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BREAKFASTS @ Wesley Centre
# of Days
# of Guests
Average # each day
Monday 21 1,974 94 Tuesday 21 2,017 96 Wednesday 21 1,858 88 Thursday 21 1,852 88 Friday 21 1,790 85 Saturday 21 1,607 77
TOTAL 126 11,098 88
DINNERS @
# of Nights
# of Guests
Average # each day
MacNab Presbyterian Church Monday 21 2,936 140 St. Stephen’s Catholic Church Monday 18 1,356 75 MacNab Presbyterian Church Tuesday 18 2,314 129 St. Stephen’s Catholic Church Tuesday 20 1,585 79 Erskine Presbyterian Church Wednesday 19 2,016 106 Central Presbyterian Church Thursday 19 1,638 86
Wentworth Baptist Church Friday 20 1,861 93 MacNab Presbyterian Church Saturday 18 1,992 111
Christ’s Church Cathedral Saturday 15 936 62 TOTAL 168 16,634 99
NEWSLETTER
VOLUME 18 NUMBER 1 APRIL 2014
GUESTS SERVED 2013-2014 SEASON
November 1, 2013 to March 29, 2014
DINNERS
Location
Day # Of
Nights # Of
Guests Average # Daily
MacNab Presbyterian Church Monday 21 2,936 140 St. Stephen’s Catholic Church Monday 18 1,356 75 MacNab Presbyterian Church Tuesday 18 2,314 129 St. Stephen’s Catholic Church Tuesday 20 1,585 79 Erskine Presbyterian Church Wednesday 19 2,016 106 Central Presbyterian Church Thursday 19 1,638 86 Wentworth Baptist Church Friday 20 1,861 93
MacNab Presbyterian Church Saturday 18 1,992 111 Christ’s Church Cathedral Saturday 15 936 62
Totals: 168 16,634 99 November 1, 2013 to March 29, 2014
“Striving to End Hunger in Our Community”
“Striving to end hunger in our community”
“There is a lot that
happens around the
world we cannot
control. We cannot
stop earthquakes,
we cannot prevent
droughts, and we
cannot prevent all
conflict, but when
we know where the
hungry, the
homeless and the
sick exist, then we
can help.”
~ Jan Schakowsky
Did you know?
A person in
need in Hamilton
could get 250 hot meals
from HOOTC from the
beginning of November until March
end.
From Sister Nancy …
What a team!
Our valued volunteers, faithful funders and precious partners joined forces to serve 11,098 breakfasts and 16,634 dinners to some of Hamilton's most vulnerable citizens during this particularly blustery 2013-14 winter which we now rejoice is finally behind us.
Day after day the guests
expressed their appreciation for
the hospitality they received at
the Out of the Cold sites. Hot,
hearty and healthy meals were
provided along with warm words
of welcome from those they met.
We want to thank those
congregations who opened their
doors to us so that we would
have somewhere to host our
meals. We could not do what we
do without you.
Particular thanks to the
members of MacNab
Presbyterian Church who hosted
dinner 3 nights a week as we
continue to desperately search
for a new site for Cindy Richter's
Beth Jacob crew who were
displaced as a result of the sale of
James Street Baptist Church.
Check out the listings
elsewhere in this newsletter for
information about financial and
in-kind support. We encourage
you to support those companies
mentioned.
Keep up to date with all the
Out of the Cold breaking news by
checking us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/outofthecold
hamilton
Follow us on twitter: #hootc97
Thank you for supporting your
local food banks throughout the
summer. Blessings.
OUR BENEFACTORS We were most fortunate and extremely grateful to have received donations from the following individuals/groups. Our program is a registered charity. Charitable Reg. # 86426 3488 RR0001. Tax receipts are mailed in January. May God bless you abundantly for helping our less fortunate sisters & brothers.
OUR BENEFACTORS…. We were most fortunate and extremely grateful to have received donations from the following
individuals/groups.
Our program is a registered charity. Charitable Registration # 86426 3488 RR0001 Tax receipts are
available and given out in January. May God bless you abundantly for helping our less fortunate
sisters & brothers.
