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Muddy, silt-filled water flows in 12 Mile Creek BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff The sound of water babbling down a creek, chipmunks running along tree branches, a frog hopping into the water and brook trout darting among the rocks. It seems like a peaceful, idyllic example of Pelham’s natural beauty but last week there was trouble in the water. A clear delineation between the clear, clean water of the 12 Mile Creek and the silt-filled muddy water downstream, shows the damage done by silt entering a tributary of the 12 Mile creek near Effingham Street and Sulphur Springs Drive. Lynncy Powell, whose family has lived just feet from where the 12 Mile Creek crosses Sulphur Springs Drive for four generations, says the “chocolate milk” coloured water became visible early last week after Rankin Construction began digging on a project to repair a culvert under Effingham Road in the area. Powell says the construction crew put up one silt fence, but added it wasn’t worth putting up because it wasn’t enough to stop the silt flow. When she and other neighbours started calling to complain, the crew put up a few more silt fences, she says, but the water continued to run brown through the tributary.
Neal Graham, project manager for Rankin, said as soon they began hearing complaints they stopped work and called the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) to find out what they should do. The 12 Mile Creek is one of the only cold water fisheries left in Ontario and home to brook trout. It is also the major water source for all kinds of wildlife, including deer, raccoons, skunks, frogs, birds, squirrels and chipmunks. With emotion heavy in her voice, Powell says the silt is “devastating” and will suffocate fish in the waterway, who need clear, oxygen rich water to survive. Every rainfall the silt will get worse as more of the mud from the construction site gets washed into the waterway, says Powell. “I don’t think I can come out here when it rains,” she said on Friday morning, standing at the side of the tributary just steps from her front door, noting there is more than a foot of silt on the banks in some spots. By the time the rains came on Friday afternoon, however, the construction company had taken the advice of an MNR Conservation Officer on site and repaired the silt fences to ensure they work properly. Graham says even though Rankin stopped when concerns were raised he doesn’t believe the silt was as a result of Rankin’s operation.
He also noted the project is a Town of Pelham project and therefore it is the Town’s responsibility to advise Rankin of any treatments that need to be followed and to get any permits required. “It wasn’t our concern,” he said, noting he doesn’t know if the 12 Mile was mentioned in the Town’s contract. Mayor Dave Augustyn said those treatments were included in the contract, adding the scope of work was greater than first estimated and Rankin had to dig deeper than originally planned. He also mentioned the landscaping of a neighbouring property contributed to the amount of silt flowing into the 12 Mile, which was not accounted for in the initial contract. Augustyn said once the problem was identified, the right solution was found and his understanding is that no more silt is flowing into the 12 Mile Creek. “The short story is we had an issue and it is solved,” said Augustyn. As for ensuring the 12 Mile Creek and other environmentally important features aren’t contaminated to begin with, Augustyn said there “probably should” have been more done and in the future they “probably will” do more. “One tries and thinks of everything when putting work together,” said Augustyn, noting the town thought they had
taken care of everything until more excavation was needed. Powell, on Monday afternoon, was looking at the incident as an opportunity to remind property owners, residents, and business owners to ensure proper safeguards are put in place to protect the environment when any work is done and that clearing brush right down to the waterway can have negative impacts. She added if you don’t know how to erect a silt curtain or what needs to be done, call the MNR or conservation authority and find out. “I’m happy Rankin reacted so quickly,” she said. “The MNR did a great job.” “It’s an eye-opener,” said Powell of the incident, noting a few days last week showed how quickly silt can build up and how fast the environment can be affected.
THE 12 Mile Creek flows clean and clear upstream of Sulphur Springs Drive but turns muddy brown where silt enters the waterway through a small tributary (top). By Monday the tributary was flowing clear and a proper silt curtain had been erected, but the silt can still be seen on the bottom of the tributary. Sarah Murrell/Voice Photos
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Crossley grad returns to school in NRPS uniform BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff The term “known to police” has a whole new meaning for young people in Pelham and Welland. The Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) has expanded a pilot program that puts officers in high school halls on a regular basis to develop positive relationships with local youth, be a resource for students, and deal with youth crime in a proactive way. Constable Neal Ridley, a Fenwick resident and E.L. Crossley grad, is the School Resource Officer for Crossley, Notre Dame, Eastdale
and Centennial High Schools. He explains the officer’s role is to build relationships by attending the schools on a regular basis. Ridley explains the NRPS used to have a school liaison officer but that position was more of a reactive position. “We’ve found the more involved we are with youth it is a proactive approach,” says Ridley who was part of the pilot program in Niagara Falls and St. Catharines. “This is more of a community based model.” Ridley says the school resource officer can establish a positive role model with youth; teach the young people about Canada’s criminal justice system and show them
how their choices now can lead to a criminal charge; and help students who are the victims of bullying and social media threats. He is also there to help the school deal with youth complaints, such as mischief or drugs. The school resource officer drives a marked cruiser and shows up in full uniform, says Ridley, noting his presence on school campuses is not something the NRPS is trying to hide. What that means, he added, is that parents and community members will see an increased police presence at E.L. Crossley and other schools. That doesn’t mean something bad has happened, said Ridley, it’s just the
NRPS trying to be more proactive. “As a Crossley grad I have a stronger, vested interest in the success of the students,” says Ridley, noting all of the kids have access to his cell phone number in case they need him for any reason. Ridley acknowledges the relationship he’s trying to build with youth is based on trust and that trust won’t exist until a student needs his help and he establishes himself as someone they can turn to. In the meantime he’s spending his 40-hour work week split between the four schools under his watch. He does not respond to dispatch or do any other policing work, he says,
unless he’s needed in an emergency or he sees something happen in front of him. “Who wouldn’t want to go back to high school,” laughs Ridley on why he chose to be a School Resource Officer. “The job itself is fairly rewarding,” says Ridley, noting he has the opportunity to help young people, influence the decisions that could lead to trouble, and, in some cases, help youth avoid criminal charges. He explains knowing the students on a firstname basis helps him understand where they are coming from, rather than investigating them through regular police work as faceless criminals.
