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National Volunteer Week, April 21 to 27, 2013

Volunteers make tremendous contributions to our North End Community. Our Community Partners offer a variety of volun- teer opportunities in the pages of this edition of the Breezes.

If you would like to make a difference in 2013, just contact the Breezes’ community partner of your choice. Phone numbers and email addresses are published in their articles. You can visit Female Annas Humming Bird, above left their web pages for

more details, too. Inside this issue: Feeding baby, above right

Male Annas Humming Bird, Page 4 Book Club Corner left. Page 5 Randle Reef Photo by R. Wraight Page 8 April 8 to 14–Young Poets Week Pages 10 & 11 Community Event Listings Duck pair, getting ready for spring 2013 Photos by Dave Stevens

CONNECTING SUPPORTING ENGAGING CREDITS & CONTACTS North End Breezes APRIL 2013 North End Breezes is published on the first day of LEAP (Low Income Energy Assistance Program) Are each month (except August) at: you at risk of having your Hydro disconnected? PAGE 2 Families and individuals needing financial assistance to pay their Hydro Bill can find information about the LEAP 438 North. Hamilton, Hamilton Community Legal Clinic Program at North Hamilton Community Health Centre. L8L 4N5 After a successful application process, one-time funding Phone: 905-523-6611 ext. 3004 will be credited directly to the applicant’s utility account. E-mail: [email protected] Robert Wood Eligibility www.northendbreezes.com Availability of funding is limited to individuals from low- Recently David Christopherson, MP for Hamilton Cen- income households that satisfy at least one or more of the North End Breezes Board of Directors tre, announced the names of seventeen recipients of the following conditions: Erik Banders, Diana Desimone, Paul Havercroft, Diamond Jubilee medal. • Have energy bills that are currently in arrears; Denise McMullin, Margaret Smith and Chris Pearson Karl Crevar, an honourary member of the Hamilton • Have recently received a disconnection notice; Community Legal Clinic/Clinique juridique communau- • Are experiencing personal circumstances that make it North End Breezes is Published by: taire de Hamilton (HCLC), is one of those recipients. The difficult to pay their current energy bill. North End Breezes Board of Directors Diamond Jubilee medal was created in honour of Queen Elizabeth II’s 60 years on the throne and serves to honour Customers can contact 905-523-6611 ext. 3009 In the Breezes committee: Edna Barker, Sarah Brad- for more information ley, Nicole Catarino, Wendy Collins, Sheri Selway, Canadians who have made a significant contribution to their community and their country. This program is funded by United Way in partnership with Horizon Utilities. Margaret Smith, Dave Stevens, Roberta Trunfio- Karl Crevar, who was a board member for the former Kandilas, and Rebecca Wraight McQuesten Community and Legal Services, was nomi- Free Income Tax Clinics 2013 Proofreading: Edna Barker, Rebecca Wraight and nated for the honour by HCLC executive director Hugh Barbara Zaremba Tye. Our 2013 Free Income Tax Clinics were finished March 27, Layout and ad sales: Wendy Collins Tye describes Crevar as “an inspiring injured worker 2013. Over 135 tax returns were completed by our volunteer Circulation & distribution: Wendy Collins, tax preparers. activist and leader who has volunteered for over 20 years JoAnn Osti, Margaret Savoie and Donald Yeomans to improve the lives of the community.” You can find out We would like to thank each of the volunteers who worked more about Karl’s contributions at http:// to make this years free income tax clinic a successful one. DISCLAIMER: Articles written represent the opin- www.hamiltonjustice.ca/ ions of the individual participants and organizations Another long-time friend of the clinic and most worthy Thank you to: and do not necessarily reflect The position of North recipient of the Diamond Jubilee medal is Mary Sinclair. • Adrienne Barclay CPA, CA and Mega Soles CPA, CA of End Breezes or its Board Members. Taylor Leibow LLP and Amy Bodner CA, HDCAA Tax Mary is perhaps best known for being the president of and driving force behind Freedom House. Established in 1999 Clinic Liaison, for the coordination of the volunteer tax The deadline for submissions is the 15th of each with the official name Coalition of Citizens Concerned preparers for our evening clinics. month (in December it is the 10thth and there is no about Long Term Care, the organization worked to de- • Errol James, independent volunteer tax preparer. velop a program that would meet the lifelong needs of • Volunteer tax preparers Yulena Wan, Krystena Wan, deadline in July) people with a variety of limitations. The concept evolved Scott Newport, Leena Jaanimagi, Peter Cross, Brigitte through Mary’s leadership and much community consulta- Minard, Claire Bentzen, Kristine Beaupre—all from area accounting firms. tion. • Jordon Matters and Matt Downey, volunteer tax prepar- When provincial funding became available for long- ers from Taylor Leibow LLP. term care facilities, there was a need for a program that • The evening clinic coordinators at Hughson Street Bap- Friscolanti Funeral Chapel Ltd. would meet the housing needs of people with disabilities, tist Church, Fran Milburn and Joan Rocheleau. regardless of age. “It was important that it was an inte- • The evening clinic coordinator at North Hamilton Com- grated community, rather than an institutional facility,” munity Health Centre, Linda Robinson 43 Barton Street East recalls Mary. “And as a barrier free concept it was impor- • Marnie Paterson, for the appointment reminder phone Hamilton, Ontario L8L 2V7 tant that the tenants were involved in the actual running of calls. 905-522-0912 the building.” We appreciate and thank North Hamilton Community Health After many years of planning, collaborations with the Centre and Hughson Street Baptist Church for the donation [email protected] School of Nursing at McMaster, the Hamilton Community of space to conduct the free income tax clinics. www.friscolanti.com Foundation and others, the Freedom House board of di- rectors decided to cease operations in December of 2011. Your North End neighbour where our family Undaunted, Mary continues her advocacy for affordable NEVADA PULL TICKETS has served your family at their time of need housing and barrier-free housing and living. She works Nevada Tickets are on sale at James MilkMilk. Pro- with several city committees, including the Solution to since 1960. ceeds from these ticket sales go towards the Housing Action Committee (SHAC), where Mary was a monthly printing of the North End Breezes. We wish to extend an invitation to drop by key member for more than 15 years. Mary, Karl and 15 other recipients are commended for and pick up our complimentary estate their commitment to the community. As David Christo- planning guide, service and merchandise pherson noted in a media release: “The dedication that brochure and comparison price list. they have shown to help others and to building a stronger Hamilton, and a stronger Canada, is truly inspiring.” Our funeral directors are always available to answer any of your questions. Bob Wood is a community worker at the Hamilton Com- Adriano D’Alessandro, (Manager) munity Legal Clinic/Clinique juridique communautaire de Rod Cameron, (Manager) Hamilton. He and clinic lawyer Judy MacNeil are former Andrea Di Nicola, Craig Hamilton, board members of Freedom House. Tanya MacKenzie and Alex Kovacich. passing. That’s what we want, folks, let’s cheer our teams on, let’s look forward not backward, and let’s hope our North End Breezes APRIL 2013 Elderberries youth will lead the way. We have a lot to be thankful for and although some things are gone, this optimist believes Pamela Townsley-Winter PAGE 3 there will be wonderful things happening to take their Parents, Seniors, Homeless, Families, Happy Easter places. Newcomers, Teens, Victims, Job hunt- Speaking of Jackson Square, we will be saying goodbye ers, People with Disabilities, Front-line In your Easter bonnet, with all the frills to the Tan Jay shop, a ladies’ clothing store, and how it staff, First Responders...They all find upon it, you’ll be the grandest lady in will be missed. It outshone itself for quality clothing at help, information and opportunities the Easter parade. affordable prices, selection unsurpassed. The staff were here. Ah, those were the days, Easter pa- more like family—they remembered your name and were • We speak their language. Over rades. When I first came to Canada in forever helpful. We usually had a laugh and they helped us 150 in fact. the 1950s there was a snowstorm in keep up with fashion. I will love my Joan Rivers coat for- • 24 hours a day. 7 days a week. 365 days a year. early March and a heat wave in April, and we celebrated ever. I do hope they relocate to an area that is accessible, • Live answer–by people Easter by walking around Casa Loma (we couldn’t afford and our best wishes go to the staff. Thanks for the memo- • Certified information and referral to go inside) and then went down to Bloor Street and ries and drop in for some bargains before they close the specialists (AIRS) watched ladies sporting Easter hats and floats going by. doors. We had never seen anything like that before, just magical. Special thanks to the North Hamilton Community Health ADOPT THE BREEZES All the community celebrations are the glue that holds us Centre, which hosted a group to the Royal Botanical Gar- together, but bit by bit they disappear into misty memories dens to visit the Mediterranean Gardens—full of tulips and Help keep the “Breezes afloat” by making a chari- of the way we were. bougainvilleas in full bloom and kumquats blooming, the table donation to North End Breezes this year. See Do you remember Aquafest? What a celebration that sun shone through the glass and it was gorgeous. We also form on page 12. New to our website: PayPal. was, when Lakeport reigned on Burlington Street, a festi- saw the dinosaur exhibit and listened in on some school www.northendbreezes.com... val indeed with hydroplane races, helicopter rides, great tots who were awestruck, the dinosaur poo was of course a music, including the Temptations, music we could sing big hit and a lot to shovel! Then we admired the winning along with and the place was packed for 3 days. orchids—so beautiful, like butterflies—and then it was NORTH END BREEZES MISSION At the Welcome Inn, Penny was the seniors co-ordinator back to the Welcome Inn for a chicken dinner. The North End Breezes is a not-for-profit team of and she baked an Easter loaf, a Paska, for all the seniors So welcome spring, open and clean those windows, enthusiastic volunteers who produce a monthly and it was delicious. Out at we went to watch the lake—almost ice-free, and here’s to glorious newsletter in order to promote community Earthsong—does anyone remember a sea of flags bobbing spring when we shed our winter wear and feel like singing. connectivity and mutual support by engaging our around the edge of the lake there? Flags of all nations. It Happy Easter. We have a new Pope and wish him well; I North End Neighbours was a feel-good moment, and we want more of that in our was glued to the TV waiting for the smoke to turn white, lives. very emotional. Above all, remember “He is Risen” and VISION I remember how the city was a challenge to get around celebrate what is meaningful to you and your own religious during the cycling races, and many onlookers were fasci- beliefs. Back next month with smiles and laughter. The North End Breezes will be a vital resource that nated at the sight of the wonderful athletes pedalling up the promotes harmony, pride and collective community hills. We shared Canada Day in Gage Park trying out new action in a diverse and dynamic neighbourhood. foods and enjoying a day of diversity—families meeting Pam & Megs families. We had visits by the tall ships and a memorable evening was a sail on the Empire Sandy, a tall ship on a moonlit bay with the steel behemoths silhouetted against a velvet sky, how romantic. What we are lacking has been re- In Memoriam placed, everywhere we turn, by build- ings popping up and restaurants—so Adeline Hill, Spencer Hill, April 6, 1966 many to select from, and old Ivor March 15, Wynne says goodbye. In Jackson 2003 Square, for noisy fun try the Anchor Bar next door to McDonalds. Al- Bev Hill and her though they specialize in wings, try mother Adeline, the fish and chips, you won’t be disap- June 23, 2000 at pointed. Yes it’s a sports bar/ the Geritol Fol- restaurant. But it was wonderful when lies. the whole place broke into Stompin’ Tom’s The Good Old Hockey Game Lennie Dennie with Spencer Hill, 1959 while the TV was telling us of his

