gether over 15 years.” ing, you could move to where people ar- It was a beautiful sunny day in “That’s nice! The point is that once Cana- en’t going to bother your nesting and ter- , but high water lev- da Geese were protected, increasing pop- ritory. You can’t like goose management. els weren’t the only surprise. ulations competed for space with humans Doesn’t that involve oiling eggs and relo- As I was picking my way along along waterways and parklands. Human cation?” a wet, messy trail, a shadow fell recreation and breeding geese don’t mix. “They’ve never tried relocating us around across it and a low honk reached “Us? Messy? Give me a break! There’s a You should go somewhere else! Didn’t here, but they oil a lot of eggs. They once my ears. I heard a distinct “hey, you used to migrate south? With lots of got Phyllis and I. We were very upset.” A ” and looked up at a medium-sized Cana- lot more of you and your mess is unimag- inable. What about Randle’s Reef? That food and people feeding you, you’ve got- tear ran down Bert’s bill. da Goose staring me down with its beady, ten lazy and you just stick around.” reptillian eyes. “What,” I blurted out, “you sink of chemical toxins has been killing I felt uncomfortable, but pressed on: “So can talk?” birds like us for years!” “Whaddaya mean?” Bert honked, flap- if being around people is so bad, with con- ping his wings, “Gimme a break! All the frontations, management and pollution, “Of course I can! I’m asking you why hu- “No fair!,” I cried, “In 2017 they enclosed it in an engineered containment facility. work we put in building nests, incubat- why stick around? There are lots of lakes mans aren’t getting on with us anymore. ing the eggs, feeding the kids, protecting and shorelines.” Once you almost wiped us out, but had That’s gotta help!” our territory! Some of us stick around for Bert looked at me and shook his head. a change of heart. Now hunters are kill- “Yeah, like it made a difference! I’m off most of the winter, some of us migrate. We ing 200,000 geese in Ontario every year. with the kids. Have a gander!” “There are people on every shoreline or eat what’s available. You never eat junk waterway I know of, near or far. We were What’s going on?” The goose set off, followed by a trio of ol- food?” here first. What are we going to do? You or “Well,” I stammered, indicating the poopy ive and yellow goslings. A slightly larger “Sometimes,” I said, looking at my shoes. us?” It’s a good question, but I don’t have path we stood on, “for starters, there’s a bird ambled up. “We like it here.” he continued, “ Look an answer. lot of you and you’re really messy: look at “Hi there. I’m Bert. Phyllis is busy with this-- it’s disgusting!” at this delicious lawn and the lakeshore! The author would like to thank Margaret the family. We can continue the conversa- Besides, we’re kinda stuck at the moment, McIntosh and Kristin O’Connor of the Did the goose actually roll its eyes? tion. Where were we?” Remedial Action Plan. THE BREEZES | JULY 2019 | PAGE 7 NORTH ENDERS, THIS IS WHAT CAN WE DO YOUR STREET: WENTWORTH WITH THE KIDS? SUBMITTED BY BRIAN ROULSTON We want our kids to be active but also Another of Hamilton’s oldest streets is to keep their minds busy so they’re Wentworth, named after Sir John Went- ready for school in September. worth, lieutenant-governor of Nova Scotia from 1792-1808. After 45 years of being To help your child retain their reading converted to a one-way street it became skills over the summer and be pre- two-way once again on October 23,2016. pared to go back to school in Septem- Up to 6200 vehicles a day use this street; ber, check out the Summer Reading mostly northbound traffic heading to programme at the Hamilton Public Hamilton’s industrial sector. Library. Check with the Bookmobile, at Bennetto Rec Centre Tuesday af- As we travel up Wentworth from Burling- ternoons and Thursday evenings or at ton Street, we come to the Eva Rothwell Central Library 6 days a week. Story- Centre, a community hub located in the book Club (Ages birth-4 years): You former Robert Land school. A group of cit- are your child’s first and best teacher! izens and neighbours rallied together with Read together over the summer and the common goal of buying the school your family will be able to exchange and transforming it into a much-needed tabs for reading incentives, submit tabs community centre. It was named after the for branch draws and earn a free book. mother of a major benefactor. Eva Roth- Summer Readers (Ages 4-12 years) well had been a pupil at the Robert Land Kids who