The Voice of Pelham September 4, 2013

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The Fonthill Bandshell Committee will end its eighth season of Thursday night concerts this week with classic Rock by a Niagara band, Renegade.

It has already booked

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half its acts for next season, said committee chair Gayle Baltjes-Chattaway.

“You have to do that now,” she said about the popularity of the acts the Bandshell is booking.

The 12-evening series began June 20 and ends this week as sunlight and temperatures start to

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drop for the 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. concerts.

The size of audiences over the years has increased.

“We estimated 2,000 to 2,500 a night with some nights going beyond 3,000,” said Baltjes-Chattaway.

“The first year we started out we were happy when we got 300 to 500.”

They come from all over Niagara to attend the concerts, shop at the neighbouring Pelham Farmers Market, and visit shops and restaurants.

“We’re drawing attention to the downtown core of Pelham,” she said.

This year a group of businesses are showcasing young talent before the show behind their shops near the farmers market.

The Bandshell committee chair is delighted to see them do it.

“We’ve planted the seeds for years, why wouldn’t we be supportive of anySee Wrap-up (Page 2)

Biketoberfest

BY WAYNE CAMPBELL for the VOICE

Biketoberfest will wed more than riders and machines this year.

The Saturday, Sept. 21, gathering in Fenwick’s Centennial Park will see the wedding of a Welland couple during the afternoon.

Fenwick Lions Club member Fred Disher, who is also a minister, will perform the afternoon ceremony.

The 11th annual show and shine sponsored by the Fenwick Lions Club could draw as many as 12,000 this year, said organizer Bruce Bissell.

“Last year we had about 8,000,” he said. “Indications are we will have more this year.” The event opens at 9 a.m.

A highlight of the day of vendors, motorcycle show, food and entertainment is the raffle of a new motorcycle. This year it is a Harley-Davidson CVO UltraClassic ElectraGlide. Second prize is $1,000 and third $500.

Tickets are $20 each. The draw is at 6 p.m.

Entertainment is provided by country singer Wendy Snider from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and, More Bad News and Horns From Hell at 2:30 p.m.

Over the years, the service club has raised $370,000 through Biketoberfest.

The money is used for Lions community projects, Lions International charities, and this year the Alzheimer Society Niagara Foundation.

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She said the concert series goal has remained the same, “providing familyfriendly entertainment all ages can appreciate.”

The type of music varies from evening to evening.

This year it included rock, big band, country, soul, blues, and reggae.

About 80 per cent of funds required to run

the concerts comes from pass-the-jug donations collected at the no-admission shows. The rest comes from business sponsorships and other forms of support.

“People are very generous and know how this works,” she said.

It is run by “an amazing group of volunteers who put in 1,200 volunteer hours into bringing the concert series every year.”

The committee has seen other communities try to duplicate its success with evening concerts. Their organizers come looking for advice.

“It’s humbling for us,” said Baltjes-Chattaway.

“We always explain we’re lucky to be so blessed with a great community.”

Looking ahead she hopes the Town of Pelham starts work on renovations to Pelham Peace Park.

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The concert group has a “wish list” of more accessibility arrangements for seniors and handicapped, improved lighting, more parking and handicapped parking, as well as permanent washrooms.

The town has a redesign concept plan for the park.

It includes tiered levels around the Bandshell, larger bricked area, more park bench seating and a drop off lane beside the Bandshell.

The long-term concept plan also includes a new entrance way into the square from Pelham Street. It would be an

extension of Church Hill through what is now a commercial block. The current entrance way would become a treelined walkway leading to town hall.

The concept plan calls for the moving of the town’s cenotaph and flagpole.

It would go down the hill to a spot near the Bandshell at the corner of Pelham Town Square and entrance to the Fonthill Shopping Centre. There it would be visible from both the new western and current eastern entrances into the square.

