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A round of apologies went out.

Ward 1 Coun. Larry Clark asked Mayor Dave Augustyn for four apologies: to residents, to staff, to councillors and to himself.

He received them in a general way at last week’s town council meeting.

The next night, the mayor extended an apology to those attending a problem solving workshop on longboarding safety.

The apologies were tied to a newspaper column Augustyn wrote.

In reviewing a July problem-solving workshop, he mentioned a suggestion to close Overholt Road for longboarder use.

The public workshop involved longboarders, a resident and town staff.

The column’s content triggered a storm of letters, emails, phone calls and petitions from residents to town hall staff and councillors.

They feared the road was about to close.

An Aug. 12 council meeting attracted an overflow restless crowd to the council cham-

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bers to listen to delegations for and against closure.

Many thought a decision was going to be made that night.

The meeting also drew Niagara Regional police officers.

Clark asked the mayor to apologize to residents of the Overholt neighbourhood, to abused town staff, to swamped town councillors and to himself.

He said the residents were not consulted, town staff had to deal with 500 letters, emails and phone calls, and councillors such as himself received at least 180 email messages.

“And to me personally, for shutting me down when I tried to speak.”

Clark was acting as deputy mayor in the absence of the mayor when the controversy broke. He tried to stem the reaction. He put out a news release explaining council was not making a decision at the Aug. 12 council meeting.

At that meeting, he tried to clarify council’s position to the crowd of spectators that a decision was not to be made.

At last Tuesday’s council meeting Augustyn gave up his chair to Ward 2 Coun. Gary Accursi so he could speak.

He said he was sorry the group involved in the creative problem process did not have the right facts. Over 600 people a day, not 30, for example, use Overholt Road.

He was sorry people felt “the only way to get involved was through petitions, letters and emails.”

And “I’m sorry Coun. Clark felt shut down.”

The town was pioneering the public use of a problem solving method, the mayor said.

It was taking an eight-step “How might we…?” process, used by town hall and regional staff, and applying it with members of the public to town problems.

“We have learned many lessons from this experience,” he said about the Overholt controversy. “That’s what happens when you’re a trailblazer.”

Clark said he felt the mayor had apologized.

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Pelham Cares gets ready for Thanksgiving

BY WAYNE CAMPBELL for the VOICE George Kowalski, an original member of Pelham Cares, marked his 90th birthday by cutting the service group’s 30th anniversary cake.

For a number of years, Kowalski’s home has been Pelham Cares headquarters and he handles the food donation pickup.

“We just keep moving along,” he said about his 30year connection with Pelham Cares.

The cake-cutting at the Farmer’s Market last Thursday was part of a yearlong celebration and a thank-you to the community, said president Jane Gilmour.

The cake, donated by Sobeys, was shared with market shoppers and their children, along with entertainment

by Shaun the Stilt Walker.

Pelham Cares has another Pelham Farmers Market event on Thursday, Oct. 3. During Hamper Day, shoppers are encouraged to buy extra produce to donate to Pelham Cares.

“We did this earlier in the year and it worked out well,” said Gilmour.

With the harvest season in full swing during October, it should be even better, she said.

Meanwhile, for the fourth year, Klager’s Meat and Produce is helping families in need have a Thanksgiving dinner. The annual fundraiser has begun.

Customers can drop by Klager’s store at 1507 Pelham St. in downtown Fonthill to make a donation. They can also do so at the Pelham Cares’ office at 124 Hwy 20 E. between 9 a.m. and noon.

“Last year, 39 Pelham families requested assistance and received either a ham or turkey for their Thanksgiving dinner in addition to fresh veggies, which were generously donated by a local supplier,” client services co-ordinator Betty Brown.

“We wouldn’t be able to do it without the help of our community, Klager’s and Urban Graze, who donate the produce. We are so thankful for their support.”

Thanksgiving donations can be made at Klager’s or Pelham Cares, up to Oct. 12.

In another project, a donation has wrapped up the agency’s back-to-school backpack drive The Independent Bikers Club donated 12 full backpacks.

The club meets for a weekly ride each Wednesday through the summer across the street from Pelham Cares at Iggy’s Pub and Grub.

For the second year, it has given backpacks full of supplies to Pelham Cares.

“It works out perfectly for us,” said Independent Biker co-ordinator Elliott Robbins. “We enjoy helping out and we received donations from riders not in the club.”

George Kolwalski celebrates his 90th birthday by cutting Pelham Cares’ 30th anniversary cake. He has been a volunteer with Pelham Cares since its beginning.

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Town commits to new leash-free dog park BY WAYNE CAMPBELL

for the VOICE It took a recorded vote, but town council approved the spending of $35,000 for a leash-free dog park.

By a 5-2 vote, council supported the rezoning of a regional-owned lot on Centre Street north of Regional Road 20 for the park.

Opposing the motion were: Ward 1 Coun. Larry Clark and Ward 2 Coun.

Garry Accursi.

Clark said he wanted to “have done with the park” and not spend the $35,000.

Accursi tried to have discussion differed to the 2014 budget discussions saying there were other uses for the money in parks, recreation and the library budgets.

Supporting the re-zoning and spending motion were: Ward 1 Coun. Richard Rybiak, Ward 2 Coun.

Catherine King, Ward 3 councillors John Durley and Peter Papp and Mayor Dave Augustyn.