Peter & Carol Gauthier
Mary T. Gervais
Ellen Gillespie
Catherine Giovinazzo & Agostino Carbone
Rodney Giovanatti In Honour of Ron & Faith Kaplan
& Mary Cracchiola
Dr. Joel & Lanie Goldberg
Nancy Guay
Ross Johnson
Ronald & Faith Kaplan
Audrey & Joseph Kemp
Joe Kennedy
Lynn Kennedy
Mary Kiss
Barbara Kulcher
Rebecca Lafrance
Michael & Margaret Leonard
Mark & Hilda Levine
Sandra Levy & Jeannette Nathan
George Liversidge
Francesca Lobo
Dr. David & Laura Ludwin
Eleanor Marshall
Anne MacDonald
Andy McDonald
Will McIntyre
Angie & Gord McNulty
Morgan McPhail
Elizabeth Meeiros-Popovacki & Nick Popovacki
Marybeth Moriarity
Adele Morris
Sandy Morris
Dr. M. Nandagopal
Paul & Melida O’Keefe
Patricia Ormerod
Katia Palmieri
Shirley Picken
Barbara Persaud
Steve Pocrnic
Patricia Pugh To Honour Janice & Howard Brain
Gerrard & Diane Ramsbottom
Carol Anne Roth
Rabbi David & Rebecca Russo
Diane Sandler & Dr. William Alan Nisker
Patty Schneiders
Wolfgang & Karen Schneiders
Joan Seabrook
Rabbi Dan & Karen Selberg
Frank Rinaldo & Barry Shimmons
Beth Sicurella
Stephen & Elizabeth Simon
Nancy Simpson
Sinia Skarica
Trevor & Kathryn Smethurst
Peter Smurlick
Andrea Stringer
Jeanette Tauber
Louis & Jane Toth
Janina Vanderpost
George Vinall
Darivoj Vranich
Dr. Janet Weisz & Gerald Asa
Syd Wilkinson
James & Shirley Williams
Dr. Barry & Alma Yellin
DONATIONS IN-KIND
Around the Bay Knitting Club
Susanne Adams, Dialysis RN/ Technicians/Staff
Ancaster Film Fest
Brian D. Bailey
Daniel Berk
Beverly Greenhouses
Anne Boras
Brenn-B Farms
Sheila Burrows and her Daughter
Karl & Christine Christensen
Concession Street Library
COSTCO, Ancaster
E.D. Smith
Food Share
Fortinos, Main Street West
Kathryn Gallant @ Tech. Services
Nancy Guay
Judy Hanson @ Ancaster
Anne Harvey @ Central Library
Holy Name of Mary Catholic School, Ancaster
Amy Hunter @ Ancaster Library
Knights of Columbus, Ancaster
Linda Kamzic @ Terryberry
Peggy Koshowski
Joanne Kraemer @ Dundas Library
John Lepore Foods
Lynden Library Staff
Errol McKercher
Helen McKercher
Samantha McLeod
Stacy Martin @ Central Library
Irene Meace
Michaels’, Burlington
Russ Ohrt
Optimist Club of Hamilton
Mrs. Patel~ Big Bee Variety Store, Ancaster
Debra Pearson
Piccioni Bros Mushroom Farms Ltd
Lennie Poppa @ Ancaster
Len and Theresa Price
Gisele & Victor Rottaris
Sacred Heart School
June Salverda
St. Ann’s Catholic School Ancaster
St. Ann’s Church, Ancaster
St. Eugene’s Catholic School, Hamilton
St. Paul’s School, Burlington
St. Timothy’s School, Burlington
Nora & Brian Southon
Lisa Taylor
Margaret Town
Cheryl and John Urban @ Ancaster TO WELCOME THE BIRTH OF
Natan Russo son of Rebecca & David Russo given
by Grace & Harvey Brooker
IN LIEU OF CHRISTMAS GIFTS
The Sparrow Families of Lianne Witt & Family,
Charlie & Cher Sparrow & Family, Steve Sparrow,
J.R. Sparrow
CHURCHES, SYNAGOGUES & MOSQUES
Beth Jacob Synagogue
The Roman Catholic Episcopal Corp. of the
Diocese of Hamilton
Brant Hills Presbyterian Church
St. Francis Xavier Parish
St. James Choir In Honour of Patricia Weinstein
St. John the Baptist Parish
St. John the Evangelist, Hamilton
St. Mark’s United Church GROUPS & CORPORATIONS
Ancaster Film Fest
Canadian Martyrs’ CWL
Cargill
City of Hamilton
Charles Jones Industrial Limited
Children/Youth St. Stephen-on-the-Mount Church
Corpus Christi CWL
Dundas Art & Craft Association
Harvey Katz Professional Corp.
