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12-year-old Fonthill swimmer beats odds BY TINA CHIVERS VOICE Staff With a competitive mindset, 12-year-old Josh Allon has his eyes on Olympic gold. The Fonthill boy recently qualified for Age Group Nationals; he is one out of a group of 50 or 60 swimmers to qualify for the prestigious level. Prior to his achieving a qualifying time for Age Group Nationals, Allon also qualified for provincials—he was the only swimmer who qualified. “My goal is to keep going until I make the Olympic trials,” says the 12-year-old, who has his eye on the 2016 games. Allon explained that, every time a swimmer competes in a meet, the athlete’s time is catalogued in the power rankings. The Team Aquatic Supplies Power Rankings is an online tool aimed to keep track of the progress and improve performance of Canadian athletes. Athlete rankings are generated with data compiled in the Swimming Canada database. During a recent swim meet, Allon clocked a time of 2:36 in the 200m fly (successfully beating the standard time of 2:40 to qualify). “I really love winning,” says Allon. “I train so hard because I don’t like to lose; I can get ticked off at myself when I don’t win.” Allon, who trains in the pool six days a week, says he’s been involved in
Josh Allon swims his way to victory. swimming since the age of two. His 13-year-old brother, Boaz, is also a swimmer. Asked what makes him such a good swimmer, Allon says that his exposure to the pool at such an early age, and his serious involvement in the sport have been key factors in his success. “I’ve been in the pool all my life,” he says. “And I train hard.” Allon says that he uses practices to improve his time, and he likes to push his body to the limit when he trains. He says that one of his coaches
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tells him to “burn a fuse” whenever he swims. “Burning a fuse means to make sure you’re dead at the end; come out of the water gasping for air,” says Allon. “Sometimes I train so hard, I get sick to my stomach—that’s happened four times.” Even at the tender age of 12, Allon understands the relationship between discipline, diet and his success in the water. “Before a race, I eat carbs for a week,” he says. He remembers a time when he made the mistake of eating a meatball
sandwich before a race, and didn’t fare too well. “I only planned to eat a couple of bites, for protein, but ended up eating too much,” he recalls. Allon says that one of the best things about winning so many races is the bragging rights that come along with his accomplishments. With a huge smile, he says “I like phoning people to tell them I’ve won, and it feels good to wear the medals around my neck”. Another positive aspect of his sport is having the privilege of meeting other
athletes from all over the province. Allon has met swimmers from Japan (who are living in Toronto), and he’s learned that they share a love of Japanese food, and have even eaten at many of the same Toronto restaurants. He says he’s forming good relationships with these athletes, and that he has the opportunity to do so because they see each other often when they compete provincially. Moreover, Allon says that it’s important to always make friends with his competitors and to shake hands. He says that
the group of competitive swimmers share a healthy camaraderie. “My coach says that the goal is to have fun, and to have a good time swimming,” he says, noting that the pressure to succeed in the sport is huge. Allon’s mother, Carol Frick-Allon, says that both of her sons have handled the pressure well, and that she’s very happy with their achievements in the water. “I am amazed anytime I see either one of them in the water,” she says. “It’s an amazing gift.”
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Retired teacher reignites passion for painting Back in Pakistan, Noor Elahi worked for 43 years as a teacher. “I used to teach junior classes, up to Grade 5,� she says. “I also taught very little children.� Noor Elahi says that the little children [pre-school age] were, by far, her favourite to teach. Noor Elahi, sitting next to her cheery 15-year-old granddaughter, Mashal, says “I even had the opportunity to teach my own granddaughter.� Mashal says that her grandmother was a wonderful teacher, and she recalls a particularly fun art lesson. “We got to dip our fingers in purple paint, and then make impressions on the paper—we created fingerprint grapes,� says Mashal. Noor Elahi says that her passion for art began when she was a young girl, in Grade 2. “I used to love making birthday cards—I would spend hours doing this,� she says. “Sometimes I’d copy the image of another card, and other times I would create my own.�
BY TINA CHIVERS VOICE Staff Ralph Waldo Emerson once said that the earth laughs in flowers. And Fonthill resident, Iris Noor Elahi definitely agrees. Noor Elahi, a native of Pakistan, immigrated to Canada back in 2003. She and her husband settled in Oakville, living with her son’s family. Sadly, her husband became ill, and after a series of treatments for a kidney condition, he passed away in 2008. “After my husband passed away, I moved to Fonthill to live with my oldest son [and daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren],� says Noor Elahi. Since then, she has reignited a passion for painting—particularly images of flowers—as a way to express her emotions. “My husband is no longer alive, and during the day, my grandchildren are in school,� she says. “So when I’m by myself, I like to spend my time painting.�
The self-taught artist says that she had wanted to go to a fine art school, but that she didn’t get the opportunity to do so. Then, many years later, when her daughter enrolled in a home economics college, she dabbled in a trend known as fabric painting. She would paint artistic designs on clothing; her work was so well-liked that she started receiving orders. “People would place orders with me,� she says. “And with my daughter in college, the extra money was good.� Now, with her teaching career behind her, and with more time on her hands, Noor Elahi has once again turned to her passion—painting. “Painting is my hobby, my pastime,� she says. “It gives me a lot of satisfaction.� She credits her craft for helping her during lonely times after the death of her husband, and she says that her paintings allow her to communicate messages and feelings. She holds up a painting of Jesus on the cross, and
Iris Noor Elahi (right) shows off some of her creations with granddaughter Mashal Noor Elahi. Tina Chivers/Voice Photo explains that the painting was the result of a request from her son. “My son asked me to paint a scene that would depict a recent sermon message he’d heard,� says Noor Elahi, a Kirkon-the-Hill attendee. She also points to a snowy scene she painted, saying that [coming from
Pakistan’s Punjab region] she was so fascinated by the snow that she just had to paint it. “When friends and family like my paintings, I tell them to take one home,� says Noor Elahi. “It makes me feel so good to give away my paintings.� For now, Noor Elahi says she paints purely for her
own enjoyment. However, she says that she may, one day, consider taking her painting to another level. Moreover, she says she enjoys perusing art shows and reading books on the topic. “I always get inspired when I read about painting and see the works of other artists,� she says.
