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Vol.16 No. 30

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Fill control or Last dairy farmer retires site alteration?

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Pelham’s contentious site alteration bylaw almost became a fill control measure during Monday night’s Committee of the Whole meeting.

After Planning Director Craig Larmour presented his department’s monthly report, which notes the site alteration bylaw will be before council in November, Councillor Richard Rybiak suggested the scope of the bylaw be significantly narrowed and the timeline shortened.

Rybiak noted he, and likely other members of council, received a number of comments from the public after the draft bylaw was published and public input requested and that in receiving as much input as they did council and staff probably have a good idea of what the feeling of residents is. He suggested the site alteration bylaw is a pretty broad legislation to deal with a very specific issue - the importation of in appropriate fill.

Narrowing the bylaw to deal solely with that issue, he said, would allow council to come to a consensus more quickly and therefore put a stop to the

continued use of fill.

“Council has taken a position on this some time ago,” said Councillor Gary Accursi, arguing council should allow staff to finish the work they were asked to do, compile all of the public comments, and report to council with those findings as well as a recommendation for further action.

“That direction should have been given a long time ago,” said Accursi, referring to Rybiak’s suggestion the bylaw be narrowed.

“We started it. Do we finish it or stop it now?” asked Councillor Peter Papp, noting he understood both of his colleauges’ points.

Papp said he was interested in hearing the opinion of the Town’s lawyer, which would form part of staff’s report in November. Papp aslo said he would like to see the complete report on public comment that council has asked staff to prepare.

“It’s important to do it right and not do it over,” said Councillor John Durley, agreeing council should allow staff to finish the job.

Rybiak pointed out once the discussion is over council will realize that fill is the issue, rePlease see Bylaw/page 2

The cows munch amiably on their breakfast, two Jack Russel Terriers play in the hay, a handful of barn cats perch on window sills to watch the rain or poke curiously around the cool, airy barn.

It’s a scene that has been repeated every morning for almost 60 years as Marvin Junkin grew up on, then took over, his family’s dairy farm.

On Sept. 26 Junkin loaded his herd onto a cattle truck, shipped them to Kitchener for a livestock auction, and retired from dairy farming. Until last week he was the last dairy farmer in Pelham, selling the milk from his herd of Holsteins to commercial dairies.

Talking with the Voice just hours before his herd was shipped to auction, Junkin said he had no idea what he was going to do the following day, when the cows had gone and he didn’t need to get up at dawn to milk them.

“That’s a good question,” he laughed. “Probably wander around looking at empty barns.”

The Junkin farm isn’t completely empty just yet. A small number of expecting cows will stay on the farm until they’ve calved, and then will follow the rest of the herd to auction.

Junkin was born on the Roland Road farm in 1953 and naturally took over the dairy farm when he was a teenager.

MARVIN Junkin, Pelham’s last commercial dairy farmer, shipped his herd out last week to retire from dairy farming.

Sarah Murrell/Voice Photo “I always liked the cows. I always liked the farm. I wasn’t afraid to make a commitment,” says Junkin on taking over the farm when he finished high school. “I’ve been at it ever since.”

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“Cows are a lot like kids,” he says.

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Each one, he says, has a different Please see Junkin/page 2

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Junkin to focus on fields Bylaw report in November Continued from page 1 temperament and personality, explaining while one mother will be aggressive and protective of her calf another is happy to let Junkin assist in the newborn’s nursing.

“You get to know them,” he says.

Until the cows were taken to auction, Junkin had between 30 and 33 head that were milked daily and another two dozen including the calves, young cows and expectant cows.

Every other day a truck would arrive on the farm, pick up the milk and take it to the Dairy Farmers’ of Ontario for direction to whichever dairy needed the fresh milk that day.

Farming, he says, is a 24 hour a day, seven day a week, 365 day a year operation, ensuring the cows are milked, healthy and safe each day.

Junkin remembers a veterinarian in the barn at 11 p.m. one night, all four Junkin children perched on a hay bale to watch, to perform a cesarean birth.

“The kids still talk about it,” he said.

“It will be nice to have Christmas morning without having to come

out to the barn,” he says, noting milking the cows has been part of his Christmas tradition since he was born.

“It’s a young man’s game,” he says of dairy farming, although Junkin isn’t giving up the farmer’s life just yet.

He plans to expand his soy bean

and corn crops and add wheat.

He’ll spend the next little while playing with the new combine in the field crops.

“It’s a big change,” he says of letting go of the cattle, noting he made the decision in January so he would have time to get used to the idea of empty barns.

Continued from page 1 ferring to the fact that the site alteration bylaw came about in response to residents’ complaints about the creation of large berms filled with contaminated or inappropriate fill.

“We’re dealing with all kinds of things that are not a problem because we didn’t know how to deal with the specific problem,” said Rybiak.

Councillor Larry Clark echoed Rybiak’s comments, saying in his opinion the bylaw should be narrowed down to deal with the specific problem.

“Leave it at that as far as I’m concerned.”

The discussion quickly turned from a debate on the merits of narrowing the scope of the bylaw

to a debate on the specific restrictions a fill control bylaw would contain. Rybiak said the issue is in North Pelham where numerous trucks “at an industrial level” bring fill from construction sites, fill that contains construction debris, to a residential property.

He went on to say that there is a market for that type of fill and it exists in Pelham because the community has no bylaw against it and residents can get paid for taking the truck loads of fill.

A fill control bylaw, he said, would restrict the trucks dumping fill and prohibit residents from accepting payment for fill.

