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Pelham celebrates Canadian style BY WAYNE CAMPBELL for the VOICE
Despite a continuing threat, it did not rain on Pelham’s 23rd annual Canada Day celebrations. A sprinkling and wind cooled the afternoon parade route while a misty drizzle softened the nighttime fireworks. Spectators in red and white lined up two and three deep along Haist St. to watch the parade. Parents, children, teenagers and volunteers filled Harold Black Park through the afternoon for food, entertainment and games. At night, thousands returned to watch the fireworks. “It just all comes together,” said town coordinator Jessica Ruddell, who connected town staff and the volunteer Canada Day committee. Pelham’s recreation director Vickie vanRavenswaay said Canada Day has become a Pelham tradition. “No one wants to let go of it,” she said about the
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Young Canadians gather to celebrate Canada Day on Monday, July 1 in Pelham. Divino Mucciante/Voice Photo large turnout. Homeowners along Haist host gatherings of friends and neighbours to watch the parade and the fireworks, she said. Both Mayor Dave Augustyn, and, local MPP and leader of the Oppostion Tim Hudak praised the volunteer work behind the annual party. “The community is built and sustained by volunteers,” he said.
The town does receive a $12,500 federal grant from Heritage Canada to run the event, however, it is sustained by contributions from businesses, service clubs and individuals, said vanRavenswaay. Fonthill Volunteer Firefighter Association, for example, contributes $2,000 to the fireworks display. On Monday night, committee volunteer Leo Giovenazzo held out a
collection jug to help cover the $5,500 cost of the evening blasts. Fred Disher, this year’s Pelham Citizen of the Year was honoree parade marshal. He was also the actual parade marshal who organized it. The Fonthill Lions and Lioness, who handled the Canada Day barbecue added poutine and french fries to the menu. They were popular through the day, said
Lioness Eleanor Arbour. The Rotary Club of Fonthill, with help from its elementary and high school clubs, kept youngsters bouncing at its entertainment centre. Welland & District Humane Society held its ninth annual pet show. Riothill Studios and the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Commttee staged AMPFest. Entertainers through the day included Lori DeLuca’s Dance Place, Arrows in Action, Jane Baker, Ivy Coast and The Madhatters. Emma Beaule of the 613 Lincoln & Welland Regiment Army Cadet sang the national anthem at opening ceremonies. The cadets participated in the parade and provided security. Pipe James Carnegie piped in celebrities. Sobey’s donated the Canada Day cake. Canada Day committee volunteers included Fred Arbour, Fred Disher, Lance Wiebe, Todd Looby, Giovenazzo, Tim Lalonde, Bill King, vanRavenswaay and Ruddell.
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Crossley ‘caps off’ year with graduation ceremony Donning caps and gowns, and plenty of smiles, the graduating class of E.L. Crossley shared a memorable evening together. On Thursday, June 27, E.L. Crossley honoured
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Town takes view from the T.O.P. BY WAYNE CAMPBELL for the VOICE Town councillors prefer a view from the T.O.P. At a special council meeting last week, they accepted a circular logo as the Town of Pelham’s community brand. The new logo is a multi-coloured circle representing the unity of Pelham’s five communities as well as its geographic feature as the highest point in Niagara. The town will introduce the new logo and a new website during Pelham Summerfest, July 18 to 21. It is part of a community banding process to promote the town. At the council meeting, consultant Dianne Wright of Chimpanzee, recommended the circle -- The View from the T.O.P. (Town of Pelham) – from among three proposed concepts. They were used as options during a public consultation exercise. Pelham residents in surveys put the “View” concept slightly behind a “Comfort Maple” concept but well ahead of a flashy “Modern Map” logo. Over the past two months, Chimpanzee received suggestions, carried out an online survey, met with town staff and set up a display to gather reactions at the Pelham Farmers Market. It was also the opening night for the Fonthill bandshell’s summer concert series. Wright said the market and concert drew many people to the company’s display in Peace Park. That night they received 263 comments about the three concepts, she said. She told councillors Chimpanzee recommended the View logo because “it captures the true essence of Pelham. “It represents wholeness and unity, all of which draw on Pelham’s strong sense of community.” The logo she said “is modern and clean and works well on its own.” She leaned away from the Comfort Maple logo because it doesn’t represent “the entirety of the community.” It suggests a parks and recreation logo, she said. The View has a more professional look. The new logo is a multi-coloured circle representing the five communities of Pelham as well as the highest point on the Niagara peninsula, Chimpanzee said in its explanation. It reflects the natural landscape of orchards
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and vineyards, roots and heritage and positive economic growth. The Comfort Maple logo also includes five colours for Pelham’s five communities and suggests the peak of the escarpment. The third logo is a stylized foldout map of the five communities, which didn’t catch the imagination of the public. The town will use the new logo on a new website, in its publications and in
promotional materials. The town’s website, www.pelham.ca, will undergo a revamping. “It will have a whole new look and feel, as well as new features and options,” said communications officer Ana McKnight. “At Summerfest, we will show a ‘sneek peek’ video to introduce everyone to features of the new website that is targeted to officially launch in September.”