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Facing the inevitable: death costs in Niagara BY BRIAN BATY Regional Councillor All families face the inevitable issue of making decisions regarding the chosen method of funeral and burial for their loved ones. In our modern world many options are available to individuals to prearrange these plans to spare the family the difficult task of making decisions at a very emotional time. Niagara Regional Council had to deal with these issues on a grand scale during recent meetings due to a request from the Niagara District Funeral Service Association to consider substantial increases to the current fee structure for funerals and burials amounting to as much as a 69.5 per cent increase. The Ontario Works Act directs the Region of Niagara to be responsible for the funerals and burials of social assistance recipients as well
as for indigent individuals and unclaimed bodies. There are approximately 4,000 deaths annually in Niagara with an average of 225 individuals affected by the region’s policy. The Ministry of Community and Social Services recommends a maximum rate of $2,250 for funeral costs but municipalities have the ability to approve greater rates and, if eligible, that cost is shared with the province. However, it should be noted that the costs for indigent individuals and unclaimed bodies is 100 per cent paid by local taxpayers with no provincial cost-sharing. The current level of service in Niagara is $2,835 for a funeral preceded by a two hour visitation; $1,080.18 for direct disposition through internment or cremation and $215 for the death of an infant or child. Those rates placed Niagara at position 20 out of 47
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Like the weather, hot investment can cool off We’re in the “dog days” of summer—traditionally the hottest, steamiest time of year. But in a few weeks, the temperatures will begin to cool down. Nature isn’t alone in this heating-and-cooling pattern—you can also find evidence of it in the investment world. To be specific, today’s “hot” investments can lose their sizzle quickly—which means that, as an investor, you’ll need to take steps to avoid being left out in the cold. An investment can become “hot”—that is, its price can shoot up— for any of a number of reasons. For example, a company that provides a well-known product or service may decide to
“go public” by making its shares available to investors; when this happens, the stocks become “hot” for a while. An investment may also become hot if a favourable event occurs, as might be the case with a drug company that gains permission to sell a medicine that’s much in demand. And some investments heat up because an “expert” is touting them in the media. But although different investments may get hot for different reasons, they all share one thing in common: They will cool off. In fact, by the time you and many other investors hear about a hot stock, it may already be cooling off. If you buy into an investment that’s been hot for
a while, you should recognize that its “upside potential” may not be what you think. To help achieve your financial goals, you may be better off by not chasing after hot stocks. Instead, consider these ideas: Increase share ownership. One key to building wealth is to increase the amount of shares you own in your investments. Hot stocks are often expensive stocks, so you may be limited in the number of shares you can purchase. As an alternative, look for quality investments that are trading at reasonable prices. You might also consider buying additional shares in quality companies you already own. Buy appropriate invest-
ments. Even if you can afford to buy some shares in hot stocks, should you? These stocks may not be suitable for your needs, for any number of reasons: too risky for your risk tolerance, too similar to other stocks you already own, and so on. You need to own investments that are appropriate for your individual needs. Of course, you also need to keep in mind that any investment in stocks—whether hot or not—will fluctuate with changes in market conditions and may be worth more or less than your original investment when you sell. Diversify your holdings. By continually pursuing hot investments, you might end up with an un-
balanced, non-diversified portfolio. By diversifying your holdings, you can help reduce the impact of volatility on your portfolio. However, diversification, by itself, cannot guarantee a profit or protect against loss. Think long term. Chasing hot stocks is strictly a short-term move. Successful investors adhere to long-term strategies that require discipline, patience and a constant focus on the future. By following these suggestions, you’re unlikely to experience the “thrill” of chasing after hot investments—but you will get the satisfaction of building a portfolio designed to help meet your important investment goals.
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Where are the bundles of flyers coming from?
