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BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff

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Inspired by Frank Adamson’s plan to turn a $50 fee for new clients of KwikFit Niagara into a $200 donation to the town for the Riehl Skate Park, financial advisors Mary Ann and Kent Ratclife have come up with their own creative math.

After reading about Adamson’s plan to help raise funds for a new skate park in town, the Ratclifes decided it was something they could do as well through their business, Financial Planning Etc, says Mary Ann. She notes for the first 10 requests for tax returns the couple will charge a flat rate of $50, which they will match. The town will then match those funds, turning the $50 into $200.

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BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff Santa Claus is coming to town - in March.

Santa, it seems, is a fan of reading and books so he reached out to the Pelham Public Library to take part in the annual Giant Book Sale.

Santa will be at the sale on March 7 and March 8, when parents are encouraged to bring their cameras, and their kids, for free pictures with the jolly

YOUNG library patrons Elliott Barton (left), Rachel and Lydia Jeffery and Abigail Myers had a chance to sit with Santa Claus when he stopped by the library recently to talk about the upcoming Giant Book Sale with Melanie TaylorRidgway. Santa will be at the sale and posing with kids for free photos.

Sarah Murrell/Voice Photo old elf. travel a lot but enjoys reading to “Every child deserves to know see more of the world than he how to read and to have books usually gets to see. to read,” Santa told the Voice For Santa, better known on why he wanted to help at the around town as Dennis Cheel, library book sale. encouraging children to read “Books are always an easy way and helping them have books to take a trip into a land you gives them the advantage of may never see with your eyes,” See LIBRARY/page 8 said Santa, who does get to

Site alteration

BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff After many months of debate and public input the site alteration issue could be less than two weeks from being resolved, after councillors asked CAO Darren Ottaway to clear up some wording within the new Environment Protection bylaw and bring it back to council on March 4 for final

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and information must be to the Ratclifes by the end of March for an end of April filing.

She also notes there are some paramaters, explaining the tax return should be a basic return - no self-employment or other complicated returns.

The first 10 tax returns will create a $1,000 donation from Financial Planning Etc, which will be matched by the town for a total of $2,000.

“Heaven forbid, if 10 more businesses did that with just a bit of service they could offer, what a difference it could make,” says Mary Ann, challenging other local business owners to create their own way to make a donation.

“I think we can make this awesome,” she says. “All thanks to Frank.

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The bylaw, which prohibits dumping of construction waste in Pelham as well as any dumping that changes watercourses or contaminates water or soil, was presented to councillors at the Priorities and Policy meeting of Feb. 19.

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Council looking for business case for a rec centre

BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff Several weeks ago CAO Darren Ottawawy produced an Executive Summary of Recreation Facilities. As a follow up to that report administration has been investigating various financial options and implications regarding

the construction and operation of a community recreation centre.

A report recommending the town send out a Request for Proposal to produce a business case for a recreation facility was presented at the February 19 meeting of council, and approved.

The recreation summary presented by Ottaway on Dec. 3

outlined the major happenings on the recreation front since 1990 and was an attempt to ensure all councillors had the same information on the issue.

That report is an overview of four studies and three reports (from staff to Council) between 1990 and 2010.

“It was a good educational experience for me,” Ottaway told

the Voice at the time. “It’s part of the evolution and growth of the community.”

“Having read all the studies that go back to 1990, this is a good next step,” said Councilor Gary Accursi. “We’ve studied this ad nauseum, it’s time to take a concrete step. One of things lacking was a business case, both capital and operating, we need to

take a look at that.”

Councillor Richard Rybiak qualified that this would be a business case on a general proposition of a recreation centre to tell council what Pelham can afford and how it can be afforded “We can’t go anywhere without understanding what the numbers are,” said Rybiak.

“We have suffered paralysis by

analysis over the last number of years,” said Councillor John Durley. “It’s time to go forward.”

Having a business case in place would be a clear indication to council and to the community what are the needs and what Pelham can afford, said Durley.

“It’s a terrific next step,” he added. “Now is the time to move forward and make a decision.”

Council to take a second look at traffic light location

BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff On the verge of giving the nod to installing traffic lights at Pancake Lane and Pelham Street, councillors instead voted to defer the issue until the April 15 meeting and ask staff to give consideration to factors brought forward at the

February 19 meeting.

Two delegations spoke to the issue at the Feb. 19 meeting.

Donna Schel asking council to put the lights at Spruceside because of several concerns for traffic and safety and the Pelham Active Transportation Committee (PATC) asking council to follow up on their support of a light at Pancake.

