http://www.thespec.com/News/Local/article/563769

Please click on the above link to read Russell Elman's obituary from the Hamilton Spectator, Monday, May 11, 2009, page A2. Russell was a former DNA President and founding and longstanding DNA Board of Director. Durand was one of his passions. He authored two books about our wonderful neighbourhood - Durand: A Neighbourhood Reclaimed, and Durand Chronicle: Three Decades of Community Service. He will be sadly missed. As a tribute to him, the DNA will be unvailing a Russell Elman award at this year's Pinic In The Park on Saturday, June 20th.  

The 2009 Picnic In The Park is set for Saturday, June 20th. The fun begins at 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Bring your dog that morning to register for Pam's "Best in Show". Calvin the Magician is returning to entertain kids of all ages. Some new additions are the car show and horse-drawn wagon rides. There will be lots of food, games, community booths, and music. We have a full lineup on the bandstand this year with great artists and performers. We are particularly delighted to have JUNO Award Winner Tomi Swick who will entertain us with his fabulous vocals at 4 p.m.  Don't miss this event at the Durand Park! See you there.

The Durand Neighbourhood Association is participating in Clean Up Hamilton!

Meet at the Durand Park (at the corner of Herkimer and Park Sts.) on WEDNESDAY, April 22 at 1:30 pm. The City is providing the bags and gloves. Let's do our bit by participating in this year's city-wide community pick-up event. See you there!

Help Walk and Bike For Life and Hamilton Partners for Healthy Weights build a great action plan for the Durand Community. By participating in these sessions, you can have a voice in how to make the Durand a vibrant, safe and attractive neighbourhood for all community members.

Please Pre-Register by phoning 905-546-CITY (2489).

Public Meeting and Discussion

February 3rd, 7 - 9 pm @ Canadian Football Hall of Fame & Museum

58 Jackson Street West, Hamilton

Public Workshop

February 4th, 6 - 9 pm @ Canadian Football Hall of Fame & Museum

58 Jackson Street West, Hamilton

Both sessions are open to ALL community members. Light refreshments will be served.

www.walkandbikeforlife.com

Please visit link: http://www.thehamiltonspectator.com/article/496456 "An Ice Job in the Winter Months".

Thanks to DNA Member Brad Stewart for all of his hard work in creating the PERFECT outdoor ice rink in the Durand Park. Please click on the link above to see Brad's picture in The Hamilton Spectator, Thursday, January 15, 2009, page A4, which states: "Brad Stewart adds some water to the community rink in Durand Park off Herkimer Street in downtown Hamilton yesterday afternoon. Stewart floods and grooms the ice a couple of times a day."