As she sits at a picnic table, surrounded by red-shirted volunteers, Baltjes-Chattaway was beaming looking at the growing crowd for The Western Swing Authority concert last Thursday.

Some people had placed their lawn chairs at noon for the 7 p.m. concert.

“We’re tickled pink and couldn’t be happier with our volunteers, sponsors, summer students and the people we’re doing it all for.”

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www.thevoiceofpelham.ca (Biketoberfest continued from Page 1) “We have funded the purchase of 12 service dogs,” said Bissell, “that’s $8,000 per dog.”

Tickets on the motorcycle draw are sold at festivals throughout Niagara and at Friday the 13th gathering of motorcyclists in Port Dover.

This year Friday the 13th is the week before Biketoberfest.

“That always gives us a boost in sales,” said Bissell along with an attendance boost for the Lions Sept. 21 event.

Last year Biketoberfest received attention through coverage on Biker TV, a national program,

and a crew is returning this year.

A highlight of the event is a Friday night Ride of the Flags involving motorcyclist carrying flags through Pelham to Centennial Park, that begins from Clare’s on Regional Road 20 at 6 p.m.

“I haven’t determined the exact route,” said Bissell, “but it will include Canboro Road between Fonthill and Fenwick.”

On Saturday morning some of the bikers will gather at The Boat House in Chippawa and ride to Centennial Park to arrive at noon. The wedding couple will ride with them.

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Motorists can expect to see “road closed” signs along Port Robinson Road between Pelham and Station streets for the next two months. The contractor rebuilding the road and installing new water and sewer lines, however, will accommodate those entering and leaving Glynn A. Green Public School, said Mayor Dave Augustyn.

Wayne Campbell/Voice Photo Although the sod is already turning for the Isaac Riehl Memorial Skate Park, the official sod turning will be held at 5 p.m. Wednesday in Marlene Steward Streit Park. Town officials, family and organizers of the drive to fund the park are expected to participate. A workshop on the future of longboarding in the town will be held at 6 p.m. Wednesday.

As of Friday, 53 people registered to participate in the problem solving session at Pelham Fire Station No. 2 in Fenwick. Isaac Riehl died after he was hit by a car while longboarding on Foss Road last fall.

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Stay alert in school zones every day On Tuesday, the first day of school, you may have been an alert driver.

The Niagara Regional Police held its annual “all hands on deck” demonstration spreading cars and officers across the region.

It forcefully reminded drivers that children have returned to school.

Most of us were on our best behaviour because we saw the cruisers, radar units and uniformed officers.

Now comes the real challenge. We must keep our focus on school safety all of the time.

Let’s admit it. It’s tough.

As we rush to work, to appointments or to dropoffs and pick-ups, we are distracted.

But we must stay alert.

However, many do not.

School crossing guards tell us they have seen drivers sail by them shaving, brushing their teeth or

putting on makeup.

And of course, there are cell phone talkers, twitters and texters.

Police officers with radar guns have clocked motorists going twice or more than the 40 km/h limit in school zones.

Even stoplights go unnoticed.

If you’re driving around Pelham, remember where schools are.

Hints abound such as flashing yellow lights in front of Glynn A. Green on Pelham Street and St. Ann on Canboro Road in Fenwick.

A.K. Wigg on Haist Street has a big traffic hump and a pedestrian controlled traffic signal right in front of it.

St. Alexander dominates the traffic-signalled corner of Regional Rd. 20 and Station Street.

However, every morning Regional Road 20 is full of distracted commuters

rushing to Welland, St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Hamilton and Toronto.

The town has a crossing guard at Fonthill’s main intersection of Regional Road 20 and Pelham Street. He is there to protect children crossing to attend St. Alexander, Glynn A. Green and A.K.Wigg.

Regional Road 20 will soon have another school at the top of Foothill when a new Maple Crest private school opens.

And of course, up the road E.L. Crossley Secondary School sticks out.

There drivers must be ready for school buses, teachers, students and parents entering and leaving the school’s driveways.

