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'I PRAY I DON'T NEED AN ER ANY TIME SOON'

INDIGENOUS PEOPLE SHORTCHANGED ON HEALTH CARE: DOCKSTADER

RICHARD HUTTON

rhutton@niagarathis week.com

When Jennifer Dockstader learned of Heather Winterstein's death in a hospital emergency room, she was caught up in a tangled web of emotions.

"I am angry. I am hurt. I am tired," the executive director of the Fort Erie Native Friendship Centre said. "IprayIdon'tneedanER any time soon."

Sadly,the24-year-oldSt. Catharines woman's death is not at all surprising to her.

"The issues are numerous for our people who are accessing health care in Niagara, where our ERs and urgent care facilities

often treat our people who arelookingforhelpasdrug seekers," she said.

On Dec. 9, Winterstein had gone to the emergency room at the St. Catharines site of Niagara Health seeking help. In pain, she was sent home with Tylenol. The following day, she was brought back to the hospital via ambulance and collapsed in the waiting room. After the young woman's death, her family wastoldshehaddiedasthe result of a Strep A infection.

Inthewakeofwhathappened with Winterstein, Dockstader said Indigenous people needing to access care should exercise caution.

"I would not send anyone of our people to the ER or urgent care without an advocate because of this treatment," she said. "Imagine you are sick and feeling awful and you are mistreated the minute you

come in the door with looks, attitude and then have to fight to be treated. What if you feel so unwell that you can't fight? This is where I believe Heather fell."

Niagara Health president and CEO Lynn Guerriero said the health system was already proceedingwithaninternalreview of the circumstances surrounding Winterstein's death. She also invited her family and Indigenous leaders in Niagara to be a partofathird-partyreview that would also look more broadly at the health-care experiences and concerns of Indigenous patients.

"A third-party review will help us to deepen our understanding of this patient's experience and the experiences of Indigenous patients and community to further inform our work to provide safe, quality

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Wendy Sturgeon, Executive Director of Native Women Inc.'s Niagara chapter, says that it’s time for health care for Indigenous people to be delivered through services tailored to them.

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healthcaretoeverypatient we serve," Guerriero said.

The Niagara Ontario Health Team Planning Table, meanwhile, supported Niagara Health's decision to look into Winterstein's death.

"Thisincidentisatragic reminder of the urgent needtoworktounderstand how the legacy of colonization continues to impact health-care systems," said co-lead Carol StewartKirkby. "Our thoughts are focused on supporting the people most directly involved."

WendySturgeon,theexecutive director of Niagara Chapter — Native Women Inc. (NCNW), said what happened with Winterstein illustrates the need for change and that is time for health care for Indigenous people to be delivered through services tailored to them.

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"We can try to keep teaching non-Indigenous health-care providers, caregivers, social workers andjusticeworkers,butwe are not seeing any changes in the numbers or outcomes," she said. "Frankly, it turns out to be a waste of our time in many cases, and certainly in this case."

NCNW has been promoting Indigenous cultural safety training opportunities to all non-Indigenoushealth-careproviders both on and off reserve for years,andthatmakesWinterstein's death all the more tragic and disappointing, Sturgeon added.

Dockstader, meanwhile, says she agrees there is systematic racism being expressed to Indigenouspeopleseekinghealth care.

"I do believe the system is biased and racist," she said. "The attitude I often seeandexperienceisoneof judgment. Even when I have to attend the ER, I see and feel judged because I am native."

Sturgeon, meanwhile, said NCNW is "heartened" by Niagara Health's intention to conduct a review to involve Winterstein's family and Indigenous leaders.

"We look forward to this process once immediate grieving has subsided a bit and the family feels strong enough to begin the process," she said.

Shesaidthefederalgovernment needs to create legislation "with teeth" that would bring about more accountability and consequences for withholdingofhealthcaretoIndigenous people across the country.

"Reconciliation in health care is also acknowledging and supporting, with enhanced resources, our own Indigenoushealth-careservices," shesaid."ItistimeforCanada to give up its guardianship and paternalistic fictional image of itself as our caregivers and overseers."

NDP MPP Sol Mamakwa (Kiiwetinoong), Indigenous and treaty relations critic, meanwhile, said the death of Winterstein and

Brent Sky, an Indigenous man in northern Ontario whodiedundersimilarcircumstances, shows the need for the issue of antiIndigenous systemic racism in health care to be addressed.

"Ourheartsgoouttothe families of Brent Sky and Heather Winterstein. These two young Indigenouspeoplehadfull,happy lives ahead of them, and I share in the sorrow their lovedonesarefeelingright now."

STORY BEHIND THE STORY: The death of a 24-year-old Indigenous woman in the emergency room at the St. Catharines hospital has left the local Indigenous community reeling. Reporter Richard Hutton spoke with Indigenous leaders in Niagara to find out how the death of Heather Winterstein has impacted the community.

LAST MONTH WAS STRANGER THAN LIPS ON A WOODPECKER!

in armed vehicles who thanked him and handed him a bottle of water. The mind boggles, freezes a bit and then shivers.

his last stretch of strange egan when I was scanning the weekendNewYorkTimesBook Review and spotted a just-released bestseller titled "Is Superman Circumcised?" If it's a question, I'm guessing "yes" and quite likely a jackhammer andahatchetwereinvolvedbecause he's like the world's toughest guy. Forget New Year's Eve with Anderson and Andy, try to score an invitation to that bar mitzvah!

Then, at the opposite end of the scale of strength, a babyfaced, dumbass 17-year-old kid named Kyle Rittenhouse, not old enough to buy a rifle, took an AR-15 across state lines, killed two people and wounded athirdinWisconsinandajudge and jury could not find him guilty of a single crime, including jay walking, which he was doing as he ran down the middleofthestreetwavingtopolice

Somewhere between the Man of Steel and Pudge comes thatdomesticterroristinHaiti, an ex-cop who managed to amalgamatenineviciousstreet gangs and take 17 American and Canadian missionaries hostage and is now controlling the country's supply chain and demandingthePMstepdown... and his name is Jimmy 'Barbecue' Cherizier. Right now he's themostpowerfulmaninHaiti. Fastforwardtonextyearwhen, "Today at the United Nations. HaitianPrimeMinister'Jimmy The Barbecue' addressed the assembly of 193 sovereign states,urgingthemtomarinate their meat in the fridge overnightandkeepacleanandwellgreased grill."

Then things really went off the rails when a news leak revealed Wiarton Willie faked his own death. Actually, Willie's handlers, including the mayor of Wiarton, faked the poor thing's life. Using a big brown last-minutesubstituteintoperformtheannualFeb.2"shadow ceremony," nobody made mention that the albino prognosticator had died of an abscessed tooth months before. The new groundhog, unable to see his shadow, predicted that there was not enough evidence to lay charges.

Then a pack of 14 Eurasian wildboarswerespottedripping up the countryside north of PickeringinasectionoftheOn-

tario Greenbelt, which prompted a startled Premier Doug Ford to say: "Wait! What? There's still some Greenbelt I haven't paved?!?"

Apparently these aggressive and invasive porkers are resistant to everything, including bullets. A boar's coat is so wiry, hunters need to shoot three times to finish one off. But as the trappers in the Greenbelt discovered, they cannot resist "fluffernutter," a mash up of marshmallowsandpeanutbutter.

Then, in a stormwater pond in Ancaster, Fisheries and Oceans Canada scientists discovered Chunks, an obese, orange goldfish that weighs an ungodly four pounds and is shaped like a football. Chunks is the only remaining fish in that pond that was once the hometoasmanyas40,000other fish. Their collective nickname was "Snacks."

Then the anti-vaxxers took the stage of strange when, after attackingandintimidatingdoctors, nurses, nursing home workers and disrupting a Remembrance Day ceremony for our veterans — they went after ice cream?!?

After the iconic Chapman's ice cream company offered a pay raise for vaccinated employees, the truth-deniers and pro-diseasers trashed Chapman's online and called for a boycottoftheirproduct.Please, buy all the Chapman's you can as they come up with new flavourslike"PistachioForDroolers"and"ClottedCOVIDCream

To Die For."

Two years into the worst plague since the Spanish Flu of 1918 and we're still begging and bribing citizens to complete a simple task that could save lives, theirs and ours. Incroyable.

Then suddenly the new COVIDmutation,"Bubblehead-18" popped up in Saudi Arabia, where despite pleas from the widow of Jamal Khashoggi, murdered by the head of state Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Justin Bieber performed a pop concert.

By appearing in a country that put 184 people, mostly dissidents, to death in 2019, Bieber stole the "Worst Commercial Decision of 2021" away from TimHortons,whichcrawledinto corporate bed with him just last month.

By subtracting The Bieb's personal wealth of $285 million from what it will be after the Saudi Arabian gig, we will be abletoestablishwhatitcoststo sellyoursoulintoday'smarket. TheBiebgetshispeachesdown in Georgia and personal advice from Kanye West. 'Ye', he does. As 2021 comes to a close (loudapplausehere!),theworld gets stranger than a meme without a window or even a wall.