read over the summer can school as a girl. The Robert Land school The NENA Environment and Climate Change Committee members lead the walk through the Jamesville housing site. track their reading online, enter branch - was named after one of the first four Brit draws and collect reading incentives, ish settlers on the south shore of Lake On- including a free book. Reading Bud- The NENA is concerned about the tario. A WALK-THROUGH dies (Finished Grade 1 to Age 12) Kids next phase of Jamesville. Its members Born in 1739 at Tiverton, Devonshire, are paired with a volunteer Reading HAMILTON’S NORTH END believe that as a growing community, England Robert traveled to the U.S in Buddy for individual attention and we need to see an increase in afford- his early years and married Phoebe Scott help with reading. Reading Buddies SUBMITTED BY THE NENA ENVIRONMENT able housing, not less. In addition, in 1757. Together they had four boys and helps children learn that reading is a AND CLIMATE CHANGE COMMITTEE residents on the walking tour were three girls. Land was an established farm- fun and rewarding experience that can er at the outbreak of the American Revolu- be shared with family and friends. For The sky was clear blue, the sun was curious about the fate of nearly 100 tion. Then in his 40’s he fought alongside more information about Reading Bud- beaming and the birds were chirping trees that are currently flourishing on the property. Many voiced concerns British forces and was captured by Reb- dies locations and to register in person happily as they flew from tree to tree. el forces and jailed leaving his wife and at your closest branch. about the potential to uproot the trees family to work the farm. In 1778 the they Early Saturday June 8th, 20 of Hamil- during redevelopment and the result- were awoken in the middle of the night ton’s eager North End residents went ing impact on the environment and the and forced to flee while Rebel forces were on a walking tour with the NENA air we breathe. burning down their house and barns. Land Environment and Climate committee eventually escaped his captors and laid while the rest of the neighbourhood Committee members contacted the low for a while to avoid persecution. Fi- was still quiet. City and we’re encouraged to learn nally, he went home, but found his wife, that the Forestry Department has re- family and everything he had worked for The morning was energizing, fun and quested a tree management plan for gone. rich with information as we explored the site. We’ve asked to work collabo- Not knowing his family’s fate, Robert our family-friendly community. We ratively with the Forestry Department alone and bitter, moved to Niagara Falls visited various residential gardens to to preserve as many of the trees in Ontario where he lived for a short time. marvel at the display of colours while Jamesville as possible. The noise of the falls drove him to settle learning about different native plant on a piece of land south of Barton Street species thriving in our community. We We’re also encouraged to learn that here in Hamilton. The rest of the family saw examples of permeable driveway passive housing (the new standard for not knowing Robert’s fate later moved to energy efficient buildings) is a priori- Niagara Falls as well. Through a chance surfaces that save money and absorb rainwater. We were given access by the ty for the new building. It is our com- meeting between Robert Jr and a fur trader bined hope, the important role trees he was told of a man named Robert Land City of Hamilton to see the Combined play in making buildings more ener- living in Hamilton. Could this be his fa- Sewer Overflow control building at ther??? the corner of Mary and Ferrie streets. gy efficient, will be considered in the city’s tree management strategy. On the off chance the family visited him Inside, a city employee explained how and after 11 years the family was reunited. important the building is to our waste The NENA Environment and Climate Land applied for and received a land grant and stormwater infrastructure. committee will continue to monitor for 126 hectares of land from the mountain Our tour of the neighbour included a this project and will keep homeowners to the bay and from Emerald St to Went- informed along the way! worth Street. His boys Ephraim, Robert stop at the Jamesville housing site (the Jr., Abel and William each received 81 two blocks between Strachan & Fer- For more information or, if you have hectares of land adjacent to their father’s rie to MacNab & James). The 91-unit questions