Two local schools are less obvious.

Pelham Centre School on Centre Street near Welland Road seems tucked away. But its stu-

dents arrive by bus, car and walking along country roads.

Similarly, E.W. Farr with its Grade 3 and under students is unseen off Canboro Road in Fenwick.

But traffic and students fill neighbouring streets.

If we’re not careful, we could become a foolish statistic.

It’s amazing how many drivers get caught failing to notice a big yellow bus with flashing lights.

School bus drivers will tell you frightening tales of drivers racing by them as they stop to let out students.

Throughout Pelham in the morning and afternoon school buses are everywhere carrying students to local schools and schools in neighbouring communities such as Notre Dame College School, Francophone high schools and Christian schools.

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Wayne Campbell Sometimes we just get too self-absorbed.

We forget why we have school safety zones, flashing lights on school buses, brightly dressed crossing guards, street signs with children on them and pedestrian crossing lights.

It is worth taking a moment to remember.

If you ever hit a child, it is a moment you won’t forget.

You can contact Wayne Campbell at waycampbell@cogeco.ca

LETTERS to the editor Pelham families need a place to splash As a long-time resident of Fonthill (more than 20 years), I am writing the letter to the editor that I wanted to write 20 years ago when my five kids were young (but alas, I had no time). As a foster mother now, focusing on newborns to age four, I still don’t have the time, but the dishes and laundry (and the husband) can wait.

So here’s my beef: Back in the day I used to enjoy taking the kids to Davis Hall, which was a sad-looking wading pool for kids in Fonthill that was eventually taken down. Now there is nothing! Granted, we have a beautiful outdoor heated pool which is a huge asset to the community,

but I’m referring to a place for the little ones to hang out. I have to leave Fonthill to take the kids to a decent splash pad.

And by the way, splash pads are all the rage in most communities today. They consist of a water/play area where young kids can frolic and have a blast while mom chills in the shade with a ‘Timmies’ and a newspaper. I have seen recent articles in the Voice about making our town more ‘senior friendly’, and I am all for that. After all, we’re all heading down that same twilight corridor, and the final stages of life should be as hassle-free and as pleasant as possible. But it would be so awesome to

have a splash pad in Fonthill to accentuate the absolutely beautiful playgrounds that we already have.

Fonthill rocks. It really does. That’s why I don’t want to go to Welland, Port Colborne or St. Catharines just to go to a splash pad for an hour or two with the kids. If there’s any room in the budget anywhere, would Council give it a think-over? Parents everywhere will be forever grateful, I’m sure.

Teresa Walters, Fonthill

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MUNICIPAL matters Welland Hospital gearing up for cash lottery Buying a ticket could mean more than cash winnings. It could mean saving a life.

For the 12th year in a row, the Welland Hospital Foundation is bringing back its successful cash lottery draw.

Each year Welland Hospital Foundation commits over $900,000 to purchase urgently needed equipment for our community. “Your ticket purchases have a significant impact in this community,� said Sue Guarasci, Chair of the Special Events Committee and Secretary Treasurer of the Board of Directors.

Tickets are on sale for Welland Hospital Foundation’s 12th Annual Cash Lottery with prizes totalling $18,600.

The cost is $10 each, 6/$50 or 12/$100. There will only be 5000 printed.

The top prize is $10,000; second is $2,500; third is $1,500; fourth is $1,000; fifth is $500 and 20 additional $100 prizes. Odds of winning are great!

There are more chances with the early bird draw and tickets purchased before Decmber 6, 2013, with $600 in gift cer-

tificates in addition to the $500 cash. The early bird draw will be held on Friday, December 6 at 7 p.m. The main prize draw will be held on Saturday, January 4 at 1 p.m.

