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Have snow shovel, will be a snow angel BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff When it snows Ron Kiers hops on his four-wheel drive to clear his driveway in rural Pelham. But when his own property is clear of snow, Kiers isn’t finished, that’s when he’s just getting started. Kiers is a snow angel, a volunteer who clears snow and ice for those who are unable to do the shoveling themselves. “It’s good exercise,” said Kiers on why he volunteers to shovel sidewalks. “It gets me out of the house and gives me something to do.” Kiers, whose first year volunteering with the program was last year, explained the town provided the addresses of two properties. When it snowed, Kiers would shovel the sidewalks of
the two properties within the 24hour limit set by the town’s snow clearing bylaw. The Snow Angel program is a partnership between Pelham Cares and the Town of Pelham to provide snow clearing services to those who qualify, regardless of age. The purpose of the program is to clear snow and ice from municipal sidewalks and the windrow at driveway entrances left by snowplows. It does not include clearing of driveways. The service is provided for those who live in the urban area, are incapable of shoveling snow themselves and have no one living with them who is able to shovel. The Snow Angel program is truly, “the neighbourly thing to do”. This program encourages citizens to help in their neighbourhood those who need assistance with
snow removal. “Just helping out the community,” says Kiers on why he enjoys being part of the program, adding he hopes more schools and other volunteers will get involved this year. Kiers added he received a card last year, thanking him for his help, and he definitely felt appreciated and a sense of satisfaction for helping others in the community. Not only did Kiers help, but he lives in North Pelham, where the snow angel program is not provided. So every time it snowed he would throw his snow shovel in the back of his truck, drive to town, and shovel sidewalks. He says he doesn’t mind the cold, he dresses appropriately, and doesn’t mind shoveling to help others. Volunteers are screened and trained by the Town
of Pelham before they are matched with a resident. Students 14 years of age or older are welcome to volunteer and can use these hours as part of their Community Involvement Program. Application forms to volunteer or receive the snow angels program are available in person at the Town of Pelham, 20 Pelham Town Square or at the Town’s website at www.pelham.ca. They are also available in person at Pelham Cares Inc., 124 Highway #20 East (the former Donut Diner building) or at www.pelhamcares.org. Along with the bylaw requiring sidewalks to be cleared within 24 hours of a snowfall, residents are also reminded there is no parking on roads overnight during winter months to help snow plow drivers navigate the roads.
RON KIERS is willing to shovel sidewalks for those in this community who can’t do the heavy work of shovelling snow as one of Pelham’s Snow Angels. Sarah Murrell/Voice Photo
HOLIDAY GREETINGS
THE ARTISTS whose drawings were chosen to create the town’s annual holiday card were recognized at council Monday night with certificates and a pack of the cards they can send to friends and family. The young artists are Jacob Maclachlan (back, left), Claire McClay, Liliana McIntosh (whose drawing is the front cover of the card), Kaye Change, Christie Tran, Abbey McCulligh (front, left), Megan Metler, Emily Paquin, Melanie Lachnit, Adrianna Bonazzo, and Sam Reynolds, with Mayor Dave Augustyn. Absent from the photo was Ellie Phelan. Mayor Augustyn called all of the entries “beautiful works of art” that took a lot of time and effort, noting he appreciated the work of all the young people who took part in the contest. Sarah Murrell/Voice Photo
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Car donation turns into cash donation for charity BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff The donation of a car to the District School Board of Niagara has turned into a donation of cash to Pelham Cares. E.L. Crossley auto shop teacher Gerald Etten explained a 1997 Buick LeSabre was donated to the school board by Jim Collard. The car, with just 87,000 kilometres on the odometer, belong to his mother Ella. The school board held a lottery to decide which high school within the board would receive the
car, says Etten, noting Crossley won the draw. “We were lucky to get it,” said Etten. “I didn’t want to use it as a shop car, it was too nice,” says Etten. “It’s not even broken in yet,” he added. Since the car was in such great shape, Etten said he thought it would be best put back on the road. He decided to have his students fix it up then sell it and use the funds to make a donation to Pelham Cares. The students in his auto tech class did all the work, said Etten, and were all very supportive of the
idea to use the car to help another organization. After the work was done, the car was given a safety certificate and clean drive test - both donated by J&S Auto in Fenwick. Etten said the car was sold to a woman in Welland who likely couldn’t afford a new car and was thrilled to have gotten such a nice car, in great shape. “It belongs back on the road,” Etten said of the car. Through the sale of the car, and the donation of safety and drive clean from J&S, the school was able to make a donation of $1,800 to Pelham Cares.
Sandra Warden, treasurer of Pelham Cares, accepted the cheque from Etten, noting she couldn’t say for sure where the money will be used. Pelham Cares usually
utilizes cash donations to help cover the costs of the the organization, the costs of their transportation program, and purchasing fresh foods for their food bank.
Etten said he’s always looking for donated cars, so his students have the opportunity to learn auto mechanics on vehicles in the school shop.
PELHAM CARES was the recipient of an $1,800 donation from the sale of a donated car that E.L. Crossley shop students (left) worked on. /Special to the Voice Shop teacher Gerald Etten presented the cheque to Pelham Cares treasurer Sandra Warden (above) before the car was picked up by its new owner last week. Sarah Murrell/Voice Photo
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Under the photo “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas” in the Nov. 30 edition we incorrectly identified the donor of the bows used by the PBA to decorate the town. Jack McGregor of J&J Florist donated the bows this year, as he has done for several years, since the decorating of the town began. The Voice apologizes to Mr. McGregor for the error and regrets any inconvenience it may have caused.
