Fort Erie Times, January 16, 2010

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Icy water
doesn’t scare
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brave ‘dippers’
Kris DubS dreds of non-dippers still
Times staff came out to see all the
to mention how special of -JnRk
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pie &om jumping into the the ’Bertie |0£ ^lub in
Last Saturday marked *** say for sure
the first annual Polar Bear .
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B°eachd ^ ‘h6 Business Stephanie Heron a 21-
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ed ,,„d SboSt fl,200 »«■ tSi " ™ " ™" a
raised for local food bank , ,
Program fine. an adrenaline rush than
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‘I feel like a
fresh, tingly
mint,” says
participant
continued from page 1
Linda Jones has also tested her
limits before taking the plunge in
Kristi Anderson-Burgman, left, and Linda Jones cooling off at last Saturday’s previous Polar Bear Dips. She said it
Polar Bear Dip and Chili Cookoff at the Bertie Boat Club, hosted by the Crystal is always refreshing and leaves you
Beach Business Improvement Area. feeling renewed and ready for any-
“I feel like a fresh tingly mint,”
she said.
“It’s kind of like a baptism, a new
year’s resolution of sorts,” she
Ward 1 Coun. Sandy Annunziata,
who also braved the icy water, knows
what testing your body’s limits
involves, considering he spent 11
years in the Canadian Football
League, playing many games in the
heart of an Alberta winter during his
time with the Edmonton Eskimos.
Sheterp thhairidn ed iHp elraosnt , S2a1tu, rodnay h. er way out of Lake Erie after wticass“ Icb’rvuaetz yhI atodth giane kft e iwntht oips e pooropffvliecin iatcelillayll mpcooelni ¬¬I
firms it,” he said referring to the fact
he will be running for MPP in this
year’s provincial election.
First place for the Chili Cookoff
was awarded to “the two Megans”
who describe themselves as “two
Nuno Mendes, left, of Fort Erie Fire Department station no. 6 being served a independent chili lovers with a
warm bowl of chili from fire inspector Kellie Kubik last Saturday.
TH1 i'HIIM'lilllillHililiV Police warn about car break-ins
Over the past three and would like to take a
TIME TRAVELLER’S WIFE weeks, unknown persons moment to remind citizens
Thurs, Jan. 21,6:30 pm Centennial have been responsible for a to remove all valuables and
$2 admission, rated PG. Drama, romance, sci-fi. string of thefts from vehicles be sure your vehicles are
Tickets available ahead or at the door. within around town, locked at all times. This
WS$2aH ta.,dE JmRainEs.s Ti2oH3nE,, 2 rWa ptemIdL DPG T. HFIaNmGilyS/ fCAaenRntaEtse yn/naidavl enture. Thanks to the Fort Erie Mdineveteamsctbhigemrastei nnogtf thtaherese e F ionarcctit diEveenrlityes vwtaeoknuitnlidgn gpg lratechaeet.ls ye atshseisftt si nf rporem¬
Kinettes for their support of Saturday Family Matinees.
Tickets available ahead or at the door.
SPELLING BEE for grades 3 - 8 Wed., Jan. 27,6:30 pm Centennia
Sponsored by the Library in partnership with the Adult Literacy Council.
Free registration for spellers. Pre-register at the library. New this year:
Celebrity spellers lead off! Homeschoolers welcome, refreshments available
WpriOzeMs aEnNd gINift BbaUgSs!I NESS Wed., Jan. 27,7 pm Crystal Ridge Free CHIU and TOAST
Taking Care of Business series. Information for women thinking of going Our Famous Salad • Tea or Coffee ■ Dessert
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Tickets at the door • Everyone Welcome!
Help defend our natural resources.
