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Mayor’s Gala committee creates forever funding BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff The annual Mayor’s Gala has, for the past three years, been a vehicle to raise funds for local causes, and once the gala was over the funding was as well. That’s changing this year with the development of a Pelham Community Fund that will provide funds for Pelham charities in perpetuity. Mayor Dave Augustyn, members of the Mayor’s Gala Committee and Mel Groom, president of the Niagara Community Foundation (NCF), met last week to sign an agreement that creates the Pelham Community Fund within the greater Niagara Community Foundation. Half of this year’s gala proceeds will support the establishment of the Pelham fund with the Niagara Community Foundation. The fund will make funding for local charities available in perpetuity. The other half of the proceeds will be awarded to community groups – charities, service clubs, or not-for-profits organizations – through an application process. “In previous years, the Pelham community has been extremely generous in its support of the Mayor’s Gala, helping to raise more than $75,000,” said Augustyn. “The Gala Committee hopes to raise enough funds to support community groups this year and in perpetuity through a community endowment.” The fund will be held by the Community Foundation in perpetuity. Once the fund is fully established, any annual earnings can support the work of charities providing programs
MEMBERS of the 2012 Pelham Mayor’s Gala Committee were joined by Mel Groom, president of the Niagara Community Foundation, to sign the agreement creating a Pelham Community Fund for long-term funding of local charitable organizations. Signing with Groom (front, centre) are Mayor Dave Augustyn, Ian Hamilton (back, left), Martha Toscher, Ross Macfarlane, Leah Ugulini, Jordan Arcaro, Ursula Radbone (front, left), and Jean Bancroft (front, right). Sarah Murrell/Voice Photo
and services in the Pelham community. “I am pleased that the Mayor’s Gala has established the Pelham Community Fund as part of the Niagara Community Foundation,” said Liz Palmieri, Executive Director of the NCF. “It means that funds raised during the Gala will be available forever to local charities to serve Pelham.” Gala proceeds are not the only funds that will be used to grow the Pelham Community Fund. Groom noted once the fund is established anyone can donate to it, by a gift in their will; making a donation while they are still living; or making monthly contributions. Augstyn noted that for people who want their dollars to work in perpetuity for the community of Pelham this fund is the
vehicle to accomplish that. The Mayor’s Gala committee has also established an application process for the other half of the Gala’s proceeds (expected to be approximately $12,000). From now until noon on Friday, April 13, local charities, services clubs, and non-forprofit groups can complete and submit an application form. The form, available via the Mayor’s office and on the town’s website, asks groups to outline how they intend to use the funds to serve the community. Not all the available funds must be used by one group; groups can apply for smaller grants and, in that case, more groups could receive financial support. Augustyn explained in the first year the committee discussed what the greatest need was at
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that time, and funds from the first gala were donated to the Rotary Club’s work in finding Pelham Cares a permanent home. The beneficiary of the second Mayor’s Gala was chosen much the same way, said Augustyn. Last year, however, organizations had started to approach the committee with requests for funding. This year, he said, the committee has simply formalized how the choice was made last year, by inviting local groups to make an application and ensure all request are judged on the same criteria. He hopes to have the process started a bit earlier next year, so the benefitting groups can be announced at the same time as the gala date and theme are announced.
The members of the Gala organizing committee are also working to develop sponsorship opportunities. In order to raise as much money as possible, a program is being developed to give maximum recognition to sponsors of the Mayor’s Gala ahead of and during the event. This year’s gala, the fourth annual, is set for Saturday, May 26 at Lookout Point Golf and Country Club. The theme for this year’s gala is “Old Hollywood Glamour”, said Augustyn, noting the gala is traditionally a black tie event and the committee felt it would be fun to tie a theme to the event. Each table will be named, based on the top movies of the era, with the politicians’ table currently the “Raging Bull” table. Individual tickets, which are available at the Town of Pelham office, are $125 each. Tables of eight can also be purchased and sponsored. Over the last three years the Pelham Mayor’s Gala has raised more than $75,000 in support of community projects and programs. In 2009 the Gala raised $22,741 to support a new, permanent facility and the long term sustainability of Pelham Cares. In 2010, the Gala raised $29,728 in support of the Konnecting Kids Program - helping to give less fortunate Pelham children the opportunity to participate in recreation and educational programs. In 2011 the Gala supported five youth-focused projects – like a rowing shell at EL Crossley, the Army Cadet Corps educational trip to Vimy Ridge, and the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council’s Outdoor Movie Night.