please contact: property. Robert Sr. died in 1818 at age social housing townhouse complex is email: [email protected] of 82. Robert is also the Great-great-great slated for redevelopment. As a result, grandfather of pioneer aviator Charles families who once called our commu- twitter: @nenaclimate Lindbergh who flew the Spirit of St. Louis nity ‘home’ have been relocated. across the Atlantic in 1927. PAGE 8 | JULY 2019 | THE BREEZES DISCOVER HAMILTON: and a list of forbidden activities. A ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT sad but growing trend in such parks WALKING TOURS is the display of children’s art work SUBMITTED BY TRACEE LEE HOLLOWAY focusing almost entirely on safety Festival Season is SUBMITTED BY BILL KING hazards and looming environmental here! Every sin- disaster. How sad that Hamilton’s gle weekend, there children visit downtown places to be is something to see lectured on doom and gloom, when and do in and around there is so much that would thrill and Hamilton and sur- delight them. rounding areas. You can begin planning With these guidelines in mind, it your summer outings. Visit www.fes- was easy to plan a summer’s worth tivalsandeventsontario.ca to get started. Bill King of tours without too much recycling. Our group raised a few eyebrows pa- Here in town his month, The Conces- rading through public alleys and de- sion Street Festival was a huge success, In past years, a few friends and I met serted places like the rooftop garden and The Barton Street Festival was also through summer for an unadvertised above Jackson Square, but the discov- very well attended. event called the “Bi-weekly Walk eries were well worth the raised eye- 34 John Street North Father’s Day weekend gave us Pride for Nothing.” Last year, I recast the brows. Walks focused on themes such Hamilton 2019 at Gage Park, Burling- the city elite until about 1850. event as a weekly Downtown Hamil- as the following. ton Sound of Music at Spencer Smith ton Walking Tour. With groups rang- • Celebrities have also provided Park, Liquid Art Festival at Collective • As many as 12 railways, ranging ing from two to thirty-five, we have an interesting topic. Although Arts Brewery and the Strawberry Folk- from major national lines to light explored the nooks and crannies of two prime ministers have lived fest in Stoney Creek. inter-urbans, once snaked through Hamilton. in Hamilton, there seems to be a Hamiton. Most have long been The kick off to Hamilton Arts Week be- greater interest in infamous celeb- I rejected well-meaning advice that a removed, but they have left an in- gan with the annual City of Hamilton rities such as bootlegger Rocco Art Awards. Held at Theatre Aquarius public walk must include rules, waiv- triguing legacy in tunnels, tangled Perri and murderess Evelyn Dick. June 13th, this sold-out event celebrat- ers, registration, sponsors, charity streets, and trails which convey ed and recognized some of the new (and partners, megaphones, casks of water, the through the centre • Hamilton is home to more “cas- custom-designed T-shirts, chaperones tles” than any other city in Ontar- some not so new) faces in and behind of Hamilton. our vibrant arts scene. Congratulations in orange vests and a stand-by med- io. While Dundurn is well-known, • Before the beginning of organized to all the Winners, Nominees and Or- ical team. As a longtime resident of we have discovered the other settlement following the Ameri- ganizers, For a list of the winners visit downtown Hamilton, I also know that four. Perhaps the most intriguing can Revolution, Hamilton was the www.hamilton.ca/artsawards. many people who would like to par- is Rock Castle, whose owner per- crossroads for several native trails ticipate in such events and learn more mitted us to tour his grounds and Art Battle (the live art tournament) which later became major streets. about their city are deterred by cost. get a close-up view of the famous presents The Hamilton Regional Finals The trails followed whatever path So there was no charge either. My two-storey stone privy. 