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Changing bylaws BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff Bylaw enforcement in the Town of Pelham is getting a makeover, starting with putting bylaw services under the management of Fire Chief Bob Lymburner.

“I think the perception that bylaw services was broken or that something was seriously wrong, I don’t think that’s the case,” said Lymburner. The change, he added, is simply to fit with the vision and direction the Town See EDUCATION/page 2

Canada AM here BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff Canada AM, the nation’s morning show, is about to become Crossley AM. On Tuesday, Jan. 29 the winners of the Aviva Community Fund grant will be announced - live on Canada AM, which will be filming a remote broadcast from the local high school. One of the finalists for the Aviva Community Fund is the Riehl Skate Park, an idea presented by E.L. Crossley students after the death of Isaac Riehl in a skateboarding accident in October of 2012. The idea was to honour their friend’s memory and also to create a park where local youth can skate safely. School Principal Ed Goerzen says the entire community will be on pins and needles waiting to hear the results on Jan. 29. “No matter how the results turn out, I want to say how proud we are of the students who have worked so hard to create a fitting

tribute to Isaac Riehl’s memory,” says Goerzen. The community is invited to be part of Tuesday’s grand finale in the Aviva Fund contest. Mayor Dave Augustyn is hoping the day’s morning program, which airs from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m., will become a celebration of Crossley, of Pelham and of Community. “I am thrilled that Canada AM will broadcast live from E.L. Crossley,” says Augustyn. “Council and I encourage the entire community to attend the event so that we can showcase Pelham as the most vibrant, creative, and caring community in Niagara.” He’s hopeful as well the fact that the remote is being shot in Pelham, at Crossley, means this community will receive some of the millions in Aviva Community Funding being announced live on that day’s Canada AM program. While plans for the three hour program, which will only include a few short moments of live television, aren’t finalized yet, updates are offered on the town’s website, at www.pelham.ca.

Wednesday, January 23, 2013

An outstanding Jr. citizen BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff

“I feel very accomplished to be nominated,” says Regan Glen after receiving her Ontario Community Newspaper Association (OCNA) Junior Citizen of the Year Award nomination certificate. With Regan, however, the nomination isn’t the only thing that should make her feel accomplished. The young woman is accomplished in her own right. “Regan Glen is an exceptional young woman who maintains a standard of excellence in her academics while also being active in sports and her community,” wrote Martin Triano, Regan’s Grade 7 teacher, in nominating her for the provincial award. Regan’s involvement in the community includes volunteering at the Pelham Public Library with younger children in the reading buddy program; is an active participant in the Pelham Cares food drive for the past five years; participated in the Community Cleanup initiative; helps a neighbour rake leaves and shovel snow; and volunteers at Pelham’s Annual Soccerfest. A Grade 10 student at E.L. Crossley, Regan has also volunteered at her former elementary school, A.K. Wigg, as an assistant coach and as a volunteer at school fundraising events. Regan also volunteered at the Mondelez International

DIRECT ENERGY’s Jeff English (left) and TD Canada Trust branch manager in Fonthill Joe Giacomelli, were helped by Mayor Dave Augustyn in presenting Regan Glen with a certificate of nomination in the Ontario Community Newspaper Association (OCNA) Junior Citizen of the Year Award. The award is sponsored by Direct Energy and TD Canada Trust and supported by member newspapers, including The Voice of Pelham. Sarah Murrell/Voice Photo

United Way Campaign in 2012. “I like working with kids. It’s great. I like to help out when I can,” says Regan in explaining why she is so involved, noting her part-time job is also at the library. In a quiet voice, demonstrative of the “quiet leadership style” described in her nomination, Regan said it feels amazing to be nominated and she’s very pleased. She also noted she’s very happy Triano nominated her, adding “he was a great teacher.” Mayor Dave Augustyn, on hand for the certificate presentation, offered his congratulations to Regan and thanked her for her “tremendous involvement” in the community.

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The award, presented by the OCNA and member newspapers, including The Voice, is sponsored by TD Canada Trust and Direct Energy. Winners of the 12 Junior Citizen of the Year awards will be announced Jan. 25. “TD is a proud sponsor of the Junior Citizen of the Year Award and we are very happy to have Regan as Pelham’s nominee,” said Joe Giacomelli, TD Canada Trust branch manager in Fonthill. “Regan represents the true meaning of this award and continues to exemplify what it means to be a “good kid” through her work in the community and with a number of different charities. Congratulations to Regan and we wish her the best of luck on January 25th.”

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