Every Thursday and Friday afternoon rural Pelham and the surrounding areas are blanketed with plastic-wrapped flyers which have been tossed onto the lawns and driveways of our neighbourhoods. I, for one, prefer not to find this junk mail in front of my home and, on a number of occasions, have registered my strong complaints to the company involved in the distribution of these papers. They stop coming for a time, but then they reappear, and I have to phone the company again to make my feelings known. Once again I am finding this junk mail on my property, but unfortunately this time there is no indication where the
papers have come from, no indication who is responsible for littering our streets. That is why I am writing this letter. If you are lucky, you may receive just one bundle of papers. Many homes receive two, especially if they have a driveway with two entrances/exits. I have seen many instances of three papers tossed together at the end of a single driveway. I get particularly annoyed when, in the wintertime, these bundles of plastic are buried in snow on my driveway. If I fail to see them lying there, they are subsequently chewed up by my snowblower. I have replaced more than one shear pin as a result of this. This practice is not only
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wasteful, it is environmentally unfriendly. The aesthetics of the practice are also questionable because these papers are strewn everywhere, and are an eyesore. Many of them sit on the street for several days; some of them for weeks. I have been told by the company that their drivers have instructions to leave the papers in rural mailboxes, but I am afraid this is nonsense. It seems to be much easier for the driver to dump his load at the edge of the road and drive on. Isn’t it time for Council to act on this matter? Surely the laws against littering should apply here. If they do not, perhaps Council should visit the issue at a future meeting and lay the
ground rules to put an end to this indiscriminate tossing of junk mail on our roadsides. In the meantime I shall
make every effort to avoid patronizing any business which advertises in this way. Others might also wish to send a
message to the advertisers in a similar way. Don MacRae, Ridgeville
Thanks for the solution I would like to congratulate Town Council for finding the perfect solution for the problem of how to spend the provincial grant—our tax money. Surely, Pelham’s cars needed the fancy brick work to park their oil-leaking bodies. They can now tell their car friends in other regions of the Niagara Peninsula to take advantage of this unique opportunity—but they will have to tell their friends soon (because in one or two years, the oil on the bricks will look too messy, and the whole thing will have to be replaced with asphalt or concrete). But wait a minute—maybe I got this all wrong. Maybe the Summerfest showed us all what Town Council really has in mind: Close up downtown to car traffic—perhaps on weekends or Sundays only—invite more boutique shops, an-
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other nice cafe, a wine boutique and others to join the merchants on the main street. Merchants could extend their awnings to the street curb, display their merchandise, place inviting chairs and tables on the fancy bricks and sidewalk and let the customers enjoy their food, pastry, coffee, ice cream or wine while they listen to a musician showing his/her skill without too much amplification. This would be a daring plan, but many other towns, especially in Europe, have done it successfully. Besides, the Summerfest proved that parking and re-routing would not be a problem. People don’t mind walking a few steps. Erdwin Hueniken, Fenwick
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Questions about Pelham’s property taxes BY DAVE AUGUSTYN Mayor of Pelham Over the last couple of months, a handful of residents have asked me questions about their property taxes. For example, a few people asked why their property taxes went up after I wrote in March to expect a 0.1 per cent decrease for the average residential property. A few others were elated because their 2011 property taxes decreased–and decreased substantially–from 2010. Why these inconsistencies in the experience of different home-owners? Why did some specific property taxes go up while others specifically went down? You see, in March I wrote that the average residential property value for 2011 is expected to be $272,000. If your home and property were assessed at that value, you would be paying an additional $11 or a total of $1,258 on the Pelham portion of your property tax bill. This accounts for an increase of 0.9 per cent for the average residential property in Pelham. But, that’s only 34 per cent of your tax bill; the Region makes up 49 per cent of the property taxes you pay in Pelham, while the Provincial educational portion is the remaining 17 per cent. TOWN OF PELHAM INFORMATION COLUMN THE WEEK AHEAD •PELHAM ARENA “ZUMBA FITNESS” Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011 9:30-10:30 am Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011 9:30-10:30 am and 7:00-8:00 pm Tuesday Aug. 16, 2011 9:3010:30 am and 7:30-8:30 pm “ZUMBA GOLD” Thursday Aug. 11, 2011 9:30 – 10:30 am •PELHAM TOWN SQUARE Pelham Farmers’ Market every Thursday May to October - 4:30 pm in Pelham Town Square. Winner of the Market Bucks on August 4th was Jean Welch. Town of Pelham Summer Camps & Pool Still availability for Summer Camp and Aquatic programs! Please check our website or come into Town Hall for more information. Town of Pelham Pool PUBLIC SWIMMING Weekends: 2:00pm to 5:00pm., 6:00pm to 8:00pm Weekdays: 1-4pm , 6-8pm Lane swim: Weekdays 12-1pm All ages are welcome. 2011 Public Swim Admission Rates Daily Membership Adult $3.25 - Youth/Senior $2.75 Family $8.75 Aqua Zumba Join Us Mondays and Wednesdays from 12:00-1pm. $60 for a 10 Class Pass plus 2 Bonus Classes or $6 to Drop-In. •PELHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY
For the average residential property, the Regional portion of your tax bill deceased by 1.0 per cent and the Education portion increased an average of 0.3 per cent. In March, I wrote “So, when you account for all these changes, I am pleased to let you know that the average residential property in Pelham (valued at $272,000) will see a total property tax decrease of roughly 0.1 per cent.” For the average residential property, the combined property taxes paid in 2011 over 2010 decreased by approximately $4.00. But, for clarity, that is only for an average residential property of $272,000 that increased an average of all increases in residential assessment. For 2011, that average increase was 4.62 per cent. But, what if the assessed value of your residential property increased more than the average? Or, what if the assessed value increased less than the average? If your assessed value increases more than the average increase you will pay more than average. For example, if the assessed value of your home increased by 7 per cent from 2010 to 2011, that’s higher than the 4.6 per cent average, and you would pay more, despite the 0.1 per cent average decrease. By the same token, if your assessed
Free TD Summer Reading Club @ Pelham Public Library Make your own reading log, enter our contests, and show off your stickers on our Wall of Fame. Sign up has begun. Programs for ages 6-12 and for Wee Readers under 5. Plotluck: Summer Adult Reading Program The Pelham Library challenges you to broaden your reading selections through the Plotluck Summer Adult Reading Challenge. Five books and one short story is the goal. Sign up in person. Rent-a-Geek: One-onone Computer Help Dan Wallace, Computer Systems Specialist, is available to help with your questions every other Friday between 1 - 4. $10.00 per half hour. Half hour minimum. Includes use of a laptop. Payment reserves your place, since space is limited. Please register in person. Begins Fri., July 8. $10.00 for 1/2 hour. Pelham Public Library. SPLASH! Summer Fun @ The Pelham Public Library Mad Science, Alfredo Tomato, Pirates, Beach Parties, Hawaiian Luau, Mystic Drumz Drumming, Friday Crafting, Dinosaur Fun and lots more! Registration begins now. Please register and pay in person. Summer programs are supported by Friends of the Pelham Library, Friends of Maple Acre, Pelham Art Festival, and Kiwanis. Meditation Morning Marcia leads you through a number of different types of meditations for stress relief and focus. Great for beginners and
those who have meditated before. Please bring a pen and notebook. $3.00. Register ahead. Aug. 6. 9:30-11:30. Pelham Public Library. Getting the Most from Your Digital Camera Award-winning photographer Peter Ferguson gives an information session on getting the most from your digital camera whether it is a point and shoot or DSLR. Learn how camera settings affect your pictures and how simple editing using free software can improve the final image. Mon., Aug. 8th - 6:30 p.m. $5.00. Please register ahead. Pelham Public Library. Seniors Hawaiian Luau Join us for this fun gathering with Hawaiian themed food, beverages, entertainment and door prizes. Free. Please register ahead. Tues., Aug. 16. 2:00-3:00 p m Book Reading and Discussion with Dr. David Goicoechea “Agape and Personhood with Kierkegaard, Mother, and Paul” Christian love is examined existentially through mother, philosophically through Kierkegaard, and as reconciliation through the letters of the apostle Paul. Books for sale and signing. Wed., Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. $4.00. Please register ahead. Dr. Goicoechea was a Brock University professor for 35 years who has taught the Philosophy of Love course. FUN, FAST, DESSERTS Pelham Library’s own “Jessica Stewart” will be here whipping up some fast, fun and easy desserts to help you with summer entertaining. Thurs., Aug. 18th at 6:30 p.m. $3.00. Please register ahead.
value increases less than the average–say by only 3 per cent–you will likely pay less tax. I hope that helps explain why the specific experience of property owners will likely be different that the average that
we use to explain the effect of budget changes each year. You may contact Mayor Dave at mayordave@pelham.ca or read past columns at www.pelhammayordave.blogspot.com.
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On Thursday, August 11, The Rockit 88 Band will be playing at the Bandshell in Peace Park. There aren’t many musicians around with resumes as impressive as Toronto’s Bill King, and The Rockit 88 Band is his dream team blues rock band. Bill takes care of keys and vocals with support from guitarist/vocalist extraordinaire Neil Chapman, vocalist Stacey Bulmer, bassist Stephen Zsirai and drummer Jim Casson. This is contemporary rocking blues. Some songs are from the fifties, others country and Southern rock, but the arrangements Giant Book Sale Find that next treasure at the Pelham Public Library’s Giant Book Sale. Great books at great prices. Most items $1 or less. Collectables, puzzles, movies, software and much more! During open hours from Tues., Aug. 23 - Sat., Aug. 28 (until 1 p.m.). On Saturday a toonie will get you a bag of books. Does not apply to special items. Gently used donations being accepted now. No textbooks, magazines, or encyclopedias, please. GENERAL INFORMATION Are you interested in Joining the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee? Are you a Pelham youth who would like to be heard and contribute to your community? Join the 2011-2012 Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee. Meetings take place once a month starting in October for the entire school year. Make a difference TODAY! An application form is available on the Town’s website at www. pelham.ca or at Town Hall. Town of Pelham e-mail address: clerks@pelham.ca Visit our Web site at www.pelham.ca
are modern and masterfully re-lived. The experience of Bill King (he’s acted as musical director for both Janis Joplin and Ronnie Hawkins, and has backed artists as diverse as Linda Ronstadt and the Pointer Sisters) and the band’s enthusiasm for the music shines through on every song, and the exciting playing never stops. Rockit 88 is a Maple Blues Award winner and just returned from two shows at the Beaches Jazz Festival in Toronto and the Calgary Blues Festival. For more info go to www.fonthillbandshell.com.