Both draws will be held at the Seaway Mall. “The funds raised stay in the Welland Hospital to help people in this community have the best, up-to-date medical equipment. We thank you for the support we have received over the last 11 years and are very grateful for the commitment local businesses and individuals have to local healthcare,� said Guarasci. “With the draws being held following Christmas, it’s not too early to be thinking about gifts for those hard to buy for people,� explained Lori Pottle, Fund Development Assistant in the Foundation. “What better gift than supporting your community hospital and possibly walking away with a cash prize or gift certificate to a favourite place. Everyone wins.�

For more information, please visit the website at www.wellandhospitalfoundation.com.

ONTARIO GOVERNMENT NOTICE FINAL TRANSPORTATION DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY Niagara to GTA Corridor Planning and Environmental Assessment Study Phase 1 The public are invited to review the final multimodal Transportation Development Strategy (final Strategy) for the Niagara to GTA (NGTA) Corridor Planning and Environmental Assessment Study. The final Strategy will be available beginning September 5, 2013 on the NGTA website (http://www.niagara-gta.com), at main branches of public libraries and at local and regional municipal offices within Niagara, Hamilton and Halton. A complete list of the review locations is available on the study website.

THE STUDY: Phase 1 of this Planning and Environmental Assessment (EA) Study was initiated by MTO in support of the transportation objectives of the provincial Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. The study is being undertaken in accordance with the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act (EA Act) and the Terms of Reference, which was approved by the Minister of the Environment in June 2006.

In March 2011, MTO released a draft Transportation Development Strategy (draft Strategy) that outlined several recommendations to expand the capacity of the transportation network that connects the Niagara Region and the U.S. border to the Greater Toronto Area. The draft Strategy included support for enhanced transit, measures to optimize the existing transportation network, additional lanes on existing highways and new highways. Since the release of the draft Strategy, the Study Team has carried out additional analysis of the recommendations for highway expansion. The analysis, findings and recommendations from this work are documented in the final Strategy.

The completion of the Transportation Development Strategy represents the conclusion of Phase 1 of the NGTA Study. The recommendations embodied in the final Strategy will be further pursued through Phase 2 of the NGTA Study or as separate future studies and initiatives.

RECOMMENDATIONS: The final Strategy includes the following multimodal elements: r 0QUJNJ[JOH UIF FYJTUJOH USBOTQPSUBUJPO OFUXPSL r 4VQQPSUJOH USBOTJU JOJUJBUJWFT UIBU BSF DPOTJTUFOU XJUI UIF .FUSPMJOY Regional Transportation Plan and the GO Transit 2020 Strategic Plan as well as recommendations to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the non-roadway modes of transportation. r 4FWFSBM IJHIXBZ XJEFOJOH BOE OFX IJHIXBZ DPSSJEPS SFDPNNFOEBUJPOT JODMVEJOH Âş Hamilton and Halton: Widening of key highway facilities by two or more lanes to address medium-term transportation needs. In addition, a future study is recommended to identify a longer-term transportation strategy. Âş Hamilton to Niagara: Widening of QEW to 8 lanes (including HOV lanes). Continue to monitor traffic volumes on the QEW to determine capacity requirements beyond 2031. Âş Niagara: New highway corridor connecting Highway 406 south of Welland to the QEW near Fort Erie.

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For further information, or to be added to the mailing list for this study or future studies, please visit the study website or contact: Mr. John Slobodzian Project Coordinator Ontario Ministry of Transportation Provincial Planning Office 2nd Floor, 301 St. Paul Street St. Catharines, ON L2R 7R4 Tel: 905-704-2204 Fax: 905-704-2007

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Pelham hosting car seat clinic The Town of Pelham, in collaboration with Pelham Fire and the Niagara Auxiliary O.P.P, is hosting a child car seat clinic on Saturday, September 21 at Pelham Fire Station One from 10:30 a.m–2:30 p.m.

The purpose of the clinic is to ensure the safety of children travelling in vehicles.

Certified Child Car Seat Technicians will be on site in Pelham to answer questions and help inspect, install, and make corrections to car seats.

