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Year of the bylaw Short Hills hunt protested BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff If 2012 in Pelham will be known for anything, it will likely be the year of the bylaw. Early in the year a recommendation by staff to grant bylaw officers “power of entry” onto private property stirred up a firestorm of bad feelings from residents who felt the bylaw went too far and infringed on their rights. From that point the bylaw issue snowballed and throughout the year there were several
residents talking to the press about their bad experiences with Pelham’s bylaw system, letters from residents outraged over possible changes to bylaws, and debate over a new site alteration bylaw. The Town council and staff did get the message and made, or are making, changes to the bylaw system to clear up some of the issues. Most notably, bylaw enforcement will now be under the leadership of Fire Chief Bob Lymburner and bylaw enforcement protocols are under See YEAR/page 2
E-waste collection BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff Usually the three Pelham Peewee hockey teams are battling on the ice for supremacy in the game of hockey but this Saturday they’ll be battling waste for the environment. Players from the three local teams have joined together, dropped their gloves and are planning to collect outdated and unwanted electronics for recycling. “We feel that diverting these products from the landfill is a worthy endeavor and
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PROTESTORS gathered at the Roland Road entrance to Short Hills Provincial Park in the early morning hours of Saturday, Jan. 5 to protest an aboriginal-only deer hunt. Sarah Murrell/Voice Photo In the predawn of Saturday, Jan. 5 dozens of protestors gathered at the entrances of Short Hills Provincial Park to voice their displeasure at an Aboriginal only hunt scheduled to take place within the park over the weekend. Although the protestors carried signs, chanted and blew air horns and car horns the hunt was carried out without any issues. The hunt was scheduled when members of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, a group of several Aboriginal tribes, requested to exercise their treaty rights and
hunt on provincial land. According to a Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) press bulletin issues on Jan. 31, the deer hunt allowed Aboriginal hunters to safely harvest deer for food. The hunt took place in the southeast corner of the park between the hydroelectric transmission lines and Holland Road where there is the least development and fewest trails, from a half hour before dawn to a half hour after sunset. The announcement of the hunt was met with protest by many groups including animal
activists, non-native hunters, and residents whose property back onto the park. Kowalski said the MNR is respecting the treaty rights of Aboriginals to hunt deer and their goal was to make sure the hunt went off peacefully and safely. “They are constitutional rights,” Kowalski said of the treaty rights. “We appreciate that and we are trying to adhere to that.” Jessie Wilkinson, one of the protestors at the park entrance Saturday morning, said she See DEER/page 5
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Year in Review: Looking back on 2012 Still time for New Year resolutions Continued from page 1
review. Sadly, 2012 was also a year of tragedy in Pelham as several young people died on Pelham roads. In July a violent, head-on collision on Regional Road 20 took the lives of three young people riding in a car that burst into flames after the collision. The accident also criitcally injured long-time Thorold firefighter Jim Yungblut, whose wife Nancy, a long-time Town of Pelham employee, was also in the car. Jim’s recovery took several months and is ongoing but he’s been spotted at town events, walking and looking well. In October 14-year-old Isaac Riehl was skateboarding with a friend on Foss Road when he was struck by a car that had crossed the centre point of the road way. He died later in hospital with massive head injuries. The driver of the car has been charged in Isaac’s death. Isaac’s death has motivated his friends and peers to work toward a skate park in his name and memory, competing for an Aviva
grant to start the project. Also in 2012 a young girl was seriously injured when bitten by three Rottweilers at her home. The girl’s injuries required several surgeries at McMaster Children’s Hospital where she recovered well. The year was one of changes for Pelham, as a year always is, but also brought many of the same events and activities that make Pelham great. Many businesses come and go in a community over the period of a year but one of the most notable in 2012 was the closing of Butterflies Boutique. After 11 years providing unique and beautiful women’s clothing owner Nancy Birmingham and her daughter Dianna Wolski decided to retire announcing in January they would be closing in March. Another retirement was big news in Pelham early in the year, when longtime volunteer George Kowalski hung up his car keys after helping to pick up and deliver food for Pelham Cares for 28 years. Kowalski remains a very big supporter of the organization and says he is just a phone call