7:30pm at the Art Gallery Of Hamilton reward has been increasing my own was most convenient. When com- on June 19th. • Some streets and even neighbour- knowledge and gathering material for bined with later subdivisions, the If You are looking for family friendly hoods, shown on early maps, no my forthcoming book, Hamilton’s result in downtown Hamilton was events where you can stretch your legs longer exist. Where the Clare- Stone Age. a severe shortage of right angles. but not your budget, the first Friday of Early builders developed a knack mont Access now begins it ascent the month the Barton Street BIA hosts I did not confine our routes to streets for building ornate buildings on of the mountain, there was once a their ‘First Friday’ event and every and places officially sanctioned as irregular sites. “pleasure ground” and a tiny sub- third Friday, the Concession Street BIA “public”. There is much more to division called Hancock’s Sur- presents Sidewalk Sounds. There is no Hamilton than of- vey. Not a trace of either remains, shortage of local outdoor street fests to ficially-certified though we have looked for them. attend. In the downtown, James Street “public spaces”, • There is even a small number of North features Artcrawl every second with the subtle lonesome tombstones downtown. Friday of the month 6:30-11pm. suggestion that And don’t forget all summer long, there people ought to go Hamilton as we know it is well over is music 11am-4pm at the Gore Park only where they two centuries old. The more Hamilto- Promenade Tuesdays to Friday until can be supervised. nians learn about their city, the better stewards they will be. August 30th. Bring your lunch and take Our city owns a in some incredible local talent. vast portfolio of real-estate, but • • • • • • • • • • • Tracee Lee-Holloway is an arts advocate and local authorities VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! creative community builder here in Hamilton. A do not always en- Stone building on Mary Street 2015 Hamilton’s Arts nominee for Arts innova- courage citizens Moving forward, The Breezes is looking at new ways tions. A fervent supporter of the grassroots arts to discover and to stay afloat! A solid base of volunteers to deliver to & music scene, her main agenda is helping and • Hamilton once had hundreds of our residents in certain areas, contacts to deliver door supporting others build momentum to get to the enjoy the assets purchased with their to door in apartments and a wider network of drop stone buildings. These included next level. Photo credit: Vern White tax dollars. stations and maybe we’ll narrow down our distribution Visit me on Facebook! mansions, terraces and cottages. area. It’s all in the works and depends on you. Do you facebook.com/tracee.leeholloway Personally, I am not a big fan of parks, walk around your neighourhood? Pick up your kids Find me in the Twitter-verse! @rockstarauthor Some of them were found in the at school or walk your dog? If you want to meet your Check out my blogs! which are often little more than scrub- northeast area on streets such as neighbours and learn about your community, we need lots dressed up with a monkey-bar set you! Please email [email protected] followtracee.blogspot.ca/ Mary and Cannon, the home of thetroublewithtracee.blogspot.ca/ THE BREEZES | JULY 2019 | PAGE 9 THAYENDANEGEA TRAIL DOG PARK WHAT’S THE SCOOP AT SUBMITTED BY STEFAN SPOLNIK & TAYLOR MAWDSLEY THE WATERFRONT?! SUBMITTED BY MEGAN DIVECHA

The Hamilton Waterfront Trust wants to invite YOU, along with family and friends, to experience Hamilton’s secret treasure at the Waterfront! Pier 8, located at 47 Dis- covery Drive, conveniently provides loads of fun for ALL age groups! Additionally, this summer we are host- Whether you’re looking for ice ing many events throughout the week. cream, an iced coffee, or interested Music on the Waterfront is a live mu- in trying something new like roller sic event hosted on the Waterfront Stage every Thursday evening. This Taylor and I have noticed the grow- size and incompasses the upper south skating or riding a tandem bike – we have you covered at Pier 8! is a FREE event; however, cash do- ing number of four legged friends that west side of Bayfront park along nations would be greatly appreciated! have come to call the North End their the perimeter of the current CN Rail Perfect for a hot summer day, Water- Incorporating a variety of jazz artists, home. Having a dog of our own, we tracks. front Scoops uses Hewitt’s Dairy Ice this event is not one you want to miss, have frequented the semi-local fenced We proposed the name Thayendane- Cream to provide customers with but remember to BYOC (Bring Your dog parks, which provide a safe en- gea Trail after Thayendanegea or Jo- the best tasting ice cream around! Own Chair!) The schedule for July & vironment for our animal friends to seph Brant and the ancient Indigenous Scoops is located in the centre of August is below. Throughout July we run freely without the need of a lead. trail that bore his name until the con- Pier 8, open