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by Karl Nightingale
n my usual Saturday morning roam through
the Farmers Market at Alderney Landing,
I was pleasantly surprised to see over a
dozen tables and booths set up by volunteer groups.
Everyone from the Boy Scouts and Girl Guides to
the Alzheimer Society was there, giving market-goers
a chance to learn about a wide range of community
organizations and services. Arranged by our MP,
Robert Chisholm, the setup provided free space for
community groups to get their message out. Hats off
to our MP for initiating and organizing this event.
Hopefully, we will see this on a regular basis.
Working my way around the booths was a bit
like Old Home Week, as I had previously worked
with many of the groups and organizations. It was a
wonderful opportunity to re-connect with old friends,
and meet some keen younger folks. As my work now
keeps me mostly on the Halifax side of the harbour,
I enjoyed getting reacquainted with all the interesting
things happening on the Dartmouth side, and to see
the success that so many groups have achieved. I was
thrilled to see the plans for a new facility for DASC
Industries, long-overdue. Make sure to support their
fundraising activities, as they need a bit more to finish
it off.
The group that, for me, best demonstrated the
great energy and commitment that exists in our community was the Public Good Society of Dartmouth.
While many of the groups and organizations at the
market that morning work with specific ages or
populations, the Public Good Society focuses on the
underlying causes of complex social issues, such as
poverty and homelessness. The society works to identify and close gaps in services and policies that keep
many in oppressive situations. It tries to build on what
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Peter Kelly
Mayor
Halifax Regional
Municipality
Phone: 490-4010
[email protected]
P.O. Box 1749, Halifax, NS B3J 3A5
volume 9, issue 3
Thank you to these green-spirited volunteers at the Annual Plant Sale on June 2 at St. Paul’s Catholic Church on
Windmill Road. Left to right: Janice Corbett, Ann Whalen, Muriel George, Pat Mombourquette and Jeanne Richard.
Taking R
action:
oseanna Cleveland
grew up very
familiar with the
gritty streets of Spryfield.
“When I first moved to
Dartmouth North, I could
not have cared less about
what was going on in the
neighbourhood,” she says.
That all changed in
2002 when her first child
was born. “Blaise changed
my outlook on life, and
the future.” A daughter, Sheena, followed in
2003. When he was older,
by Doris Buffett-MacDonald Blaise attended the four-
How one
Dartmouth North
resident makes
her community
a better place
to live
plus program at Harbour
View School. Roseanna
was very impressed with
Blaise’s teacher, Ms. Welsh.
“Ms. Welsh helped me
overcome my shyness in
dealing with the public. I
have to give her a lot of
credit. Also my mom, Carol
Innis. She was my rock,
and would make any sacrifice for her children.”
Soon it was Sheena’s
turn for the four-plus program. At the end of the
school year, Roseanna
thought it would be awe-
some for the parents to
show Ms. Welsh some love
and well-deserved appreciation. They took up a collection and presented her
with a bouquet of flowers
and two gift certificates.
The first seeds of the
Take Action Society were
planted in Roseanna’s heart
that day.
“It took a lot of guts
to get out there and get
involved,” Roseanna says.
“When I saw the lack of
respect, lack of morals
and courtesy in the current
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Robert
Chisholm
MP Dartmouth-Cole Harbour
Evergreen Place (across from
Penhorn bus terminal)
530 Portland St., Suite 204
Dartmouth, NS B2Y 4V6
[email protected] | 462-6453
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photo: Jan Clark
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Roseanna was one of several volunteers honoured
at the HRM Recognition
Awards held April 18 at
the Dartmouth Holiday
Inn. She is pictured here
(second from left) receiving the group award for
her work with the Take
Action Society, along with
Rhonda Hawley and Kelly
Brimicombe. The award was
presented by Mayor Peter
Kelly and District Nine
Councillor Jim Smith.
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celebrating many good news stories and activities that
take place in the community, as well as keeping the
residents informed of activities and issues that impact
on our community.
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Photography:
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generation, I couldn’t just
sit and do nothing. I joined
the SAC at my children’s
school. I noticed so much
poverty in our own backyard, it really impacted me.
I got together a group of 10
kids and parents, formed
a group and took it to the
community.”
The group got a name—
Take Action. Roseanna
went online and found a
mascot, who they all refer
to lovingly as “Earth Dude.”
The Take Action Society
was born.
One of the first projects
they tackled was an outdoor
classroom/community garden on the Harbour View
School site. The group met
“It doesn’t
matter, rich or
poor, we all
bleed the same
blood. Invest in
your kids’ lives.
It will change
you from the
inside out.”
with Councillor Jim Smith
who advised that in order
to use the tennis court, the
group would have to be a
non-profit. They met with
Linda Rowe from Action for
Neighbourhood Change and
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Dartmouth
107 Albro Lake Rd. Family
Centre
464-8234
applied for three grants: one
for a community cleanup;
the second to make the
group into a society; and
the third for the creation of
an outdoor classroom/community garden.
The Take Action Society
has grown to 60-plus members. “We have get togethers twice a week to talk to
the kids about bullying. We
teach them leadership skills,
about their environment,
and we get them involved
in helping at community
events.” The society also
participates in community
clean-ups, collects for the
food bank and fund raises
for other organizations such
as Christmas Hampers,
Byrony House, Christmas
Daddies and Alice Housing.
Take Action is a dynamic
Getting Pinned: At the 162nd
anniversary of the Independent
Order of Oddfellows and Rebekahs,
Frances Hunter had the honour of
pinning the 30-year service jewel
on her daughter, Patricia Johnston.
Later in the evening, Frances
received her 40-year service jewel.
In 1982, when Patricia joined the
Rebekahs, four generations of her
family were members, including her
great grandmother, Olive Munro and
grandmother, Delta Vaughan.