Accursi pointed out the loudest opponents of a site alteration bylaw are those who want to protect their property rights and suggested prohibiting them

Bylaw enforcement review Council will be examining the town’s bylaw enforcement protocol at the next meeting, scheduled for October 15.

The Chief Administrative Officer’s (CAO) monthly report outlined “several complaints regarding property standards inspections conducted by the bylaw officer” and suggested the matter be reviewed

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Mayor Dave Augustyn suggested to council that the issues did need to be debated but not to the extent it was happening “here and now” at Monday’s meeting.

Rybiak, sensing the feeling of council, said he was willing to retract his motion to narrow the scope of the bylaw, although it was pointed out it would be easier for council to simply vote on the motion.

The vote resulted in Rybiak’s motion being defeated and staff being directed to complete the process.

The report and a new draft bylaw are expected to go before council for debate in November.

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Councillor Richard Rybiak picked up on the issue from the CAO’s report and said council should create “appropriate protocols” for bylaw enforcement.

Councillor Peter Papp agreed, and council voted to refer the issue to the Oct. 15 meeting of the policies and priorities committee.

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Local donor steps up to Leadership Giving Challenge

BY SARAH MURRELL

VOICE Staff Within weeks of the announcement of the Three Amigos Leadership Giving Challenge two supporters of

South Niagara have stepped up to make leadership donations.

Dolorese Bujold Wright, from Welland, and Frank Adamson, from Pelham, have accepted the giving challenge.

Adamson, owner of KwikFit, has

been a long standing donor of the United Way. He is a past-president of the United Way South Niagara and past Campaign Chair.

Adamson continues to give to the United Way and has stepped up as a new Leadership donor for 2012.

FRANK Adamson (left) and Dolorese Bujold-Wright have met the Leadership Challenge of the UWSN, represented by Leadership Chairs Rick and Mel Groom, and challenger Peter Papp.

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This new gift will be matched by the Three Amigos, for a total of $2,000.

Dolorese Bujold Wright is the president and chair of the Downtown BIA and the owner of Bujold Colborn located in downtown Welland. BujoldWright has been a strong voice for improving Welland’s downtown and believes in the potential of the Rose City’s downtown.

Bujold-Wright’s new Leadership gift will also be matched by the Three Amigos.

“I believe in it wholeheartedly.

It’s a great organization,” said Bujold-Wright on why she chose to meet the giving challenge this

year, the first year she has made a cash donation although she has supported the United Way with “in kind” donations.

Adamson agreed, noting he has been involved with the UWSN for a long time, at one point acting as campaign chair.

The quick success of the Leadership Giving Challenge is, in part, due to Mel and Rick Groom, of Pelham.

The Grooms are the United Way South Niagara’s 2012 Leadership co-chairs.

As co-chairs they are challenging the communities of Pelham, Port Colborne, Wainfleet and Welland to invest in the community

through Leadership gifts. As community leaders the Grooms are committed to creating positive change in South Niagara and inspiring others to do the same.

Making a Leadership gift demonstrates that you are willing to make an investment where you live.

Every new Leadership gift of $1,000 or more, and any increase over 10% of existing Leadership gifts, will be matched by the challenge grant up to $15,000. The match is for individual pledges (as opposed to corporate gifts).

For more information about the Three Amigos Leadership Giving Challenge contact the United Way South Niagara.

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THE VOICE

Introducing a new and improved Voice!

From The Heart of Niagara

Here it is, your new and improved Voice of Pelham.

Oh, I know some of you are thinking it may not be so improved. Change can be hard to accept. I know it took me a minute to think about the change our new design would mean - for me and for readers - and then embrace it.

I’ve been at the helm of The Voice for more than 11 years now and the paper itself celebrated it’s 15th year in print this spring.

Throughout all of that time there have been some changes to your community paper - but none as big as this. It takes some getting used to, I admit.

This change was done for all the right reasons and although the look of your Voice might be

of Pelham

209 Highway 20 East at Rice Road (inside Birchley Place) Office: Mon-Fri - 9am-3pm Fonthill, ON, L0S 1E6 phone: 905-892-8690 fax: 905-892-0823 editor@thevoiceofpelham.ca advertising@thevoiceofpelham.ca classified@thevoiceofpelham.ca www.thevoiceofpelham.ca Sarah Murrell, Editor Warren Mason, Advertising Liz Hayden, Graphics Leslie Chiappetta, Office Manager The Voice is independant, locally owned and operated.

The Voice is a member of:

different, the tone isn’t .

It’s still your voice in your community.

There are still local news, sports, and community happenings.

There are still event listings, garage sales advertised, and service providers.

The Voice is still the best place to find a landscaper, plumber, renovator or mechanic.

And, of course, there is still a place for your voice, right here on page 4 as it has always been.

As always, you can still write or call with your story ideas, sports highlights, council concerns, and news of interest.

The staff of The Voice continue to be dedicated to writing, producing and delivering “Pelham’s independent news

source from the heart of Niagara.”

It is a change that was probably long overdue and it is exciting to look forward to the new Voice, says our office manager Leslie. “I am hoping our readers will feel the same way! We are probably one of the last newspapers in the area to change to the smaller format which indicates “we are getting with the times”!”

We’re also getting a (little) bit more involved with the community.

Warren Mason, our advertising guru, is pretty excited about our free lunch contest which will be launched next week. He’s also promoting free classified ads with a donation to Pelham Cares. All you have to do is bring a donation

for our local food bank and you get a free word ad, 10 words or less, to sell an item priced $100 or less.

Warren, as he should be, is always looking out for our local businesses, advertisers in The Voice.

“The new page layout gives us more flexibility and is more cost efficient for the advertiser,” says Warren, while the new editorial look creates more and stronger advertising response.