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BOOK CLUB CORNER Indoor Air Quality: North End Breezes APRIL 2013 Janice Stone How Healthy is Your Home? PAGE 4 At our March meeting, seven members of the Bay Area Book Club discussed Falling Into Place by John Terpstra. Five liked the book and two did not. For most our mem- Jason Martindale bers it was full of memories. In this book the author explores the Iroquois Bar, the Clean air is essential for good health, especially indoor glacial sandbar on which the city of Hamilton rests, and air, considering average Canadians spend close to 90% of which supports one of Canada’s busiest transportation their time indoors. Would you say the air in your home is corridors. “I am attached to a piece of geography” he says, healthy? Good chance it isn’t. as he scrambles up and down and around the Iroquois Bar. Homes are susceptible to dust, dirt, and pet dander. He describes how it relates to the Escarpment and to the There are also biological pollutants (living organisms like city of Hamilton. “Like many of us who live around, be- mould, bacteria and dust mites) and chemical pollutants side and atop this feature of the landscape, the stuff the (gases and particles such as carbon monoxide and formal- bar is made of comes from elsewhere.” dehyde that come from tobacco smoke, household and History buffs will love the many details in this book, for personal care products and building materials). example, the decisions made by Thomas McQuesten Unclean air may cause heath risks. To keep your home about various parts of the Iroquois Bar, the Royal Botani- healthy, clean frequently, and remember to vacuum be- cal Gardens and the Chedoke Expressway. Mr. hind and under the furniture. Use an air cleaner to remove McQuesten was referred to as “Mr. McQuestion” by the bacteria, pollen, animal dander and pollutants. If you see boathouse community. mould, clean it with soap and water or buy a mould treat- Looking for some good reads this spring? Here are rec- ment. If you still find mould, call a professional. ommendations from the book club members. Most of To control moisture levels, promptly repair all leaks, use these titles are available at the Hamilton Public Library. exhaust fans, vent your clothes dryer, and seal tubs and Visit the Bookmobile on Tuesdays from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 sinks. Use a dehumidifier in the basement, and don’t store p.m. and on Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The fabrics, food, paper or wood there; if you have a flood, dry bus stops at Bennetto Community Centre. everything within forty-eight hours. Change of Heart by Jodi Picolt. This is a very good To prevent chemical pollutants, maintain fuel-burning book that has a very interesting plot and sequence of appliances, and have them inspected at least once a year. events. Shay Bourne is on death row and wants to atone Turn your car off as soon as you get in the garage, and for his sins by donating his heart to the sister of his victim. keep the door between the garage and house closed. Use The story explores issues surrounding the death penalty, CSA approved carbon monoxide detectors, and don’t with love and a little fantasy thrown in. smoke inside. Keep your fireplace, wood stove and chim- Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen. A compelling novel ney clean and clear. Try to avoid products containing for- of star-crossed lovers, it brings to life the world of a De- maldehyde, and make sure your house has good ventila- pression-era travelling circus. Having almost completed tion. Take the time to open the windows — yes, even in his veterinary studies at Cornell and unable to focus on the winter! his final exams, the main character abruptly leaves Story Time and Stretchers school, jumps a train, and becomes a veterinarian for a

