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Celebrating Citizen of the Year Bylaw gets nod

BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff

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CITIZEN of the Year for 2012, Fred Disher, with is wife Bernice, surrounded by some of their children and other family members, during the Fonthill and District Kinsmen’s Annual dinner to celebrate the spirit of volunteerism in our community.

Sarah Murrell/Voice Photo family, Newblatt said she always has marshalled.

BY SARAH knew her brother was special, Krkljus said the parade MURRELL and it was nice to know the marshalling job must be one of VOICE Staff community of Pelham thinks so frustration, dealing with all of the people who are late or out Sheila Newblatt told a large as well.

Disher, who told the crowd of place. group of Pelham’s community he was “overwhelmed, grateful “Something Tim and I have volunteers and leaders that she’s and honoured,” to be chosen been guilty of on occasion,” he never felt she lives in the shadow as the Citizen of the Year, was added. of her brother, but that she lives the subject of several glowing After reading in the Voice in his glow. speeches, with many sincere Disher and his wife of 47 years It was a borrowed quote but thanks for his dedication to Bernice have raised nine children the sentiment is sincere. the community and numerous and opened their home to Newblatt was speaking of Fred laughs as well. dozens of foster children, Krkljus Disher, Pelham’s 2012 Citizen Mike Krkljus, representing said it’s no wonder Disher takes of Year, at the Kinsmen dinner MPP Tim Hudak, said he got on the parade marshal job.

Feb. 26 recognizing Disher’s to know Disher over the years When the laughter died contribution to the community. through the many parades he Speaking on behalf of Disher’s

See CELEBRATING/page 3

Three people made presentations to council Monday night regarding the environmental protection bylaw. All three had concerns that their nursery businesses would be negatively impacted by the bylaw, and wanted clarificationn on normal farming practices.

Their presentations were so impactful, council took a 35 minute break to move behind closed doors and seek legal advice from the town solicitor.

When they returned, councillors asked a series of pointed questions to CAO Darren Ottaway, pointing out the practices carried out by nursery owners would be considered normal farm practices under the bylaw and they would all be exempt.

The questions also clarified concerns about permit requirements and fees to make changes to the land. Ottaway said there are no permits required and no fees charged in any way.

In response to a concern from Louis Damn that unannounced inspectors could damage his crops by bringing contaminants into his fields, Ottaway said there will be no unannounced visits by bylaw inspectors as per the town’s new bylaw procedures.

DuncanMacFarlane,representing John Langendoen of Willowbrook Nurseries, said a bylaw designed to deal with a fill disaster has now grown to a very bad piece of legislation for farmers.

“I implore you, not to pass this bylaw in this form at his time,” See BYLAW/page 5

Planner fired

BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff

Planning Director Craig Larmour is no longer an employee of the Town of Pelham.

Larmour attended the regular Feb. 19 council meeting and spoke to several issues. Within a few days of that meeting, however, his name was no longer listed in the staff list on the town’s website.

Mayor Dave Augustyn confirmed Larmour was no longer employed by the town, but would not comment further.

CAO Darren Ottaway told The Voice the bylaw that appointed Larmour planning director was rescinded by council and he was let go on Feb. 20, stating there was no reason.

Larmour would not comment on the issue. He is the fourth senior management level employee to leave in recent years.

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Food sellers team up to provide good nutrition

BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff In the business of food, local Sobeys store owners have teamed up to provide healthy food and nutritional education to local school children.

Stemming from an idea from

Fonthill store owner Ron Kore, the Niagara area Sobeys are planning a charity golf tournament to support Niagara Nutrition Partners.

Niagara Nutrition Partners, a program of Community Care, promotes the connection between healthy food choices and improved learning by providing breakfast, lunch and snacks at

school or community-based programs. Currently, Niagara Nutrition Partners is involved with 208 school and community based programs, nourishing 13,000 children and youth each day.

Kore explained the Sobeys franchisees have, in their policies, the opportunity to donate a hole in one prize for charity golf

tournaments, so he thought why not host the whole tournament. “It makes good sense,� he says. “We know there is a need for food and nutrition.�

Kore had the idea last year, but didn’t have the time to pull an entire tournament together. This year, there are two volunteers chairing the tournament and doing much of the planning.

Giulio Rossa says he’s known Kore for years so when he heard the idea he volunteered to help out. “We’re here to add whatever we can to make it as successful as

possible,� he said of the help from himself and good friend Claude Denoncourt, Rossa’s co-chair.

The tournament will be held June 24, 2013 at Peninsula Lakes and will include 18 holes of golf, scramble format, cart, range balls, dinner and prizes.