Personally, it’s exciting to launch such a completely new Voice and I know the redesign has reignited my passion for this community, for journalism, and for The Voice.

We hope you’re as excited as we are. If you love it, let me know at editor@thevoiceofpelham.ca.

If you don’t like it, that’s Warren’s department!

Seriously, all comments, as always, are welcome.

Sarah Murrell MY VOICE

LETTERS to the editor

Solution for Pelham’s outdated bylaws WEEKLY CIRCULATION: 7,150 Canada Post Agreement No. 40026500

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Letters to the Editor are welcome provided the submission contains the writer’s full name, signature, address and telephone number. Names only will be published. Names will not be withheld. The newspaper reserves the right to change, condense or reject any contribution for brevity or legal purposes. All Material in this publication is protected by copyright. Reproduction is prohibited without express, written permission of the publisher. Advertising: The VOICE of Pelham regrets any errors that appear in advertisements in this newspaper, however, we will not be held responsible for more than one incorrect insertion or for any damages beyond the amount of space which contains the error.

I’m writing in defence of my neighbour Nick.

He’s a resident of Pelham caught up in an oudated and poorly designed by-law.

I’m not condemning these people who have to defend something that the council has not addressed properly. After all this

time why hasn’t this council decided there is something wrong with the by-law? It is a by-law that anyone with an axe to grind can complain about; hide behind a veil of secrecy; and complain about someone they don’t like.

A simple solution:

1. Everyone making a complaint must have a vested interest , ie. an adjacent property, one adversely affected financially, but not one simply driving by.

2. There must be three signatures on the complaint, Not of the same family , but all with this vested interest.

3. One of the complainants must be publicly identified.

I believe this or a variation of this, would solve this problem. Thank you for your consideration.

Ken Vint Pelham

Dress code for elementary school children Commencing September 2013, the Niagara Catholic District School Board plans to implement a standardized dress code policy for all elementary schools.

An extensive, vested undertaking continues despite all 51 schools unanimously voting this down.

Faced with significant criticism and opposition, continual revisions attempt to disguise this gateway for a full formal uniform.

The minimum standardized dress on one end of the spectrum and optional full formal uniform on the other claims to be a socioeconomic equalizer however, it will clearly depict who can afford

what.

Over the past four years, Niagara’s Ontario Works caseload has increased by 47% .The MCSS intends to reduce the Region`s housing and homelessness supports from $7.24 million (2012) to $2.9 million (2013).

The Region`s Employment Insurance beneficiaries increased by 71% in the year following the 2008 economic crisis. Niagara’s food banks are experiencing unprecedented demands. This uniform is an additional and unnecessary expense that many families will not be able to afford.

The Board claims they will

financially assist families in need.

Parents should not be forced to ask for what will clearly be unaffordable to many. This is a misaligned priority and the advocacy should be for additional resources in our schools.

Children as young as three will be progressively disciplined for non-compliance. School staff face increasing student complexities with limited community supports and will be burdened by unnecessary adherence.

The Board claims this uniform enhances self respect, promotes Catholic identity/uniqueness and instills pride and spirit. How does

demanding standardization and uniformity in attire recognize uniqueness? Diversity needs to be respected/celebrated and self expression should be recognized as an essential component of healthy childhood development.

Children’s internal mechanisms, not their attire, instill true pride and faith. The Board promises a sense of belonging and welcoming learning environment however clearly those who cannot adhere do not belong and will need to leave.

The Board is not adhering to their current policy requiring 80% of families to vote in favor.

Instead five out of eight trustees will decide our children’s future.

What options for an affordable publicly funded faith based education remain? The Ontario Catholic Institute for Education aspires a common vision through collaboration, not a dictatorship.

Please send compelling comments to the trustees through jennifer.brailey@ncdsb.com by October 12, 2012.

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The Town of Pelham Informational Column •Pelham Farmers’ Market – Each and every Thursday May to October 4:30pm in Pelham Town Square!

•Winner of the Market Bucks for September 27th was Bill Bonner. Congratulations Bill!

•Fall Festival and Tasty Salsa Contest at the Pelham Farmers’ Market on October 18th Kids, don’t forget to bring your pumpkins for the contest, and parents make your salsa for the competition. Salsa contest application form available at www.pelham.ca.

•Community Clean Up! Hosted by the Communities in Bloom Committee Pelham students, businesses and residents let’s join hands and clean up the community this fall.

Corporate Challenge DayOctober 18th 2012 Student Participation DayOctober 19th 2012 Community Clean Up DayOctober 20th 2012 Centennial Park 999 Church St. Fenwick 9am-1pm. BBQ lunch provided by the Fabulous Fenwick Lions following clean up. For more information or to register please visit www.pelham.ca PELHAM ARENA •Women’s Learn to Play Hockey / Shinny Session 1 - Thursdays, Oct 4, 2012 thru Dec. 20 2012 Session 2-Thursdays, Jan 10, 2013 thru March 28 2013 •Learn to Play 9:30am – 10:30am, Shinny 10:30 am – 11:30 am Full equipment is required.

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MUNICIPAL matters

Spending your money

Do you have

BY DAVE AUGUSTYN a suggestion on Mayor of Pelham how the Town should spend your money? The question seems timely not because the final installment for 2012 property taxes came due last week, but, rather, because Council will begin our 2013 budget considerations in October.

Council will begin our 2013 budget process with a special public meeting where we listen to you about what you would like to see in future budgets. That meeting will occur on Tuesday, October 9 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chamber at Pelham Town Hall.