travelling circus. The book is filled with colourful char- acters, both human and animal. It is beautifully written

and has elements of friendship, romance, murder and secrets. This is a four week interactive program for parents or Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese. Twin boys are caregivers and children. You and your child will enjoy a inexplicably born to an Indian nun. They will magically Story Time, followed by a fun activity that create a new family at a hospital nestled in rebellion-torn you can take home. Ethiopia. The book provides a unique mix of people Where: North Hamilton Community Health Centre brought together by love and loss. My first real introduc- 438 Hughson Street North tion to life in Ethiopia. Verghese has a great knowledge When: Fridays beginning April 5, 2013 about medicine and Ethiopia. Time: 10-11am To register call 905-523-6611 Ext 2011

This program was made possible with funding received from the United Way. Our 5 Senses

Specials: This is a four week interactive program for you to enjoy with Wednesday - your child(ren) 2–4 years of age. Each week we explore freely Liver & Onions our five senses through taste, smell, touch, hearing and sight.

$7.66 Where: North Hamilton Community Health Centre Friday - Fish & Chips 438 Hughson Street North When: Mondays beginning April 8, 2013 $7.66 Time: 2-3pm

To register or get more information, please call: 905-523-6611 ext. 2001 or 905-524-4884 468 James St. N. 905-577-6155 Barb & Phil Rasmussen This program was made possible with funding received from the United Way. RANDLE REEF by Edna Barker Not conducive to a jump in the lake.

What, Exactly, Is Wrong? North End Breezes APRIL 2013

I spent a week reading about Randle Reef on the inter- When I walk to the very north end of John Street, a five- PAGE 5 net, and at the end of the week I was appalled by what had minute walk from where I live, I see fancy houses and nice been done to Burlington Bay in the past couple centuries, condominiums and a yacht club and lots of people stroll- up. You get steel, but it’s a very dirty business. The proc- but especially since the early 1900s. Here are the stories, ing the footpaths and riding on the bike trails. There’s a ess of turning coal into coke creates gallons of wastewater. with a few sidebars thrown in. place to get a nice lunch; there’s a SCOOPS ice-cream- And ’s wastewater, which was full of gunk, was cone kiosk; there are folks fishing off the dock, in fact, What’s the Problem Anyway? poured into Burlington Bay, which became a garbage can. right under the sign that says “No Fishing Off the Dock.” A very large garbage can. At the foot of Sherman Avenue is Randle Reef, which is There’s even a miniature sandy beach, with ropes and Most of the gunk is a form of bonded benzene mole- in , which is part of Burlington Bay in buoys to keep the little ones from paddling out too far. cules, specifically, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons the small-sized picture, part of in the next- When I look east, past the sea-going vessels and HMS (PAHs). Other ingredients: coke-oven gas, naphthalene, bigger sized picture, and part of the Great Lakes in the Haida and the grain silos, I see a huge Maple Leaf waving ammonium compounds, sulfur, methane, carbon monox- large picture. All this water has been around since the in the bay breezes and an ever-burning fire, the markers of ide, crude coal tar, light oils, hydrogen sulfide, hydrogen world invented itself, heated up a bit, and started the gla- what used to be Stelco. I have not yet figured out how to cyanide, and sulfur oxides. ciers melting. In other words, a really long time ago. For get there; I’ve only seen the Stelco plant from the bike Every living thing that goes in the water near the reef is centuries all this fresh water was just there, providing re- paths and the Bayfront Park, but I’ve ridden along Bur- entering a toxic zone. Most affected are water fowl and hydration for the deer and moose and sheltering loons and lington Street far enough to get a whiff of what’s to the fish, because they spend most of their time on or under the mink and muskrats. People came along later, built houses, east of me. Again borrowing from the status assessment water. Also affected are aquatic animals and populations made roads, built big buildings, and began making steel, report: of phytoplankton and zooplankton, the bay’s version of an all the while tossing anything they didn’t want into the “Potential human health concerns include: exposure to underground garden. And, finally, people. The bay is not water without any notion of how their tossing of stuff persistent toxic substances from local emissions; consump- the cleanest swimming pool in town. might affect the lake. Here’s a shrink-it-down version of tion of environmentally contaminated fish; and exposure You may wish to write your councilor, your mayor, your how the Hamilton Harbour Area of Concern Status As- to bacteria and other contaminants through swimming. member of provincial parliament, and your member of sessment report (or status assessment report, for short) Concern exists in regard to the consumption of environ- parliament. And maybe pay attention to the sign that says described it in 1999: mentally contaminated fish…. In particular, concern exists “No Fishing Off the Dock.” “Hamilton Harbour, an embayment, is connected to Lake for populations which have a higher risk of short-term and Timeline Ontario by a single ship canal. Its watershed comprises long-term adverse health effects from exposure to con- almost fifty thousand hectares. Hamilton and Burlington taminants in fish, i.e., sport anglers, urban poor and fetuses 1964: Harvey T. Randle, local boater and member of the Royal Hamil- are the two largest communities in the watershed. Water and nursing infants of mothers who consume contaminated ton Yacht Club, ran aground on raised coal tar in Randle Reef systems obtain drinking water supplies from Lake Ontario fish.” 1985: Hamilton Harbour officially declared an area of concern by the and discharge treated sewage to the harbour. Two steel Yummy. Before you get too upset, though, let me remind International Joint Commission producers, Stelco and , occupy about thirty per- you: the status report I’ve been borrowing from was writ- 1987: Hamilton Harbour designated Area of Concern cent of the harbour’s waterfront. Other major dischargers ten in 1999, and a lot has happened since then. Really a 1989: detailed sampling study of sediment in Randle Reef identified include waste water treatment plants and the City of Ham- lot. serious coal tar contamination ilton’s combined sewer overflows.” For example, according to the Bay Area Restoration 1995: process to develop preferred approach to remediate begins Council (BARC): “By 2001, the Harbour water met pro- 1999: analysis of Randle Reef completed vincial guidelines for metals…. PAHs [polynuclear aro- 2001: Harbour water met provincial guidelines for metals; Environment matic hydrocarbons] and PCBs [polychlorinated biphen- Canada forms Project Advisory Group (PAG) yls] have declined in ambient particles circulating in the 2002: Sierra Legal Defence Fund files petition #57, 16 October; PAG Harbour. Industries have been making efforts to improve arrived at conceptual design for in-situ containment structure; Randle the quality of discharges in both their effluent and air Reef was listed as a Great Lakes Area of Concern emissions.” 2003: Environment Canada publishes Randle Reef Sediment Remedia- That’s a serious chunk of change. And much more has tion Project Scoping Document, 6 November changed. Again according to BARC: “In 1990, less than 2007: Governments of Canada and Ontario committed $30M each to 5% of the shoreline was accessible to the public; much of the Randle Reef Project, estimated to be $90 million, 7 November the south shore was industrial and fenced. By 2005, 25% 2008: Scoping Document updated, 25 February of the shoreline was accessible to the public. New access 2010: City of Hamilton Public Works Department recommends $3 was created and enhanced at LaSalle Park, Northeast million from City of Hamilton, in addition to $5 million previously Shoreline, Bayfront Park, , Hamiltonian Pier, approved, 19 April and the Harbour Waterfront Trail connecting Cootes Para- 2012: Project cost updated to $105 million, 10 December dise through to Pier 8.” 2012: Ottawa adds $46.3 M to initial $30 M for clean-up; large steel And then there’s Randle Reef.… enclosure will contain toxic sediment; shipping pier built on top. Other There’s a big blob of gunk in the lake. stakeholders: Province of Ontario; Hamilton, Burlington, Halton, US Not the whole lake; it’s in Randle Reef, which is in Steel, Hamilton Port Authority, 18 December

