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Sandra Warden is 2011 Citizen of the Year BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff Sandra Warden has been chosen from “an exceptional group of nominees” to be the Fonthill and District Kinsmen’s Citizen of the Year for 2011. Kin Kevin Twomey officially made the announcement for the Kinsmen on Wednesday, Feb. 8, telling The Voice Warden “epitomizes the meaning of an outstanding citizen.” Each year since 1998 the Fonthill and District Kinsmen have awarded the Citizen of the Year, which recognizes someone in the community who exemplifies volunteers and positive community activism. The award is intended to recognize the previous year’s work, but can also be in recognition of a lifetime of community dedication. Twomey said Warden is a “great candidate” for the 2011 Citizen of the Year award, noting it is not only her volunteer work but also her cheerful manner and smile. Warden is a long-time supporter of the Pelham Block Parent program, is a member of the Pelham Community Policing Committee, a member of the Bandshell Committee, and is on the board of Pelham Cares. Warden is also involved with the Craig Matthew Persia Foundation, which supports hospitals for sick
children. Warden is also a member of the Voice of Pelham’s Board of Directors and is the third Citizen of the Year to be associated with the Voice. The first Citizen of the Year was former Voice editor, Carolyn Mullin and former Voice board member Catherine Kuckyt was honoured in 2004. She is also recognized, said Twomey, for her “unofficial” work that isn’t associated with any specific organization, explaining when Warden sees someone in need, she helps. “She doesn’t pick one area, she gets involved where she’s needed,” said Twomey. “I do the things I do because I like to,” says Warden. Warden, who grew up in Pelham and moved back to the community in the mid 1980s, says she loves math and accounting, recalling as a teenager doing math while watching television. “It’s what I love to do,” says Warden. “If you notice what I do in the charity field, treasurer, treasurer, treasurer.” Warden explains her work with so many organizations as a desire to keep busy. “I was groomed that during the day you work,” she says, adding she likes to keep busy. “Idle hands you know,” she laughs. While Warden does do the books for the Lazy Loon, owned by her son Karey, and a couple of
SANDRA WARDEN, Pelham’s Citizen of the Year for 2011, is already getting recognition around town, including this sign outside of her son Karey’s restaurant, The Lazy Loon. Sarah Murrell/Voice Photo other businesses, Warden says she works mainly in the charity field because she simply likes to help people. “I live by the Golden Rule,” she says. “I always have.” Warden says even when she was selling real estate she enjoyed helping families find the house they wanted, adding she got involved with her clients and wanted to help them. “I enjoy people. I like to help people.” Characteristically humble, Warden says she “doesn’t do that much” and wonders if she deserves to be named
Citizen of the Year. “I’m honoured,” she says of being nominated and receiving the distinction. “I hope she takes it as recognition,” says Twomey of presenting the award to Warden. “The meaning she has brought to Pelham, I could talk for an hour.” On a personal note, Twomey said Warden inspires him because of her perseverance, noting she was widowed fairly young and raised six children on her own, her two children Karey and Jacqueline as well as four step-children. “She takes the negative and makes a positive,”
says Twomey of Warden’s approach to life. “You just keep trucking,” says Warden, noting she doesn’t feel she did anything extraordinary when her husband John passed away. “A lot of people raise kids by themselves. Everyone has a tough life.” Still demonstrating that positive attitude and cheerful manner, Warden joked she also lives by the motto that God doesn’t give you more than you can handle, you just have to figure out how the hell to handle it. Twomey thanked the community for the outstanding response
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to this year’s call for nominees, noting Warden was nominated more than once for the honour. He also recognized Mayor Dave Augustyn and council for helping to create events in Pelham that allowed our volunteers to step up and get involved. “All of our volunteers’ efforts contribute to our quality of life in Pelham,” said Twomey. “What we have and why we have it are because of the hours volunteers have committed.” Warden will be recognized formally at a dinner hosted by the Kinsmen on Tuesday, Feb. 28.
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Two forms of abstract art at Library in Feb. BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff The Pelham Public Library is going abstract this month, in more ways than one.
The Festival Room of the Fonthill branch of the library features the abstract art of Pelham artist Yolanda Varga Davis as well as the abstract photography of Greg Robinson.