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More speed humps could be on the way here BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff There is a possibility of more speed humps being created on Pelham roads after councillors voted to have staff look at two requests from local residents for the traffic calming measures. Geoff Howe wrote to council encouraging them to “address the serious matter of excessive speeding” on Haist Street, north of Regional Road 20.
In his letter, Howe pointed out he has had several email and telephone conversations with members of town staff and council about the speeding issue, saying residents are frustrated. He also pointed out the Niagara Region’s Cycling Tour Map Guide for visitors indicates Haist Street is a good place for cycling. Howe’s letter was accompanied by a petition signed by other residents of that section
of Haist Street. Howe wasn’t the only one with concerns about speeding. Phil Oates also submitted a letter to council asking for a speed hump on Pancake Lane at Cherry Avenue. Oates, a 20-year resident of Pancake Lane, points out his street has a steep down grade from Haist Street and he has observed many cars speeding down Pancake from Haist. Drivers also speed from Effingham up to
Haist along Pancake Lane, he said. The main concern for Oates, he said, is the Steve Bauer Trail crosses Pancake Lane at Cherry Avenue, where many people walk. Children walking to school are often in the area, said Oates, adding sometimes there are half a dozen or more people at the intersection at one time. Police have been called, but “nothing is ever done about the matter,” says Oates.
Oates also had a petition, which he presented to council last summer asking for a stop sign at the intersection. Now he is asking for a speed hump to slow down traffic. Councillor Catherine King said she has had several conversations with Howe about the volume and speed of traffic on Haist, noting her support for the residents. Councillor John Durley
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Restoring decision-making to local municipalities I’ve always believed in local decision making. Families, small businesses and local governments know what’s best for their communities and should have a say in what goes on within their own boundaries. So much of what I do as your member of provincial parliament is guided by your advice and the personal stories and experiences I hear from you. There’s no better way to understand how government policies are affecting families and businesses than hearing it first hand. That was one of the reasons I continue to vigorously oppose the McGuinty government’s
Green Energy Act. The Act effectively removed all local control over renewable energy projects, allowing industrial wind farms – some the height of 40storey buildings – to be placed like pins in a pin cushion in communities without the approval of local councils or residents. There are two such wind projects planned for West Lincoln and Wainfleet, one of which will be the largest wind farm in all of Canada. Despite strenuous objections from local families and municipal councils, those plans continue to plough ahead. To date, 79
municipalities across Ontario – including West Lincoln and Wainfleet – have passed resolutions or moratoriums opposing wind farm projects in their communities. Our Ontario PC Caucus attempted to do the same in the Ontario Legislature in April 2010, but sadly our efforts were defeated. To me it makes no sense that you have a say in where a local hot dog stand or Tim Hortons goes in your neighbourhood but not 40-storey industrial wind turbines. It’s a right our Ontario PC Party campaigned on restoring, and we continue to fight on your behalf to give you a voice. I was pleased to join
West Lincoln Mayor Doug Joyner and Wainfleet Mayor April Jeffs at a rally outside Queen’s Park recently in protest of these massive wind projects. That same day, inside the Ontario Legislature, we debated a Private Member’s Bill – called The Local Municipality Democracy Act – that was introduced by my Ontario PC Caucus colleague Todd Smith, MPP for Prince Edward-Hastings. The Bill would have ensured local families’ concerns on industrial wind farms were no longer ignored. While I voted in favour, and my Ontario PC colleagues voted in favour, regrettably both
the Liberal and NDP members chose to vote against letting local residents, businesses and municipal councils have a say in where these massive construction projects are located. It wasn’t the first time our efforts to restore local decision making powers were thwarted in the Legislature, and it most certainly will not be the last time they hear from us on this issue. The approach being taken today by the McGuinty government is arrogant. It’s unfair. It’s undemocratic. And we’re going to continue to fight to put a stop to it. The Ontario PC Caucus will continue to be the
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Letters to the Editor
Additional information on horses and safety on the road This letter is to provide additional information for Glenna Benson’s letter regarding horses and safety on the road. In 1995 I conducted a region-wide survey for the planning department of Niagara Region. The purpose was to obtain demographic information on the location and economic impact of recreational horses in Niagara Region. After submission to regional council, each municipality received the stats for their area, as well as the overall impact of the equestrian sport in Niagara Region. Fonthill residents should be proud! According to Stats Canada, Pelham has for decades held the record for the most horses per capita of any place in Canada - including Alberta! The ratio is a staggering 1 horse for every 12 people - far exceeding the national average of 1.8%. This does not include race horses. If you look at the economic contribution of horses to the local economy, it is massive in terms of both investment and annual expenses - from
properties to buildings and fencing, trailers, equipment and clothing, farriers, vets, hay and grain, lumber, tools, training, lessons, boarding, medications and supplements ...the list goes on. In 1995, 16 years ago, each horse owner spent about $5,000 per year per horse and had invested approximately $100,000 into their equestrian hobby. That is a significant commitment. According to the survey, almost $200 million was invested locally in the recreational horse industry and almost $20 million a year boosted the local economy. Pelham’s share of that was roughly one third. In addition, equestrians have contributed significantly to our quality of life. Shorthills Park - the 1700 acre gem of Pelham - was donated entirely by equestrians to be used in perpetuity as an equestrian park. Other recreational properties that came into existence specifically due to the lobbying efforts of equestrians include the Heritage Trail from Queenston to Niagara-onthe-Lake, the entire Trans-