The Rebekahs and Oddfellows
are in 19 countries and come from
all walks of life. They support many
projects and events including youth
camps and recreational facilities,
International Youth Exchange,
U.N. Pilgrimage for Youth, World
Eye Bank & Visual Research, and
World Hunger and Disaster Fund,
to name a few.
Photo: Leigh Beauchamp Day
North Dartmouth Echo
c/o The Editor
#3–644 Portland Street
Suite 316
Dartmouth, N.S.
B2W 2M3
Taking Action
group making a very positive impact on the lives of
children and families in
Dartmouth North. In addition to the Take
Action Society, Roseanna
is also involved in Parish
Council at Holy Trinity
Emmanuel Church and
the Dartmouth North
Association, another community group that is making
a significant impact.
Roseanna has a message
for young parents: “If I can
do this, you can accomplish
anything. It doesn’t matter,
rich or poor, we all bleed
the same blood. Invest
in your kids’ lives. It will
change you from the inside
out. Dream big dreams,
and go out and change the
world.”
For more information, visit the Take
Action Society website
at TheTakeActionGroup@
live.ca or Facebook.com/
TakeAction Society.
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St. Andrew’s helps feed a community
T
he people at St.
Andrew’s Anglican
Church on Locks
Road have been at it again.
In their latest effort to help
the food bank at Stairs
Memorial United Church,
they built a pasta tomb,
which represents Christ’s
tomb at Easter.
More than 200 pasta
items, including macaroni,
mac and cheese and spaghetti, were donated to the
food bank for the people of
North Dartmouth who use it
each month.
“Church is not just
Sunday morning for an hour
and a half,” says Bernice
Oickle, a congregation
member. “It’s all through
the week. It’s what being a
Christian is all about.”
Oickle, a home support
worker, says the senior citizens she helps day to day
frequently give her clothes
and household items to
forward to Stairs. “It’s all
about gently spreading the
message,” she says. “And
it’s not just about food. If
there’s something you’re not
using, put it in a bag and
bring it on in.”
Photo: Leigh Beauchamp Day
In March of last
year, about 22,500
Nova Scotians used
food banks, a 33 per
cent increase over
the same month in
2008. Almost a third
of food-bank users
were under the age
of 18. In the Halifax
Regional Municipality,
close to 10,000 people use food banks
each month.
by. P.T. Cusack
Every Sunday, the
people at St. Andrews fill
a wheelbarrow with food
items for Stairs. At the
Oickle home, $5 a week is
set aside to help out. Oickle
says much of the credit
for this unique relationship
between a church and a
food bank must go to Tom
Clarke, who can be found
every Wednesday morning
at Stairs, working tirelessly
to serve the needs of single
people and families who
need a helping hand to get
through the month.
“Tom is instrumental,”
Oickle says. “He keeps
doing the outreach.”
The “Coupon Lady”
by Doris Buffet-MacDonald
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inserts in some newspapers
and weekly flyers. To get
you started, two great sites
are www.save.ca and HRM
Couponers, a Facebook site
where members swap coupons and tips.
A shout out of thanks
to the Take Action Group
for facilitating this get
together. Happy couponing,
everyone!
Photo: Rebecca Douglass
Nancy White, a parishioner
at St. Andrew’s, presents a
wheelbarrow of food during
the offertory.
ouponing phenom
Gail Quigley was
at Holy Trinity
Emmanuel Church on May
15 to share her expertise
with an attentive group of
ladies.
Couponing is gaining
popularity as a fun way to
save money on grocery
bills. Coupons can be
ordered online and received
in the mail. They come as
Congratulations to Echo writer Doris MacDonald on receiving the Nova Scotia Liberal
Party’s Volunteer Award at the organization’s AGM recently. Doris is pictured here with
husband Joe MacDonald (left) and Jim Goddard, president, Dartmouth North Liberal
Association. Doris is a long-serving volunteer, always ready to help with campaigns, fund
raising and events. With Dartmouth North’s Mary Kelly, Doris organizes the popular
Annual Community BBQ, held at Northbrook Park. In April, for her additional community work, Doris received an HRM Volunteer Recognition Award. Doris is a member
of the Dartmouth North Association and project leader for the Tenants’ Rights and
Responsibilities Committee. She is also very involved with SonLife Church, teaching
Sunday school and organizing church events. Through the Echo, Doris delights in telling
the good news stories that inspire her in the community. Doris’ passion for children and
her belief in them as the lights of the future provide her with energy and conviction for all
of her community activities.
Getting the message with your eggs
...cont. from page 1
is working in the community, and provides a range of
activities and services, including the North Dartmouth
Community Van and the Connections that Work program. The society also lobbies politicians from all levels
of government to change policies and decisions that
negatively impact people’s lives. Unless we get to the
root causes, and make real and meaningful changes in
policy, we will never fully address issues such as poverty,
homelessness, unemployment and lack of access to
health and social services for all. Check them out, and
think about getting involved: www.publicgoodsociety.ca.
So, all in all a great day at the market. Fresh eggs,
some really good bread, and a whole room full of active,
enthusiastic volunteers, all working to make ours a better
community and society. For me, a perfect day! Thanks,
and keep up the good work.
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Greetings from HRM Mayor Peter Kelly
District Nine
Councillor
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Dear Residents,
ome October, District 9 Dartmouth will exist
no longer. District 9 was split in half by the
Utility Review Board (URB). One part will be
District 5 and the other District 6. There will be a
District 9 but it will be on the Halifax side and called
Peninsula West-Armdale.
The one constant in life is change, whether we like
it or not. As a regional councillor I am challenged by
demands for change. It’s one of the largest parts of
this job. Another huge part is demand for conformity.