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Varga Davis and Robinson have a stronger bond than the abstract nature of their works, however. Varga Davis was very good friends with Robinson’s mom, spending every Christmas together. When Robinson’s parents passed away, Varga Davis maintained a connection to their son. “We tried to keep in touch,” says Robinson, noting he attended Varga Davis’ shows, and actually owns one of her abstract pieces. Varga Davis said when she saw Robinson was doing photography, a hobby he picked up just under two years ago, she suggested they do a show together. “I want to show his work to the public. I think it’s beautiful,” she says. “I think it is so beautiful and so nice I invited him to be my partner,” explains Varga Davis, adding she loves his work because of the “freshness, colour and movement.” Robinson gives a chuckle at Varga Davis’ description of his photography, explaining in almost every photo the camera is moving to create the abstract image, so it is no
wonder Varga Davis sees movement in his work. Robinson says he sees an object or scene and thinks about it in abstract terms, wondering how he’ll accomplish an abstract image. “I’m experimenting,” he says. “I try to anticipate what is going to happen. Sometimes you get a happy surprise.” Varga Davis, on the other hand, doesn’t put any thought into her abstract works. “The abstract is coming out by colour, there is no subject,” she explains. “For me it’s easy, there is no way to think.” An engineer by trade, Varga Davis says painting abstracts is a way for her to “get free.” “It is a new thing for me, not thinking,” she says, explaining her career was full of calculations and exact measurements. Most of the works on display at the library by Varga Davis are new, although she admits she is “smuggling in” two older pieces she never liked that have been touched up. For Robinson, it’s all new. “It’s all a learning curve,” he says of his first public showing, appreciative of
YOLANDA Varga Davis and Greg Robinson are sharing the Fetival Room at the Pelham Public Library for a showing of abstract art, in two very different forms. Sarah Murrell/Voice Photo Varga Davis’ experience and knowledge in setting up a show. “I never thought I’d be doing this,” he says. Both artists’ works will be on display at the Fonthill Branch of the Pelham Public Library
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Studio Twenty offers flexible, relaxing fitness BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff A place for health and wellness. Somewhere to relax with massage or work up a sweat on spin bikes. A spot to get energized with Zumba or take a stretch with yoga. Somewhere women, or men and children, can join only the classes they want and pay for only the classes they join. It’s the simple concept behind Studio Twenty, which recently marked it’s six month anniversary in Fonthill. “I’ve been working on something like this for a few years,” says Studio Twenty owner Krysta Pratt, explaining she was hearing from clients that they had joined a fitness club only to be too busy to go regularly or only wanted to attend one class and didn’t want to pay gym fees for the privilege. Those conversations started the idea of a fitness club without yearly or monthly fees, where a variety of classes were offered, all at the same price, allowing people the opportunity to pay as you go.
Pratt points out the studio focuses on flexibility, quality, variety, health and fun. Classes are small and comfortable and let you decide when and what classes you want to take each day, she explains. Programs are geared for all levels of fitness and include, indoor cycling, yoga, Zumba, pilates and more. The studio doesn’t sell membership, but offers a punch card system. All classes at Studio Twenty are the same price. So, when a punch card is purchased it can be used for all classes listed on the schedule. The punch cards don’t expire and they can be shared with friends or family members. There are no member fees, no initiation fees, and no hidden costs of any kind, says Pratt. “I thought it was a good concept,” she says. “People seem to like it.” The beauty of the punch card system, she says, is that if a client tries Zumba, for example, and doesn’t like it they aren’t committed to an entire series of the classes, they simply use the punch card on a different class. Pratt, a registered massage
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What does it mean to be executor of an estate? Someday a family member or friend may ask permission to appoint you as executor of his or her estate. Or you may call on somebody to act as executor when you die. Before you take on the task - or assign it to someone - be sure you know what it means to be an executor. An executor is a legal representative named in a will to handle an estate when someone dies. Depending on the size and complexity of the estate and the deceased person’s financial affairs, acting as executor can be difficult and timeconsuming. Here are just some of the duties of an executor: •Find, read and interpret the will. •Consult with a lawyer and arrange probate (court validation) of the will.
•Help with funeral arrangements. •Locate and deal with beneficiaries named in the will. •Prepare an inventory of the deceased’s assets and liabilities. These can include everything from loans to jewelry to real estate. Often the executor must locate items. •Deal with financial institutions and contactsincluding banks, insurance companies and pension plans. •Distribute assets as specified in the will. This may involve selling real estate or other property if cash bequests are specified. •Pay debts and estate expenses. •Place advertisements to find creditors. •Apply for Canada Pension Plan benefits. •File the deceased’s final income tax return.
