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A group of kids playing with Lego wasn’t what most people expected to see at the recent Seniors’ Health and Lifestyle Fair, but they were there among the chiropractors, fitness centres, funeral homes and support agencies. The group, the Lego da Vincis, were at the fair doing research for the next First Lego League challenge, which has the theme of Senior Solutions. Natasha Wells explained the group was at the fair to conduct a survey about falls and seniors. The information will be used by the team to create a Lego robot that will help solve those falls and will be entered in the First Lego League contest, being held at Niagara College. Lego wasn’t the only interesting thing to see a the fair. Pam Overholst of Cruise Niagara said she was at the fair to get the word out that her company is now a Certified Accessible Travel Advocate which means they can help travelers with special needs plan the perfect vacations. “We’re trying to help people realize they don’t have to give up their travel dreams,” she said, noting Cruise Holidays can book cruises as well as tours that are accessible.
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For seniors who want to maintain their physical health and continue doing the things they’ve always enjoyed, Fonthill Fitness’ Debbie Hollinshead said there are many programs for seniors at the local gym. The fair, she said, is a great opportunity to get the message out to seniors, that Fonthill Fitness welcomes all clients at all fitness levels NATASHA Wells shows off a Lego robot built and ages. to demonstrate how a team of students will Frank Adamson, use information gathered at the Seniors’ Fair owner of Kwikfit to win a Lego competition and provide a seNiagara, agreed, nior solution. Sarah Murrell/Voice Photo pointing out that Committee which partnered with while his program may be a bit more strenuous, it’s the Library to host the event. Hatt said he’d been talking with only one, short workout a week vendors throughout the show and is very suitable for seniors. The event, said most vendors, and they were very pleased with was a great way to reach out to the turnout. Hatt added he was a bit surprised by the number seniors. The seniors were enjoying it as of people there, considering the day of the fair was the day well. Russell and Lillie McComb said construction on Regional Road 20 they were enjoying the fair and was amped up to finish paving. Talking with visitors as they left getting lots of good information, just after speaking with Connect the fair, Hatt said they all told him it was a good show and they were Hearing. “It’s been very good,” said leaving with specific information organizer Rick Hatt, chair of the on services they needed or were Legion’s newly formed Seniors’ interested in.
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Frustration BY SARAH MURRELL
VOICE Staff As Pelham Town Council and staff begin the process of reviewing, and likely revamping, the Town’s bylaw enforcement system residents continue to be frustrated, and often confused, by enforcement policies. Ross and Gabriele Drabble are not only frustrated by how they were treated by town’s bylaw enforcement department, it’s an issue they feel may impede the sale of their home. Ross explains he was home one afternoon and discovered a letter taped to his front door advising him the barn on his 10-acre property was in contravention of town bylaws. His first thought, he said, was to wonder why the bylaw enforcement officer hadn’t knocked, or rung the doorbell, before taping the envelope to the door. The Drabbles say it wasn’t a good start to their ordeal which began in May and ended two weeks ago, when their 1827 barn was demolished. Throughout the past few months the couple say they felt harassed and as if the bylaw enforcement staff take every complaint as gospel, without vetting the source, and then
aggressively pursue compliance to the letter of the law, even if it doesn’t make perfect sense. Ross says they were about to put their property up for sale when they received the notice the barn wasn’t safe. He had two choices, fix it up or tear it down. Fixing it up, he said, would have been the preferred option but it would have cost more than $20,000 to have it completed in the time frame given by the town so they opted to demolish. Now, not only does his rural, 10-acre “farm” not have a barn the property is encumbered with the bylaw infraction. It’s an issue Ross says he had addressed with the town, asking that the new owners of the property be given the option to repair or demolish the barn and for the property to remain unencumbered by the bylaw infraction. Instead, the Drabbles have to declare to anyone interested in purchasing the land that the bylaw infraction exists. Beyond the fact that Ross feels as though he lost his right, as a property owner, to repair the damage to the barn caused by a wind storm at his leisure and the sale of the house has been made complicated, the Drabbles Please see Historic/page 2