Pelham Council first started this type of a “pre-budget consultation” for the 2007 budget. That consultation welcomed residents and property tax payers and invited input. Following Council deliberations that year, I was pleased that we were able to follow through on most of the suggestions offered by your friends and neighbours. In subsequent years, we had similar consultation processes.

I am very pleased that we are undertaking this consultation process again. Council and I want to hear directly from you about your needs, wants, and ideas for our town. Our community improves when more and more people become involved in its success!

We want to hear about the specific things that you think the town should do or things that we should stop doing in 2013. How can we make Pelham a better place to live, work, grow, and play?

Council adopted this budget schedule: Pre-Budget Consultation – beginning October 9, 2012; Draft Capital Budget available to public – November 23; Draft Capital Budget presented to Committee – November 26; Council consider approving Capital Budget – December 3; Draft Operating Budget available to the public – January 25, 2013; Draft Operating Budget presented to Committee – January 28; Council consider approving Operating Budget – February 6; Draft Water & Sewer Budgets available to the public – February 15; Draft Water & Sewer Budgets presented to Committee – February 19; Council considers approving Water & Sewer Budgets – March 4.

Want to provide written input? Simply send a letter via email to a special email address: ourbudget@pelham. ca. You will also soon be able to view background budget information at the town’s website: www.pelham.ca.

Not internet savvy? You can also provide written comments via normal mail c/o Town Clerk, Town of Pelham, 20 Pelham Town Square, P.O. Box 400, Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0.

I hope to hear from you and I look forward to discussing your ideas so that we can continue to build a better future for our Town together.

You may contact Mayor Dave at mayordave@pelham. ca or read past columns at www.pelhammayordave. blogspot.com.

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ADDRESS: Sealed proposals, properly marked as to contents, will be received by Mrs. Mara Bray, Purchasing Coordinator, P.O. Box 400, 20 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill, Ontario, L0S 1E0.

CLOSING TIME: Sealed proposals will be received until 2:00 p.m. local time on October 16th, 2012 The lowest OR any submission not necessarily accepted.

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TOWN OF PELHAM Project No. 2012-12 2012 Town Guide Rail Replacement Program PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS: Specifications and submission requirements may be obtained from the Town of Pelham Web Site at www.pelham. ca/business/tenders, the Biddingo Website at www.biddingo.com or from the Corporate Services Department at the Pelham Municipal Building, 20 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill, Ontario during regular business hours.

ADDRESS: Sealed proposals, properly marked as to contents, will be received by Mrs. Mara Bray, Purchasing Coordinator, P.O. Box 400, 20 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill, Ontario, L0S 1E0.

CLOSING TIME: Sealed proposals will be received until 2:00 p.m. local time on October 16th, 2012 The lowest OR any submission not necessarily accepted.

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TOWN OF PELHAM Project No. 2012-35 2012 Tree Planting Program PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS: Specifications and submission requirements may be obtained from the Town of Pelham Web Site at www.pelham. ca/business/tenders, the Biddingo Website at www.biddingo.com or from the Corporate Services Department at the Pelham Municipal Building, 20 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill, Ontario during regular business hours.

ADDRESS: Sealed proposals, properly marked as to contents, will be received by Mrs. Mara Bray, Purchasing Coordinator, P.O. Box 400, 20 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill, Ontario, L0S 1E0.

CLOSING TIME: Sealed proposals will be received until 2:00 p.m. local time on October 16th, 2012 The lowest OR any submission not necessarily accepted.

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Communities in Bloom celebrates with awards

BY SARAH MURRELL

VOICE Staff Gardeners, garden lovers and volunteers gathered at the Fonthill Branch of the Pelham Public Library Wednesday night for the annual Trillium Awards.

Presented by the Community In Bloom Committee the awards recognize Pelham residents who help keep Pelham beautiful by keeping their properties well taken care of and those who open their gardens to the appreciating view of the community.

Mayor Dave Augustyn said the event is important for a couple of reasons, the first that members of the Communities in Bloom committee and the residents

they were recognizing take pride in the community and in their own properties and secondly, it’s always nice to be recognized by your peers.

The nine homeowners who opened their gardens for the Annual Garden Tour were thanked and recognized with a certificate. Those homeowners included Bill and Catherine King, Shirley Lazareth, Bob and Pat Koehler, Mike and Rosemary Hunter, Sandra Kettler, Sasha Frijters, Ruth Wanless, Jocelyn and Kirk Zavitz and Lin Zavits.

The volunteers who acted as “garden greeters” were also thanked and received Communities in Bloom shirts for their hard work.

The winners of the Trillium

Award were announced. They are: Residential Small, first place Mark Palsco; second place Jackie and Henry Vanderveen; and honourable mention Jackie and Herman Heikoop.

Residential Large, first place Peter and Greta Hildebrand; and second place Betty and James Fowler.

Residential Small, professionally landscaped, first place Lea Jensen; second place Trevor and Joely

Capra; and honourable mention Hayden and Beverly Davis.

Residential Large, professionally landscaped, first place Leonard Pupo.

Commercial Property, first place Pedlar Funeral Home; second place J&J Floral Expressions; and honourable mention Lazy Loon.

Multiple Residential, first place Town Square Manor; second place 42 Concord Street; and honourable mention Chris Marvin, 1519 Pelham Street.

Best Balcony, first place Pamela Young.

Schools, Churches, and Institutions, first place Jehovah Witness Kingdom Hall.

Most Improved, first place Balfour Animal Hospital; second place Storm Hair Group.

Bill King recognized the committee for their hard work.