•Some of these tasks require financial skills. And at the very least, considerable people skills may be involved at a time when relatives are bereaved. The good news is that an executor might not have to do all of this alone. In most provinces the executor is allowed to hire professional help without the permission of the family or beneficiaries. Lawyers, accountants, trust companies and other professionals act as estate agents and are paid out of the compensation the executor receives. Individuals often perform executor duties without compensation. However, provincial laws generally allow people or trust companies to charge for executor services. Minimum specified compensation is generally based on the value of the
estate. A close, trusted family member or friend is often a good choice as executor. But if you’re being asked, consider whether you have the proper skills and a good relationship with the family and beneficiaries. If you’re appointing an executor, consider the same qualifications. If family conflicts are possible, a non-family member may be the best choice for executor. It’s also best that an executor not live out of town, or considerable travel and inconvenience could result. If an estate is complex, a trust company may be a better choice. As corporate executors, trust companies are able to professionally deal with all facets of settling an estate and take on the task when required. Before anyone agrees
to be an executor, it’s essential that the person drafting the will and the potential representative meet to discuss what’s involved. A financial advisor can help clarify issues at this stage-so it’s clear to everybody what the duties will be. Once an executor is appointed, that person should not only be familiar with the person’s financial affairs, but know where financial records and other important documents are kept. This will make the job easier and ensure beneficiaries receive bequests as soon as possible. Your lawyer or financial advisor can answer any questions you might have about acting as an executor. Edward Jones, Member of Canadian Investor Protection Fund. Edward Jones does
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Questioning Mayor’s “welcome” of involvement Letter to the editor and Mayor Dave of Pelham I read the article “Ways of Working Together with Residents“ by Dave Augustyn in The Voice of Pelham on Jan. 18, 2012. In his article it is stated “LETTERS, EMAIL, PHONE CALLS, ,MEETINGS ,ETC. You can also use standard communication methods to make a suggestion or get your point across.” At the end of the editorial the mayor writes “These are some of the ways in which council and I welcome
your involvement in the town! You may contact Mayor Dave at Mayordave@pelham. ca” I have written to Mayor Dave via email on five different occasions concerning Pelham’s urban forest and it’s state in the older downtown core. I even addressed this issue with him at a summer event where he told me again that he would have to get back to me. I am still waiting for his reply. Are you going to address this email? Being a citizen of Pelham for more than 34 years and living at
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the same address I do expect much more from our mayor. My experience with you (the Lordship) over this issue has proven to be less than satisfactory and in my view is not respectful of the office you hold. I do hope that you and council will review this issue and that you will get back to me. Copies of ”Town of Pelham Urban Forestry Guidelines” and “Town of Pelham Street Tree Maintenance” can be obtained from me to help council understand this issue. These documents have been developed to
provide the Town of Pelham with a proactive, environmentally appropriate tree planting, maintenance and replacement guidelines for urban areas . The character of urban and rural
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area is changed by an abundance of trees. Municipalities that put in the effort to maintain mature trees and plant new ones are desirable places to live. Please note that I do not know if the Mayor’s
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Update on Pelham’s site alteration bylaw BY DAVE AUGUSTYN Mayor of Pelham I wanted to give you a bit of an update regarding the proposed Site Alteration Bylaw. I believe this especially important because misinformation continues to be circulated Pelham MYAC Presents Rink at the Brink Outdoor Skate Trip Thursday Feb, 16, 2012 Kick off the long weekend with a bus trip to “Rink at the Brink” Trip includes bus ride and 1 hour skate time at “Rink at the Brink” for $12 per person. Please pre-register at the Town of Pelham Town Hall. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. For more information please contact Katie Thorpe Town of Pelham Community Service Coordinator 905-892-2607 ext 341 or email: kthorpe@pelham.ca Town of Pelham March Break Camp March 12 - March 16 Registration forms available at the Town of Pelham Town Hall or at www.pelham.ca “ZUMBA FITNESS” Thursday, Feb 9 7 - 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. “ZUMBA GOLD” Thursday, Feb. 99:30 - 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 13 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. New For 2012 Zumbatomic Turn up the music, wiggle, shake and have a blast with your friends in these rockin’, high-energy fitness-parties packed with specially choreographed kid-friendly routines. Tuesdays – Pelham Arena- 1120 Haist Street (4-7 yrs) 5:30- 6 pm (8+ yrs) 6 - 6:30pm Thursdays Old Pelham Town Hall- 46 Canboro Rd. Ridgeville (4-7 yrs) 5:30 - 6 pm (8+ yrs) 6 - 6:30pm Cost $40 for a 10 class pass + 2 bonus classes. OR $4.50 for drop in class Purchase passes at Town Hall, 20 Pelham Town Sq. Public Skating Friday, Feb. 10, 2012 8 - 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 512, 2012 1 - 2:20 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. Women’s Learn to Play Hockey Thursday, Feb. 9, 2012 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Women’s Shinny Thursday Feb. 9, 2012 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Full equipment is required. LTP/Shinny - drop in rate $10/$5.50 For more information contact (905) 8922607, ext. 329 Men’s Shinny