“There’s a greater sense of accomplishment with the job,” he says, adding he gets to make a difference in his own community. So far, he says, the reaction from the students has been “slow” to warm up to the idea of an officer in the halls, but Ridley explains they are likely wondering what has happened to cause him to be there. Once the students realize he is a resource for them, and he can be trusted, he says there will be a better sense of safety for the students. To contact Ridley call the NRPS at 905-6884111 ext. 3316 or 289241-0201.
Crossley reunion plans well underway for 2013 Plans are well underway for the celebration of 50 years of excellence at E. L. Crossley as the reunion committee puts the finishing touches on the celebration weekend, May 17 to 19, 2013. The plan is to have all events at the school rather than off-site. Final arrangements are being made for off-site parking and shuttle buses for the thousands of alumni and partners who are expected to attend. To maximize awareness of the event the
committee has developed a reunion website at www.elcrossleyalumni. com or you can like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ ELCossleyAlumni and follow us on Twitter @ CrossleyReunion. Look for our banner soon at the front of E.L. Crossley Secondary School and watch for our smaller banner with the marching band in upcoming parades. The committee needs volunteers from all five decades to begin to develop our memorabilia
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sponsor leading up to the reunion itself as well as the exclusive winery at the reunion. We are planning a Crossley Cuvée event at the spectacular Lookout Point Golf Club on Saturday, Oct. 27 at 7:30 p.m. Over the course of the evening we will taste three red and three white wines produced by Henry of Pelham Winery. Wine tasting will be accompanied by a selection of cheeses and crudités as well as special appetizers: chicken satay, crab cakes
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WI members inspired to “put down” produce BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff The W.I. can can. No, it’s not a new dance step, which would bring a smile to many a lip! The WI Can Can is a reminder of the value of home canning. Preserving the bounty of summer kept Sylvia Quigley of Fonthill Singer’s Corners Women’s Institute busy at the start of their September meeting, held at the home of Pamela Bronn. She brought tomatoes, jars, lids and sterilizing equipment for her program on canning and proceeded to
demonstrate her method of making tomato juice and canned tomatoes in one step. Simply straining the boiling tomatoes into hot bottles, then put the remaining pulp into the prepared canning jars. During the meeting one could hear the “pop” as the lids sealed. The demonstration encouraged members who had given up canning to “put down” some produce again. Presiding over her first meeting, President Diana Knight and Secretary Marion Egerter brought several upcoming events to the attention of the members. First is the Niagara Regional
Join MYAC Pelham Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) has achieved much since it was first formed and is now responsible for many youth events and acts as a voice on many other town committees. To continue that success the council needs an influx of new members each year. Membership in MYAC is open to Pelham residents in Grades 7 to 12. Applications are available online at www.pelham.ca or at Town Hall. Applications for the 2012/1013 MYAC must be submitted by Friday, Sept. 21 at Town Hall. The first event of the season will be the Halloween Skate and Pumpkin Carving on Oct. 26 from 8 to 9:30 p.m. at the Pelham Arena. MYAC is also responsible for organizing AMPfest and the outdoor movie night.
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Fonthill Platform Tennis Club Membership Drive and Registration The Fonthill Platform Tennis Club is celebrating 40 years in Pelham Platform Tennis has all the health benefits of many other sports at a fraction of the cost. Enjoy benefits such as: • exercise, fresh air • great sport for all ages • social interaction and social events • club house activities • great winter fun • Free clinics for new members • Men’s, Women’s and Mixed leagues, both recreational and competitive levels Open House and Registration: Monday, September 24 through Thursday September 27, 2012 from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Location: 1120 Haist Street, Fonthill (at the back of the Pelham Arena parking lot) For More Information See Our Webpage at www.fptc.info NEW MEMBERS - Half Year Free Membership Try this exciting sport for the first half of the season absolutely FREE!
Exhibition from Sept. 13 to 16 where this branch exhibits many items. Next is the annual Flea Market and bake sale to be held at Sobey’s in Fonthill on Sept. 22 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The Niagara District WI Board meeting will be a “welcome back” event at the Bertie and Clinton office at Turner’s Corners on Sept. 24. Business gets underway at 9:30 a.m. to
11 a.m. after which the public is invited to attend a Tai Chi demonstration. Bring your bag lunch. At 1 p.m. Carol Nigh, B.Sc will speak on naturopathic medicine. The Hamilton Area Convention will be held Oct. 22 at Vittoria, south of Simcoe. Letters of thanks were received from Emma Ferguson for the
Fonthill Singer’s Corners scholarship awarded at E.L. Crossley Secondary School and from Kristina Wamboldt for the Allanburg WI book prize at Brock University. Knight thanked several members who spent a day working at the Erland Lee (Museum) Home in Stoney Creek in anticipation of the Museum’s opening in October.