It’s a constant process of changing to match the aspirations of residents who see the need for better ways
of accomplishing things, of making the community
more sustainable, of creating positive economic
growth, of increasing the wellness of our society, of
communicating, of addressing social capital, of
improving the experience of working, shopping, playing and living in our homes and neighbourhoods.
Residents are also wanting consistency in regulation and planning. They want good, common sense
rules for everyone to live by. Many times change and
conformity clash in municipal politics and your council is there to sort it all out and to attempt as best it
can to make the right decision or compromise in the
greatest interest of the municipality as a whole. We
are not experts in everything, so there are times
when decisions have to be reconsidered, either
because they were made in haste or made without all
the information being available. Or, as happens much
too often, decisions are made without the full input of
the community.
Every day when I pick up the newspaper I wonder
what has happened and what is going to change
today. When I get the council agenda for the next
meeting I have the same thoughts. Sometimes there
is so much change that we get caught up in our busyness. We get caught up acting as a human doing
instead of a human being. We are creative creatures
by nature but in order to express that quality there
has to be opportunity to think outside of busyness.
The more we expect people to produce materially,
the more likely we are missing out on experiencing
the results of their creativity. Change and innovation
are the offsprings of creative thinking. That’s why
meditation is so popular. Something the eastern
world knows better than the western world is that the
more we slow down and learn to think things out, the
better our world becomes and the better decisions we
make.
The same goes for Regional Council. There is a
study that states the reason most mistakes are made
is because of quick decision making. We need to slow
down and hear from the residents and not get caught
up in placing our opinions ahead of the electorate. In
the end, Council has to make a decision but it needs
to be based on sound reasoning that best comes from
timely reflection on an issue. It’s funny how change is
happening all around us yet we mostly agree that in
general people don’t like change. So the answer
seems to be to learn how to do change better.
I’m committed to working better for you in our
continually changing environment, thus creating better decisions so we really can improve how we work,
shop, play and live in a less predictable society. Have a great summer.
Jim Smith, Councillor, District Nine
Office: 490-4692 • [email protected]
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ur community has
recently experienced several incidents of individuals brazenly
using firearms in public.
Criminals are protecting
their illegal interests by arming themselves with guns
and using them in broad
daylight.
I want to assure you that
a great deal is being done to
quell the violence. Many
police initiatives are being
pursued and they are producing results. In Dartmouth
there has been a 13.23 per
cent decrease in crimes
against people and a 5.68
per cent decrease in property crimes in the first quarter
of this year, compared to
the same period last year.
A recent survey of HRM
residents found that: 82 per
cent are mostly or completely satisfied with the peace
and order in their neighbourhoods; 87 per cent are
mostly or completely satisfied with the quality of policing in their community; 86
per cent are mostly or completely satisfied with police
visibility and presence; 87
per cent are somewhat or
completely confident police
will respond to emergencies
in a timely and efficient
manner; 87 per cent feel
very or completely safe in
the community where they
live; and 89 per cent feel
very or completely safe in
the local areas where they
go for shopping, recreation
and work.
I share the public’s confidence in the efforts of the
police and RCMP. Police are
using their Quick Response
Unit to address crime hot
spots in the HRM; they are
also targeting individuals and
groups known to be
involved with crime, using
the resources they have
within the law to disrupt
their activities and hold
them accountable.
Meanwhile, Community
Response Officers are working in neighbourhoods to
help address problems and
assist in investigating crimes.
Police are having success
in removing illegal weapons
from circulation, and they
have recently redeployed a
police patrol in downtown
bars on weekends. In addition, there is close cooperation between the HRM
Public Safety Office and
police in conducting community wide anti-crime programs; a Public Safety
Strategic Plan has been
implemented that is exploring ways to launch innovative anti-crime programs like
Ceasefire Chicago.
One of the most powerful anti-crime tools at our
disposal is called The Safer
Communities and
Neighbourhoods Act. This
legislation gives the province’s Public Safety
Investigation Section the
authority to temporarily
close properties where
police suspect illegal activity.
Three properties in Metro
were closed recently under
this legislation and there are
others that I am encouraging police to investigate.
The fact remains, however, that there is only so
much the authorities can do
to keep everyone safe. As
residents, we must all
become involved. This is
particularly true of citizens
who have information that
can help the police respond
to the violence.
In addition, society must
tackle the root-causes of
crime, particularly poverty,
alcohol and drug addictions,
mental health concerns and
lack of education.
As mayor, I want to
assure you that our municipality is totally committed to
working with community
stakeholders and other levels
of government to try and
address these issues and end
the violence.
I welcome your feedback. Please contact me at
[email protected] or phone
490-4010.
A m e s s ag e f r o m
Robert Chisholm
MP for Dartmouth-Cole Harbour
Canada’s oceans—it’s time to get it right
C
anada has the longest ocean coastline
in the world. We
have depended on our
oceans for centuries, and
these links remain as vital
today as they have throughout our history.
As a coastal nation,
Canada has a responsibility
which must be taken seriously. If we don’t, the damage to our ecosystem, and
often times our economy,
can last for decades.
The collapse of the
Atlantic commercial fisheries
in the 1980s has had a profound effect on Atlantic
Canada. In fact, this July
marks the 20th anniversary
of the cod moratorium,
which remains the largest
industrial closure in
Canadian history.
On the West Coast, the
Exxon Valdez oil spill in
March 1989 remains one of
the largest man-made environmental disasters to date.
The impacts of this oil spill
are still being felt in coastal
communities, and it will take
centuries before all traces of
this oil will be removed or
broken down.
There is no denying the
lure of the Arctic, especially
for the oil, gas, and transportation industries. It is
estimated that 50 per cent
of the world’s undiscovered
hydrocarbons lie within the
Arctic. These resources,
combined with the melting
polar ice, means there will
be a significant increase in
global traffic in the Arctic
Ocean. Canada needs to be
prepared.