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Schel told councillors her family has lived at the same location for 35 years and feels their observations and knowledge of traffic patterns are relevant and noteworthy for council’s consideration.

Putting the traffic light at Bacon Lane, Spruceside and Pelham Street, along with speed reduction to 50km, is her recommendation, she said.

Schel went on to outline several points that support her recommendation including the Spruceside location is the only place on Pelham Street where sidewalks exist on both sides of the street, forming a continuation of sidewalks for pedestrians, and the fact that location will serve as a dual purpose: traffic control as well as safe pedestrian crossing.

Schel also said the topography is better at Spruceside where the road and driveways are flat and better suited for stopped traffic; it is the midpoint between Quaker Road and Port Robinson Road allowing for proper traffic streaming and synchronization of lights; growth will be in that area.

Personal safety of her family and other residents in the Pancake area are also a major concern, said Schel, pointing out traffic will likely speed up to make the light.

Schel also pointed out there were no presentations being made by residents of the Spruceside area which indicates there is no opposition to a light at that location.

In response to a comment made by Schel that the PATC data

is outdated, David Swan said the data that PATC has is “ongoing”.

It started in 2009, he said, but the data is updated almost monthly and the group’s Top Ten list changes yearly.

Swan told councillors that data is the result of several public information sessions, surveys and walkability checklists. That information, he explained, has been used to create the group’s top ten list, a list of the top projects that need to be undertaken by the town for a more walkable community, as indicated by the residents.

While the data is always changing, a traffic signal on Pelham Street, specifically at Pancake Lane, has always been one of the top ten.

The PATC, said Swan, urges

council to move forward with the lights at Pancake Lane and Pelham Street.

“Llstening to the comments brought forth tonight I think opens matters up to questions,” commented Councillor John Durley, making a motion to defer the item and refer it back to staff in order that consideration be given to the factors brought forward.

“I couldn’t agree more,” said Councillor Peter Papp in seconding the motion notng he would appreciate a report with techinal analysis and engineering so council can understand better what they should be doing.

The issue, along with a report of staff as requested, whould be back before councillors for the meeting of April 15.

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Businesses have opportunity to get personal

BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff With an ever-increasing number of choices for products and services, consumers are looking for something a bit more personal. In a close community like Pelham it’s not as difficult to personify your business as in major cities, but it can still be a challenge.

In 2012 the Pelham Business Association made it easier, much easier, with the Portraits of Pelham campaign.

The campaign was a “huge success”, with an overwhelming response that resulted in a waiting

list, so the PBA will be continuing the campaign this year.

The Portraits of Pelham Business Series is a visual marketing campaign with the goal of personifying the local businesses and helping them develop their personal relationship with the general public.

“Having a professional portrait that represents your professional image is the best way to put a face to your brand,” says photographer Bryan Caporicci.

“I personally always photograph business portraits on-location, whether it be at your place of business, somewhere your clients might recognize or maybe even at an outdoor location. An environmental business portrait is so much more welcoming and warm as opposed to a stark studio backdrop.”

“Everyone else has a “studio” business portrait, so

why would you want to be like everyone else?” he asks.

Tim McAvoy McAvoy, Belan & Campbell Shooting the Portraits of Pelham with Bryan was a great experience, says PBA president TIm McAvoy of McAvoy, Belan and Campbell.

“Not only did it give me some great business exposure, but I also used the professional picture for my company website. I would definitely do it again,” said McAvoy.

Caporicci, an accredited professional photographer who has been internationally recognized for his outstanding imagery, shoots the portraits for the campaign, offering local business people a beautiful portrait of themselves in their business.

The campaign also features a profile aspect that allows the community an opportunity to better understand the people they do business with.

The Pelham Business Association is currently accepting submissions until March 8. The cost for a Portrait of Pelham is $150, a more than $700 value.

Caporicci says eight businesses have already signed up for the 2013 campaign and there is only room for 20, so registering as soon as possible is important.

Caporicci also points out the campaign is open to PBA members only, but membership is open to all businesses in the town of Pelham.

The campaign begins March 11 online and March 13 in The Voice.

Bylaw could get final nod on March 4 Continued from page 1

dealing just with dumping and contamination issues, some thought the wording could use some editing to remove ambiguities in the language.

“I’m sure the lawyers who wrote this understand exactly what they said,” commented Councillor Richard Rybiak after hearing the town’s legal staff had read the bylaw.

Despite having concerns over language, Rybiak said

the bylaw “deals with heart of issue and the heart of issue is the creation for opportunity to dump waste in our municipality, and doing so at the detriment to neighbours and community.”