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OF COURSE THIS TURBULENT YEAR HAD TO END ON A BIZARRE NOTE, WILLIAM THOMAS

NIAGARA REGION APPROVES 2.87 PER CENT TAX HIKE FOR 2022

BILL SAWCHUK

Niagara regional council has approved a 2.87 per cent tax increase for 2022, but not before a last-ditch budget-trimming effort at the final meeting of the year.

Niagara Falls Coun. Bob Gale implored his fellow councillors to find further savings at last Thursday night's full council meeting, held to give final approval. The rate had been set Dec. 9 with a vote of the budget committee of the whole.

"Icannotsupportabudgetwitha2.87percentlevy increase and further the

increases to water rates," Gale said.

"We raised taxes 4.8 per cent in 2019, six per cent in 2020, 2.9 per cent in 2021, and now we're proposing a 2.87 per cent increase in 2022," he said. "Also, in each year of this council term we have raised water rates.

"We cannot blame these tax increases on previous councils, not when we have in the bank millions of dollars in reserves, specifically the taxpayer relief reserve and the water rate stabilization reserve (funds)."

Galesaidcouncilbuilds reservesforyearslikethis,

with an ongoing public health emergency. He proposed that to provide taxpayer relief from the pandemic's impact, council lower the property tax increase and water rates to "under two per cent."

The Region's treasurer and commissioner of corporate services, Todd Harrison, told council during budget deliberations that all the Region's departments came in at or under budget guidance this year, which was set at two per cent. Therefore, any savings would likely entail cuts to services.

Council had already agreed to use $6 million in

reserves to offset the increase and lower the rate from about 4.35 to 2.87 per cent, on a regional operating budget of $250 million.

The overall operating budget includes an additional $177 million for outside agencies, boards and commissions, including Niagara Regional Police and Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority.

Further budget-cutting would likely require a bigger draw on the primary reserve fund designated for emergencies or major unforeseen one-time costs that might cause the tax rate to soar.

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Coun. Gary Zalepa, who again chaired the budget committee, said the idea of using reserves for operating expenses was not good stewardship.

About $10.5 million of the levy budget increase goes mainly to collectively bargained police salaries, which make up more than 90 per cent of the Niagara Regional Police budget and are difficult to mitigate.

"If the department budgets were problematic and we're looking at one-time items, then I'm comfortable with using a reserve to do that. But using reserves to fund ongoing op-

erating is a recipe for financial disaster and mistakes," Zalepa said.

Since provincial legislation doesn't allow municipalities to run deficits, councilwillhavetoreplenish the reserves. Zalepa said a request to draw further on reserves would bring more budget pain next year.

"So in my simple math, that's a 1.4 per cent increase to 2022 we have already saddled the next council with," Zalepa said.

"I think that's just poor money management on all levels. I can't support that useofreservesanddiscuss further use of reserves to back up behind the goal line even further.

"We directed staff to a process that got us a really strong departmental budget guidance. We came in on all levels with that, but we have some pressure with the boards and agencies,andIdon'tseewhywe

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NIAGARA BRACES FOR MASSIVE WAVE OF OMICRON VARIANT

PAUL FORSYTH pforsyth@niagarathisweek.com

Niagaraisabouttoseeatsunami of new COVID-19 cases driven by the new Omicron variant that all other peaks of previous waves will pale in comparison to, says theregion'sactingmedicalofficer of health.

Dr. Mustafa Hirji said Monday it's imperative that Niagara residents already beaten down by 21 months of lockdowns and cancelled family get-togethers avoid any big gatherings over Christmas this weekend, with new data showing even double-vaccinated peoplehavesubstantiallylessprotection against infection from the Omicron virus.

"Casesaregoingtoexplodetoa level we haven't seen before," he said in a briefing with reporters.

Dataisshowingapersoninfected with Omicron can spread it to 3.5 other people, meaning growth inOmicroncaseswillbeexponential, said Hirji. Even if Omicron symptoms turn out to be somewhatlesssevere—somethingHirjisaidthejuryisstillouton—the sheer number of cases compared toDeltavariantmeanourhospital system could quickly become overwhelmedwithsickpeople,he said.

"We're getting close to hitting the peaks of the second and third waves," Hirji said of new cases, showing charts projecting caseloads skyrocketing. "I imagine we'll be well above those peaks by the middle of this week," he said. "ByChristmasDay,we'llsetanalltime new high in the province.

"We are going to see a big increase in hospitalizations."

Hirji said data out of South Africa shows protection against infection with two doses of vaccine thatwasabout87percentforDelta only appears to be about 33 per cent for Omicron, although it might be a little higher in Canada due to the way doses were spaced out here. But data also shows a booster shot can push protection against Omicron infection up to

about 75 per cent, he said.

"Those booster doses are going to be really important going forward," said Hirji.

But with the province opening up boosters to anyone age 18 and over,hesaiditwillbeaslongassix weeks or more before all those doses can be given, even if the numberofshotsbeinggiveninNiagara ramps up to 6,000 or 7,000 per day.

"This is going to be many weeks and we all need to understand that," he said.

Hirji said new restrictions imposed by the province such as capacity limits at restaurants and stadiums won't be enough to stop the spread of Omicron. "It's not nearly strong enough," he said.

Thatwillmakemasking,avoiding crowds, physical distancing and staying home if you have symptoms crucial to trying to slow the spread down, said Hirji.

This weekend could see things go sideways fast if people opt to have big family and social gatherings, he warned.

"Peoplewhoarehavingholiday gatheringsatthisweekendaregoing to be at a lot of risk that somebody is going to be bringing infection to those gatherings," he said.

"That is going to give the virus a lot of help spreading.

"We need to limit our social contacts,weneedtokeepourholiday gatherings small," said Hirji. "We need to dig deep to deal with the difficult situation we're in. I don't think it's the way anybody wanted to celebrate these holidays,butunfortunatelyIthinkit's what we're going to need to do to keep our communities safe."

Hirji stressed the importance of keeping Niagara's schools open

if at all possible after the holidays as Omicron sweeps across the region, even as the number of kids aged five to 11 whose families opted to get them vaccinated with first shots remains at a disappointing level of only about onethird — despite that age group being the one most at risk of infection.

"There's huge social benefits from kids being in school," said Hirji. "I think kids really suffer when they're not in school."

NIAGARA'S ACTING MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH PLEADS FOR PEOPLE TO AVOID SOCIAL GATHERINGS OVER CHRISTMAS WEEKEND

Acting medical officer of health Dr. Mustafa Hirji said Niagara is about to see an explosion of new COVID-19 cases driven by the highly infectious omicron variant. He's pleading with residents to avoid big social gatherings over Christmas this weekend.

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A NEW HOME SWEET HOME FOR BURD SISLER

GARRISON PLACE OFFERS ACCOMMODATION FOR 106-YEAR-OLD VETERAN

RICHARD HUTTON

rhutton@niagara thisweek.com

Burd Sisler has found a new home.

The106-year-oldSecond World War veteran will be moving to the Garrison Placeearlyinthenewyear, his son Norm said.

"They actually reached out with an offer to help, and after due consideration, we decided to run it past (Burd)," Norm said.

Norm, meanwhile, said his father has decided to

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make the move.

"Burd is doing good and he seems OK with Garrison Place," he said. "He made the decision, as we don't make these decisions for him."

Rachel Baker, a senior living consultant at Garrison Place, said Sisler had previously been on the home's wait list but when Burd experienced some health issues, the family thought his needs may be too complex for a retirement home. But when Burd's health rebounded,

Burd Sisler, seen here waving to well-wishers at a drive-by celebration for his 105th birthday, will be moving into his new home at Garrison Place in the new year. The family issued a plea for help getting the now-106-year-old Second World War veteran a bed in long-term care.

things changed.

"We were calling regularly to see how he was doing (while he was on the waiting list)," Baker said.

Baker said Sarah McPhee, the director of care at Garrison Place, learned of the situation through news reports and

PROVIDING WARM MEALS TO THOSE IN THE COMMUNITY

PERSON CENTERED CARE OF NIAGARA HANDS OUT 55 CHRISTMAS DINNERS

LUKE EDWARDS ledwards@niagarathisweek.com

There were about 55 full bellies Saturday evening thanks to Person Centered Care of Niagara.

VolunteerswiththeJarvis Street organization handed out Christmas meals to community mem-

bers.Itcameontheheelsof a similar event held over Thanksgiving.

"It's just a way to give back for people that don't have much. We've been a company for almost six years,sowe'vealwaysbeen in Fort Erie and I feel like it's really nice to give back to your community," said MaryJo Rider, program co-

ordinator. "I grew up here, so I know the struggles of individuals."

Rider posted flyers on social media and throughout town, asking people to register. Her soon-to-be husband, and chef, Matt Vassair, helped cook the supper, which included turkey and gravy, mixed veggies, potatoes, stuffing, cranberries and buns.

All told about 10 volunteers helped put everything together. A few local

lerted her to the situaion.

And as it turned out, a pacewouldbeavailablein anuary, so she reached ut to the family.