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Canada trail system, and the Fort Erie to Port Colborne rail trail. Sir Harry Oakes also bequeathed Dufferin Islands and a strip of land along the Niagara River from the falls to Queenston to be used in perpetuity as a bridle path. Tragically, almost all of the recreational land that equestrians fought for and paid for to provide safe off-road places to ride, no longer allows them as users. It’s not fair, or right. But, it is why riders have no choice but to take to the roads. Although not every horse and rider will be found travelling the roads of Pelham, Fonthill residents should be aware of laws governing horses under the highway traffic act. The same rules apply in all public places including parks. Horseback riders also need to know they have a legal right to safety and can demand it. Horses are considered ‘saddle animals’ under the highway traffic act. They are a means of conveyance to be respected as any other means of transportation. They must travel in the same direction as traffic,
stop at intersections and obey all rules of the road. Cars must yield to cyclists, horses and pedestrians. Cyclists must yield to horses and pedestrians. Ignorance is no defence. If you cause a horse to spook or be injured (whether deliberately or accidently), you are 100% liable for the injury or
death of both the rider (or buggy driver) and horse. This liability applies to both motorists and cyclists. Acts that can be viewed as ‘reckless endangerment’ include honking your horn or bell, speeding past the animal, yelling or waving something when passing, or ignoring the ‘caution’ warnings of a rider. You are
Time for dog park
In more than 15 years living in Fonthill, we have enjoyed all of the beautiful walking trails, green spaces and parks Pelham has to offer, year around. More often than not, we witness dogs running off-leash at Harold Black Park, with their owners behaving like the public space is a “dog park”. This past Sunday a loose dog charged at me, ripped through my pants and bit my thigh, drawing blood. At the time there were several people, nonchalantly walking with dogs off-leash. Over the years I have called the Town of Pelham office several times to report aggressive, loose dogs within the boundaries of Harold Black Park and I have been told that the Welland Humane Society is responsible for enforcement of existing by-laws which state dogs are to be kept on leash. Signs are posted, indicating owners face a penalty of up to $5,000 for unleashed dogs.
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tempting fate when you do this. At the very least, these unsafe acts can cause you to receive a traffic ticket if the rider gets your licence plate and description and calls the police. Lori D’Ascenzo Fonthill
I reported this recent dog attack to the Welland SPCA, and was advised that they respond to calls from residents “on an on-call basis only”, however they do not patrol the park. It makes no logical sense that upon my return home (a 20 minute walk) I would call the Humane Society, they would dispatch an officer to the site, but where would that dog and its’ owner be at that point in time? The by-law signs posted at all entrance points to our parks have been ignored by dog owners in Pelham for years and it is time for a change. Apparently the closest (legal) dog park is on Elm Street Port Colborne. It is time for our municipal government to work with the Welland Humane Society and establish a proper dog park so that non-pet owners can feel safe in public parks, and dog owners can let their pets off-leash. Donna Pohran Fonthill
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website at www.pelham.ca or at Town Hall. Please call 905-892-2607 extension 332 for additional information. GENERAL INFORMATION •Interested in Joining the Communities in Bloom Committee? The Communities in Bloom Committee is a Town Committee dedicated to keeping Pelham Beautiful. The Committee is responsible for planning events such as Pelhlam’s Annual Garden Tour and Community Participation Days in the fall and spring. To become part of this committee or for further information please contact Katie Thorpe, Community Services Coordinator at 905-892-2607 ext. 341. •Is your business interested in being listed in the Town of Pelham Community Services Brochure? If so, please be sure to fill out a business directory information card with the Town of Pelham. For an information card, please visit Town Hall, 20 Pelham Town Square – 1st Floor, or contact 905-892-2607, Ext. 315 •Interested in renting the Arena Pad? Arena Hall? Old Pelham Town Hall? Call the Town of Pelham at 905-892-2607, Ext. 329 •IMPORTANT TO DOG OWNERS Please be reminded that Town of Pelham Dog Control By-law 97-2010 requires that any person who owns controls or harbors a dog shall remove, forthwith, any feces (excrement) left by such dog on private or public property. Remember to be responsible! Stoop and Scoop! •ONTARIO ONE CALL 1-800-400-2255 All requests for waterline and sewer locates must be directed to Ontario One Call •KEEP PELHAM STREETS “LIT” Residents of the Town of Pelham are asked to report any problems with streetlights to the Community & Infrastructure Services Department at 905892-2607, ext.332 The hydro utility requires that a pole number be provided when reporting the problem
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TOWN OF PELHAM NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING RELATING TO THE PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AND EAST FONTHILL SECONDARY PLAN FOR THE TOWN OF PELHAM PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Council for The Corporation of the Town of Pelham will be holding a public meeting under Section 17 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13 as amended, to inform the public of a proposed new Official Plan and the East Fonthill Secondary Plan. The public meeting is being held in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act to provide members of the public with an opportunity to provide comments on the draft Official Plan and draft Secondary Plan directly to Council. This public meeting follows a series of prior public open houses on the Official Plan and Secondary Plan. DATE AND LOCATION OF PUBLIC MEETING Date: Monday, December 12, 2011 Time: 7:00 pm Location: Old Pelham Town Hall 491 Canboro Road, Ridgeville DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN FOR THE ENTIRE TOWN The Draft Official Plan has been prepared for the entire Town of Pelham to replace the current Town Official Plan, which was originally approved in 1973. The proposed Official Plan establishes a vision for the Town that strongly supports the protection of environmental features and agriculture and focuses future urban growth within the settlement areas of Fonthill and Fenwick. The proposed Official Plan is consistent with the Greenbelt Plan, the Growth Plan and current Regional Policy Plan Amendments on land use planning. A key map is not provided because the new Official Plan applies to the entire Town. DESCRIPTION OF EAST FONTHILL SECONDARY PLAN
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The East Fonthill Secondary Plan was originally approved as an urban expansion area by the Ontario Municipal Board in July of 2000. The proposed Secondary Plan establishes a series of land use designations and development policies that will provide the Town with an overall strategy to facilitate the future development of this important planning area. The Secondary Plan applies only to lands in East Fonthill, but the Secondary Plan itself will form part of the Town’s new Official Plan. The lands subject to the East Fonthill Secondary Plan are identified on the key map.