Plans were discussed for a gala celebration of Fonthill WI’s 100th anniversary in 2013. A quantity of knitted articles were handed in for Canada Comforts. The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 3 at 1:30 p.m.
Town of Pelham Proposed Site Alteration Bylaw According to the Voice of Pelham, August 29 2012, the Town of Pelham is once again trying to implement the very controversial Site Alteration Bylaw. In spite of the massive public outcry that occurred the last time this bylaw was proposed, Town Officials are still considering adding it to their ever growing UNPOPULAR BYLAW LIST. A draft of this proposed bylaw is available on the Town’s website at www.pelham. ca or at Town Hall. We encourage everyone to read this and then take appropriate action. It has been a year since the Town has proposed this by-law and despite meetings, letters, emails and phone calls, the town is presenting the exact same by-law, word for word as the one proposed a year earlier. They have not heard us and despite our pleadings for changes they have done nothing. Other then the problem with berms and its contents of foreign material the rest of this by-law is being forced on us for something that does not exist. That is misuse of their position and an unnecessary burden on the citizens of Pelham. Originally, some residents asked council for a bylaw that would control the building of berms on neighboring properties, but it has since been expanded to cover almost all aspects of Private Property Rights This bylaw would involve paying for expensive permits, costly inspectors and heavy fines (up to $25,000.00 for each offence) if you fail to comply. Although rural property owners are most often targeted, their urban cousins are definitely not immune to the same harassment. In other words, no matter where you live in the Town of Pelham, if you make the mistake of doing something on your own property without permission, you too will become the victim of these Bylaw Bullies. This by-law is vague and intrusive and will be subject to the interpretation of the by-law officer or town staff. This proposed bylaw will affect all homeowners, contractors, landscapers and farmers in the Town Of Pelham. Why should all of us have to pay for the poor actions of a few individuals? Create a by-law that deals with the problem only and not one that hurts all of us in this community. To go beyond that is harassment. The by-law says it will protect the environment, maintain water quality and preserve natural heritage and archaeological features. That is a complete cover up to make it sound justified to the public. The Town should instead be focused on the most disastrous site alteration in the history of the Niagara Region. Instead of working on something that is not issue, why doesn’t the Town focus on a real issue. Stop the expansion of the gravel pits that will destroy the Fonthill Kame, and which will forever effect our water, our natural heritage and a precious archaeological feature. A letter in The Voice of Pelham from our Mayor suggesting you contact Hon. Michael Gravelle to stop the expansion is not enough. Mayor Dave should be applauded for bringing this to our attention. But along with the Mayor, the Town should spend it’s precious time and it’s resources and vigorously fight for something that is extremely serious and a detriment to our community. This will leave a devastating scar in our landscape to be seen by all of us and our children forever and ever. Is that our legacy??? THERE NEEDS TO BE AN OPEN PUBLIC MEETING WITH THE FREEDOM TO VOICE OUR CONCERNS, THUS SETTLING THIS ISSUE ONCE AND FOR ALL. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE: We only have until OCTOBER 1st to make your concerns known. YOU NEED TO MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD NOW SO PLEASE CONTACT THE TOWN, MAYOR DAVE AND YOUR LOCAL COUNCIL MEMBERS TODAY. Send Emails to: Mayor Dave at mayordave@pelham.ca, Larry Clark at lclark@pelham.ca, Richard Rybiak at rrybiak@pelham.ca, Gary Accursi at gaccursi@pelham.ca, Catherine King at cking@pelham.ca, John Durley at jdurley@pelham.ca, Peter Papp at ppapp@pelham.ca, Craig Larmour at clarmour@pelham.ca, Darren Ottaway (CAO) at dottaway@pelham.ca, and Keegan Gennings at kgennings@pelham.ca Send a letter to: Town of Pelham Planning & Development Dept, 20 Pelham Town Square, PO Box 400, Fonthill On, L0S 1E0 or fax (905) 892-5055. Submmitted by Concerned Citizens of Pelham
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Slow Food’s most important idea - dinner As I have noted previously, the Slow Food Movement started out as a reaction against fast food, and advocates everything healthy, good, sustainable, and fair that fast food is not. While this column is written in support of the Slow Food Movement, specifically as it applies to the Pelham Convivium (our fancy but appropriate name for Chapter or Branch), its content sometimes wanders pretty widely from the stated doctrine and aims of the International Movement. But any organization
that is as big (more than 100,000 members) and broad (more than 150 countries) as Slow Food has to admit a great deal of variation within its stated principles, so I don’t feel too bad if I sometimes stray from orthodoxy. However, I have written twice previously on a subject that hits right at the heart of what Slow Food is all about, and I’m about to make that three times. Back in 2008 I first wrote about the importance of family meal times. I felt the subject was so important I repeated it the following
year. It’s now time to revisit this most important of all of Slow Food’s ideas. Here are the facts: eating together as a family will increase a child’s grades, reduce the likelihood of drug, alcohol, and tobacco use, decrease the incidence of teen obesity, and reduce the rate of adolescent depression. The more often a family sits down to a meal together, the greater the beneficial effects. Many studies have been conducted to arrive at these results. The University of Minnesota’s is typical.