' the FORT ERIE CONSERVATION r
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Ontario NDP leader uses Fort Erie as venue to challenge hospital restructuring
is there because I want to continue showing my
"We have to stand up together and
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The Fort Erie TIMES
News
Adventurous cat returned
home to loving family
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touching the ground, after owner, but safety is our num-
Hebbourn believes it was
frightened by a predatory
What could have potential¬ attack from a coyote. She -Kristine Carmichael
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4 The Fort Erie TIMES Saturday, January 16, 2010
News
Powerful earthquake
hits home for some
local residents
T, , ,. but those who are ing on the international
, 11 s feen a disaster ,jjrcct|y affected by the community to help as
whlwnriH earthquakes want to get much as they can.”
whole world. information on certain He said the advan¬
ce 7.0-magmtude neighbourhoods. tage in getting many
earthquake hat hit g‘ther Fort Erie Jaller Borga4ations
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Year In Review
January
Hundreds of people gathered in The Fort Erie Economic
front of town hall for a rally to save the DevelopmentandTourismCorporation
Fort Erie Racetrack, a few days after offered to purchase the Fort Erie
190 people were given layoff notices. Racetrack for $35 millio from its own¬
The Mayors Task Force worked ers Nordic Gaming, who continued to
diligently to preserve services at lose money at the 111-year-old border
Douglas Memorial Hospital through
meetings with Ontario’s minister of The Hamilton Niagara Haldimand
health. Brant Local Health Integration
Aerosafe Technologies celebrated Network approved its integration deci¬
the 10-year anniversary of its partner¬ sion to move forward with the Niagara
ship with Fort Erie Secondary School Health System’s hospital improvement
and its manufacturing and co-opera¬
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February
After a provincial approval of the Dalton McGuinty to discuss the future
of the Fort Erie Racetrack and Douglas
announced visitors to the Douglas Memorial Hospital.
Memorial site would be required to Stevensville native Nick Weglarz
pay for parking. was named to Canada’s team in the
Several local residents raised con¬ World Baseball Championships.
cerns about coyote sightings around Fort Erie resident Don McDonald
was killed in the crash of Continental
Garrison Little Theatre opened up Flight 3407 in Clarence, NY.
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12 The Fort Erie TIMES Saturday, January 16, 2010
Year In Review
March
The Town of Fort Erie announced tion for another year as track own¬
it will be moving forward with the ers Nordic Gaming agreed to
Molinaro Group, a Burlington- absorb a projected $1 million loss.
based developer, to build two The Niagara Health System
12-storey condominiums at Bay begins implementation of the
Beach. Hospital Improvement Plan by
Big Brothers Big Sisters Fort removing the ophthalmology
Erie tallied its fundraising total for department from Douglas Memorial
the annual Bowl for Kids Sake Hospital.
campaign, pulling in $48,000. Fire chief Jim Douglas hangs up
It was announced the Fort Erie his gear after 35 years with the Fort
Racetrack would remain in opera¬ Erie Fire Department.
April
Ontario ombudsman Andre Marin their accomplishments at a town
starts an investigation into the deci¬ council meeting.
sion-making process of the Hamilton Former mayor Stella Ziff passed
Niagara Haldimand Brant Local away at age 92.
Health Integration Network (LHIN). A roundtable discussion, organized
A handful of dog owners come by the Town is held to discuss the
forward saying their pets were presence of coyotes in urban areas
attacked by coyotes. 1\vo of the vic¬ around town.
timized dogs did not survive. Hundreds of people travel to
Gypsy Theatre celebrated its Queen’s Park in buses for a rally on Mayor Doug Martin with warrant officer Robert Dumelie, before he was deployed to Afghanistan,
20-year anniversary and showcased hospital changes in Ontario. accepting a Town of Fort Erie flag to bring with him.
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Year In Review
May
The Fort Erie Racetrack opens for delight vigil at Douglas Memorial
its 112th season. Hospital, including Dr. David Henry.
Several Niagara doctors band Ridgeway-Crystal Beach High
together, requesting the provincial School holds its 100-year anniversary
government to place a moratorium on with over 1,000 former students trav¬
hospital restructuring plans for elling from all over North America to
Ontario.
Town staff completes its Ridgeway- Niagara Regional Police discover a
Hiunder Bay neighbourhood plan. body in the upper portion of the
Three people are arrested at a can- Niagara River.