Rossa says there are still many opportunities to make a donation to the tournament. “It’s important to get as many people involved as possible,� said Rossa, noting all of the proceeds of the tournament are to help local kids.

Along with Niagara Nutrition

Partners some of the proceeds will also be donated to Notre Dame’s athletics program. “It is for kids so it is important to us,� said Rossa, noting so far “it feels good� so he’s sure the tournament will be a success. “Don’t hold back to register,� he said, noting he’s sure the tournament will be a sellout.

Tickets are $155 per player.

Tournament is at Peninsula Lakes in Pelham with a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start.

For tickets, visit any Niagara Sobeys store or go to www. groccagroup.com.

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SOBEYS store owners from Niagara, including Kevin Siddall from Fort Erie (left), Ron Kore from Fonthill (front, centre) and Mike Zolli from Welland, will be hosting a Charity Golf Tournament, organized by volunteers Claude Denoncourt (back, left) and Giulio Rossa, to benefit nutrition for kids in Niagara.

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Planning another party Ten years ago the residents of Fenwick threw a great big anniversary party for the Village, which was 150 in 2003.

This year, they’re planning an even bigger event to mark the 160th Anniversary of the Village of Fenwick, celebrate the flagpole and mark the start of beautification work in the downtown core.

Ten years ago the village was decorated with burgundy and cream coloured swags and bows, with many businesses and residents showing their pride in Fenwick and support of the party by purchasing and displaying the swags.

This year the decorations will be similar, however they are being made in the U.S.A. of flag quality nylon, so they won’t fade and should last for several years.

The 160th Anniversary planning committee is now selling these swags to ensure the village is just as resplendent as it was in 2003.

Swags are 40� across with a 20� drop, bows are six loops with a 12� tails. The swags are burgundy and cream while the bows are solid burgundy.

Like in 2003 the swags are designed to hang on the outside of local businesses or homes and everyone in the village is encouraged to get in the spirit of the celebration by purchasing swags and bows.

Orders must be prepaid and placed no later than April 1st for delivery by May. While final cost of the swags are still being determined, organizers don’t expect them to cost much more than $40.

While the 160th Anniversary planning committee is just starting to plan for the day there will be many opportunities for sponsorships and vendors.

To order swags contact Sally Jaeger at 905-892-2607 ext 347 or email at sjaeger@pelham.ca.

The anniversary celebration is planned for Saturday, June 1, 2013.

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Celebrating Citizen of the Year Continued from Page 1

down, Krkljus congratulated Disher and his commitment to the community but also thanked the Fonthll and District Kinsmen for creating and sponsoring the Citizen of the Year Award.

“Your work to recognize volunteers does not go unnoticed,” he told the Kinsmen.

Mayor Dave Augustyn echoed the sentiment, before congratulating Disher on receiving what he called the community’s “highest honour.”

Noting Disher’s involvement started from a response to an ad looking for members of Community Policing, Augustyn said he read Disher himself said “one thing lead to another.”

“Are you sensing a trend,” he asked the crowd.

“I am!” exclaimed Bernice,

which earned another big laugh from the crowd.

Going on to say that’s not what he meant, Augustyn said he was referring to the cycle of positive influence from volunteering, that once you become involved you tend to stay involved.

Calling Disher’s involvement an “amazing benefit to the community,” Augustyn recognized that Disher is considered by all who know him to be a man always there, always supportive and always willing to help.

In Disher’s typical selfless style, his speech recognized the work of the Kinsmen, his Service Club the Fenwick Lions and all of those he has worked with over the years.

“You have accomplished a tremendous amount of work for the community,” he said.

He also spoke of his father,

Garfield, the former Mayor of Dunnville, who was very community-minded.

“I admired that,” he said of his father, who likely passed on that trait to Disher.

Disher also thanked his wife.

“Little did we know that we would lead such an exciting and rewarding life.”

Disher is the 15th Citizen of the Year recognized by the Fonthill and District Kinsmen. Past Citizens of the Year are: Carolyn Mullen, 1998; Tony Finamore, 1999; Jake Dilts, 2000; Eric Bergenstein, 2001; George Kowalski, 2002; Anne Robbins, 2003; Catherine Kuckyt, 2004; Gerry Berkhout, 2005; Paul Ryan, 2006; Gayle Baltjes-Chataway, 2007; Rick Lowes, 2008; Gail Hilyer, 2009; Gord Klager (posthumously), 2010; and Sandra Warden, 2011.

Crazy for March Break It’s going to be a crazy week at the Pelham Public Library over March Break.