daily during the sum- will be welcoming Salsa Soul dancing, The approximate walking time is in struction of the Grand Trunk railway mer months. After your sweet treat as well as the Hamilton International excess of 30 minutes to the nearest which now runs over where the trail we invite you to take a ride on our Folk Dancers to our stage. Learn how fenced dog park and with no desire once was. (The trail runs the entire famous roller rink! If you’re want- to dance and enjoy a picturesque view to drive to exercise our four legged length of the park from east to west). ing to try something new, our roll- of the water while doing it! Also, our friend, we have begun the application If you have comments, concerns or an er rink is a perfect idea for people 13th annual Fishing Derby is being process for a fenced dog park in the interest in joining the dog park com- of all ages, able to rent skates here, held on August 10th, 2019 – enter for The North End Neighbourhood - at mittee please contact; or dust off those old skates from a chance to win! 1,000 youth under the the Bayfront Park. [email protected] or the basement! Also, we are happy age of 12 get a free fishing rod. All of The area of the park under consid- www.facebook.com/northenddog- to be introducing Rewind Wednes- this and more is accessible via shuttle eration is approximately 1.6 acres in park days, Rolling in the Park Fridays, or city bus too, so there’s no excuse and Sundown Saturdays held at the not to visit Pier 8 this summer; there rink for the summer months! A live really is an event for everyone! THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE With each story Robin told, I could DJ will keep the good vibes coming imagine our city during those formative until 11pm. If roller skating isn’t Want to know more? Follow us on CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 years and onward through the ups and your thing, try renting one of our Facebook for updates on events and Standing before a headstone, Robin downs of economic and social chal- famous bikes from our bike rentals. activities happening in the area (@ had us look at the dates signifying one’s lenges, all contributing in forming the Choosing tandems, 4-seater Surrey, hamiltonwaterfront.trust)! Have any birth and death, and commented, “The Hamilton of today. And with our North and 6-seater Surrey bikes, you and questions? Don’t hesitate to email us first date none of us remember and the End currently experiencing a sort of your friends can experience a new at information@hamiltonwaterfront. second, we don’t want to know. But the renaissance, you have to wonder, what way of travel and get a laugh or com or call 905-523-4498; our- offic dash in the middle, represents the life will we be remembered for during two while doing it! Other main at- es are open Monday-Friday from 8:30 these times? Get out there and make lived in between. Our legacy and what tractions here at Pier 8 include our am-4 pm. Also, visit our website at your dash count and if you need inspi- we’ll be remembered for.” delicious Waterfront Grill providing http://www.hamiltonwaterfront.com ration, join one of Robin McKee’s free I looked at the dash between George hamburgers, poutine and more! Wil- for a list of all of our special summer walking tours, ‘Stories in the Stones’, events! Hamilton’s birthday and day of passing running every Saturday at 11:00 am liams Fresh Cafe offers a cozy cof- and thought, “What a tiny little line for from May – November. fee shop atmosphere with free Wifi, So, next time you have a day off, want an important man with such historical serving all-day breakfast, lunch, to have fun with the kids, or are look- There’s a lot packed into that tiny lit- significance to our city.” dinner, desserts, and an extensive ing for a unique place to bring that tle line and a lot packed into one of his hot & cold beverage menu. Williams special someone or visitors, remem- Our tour guide was not only knowl- tours...and did I mention, they’re free? edgeable but also passionate about is open 364 days a year from 8am- ber, Pier 8…it’s a date! sharing the stories that lay in that 11pm. Enjoy our licensed venue dashed line between the dates as he this summer and the views from our Music on the Waterfront Line Up took us by the resting spots of many patio! As well, we provide tours of 6:30pm to 8:30pm (weather permitting) notable Hamiltonians; industry titans the Hamilton Waterfront via boat or July 4 • Troy Harmer July 11 • Solstice and entrepreneurs who shaped this city. trolley. Take a ride on the Hamilto- July 18 • Jude Johnson Past the impressive monuments of Mil- nian or climb aboard the Waterfront July 25 • Brenda Brown Jazz Band lionaires’ Row where Tuckett, Watkins Trolley for tours of Pier 4, Bayfront Aug. 1 • Brad Cheeseman Jazz Trio and Sanford are entombed, we listened and the Waterfront Trail – these Aug. 8 • Hailee Rose with Dave Rave of intently at the contributions they made Teenage Head tours are unique ways of learning Aug. 15 • Karen Thornton Jazz Group during their lifetimes. more about Hamilton’s secret trea- Aug. 22 • Toronto All-Star Big Band sure at the Waterfront. Aug. 29 • Paul Benton PAGE 10 | JULY 2019 | THE BREEZES

