Fort Erie Times, January 23, 2010

2 MB·English

by  Postmedia Corp

Noyes to run
for mayor in
next election
Times Staff "Together we have been | *4
- working to make our com
munity a better place t,
position as councillor after
12 years. Ann-Marie Noyes
Instead of having her
sent Ward 6 in the next agement problems and new
municipal election, Noyes services, programs and
will be hoping to take the amenities recently made
big chair on town council. available in the community
On Saturday, the as examples.
Stevensville councillor "Together we have been
announced her candidacy working to make our com-
for mayor in the Oct. 25th munity a better place to
election, saying it is time for iive, work and play," said
a change in local politics. Noyes.
In front of a crowd of "My plan is to continue
about 200 people at the in public service in a way
Fort Erie Conservation that will help Fort Erie bet-
Club in Stevensville, Noyes ter position itself to meet
highlighted a list of accom- future challenges," she con-
plishments made by various tinued. Local resident Bruce Schinkel showing Ward 6 Coun. Ann-Marie Noyes his support after she announced her candidacy
claosut n1c2i lyse sahres usasitn ogn i movperro tvhee- continued on page 2 froerp rmesaeynotri nign tthhee nSetexvt emnsuvniilcleip aarl eeal.e cMtiaoyno, rt aDkoinugg pMlaacreti ni nh Oasc tnoobte yr eotf rtehgisis yteeraerd. .N oyes has spent the last 12 years
g £* m m ££^ Experience an evening of Romance! Chinese New Year’s
mil 10 H f/jf* Siuuua// Felructrv 14-i/ty is
RES1T/A UKRt ANMgT Ua!n d PATsinIceO 196 7 IL ^| C/nasnt/adartlietnilgi ugath tt^& D6si0n n epre rf cooruTplVe o SVa•t? uAeuratdhreN anoteyicfw ,C t hDFhinaeeest ebeT F!re iNaugsteae wrr yP rM2ic0ej&!, 2fl0M1U0y
Two Great Events! One Location! 1|C hampaignncelRu&de sinneorgvn ra-etaigolcunoslah rreo cmliocem cnhmua emanvpdaaeigdlan bel ea vailable • Limited Tickets Available fjj&Ewdxk
98 NIAGARA BOULEVARD • FORT ERIE • 905-871"3970 email: [email protected]* Hours: Sunday-Thursdayllam-11pm, Friday, Saturday llam-Midnight
News
Campaign to address three issues
continued from page 1 imnafrkaisntgru cFtourrte Ewriiteh ina tmheo rceo mdemsiurnaibtyle,
There are three issues she intends place for younger generations to stay
to focus most of her attention on if she in or return to after completing their
is elected mayor. The first is what she post-secondary education.
referred to as "responsible spending," "For this to happen, there needs to
saying that local taxpayers seeing be job opportunities, homes they can
nearly a 30 per cent increase over the afford and a quality of life that our
last three years is not acceptable in her youth will find attractive," she said.
opinion. She closed her speech by saying she
"There is something wrong with has proven to work tirelessly for her
this picture and we are not spending constituents over the last 12 years and
responsibly. We must learn to do more has become a strong, reliable voice for
with less," she said. the people she represents.
She also feels more needs to be "I'm a person that works hard and
done to create and sustain employ¬ treats everyone fairly."
ment opportunities in Greater Fort Mayor Doug Martin has not yet
Erie, saying she has seen many busi- registered to run for a second term,
saying he has been very busy "keeping
"In addition to attracting new busi¬ the town on track" over the last few
nesses to our town, we need to look at weeks and that he has not made an
initiatives to retain existing business¬ official decision yet.
es," said Noyes. "There's a lot of time for me to
The third focus she plans to take make some sort of announcement if I
will be on improving services and want to," said Martin.
ARTS COUNCIL PREPARING FOR RED RIBBON EXHIBITION Peace Bridge open houses being held
Artist Donna MacLeod and local jazz vocalist Jeffery Arthur are just two of the many people being The Peace Bridge Authority Five design concepts have been
showcased at the Fort Erie Arts Council’s Red Ribbon Exhibition and Art Sale at the Ontario Welcome (PBA) wants to hear from local deemed suitable by Canadian and
Centre. The event takes place on Saturday Feb. 6th from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from 12 p.m. residents about its expansion proj- U.S. government agencies and the
to 4 p.m. It will kickoff with a fundraiser gala on Fri. Feb 5th at 7 p.m. PBA wants to hear input from
A series of open houses will be those who will be using the new
held on both sides of the Niagara bridge when it is built.