The library is running a series of events over the school break geared for kids who are “crazy for” something, like lego or Shrek.

The March Break kicks off with Crazy for Shrek where kids can paint their face green and enjoy some homemade green slime.

Read some of the funniest stories ever at Crazy for Dr. Seuss on March 12.

Kids ages four and up can go Crazy for Lego, on March 12 with lego books, crafts, candy, bingo and a chance to win a lego prize surprise.

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From The Heart of Niagara 209 Highway 20 East at Rice Road (inside Birchley Place) Office: Mon-Fri - 9am-3pm Fonthill, ON, L0S 1E6 phone: 905-892-8690 fax: 905-892-0823 editor@thevoiceofpelham.ca advertising@thevoiceofpelham.ca office@thevoiceofpelham.ca www.thevoiceofpelham.ca Sarah Murrell, Editor Warren Mason, Advertising Liz Hayden, Graphics Leslie Chiappetta, Office Manager The Voice is independant, locally owned and operated.

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Not the town’s choice, but still your Voice I’ve been in the editor’s chair here for just about 12 years (my first edition as editor was March 21, 2001).

In all that time The Voice has always produced the Town of Pelham recreation guide. For most of those years we’ve also been the Town’s media agency, publishing all town advertisements, the rec guide, the Municipal Matters page with the town information column, and more.

This year, for the first time, the Voice was not the successful bidder for the Town’s media contract.

I don’t know why, exactly. I don’t have access to the specific numbers in all of the proposals received. Whatever the reason, it’s safe to say the staff here are disappointed.

From what I’ve heard from people I’ve talked to since the tender was awarded to the Pelham News, several members of the community are pretty disappointed too, to say the least.

I have to make the point that our disappointment is totally and completely regardless of money.

The Voice of Pelham, in case you don’t remember, was founded 16 years ago by a group of 50 shareholders who held a strong belief that this community needed it’s own community paper. We’ve been part of this community, and dedicated to the community, for the entirety of those 16 years.

We are currently the ONLY news organization with offices located in the Town of Pelham, and the majority of our staff are residents (taxpayers) in the Town of Pelham.

Buy Local? Surely that philosophy should extend to town hall.

But beyond the facts that we are locally owned and operated and Pelham’s independent news source, there’s more to consider.

To start, we have Verified Circulation. You’ll notice the logo and a number to the left on this page, that is the number of newspapers that are delivered each

week. Guaranteed. How can we be so sure? We are audited every quarter by the Ontario Community Newspaper Association and we have to account for every Voice that gets printed by Canweb each week. We don’t estimate, we don’t toss newspapers at the end of a driveway and consider it circulated. We deliver each newspaper to your mailbox each week and have a professional audit done to show that each paper is delivered. I don’t think any other newspaper can prove their circulation so precisely.

Also, do a quick count in last week’s Voice of Pelham and you will find 47 advertisers - one of them from out of town.

The same week’s edition of the Pelham News, you wonder?

Including flyers, there are approximately 39 advertisers, 30 of them from out of town.

So, who cares where the ads come from?

Good question - because we at the Voice do.

We aren’t opposed to out of town advertisers, we want to generate income like anyone else, but we are strong supporters of our local business community.

The contrast in advertising sends one clear message, at least it does to us, that this community newspaper is the first choice for businesses in this community.

The Pelham Business Association is beginning the Portraits of Pelham campaign this week - in The Voice. They choose us too.

Also to consider is with 30 ads from outside of Pelham where is the focus of the News - on drawing revenue away from this community? Encouraging shoppers to spend money elsewhere? I don’t know - but it’s certainly a side effect of that kind of advertising inequality, intentional or not.

So, the question remains. Why is the Town supporting a business that has such a strong connection outside of Pelham?

Are we bitter? Nope. Okay

maybe a tiny smidge but it only the took the town an hour and a half to make the decision.

No, I’m not writing this column because The Voice is bitter over the decision. I’m writing the column to voice our opinion on this matter, to thank the community for their ongoing support of their local paper, and to let all of our readers know, our commitment to this community has never wavered, and it won’t now.

Sarah Murrell MY VOICE

LETTERS to the editor Thank you It is such an honour to be chosen to be Pelham’s Citizen of the Year for 2012. I am so grateful to my family and many friends and colleagues from town who were able to attend the dinner celebration last Tuesday and who have supported me in so many ways. The Kinsmen did a classy job running the event.

We live in a unique and wonderful town where volunteerism is encouraged and recognized. As someone mentioned at the dinner, thousands of hours (years!) of volunteer work was represented in the room on Tuesday and our town has clearly reaped the benefits.

Thanks so much for everything!