If Council adopts the Official Plan and Secondary Plan, they will be sent to Niagara Region for final approval. Regional Niagara will provide notice of its decision on the Official Plan and Secondary Plan. If you disagree with Council’s decision, or Regional Niagara’s decision, respecting the proposed Official Plan and/or Secondary Plan, you can appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB). If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at the public meeting or make written submissions to the Town of Pelham before the proposed Official Plan and/or Secondary Plan are adopted, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Town of Pelham or Niagara Region to the OMB. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Town of Pelham before the proposed Official Plan and/or Secondary Plan is adopted, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. WRITTEN SUBMISSION To provide input in writing, or request notice if the proposed Official Plan and/or East Fonthill Secondary Plan are adopted, please submit a letter to the Director of Planning and Development, 20 Pelham Town Square, PO Box 400, Fonthill, Ontario L0S 1E0 on or before December 9, 2011. Written submissions can also be e-mailed to clarmour@ pelham.ca MORE INFORMATION For more information please contact Craig Larmour, Director of Planning and Development, at 905.892.2607, ext. 316 or visit the Planning and Development Department, upper floor, Town Hall, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. A copy of the proposed Official Plan and the proposed East Fonthill Secondary Plan will be available for public review on Friday, November 18, 2011 in the Planning and Development Department and will also be available on the same day on the Town’s website www.pelham.ca. Dated at the Town of Pelham the 16th day of November 2011. Craig Larmour Director of Planning and Development
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TOWN OF PELHAM The Town of Pelham Fire Department is now accepting applications for the following position: Fire Chief/Director of Fire Services Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Fire Chief/Director of Fire Services is responsible for directing the operation of the Fire Department which includes firefighting, medical assistance, fire prevention, enforcement, training and development, new technology, apparatus maintenance, emergency measures, administration and policy advise. This position develops and controls annual operating and capital budgets as approved by Council and provides overall supervision of the development of Fire Department Staff and Volunteer Force. As a leader, the Fire Chief/Director of Fire Services possesses a demonstrated record of strong leadership and guidance, customer focus, innovation and creativity, team advocacy, staff delegation, staff capacity building and achievement of results; and possesses a high level of personal integrity and consistently demonstrates positive and constructive communication skills. The successful candidate will have an Advanced Fire Protection Technology diploma or equivalent, Fire Department Management course, Level 1 & 2 Fire Cause Determination, have a Canadian Emergency Management College Certificate and 5 to 7 years experience in a Municipal Fire Department or similar firefighting organization. Salary range $88,233 – $103,804 (based on a 35 hour work week). Resumes must be submitted directly through the Town of Pelham website at www.pelham.ca by 12:00 noon Friday, December 23, 2011. Submissions are accepted under career opportunities under the Town Hall menu. Resumes must quote the position and be addressed to Sarah Thompson, Human Resources and Payroll Specialist. We thank each applicant for taking the time and effort to submit their resume, however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act, all information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, and will only be used during the selection process for the subject posting.
Public meeting about Pelham’s future BY DAVE AUGUSTYN Mayor of Pelham Next Monday, the Town will host an official public meeting about the Town’s new Official Plan and the East Fonthill Secondary Plan. These plans will help solidify the future direction of growth and development across all of Pelham! The province dictates that all Towns and Cities must have an “Official Plan” (OP). Essentially, an Official Plan contains policies and guidelines that outline where commercial, agricultural, industrial, and residential developments can occur. It uses a series of maps to demonstrate those areas. Pelham adopted our current Official Plan in 1987. We started renewing and modernizing the OP in the late 1990s. Then,
in the early-2000s, the Province began changing their governing policies – Greenbelt Plan, “Places to Grow”, Provincial Policy Statement. This forced the Town to adopt our proposed policies and guidelines. After much work, the Town will host an official public meeting to listen to public comment regarding the Official Plan. The public meeting will also focus on the East Fonthill Secondary Plan. The “East Fonthill” area lies between Rice Road and Station Street / Steve Bauer Trail and from Regional Road 20 to the Town’s southern boundary (half-way between Merritt and Quaker Roads). While much of these nearly 500 acres of lands are currently farmed, the entire area was added to the Urban Boundary by
an appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) in 2000. It is estimated that at least 5,000 people could be living in this area within 20 years; that is why the Region installed water and sewer trunk lines in 2007/08. The OMB decision required the Town to undertake a “Secondary Plan” – more detailed policies and guidelines – before allowing development to proceed. Some of the goals of the East Fonthill Secondary Plan include ensuring a well-designed, attractive, pedestrian-friendly community with a mixture of housing types; encouraging significant retail / commercial development while at the same time protecting the existing Fonthill Downtown; providing a “Greenlands System” that protects existing
environmental features and integrates with the Steve Bauer Trail system; and developing a pedestrian / cyclistfriendly and transit-ready road network. The official public meeting on Monday, Dec. 12 at 7 pm at Old Pelham Town Hall (491 Canboro Road at Centre) will allow you to provide comment, suggestions, and improvements to these two plans. You can find the final draft plans on the Town’s website at www.pelham. ca and at Town Hall and the Libraries. I look forward to receiving feedback on these plans because they will shape the future of our Town. You may contact Mayor Dave at mayordave@ pelham.ca or read past columns at www. pelhammayordave. blogspot.com.