JANUARY CLEARANCE River starting on Jan. 28th and Hosted by the PBA and the New
coming to an end on Feb. 6th. York State Department of
Transportation, the open houses
will take place on the Canadian
AUDITIONS bsiodaer do fr otohme lboocradteedr aatt 1t0h0e QPBueAe’ns
NInO lTaIsCt EwN OeiaeFgk a’PsrU aa BRd LergIeCigo anMr’dsEi nEgT ItNheG A46cLFVt8Oos3e-OrBr KTsClaIuhNrtieyeGlse s N, Fl 6eJO0iaraR’ zsgS z,Ta t,7.H r,C0a EN’ o sNFmi,O ai8egLg0dLha'yOstr ,,aWC M9lFI0uNaa’bGgsl, li: s c., FsfS1ri0etoo. b,“nma rW. muf wrate.oihr ’ltymlreo e b 44pet2l u hpo hb .oemalpkiln.cd.mi d n ao.g5 sn t th otfF.oo eA rb8 w. tfh6hepatie.hrtmd d bf.t hrsaoeeocsmikn¬r
on the Proposed Amendment to the preferences are in terms of bridge
Niagara Region Policy Plan design,” said PBA general manager
Bridges APoglriicciuelst,u rMarl. VDarleuwe ASdemdepdl eA’sc tpivhiotinees 905-354-7474 or 289-407-7281. Ron Rienas.
number was listed as 905-985-1571,
lyiommunity Health^ the correct number is 905-685-1571. PATH TO A STRONGER REGION
Seasonal Flu Shot Clinic "The Truth!'
/or Bridges CHf Clients
True Savings can
Please note the following dates, ONLY be had at Come see the latest developments on the signature bridge options, plaza and greenspace.
KJ Waneudanreys 2dti7amtyhe ,s^ a nd lfoc aJtiaoTnnhsu:u arrsyd a2y8, th B2e K1s0tl aa Vmuc( tnaok ol 6Su hpte.my, p FMOeo)o nrp.t- FtEriicr. iae l Fcoarl lf u1cra-t8nh8 eb8re -d2 fe7ota5ui-nl3sd 3o o6nn0 t .oh Pueu rPb weliaeccb ceso iBtmer iwmdgweenw Pt .frpooerjameccset baornri ddq guaeedxsd.ticitooionmns /ac2lo0 in1nc fOeordrnmeisnaitggino tehnx iosh niebv tieht.neats ,pp prxol ejeacste
' 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm 9:00 am to 12:00 pm 905;871;5010 BUFFALO OPEN HOUSE FORT ERIE OPEN HOUSE
Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010 2-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4,2010 2-8 p.m.
| ^Po rPto r(Ct5a0lo 8V Slilbtleaeogleem P Slate,z as) ite * F(i1no4si8rd5te GHEaorrlriiidseaoy n sI Rnindt)e„ MRak&Eas DSiffeCrenceU; E S18at4u rCdoany,nF Jeracidntai. cy3u, N0tJ a,Se2nwt0., Y12B09our ,fk12f a0S0l ot1aa,0. tmNe 2 A.e--w48rm ppYo..ommryrk,.. SFP10raeit0aduc arQyed, au BFyere,ei bdFn.ge 5eSb ,t.A r26eu0e,t th12, o00Fr 1oi2tr0y-t8 1EB 0proi. eaam,r. mdO. .Rn-t4oa orpim.om, .
2 The Fort Erie TIMES Saturday, January 23, 2010
News
Community support for Haitians taking place all over
There are 167 Haitians liv¬ this tragic event but hopes peo¬ their hunger. And now that this
ing in Fort Erie and the local ple realize it isn't just Port-Au- tragic earthquake has taken its
community is doing what it can Prince that is in disrepair but toll on his country and its sup¬
to provide help in any way it the whole country needs to ply of goods, things have
can for them. start from the ground up. become unfathomably difficult
On Thursday, The Times met "The whole country desper¬ for parents of young children.
with three Haitian gentlemen ately needs help," said " Seeing your children crying
at Casa El Norte to discuss for food and you don t have
their own personal stories relat¬
ing to the devastating earth¬
quake that took place last week
and how it has affected them.
Evens Nazaire, who is still overwhelmed with feelings of Canada since he arrived two
awaiting for his refugee status thankfulness, knowing that so years ago.
has learned that his 10-year-old many people from North ‘ " '
son is living in a damaged struc¬ America are putting their own
ture with his grandmother lives at risk to help his country home,
about 15-kilometres outside of that has literally fallen apart Pastor Joseph Michel is
Port-Au-Prince. He said he is over the last two weeks. from Haiti and has family there
still very worried since it a very "We really appreciate the struggling to survive. He
unsafe way to live but extreme¬ fact that people are giving so recently found out one of his
ly grateful to know he is still generously to help rebuild our brothers passed away due to a
country," said St. Armand lack of medical aid.