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Treasurer’s authority debated by councillors BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff A cardholder policy, that allows town staff to spend just $300 per transaction caused a great deal of discussion and debate at Pelham Town Council’s March 5 meeting. The policy, which updates the town’s current purchasing card policy so it complies with the town’s purchasing policy, was questioned by Councillor John Durley who felt the policy gave too much power to Treasurer and Director of Corporate Services Cari Pupo while leaving the CAO out of the loop. “The CAO has no part in the proceedings,” said Durley. “I find it highly irregular.” Durley also noted the policy gives the treasurer the power to dictate spending limits, phrasing he termed “radical.” Citing from the CAO’s job description and the purchasing card policy, Durley made it very clear
he believes the policy usurps the authority of the CAO. “We’re starting on a slippery slope,” said Durley, noting policies that exclude the CAO are a move in the wrong direction. “What type of spending limits are we talking about?” Councillor Gary Accursi asked Pupo. Pupo explained the spending limits are set by the bank and individual staff members have specific spending limits - up to $10,000. She approves increases in spending limits per transaction for a short time frame only, to allow for specific purchases that are above the $300 per transaction limit, added Pupo. Pupo also noted the CAO is involved in revoking of a card, based on input from department heads. “Most of what I read are day to day limits, if there are problems they should be able to be dealt with at Senior Management Team meetings,” said Councillor Larry Clark, after a small
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debate with Durley over the use of the CAO’s job description, which other councillors did not have in front of them, as part of his discussion. Listening to the discussion, Councillor Richard Rybiak said he asked himself why he had not reached the same conclusion as Durley. The answer, he explained, is that the treasurer is accountable to the CAO
through the nature of their positions. The policy, he said, is highly procedural and sets out the role of the treasurer. The roles in the policy, added Rybiak, are likely something the CAO would delegate anyway. “I’m still not concerned,” said Rybiak. Craig Larmour, acting CAO, said there is already a policy in place and this new policy simply puts
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“I don’t think it is,” said Papp, noting ultimately the CAO is responsible. Papp’s suggestion that the policy go back to staff was approved by council. Larmour said there are some legitimate concerns regarding language and wording in the policy, which will be addressed in a new report which should be at council on Monday, March 19.
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in writing what actually happens now. “There is no authority being granted that is greater than what the treasurer currently has,” he said, adding staff can look into Durley’s concerns. Councillor Peter Papp ended the debate by noting what Durley brought up is an important issue and if it is a concern it needs to be resolved.
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Refusal requires staff to give a notice of inspection date, which increases staff time. The new bylaw would give blanket authority for staff to enter private property and remove the need to provide a notice of inspection. “I do have some reservations,” said Councillor Gary Accursi, noting the municipal act gives the town the right to create such a bylaw but it may create confrontational situations. If the bylaw passes and a landowner refuses entry, they could be charged with obstruction, said Accursi, adding it is a pretty onerous charge when the town is doing the trespassing, even if it is to enforce a bylaw. Accursi said he would like to see a mandatory notice of inspection to address landlord and tenant issues as well as issues of privacy. “My feeling, if served with a notice, most people are rational and would say look now,” said Accursi. Craig Larmour, acting CAO, said the bylaw deals specifically with things such as fences, pools, animals at large, noise, and clean yards. “It is essentially things that can be seen in plain view,” said Larmour, explaining the bylaw gives town staff the authority to enter onto a property to inspect a fence, for example. The bylaw does not give staff the right to enter residential dwellings, but does allow for entry into accessory buildings, such as sheds and barns. “There is no intention to inflame a situation,” said Larmour, noting there are bylaws within the town that do already allow staff to enter a property. “This is quite a powerful document,” said Councillor Larry Clark, asking if the town’s solicitor had gone over the document. Larmour said he would ensure it was done. Councillor Peter Papp, ensuring any power the town has is carried out in a fair and reasonable manner, suggested the bylaw go back to staff for review. That suggestion was approved by council, who will see the bylaw once again at a future meeting. Larmour told the Voice the bylaw has nothing to do with any specific issue in town. Acknowledging there have been some contentious moments about staff entering private property. Larmour was adamant the new bylaw has nothing to do with those issues. “It’s just about time,” he said.
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United Way offers ticket to ride The United Way of South Niagara, in conjunction with the Seaway Mall, is offering residents a chance for a ticket to ride and experience the best of Niagara. The Ticket to Ride fundraiser, formerly knows as the Ultimate Five Star Experience, is a contest that delivers
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About 100 adults and 50 children had a spectacular celebration at Club Castropignano last Saturday night. The event was the first planned by the emerging E. L. Crossley Alumni Association. The DJ started out by getting all the kids on the dance floor to dance a number of novelty dances. The adults then joined in as Janet Cripps led everyone in the “Chicken Dance.� Over $600 was donated by adults in the audience who supported the creation of two large banners to promote the 50th reunion planned for the Victoria Day weekend in 2013. These banners will be on display during the week of the reunion across Pelham Street in Fonthill and by the Town Hall in Wainfleet. However, you can expect to see them at parades, at the bandshell,at the Fenwick Fair , at Canada Day, at the Marshville Festival and Wainfleet Fair as we get the word out about the dates of the 50th reunion and our new website set up for registration. The 50th reunion planning team hopes to finalize plans by May this year and present a plan to both the Town of Pelham and Township of Wainfleet. The group is planning future events this year and next such as a golf tournament, a music trivia night, a Lobsterfest, and a wine and cheese appreciation night. To check out the plans go to www.elcrossleyalumni. com. Spread the word to all Crossley alumni around the world! Looking forward to next year’s Family Feast ‘N Fest on the first Saturday following Family Day.