No appointments are necessary and Pelham Firefighters will be on site with fire trucks to entertain children while caregivers partake in the

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Health Canada reports that correctly used child car seats can reduce the likelihood of injury or death in a crash by 75%, and that booster seats can reduce the chance of injury 59% better than seat belts alone.

New mandatory child car seat and booster seat requirements came into effect on January 1, 2012.

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A small radio-controlled helicopter carrying a small camera flew over two Thursday Night Concerts in Fonthill’s Peace Park this summer.

It will make a similar swoop at Biketoberfest in Fenwick’s Centennial Park on Saturday, Sept. 21.

For operator Andy Harris, the exercise is his dream taking flight.

The Welland man was laid off from a service manager’s job in 2012.

Now he is building a lowlevel aerial photography business.

“It started as a light bulb moment,” he said.

His girlfriend’s daughter asked him for advice about buying a video camera.

In the sales material, he noticed a toy helicopter with camera and ordered it for himself.

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Harris sees uses for aerial photography in outdoor property shots for real estate sales, farm crop inspections, weddings, business promotions, and sports.

“I’ve shot golf courses, dragon boat races and motorcycle events,” he said.

The Bandshell work “has been great for me, a lot of people came up to talk and take my business card.”

Not only children familiar with toys, but adults and even seniors wanted to talk about his equipment and its possibilities.

To operate it, Harris first had to learn to fly radiocontrolled devices.

The manufacturer suggested starting with a small radio-operated unit first.

After a few crashes, Harris realized why.

It takes time to learn, he said, especially guiding it back toward himself.

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The maximum flight distance is about 300 metres.

“By then, it looks pretty small.”

The operator has to consider wind and weather conditions. They affect the quality of video work.

Harris has shot a video up the outside of the Oak Hotel catching a look at Niagara Falls below. He has stills of Brock’s monument from above, DeCew Falls, and the new Highway 406 roundabout in Welland.

At Lakeshore Catholic School in Port Colborne, he will take an aerial shot of the students outside of the school for its 25th anniversary.

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After a little research, he realized no one was doing it in Ontario.

With the help of the John Howard Society and Ontario Works, he took courses on how to start, run and build a business.

On March 19, Harris launched Lev 8 Low Level Aerial Photography and Videography. His helicopter carries a combination still and video digital camera separate photo cards for each function.

It connects to seven GPS satellites.

For the Fonthill Bandshell committee, he created aerial views for use on its website. It wanted to show the size of the crowds.

At Biketoberfest, he will photograph a ride of motorcyclists from Chippawa, and a wedding at Centennial Park. Biker TV may use it in a national broadcast.

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Local stars shine at CNE miniature horse show BY GREG HOLMES

for the VOICE The Niagara 4H Miniature Horse Club’s star is rising.

On Sunday, August 25, three members of the Niagara 4H Miniature Horse Club won top spots in the CNE Miniature Horse Show in Toronto.

Club president Sophie Butler was named Grand Champion Senior Showperson, Kara Barker was Reserved Champion Senior Showperson, and Lauren Block was Reserved Champion Junior Showperson.

18-year-old Butler started with miniature horses almost a decade ago.

“She got interested in them when she was nine,” said Carol Butler, Sophie’s mom. “She leased a horse, and then finally bought one.”

Leasing provides a gentle introduction to the sport. “You basically borrow one, so you can see if your child is really going to love the horse and take care of it before you commit to buying,” said Carol.

On the weekend before the CNE event, the Club also won top spots in the Dunnville Fair Miniature Horse Show. Kara Barker won as Senior Showperson and Kate West won Junior Showperson.

Like Sophie, Barker is also an 18-year-old Se-

nior, while Juniors Lauren Block and Kate West are both 12.

It was only in January of this year that the Niagara 4H Miniature Horse Club was formed, with more than 20 members to start.