spoenn" iaIn'ngmd o veveverery rt ywhtehorirenr,ig"e dthh eaa bst aoiisud ht. amp¬y whreo"aIs letl yhs,iirnsetkae lril tyi si gsa r senoaumtr,"se ethh iein na Hgd dathietdai.t. I tr“yIt ’sto h laecrtod in ttt orco odln ettarhlo ewl mistih t uita,t biount AHdarninenig aWn, iSlsiosntenre ,C alreoflt , ScPhiwerarert z,S tE. veAnrsm Nanazda, ireC aansad SEil steNro Jruted itdhi rCecatroror ll.L ynn
"When you watch TV and Nazaire said the most diffi¬ the surprisingly upbeat Michel.
see what's going on, it's really cult part for survivors still living When asked how he keeps a
scary," he continued. in Haiti is dealing with the positive attitude with family
Adrian Wilsonne, who is shortage of food and water, and friends suffering, he simply
also an associate pastor at the Even when he still lived there, it replied, “it is God’s will.”
First Baptist Church here in drained his emotions having to Town Council Is Planning On
Fort Erie said he is very thank¬ tell his children there wasn't
fbueli nfgo rs ethnet taom hoisu ncto uonf tsryu papfoterrt eavnaoiulagbhl ef otood gaentd rwida toerf □ ; Giving Your Waterfront Land
tToTAWrivatelCompanv
STOP THE
A REAL EAR FOR CRYSTAL BEACH PROJECT
HEARING MUSIC DEMAND PARKLAND
Is it true that some people are born with a better ear tor NOT CONDOS
PUBLIC MEETING
TOWN HALL
IMONDAY*JANIIARY*25tli]
Call 905-871-1600
Say NO To
The Crystal Beach Gateway Project
• Smart • Tough • Beautiful
• Life Resistant There Is No Natural Beauty In
Is there any reason it shouldn’t be in your home?
Twelve Storeys Of Concrete And Glass
~ A Public Service Announcement ~
The Fort Erie TIMES Saturday, January 23, 2010
News
Several local events planned
continued from page 3 nfeereindg t oin b He aaictci eclaenr actoemd ea ntod Cpeaonpaldea s fuof¬r
He said he has to remain strong for a better life with their families that are
the Haitian community in Fort Erie as already here.
they come to him searching for Scheduled events include an inter¬
answers. national relief day on Jan. 30th, to be
f “Now that I am experiencing it, I held at the All Nations Mission Centre
understand these people’s concerns at 3397 Garrison Rd., a musicians
more. I feel it. I have to be there for night at the Crystal Chandelier on Feb.
Big Brothers Big Sisters 5th, hosted by Elton Lammie and a
Several initiatives have been devel¬ pasta night at the Italo-Canadian Club
Bowl for oped this week to provide relief for on Mar. 11th.
liKids HReauitni.i ficatTiohne FunHd acitoi-aonr dinaFteadm iblyy plaMnnaendy b yo tshcheor oles vaenndts c haurrceh ebs.e iOnng
the Fort Erie Multicultural Centre, Monday, Niagara Christian
with the help of several other local Community of Schools held an assem¬
organizations, is accepting donations bly, announcing its plans to raise
to help Haitians living in Fort Erie money through Mission of Hope, a
reunite with family members. It is also relief effort supporting Haiti.
the Multicultural Centre's plans to An interfaith church service will be
FSake lobby the federal government, held at the Leisureplex banquet hall
explaining why immigration efforts on Feb. 6th from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Skatepark remaining in same spot
“In Your Community KTRimISeDs SUtBafffi iasmknadpt oerptpaarlnaktc apinta gtrh te o fsfoo Frmeoferrtto hnEitnr iogef ' sth lieidk epenr otipt¬ya