Fred Disher Fonthill

Floodplain still an issue The wind turbine debate seems to have diverted attention from an equally grave concern about the new Floodplain Regulatory line proposed by the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) as mandated by the Ministry of Natural Resources.

Anyone with property along the Welland River and its tributaries, including Draper’s Creek, Forkes Creek, Coyle Creek, etc, should especially be concerned with this

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new line and how it will affect their property value, as well as the restrictions and limitations that will be placed on their land.

Regulations will encompass all surrounding properties of the river and its tributaries. One example would be properties along Draper’s Creek as far in from the Welland River as South Pelham Street, North of Thorold Road.

If your property is situated

along any of these tributaries, you should contact the NPCA in Welland, or go to their website www.npca.ca to learn more about how the new line affects you, and to register your concern with the NPCA. You can take your property tax roll number to them and ask how this new floodplain line may impact your property.

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Slow Food column SnailSpace is no longer available in The Voice, but is still being published online and anyone interested in continuing to read the monthly columns can find them at www.pelhamslowfood.blogspot.ca The March column is about research that points to ways that we can longer, healthier lives.

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MUNICIPAL matters Site for new Reihl Skate Park decided

BY DAVE AUGUSTYN Mayor of Pelham

On Thursday, February 21, five Staff and I lead 23 members of the community through a creative problem solving process (the Simplexity Thinking System) to determine the preferred location for the Riehl Skatepark.

The working group included Bonita and Ted Riehl; Mariah Bunz; youth and adult skate boarders; a local Aviva Insurance Broker; and representatives from the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council; Niagara Regional Police; Pelham Youth Soccer Club; Pelham Minor Baseball; Pelham Slopitch; Bandshell Committee;

Pelham Tennis Association; and local Service Clubs.

After discussing facts about the skatepark, the working group, using maps and post-it notes, worked to suggest 15 potential locations: Harold Black Park - Soccer Field; Arena Park - Multi Purpose Court; Harold Black Park - near Storm Water Detention Pond; Arena Park south of driveway, east of arena; Centennial Park - ball diamond #3; Marlene Stewart Streit Park asphalt pad behind pool building; Town owned lands in East Fonthill; Peace Park - Adjacent to Professional Arts Building; Glynn A School - near soccer field/Steve Bauer Trail; Marlene Stewart Streit Park - near entrance to John Nemy

Trail; Woodstream Park - wooded area; Centennial Park - east of furthest parking lot; Gord Klager Fonthill Lions Park - tennis courts; Arena Park - north of paddle tennis facility; and Centennial Park - front passive area at Church Street.

With these potential locations in mind, each of three smallgroups brainstormed and then short-listed the best criteria to evaluate the locations. The group results were combined, and further “converged” by everyone into seven criteria: Safe access – getting to and from the park, EMS & Police Access, Near Majority of Town Population; Available public washrooms and other infrastructure; Isaac would have

approved and it will increase civic pride; Minimal impact on others (park users and neighbours); Highly visible (for police, ”eyes on park”) and able to be lighted; Enough physical space -minimum 110’ x 110’ and potential for expansion; Favourable terrain/ topography; Each small group used the seven criteria to evaluate the 15 locations.T he result? Consensus on one location – the soccer field at Harold Black Park.

What will happen to those that currently use this improperlysized soccer field? While the lights will stay for the Skatepark, Staff and Pelham Soccer have recommended that the Town

advance the planned 2014 construction of a new soccer field and parking lot as envisioned in the Centennial Park Master Plan.

(This can be paid for by delaying the construction of a “Central Park Building” and lighting Ball Diamond #2.)

Thanks to all who participated in and facilitated the special workshop; you proved the Ghanaian proverb true: “One head does not contain all the wisdom.”

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

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said MacFarlane to applause. “Lets permit further discussion and refinement.”

Gregory Suk, who works for South Pelham Nursery and hopes one day to take the business over from his parents, says the bylaw is onerous on young farmers and

would delay day to day operations of the nursery while he seeks proper authority to carry out normal farm practices on his land.

“We face enough obstacles,” said Suk of the other, provincial, legislation farmers adhere to and the difficulty of farming today.

“We’re not messing things up.

We had a few goofballs out there

trying to do stupid things,” said Damn, explaining farmers don’t want to build giant berms or dump contaminated fill on their land. It’s good business, he said, for farmers to take care of their water supply and land.