PELHAM NON-PROFIT HOUSING CORPORATION 45 Pelham Town Square Fonthill ON L0S 1E3 The Pelham Non-Profit Housing Corporation owns and operates a wellmaintained 64 unit Seniors Apartment Building in Fonthill and is currently seeking nominations from individuals interested in serving on the volunteer BOARD OF DIRECTORS. The Board of Directors is responsible for advising, governing, overseeing policy and direction, and assisting with the leadership and general promotion of Pelham Non-Profit Housing Corporation in support of the organization’s mission and needs. Meetings are held September through June at 9:00 A.M. on the third Friday of the month at 45 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill and typically last 90 minutes. Expectation of Board members: • Attend and participate in meetings on a regular basis, and special events as able. • Be alert to community concerns that can be addressed by Pelham Non-Profit Housing Corporation mission, objectives, and programs. • Help communicate and promote Pelham Non-Profit Housing Corporation mission and programs to the community. • Become familiar with Pelham Non-Profit Housing Corporation finances, budget, and financial/resource needs. • Understand the policies and procedures of Pelham Non-Profit Housing Corporation. • Resident of the Town of Pelham or in reasonable proximity to the Town. • 18 Years of age or older. • Prior board experience an asset. You are invited to submit a letter of interest along with your resume to pelhamnph@cogeco.net by 2:00 P.M. Thursday, September 1, 2011 Attn: Nomination Committee
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Minor Bros. expands, rebrands as Post Time Seven years after starting a fence installation company in partnership with Minor Bros. Farm and Country, Kevin Vander Wier and his three siblings have opened their own store under the name Post Time Services Inc. Mayor Dave Augustyn made the changes official when he cut the ribbon at Post Time’s grand opening on Saturday, July 23. The new store is located at 675 Metler Road in North Pelham, sharing a building with Avondale. Since 2004, the company had been operating as Minor Bros. Services out of the North Pelham Minor Bros. retail store, also on Metler Road. But business for both companies has grown to the point where one facility wasn’t enough to house both businesses. The transition began in May, says Vander Wier, who owns Post Time along with his younger siblings Jason Vander Wier, Doug Vander Wier, and Heidi Haanstra. “We are excited to have more space to showcase
our fencing supplies as we expand,” he says. “With Post Time, our focus is to expand our residential, commercial and farm fence installations.” Vander Wier went on to thank Minor Bros. for the past seven-year relationship. “They have been a great family to work with,” he says. Post Time Services also supplies feed and horse supplies to the racetracks in Fort Erie and Woodbine, and is aiming to service Mohawk and Flamborough in the future. The name Post Time was chosen to reflect both divisions, referencing both fence posts and horse races, where there are starting posts and post times announced prior to each race. As Post Time expands, so too is the Minor Bros. retail branch in North Pelham. The store, which had been managed by Vander Wier for the past 17 years, has expanded its pet food product lines and is also delving into new products like
riding apparel, work wear, and automotive supplies. The store is now run by James Lafontaine, who will continue to manage the Minor Bros. location in Stevensville. “This new responsibility is something I am taking seriously,” says Lafontaine. “I respect Kevin as a worker as well as a friend; he has set the standard high here and I am eager to follow in his footsteps protecting what he has created, and I hope to make both him as well as the Minor family proud.” Minor Bros. held a customer appreciation open house on Saturday, July 23 in conjunction with Post Time’s grand opening that included a dunk tank and inflatable children’s games alongside great savings. Lafontaine says he aims to bring the “fun atmosphere that has made Stevensville such a great place to shop” to Pelham. “I also bring with me some staff that are not only knowledgeable in the area of pets but are
Former NHLers to play charity game! Pierre Pilote skated on the ice of what was then the Garden City Arena as a member of the St. Catharines TeePees before moving on to the NHL and carving out a Hall of Fame career. The former Chicago Black Hawk and Toronto Maple Leaf is returning to St. Catharines and his old stomping grounds in the Jack Gatecliff Arena as a coach in a Hockey Night in St. Catharines II charity game for the United Way of St. Catharines and District. “Pierre Pilote is a huge piece of junior hockey history in St. Catharines,” says Frances Hallworth, executive director of the
United Way of St. Catharines and District. “His homecoming is a big boost for this important charity event in the city.” Pilote, who patrolled the blueline for the TeePees from 1950 to 1952, will be behind a bench that is quickly filling with current, former and future NHLers who have committed to the August 12 exhibition. The NHLers, led by former Chicago Blackhawk Steve Ludzik, will square off against a team of federal politicians captained by St. Catharines MP Rick Dykstra, which will include Defence Minister Peter MacKay and former cabinet minister Monte
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Adam Creighton shows off the Stanley Cup at Lookout Point Country Club in Fonthill Lookout Point has been known to breed champions—in more ways than one. On Saturday, July 30, Adam Creighton, a former NHL centre from 1984–1997, invited approximately 300 of his closest family and friends to Lookout Point Country Club in Fonthill to celebrate hockey’s coveted prize, the Lord Stanley’s Cup. Creighton, now in his 11th season with the Boston Bruins organization as a professional leagues scout, had his day with the Stanley Cup. Born in Burlington, Ontario, he now resides in Port Colborne, but played his minor and junior hockey in Welland during the early ‘80s. Creighton’s 14-year career, only shortened due to nagging injuries, saw him play with the likes of the Buffalo Sabres, Chicago Blackhawks, New York Islanders, Tampa Bay Lighting and St. Louis Blues. He was highly touted entering the NHL draft in 1983 (drafted in the 1st Round, 11th over-
all by Scotty Bowman and the Buffalo Sabres), and finished out his junior career by winning the Memorial Cup in 1984 with the Ottawa 67’s; also capturing the Memorial Cup MVP honours (Stafford Smythe Memorial). His performance in that 1984 tournament ranks as one of the greatest in the storied history of the Memorial Cup, where he tallied 16 goals and 11 assists in only 13 games. He also won a gold medal with the Canadian Juniors in the 1984–85 Tournament. Creighton’s most productive season (offensively) as a pro came during the 1990–1991 season with the Chicago Blackhawks, where he racked up a total of 70 points (34 goals and 36 assists) and 224 penalty minutes in 80 games. Creighton almost had a brush with the Stanley Cup earlier in his career when the Blackhawks made it to the Conference Finals in back-to-back years, only to lose out to
the eventual Stanley Cup Champions both times (Calgary Flames 1988–89 and Edmonton Oilers 1989–90). Creighton, a member of Lookout Point Country Club in Fonthill, a scratch golfer, a former threetime Club Champion (2006, 2007 and 2009), can be often found on the golf course in the early morning hours with the “Breakfast Club” (a group of Lookout scratch golfers and low handicappers, including current NHLer Cal Clutterbuck of the Minnesota Wild). Actually, Lookout Point’s Club Championships took place on the holiday longweekend where Creighton was, once again in the hunt. It must have been adrenalin (since hoisting the Cup several hundred times on Saturday didn’t appear to affect his Sunday round); in the end, he shot 72. Creighton shot 75 on Monday finishing third overall (one back of second place and two back of the champion).