Kehilla Jewish Community Day School
Knights of Columbus Council 10009, Ancaster
Local 273 OPSEU
The Malloch Foundation
McMaster Soup Kitchen
Meadowlands Physiotherapy
Ontario Trillium Foundation
St. Augustine’s CWL
St. Columba Women’s Guild
St. Eugene’s CWL
St. John the Baptist Staff’s Chili Lunch
St. Joseph’s CWL
St. Luke’s School, Support Staff
St. Raphael School, Burlington
University Bible Fellowship of Hamilton
World Gym, Main Street West INDIVIDUAL DONORS
Maureen & Danny Able
Gerald & Lena Aggus
Brian D. Bailey
Peter & Lorraine Bailey
Cheryl Baldin
Marie & Sam Bernardo & Family
Elizabeth Berry
Joseph Bloom
Barbara & Stephen Bodnar
Rita Bozz
Andrea Bradshaw
William & Luanne Branch
Gail & William Brubacher
Tim & Marg Burke
Dr. Bob & Beverley Carbin
Fanny Casado
Patricia Cassidy
Joanne Cohen
Leonard & Anne Marie Coughlan
Louise Cowitz
Dorothy & Karen Emery
Paul & Suzanne De Souza
Paul & Nancy Dixon
Richard Dubois
Thomas & Diane Durran
Mary & Daniel Edmondstone
Annette Floren
Sister Bernadette Flynn
Marian Flynn
Antonia Frisina
Rosalie & Paul Gaffe
HOOTC Strategic Plan As Hamilton Out of the Cold entered its 17th year of operation, it was
decided that we should re-evaluate what we do and where we are heading
over the next five years. A grant was applied for and received from the
Trillium Foundation to pay the consulting fees.
The strategic planning process included a series of meetings with “2WA
Consulting”.
Three focus groups were held – one with Board members, another with
volunteers and another with guests.
Members of the Strategic Planning Committee interviewed and
completed questionnaires with representatives from various community
agencies. The results were tabulated by 2WA Consulting and resulted in
revisions to the mission statement, values and vision statement.
The following Strategic Directions are to be investigated and considered
over the next 5 years:
o the need for HOOTC on the mountain o providing some meals for women and children exclusively o becoming better known in the community o expanding fundraising o revising volunteer recruitment
We thank 2WA Consulting for their assistance throughout the process and we look forward to investigating the recommended Strategic Directions.
HOOTC Strategic Plan As Hamilton Out of the Cold entered its 17th year of operation, it was
decided that we should re-evaluate what we do and where we are heading
over the next five years. A grant was applied for and received from the
Trillium Foundation to pay the consulting fees.
The strategic planning process included a series of meetings with 2WA
Consulting.
Three focus groups were held – one with Board members, another with
volunteers and another with guests.
Members of the Strategic Planning Committee interviewed and
completed questionnaires with representatives from various community
agencies. The results were tabulated by 2WA Consulting and resulted in
revisions to the mission statement, values and vision statement.
The following Strategic Directions are to be investigated and considered
over the next 5 years:
o the need for HOOTC on the mountain o providing some meals for women and children exclusively o becoming better known in the community o expanding fundraising o revising volunteer recruitment
We thank 2WA Consulting for their assistance throughout the process and we look forward to investigating the recommended Strategic Directions.
Christmas Gift Giving Early in November at Christ’s Church Cathedral, guests were given early
Christmas packages. Guests of Out of the Cold came through the line to
receive a bag of toiletries then proceed to a table to choose a scarf then
to the next table to choose a hat then to choose a pair of socks and finally
to choose a pair of gloves or mitts. Towards the end, we were running
out of gloves. A fellow asked for gloves and I gave him the last pair. He
said he only needed one glove as he only had one hand. The next
gentleman asked if we had any gloves. I said “We only have one glove
left.” He said, “It's better than nothing!"
Christmas Gift Giving….