"We got in touch and we ade the arrangements," aker said.

Home and Community are Support Services amilton Niagara Haldiand Brant (formerly the ocal Health Integration etwork of LHIN) also adised the family that a spot ad become available at Maple Park Lodge in Crescent Park, but Burd preferred the two-room suite offered at Garrison Place.

Burd's family has been caring for him with help from a personal support worker and a visiting nurse. The family went public last week, issuing a plea for help getting Burd into a long-term care

home.

The story caught the attention of Niagara Falls NDP MPP Wayne Gates, who raised the issue at Queen's Park, demanding theFordgovernmentmake finding long-term care beds for veterans a priority. Gates' caucus colleague St.CatharinesMPPJennie Stevens reintroduced her amendment to the LongTerm Care Homes Act that would provide priority accesstolong-termcarebeds to veterans of from all militaryconflicts.Thecurrent act provides priority accesstoveteransoftheFirst and Second World Wars.

The Stevens amendment passed second reading in 2018 with support from all parties but died at the committee stage when the session ended at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020.

businesses, including Autopits and Chuck's Roadhouse, made donations to support the effort.

Rider said it felt nice to givepeoplesomethingalittle special heading into Christmas and that even if only five registered it still would have been worth it.

"It's been a really great day. We have haven't been here long, but everybody's hungry, it seems, because (the food's) all basically gone," she said.

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Person Centered Care Niagara handed out Christmas meals to those in need. In the photo, back from left: Tom Francey, Chris Librock, Selena Carlson, Dan Librock, MaryJo Rider, Logan Taylor, Jan Librock and Corinna Carlson. Kneeling in front: Matt and Cash Vassair.

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FORT ERIE MET THE CHALLENGES IT FACED IN 2021: REDEKOP

As 2021 winds down, Fort Erie Mayor Wayne Redekop spoke with the Fort Erie Post about accomplishments of the past year in part one of a year-end interview. Next week, the mayor will talk about what he expects for 2022.

What do you think has been council's biggest accomplishment this year?

Managing the COVID-19 pandemic. Although Fort Erie isthefourthlargestmunicipality by population in Niagara, we have consistently had the second- or third-lowest incidence of cases. This is a tribute to the efforts to inform the public of the importance of following public health guidelines, getting vaccinated and considering the health and safety of those around you. Fort Erie was able to shift to remote work in many instances, including council, while continuing to serve the public and the business community at a high level. I have continued to work with my mayoral colleagues regarding border restrictions, keeping a focus on health and safety while advocating for policies to permit greater movement across the border. However, the pandemic is not over and everyone needs to continue to be vigilant and follow public health measures.

Q: What do you think has been the biggest struggle or hurdle for Fort Erie in 2021?

A: Our greatest challenge has been managinggrowth.Onceagain,FortErieis experiencing a record year for building permits, which is a reflection of the interest in constructing not only residential units, but also commercial, institutional andindustrialfacilities.Thishasputasignificant strain on staff in a number of departments and has required council to focus on policies that address greater public involvement in decision-making, protecting our natural and built heritage, maintaining the integrity of our existing neighbourhoods, affordability of housing, infrastructure and public amenity needs and future land use needs. This will continue to be a challenge going forward as Fort

Erieisnowadestinationofchoiceforindividuals and businesses.

Q: What has been the biggest surprise from this past year?

A: I have been surprised — pleasantly by the number of new businesses that have opened in Fort Erie over the past 20 months and the increasing interest of commercial and manufacturing enterprises in locating here. Aside from the housing boom, which creates its own challenges,thereisonenewmanufacturing headquarters being built currently and two new manufacturing facilities in planning stages. During the past year, we havecelebratedtheopeningofnearlytwo dozen new businesses in all parts of town, some of which are first-time ventures and some of which are relocations or expansions of existing businesses in Fort Erie. This means jobs and more choices. This speaks well of our efforts to make Fort Erie attractive as a place to live, raise a family and prosper in business.

Mayor Wayne Redekop said the town faced many challenges in 2021, including its response to the COVID-19 pandemic to managing growth in such a way that the town can preserve its heritage.

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How to design multifunctional living spaces

Combining several rooms into one space can end up looking crowded and messy if not done right. Here are a few tips for designing a multifunctional living space.

Prioritize storage

Maximize your available storage to help eliminate clutterandmakeyourspace appear larger. Add shelving highuponyourwallstosave floor space and draw eyes upward.

Use versatile furniture

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Create zones

There are many creative ways to divide a space into distinct areas. Use rugs to create visual separation or hang a mirror from the ceil-

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NOTICE

ChangeofOperatingHours

BeginningTuesday,January4, 2022theTownofFortEriewill bechangingitshoursof

operationatTownHall.

ENBRIDGE LENDS A HAND TO FORT ERIE FIREFIGHTERS

partment is getting more access to training materials, thanks to Enbridge Gas.

department via $5,000, which will help with the purchases of training materials through Safe Community Project Assist, a program administered by the Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council, which will supplement existing training for volunteer and composite fire departments in Ontario communities that Enbridge operates.

Ontario firefighters who share our commitment to keeping our communities safe," says Bike Balkanci, director of GTA West/Niagara Operations for Enbridge Gas.

ChangestoSHORT-TERMRENTALProgram

ThereiscurrentlyamoratoriumonacceptingnewShort-Term RentalapplicationsasaresultofTownCouncil’sreviewoflandusecontrolspertainingtoShort-TermRentals.

2022LicenceFees:

Bedrooms Feeper Licence

$750

ThemaximumnumberofbedroomsinaShortTermRental(STR)shallbelimitedtothree.

STRswithmorethan3bedroomsareallowed tooperateandadditionalbedroomsshallbe closedoffwithappropriatesignagepostedon thedoor(s).

Annualfireandbuildinginspectionsshallbe carriedoutforeachSTRpremises.

ThenumberofSTRlicencesissuedshallbe limitedto250inanygivenyearwithcurrent licenceholdersbeingprovidedthefirst opportunitytorenewalicencebyMarch31st providedthelicenceholderhascompliedwith allrulesduringthepreviousyear(meaning5 demeritpointsorless).

For more information, please visit https://shorttermrentals.forterie.ca.

In total, Enbridge as donated $250,000 that will be shared by 50 fire departments across the province. The funds are to be used to purchase educational materials for firefighters to enhance life-saving techniques.

"The continuous improvement of a fire department requires passionate people,thewilltoexceland the resources to train the remarkable men and wom-

enofourdepartment,"said FortErieFireChiefEdMelanson. "(This) is a welcome contribution to all of the fire service training programs we provide."

Since the launch of Safe Community Project Assist in 2012, 244 grants have been provided to Ontario fire departments for additional firefighter training.

"Safe Community Pro-

ject Assist improves access to training materials for fire departments," said Jon Pegg, Ontario fire marshal and chair of the Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council. "Firefighting can be dangerous and unpredictable,andthesetraining materials positively contribute to the health and safety of firefighters and the broader community."

The Fort Erie Fire Department recently received a $5,000 donation from Enbridge Gas to be used to purchase training materials from Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council's Safe Community Project Assist program. From left are Deputy Chief Mark Schmitt and Chief Ed Melanson.

Town of Fort Erie photo

fort erie

APPLICANT:TOWNOFFORTERIE

PROJECT:ZONINGIMPLEMENTATION-CRYSTALBEACHSECONDARYPLAN

TAKENOTICE thattheCounciloftheTownofFortEriepassedBy-lawNo.144-2021being aZoningBy-lawtoimplementAmendmentNo.56totheOfficialPlanfortheTownofFort Erie,onthe22dayofNovember,2021underSection34ofthePlanningAct.

ANDTAKENOTICE thatanypersonoragencymayappealtotheOntarioLandTribunalin respectoftheby-lawbyfilingwiththeClerkoftheTownofFortErie,notlaterthan20days afterthedayofthisnotice,anotice (REVISEDDATE-Thursday,13January2022),ofthe appealsettingouttheobjectiontotheby-lawandthereasonsinsupportoftheobjection. AnyappealmustbeaccompaniedbytheTribunal’sfeeof$1100CorporateFeeand$400for aprivatecitizen,aregisteredcharityornon-profitratepayer’sassociation.Acertifiedcheque ormoneyorderinthisamountmadepayabletotheMinisterofFinancemustaccompanythe NoticeofAppeal.

Onlyindividuals,corporationsandpublicbodiesmayappealazoningby-lawtotheOntarioLandTribunal.ANoticeofAppealmaynotbefiledbyan unincorporatedassociationorgroup.However,aNoticeofAppealmaybefiledinthenameofanindividualwhoisamemberoftheassociationorthe grouponitsbehalf.

Nopersonorpublicbodyshallbeaddedasapartytothehearingoftheappealunless,beforetheby-lawwaspassed,thepersonorpublicbody madeoralsubmissionsatapublicmeetingorwrittensubmissionstotheCouncilor,intheopinionoftheOntarioLandTribunal,therearereasonable groundstoaddthepersonorpublicbodyasaparty.ThesubjectlandsarealsothesubjectofOfficialPlanAmendmentNo.56whichhasbeen processedconcurrentlywiththesubjectapplication.