Hamilton Harbour, which is in Burlington Bay. The reef is 12 hectare, which is 29.65 acres. Those are linear measure- Here—in alphabetical order—is a list of what has been ments; the blob is three-dimensional, and occupies poured into Randle Reef: ammonia, ammonium com- 630,000 cubic metres, or 22,248,250 cubic feet. Larger pounds, arsenic, benzene, cadmium, carbon monoxide, than your average two-bedroom bungalow. A big blob, coke-oven gas, copper, crude coal tar, cyanide, hydrogen indeed. The blob has been squatting in the reef for at least cyanide, hydrogen sulfide, iron, lead, light oils, manga- a half a century, which is around the time Hamilton be- nese, mercury, methane, naphthalene, nickel, phenols, came known as Steeltown. It’s also around the time Stelco polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polychlorinated diben- started pouring its effluvia into the bay. zofurans, polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxins, polynuclear Steelmaking requires three ingredients: iron, energy, and aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), phosphorus, sulfur, sulfur water. Partner iron with energy in the form of fire and you oxides, and zinc. can make steel. Stoke the blast furnace with coal until it turns to coke; fire up the coke and add iron. The water is Bibliography & sources for this article are posted on used to cool things, to lubricate things, and to clean things www.northendbreezes.com TRAVEL–STAYING IN WINDSOR North End Good Food Box North End Breezes APRIL 2013 Sam Ion High Quality, Healthy Fresh Foods for a FAIR price. PAGE 6 No grocery store mark ups! Going to London? Think about Windsor as a base; London is only 30 minutes on the train, and Heathrow Airport is just a Cost: $15 (for more than $35 of food) North End Events Calendar fifteen-minute drive. Windsor is the home of Windsor Castle, 1. Visit the North Hamilton Community Health Centre the largest occupied castle in the world. It’s a staggering 8th Annual Food & Drink Fest - 2013 April 12, 2013 (next door to Bennetto School) or Welcome Inn before to April 14, 2013, , Careport Expo Centre, 270 Long- 484,000 square feet and worth an estimated $280 million. The the second Wednesday of each month to place your order wood Rd. S. Hamilton. Come and experience an excit- castle comes with its own park and chapel. These days, the & pay for your box. Queen and Prince Philip spend much of their time there, and ing variety of local and international wines, specialty beers, and culinary sensations created by some of the you can visit while they’re in residence. You’ll know they’re 2. Pick up your box at the Welcome Inn Community at home when the Royal Standard replaces the Union Jack on Hamilton, Halton & Niagara Regions' most popular Centre or Eva Rothwell Resource Centre on the third the Round Tower. The senior gentleman in the carriage driv- restaurants, breweries & wineries. Wednesday of the month between 3-7 pm. ing around the castle and Great Park is probably Prince Philip, www.FoodandDrinkFest.com the Duke of Edinburgh. Save two or three hours to enjoy the Questions? Call Elyse at SONGIDE’EWIN: Aboriginal Narratives, April 12, place; I needed twice that. The changing of the guard takes a 905-523-6611 x 3007 2013 to May 12, 2013. . This good half hour. exhibition combines visual and literary art as a means The town’s High Street is a place to linger, and those who or Laurie at 905-525-5824 to foster dialogue that leads toward truth and recon- want a retail fix will need extra time. There are lots of shops, Please bring your own bags. ciliation between Native and non-Native communities. and I was told the charity shops are great places to buy a ball Through the creative process, truth evolves and gown. You may well run into Kate, the Duchess of Cam- emerges. This programme was created by Rene Me- bridge; she likes charity shops. High Street brings you to the shake, Ojibwe artist and author, and Dr. Kristiina Mon- romantic Windsor Bridge, which spans the Thames River, and tero, Faculty of Education, Wilfrid Laurier University. on to the village of Eton. The street is just a half mile long but Individual and collective learning is presented in the has lots of bookshops, antique stores, cafes, and tearooms. paintings and in the literary responses to them. Keep walking and you’ll get to Eton College, founded in www.artgalleryofhamilton.com 1440 by King Henry V. The list of famous boys (no girls) is

The Vintage Marketplace April 13, 2013 to April 14, long—from the Duke of Wellington to princes William and 2013, Hamilton Convention Centre. This includes vin- Harry. The school offers great tours, which may include tage and retro clothing, accessories, furniture, cars, pointers to where William and Harry stayed and places they antiques, collectables, wedding inspiration and so much liked to hang out. You’ll hear lots of stories about them. more. Regular Hours are 11am to 5pm each day. VIP Race days at Windsor Racecourse and the famous Ascot are Shopping Hour is 10am to 11am each day. Admission: fun to watch; both are haunts for members of the royal family. $5 entrance fee at door (100% of proceeds going to Windsor Racecourse currently houses offices and “London GenNext United Way). VIP Shopping Hour is $10 at residences” of other royals. The Countess of Wessex and sev- the door. Visit website for more information. thevinta- eral girlfriends often have coffee and a chat in the back of a gemarketplace.ca/ cute coffee shop while the countess’s security detail pretends to read the paper at the front. Worker bee, Hamilton Victory Gardens Cancord Yes, Windsor is a great place for Royal watchers—you’re Garden Site, (Mary & Barton Sts.) April 13, 2013, bound to see some. 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Students from Columbia Interna- tional College will be on hand for the first concerted April Fool’s Day Pranks—Media Style work bee of the season. Come join them. By Nicole Catarino – student reporter Rain Barrel Sale, Hamilton Victory Gardens Cancord