We do not know enough
about the Arctic’s ecosystem
to determine how our
actions will affect local spe-
cies, ecosystems and the
indigenous peoples who rely
on them. Until we know
more, a moratorium should
be implemented on all
industrial exploration and
commercial fishing.
The Arctic represents an
opportunity for Canada to
become a leader in ocean
management, through funding of scientific research and
by enforcing environmental
regulations and safeguards.
Protecting the Arctic
Ocean will be a significant
task, but with the right
frame­­work it can be
achieved.
First, we need to reestablish funding to essential
projects such as the Polar
Environmental Atmospheric
Research Laboratory and
the Ocean Pollution
Monitoring Program.
Second, a study into the
Arctic’s ecosystems needs to
be undertaken so sustainable
fisheries management policies and monitoring systems
can be created.
Third, modern navigation maps of the Arctic
region need to be drawn.
Fourth, we need to make
sure that vessels crossing
our oceans adhere to the
Arctic Waters Pollution
Protection Act and the
Canadian Shipping Act.
With good science and
strong policies, the environment and the economy can
work together. In 20 years, I
want to read about how we
have done a great job protecting the Arctic, and not
more articles about disasters
that could have been avoided.
Contact Robert at 4626453 or visit his website:
[email protected].
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Photos: contributed by Dartmouth Family Centre
Lofty goals nothing new for
youth entrepreneur Matt Day
Photo: Leigh Beauchamp Day
by P.T. Cusack
old Day knows something
about. The Dartmouth
High honours graduate is a
fourth-year student of philosophy and Russian Studies
at Dalhousie, and also works
in security. Last year he
studied for a semester at the
University of St. Petersburg
in Russia, where he was on
the Dean’s List.
This year Day was
awarded the Phi Delta
Theta Fraternity Award for
Community Service. He has
been doing volunteer work
and fundraising since the
age of nine for Heart and
Stroke and other charities.
In 2011, he established
his record label, Spread the
Your concerns are my concerns
Jim Smith
Councillor, District 9
Albro Lake—Harbour View
Contact me anytime:
[email protected]
490-4692
cell: 229-8887
PO Box 1749
Halifax, NS
B3J 3A5
HRM Call Centre open 7 days a week
7 am to 11 pm: 490-4000
Metal Records, and already
represents several bands.
“When I started the
record label, I had no experience to speak of; likewise
with event planning,” Day
says. “I’ve definitely made
some mistakes and have
learned from all of them.
“Metal is definitely my
future. I intend, of course,
to expand the reach of my
label and sign innovative
bands from all over the
world.”
For now, Day has just
one thing on his mind. With
Live 105 Modern Rock as
a major sponsor, he has 16
bands lined up to perform
at July’s festival. Kataklysm
will headline July 5 while
Morbid Angel will be featured July 6.
“It’s important for
me to say this is not my
event alone because of the
tremendous support I’ve
received,” Day says. “I owe
Dartmouth’s culture of giving a debt of gratitude. Not
every community affords its
members such opportunities. I’m extremely grateful.”
Tickets for the Spread
the Metal Festival are $50
per day or $70 for a twoday pass. They’re available
at the Forum Box Office,
Ticketpro Atlantic, Rock
Candy, and CD Heaven in
Dartmouth.
The Heart and Stroke
Foundation will receive 100
per cent of the net revenue.
Wiggles & Giggles at Family Centre
Parents, children and staff dressed up as their favourite pirate or princess and joined in the
fun at Wiggles & Giggles Family Fun Time on May 18 at the Dartmouth Family Centre.
Families enjoyed fun activities, snacks, singing and stories. Each month the Dartmouth
Family Centre partners with the Dartmouth North Library to offer this fun family playgroup. For more information about this or other programs call 464-8234 or visit us on the
web at www.dartmouthfamilycentre.ca.
Photos: contributed by Linda Felix
A
young resident of
North Dartmouth
is hoping to raise
$100,000 for the Heart and
Stroke Foundation through
a two-day, heavy metal festival at the Halifax Forum
next month.
“It’s definitely a big risk,
but I risk accomplishing
nothing if I don’t try,” says
Matt Day. “That being said,
Halifax has been aching for
a heavy metal music festival.”
He says the key to a
successful event is adequate
promotion and motivating
people to spread the word.
Success and motivation
are things the 21-year-
Dinner and Kittens
On May 26, animal lovers in Dartmouth North got
together for a Spay-Ghetti dinner where $840 was
raised to help spay and neuter cats. Close to 100
dinners were served. (Above) Joe Popovitch serves
spaghetti, while (right) one diner cuddles with a kitten
available for adoption. NORTH DARTMOUTH ECHO AGM
Tuesday, June 26 at 7 pm
Northbrook Community Centre
All Welcome
at our
AGM! Refreshments!
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Spirit of the Communi t y
A Day at the Food Bank
several coordinators to run
a full-fledged food bank.
The coordinators are long
gone, an official charitable
society has been established,
several outreach services
have been added, and two
part-timers, Frances and
Tom, now lead a troupe
eling around to grocery
stores collecting day-old
bread and emptying the
food bank bins. She’s never
thought about quitting. “It’s
just something I was called
to do,” she says. She’s
animated when discussing
clients. “Each one is differphotos: Lamont Dobbin
W
hen you first enter
the food bank
Frances gives you
a number and invites you to
relax at the tables sprinkled
with local reading material.