away if needed. Early in February the Fonthill and District Kinsmen announced their choice for the 2011 Citizen of the Year. Sandra Warden was recognized because she “epitomizes the meaning of outstanding citizen” said the Kinsmen. Warden was recognized at a dinner hosted by the Kinsmen. The annual Mayor’s Gala, an annual fundraising event which provides funds for community groups, created a “forever” gift to the community in 2012 by creating the Pelham Community Fund through the Niagara Community Foundation. By earmarking half of the gala’s proceeds to the Pelham Community Fund the gala organizing committee created funding in perpetuity for Pelham organizations. March brought with it another Championship title for Pelham’s minor hockey players. The Pelham Atom A/E Panthers won the Ontario Minor Hockey Association Championship by defeating Collingwood to become the best in the province. The Town’s new Chief
Administrative Officer (CAO) Darren Ottaway was announced in April and took over his new post at the end of May. From Alberta Ottaway brought with him a passion for municipal government and moving Pelham forward. The year also saw the town appoint a new Fire Chief, longtime volunteer firefighter Bob Lymburner has taken over the leadership of Pelham’s fire department. Summer in Pelham was a season of fun and celebration with the annual July 1 celebration a huge success and the second Summerfest party an even bigger party than the inaugural Summerfest. Christmas in Pelham also grew this year to encompass all holiday activities in Pelham from the annual parade to downtown open houses. As the old slid into the past many Pelham residents were already looking ahead to 2013 and what it will bring for this community.
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BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff It may already be nine days into the new year but it’s not too late to make a resolution, or learn how to stick to the one you made in December. The Christdelphians of Niagara sponsored a Resolution Solution workshop early in January, designed to help people learn the three skills of goal setting needed for successful resolutions. Joanne Gray, who led the workshop, said the response to the material was terrific and the workshop went very well. It went so well, in fact,
she’s planning on making the workshop available to the community in a different way, beyond the scheduled workshop. Gray says local groups and organizations are welcome to invite her to their January meetings to hear the Resolution Solution. “It’s freely available to them,” she said. The Christdelphians scheduled the workshop as an outreach to the community, but Gray points out the material is non-denominational and open to all. To discuss booking the workshop, call 905-714-0701 or email davejoannegray@gmail. com.
Town of Pelham not on hiring spree A string of bylaws naming several Town of Pelham staffers as bylaw enforcement officials is not a hiring spree by the Town, noted CAO Darren Ottaway. The bylaws, approved in December, are part of moving the bylaw enforcement department under Fire Services and the direction of Fire Chief Bob Lymburner. “We have one full time bylaw officer and one traffic officer,” said Ottaway. “It will remain that way.”
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A new year brings continued improvements BY DAVE AUGUSTYN Mayor of Pelham A new year brings continued improvements to Pelham. Downtown Fenwick: Council budgeted $2.1 million to revitalize Downtown Fenwick in 2013. The improvements will help make the area more pedestrian friendly, bury the hydro lines, and enhance the historic flagpole (thanks to funds raised during Fenwick’s 150th celebration). Members of the Downtown Beautification committee will help finalize the design so that the enhancements can be completed for Fenwick’s 160th Anniversary
this fall. Skateboard Park: Following the tragic death of Issac Riehl in October, a group of committed EL Crossley students began a movement to build a skateboard park in Pelham with funds from the Aviva Community Fund (a National insurance industry fund). The movement flourished and the project is among 30 finalists for a donation of up to $150,000! Because of this work and many previous requests, Council committed to matching any Aviva Funds, to building a skate park in 2013, and directed staff to assist the students with their final proposal. New Fire Station #3 – North
Pelham: When Pelham’s Shorthill’s Fire & Rescue service began 12+ years ago (following Thorold’s cancellation of the St. John’s Fire Service partnership), the current, rented facility was intended to be a temporary solution. Now those committed firefighters and residents in North Pelham and Effingham need a more permanent Fire Station. Council budgeted $1.3 million to purchase property and to construct a new station in 2013. More Walkable & Active: During the last six years, the Town has added more than 9 KM of sidewalks; in 2013 we will add a couple more. New sidewalks
will be constructed on the westside of Pelham Street from Port Robinson Road to Pancake and on both sides of Port Robinson Road from Pelham to Station Street. Council also budgeted to begin the first phase of converting the abandoned Toronto, Hamilton & Buffalo Railway right-of-way into a recreational trail – from Centennial Park to Balfour Street. Peace Park: Council earmarked funds to landscape and enhance Peace Park so that the overwhelming success of the Fonthill Bandshell, the Farmer’s Market, and Summerfest can continue and grow. Recreation, Culture, and Wellness:
In December, Council directed staff to finalize the years of work so that we can finally decide on the future recreational, cultural, and wellness needs for the Town in 2013. We also set aside funds for predevelopment studies so that we can proceed should Council decide to move forward with new and / or revamped facilities. I look forward to working together with you on these and many other improvements in 2013. You may contact Mayor Dave at mayordave@pelham.ca or read past columns at www. pelhammayordave.blogspot.com.