In response to a question from Councillor Peter Papp regarding enforcement of the bylaw, CAO Darren Ottaway explained the inspection aspect of enforcement is in authority granted to municipalities by the Ontario government depending on what act the bylaw falls under.

That authority, he went on, is contained within the Municipal Act and gives the town the authority to enter on a property for inspection. It has to be included in the bylaw to enforce it, he added.

Ottaway also pointed out the Fire Chief, who now oversees bylaw enforcement, has created a new protocol on how bylaws are enforced.

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Books and bylaws, Pelham is eclectic I really have been working in this town far too long!

Not really, I love Pelham, but occasionally something happens that illustrates to me just how long my career has been about Pelham.

Last week, for instance, I went to E.W. Farr to hear author and illustrator Rebecca Bender talk to the kids about her children’s books featuring Giraffe and Bird.

I was excited, as a book lover, avid reader and book collector, I enjoy meeting authors whenever I can - children’s or adult’s.

When I was at the school I bumped into former Farr teacher and author Brian Cretney. He signed a copy of his first book, Last in Line, and dedicated it to my then one-year-old son, Matthew.

Since Matthew turned six on Saturday and was at the school with his senior kindergarten

classmates to see Rebecca Bender as well, I realized how much time has passed since I started working in Pelham.

I have another child and Brian has another book out, the recently released Tooter’s Stinky Wish. My how time flies.

When Matthew and I got home that evening I pulled Last in Line from the bookshelf and read it to Matthew, pointing out the inscription in the front, “Matthew, welcome to the world.”

He was pretty impressed to see his name and the message in the front of a book.

I must admit, even as an adult having an author sign a book for me is pretty cool, so I get his excitement.

Rebecca Bender signed a book to Matthew as well, a copy of her first book Giraffe and Bird. When we got home and sat down to

read all about how Giraffe and Bird have trouble getting along, but really do like each other, Matthew’s face opened up into a big smile when he saw his name in the front of that book.

I often wish I’d had the opportunity as a child to hear an author talk about their work and have a copy of my favourite book signed. What an experience.

I guess that’s one of the reasons this job is so fun - I get to do it now, and it’s so much more fun when you get to see it all through your own child’s eyes.

On a totally and completely different topic, Pelham Town Council has, finally, approved a draft of the Environmental Protection Bylaw, formerly known as the site alteration bylaw. It could get final approval March 4.

This issue has been ongoing for quite some time - it was already in

full contention when I returned from 2011 maternity leave.

I know I’ve given council and staff a bit (okay a lot) of grief over the bylaw issues in the past several months - but I don’t envy them this one.

The new draft of the bylaw has been scaled back considerably from the original site alteration bylaw, and now covers the dumping of fill only - ensuring watercourses, neighbours and the environment are not negatively impacted by any dumping.

Even so, many of the residents opposed to the bylaw in favour of their property rights are still opposed, in a big way - just read the letters.

I completely understand the need for this type of bylaw and its intent and I also understand the concern that town bylaws could result in unwarranted entry on

private property. However, I’ve talked with our CAO and Fire Chief about the new attitude in bylaw enforcement in Pelham and I have to say, I’ve got faith things will be better as we move forward.

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LETTERS to the editor Residents planning peaceful protest Well , I guess it is all over but the victory dance.

It seems our Mayor and council, in their infinite wisdom, have decided in spite of all the opposition, to pass their version of the ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION BYLAW, formerly known as the Site Alteration Bylaw.

The simple fact that they are putting us in Double Jeopardy does not even seem to enter the equation..

A case in point: A property owner, whose plans had been

approved by the municipality, was subsequently charged by the Conservation Authority for violating their rules. As it turns out nearly every violation stated by the Conservation Authority was already covered under the Municipality’s version of the Site Alteration Bylaw.

We are already supporting organizations such as the Conservation Authority, and The Ministry of the Environment who have the power to charge and fine us for any violations. Now, thanks to these bylaws, the municipalities

are giving themselves the right to regulate the same things that are already under the jurisdiction of these other organizations, thus putting us in the position of being charged multiple times for the same preconceived offence.

Another bone of contention is the cost of trucking. Unless you are part of the favoured few, (like into property development) the cost of hiring trucks to do any work for you will raise considerably. With the high cost of fuel, the further they have to go the more expensive a simple job

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And that is if you can get any reputable trucking company to even do any work in Pelham.

Council is all set to pass this bylaw at their next meeting scheduled for Monday, March 4, 2013 at 6:30 p.m.. We are hoping to hold a PEACEFUL PROTEST before the Council meeting. Even if we can’t stop them from committing this travesty of justice, we can still make our position clear. Out of all the people that attended the February 19 meeting it appeared that only three were in favour, but

according to our illustrious Mayor and Council, that is a majority.