Rybiak said he supported the rezoning partly because it turned the matter over to Niagara Region, which owns the property, freeing the town of operating costs.

“It’s a neat way to wrap the parcel up and put it in the mail,” he said.

Augustyn called the $35,000 an investment. It will give Pelham a regional park to serve not only dogs but hundreds of dog owners into the future.

He compared the spending to the town’s share of a federal-provincial-supported project that benefits Pelham.

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Pictured (right) are some of the original members and supporters of the dog park committee. These are some of the people who got the ball rolling a couple of years ago. /Special to the Voice The rezoning still has to be approved by regional council.

The $111,000 park will be funded by the town, region and fundraising by Pelham DOGs, which will raise $10,000.

Pam DiFasio of the dog owners association, which has spent more than two years campaigning for the park, said Pelham DOGs is thrilled about council’s decision.

“We were concerned that it would be delayed or voted down entirely so I think we were pleasantly surprised,” she said.

“It has been a long haul for Pelham DOGs, but will be worth it some day.”

Pelham DOGs looks forward to “working with the town and the region to make the park a reality.”

Its fundraising projects will be posted at www. pelhamdogs.com.

Town buys land for new northern fire station

BY WAYNE CAMPBELL

for the VOICE Pelham’s long-awaited new fire station No. 3 is just down the road.

Actually, it will be around the corner and up the road.

Town council last week agreed to purchase a three-acre lot at 2315 Cream St. just north of the current station at Cream and Sixteen Road.

The land will cost $200,000 and falls within the town’s budgeted amount of $300,000.

For almost a decade, the town has used a garage for what was a considered temporary fire station.

Last year, a special town committee looking into the condition of the firehall recommended replacement.

The three acres must be rezoned for the new firehall and will need provincial approval because of Greenbelt legislation, staff said in a report.

Mayor Dave Augustyn, however, said the property is already designated for truck storage and the Niagara Region is expected to support Pelham in a rezoning bid.

Volunteer firefighters in the Shorthills Fire and Rescue association will help to design the new station.

Fenwick firefighters did it for the new Pelham Fire Station No. 2, which opened last year.

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Students, let your voices be heard In my last editorial, I expressed my views on the importance of newspaper reading. From the perspective of both an editor and an educator, I suggested that today’s students would perform better on the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT) if they were in the habit of reading the newspaper. I urged parents and guardians to make the newspaper a priority in the home, and I encouraged exposure to several newspapers, written from various critical lenses.

While on the topic of

newspaper reading, I want to take it a step further, and inspire students to use the newspaper as a vehicle for change. As an editor, I learn about potential news stories when people contact me with story ideas. From there, I can follow a lead, ask questions, create a news story, and ultimately report the news.

I know that today’s schools are filled with plenty of potential news, sports and features stories. More often than not, it’s the teachers, parents and guardians who contact me with these ideas.

The educator in me would love to hear from the students themselves.

The newspaper is a channel for raising awareness, getting people involved, and spreading information—students are fully capable of being directly involved in this organic process.

Also, students should feel free to speak their minds, share their opinions, and work collectively with the media. That’s what the ‘Letter to the Editor’ section is intended for. I usually receive letters from adults or coaches, but it’s rare that a student’s letter

crosses my desk.

I was in Grade 4 when I penned my first ‘Letter to the Editor’. It was in response to a report on poverty that I had just watched on the evening news. The letter was published in the Toronto Star; I was nine-years-old.

It’s never too early to initiate change and speak aloud, and a newspaper is an effective avenue for accomplishing such a goal.

There is power in the written word, and today’s students can use their words to make a difference in their community.

Anyone wanting to send

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LETTERS to the editor

Examine the essentials of longboarding Original bandshell design used courtesy of Todd Barber Forestgreen Creations.

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.

For older persons, such as myself, a short recap of the essentials of longboarding may help with what follows.

A longboard is usually 33 to 59 inches long and is a variant of the shorter skateboard; the latter was reportedly invented in Hawaii to simulate surfing on land when surf conditions weren’t right. (This tends to assume that people know that the original skateboards were a single board attached to skate wheels.)

As a general statement it could once be said that skateboards were those on which shorter distance acrobatics were performed, whereas longboards were for downhill, longer distance travelling or cruising. But, that definition is already outdated since the geometry of longboards is changing and the activities on a longboard can now emulate many of those once restricted to skateboarding. Enough of the recap; Wikipedia does it better, but takes longer.

What are the Pelham longboarders proposing as their mainstream activity? Is it longer distance travel and if so, how far; or is it short distance acrobatics; or is it both. It is absolutely essential that the nature of their intended activities be defined before any attempt can be made to accommodate them

within the town’s perimeter. It has been said that the proposed Isaac Riehl Skate Park, planned for the Marlene Stewart Streit Park, will not suffice, so apparently longboarding in a skateboard park is not one of their desired options.

So, what is ?

The problem facing the Town Council as to how to accommodate longboarders on the town’s streets is neither new nor unique.

Fifteen minutes with “Google” will uncover all one needs to know about the problems facing towns from Nova Scotia to BC, and no satisfactory solutions.