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Historic barn demolished because of “someone’s whim” Continued from page 1 say they feel they were treated as though they are “un-civilized”. Staff showed up to the house wearing dark sunglasses, a “very intimidating gesture”, say the Drabbles, letters from the town were left under boards or taped to the door, and discussions with bylaw department staff were always tense, with threats of court if they didn’t comply. “It read as a cruel future,” says Ross. “It’s sad. It’s blemished our attitude,” says Gabriele. On the day the barn was demolished, knocked down and burned in a deep pit by a very hot
fire, Ross says bylaw enforcement staff were on his property again, ensuring there was no smoke, nothing went in the pit that shouldn’t have been burned or buried, and that no other contraventions were happening. “We’re supposed to be relieved, we finally acquiesced,” said Ross of the day the barn came down. “But it doesn’t feel like we’re out of the woods yet.” Even though their bylaw experience is, for the most part, over, the Drabbles say there do need to be changes made to the system. Complaints, said Ross, should be vetted to ensure the complaint
is legitimate and not a product of a quarrel or grudge and, he said, there does need to be some flexibility as well as consideration for rural properties. “We had to take down our historic barn because of somebody’s whim,” said Gabriele. “I sympathize with the need for bylaws,” says Ross, adding he feels complaints need to be handled differently. THE DRABBLES say the town’s bylaw system needs an overhaul after their barn, not in any worse shape than others in Pelham, was demolished after a complaint was made about its condition. /Special to the Voice
Why Notre Dame Pilgrimage more important than ever BY HANNAH ZAMORA
Notre Dame Student For more than 30 years, Notre Dame’s Pilgrimage has donated 25 per cent of its pledges to Yancana Huasy, located in the slum of Canto Grande in Lima, Peru. It is a haven for the developmentally and physically handicapped. Notre Dame is proud to support this institution and, over the years, has watched it grow into the beautiful facility it is today. This image of safety, beauty and prosperity is now threatened by a force beyond the control of the impoverished inhabitants of Canto Grande. Due to the economic collapse in Europe, Spain, a major contributor to
the school’s budget, has cut all foreign aid, assuming no one will notice. However, the people who depend on the care and opportunities provided at Yancana Huasy will notice when so many of the services they rely on are scaled back or eliminated entirely. This gap in the budget has left the members of the Notre Dame community with an even bigger responsibility. The students and staff of Notre Dame must now strive to make up for the lost funds. This year, more than ever before, the people who find solace in Yancana Huasy are in need of the helping hand that Notre Dame is capable of extending to them. Without the help of funds
from Spain, Yancana Huasy will face extreme difficulties unless members of Notre Dame are willing to put forward a stronger effort than ever before. Without Yancana Huasy, people with physical or mental disabilities are ignored in the society of Lima, Peru. These people are considered burdens to their families: they often require extra attention, and they are unable to work in typical jobs that would allow them to support themselves. Yancana Huasy provides them with an environment for learning, therapy and activities (such as making stationary cards, pencil cases and backpacks) that allow them to produce an income for themselves and their families.
Over the years, members of the Notre Dame community have visited Peru and witnessed the sprawling slums of Canto Grande and, among them, the sanctuary of Yancana Huasy. There, participants, including N.D. staff and students, constructed wheelchairs to allow members to access the facility, where they were previously unable to, due to the incline of the mountain. Mrs. Angela Eckhardt, a particpant in the 2008 pilgrimage remembers the experience as, “humbling, especially when you realize how fortunate we are.” This year, of all years, Notre Dame’s contributions to this institution will most certainly
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Pelham skateboarder dies BY SARAH MURRELL
VOICE Staff A 14-year-old Pelham boy died this week following an accident last Wednesday in which he was hit by a car. The 14-year-old was skateboarding with another youth on Foss Road near Balsam Street last Wednesday at about 7 p.m. when he was struck by a car. The car, driven by a 32-year-old Welland woman, was travelling east on Foss Road when the left
corner of the car hit the 14-yearold skateboarder. The collision caused life threatening injuries to the young man, who was flown by air-ambulance to the Hamilton General Hospital. The other skateboarder, a 13year-old, the driver of the car and her four-year-old passenger were not injured in the collission. On Monday, Oct. 22, the 14 yearold male involved in this collision succumbed to his injuries at the McMaster Children’s Hospital in Hamilton. The name of the
deceased is not being released at this time. This collision remains under investigation by Detectives of the Niagara Regional Police - Collision Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the collision are asked to contact Investigators at 905-688-4111, extension 5500.