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The 15th Annual Pelham Santa Claus Parade on December 8 was again highly successful. This is because of a large number of volunteers and the financial support of many individuals and businesses in our community. Children, young and old, lined the route to watch the parade including four bands and Mr. &
Mrs. Santa Claus. A huge crowd came to Centennial Park to talk to Santa, enjoy complimentary hot dogs, chili, hot chocolate and cider, ride the ponies, the train and haywagon. The wood fire, the huge Clydesdale horses and the costumed History Walkers added to the old fashioned atmosphere. We must thank the Weatherman
for holding off the rain during the parade and activities – perfect timing! Members of the Pelham Santa Claus Parade Committee, the Fabulous Fenwick Lions, the Fenwick Lioness, the Pelham Community Policing Committee and Niagara Regional Police worked tirelessly, planning and
operating the events safely and efficiently. We are very grateful to a long list of local business, organizations and individuals who donated food, candy and cash to support the event, allowing us to offer these events at no cost to the public. Our reward is to watch the expressions of wonderment and
joy on the faces of the kids as they spot Santa then shyly approach him to tell him their wishes. Thanks to all. Fred Disher Chair, Pelham Santa Claus Parade Committee, 2012 President, Fenwick Lions Club
Friends’ thank you Thanks for food donations Pelham Friends Church thank all who attended and donated to the successful Jamaica with Friends auction and cafe. Our Jamiaica chicken ministry will benefit as all proceeds from the event will go to the February mission trip. Pelham Friends Church
Booming town? In response to Mr. McAvoys article in the Welland Tribune and Pelham News, I would like to ask him if he has driven through town lately if he thinks business is booming in downtown Fonthill. Chez Formage and the Italian Restaurant in the old Tim Horton’s have already closed, the Party
Store is closing later this month. There is talk of at least one or two other possible closings. Look down the Highway and Niagara Mobility has moved out. I don’t call this a booming downtown. Eleanor Arbour Pelham
On December 19th, donations of non perishable food items were collected from over 1000 households within our school boundary by grade 7 and 8 students from A.K. Wigg School. All of the food collected was turned over to volunteers from the Pelham Cares organization
for distribution to families in need during this holiday season. On behalf of the staff and intermediate students of A.K. Wigg Public school, I would like to thank all of our families, neighbours and friends who contributed generously to our cause.
The students were overwhelmed with the generosity shown and enthusiastic about the prospect of helping others during this season of giving. Best wishes to all for a happy holiday and prosperous New Year! Marty Triano Grade 7/8 Teacher
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Protest of deer hunt will continue January 12 and 13 Continued from page 1
respected the rights of the deer to be protected and entered the park despite its closure. The 22-year-old Welland resident was promptly escorted out of the park by MNR staff and advised if she entered the park again she’d be charged with trespassing and fined. Wilkinson said she walked in to the park to physically protect the deer from the hunt, noting it’s not fair that the deer don’t have a voice or any way to protect
JESSIE Wilkinson entered the park to protect the deer. Sarah Murrell/Voice Photo
themselves from the hunters. Pelham resident Robin Zavitz was not at the protest early on Saturday. Instead, she was at a local coffee shop meeting with the lawyer representing the hunting group organizers. “It was very cordial,” she said, noting she listened to the lawyer explain the treaty rights and why the hunters felt it was necessary to hunt in Short Hills Park then explained her position, that the park should not be used by hunters, ever. “It’s never been about who is
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hunting,” said Zavitz. “It’s for families. It is not supposed to be a killing site.” Zavitz said she was glad the group wanted to talk, but looking back feels it was a public relations move rather than an honest attempt to resolve the conflict. It was a move, she said, designed to calm her down and keep her from the site while hunters went into the park. Zavitz returned to the protest after the meeting, and said when hunters left the park, via Eller Road, the protest did get heated
as protestors attempted to block the hunting trucks from leaving. In the end the hunt was safely carried out and will continue this coming weekend, Jan. 12 and 13, at Short Hills Provincial Park from half hour before sunrise to a half hour past sunset. The park is closed to the public during that time. Zavitz said she’ll be back to continue the protest and hopes to see a better turnout. With a back yard that enters directly into Short Hills Park, Zavitz said part of her anger over
the issue is the way it has been handled. As a resident who enters, with pets, the park away from a formal entry point she was never notified, and still hasn’t been, that the hunt was being carried out. The MNR, she says, claims it is about safety but they’ve dropped the ball by not informing all stakeholders before the story hit the media. “For me it’s a passionate thing. It’s my backyard. It’s very personal, these are the wildlife I see every day,” said Zavitz.