One of the better publications I have read on how to analyse the situation came from next door, in St Catharines. I hope that the responsible persons in our Town would have read their careful deliberations and used it as a basis for analysing our situation. This Corporate Report (# RCS-030-2013) of January last year was initiated with the acceptance that longboarding was not a passing fad, and what could St Catharines do about it. It contained this summary Conclusion: “Longboarding is not permitted on City roads and no off-road locations were found to be able to safely accommodate

longboarding in their current condition. The development of a facility dedicated to longboarding has not been identified as a priority at this time and as such is not included in the Capital Budget forecast. An update of the Recreation Facility Master Plan is anticipated over the next few years. If this update identifies longboarding as a priority, the development of a facility dedicated to longboarding could be considered at that time.”

In other words, take action in an orderly and organized manner.

Recent past actions in our own town have included closing certain streets to longboarders, which simply means that they move to another street. I have mailed my concerns to the Mayor about property devaluation by designating any street as open for the activity, and this must be a concern to any homeowner in Pelham who resides on a slope.

The meeting on September 4 gave people a chance to air their thoughts and opinions, but in the long-run the sober, second thought of a long-range planning committee is needed to resolve our problem.

Don Knight, Fonthill

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Surveying local recreation and culture needs

BY DAVE AUGUSTYN Mayor of Pelham In March, I wrote here about the Executive Summary that staff prepared for Council about the recreational and cultural reports that various Councils have received over the years. I also wrote that “…because it’s been discussed and desired for many years, Council recently approved the development of a business case for community recreational facilities.”

As part of a creative problem solving session last December, Council identified reasons for such an Executive Summary and a business case: Council wants to develop the Town-owned-lands in East Fonthill (32 acres at Regional Road 20 and Rice Road) in the best manner and in conjunction with other property-owner groups; Council wants to define the recreational and cultural services the Town needs now and for the future; Council wants to stay focused on deciding what to do with Town facilities and those Town-owned-lands.

In June, the Town awarded the “Request for Proposals” for a Business Case to LeisurePlan International Inc. – a firm that specializes in planning and market research for recreation and leisure activities including YMCAs and municipalities.

We were hoping that their market analysis and business case study would have been completed by now.

However, the CAO reported to Council last week on something many have been saying for a long time: “A review of all previous studies was undertaken which confirmed that no significant or meaningful financial work was completed requiring additional financial analysis for both an arena and community centre.”

So that they can present a comprehensive report and so that we can have meaningful discussions about recreation in Pelham, LeisurePlan began a phone survey last week. Randomly selected Pelham residents will be asked to participate in a 10-minute telephone survey.

Residents will be asked about their recreation and culture habits and preferences. LeisurePlan will vary the

New Night of Arts scheduled for Sept. 27

BY WAYNE CAMPBELL

for the VOICE To make up for a rainout in July, Summerfest 2013 will hold its Night of Arts with movie night under the arches on Friday, Sept. 27.

Ward 2 Coun. Gary Accursi called it the first use of the arches, leading into Pelham Town Square, for anything other than a Summerfest beer pavilion.

In his report to Pelham town council last week, the chair of the Summerfest committee said acts that were scheduled to perform in July are invited to return.

A severe wind, rain and lightning storm forced the cancellation on July 19, the

second evening of Summerfest.

Voting is underway to pick the movie for Sept. 27. The poll, which closes Thursday, is at www.surveymonkey. com/s/PelhamMovieNight.

Accursi said all costs for the rescheduled event will be paid by the Summerfest committee and not the Pelham taxpayer.

While a final report for third annual Summerfest is not yet finished, the estimated attendance over the three days was 23,000, he said.

It was an increase over the 20,000 who attended the second year.

And if it rains on Friday, Sept. 27?

Night of Arts will be held on Saturday, Sept. 28.

time of calls so that no biased day or hour exists, and will survey more than 1,000 residents so that they can achieve a statistically significant result. All personal information collected will remain strictly confidential.

Over the last number of years, many in the community have expressed the desire for increased recreational and cultural services. I am pleased that we are finally undertaking a market analysis and business case. This statistically valid survey will gauge the need for these services and evaluate whether a business case exists to expand services like indoor aquatics, arena ice-times, fitness programs, and other facilities.

I hope that we can publicize the results of the business case over the next couple of months so that Council can work together with you and your neighbours to finally decide on the future recreational, cultural, and wellness facilities and needs for the Town.

You may suggest future columns by contacting Mayor Dave at mayordave@pelham.ca or read past columns at www.pelhammayordave.blogspot.com.

Pelham Community Church plans expansion A local church is getting ready to grow.

Under the banner “Growing and Building in Faith” Pelham Community Church, United Church of Canada, plans to break ground in the spring of 2014 for a major building expansion.

In 1865, the first sod was turned to build the original portion of the church at 461 Canboro Road, Pelham. The following 149 years have seen many additions and improvements.

This latest and most ambitious plan addresses issues of accessibility and

flexibility. Pastor, The Rev. Dr. Diane Walker stated, “The need for a ‘house big enough for the family’, a worship space expansive enough to accommodate our gathered worship community, has brought us to this commitment.”

The seven-week Capital Campaign, chaired

by Drew Furtney, will be launched on September 8, 2013, and will conclude with a “Celebration Sunday” on November 3, 2013.

Linda Allison and Ross McCarthy are serving as the co-chairs for the build-

ing committee.

Some of the key features of the design include an enlarged sanctuary, first floor nursery, multi-purpose space with flexible seating, a large group assembly area for children and youth activities and a lift for accessibility to all levels.