FIRE PREVENTION WINNERS Winners of the prizes during fire prevention week 2012 Ross McCarthy (back left), for wife Lynn McCarthy, winner of the raffle gift basket with fire extinguisher at the Farmer’s Market, Lisa Coxon, Jordan Roelofson, (front, left) winner of the Scavenger Hunt at the library, Travis and Wesley Coxon, winners of the library raffle gift basket with books on fire safety and an extinguisher . Absent from photo, Erin Dickson, who won the bunker gear up race in an amazing time if 28 seconds. All gift baskets contain smoke alarms and various gift items. /Special to the Voice
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Thanks to community for help with walk This year we were lucky to have been a part of the 2012 Niagara Region’s Ovarian Cancer Canada’s Walk of Hope. The Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope is the largest oneday event in the country that raises money solely for ovarian cancer. It was held this year on Sunday Sept. 9, 2012 at Harold Black Park. The Walk raises essential funds for research, awareness and support programs while creating a
spirit of community and hope for Canadians whose lives have been touched by ovarian cancer. We had a fantastic day. The sun was shining and the community came out to show their support. The event was sponsored by several local businesses, all of which was greatly appreciated. A big thank you to The Voice of Pelham, Sobeys, Country Corner Market, Giant Tiger, Doug Freeland, Tim Hortons, Town
of Pelham, Mossimo’s, Dan’s Produce, Devries Fruit Farm, J & J Floral Expressions, and Nature’s Corner. In addition a big thank you to all of the amazing volunteers that helped with the events leading up to and on the day of the walk, we couldn’t have done it without you. And to our families, you helped and supported us throughout the several months of hard work on putting this event together.
So finally the numbers are in and we are proud to say that the national campaign raised $2.1 million, and of that the Niagara Region raised $13,937.50, $2,000 more than last year. From the onset of putting this event together for us it was always about “awareness” and we achieved that as we increased the walkers on the day by 60. If just one person took something from that day which helped them to
ask the right questions for their own wellness then it made all of the hard work worthwhile. We would like to take this opportunity to say a big, huge thank you from the bottom of our hearts to this amazing, supportive community for their help and support in this venture. Thank you Jayne Watson & Diane Watters Event Co-Chairs
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No parking for CIBC bank
Finally some good news for the senior citizens of the Town of Pelham. The announcement that the walls of our beloved arena are crumbling will surely accelerate the construction of a new twin pad community center. This in turn will facilitate the formation of our long awaited and desperately needed seniors’ hockey league to occupy our aging population. With the declining number of youths whose presence or lack thereof is forcing the closure of local area schools, we should have ample capacity to fit them in.
This letter is in regards to the parking that has been taken away from in front of the CIBC bank and the stores on the first block of South Pelham Street. The decision-makers took away two parking spaces in front of the CIBC bank by widening the sidewalk and narrowing the parking space then filling the space up with other things. Then they gave away the next two parking spaces to the Cafe on Main and decided to put the handicapped parking space as the last parking space. Therefore only leaving one space for others
The ladies no doubt will want a seniors’ Precision Team and I’m sure the town will support a Junior C franchise. Nobody will have to get up in the morning and everyone should be home in time for the 10:00 PM news. Better yet, the revenue generated from outside ice rentals should put smiles on the faces of our town fathers. A win, win situation! The dawn patrol will surely be envious. Jim Gunter, Fonthill
to park in all summer, until Oct. 31. The snow will soon be coming and we know how it is piled up on that block. It is hard for anyone to get into the bank and stores let alone someone who is handicapped. I have requested that the mayor and councillors take another look at this situation as soon as possible. I am asking for your HELP citizens of Fonthill and Fenwick who use the CIBC or are related to or look after those people who do use the CIBC bank. If you email Nancy J. Bozzato, the Town
Clerk, at njbozzato@pelham.ca or fax her at 905-892-5055 she will give your information to our mayor, Dave Augustyn, the councillors and our new CAO Darren Ottaway. Let’s hope for a better decision the next time they reconsider what they did to the many customers of the CIBC and other businesses on this block this year. I hope you will help them make a better a decision soon. B Crole Fonthill
Cuvee event delayed A media release was sent out on October 1 to promote the Crossley Cuvee event at Lookout Point Golf Club on Saturday October 27 at 7:30 p.m. Unfortunately this release was lost or delayed by computer gremlins and Lookout needed to
have final numbers by the second week of October. As we were far short of the minimal number of tickets, we reluctantly had to cancel the event. Much to our surprise, some media published our material
last week after the cancellation. Full refunds are available from the ticketsellers. An alternative event, at a lower cost point, will be planned before Christmas. Brian Baty, ELCSS 50th Reunion Co-Chair
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The Town of Pelham Informational Column •Pelham Cultural Master Plan The Town of Pelham is undertaking a cultural planning exercise, which will include cultural assets mapping. Your response to our online survey will assist with identifying the most significant issues facing arts, culture and heritage in Pelham and provide input on potential future directions. Please visit the Cultural Master Plan webpage to access the survey and to find out more about the project: Go to www.pelham.ca Click on Community & Infrastructure under the Departments menu and click on Cultural Master Plan. •Pelham Farmer’s Market – Each and every Thursday May to October 4:30pm in Pelham Town Square! Come on out each Thursday throughout the summer and fall for some fresh produce and lots of goodies! Rain or shine. Last day for this years Pelham Farmers Market is October 25 Fire Services Announcements •PLAN YOUR ESCAPE If a fire occurred in your home tonight, would your family get out safely? You may only have seconds to safely escape your home. Develop a home fire escape plan with everyone in your household. Have two ways out from every room. •ALCOHOL AND FIRE: A DANGEROUS MIX Many fire deaths are caused by people attempting to cook or smoke while under the influence of alcohol. There’s more to responsible drinking than taking a cab Don’t put yourself – or your family – at risk of fire. 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 9:30 am – 10:30 am, Shinny 10:30 am – 11:30 am Full equipment is required. Session rate LTP/Shinny - $100.00/$66.00, Drop in rate $10.00/$5.50 For more information contact Julie Cook at (905)892-2607, ext. 329 •Men’s Shinny Hockey - $5.50 per drop in Tuesdays 8 – 9 am Fridays 9 – 10 am •Public Skating Friday October 26 8 pm-9:30 pm Halloween Skate Presented by the Pelham Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council – Wear Your Costumes! Free Pumpkin Carving Contest.