a weekend with seven friends that includes a limo, dinner, winery tour and overnight stay in Niagara Falls. “This is an opportunity you will not want to miss, the winner will be dining, riding and relaxing in style, while experiencing the best of Niagara with seven of their friends�, said Seaway Mall President, Michael Belcastro. “With all proceeds being donated to United Way of South Niagara, this is a great opportunity to help make a difference in the Niagara region.� The contest winner will receive hors d’houevres and refreshments at Ye Olde Squire Pub in Seaway
Mall, transportation by Lakeside Limo and the ultimate view of the Falls with Niagara Helicopters. This will be followed by a wine tour at Niagara’s exclusive lakefront winery, Konzelmann Estate Winery, dinner downtown and an overnight stay at the Ramada Niagara Falls and breakfast at Ye Olde Squire. The total prize value is over $5,000. Draw date is Friday April 27, 2012 and the Ticket to Ride Experience is Saturday, May 5, 2012. Executive Director of United Way of South Niagara Peter Papp offers the community this piece of advice: “For the thrill of a lifetime and
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Voice’s new columnist shares centuries of stories Yes I have celebrated my 100th birthday! Until I was 17 in 1928, the only mode of locomotion my family had was the horse and buggy. Since that time I have been unbelievably fortunate to have been able to experience so many variations in life and achieve so many goals. It has been a great life and now I can sit back and recall all the experiences I have had – the good things, the bad things and episodes that still make me laugh as I recall them and yes, some that make me cry. Like a string of pearls each one shines and holds some special memory, something to hang on to in this rapidly changing 21st century. The years have flipped by like pages
in a book and contained good luck and bad luck, love, good health and bad health, rejoicing and despair. I daresay that anyone who has lived in my era has lived through more changes than anyone experienced at any other time. For me it includes two world wars, the Great Depression, several recessions, the demise of the horse and buggy, becoming motorized, the advent of space travel, severe inflation, the demise of the family farms and in too many cases the demise of the family itself as it has been known for centuries. Sometimes even unbelievable experiences as I refer to parts of my diary, a diary which has up until now been mostly
in my own memory rather than on paper. At this age (100) I am really supposed to have a cane, a wig and no memory. I don’t need the cane or wig but I must confess my short term memory needs a tune up. And I wish that someone would invent a good hearing aid. One night recently I had a dream. A very vivid and significant dream. One that I could not get out of my mind. I was traveling down different highways to get somewhere – I don’t know where. I was traveling by bicycle and on foot. It was hundreds of miles. After I reached my destination and attended whatever function I went for I started to go back home. However, I didn’t
know my way to the highway and it was dark. A kind person showed me the way. But when I got to the highway I didn’t know which direction to take to get home. I was thoroughly disoriented. I felt panicky. I woke up and the dream was so distinct that I thought it must have some significance. I laid awake trying to find a plausible answer. Then I realized that this is the way life is for most of us. We travel strange roads and visit strange places and strive to be bigger and better and finally we do sometimes reach our goal. But then we inwardly long for the simple things we had before we reached this grandiose state and we would like to go back, just for a visit. Just to
relive the good old days for a short time. But many of us find that we don’t know our way back – just like my dream. We have discarded yesterday and we want so badly to remember it and relive it for a little while. But we are stuck with today. Growing up on the farm was an educational experience. Growing up by the side of all nature’s creatures and objects holds an education that no school can ever deliver. Being free, as I was, to experiment with new things and ideas was a solid platform for an interesting life. So I am pulling out some of these memories of people, places and happenings, of goals and failures or successes, and
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honor. I am planning ahead. I observe with contentment, how our family has come together this day to say hello and, possibly good-bye, to our father and grandfather. We know the living process for my dad is soon to come full circle and, before he waves the white flag of eternal rest, we want to be with him – to encourage his possible recovery, to tell him we love him, to feel how much he loves us. To share our memories and often, just to watch him sleep. I observe how we each act and react under the stresses of helping a husband and father die with dignity.
We have managed to maintain our senses of humor; being careful not to mourn in what days remain but to revel in them. Don’t get me wrong…there are no balloons or party favors - the odd joke at Dad’s expense (perchance to make him smile) will suffice. But our most cherished gifts to him are simple. Tiny sips of water. Gentle strokes of his hair and, butterfly kisses. A chance to whisper forgiveness and to be forgiven. And, as mortality clashes with reality there are victories in the breathless moments that give us all ‘just one more sigh of hope’.