They conducted a huge study on the subject, and statistically eliminated from their results all other factors like income, family dynamics, and location. Their conclusion was unambiguous: “Sitting down as a family at mealtimes was the primary cause of significant improvements in children’s health and wellbeing, especially among girls.” The more often the study groups sat down as families at mealtimes, the greater the benefits. And among the benefits noted were better
academic performance, reduction in tobacco, substance, and alcohol use, and improved mental health. Of course, it helps if the meal that the family sits down to is healthy, nutritious, tasty, and home-cooked. The benefits also are more evident if the TV is turned off along with cell phones, video games, iPods, Blackberries, Wi units, computers, ereaders, and all other sundry electronics. But even if the meal is takeout and the TV is on,
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To irresponsible owner Scientists and quacks To The Irresponsible Dog Owner; A regular evening walk on Saturday with my leashed dog, at the Pelham Arena, was interrupted by your unleashed, large red dog coming across the soccer
field with no attempt by you to call back and leash your dog. If you thought you had a “friendly” dog, you don’t. As your 120 lb dog attacked my 60 lb dog it was the first time I ever heard her yelp in pain.
I hope this has never happened before with your “friendly” dog. Please don’t ever assume. Leash your dog! Sharon Vizbulis Pelham
Thanks from peewees The Pelham Minor Baseball Peewee Rep team would like to thank all of the businesses who donated gift cards and prizes for our fundraiser. Through their generous donations, our fundraiser was a great success. The following ticket numbers were big winners in the draw:1st prize - #0757 – J. Crysler 2nd prize - #0031 – L. Reynolds 3rd prize - #0240 – M. Horner 4th prize - #0303 – L. Eybel 5th prize - #0184 – A. Hawryluk6th prize - #0355 – R. DiPaola. The following businesses donated prizes for our raffle: Front Row Sports, The Pen Centre Admin., Merrittville Speedway, Bissell’s Hideaway, Pet
Valu Fonthill, Sparrow Lakes Golf Course, Shoppers Drug Mart Fonthill, Harvey’s Port Colborne, Gallaghers Farm Market, The Healthy Cupboard, Buckner’s Sports, Semenuk’s Gas, Giant Tiger Fonthill, Log Cabin, M Barber Studio, Mouse Trap, Ooh La La, Urban Steakhouse, Volcanos Pizza, Zee Lube, All Star Restaurant, Mossimos Pizza, My Barking Buddy, Pet Valu Fitch St., Tim Hortons Turners Corners, Presentations and Clare’s Motorcycles. We couldn’t have done it without your support. Thanks again. The Pelham Minor Baseball Peewee Rep Team
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Thank you for providing the list of “scholars and scientists” which Lori D’Ascenzo gleaned from her list of “dozens”. She recommended these as “fascinating and enlightening reading”. Fascinating perhaps, in one sense. Enlightening in showing the source of the her unscientific offerings. In a 1977 paper Dr. Valerie Hunt reports on “chakras” and “auric field colours”. Googling either of these terms can provide you with a whole afternoon in fantasyland. If you have a few extra dollars to spend on your health you can buy harmonic vitamins developed from Dr. Hunt’s research. She says that foods have bioenergyfields that vibrate. Junk foods vibrate the least, whole foods and fresh vegetables a little more, and better still,
organic produce vibrates the most. And guess what? The “SuperSprouts” that you can buy vibrate right off the scale at 121 MHz! Dr. William Tiller tells us that if you concentrate hard enough on a container of water you can change its acidity by a factor of ten with your brain waves. One of Bruce Lipton’s claim to fame is the denial that genes control our biology. He asserts that in reality our minds control our genes. Enough said about that. Nick Begich holds an honorary degree in medicine from the International University for Complementary Medicines in Sri Lanka. This school appears to be a diploma mill and the degrees it provides are not even valid in Sri Lanka according to the Indian Government. He is a conspiracy theorist
intent on convincing us that the U.S. military has secret weapons of mass destruction that emit radio waves strong enough to cause earthquakes and climate change. To her credit, Ms. D’Ascenzo does include a real scientist in her list. However, Dr. David Suzuki is an environmental scientist whose work never seems to mention natural frequencies of tissues within our bodies. He does caution that until we know more, it would be wise to limit use of cell phones and other electronic devices. This is the difference between a scientist and a quack. If there isn’t enough evidence for something, he searches for more. In the meantime, he doesn’t fill in the gaps with whatever he fancies at the moment. David Fowler Wainfleet
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New Southern Hospital and two care centres BY DAVE AUGUSTYN Mayor of Pelham Last Friday, Dr. Kevin Smith, the Provinciallyappointed Supervisor of the Niagara Health System (NHS), presented his Final Report regarding NHS restructuring to the Honourable Deb Matthews, Minister of Health & LongTerm Care. Among the 23 final recommendations, Dr. Smith suggested that the Province construct a new hospital “in the QEW and Lyons Creek area of Niagara.” He suggested that the new “South Hospital” should include emergency and critical care, the Regional stroke centre, the Regional geriatrics program, the total joint replacement centre, general internal medicine and surgical services, complex care, and maternal child / inpatient pediatrics. Smith also recommended operating two, freestanding Urgent Care Centres in “South Niagara” – sites and locations to be determined – and closing the existing facilities in
Port Colborne, Fort Erie, Niagara Falls, Welland, and Niagara-on-the-Lake. You will recall that in May, Dr. Smith asked the “Mayors of the ‘Southern Tier’ with input from the Regional Chair” to come to a unanimous recommendation for the locations of the new Hospital and one, standalone Urgent Care Centre by mid-June. The six southern mayors – Vance Badawey, Port Colborne; Jim Diodati, Niagara Falls; April Jeffs, Wainfleet; Doug Martin, Fort Erie; Barry Sharpe, Welland; and myself – and Regional Chair Gary Burroughs met five times and reviewed population densities, ambulance call volumes, drive times, municipal infrastructure, NHS referrals, and ER usage. We came to a unanimous decision and recommended two geographic areas for the new “Southern” hospital – generally described as the QEW & Lyons Creek area, and the East Main Street and Highway 140 area. We also recommended that the NHS operate two Urgent Care Centres. I am pleased that Dr.