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The journey to a new economic development strategy hit a bump in the road last week. Town councillors at a special meeting called a timeout. They went into the audience to apologize to visitors. Council had intended to hold a session that would identify “economic development initiatives and challenges for the Town of Pelham.� Invited to participate were representatives from the Pelham Business Association, the Welland/Pelham Chamber of Commerce, Niagara Region, the Niagara Workforce Planning Board and Pelham town staff. Unfortunately, the invitations did not reach everyone. Only some
representatives came.. Mayor Dave Augustyn said the session would be rescheduled. “This is only the beginning,� he said in an interview later in the week. It will take time to bring together an economic development action plan, he said. It is an element of the town’s strategic plan. However, he hopes to re-schedule last week’s session during July. It is intended to see how the PBA, chamber, region, town and some local experts view economic development in Pelham. Councillors want to know how it would fit in with what these organizations are already doing. Future discussions will include the public in general, said Augustyn.
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Pelham has a new planning director. Town council last week approved the hiring of Noushy M. Tavassoli, a senior planner with the City of Windsor. She will join the town’s staff as director of community planning and development on July 29. “We are excited to welcome Noushy to our team,� said Mayor Dave Augustyn in a news release. “She is a knowledgeable, dedicated and passionate planning and development professional who promises to bring a wealth of experience and skills to Pelham.� Tavassoli has more than 20 years experience as an urban planner, manager and professional architect in the public and private sector. Her list of credentials includes Master of Science in architecture and urban planning and registered professional planner. In Windsor, Tavassoli developed guidelines, standards, policies and bylaws for the city’s Official Plan and its Community Improvement Plan. Pelham recently updated its Official Plan and has Community Improvement Plan grants available for
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Notre Dame student brings home gold BY CALLIE METLER for the VOICE
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E.L. Crossley student takes home top prize Grade twelve E.L. Crossley student, Jon Louws won the first place title at the 2013 Canadian National Electrical Wiring Competition at the secondary level, on June 5th after travelling to Vancouver to compete. He reached this level after he won gold at both the Niagara board meet, as well as the provincial meet in Kitchener. After all of these achievements, it leaves him the number one electrical wiring high school student in all of Canada. This year Louws had the opportunity of working with Mario’s Electric in Welland through the schools co-op program, where he learned many different skills that he was able to utilize at the skills competition. Louws is now part of the registered Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP), and recently accepted an apprenticeship offer with Local 303, which he will be starting soon. In Vancouver, one of the judges told E.L. Crossley electrical teacher, Marc Demers, that Louws was one of the strongest competitors he has seen in years, with his amazing skills and clean cut work. This was Crossley’s
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ONGOING • Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Bingo Night at St. Ann’s Church, 834 Canboro Rd, Fenwick Wheelchair accessible. • Tuesdays 6 p.m.-9 p.m. SPAN (Single Professional Association of Niagara) is a social club since 1982 for mature singles who meet and mingle at BaileyObrady’s,111 Hwy 20, Fonthill, every Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Offers members a monthly calendar of social activities. Further information, call Lynie @905-788-0359 • Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. Chippewa Park in Welland on Tuesday nights at 7:30 from July 30th until August 27th inclusive. Come and join in or just listen—either way you’ll be welcome! • Alternate Wednesdays. 1:00-3:00 p.m.. Drop-in Bridge at Pelham Library. Ask for Schedule at front desk. • Wednesdays - 1st & 3rd of the each month, at 2 p.m. Pelham Community Church Worship Service, 461 Canboro Rd, Fenwick. • Wednesday - last Wednesday each month. Euchre Night at North Pelham Youth Hall, 1718 Maple St. $3 admission. Call Rose for info: 905-8923408. • Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. Free Art2 Workshops, Teens and Adults welcome to drop in. The Happy Place Studio, 1433 Pelham St. Fonthill. • 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 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Legion Lunch • 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.