Worship services will still continue to be held in the building during the construction period.

Progress, photos and additional information may be viewed on the website for the Capital Campaign at www.pccbuild2014.co.

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Teen to compete in equestrian championship

BY GREG HOLMES

for the VOICE Pelham teen Georgia Wade will be representing Ontario at the Canadian-

Interprovincial Equestrian Championships to be held in Calgary on September 13-15.

At 14, Georgia is competing as a Junior Dressage rider in this National

event.

“I’ve always loved the discipline of dressage,” said Wade. “It’s equal parts horse and rider.”

The term dressage comes from French, and is usu-

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It is important for the horse and rider to be a good visual match in size.

“I have longer legs, so the horse has to carry my leg without looking awkward,” said Wade.

While her horse is technically a Welsh standardbred pony, it is a large one at 14.1 hands high and 11 years of age.

His stable name is Arthur, but Georgia said that he prefers his arena name, which is Excalibur.

Arthur (Excalibur) is boarded at Elite Equine Centre in Pelham, but Wade takes dressage lessons with her coach, Janet Henderson, at Rivendell Arabian in Port Colborne.

They trailer the horse from Elite to Rivendell for the lessons.

Since Wade is experiencing a growth spurt typical of a girl her age, she is leasing her horse because she will outgrow it by next season. The lease ends this month.

This means that Excalibur won’t be going to Calgary. Instead, she will be using a horse supplied from a local Calgary stable.

“It’s going to make it a little challenging for her,”

Georgia Wade with Excalibur (Arthur) at Rivendell Farm in Port Colborne at the July 28 2013 Dressage Niagara competition. /Special to the Voice said Terry Wade, Georgia’s father. “Some of the other competitors are taking their own horses.”

When she arrives in Calgary, Wade will have three days to train with the Calgary horse before the competition. The horse has already been trained up to the required test level, so it has proven what it can do, but the combination of horse and rider will be new.

Besides the added chal-

lenge of the unknown horse, Wade said she is nervous because “this is my first time for an out-ofprovince event.”

But her father is confident in her abilities and very proud of her.

“She’s been working really hard and rides everyday,” he said. “It’s nice to show her off a little bit; Georgia is the only one that I know from Niagara to make it to this competition.”

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“Apple, plums, pears, squash and even some early grapes are on sale,” said marketing coordinator Bev Yungblut.

This year farmers are having a good season following a dry 2012 that took out many fruits and vegetables.

“The crops are really doing well after what happened last year,” she said.

The market will hold its Harvest Festival on Thursday Sept. 26.

It will feature a Pumpkin Challenge.

About 100 young people who received seeds in the spring are invited to bring in their pumpkins for weighing and judging. Winners will receive prizes.

Last year about 30 out of 110 brought back pumpkins, said Yungblut, and she hopes for more this year.

Also on Sept. 26, the market will hold a Salsa Contest with categories of red, green, fruit and hot salsa. Deadline for registration is Thursday, Sept.

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Hamper Day is on Oct. 3. Customers are invited to buy fresh produce for Pelham Cares.

“For example, buy some beans for yourself and second bag for Pelham Cares,” said Yungblut.

Since Pelham Cares distributes from its food bank on Friday, this allow it to include fresh produce.

“We did this earlier in the season, and it worked out well.”

Last Thursday Pelham Cares at 30 years and the Farmers Market at 10

celebrated anniversaries together.

The Pelham Fire Department will stage a Fire Prevention event on Oct. 10.

Pelham Farmers Market’s final Thursday evening session will be on Oct. 24.

The market operates from the beginning of May to the end of October each Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to dusk in the municipal parking lot in Pelham Town Square.

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Environment Day gives Niagara residents an opportunity to drop off the following materials for re-use or recycling free of charge: (No commercial, institutional or industrial waste accepted)

Blue and Grey Box recyclables Household hazardous waste Reusable clothing Small household items Scrap metal Electronics Used household batteries Car tires, without rims

Items that are not reusable or recyclable will NOT be accepted.

A full list of acceptable drop off items can be found at www.niagararegion.ca/waste Environment Day is limited to residential use only.

No commercial, institutional or industrial waste will be accepted.

No walk-ins are permitted, residents must arrive in vehicle.

While quantities last, free bags of compost or leaf and yard waste bags will be given to those who make a donation of cash or non-perishable food items to the local food bank.

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BY GREG HOLMES for the VOICE On Thursday, August 29, fifteen injured members of the Canadian Armed Forces came to Effingham as part of a rehabilitation program that centres around the beauty, simplicity, and focus of fly fishing and fly tying.

This event, one of the first in Canada, was organized and hosted by the Niagara Chapter of Trout Unlimited Canada.

Dennis Edell, President of the Niagara Chapter said “As fly fishers, we understand the benefits provided by the calmness and the focus of our sport. To give back in some small way to our wounded veterans made this a perfect fit.�

According to Edell, events like this are more common in the United States where they are presented by Project Healing Waters Fly Fishing based in Maryland.

Edell was inspired to get involved with Project Healing Waters during a visit to the Western New York Chapter of Trout Unlimited, which has held similar events. “Trout Unlimited is a conservation organization, not a fishing club,� said Brian Green, Secretary of the Niagara Chapter. “It’s a way of preserving our environment so that fishing is possible.� “It’s like Ducks Unlimited,� he said. “Except that when we catch them, we let the fish go.�

The Niagara Chapter is less than two years old, but has already made im-

Volunteers helping the soldiers learn the art of tying flies.