Stay safe, and win with fire safety tips The Pelham Fire Department is bringing you the “12 Days of Holiday Fire Safety” through Cogeco TV. While the holiday season is one of the most festive times of the year, it can also be one of the most dangerous. With all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, it’s easy to forget about basic safety around the home. Whether it’s the kids home from school, having family and friends
over, or celebrating with some festive cheer, it’s easy to let our guard down. And that’s when a fire can happen in our homes. According to the Pelham Fire Department, the number of fires and fire fatalities across the province often increases during the holiday season. So for the 12 days before Christmas they’re going to bring you some simple fire safety tips you can use to keep you and your family
safe from fire this holiday season. The tips will be presented on the Cogeco Community billboard on Channel 10. Once you see the tip, write it down because if you send it in to holidayfiresafety@pelham.ca that same day you will be eligible to win a prize pack including a Sparky Glow in the Dark Smoke Alarm, a combination Carbon Monoxide & Smoke Alarm, and a limited edition Sparky Holiday Ornament.
Council chambers to remain locked Councillors voted Monday night to change the procedure for access to council chambers and Town Hall during non-business hours, keeping the building locked until 15 minutes prior to a meeting. The change is part of the initiatives being undertaken by the Town of Pelham to ensure the safety and well-being of members of council and staff and to protect municipal assets.
In accordance with Bill 168, amendments to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, on preventing workplace violence and workplace harassment, employers must proactively assess the risks of workplace violence that may arise and take measures to prevent and control those risks. For the Town of Pelham, staff or councillors working alone in Town Hall
before meetings could be at risk if someone entered the building. In order to inform the public, signs will be placed on all entry doors, a notice will be placed on the town’s website and council
meeting agendas reflect the changes. Accommodations will be made with persons for mobility challenges by the Clerk’s department as needed.
Next Town of Pelham Council Meeting Monday, Dec. 19 7 p.m. doors open at 6:45 pm Council Chambers, Town Hall
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EL CROSSLEY Visual Art Students lent their time and talents to refurbishing the manger scene for the annual Temperanceville display in Peace Park. Helping with the project were Sydney Digman, Sarah Brettell, Katelyn Pellow, Ben Flagg, Scott Derksen, Laura Holmes, and, seated, Eden Anderson. Sarah Murrell/Voice Photo
STUDENTS of Maple Crest Early School recently held their annual HeART Gala, where they sell and auction offworks of art they’ve created. The proceeds from the gala event are shared between the school and Pelham Cares. The students presented Paul Owen of Pelham Cares (centre) with a cheque for $1,500 . /Special to the Voice
Christmas worship services in The Voice Once again The Voice of Pelham will publish a listing of the special worship services being held by local churches for the Christmas season. Local churches are welcome
to submit the dates and times of their Christmas services for publication on Dec. 14 and Dec. 21. Deadline for submission is Monday, Dec. 12. “I know local churches
welcome everyone to their services, and at Christmas many people feel they want to attend church,” says Editor Sarah Murrell. “By offering a free listing of Christmas services we can let readers
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YOUR TOMORROW will be better thanks to a fundraising event at the Fonthill Sobeys store that raised $4,810 for The Welland Hospital Foundation. The funds raises were in large part due to the generosity of customers, such as Alice Degenkamp (left) and Don Kuhta who donated toonies at the cash register. Accepting the donation on behalf of the foundation are John Bosse, member of the special events committee, and Lori Pottle, fund development assistant, from Sobeys admin manager Lori Hewitt. Sarah Murrell/Voice Photo
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THE FIREFIGHTERS at Station #3 Short Hills show off their Movember mustaches on week four of the month-long campaign. The firefighters grew their mustaches throughout the month of November to help raise funds and awareness of prostate cancer. When all donations are in, the team will have rasied more than $2,000 says team captain, and the man who brought the idea to the fire hall, Al Bering. A number of the mustaches pictured here are gone already, including Bering’s. Next year, says Bering, it will be a Pelham Firefighter Movember as firefighters from all three stations see who can grow the best mustache and raise funds for the cause. /Special to the Voice
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CHRISTMAS COMES TO PELHAM THE PELHAM Business Association’s annual Christmas in Pelham event featured many events to ring in the holiday season, including many choirs singing at local business and the sparks and brownies (below) singing at the bandshell, where Santa visited (top). There were also hayrides (right) and hot chocolate. Photos Courtesy Bryan Capporici
SANTA Claus visited the Pelham Public Library Fonthill Branch on Friday, Dec. 2 to help children there celebrate the holiday season. After hearing stories and making holiday crafts the children had an opportunity to visit with the Jolly Old Elf and share their Christmas wishes. Elie Skaf, 4 and a half, told Santa he would like a “bigger dump truck with lots of rainbow cars”, in green, please. Sarah Murrell/Voice Photo
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Sportaculars are five-time champs this season BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff The Canadian Sportaculars are threepeat winners this year - twice over. The senior women’s softball team competed in six tournaments this year and were almost unbeatable. Among the six tournaments were two they’d won twice before - making them three-peat winners. In the 2011 season they competed in Pensacola, Florida; Columbus, Ohio; and Gallatin, Tennessee with the Softball Players Association, took part in the US National Senior Olympics in Houston, Texas, played in the Huntsman Senior Games in St. George, Utah, and competed in Phoenix, Arizona with Senior Softball USA. The team, which includes women from all over Southern Ontario, including Fonthill’s Sylvia Mergl, won five of the six tournaments. It was an exciting year for the team. Mergl points out not
only did they win two of the tournaments for the third time in a row, they also won the US National Senior Olympics for the first time this year. In the Gallatin Tournament the other teams complained that the Sportaculars were winning all of the games. Tournament organizers declared the Sportaculars a “major” team - which allowed their opponents to have an extra fielder during games. “It really didn’t bother us,” says Mergl on facing a team with one more player. “The games were closer,” added teammate Jean Mills. “But we still won,” added Mergl. Even though the other teams were allowed to add a player to the field, Mergl says for their team to be declared major is something to be proud of. “It took us 22 years to be a major team,” says Mergl. “We’re happy to be a major team.” In Phoenix, where the team placed second, two senior teams combined to play the Sportaculars.