Garden Site. April 13, 2013, 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost of April not only brings showers it brings pranks too! April 1 is a rain barrel is $50 (tax included) pre-order online, visit also known as ‘April fools day’. Everyone likes to play a good this website: www.rainbarrel.ca/HamiltonVictoryGardens/ prank on others. Here are some fun pranks from the twentieth or call: 905-575-9439 to order by phone. century played on the public by the media: In April 1992, the National Public Radio announced that Doors Open, May 05, 2013. Celebrate Hamilton's rich Richard Nixon was running for president again. The new slogan history and explore its architectural gems and undis- was, “I didn’t do anything wrong and I won’t do it again”. The covered treasures. talk show played audio clips of Nixon delivering his candidacy We are now open Sundays–Noon ‘til 10pm speech. The host, John Hockenberry, re- (closed Easter Sunday) vealed during the second show that this an- nouncement was just a practical joke. New on tap The Taco Bell Corporation purchased a full Newcastle Brown Ale Strongbow Cider page advertisement that appeared in six major newspapers on April 1, 1996, announcing it Come on down & check out our new look had bought the Liberty Bell and were renam- 12 plasmas for your viewing pleasure! ing it the Taco Liberty Bell. A few hours later when the story went public, Taco Bell re- WING NIGHT–Tuesdays, 5pm to close $2 off a pound vealed it was a practical joke The April 1998 issue of the New Mexicans Next Open Jam, Friday, April 26 for Science and Reason newsletter published With our fabulous host “Banned From Heaven” 9pm. Come on down & unleash your inner ROCK STAR! an article by physicist Mark Boslough, stating that the Alabama state legislature had voted Come on down with your GREEN JACKET to change the value of the mathematical con- to watch the MASTERS!

stant pi from 3.14159 to the 'Biblical value' of 3.0. This practical joke soon appeared on the 554 James St. N. In Hamilton’s North End District internet and spread around the world. Tel: 905-526-9622 / Fax: 905-526-0099

NorthPAGE End Breezes APRIL 72013 Kids (ages 3-11) Yoga Classes Young Poets Week, April 8 – 14, 2013

North End Breezes APRIL 2013 When: Saturday mornings at 9:30am Youngpoets.ca (starting March 16) PAGE 8 Where: Welcome Inn Community Centre The Journey Cost: pay what you can (suggested donation of $1 to $5 per child; 100% of the money collected will go to support Fahima Begum Jason Farr, Councillor Ward 2 Welcome Inn and other charities in the community.) Mending the Bay Street Bridge, Coming Soon If you are interested in registering your kids, On the tree of life Hello Breezes readers. In this issue, I wanted to share please contact KERRY at: brightspark- we’re hanging on, with you some important information I recently received [email protected] or 905-865-3736. but some day from Gary Moore, director of engineering in the City of we’ll be gone There is some paperwork that you will need And life will not be the same anymore. Hamilton public works department. to complete. An adult (18+) must accom- The wind will come Read on if you regularly (or only periodically) walk, pany the kids to the first class drop-off. All and away we’ll blow, ride or drive north or south over the Bay Street bridge. It children under 5 must be accompanied by lost in the breeze will be closed this coming construction season. an adult. CN has sent out a tender for the job of refurbishing the pushed to and fro, but we’ll find our way, and we’ll soar. Bay Street bridge; the construction will start this spring. The tender is expected to close near the end of March, and Local Young Adult from the Though we haven’t seen much, they expect to have chosen a contractor by mid-April. Neighbourhood Excels we’ll learn along the way, So, when will the job of refurbishing begin? Director and we’ll go a little further, Moore says, if all goes well you could see a contractor on a little further everyday. Congratulations to Dejehan Hamilton for earning a site by early May, and that will be when the bridge will be place on the Dean’s List at Berklee College of Music! For we’re more than you think closed to all. as small as we may be. And, how long does it take to fix a CN bridge like the BOSTON, February 25, 2013—Berklee College of Music The tinniest of seeds one on Bay Street? Your Ward 2 office has been told that, announces that Dejehan Hamilton of Hamilton has earned can become a great tree. tentatively, construction is expected to last until Novem- placement on the Dean’s List for the fall semester of the Though the winds may howl ber, and the bridge will be closed until then. 2012 academic year. To be eligible for this honor, a full- and push us ‘gainst the rest, James Street North is expected to be the official detour time student must achieve a grade point average of 3.4 or forced to compete during the closure; savvy North Enders may find other above; a part-time student must achieve a grade point and see who is the “best” alternate routes. average of 3.6 or above. And though the clouds may come This may be the first time Breezes readers have heard and cover our paths, about the bridge repairs. Nothing was official until just The Berklee curriculum focuses on practical career prepa- so we fall dumped into the dirt recently. Now that we know the bridge will be on the ration for today’s music industry. Berklee College of Mu- to feel nature’s wrath. mend, what is most important is making certain we get the sic offers over a dozen performance and nonperformance And then the dark clouds may tumble word out. CN’s contractor will display signage and notifi- majors, has a diverse and talented student body represent- and rumble with churlishness. cation with all the details, and there will be contact infor- ing over 70 countries, and boasts a music industry “who’s And the harshness of reality mation. who” of alumni. may hit with restlessness

Eastwood Arena Doubles Up on the Ice With an unforgiving ground Important the only means for warmth and love,

Dates @ SJAM while tears felt within What an incredible season of Skate the Dream we had are multiplied from above this year. Almost 200 kids participated in hockey-related We will go on… programming (twice that of the inaugural year). These are children who would otherwise not have had the chance to April 1st – Easter Monday – no classes For then at that roughest point play that good ol’ hockey game. April 10th – all students writing the OSSLT will attend an the ground will lose its hard demeanour Congratulations to all the volunteers and City of Hamil- assembly from 2:30-3:00 to review procedures and slowly we can cuddle into April 11th – Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test the warmth, ever cleaner. ton recreation staff who shared their skills and made Skate the Dream so successful these past two years. On behalf of (OSSLT) – Grade 10 students, and others, will be writing And as we grow and learn, our inner-city kids (one may be the next Crosby), thanks the OSSLT – a list of writers is posted in the front office – expand our roots and all, we recommend all students check the list to confirm that for all the great community collaboration. A special we’ll plant our own purpose they are on it if they need to be and finally make our call. thanks to the North Enders who took part, and to the Boys and Girls Club of Hamilton who garnered a grant of $30 K It is very important that students check the list to see if they And as the weather changes, to ensure there will be another year of the program. need to write the OSSLT if you have any questions about and as we settle in our ground, this test, please call the school and speak to Mr. Miller (VP) we’ll gain strength and grow once more April 23rd – Mid Semester Report Card Day for our place has been found. Until next time, Breezes readers. Jay April 26th – PA Day – no classes – staff will be looking at So from the tree of life assessments, learning goals, and success criteria on which we hung Student Attendance pushed by the winds When students miss even a single period of the school day, as we held and swung we knew right within our very core, an automated call is made home to inform the parent/ guardian. Please make sure the school has your correct That as we go phone number so you can be notified of any time they miss. and face hardships galore If you get a call and you need clarification, please call the it all makes sense school at 905 528-8363 and talk to a Vice-Principal. why everything occurs and we’ll find our way and we’ll soar. Volunteer Hours