INFORMATIONWITHRESPECTTOTHEAMENDMENTS

AnexplanationofthePurposeandEffectoftheBy-law,describingthelandstowhichtheBy-lawappliesisoutlinedbelow.Themapshowsthe limitsofthecommunitywheresomeofthesechangesapply.Notallpropertieswithintheselimitsareaffectedbyzoningchanges.Tofindoutifyour propertyisaffected,youcanvisittheTown’swebsiteat:http://www.forterie.ca/pages/CrystalBeachSecondaryPlanorbycontactingPlanningand DevelopmentServicesatTownHall.PropertyownerswhohaveseenzoningchangesontheirlandswillalsoreceivenoticeinthemailfromtheTown. TheTownwillmakeuseofitsmostrecentavailableownershipmailinginformationonfileinthiseffort.

PURPOSEANDEFFECT

ThepurposeandeffectofBy-law144-2021istoamendTownofFortErieComprehensiveZoningBy-lawNo.129-90bychangingthezoningof variouslandslocatedwithintheCrystalBeachcommunityinordertoimplementtheland-userecommendationsoftheCrystalBeachSecondaryPlan, whichwereadoptedbyOfficialPlanAmendmentNo.56.Severalsite-specificzoningexceptionswerealsoaddedtorecognizepreviousorupdated regulationsforspecificsiteswithinthecommunity.Furthermore,Schedule“A”Map8,MapD-6,Map9andMap20toBy-law129-90 willberepealedandreplacedtoconsolidateandillustratethechangeareas.

DATEDATTHETOWNOFFORTERIETHIS 23rd DAYOFDECEMBER,2021.

CarolSchofield,TownClerk

fort erie

NOTICEOFPASSING

TheCounciloftheTownofFortEriepassed By-lawNo. 162-2021 onthe13thdayofDecember,2021under Section34(18)ofThePlanningAct,1990.

PROPOSEDCHANGE

Thisby-lawamendedthezoningofthesubjectlands from“from“Residential2(R2)Zone”to“Residential2 (R2-739)Zone”topermitdevelopmentofaonestorey singledetacheddwellingonPartLot196andLot197 onPlan511(partof57IdylewyldeStreet).Site-specific provisionswereincludedtopermitareducedminimum lotfrontageof11.43m,areducedminimumlotareaof 348.49sqm,andtopermitanincreasedmaximumlot coverageforaonestoreydwellingto39.4%.

APPEALRIGHTS

AnypersonoragencymayappealtotheOntario LandTribunal(OLT)inrespectoftheby-lawbyfilingwith theClerkoftheTownofFortErienotlaterthanthe

12th dayofJanuary,2021, anoticeoftheappealsettingouttheobjectiontotheby-lawandthereasonsinsupportof theobjection.AnyappealmustbeaccompaniedbytheTribunal’sfeeof$1,100.00.Acertifiedchequeormoneyorder inthisamountmadepayabletotheMinisterofFinancemustaccompanytheNoticeofAppeal.Notethatyoumust havemadeoralsubmissionsatapublicmeetingorwrittensubmissionstoappeal,unlesstheOLTdeemsthatthere arereasonablegroundstoaddyouasaparty.Ifyouhavefurtherquestionsaboutyourappealrights,pleaseemail dvanderveen@forterie.ca.

MOREINFORMATION

ThecompleteBy-lawandmapisavailableonthe TownofFortErieWebsite:www.forterie.ca

fort erie

APPLICANT:TOWNOFFORTERIE

PROJECT:CRYSTALBEACHSECONDARYPLAN

TAKENOTICE thattheCounciloftheTownofFortEriepassedBy-lawNumber143-2021, beingaby-lawtoadoptAmendmentNo.56totheOfficialPlanfortheTownofFortErie PlanningAreaonthe22dayofNovember,2021underSection17(23)ofthePlanningAct.

ANDTAKENOTICE thatanypersonorpublicbodymayappealtotheOntarioLand Tribunalinrespectoftheby-lawbyfilingwiththeClerkoftheTownofFortErie notlaterthan20daysafterthedayofthisnotice (REVISEDDATE-Thursday, 13January2022), anoticeoftheappealsettingoutthereasonsfortheappealandthe specificpartoftheproposedOfficialPlanamendmenttowhichtheappealapplies.Any appealmustbeaccompaniedbytheTribunal’sfeeof$1100CorporateFeeand$400 foraprivatecitizen,aregisteredcharityornon-profitratepayer’sassociation.Acertified chequeormoneyordermadepayabletotheMinisterofFinancemustaccompanythe NoticeofAppeal.TheproposedOfficialPlanAmendmentisexemptfromapprovalby theRegionalMunicipalityofNiagara.ThedecisionoftheCouncilisfinalifanoticeofappealisnotreceivedonorbeforethelastdayforfiling anoticeofappeal.

Onlyindividuals,corporationsorpublicbodiesmayappealadecisionoftheMunicipalitytotheLocalPlanningAppealTribunal.ANoticeof Appealmaynotbefiledbyanunincorporatedassociationorgroup.However,aNoticeofAppealmaybefiledinthenameofanindividualwho isamemberoftheassociationorthegrouponitsbehalf.

Nopersonorpublicbodyshallbeaddedasapartytothehearingoftheappealunless,beforetheplanwasadopted,thepersonorpublic bodymadeoralsubmissionsatapublicmeetingorwrittensubmissionstotheCouncilor,intheopinionoftheLocalPlanningAppealTribunal, therearereasonablegroundstoaddthepersonorpublicbodyasaparty.ThesubjectlandsarealsothesubjectofZoningBy-lawamendment application(350313-006)whichhavebeenprocessedconcurrentlywiththisapplication.

INFORMATIONWITHRESPECTTOTHEAMENDMENTS

AnexplanationofthePurposeandEffectoftheBy-law,describingthelandstowhichtheBy-lawappliesisoutlinedbelow.Themapshowsthelimits ofthecommunitywheresomeofthesechangesapply.TherewereanumberofsubmissionsafterthePublicMeetingwhichimpacted/influenced CouncilsdecisionontheBy-lawsrelatedto0-15850RebstockRoad.NotallpropertieswithintheselimitsareaffectedbyOfficialPlandesignation changes.Tofindoutifyourpropertyisaffected,youcanvisittheTown’swebsiteat:http://www.forterie.ca/pages/CrystalBeachSecondaryPlan orby contactingPlanningandDevelopmentServicesatTownHall.PropertyownerswhohaveseenOfficialPlandesignationchangesontheirlandswill alsoreceivenoticeinthemailfromtheTown.TheTownwillmakeuseofitsmostrecentavailableownershipmailinginformationonfileinthiseffort.

PURPOSEANDEFFECT

ThepurposeandeffectofproposedOfficialPlanAmendmentNo.56istoimplementthelanduserecommendationsoftheCrystalBeach SecondaryPlan.

DATEDATTHETOWNOFFORTERIETHIS 23RD DAYOFDECEMBER,2021.

CarolSchofield,TownClerk

KEEPING CHRISTMAS SPIRIT ALIVE DURING WARTIME

JESSICA STEFFLER jsteffler@forterie.ca

Christmas in Fort Erie during both the First and Second World War was markedly different from other years. Local newspapers show that Fort Erie residents focused much of their time and energy on the war effort, working to make the Christmas season a happier one for local service men and women.

• On Dec. 30, 1914, soldiers serving in the 44th detachment assisted in a concert given at town hall on Jarvis Street, with proceeds going to the Red Cross. Expecting a large turnout, free sleigh and bus services to and from the hall were provided for Bridgeburg residents. Following the concert, the Fort Erie Times described the event as "perhaps the best patronized affair ever held in the town hall," noting that, "a number of people stood through the long and entertaining program."

• In 1916, the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire (I.O.D.E.) sent packages to soldiers overseas. Letters like this one reflect the soldiers' gratitude:

... I wish to thank the [I.O.D.E.] of Fort Erie and Bridgeburgmostsincerely for their kindness in sending me the gifts ... The numerous parcels that have reached here certainly are valued highly and if you only knew the extreme pleasure with which they are received I am sure you wouldfeelthatyourefforts were simply rewarded.

Hoping that the future work of the organization may meet with every success and wishing its members a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

I beg to remain,

Sincerely yours, HERBERT H. GEAR

• In 1917, Fort Erie residents contributed towards agiftforfourlocalsoldiers whohadrecentlyreturned home. On Christmas Eve, ReverendCanonD.Russell Smith, Arthur Nolan, and John Zintel presented each man with an inscribed gold watch in recognition of their service. The soldiers were: Ernest Stackhouse, John Lay-

le, H.W. Barnett, and Lewis Egan.

• In 1939, residents sent 34 Christmas boxes to soldiers serving overseas. Mayor Bown received letters of thanks including one from Private A.R. Hollis:

Just a word or two to show the appreciation of the boys who were lucky enough to receive one of your very generous Christmas gifts. Every one of us was surprised and elated to receive the packagesanditcertainlydidremind us of the grand, bighearted,smalltownofFort Erie ... Your letter also made us feel better to hear .. that ... Fort Erie is behind us.