Councillor Richard Rybiak said he was impressed by the tremendous concern farmers have for their land

and for this bylaw, noting the draft presented to council March 4 has gone pretty far to ensure farmers are not impacted. He suggested the town allow farmers and nursery owners the opportunity to talk with the bylaw officer, explain their normal farm practices, and have, on record, that explanation so complaints can be handled

quickly. He also suggested a review of the bylaw in a year, with input from farmers, to ensure it has the impact intended without negatively impacting farmers.

After their in camera session to seek legal advice, and their questions to Ottaway to clarify the exemptions, councillors agreed with Rybiak’s motion to review the

bylaw, shortening the timeframe to between six and eight months on Ottaway’s advice.

In a recorded vote, councillors voted 5-2 in favour of the bylaw, with Councillors Peter Papp and Gary Accursi voting agains enacting the bylaw.

Mayor’s 5th Annual Gala to benefit Reihl Skate Park The 5th Annual Pelham Mayor’s Gala will support the Riehl Skate Park, Niagara Centre Skating Club and the Pelham Community Fund at the “Casino Royale” themed event this spring.

Set for Saturday, May 25th at Lookout Point Country Club, the proceeds of the evening’s festivities will go to the Riehl Skate Park, Niagara Centre Skating Club and the “Pelham Community Fund” with the Niagara Community Foundation.

“In previous years, the Pelham community has been extremely generous in its support of the Mayor’s Gala, helping to raise more than $110,000,” said Mayor Augustyn. “The Gala Committee hopes to raise enough funds to support community

groups this year and in perpetuity through the community endowment.”

With the Town of Pelham matching donations to the Riehl Skate Park Fund dollar for dollar, Gala proceeds directed to the fund will quickly double. Funds directed to the Niagara Centre Skating Club will support the installation of muchneeded safety equipment to assist with the development and enhancement of skaters of all ages, abilities, interests and ambitions.

A portion of the Gala proceeds will support the “Pelham Community Fund” with the Niagara Community Foundation; this fund makes funding for local charities available in perpetuity. Beneficiaries were chosen by the Mayor’s Gala Committee through an

application process.

The Mayor’s Gala promises to be a night of intrigue and entertainment. “Casino Royale”, will be filled with live entertainment, gaming and a live auction. With the addition of a mystery dinner theatre, billed “Goodbye Mr. Bond! A Retirement Party for 007”, the Fifth Annual Mayor’s Gala will be an evening to remember.

The volunteer members of the Gala organizing committee are continuing their work to develop sponsorship opportunities. In order to raise as much money as possible, a program has been developed to give maximum recognition to sponsors of the Mayor’s Gala ahead of and during the event.

Individual tickets, which are available at the Town of Pelham office, are $135 each.

Tables of eight can also be purchased and sponsored.

This year’s Gala is well on its way to being another sold-out event, tickets are selling fast.

Over the last four years the Pelham Mayor’s Gala has raised more than $110,000 in support of community projects and programs. In 2009 the Gala raised $22,741 to support a new, permanent facility and the long term sustainability of Pelham Cares. In 2010, the Gala raised $29,728 in support of the Konnecting Kids Program - helping to give less fortunate Pelham children the opportunity to participate in recreation

and educational programs. In 2011 the Gala supported five youth-focused projects – like a rowing shell at EL Crossley, the Army Cadet Corps educational trip to Vimy Ridge, and the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council’s Outdoor Movie Night. Last year’s Gala supported the establishment of the Pelham Community Fund, In the Orchard – art camp for 15 Pelham Youths; Project Lifesaver Niagara – equipment purchases to aid in the search for lost/wandering people; 1st North Pelham Sparks, Brownies & Guides – camping equipment; and Horse Alternative Therapeutic Services (HATS) – equine experiences and therapy to Pelham residents with special needs – both physical and emotional.

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Only the decor changes, the food stays the same

BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff The Lazy Loon, with its pine tables, cottage inspired decor and lake retreat atmosphere is getting a makeover.

Nine years since the local restaurant was last renovated owner Karey Warden has decided now is the time for a new look and an opportunity to fix some old problems.

“We’re trying to listen to our guests,” says Warden about moving the front entry, to eliminate drafts in the winter, and raising the bench seating.

“We want to make it aesthetically pleasing and keep up with the times.”

Much of the pine will be gone,

said Warden, but not all of it.

The pine tables and chairs will be replaced with more contemporary dark mahogany and some of the pine walls will be covered with drywall.

The style, he said, is post and beam so the main pine beams will still be visible, but will stand out more because of the design.

There will also be some stonework in the lofts and at the entryway as well as new flooring and new fabric for the bench seating.

Despite all of the changes the Lazy Loon will still have the quaintness and coziness of a log cabin, said Warden, adding he’ll likely scale back the amount of knick knacks and focus more on scenery and photography.