We’d like to remind students who hope to graduate this year to make sure they have completed the required 40 hours of community service – see the Student Services Department North End Neighbours – NEN All Day GO Station The neighbourhood association NEN is working with Metrolinx to have a community in- North End Breezes APRIL 2013 formation session about the James Street GO Station. of the North End NEN members attended the Metrolinx the Big Move 2020 PAGE 9 April Community Update vision plan information session on March 7. The James Easter Egg Hunt! Street North GO Station will be completed before the 2015 The 3rd annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held at Jackie Pan Am Games. It will be at track level between James Washington Park on Saturday March 30 at 1:30 p.m. The and Bay, with parking on Stuart Street. The station must event is free. Please bring a food donation for Welcome be integrated into the local community through layout, Inn’s food pantry. In case of rain, check the website! design, architecture and landscaping and provide safe and

Earth Day Clean Up April 20, 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. convenient access for passengers arriving by all modes of Last year area residents worked together to clean up Bay- travel including walking, cycling and local transit. Offi- view Park, Bennetto, Simcoe Tot Lot, Strachan Open cials from Metrolinx say Hamilton’s planned GO station Space, Eastwood Park and Jackie Washington Parks. NEN on James St. N. will have a station building, a platform, a has volunteered to clean up Simcoe Tot Lot and Strachan drop-off and pickup, 460 parking spots (along Stuart Open space. Please join us at an area near you and check Street), a bus loop, a shuttle from the Hunter Street GO the website for information about Bayview Park and station, and pedestrian and cycling trails before the 2015 Games. Bennetto.

No Downtown Casino North End Traffic Management Plan In March we learned that Flamboro Downs has a new 5- A team made up of city planners and residents met twice year agreement with Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corpo- in March to walk around the neighbourhood and review ration (OLG). North End Neighbours does not support a the traffic management plan. Come to the public ribbon casino in the downtown but agrees with the city that cutting ceremony on May 18. The action plan will be released at ceremony. Flamboro Downs is a good venue.

Jamesville Community Hub, North End and Central are Taking Care of Business against a downtown casino. Jamesville Hub has developed Memberships to NEN are $2 and are available at the an action plan for the North End and Central neighbour- Scotia Bank and from any NEN board member. Sign up hoods and works with service providers and agencies to for our e-mail list, which provides updates and notifica- improve our neighbourhoods. To read about the NEN po- tions of meetings and events. A strong neighbourhood sition on casinos, go to www.northendneighbours.com association is a strong voice for our neighbourhood. Join today! To see the Jamesville Hub website go to www.jamesvillehub.com NEN works to ensure that the interests of our community Adopt-A-Park are protected; we work to develop and foster a positive Several parks in the North End have been adopted by community spirit. Please contact any board member for NEN. If you are interested in helping improve and main- information or to advise us of your neighbourhood con- tain Bayview Park, please let us know. Work will begin cerns. Website: www.northendneighbours.com, contact this spring at Rovers Grove Dog Park. If you are inter- president Dave Stevens at [email protected], contact ested in helping with the dog park, please let us know. secretary Sheri Selway at [email protected]

ST. LAWRENCE CHURCH North End Breezes APRIL 2013 CHRIST’S Join us for Mass CHURCH PAGE 10 Every Saturday at 7:15 pm and Sunday at 10:30 am CATHEDRAL Fr. Tony O’Dell, O.M.I., Pastor Her Majesty’s Army & Navy Fr. Jarek Pachocki, O.M.I., Pastor 96-98 MacNab St. N. 905-527-1000 252 James St. N. New Parishioners are always welcome! Hamilton April Entertainment Calendar For more information, please call (905) 529-3921 Mon – Fri 12:15 p.m. It’s never the Cards you are dealt, MARK YOUR CALENDARS! but always how you play your hand. Tues. 7:30 a.m. Tuesday April 2 Progressive Euchre @ 2 pm ...$2 EUCHRE – Join us for Euchre on the Thursday April 4 Phil Myles – 3pm - 7pm last Tuesday of each month. Sundays 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. Saturday April 6 We Are Having A Spring Fling. Doors open at 6:30 pm. Euchre at 7pm. Dance to The Music of Neon Moon – 5pm - 9pm. Admission is just $3. 905-527-1316 ext 240 Mini Penny Sale – Bake Table – Kitchen Open. www.cathedralhamilton.ca Hope To See You There!!! Tuesday April 9 Progressive Euchre @ 2pm ...$2 Thursday April 11 Phil Myles – 3pm -7pm Saturday April 13 Open House / Stop In Meet New People The Parish of Tuesday April 16 Progressive Euchre @ 2pm ...$2 The Artistic Dreams Academy ST. LUKE

Thursday April 18 Phil Myles – 3pm -7pm ...part of the Mental Wellness Toolkit Saturday April 20 Open House / Stop In Meet Celebrating 130 years INTRODUCES New People NEW & EMERGING ARTISITS AT THE 454 John St North, Hamilton, Tuesday April 23 Progressive Euchre @ 2 pm ...$2 Thursday April 25 Phil Myles – 3pm -7pm THE 1ST EVER ART SHOW II Parish Hall at 76 Macauley St. E Church Office (905) 529-1244 Saturday April 27 Open House / Stop In Meet MAY 1, 2013, NOON–7:00PM New People Tuesday April 30 Progressive Euchre @ 2pm ...$2 438 Hughson St. North Parish of St. Luke with San Gabriel Celebrating Hamilton, ON 130 Years

This is Phil Myles month Contact: Jen Friesen Phone: 905-523-6611 ext. 3006 Phil has played here at the club for 25 years. Come E-mail: Michele Desjardins [email protected] Holy Mass: Sunday 10a.m. Saturday 6p.m. Spanish and meet the local talent that will be making a special appearance with Phil on the stage. Join us each week Community Kitchen Program: Tuesday @ 6:30p.m. to see who will be playing/singing next. Hope to see you there. Parents with Children from 0-6 years old!! Yoga Classes: Saturdays @ 8a.m. Spanish Classes: Tuesdays @ 7p.m. If you are interested in joining a dart league Come join us at The Parenting Centre. Please call 905-527-1000. This is a free play based program located in Salsa lessons coming soon, Bennetto School. Parents and caregivers with please call: 905-529-1244 We have a great hall for rent. children from birth to age six are welcome to at- Call us at 905-527-1000. tend the program. Hall for Rent (baby shower, birthday, party) Rental $339 with bar, room rental alone $500.

Closed Sundays but that is negotiable. Translation of documents from Spanish to English Come and learn with your child while enjoying

When coming to the club, bring in your pennies. activities such as, creative arts, gym/outdoor Please contact Rev. Javier Arias: We will count them, roll them and put them to good time, family music and story time and a free nu- 905-869-9831 [email protected] use. Thanking you in advance. tritious snack. http://www.comunidadhispanacanada.com/ Drop in anytime! or in Facebook: Come meet new friends and learn about other Centro Comunitario Hispano San Gabriel. community resources. New Families will receive a free book! Returning families who bring a new Your ad in family will receive a book too! NORTH END BREEZES

The centre is open Monday–Friday from 8:50a.m.–1p.m. Free Bus tickets for those Will reach 4500 homes and businesses who need them! in the North End of Hamilton.