Joanne and the two Bettys
have coffee and donuts at
the back of the room. Off
to the right are clothing
and footwear donations and
beyond that a large collection of books, free for the
taking. After announcements and a short prayer
service, Carl and Gordon
will call the numbers and,
one by one, get the family
information needed to make
up a food packet. This goes
to Biggy, Helen, and Marg
in the pantry, where they
make up a custom package
of soup, milk, KD, cookies,
beans, pasta, cereal, crackers, jam, rice, canned fruit,
veggies and meat, depending on family size and the
children’s ages. They’ll also
include a personal package of toiletries if you’ve
requested it. While you’re
waiting you can talk to Tom
about jobs, education or
other programs. Heather,
Glenn and Martin will call
your number again and
combine the package from
the pantry with bread, veggies and whatever else is
available that week. When
you have your food, Jim
and Ralph are ready to give
you a lift home. If you’re
the very first person in the
line-up, you could be on
your way in less than half an
hour, but for most it takes
a bit longer. This is what it
looks like every Wednesday
morning at Stairs United
Church on Hester Avenue
in Dartmouth.
The food bank got its
start quite informally many
years ago with parishioners
bringing food to the church
and the minister handing it
out from his study to those
in need. The church then
set aside a small cupboard
under the stairs and opened
up the food bank regularly
to the neighbourhood. As
the need increased, Stairs
built the much-larger, present-day pantry, and hired
owe Tom double the hugs,”
she says. “I enjoy dropping
in to chat and encourage
people but I get encouraged too.” Jessie is another
example of the food bank
family attitude. She’s a
volunteer on Tuesday, a
client on Wednesday, and
a parishioner on Sunday.
A woman of few words,
she offers a big smile and
thumbs up.
Martin Walker, from
Grace United Church, is
the president of the Society
for the North Dartmouth
Outreach Resource Centre,
which officially runs the
Stairs food bank. When
Martin took early retirement
a few years ago he needed a
sense of purpose. “I wanted
by Lamont Dobbin
to do something practical
rather than just chair meetings,” he says. “I’m really
impressed by the hands-on
attitude of the volunteers,
the ‘get it done’ attitude.
They know that people
need this and they just do
it.” Martin was also struck
by the positive environment
and sense of family among
the workers and clients.
“There’s almost no turnover
here among our volunteers.
Once people come here to
help out, even if they didn’t
plan a long-term commitment, they really tend to
stay.”
Before Martin took
over in January, Gordon
McKeen was the president
of NDORC for the past
Joanne and Betty greet clients with coffee and sweets.
Ralph MacKenzie ready to drive folks home with their
groceries.
of dedicated volunteers in
operating one of the largest and busiest food banks
in the area. Farrell Hall
Bingo and Investors Group
are mentioned as generous
supporters but along with
Feed Nova Scotia, the vast
majority of donations come
from anonymous, caring
individuals.
Frances Hunter was
introduced to me as “she
who must be obeyed.” Her
official title is Food Bank
Manager. I wouldn’t dare
ask how old she is but I do
know her son took early
retirement a few years ago
when he turned sixty, so
you do the math. Frances
has been working here
since the beginning, trav-
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ent. They need to feel they
are respected. Each one
has a story and they want
to be listened to. They want
to be hugged and see a
friendly face and that’s what
I do—give them a hug and a
big smile. That’s my reward
too—the hugs and smiles I
get.”
The palpable sense of
family and friendship that
permeates the food bank
was noticed by Lillian Kai
on her first visit. Lillian is
neither a volunteer nor a
client. She came by to drop
off a donation over a year
ago and has been here
almost every week since to
have a coffee and keep in
touch with the friends she’s
made. “If I miss a week, I
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Public Good Society’s Kevin Little talks with Lillian Kai.
Taking it to the streets
by P.T. Cusack
L
illian Kai’s home in
North Dartmouth
looks much like any
other. There’s a TV and
a computer and the living
room walls are adorned
with family photos. But
there’s a framed document
that has special meaning.
It’s a diploma from the
Halifax Humanities 101
program.
A few years ago, Lillian
was encouraged to enroll
in the course by Kevin
Little, outreach facilitator with the Public Good
Society of Dartmouth. His
advice changed her life.
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all
“I’ve learned to speak,
and loudly,” she says. “It
takes a lot of courage—
I’ve learned to respect who
I am.
“Kevin has been a
source of comfort to me,”
she adds. “He’s an endearing and sweet man.”
Hundreds of people
would agree—people who
have come to know Little
since he went to work for
the society in 2008.
“Many of the people I
help have significant barriers,” Little says. “Usually,
it’s not going to be a quick
fix.”
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ten years and he’s the man
responsible for their motto:
“Gentle, Humble, Frugal.”
He explains the slogan this
way: “Our clients can be
very fragile because of the
problems they have and
also because of the way that
society treats them and, for
many people, it’s not easy
to come to a food bank.
One woman told me she
walked past half-a-dozen
times before she came in.
For this reason we want to
be very gentle in our dealings. We also want to be
humble—but for grace there
go I. Any of us can fall victim to circumstance. Finally,
we need to be frugal, both
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But, over the years,
hundreds have found that
fix, finding jobs and dealing successfully with other
issues such as literacy,
addictions and housing.
Little is known for carrying his office in his backpack as he meets clients at
food banks and in coffee
shops. The Public Good
Society does not have an
office.
“When you get out in
the community and get
known as someone who
always returns calls, it
works,” he says. “How
many people would drop
in if I had an office?”
Many people may not
know he also serves as
minister of United churches in Upper Tantallon and
on Brunswick Street in
Halifax. Then there’s the
volunteer work he does
as a board member for
non-profit groups. The
48-year-old also has a
wife, daughter and a dog.
“When I’m done with
my three jobs, I take my
dog out for a long walk,”
he says. “It’s enormously
refreshing.”
He says Saturdays are
reserved for family time
but “everybody knows
my work comes first. You
make sacrifices.”