Pictured is soldier Jamie Chaplin being assisted by master fly-tyer, Elliott Deighton. /Special to the Voice provements to the upper reaches of Twelve Mile Creek, Niagara’s only cold water watershed, in partnership with the Niagara College Environmental Programs and the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority.

According to Green, the elite of fly fishing in Southern Ontario came to the event. “Our entire chapter showed up and there were members from Toronto, Oakville, and Burlington.�

Grindstone Angling in Waterdown donated equipment and brought a crew to demonstrate fly fishing. “They were instrumental in making this such a great event,� said Green.

The connection with the Canadian Armed Forces came via Soldier On, an organization that empowers injured members of the Canadian Forces to adopt an active lifestyle as part of the healing process.

All of the Forces’ members are serving presently,

but some of them, due to the nature of their injury, will have to leave the Forces. “I was surprised to learn that leaving is a tremendous emotional problem for some of them, because it’s all they’ve ever done,� said Green. “And that’s part of their problem in addition to their documented injury.�

Green said that he expected all attendees would be from the infantry, but ground, air, and sea were represented, with officers of some rank as well as regular troops, ranging in age from late twenties to early fifties.

Some of them were injured in Afghanistan, and a couple served in Bosnia.

Three of them were women, with one being a Navy Captain.

The majority had never picked up a rod and had no idea what fly fishing was. “But one guy was from New Brunswick and had fished for Atlantic salmon See Soldiers (Page 9)

www.thevoiceofpelham.ca Apology (continued from Page 1) The column was not written with intent to create problems.

“But we have to be more careful about what is said in the media,” he said.

“Right now, I’m satisfied.”

On Wednesday night, at a “How might we…?” problem solving workshop on longboarding safety, the mayor apologized to the more than 50 local residents, longboarders and town staff at the Fenwick firehall.

“I’m sorry we didn’t include everyone involved in the July process,” he said at the Fenwick firehall referring to the first longboarding workshop.

“I’m sorry the way issues played out.”

The mayor said he has re-read his column 10 times “and I may have given the wrong impression.”

Soldiers (Continued from Page 8) in the Miramichi River when he was young,” said Green. “Although he brought his own fishing rod, he hadn’t used it for twenty years.”

According to Green, The Healing Waters program presents several facets for healing. There is the fly tying, which helps with the fine motor skills that sometimes need to be re-stimulated in the veterans. Then the casting helps with the more gross physical motions. But there is also the Zen-like aspect that is often associated with fly fishing. This helps with emotional and spiritual healing.

“What all the fly fisherman know is that it’s not about the catching; it’s about the fishing,” said Green. “And in this case, I think this may be really true.”

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Work begins on memorial skatepark BY WAYNE CAMPBELL

for the VOICE The Riehl family remains amazed by the community response to the death of their son Isaac.

Almost a year after the 14-year-old was struck by a car while longboarding on Foss Rd, they officially turned the sod for construction of the Isaac Riehl Memorial Skate Park, Issac’s father Ted Riehl said “it is very overwhelming and very humbling. We’re very proud as parents.”

Work on the $440,765 skatepark in Marlene Stewart Streit Park began the week before the Wednesday sod turning.

“I’ve been here everyday,” said mother Bonita Riehl. “Those two guys over there are my bros,” referring to the New Line Skateparks Inc. crew building the park.

She said Isaac “was the kind of kid who lit up a room and could speak huge amounts without saying a word.

“His spirit is lingering around this park and you will see it in the vibrancy and playfulness of the kids who will use it.”

Work on the 8,400-square-foot park will take 10 to 12 weeks depending on weather.

E.L. Crossley Secondary School students spearheaded fundraising for the park. Isaac had only been at the school for five weeks when the accident occurred. He was well known at Fonthill’s

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Crossley student Mariah Bunz guided the fundraiser. It tapped into a desire of Pelham young people for a skateboard park.

The campaign included a national online polling contest staged by Aviva Insurance. The park project attracted a $115,000 donation from the company.

Sam Reynolds, a nine-year-old Pelham Centre public school student designed a T-shirt and raised $5,200 in sales. He gave town council a cheque last week.

The Mayor’s Gala community fundraiser similarly donated $10,150.

Bunz at the sod turning said “it is kind of surreal that it is actually coming together.”

The experience taught her “how much one person can do when you put your mind to it.”

Jacob Riehl, Isaac’s older brother also a Crossley student, helped at the sod turning.

“It’s amazing the support it received from his friends and my friends,” he said about the way the school used the project to deal with his brother’s loss.

Bunz, who doesn’t skateboard, said skateboarders helped design the park.

The town contributed $296,265 to the construction and will maintain the park.

It will form a committee of neighbours and skateboarders to set rules, programming and conduct. For information call 905-892-2607 ext 347.

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With park construction in the background, sod is turned for the Isaac Riehl Memorial Skate Park. From left are: Mariah Bunz, Coun. Peter Papp, Mayor Dave Augustyn, Coun. Richard Rybiak, Ted Riehl, Bonita Riehl, Jacob Riehl, and Ian Foo of Aviva Insurance.

