The KNA meeting on crime issues was attended by a crowd of about eighty people including residents and business owners. The police in attendance were Acting Inspector Mark Cox, supervisor, Sgt.Scott Moreton, the new crime manager for Ward 1, a local beat officer, Ryan Komadowski and Sgt. Steve Mahler of the Crime Prevention Unit.
It was stressed that any incident of possible crime should be reported to the non emergency number 905-546-4952. For example, if your car has been entered and searched but nothing taken, report it. This helps police to establish patterns in the area. When you call, be as descriptive as possible describing why what you are seeing seems suspicious. Trespassing of any kind should be reported to Sgt Morton e.g. people coming onto your property searching for empty bottles.
There is a four pronged program currently addressing commercial crime in our neighbourhood: the BEAR unit (Break and Enter), plainclothes officers working with the BEAR unit, the regular beat officers and the ACTION team, including the mounted unit. There will be more nighttime surveillance particularly for business areas. There was recently a successful project called ‘Just Clause’ addressing theft from autos and the results will be available soon.
The objective of crime prevention is to make places tough targets. Therefore, people are advised to leave nothing in their cars including gps, cd’s, insurance etc. Sgt. Mahler also told of a free program by Crime Prevention that will send an officer to your home or business to advise on security issues, again focusing on making your buildings difficult to enter. There is a volunteer program called Operation Safeguard where Auxillary members of the police force will attend an area with a “break-in” problem and go door to door promoting free residential security audits. You may email our crime manager Sgt. Scott Moreton and provide as much detail as you can about the problem you are experiencing to make use of this service. Be sure to phone any incident to the non-emergency line as listed above or to the emergency line if appropriate.
We are happy to report that there was an arrest on Jan. 11th in Kirkendall concerning the commercial entries. The investigation is ongoing and further charges are expected Thanks so much to the officers worked on this project.
The Kirkendall Neighbourhood Association is holding a meeting to discuss crime issues in the neighbourhood on Tuesday, January 10th, 2012 at 7 pm at Stanley Avenue Baptist Church (corner Stanley & Locke)
Kirkendall residents and business representatives are encouraged to attend this meeting to learn what we can do as both individuals and a community to make our neighbourhood a safer place. The meeting will include a presentation by Officer S. Mahler of the Hamilton Police Crime Prevention Unit, followed by a discussion of issues.
We hope you are able to join us for this important discussion.
Susan Millman
Membership – Kirkendall Neighbourhood Association
As many already have found, the bridge on the Chedoke multi-use trail has been closed lately. Staff report that work on the bridge is scheduled to start this week and should be completed by January 6, 2012, weather permitting. Note that additional channel/bank stabilization work will be completed at a later date.
The McMaster Innovation Park presents: 7th Art in the Workplace Exhibit
Thursday, December 8th 7:00pm to 9:00pm
The Atrium @ MIP ~ 175 Longwood Rd S., Hamilton
Join us for Wine & Cheese, and a chance to meet the artists, friends, the AWP Committee, MIP staff and tenants.
Please note that beverages are available for $4.00 ea.
The KNA now has a facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/KNAhamilton
This a great way for us to get information to everyone, so why not add your name?
The Hamilton Police service has provided us with the following pamphlet outlining steps to be taken should anyone go missing. It’s in printable format so feel free to create a copy to leave in the house!
MISSING PERSONS
Notice of important meeting
The Kirkendall Neigbourhood Association is holding a meeting to discuss crime issues in the neighbourhood on
Tuesday, January 10th, 2012 at 7 pm
Stanley Avenue Baptist church, corner Stanley & Locke
(use rear door off parking lot)
Kirkendall residents and business representatives
Are encouraged to attend
Presentation by officer S. Mahler
Of Hamilton Police crime prevention
To be followed by discussion of issues
For information call 905-308-9678
A Poster is also available
Bach Elgar Choir is pleased to present its 2011-2012 season
December 3rd – A Canadian Christmas Carol – Melrose United Church, 88 Homewood Ave., Hamilton
December 16th – Messiah – Melrose United Church, 88 Homewood Ave., Hamilton
February 25th – Light Opera Choruses Gala, Anshe Shalom Temple, 215 Cline Ave. N., Hamilton
May 11th – Mega-Vespers – Melrose United Church, 88 Homewood Ave., Hamilton
For performance details, visit http://www.bachelgar.com/.
For tickets or other information, contact info@BachElgar.com or call 905-527-5995.
City of Hamilton’s Official Holiday Lighting Ceremony
Featuring a free concert by FREEDOM TRAIN Friday, December 2, 2011 – 5:30 P.M. Gore Park – South Leg of King Street East between Hughson and James Streets
Watch downtown Hamilton come to light, featuring the City’s beautifully decorated tree in Gore Park. Enjoy a free concert, sample warm food and beverages, and feel the holiday spirit. There will be amusement rides for young children, and a “direct to the North Pole” mailbox for letters to Santa.
Locke Street Christmas Market
Every Saturday from November 19th to Dec 17th. 10am-5pm
Fenian Films, 211 Locke Street South
FEATURING:
local arts and crafts, Christmas music, food and beverages
PLUS! vendors from the Locke Street Farmers’ Market. Jerry’s Berries will be selling frozen raspberries – while supplies last!