Thanking you once again for your generosity and wishing you a Very Happy and Prosperous NewYear.Ifyougettheopportunity, we wish you would pass on our thanks to the folks and let them knowtheirthoughtfulness is appreciated.

• In December 1940, the Bertie and Crystal Beach branches of the Red Cross both held successful fundraising events. The Bertie branch collected knitted goods, clothing, and hospital supplies at the townshiphall,whiletheCrystal Beach branch held a silver tea at the fire hall and collected clothing. Following both events, the donated items were packed and

shipped overseas.

• In December 1941, the Fort Erie Times-Review reported on Margaret McLean, of the Provincial Gas Company, who compiled a booklet of recipes for treats that could be sent to soldiers serving overseas. To minimize the risk of damage during shipping, McLean also included packing instructions.

In December1941, members of the Canadian Le-

gion, Branch 71, sent a Christmas greeting to 107 Fort Erie soldiers serving overseas. Copies of the greeting were also sent to King George VI, Queen Elizabeth, and Great Britain's Prime Minister, Winston Churchill.

Jessice Steffler is the Curator, Collections, Conservation, and Research for the Fort Erie Museum. She can be reached at jsteffler@forterie.ca.

A Second World War era Christmas card.

Fort Erie Museum Photo

THOSE SERVING OVERSEAS WERE ALWAYS IN HEARTS OF RESIDENTS

COUNCIL EXTENDS MORATORIUM ON NEW SHORT-TERM RENTALS

MORE TIME NEEDED FOR REVIEW OF LAND-USE CONTROLS: BUTLER

RICHARD HUTTON rhutton@niagara thisweek.com

Short-term rental operators looking to start operating in Fort Erie will need to wait a little bit longer as council deferred a report on a legal review of landuse controls that would define just where in town the rental units can be located.

Ward 4 Coun. Marina Butler asked for the deferral at the Dec. 13 council meeting so town politicianscouldhavemoretime to digest the report, given they had only received it a few days prior to the meeting and the severe weather events of the Dec. 11 weekend diverted council's attention.

But before deciding to defer the report, Mayor Wayne Redekop expressed concern that in doing so, a moratorium on granting newlicencescouldbegiven to operators who may be setting up shop in parts of town that may later run afoul of town policy.

"Technically, you've reported but technically, we've not resolved the issue," Redekop said.

Director of planning and development Kira Dolch said that with the presentation of the report forcouncil'sconsideration, the moratorium would, in fact, end.

"Thedirectionwasclear that once this report was received, that further licences could be issued."

That solidified Redekop's desire to extend the moratorium.

"That creates the predicament that we're still dealingwithwhetherthere

should be some land-use restrictions regarding short-term rentals and yet we're in a position where we're issuing new licences in areas that, in the future, we may very well decide should be free of shortterm rentals."

Developing a policy surrounding the regulation of short-term rentals in town has been ongoing for more than a year. In November, council approved a policy that would limit shortterm rentals to three-bedrooms and a capacity limit of eight guests. The purpose of the report council was discussing Dec. 13 was to determine how the town could use its official plan and zoning to control where short-term rentals can set up shop.

Prior to discussing the report, town politicians heard from a pair of delegates, representing concerned residents.

Doug Swift of the Fort

Erie Community Preservation Coalition urged council to proceed with caution on the issue.

"We're concerned about thespeedatwhichthetown is taking," he said. "This is a very complex and emotional issue and should be considered at length to get right the first time in order to avoid any disputes down the road."

Meanwhile, Dave McPherson, who was representing residents living in South Coast Village in Crystal Beach, called for the moratorium on granting new licences for shortterm rentals to continue until the land-use issue is fully fleshed out.

"Liftingthemoratorium would potentially exacerbate the issue of non-conforming properties and operators," he said.

In the end, council deferred the report to its Jan. 10 meeting after approving the mayor's amendment.

Town politicians deferred a report concerning potential ways to control where short-term rentals can operate through the town's land-use policies.

Metroland file photo

ABOUT $10.5M OF LEVY INCREASE GOES TO POLICE SALARIES

would use regional reserves to manage that. I didn't support the budget (at committee) because of the use of reserves. I still don't think that's a good idea."

Welland Coun. Pat Chiocchio and Mayor Frank Campion echoed Gale's concern.

"I'm with Coun. Gale in looking at this increase," Chiocchio said. "I think we could bring it down to belowtwopercent,especially with the times that we're going through right now with COVID, and as Coun. Gale stated this isn't over.

"I worry about the businesses. I worry about the people that are struggling today. So I am not in favour

of what we're seeing here tonight."

Campion said he made his position clear during the budget committee debate, and he didn't want to belabour the point but said councilneededtogetthefinal number closer to two per cent.

Fort Erie Coun. Tom Insinna was unhappy about the11th-hour suggestion to

reduce the budget, likely by drawing on reserves.

"Where was all this talk about slashing and burning when it came to $17.8 millionthatwearegoingto givetodevelopersandbusinesses?" Insinna said. "This conversation should happen six months ago. So I'm a bit ticked because now, at the last minute, we're going to want to try

andjustifyhowwe'regoing to change things when we had the opportune time to dothat,butnobodywanted to do that then.

"So now we're going to nickel and dime everything. I'm not going to pick on the police or any other agency, but there are ways that we could have done thisandnotatthelastminute.

"We've been presented withabudgetIthinkisfair ... It's got to be realistic. It's going up 2.87 per cent, which is in line with inflation."

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FINDING THE JOY

SETTING EXPECTATIONS AND ADAPTING YOUR PLANS ARE KEY TO MAKING GET-TOGETHERS SUCCESSFUL

The holidays can be stressful for anyone, but evenmoresoforpeopleliving with dementia and their caregivers.

Fortunately, there are a feweasywaystomakesure your family get together is still the meaningful day it's supposed to be. Sarah Putman, director of education at the Alzheimer Society of Niagara, said a lot of it comes down to some simple adjustments and setting realistic expectations.

"In order to enjoy your holiday visits and your interactions, you do need to really think about taking a step back and really looking at what your expectation is and knowing that not everything's going toworkoutexactlyhowthe expectation is set out," she said. "And that's OK. We can let go of those little things, and we can find the joy in in the holiday and what's happening."

Some of the challenges

families of people with dementia face is adjusting to thenewreality,shesaid.For instance, perhaps grandma has always made the holidaymealforthewholefamily, but can no longer handle the stressful afternoon in thekitchen.Ormaybegoing tomultiplefamilyfunctions is too much.

If that's the case, Putman encourages families and caregivers to adapt while still being inclusive.

Maybe someone else cooks the turkey and grandma helpsdosomeprepworkso shestillfeelsinvolved.Perhaps a caregiver decides to only put up a few decorations, enough to feel festive but not so much to be overwhelmed.

It's also important to set expectationsforotherfamily members, Putman said, especially those who may not visit regularly. If they cangointotheholidaysunderstandingaperson'slimitations, and how their losses might affect things, itcangoalongwaytohelping the day go smoothly.

Putmanalsosaidit'simportant to remember the losses associated with Alzheimer's and dementia. Most people think of memory loss, but there can be other issues too, with languageorattention.Making sureeveryoneunderstands those going into the holidays is a good first step.

People with dementia often do better in one-on-

one situations and when there are fewer distractions.Theyalsomayneeda quiet place to rest or get away from the activity.

Putman also reminds people that there are often feelings of guilt or frustration on the part of people withdementiaortheircaregivers, and that's normal.

"It's not malice. It's just

regular to feel those types of emotions up and down with regards to the changes and losses that come with dementia," she said. Family members can also come armed with things to talk about that can get the person with dementia engaged. Reminiscing, old photo albums or long time favourite Christmas songs

andmoviesareoftentopics that will resonate, Putman said.

Whiledementiacanbea challenge, Putman reminds people that there canstillbegoodtimesafter a diagnosis.

"At any stage of the dementia, whether it's the early, middle or late, that there are moments of joy

and happiness and people can live really well," she said. "We can change a lot in the way we communicate and the environment around people to really supportpeoplewhoareliving with dementia and allow them to continue to participate in the activities oftheholidaysandtofinda lot of meaning in that."

Holiday celebrations may need to be adjusted when a family member has dementia. However, with some preparation. families can still have a great get-together.

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RICHARDS,JohnEdward

ItiswithgreatsadnessandanguishthatIreportthatJohnEdwardRichards,bornJune6,1923diedMonday, June21,2021,atGreaterNiagaraGeneralHospitalafterafallandstroke.Hewas98yearsold.

JohnwasborninIpotestiRomaniaunderthenameJohnRechenucandemigratedtoWindsorCanadaat theageofthreeyearsoldandworkedhardgrowingupsupportinghisparentsfarmingduringtheGreat Depression.InhisearlyteenshealsoworkedforCanadaPackersandhadapassionforbaseball.Hehad apromisingbuddingprofessionalbaseballcareerthatwasdivertedearlywhenheenlistedintheRoyal CanadianAirForceattheageof18in1941.