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Pelham Cares celebrates 30 years with poster contest BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff This year Pelham Cares will celebrate 30 years of helping this community. As part of the celebration the community organization held a poster contest, asking local kids to depict the work of Pelham Cares. “We had a hard time choosing the winners as we felt all the kids had submitted such wonderful drawings.,” said Client Services Coordinator Betty Brown. Posters showed all aspects of Pelham Cares’ work, including
providing food for families in need, driving seniors to medical appointments or helping to subsidize kids in need to take recreation programs. One poster depicted the young artist giving his monster truck to a child who didn’t have enough toys. Pelham Cares will be using the posters next year as part of its 30th anniversary celebration in promotional material, such as posters, thank you cards, and the Annual General Report cover. Winners of the poster contest are: In the JK to Grade 4 division, Miria Diab – Maple Crest Early School, first; Trent Furlon
– Pelham Centre School, second; Nick Uriello – E.W. Farr, third; and Matthew Schirru – Maple Crest, fourth. Honorable Mention went to Owen Gallagher ( Maple Crest), Desiree Bastien (EW Farr), Xavier Stephens (EW Farr), Maiya Bolibruck (Glynn A Green) Jackson (E.W. Farr), and Lola Hughes (Maple Crest) In the Grades 5 to 8 division, Payge Hart – St Anne, first; Krystyna Augustyn – St Anne, second; Gracie Furlong – Pelham Centre School, third; and Honorable Mention to Adrian Papez – St Anne.
Payge Hart said she was very happy to win, adding it is important to celebrate Pelham Cares’ 30th because of the help they provide to people who don’t have what they need. As for the prize, Hart said she wouldn’t ask for anything more than being happy she won and seeing her artwork used to celebrate the anniversary. Pelham Cares is hoping to do a number of events and projects which also includes collecting photos that were taken over the years and making up some form of a digital display. Other events are in the works.
PELHAM Cares’ Sue Kicul congratulates Owen Gallagher and Miria Diab, students of Maple Crest Early School’s Alumni Program who took part in the organization’s poster contest to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Pelham Cares. Sarah Murrell/Voice Photo
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Resident asks council for more time, offers bylaw changes BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff At the last meeting before the end of the year Nicholas Torzsas approached council requesting additional time to comply with the Property Standards Bylaw and suggested some changes that should be made. The 70-year-old has been a resident of Pelham for 30 years and is a car collector. His collection sits, parked neatly, on his large rural property behind a row of tall evergreen trees, invisible to passersby. Almost a year ago, however, a complaint was made about the collection and Torzsas has spent the last several months meeting with bylaw officials and trying to get rid of some of his collection.
He notes the dictionary definition of derelict is something that has been abandoned by the owner, and told council that does not describe the cars on his property, most of which are road worthy and taken care of by him. Despite the fact he drives many of them, Torzsas’ collection has been deemed derelict and he has been ordered to clean up his yard. “I’m making changes, I got rid of some vehicles at a financial loss,� said Torzsas. “The bylaw people are there once a month, I’ve tried to make progress, because I’ve collected for 30 years I can’t get rid of the cars that fast.� Torzsas said the last visit from the town, a month ago, he was told that over the last six or seven visits no changes were made and progress wasn’t happening as fast
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as it should be. “That’s the gist of the thing, I’m willing to work with Town of Pelham to get rid of my stuff but I need more time.� Torzsas also noted there was only one complaint about his property and the system should require more than a single complaint and it should be made in person and signed, not through a phone call. “Thank you for taking time to explain your side,� said Councillor John Durley, asking Torzsas what he would suggest be a reasonable solution to the problem.