Begins Jan. 4. $2.00 includes refreshments. Drop in at the Fonthill Library. • 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. • Saturdays, 2-4:30 p.m. Bingo at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 613 Fonthill, 141 Regional Road 20. • Ontario Senior Games Association (OSGA) for fellowship, friendly competition and a more active lifestyle. Info www. ontarioseniorg a.m.es.ca • Meals on Wheels. Available for Seniors and Adults with Disabilites in Pelham. Hot or Frozen Meal options, delivered Monday to Friday. Volunteers also needed. Contact Melissa 905-788-3181 ext. 25. • Newcomers Club of St. Catharines & District welcomes women new to the region to participate in a variety of activities. Call Maureen 905-397-7593 or Gwen 905-641-9816 for details. •Volunteers Needed in Fonthill, Fenwick, Ridgeville for the Meals on Wheels program. Friendly Visiting program and also requires volunteer drivers to take seniors to appointments. Offer flexible hours and mileage reimbursement. Call Laura Dumas at 905788-3181 ext. 27 or email ldumas@csn.on.ca. UPCOMING Friday, July 5 • 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Fab Fenwick Lions Fish Fry, Take Out, Centennial Park, Church St, Fenwick. • 7:30 p.m. JFK at 50: What We Know Now, Pelham Public Library, $5. • 10:30 - 12:30 p.m. Computer & Gadget Drop-in. For beginners to
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who recently graduated from the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College as a Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine. Jenn plans to practice in the Niagara area.
We are all very proud of you Jenn! Love, Mom and Dad, Bill and Courtney
advanced learners. Learn new tips and tricks and share ideas and skills with others in an informal setting. One of our Gadget Guys will be on site to facilitate. Some laptops will be available or BYOG (bring your own gadget). Every other Saturday through Aug. 31. $2.00 Pelham Public Library Sunday, July 7 • 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Big Car Trunk Sale, fundraiser for The Friends of Pelham Public Library. $20 per car, sell your own stuff. Beverages available. Register at library in person for a space. Wenesday July 10 • 1:00 pm Moving Motion – Trains, planes &automobiles. Discover the science behind it all. Push things, pull things and crash things while learning and applying everybody’s favourite laws of motion! Pelham Public Library Summer Kids Program. Cost: $4 Tuesday, July 9 • 1:00 p.m. Duct Tape Crazy, Pelham Public Library Summer Kids Program, Ages 6 and up. Cost: $4 Friday, Saturday, Sunday, July 12, 13, 14 Kitty Adoption Event & Bake Sale at Fonthill Pet Valu, supporting N-SNAP
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HARDY, Margaret Isabel (Kirk) Beloved wife of James Harold Hardy, passed away peacefully on June 21, in her 99th year. Mom died in her sleep with family by her side.A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held July 6th at one o’clock at the Fonthill United Church. Visitation will begin one hour before the service. Donations in Margaret’s name may be made to the Fonthill Public Library , the Fonthill United Church, or a charity of your choice.