There seems to be something wrong with their math.

We urge you to read the draft of the Environmental Protection Bylaw (on line) for yourself and also Pelham’s Official Plan. It is easy to connect the two.

Please join us on Monday, March 4 (Fonthill) and let your voice be heard.

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Council to consider environmental protection bylaw

BY DAVE AUGUSTYN Mayor of Pelham At our Policies & Priorities meeting last week, Councillors reviewed an Environmental Protection Bylaw. The bylaw’s goal is to help protect important environmental and heritage features in the Town, to encourage the long-term conservation of productive agricultural lands, and to prevent the importation of waste and hazardous materials.

You may recall that in the spring of 2011 a rural resident made a presentation to Council about

construction fill being dumped on a neighbouring property. The material not only covered rich agricultural soil, the neighbour built a berm right up against the property line. The resident asked Council to consider developing a Site Alteration Bylaw to regulate this type of activity.

Many other municipalities have enacted this type of bylaw because it allows Towns to regulate activities with the potential for environmental degradation (dumping, erosion, sedimentation), and drainage problems (blockages, impact on neighbouring properties).

The Town convened a public information session in August 2011 to give people an opportunity to ask questions and provide written comment. Then Council convened a public meeting to receive feedback in September, 2011. Farmers, nursery operators, and sod growers asked to be exempt for “normal farm practices�; landscapers asked for exemptions for their business activities. Some neighbours of existing “berms� implored Council to act and to stop the dumping of construction material on good farm land. Others asked Council to halt consideration of

any “infringement of property rights�.

Based on that feedback, staff presented a draft bylaw to Council in January 2012. At that time, Council discussed whether the bylaw should deal exclusively with berms or include additional elements raised during the public meeting. Council sent the bylaw back to staff to make further refinements.

At our August 2012 Committee meeting, Councillors received a new draft Site Alteration Bylaw and directed staff to make it available to residents for feedback.

Council reviewed the feedback

Increasing parking in downtown

BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff How might the town increase parking in the downtown core, especially on Thursday evenings?

It’s a question that was asked, and answered, at a recent meeting with local business owners and town councillors and staff. That meeting resulted in a long list of ideas and at least one recommendation - that council expand the Peace Park master plan to include more parking.

CAO Darren Ottaway explained there were

many other action items to come from the meeting, which he has put together into a consolidated master plan for parking. He suggested that council not only approve the expansion of Peace Park’s master plan to include more parking but approve his consolidated plan as well and request that staff begin working immediately on those items. “It is self evident after discussions last week that we need to come up with a master plan for all of the area around downtown Fonthill and the same sort of principal applies at some point in Fenwick,� said Councillor Peter Papp, noting it is obvious while dealing with issues in a piece work fashion council has never had an

overall game plan. “I’m excited it is being done,� said Papp.

Councillor Gary Accursi said he is “particularly pleased� the action plan continues to include stakeholders in the downtown area explaining it is important local businesses are on board and that council consider their input because parking in the area impacts directly on them.

Calling it a very dynamic process, Mayor Dave Augustyn said he is pleased council was going to endorse the suggested actions and move forward.

Councillors voted in favour of supporting Ottaway’s consolidated action plan as well as the expanded Peace Park plan.

at a November meeting, and used a creative problem solving process to focus the discussion and clarify issues. Then, during a December meeting, we directed staff to draft a bylaw that protects the environment and natural watercourses, exempts normal farm practices, and bans the importation of construction waste.

We received that draft last Tuesday, where it was noted that any enforcement would follow our recently approved courteous

Enforcement Services Protocols.

While pleased with the draft, Councillors directed staff to seek legal advice to clarify some wording in the definitions, and with one of the provisions. (A final draft, with any clarifications, will be included on our March 4 Council agenda for consideration and (hopefully) adoption.

You may contact Mayor Dave at mayordave@pelham.ca or read past columns at www. pelhammayordave.blogspot.com.

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Balancing patios with sidewalk use

BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff When the town experimented with a sidewalk cafe last summer there were mixed results. Many loved enjoying a coffee or glass of wine outdoors in front of Cafe on Main while others felt the cafe imposed on pedestrians and shouldn’t have been on the town sidewalk.

Since the sidewalk cafe closed

in October town staff have been working on a policy to control the use of outdoor patios in the town.

That policy was presented to council on Feb. 19 and approved by councillors.