David Christopherson, MP Hamilton Centre CANADA

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know how much until they were taken, so young, WALKABOUT COMMUNITY: from us. UNLUCKY LADY will serve as a tribute NORTH END BREEZES BROTHERHOOD to SACRIFICE of those brothers, who were such FREE CLASSIFIED ADS good friends given us by nature, and to that legion which kept the home fires burning. Ad content subject to approval by the Board of Directors in PART 2 CONTINUED FROM JUNE 2019 ISSUE keeping with the Mission and Vision of North End Breezes. Call If this brave young Canadian had survived there is 905-523-6611 ext 3004 or email [email protected] SUBMITTED BY KEN HIRTER little doubt his talents and enterprising spirit would Send your upcoming events to [email protected] to be included in In 1940 I was eleven years old, the kid brother who have carried him far in the graphic arts field. In our monthly calendar and on our website: www.northendbreezes.com which Mr Stewart himself became a Graphic De- watched his three older brothers join the Navy and Community Garden, VON Hamilton – Show off your green live that grand adventure that would so mark the lat- signer having his own Studio at Berkeley & Yonge thumb! Volunteers are required to assist with our garden on Tues- Street from 1974 till 1997 in Toronto. day and/or Thursday mornings for a couple of hours. Interested er lives of those who survived. gardening enthusiasts can contact Janis at 905-529-0700 x2251 or Oldest Brother Bill became a signalman and joined Did you know that the original Northend Breezes [email protected]. ATHABASKAN at commissioning. He was lost in logo was designed in 1971 by Mr Stewart. Here in Hamilton – Let’s Do Lunch! VON Hamilton is in need of vol- the Northend every summer finds Mr Stewart as unteers to help deliver hot and frozen meals over the lunch hour. that final action. Brother Jim served on the corvette Driver and server spots are available for our downtown routes. Eyebright, making those North Atlantic ‘derry runs, gracious host & presenter of the Northender of the Call 905-529-0700 or email [email protected] to find out more. later serving on the destroyer Qu’Appelle as an Year since 2005. oerlikon gunner (missing a reunion with Bill when Mr Stewart is a past Children’s Birthday Parties: Make your child’s birthday the talk of the neighbourhood. Earlee the Entertainer will make it happen Qu’Appelle entered Plymouth harbour on the day president of the GO7 Magic, balloons, paintable tattoos for only $75.00 per hour of Athabaskan’s loss) Then Dave, like so many, lied ATHABASKAN North End Neighbours – special rate of $65.00 per hour Earl Ross – 289-439-0166 about his age, and became a signalman serving on ASSOCIATION a post he held starting Downtown Delivery Driver: Looking for a MATURE adult to do the corvettes Stellarton and Humberstone. deliveries in the City of Hamilton’s lower city. Trips / tips / extras The home front was a neighborhood that emptied, in 1997. A dedica- you keep. You should have a float of at least $75 to make change tion to the men & for customers as a float will be provided to you to purchase items. never to be the same again, losing its own at Dieppe If you are interested, please call 905-921-9339 and ask for Pearl. woman of Canada’s and when the destroyer St.Croix was torepedoed. Personal Support Worker wanted part-time alternate Saturday armed forces who mornings from 9:30 AM to 1 PM. Job includes personal care, meal Highs and lows of arrivals and departures, tears, made the supreme preparation and using a mechanical lift. $17.50 per hour. Also leaves that flew too fast, uniforms that fit or not tight looking for someone to help with supper meal once or twice a SACRIFICE in the Second World War. week for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. You do not need to be a personal support enough, kitbags that had a smell of their own. To worker for this supper hour.