wOwLRwDteY.hmgfroieiMessrstn e sttPr Fho tyIrioeiosCn b ugIy rrmn TeutieaaapHargrrm’ayes6r s ”aaMs. tc : o6m isTmmmLcrtadnoeioneooogmoa amybfwcTnA,ddte wekai lmheneaoto iwh t b e ntntcoiHeeMw uot a Fb rtdwtioaleeooolyo lldte.h por l. mn treocada amWeEraolntanciet ntderyeo tdaiietih c ner httietdn i stasthSwnh iih npagdegkeaesg5r he.a s F e ortr tTfv' eeio,sas inCihavp trckoisfteicaotiu atsil orEeluaiitsmkottureln rye lccnpaii.oyd ase oc a t nbnt iupiiriYMlooet'okn ltsttan Mnmd giwand c lorewwew-neeCtieich enenoaaitiA¬lnd¬gass-fl ttcsDnsbimmfesihiotroieco aaticonerve ynnfNvya "sosnfe,re tt Te aitirisi h g w cnaofeaheHawiehogd gnpre itffgtmudha h pyyriu bwerennelo'r nmryaea oti tneaocghs tenp ivtywsptgrertRt iriua t oeorotsifseefee oanoiifanfeebnsgtt i ri nh ietgflgdoi tietoi oeoa., fhst.b "ttr,n . no fhht e uisrhdmatha ene soihFte l et t om elahi coast ipc snhtPikrndr ka'souctestHeaod hi lhc o Eadstrliswgeioi cepnN.ao.rc ope ssyi ilHefaniRese a .t n b icnri roe3nDPogoook( gn mmN lsdi iites ssa.aheo t miR tditrnan rtdeafvhibuaPvroof ici¬¬¬¬¬eee)rttt
HellUpT huHansk oTYrfeo/ Wua$ /tco3 hotu5W , rtJ 0hC—oeU,m0 t >mrAU0eungN0i tiy o! PMnM aOraEtenlDr eirgdIsA oi'aa n.l' S Npwictmtlbosehhoeofsmoeuer iunrWWternvn thesceeecgies ee ca dhih.m cnmrs ir,eoTpsnhod bntsaa ao h iecwe lls 4ietc flrlnc ch oise oe sitCeeiwsthuolscsne oo iwnmo i tnpcwustcrnMao raeseinatcelust. hy. Hioesne maoesTerns'w,pnt nne d ubbpu wymetanoweurn.dy e oubd3tai W.r vl.ne nmel tea rdioT hsmcdobsa i hat stcroooifu'etiolsuileuflrseiuy stetselan ce ld w ooyc p swgCiu fiforlst eron,u'htem e ehbcap riali¬il¬neeesttll libpTlcpaasoiolnoyam olcamrl dewHai"nitkv ctlhsImn eietaaape"a ' saufnloo tswoe enrnudlapseni idii tpttlttgcdgiihl h cpo tai t echHoeitorntah oeo nec wpnete nd aohssesv ytulno.rkaoie .ecnc gtapr3wdt euytoils esruieeeb vn nfpc boeoocs tatefdro iarfrornio yn Fktnofmwnh tgon hrc eooe rteooac tnurscofv mokEi tsofetnd ehmr n awtseirthetiennhsiidi e,t ndtteos"tesh uep pfr b steaee eathtae ndhherttiasook"dddeett
SscWmracwiltllfhFOoTeWrCsd O GRSSMEgeSwCSaygCOrhy?st a l Tphtcwgto"hholoerfhaaeai maidpyuAHcn "tvLi' ianHmgscnifeared l utgog tkynuieaeols wo nodrlrtuu s ik uhi Bnortsttssaeeehyrge a.tmsaep e'r u'ys3ftv psl oapuee5 e mcci nimxt soaldhift le letuae ieehietoitenn rmdisytnstaaicd n c ei ias matltgftdotwlh w oh,ota t ehhauocoarit yo nYelrhy sro- pw oa?effyMcsi"uor ue oodTo Rotg Cnu motttihchaot Adwhf e de gaa f nrs ioaeas nrtu hrHwcacfe cei hfia tghaale h niahyl ttiiildn¬yyasss-, bwttpmwffwSrhauyohuchialie ti,tiasFroh n"lttdtrikehlTo tsatoe iyeee trirhnn ot. teept esg hY apSrh syE oe.iecaor'M nrvc heesuSigeediis eCtnlsh ee z pbsguecAaYt ,rshe is"rmoas M ec aaiivasihnootldnansi C nr dtviotdaehd ahAeo b m neyedltSss v hd oa cocsase aiuihmedlkddtuptitneea l hatl zti tteiat nrte.hsahbln e ypytrslye stoo aur m wouraupYcfkkcagoopop Mntsnhurdoce adn oardfCtgettcomth heretierA¬ol¬d¬eesr,
The Fort Erie TIMES Saturday, January 23, 2010
News
Shular looking for third term on council
Rick Shular is the second mem¬ "I'm looking forward to working Residents will be heading to the
ber of council to renew their candi¬ with whoever is successful," said polls on October 25 to elect their
dacy for the next municipal election. Shular. local leaders.
The Ward 2 Coun. is hoping to be
elected for his third term, saying
how quickly he registered at town
hall proves he is eager to continue
serving his constituents and that it
was an easy decision to make.
" Proof of that is how early I regis¬
tered," he said.
In last week's Times, Ward 3
Coun. Bob Steckley said continuity
is of great importance in a municipal
council and Shular said he agrees
with that statement. There are many
projects and developments that have
taken place on Shular's watch and
he wants to continue working on
them for the next few years if he is
elected again.