We return to our own homes and lives when we believe that Dad has a reprieve from illness. We put death on hold knowing Dad will live forever once again. But only hope is eternal, life is not. I now observe through the memories of today March 8, 2012, how our family comes together for our father one more time. Supportive and loving as we stand hand -in- hand and watch the lid of the casket close over our father. Dad has brought much to all of us, as family, friends and readers. In fact, I believe that by writing his columns he had purpose in his
later years; to share his thoughts and experiences of life. Maybe free himself of the hidden memories of war. Yes… some of his content was contentious and gave us pause for thought; some issues brought us the ability to identify with the passage of time or current events. And still other issues… well, we just had to chew our spinach ‘cause He said we had to. My father’s most prized accomplishment was not just his gift for words in his columns and stories; not just the fact that he was one of the last remaining WWll vets in a war he was proud to have fought; not just the fact that he turned a grade 9
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Dorothy Rungeling recording them on paper for the pure fun of it. Just to read over once a year from now on. If you don’t enjoy walking through life with me you can use one of the great advantages of a newspaper. You can just fold it up and go do something else.
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with Bill Newell Wilfred (Bill) Kearns Newell 1925-2012 I am sitting here, in my dad’s old lazy-boy; legs tucked sideways underneath me; laptop teetering on my thigh. I am trying to prepare this column in my father’s
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education into a success; not just the plethora of other things he did well. Nosiree Bill…it was family; his children, grandchildren, his great grandchildren, his loving wife, his only brother Bob and his family. The people that made the inside world warm when the door closed for the day on the outside world. He loved us. To you his readers, I personally thank you for giving my father purpose. Allowing him to share his life with you and making his experiences of benefit to others. I honor you with thanks; I honour my Father with Love. By Lori Newell-Lahti
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Regional Council approved an increase to the garbage tag fee from $1 to $2 effective April 30, 2012. Some may think that this was done to raise revenues. In fact, if the fee remained at $1 the anticipated 2012 revenue would be $320,000; hiking the fee to $2 would see the revenue fall to $265,000. The motivator here is to increase the amount of diversion from the waste
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recycle and compost. While it must be a messy job, regional staff randomly pick up and open “garbage” containers to analyze the contents. As you know, we have seen the implementation of the new level of service over the last year. While the garbage container has been limited to one per week, the grey box, blue box and green bin pickup has no limits and all containers can be placed out every week; eliminating the confusion over which week it is. During two waste audits
the number of garbage containers dropped from 725 to 571. During those same audits the green bin usage increased more than 6 per cent and the recyclable boxes increased more than 3 per cent. While these test results are positive there still is more that we can do. Analysis of garbage containers shows that we still have six to seven per cent of the materials in the garbage that should be in the blue or grey boxes. The “yucky” stuff that should be in the green bin accounts for more than 50 per cent that
GENERAL INFORMATION •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 20112012 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. •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 Pelham’s Annual Garden Tour and Community Participation Day’s in the Fall and Spring. To become part of this committee or for further information please contact: Katie Thorpe Community Services Coordinator (905) 892-2607 ext 341. •IMPORTANT TO DOG OWNERS Please be reminded that Town of Pelham Dog Control By-
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TOWN OF PELHAM Contract No. 2012-14 2012 Asphalt Road Resurfacing Program TENDER DOCUMENTS: Specifications and tender forms may be obtained from the Town of Pelham website www.pelham.ca under section: Business / Request for Tenders, or a hard copy package can be obtained from the Corporate Services Department at the Pelham Municipal Building, 20 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill, Ontario during regular business hours (Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) for a fee of $25.00.
continues to remain in the garbage. Whether you backyard compost or use the green bin, elimination of compostables from the garbage is the key to environmental sustainability. Given this information, if you still are concerned about the increase in fees, you may be more accepting in that the fee has not changed since 1996. The store where tags are purchased will continue to get a 20 cent fee for each tag sold and the tag fee barely covers the actual cost
of processing. Several other communities were surveyed and tag fees range from $1 to $3.10 with most communities looking to increase tag fees in the near future. On April 30 you need to put two bag tags on extra garbage or one of the new coloured $2 tags. Brian Baty is a Niagara Regional Councillor for the Town of Pelham. b r i a n . b a t y @ niagararegion.ca
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 905-892-2607, ext.332 The hydro utility requires that a pole number be provided when reporting the problem Town of Pelham e-mail address: clerks@pelham.ca Visit our Web site at www.pelham.ca
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TOWN OF PELHAM Contract No. 2012-07 2012, 2012 and 2014 Roadside Mowing Program TENDER DOCUMENTS: Specifications and tender forms may be obtained from the Town of Pelham website www.pelham.ca under section: Business / Request for Tender OR a hard copy package can be obtained from the Corporate Services Department at the Pelham Municipal Building, 20 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill, Ontario during regular business hours (Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) for a fee of $25.00.
The purpose of the tender call is to receive tenders for the “2012 Asphalt Road Resurfacing Program” in the Town of Pelham. The work consists of, but is not limited to, the resurfacing of asphalt roads at various locations within the Town of Pelham.
The purpose of the tender call is to receive tenders for the “2012 to 2014 Roadside Mowing Program” in the Town of Pelham. The work consists of, but is not limited to, the cutting of grass within municipal road allowances for a period of three (3) years. The total length of road sections included in this program is approximately 167 kilometres.
ADDRESS: Sealed tenders, properly marked as to contents, will be received by Mrs. Mara Bray, Purchasing Coordinator, P.O. Box 400, 20 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill, Ontario, L0S 1E0.