“They took the best of both teams, they were good,” said Mills of the combined team that finally put an end to the Sportaculars winning streak. “We all feel pretty fortunate we’re still playing against them at our age level,” added Mergl. The Sportaculars currently plays in the 70+ division of senior women’s ball, but many of the team members could actually move up to 75+. The problem, says Mergl, is that they have to go further afield to find players as they move up in age. Currently, the Sportaculars are only one of two Canadian teams playing in the 70 league. Adeline Rosmus, who grew up with six brothers and can still hit a long, low ball, is one of the older players on the team, and in the league, calling the other players “pups.” At 78, she says she loves to play and says their success is due to the fact they have a great team. “It’s a group that gelled well, we all get along,” agrees Mergl. “Everyone respects each
LOCAL members of the Canadian Sportaculars Senior Women’s Softball team, Jean Mills (left), Fonthill’s Sylvia Mergl and Adeline Rosmus, show off just one of the championship medals they picked up in their close to unbeatable season this year. Sarah Murrell/Voice Photo other,” added Mills. Rosmus says they all play as a team, not as individuals and that’s why they are tough to beat. “I love competing,” says Mills on why she continues to play, adding meeting new people and being able to travel are also big draws. “It’s a good calibre of ball,” she says, with teammates adding when
you watch a game you wouldn’t guess the ages of the players at midseventies. All three women say it will be tough when they can’t compete anymore, or if they start losing. For now, they’re winning consistently, to the point that a lot of players want to be on their team.
They won’t hit the field again until April of 2012, hoping to be able to train over the winter, even though they all stay active in other sports. Teams in the southern states, says Mergl, get to train all year round. “It doesn’t matter, we still beat them,” says Rosmus.
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The Fonthill AutoparkPelham Panther Atom AE team is off to a great start this season, highlighted by their recent Championship win at the Mooretown Tournament in Southwestern Ontario. The team has been playing some great hockey with their focus on a ‘team-first’ concept. Our panthers have adopted the saying “You have to play as a team to win as a team!” The Panthers’ Tournament performance was highlighted by some great goaltending by Josh Powell and Brock Pellow who combined for two shutout victories, and allowed only three goals during
the entire tournament enroute to winning the Championship. Outstanding defence by Evan Lacroix, Zach Pasma, Haydon Stewart, Ryan Belovari and Mitchell Waldt have been keeping the offensive chances of our opponents to a minimum throughout the season, and continued throughout the tournament. Their ability to make effective plays in our own end, then moving the puck up has helped with the success our offense has been experiencing. Our forwards have been showing consistent improvement in playing together as a unit which has resulted in some
The McDonald’s Pelham Atom Storm celebrated back to back wins against both Dunnville teams. In the first game on Nov.26, defenseman Blake Bishop opened the scoring for Pelham, skating end to end for a hard shot on net and then netting his own rebound. The Storm turned up the heat in the 2nd period with forward Dustin McCarthy battling behind the net getting the puck to centreman Jared Sloan who scored with a quick backhand to make it 2-0. In the final minute of the period, defenseman Carson Stolk stripped one of the Dunnville forwards and passed the puck to winger Ben Shirton.
Shirton would make a perfect pass to Sloan who roofed the puck for the 3 goal lead. The “Storm system” did not let up in the 3rd period as forwards Lukas White and Wyatt Burnison battled hard in the offensive zone digging the puck out to Sloan for his hat trick. Later in the period, defensemen Stolk and Tyler Barnett cleared the puck to Shirton who stick handled in from the blue line to score Pelham goal number 5. A scramble at the Dunnville net in the final minutes of play would lead to Pelham goal number 6 from Sloan, assisted by Barnett and Burnison for a final score of 6-0 for Pelham.
outstanding offensive output leading to a balanced Panther attack from all three forward lines that has our Panthers averaging over six goals a game. Cameron Crysler, Damien Pullar, Quentin Annuziata, Liam Sodtke and Matthew Diraddo have been leading the goal scoring charge, however, their success is due in large part to the play-making and hustle displayed by Owen Leduc, Derian Free, Campbell Whitley, and Jeremy Pollard. It definitely takes a team effort to be successful, and the team is looking forward to continuing to grow as a team as the season goes on.