DuringhisbasictrainingJohnorganizedabaseballleaguemadeupofAlliedcountrymenfromAustralia, England,Canadaandothercountries.ThisearnedhimcommissionasaFirstOfficer,andnavigatorinthe RCAFtransportcommand.

Johnwasteamedwithvariouscrewsandaircraft(Dakota’s,PBY’s)inWWIIandflewineverymajorbattlein theEuropeantheatredroppingsuppliesandparatroopersunderfire.HewasshotdownoverArnhemin1943 aspartof437Squadronandwasoneoftwosurvivors.HewassecretlyreturnedtoBritishforcesescorted frombehindenemylinestotheBritishundergroundbyaseven-year-oldDutchgirlviaculvertsanddrainage tunnels.JohnhasbeenrecognizedbytheRCAFandprimeministerandhasbeeninterviewedandvideotaped bytheCanadianGovernmentabouthismanymilitaryexperiencesasamatterofhistoricrecord.Hewasa foundingmemberof437HuskiesSquadronwhichtodayfliesCanadianArmedForcesaroundtheworld.

AfterthewarJohndevelopedabusinessacumenworkingforDunnandBradstreet,andlatersellingInsurance andfurniture.

JohnmetandmarriedAdeleHipgrave(died2008)in1945whoworkedforDunnandBradtsreet,andchanged theirnamestoRichardsshortlythereafterbecausehedidnotwanthiswifeorchildrenteasedashewasin hisyouthoverthepronunciationofhisname.Theyhadthreechildren;JoanBeverlyRichards;PatriciaEmily (nowPiche);andMichaelJohnRichards.Johnissurvivedbyallofhischildrenandhisgrandchildren,Paula andMatthewPiche;Stephanie(nowLemay,Martyson-in-lawandgreat-grandchildrenBrielleandJohn)and JaimeRichards,andsonanddaughterin-lawDonPicheandLouiseRichards.

JohnisalsosurvivedbyCousinVickie(andhusbandDavid)WolfeandRosemaryScottonhisfamilysideand werehisonlyconnectionstohismotherandfatheranddistantrelativesinRomania.

JohnlovedboatingandfishingnotablylivinginNorthBayOntario,withacottageontheSouthShoreand familyonAdele’ssidenotfarawayinCallandarandMuskokaOntario.HefoundedTheNorthBayCarpetCentre andTheInteriorShoppeinthe70’saswellashelpedpioneerorganizationofmodernhumanetreatmentand developmentofmentallyhandicappedpeoplewiththeassistanceoftheGovernmentofOntario.Hewas PresidentandsupportedtheearlycreationoftheAssociationfortheMentallyRetardedinNorthBaywhich nowhasgrownandisknownastheOntarioAssociationforCommunityLiving.

JohnmovedtoMississaugainthemid1970’swithwifeAdeleandsonMichael,thenafter2014asawidower eventuallymovedtoNiagaraFallswherehemetVeraHarrisandbegantogodancingtogetherattheRoyal CanadianLegion.ItquicklybecameclearthatVeraandJohnweresoulmatesandtheirrelationshiptogether becameveryimportanttothem.VeraandherfamilystoodwithJohntohisfinaldays,andafterwards supportinghisneeds.VeraandtheHarrisfamilyoftheNiagaraRegionassuredthatDadwaswelltakencare ofandassuredthatJohnleftthisworldknowinghewasloved.Toallwhohaveexpressedsuchbraveactsof loveandkindnesstoJohn,weoweeachotherareciprocaldebtofrespectandgratitude.

JohnRichardswasamanthatnoteveryonegotcloseenoughtoknowandunderstandwell.Butthosewho didgettoknowhimlovedhisintegrity,dignity,self-deprecatingsenseofhumour,generosity,kindnessand heartfeltconcernforothers.Hewasagreatmanwithadeeploveoffamilyandfriends;agreatCanadianand wasmyFatherandmybestfriend.GodBlessyouDad;youhaveearnedyourpeace.Youwillbelovedforever.

MichaelJohnRichards.

A sweet little flower, nipped in the bud, no grief or sorrow knew; just came to earth to win our love and then to Heaven withdrew. No stain was on your little heart, sin had not entered there; and innocence slept sweetly on that pale white brow so fair. You were too pure for this cold earth, too beautiful to stay, and so God’s holy angel bore our darling one away.

Itiswithdeepsorrowand muchlovethatwemournthe passingofStanleyRoyCross onMay3,2021attheageof 89withfamilybyhissidein DouglasMemorialHospital. Hewillbelovingremembered byhiswifeEvelynof71 years,hissonLarry,andhis daughtersLynne(Alan)and Kelly(Gregory).ProudgrandfatherofAmy(Matthew), Krista(Keyr),Robert(Ashleigh) Brooke(Jordan),Casey (Taylor)andgreat-grandfather toAlexa,Kylie,Wyatt,Haley, JosieandPaxton. Heisalsosurvivedbyhis brotherArthur(Gerry)Cross andmanyniecesand nephews.HissisterMarlene Schneiderhassincepassed andhewaspredeceasedby hissisterJoanandbrother William.

StanwasborninHamilton andmovedtoCrystalBeach wherehebecameamanof manytalents.Heworkedat BuffaloForgeinBuffaloand FleetIndustriesinFortErie. Hethendecidedtobranchout onhisown,aspartownerof theRidgewayBowlingAlley, PlaymoreAmusementsand otherventures.Inretirement, heworkedinsecurityatthe FortErieRaceTrackforafew yearswhilebuildinghisdream home.

Stanlovedtoplayandwatch sports;baseballandgolfwere hisfavourites.Butmostofall helikedtospendtimewithhis family

ThankyoutoDr.Scher, thenursesofPalliativeCare andthenursesatDouglas Memorial.

Aprivateservicewasheldby thefamilyonOctober15, 2021.Memorialdonations maybemadeinStan'sname totheCanadianCancer SocietyortheOntarioRhett SyndromeAssociation.

Pleasant in manner, patient in pain, our loss is your eternal gain.

BREWSTER,Anna

1953-2021

Itiswithheavyheartsthatwe announcethepassingofAnna BrewsteronDecember19, 2021,attheageof68. Predeceasedbyherloving husbandJack,theirsonJJas wellasherparentsMatthew andKrystynaZarek. Sheissurvivedbyherloving daughterJennifer(Richard) Wilkinsonanddaughter-in-law Nicole.Hermemorywilllive onthroughheradoringgrandchildrenJake,Biancaand Luke.Sadlymissedbyher sistersMargaretBarrettand Izabel(David)Flowers,nieces andnephewsBradley, Michelle,Kyle,Andrewand Kittaswellasmembersofthe Brewsterfamilyandherlarge circleoffriends.Annaloved hermusic.Shecompleted level8forpianoatTheRoyal ConservatoryofMusic.Anna graduatedfromtheToronto InstituteofMedicalTechnologyasaMedicalLaboratoryTechnologist.She workedatMountSinai HospitalinTorontoand DouglasMemorialHospitalin FortErie.Sheretiredin2013. Thefamilyextendstheir thankstothecompassionate staffofDouglasMemorial Hospital.

AMassatSt.George'sRoman CatholicChurchwillbeheld onWednesdayDecember29, 2021,at11a.m.,withinterment tofollowatRidgeway MemorialCemetery.Covid19 protocolswillbeinplace, includingmandatorymask, socialdistancingandcapacity limits.

WilliamsFuneralServices, 722RidgeRdN,Ridgeway, entrustedwitharrangements.

ABRAMS,Dorothy

DorothyAbramswasaloving mother,grandmother,and sister.Shelefttheworld peacefullyFridaymorning, December17,2021.Shewas borntoJohnandEsterCain onApril15,1945.Shewas lovedbyherlatehusband StewAbrams;sonsStewart (Sussie)andMark; grandchildrenJoel,Amanda, andJacob;sisterClaira Brownlow(Sam).Predeceased byherbrothersJack,Tom, Albert,andsistersEsther, Margret,Violet,Smokie.Sadly missedbyseveralniecesand nephews.Dorothyenjoyed hercareeratGeneralMotors, pursuedtimeasanalderman forSmithville,andalsoreal estate.Sheenjoyedbeing outdoorsandtravelinginher RVacrossthecountry.Agreat cardplayer,shewouldplay herfellowtravelersforthe choreofwashingdishes.She enjoyedthepeacefulcountry living.VisitationatMerritt FuneralHome,287Station Street,SmithvilleonTuesday, December21from2-4and7-9 p.m.MassofChristianBurial willbeheldWednesday, December22,at10a.m.atSt. MartinofToursCatholic Church,176WestStreet (RegionalRd20),Smithville, withlimitedcapacity.Masks andsocialdistancingrequired. IntermentMerrittSettlement Cemetery,Smithville.If desired,memorialdonations toAlzheimer'sSocietywould beappreciatedbythefamily. merritt-fh.com

Time may heal the broken-hearted, time may make the wound less sore; but time will never stop the longing for the loved one gone before.