Former NHL player, Adam Creighton, holds up the Stanley Cup. Creighton made a surprise visit to Lookout Point Country Club on July 30. /Special to the Voice
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This week in Pelham baseball... The Star Tile Mosquito Knights’ bats were on fire in a back and forth match against the Welland Giants, with everyone in the lineup getting to 1st base at least twice during the game. Leading the way at the plate was Dan Durkin with a triple, 3 doubles and 6 RBIs on the night, with other heavy hitters including Rowan McLellan (triple, 2 singles), Charlie Devries (2 doubles, single, 2 RBI), Ayrton Ashick (double, 3 singles, RBI), Andrew Avolio (3 singles with 4 RBIs), and Carter Nicholas (4 singles, RBI). Aiden Nichols, Adam Bisson & Nicholas Grant each added 3 singles. McLellan, Devries and Ashick also had a strong night on defence. Tied after 5 innings, the Giants managed to outscore the Knights in the 6th and claim the victory. Their next game pitted the Knights against the Welland A’s. Scoreless after the first inning, the Knights cranked it up with 5 runs in the 2nd, highlighted by a 2 RBI single by Tim Anderson, a double by Dan Durkin & Duncan MacFarlane rounding the bases to bring it
home. The Knights kept the A’s scoreless through 4 innings while adding runs to their side of the scoreboard by racking up the singles. The 5th inning opened with consecutive doubles by Andrew Avolio and Charlie Devries and featured some exciting defensive play—pitcher, Keegan Ingraham and Catcher, Aidan Longo working together for an out at home plate and Rowan McLellan tagging out a runner to 2nd base. Ingraham, Ayrton Ashick, Devries, McLellan, Longo, Carter Nicholas and Avolio had a strong night on defence and Aidan Nichols, McLellan and Ingraham were perfect at the plate in the 11-4 victory. On July 26, the PMBA Mosquito Pirates, sponsored by Fonthill’s M&M Meats, faced the Welland Red Sox in a close game. With Brock Pellow’s home run in the 1st, along with singles by Sarah Saldutto and Nicholas Yioldassis, the Pirates were off to a good start, but the Red Sox made it a ‘nail biter’ to the end. In the bottom of the 5th, the Pirates were able to hold the Red Sox
off, after Nicholas nabbed a solid line drive for the 3rd and last out keeping the Pirates’ 13-11 lead. On July 27th, the Pelham Pirates faced Welland’s M.T. Bellies in the final regular season game. It was neck and neck going into the bottom of the 6th – the Pirates were up by one run. Reid Murray picked up the ball at S/S and tossed it to Ryan Dykstra at home stopping the run, for the 1st out; then Reid nabbed another and threw to Sarah Saldutto at 3rd base for the 2nd out; and again they couldn’t get it by Reid who whipped it to Ryan at home as the runner slid in—it was close and all waited, as if in slow motion, for the call—safe—too bad for the Pirates, as that was the winning run for Welland’s M.T. Bellies. In PMBA TimBits T-Ball, The Green Goblins are shining during this hot baseball season. All the players are hitting the ball amazing well. During the week of July 19th, both Matthew Oakes and Mikail Reade had solid doubles. Luke Breadner is a stellar player at bat
with solid hits and incredible speed around the bases. Maverick Halsted is solid as a lefty at both batting and fielding the ball. The team is starting to play their positions like true baseball players. Kaede McLellan was strong at second getting a heads up out and close on a couple other plays. Julia Russel had great singles. The Goblins participated in pitch, hit and run activities and all showed extreme confidence and ability in completing these skills. Natalie Anderson was amazing at pitcher getting the throws to first. Our catchers, Kaede McLellan and Matthew Oakes, were popping out from behind the plate to grab the dribblers and make plays at home. Mikail Reade showed off his great fielding at shortstop tracking the ball all over the field. Danny Langelaan was strong with the glove as well as his bat with solid hits every inning. Matthew Fraraccio and Tyler Paquin had fabulous hits, and the Goblins want to say they will miss Trysten Gill as he is on leave for the rest of the season.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Scouts Canada: If you are interested in becoming a leader and require more information on becoming a volunteer or registering your youth, please contact us at itstartswithscouts@gmail.com or 1-800SCOUTS-NOW ONGOING • Mondays at 7:00 p.m. Sing Niagara Women’s A Cappella Chorus at Paroisse Immaculee Conception Church, 99 Garner St, St. Catharines. Call 905-354-4745 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 905-688-4358 • 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 Come and sing with us - you’ll be glad you did! • Wednesdays - 1st & 3rd of the each month, at 2:00 p.m. Pelham Community Church Worship Service, 461 Canboro Rd, Fenwick. • Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. to dusk Pelham Farmers’ Market, Pelham Town Square www. pelham.ca. • Thursdays Summer Concert Series 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. • Fridays at 8:00 p.m. - Euchre at North Pelham Youth Hall, 1718 Maple St. $3 admission. Call Riekie for info: 905-8923731.