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TRILLIUM award winners are Ivan Bos of Balfour Animal Hospital (left); Lea Jensen; Harland Young of Town Square Manor; Devin King, Paul Furtney and Tina Moessner of Pedlar Funeral Home; Sherri Damm of J&J Floral; Greta and Peter Hildebrand; Pamela Young; and Betty and James Fowler.

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representative.

Noting that’s a small committee, King made a pitch for new members, saying it is a lot of fun and is a learning experience to meet and talk with other gardeners and gardening enthusiasts.

King also noted a lot of work goes on behind the scenes and thanked Town of Pelham Community Services Coordinator Katie Thorpe for her contribution to the committee.

The Communities in Bloom Committee was established in Pelham in 2000 and runs the annual Trillium Awards and Garden Tour; has established Village Signs in all corners of Pelham, organizes Community Clean-Up Day and takes part in other events.

Community Clean-Up Day this year takes place on October 20 with volunteers requested to meet at Centennial Park at 9 a.m. with a barbecue by the Fenwick Lions after the clean-up at 1 p.m.

Corporate Challenge Day is October 18 when local businesses are asked to clean up their properties or areas near their businesses and students will be picking up near their schools on October 19 for Student Participation Day. To register for any or all of the clean up days visit www.pelham. ca.

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Page THE VOICE of Pelham Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Community fund for Pelham established with $25,000

BY SARAH MURRELL

VOICE Staff The Pelham Community Fund, a Niagara Community Foundation fund held in perpetuity to provide funds for Pelham groups, has been established thanks to the generosity of sponsors, supporters and guests of the annual Mayor’s Gala.

Last week Mayor Dave Augustyn, with sponsors of the gala DeborahMarie Forrester of Darla-Prana Healing and Wellness Centre and Mike Mees of Enbridge Gas, announced a $25,000 donation to the fund. The donation establishes the fund two years earlier than the three-year, $8,333 per year that was originally planned.

Augustyn said he was very

pleased the fund was in place early and very happy with the support this year’s Mayor’s Gala received.

While Pelham groups have been able to apply for funding from the Niagara Community Foundation, and several have received funds, the Pelham Community Fund will be open only to Pelham groups.

Mel Groom, past president of the

Niagara Community Foundation board, said the money will sit in the fund for a full year before annual earnings from the fund can be distributed, which will be in 2014.

The first gift to create the fund

was the $25,000 donation from the Mayor’s Gala, however any group, business or individual can contribute to the fund.

The Mayor’s Gala raised a total of $36,000 which was distributed among five community-focused

projects. The Pelham Community Fund received $25,000; First North Pelham Guiding groups received $250; HATS received $5,000; $4,600 went to In The Orchard Programming; and $2,000 went to Project Lifesaver.

Bring your family to the LAZY LOON for THANKSGIVING DINNER Sunday, October 7 & Monday, October 8

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Applicable taxes not included While quantities last

Reservations Welcome 905.892.4611 • Hwy 20, Fonthill MAYOR Dave Augustyn (second from left) with sponsors of the Mayor’s Gala in 2012, Deborah-Marie Forrester (left) and Mike Mees of Enbridge Gas, present a cheque for $25,000 to Mel Groom, past president of the Niagara Community Foundation, to establish the Pelham Community Fund.

Sarah Murrell/Voice Photo

Royal Canadian Legion Br. 613 • Talbot Trail 141 Regional Rd. 20E Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0 • 905.892.6293

FRIDAY LUNCHES October 2012 MENU Served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Take-out Orders Available

Oct 5

Oct 12

Oct 19

Monday

Tuesday

9:15 am Zumba with Brenda (1/2 hr)

7:30 am Cycle with Krysta (3/4 hr)

10:00 am Yoga All Levels with Kim (1 hr)

8:30 am Gentle Cycle with Krysta (1/2 hr)

Hot Turkey Sandwich

9:15 am Gentle Cycle with Krysta (1/2 hr)

Honey Baked Slice Ham

10:00 am Pilates with Elizabeth (1 hr)

Mashed potatoes, Gravy Simmered Cranberry Sauce Creamy Scalloped potatoes Sweet Hot Baked Beans

Tender Sliced Roast Beef and/or Baby Beef Liver & Onion

4:15 pm Yoga All Levels with John (1 hr)

Lightly Battered Fish & Chips

5:30 pm Yoga All Levels with John (1 hr)

(Fish & Chips available for lunch or dinner 11:30am -1:00pm & 4:00-7:00pm)

6:45 pm Cycle with Claire (3/4 hr)

6 oz. Canadian Digby Fish, Hand-Cut Fries Coleslaw, Fresh baked country rolls

Meals include dessert and coffee/tea for only $10 taxes included.

Subject to Change without notice.

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MUST CALL 905.892.2920 OR email us at info@studiotwenty.ca to reserve a spot in a class

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Mashed potatoes and Gravy

Oct 26

OCTOBER Schedule Wednesday 9:15 am Zumba Gold with Debbie (1/2 hr) 10:00 am Yoga All Levels with Elizabeth (1 hr)

Thursday 7:30 am Cycle with Krysta (3/4 hr) 8:30 am Gentle Cycle with Krysta (1/2 hr) 9:15 am Chair Yoga with John (1/2 hr) 10:00 am Yoga All Levels with John (1 hr)

5:00 pm Gentle Cycle with Krysta (1/2 Hr)

5:30 pm Pilates with Elizabeth (1 hr)

5:30 pm Cycle with Carol (3/4 Hr)

5:45 pm Gentle Cycle with Krysta (1/2 hr)

6:45 pm Yoga All Levels with Kim (1 hr)

6:30 pm Cycle with Donna (1 hr)

Private Group Classes available...email for details !