THE TOWN OF PELHAM INFORMATION COLUMN •Pelham Farmer’s Market – Each and every Thursday May to October - 4:30pm in Pelham Town Square! Come on out each throughout the summer and fall for some fresh produce and lots of goodies! Rain or shine. Winner of the Market Bucks for September 13th was Rina. Congratulations Rina! Town of Pelham Programs. • “ZUMBA FITNESS” Tuesday September 25, 7:30pm-8:30pm •“ZUMBA GOLD” Thursday September 20, 9:30am-10:30am Tuesday September 25, 9:30am-10:30am Drop in and try any session for $6.00 or purchase your 10 + 2 bonus pass for $60.00 Need more info – contact (905) 892-2607, ext. 329 •“ZUMBATOMIC” Turn up the music, wiggle, shake and have a blast with your friends in these rockin, high-energy fitness-parties packed with specially choreographed kid-friendly routines. Tuesdays –Pelham Arena- 1120 Haist Street (4-7 yrs) 5:30-6:00pm (8+ yrs) 6:00-6:30pm Thursdays Old Pelham Town Hall- 46 Canboro Rd. Ridgeville (4-7 yrs) 5:30-6:00pm (8+ yrs) 6:00-6:30pm Cost $40 for a 10 class pass + 2 bonus classes. OR $4.50 for drop in class Purchase your passes at Town hall- 20 Pelham Town Square Fonthill, ON. PELHAM TOWN SQUARE •Interested in Walking in Pelham? Interested in joining a Walking Club? Join us! Thursday September 20 Fonthill Bandshell 9am-10:30am Tuesday September 25 Pelham Arena 9am-10am Everyone welcome! For more information please contact Katie Thorpe kthorpe@pelham.ca or (905) 892-2607 ext 341 Town of Pelham e-mail address: clerks@pelham.ca Visit our Web site at www.pelham.ca
Smith honoured the Mayors’ and Regional Chair’s unanimous recommendations for siting of a new hospital and for the operation of two Urgent Care Centres to serve South Niagara. I did communicate with Dr. Smith directly about the potential impact of the Lyons Creek / QEW location for Pelham residents. When the Province builds a new hospital there, it seems likely that many Pelham residents will travel instead to the new Northern hospital. When he wrote back to me on
Friday morning, Dr. Smith reaffirmed his earlier position: “I can absolutely confirm that Pelham residents will be provided care at the site they choose to use. If that is the North site we will welcome them there.” I sincerely appreciate the significant and comprehensive work by Dr. Smith. I will now work together with colleagues from across the Region to help convince the Provincial Government to build the new facilities and embrace, as Dr. Smith writes, “…a new
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TOWN OF PELHAM REQUEST FOR QUOTATION Project No. 2012-23 2012-2015 Snow Clearing Program PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS: Specifications and submission requirements may be obtained from the Town of Pelham Web Site at www. pelham.ca/business/tenders, the Biddingo Website at www.biddingo.com or from the Corporate Services Department at the Pelham Municipal Building, 20 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill, Ontario during regular business hours. ADDRESS: Sealed proposals, properly marked as to contents, will be received by Mrs. Mara Bray, Purchasing Coordinator, P.O. Box 400, 20 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill, Ontario, L0S 1E0. CLOSING TIME: Sealed proposals will be received until 2:00 p.m. local time on Oct 3rd, 2012 The lowest OR any submission not necessarily accepted.
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era focused on creating a sustainable, high quality health system” for all of Niagara. You may contact Mayor Dave at mayordave@ pelham.ca or read past columns at www. pelhammayordave.
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Editor’s Note: Last week due to an oversight in editing the Mayor’s Column was under the byline of Sarah Murrell. I apologize for the error, the column on page 5 was written by Mayor Augustyn.