ALLTYPE MASONRY Chimneys, Brick, Block, Stone. Foundation repairs, sidewalks, custom concrete work. Call the Deamudes– Tom 289-241-4767 or 905-892-1924
Need Summer Tutoring? • Programs designed to keep learning current or give a head start on their new grade. • 12 yrs. teaching and tutoring experience with K8 students. Flexible hours. Call or email Rachel: 289-231-6870 fonthilltutor@gmail.com
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Clarissa Culp and Brad Nelson Saturday July 6th Allanburg Community Center 7:30p.m. to 1:00 a.m. (Niagara Spay Neuter Assistance Program) & NPFN (Niagara Pet Foster Network)
For Sale ~DOWNSIZING ~ Quality furniture, some antiques, Round dining table, 4 cane seat chairs. 2 old school desks, dresser, brass headboard, oak swivel desk chair, Pallliser TV cabinet. 905-892-8869
Kids Summer Art with Beverly Sneath July 8th - 12th ages 4 - 6 years July 15th - 19th ages 7 and up Drawing and Painting 9:30 - 11:30 am Daily Call 905-892-5868 www.beverlysneath.com
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Burke’s Masonry
Brick repair, parging, tuckpointing, step repair, stone tile overlay, granite coatings, pressure washing. 905-682-7061
Robert’s Painting I only paint & I do it well.
Int/Ext 25 years experience, neat, reliable. www. robertspainting niagara.com
732-2352 Junk Removal We clean out basements, garages, appliances, any junk you want removed. FREE ESTIMATES 905-736-1525 Portable sawmill service. I will come to your home or farm and custom mill your logs. Firewood & lumber also available. Call Rob Patterson, 905-401-4948, riverwood@primus.ca Mrs Green Clean We provide our own ecofriendly supplies. We clean it all. Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or special occasions. Call Heather Manse 905-380-9877 or mrsgreenclean@cogeco.ca
For Sale Wheat straw for sale. small bales. Call 905-788-2956 or 905-892-1303
Josh DeHaan Flooring “For all your flooring needs”
We offer in-stock specials: • pre-finished hardwood
flooring solid, engineered from $2/ft2 • laminate flooring from $.89/ft2 • carpet and vinyl flooring from $4.95/yd2 • fibre flooring from $1/ft2 • ceramic tile from $.89/ft2 ...and other specials! Call us to see the products that are available & visit our showroom.
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Voice of Pelham Routes Available • Scottdale, Stonegate 91 papers • Linden, Giles, Burton, Elm, Forest Gate, Pelham
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NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the estate of Marjory Elizabeth Freeman, late of the Town of Pelham in the Regional Municipality of Niagara, deceased. All claims against the Estate of MARJORY ELIZABETH FREEMAN, late of the Town of Pelham in the Regional Municipality of Niagara who died on or about the 1st day of June, 2013 must be filed with the undersigned on or before the 26th day of June, 2013; thereafter, the undersiged will distribute the assets of the said estate having regard only to claims filed. Dated at Welland, Ontario this 12th day of June, 2013 Wendall Phillips 230 Tice Road RR1 Ridgeville, ON L0S 1M0
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SPORTS
Accelerated Health U12 Boys off to fantastic season start The Pelham Panthers Soccer Club U12 Boys SRSL team is off to a great start to their inaugural season in the South Region Soccer League. To this point, the team, sponsored by Accelerated Health and Wellness in Fonthill, is in second place in First Division with 4 wins and only 1 loss, that coming in their first game to Ancaster. So far this season the team has defeated Stoney Creek (20), Brantford(5-2), Burlington(5-0) and Hamilton Croatia (7-0). In total, the team has allowed only 2 goals in these wins, thanks in part to stalwart goaltending by Liam Sodtke, and
scored 19. Liam has been supported with solid defending by team leader Devon Thibodeau, assisting him, Evan Macpherson, Zachary Pasma, Quinton Annunziata, Elliott Song, and Ethan Mergl . Leading the team in the scoring department are Andrew Suthons, Josh Glen, Reid Murray, Joey Colussardo and Lucas Fast. The team has developed very well this season and is continuing to improve, which they will need to do to win the division. Ball movement and play through the middle has been tantamount to the teams’ success, and this movement
has been facilitated by mid-fielders Lucas Fast, Michael Angrilli, Bradley Steele, Campbell Veld, Maxim Lubojda and Christian Ferrante. In addition to their great regular season, the boys have enjoyed success at 2 highly competitive tournaments so far this year. In the Memorial Day Classic in Erie Pennsylvania, the boys went 4 – 0 in round robin play, but came up just short losing the final 1-nil. In the Peterborough City Cup, the boys again came up just short, losing in the finals and finishing second.