CROSS,StanleyRoy

HEPBURN,JunePhyllis

Itiswithdeepsorrowthatwe mournthepassingofour

MotherJunePhyllisHepburn

neeWhiteonDecember13, 2021inher96thyearather homeinGarrisonPlace, surroundedbyherfamily.

Predeceasedbyherhusband

Alan"Mitch"Buchanan

HepburnandherbrotherJohn "Jack"CurtisWhite.Lovingly rememberedbyherdaughter

Deborah(David)andsons

Scott(Suzanne),Gregory (Kelly).ProudGrandmotherof

Amy(Jason),Matthew(Laura), Spencer,Brooke(Jordan), Casey(Taylor)andhermany niecesandnephews.June wasborninSt.Catharinesand latermovedtoRidgeway.She wasamedicalsecretaryfor DoctorsinRidgewayandFort Erieuntilretiringin1991.June wasveryactiveinthe GeneologySocietyofNiagara. Shelovedhergarden, especiallyherroses.Her favouritecolourwasred.She alsospentmanyhoursinher kitchenbakingwonderfulpies andcookiesforherfamily. Shewasanavidseamstress, makingmanybeloveditems forherchildrenand grandchildren.Herfavourite momentswerespentwith family.Momwillremaininour heartsforever.Thankyouto Dr.Scher,Elizabethandother nursesofPalliativeCare,and allofthewonderfulnurses andstaffofGarrisonPlace.A privateservicewasheldby thefamilyonDecember17, 2021atRidgewayMemorial Cemetery.Memorialdonations maybemadetotheDiabetes FoundationofCanada.

CLARK,Frances"Fran"

Passedawaypeacefullyat homeafteralongbattlewitha braintumoronSaturday, December11,2021inher 72ndyear.BorninMontreal onNovember8,1950and movedwithherparentsDavid andGwenClarktowellandin themid1960's,whereshe attendedCentennialHigh School.Fransawemployment withSmithsStationeryand A&PFoodStore.Herlast employmentwaswiththe OntarioCoronersofficeinSt. Catharines.Sheleavesbehind herpartnerof25yearsFrank Jones.Shewillbemissedby herchildrenAmandaand Chad(Allison).Franadored hergrandchildrenPeyton, Alexander,andSawyer.She willberememberedbyher siblingsPatty(Robert),Lynne (Serge),Bruce(Karen)and Lindsey(Norma).Shewas predeceasedbyherparents DavidandGwenalsoher brotherRoss.Franleaves behindherbelovedShihTzu Sammyandlong-timefriends SylviaandGaryPeters.A CelebrationofFranslifewill takeplaceatalaterdate, pleasecheckbacktothe websiteforupdates.

Ifdesired,memorial donationstoWestLincoln MemorialHospitalcanbe madethroughthefuneral home,merritt-fh.com

MATHESON,Mary(neeElton)

May25,1941toDecember13,2021

Itiswithgreatsadnessthatwe announcethepassingofMary Matheson(neeElton)on MondayDecember13,2021at theageof80.Shewillbe greatlymissedbyherchildren; CatherineMcLellan(Troy),Ian, Ross(Jennifer)andPaulalong withherStep-Grandchildren Dylan,Charlie,Rowanand Kaede.Predeceasedbyher husbandof51years,John. Shewillbemissedbyher sisterJaneOlvet(Sid)and brothersJohnElton(Sharon) andPeterElton(Valerie)along withhersisters-in-lawPeggy Matheson,JanetMcBride (Tom)andViMathesonalong withmanyniecesand nephewsandhergoodfriend HelenHenderson.

MarygrewupinLongBranch, whereherloveofcardsand sportbegan.Shegraduated fromNewTorontoSecondary Schoolin1959thenwenton tocompleteGrade13at NeuchatelJuniorCollegein Switzerland,whereshe venturedalloverEuropeand

mademanylife-longfriends. ShethenstudiedMathematics, PhysicalEducationandFrench atTrinityCollege,Universityof Torontograduatingin1964 fromOISE. Marybeganherteaching careerin1964atJarvis Collegiate(TDSB)andretired fromeducationin1999at WestParkSecondarySchool (DSBN).Maryvolunteeredwith theRedCrossSociety becomingBranchPresident. ShewasaBeaverLeader (Sunny),coachedbaseballand soccerandtaughtSunday School.Inretirement,she volunteeredatSt.Andrew's AnglicanChurchandthe GrimsbyPublicArtGallery. Shewasamemberofthe GrimsbyGardenClub,the GrimsbyTennisClubandthe HistoricalSociety.Marywasan avidtennisplayer,lovedto playbridgewithherfriends andspendtimeinhergarden. Marylovedtocook,bakeand can(famousforherchopped pickle).HerfavoriteMealto hostwasSundayDinnerandif youwerefortunateenoughto getinvitedyouleftwithafull stomachandafullheart. Mary'sfamilywouldliketo thankthestaffattheUnited MennoniteHomewhotook suchgoodcareofherwhile shestruggledwithDementia. Inlieuofflowersdonations canbemadetoMcNally HouseortheUnited MennoniteHome.

Always so good, unselfish and kind, none on this earth your equal I’ll find. Honourable and true in all your ways, loving and faithful to the end of your days, honest and liberal, ever upright, just in your judgment, always right; loved by your friends and all whom you knew, one in a million, that person was you. One year has passed, our hearts still sore, as time rolls on we miss you more; a loving person, tender and kind, what beautiful memories you left behind.

And have you gone, forever gone and left us here to weep. Till we are called to follow you, and in the grave to sleep.

And have you gone, forever gone and left us here to weep.

Till we are called to follow you, and in the grave to sleep; yet since you could no longer stay to cheer us with your love, we hope to meet with you again in the bright world above.

Passedaway,peacefully,at HamiltonGeneralHospital, surroundedbyherlovedones onFriday,December17,2021 at78yearsofage.Shewillbe greatlymissedbyherfamily andfriends.Lovinghusband WayneLokeofFortErie. Dearlylovedbyherchildren; TinaTetu(St.Catharines), MarkTetu(Toronto),andDawn Small(husbandEd)(FortErie). Shewasadoredandwillbe lovinglyrememberedbyher fivegrandchildren:Amanda andAlexandraColson, KristopherTetu-Baverstock, MichelleTetuandZachary

Small.Lovedbyhersiblings; René(Françoise),Claire

Savage,DeniseDubois(late Patrick),Diane(RhéalLavigne), GillesallofSturgeonFalls, Lionel(Rosa)ofKitchener, Daniel(Cathy)ofMilverton andRogerofOttawa. Predeceasedbyherparents, Lucienne(néeSoucy) (February7,2004)and HoraceLegault(September 23,2021)andherbrothers; Marcel(1944)andMarcel (1979).Yvetteenjoyedreading, swimming,photography,art andcooking;shewasa memberofChurchofGod International.Herfamily wouldliketoextendtheir appreciationfortheloving careYvettereceivedfromthe hospitaldoctors,nursesand staff.InhonouringYvette's wishesaprivatefamilyservice hastakenplace.Memorial donationstoChurchofGod InternationalCanadawould beappreciated.Arrangements entrustedtoConsiderate Cremation&BurialServices, 26NihanDrive,St.Catharines (betweenLakeStreet&Scott Street),289-362-1144.

OnlinecondolencesmaybemadeatCCBSCares.ca

ALLEN,GregoryJames

GregoryJamesAllenwentto bewithhisLordandSaviour JesusChristonWednesday, December15,afteracourageous16monthbattlewith mesothelioma.Thankstoour St.Ann'sCommunityChurch familyforwalkingwithus,and lovingussowellaswe journeyedthisroughroad. ThankyoutoDr.Shannon Smith,Dr.DeniseMarshall, andtheamazingteamat McNallyHouseformakinghis lastdaysoflifeonthisearth socomfortable.

Gregtriedtoliveeverydayto thefullestandevenasthe cancerspreadandhisbreathingandpainworsened,he wasalwaysquickwithasmile andofcourse,alwaysreadyto eatatreat.Henevercomplained,continuingtothank theLordfortheabundanceof blessingshehadreceived duringhis57yearsonearth. Alongwithotherfamily,Greg leavesbehindtheloveofhis life,hiswifeof31years,Kelly, hiskids,James(wifeRebekah)

andKatie(husbandDane),as wellashiscrazydogCinder. Gregwasoneofakind! Quirky,fun,hardworking, tenacious,loving,anddriven byhisdeepandabidingfaith. Hewasanamazingson, husband,brother,andfather! Wearesothankfulthat becauseofJesus,wewillsee himagainoneday!Oneof Greg'sfavouriteversesfrom theBiblewas,Ephesians2:89,"Godsavedyoubyhisgrace whenyoubelieved.Andyou can'ttakecreditforthis;itisa giftfromGod.Salvationisnot arewardforthegoodthings wehavedone,sononeofus canboastaboutit."Greg understoodthisverse,andput hisfaithinthefinishedworkof Jesusonthecross.Todayhe isathomewithhisLord.Greg wouldoftensay,'WhenIam gone,don'tthinkofmeas dead,forIwillbemorealive thenthanIhaveeverbeen!' ACelebrationofLifeforGreg tookplaceonMonday, December20.