"Guests of Out of the Cold came through the line on the day of the giving
out of the Christmas packages. They received a bag of toiletries then
proceeded to a table to choose a scarf then to the next table to choose a
hat then to choose a pair of socks and finally to choose a pair of gloves or
mitts. There were lots of all of the items and quite a few pairs of
gloves. Towards the end however, we were running out of gloves. A
fellow asked for gloves and I gave him the last pair. He said he only
needed one glove as he only had one hand. The next gentleman asked if
we had any gloves. I said 'we only have one glove left.' He said, 'it's
better than nothing!'"
MEMORIAMS
IN MEMORY OF… GIVEN BY…
Lloyd Browett Marie White
Claire Chisholm Anonymous
Fred Joseph Cowan Tom & Patricia Weinstein
John & Carole Daly
Antonia DiSano Julian & Mariclaire D’Angela
Alfonso E. Frisina Sr. Filomena Frisina
Robert Hand Rose Volpini Hand
Hugh & Felicitas Hockton Hugh & Janice Hockton
Donald McInnes Anonymous
Joan Miller Evan & Jackie Sherk
John Allan Miller Paul & Barbara Blake
Lynn & Len Falkiner & Family
Mary & Dennis Goldsberry
Michael & Wendy Ryan
Ergomino (Tony) Onorato
Cliff Penaligon Tom & Patricia Weinstein
Her Parents & Brother Jane & John DeZoete
John Robinson
John Sant Tom & Patricia Weinstein
Helen Sekkora Suzanne & Paul deSouza
Ginnie Sparrow The Sparrow Families
Patricia Sullivan Anonymous
Ernie Weeks Suzanne & Paul deSouza
MEMORIAMS….
IN MEMORY OF… GIVEN BY…
Lloyd Browett Marie White
Claire Chisholm Anonymous
Fred Joseph Cowan Tom & Patricia Weinstein
John & Carole Daly
Antonia DiSano Julian & Mariclaire D’Angela
Alfonso E. Frisina Sr. Filomena Frisina
Robert Hand Rose Volpini Hand
Hugh & Felicitas Hockton Hugh & Janice Hockton
Donald McInnes Anonymous
John Allan Miller Paul & Barbara Blake
Michael & Wendy Ryan
Ergomino (Tony) Onorato Tom & Patricia Weinstein
Her Parents & Brother Jane & John DeZoete
Helen Sekkora Suzanne & Paul deSouza
Ginnie Sparrow The Sparrow Families
Patricia Sullivan Anonymous
Ernie Weeks Suzanne & Paul deSouza
The following Individuals donated
IN MEMORY OF CHRIS BORSELLINO
Rose Bruzzese
Mr. & Mrs A. Delcol
Ronald & Joanne Marini
Karin McLaughlin & Steve Kalotinis
Tom & Patricia Weinstein
Don & Michelle Whelan
The following Individuals donated
IN MEMORY OF CHRIS BORSELLINO
Rose Bruzzese
Mr. & Mrs A. Delcol
Ronald & Joanne Marini
Karin McLaughlin & Steve Kalotinis
Tom & Patricia Weinstein
Don & Michelle Whelan
The Ancaster Film Fest is half way through its
eleventh year providing the best in Canadian and
International films to the Hamilton region while donating all
of its proceeds to charities and service organizations.
Since inception, approximately half of the proceeds have been given
to the Hamilton Out of the Cold program in recognition of the
fantastic service this wonderful organization provides for those in
need during the five coldest months of the year. In 2014 so far, the
AFF has donated $4100 to the Hamilton Out of the Cold Program. We
at AFF feel honoured to continue to be able to assist HOOTC in this
way.
Our 2014 season at Ancaster Silver City has four more screening
dates to follow in August through to November. Memberships are
sold out for 2014 but non members are always most welcome, $9 at
matinees and $10 in the evening.
Visit www.ancasterfilmfest.ca or check us out on Facebook for more
information. ~ Julian D’Angela
The ANCASTER FILM FEST is half way through its
eleventh year providing the best in Canadian and
International films to the Hamilton region while donating all
of its proceeds to charities and service organizations.
Since inception, approximately half of the proceeds have been given
to the Hamilton Out of the Cold program in recognition of the
fantastic service this wonderful organization provides for the needy
and homeless during the five coldest months of the year. In 2014 so
far, AFF has donated $4100 to the Hamilton Out of the Cold Program.
We at AFF feel honoured to continue to be able to assist HOOTC in
this way.