Carol believes that 4H is a great experience for her daughter and the other girls. “It’s wonderful to see them grow in confidence when they’re part of the club,” she said.

Miniature horses originated several centuries ago. They are divided into two categories: under 34” (86 cm), and from 34” to 38” (86 to 97 cm).

But they are not ponies.

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The Club’s Miniature Horses are also used as therapy horses, and are taken to visit local seniors and to homes for people with special needs.

“We usually take the smaller horses so we can just walk them up to the retirement homes,” said Butler.

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Pictured at the Dunnville Fair are Niagara 4H Miniature Horse Club members Kara Barker (left) and Kate West (right) . The girls recently won top spots at the CNE miniature horse show. /Special to the Voice

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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 905-8921640 or visit www.singniagara.com.

• Tuesday 7:00 p.m.

Bingo Night at St. Ann’s Church, Chance to win $100. 834 Canboro Rd, Fenwick. Wheelchair accessible.

• Tuesdays 6 p.m.-9 p.m.

SPAN (Single Professional Association of Niagara) is a social club since 1982 for mature singles who meet and mingle at Bailey-Obrady’s,111 Hwy 20, Fonthill, every Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Offers members a monthly calendar of social activities.

Further information, call Lynie @905-788-0359 • Alternate Wednesdays.

1:00-3:00 p.m. Drop-in Bridge at Pelham Library.

Ask for Schedule at front desk.

• Thursdays through October, Pelham Farmers Market at Market Square, 4:30 p.m. to dusk. Fresh, local produce, prepared foods, crafts.

• Thursdays Free Bandshell Concerts 7:00 p.m.

- 10:00 p.m., Bring a lawn chair.

• Thursdays (first Thurs-

day of every month) 1:30 p.m. to p.m. SOS (Survivors of Stroke) Everyone is welcome. Info call Ann 905-892-1621 • Fridays 1:00-3:00 p.m.. Knit Wits - Knitting Club. Work on your present project while spending time with other knitters. All levels are welcome. Crocheters welcome. Knitting tips will be shared at each session.$2.00 includes refreshments. Drop in at the Fonthill Library.

• 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Legion Dinner • 7:30 p.m. Euchre at North Pelham Youth Hall, 1718 Maple St. $3 admission. Call Rose for info: 905-892-3408. * First and Third Friday of the Month, 7 p.m. Social Dances at Club Heidgelberg. Admission $10. Cash bar.

• Alternate Saturdays 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Computer & Gadget Drop-in: For beginners to advanced learners. Learn new tips and tricks and share ideas and skills with others in an informal setting. Some laptops will be available or BYOG (bring your own gadget). $2.00.

Drop in. Pelham Public Library.

• Ontario Senior Games Association (OSGA) for

fellowship, friendly competition and a more active lifestyle. Info www.ontarioseniorgames.ca • Newcomers Club of St. Catharines & District welcomes women new to the region to participate in a variety of activities. Call Maureen 905-397-7593 or Gwen 905-641-9816 for 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.

• Book Club Registration started Mon., Aug. 12.

Registration must be done in person.

55 & Better Book Club - 4th Wed. at 10 a.m.

Monday Book Club – 2nd Mon. at 2 p.m.

Wednesday Book Club – 3rd Wed. at 7 p.m.

Space is limited to 10 people. Register for the year for $45.

UPCOMING Thursday, September 5 • 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., Free Bandshell Concert features Renegade (Niagara’s Best Classic Rock). Bring a lawn chair.

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Wednesdays 7pm Fonthill home studio

Friday, September 6 • 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Legion Dinner Monday, September 9 • 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Registration for Beavers, Cubs and Scouts. Fonthill United Church Wednesday, Sept 11 • 7:30 p.m. Welland Camera Club celebrating it’s 53rd year season and is inviting photographers of all levels to get involved.

