Leeside Transition House marks 25 years By Jake Boudrot - September 7, 2017 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Former Leeside Society treasurer Marlene Hamshaw (left) and the society’s executive director for the past 19 years, Marina Martens, held a mortgage-burning ceremony for their Port Hawkesbury transition house during the society’s 15th-anniversary celebrations in 2007. Sign up for a monthly subscription. Just $4.99! Want to stay informed daily? Subscribe to The Reporter Newsletter and receive (up to) one email per day with all news updates, right to your inbox! Log In Register