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MUNICIPAL matters Sunday October 28 1 pm-2:20 pm Tuesday October 30 7:30 pm-8:30 pm •Parent/ Preschool Skate Friday October 26 10 am-11 am Tuesday October 30 1 pm-2 pm. •Adult Skate Thursday October 25 1 - 2 pm • “ZUMBA FITNESS” Tuesday October 30, 7:30 pm-8:30 pm •“ZUMBA GOLD” Thursday October 25, 9:30 am-10:30 am Tuesday October 30, 9:30 am-10:30 am Drop in and try any session for $6.00 or purchase your 10 + 2 bonus pass for $60.00 Need more info – contact Julie Cook 905-892-2607, ext. 329 •“ZUMBATOMIC” Turn up the music, wiggle, shake and have a blast with your friends in these rockin, high-energy fitness-parties packed with specially choreographed kid-friendly routines. Tuesdays –Pelham Arena- 1120 Haist Street (4-7 yrs) 5:30 - 6 pm (8+ yrs) 6 - 6:30 pm Thursdays Old Pelham Town Hall- 46 Canboro Rd. Ridgeville (4-7 yrs) 5:30 - 6 pm (8+ yrs) 6 - 6:30 pm Cost $40 for a 10 class pass + 2 bonus classes. OR $4.50 for drop in class Purchase your passes at Town hall- 20 Pelham Town Square Fonthill, ON. PELHAM TOWN SQUARE •Walking Club? •Thursday October 25 Fonthill Bandshell 9 am - 10:30 am Tuesday October 30 Pelham Arena 9 am - 10 am Everyone welcome! For more information please contact 905-892-2607 ext 341 GENERAL INFORMATION
•IMPORTANT TO DOG OWNERS Please be reminded that Town of Pelham Dog Control By-law 97-2010 requires that any person who owns controls or harbors a dog shall remove, forthwith, any feces (excrement) left by such dog on private or public property. Remember to be responsible! Stoop and Scoop! •ONTARIO ONE CALL 1-800-400-2255 All requests for waterline and sewer locates must be directed to Ontario One Call
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Focused on priorities BY DAVE AUGUSTYN
Mayor of Pelham During the last four months, Council and the Town’s new CAO (Chief Administrative Officer) and other senior staff have focused on ways in which we might accelerate the Town’s priorities. You will recall that in the spring of 2011, Council worked together with the community to develop a new strategic plan with a clearly articulated vision – that Pelham become the most vibrant, creative, and caring community in Niagara. In August 2012, Council met with senior staff to evaluate progress, celebrate successes and prioritize the plan. Together we developed a detailed report with staff milestones that offers a measurement tool for Council and the community. But, Council and I also came to recognize that to achieve the vision, we needed to adjust our governance processes. You see, under our former structure, the Council debated specific issues and a mundane or low-priority item would garner as much attention as high-priority
items. The former structure – the same one followed by Council’s throughout the Region – also bogged down issues in separate Council committees and neglected to provide a way in which senior management could provide regular progress reports. So, over the summer, Council worked together with the CAO and Clerk to revamp our “Procedural Bylaw” – the way in which Council business is structured and run. he process starts with Committee of the Whole (COW), during which all of Council receives information, asks questions, and provides direction regarding the Town’s operations. Staff brief Council on a wide spectrum of issues while highlighting important statistics, emerging issues, trends, and resident concerns. Because Council reviews the activities of all departments each month, important matters can be decided and accelerated. During the Policies & Priorities (P&P) Committee, Council reviews the policies and ongoing priorities of the Town. P&P allows Council to exchange information and ideas, respond
to external influences, receive requests for policy review or creation, and review bylaws. For example, during our October 15 P&P meeting, Council reviewed the way in which staff enforce bylaws, outlined the importance of education, courtesy and respect, and directed staff to draft improved enforcement policies. Formal Council meetings remain largely unchanged – except for a new start time of 6:30 PM. During Council we receive delegations, correspondence and presentations, we ratify the recommendations of the COW and P&P, and we approve any changes to bylaws. Finally, in our ongoing effort to be as open, transparent, and accessible as possible, you may review complete Council and Committee agendas – including all reports and recommendations – through the Town’s website www.pelham.ca (starting November 5). You may contact Mayor Dave at mayordave@pelham.ca or read past columns at www. pelhammayordave.blogspot.com.