Rotary golf tournament to benefit Riehl Skate Park The Rotary Club of Fonthill hosts it annual golf tournament July 29 at Lookout Point Golf Course. Lookout Point has been home for more than 20 years to the Rotary Club’s annual Golf Tournament. This year, the proceeds will go to the Riehl Skate Park project. The golf tournament price is $180, which includes cart, 18 holes
of golf, lunch, dinner and a chance at some prizes. The annual tournament is set for Monday, July 29, and is expected to sell out. To book a foursome, send an email to fonthillrotary@ cogeco.ca, or visit www.rotarycluboffonthill.org.
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Local golf tourney benefits nutrition program BY CALLIE METLER for the VOICE The Sobeys-sponsored Charity Golf Tournament scored a hole-in-one for Niagara Nutrition Partners on Monday, June 24 at Peninsula Lakes Golf Club. Hosted by 13 local Sobeys stores, approximately 190 golfers attended the tournament to show their support of Niagara Nutrition Partners and Notre Dame’s athletics program by buying into the tournament for $155
per player. Two-thirds of the approximately $13000 raised from this year’s tournament will go to Niagara Nutrition Partners (NNP), a regional enterprise that works to provide infrastructure and support to schools to provide meals and establish healthy eating habits in students, while the remaining one-third will go towards funding the athletics program at Notre Dame College School. While 35 volunteers were present on Monday to help, NNP Advisor Anne Kirkpatrick was convinced that it was Ron Kore, owner of the Fonthill Sobeys’, enthusiasm for
the cause that really pulled the event together. “It was Ron who really made this happen,” said Kirkpatrick. “It was his passion and his commitment to NNP that made this event.” The tournament proved successful enough that it will take place again next year, with the date already being set on for Monday, June 23, 2014. To add to the thrill of the success of this year’s tournament for Kirkpatrick and NNP, Kore announced at the close of Monday’s tournament that next year 100 per cent of the proceeds will go to NNP. Kore initially took interest in NNP because his wife, a schoolteacher, told him about the NNP sponsored program present in her school. Kore said “as a [Sobeys] franchise operator, I drop off food [to his wife’s school] that we have over-bought.” Although this tournament was a much bigger endeavor, “it was a great day,” affirmed Kore. “It was sunny, it was hot, the golfers were all excited; Peninsula Lakes did a fantastic job. It was awesome; a great day for golf.” NNP is currently running 208 nutrition projects in 130 elementary and secondary schools across the Niagara region. With slogans like “Eat Right and Learn” and “Food 4 Fuel,” NNP is not just about filling to hungry stomachs, it’s also about providing nutritious food and teaching students the value of nutritious food. It’s usually “staff [who] identify need within the school,” said Kirkpatrick. NNP is “not in the schools everyday” she continued, “we oversee it, but volunteers make and serve the food. Volunteers run the program within the schools.” Volunteers are anyone from teachers going beyond their call of duty, to parents and grandparents. Some volunteers are even just members of the community who, with no family connections to the schools, find it a meaningful way to give back. And testimonials on thank you notes from students who were a part of the St. Nicholas 2012-2013 Breakfast Club in St. Catharines to volunteers prove that the program is working. “The breakfast club is important because it gives kids the ability to have a healthy breakfast if they can’t at home” said one student. Another student wrote “I like that you get a nice and healthy meal in the morning.” Students are not only enjoying the spread, which included foods like waffles and fruit, but they are also learning that eating breakfast will lead to a more successful and energetic day.