June
The Western Hemisphere Travel School’s Pride Field raises $81,000
Imitiative is implemented, requiring for the Canadian Cancer Society.
border travellers to present a pass¬ The Town of Fort Erie and the
port or other acceptable docu¬ Niagara Health System reach a two-
ments. year agreement for DMH to main¬
Our Lady of Victory Catholic tain its ‘H’ and operate as a 24-hour
School is given $4.6 million for urgent care centre.
improvements by the provincial The second annual Dash n’ Splash
government. five-kilometre run was held to raise
St. John’s Stevensville United money for the Kinsmen Pool.
Church celebrates its 175th year of The Fort Erie Native Friendship
service. Centre held its annual traditional
Niagara Regional Police officers arresting Dr. David Henry after a candlelight vigil at Douglas The Relay for Life event at powwow successfully, despite a last
Memorial Hospital turned into a heated protest. Ridgeway-Crystal Beach High minute venue change.
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14 The Fort Erie TIMES Saturday, January 16, 2010
Year In Review
July
The 23rd annual Friendship edged out Milwaukee’s Appeal by a
Festival kicks off for another year.
Crystal Beach Arts Festival draws Local musicians Lowell Sostomi
500 and showcases 45 artists. and Nate Hindle receive accolades
Fort Erie native Tim Hudak was from Canadian songwriter
elected as leader of the Ontario Gordon Lightfoot for their band the
Progressive Conservative party. Great Bloomers’ first full-length
Swine Flu claims the first report¬ album.
ed death in the Niagara region. Local runner, Jeremy Rae, brings
The 74th annual Prince of Wales home gold in the 1,500-metre at the
Stakes had one of the most exciting Canadian National Junior Track and
finishes in history after Gallant Field Championships.
August
Central Avenue United Church is groundbreaking ceremony at the cor¬
put up for sale after nearly 100 years of ner of Crescent Road and Phillips
Street to officially start construction of
Sandy Annunziata announces he the North Crescent Park Storm Sewer
plans to run for MPP in the next pro¬
vincial election. Local wrestler Kenny Reichelt
Border officials intercept more than returns from the Canada Summer
$20 million in cocaine at the Peace Games in Prince Edward Island with
Bridge. two medals: one gold and one bronze. Madison Lagace, 10, stands on the Peace Bridge on Canada Day to show her support for her
Larry Coplen is welcomed as the Local golfer Jack Gibson solidifies country. She was one of about 100 poeple who walked to the International Boundary Line during
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Year In Review
September
The Royal Canadian Legion restructuring.
Branch 71 holds a rally at the Mather’s The Fort Erie Meteors kick off
Arch cenotaph to support our troops their 2009-10 season under newly
fighting overseas. appointed head coach Yvan
The Niagara Hawks Senior B Charrois.
lacrosse team advances to the The Douglas Memorial Hospital is
President’s Cup for the first time converted into a 24-hour urgent care
ever but failed to bring home any centre after more than a year of
medals. fighting to maintain services at the
The Yellow Shirt Brigade created
a TV commercial to be distributed to The Cpl. Albert Storm playground
Canadian news channels in an effort is built at Waterfront Park in memory
to express concern about hospital of the soldier.
October
Ambulances get the green fight to Town and Regional councils show
take non-emergency cases to the its support for the Canadian Motor
Douglas Memorial urgent care centre. Speedway Project by making amend¬
The announcement of stimulus ments to their official plan
funding from the provincial and fed¬ Fort Erie’s 2966 Royal Canadian
eral government allow for the Fort Artillery Cadet Corps, is awarded the
Erie skatepark project to move for- Philip C. Gainham Memorial Trophy
which recognizes the most proficient
Fourteen-year-old Daniel Jewson sea, army, or air cadet unit.
was awarded the opportunity to meet Well known community member
and shake the hand of the Dalai Llama Andy Passero is killed in an automo¬
at a conference where he spoke in bile accident on the QEW.
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