Our 2014 season at Ancaster Silver City has four more screening
dates to follow in August through to November. Memberships are
sold out for 2014 but non members are always most welcome, $9 at
matinees and $10 in the evening.
Visit ancasterfilmfest.com or check us out on Facebook for more
information.
Coordinator Johanna’s Christmas Verse sent in tribute to her volunteers
T’is the night before Christmas, and I’m pondering anew What I’d do without my trustworthy kitchen crew.
On Thursday last, Concocted without nary a complaint,
Chicken soup emerged – fit for a saint.
Multiple hams were dissected with care In preparation for the 63 guests that soon would be there.
Scalloped potatoes were the “spuds du jour,” Green beans and raisin sauce completing the gastronomic tour.
All of a sudden, but who did appear? Central’s choristers – heralding good cheer. Their a cappella carols delighted our guests,
Thank you choristers – you’re simply the best! Profiteroles with fruit, some mused, “What might that be?”
“Sounds like a drug” – dessert unlocking the mystery.
Coordinator Johanna’s Christmas Verse, sent in tribute to her volunteers…
T’is the night before Christmas, and I’m pondering anew
STONECREST FARM “COW”
While driving home from Toronto last November, Christine
Christensen and Gail Wilkinson (HOOTC Board Chair and longtime
volunteer) got to talking about Out of the Cold and the wonderful
dinners that are prepared each day for HOOTC’s guests.
Christine and her husband Karl are Gail’s long time friends and
owners of Stonecrest Farm. Their farm has a 50 head herd of Red Angus
purebred beef cattle, grass fed and hormone free.
Christine offered to donate the meat from one of the cows that was
going to market the following week! The result was a gift of 350 lbs of
ground beef ~ a very generous donation!
Our guests and cooks were absolutely thrilled with the donation.
Special thanks to Christine and Karl for their generosity!
STONECREST FARM “COW”
The Ontario Trillium Foundation is an agency of the Government of Ontario.
THANK YOU to the ONTARIO TRILLIUM FOUNDATION for their
assistance in helping us to serve our guests in various ways.
For further information visit their website @ www.otf.ca
THANK YOU to the ONTARIO TRILLIUM FOUNDATION for their
assistance in helping us to serve our guests in various ways.
For further information check out their website:
www.trilliumfoundation.org
Due to the increased cost of postage and because we want to be good
stewards of your donation dollars, kindly send us your email address if
you would like us to email the newsletter to you as well as your tax
receipt. Thank you for sending your email address
We are also exploring the possibility of having the capacity to accept
donations on-line through our website.
Due to the increased cost of postage and because we want to be good
stewards of your donation dollars, kindly send us your email address if
you would like us to email the newsletter to you as well as your tax
receipt. Thank you for sending your email address
We are also exploring the possibility of having the capacity to accept
donations on line through our website.
a lovely
drawing
from one
of our
young
dinner
guests
HAMILTON OUT OF THE COLD PROGRAM COALITION 217 Main Street West, Hamilton, ON L8P 1J4
Phone: 905-308-8447 E-mail: [email protected] hamiltonoutofthecold.org
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Some Excerpts from “A Volunteer’s Perspective” (Used with permission)
“The Hamilton Out of the Cold Program started in the hearts of Sister
Carole Anne Guay, a Sister of St. Joseph and her friend Gloria Colizza.
Both of these women are retired teachers from Hamilton.
Sister Carole Anne approached Pastor Don Berry Graham at James
Street Baptist Church about opening its doors to serve hot meals to the
poor and homeless from November to March. She saw a need in the
downtown area and acted.”
“That first Monday we had gathered in the kitchen all having had
our tuberculosis tests. Some were friends of Sister Carole Anne, some
were Sisters of St Joseph and many were church volunteers from
James Street. We were excited and nervous. What if no one came?
What would we do with the food? That night we served about 60
people and HOOTC was on its way. I will never forget the first night
when we stood in a circle before we opened the door and prayed for
the people outside and ourselves. This has been a tradition that has
been honoured throughout the years.”
“It was the friendship of the volunteers that kept me coming back,”
“My husband also volunteered for HOOTC at James Street when the
Knights of Columbus helped with security when the program did
overnights. Many a night he would come home at 1 a.m. after sitting as
security so the homeless could sleep secure in the knowledge that they
and their belongings were safe.” Continued in next column
Some Excerpts from “A Volunteers Perspective”… (Used with permission)
“The Hamilton Out of the Cold Program started in the hearts of Sister
Carole Anne Guay, a Sister of St. Joseph and her friend Gloria Colizza.