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photo: Patrick Cusack
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Spotlight
on Youth
june-july 2012
is sponsored by Trevor Zinck,
MLA, Dartmouth North
Dare to Dance Challenge 2012 Power Play and perseverance
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submitted by Benetta Sanchez, resource teacher
prevented it. Instead, we
had a practice in the gym
for about 20 minutes. It was
wonderful and everybody
definitely got into the
groove and danced.
On April 30, all the students and teachers, and
some others (200 total), met
outside on the playground
and danced the Chicken
Dance, Dynamite, Monkey
in the Middle, Cha Cha
Slide, and of course,
Thriller.
We set up a stereo and
the grade 6 leaders, the
gym teacher and myself led
the entire school in our
Dare to Dance Challenge
2012. The temperatures
were brisk, but after about
ten minutes of continuous
movement we were all
warmed up and having a
really fine time.
photo: Carolyn Sullivan
ohn MacNeil
Elementary is an ethnically diverse school in
North Dartmouth.
With the direction of our
gym teacher, Jennifer
Mackenzie, and me,
Benetta, as well as many
teachers, we choreographed
a dance to “Thriller,” and
taught it to the children in
all the classes from primary
to 6, along with some other
dances. Several grade 6 students volunteered as leaders
to help out.
On the week of April
22-26, we broadcast the
music to two different dances over the intercom and
the teachers led their students in a dance for 10-12
minutes every day. On the
26th we had planned to
host a school-wide dance
outside, but the heavy rain
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Students at Harbour View gathered Pennies for Pets, a fundraiser for the SPCA.
A different beat: Shannon Park
celebrates a rich culture
by Alanna Martell, with Toria Aidoo
I
n 2001, École
Shannon Park School’s
music teacher, Toria
Aidoo, a native of Ghana,
West Africa, established the
school’s African Drum and
Dance Ensemble, for students in grades 4 to 6. The
goal of this group is to educate students about African
music and culture and to
enable them to share their
musical knowledge and skills
with others. Students work
on drumming, xylophone
(marimba), singing, dancing,
improvising and performing. They sign a contract
and give up one lunch hour
and a recess each week
from September to May.
Students enjoy the rich and
complex rhythms found in
African music, and work
hard to excel at their skills.
This group has helped give
our students self-confidence
and a sense of belonging,
and fostered positive racial
relations.
This year, the ensemble
and our school choir combined to participate in several celebrations, including
a “road show” in February
to six schools in the HRSB.
erseverance was
the trait of the
month at Harbour
View School’s May assembly. The school is continuing
to learn about the key qualities of healthy relationships.
Principal Janice Graham
was delighted to announce
that a total of 639 Gotchas
(caught you being good!)
were awarded during the
month of April.
Teacher Jennifer
Melanson brought the concept of Power Play to the
school this year. “It’s a program that encourages personal power and strengthens personal identity, by
learning through games
and service to community,”
Melanson says.
The Power Play children
are a team that makes positive change in their world.
They do this in a fun way
that shows people they
care, and that they truly
want to make a difference. The team got involved
with Pennies for Pets, a
fundraising initiative of the
SPCA. Pennies were collected in each class, and the
proceeds were presented to
the SPCA.
“The Power Play kids
were very passionate about
this particular cause, and
were excited to do something positive for this organization,” Melanson says.
We look forward to visiting with you again in
September! Enjoy your summer and be well.
The road show was comprised of songs, traditional
drumming and dancing,
and marimba tunes. The
students were thrilled to get
the opportunity to perform
at Atlantic View School
and see their old principal,
Mr. Jim King, again. The
ensemble also performed
at the Dartmouth Musical
Showcase at the Dartmouth
Sportsplex in May.
On June 22 the Drum &
Dance Ensemble performed
at the RBC Multicultural
Festival Sneak Preview
event, and they will take
part in the Canada Day
Celebrations at Pier 21 in
Halifax. We hope to see you
there at this wonderful celebration of culture!
YOUTH AWARD: Congratulations to our own Brittany
Peters who received the Youth Award at the HRM volunteer Recognition Awards held on April 18. The award
was presented by Mayor Peter Kelly and District Nine
Councillor Jim Smith.
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SENIORS ’ CORNER
is supported by
Robert Chisholm
MP for Dartmouth-Cole Harbour
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True joy and
happiness comes
from sharing
Connecting the
generations thru craft
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by Allana Loh
by Rev. Kees Zwanenburg, Rector, Holy Trinity
Emmanuel Anglican Church
T
he people at Holy
Trinity Emmanuel,
the small Anglican
church across the street
from Harbour View School,
have a history of reaching out to the community.
Together with the Boys and
Girls Club, they provide
breakfast to school kids,
as well as free clothes and
other necessities through
their clothing bank. They
give blankets, clothing and
other essentials to new
mothers and babies. They
support local food banks,
knit teddy bears for children
in refugee camps, prayer
shawls to comfort the sick
and elderly, slippers for the
Canadian Cancer Society,
finger puppets for kids
requiring blood tests, and
tiny hats for premature
babies. They support organizations that look after seafarers, men and women in
prison, and a development
fund that helps families and
communities in need around
the world. Every Christmas
they also prepare and
deliver hampers with turkeys
and gifts for children to 150
local families. All of this
from a congregation of less
than 150 people.
It isn’t a rich parish
and it doesn’t have a lot
of money. So how do they
do all this? When I first
arrived there as half-time
priest a year and a half
ago I learned that reaching
out to the community has
kept this church alive, and
is now allowing it to grow.
The people in this church
family are truly committed
to what Jesus urged us all
to do so many years ago; to
feed those who are hungry,
clothe those who are naked,
and visit and comfort those
who are sick or in prison.
To share what we have with
those who have not.
This church is alive
and growing because it’s
learned that true joy and
happiness don’t come from
wealth or having a lot of
things; they come from
sharing whatever we have
with others. Sharing is
win-win; it gives both the
giver and the receiver joy.