"I enjoy the challenge and it's an
honour and privilege to serve," he
Shular said he feels Mayor Doug
Martin will run for another term
6 Coun. Ann-Marie
DO YOU REMEMBER? Noyes, who announced her candida¬
cy last week. He also claims to have
Last week's photo taken outside of Industrial Plastics heard rumours about other individu¬
Canada Limited drew no response so it will go back in als who may be seeking mayorship
the unidentified people binders which are available at the in the October election, saying he
Museum. Does anyone recognize this lovely lady will continue to work closely with
sMmpuoussreteiuunmmg @ aa fto hra(t9ier0rdi5eo). otn8h.9ac4ta -. d5e3f2ie2s ogrr asveintyd? uPsl eaanse ecmalali l thaet Mianggaa riontiv noe rri fwc hoheuo ndmcoielev'sse trrou dpno peaosn sdeint iidso nue.lp e ctatekd¬
Request for Public Opinion on
the Proposed Nursing Home
Spelling Bee Annual Licence Renewal of
A Family Literacy
spoDnasyo reevde bnyt, the Crescent Park Lodge, Fort Erie
Fort Erie Public
Library in
partnership with
the Adult Literacy
Council of
Greater Fort Erie.
Wed. Jan. 27th,
CW6eB:o3nrm0tae npenc.nnmh iI a.n l TP55ho orSonnte t:Co 4,l a1Oi6rn- A3ta2vr7ei-on7 u3eM4 W54 VeP2saYtx :78 4th1 6f-l3o2o7r-, 4S4u8i6te 800
Business me of the nursing home and quote Project #255-10 on all written submissions.
woAmdevni cthei fnokri ng The Director will consider all submissions before making a final decision.
about going into
business
Wed. Jan. 27th,
7 p.m.
CryBstraaln Rchid ge £><O ntario
The Fort Erie TIMES Saturday, January 23, 2010
“'Times
Published By:
NasnTQsiggNsiffl
A subsidiary of
gUNMEPIA Community needs to pull AROUND TOWN
450 Garrison Road, together for local Haitian
Unit 1,
Fort ELr2iAe, 1ONn2t ario, community
There is a new cause that needs to be heavily supported in the
local community.
This week, several events and initiatives were announced to sup¬
port the people of Haiti, providing relief for the devastated country.
The entire world is banding together to provide relief, but what
Publisher: some people don’t realize is how close to home this tragic event hits.
There are 167 Haitians living in Fort Erie and they need as much
Sales Manager support as they can possibly get.
So, in the next few weeks when you’re at home watching televi¬
sion complaining about how there is nothing to do... take a look into
how many local events are taking place to help the Haitian commu¬
nity in Fort Erie and their family members still living there.
On Thursday, The Times met with three individuals who have fled
Haiti and are living in Fort Erie and it was very difficult to hold back
emotions hearing them speak about their family still in Haiti and the
many unanswered questions they have about their safety and what
it is going to take to bring them here to Canada.
So, when local businesses and organizations are looking for a Jim and Pam Yorfido getting the crowd warmed up at the Royal Canadian
local cause to donate to, think of the efforts being made by the Fort Legion Br. 230’s karaoke night last Friday. The local Legion in Ridgeway
Erie Multicultural Centre and other organizations. Not only will you provides live entertainment every Friday night and will be hosting a benefit
be making a difference in a country thousands of miles away, but concert for Community Outreach Program Erie tomorrow.
also in the local community.
Skateboarders capable of becoming outstanding citizens
likely thought we were also there to At Monday's council meeting, a sider. I’m sure there are many kids
cause trouble and "get up to no delegate in support of the skatepark who have misbehaved in the dressing
good." made some very interesting com¬ room before a hockey game...but
That wasn't slightly true at all and ments that I need to mention. He you don't hear people assuming
most of the time a parent of myself appeared to be in his 40's and said he hockey players are troublemakers.
or one of my friends was nearby is still very enthusiastic about the I grew up attempting kick-flips
supervising us and would often pro¬ sport, especially considering his two and riding ramps...and I think it's
vide transportation for us to do what young children are both very pas¬ safe to say that I turned out OK.
we love. If the idea of a skatepark sionate about it. He reminisced Skateboarding is a sport that
was being considered then, back in about his time as a skateboarding doesn't instill the importance of
the early 1990s, I would probably still youth in Stevensville and how he and competition but provides vast oppor¬
be practicing today but since I felt his friends would have to resort to tunity for individualism. The dele¬
like I was doing something wrong using a parking lot behind a local gate pointed out how skaters are
every time I attempted a trick some¬ convenience store to practice. He notorious for congratulating one
Skateboarding might be consid¬ where other than in my parents' was asked if he fit into the category another when they complete a new
ered an unusual and unconventional driveway, I gave it up. I will admit of those who also caused a little bit trick without falling and support one
sport... but there's no reason to dis¬ that my interest in hockey and base¬ of trouble while working on new another in everything they do.