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Businesses working together bring success to clients BY SARAH MURRELL
VOICE Staff As two of Pelham’s newest businesses Kwikfit Niagara and DJ Weight Management are proving their programs work, partnerships are beneficial, and success is longterm. Barry McDowell is a prime example of how the partnership between Kwikfit and DJ can help with weight loss and fitness. He’s also an example of how their continued work is helping him maintain. McDowell, a retired police officer, said he wanted to maintain his physical strength
and was “intrigued” by Kwikfit Niagara’s claims that it only takes one workout, once a week, for less than 15 minutes.
Just over a year ago McDowell began working out with Frank Adamson, owner of Kwikfit. “I find it’s more beneficial doing this,” he says of the program, explaining he used to work out the “old-fashioned” way, three to four times a week. Adamson explains his program works because he works muscles to “failure”, until the client can not do one more repetition, explaining the brain is hardwired for survival and will want to do more the next time. He points out McDowell started leg pressing 570 lbs and now presses 896 lbs. McDowell says he also carried a spare tire back then and when DJ
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Weight Management moved into the office space with Kwikfit he decided to give it a try. For the past five months McDowell has been maintaining his weight loss, continues to build strength, and says his confidence has really increased. He even jokes that he and his two sons look almost alike now - but he’s the slimmer one. More seriously, McDowell says he visited with his sons in February, just six or seven weeks after starting with DJ, and they couldn’t believe his appearance change. “There’s nothing better than when other people see you and notice,” he says, adding that is
a big part of his motivation and what kept him going. He also said knowing Adamson was going to be there, working with him one on one, and Jayne Watson and Dianne Watters of DJ Weight were consulting with him one on one were motivating factors to keep him going. “We saw a real synergy,” said Adamson, noting it made sense for McDowell to do work with DJ and Kwikfit. “Most people do both and they do much better,” he said. “It all happened here,” said McDowell. “Everything changed.” Watson said whichever weight loss program you choose has to be right for you, explaining DJ allows
McDowell to still enjoy some of his favourite foods, in moderation and in conjunction with the overall food plan designed for him. “You still get to live your life.” “He’s doing what he’s supposed to do,” said Watson, seconds after McDowell stepped off the scale still at his goal weight. While Barry has lost weight, about 25 pounds, he has also bulked up his arms and chest, showing off his “guns” while doing chest presses. Adamson says not everyone will bulk up, it depends on body type, and women will mostly tone up and be stronger. He also adds his program will help clients lose a small amount of weight, but the strength needs to be combined with diet to lose more weight. “I highly recommend both programs,” says Barry. “I tell people how surprised I was, I wasn’t too sure. I really believe now.” BARRY McDowell with Frank Adamson (left) of Kwikfit and Jayne Watson and Diane Watters of DJ Weight Management is an example of the success of partnerships. Sarah Murrell/Voice Photos
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FOUR-year-old Kate Hill shows off her award-winning pumpkin, which picked up the smallest pumpkin title in her age group at the Pelham Farmers’ Market on Thursday. Kids were given pumpkin seeds in May to grow over the season and bring back to market for the contest. Other winners were Vanessa Riddle for the largest pumpkin and Griffin Beamer for most unusual pumpkin in the 1-5 age group, Bellina Ashbee for smallest pumpkin, Gordie Arbour for largest pumpkin, and Kayla McCall for most unusual pumpkin in the 6-10 age group. There was also a salsa contest. The Over the Top Hot winner was Devin King, Niagara Falls and Eleanor