The policy statement indicates “special non-pedestrian use of sidewalks and parking lanes must not inhibit pedestrian travel, emergency access and must be compliant with all accessibility standards and legislation.�

Anyone wishing to use public

sidewalks or parking lanes in the downtown areas must apply to the clerk’s department for approval. “ The policy statement is quite succinct, it’s the easy part,� said Darren Ottaway in response to a comment from Councillor Gary Accursi who would also like to see the procedural aspect of the policy.

Staff, said Ottaway, are working on the process explaining when they looked at the first draft after nine pages of policy they thought

they were probably going down the wrong road. Due to that change the application process is still under development.

Ottaway also noted the new policy speaks to the fact that council supports the activity but council also understands and has heard the public with accessibility issues, adding those issues are dealt with in the policy, procedure how we outline work done.

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Continued from page 1 knowledge and imagination.

The Giant Book Sale runs Tuesday, March 5 to Thursday, March 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday March 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday March 9 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Santa will be available Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday from 4 to 6 p.m.

Throughout the sale you can ďŹ ll a reusable library bag for $16 and Saturday is bargain day, when you can ďŹ ll a grocery bag for $2.

The sale features books of all genres for all age groups as well as puzzles, movies, games and more.

5 Kwik Fit Sessions for a $50 Donation to Riehl Skateboard Park becomes a $200 Contribution!

Call it MAGIC MATH but when you sign up as a NEW member at Kwik Fit Niagara your $50 donation wil be matched personally by Owner, Frank Adamson. This total of $100 will then be matched by the Town of Pelham for a grand total contribution of $200!

Frank Adamson is willing to match up to $5000 for this project and hopes to raise a potential total of $20,000. All he needs are 100 new members to reach his goal! Will you be one of them?

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SERVICE directory Electrical

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Fenwick Alex Bover-Master Electrician

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tel: 905-892-4988 Email:abover@cogeco.ca cell: 905-714-2145 for urgent calls

Concrete Supplies

Small Engine Repair

Heating & Cooling

We Service All Makes And Models

Landscaping

Renovations

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Niagara’s Complete Concrete Contractor (905) 262-2000

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Property Maintenance

Bill De Bruin

Edging • Planting Mulching • Grass Cutting Garden Maintenance New Sod & Repair Snow Removal Spring Clean Up

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Furniture Refinishing

Plumbing

Automotive

J&S

AUTO • TRUCK • INDUSTRIAL REPAIRS

HEIRLOOM HAND REFINISHING 1825 Hollow Rd., Fonthill

905-892-3023 www.filbertrefinishing.com Established 1976

Jeff Pietz

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specializing in

“TRADITIONAL TECHNIQUE OF OLDE”

We offer Drain Snaking, Hydro Scrubbing and Video Inspections

Plumbing

Heating & Air Cond.

Landscaping

Matt Bering Heating & Air Conditioning • Commercial, Residential & Agricultural

Licenced plumber & gas fitter with 25 years experience • All Makes & Models www.joesplumbingniagara.ca

Heating & Air Cond.

Phone 905.892.1974 Cell 905.651.6663

Plumbers

Open Mon-Friday 8am-5pm

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Landscaping

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residential • commercial • farm • Service and Installation 905-386-6483 • 905-651-8558

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•Flagstone •Waterfalls •Planting •Interlocking Brick

Tree Service

• Landscape Design & Construction • Interlocking Stone • Natural Stone • Retaining Walls • Ponds & Water Features • Mini Excavator & Bobcat Services • Free Estimates

Steve Van Lochem NPD • 905-892-2188

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Wine Making

Fully Insured Free Estimates

GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS Traditional Home Heating and Air

Brian Alkemade

Certified Arborist

Fireplaces, Boilers, Hot Water Tanks

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Located in Fenwick Hardware 782 Canboro Road • Fenwick

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330 MOORE DRIVE, RR 1, RIDGEVILLE 905-892-2655 1-800-676-4029

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Community Events ONGOING • To March 24th Penny Drive, Fenwick United Church, 1050 Chruch Street, Fenwick.Drop your pennies off in the water jug in the church atrium to have them donated to the Riehl Skate Park Lenten Project.

• Mondays at 7 p.m.

Sing Niagara Women’s A Cappella Chorus at Paroisse Immaculee Conception Church, 99 Garner St, St. Catharines.

Call 905-892-1640 or visit www.singniagara.com.

• 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. A Cappella Niagara Men’s Chorus Meets at St. John a.m.bulance, 5734 Glenholme Ave., Niagara Falls. Info: Bob 892-2336 • 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 at 7:30 p.m.

