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    Beach Articles from 1956

    Operation Changeover Starts On Beach Strip Hamilton Beach, Jan. 17 - Conversion from 25 to 60 cycle power began today, and is scheduled to be completed by January 24. The changeover will start between the northerly limits and First Avenue; from First Avenue to Cottage Grove on January 18; from...
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    Beach Articles from 1956

    Burlington Beach Protests Delay Decision On Saltfleet Annexation Queen's Park Believed To Favour Association Of Strip With Hamilton By ROBERT J. HANLEY Spectator Staff Writer Queen's Park, Feb. 3/1956 - The future of Burlington Beach - as a separate municipality with one of the lowest tax rates...
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    Beach Articles from 1956

    I assume all of these articles are from the Hamilton Spectator Thanks to the Simmons family. Last year Proved Busy For Beach Policemen Hamilton Beach, Jan. 11-The Beach Police Department, under the direction of Chief Howard Nickling, and a staff of three-Sgt Frank Waire, Constables Harold...
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    Beach Community Clean-up 2012

    From the office of Councillor Collins _____________________________________ Please join your friends and neighbours in participating in the annual Beach Community Clean Up. Over forty Beach Community residents participated in the annual event held last April. I'm pleased to announce that we...
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    My happy place — Hamilton Beach

    Posted with permission from the Hamilton Spectator __________________________________________ Joan Miller-Chapman Wed Apr 18 2012 Just as I reach the path, a flash of bright yellow whizzes past, followed by a whoosh of air. There goes a cyclist, thinking the path is his alone. “Hey buddy, how...
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    Burlington lift bridge raised for Hamilton-bound ships

    Posted with permission from the Hamilton Spectator __________________________________________ John Burman and Carmela Fragomeni Wed Apr 18 2012 The Burlington Canal Lift Bridge has been raised to allow freighters to get in and out of Hamilton Harbour. Department of Public Works spokesperson...
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    Did you know Ronald Hambly Martin?

    I would think that Martin is far from being an uncommon surname, that being said I have never met Ron Martin and I know of two other Martins that live or lived on the Beach. Old Mr. Martin who lived between Clare and Lagoon Ave, use to use his open fireplace for heat until one night when he...
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    Ontario Early Years Mobile Resource Program

    “On the Move” – Ontario Early Years Mobile Resource Program For parents, caregivers and children birth to 6 years. The “On the Move” mobile resource program provides interactive learning through play in your community at: Hamilton Beach Rescue Unit 316 Beach Blvd Hamilton, ON...
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    Earth Day Hamilton

    Helping the community Go Green since 1996 - See our events below! Sat April 14 2 TREE-RIFIC PRESENTATIONS + TREE TOUR @ the beautiful RBG Arboretum, 1-4 PM Earth Day Hamilton & CONE invite you to hear John Bacher (author: TWO BILLION TREES & COUNTING) and Paul O'Hara (botanist, landscape...
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    Duck Hunt 2012

    If you were visiting the ship canal during the last week you would of seen Environment Canada trapping and collecting Long Tail Ducks.They plan to track these ducks and their migrating routes. EC were in the in canal last year trying to catch the ducks and they didn't have much luck. This year...
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    Beach Community Council Meetings

    From the March 2012 Beach Banner The Hamilton Beach Community Council meets at the Hamilton Beach Rescue unit to discuss issues and events that are happening on the Beach Strip. This is your community. Please join us at our next meeting. Get to know your council members and learn first hand...
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    The Falcons Have Flown the Coop

    It seems the pair of falcons that have been nesting at the canal have passed on using the nesting box and have moved to the skyway in a spot that the birders call the playpen. Its hard to see from the picture but the female is also there sitting on some eggs. For more info, go to the peregrine...
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    Councillor Report March 2012

    Councillor Chad Collins HABITAT FOR HUMANITY PARTNERSHIP In 2002 the City of Hamilton donated a vacant lot to Habitat for Humanity to assist a local family with their housing needs. The project was a tremendous success, and the home is a wonderful addition to the neighbourhood. I'm pleased to...
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    The Around the Bay 30k Road Race-2012

    It's that time of year again - the Around the Bay 30k Road Race is scheduled for Sunday March 25, 2012. Please give yourself plenty of extra time if you plan to drive along Beach Blvd. As in past years the race will setup by 10am and should be done by 1pm. The Hamilton Around the Bay 30k Road...
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    The Easter Bunny is Coming

    When: Good Friday- April 6th 2012 Where; Jimmy Lomax Park (Located on the north end of the Beach Strip across from Dieppe Memorial Park) Time: 11am until 12:30 pm Please bring your Easter baskets, your camera and wear your Easter bonnet! Dress warmly and have fun with us. Donation of $2 per...
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    Salt Storm(starting) 2012

    I came out from my house yesterday morning and noticed the heavy salt build up on both of my vehicles, I hadn't driven on the QEW with the salt trucks working, in fact I didn't even recall seeing any salt trucks at all. I checked other cars on my street and they were covered as well...
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    February 2012 Meeting

    Greetings from the Hamilton Beach Community Council to all our neighbours & friends from the beach strip. First meeting of the new year will be held Tuesday 7th Feb. 2012 at 7pm. Our regular meeting place is at the Hamilton Beach Rescue Unit rental hall. Come meet your community council...
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    Lock Your Doors

    Make sure you have locked up you house and cars doors, there have been reports of cars being broken into and items stolen such as GPS's. If you see any anyone looking suspicious, call the police and report them. I checked with the police today and there has been about ten reports of break-ins...
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    New use for pop bottles

    Look what can be done with empty plastic bottles. http://wimp.com/lightenup/
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    Van Wagner's

    Attached are some VanWagner's Beach pics, some very old and some not so old. If you have some you would like to add, feel free to do so or you can send it to me and I will post them for you.
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