Evans from Fenwick won for red salsa and best overall salsa. Sarah Murrell/Voice Photo TRICK or Treaters this Halloween will be asking for something a little different than the typical tiny chocolate bar or bag of chips. A group of E.L. Crossley students, members of the Interact Club, will be scaring hunger this year by collecting non-perishable food items for Pelham Cares. The teens, in costume, will be trick or treating from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 31 then sorting the food at Pelham Cares until about 10 p.m. If they miss your house and you want to make a donation, food can be dropped off at Pelham Cares before 10 p.m. on Halloween. Sarah Murrell/Voice Photo
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SPORTS
One hundred goals for “Girls of ‘99”
The Pelham Girls’ U13 Select MD/Lafarge Pelham Panthers completed their SRSL (South Region Soccer League) season in fine fashion. The girls won all of their league games against teams from Acton, Flamborough, West Hamilton, Brantford, Grimsby, St. Catharines Roma, Clarkson, Milton and Stoney Creek. Playing in the semi-final Cup game against Georgetown, Pelham
walked away with a 5-2 win. Pelham stayed strong in the final Cup game against Brams United and came away with a 3-0 win. The girls are the first Pelham soccer team to win an SRSL League Cup Championship. Head coach Mike Ciolfi must take credit for strong coaching that concentrated on building skills and developing the strengths that each athlete brought to the team. Joe Tomaino and Rubin Cariboni
rounded out the dedicated coaching team, along with trainer Melissa Frasca. Miraculously, the team scored 100 goals (not including tournaments) and had only 9 goals scored against them. The girls should be very proud of the way they worked together and supported one another throughout the season. Congratulations to all of the team members for a fabulous season: Emily Angi, Kaileigh Brannigan,
Martina Cariboni, Emily Charron, Alexis Ciolfi, Eve Cooney, Natasha Desjardins, Julia Doucette, Lauren Frasca, Victoria Klauck, Courtney Mancuso, Samantha Morningstar, Alanna Peplinski, Jamie Rainville, Miranda Smith and Sydney Tomaino. I am a member of a team, and I rely on the team, I defer to it and sacrifice for it, because the team, not the individual, is the ultimate champion. Mia Hamm
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AEs bring it on! The AutoPark Atom AE Panthers welcomed the undefeated Niagara Falls Canucks to home ice playing a tremendous game and showing the fans exactly what early morning practices do for a determined team. The Panthers came on fast and furious in the first. The first goal was delivered in just over a minute of play and was provided by Jake Butler with assists delivered by Ethan Hawkins and Alex Loscavo. Additional goals were delivered by Wyatt Glancy, Ethan Doherty and Zachary Kuhn. The canons were aggressively loaded by Owen Dobbie, Elijah Taylor, Zachary Kuhn, Wyatt Glancy, Joshua Morningstar and Myles Stolk. The Panthers maintained control and closed the first with a 4 – 0 lead. In the second period the Panthers defense: Luca DeChellis, Tom Leavens, Curtis Crysler, Owen Darling, Josh Morningstar and Kyle Otley introduced themselves to the Canucks locking down
the defensive zone and making it clear that the Canucks had no business there. The period would count down and The Panthers would maintain their 4 – 0 lead going into the third. In the third the Panthers would again put the pedal to the metal. The high adrenaline would result in a warmer penalty bench and score board as The Panthers would increment the board by two. Great power play kills and sticking to their passing game allowed Owen Dobbie and Ethan Doherty to find the back of the Canucks net with assists provided by Josh Morningstar, Wyatt Glancy and Elijah Taylor. Coming back from a pre-season injury Noah Sloan hit the net like a rock star taking the stage with amazing stick and glove work. The Canucks would find an opening in the last few minutes of play robbing The Panthers of a shut out but it wouldn’t change the outcome. The Panthers would leave the ice with a 6 – 1 win.