criminate against those who are ball did take over, probably because tricks. He responded by saying that We've all heard about parents and
extremely passionate about it. there was more opportunity to par¬ absolutely was not the case and that coaches crushing the spirits of young
With the Town getting ready to ticipate in those sports around town many of his fellow skaters grew up to hockey and baseball players because
build a skatepark, there has been and it was considered to be more become outstanding citizens, refer¬ of how heavily the importance of
plenty of discussion about what the normal or acceptable by my elders. ring to his own life and how he winning is enforced on them when
facility will provide for young resi¬ Still to this day, I hear comments earned a degree in psychology when they simply want to have a good time
dents and how it will affect everyone from people saying the skatepark is he left Stevensville. with their friends and taking first
else. In my opinion, this is something going to be riddled with troublemak¬ This is a perfect example of how place in a tournament is secondary
I would have been ecstatic about ers just looking for a place to "hang skateboarders are discriminated
back in the day when I was an avid out." I'm sure there this will prove to against and most of them are well So, anyone who can't get out of
skateboarder and would have to be true but not on the scale that educated and responsible individuals the mindset that the skatepark is
resort to using parking lots as a some are predicting. The stigma that who have never been involved in any going to be a hotbed for youth van¬
venue to practice the craft. Although skateboarders are rebellious and mischievous activity. I'm not saying dalism or underage drinking needs
it was many years ago, I vividly recall ready to cause problems needs to be this is the case for everyone who has to realize that it is now 2010 and
being politely asked to "take it else¬ re-examined by those who feel that ridden a skateboard, but this exam¬ trends have changed since 30 years
where" by property owners who ple is something people need to con¬
6 The Fort Erie TIMES Saturday, January 23, 2010
Of*m u>n
Younger people need to become more aware of hospital issue
lelves with. which such accidents happen? As these should—fight on their own. It is an issue
I think each of the speakers at this meet- medical emergencies, as well as many other that affects the lives of every person within
Since I learned of the Niagara Health be commended for their courage illnesses, injuries and accidents show, this town and one which wi st all cc
System’s plans to restructure health care standing_ u,p before an audience and whether you are young, middle aged or eld- together and fight collectively for. On
across the region—including laying off telling their stories. So many brought erly, we all depend quality and readily December 26th, a young girl lost her life
many nurses and paramedics, closing the to my eyes because they involved much accessible health ca] due to the cutbacks to our health care :
emergency rooms in Port Colbome and unnecessary pain and trauma. My hheeaarrtt The apparent apathy of young and mid- tern. It that members of this tc
Fort Erie, and moving many essential serv- ' t' o eac'h i’ ndivid' ua’l w'h o h' as l’ ost' a die aged community members, as shown by stood up to say that Reilly Anzovino’
;s like urgent care to hospitals ' ’ loved one or suffered themselves due to the their complete absence at this very impor- death was completely unnecessary, and t<
cities—I’ve assumed that this is; i.nadequades of our health care system. ITn a t meeting, depresses and discourages pledge that this kind of tragedy must neve
serious one that affected the lives of all first world country like Canada, such expe- me. It also frightens me for the future of the happen again,
community members in grave ways. Boy riences ur hospitals are absolutely ui health care within our community, and
was I wrong. cept‘a "ble . whether help be available when families Nichole Bonne
When I attended the forum held by the only affects the need it the most. This is not a fight that the Ridgewa
Yellow Shirt Brigade at the St. Paul’ aging population Fort Erie. During this elderly members of Fort Erie can—or
Anglican Church Wednesday, January meeting, I wondered to myself:
20th, I was shocked to see that I was the where are all of the parents, con-
the audience (with the cerned about the availability of
il Niagara College stu- health services when their child sud-
dents who video recorded the meeting). At denly develops a fever, begins chok-
twenty four years old, I don’t consider ing or breaks an arm? Where are the W