Torzsas said one of the problems is that people in rural areas have collections like his and more “stuff� and the bylaws that apply to urban areas are hard to comply with in the country. “People have a lot more stuff than I do, I’m jealous they have bigger collections,� said Torzsas. “We should all be treated fairly. People have a lot more than I have and no one complains it’s fine. How is that a democratic system?� “How did someone decide Nick has too much stuff?� he asked, adding the complaint system should
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confusion,� he said. “All the money spent on it, one person has all this power over everybody. Is that the way it’s supposed to work? One person via a telephone call could cause this turmoil?� In an unprecedented move, council agreed to allow Torzsas’ neighbours to speak, even though they were not registered. Both said they had no issues with Torzsas’ property and there has been time and money spent on a problem that doesn’t exist. “We should let it be,� said Ross McMilllan.
Impacts fill bylaw could have on town BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff The owner of a Niagara trucking and excavating company found himself facing a barrage of questions regarding the best practices for his entire industry at a December Pelham Town Council meeting. Dan O’Hara, owner of O’Hara Trucking and Excavating and vice-president of the Heavy Construction Association of Regional Niagara, spoke to council in December asking them
to consider the financial impact of the restrictive fill requirements in the proposed site alteration bylaw. O’Hara said his colleagues feel the bylaw would impose a financial increase to the cost of municipal projects, born by taxpayers. The bylaw would require a long drawn out process of engineers and approvals to find appropriate dump sites for fill, said O’Hara which could run into thousands of dollars. He also noted the bylaw would likely require firms to truck fill further and use more trucks. The cost for five additional
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truck loads in one month, he said, would be $75,000. “It’s good to get some facts on the table,� said Councillor Richard Rybiak who had several questions for O’Hara on the type of fill that is regularly dumped, how firms determine the cleanliness of the fill, if anything is recycled, the best practices of the industry, and how firms choose dump sites. Councillor Gary Accursi asked if uncontrolled dumping, which council is trying to deal with, is something his industry considers, including impact on neighbours and the environment. “It’s not our place to settle disputes between neighbours,�
said O’Hara, noting his industry is concerned. He also pointed out that the fill being discussed comes largely from municipal jobs and therefor the municipality is considered the “generator� of the fill. In that case, the Ministry of the Environment feels the municipality owns it and it’s the municipality’s responsibility to deal with it. “As an industry we’re trying in a careful way to work with you,� said O’Hara. “It’s not a local Pelham issue,� Town staff has said they plan to have a report on the site alteration bylaw to council the first meeting of February.
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be changed. Mayor Dave Augustyn assured Torzsas council is starting that process and his comments will help. “This is an issue on our plate that we’re concerned about and working on,� said Coucnillor Richard Rybiak, who asked if Torzsas had considered appealing the complaint. Torzsas said he was aware he could have appealed but at a large fee. He also noted there is no guarantee the appeal process would lead to anything. “One person caused all this
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THE ROYAL Canadian Legion Branch 613 recently awarded the prizes in the Remembrance Day poster, essay and poem contest. Winners were: Andrea Barlow (back, left), Sarah Read, Jennifer Hardy, Dennis Scherle, Richard Fennema, Scott Derksen, Madison Lorenz (front, left), Hannah Kraliz, Hailey Ruzgys, CK, Logan Friesz, and Clara Vandyk. Absent from photo were: Alexandre McCafferty-Leroux, Abbey Phelan, Krystyne Augustyn, Olivia Cyr, Jason Kipada, and Annabelle Miklavcic. Sarah Murrell/Voice Photo