around Pelham and Niagara. You will recall that following complaints and the suggestion from some rural residents, the Town began considering the introduction of a Site Alteration Bylaw. Many other municipalities have enacted a bylaw of this Friday, Feb. 10, 2012 8:30 -10 am. Tuesday Feb. 14, 2012 8 - 9 am. Tuesdays 8 – 9 a.m. $5.50 Fridays 8:30 – 10 a.m. $8.25 9 – 10 a.m. $5.50 Parent/Preschool Skating Friday, Feb. 9, 2012 10 - 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2012 1 - 2 p.m. Adult Skating Thursday Feb. 9, 2012 1 – 2 p.m. Interested in joining a Walking Club? Join us! Walking Schedule •Wednesday, Feb. 8 7 pm - 8 pm Fonthill Arena •Thursday,Feb. 9 1 pm - 2 pm Fenwick Library February 14 9am-10am Fonthill Arena February 15 7pm-8pm
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dust, etc…). The Town convened a public information session in August to give people an opportunity to ask questions and provide written comment. Following that input, Council decided to hear directly from concerned residents about the matter. We convened a public meeting to receive feedback in lateSeptember, 2011. Farmers, nursery operators, and sod growers asked to be exempt for “normal farm practices”; landscapers asked for exemptions for their business activities. Some of the neighbours of existing “berms” implored Council to act and to regulate that activity and the dumping of construction material on good farm lands. Others asked Council to stop consideration of any “infringement of property
rights.” Based on that public meeting, Town Staff developed a draft bylaw and presented it to Council on December 19. The staff recommendation at the time was to advertise in local media and make the draft by-law available for public comment until early-February. However, because Councillors had only a couple of days to review the draft, Council postponed the discussion on the matter to our January 16, 2012 meeting. At that January meeting, Council debated a proposal to limit the bylaw to deal exclusively with the construction of “berms” and “the contamination of agricultural land with inappropriate fill.” That motion was lost. The majority of Councillors wanted to not just limit the bylaw to
those areas, but also deal with other issues raised by the public through letters and comment. Others wanted the bylaw to be clearer in language and meaning. In the end, the draft was sent back to staff to rework the bylaw based on Council’s input. It is scheduled to return to General Committee in March. Should Council find the new draft acceptable, I would assume that we will then provide the final draft to members of the public for comment and suggestions. You may contact Mayor Dave at mayordave@ pelham.ca or read past columns at www. pelhammayordave. blogspot.com.
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BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff The Grade 7 and 8 students at Glynn A. Green turned into scientists last week to show case innovative designs that will improve products and experiments that explain every day aspects of our lives. The science fair at Glynn
A. Green on Friday, Feb. 3 was a display of 65 projects done by the students which included everything from experiments growing plants with human vitamins to designing computer software to play Rock, Paper, Scissors. “The projects are really great this year,” says teacher Stuart MacPherson, noting this is the second year students at Glynn A. Green have done a science fair.
GLYNN A. Green student Andrew Cramp shows off his earthquake proof house, a design he improved upon several times, while Patrick Coupland (left) and Chris Holmes show off the brake they developed for a long board, helping to slow the notoriously difficult to stop board. Sarah Murrell/Voice Photos In school the students went through the process of creating a science experiment or innovation/ design while at home they worked on the physical display part of their projects. The in school section was
marked and is included in their grades while the at home work is not as important to their final grade, said MacPherson. The projects were judged by two retired science teachers and several E.L. Crossley science students, he said. MacPherson learned a little something himself during the science fair, noting he hadn’t realized how extensive or advanced the work of one the students was until the Crossley students pointed out her work creating computer software to play rock, paper, scissors was on par with college level learning. The students also showed a great deal of patience and dedication to their projects, said MacPherson, pointing out one student built a control house, then three separate prototypes to determine the best design for an earthquake proof house. Up to three of the Glynn A. Green students can qualify to attend the Regional Science Fair in March.