Thursday, August 11 • 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Summer Concert Series presented by Flett Beccario: Rockit88 Band - blues rock. • 4:30 p.m. to dusk Pelham Farmers’ Market, Pelham Town Square www.pelham.ca. Saturday, August 13 • 9:00 a.m. Niagara Bruce Trail Club Hike Glenridge Quarry 2hrs - meet at the Glenridge Quarry parking lot on St. David’s Rd. W., Medium/moderate - Leader: Frank Delogu 905-684-2090 Sunday, August 14 • 9:00 a.m. Niagara Bruce Trail Club Hike Dain City/Welland Loop 1.5hr - meet at the Dain City lift bridge parking lot on the west side of the canal (Forks Rd.) Medium/Easy - Leader: Fred Azzoparki 905-735-2345 Monday, August 15 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Pelham Horticultural Society Annual Flower and Vegetable Show. All are welcome to view contest results at Fonthill Branch, Pelham Library. Members’ entries are to be submitted between 5 and 6:30 p.m., judging 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., prizes awarded at 8:00 p.m. Come and see what our gardens have grown, our floral designs and our prize photos. Wednesday, August 17 • 9:00 a.m. Niagara Bruce Trail Club Hike - St. John’s Outdoor Centre, Holland Road. Medium/ moderate - 1.5 hours - Leader: Diana Knight 905-892-3573 Thursday, August 18 • 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Summer Concert Series presented by Star Tile: Blind Fate - Fonthill‘s own.
• 4:30 p.m. to dusk Pelham Farmers’ Market, Pelham Town Square www.pelham.ca. Sunday, August 21 • 9:00 a.m. - Niagara Bruce Trail Club Hike Fonthill Loop - meet at the Pelham Municipal Building parking lot on Hwy 20 Medium/moderate - Leader: Shah Khan 1.5 hours Thursday, August 25 • 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Summer Concert Series presented by Morgan Dilts Toppari - Elton Lammie - Opry to Opra. Saturday, August 27 • 9:00 a.m. Niagara Bruce Trail Club Hike - Wetland Ridge Loop - 2 hrs - meet at Niagara College, Taylor Td., and Glendale Ave., near the greenhouse for a loop hike - medium/moderate - leader Shah Khan 905-892-3812 Saturday, September 3 • 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. - Help A Child Smile Extravaganza - Club Richelieu, 535 River Road, Welland. Family entertainment, Evening Entertainment, Prizes. www.helpachildsmile.com Saturday, September 17 • 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Community Living Welland Pelham Home Show at 535 Sutherland, Welland. Something for everyone from home decorating to personal products to gift ideas. Only $2 admission so bring the entire family. Further information: 905-735-0081 Friday, October 21 • 4th Annual Pink Ribbon Event Info: Angele Grant 905-7147005
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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.
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FOR SALE Two sturdy steel utility trailers: one box; other flatbed for motorcycle - details @ 905-892-3630
Joanne and Dan Reaman August 16, 1986
Love, Mom and Dad and your children. BIRTH BROWN / REID Karen and Dr. Neil Brown are thrilled to announce the birth of their daughter, Kassandra Marion at home in Hamilton. A sweet baby sister for Lydia, Kassie weighed 9lbs. 7ozs. and was 23 1/2 ins. long. She is the fourth granddaughter for Kay and Wayne Brown and fifth grandchild for Ern and Mary Lou Reid
DOWNSIZING FOR SALE: household articles, sofa, loveseat, matching drapes and table cloth, Royal Stewart Tartan drapes, new 3 drawer filing cabinet, other miscellaneous. Call ahead to view: 905-8924892
LESSONS Golf Lessons CGTF/USGTF Level IV Certified Master Teaching Professional. Private, Semi-private, Juniors, Beginners. All levels. Call Doug at: 905-892-3140, 905-327-1492 or 905-6418088.