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Watercolour artist to lead September workshop BY GREG HOLMES

for the VOICE On the weekend of September 21, internationally-respected watercolour artist and Pelham resident Linda Kemp will lead a special two-day art workshop at the Pelham Library presented by the Pelham Art Association.

Linda Kemp’s award-

winning paintings are in collections around the world, including The Royal Collection at Windsor Castle, and the private collection of HRH The Prince of Wales.

She is a full-time artist, instructor, and author who received the 2005 Woman of Distinction Award for Arts and Culture, and the 2008 AJ Casson Medal for Outstanding Achievement

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Phone call poll measures desires for new services BY WAYNE CAMPBELL

for the VOICE Some residents may have answered a phone call survey already.

The town has a consultant, LeisurePlan Intertnational Inc., conducting a feasibility study of potential culture and recreation facilities.

It’s the latest chapter in a community recreational complex saga.

For about a decade, the story has involved study after study, municipal

election battles, a major land purchase, and, passionate lobbying by sports, culture and other activity groups.

Last year, a council committee looking at town facilities recommended building a new community centre but only with outside funding from senior levels of government or other sources The current feasibility study has a long title: the multi-purpose indoor community centre strategy and business model study.

The consultant will ask randomly selected Pelham residents about their participation in recreational and cultural programs.

In a 10-minute telephone survey, LiesurePlan callers will draw out views.

“Adults will be asked about their recreation and cultural habits and preference,” the town said in a news release, “and guardians will answer on behalf of children under age 18.”

The consultant will schedule the calls to

avoid day-of-the-week or hour-of-the-day bias.

It will attempt three callbacks to get a representative sample to achieve “a statistically significant result.”

Community groups providing recreation and culture services will receive a customized questionnaire.

Mayor Dave Augustyn said the survey will put figures beside wish lists.

“Over the last number of years, many in the community have expressed the desire to increased

recreational and cultural services,” he said.

“This statistically valid survey will help council gauge the need for these services and evaluate whether a business case exists to expand services like indoor aquatics, arena ice times, fitness programs and other facilities.”

Ward 3 Coun. John Durley, who chaired council’s recreational facilities committee, said the study was a tool to determine current and future needs.

The feasibility study

builds on previous research.

Those studies found aquatic, fitness, gymnasium, recreational and cultural facilities may be required in the future, the town said in its news release.

The feasibility study will provide data to measure demand and how to meet it.

Chief administrative officer Darren Ottaway said the survey will continue for as long as it takes to get a statistically significant sampling.

Historical Society celebrates the birth of a prince On July 22, 2013 Prince George Alexander Louis of Cambridge was born to parents Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge. His traditional name is rich in history.

The Pelham Historical Society is celebrating the birth with the presentation of the first of four DVDs from “The Queen— 60 Glorious Years”.

The story of the beginnings of the House of Windsor is told dramatically through vintage news footage. The story of why George V changed the name from Saxe-Cobourg-Gotha to Windsor is explained. The story of two very important King Georges is explored. The legacy for Prince George is revealed for us to discuss.

Canadians enjoyed the historical announcement of a male heir and celebration through recent exciting “blue” tributes at the London Eye, the Peace Tower, the CN Tower and the mighty Niagara Falls.

The Pelham Historical Society looks forward to sharing this documentary and discussion with members of the club and the

community on Saturday, September 14 at Lookout Ridge Retirement Home at 2:30 p.m. in the The-

atre Room. The story of Britain’s monarchy in the 21st Century must be counted as a success sim-

Pelham Historical Society Open Meeting Saturday September 14, 2.30 pm. at Lookout Retirement Community Celebrating the birth of Prince George, “The First Windsors”, a DVD

ply because it still exists and shows no evidence of coming to an end in the foreseeable future. Come

and celebrate with the presentation and refreshments following. Bring along any memorabilia on

the topic for all to see and reminisce about it at the meeting.

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Community Events

ONGOING .• Mondays 7:15 p.m. Peninsula Orchestra invites players to join them every Monday at Holy Trinity Anglican Church. No audition. For info. please contact Bev @ 892-0583. .• Tuesdays 6 p.m.-9 p.m.

SPAN (Single Professional Association of Niagara) is a social club for mature singles who meet and mingle at Iggy’s Pub 115 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 (first 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 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. .UPCOMING 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.

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

Saturday, Sept. 14 • 9:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m.

Coffee Break at Rockway Community Center. Supports Alzheimers Society Niagara. Coffee and muffins, Quilt show.

• 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.

Tuesday, Sept. 17 • 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

United Way Campaign Kickoff Breakfast. Sparrow Lakes Golf Course. $15 includes hot buffet breakfast, live entertainment. Call 905-735-0490 to reserve tickets or www.unitedwaysouthniagara.ca.

Wednesday, Sept. 18 • 6:30 p.m. Niagara Heritage Quilters. Merriton Community Center.

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 donations collected at the door. Facebook @ Hands that Help.

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Monday September 23 Birthday Wedding •7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Pelham Horticultural SociGary and Lisa Wort We, his family, want ety meeting at Fonthill are pleased and proud to announce to wish him a very the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Library. Speaker will be Happy 90th Birthday.

Darrell Bley, Instructor at the Niagara Parks ComA celebration was held at mission School of Hortithe home of his daughter culture, on the creation on Sunday August 25th. of a Natural Swimming A great day was spent Pond. New members and with most of his children, guests always welcome. grandchildren and great Tuesday, September 24 grandchildren present.