Make no mistake, we know
it all costs money and we
squeeze every penny till it
begs for mercy, but we also
know the value of a kind
word, a hug, a visit when
you’re alone or sick, or just
a cup of coffee and a chat.
They’re worth more than
all the money ever printed.
Don’t believe me? Come
see for yourself, you know
where we are, and you’re
always welcome!
Alyssa making jewellry with her Nana and neighbour Mémé.
onnecting children
with older generations of family and
friends provides a rich
opportunity to learn about
culture and traditions, to
share talents and abilities,
and to build lasting relationships.
Alyssa Loh was recently
invited to spend a morning
during March break learning
how to make jewellery with
neighbours, Jeanette and
her mother, Mémé.
After seeing some jewellery that Mémé had made,
Alyssa experimented with
her own bead patterns and
shapes and learned how to
use the tools of the trade—
the crimpers and cutters.
At the end of her lesson,
Alyssa had made a beaded
necklace, bracelet and earrings for herself.
Conversation over
lunch, which Alyssa helped
Miss Jeanette make, added
to the special day spent
with her neighbours. Alyssa
was amazed at how apple
dolls are made and sat
with Mémé looking at an
old photo album of different dolls she had crafted
through the years. Mémé
had also mentioned her
quilting and now Alyssa
wants to learn how to sew!
That short time Alyssa
and her Nana spent with
their neighbours has
become a treasured memory. Now that’s community!
Alyssa enjoying a laugh with neighbour, Miss Jeanette.
HAPPY RETIREMENT: St. Paul’s Church hosted a “ThankYou” brunch for Mary MacLeod (centre, surrounded by family) in April. Mary served as Religious Education leader at
St. Paul’s for many years. We wish Mary all the best in the
future, and hope she enjoys her retirement.
THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS: On most days
Frances Hunter can be found working on on a variety of
projects on behalf of her Dartmouth North community. This
year the community reached out to her, nominating her for
the HRM Volunteer Recognition Award, presented recently
at the Dartmouth Holiday Inn. She is pictured here receiving her award from Mayor Peter Kelly and District Nine
Councillor Jim Smith.
Earlier in the year, the Honorable Keith Colwell, MLA
for Preston, ensured that Frances’ devotion to her community will become part of the Province’s history, by reading a resolution in the Legislature outlining Frances’ work
with the Dartmouth North Outreach Resource Center Food
Bank; her years of knitting mittens for elementary schools,
afghans for seniors, and finger puppets for the IWK; coordinating breakfasts for school programs; Neighbourhood
Watch and many other programs with the Independent
Oddfellows and Rebekahs. All members of the House recognized the work and courage of Frances Hunter, in her
service to her community.
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A Day at the Food Bank
...cont. from page 7
photo: Lamont Dobbin
Helen and Heather prepare
client orders in the pantry.
with our assets and our
energy, so that we can
make sure every client gets
help and shares the resources we have to offer.”
Tom Clarke joined the
food bank for what he
thought was a one-year
stint. Fifteen years later,
he’s still the outreach coordinator. Tom’s been very
impressed with the assistance the food bank has
received from the community. Every week he delivers
a car full of food from the
small congregation at St.
Andrew’s Anglican Church,
while the Port Wallace
United Church pays for lost
health cards and emergency
bus tickets. Tim Horton’s on
Wyse Road donates donuts
and muffins, the Chronicle
Herald drops off free newspapers, and a couple who
quit smoking, Donna Perrin
and Tom O’Neil, come by
on the last Tuesday of each
month to unload an enormous pile of food purchased
with the money they save
through their new, healthier
lifestyle.
Tom provides the latest
postings from the job bank
and passes on information from Tenants Rights,
Circle of Care Society and
other groups. “Our clients
have a lot of challenges,”
he says, “not just financial, but physical, mental,
emotional and otherwise.”
Today people are here
from the Dartmouth Family
Centre and the Dartmouth
Community Health Team,
and Reverend Sarah
Reaburn will spend the
morning talking to folks
while they wait for their
food.
“People frequently want
to discuss their grief,” says
Sarah, “often old grief that
hasn’t been dealt with.
There are also relationship
problems and...addiction
issues. Lots of people just
want to pray.” Sarah and
a client can spend private
time in a quiet room just
off the kitchen.“Of course,
some people just want to
chat! Since I’ve been doing
this for over five years, I
know these folks and they
know me so there’s always
lots of catching up.” The
food bank has expanded
Sarah’s ministry considerably, since many of these
clients now have a spiritual
connection to the church
without actually attending
regular services.
Kevin Little, from the
Public Good Society, is a
regular most Wednesdays.
He has connections all over
the community and can help
clients with employment,
education needs, health and
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wellness, housing or other
requirements. Kevin often
provides transportation or
accompanies folks to their
appointments.
Finally, when people
have collected their food
parcels and spoken to the
people they need to see,
Ralph MacKenzie and
Councillor Jim Smith offer
to drive them home. Jim’s
been offering rides to clients for many years, and
it was his suggestion that
got Ralph started about a
year ago. He drove his own
vehicle at first, but now uses
the new community-based
van shared by the Public
Good Society and several
other organizations. Jim
was a key player in getting funds for the van, Esso
donated $1,500 worth of
gas cards, and community groups share the other
expenses. Ralph doesn’t
feel that a ride home is in
any way an extravagance.
“Some people wouldn’t
come to the food bank at
all without a ride home,”
he says. “They can’t afford
cab fare and physically can’t
carry the groceries home.”
Like the other volunteers,
Ralph doesn’t feel he’s
doing anything exceptional.
“People talk about what a
great thing you’re doing, but
I feel really rewarded. I’m
building relationships with
these people. I know their
names, where they live, and
what’s going on in their
families. I’m making friends.
I love it.”