For more Information and other centre locations Phone: 905-523-6611 ext. 3004 call 905-512-3168 E-mail: [email protected] Or Visit our website: www.northendbreezes.com NEW: We have PayPal. Ads can be purchased with the click of the button. BENNETTO COMMUNITY CENTRE WELCOME INN 450 Hughson Street North North End Breezes APRIL 2013 905-546-4944 www.hamilton.ca 40 Wood Street East 905-525-5824 www.welcomeinn.ca PAGE 11

Its SPRING! Bennetto Rec Centre is closed on Thank You • James North Art Crawl: look for our big white If you visited us during March you may have seen truck (and mobile art gallery) on the street Good Friday, March 29, 2013. th some fresh faces around the building – thank you April 12 . Donations to our food bank are to students from St. Lawrence and Delta SS for greatly appreciated! Easter Monday’s pool schedule is as follows: volunteering your time during March Break with the • Soul Food Potluck: Sat April 20 @ noon. Senior Swim 10:15 – 11:00am Food Pantry, Seniors Diners Club and Join us for a meal, music and time of sharing. Waterfit 11:05 – 11:50am New Horizons Thrift Store! Lengths Swim 12:00 – 1:00pm Meet the People of Public Swim 1:15 – 2:15pm Welcome Inn LAF Mentors Needed Eileen Bigley brightens our day when Friday night swimming is FREE at Bennetto! LAF (Learning and Fun) After School is looking for she shares her jokes and stories Family Swim 6:00-7:00pm mentors to work with area children who need extra with the lunchtime crowd. Public Swim 7:00-8:00pm reading and math help. The program Eileen is the self-proclaimed “joker” of runs daily 3-5pm until the Welcome Inn who makes the seniors end of June. Come out for some FUN and EXERCISE! chuckle and hold on to their chairs at If you are over 18 contact Gladys Photo by Sonya deLaat the Senior’s Diner Club every Tues- at [email protected] to apply. day. Eileen has been participating in the lunches March Interim and Spring schedules are for 14 years and enjoys the friendships she has available at the Rec Centre for pick up. built, the Christmas lights at Christmas time, and In the Gym Spring BizPLAN Registration Seniors Day Trips, especially when they’ve visited Use your gifts to increase your income! farms. Not only does Eileen feel that the Seniors Do you have a skill or idea for a small business, or Diners Club is a great way to keep active, she also Monthly Movie Night know someone who does? BizPLAN is a free feels it is a positive solution to getting out of the Come and watch a Family movie on the gym wall! workshop series that guides people in starting or apartment and connecting with people. Feel free to bring blankets to sit on or folding chairs for expanding a small business. Gain business plan- comfort ning and financial planning skills as well as build on Check out our website for volunteer There will be Popcorn and a small low cost your network. Next session starts in May, register opportunities, program details, upcoming concession stand for all your movie munchies! today! events and more!! www.welcomeinn.ca

th Contact Kerry at 905-525-5824 or Friday, April 12 , 2013 [email protected] for more information

Doors Open At 5:30pm ~*~ Movie Starts At 6:00pm New Horizons Thrift Store Cost: FREE!!! OPEN: Monday to Saturday, 10 – 5 Breakfast Food Drive 520 James Street North Children Under 7 yrs Need Direct Adult Supervision We have an amazing team of 905-529-6891 men and women who volunteer their time and energy in the Food Spring is finally here! New Horizons is Pantry, who receive, sort, pack- ** Please Note: Friday Gym Programs filled with great spring clothing, shoes, age and distribute food, toiletries Are CANCELLED On Movie Nights ** rain boots, camping gear, garden ac- and household items to the many cessories and everything else you need to help Monday Tuesday Wednesday people who visit our food bank make the change of seasons fun and Open Gym Teen Gym each month. Food shortages are not expensive. 5:00 – 6:00pm 7:00 – 8:00pm an ongoing battle in Hamilton, We welcome you to browse through the store. and we are no exception – donations are down but Our volunteers are eager to serve you! Thursday Friday Saturday the need is still there. We are asking specifically for items such as peanut butter, cereals, pancake Donations! Open Gym Family Gym Open Gym mixes and syrup, granola bars and canned fruit. We welcome donations of spring items to 7:30 – 8:30pm 5:00 – 6:00pm 11:00 – Please spread the word in your office, apartment be dropped off at the store during store Open gym 12:00pm building, church, classroom and/or amongst your hours. 6:00–7:00pm Teen Gym 2:00– family. Please drop off your donations Monday to Due to space restrictions, we are unable Teen Gym 4:00 pm Friday 9 am – 4 pm or call Welcome Inn if you need to accept left over garage sale items. 7:00–8:00pm your donations picked up. A special thank you! Seniors Diners Club A huge thank-you to the volunteers of New Horizons All Seniors are invited to join us for a home cooked for all the hard work they do every day. They are the lunch on Tuesdays, followed by an interactive reason that New Horizons is such a warm and invit- activity or entertainment. ing place to shop. Thank you to each of you for everything you do. The cost is $3.50 and lunch starts at 12 noon.