KAREY Warden, owner of the Lazy Loon, goes over the blueprints and decor choices for an extensive renovation of the local restaurant.

Sarah Murrell/Voice Photo

Warden said the same genuine service and classic comfort foods will be part of the redesigned Loon.

Lex Parker Design, who designed the last renovation of the Loon, has done the design this time around as well and Clark Construction will be completing the work.

“They gave us exactly what we were looking for,’ said Warden of the design. “It is the right finishes, the right colours. It is what we needed.”

“It’s terrifying and exciting all at the same time,” says Warden of the renovation, which will see the restaurant closed for about three weeks beginning April 2.

“I’m excited,” he said. “I think our guests will enjoy it.”

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KYRA and Leny VanGeest check out a pillar of flowers at the United Floral Distributors open house in Fenwick on March 2. The greenhouse was transformed in a beautiful showcase for all things floral, with large pillars of flowers, gorgeous arrangements, and colour everywhere.

Along with displays by UFD and its growers there were several design workshops with Neville Mackay (above) and a design contest.

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New bylaw officer brings customer service to the job from residents the changes are positive.

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BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff Craig Genesse loves problem solving.

He also has a 20-year customer service background and is a recent graduate of the police foundations program.

He’s also Pelham’s new Bylaw Enforcement Officer and says it is that experience, education and quality that will drive him to create a customer service based bylaw system in Pelham.

“That’s the plan. That is absolutely the plan,” said Genesse when asked about the combination of his customer service background and law enforcement education combining for the perfect bylaw officer.

“We’re putting a lot of weight into the customer service side,” he said, noting there is tentative talk to change the name of Bylaw Enforcement to Bylaw Services to better reflect the new focus.

“For me this is the dream job,” says the Welland resident, explaining he loves working with people and making a positive difference.

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E.L. Crossley Marching Band gets some fashion Flare

BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff Pelham’s high school marching band has garnered some rnational media attention of late.

The E.L. Crossley band appeared on CTV’s Canada AM in January with the Aviva fund announcement and now appear in the March issue of Flare.

David Gaines, head of music at Crossley, says he received a

“random email” from an assistant editor at the Canadian fashion magazine asking if the band would participate in a fashion shoot.

He explains the magazine had come up with the concept of using a marching band, but due to a lack of marching bands in Ontario - came calling at E.L. Crossley.

Gaines said he accepted the invitation because he will accept any opportunity to give the kids an experience they wouldn’t

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“It was good fun. It does help promote the school,” he said.

He also added that ‘show biz is show biz” and whether it’s a print magazine or a performance, it is all an extension of the classroom curriculum.

Most of the kids were into the idea of being in a fashion magazine, said Gaines, but they got bored pretty quickly, noting

they had a lot of waiting while locations were lit and the model’s wardrobe changed.

One of the band members noted it was pretty neat to see Gisele in a magazine, and then a few pages later see themselves.

The concept of the shoot is the antithesis of a rebel to the conformity of a marching band and the magazine features photos of a model dressed in grunge

surrounded by Crossley students in their band uniforms.

“Where else to find a bunch of band geeks than in a band,” laughed Gaines.

The photographer, Gaines said, told him he was “totally captivated by the kids” calling it poignant to see them in their uniforms, somewhere between awkward and noble.

The exposure, he says, is good

for the kids because it helps them realize what they’re doing is unique and worthwhile.

The Band will build on their fame this spring with a trip to Florida, where the choir will sing at Epcott and the Marching Band will perform in the Magical Kingdom’s Main Street USA Parade.

The March issue of Flare is on newstands now for those who’d like to see the Crossley shoot.

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Portraits of Pelham campaign gets underway in Voice

BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff A year ago the pages of The Voice featured beautiful portraits of Pelham business owners and leaders, showcasing not only the services of these businesses and the personalities of their owners, but the talents of Bryan Caporicci as well.

The Portraits of Pelham campaign was well received by the community. Caporicci says residents told him they were excited to read the Voice and look for who is featured in that next installation of the Portraits of Pelham. “I think the public responded so well because it was a dynamic visual campaign. They were great

portraits of people they know their neighbours, friends and local business owners,� says Caporicci. “It brought a sense of personality to the businesses that they all shop at regularly. Theprofile itself was a neat insight into the personality of the “face behind the name�.� “When I heard about the Portraits of Pelham campaign last year I thought it was a great idea. The

campaign had great value - I got an ad in the paper but most importantly I got a great business portrait,� said Tom McIntyre of Tag Computer Services. “In my mind I envisioned a traditional studio portrait, but instead the photo was taken at my office in my work environment and I was sitting in front of a plain backdrop, but instead I was surrounded by my work. I love it!�

“The 2012 Portraits of Pelham campaign run by the PBA was a fantastic opportunity for quality advertising in a variety of mediums,� says Melissa Wells of Ex Nihilo Designs.