At 11 am the doors
are closed, the last few
clients are served, and the
volunteers and Ron, the
church janitor, will clean up
and put everything away.
Throughout the week, in
churches, businesses and
homes around the city,
people will set aside food
and other donations for
those in need. Tuesday
morning Feed Nova Scotia
will drop off another allotment of groceries to be
sorted and packaged. And
next Wednesday at 8:30 am
we’ll do it all again.
Holy Trinity’s Fun Day
a huge success
submitted by Lyn Orton
H
oly Trinity Church
Hall on Alfred
Street was bustling
with activities on May 12
during a fundraiser for the
annual Christmas Hamper
Program. The weather cooperated for the walkathon
as well as the outdoor activities that were held on the
soccer field. Children took
part in the games and bubbles. Children also had their
faces painted by Sydney,
our young, talented, community artist. The crowd
was entertained by the
music of Frank Grandy and
Friends. Those who volunteered to fundraise by sitting
back in their rocking chairs
had their toes tapping as
the band played. The surprise of the day was our
friend, Mrs. Happy Face,
who was dressed in yellow
splendor, dancing around
and giving out candy. At
the end of the day all proceeds totaled $2457 for
the Christmas Hamper
Program. A special thanks
to everyone who helped
out. It would not have been
possible without you.
Pizza, prizes & free family fun!
Learn about registered education
savings plans. Contact Julie to
register: 423-6162 ext.239 or
[email protected]
Fri, July 13, 1-4pm
Dartmouth North Library
Evergreen Writing
Group
First Wednesday each month
10am–12noon
Evergreen House
26 Newcastle Street
Welcome newcomers!
Info: 463-5612 or evergreen_
[email protected]
Step Up To Leadership is a free, 10-week course offered by HRM Volunteer Services
to help individuals and groups develop leadership skills and build strong communities.
Congratulations to program participants (flanked by Councillor Jim Smith, left and facilitator Darren Hirtle, right): Roseanna Cleveland, Pauline Glasgow, Amy Russell, Allana Loh,
Anne Peters, Tammy Crowell, and Lyssa Peters.
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Photo: Leigh Beauchamp Day
Farewell
Lisa O’Neill,
Dartmouth
Heritage
Museum
L
isa O’Neill, Executive
Director of the
Dartmouth Heritage
Museum, is retiring on June
29. She writes: “My time
here with my second family
has been incredibly fulfilling,
and I will carry these memories close to my heart for all
my remaining days. This has
not been only a job for me,
but a passion. My hat’s off
to all the incredibly dedicated
volunteers, the ever-vigilant
media who are always ready
to help promote this institution, the staff and Board
of Directors, and, as ever,
the community who have
supported us for over 50
years. My last message to all
of you… Protect your heritage, fight to keep it alive,
promote it, live it, breathe it
and, as I do, love it.”
9:30 am—1:00 pm
Adults: $6 • Children: $4 (10 & under)
Sunday, June 24
Proceeds go to charities and groups in
the Dartmouth community including
scholarships for students.
EVERYONE WELCOME
Presented by the
Kinsmen Club of Dartmouth
Dartmouth North
MOTHER’S DAY TEA BRINGS IN THE BOOTY FOR HRP
For ten years children have donated their teddy bears to the Halifax Regional Police during
the Mother’s Day Tea, held at Stairs Memorial United Church. This year’s crop of bears virtually swamped Constable Randy Wood when he came by to pick them up. Teddy bears are
a staple in HRM police cars, and bring comfort to many children throughout the year.
60 Farrell Street
Free event – please join us!
July 3—Aug. 29
7am to 5:30pm
Cost: $100 per week
Ages 5-11
Tour
A surprise trip some
place fun!
in support of the Crohn’s and
Colitis Foundation of Canada
July 8, 1-4:30pm
July 19: ages 5 to 8
Aug 17: ages 9-11
$30 day
Contact Robyne
463-1210
For more information
please call 463-3685
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Adventure Camping
4-Day, 3-Night
Camping Adventures
$130 / ages 9-11
Monday-Thursday
July 9-12—Camp Harris
July 30-Aug 2—
Dollar Lake
Overnight Camping
for Ages 7-8
Must be registered
for entire week of
daycamp
Aug 9-10 Shubie Park
Cost: $130/week
(includes camping)
Fall registration has begun. We service
John MacNeil, Harbour View, Shannon Park, and
Bicentennial schools. (Can service other schools
if we can fit them into the pick up schedule.)
Fees: $170/month for afterschool, $55/month for
mornings, $225/month for both. $10 membership
fee and $50 deposit due at registration.
Come stroll through
some of Dartmouth’s
most beautiful
private gardens.
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Sponsored by Earle
and Nicole Hickey
2:00–4:00 pm
Spaces still available for
July/August Day Camps
Gardens Galore
Rain or Shine
Tickets $10, available at the
M&M Meat shops on Main
Street and Portland St. and
Moffatt’s Pharmacy on
Portland Street.
Sunday, August 12
Summer Programs . . .
Mystery Trips
10th Annual
Community BBQ
Northbrook Community Park
Symonds and Chapman Streets
Dartmouth
9 weeks of fun!
by
Community Brunch
East Dartmouth Community Centre
50 Caledonia Road
Summer Day Camp
Ad Sponsored
north dartmouth echo
Call 463-1210
for information or registration
Presented by the
Dartmouth North
Liberal Association
www.dartmouthnorth.ca
Attention Non-Profit Groups
and Organizations in District 9!
Are you interested in receiving
financial funds supported by a
community bingo?
276 Windmill Road
Please contact the469-5769
Farrell Benevolent
Society: 469-5769 or by email:
[email protected]
276 Windmill Road
Dartmouth, NS
469-5769
Farrell Hall www.farrellhall.ca