ADDRESS: Sealed tenders, properly marked as to contents, will be received by Mrs. Mara Bray, Purchasing Coordinator, P.O. Box 400, 20 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill, Ontario, L0S 1E0.
CLOSING TIME: Sealed tenders will be received until 2:00 p.m. local time on
CLOSING TIME: Sealed tenders will be received until 2:00 p.m. local time on
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
TENDER DEPOSIT: $25,000.00
TENDER DEPOSIT: $10,000.00
The lowest or any tender will not necessarily accepted.
The lowest or any tender will not necessarily accepted.
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MAGICAL MARCH BREAK MOMENTS
CHILDREN’S entertainer, magician Peter Mennie gave his magical performance of AbriKIDabra - a great show with a perfect combination of magic and comedy - for children enrolled in the Town of Pelham’s March Break Camp and children who had signed up for the show through the library. The hilarious, interactive comedy show had kids giggling, shouting, pointing and clapping as Mennie replaced a red scarf with a yellow scarf and made the red one fly across the room (at left), read the mind of one audience member to draw her card (top) and impressed kids with his balloon sculpting skills. Sarah Murrelll/Voice Photos
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GRADE 2 students at St. Alexander School took part in Culture Fest last week. The students researched their personal culture, interviewed their parents, and prepared a written report for their teacher as well as a display for the school community. Jaimesyn Snelgrove (left) delighted in the glittery costumes of her mother’s Trinidad Tobago nationality, demonstrating steel drum playing; Jake Stevenson (right) stepped away from his purely Canadian booth to taste the Pizzelle cookie of Italy from Tiana Stukel’s booth, while Tiana showed off the wealth of information she learned about her Italian background (below). Sarah Murrell/Voice Photos
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Atom Major AAAs go four-one-one in last six The Front Row Sports Atom Major AAA went 4-1-1 over their past six games. The Admirals started by beating the Hamilton Bulldogs 1-0. Nicholas Rubino scored the lone goal assisted by Carson Eden and Trent Glenney. Austin Strom earned a well deserved shutout making numerous big saves. The win guaranteed at least a
third place finish in the SCTA league. Next was a 2-2 tie with the Buffalo Regals. Glenney and Eden notched one goal each with Rubino adding an assist. Matt Rush held the Admirals in by making big saves through out the entire game. The Admirals were firing on all cylinders as they pounded the visiting Amherst Knights AAA 15-2. Jacob
Bellow had the hot stick scoring four goals. Tanner McEachern two goals and four assists, Eden one goal, five assists, Rubino and Nick Marzilli each had one goal, four assists, Michael Angrilli two goals, one assist, Luca Vespa one goal, two assists, Joey Colasurdo three assists, Patrick Sanelli two goals, Devon Thibodeau two assists, Damian Garbutt
one goal, and Max Blanchard and Glenney one assist each. Next was the battle for second place. The Admirals gave their best effort, but came up short with Oakville Rangers sealing the victory late in the game with an empty net goal. The final score was 3-1. Rubino scored the lone goal. The Admirals bounced
back to hand the Halton Hurricanes a 2-0 loss. Austin Strom earned his second shut-out in a week as he turned away all Halton could throw at him. Eden and McEachern scored a goal each with Rubino, Blanchard, Sanelli and Marzilli adding an assist each. The Admirals finished off their week beating the Niagara North Stars 4-1. Matt Rush
was near perfect in goal with Vespa, McEachern , Garbutt and Eden scoring for the Admirals. McEachern, Bellows Marzilli and Harrison Reinhardt earned an assist each. The Atom Major AAAs’ league record now sits at 22-8-3.
Going into the fourth quarter, the DJBs were up by nine points on Monday, Feb. 27 in Niagara Basketball Association action but Millennium had some exciting final minutes to turn the game around. With about five minutes to go, DJBs’ nine points had been whittled down to a three-point lead. Then came the “NBA Turning Point”; pesky Vern Martens scored a basket, made a steal at the end line and scored another to put Millennium up by a single point. A couple of minutes later, Allan Choi was then fouled and went to the foul line with two shots. He missed the first one, but sank the second to tie the game.
There is a rule in the Niagara Basketball Association that is printed on the bottom of most score sheets, “No time outs in last 5 minutes of game.” As this rule is probably unknown to most NBA players and to at least one of the DJB players, a time out was attempted with about two minutes to go. The penalty is a technical foul with shots to be taken when time expires. With the score 59-59 (the final score the last time these two teams met) Vern Martens went to the foul line with two shots. It looked like he deliberately missed the first one by shooting too hard; but he made no mistake on the second, sinking it to win the game for Millennium 60-59.