FENWICK artist Devino Mucciante will have his photographs on display at the Welland Library throughout January and February, part of the rotating wall of art display. Sarah Murrell/Voice Photo
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Community Events UPCOMING Friday, January 11 • 11:30am - 1:00pm Legion Lunch Returns Saturday, January 12 • Meditation Morning. Different types of meditations for stress relief and focus. Great for beginners and those who have meditated before. $3.00. Please register ahead at the Library. Also Feb. 9, Mar. 2. 9:30-11:30 a.m. Monday, January 14 • 7:00pm. Granny Square Boot Camp.Crocheting for the absolute beginner. Yarn provided. Bring a crochet hook size 3.75 - 4.5 mm.$8.00. Please register ahead. *Maple Acre Branch* Tuesday, January 15 • 6:00pm. Understanding Dementia. Want to know more about the different types of dementia, its causes and how to cope with it on a day-to-day basis? Join us for this informative session presented by the Alzheimer’s Society. Free. Please register ahead. Fonthill Llibrary Wednesday, January 16 • 6:30-8:30pm. Grade 8 Open House for parents and students at E L Crossley High School. • 7:30pm Canadian Federation of University Women monthly meeting on at Plymouth Cordage Retirement Residence, 110 First Ave. Trisha Haight of the Alzheimer Society of Niagara Region will provide an Overview of Dementia. We welcome all women (with or without a university degree). Saturday, January 19 • 10:00-11:30am. Apples & Macs in the Morning. Learn how to use any Apple products. Various hints and tips will be given. * Bring your I-PAD, I-POD, I-Phone or Macbook with you. $5.00. Register ahead. Fonthill Library. • 4:00 - 7:00pm. Lioness Pasta Supper. $10 adults.
$6 children under 12 years. Take out available. Fonthill Lions Hall, Hwy 20, Fonthill. • 6:00pm 7th Annual MS Trivia Night, Club Italia, Niagara Falls. Call 905937-7772 to register Sunday, January 20 • 11:30 - 1:30 Fenwick Lioness Soup and Bread Lunch. Fenwick Lions Club, 999 Church St, Fenwick. $7 • 2:00 pm An Impressionist Tea: An Afternoon Tea with Claude Monet. With antique silver collector and expert Carole Berlove, we will discover what makes a French tea different from an English tea, explore the development of tea in France and learn more about Monet and his passion for tea, art, and gardening. $8.00. Please register ahead. Fonthill Library Tuesday, January 22 • 7:00 pm Tuesday Bingo Night at St. Ann’s Church resumes. 834 Canboro Rd, Fenwick Wheelchair accessible. Saturday, January 26 • 10:00am-12:00pm. Introduction to Blogging. Stay connected to friends and family, share personal thoughts and beliefs, market your business or service and be creative through blogging. This seminar will teach you how to set up a personal blog. Some laptops available bring your own if possible. Fonthill Library $5.00. Register ahead. • 7:00pm Progressive Euchre, Light lunch, cash bar, prizes. $5. Fonthill Lions Club, Hwy 20. Monday January 28 • 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Pelham Horticultural Society meeting at Fonthill Library. The presentation on Green Roofs and Living Walls, given by Kristi Mantovani, Snips Landscape & Nursery. Membership fee is only $10.
Births SHAPLAND - Proud parents Jeff and Dawn, along with big brothers Liam and Jonah welcome with love their baby girl, Claire Isabel. Claire was born on Dec. 2nd, 2012 and weighed 8lbs, 6oz. A beautiful granddaughter for Brenda Sandham, Randy and Sharron Stock, and Richard and Sandi Shapland and great granddaugther for Ida Shapland. A special thank you to our midwives at Renaissance Midwifery for their excellent care.
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Card of Thanks
Obituary
Culos, Anthony. Our heartfelt thanks to our relatives, friends, & neighbours for the kindness, floral tributes, donations, emails, calls, and sympathy cards. Special thanks to Devon King, Tina Moessner, and the staff of The James L. Pedlar Funeral Home Ltd for their guidance during this difficult time. Our deep appreciation to Cathy Davis for her Celebration of Life. It is during a time like this that we realize what our friends and family mean to us, and whatever you did to console the heart, we thank you so much, whatever the part. The Culos Family. A donation to Pelham Cares has been made by the Pedlar Funeral Home. Proudly giving back to our community.