Both of these women are retired teachers from Hamilton.
Sister Carole Anne approached Pastor Don Berry Graham at James
Street Baptist Church about opening to serve hot meals to the poor
and homeless from November to March. She saw a need in the
downtown area and acted…..
… That first Monday we had gathered in the kitchen all having had our
tuberculosis tests. Some were friends of Sister Carole Anne, some
were Sisters of St Joseph and many were church volunteers from
James Street. We were excited nervous. What if no one came? What
would we do with the food? That night we served about 60 people and
HOOTC was on its way. I will never forget the first night when we
stood in a circle before we opened the door and prayed for the people
outside and ourselves. This has been a tradition that has been
honoured throughout the years….
…It was the friendship of the volunteers that kept me coming back,….
… My husband also volunteered for HOOTC at James Street when the
Knights of Columbus helped with security when the program did
overnights. Many a night he would come home at 1 a.m. after sitting as
security so the homeless could sleep secure in the knowledge that they
and their belongings were safe. …
Continued from previous column
“I have met so many wonderful volunteers and clients over the
years. This year along with dishwashing, I have helped with the juice
pouring. Some of the clients were taken aback when I started asking
them if they wanted red or yellow juice by their name or when I called
them Sir or Ma’am. I have also stepped in as security twice.”
“I have been a massage therapist since 2006. Since I purchased the
clinic, I have been giving HOOTC volunteers the friends and family rate
for massage. I have closed my clinic every Friday from November to
March at 3 p.m. so I can come and volunteer. Only two snow storms,
two vacations and several days of flu have kept me away. During my
time with HOOTC, I have met and married my husband of almost 10
years. I have been inspired to go on a Mission Trip to Haiti, in Cap
Haitian, for two weeks. I have started and finished two streams of
school and have started a new career. It has seen me through the
sudden deaths of both my parents within five months of each other. “
“I have grown in my faith and as a woman. God has blessed me with
lifelong friendships. God has given me the spiritual gift of service and I
have served gladly and willingly with HOOTC for 17 years. God is now
leading us in another direction. We have sold our house and business
and will be moving to Prince Edward Island at the end of May.”
“I will be looking for new ways to serve the Lord through
volunteerism down east. God has blessed us so much during our life.
As we leave the HOOTC of Hamilton community, I leave but one
challenge. I hope some other volunteer (other than Margaret Firth who
has also been there since the beginning) beat my record of years’
service with HOOTC.”
Thank you to Elise Tapley-Ryan and her husband for their many dedicated
years of service at HOOTC. We wish them all the best in their future
endeavours.
…I have met so many wonderful volunteers and clients over the years.
This year along with dishwashing, I have helped with the juice pouring.
Some of the clients were taken aback when I started asking them if
they wanted red or yellow juice by their name or when I called them
Sir or Mam. I have also stepped in as security twice….
… I have been a massage therapist since 2006. Since I purchased the
clinic, I have been giving HOOTC volunteers the friends and family rate
for massage. I have closed my clinic every Friday from November to
March at 3 p.m. so I can come and volunteer. Only two snow storms,
two vacations and several days of flu have kept me away. During my
time with HOOTC, I have met and married my husband of almost 10
years. I have been inspired to go on a Mission Trip to Haiti, in Cap
Haitian, for two weeks. I have started and finished two streams of
school and have started a new career. It has seen me through the
sudden deaths of both my parents within five months of each other. …
… I have grown in my faith and as a woman. God has blessed me with
lifelong friendships. God has given me the spiritual gift of service and I
have served gladly and willingly with HOOTC for 17 years. God is now
leading us in another direction. We have sold our house and business
and will be moving to Prince Edward Island at the end of May. …
I will be looking for new ways to serve the Lord through volunteerism
down east. God has blessed us so much during our life. As we leave
the HOOTC of Hamilton community, I leave but one challenge. I hope
some other volunteer (other than Margaret Firth who has also been
there since the beginning) beat my record of years’ service with
HOOTC….”
Thank you to Elise Tapley-Ryan and her husband for their many dedicated