Space Rental is available for your needs!

6:30 pm Cycle with Jill (1 hr)

Friday 8:30 am Gentle Cycle with Krysta (1/2 Hr) 9:15 am Zumba Gold with Debbie (1/2 hr) 10:00 am Yoga All Levels with Kim (1 hr)

Saturday 8:15 am Cycle with Jill (1 hr) 9:30 am Gentle Cycle with Elizabeth (1/2 hr) 10:15 am Yoga All Levels with Elizabeth (1 hr)

In order to avoid being charged

for missing a booked class please notify us 2 hours in advance if you have to cancel. THANK YOU We will hold a class for one, but if we do not think anyone is coming we will cancel the class 2 hours before the class to be courteous to our instructors.

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The current lineup has forwards Carson Crysler, Josh DiRaddo, Payton Veld, Ryley Smith, Matthew Longo, Jayna Parent, Drew Stevenson, William Baltriusunas and Lucas Gaudet.

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Defensive core consists of Adam Repar, Abby Thibodeau, Jacob Kalaileff, David Bernardi and Jake Stevenson.

Goaltending duties will be shared by Jason Sviergula and and Preston Darling.

All players worked very hard in tryouts and exhibition play. The coaching staff are looking forward to a great year of development, team building and fun!

Go Panthers!

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Annual Thanksgiving fest

The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority is continuing its long standing classic Niagara tradition with the 38th annual Ball’s Falls Thanksgiving Festival.

Beginning Friday, Oct. 5 and continuing daily until Oct. 8, the festival has become a favourite tradition for families and visitors who come from far and wide to partake in the festivities. In addition to the many items available for purchase, everyone can enjoy the beauty of this 19th century industrial hamlet, set amidst the majestic Niagara Escarpment and Twenty Valley.

Revenues from admission are used to fund a variety of conservation programs.

The festival runs daily from 10

a.m. to 5 p.m.. Admission is $6 per adult; children under 14 years of age are free when accompanied by an adult. Friday, Oct. 5 is Seniors Day and admission is only $4 for seniors. As always, parking is FREE, courtesy shuttle service is available to and from the parking lots, and complimentary Parcel Check is available at the Information Booth.

This festival features the exceptional work of more than 130 artisans offering unique items for sale. Daily live entertainment, children’s activities, heritage displays and of course a wide assortment of foods will keep visitors engaged during the course of their stay. The rich natural and cultural heritage of this conservation area also offers

INTERCLUB CHAMPS

an opportunity to explore the historical features on site including tours of the Ball family home, the historical Church, a visit through the Grist Mill and a look inside the Blacksmith shop.

Be sure to include a visit to the ‘Celebration Centre’ at the Centre for Conservation where a number of activities will take place including “Through the Voices of Beads”, a travelling exhibit from the ROM. A walk through the core gallery will inspire visitors to learn about the natural and cultural history of Ball’s Falls and the Niagara Escarpment UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. The Gift Shop will be open and offering snacks and great merchandise at The Lookout Point Ladies’ Interclub Team captured the 2012 Interclub Championship. Team members reasonable prices. are: Back row - left to right - Mary Basciano, Carolyn Culliton, Susan Newell, Laurie Robert; Middle row - Linda Anderson, Georgia Major, Terri Kershaw, Magdalena Venter, Libby O’Dell (co-captain), Ellen Anscombe; Front row - Jeanne Glavac, Marilyn Chute (co-Captain) /Special to the Voice

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Electrical

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Edging • Planting Mulching • Grass Cutting Garden Maintenance New Sod & Repair Snow Removal Spring Clean Up

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Furniture Refinishing HEIRLOOM HAND REFINISHING 1825 Hollow Rd., Fonthill

905-892-3023 www.filbertrefinishing.com Established 1976 specializing in

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Fire Prevention Week theme encourages two ways out Fire Prevention Week is from October 7 to 13, and the Pelham Fire Department has many activities lined up to remind everyone to “Have 2 Ways Out!” Many people underestimate how fast fire spreads, so they don’t take escape planning seriously. The results can be tragic. The reality is that when fire strikes, your home could be engulfed in smoke and flames in just a few minutes. It is important to have a home fire escape plan

that prepares your family to think fast and exit quickly when the smoke alarm sounds.

What if your escape route is blocked by smoke or flames?

That’s why having two ways out should be a key part of your plan.

To help with that, the Pelham Fire Department is gearing up for a fun and activity-packed Fire Prevention Week. Fire crews will be visiting homes to check if smoke alarms are installed and working. Fonthill schools can

expect a visit from the fire trucks as well. On Tuesday October 9, both Stations 2 and 3 will have an open house, with food and activities to make your visit a pleasant one. On Thursday October 11, the fire truck will visit the kids at the Fonthill Public Library. That evening, the Fire Department will be at the Farmer’s Market.

On Friday evening (October 12), there will be more fun activities for adults and kids at the Fonthill Public Library, with contests and

demo’s and prizes to be won.

As part of Fire Prevention Week fire departments and teachers across Canada are encouraging families to prepare and practice a home fire escape plan.

Teachers and firefighters have long enjoyed a special relationship when it comes to teaching children valuable lessons about fire prevention. This fall, with the support of Scholastic Canada, 73,000 elementary classroom teachers will each

receive a teaching guide with lesson plans. In addition, teachers can sign their classrooms up to win a Scholastic gift certificate as well as a classroom pizza party and a Sparky smoke alarm and plush dog for each student.

Families can join the challenge too by practicing their home escape plan and registering at safeathome/twowaysout.ca. There are 5 home safety gift baskets valued at $1000 to be won.

