Downtown Neighbourhood Media Conference to Oppose Casino

Dear Members:

We are being asked by our fellow Neighbourhood Associations in Ward 2 to poll our members about our position regarding the downtown casino and, if we in Corktown, are opposed to the idea of a downtown Casino, we are invited along with the members of the other neighbourhood associations to join together in making a formal statement to Councillors. Our goal is to:
(a) develop a statement that all NA’s would sign on behalf of their members;
(b) have the statement enlarged to placard size and include all NA logos/names and the signatures of the current Chairs of each Association;
(c) announce and conduct a media conference to be held at City Hall (in the lobby or on the front steps depending on weather)
(d) ensure we have a truly diverse group of NA members in attendance (i.e. board members, members, parents, kids, etc.)
Please let us know by return e-mail what your thoughts are about a downtown casino, and if opposed, your thoughts on a statement that all NAs would sign and present to Council at City Hall in a media conference on a date yet to be determined. Your thoughts on this issue are very much appreciated.

Best Regards,
Anastasia Linardatos
President
Corktown Neighbourhood Association

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Fred’s Stories

(The Crier is running a series of articles based on conversations over tea with 89 year old Fred Engelbrecht—Corktown native, survivor of Dieppe and 2007 Canadian Veteran of the Year.)

Christmas in Corktown

“My dad loved Christmas and we would always have good food on the table and my father and one of the older boys would bring home a tree from one of the lots nearby that probably cost them a dollar. We’d decorate it with ornaments and I remember that we’d light candles on the tree. (Funny to think of that now when later I’d end up being a fireman.) We’d usually get one gift, some years a better one than others, and if you got a pair of new socks, you thought it was wonderful. We didn’t have a fireplace, but would hang out stockings near the tree and dad would put nuts and candies in them, and for a real treat, an orange or an apple. [more…]

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Wine Corner

Are you wondering about which wine to serve during your Christmas merrymaking this year? According to wine expert John Tait of Corktown, your choice is wide ranging. Why not begin your celebration with a fun, sparkling wine. And you don’t have to spend $45 for French Champagne when a $15 Italian or Ontario brand would fit the bill.

Most traditional Christmas dinners feature the traditional turkey. John suggests a Riesling, made from the ‘king of grapes’ and a favourite of many wine lovers. He disputes the claim by some that it is too sweet and assures us that almost any dry, white wine would be appropriate. [more…]

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President’s Message

Joel McCormick

The Corktown Neighbourhood Association works hard to make a positive difference in our neighbourhood. We clean up and beautify our parks, publish and deliver our newsletter, the Corktown Crier, host quarterly neighbourhood meetings and arrange our annual Corktown neighbourhood garage sale that takes place each spring in Shamrock Park. The Association also provides fantastic opportunities to meet your neighbours at our Meet n’ Greets held throughout the year and our Holiday Social to be held on December 13th this year. These social gatherings are always held at a local restaurant so that we are able to have fun meeting new neighbours while supporting our great local businesses.

As the new President of the Neighbourhood Association (and a volunteer) I would like to take this opportunity to encourage the residents of the Corktown neighbourhood to take pride in our neighbourhood by becoming an active volunteer alongside the members of the Corktown Neighbourhood Association. We are made up of people just like you, hard working residents of the Corktown neighbourhood who want to make this wonderful area even better. [more…]

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Beautification News

by Barry Bogusat

The Beautification Committee and our volunteers have done a lot of work in the parks over the last year. Along with the park cleanups and planting we held a BBQ and picnic and a garage sale to raise money for plants for the park. Under our obligations to the City in the Adopt-a-park program we did a final clean up and spring bulb planting in Shamrock Park in early November. I would like to thank all of the volunteers who came out and gave so generously of their free time throughout the last season. If you’re interested in joining us next season and volunteering in your community drop us a line at the Crier.

The Holly Awards are going to be rolling out in time for the Holiday Season. These are awarded to recognize those homes in the neighbourhood who enhance the festive mood and experience of living in Corktown. Our neighbourhood truely is The place to live in Hamilton, so decorate your homes and lets all show pride in our wonderful neighbourhood.

The Beautification Committee would like to wish everyone a Joyous Holiday Season and a Happy New Year.