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Rotary invites youth to take Walking through history part in exchange program VOICE Staff BY SARAH MURRELL
If you are 15 to 18 years old and looking for a way to experience the world, now is the opportune time to look into the Rotary Youth Exchange program. The Rotary Club of Fonthill is accepting Youth Exchange applications until Nov. 16, 2012 for the long-term exchange, which takes place during the 2013-14 school year. If you are a successful applicant, you will learn a new way of living, a great deal about yourself, and maybe even a new language. You’ll also be an ambassador, teaching people you meet about your country, culture, and ideas. You can help bring the world closer – and make some good friends in the process. Experience our world in a way that you never thought possible; living in and learning about a different culture first-hand changes one’s
viewpoint on the world and encourages young minds to think globally. If you are interested in learning more, please visit the Rotary District Youth Exchange website at www.rotaryye7090.org, or send a message to Mike Taylor, New Generations chairman, through the Rotary Club of Fonthill website: www. rotarycluboffonthill.ca
Did you know one of the men buried in the Fonthill Cemetery was in a battle with John McCrae, the soldier made famous for writing In Flander’s Field? If you didn’t, don’t feel too bad. It’s a little known fact about the many interesting residents of Pelham town staff are learning as they prepare to take A Walk Through History. A Walk Through History is a project of the Niagara Cultural Capital of Canada 2012 program, which has invited several municipalities to host similar walks. The walk will be a costumed
event with volunteers dressed as historic residents of Pelham, explains Tara Druzina. To get the characters right and create a script for the tour, which is being professionally written, Druzina says organizers have been digging into Pelham’s past. Some of the stuff uncovered about Pelham residents is very exciting,” she says, adding organizers have been careful about collaborating with Pelham’s unofficial historian, Mary Lamb. Along with discovering the interesting past of many residents of Pelham, the walk is also digging up some current information, by including family members of some of the featured characters, says Druzina.
The walk through the Fonthill Cemetery will help get those interesting facts, events and people int the public view, since Druzina says much of the information hasn’t been made public. “We have to start figuring this stuff out and educationg people on it,” she said, adding the information could be developed as school curriculum. A Walk Through History takes place on Wednesday, Oct. 31 at 6 and 8 p.m. Both tours meet in front of the mausoleum in the Fonthill Cemetery. The tours are free but space is limited so those interested are asked to contact Druzina at 905-892-2607 ext. 321.
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New home construction in Pelham built by students BY SARAH MURRELL
VOICE Staff If the construction workers putting up a house on Hurricane Road at Station Street in Fonthill look a little young, it’s because they are. The house is being built by high
school students as part of the District School Board of Niagara’s Specialist High Skills Major (SHSM) Program. The program allows students to focus their learning on a specific sector, in this case construction. Students spend an entire semester, aside from two weeks
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in the classroom learning basic skills, on the job site, says Roy Smith, a teacher with SHSM. Students in the program build one house a semester, for a total of 16 houses since the program began in 2004 said Smith. This house is the first built in Pelham, he added. The school board partners with a home builder, who provides the lot, skilled trades, and supplies then sells the home. The school board provides the labour through the students. “I like the idea of getting the next generation involved hands on in construction,� says Fenwick builder Arie DeHaan of DeHaan homes on why he agreed to partner with the board for the Pelham build. “It’s an important aspect of their learning.� DeHaan says it’s a win/win situation for everyone, the students earn four credits and have learned a skilled trade while he has help with the construction of the home and the construction industry has a pool of skilled labourers to hire. While not every student involved in the build, there are 16 students from five schools building the Pelham house, won’t go into
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construction, DeHaan says those that are have a great opportunity to learn it hands on and see whether they want to go into the industry. DeHaan says one of the reasons he’s excited by the partnership and the program is the likely shortage of skilled trades in construction in the near future. This program helps provide those needed trades people, he noted. “It’s a fantastic opportunity for these kids,� said Smith, noting most of the students will get signed with the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program. DeHaan, who had the lot and the plans to build the house when he partnered with the school board, says the house will go on the market when it is completed in January. He added he was never concerned that a group of high school kids was building the house, noting he has contractors working alongside them and he considers the head of the program, Ken Willms, a very experienced builder. Willms added the house has to go through all of the inspections other houses do and all of the work has to be up to code.