LOKE,YvetteSuzanne (néeLegault)

Your memory is as dear today, as in the hour you passed away.

BREUKELMAN,Evert

(Neveya,Carter,Rylee),and DianaBreukelman;Johnand AnitaBreukelmanandchildren

GOODMAN, ThomasJames

January25,1951December15,2021

ThomasJamesGoodman passedawayWednesday, December15,2021

surroundedbyfamily. Predeceasedbyparents

MargaretandThomas

Goodman,andbrother GeorgeGoodman.

Hewillbesadlymissedby brothersSandy(Susanne)

Goodman,JosephGoodman, andsisterBrenda.Loving uncletoDarrilyn(Roger)

Burnham,Christopher"Prof"

Goodman,TammyMacDonald, Samantha"Jean,Jeanthe dancingmachine"(Tj)Young, Joshua"tree"(Kathleen)

Goodman,Jamie"James"

Goodman,JessiGoodman,as wellasmanyothers.

"Onedayyou'lllook

ToseeI'vegone Fortomorrowmayrain SoI'llfollowthesun"

I'llFollowtheSunbyThe Beatles ACelebrationoflifeisbeing plannedforthenewyear.

Surroundedbyhisloving family,onSunday,December 19,2021,atGod'sappointed hour,Hecalledourhusband, father,Opaandgreat-Opato HisEternalHome.Wefindour comfortintheconfessionwe makebeforeeveryworship service:"Ourhelpisinthe NameoftheLord",Psalm121. LeftbehindinourFather's carearehisbelovedwifeof58 yearsJohannaBreukelman (VanIperen),andhisbeloved children:EvelynBreukelman; HenryBreukelman(thelate Marilyn)andchildrenJolene Linde(Lauren,Austin,Isaac, Russell),RandyandSydney Breukelman(Blake,Layla), TracyandKelvinVis(Jordyn, Clarke,Logan,Parker),James andChelseaBreukelman

JustinandCherylBreukelman (Tyson),RichardandNatasha Neutal(Lucas),and LeviBreukelman;Jolanda Breukelman;andJanine Breukelman.Lovedbyhistwo brothers,onesister,in-laws, nieces,nephews,andhis manyfriends.Visitationat SmithvilleCanadianReformed Church,330StationStreet, SmithvilleonWednesday, December22from7-9p.m. withmasksandsocialdistancingrequired.Thefuneral servicewillbeheldat SmithvilleCanadianReformed ChurchonThursday, December23at11a.m.with limitedcapacity,masksand socialdistancing.Interment GraceUnitedChurch Cemetery.Specialthanksto thedoctors,nurses,andstaff ofGrimsby,TrilliumandSt. CatharinesGeneralHospitals fortheirdedicatedandcompassionatecare.Ifdesired, memorialcontributionsto JohnCalvinSchoolSmithville wouldbeappreciatedbythe family.

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TAYLOR,Lisa(neeMcCarville)

Itiswithprofoundsadness

thatthefamilyofLisaTaylor (nee.McCarville)announce herpassingintheearly morningofSaturday,December11,2021,peacefullyat homewithherhusbandbyher side.Lisawasdearlylovedby anddevotedtotheloveofher lifeherhusbandMikeTaylor. CherisheddaughterofKevin andPatMcCarville(Heffell)by whomshewillbedeeply missed.Belovedsisterand companiontoSherriHorton andbrother-in-lawMike Horton.Deardaughter-in-law toRobertandFrancesTaylor

andhermother-in-lawMaree JoBrennan.Devotedsister-inlawandbestfriendtoKerri Taylor(Holloway)andbrotherin-lawBillHolloway.Sister-inlawandfriendtoBarband GarrettMantoandLisa Leeson.Lisawasveryproudof andalovingaunttoSophie, Taylor,Morgyn,Sam,Jake,and Grace.Itiswithextreme heartachethatsheleaves behindherbeloveddog Newman.Lisawillbeforever missedbyherentirefamily nearandfar.Lisahadmany friends,touchedmanyhearts, andwillbefondlyrememberedbyall.Ourfamilywould liketoextendaspecialthank youtoDr.MeyersofJuravinski CancerCentreforhissupport andaheartfeltthankyouto MerrittFuneralHome.A celebrationofLisa'slifewillbe heldatalaterdate.Ifdesired, memorialdonationstoThe LincolnCountySPCAcanbe madethroughMerrittFuneral Home(905)957-7031or merritt-fh.com

Lisa, Inlifewelovedyoudearly Indeathweloveyoustill Inourheartsyouholdaplace Noonewilleverfill

Remembering Our LovedOnes

MARTIN,Stephen

Inlovingmemoryofadear son,whopassedaway December23,2000.

Nolengthoftime cantakeaway Ourthoughts ofyoutoday Forasyouwere youwillalwaysbe Treasuredforever inourmemory.

Missingadearsonand rememberingallthegood timessharedwiththefamily, Love,MomandDad

Memorial

Aredmapletree,honouring thelifeofDrBeverly(Reddon)

Hattersleywasplantedin DouglasParkonNovember 15th.Aservicewillbeheldin thespringof2022. TheReddonfamilythanksall fortheirkindnessandcaring duringthesedifficulttimes.

and aide, one who was better God never made; a wonderful worker, so loyal and true, one in a million – that person was you. Just in your judgment, always right; honest and liberal, ever upright; loved by your friends and all whom you knew. Our wonderful friend – that person was you.

FrankPiorkowski,Flora Piorkowski,JuliaInnes (Piorkowski)andFrank Piorkowski

Inlovingmemoryofmy parents: Frank(July15,2009) Flora(December12,1991) mysister,Julia (February23,2011) andmybrotherFrank (Dec28,2020)

Thoseweloveremainwithus Forloveitselfliveson, Andcherishedmemories neverfade Becausealovedoneisgone. Thosewelovecanneverbe Morethanathoughtapart, Foraslongasthereis memory, Theywillliveonintheheart. Rememberedwithlove, Cathy,OscarandJennifer Ettinger

MASSI Beautifulmemories silentlykept, Ofonesthatwelove andwillneverforget.

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Loveandneverforgotten, Marilynandfamily.

Remembering Our LovedOnes

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TolosesomeoneIloved somuchbringspain beyondbelief

Therearenowordstoease mypain,mysadness, andmygrief

I'velostsomeonesoclose,so wonderfulanddear

Ithinkaboutyourspecial waysandwishthatyou werenear

Butalthoughyouhaveleftthis world,you'llstaywithin myheart

Guidinglikeanangeleven thoughweareapart

Forloveiseverlastingandso aremymemoriesYourlegacythat'salways theretolightthewayforme.

MerryChristmas,Bryan. Wemissandloveyou. Jennifer,Kyle,Lindsay andKathy

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sunroof,5psgr,alumrims,heatedseat,Backup Camera,Navigation,51,676km,CERT.#41-2550

2019HONDAPASSPORTTOURING(AWD)

sunroof,5psgr,alumrims,heatedseat,Backup Camera,Navigation,23,130km,CERT.#41-2531

6cyl,auto,air,cruise,tilt,cd,2ndRowPwrWindow,pw,pdl, p-seat,7psgr,rearair,alumrims,heatedseat,Backup Camera,Navigation,82,176km,CERT.#41-2672

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2016KIASORENTOLX(AWD)

6cyl,auto,air,cruise,tilt,cd,pw,pdl,p-seat, 7psgr,alumrims,heatedseat,Backup Camera,85,524km,CERT.#41-2589

4cyl,auto,air,cruise,tilt,cd,pw,pdl,p-seat,

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2018CHEVEQUINOXLT(2WD)

2018NISSANROGUESV(AWD)

2017FORDEXPLORERXLT(4WD)

2016CHEVCOLORADOLT(EXTCAB4WD)

62.58 /WeekLY*

kM’s::25,899km

Options:Automatic,Gas,4 Door,PowerWindows,Air Conditioning,Cruise,Power Doorlocks,Tilt,SteeringAudio Controls,OnStar,Power Mirrors,KeylessEntry,Usb,C loth,Bluetooth,SatelliteReq Subscription,Abs,AppleCarplay OrAndroidAuto,Traction Control,BackupCamera,MapLights

# 41-2763

LARIATFX4CReW4WD

kM’s:75,450km

SToCk # 41-2405 $274.71 /WeekLY* $78,995 +HST&LICenSe

kM’s:74,491km

Options:Automatic,8Speed,Power DriverSeats,4Door,PowerSunroof,Power Windows,AirConditioning,Gas,Cruise,Power Doorlocks,Tilt,PassengerPowerSeat,Pan oramic,Navigation,AluminumRims,Power Mirrors,OnStar,DualZone,FrontHeated Seats,SteeringAudioControls,Keyless Entry,ClimateControl,Telescopic,Heated SteeringWheel,FactRemote Start,Leather,PremiumAudio,Usb,Abs,Satellite

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