With that final shot, Millennium had just won their first actual game (not a default) in just over two years (Nov. 25, 2010 – 40-34 over these same DJBs). Veteran Peter Kupper’s sometimes aggressive offence resulted in a game-high 16 points and nine rebounds. Point guard Vince Polce, playing in just his fifth game of the season, almost doubled his average output of 8.25 points per game by also scoring 16 points which included two threepointers. The biggest surprise of the night was the play of sexagenarian Dave Dick, who seemed to score on every shot that he took. His incessant running around in circles paid off as he scored 10
points, the most points that he has scored in a game since Nov. 28, 2005 when he scored eight. Frank Rozman didn’t surprise anyone as he quietly collected 10 points, mainly from the corners after corralling one of his eight rebounds. Guard Vern Martens was his frantic self, with four of his six points coming on foul shots including the famous one after time expired that won the game for Millennium. His five steals were one of the major reasons that Millennium came out on top. Team organizer Bernie Amyot ended the game with one point. Veteran Larry Meginnis, whose wonky knees made it look like he was gliding down the court on ice
skates, also hit on one foul shot for a single point. The DJBs didn’t start off well by getting behind 17-10 after one quarter of play. Veteran Gino Palermo (the G-Unit) had reasonable success with “the big turn” and his famous two-hander compiling 15 points and nine rebounds and went one for three from the foul line. Sophomore Allan Choi had the best game of his young DJB career as he hit for 12 points. One of the other DJB sophomores, Carm Infantino had his elusive shot return to give him 10 points and five assists. He was a bear on defence fighting to protect the ball from the sabre-like claws of the Millenials. Rookie JoJo Duran was under
the watchful eye of both referees as he received five personals, all while on the offensive. He did manage to score eight points and grab eight rebounds and was two for five from the charity stripe. Ian Harrison once again used all three modalities in accounting for his six points, a foul shot, a basket and a trey. DJB sexagenarian Ivan Willmore wowed the crowd with the sheer power of his shots. Both of them went slamming off the backboard for his four points. He also pulled down a game-high 11 rebounds. Old greybeard Joe Seliske, beyond a doubt the slowest player on the court, scored four points on a couple of nice 12 footers in the first half.
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THE Glynn A. Green Boys Intermediate Basketball and Girls Intermediate Basketball teams had similar seasons, winning first place in their divisions, the championship in their divisions, and qualifying for the District School Board of Niagara tournament, where both teams lost in semi-final action. Members of the teams include Hope Larmour (front, right), Nicholas Loscavo, Jessica Braun, Michelle Macker, Holley Casey, Jordan Pisano, Chris Holmes, boys’ coach Stuart MacPherson, girls’ coach Terry Rigg (back, left), MacKenzie Bronn, Niamh Knox, Brooke Casey, Erica Wilson, Madi Helmkey, Tyler Grummett, Isaac Riehl and Ben Fox. Sarah Murrell/Voice Photo
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PMBA gearing up for 2012 baseball season With the baseball season approaching, the Pelham Minor Baseball Association (PMBA) is preparing for another fun summer of T-Ball, and is still accepting registrations for most of the baseball divisions. The Mosquito Rep and Peewee Rep players have already started tryouts, and will enter into at least three tournaments this summer. Pelham’s T-Ball division provides a fun baseball environment for players aged 4-7, and the teams play on their own dedicated T-Ball diamond at North
Pelham Park on Monday to Thursday, from May to August. The emphasis is on skill development and being part of a team, and an evening of baseball includes a practice, followed by a leagueplay game. Registration is open to new and returning players. The Niagara District Baseball Association announced this week that the Rookie Rep division would be expanded to allow Select House League teams to play in a reduced schedule loop, so as to promote more teams at the Rookie Ball
level, and allow smaller associations to offer more competitive baseball. Rookie Ball teams would still play their normal house league schedule, but a Select team drawn from those teams would play extra games. Pelham first launched Rookie Select seven years ago. This is a great opportunity to offer additional baseball at a more competitive level to those PMBA players who would benefit from it and enjoy it. The PMBA will once again be holding pitching clinics for player development.
Also in the works are family-oriented trips to Blue Jays or Buffalo Bisons games. Registration fees include a team shirt and cap, a player photo package, a trophy, and a year-end Championship Day with games, events, and a barbecue. Registration Forms can be downloaded at www.pmba.ca or picked up at the Pelham Library or the Pelham Municipal Building, and mailed to the address indicated on the form.
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Ontario PCs hard at work to benefit families February has been a busy month for Ontario. Just two weeks ago, Economist Don Drummond released his report detailing how the government must change the way it does business. Last week, the Ontario PCs returned to Queen’s Park for the legislature’s spring sitting. We’re hard at work championing causes that will benefit families all
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR ONGOING • Sundays 8 a.m. Informal running group, meet at Peace Park bandshell to run with others, share information and running goals. All levels/paces. Info skirunrow@yahoo.ca • 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 7:30 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 •Tuesdays 7 p.m. Tuesday Night Bingo, St. Ann’s Parish, 834 Canboro Rd., Fenwick. Chance to win $100. Wheelchair accessible. Info 905-892-6123. • 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 • Thursdays 6:30 p.m. Informal running group, meet at Peace Park bandshell to run with others, share information and running goals. All levels/ paces. Info skirunrow@yahoo. ca • Fridays at 7:30 p.m. - Euchre at North Pelham Youth Hall, 1718 Maple St. $3 admission. Call Rose for info: 905-892-3408. •Saturdays, 2 to 4:30 p.m. Bingo at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 613 Fonthill, 141 Regional Road 20. Thursday, March 15, 2012 • 7:30 p.m. Experience Ireland through the lens of Elaine Anderson. Fonthill Library. $2. Register ahead. Wednesday, March 14, 2012 1 p.m. Bake and Take. Join Jessica Stewart as she creates magnificent morsels to taste or take home. Hints for even the youngest bakers. Recipes provided. For 6yrs and up, under 5 must have adult present. $4. Fonthill branch of Pelham Public Library.