Developing a home fire escape

plan and practicing a home fire drill have been proven to save lives. However, only 14% of families have actually ever practiced a home fire drill.

This campaign is an initiative of the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council in partnership with the Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs.

For more information call 905892-3943 or go to www.pelham. ca/Departments/FireServices/ FirePreventionWeek.

Nominate a young person for Junior Citizen of the Year Who are tomorrow’s leaders? Take a look around – there’s one in every crowd and most don’t even realize they’re making a difference. Across Ontario and within Pelham young individuals are contributing to their community, raising money for organizations, creating awareness for great causes and saving lives.

Coordinated by the Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA), the Ontario Junior Citizens of the Year Awards Program recognizes outstanding contributions and achievements of more than 100 young people in communities across the

province each year. The program has also had the support from the Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario since its inception in 1981.

The Voice of Pelham has been a strong supporter of the Junior Citizen of the Year program and has been proud to recognize several winners of the honour as well as a number of nominees.

Do you know a young leader? Please help us by nominating them today. Nominees may be a special individual who invests their spare time into community service or someone who dedicates time

and effort towards others while overcoming the challenges of living with a disability. They may be a ‘hero’ who acted quickly in a time of need. Most of all these individuals go above and beyond what is expected of someone their age.

Nominate someone between the ages of six and 17.

Nominees from previous years who continue their noteworthy endeavours are eligible to be nominated again. New nomination forms and documentation are required.

Nominations will be accepted until Friday,

November 30, 2012. Each nominee will receive a certificate of recognition and up to 12 nominees will be selected as final recipients for the 2012 Ontario Junior Citizen of the Year Award and will be recognized at a special ceremony in the Spring of 2013. Nomination forms and further information are available at www.ocna.org/juniorcitizen, or by calling the OCNA office at 905-639-8720 ext. 239.

You can also get information at the Voice of Pelham office located at the corner of Rice Road and Hwy 20 in Fonthill.

Plumbing

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Plumbing

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Test & Repair Centre

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Computers

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• Landscape Design & Construction • Interlocking Stone • Natural Stone • Retaining Walls • Ponds & Water Features • Mini Excavator & Bobcat Services • Free Estimates

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Certified Arborist

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CLASSIFIEDS

Community Events ONGOING • Mondays at 7 p.m.

Sing Niagara Women’s A Cappella Chorus at Paroisse Immaculee Conception Church, 99 Garner St, St. Catharines.

Call 905-892-1640 or visit www.singniagara.com.

Tuesdays 7 p.m. Tuesday Night Bingo, St. Ann’s Parish, 834 Canboro Rd., Fenwick.

Wheelchair accessible. Info 905-8926123.

•Tuesdays 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. SPAN (Single Professional Association of Niagara) meets at Bailey’s 111 Highway 20 East Fonthill - for info: Lynie 905788-0359 •Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. A Cappella Niagara Men’s Chorus Meets at St. John Ambulance, 5734 Glenholme Ave., Niagara Falls. Info: Bob 892-2336 • NEW Fourth Tuesday of the month, at 11 a.m.

Maple Acre Library Book Club. Jessica Stewart leads this lunch hour discussion. $10.00 includes sub lunch and drink. Please register the month ahead in order to pick up your book.

• Wednesdays - 1st & 3rd of the each month, at 2 p.m. Pelham Community Church Worship Service, 461 Canboro Rd, Fenwick.

•Thursdays (first Thursday of every month) 1:30 p.m. to p.m. SOS (Survivors of Stroke) Everyone is

welcome. Info call Ann 905892-1621 • 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.

•Ontario Senior Games Association (OSGA) for fellowship, friendly competition and a more active lifestyle. Info www. ontarioseniorgames.ca • Meals on Wheels.

Available for Seniors and Adults with Disabilites in Pelham.

Hot or Frozen Meal options, delivered Monday to Friday.

Volunteers also needed.

Contact Melissa 905-7883181 ext. 25.

•Interested in singing with the Robert Wood Singers?

Please contact Barb Snopek at 905-735-6425 or at joe.snopek020@ sympatico.ca to arrange details.

•Volunteers Needed in Fonthill, Fenwick, Ridgeville for the Meals on Wheels program, Friendly Visiting program and also requires volunteer drivers to take seniors to appointments.

Offer flexible hours and mileage reimbursement.

Call Laura Dumas at 905788-3181 ext. 27 or email ldumas@csn.on.ca.

UPCOMING Friday Oct. 6, 2012 • 4-7pm, Fenwick Lions Fish Fry Centennial Park, Church St., Fenwick Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012 • 6:30pm-8:30pm Pelham Library, Fonthill Branch.

Everything you ever wanted to know about divorce and more. Free with a donation of a non-perishablle food item or monetary donation to Pelham Cares.

Saturday Oct. 13, 2012 • 9am-3pm, CFUW 42nd Annual Book Sale, 1100 Niagara St, Welland • 10am-4pm, Kinsman Craft Show, Centennial Secondary School, Welland Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012 • 10am - 2pm Seniors Health and Lifestyle Fair, Royal Canadian Legion, Free, Refreshments.

Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012 • 1 - 5 pm The 7th Pelham (District) High School Reunion at Sparrow Lakes Golf Club, 105 Pelham Street. Registration is $10 at the door. Info: pelhamhighreunion7@ gmail.com or 905-8927090.

Friday Oct. 20, 2012 • 4-7pm, Fenwick Lions Fish Fry Centennial Park, Church St., Fenwick Saturday Oct. 22, 2012 • 9 am-2pm, Hands that Help Craft/Trade Show Fundraiser, Fenwick Fire Hall, 766 Welland Ave, Fenwick

Community Calendar Policy The Voice of Pelham Community Calendar is a public service provided to the community.