Warren Mason, Voice advertising director, agrees. “It’s unique,� he says of why it is so popular. “It’s something people talk about.�

Mason also points out the campaign has a “long shelf life�, with the campaign running 20 weeks in The Voice and online, featuring not only the portraits of local businesses but online profiles as well.

The campaign kicks off this week on page 16 with a review of last year’s portraits and begins new portriats next week.

Local cadets earn the Duke of Edingburgh award Two members of the 613 Lincoln and Welland Regiment Army Cadets, based out of the Fonthill Legion, received the bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award.

The Duke of Edinburgh Award program is an international award that was founded in 1956 by HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh K.G. K.T. in London England. The award program was developed to encourage all youth ages 14

to 25 to be active participants in new activities, and pursue their current interests in four different areas.

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Connor Wright and Present Hamilton both received the bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award.

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CADETS WO Present Hamilton (left) and WO Connor Wright, are congratulated on their award by 2Lt. Megan Scott and Mayor Dave Augustyn during an award ceremony held Wednesday, February 27. /Special to the Voice

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AE Panthers banish Phantoms to advance to finals The Pelham Panthers Shoppers Drug Mart Peewee AE hockey team has advanced to the Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) Finals.

The team started their impressive run at the end of January by defeating local rivals Niagara on the Lake and Lincoln.

In the three team, home and home round robin format series the Panthers defeated Lincoln by scores of 7-1 and 7-1 and NOTL 7-0 and 6-0.

The Acton Tanners were the next team to experience the Panther’s sound goaltending, stifling defense and quick strike offense. Pelham swept the best of five series by scores of 7-1, 6-1, and 7-2.

The provincial quarter finals renewed an old rivalry with a very strong team from Collingwood.

Pelham struck first on the road with an impressive 5-1 victory in the series opener, but the Blackhawks responded with a 4-2 win in Pelham. Game 3 was a physical, back and forth game that the Panthers simply refused to lose and skated away with a well-deserved 2-1 win. Pelham scored two quick goals in game 4 and never let up, securing a 3-1 win in Collingwood and a spot in the OMHA semi-finals.

The Port Hope Phantoms were all that stood in the way of the Panthers reaching their season goal of competing for a provincial championship. Solid goaltending and an aggressive fore check by the Phantoms kept the Panthers off the score sheet for most of the first game. Port Hope scored the first goal of the game with less than a minute to go in the

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Overtime settled nothing and the game ended in 1-1 tie. Pelham knew that they were in for a tough series and they responded in big way, winning the next three

games by identical 5-2 scores to clinch the series and advance to the finals.

The team consists of goaltenders; Michael Rossi and Evan Macpherson, defensemen; Thomas Citrigno, Preston Galvin, Blake Zurbrigg, Campbell Veld

and Tyler D’Angelo and forwards; Henry Blackburn, Liam Sodtke, Brenden D’Angelo, Fraser Darling, Quentin Annunziata, Cameron Crysler, Ethan Mergl, Josh Glen and Mitchell Carmichael.The team is waiting for the winner of the other semi-final between

Dorchester and Ayr to finish.

Please come out and support the Panthers as they attempt to bring another OMHA Championship to Pelham. Check the PMHA website (www.pelhamminorhockey.com) for game times.

2013 Soccer Teams forming Now! online registration!

Pelham Soccer is kicking into high gear preparing for the 2013 summer soccer season!

Registration is now open for all divisions and tryouts are currently underway. Players can easily register and check tryout times at www.pelhamsoccer.ca The Club is also looking for referees for the local league and volunteers to coach in all levels. Stuart McPherson, the newly elected Club President said “We have a very strong group of volunteers on our board this year, and are excited about the 2013 season although, right now, we really need coaches for the U8 & U9 boys and U10 girls.”

The team of volunteer board members, are working hard implementing the new Ontario Soccer Association (OSA), Long-Term Player Development (LTPD) The LTPD is aimed at all Ontario soccer Clubs, with the goal of making soccer more instructional and developmental throughout Canada. Stuart describes, “The fundamental idea is that kids need to have fun playing the game while developing skills.

So, in younger age groups, the focus is on developing a love for the sport through games, play and skill growth.” The club is excited about what this focus means for the 700+players and the future of soccer in Pelham!