George Kowalski •1:00-3:00 p.m. FabuSeptember 5th, 2013. son of Barry and Judy Niece of Port Colborne. lous Fall Fashion Show!

The Wedding is planned for September 2013 Niagara Women’s ConGraduation nection, invites you to a relaxing afternoon of fun, Gary and Lisa Wort are pleased and proud to announce...

For Sale friendship, information and Wheat straw for sale. inspiration. This month we small bales. will be presenting a fashion Call 905-788-2956 show featuring shoes & or 905-892-1303 purses. $7. Babysitting is Josh DeHaan Flooring free. Kirk on the Hill, 1344 “For all your flooring needs” Haist St., Pelham. RSVP We offer in-stock specials: Margaret 905-788-9641 or email her at mrs.q@ • pre-finished hardwood live.ca. flooring solid, engineered from $2/ft2 Thursday Sept. 26 • laminate flooring from • 7:00 pm. at Fonthill $.89/ft2 United Church. John • carpet and vinyl flooring Sands and the Yamaha from $4.95/yd2 concert organ, Reserve • fibre flooring from $1/ft2 • ceramic tile from $.89/ft2 tickets at 905 892-6433 or buy at door. Adults $12, ...and other specials! children $5. Proceeds to work of the church.

Call us to see the products The Graduation of The Graduation of their that are available & visit our Friday, September 27 their son Cameron from daughter Emily from the showroom.

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SPORTS

Fenwick Champions Another year of Fenwick Softball fastpitch action has come to an end. Congratulations to the Intermediate regular season champions. Pictured are (front center) Emily Brueske; (middle row, left to right) Coach Christine Smith, Natalie Langendoen, Kaileigh Smith, Jane Jarrett, Chase Barber, William Guitard; (back row) Fallon Lodde, Amber Penner, Nick Lodde, Jenna Veerman, Ethan Guitard, Coach John Guitard, and Ross Lodde. /Special to the Voice

GranFondo will close roads Saturday morning Hundreds of cyclists will tour Pelham on Saturday morning as part of the GranFondo Niagara Falls.

It will mean the closing of roads around the town from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

The non-competitive European cycling event, translated as the Big Ride, will cover 125 kilometres.

Cyclists of various skill levels will receive a scenic and challenging tour of Niagara.

They will start beside the Falls, take the parkway to Niagara-on-the-Lake return to Queenston then through Thorold, the Welland Canal tunnel and to DeCew Rd. A big part of GranFondo is a Pelham loop.

It will include DeCew Rd., Pelham Rd., Effingham St., Sawmill Rd., Centre St., Roland Rd., Maple St., Sixteen Rd., and Killman Rd. The ride will climb Effingham to a Regional Rd. 20, which will be closed between Effingham and Haist streets.

The cyclists will go down Haist St. to Overholt Rd., and Pelham St. with riders continuing on through the St. John’s Valley on Hollow Rd. and out Holland Rd. to Cataract.

They will return to DeCew Rd. and make their way back to Niagara Falls finishing at Table Rock beside the Falls.

This is the first GranFondo Niagara Falls and follows a similar sports tourism event in Whistler, B.C. in 2010 organized by GranFondo Canada.

Organizers hope to make it a regular event and as popular as gran fondos in Europe.

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HUGE DISCOUNTS

CANADA

WIDE CLEARANCE

UP TO

13,050

$

AVAILABLE IN VALUE ON SILVERADO

LOWER PAYMENTS // COME IN EARLY FOR THE BEST SELECTION 2013 EQUINOX

CLEARANCE DISCOUNT♦

$3,500

BEST-IN-CLASS REAR SEAT LEGROOM♠

RETURNING $ PLUS ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS RECEIVE 1,000

¥

2013 MALIBU

CLEARANCE DISCOUNT♦

$4 ,000

RETURNING $ PLUS ELIGIBLE CUSTOMERS RECEIVE 1,000

¥

• $10,500 DISCOUNT ON LIGHT DUTY EXTENDED CAB♦

2013 SILVERADO EXT. CAB THUNDER EDITION

CLEARANCE DISCOUNT♦/∞/

• $1,550 SILVERADO THUNDER OPTION PACKAGE CREDIT'

¥¥

$13,050

• $1,000 TRUCK BUCKS FOR CURRENT PICKUP OWNERS¥¥ BEST-IN-CLASS V8 4X4 HIGHWAY FUEL EFFICIENCY∆

NEW! 2014 CRUZE LT TURBO LEASE 2014 CRUZE LT TURBO

LEASE OFFER SPECIAL

†

$235 @0.5 % MONTHLY. TAXES NOT INCLUDED

TO GUARANTEE OUR QUALITY, WE BACK IT

FOR 48 MONTHS▼

0

$

DUE AT DELIVERY FIRST PAYMENT - IT’S ON US DOWN PAYMENT SECURITY DEPOSIT NO CHARGE LUBE, OIL & FILTER FOR 2 YEARS OR 40,000 KM LTZ SHOWN††

• 6-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION • AIR CONDITIONING • TURBOCHARGED ECOTEC ENGINE • BLUETOOTH® WITH AUDIO STREAMING • CRUISE CONTROL • ONSTAR® NAVIGATION • POWER WINDOWS & LOCKS • BEST-IN-CLASS SAFETY+ WITH 10 AIRBAGS

160,000-KM/5-YEAR POWERTRAIN WARRANTY

Whichever comes first. See dealer for limited warranty details.