MCPHERSON, C. Marie, Passed peacefully away at home where she wanted to be on Dec. 26th, 2012. C. Marie McPherson (nee Kelly). Wife of C. Bruce (2000) and mother of beloved daughter Cathy. Also survived by her cousin Frank Carpenter and niece Diane Semley, sorely missed by Boo who loved and protected her when Cathy wasn’t home. Marie and Cathy would like to thank: Dr. Michael Goodwin and his secretary Leah, Drs. Elit and Patel at Juravinski Cancer Centre; her nurses Wendy and Kim from St. Elizabeths’; her PSW Janet Hearn; as well as her neighbours Fran and Roy Johnson and Lynn and Eugene D’Antonio for all their care and support. Finally, thanks also go to Marie’s dear friends Verna Marjoram and Barb Turpel. Cremation has already taken place. A Memorial Mass will be held at St.Patrick’s Church in Niagara Falls on January 12th 2013 at 11:00am. Marie loved going to Stratford to see “the plays” with Cathy, so in lieu of flowers she requested that donations be made to Notre Dame College School to assist the students in experiencing the same joy of attending a play at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival. Donations can be made through Hetherington and Deans Funeral Chapel, 5176 Victoria Avenue, Niagara Falls. Online tributes and condolences may be made at www. hetheringtonanddeans. com
Obituary JOHNSON, Dorothy (Nancy) Jean - Peacefully on Thursday, January 3, 2013 at the Welland Hospital at the age of 88. Predeceased by her loving husband Royce Johnson (1983). Loving mother of Barry and Stephen (Ruth). Cherished Grannie of Amber and Sarah. Cremation has taken place. A private family interment will follow at a later date at Pleasantview Memorial Gardens, Fonthill. If desired, memorial donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to PLEASANTVIEW FUNERAL HOME AND CEMETERY (905-8921699).
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FOX peewees win 3 The ES Fox peewee BB team has entered the Christmas break on a 3 game winning streak and are 9-2-2 in their last 13 games. The winning streak started with a 7-2 win against the visiting Welland Tigers lead by a new line of Ryan Dykstra (2G,2A), Zach Smith (2G,3A) and Joey Loscavo (3A). Mitchell Jones chipped in with one assisted by Joey Natale. Charlie Devries continued to add scoring from the backend assisted by playing partner Brock Deba. Noah Overbeeke finished the scoring on a solo effort. Up next was Dunnville, always a tough game for the Pelham team. After a scoreless first period The ES Fox team opened the scoring with a nice goal by Zach Smith, assisted by Alex Repar. Dunnville would tie the game late in the second but Pelham would respond with a great passing play between Smith, Overbeeke with Dykstra finishing it off with a great shot. Goalie Jason Dipoala kept his team in the game early with great defensive help from Harrison Steven and Liam Gaudet. The last game before the Break was against the West Lincoln Wrath, a 5-2 win. Again after a slow start and goalie Graeme Mckinley keeping the panthers in the game The ES Fox team exploded with 4 goals in the second. Connor Walton playing his first game as a forward, made a great play from the corner passing to Smith which in turn fed Dykstra for the easy goal to start things rolling. Jones continued his strong play with another goal assisted by Jacob DiRaddo and Derian Free. Theline of Overbeeke, Repar and Garret Jackson continued their strong team game with another goal by Overbeeke. Zach Smith would finish the scoring with 2 goals assisted by Dykstra and Walton. Campbell Veld was called up to help fill in for some of the boys on early vacation with a great game on the point.
U11s 1-2 in London The Tora/Fonthill Giant Tiger under-11 girls basketball team went 1-2 at a exhibition tournament in London. The Panthers lost 38-37 to London, last year’s Ontario Basketball Association Division 1 silver medalists, beat Chatham 37-28 and lost 5121 to Hamilton Transway, the reigning OBA Division 1 champions. Leading the way for the Panthers were: Kaley Demont, 24 points, 14 rebounds and eight steals; Ally Sentance, 18 points, 10 rebounds and eight steals; Maddie Coleman, 13 points, 18 rebounds and two steals; Jordyn Britton, eight points and three rebounds; Emma Melito, seven points, six rebounds and two steals; Tess Capra, seven points, five rebounds and one steal; Lexia Poitras, five points, two rebounds and six steals; Tess Puchalski, four points, nine rebounds and six steals; Sarah Stayzer, four points and five rebounds; Jess Acaster, four points; two rebounds and four steals; and, Bethany Langelaan, seven rebounds. The Niagara Dental Centre/Tora Panthers under-11 girls basketball team went 3-1 at the St. Catharines CYO Invitational. The Panthers opened slowly trailing eventual champion Stoney Creek Newman Youth 19-3 at the half of their first game before ending up on the wrong end of a 24-23 decision. Both teams competed in Division 1 of the Ontario Basketball Association championships in the spring. Pelham rebounded nicely by defeating Guelph 59-19, the Niagara Rangers 35-30 and the Kitchener-Waterloo Lightning 34-14.