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TOWN OF PELHAM REQUEST FOR QUOTATION Project No. 2012-10 Concrete Curb and Sidewalk Construction Program PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS: Specifications and submission requirements may be obtained from the Town of Pelham Web Site at www. pelham.ca/business/tenders, the Biddingo Website at www.biddingo.com or from the Corporate Services Department at the Pelham Municipal Building, 20 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill, Ontario during regular business hours. ADDRESS: Sealed proposals, properly marked as to contents, will be received by Mrs. Mara Bray, Purchasing Coordinator, P.O. Box 400, 20 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill, Ontario, L0S 1E0. CLOSING TIME: Sealed proposals will be received until 2:00 p.m. local time on Oct 3rd, 2012 The lowest OR any submission not necessarily accepted.
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TOWN OF PELHAM NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING PRE-BUDGET CONSULTATION TAKE NOTICE that Committee of the Whole, comprised of all Members of Council for the Town of Pelham, will convene a public meeting for the purpose of obtaining input from members of the public regarding the 2013 Budget, on the date outlined below:
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PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS: Specifications and submission requirements may be obtained from the Town of Pelham Web Site at www. pelham.ca/business/tenders, the Biddingo Website at www.biddingo.com or from the Corporate Services Department at the Pelham Municipal Building, 20 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill, Ontario during regular business hours.
For recordkeeping purposes, you are encouraged to provide a copy of your presentation to the Clerk either prior to or at the meeting. To allow Committee to hear from as many residents as possible, each presentation will be limited to 10 minutes in length.
The purpose of the RFQ call is to obtain recommendation quotations for the Peace Park Master Landscape Plan for the Town of Pelham Arena. ADDRESS: Sealed proposals, properly marked as to contents, will be received by Mrs. Mara Bray, Purchasing Coordinator, P.O. Box 400, 20 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill, Ontario, L0S 1E0. CLOSING TIME: Sealed proposals will be received until 2:00 p.m. local time on Sept 27th, 2012 The lowest OR any submission not necessarily accepted.
Tuesday, October 9th, 2012 7:00 p.m. Pelham Municipal Building – Council Chambers 20 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill, ON
If you are unable to attend the public meeting, you are invited to provide written comments to the Town Clerk either at the address shown below, or by e-mail at ourbudget@pelham.ca. This link may also be accessed from the Town of Pelham website at www. pelham.ca. Unless indicated otherwise, personal information and all comments will form part of a public record and may be publicly released. Nancy J. Bozzato, Town Clerk Town of Pelham 20 Pelham Town Square P.O.Box 400 Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0 ourbudget@pelham.ca
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The heavy rain on Saturday, Sept. 8 kept some classic cars and hot rods pent up in their garages, warm and dry, but it didn’t keep a number of members of Rods and Rides from gathering in Fenwick for their fourth annual poker run. The group, an informal collection of classic car, muscle car, English sports car, truck and motorcycle owners, arrived at DaVinci’s of Fenwick Saturday morning to begin their poker run, which took them all over Niagara before ending in Welland for a barbecue. At DaVinci’s owners John Cercone and Wendy Marissen, provided coffee and tea along with morning snacks to get the group started. “Everyone loves looking at beautiful vehicles,” says Cercone on why he invited the group into the restaurant for coffee when he usually doesn’t open until 4 p.m. “It’s part of the charm of living in a small town. If you didn’t know what year it is they look like they fit in,” he says of
the cars. “It’s part of the quaintness.” After leaving DaVinci’s the group visited Cooks Mills, Domenic’s in Thorold, the carousel at Port Dalhousie, and Grimo Nut Nursery in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Dennis Kennedy explained he likes to drive his car, not just sit at cruise nights, so a group of auto enthusiasts of a similar mindset organized the yearly poker run for an opportunity to drive their specialty vehicles. The group picks up a playing card at each stop to create a poker hand, hence the name poker run, and can win prizes based on their hands. They also collect donations for a charitable organization each year, to give back to the community, explained Kennedy. This year the drivers donated non-perishable food items for Pelham Cares. The collected nonperishable goods were delivered to Pelham Cares on Sept. 13 by Rods and Rides members Al Colquhaun from Welland and Kennedy. Despite the rain, Kennedy said the event turned out very well.
MEMBERS of Rods and Rides prepare to leave for a poker run from DaVinci’s of Fenwick after coffee and treats courtesy of DaVinci’s owners John Cercone (centre) and Wendy Marissen. Sarah Murrell/Voice Photo
1:00 to 4:00 pm at Pelham Friends Church Former students, staff, famly and friends are welcome to hae a refreshment and reminisce with Pelham Corners guys and gals! $5 for refreshments. Bring your memorabilia to display that day!