If you are interested in joining our dynamic volunteer Dates to Remember team, please contact Ruth at 905-529-6891. There • Good Food Box: fresh fruits and veggies, a are lots of opportunities available. Volunteering is a $30 value for only $15. Prepaid orders are great way to build skills and add to your resume…. due April 10, pickup is April 17. not to mention have a lot of fun! Crystal Hachey-Brown at: The last word… 905-393-6416, 289-925- This month’s last word is from one of our Grub Club Volunteers Victo- North End Breezes APRIL 2013 5970. Please leave a mes- sage & I will get back to you! ria Bick: “I work as a gardener for the City of Hamilton, and almost PAGE 12 French tutoring for stu- every day I see how kids are interested in plants, bugs, and food if they dents. Elementary school are given a chance to learn about them actively. I looked online and and high school ages. I am found that the NHCHC was already doing Grub Club, their children's bi-lingual, English and gardening, cooking, and activity club every week. I decided to volun- CLASSIFIED ADS French. Call Nadine: 289- 887-3144 teer with them because it was a perfect fit with my goal to teach people Deadline for the next North End Breezes is the Reflexology – Relaxation about gardening and cooking. The most common questions from the 15th of APRIL 2013 . Contact : Services by Brenda. Feel kids are "can I eat this?" and "is it ready?" in both the garden and the North End Breezes, 438Hughson St. N. great and relieve stress. kitchen. They are super-eager for the harvest, particularly the different Hamilton, ON L8L 4N5 905-523-6611 ext. 3004 Reflexology, a specialized squash and pumpkins they grow! It is a fantastic program with super- Fax: 905-523-5173, [email protected], foot treatment and Shiatsu- www.northendbreezes.com Swedish back massage. dedicated Health Centre staff, and a great thing to be a part of.” Certified and experienced If you’re interested in sharing, or beginning your volunteer story please For sale practitioner. Senior’s dis- contact us! Many positions available! 905-523-6611 ext 3008 Oscillating tower fan, $40.00, free commode count. By appointment only. Contact Eileen at: 905-529-2091 Phone: 905-525-3693 show up and staff will involved in being a committee member. Thursday, Wooden Doll house Kit - large Victorian style, Shop from Home - Cosmetics, jewelry, cloth- meet you in the lobby. Contact Susan if you have April 4th, 5:30-8:30pm, YWCA Hamilton – 75 $60 cash (firm, retail it was $200). Porcelain doll, ing, various items for your home and kids stuff any questions: (905) 528-7625 x254, MacNab St. S. RSVP: Please let the organizers Jill, 18”, cloth body with ringlets, dressed in white too! Something for everyone! Catalogs are free [email protected] know that you are coming by registering online - with pink-striped pinafore, with stand & in box. and delivered right to your door. Please call 289- ‘Raising the Roof’ Campaign, Toques Sales, http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/346933- $30 cash (firm, paid $100). Call: 905-525-3355 799-2560 leave me your address and I will drop part of a National campaign to raise awareness or by calling 905.525.4573 and asking to speak to 2 lamps and 2 end tables for $20, giving away books off to you in your mail box! If you spend and money to help end youth homelessness. Erin. a commode for free. Contact Eileen at: $25 or more you also get a free gift! (First timers Wesley is proud to work together with other local Free______905-529-2091 only). groups, such as the Street Youth Planning Col- Free Pick-up old appliances & scrap metal Services______Psychic Readings, Receive messages and laborative, to bring an end to the plight of home- Call Carl Lazar: 905-540-1742 Home Restoration Work - 24 years insurance guidance from your angels. This information can lessness for our young people. Toques are avail- Recycling, Free Removal, Scrap vehicles by restoration experience, when you have a disaster assist you in all areas of your life. Call (905)526- able for a donation of $10 or more at many loca- flatbed. Underground removal. Cash for clunkers, & call your insurance co., your insurance co. will 9694 for more information. tions throughout Hamilton and the surrounding towing & recovery. Call: 905-544-6807 call me. Painting, roofing, drywall, flooring, siding- Moving? Need a vehicle for a short time or a areas. All locations are listed at wesleyurbanmin- Wanted ______anything but plumbing & electrical. Reasonable short trip? Need an inexpensive way to build an istries.ca All proceeds from toque sales will go to Plastic Bags, The Emergency Food Pantry at rates. Call Sean: 289-700-6635 insurance record? Contact: (905) 543 4411, (905) support Wesley Urban Ministries programs that Welcome Inn is in great need of plastic or reus- Housekeeping, cleaning, companionship for 526-7022 or www.HamiltonCarShare.ca help end homelessness. North End location for able bags. Please drop off Mon-Thurs 9-5 at 40 seniors, will accompany to appointments & shop- Announcements___ Toques is Pane Del Sol, 175 John Street North. Wood St E. ping. Reliable and experienced. Please call: Ken Cowan Concert Organist Performance Wish you had someone to talk to? The Food Drive, Interested in running a Food 289-887-3144 after 6pm on Fri. May 24, 2013 at 8pm St. Paul’s Presbyte- Friendly Calling Program for Seniors is offered by Drive? Call Laurie for more information on getting Housecleaning\laundry services with 7 years rian Church, 70 James St. S. @ Jackson St Dundas Community Services in partnership with one organized: Welcome Inn 905-525-5824 experience may I clean your place please? Call Ham., ON. Tickets: $20 at the door, For advance Community Living Hamilton to residents of the Employment______Brenda: (289)389-2442 or tickets call: 905-522-2792 Greater Hamilton Area. We will match you with Employment Opportunity – Family owned email:[email protected] TOPS, Take Off Pounds Sensibly - meets one of our own trained and supervised volunteers, business - looking for a mature, semi-retiree per- Babysitting/Housekeeping/Shopping and Monday nights from 7 to 8 p.m. at St. Luke's who will call you once a week to offer friendly son to drive in the downtown core. Flexible hours any other odd jobs, Call 289-925-5990 Parish Hall. Call: 905-540-1979 conversation and keep you updated on commu- during the evenings. You must have a reliable car, Snow shoveling - part-time, reasonable rates Nar-Anon, Never Alone - Hope In Hamilton, nity events and resources. If you would like to insurance, cell phone (Bluetooth would be good and a discount for seniors. Thank you to my cus- Family group meetings for anyone dealing with an enjoy a weekly friendly telephone call by a volun- too) and knowledge of the streets or GPS. Please tomers. Call Hans: 905-525-1659 addict. Monday's @ 7pm (Except for holidays) teer chosen just for you, please call 905-627- call 289-799-2560 between 10-6pm, if no one an- Childcare, during the day in my home. Mother HARRRP Community Center 705 Main Street 5461. swers make sure you leave a detailed message. of 3 with ECE (Early Childhood Education) di- East @ St Clair, Hamilton. Entrance from St Clair Would you like to ploma. 3 years experience + 2 years with children - Lower Level, Street Parking. All Welcome!! help organize the 32nd North Hamilton Community Health Centre’s with special needs. Includes meals & fun daytime AYM Come join us at AYM (Active Young Moth- annual Take Back the Community Gardens activities. In the North End, prices to suit your ers)! We are a group of young mothers who get Night in Hamilton? We family’s need & income. Call Kim: 905-527-6696 together weekly and we meet at the YWCA and are looking for feminist After a cold, snowy winter the signs of spring are finally Babysitting, Looking for someone to take care get to use all of their fitness facilities. Child care is women-identified folks of your kids, but just can’t find a safe and healthy available on site while you work out (babies small who want to actively around us! Trees are budding, the days are getting longer and the environment? Well, look no further! Located at enough to sit in car seats/exersaucers are wel- work to make Take Back first robins have been spotted! Springs arrival also initiates the 326 MacNab St. N is a mother of four who is re- come to stay right beside you while you work out). the Night Hamilton start of another growing season of fresh organic fruits and veggies! sponsible, organized and loves to interact with Bus tickets are provided each week. Moms are amazing! We’re hosting Once again the North Hamilton Community Health Centre is proud children. My name is Rowshon Ara Begum and welcome to attend with or without their children an information night to offer the Community Garden’s Program. Gardening is a fantas- my phone number is (905) 526-9848. More infor- (i.e. children are in school, children are in some- about the TBTN Com- tic way to relax, get some gentle exercise, meet friends, and mation available upon request. one else’s care during the day). Mondays 9:30- mittee for folks who are stretch your food budget. Babysitting, LOOKING FOR A BABYSITTER? 11:30 am at the MacNab St YWCA (75 MacNab interested in learning I am a Mother of three and I am willing to babysit south, across from ) Wednesdays 9:30- more about SACHA’s in my home only! Located just 1 block from Ben- 11:30 am at the Ottawa St YWCA (52 Ottawa work, the history of The garden offers a great opportunity to get back in touch netto School. Rates are negotiable! Please call: south, near Main St) No need to sign up, just TBTN and what work is with nature and promote a healthy environment in your community. As always the plots are only $10; and we provide the land, tools, most seeds and seedlings, plenty of advice, and a helping hand. You provide the commit- ment of maintaining your garden organically, and working with, and helping others in your community.

The garden welcomes North End residents – whether you are a begin- ner or expert vegetable gardener! Join us to gar- den or volunteer this sea- son! For further informa- tion please call 905-523- 6611 ext. 3008.

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