The service is provided to Pelham’s non-profit and charitable organizations on a first come, first served basis only, based on available space. Guaranteed placements are $10 for 25 words, each additional word is $0.10. Placements for non-Pelham organizations are also $10.

The Voice has the right to reject any notice that we feel is not suitable for the Community Calendar. The Voice does not guarantee publication of any Community Calendar notices, including those considered as non-profit, charitable or free events, unless the $10 guarantee fee is paid. The Voice has the right to edit notices for length, legal or brevity purposes. The Voice does not accept any responsibility for notices that are not published or incorrect except to publish corrected notices if time and space allow.

Happy 50th Anniversary

Doug and Karen (Rose) Elliott

of Fonthill. Married October 12th, 1962.

We thank you for your support and your daily example of God’s steadfast love.

Love, Your family-Marjorie & Mark, Aidan & Jonas, Melissa & Chris, Faith & Hope.

Services

For Sale

Help Wanted

Help Wanted

DIRTY DOGS WANTED Stress-free grooming in my home. 905-892-1555

Classic ‘92 Cougar 25th Anniversary edition. Winter stored. Mint condition. Asking $5700, 905-892-4956

F O N T H I L L OFFICE/CLINIC RECEPTIONIST POSITION 28 hrs wkly We are looking for a professional & highly motivated,energetic individual to perform the duties of receptionist/ secretary.

Responsibilities include: facilitating the day-to-day operations of the reception desk in a professional and positive manner, Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to draft correspondence with accuracy, possess strong mathematical skills and a positive, flexible and outgoing disposition is essential.

Please fax resume to: 905-892-2684 No phone calls please Looking for Part-time help after school and on weekends for horse farm located in Fonthill.

Duties include: cleaning stalls, tractor work, lawn & garden maintenance, snow removal. Please email resume to: grandview_farms@hotmail. com. No phone calls please.

Hiring 1 labourer position for Fall clean-up and snow removal.

Must have own transportation and be on call for snow removal.

Call 905-892-8608 or email resume to fairhavengardens@hotmail.com

Portable sawmill service. I will come to your home or farm and custom mill your logs. Firewood & lumber also available.

Call Rob Patterson, 905401-4948, Email: riverwood@primus.ca HOUSE CLEANING AVAILABLE 905-892-4906 Junk Removal We clean out basements, garages, appliances, any junk you want removed.

FREE ESTIMATES 905736-1525.

Burke’s Masonry Bricklaying, tuckpointing, step repairs, granite coatings, brick slices. 905-6827061.

ALLTYPE MASONRY A Family Business for 30 Years • Brick • Block • Stone • Concrete • Foundations • Repairs 905-892-1924 289-241-4767

For all your masonry needs, call the Deamudes.

Robert’s Painting I only paint & I do it well. Interior & exterior, 25 years experience, neat, reliable. Niagara Region 732-2352

k Josh DeHaan Flooring “For all your flooring needs”

We offer in-stock specials: • pre-finished hardwood

flooring solid, engineered from $2/ft2 • laminate flooring from $.89/ft2 • carpet and vinyl flooring from $4.95/yd2 • fibre flooring from $1/ft2 • ceramic tile from $.89/ft2 ...and other specials!

Call us to see the products that are available & visit our showroom.

Phone: 905-892-7898 Fax: 905-892-4811 No Sunday Calls, Please

Services

The VOICE of Pelham Routes Available

Berkwood Pl, Beechnut, Kathy, Vista, Deverardo (Southside) 109 papers Petronella, Brock, Donahugh, Pelham, Shaldan, Valleyview 109 papers Spruceside, Cynthia 110 papers Scottdale, Stonegate 91 papers For information please call

905-892-8690

For Sale Wheat straw for sale. small bales.

Call 905-788-2956 or 905-892-1303

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Art Weekend at the library The Pelham Art Association hosted an ‘Art Weekend’ at the Pelham Library on Saturday Sept.

15th & Sunday Sept. 16th. Saturday welcomed artist Lorraine Staples of Peterborough, Lorraine, a full time artist for the last ten years, prefers to paint with oils and acrylics. She usually does not teach workshops but made an exception for the P.A.A. Students learned to paint the Casa Blanca Lily in acrylic – they “used the same subject matter but learned to bring

themselves into it.”

Sunday’s workshop saw the use of watercolour on canvas with the subject matter of birds of prey.

Wildlife artist Kelly McNeil from Brampton was the guest artist. Kelly has been painting watercolour on canvas for over 5 years and imparted technical advice on the handling of watercolour on canvas.

Both artists have shown their works at the Pelham Art Festival.

ARTIST Lorraine Staples advises participant Cathy Peters of Port Colbourne during the Pelham Art Association’s Art Weekend Sept. 15 and 16. /Special to the Voice

Fonthill Location Only

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Wednesday OCT 3 rd to Sunday Oct 6 th While Quantities Last

$ The Lazy Loon will be on site Saturday Oct. 6th to sample pudding.

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$1

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Half and Half Cream limit 4

Cinnabon Cinna Poppers 312g

7 9 4

7 9 1 Reg. 3.07

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$1

Heinz Tomato Juice

Cool Whip Regular 1L

Pumpkin Pie Baked 450g

27

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Reg. 2.27

99

¢ Itala Strained

Reg. 1.99

Tomatoes Closed Thanksgiving Monday Reg. Hours: MON-FRI 9-9 SAT-SUN 9-6