msmta(hwpuyeeedisn taiheetkl nheeft clrohpdsemea e rmaretelpi xyewcpcm ueoelabarpprkreteelieryoodsr np ywat looenohu dfonb ogsaesp.nhl loYeae bk eysueteo ctomn uaoninroon egbsres,et chioo iafftfi"l ozftt hhr eo)een,f iydroiminouaa tugrmlh wenteeo?ghd w u Weinannwtfh weoooe rnhmmrteeouee niardnsear i recctee oawaa gleld hlntv yrotieehz tnaeoetrt tmgemohiafeveel a einmtz h tbie brii eesr tratchshtr cooua -fft loCcsuaanlp acpdoomar tt mto o uip mnHrfiooatpyvriot itirad?htnea ed n t
Apparently the closure of Douglas impaired driving to the lives of every
Memorial Hospital and related cuts tc motorist and pedestrian, who expect
5t a problem the paramedics, nurses and doctors to be
st concern them- accessible to them and their families
The Times Letters Policy
The Times welcomes letters to the editor, commenting on local
issues. Letters should be typed or neatly handwritten, and should
be no longer than 200 words. Send them to: Letters to the Editor,
Tedaatnlahisoymeont Tieymbsimm.eec o oeftusmea,s lx. 1e el-Lped4het5 tot0teton erG erss 9a wn0rmru5iilum-sl8 sob7tnn e1oi nr-Rt5 cfd2blou.4e,rd 3 F,epv o ueotrrhbtri el fEii escrahmiaueetta,idh oiO.lo neNTr d’ph,s u eLtn ro2paT Amoiems de1ee,iNs tsa.o 2 drUr.id eLanrsleese@sitrgtsvfe,neo raessrnd t ectd hrao inea-r br“oAthse ar’ psr koeseppeeror auns d coalubwne“atcIryafysus a sbienme deHpn ioa ta’irstt inaa hnelweat dsa yy s wpoe“ sSciiatninoc ento wt oceo ’hrneet lripinb wuat ee ibtb beucetsaf htouhorseewey t tinhhneeegy e es’dauv ropet hupnqore uhretade kelped ,
right to edit letters for length,clarity and for reasons of libel and
good taste. The opinions expressed in letters to the editor do not —What do you think
necessarily reflect the opinions of The Times, its staff or manage- ?—
E-mail: [email protected] or call 905-871-3100, ext. 207
RRSP - Investing In Your Future.
in their future.
FORT ERIE K
' RRSP loans are now available for a one-year term People Helping People
\ , Avoid the rush and make your appointment today!. ihrv-i1s 5S5t2re et www.forteriecu.com 9102501-9 G94a-r1ri2s0o
The Fort Erie TIMES Saturday, January 23, 2010 7
The Town of Fort Erie
1 Municipal Centre Drive, Fort Erie, ON, L2A 2S6
[phone] • Fax [phone] • www.torterie-on.ca
EMERGENCY TELEPHONE INFORMATION 905-871-1600
RADIO EMERGENCY INFORMATION 91.7 FM -105.7 FM - 610 AM
Our Focus: Your Future
PUBLIC NOTICE
(1) NO OVERNIGHT PARKING ON STREETS (2) COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES
ATTENTION ALL MOTORISTS: In an effort to keep the streets free of vehicles BOARD AND COMMITTEE VACANCIES
dreumriinngd etdh et hwati nntoer omveornntihgsh tf opra rskninogw pisl opweirnmgi ttaendd. sanding operations, residents are The Town of Fort Erie is seeking individuals interested in serving the community by stand¬
ing for appointment to some of its boards and committees where vacancies currently exist
Traffic By-law No. 2000-89, Section 205 provides that "No person shall park a (By-laws establishing boards and committees available on the Town’s
vehicle or permit a vehicle to remain parked” on any street in Town “between the website www. forterie. on.ca under Town Hall “C” for “Committees”.)
hours of 2:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. on any day during the months of November, Expressions of interest for consideration of appointment to the below noted boards and
December, January, February and March.”. committees are invited from residents/business owners. Applications must be
TBhye-l aTwo wNn’os. B2y0-0la0w-8 9E.n foYrcoeumr evneth iOclfef icweirlsl wbiel l ibsseu eexde rac ipsianrgk invgig itliacnkte te nafnodr cceomueldn t boef aucnondmd wepirll lPe btueebd lr ieoccn eNi vtoehdtei c bfeyos rt hm-e B auonvadareidrlsa aibgnlnede d Co nuop mt htmoe iatTtnoedew nVin’sac clwuadneibcnisgeist e,W owerwd tnhwee.s fCdoalreyter,k rJ’isea .nOounfaf.icrcyae
towed, at your expense, if found in violation of the by-law. 27, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.
Enquiries may be directed to the Town’s By-law Enforcement Officers by calling (1) FORT ERIE CEMETERY ADVISORY COMMITTEE - One (1) citizen appointee
[phone], Extension 2216(Geoff Stephenson) or Extension 2215 (Jack Cox). vacancy. Purpose: To provide advice and/or recommendations regarding the operation,
Carolyn J. Kett, A.M.C.T., Town Clerk, Town of Fort Erie care and control of the Town-owned cemeteries and mausoleum.
REQUEST FOR TENDERS (2) FORT ERIE PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD - One (1) citizen appointee vacancy.
Purpose: To manage the affairs of the libraries in the Town of Fort Erie. Qualifications:
Town of Fort Erie resident, Canadian citizen and at least 18 years of age.