ONTARIOCHEVROLETDEALERS.COM

VEHICLE PRICING IS NOW EASIER TO UNDERSTAND BECAUSE ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE FREIGHT, PDI AND MANDATORY GOVERNMENT LEVIES. Prices do not include applicable taxes and PPSA. Consumers may be required to pay up to $799 for Dealer fees.*** For the latest information, visit us at chevrolet.ca, drop by your local Chevrolet Dealer or call us at 1-800-GM-DRIVE. ♦$3,500/$4,000/$10,500 is a manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) for 2013 Chevrolet Equinox/2013 Chevrolet Malibu/2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Ext. Cab and is reflected in offers in this advertisement. Other cash credits available on most models. See dealer for details. ▼Based on a 48 month lease for 2014 Chevrolet Cruze LT Turbo 1SA+MH8. Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. OAC by GM Financial. Monthly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. A down payment or trade of $0 and/or $0 security deposit is required. Total obligation is $11,278. Option to purchase at lease end is $9,964. Excess wear and tear and km charges not included. Other lease options available. ♦/▼Freight & PDI ($1,550/$1,550/$1,600/$1,600), registration, air and tire levies and OMVIC fees included. Insurance, licence, PPSA, dealer fees and applicable taxes not included. Offers apply as indicated to 2013/2014 new or demonstrator models of the vehicle equipped as described. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the Ontario Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only (including Outaouais). Dealers are free to set individual prices. Quantities limited, dealer order or trade may be required. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ©The Best Buy Seal is a registered trademark of Consumers Digest Communications, LLC, used under license. ♠Comparison based on 2012 Wards segmentation: Middle/Cross Utility Vehicle and latest competitive data available and based on the maximum legroom available. Excludes other GM brands. ∆2013 Chevy Silverado XFE, with available VortecTM 5.3L V8 engine and 6-speed automatic transmission. Fuel consumption ratings based on GM testing in accordance with approved Transport Canada test methods. Competitive fuel consumption ratings based on Natural Resources Canada’s 2012 Fuel Consumption Guide. Your actual fuel consumption may vary. Excludes hybrids and other GM models. ®Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc. ®Visit onstar.ca for coverage map, details and system limitations.

Services vary by model and conditions. +Based on WardsAuto.com 2012 Upper Small segment, excluding Hybrid and Diesel powertrains. Standard 10 airbags, ABS, traction control and StabiliTrak ®. ††2014 Cruze LTZ, MSRP with freight, PDI & levies $28,489. Dealers are free to set individual prices. ¥Offer only valid from July 3, 2013 to September 30, 2013 (the “Program Period”) to retail customers resident in Canada who own or are currently leasing (during the Program Period) a Chevrolet Aveo, Cobalt, Caprice, Cavalier, Cruze, Epica, Impala, Lumina, Malibu, Metro, Monte Carlo, Optra Sonic, Spark, Volt, Saturn Ion, Aura, Astra, L-Series, S-Series, Sky will receive a $1,000 credit towards the purchase, lease or factory order of an eligible new 2013 Chevrolet Sonic, Cruze, Malibu or Impala. Retail customers resident in Canada who own or are currently leasing (during the Program Period) a Chevrolet HHR, Equinox, Tracker, Uplander, Venture, Astro, Lumina APV, Blazer or Saturn Vue, Relay will receive a $1,000 credit towards the purchase, lease or factory order of an eligible new 2013 Chevrolet Equinox. Only one (1) credit may be applied per eligible vehicle sale. Offer is transferable to a family member living in the same household (proof of address required). This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. The $1,000 credit includes HST/GST/QST/PST as applicable by province. As part of the transaction, dealer will request current vehicle registration and/or insurance to prove ownership. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See your GM dealer for details. ¥¥Offer only valid from July 3, 2013 to September 30, 2013 (the “Program Period”) to retail customers resident in Canada who own or are currently leasing (during the Program Period) a GM or competitor pickup truck to receive a $1,000 credit towards the purchase, finance or lease of an eligible new 2013 Model Year Chevrolet Silverado Light Duty, Chevrolet Heavy Duty, GMC Sierra Light Duty, GMC Sierra Heavy Duty, or Chevrolet Avalanche. Only one (1) credit may be applied per eligible vehicle sale. Offer is transferable to a family member living in the same household (proof of address required). This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. The $1,000 credit includes HST/GST/QST/PST as applicable by province. As part of the transaction, dealer will request current vehicle registration and/or insurance to prove ownership. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law.

Additional conditions and limitations apply. See your GM dealer for details. ∞Thunder package (PDT) includes R7M credit valued at $1,550 MSRP. †Offer valid only to eligible retail lessees in Canada who have obtained credit approval by GM Financial, have entered into a lease agreement with GM Financial, and who accept delivery from September 4, 2013 through September 30, 2013 of a new eligible 2014 MY Chevrolet Cruze or Traverse; 2014 MY Buick Enclave; 2014 MY GMC Acadia; 2014 MY Cadillac; or 2013 MY Cadillac. General Motors of Canada will pay the first month’s lease payment (inclusive of taxes and any applicable pro-rata amount normally due at lease delivery as defined on the lease agreement). After the first month, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Limited reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details.

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