Wesley United Church, 244 First Ave. N., Welland. www.wellandcameraclub. ca Friday, September 13 • 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Legion Dinner • 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Fab Fenwick Lions Fish Fry, Take Out, Centennial Park, Church St, Fenwick.

Saturday, Sept 14 • 7:00 p.m. Preparing for the Inevitable: A Funeral Seminar. Presentations by professionals followed by question period. Hosted

by Church of Christ. 765 Welland Rd., Fenwick.

Friday, September 20 • 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Legion Dinner Saturday, Sept 21 • 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Hands That Help Craft and Trade Show. Pelham Fire Station #2, 766 Welland Rd., Fenwick. Proceeds to Pelham Cares. Food

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Tuesday, September 24 •1:00-3:00 p.m. FABULOUS FALL FASHION SHOW! Niagara Women’s Connection, an inter-denominational Christian women’s club invites you to a relaxing afternoon of fun, friendship, information and inspiration. This month we will be presenting a fashion show featuring shoes & purses from Walking On A Cloud! Our special speaker will be Joan Thiessen of Stoney Creek. Donations of a non-perishable food item will be accepted for Pelham Cares. Coffee, tea and special treats will be served. All this for only $7. Babysitting is provided free of charge. Kirk on the Hill, 1344 Haist St., Pelham. RSVP Margaret 905-788-9641 or email her at mrs.q@live.ca.

Friday, September 27 • 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Legion Dinner • 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Fab Fenwick Lions Fish Fry, Take Out, Centennial Park, Church St, Fenwick.

Obituary

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NYMEYER-HEUVING, Grace. On Tuesday ,August 27, 2013 at Hospice Niagara Stabler Centre.

Grace was called home to her heavenly Father Grace was the beloved wife of the late John Nymeyer (1986) & the late Wick Heuving (2012). Dearly loved mother of the late Ben & Linda Nymeyer (1970), Arendina Nymeyer & Mike Dinn, Mark Nymeyer, George Nymeyer, Janet & Cope Gritter and John & Heather Nymeyer. She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren, sister Allie Van Dieren, and many extended family and friends.

Visitation was held at Maranatha Christian Reformed Church, 301 Scott Street, St. Catharines on Thursday, August 29th, from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. A private graveside service was held at Pleasantview Memorial Gardens. A Memorial Service took place at Maranantha Christian Reformed Church on Frdiay, August 30, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Christian Schools of one’s choice would be appreciated by the family. BUTLER (905) 646-6322.

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It’s time to update your organization’s upcoming activities and events!

Send details to graphics@thevoiceofpelham. ca for inclusion in the FREE Community Calendar. Deadline is Friday at 5:00 p.m. for publication the following Wednesday.

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. The Voice does not guarantee publication of any Community Calendar notices. 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.

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SPORTS

Traffic collision sends cyclist to hospital A 22-year-old Welland man has been airlifted to Hamilton General hospital after being struck by a truck while riding his bicycle in Welland, Monday.

At approximately 3:50 p.m., the cyclist was struck by a GMC pick-up truck at

the intersection of Canal Bank Street and Ontario Road.

The man was first taken to Niagara Health System Welland County General site, then airlifted to Hamilton with serious

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injuries.

The 33-year-old driver of the truck and his passenger were not injured in the collision.

Names were not released by police.

This accident remains

under investigation by members of the Niagara Regional Police Service Collision Reconstruction Unit. Witnesses are requested to contact investigators at 905-688-4111, extension 5500.

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J. J. Alexander, hit 1,000 golf balls on Monday, September 2, to raise money for fellow golfer Carol Smith’s cancer treatment. By 8:30 a.m., the event had already raised about $7,000 in sponsored balls. Events were planned throughout the day. Alexander estimated he’d hit 100 balls an hour off the driving range, using a wedge club.

The event drew support from local businesses including Accelerated Health and Wellness Centre, Boggio and Parton Fonthill Pharmacy, and Sobeys.

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