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Setting the foundations: the route to prosperity BY BRIAN BATY Regional Councillor
As written in former articles, Regional Council operates on a three week cycle: Committee Week, Council Week and the Business Planning Committee-ofthe-Whole Week. The latter is used to explore large, comprehensive issues that could not be accomplished within the time constraints of council and committee agendas. The most recent business planning session dealt with the economic realities of Niagara as we know it and the considerations necessary to improve prosperity and create employment for all Niagarans. Contributing to the presentation was our new Director of Economic Development and the Commissioners from each regional department. Niagara has taken different approaches to economic development in the past. The first initiatives were highly directed toward tourism and some key industry development such as
the building up of the greenhouse industry. In the last term of council the tourism emphasis was downplayed with a greater focus on the support and maintenance of current business and industry with some energy directed toward new industry establishment in Niagara. Until the end of the last term of council, NEDC (Niagara Economic Development Corporation) acted as an arm’s length independent body. As the recession began along with a new term of council there was concern that the economic development model was not right for the times. To that end, Regional Council recommended to disband the former agency and establish a regional department of economic development to explore a new model to better support current business and industry as well as promote the establishment of key economic growth in certain sectors. A secondary but equally important need was to coordinate and more effectively integrate regional economic
development with local municipalities especially those who had their own Economic Development Offices. Councillors were asked to comment on the presentations and there were several supportive reactions to the model presented. The model presented is best represented graphically but this article will attempt to describe the structure. The base of the model is supported by citizens and government working in harmony. The region’s business plan provides for “A Responsive Region”. The next supporting layer of the model shows the Business Community and the Academic Community working together to support and improve our economic conditions. On this foundation there are five pillars: the Social Infrastructure, the Fiscal Framework, Leadership, Culture and Innovation and Physical Infrastructure. The model proposes that prosperity and jobs will arch over this structure if the two foundation layers and the five pillars work
together for the common purpose of transitioning Niagara into its new economic future. In the nine years that I have served as your directly elected Regional Councillor, I have seen the creation and implementation of a large number of studies, programs and initiatives to introduce best practices, cost-saving efforts and political actions to improve the lives of Niagarans. Seen in isolation they appear as positive efforts but not as significant as they did when seen from a broader perspective in this comprehensive business planning presentation. Many councillors and observers in the session felt that we are on the right track and there were several calls to hold another session in the near future to use this foundation to
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Brian Baty is a Niagara Regional Councillor for the Town of Pelham brian. baty@niagararegion.ca
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Four Pelham teens, along with thier team, pulled off a huge victory last weekend to take their League Championship. Alex Foster (left), Sam Gazzola, Jordan Mateljan and Mark Germano play for the Niagara Falls Titals Elite U16 team in the South Region Soccer League. The South Region Soccer League Championships were held in Caledon on Sunday, Sept. 9. Teams from across the Region competed for the Cup. Teams from Georgetown, Brampton, Missauga, Erin Mills, and Ancaster are in the league’s regular loop and have been tough competition for the Final Championships. Currently the Team is ranked 2nd in League standings representing South Niagara. /Special to the Voice
THE Meridian Credit Union U11 Boys – NYSL League Champions 2012 Front Row: Bradley Steele, Lucas Fast, John Higenell, Liam Sodtke, Zachary Pasma, Matthew Sayles, Devon Thibodeau. Back Row: Stuart Macpherson (Head Coach), Mitchell Waldt, Joshua Glen, Hayden Milan, Evan Macpherson, Reid Murray, Nicholas Chambers, Elliott Song and Manfred Fast (Assistant Coach) Absent are: Brandon Johnson, Campbell Veld and Joshua Schooley.The Boys completed their goal of finishing first in the league by finishing with 3 strong games in NYSL action. Special congratulations go to Josh Glen who was the leading scorer among all NYSL teams and Liam Sodtke who dominated the standings in shut-out victories. The team, pictured here after winning their 13th game, is excited by the prospect of moving into the SRSL league next season, and further opportunities and challenges that come with that. The team would also like to thanks all the parents and sponsors for their support. /Special to the Voice
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CLASSIFIEDS Association (OSGA) has the answer. Get game. Whether you like card games, lawn bowling, horseshoes or active sports like tennis or hockey, join the OSGA for fellowship, friendly competition and a more active lifestyle. Info www. ontarioseniorgames.ca • Meals on Wheels. Available for Seniors and Adults with Disabilites in Pelham. Hot or Frozen Meal options, delivered Monday to Friday. Volunteers also needed. Contact Melissa 905-788-3181 ext. 25. •Interested in singing with the Robert Wood Singers? We inivte you to join us this September as we start the 2012 season. We are a choir that sings a wide varity of music and welcome soprano, alto, tenor and bass voices. Please contact Barb Snopek at 905-735-6425 or at joe.snopek020@sympatico.ca to arrange details. •Volunteers Needed in Fonthill, Fenwick, Ridgeville. Community Support Services of Niagara offers programs and services that allow seniors to live in their own homes independently. CSSN is currently recruiting volunteers for the Meals on Wheels program, Friendly Visiting program and also requires volunteer drivers to take seniors to appointments. Offer flexible hours and mileage reimbursement. Call Laura Dumas at 905-788-3181 ext. 27 or email ldumas@csn.on.ca. UPCOMING Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2012 • 6:30 p.m. Social Hour, meeting at 7:30 p.m. Niagara Heritage Quilters’ Guild meeting featuring Karen Wold of Toronoto with atrunk show called A Sampler for Quilters. Merritton Community Centre. • Canadian Federation of University Women September Tea. Members and all women interested in joing the club are invited. For info and details phone Brenda, 905-735-9379 or Marnie, 905-735-7101. Friday, Sept. 21, 2012 • 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Legion Fish and Chips, Digby haddock in light batter, Hand-Cut fresh fries, Coleslaw, dessert, tea or
