JANUARY 9, 2025
Crystal Beach Sprints Into the New Year with Hangover Hustle
Keasha Maile, FEO, January 9, 2025, VOL. 6 ISSUE 9 The New Year began with a unique twist in Crystal Beach as over 150 participants gathered on January 1st for the inaugural Hangover Hustle. Organized by local resident and realtor Phil Smith, the event turned a casual tradition into a community celebration filled with laughter, […]
Deborah Fairlie, Celebration with Heart: Bridging the End-of-Life Gap
Christine Whelan, FEO, January 9, 2025, VOL. 6 ISSUE 9 Known in the community as ‘Deacon Deb,’ Reverend Deborah Fairlie has been officiating weddings, funerals, and baptisms since 2018. The retired public servant of 30 years is also a death doula and grief educator. She and her husband, Stephen Muth, a retired funeral director, are […]
Jr. Meteors Blaze to Victory at South Niagara Classic
Keasha Maile, FEO, January 9, 2025, VOL. 6 ISSUE 9 The Greater Fort Erie Jr. Meteors U13 Select team has proven themselves a force to be reckoned with, emerging victorious at the South Niagara Select Classic in December. The three-day tournament, held in the heart of Niagara, featured six competitive teams, but it was the […]
Burden Bears Offer Comfort to Those in Need
Jen Wilkinson, FEO, January 9, 2025, VOL. 6 ISSUE 9 Ursula Bennett first encountered the idea of Burden Bears during a trip to Florida. Inspired, she brought the concept back to her community in Black Creek, where it took root. Burden Bears are small, handmade stuffed bears created to comfort those in need. Their uniqueness […]