FOR RENT Fonthill downtown newly renovated large 2 bedroom with fridge, stove, washer, dryer. $700 plus hydro, available September 1st. Call: 905348-6966
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For the latest information, visit us at gmc.gm.ca, drop by your local Pontiac Buick GMC Dealer or call us at 1-800-GM-DRIVE. ♦$8,000/$2,300/$7,000 is a manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) for 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 Ext. Cab/2011 GMC Acadia/2011 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab and is reflected in offers in this advertisement. Other cash credits available on most models. See dealer for details. *Offer applies to the purchase of 2011 GMC (Sierra 1500 Ext. Cab 4WD R7E/Terrain SLE FWD R7A/Acadia SLE FWD R7A/Sierra 1500 Crew Cab 4WD R7E). ¥Variable rate financing for 84 months on 2011 GMC (Sierra 1500 Ext. Cab 4WD R7E/Terrain SLE FWD R7A/Acadia SLE FWD R7A/Sierra 1500 Crew Cab 4WD R7E) O.A.C. by TD Bank. Bi-weekly payment and variable rate shown based on current TD Bank prime rate and is subject to fluctuation; actual payment amounts will vary with rate fluctuations. Example: $10,000 at 3% for 84 months, the monthly payment is $132.13. Cost of borrowing is $1,098.92, total obligation is $11,098.92. Down payment and/or trade may be required. Monthly/Bi-weekly payments and cost of borrowing will also vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Bi-weekly payments based on a purchase price of $27,248/$26,821/$33,899/$29,689 with $0 down payment. ‡0% purchase financing offered by GMCL for 48 months on 2011 GMC Acadia SLE FWD R7A. O.A.C by Ally. Rates from other lenders will vary. Example: $10,000 at 0% APR, monthly payment is $208.33 for 48 months. Cost of borrowing is $0, total obligation is $10,000. Down payment and/or trade may be required. Monthly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. ♦/*/¥/‡Freight & PDI ($1,450/$1,450/$1,450/$1,450), registration, air and tire levies and OMVIC fees included. Insurance, licence, PPSA, dealer fees and applicable taxes not included. Offers apply as indicated to 2011 new or demonstrator models of the vehicle equipped as described. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the Ontario Pontiac Buick GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only (including Outaouais). Dealers are free to set individual prices. Dealer order or trade may be required Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ***Factory order or dealer trade may be required. †Subject to Vehicle Redemption Allowances. For complete GM Card Program Rules, including current Redemption Allowances, transferability of Earnings, and other applicable restrictions for all eligible GM vehicles, see your GM Dealer, call the GM Card Redemption Centre at 1-888-446-6232 or visit TheGMCard.ca. Subject to applicable law, GMCL may modify or terminate the Program in whole or in part with or without notice to you. ††2011 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Ext. Cab 4WD with PDJ and S84, MSRP with freight, PDI & levies $42,534. 2011 GMC Terrain SLT-2, MSRP with freight, PDI & levies $35,994. Dealers are free to set individual prices. ♦♦Offer available to retail customers in Canada between June 6, 2011 and August 31, 2011. Applies to new 2011 and 2012 GM vehicles, excluding Chevrolet Volt, Sonic, Orlando, Express and GMC Savana at participating dealers in Canada. Employee price excludes freight, license, insurance, registration, fees associated with filing at movable property registry/PPSA fees, duties, marketing fees and taxes. Dealer may sell for less. Dealer order or trade may be required. Limited quantities of 2011 models available. Offer may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without notice. See dealer for details.
Page 12 THE VOICE of Pelham Wednesday, August 10, 2011 T:10.25”
SLE Ext. Cab 4WD with Chrome Accessories Package and 20-in Chrome-Clad Aluminum Wheels††
SIERRA EXT. CAB 4WD
EMPLOYEE PRICE
$
26,821 $164 3% $33,899 $207 3% $29,689 $181 3%
*
BI-WEEKLY FOR 84 MONTHS ¥ $ TAXES NOT INCLUDED
0 DOWN PAYMENT.
OFFERS INCLUDE FREIGHT, PDI & LEVIES
8-5-2011 12:33 PM
Pedro Rodrigues
100%
None
10.25” x 14.25”
MSRP $39,599 EMPLOYEE PRICE
NEVADA EDITION
TERRAIN SLE
MSRP $29,128
OR VARIABLE RATE FINANCING
EMPLOYEE PRICE
AT
Magenta,
Yellow,
SPEC ORIGINALLY GENERATED: by Operator
OR VARIABLE RATE FINANCING
$
OFFERS INCLUDE FREIGHT, PDI, LEVIES & $8,000 CASH CREDIT
27,248 166 3 *
*
BI-WEEKLY FOR 84 MONTHS ¥ $ TAXES NOT INCLUDED
Vehicle pricing is now easier to understand because all our prices include freight, pdi and mandatory goVernment leVies. prices do not include applicable taxes and ppsa. consumers may be required to pay up to $799 for dealer fees.***
DEA11083 10.25X200L-2C-305.indd
Doug Archer
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SAFETY: None TRIM: 10.25” x 14.25” Bleed: None
$
ACADIA SLE
MSRP $39,779
OR VARIABLE RATE FINANCING
0 DOWN PAYMENT.
OFFERS INCLUDE FREIGHT, PDI, LEVIES & $2,300 CASH CREDIT♦
AT
%
♦
OPD-305-2C-2011
Black
General Motors
None
BI-WEEKLY FOR 84 MONTHS ¥ $ DOWN PAYMENT. TAXES NOT INCLUDED
0
SLT-2††
SIERRA
CREW CAB 4WD NEVADA EDITION
MSRP $41,228
EMPLOYEE PRICE
AT
*
OR VARIABLE RATE FINANCING
BI-WEEKLY FOR 84 MONTHS ¥ $ TAXES NOT INCLUDED
AT
0 DOWN PAYMENT.
OFFERS INCLUDE FREIGHT, PDI, LEVIES & $7,000 CASH CREDIT♦
great lease rates also aVailable
Redemption allowances† range from $700 - $2,000
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