coffee. Served 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012 • 8:30 a.m. to noon, Flea Market and Bake Sale at Sobeys, Fonthill hosted by Fonthill Singer’s Corners WI. • 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Introduction to Windows 7 Pelham Public Library. $5.00 Please register ahead in person. Monday, Sept. 24, 2012 • 7:30 p.m. Pelham Horticultural Society Meeting at Fonthill Branch, Pelham Public Library. Speaker Darrell Bley, instructor and curator of Woody Plants, Niagara Parks School of Horticulture will talk on colourful and structural woody plants for fall and winter interest in gardens. New members and guests welcome. Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012 • 7:30 p.m. Folk Icon and author Sylvia Tyson on her novel Joyners Dream. Part of the Pelham Public Library’s Heart of Niagara Reading Series. $10 or $30 for all four readings in the series which includes Brad Smith, Eva Stachniak and Elizabeth Hay. Friday, Sept. 28, 2012 • 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Legion Lunch featuring baby beef liver or roast beef, mashed potatoes, vegetable of the day, dessert, tea or coffee. Saturday, Sept. 9, 2012 • 2 - 4 p.m. Culture Days Life in 1812 at the Pelham Public Library. Step back in time and explore what life was like in 1812, make a toy, try spinning, taste your own homemade butter, roll a pretend musket cartridge. All ages. Drop in. Free. Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012 • Everything you ever wanted to know about divorce and more. Free with a donation of a non-perishablle food item or monetary donation to Pelham Cares. Saturday, Oct. 20 • 1 - 5 pm The 7th Pelham (District) High School Reunion at Sparrow Lakes Golf Club, 105 Pelham Street. Registration is $10 at the door. Info: pelhamhighreunion7@gmail. com or 905-892-7090.
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STROOVER, DIVERA - at Albright Manor in Beamsville on Monday, Sept. 10, 2012, Divera Stroomer of Fonthill in her 82nd year. Loving mother of Nicholas, Afra Devries (Gerbrand), Peter (Betty), and Vera Bering (Mathew). Loving grandmother and great grandmother. Divera will be sadly missed by her many brothers and sisters. Predeceased by her husband Peter (1975). Cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held on Friday, Sept. 14 at 12:30 p.m. at the Lampman Funeral Home, 724 Canboro Road, Fenwick. Inurnment at a later date. The family would like to thank all the staff at Albright Manor for the loving care and compassion given to Divera. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
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ANOTHER BAG OF GOODIES
Market bags were handed out at the Pelham Farmers’ Market on Sept. 6 to thank the patrons of the market for their support throughout the season. Bags included information on the balance of the market season. Market goes until October 25th. Receiving their bag is Susan and Tim Daudeline of Sherkston. /Special to the Voice
Route to prosperity II BY BRIAN BATY Regional Councillor
This article continues from the last (on page 8 in this edition) with some specific data and directions that can impact Niagara’s economic future. The economic future will create jobs in one of three ways. Up to 80% of jobs and investment comes from existing businesses so planned economic supports should be in place to maintain and enhance current Niagara businesses. The second way to create jobs is through foreign direct investment such as has been demonstrated by the new wind tower business located
in the former Hayes-Dana plant in Thorold. China, India and Brazil are emerging leaders in foreign investment due in part to the rising costs of transportation. The third way to provide jobs comes from start-ups that are driven by innovation and matching their enterprise to specific locations. Personally I hold out strong hope on the research developments at the Vineland Research Centre and the new Bio-Medical Science facility at Brock University. I can foresee a time where the optimal climate and soils of Niagara facilitate the development of yet-to-be invented nutriceuticals or pharmaceuticals. Nobody should place hope in the
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return of large manufacturing enterprises. Innovative and creative enterprises such as Accipiter Technology point the way to future high paying employment. Accipiter has located in Pelham on the highest elevation on the escarpment and uses scientific algorithms to allow radar technology to detect certain species. Imagine the savings in agriculture if bird or animal deterrents are only used when a certain species is in sight. Also imagine the safety impact of this technology in preventing airplane crashes caused by flocks of migrating birds. There are some emerging economic indicators that should give rise to hope. Unemployment has dropped from over 10% in 2009 and is forecasted to reach 6% by 2016. Per capita income is predicted to rise approximately 10% in that same interval. But, for the poor the story is different. The 2012 average household income in Niagara is $79,640 well below the Ontario average of $87,280. The low income cut-off (LICO) is $28,430 per year while a family with two children on Ontario Works receives $13,632 a year and there are currently 10,692 cases on Ontario Works involving 22,024 individuals. In education we exceed the provincial average for high school completion, and apprenticeship or trade certification but lag Ontario by 7.3% for university completion. What is most distressing is the drain of youth from our region as they seek high paying jobs outside Niagara. The renewed emphasis on job creation and prosperity must clear a path for youth to remain in Niagara. A community that retains only the poor and attracts the retirees is not sustainable and it is clear that Niagara Region’s economic focus needs to rebalance these demographics. The region lobbied hard to get the province to designate the Gateway Economic Zone and Centre in Niagara and we continue to press government to provide the necessary infrastructure for rail, marine, highway and air transport of goods and services. A brighter future will emerge as all these directions take place but that transformation of Niagara’s economy will take considerable time to materialize. Brian Baty is a Niagara Regional Councillor for the Town of Pelham brian. baty@niagararegion.ca
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