Euchre at North Pelham Youth Hall, 1718 Maple St. $3 admission. Call Rose for

info: 905-892-3408.

• Fridays from 1:00 to 3:00 Knit Wits at Fonthill Library for knitters and crocheters. Drop in. $4 includes refreshments, • Saturdays, 2-4:30 p.m. Bingo at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 613 Fonthill, 141 Regional Road 20.

UPCOMING Friday, March 1 • 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Legion Lunch • 2 p.m. 2013 Pelham World Day of Prayer. North Pelham Presbyterian Church, 602 Metler Road, N. Pelham. Them is “I was a Stranger and you Welcomed Me”. All Welcome to attend.

Sunday, March 3 • Cake Walk: Fenwick United Church Fundraiser for Riehl Skate Park, 1050 Church Street, Fenwick.

Join us in the church hall at 12 noon for a chance to play this delicious spinoff of musical chairs. Walk the track until the music stops and if the number you’re standing on matches the one pulled out of the hat you win a cake! For just 25¢ a round you can have

a shot at winning a tasty, homemade cake and it will taste even better knowing the money is going to such a great cause!

Monday, March 4 • 7:00 p.m. Fashion Scarf knitting project, Maple Acre Library. Yarn Provided. Fee Tuesday, March 5 • through March 9, Book Sale, Pelham Public Library.

Thursday, March 7 • 4:00-7:00 p.m. Pasta Night, St.Alexander Church, Fonthill. $10 adults, $5 child age 4-12. All you can eat. $9 for take out. Penne, meatballs, sausage, bean medley, garlic bread, salad, desserts, coffee, tea. Wine and Beer also available.

Catering by Antipasto’s.

Saturday, March 23 • 7:00 p.m. Progressive Euchre, Fonthill Lions Hall Tuesday, March 26 • 6:30 p.m. Fonthill Library Review - Public Input Workshop for New Comprehensive Library Services Study: We are encouraging all residents to have their voices heard. Fire Station #1, 177 Highway #20 West, Fonthill

Memorial BURGER, Christopher E. 9/17/69-2/26/2011

Our beloved son, brother and uncle.

We don’t think of you as gone away, Your journey’s just begun, life holds so many facets, earth is only one.

We think of you as resting from the sorrows and the tears, In a place of warmth and comfort where there are no days and years.

We think of you as living in the hearts of those you touched, for nothing loved is ever lost and you are loved so very, very much.

Miss you Chris.

Mom, Dad, brother Tom, Sister Sue & families.

For Sale Wheat straw for sale. small bales.

Call 905-788-2956 or 905-892-1303

CLASSIFIEDS Services

Janet’s Tax Service. 30 years experience. 1200 Balfour Rd, Fenwick. 905892-4654.

THODE HOUSE CLEANING SERVICES Team of hardworking, organized, dependable and energetic ladies will take care of your house cleaning needs.

Give us a call Elizabeth 905-386-0082 after 5pm

Robert’s Painting I only paint & I do it well.

Interior & exterior, 25 years experience, neat, reliable.

732-2352

JW Financial

Personal Taxes (T1), Business Taxes (T1&T2), HST Returns, CRA Issues, Past Due Returns.

905-892-7797 jwfinancial@bell.net 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, Email: riverwood@primus. ca

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BATES-WIENS

Josh DeHaan Flooring

Wedding Announcement

We offer in-stock specials:

Doug & Judy Bates of Fenwick and Henry Wiens of Niagara Falls and Debra O’Neil of Welland are excited to announce the upcoming marriage of their children, Laura & Henry.

Stag and Doe Saturday March 2nd, 7:00 p.m.

Fonthill Legion, 141 Hwy. 20 East Games, Great Food and Awesome Prizes!

Tickets at the Door

Congratulations!

A June Wedding is planned.

We wish them a lifetime of happiness.

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• pre-finished hardwood

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Call us to see the products that are available & visit our showroom.

Phone: 905-892-7898 Fax: 905-892-4811 No Sunday Calls, Please

Home for Sale. 22 Church Hill, Fonthill.

Open House on Sunday, Feb. 24th, 2- 4 p.m. Call for more Info: 905-8920206

Help Wanted

Now hiring for full time position, Grounds Maintenance. Experience preferred, own transportation a must. Must be able to start sometime in March.

Please email resume to fairhavengardens@hotmail. ca IT/Office Assistant Wholesale nursery looking for full time IT/Office Assistant. Responsibilities would include general IT management, shipping co-ordination, inventory control. Knowledge of nursery plants would be an asset.

Applicant must be able to work as part of a team and possess good organizational skills. Must be willing to work longer hours during spring shipping season.