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TOWN OF PELHAM SPRING & SUMMER STUDENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Applications are now being accepted for summer students in the Recreation, Culture and Wellness Department and Public Works Department. Students must submit their application through the Town of Pelham website at www.pelham.ca. Submit an application for each position you wish to apply for. Application deadline is Friday, January 18, 2013, before 4:30 p.m.
Position Title Lifeguards Mandatory: Current NLS Award, Current Standard First Aid/CPR, Preferred: High Five: Principles of Healthy Child Development. Must be available for work June 24- August 30/13 (approx.2535 hr wk) Position Title Camp Supervisor Mandatory: Current Standard First Aid/CPR), High Five: Principles of Healthy Child Development, Preferred: Quest Training, Supervisory Experience. Must be available for work June 3 – August 30/13 (approx.35-40pr wk)
If you are enthusiastic, outgoing, enjoy working with Position Title Camp Leaders Mandatory: Current children/young adults and want to build your leadership Standard First Aid/CPR, High Five: Principles of Healthy skills we welcome your completed application for the Child Development, Preferred: work experience. Must following positions. be available for work July 2 – August 30/13 (approx.3540 hr wk) SPRING EMPLOYMENT: Police Clearance Certificates are required from all March Break Camp – Community Services successful applicants. Pool applicants will be required Division to complete an in pool screening. Position Title Supervisor Must be available for work March 11– 15, 2013 SUMMER EMPLOYMENT: (approx. 40hr wk). Related Experience, Mandatory: Public Works and Utilities Divisions Current Standard First Aid/CPR), High Five: Principles Position Title Maintenance Workers: Horticulture, parks, trails, cemeteries and road operations. Related of Healthy Child Development experience an asset. Must possess a valid class G Position Title Leaders Mandatory: Current Standard First Aid/CPR, or G2 Drivers Licence. If hired must supply a drivers Preferred: High Five: Principles of Healthy Child abstract and have CSA approved safety footwear. Must be available for work full time (40 hours/wk) Development commencing April 29 to August 30, 2013. Must be SUMMER EMPLOYMENT: Summer Recreation Programs – Community available to work ALL shifts including evening shifts, weekends and special events. Services Division Position Title Aquatic Supervisor Mandatory: Eligibility: Students must be enrolled in school fullCurrent NLS Award, Current RC/ LSSC Instructor time for the last semester preceding the summer of Award, Current Standard First Aid/CPR, Aquatic 2013 and MUST BE returning to school full time in Supervisory Training (AST Course) High Five: September 2013. Returning Students: Students who Principles of Healthy Child Development, Preferred: have worked for the Town of Pelham last summer Quest Training, Aquatic Supervisor experience. Must MUST re-apply. be available for work June 3 – Sept 1/13 (approx.35Applications must be submitted directly through 40 hr wk) Position Title Head Lifeguard Mandatory: Current the Town of Pelham website at www.pelham.ca by NLS Award, Current RC/ LSSC Instructor Award, 4:30pm Friday, January 18, 2013. Submissions are Current Standard First Aid/CPR, Aquatic Supervisory accepted under career opportunities under the Town Training (AST Course) High Five: Principles of Hall menu. Resumes must quote the position and be Healthy Child Development, Preferred: Swim Team addressed to Sarah Thompson, Human Resources experience. Must be available for work June 17– and Payroll Specialist. August 30/13 (approx.35-40 hr wk) We wish to thank all applicants, but only those Position Title Instructor/Lifeguards Mandatory: candidates selected for an interview will be Current NLS Award, Current RC/ LSSC Instructor contacted. Award, Current Standard First Aid/CPR, Preferred: High Five: Principles of Healthy Child Development, In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act, all information is collected under the Swim Team experience asset. Must be available for authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, and will only be used during the work June 24 – August 30/13 (approx.32-40 hr wk) selection process for the subject posting.
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