(1) TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY OF (3) FORT ERIE SKATEPARK COMMITTEE - Maximum of Five (5) citizen
RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL appointee vacancies. Purpose: To develop and implement fundraising initiatives as
WATER METER READING SERVICES required to attain a portion of the funds necessary to construct the skatepark. When
adequate funds are available, to advise in the locating and design of the future Fort Erie
CONTRACT # ISO-01-2010 Skatepark.
Sealed Tenders, clearly marked as to content will be received by Carolyn J. Kett, Clerk, (4) MUSEUM AND CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE / RAILROAD MUSEUM
Town Hall, 1 Municipal Centre Drive, Fort Erie until 2:00 p.m. local time, on: AND HERITAGE BUILDING DESIGNATION - Maximum of Four (4) citizen
appointee vacancies. This committee is comprised of two sub-committees as follows:
MONDAY FEBRUARY 8, 2010 (1) Museum Services and (2) Built Heritage. Members are needed with specific interest in
the Fort Erie Railroad Museum and the 6218 steam engine; and interest in designating
Commencing immediately afterwards on the above date, tenders will be opened publicly heritage homes, buildings and sites and advising on the Point Abino Lighthouse.
at the Fort Erie Town Hall, Conference Room #3. Sub-committees meet approximately once a month. Current projects include developing
an inventory of heritage homes, raising community awareness regarding the 6218 repair
This contract is for the supply of residential and commercial/industrial water meter read¬ project, and maintaining existing cultural heritage services.
ing services. This information is being collected pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and
Protection of Privacy Act and will be used to select persons for appointments to Town of
Tender documents may be obtained from the Financial Services Department, 1 Municipal Fort Erie boards and committees.
Centre Drive, Fort Erie ON starting Monday January 25, 2010. Carolyn J. Kett, Town Clerk
Town of Fort Erie
The Corporation of the Town of Fort Erie reserves the right to reject any or all tenders and 1 Municipal Centre Drive
the lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. Fort Erie, Ontario L2A 2S6
Applications can also be:
Infrastructure Services Department Emailed to [email protected] or Faxed to 905-871-4022
8 The Fort Erie TIMES Saturday, January 23, 2010
Crystal Beach Gateway News
This is the Renaissance of Crystal Beach
The Crystal Beach Gateway project is an opportunity to have great ment. Washrooms and an aid station will also be provided. Erie Road will
public beach facilities without additional burden to Fort Erie ratepayers be improved with traffic-calming features and a signature entry point to
— it is the responsible thing to do. the beach.
The people of Fort Erie are being offered the opportunity to use private Town council invites all who would like to comment to attend a Public
sector investment to improve public land and facilities, while keeping all Meeting this Monday, January 25 at 6 p.m. in the Town Hall Council
of the public beach forever. Chamber.
The project represents sound fiscal and resource manage¬
ment and will bring long-term social, cultural and economic
benefits to Crystal Beach and all of Fort Erie.
It is part of the neighbourhood renewal that residents have
desired for two decades.
The partnership between the Town of Fort Erie and the
Molinaro Group seeks to enhance commercial activity, provide
memorable fun and recreation for residents and visitors, and
offer a vital civic presence in Crystal Beach.
The land currently used as a parking lot will be the site for
construction of the residential building (less than 20 per cent
of the waterfront lands).
No beach will be lost. The two other parking lots will be
upgraded and open areas will be improved for public enjoy¬
/Improves year-round attraction /Welcomes major investment
/increases revenue to Town / Avoids additional public spending
To view the complete application, supporting documents and
other information, visit the Town’s website at www.forterie.ca.
The Fort Erie TIMES Saturday, January 23, 2010 9
GET AN OFF IF YOU CURRENTLY OWN A CHRYSLER, JEEP®,
EXTRA DODGE, RAM VEHICLE OR ANY COMPETITIVE MINIVAN.
fd&VMOST DEPENDABLE
ASA VAN IN THE U.S.
FOR 2009*”
2010 DODGE
GRAND CARAVAN
CANADA VALUE PACKAGE
STARTING FROM $$118,4,90605 II DESTINsi ATION
PLUS $ 100 AIR TAX
PLUS $ 29 TIRE L£VY
PLUS $ 5 UMVIC FEE
™US $ 500 LOYALTY BONUS CASH*
‘TAXES EXCLUDED. OTHER RETAILER CHARGES MAT APPLY.
CANADA’S BEST SELLING MINIVAN
FOR MORE THAN 25 YEARS.
up to $6,000 A 0%* I 2.25%'
CONSUMER A vambl%™Z"VatE
CASH ♦ I (FOR 36 MONTHS) I (UP TO 84 MONTHS)
CANADA’S #1
i liiiili
■ 'i*||N
.III
Nli
10 The Fort Erie TIMES Saturday, January 23, 2010