Wages too commensurate with experience. Resumes can be dropped off Mon. to Thurs. 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. or Friday 8:00a.m.-12:00:

Willowbrook Nurseries Inc. Attn: Jane Broere 935 Victoria Avenue, RR#4 Fenwick, ON L0S 1C0

No phone calls please. (We thank you for your application, however only those considered will be notified.)

Truck Driver Local nursery requires truck driver with DZ License. AZ license would be an asset. Position is seasonal. Deliveries are within Ontario, Quebec, and occasional runs to Michigan and Western New York. Must have clean abstract, professional appearance and be customer friendly. Rates are hourly and competitive. Resumes, together with abstract can be dropped off between the hours of 8:00a.m-4:00 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. or 8:00a.m.12:00 Fri. at:

Willowbrook Nurseries Inc. Attn: Jane Broere 935 Victoria Avenue, RR#4 Fenwick, ON L0S 1C0

No phone calls please. (We thank you for your application, however only those considered will be notified).

Consider a Career in Horticulture Wholesale nursery growing perennials, vines, flowering shrubs, evergreens and trees seeking individuals who desire a career in horticulture. We have employment opportunities for those skilled in the growing, management, and shipping of nursery stock. Extensive training provided if required. Reply in confidence to:

Willowbrook Nurseries Inc. Attn: Jane Broere 935 Victoria Avenue Fenwick, ON L0S 1C0 Mechanic Wholesale nursery, greenhouse operation has a position open in their shop and maintenance department.

Person must have Mechanics licence. Experience with repair and maintenance of farm equipment and automotive equipment required. Electrical and welding skills would also be an asset. Candidate must have good organizational and communication skills and good work habits. Excellent compensation and benefit package commensurate with qualifications. Please send in confidence a complete resume with salary history to:

Willowbrook Nurseries Inc. Attn: John Langendoen 935 Victoria Avenue, RR#4 Fenwick, ON L0S 1C0

Office hours are Monday to Thursday from 8:00am4:00pm and Friday 8:00am-12:00pm. No phone calls please. We would like to thank all applicants, although only those considered will be notified.

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Obituary

McCARTNEY, Mary (nee Matys) Our dear mother passed away at the age of 85, on Saturday February 23, 2013 at the Welland General Hospital. Thank you to Father Peter Rowe for coming to visit Mom in her final hours.

Beloved wife of the late Norman ‘Bob’ McCartney (2012) for 65 years. Cherished mother to her daughters Linda (Bill), Carol and her son Barry (Debbie). Loving Grandmother to Grant, Andrew, Kimberly and Jason. Great Grandmother to Meagan, Ashlyn and Sage Ananda.

Mom was very active in the young lives of her brothers Andy, George, Frank and John Matys. She was dedicated to her family and was happiest when her house was full of laughter.

Mary was a member of the CWL in Fonthill and for many years in her long time residence of Kapuskasing Ontario. She will live on in many hearts.

Mary’s family will receive visitors at PLEASANTVIEW FUNERAL HOME AND RECEPTION CENTRE (Merrittville Hwy at the corner of Hwy #20) 905892-1699 on Saturday March 02, from 10:30 - 11:45 a.m.

A service to celebrate Mary’s life will be held in the funeral home chapel at 12:00 p.m. with cremation to follow.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Society will be appreciated by her family.

Share memories, photos and condolences on-line at www. pleasantviewcemetery.ca March Break (March 11 to March 15) at the Pelham Public Library Preregistration required •Canadian Red Cross

Obituary SAXBY, Isla Grace (MATHER, nee REED) Passed away peacefully, in the presence of her family, at Northumberland Hills Hospital, on February 28, in her 94th year. Isla was born near Hamilton, on June 8, 1919.

She was predeceased by her husbands Nelson W. Saxby (2005), Fred A. Mather (1966), her precious daughter Glenna E. Stevens (2009) and her dear sister Marion B. Widdifield (2008). She was cherished as a wife, mother, mother-in law, stepmother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt.

Mom will be sadly missed by her daughter Anita (Kevin) Cotter, son-in-law David C. Stevens, stepson David B. (Frances) Saxby and stepdaughter Lorie N. Saxby. She was the beloved grandmother of Amy, Mary Ellen, Becky, Sara, Thomas, Jeremy, Karen, Kelly, Robin and Evan, and a proud great-grandmother of Adrianna, Daniella and Benjamin. She will be fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews and many friends.