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Soccer registration now online The Pelham Soccer club is making things easier this year with the launch of their online registration. The club, which services the Pelham community and more than 700 players each year with high quality soccer programs, recently changed their registration process. Now, to ensure a streamlined process, the club has gone to fully online registration. The online system is extremely easy to use, and allows families the option to register all of their children in a few steps. The secure system enables the club to easily collect all of the information needed to register new and returning players. Another new option available to registering players is the ability to complete their registration immediately by paying the registration fees through a PayPal account or credit card. This streamlined process also means that participants who complete the registration with this payment method receive a confirmation email and tax receipt almost immediately. The club is excited to be able to offer such a great
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and Drew Colangelo, were solid. Goalie, Tyler Scott earned the shutout. The final game was a rematch with Dunnville #2. Dan Durkin netted the first goal from Wyatt Glancy. Drew Colangelo went fivehole unassisted for the next goal. Durkin found the back of the net again with help from Harmon Narbonne before Elijah Taylor rippled the twine from Narbonne. Goalie, Carter Nicholas picked up the win with the help of his posse of blueliners, Owen Darling, Elliot Song, Mitchell Karnay & Nicholas Longo. The Tigers had an outstanding regular season with a record of 23 wins, two losses and three ties. The kids (and coaches) have worked hard and have grown as individual players and gelled as a team. They are looking forward to a competitive play-offs in the Local League A pool.
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Peewees win 2 Spitfires shut out Dunnville In the peewee house league non body checking league, Pelham sponsored by Kirkpatrick Monuments, has been on fire since the long Christmas break. The team started the new year off with a tournament in Welland where they won two games and lost one. The two wins came after a tie in regulation play, a tie in overtime, a tie after three penalty shots, and then both games went to sudden death shootouts. In the first game, it came down to the 14th shooter, Matthew Calverly, for the win. In the last game of the day, it came down to the 8th shooter, Jeremy Colangelo, to win the game. It was a long and very exciting day for the parents and coaches. Although the team did not advance to the next round (based on +/- goals), it was a great experience for everyone. Since the tournament, the team has continued to play fantastic hockey racking up three more wins and a tie. Sam Abbott-Tate led the charge scoring seven goals and adding seven assists for 14 points followed closely by Matthew Calverly with 13 points consisting of seven goals and six assists. Ethan Keus scored eight goals and had one helper and Jeremy Colangelo netted two goals and five assists. Gillian Hennessy had two goals and two assists and Spencer Reynolds had four helpers. Patrick Coupland scored two goals and one assist, Alex Barnes and Jacob Combe each had one goal and two helpers while Chris Slobodzian had three assists. Hannah Hennessy scored her second goal of the season and added an assist and Nicholas Song had two assists. Brodie Alderdice picked up his first point of the season with an assist and Peyton Learn also had one helper. Christian Harford and Ethan Ratcliffe have been playing great hockey for the team. Jake Nunn has been playing stellar hockey between the pipes and loved the challenge of two overtime shoot outs in one day.
After a tough loss on Saturday to the West Lincoln team, the Pelham Spitfires came back on fire with a shut out beating Dunnville 9 – 0. In the first minute and a half, Colby Gaines (#16) scored the first goal. Ellie Phelan (#2) positioned herself well for the second goal, that was a skillful wraparound and her first goal of the season. A solid defensive Dean Coates (#14) helped keep the puck out of our end, and Nick Yioldassis (#17) was a stronghold by keeping the puck in the offensive teams’s side at every turn. In the last
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ten seconds of the first period, Sam Barnes (#1), goalie, saved a great shot on net keeping our goals against at zero. The second period showed a strong offensive team that was showing great team work. With Josh Cherney (#10) clearing the puck, and Antonio DeChellis passing it forward to Isaac Vanderweyden, a shot was placed on net. The next two goals were scored by Josh Cherney (#10), who was charging the net in the second period. This was accompanied by some forceful defensive work by Zach Baltrusiunus (#5), and fancy stickwork
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Congratulations on Another Outstanding Year ~ Diamond 2011 ~ 5 STAR Diamond Level Award (2009, 2010, 2011) 2009, 2010, 2011
(Top 3% in Royal Lepage Niagara’s local residential real estate market)
Award of Excellence (2010, 2011)
Niagara Real Estate Centre, Brokerage Independently owned and operated.
905.892.0222 Direct: 905.321.8306 craskob@royallepage.ca www.CindyRaskob.ca Pager:
Cindy Raskob
sales representative
A Top Producer - 5 consecutive years 2010, 2011
A Sincere Thank You to All my Clients, Friends & Readers, I am Proud to be Your Choice!
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