Thursday, March 15, 2012 • 10:30 a.m. St. Patty’s Storytime. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a great story, craft and some green punch. Don’t forget to wear green. Ages 2 and up. Fonthill Branch of Pelham library. $3 • 1 p.m. Paperbag Princess by CastleMoon Theatre Pupeteer Carrie Costello performs The Paperbag Princess. Make and take puppet included.Fonthill Branch of the Pelham Library. No supervision required. $4. Friday March 16, 2012 • 11 a.m. Crazy for Popcorn. It’s a popcorn party for anyone who loves popcorn with popcorn crafts, story and best of all, sampling of all the finest flavours. Fonthill Branch. $4. • 1 - 4 p.m. Crazy Crafters. Looking for something to do to pass your Friday afternoon? Check out the library’s craft supplies and make your own unique creation. Open to anyone with adult supervision. Free. Fonthill Branch. • 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Legion Lunch, Tender Loin Roast of Pork with gravy, mashed potatoes and applesauce. Served with dessert, tea or coffee. $9. Take out available. Saturday, March 17, 2012 • 4 - 7 p.m. Fonthill Lions Pasta Dinner. Adults $10, children under 12 $6. Take out available. Cash bar available. Fonthill Lions Hall, Regional Rd. 20, Fonthill. Sunday March 18, 2012 • 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Soup’s On. Fenwick Lioness Soup and Bread Lunch, selection of homemade soups, variety of breads, dessert, coffee, tea or juice. $7 per person. Fenwick Lions Hall, Centennial Park. Monday, March 19, 2012 • 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Pelham Horticultural Society meeting at Fonthill branch, Pelham library. Organic gardening, with Richard Knight. New members and guests welcome. Wednesday, March 21, 2012 • 6:30 p.m. Making it Through Menopause. Natalie, a physician assistant student from McMaster University will answer questions and provide information. $2 please register ahead. Thursday, March 22, 2012 • 4 to 8 p.m. Movin’ Your Bones by Niagara Chapter Osteoporosis Canada displays, speakers, etc. Sheraton 4 Points, Schmon Parkway, Thorold, 905227-9646. • Free tax clinic for constituents of Niagara West Glanbrook Riding with combined income of less than $35,000 or individual income less than $25,000 at MP Dean Allison’s constituency office. Call 905-563-7900 or toll free 1-877-563-7900 to make an appointment. NO Walk-Ins. Friday, March 23, 1012 • 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Legion Lunch, Hot Roast Beef sandwich, gravy and crispy oven
fries. Served with dessert, tea or coffee. $9. Take out available. Saturday, March 24, 2012 • 13th Annual Bluesaganza for Autism concert featuring a stellar lineup that includes Pelham’s Mark Lalama and Jim Casson. $10 in advance, $15 at the door. CAW Hall, 124 Bunting Road St. Catharines. Tuesday, March 27, 2012 • 9:30 a.m. Niagara Women’s Connection, a nondenominational Christian women’s club, invites you for coffee, tea, treats and guest speaker, Dennis Rolan from Great Canadian Holidays at Fonthill United Church. $7. Babysitting provided. RSVP Jannine at 905-892-4918 or nwconnection2012@gmail.com Thursday, March 29, 2012 • Free tax clinic for constituents of Niagara West Glanbrook Riding with combined income of less than $35,000 or individual income less than $25,000 at MP Dean Allison’s constituency office. Call 905-563-7900 or toll free 1-877-563-7900 to make an appointment. NO Walk-Ins. Friday, March 30, 2012 • 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Legion Lunch, Buttermilk Fried Chicken with creamy mashed potatoes. Served with dessert, tea or coffee. $9. Take out available. Tuesday, April 3, 2012 • Katie Ward Meets Laura Secord, Maja Bannerman portrays 14-year-old Katie Ward, a tour guide at Laura Secord Homestead, in this “super unnatural fairytale.” Part of Pelham Library’s 1812 Commemorations. All ages. $5, register ahead. • 10-11:30 a.m. Tell Your Tale, storytelling for seniors. Fun course featuring writing, editing and story telling. Public presentations of scripts as fundraiser in June. Tuesdays beginning April 3. $5 per person for 10-class course. Fonthill library. Friday, April 6, 2012 • 5 - 6:30 p.m. Fish & Chips and Silent Auction, Fonthill Legion, Hwy 20, Fonthill. Lots of great items. Bidding ends at 6 p.m. Proceeds to lounge renovations. Entertainment by Danny White, 7 to 11 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, 2012 • 7 - 9 p.m. Jeffrey Smith, author of Seeds of Deception,