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The second Dunnville match-up on Dec. 4 was a dominant display of total team effort which featured offensive production from every member of the Pelham Storm. From the opening whistle Pelham had great offensive pressure in the Dunnville end. Two minutes into the 1st period defenseman Timmy Anderson cleared the puck out to Sloan who skated in from the blue line to score Pelham’s 1st goal. Anderson would earn assists for the next two Pelham goals – the 2nd coming off the stick of Burnison and the 3rd from Shirton. The Storm defence not only handled the opposing
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Atom Major Admirals split two in recent action The Front Row Sports Atom Major Southern Tier Admirals split games recently to hold on to 2nd place with a 10-3-1 record in league play. The Admirals travelled to Brampton and came away with a 3-0 victory. Austin Strom was strong in goal as he held on to a well deserved shutout. Luca Vespa , Nick Marzilli and Carson Eden
were the goal scorer with Eden and Michael Angrilli notching an assist each. The 1st place Burlington Eagles came into town and knocked off the Admirals 5-0. The Atom team also recently had a tournament in The Toronto Shanahan Tourney where they went 2 wins , 1 loss and a spectacular 2-2 Tie to the #1 ranked team in the
USA ,the Boston Minuteman Flames Elite. Nick Rubino was the hero as he scored a breakaway goal with 3 seconds left in the game to earn the tie. Patrick Sanelli scored the other goal and Matt Rush had an incredible game in net to earn the tie. Joey Colasurdo and Tanner McEachern had assists. In earlier action the Admirals
defeated Windsor 3-0 , Max Blanchard , McEachern and Marzilli did the scoring with Eden and Sanelli getting assists. Strom earned the shutout in net. The Admirals were firing on all cylinders when they scored at will as they defeated the Brantford 99ers 7-1. Eden had the hot hand as he popped in 3 goals to complete his hat trick,
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Peewee triple A Admirals now 10 & 3 in season Peewee AAA- L.J. Walters Insurance Brokers Southern Tier Admirals defeated Brampton 5-2 early in the season. Curtis Egert scored two Admirals goals while Ben Evans, Ryan Miotto and Lucas Thord added singles. The Admirals were doubled 4-2 by Burlington in their next game. Egert and Miotto were the goal scorers for the Admirals. The Admirals lost a close 3-2 game to Halton. Drew Nesbitt and Evans
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Tony Sibbald, CFP
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Financial Advisor 10 Hwy 20 East Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0
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905-892-9930
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR ONGOING •November 23 to December 10 - Silent Auction at the Royal Canadian Legion in Fonthill - snacks & refreshments from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Lots of nice gift ideas. • Mondays at 7:00 p.m. Sing Niagara Women’s A Cappella Chorus at Paroisse Immaculee Conception Church, 99 Garner St, St. Catharines. Call 905-3544745 or visit www.singniagara. com. •Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. SPAN (Single Professional Association of Niagara) meets at Bailey’s 111 Highway 20 East Fonthill - for info: Janine 905688-4358 •Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Kids Club: AWANA, Ridgeville Bible Chapel 905734-3640 • Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. St. Ann’s Parish Bingo, 834 Canboro Rd., Fenwick. Chance to win $100. Wheelchair accessible. Info: 905-892-6123 •Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. A Cappella Niagara Men’s Chorus invites singers for fun, fellowship, and fabulous 4-part harmony. Meets at St. John Ambulance, 5734 Glenholme Ave., Niagara Falls. Info: Bob 892-2336 • Wednesdays - 1st & 3rd of the each month, at 2:00 p.m. Pelham Community Church Worship Service, 461 Canboro Rd, Fenwick. •Thursdays (first Thursday of every month) 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. SOS (Survivors of Stroke), a welcoming and caring environment to meet other survivors of stroke and caregivers and exchange and receive information in a friendly and social environment. Everyone is welcome. Info call Ann 905-892-1621 • Fridays at 7:30 p.m. - Euchre at North Pelham Youth Hall, 1718 Maple St. $3 admission. Call Rose for info: 905-8923408. Friday, December 9 • 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Friday Lunches at the Legion: HOMESTYLE CLASSIC MEATLOAF with mashed potatoes and hot beef gravy, dessert, coffee, tea - $9 includes tax - take out available • 7:30 p.m. Greg Holmes, Jazz Artist of the Year, 2010 Niagara Music Awards, Cafe on Main. No cover. Saturday, December 10 • SPAN (Single Professional Association of Niagara) Christmas Dinner Dance. 6 pm cocktails, 7 pm dinner. Croatian National Home, 6 Broadway Ave, Welland. All alumni and singles welcome. Call 289-8979352 for info and tickets. •7:30 p.m. Friends’ Club Christmas Dance, Westminster United Church Hall, 180 Queen St., St. Catharines. Live music, prizes and refreshments, everyone welcome. Info 905358-8089. •4 p.m. Candy Cane Lane, Children’s Christmas Musical, Pelham Community Church,
461 Canboro Road. •8:30 p.m. Women’s Open Mic Night at The Canalside, 232 West St. Port Colborne. Opportunity for women of all ages and talents to perform music, poetry or comedy. Sign up for performers at 7:30 p.m. Show starts at 8:30 p.m. Featured performer at 10 p.m., Grace Barnhart. •Noon to 3:30 pm Model Railroad Open House, during the Pelham Santa Clause Parade. Greater Niagara Model Railroad Engineers, 1141 Maple Street, Fenwick. Sunday, December 11 • 1 p.m. Children’s Gingerbread House Contest, Royal Canadian Legion. Children 5 to 14 may enter to build a gingerbread house, from scratch or from a kit. New category for his year for adults. Santa and The Gingerbread Man will be there too. •11 a.m. Candy Cane Lane, Children’s Christmas Musical, Pelham Community Church, 461 Canboro Road. Monday, December 12 • 7 p.m. Survivors of Stroke (SOS) Support Group meets at Regional Niagara Headquarters, 2201 St. Davids Road in Thorold, in Capbell East Cafeteria. Stroke survivors and their caregivers are welcome. Info 905-353-1987 or eveningsosniagara.blogspot. com Friday, December 16 • 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday Lunches at the Legion: LIGHTLY BATTERED FISH & CHIPS, Haddock, hand-cut fries, coleslaw, dessert, coffee, tea - $9 includes tax - take out available. Also Available for supper. Saturday, December 17 • 7:30 p.m. Glissandi Christmas, Fonthill United Church. A delightful evening of poems and short stories intertwined with seasonal music. Featuring Shaw actor Guy Bannerman as narrator and Glissandi. 905-4681525. Sunday, January 1, 2012 • 1 p.m. New Year’s Day Levee, Royal Canadian Legion. Everyone is welcome to “make a toast” to the new year, enjoy some appetizers and casual, friendly comradeship. Friday, January 6 • 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Friday Lunches at the Legion: BABY BEEF LIVER & ONIONS and/or lean and tender sliced ROAST BEEF, with whipped hot mashed potatoes, gravy, dessert, coffee, tea - $9 includes tax - take out available
NOTICE: Due to a staffing transition The
Voice of Pelham may experience erratic business hours. We strongly suggest you call the office to ensure someone is here - 905892-8690. We apologize for any inconvenience and hope to return to our regular 9-5 business hours shortly.