He added if a student does make a mistake, it’s replaced meaning they may use a bit more
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HIGH School students work on a DeHaan home in Fonthill as part of a special skills program to earn them credits and experience in skilled trades. Sarah Murrell/Voice Photo
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Community Events ONGOING • Adult Book Clubs, Pelham Library. Space is now available. Call for times and dates. Please register ahead. $5 includes book and refreshments. •Until Saturday Oct 20. at 5:00. Clothing Sale-Fill a bag for $5.00. Pelham Library Fundraiser. • 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 • Alternate Wednesdays. 1:00-3:00 pm. Drop-in Bridge at Pelham Library. Ask for Schedule at front desk. • 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. •
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Thursday of every month) 1:30 p.m. to p.m. SOS (Survivors of Stroke) Everyone is welcome. Info call Ann 905-892-1621 • Fridays at 7:30 p.m. Euchre at North Pelham Youth Hall, 1718 Maple St. $3 admission. Call Rose for info: 905-892-3408. • Saturdays, 2 to 4:30 p.m. Bingo at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 613 Fonthill, 141 Regional Road 20. Saturdays - 10am. - 1 pm. Computer Tutor & Gadget Clinic-One on one help and training. $5.00 per 1/2 hour. Please register ahead in person to reserve your space. • 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 905-788-3181 ext. 25. • Interested in singing with the Robert Wood Singers? Please contact Barb Snopek at 905-7356425 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 Saturday Oct. 27, 2012 • 9am-2pm, Hands that
Help Craft/Trade Show Fundraiser, Fenwick Fire Hall, 766 Welland Ave, Fenwick • 7:00pm Progressive Euchre, Fonthill Lions Hall. $5 Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 • 7:30 p.m. Brad Smith – Heart of Niagara Reading Series, Pelham Library, $10 purchase in advavnce. Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012 • 7:30pm “Malloween” for adults and teens with author Wayne Mallows at Pelham Library. $3 Saturday Nov. 3, 2012 • 9:30am-1pm, A Christmas Bazaar, Knox Church, 335 Fitch St., Welland. Baking, Baby Quilts, Crafts, Silent Auction. •10:00am-2:00pm Penny Sale, Holy Trinity Church, 1557 Pelham St., Fonthill • 7:30pm Eva Stachniak – Heart of Niagara Reading Series, Pelham Library, $10 purchase in advavnce. Sunday Nov. 4, 2012 • 11:00am - 4:00pm, 26 Unique Local Vendors at Sparrow Lakes Golf Course 105 S.Pelham Rd. Nov. 10-11 & 17-18 • Noon to 4:30 p.m. The Greater Niagara Model Railroad Engineers Fenwick Central Railroad Open House, 1141 Maple
Street, Fenwick. See a working model rail layout and talk to our model rail engineers. Free, donations appreciated. Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012 • 7:30pm Hustle Your Bustle: A Romp & Stomp Through Niagara’s Past with Maja Bannerman Performer and writer Maja Bannerman. $5. Preregister. Saturday, Nov. 17th • 10:00am - 3:00pm “Homes for the Holidays” Christmas House tour of six homes and Fonthill United Church beautifully decorated by local designers. Tickets: $18.00 available at the Church 905 892 6433 & participating decorators. Monday, Nov. 19, 2012 •7:30. Interior Makeover with Brian E. Burgess $4.00. Please register ahead. Friday, Nov. 23 , 2012 • 4:00 – 9:00 Country Christmas Collection Craft Sale. Fenwick United Church, Supporting Maple Acres Library. Friday, Dec. 7, 2012 • 10 ~ 11 am. Santa’s Visit to Fonthill Branch of the Library. Free with a food donation to Pelham Cares.
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WOODS, Isabella Marjorie (nee Hay) - passed away peacefully at home in Fonthill on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at the age of 82. Beloved wife of the late Michael Woods (1984). She will be dearly missed by her children, Betty Ann (Bill) Bentley of Grimsby, and Michael (Marlene) Woods of Fonthill; grandchildren, Bill Jr. (Alexandra), Bradley (Vickie), Krystal (Bob), Kyleigh and Courtney, and great-grandchildren Tyler, Justin and Michael. Also missed by siblings nieces, nephews and extended family in USA and Scotland. Visitation was held at Stonehouse-Whitcomb Funeral Home, 11 Mountain Street, Grimsby (905-945-2755) on Tuesday, Oct. 23 from 9 a.m. until the Funeral Prayer Service in the Funeral Home Chapel at 10 a.m. Interment at Queen’s Lawn Cemetery, Grimsby. If desired, memorial contributions to a charity of your choice would be sincerely appreciated by the family.
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Fonthill United marks 170th with special concert This year marks Fonthill United’s 170th anniversary and the 20th anniversary of the dedication of the new part of the building. To mark the anniversary the church is celebrating on Sunday, Oct. 28 with a special service that includes a performance by the Metropolitan Silver Band. The Metropolitan Silver Band was founded in 1931 and has been associated with Metropolitan United Church since 1934. The brass band is a special ensemble as it utilizes only the instruments of the brass and percussion families. The band’s repertoire includes
classics, marches, the music of the great musicals, religious music, popular selections, and contemporary works written and arranged for brass bands. The membership is made up of men and women from all faiths. Gordon and Mary MacBean, members of Fonthill United, know this band well and it is through their generosity that the Silver Band is coming to Fonthill. The congregation from Fenwick United will be worshiping with Fonthill United for the anniversary in a joint service. The public is also welcome to
attend. The Rev. Dr. Garry van Bruchem notes this would be a good Sunday to invite friends and family to join you for worship. The anniversary service begins at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28 with a 20-minute musical prelude by the Metropolitan Silver Band at 10:40 a.m.
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