-$17.50 per hour. Please send resume me, how lucky they were; to them, how lucky I was! FAMILY ROOTS: The Stewart family resided at to [email protected] or call 905-528-6159 after 10 AM. Lo- cated near the Bayfront Park on a bus route. The letters, sometimes censored and looking like Wood Street at Ferguson from 1920-1944. After the war found Mr Stewart travelling throughout lace, and filled with lies like “alls well”, don’t- wor Be a driving force in your community! Drivers are needed to pro- Europe upon his return to Hamilton to were he met vide transportation for seniors to get to medical appointments. ry”, hope to be home for Christmas”, sustained the Flexible schedule and mileage reimbursement. Please call 905- family. Then Mother as she opened the telegrams, and married his Anna in 1952 till her passing on 529-0700 or email [email protected] May 16th 2012 just shy of there 60th wedding an- quietly praying, relieved to find it was a request for Hospice Volunteer Visiting– VON Hamilton is looking for caring, money or a homecoming! Finally, while the fami- niversary. Moving to Oakville in 1956 they had 2 sensitive volunteers to visit and support people with a life-threat- sons Mark in 1956 & Christopher in 1960 and is ening illness through the end of life journey. Visits are a couple of ly was seated at Sunday morning, came the shock hours per week. To join our compassionate team of volunteers call of Earl Cameron’s announcement of the sinking of a grandfather of Laura & Matthew. Proud of his 905-529-0700 or email [email protected] Athabaskan. How to me the lines, “they also serve navy family & roots you would find Mr Stewart. Part-time Dispatcher; Looking for a mature adult to answer phone and dispatch orders to drivers, Weekends only to start Saturday who stand and wait” ring true. Recently Mr. Stewart celebrated his 90th birth- evenings and Sunday afternoon. Looking for some local here in day on March 31st 2019 with family and friends the North End. As we are in walking distance. Training provided and after training you can work out of your own home. Please call in attendance along with his one surviving sibling 905-921-9339 ask for Pearl his sister Mary who will be turning 100 this year. Sewing & Dressmaking. Students and clients wanted. Lessons or I look forward to this Summer and covering the alterations available. Ages 6 to 106! Expert in African apparel. North Ender of the year for 2019 for in which I Please call Hyacinth 289-308-6176 will met up with Mr. Stewart. His love for the Nor- Minion Parties, Costume Parties. Various characters. For kids and thend and his hometown is a love for his old neigh- adults. Call Sandra at 289-925-5990 borhood since 1921. TUTOR AVAILABLE: retired Elementary teacher available to tutor students in my home near Pier 8. I am also TESL certified The grounds to which the 75th HMCS Athabas- to assist students with learning English. Please contact me at kan ceremony was held was once the playgrounds [email protected] if you are interested or have any questions. & the open fields to which the Stewart family en- joyed life simply by the Bay...... BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE NORTH END BREEZES Board of Directors is In closing, I want to thank Mr Stewart for the won- currently seeking a new member to help provide derful sit down chat for which could fill many a strategic and operational direction. This position page...... memories, remembering and those cher- will be instrumental in moving us forward to build sustainability. ished times and the lives, love & losses, joys & sorrows and the happiness too! If you are interested in becoming a North End Breez- es board member email office@northendbreezes. “Dedicated to his Hamilton Sweetheart Anna” com with responses to the following questions: I would like to thank Mr Stewart for the wonder- 1. Why are you interested in our organization? 2. What relevant experience or employment history ful Fireplace chat and the recalling of many woven do you have for this position? stories. 3. What contributions do you think you could make to the organization / What is your area of An illustrated letter to Miss Sarah Burrell of Hamilton gives Singamal W.G. Hope everyone has a wonderful summer and re- Stewart’s impression of Athabaskan’s last Christmas expertise? member, take care of you and those around you. 4. What other volunteer commitments do you Perhaps we loved our brothers but didn’t really Till September. Cheers. have? PAGE 12 | JULY 2019 | THE BREEZES

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