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Portable sawmill service. I will come to your home or farm and custom mill your logs. Firewood & lumber also available. Call Rob Patterson, 905-401-4948, Email: riverwood@primus.ca
May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, worshiped, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us. St. Jude helper of the hopeless pray for us. Say this prayer 9 times a day. By the 8th day your prayer will be answered. Publication must be promised. Thank you St. Jude.
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Installation or Repair Telephone, Cable, TV & Network LAN Wiring, Norstar & Paging Systems
1.800.249.5779 or 905.658.7182 ALLTYPE MASONRY A Family Business for 30 Years • Brick • Block • Stone • Concrete • Foundations • Repairs 905-892-1924 289-241-4767
For all your masonry needs, call the Deamudes.
Robert’s Painting I only paint & I do it well. Interior & exterior, 25 years experience, neat, reliable, Niagara Region 732-2352
The VOICE of Pelham Carriers Needed Shorthill, Lorimer, Leslie
LOST Jeep ‘chip’ key with a Castrol Oil key chain. Lost on Pelham street. If found call 905892-2402 or 905-358-5711 ext. 1151. Gold Irish Claddaugh Ring, two hands holding a crowned heart. Heart is a green stone and crown has clear stones. Belonged to my late mother. Reward if found. Call 905892-2844.
STRAW Wheat straw for sale. small bales. Call 905-788-2956 or 905-892-1303
Karen Elliot, together with daughters Marjorie & Melissa, invite you to share in celebrating Doug’s 75th Birthday at an Open House from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Pelham Friends Church, 940 Haist St, Fonthill on Saturday, December 17, 2011
In lieu of cards or gifts, nonperishable food items would be graciously accepted for Pelham Cares (one of the many places he volunteers).
Wainfleet Creative Crafters
Christmas Open House Featuring a unique selection of hand-crafted items and delicious baked goods. Come See Us!
Wainfleet Arena Moore Room
Fri, Dec 9 • 5 pm - 9 pm Sat, Dec 10 • 9 am - 5 pm Sun, Dec 11 • 9 am - 5 pm
For information please call
905-892-8690
TUTORING
HELP WANTED
Part time position available for experienced
Business Development Manager WELLAND-PELHAM KUMON CENTRE
905-735-5557 www.kumon.ca
“
It Must Be
Santa!”
Looking for something really different to add a real “zing” to your Christmas festivities? Want to have a Christmas party that will be the talk of your friends for many years? What about a real bearded, specially trained Santa?
Santa Dennis C (The Dapper Santa)
905-892-3518 or
905-931-HOHO (sleigh phone)
*entertain house party guests * lead carol sings/tell Xmas stories *private moments with Little Ones *whatever you need to have that special time for guests/friends/ staff at work/customers *limited number of Christmas Eve children visits still available I want everyone to believe if only for that fun little moment
Sales & Marketing experience a must. Work from home via email & telephone, approximately 20 hours per week salary, plus commission.
Contact Cindy 289-820-8589 or email resume to cindy@globaltrainingedge.com
Independent, self-motivated individual with knowledge of QuickBooks Accounting required. Job duties: bookkeeping, billing and administrative office duties. Please submit resume to Voice of Pelham 8-209 Hwy 20 East Fonthill, L0S 1E6 or office@thevoiceofpelham.ca COMPUTER
HEXIMER Donald Charles - It is with sadness we announce the passing of our dad Don on Nov. 26, 2011 in his 73rd year, he passed away at the Woodlands of Sunset with his daughters at his side. Don will be missed by his daughters Laurie-Anne & her husband Tom Braun of Grimsby, and Cathy & her husband Shawn Reeves of Pelham. He will also be missed by his grandchildren Megan & Devin Braun and Liam & Jordan Reeves. Don will also be remembered by his sister Doris McDonald, her husband Bob, his sister-in-law Norma Heximer, brother-inlaw Doug Leavens & his wife Sharon, his brother-in-law Allan Leavens & wife Rosemary & brother-in-law Ron Leavens & wife Karen along with their families. Don was predeceased by his loving wife Marlene. Also predeceased by brother Harvey and sister Jean Smith and brother in law Larry Smith. Cremation has taken place and there will be a private burial and family memorial to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Niagara Funeral Alternatives 905-894-0120.
FOR SALE Tools, etc. for sale, including table saw, drill press, band saw, routers and bits, lathe, drill bits, etc. Call 905-8922052.
Josh DeHaan Flooring “For all your flooring needs”
We offer in-stock specials: • pre-finished hardwood
flooring solid, engineered from $2/ft2 • laminate flooring from $.89/ft2 • carpet and vinyl flooring from $4.95/yd2 • fibre flooring from $1/ft2 • ceramic tile from $.89/ft2 ...and other specials! Call us to see the products that are available & visit our showroom.
Phone: 905-892-7898 Fax: 905-892-4811 No Sunday Calls, Please
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