Isla was the owner of Mather Jewellers in Stoney Creek from 1950 to 1978, and was a lifelong member of the United Church of Canada, including Kenilworth and First United in Hamilton, Fonthill United Church and Port Hope United Church. Isla’s kindness, her cheerful, optimistic and engaging personality, as well as her unwavering Christian faith, drew many friends throughout her lifetime. Friends will be received at Allison Funeral Home, 103 Mill Street North, Port Hope Thursday 7-9 pm.

Funeral Service Friday 11:30 am at Port Hope United Church, 34 South Street, Port Hope.

Interment, Woodlawn Cemetery, Burlington. If desired, memorial donations may be made to The Mission and Service Fund of the United Church of Canada. www. allisonfuneralhome.com Babysitting Course •Crazy for Shrek •Crazy for Dr. Seuss •Crazy for Lego •Crazy T’s •Crazy for Cupcakes

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Obituary

TROMBLEY, Wilma Peacefully at the Welland Hospital on Saturday February 23rd, at 86 years of age.

Beloved wife of the late Harry Lee Trombley (2001). Loving mother of Graham in Ottawa, Harry in Vancouver, and Dale and her husband Geoff Burn of Fonthill. Dear granny to Karyn and Michael Trombley, James (Lisa) Burn, Heather (Jeremy) Stortz and Steve (Karen) Stokes.

Proud great-grandmother to Madison Trombley, Hudson and Callum Stortz, and Christina, Lauren, Elle, Rebecca and Bethany Stokes. Great-great grandmother to Leo Stokes.

Family will receive friends at the JAMES L. PEDLAR FUNERAL HOME, 1292 Pelham Street, Fonthill on Wednesday from 7-9 pm. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Thursday at 11:30 am. Cremation to follow.

A memorial service will be held at Lookout Ridge (date to be announced). For those who wish, a memorial donation may be made to the Welland Hospital Foundation. Online condolences may be forwarded through www. pedlarfuneralhome.com A donation to Welland Hospital Foundation has been made by Pedlar Funeral Home. Proudly giving back to the community.

•Crazy Curly Scarf Making •Crazy for the Zoo •Owl Crazy Friday, March 15 • 8:00 p.m. Ham Raffle and Penny Sale, Fonthill Lions Hall Saturday, March 16 • 4:00-7:00 p.m. Pasta Dinner, Fonthill Lions Hall Saturday, March 23 • 7:00 p.m. Progressive Euchre, Fonthill Lions Hall

SPORTS

Crossley curling takes 4th

THE E.L. CROSSLEY Girls Curling team, Tina Nori (left), Emma Caldwell, Amanda Liebau and Luisa Marval, celebrate their fourth place win at Provincials. /Special to the Voice

BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff

E.L. Crossley’s Girls Curling team wasn’t supposed to reach the provincial level of competition this season.

Not only did the underdogs make it to provincials, they did so with some pretty impressive statistics. The ladies qualified by winning the largest zone in the province back in December, and then by winning all but one game of Ontario Regionals in early February.

“We were really the underdog,” said Tina Nori, team skip.

“Majorly,” added Amanda Liebau.

“We weren’t expected to get this far, we surprised everyone,” said Luisa Marval. “And ourselves.”

The girls, curling together for two years, said it was a great feeling to enter the Gore Mutual Bonspiel as the top seed, agreeing they all thought they were the underdogs as well.

“Speechless” is how Emma Caldwell, the vice, described the feeling of winning a spot at provincials. “There were tears I think,” said Marval. “There were tears, yes,” added Liebau.

Crossley entered Provincials as a top seed and went undefeated in the round robin pool play.

The team finished fourth at the bonspiel, but all say they’re very

proud of the results.

“This was probably my only opportunity to be part of this type of event,” says Marval. “So I’m really fortunate I was able to go to provincials and compete.”

“I learned a lot about myself as a person and about the sport,” she added.

Marval learned to curl on an elementary school field trip in Grade 7, noting she was interested to get involved in the sport because it was different.

That was six years ago. “It was the same field trip. The same story,” said Liebau in explaining how she got involved in the sport.

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teammates.

Nori says her family has long been involved in curling and that’s how she got involved, about 8 years ago. “I like the social aspect,” says Nori. “It can be very competitive too. It’s fun.”

Marval, the lead, expects to be taking Journalism at university next year, so she won’t be part of the team, but says she hopes to continue curling.

In Grade 11, Liebau, the second, says she’ll definitely be back, with Caldwell who is in Grade 10 and returning to Crossley as well.

Nori, in Grade 12, says she’s not sure if she’s returning to Crossley next year or moving on, and so isn’t sure if she’ll be curling with Crossley again or not.

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