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BRADLEY, Vernon ‘Vern’passed away peacefully, after a courageous battle with COPD at the Welland Hospital surrounded by his family on Saturday March 10,2012. Vernon Everett Bradley was in his 78th year. Beloved husband of June (nee Hollingshead) for 56 years. Loving father of Terry (Laurie) Bradley, Susan (George) Young, Cheryl Wyllie, Patti (David) Ashton, Sandra (Michael) Kehoe and Michael Bradley. Special Grampa of Lindsay (Tyler), Ryan, Zach, Shauna, Kristen, Keri, Nicholas, Spencer, Alyssa, Amanda, Andrew, Tricia, Michael, Sarah and Kenzie. Great Grampa of Kendon, Ethan, Kayan, Rylee and KaijahLynn. Dear brother of Ruth (and the late John) Matheson and Ray (Ann) Bradley. Vern will be fondly remembered by many nieces , nephews other family members and friends. Predeseased by his parents Ivan and Vera Bradley and his mother-in-law Mildred Hollingshead. In keeping with Vern’s wishes, cremation has taken place. His family will receive visitors at the PLEASANTVIEW FUNERAL AND RECEPTION CENTRE in Fonthill (Merrittville Hwy at Hwy 20) 905892-1699 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Wednesday March 14. A service to celebrate his life will be held in the chapel at 1:00 pm with inurnment at Pleasantview Memorial Gardens to follow. In lieu of flowers memorial donations to the Canadian Lung Association or the Welland Hospital Foundation will be appreciated by his family. DEKKER, Alli Catherine – passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at Woodlands of Sunset in Welland at the age of 88. Beloved wife of Doe Dekker. Dear step-mother of Joe, John and Ronald Dekker. Cherished step-grandmother of James, Joseph, Daniel, Kenney, Taryn, Jessica, David and Peter Dekker. Alli will be greatly missed by her extended family and Friends. Special thanks to the excellent and caring staff at Woodlands of Sunset. In following with Alli’s wishes cremation has taken place. The family will receive friends at the JAMES L. PEDLAR FUNERAL HOME, 1292 Pelham Street, Fonthill on Saturday, March 17 from 10am to the time of service at 11am. As an expression of sympathy donations may be made to the Woodlands of Sunset, 920 Pelham Street, Welland Ontario, L3C1Y5. Online condolences may be forwarded through www. pedlarfuneralhome.ca
other lenders will vary. Example: $10,000 at 2.99% APR, monthly payment is $132.09 for 84 months. Cost of borrowing is $1,095.56, total obligation is $11,095.56. Down payment and/or trade may be required. Monthly/Bi-weekly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Monthly/Bi-weekly payments based on a purchase price of $26,498/$29,498/$20,998 with $0 down payment. ♌$6,750/$8,250 is a manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) for 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Reg. Cab/2012 GMC Sierra 1500 Ext. Cab and is reflected in offers in this advertisement. Other cash credits available on most models. See dealer for details. */‥/♌Freight & PDI ($1,495/$1,495/$1,495), registration, air and tire levies and OMVIC fees included. Insurance, licence, PPSA, dealer fees and applicable taxes not included. Offers apply as indicated to 2012 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. ŽVisit onstar.ca for coverage map, details and system limitations. Services vary by model and conditions. ††2012 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE Ext. Cab 4WD with PDJ and S86, MSRP with freight, PDI & levies $42,454. Dealers are free to set individual prices. ‥‥0% purchase financing offered by GMCL for 48 months on 2012 GMC (Sierra 1500 SL Ext. Cab 2WD R7D/Sierra 1500 SL Ext. Cab 4WD R7B/Sierra 1500 Reg. Cab 2WD R7B). 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/Bi-weekly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. †Credit valid towards the purchase or lease of an eligible new 2011 or 2012 model year Chevrolet, GMC, Buick or Cadillac vehicle, excluding Chevrolet Volt, delivered between January 6, 2012 and April 6, 2012. Customers must present his or her authorization letter at the time of purchase or lease. All products are subject to availability. See Dealer for eligibility. Only one $1,000 Bonus may be redeemed per purchase/lease vehicle. This offer may not be redeemed for cash. The credit amount is inclusive of any applicable taxes. As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and will contact GM to verify eligibility. The $1,000 Bonus is not compatible with the Employee New Vehicle Purchase Program or the Supplier Program New Vehicle Purchase Program. Void where prohibited by law. $1,000 offer is stackable with Cardholder’s current GM Card Earnings, 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. Primary GM Cardholder’s may transfer the $1,000 Bonus to the following eligible Immediate Family members, who reside at the Primary Cardholder’s residence: parents, partner, spouse, brother, sister, child, grandchild and grandparents including parents of spouse or partner. Proof of relationship and residency must be provided upon request. The $1,000 Bonus is not transferable to Immediate Family residing outside of the Primary Cardholder’s residence.
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