One of the fun events the club is working on is the 3rd Annual Soccerfest Day, which will be held at Centennial Park in Fenwick on June 1st. Soccerfest, Sponsored

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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 • Fourth Tuesday of the month, at 11 a.m. Maple Acre Library Book Club.

Jessica Stewart leads this lunch hour discussion. $10.00 includes sub lunch and drink. Please register the month ahead in order to pick up your book.

• 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 • Thursdays (first Thursday of every month) 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Interested in singing with the Robert Wood Singers? Please contact Barb Snopek at 905-7356425 or at joe.snopek020@ sympatico.ca to arrange details.

• Newcomers Club of St. Catharines & District welcomes women new to the region to participate in a variety of activities (some including partners). Call Maureen 905-397-7593 or Gwen 905-641-9816 for details.

•Volunteers Needed in Fonthill, Fenwick, Ridgeville for the Meals Program.

Friendly Visiting program and also requires volunteer drivers to take seniors to appointments. Offer flexible hours and mileage reimbursement. Call Laura Dumas at 905-788-3181 ext. 27 or email ldumas@ csn.on.ca.

UPCOMING 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.

March Break (March 11 to March 15) at the Pelham Public Library Preregistration required •Canadian Red Cross Babysitting Course •Crazy for Shrek •Crazy for Dr. Seuss •Crazy for Lego •Crazy T’s •Crazy for Cupcakes •Crazy Curly Scarf Making •Crazy for the Zoo •Owl Crazy

March Break Art Camp “In the Orchard” Ages 5-10 or Age 11 and over. Full day (9 a.m.

- 4 p.m.), half day (9 a.m.

- 12 noon) or individual days. Subsidies provided if needed. Call 905-892-1709 or visit intheorchard.org.

Sunday, March 10th • 12:00 noon. Candy Kabobs: We will be selling candy kabobs in the church hall. Fenwick United Church Fundraiser for Riehl Skate Park, 1050 Church Street, Fenwick.

Friday, March 15 • 8:00 p.m. Ham Raffle and Penny Sale, Fonthill Lions Hall Saturday, March 16 • 14th Annual Alzheimer Bonspiel. Welland Curling Club, 497 King St. To register call Shelley 905687-6856 ext. 562.

• 4:00-7:00 p.m. Pasta Dinner, Fonthill Lions Hall • 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday.

Watercolour Painting Workshop with Instructor Denise Sperry at Pelham Library. Fee $90 (members of Pelham Art Association ) $120. Contact Mary @ 905-892-4625 Sunday, March 17th • 11:30 a.m.- 1:30 p.m.

Soup and Bread Lunch, Fenwick Lions Club, 99 Church St, Fenwick.

Soups, breads, dessert & beverage. $7.

• Trash-a-thon: We will be collecting “pledges per bag”, make a pledge with us in person at church/ during one of our previous events or by email at laura. maclean@live.ca. Fenwick United Church Fundraiser for Riehl Skate Park, 1050 Church Street, Fenwick.

Tuesday, March 19 • 10 a.m. -12:00 noon Spring Bling Card Making at the Pelham Library. Cost is $10.00. Register ahead.

Saturday, March 23 • 7:00 p.m. Progressive Euchre, Fonthill Lions Hall Wednesday, March 20 • 6:30 p.m. Niagara

CLASSIFIEDS Heritage Quilters Guild.

Merriton Community Center, Park Ave, St. Catharines.

Saturday, March 23th • 10:00 a.m - 2:00 p.m.

Niagara Handweavers & Spinners Guild will be demonstrating hand spinning in the Festival Room at Pelham Public Library.

Sunday, March 24th • 11:00 a.m. Window Wash: Fenwick United Church Fundraiser for Riehl Skate Park, 1050 Church Street, Fenwick.

Leave us a donation and your license plate number to have your windows washed while you’re enjoying the sermon!

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

The Voice of Pelham Route Available • Linden, Giles, Burton, Elm, Forest Gate, Pelham (Broad to Shorthill) 83 papers For information please call 905-892-8690 Custom bathrooms, rec rooms, plumbing, drywall, ceramic tile, painting, flooring, finish carpentry.

Jobs big or small.

905-937-9314 or 9005708-9314

For Sale

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.

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

Wheat straw for sale. small bales.

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

Services

Personal Assistant From time to time we all need a little help.

Errands • Appointments • Shopping Meals • Housekeeping • Visiting

Kim Earle 905-899-2807 hbark1@hotmail.com

Clean Driving Record • Police Criminal Check First Aid/CPR Certified • References Available

Please recycle this paper In Memoriam CRAFTER, Eric In Memory of Eric Crafter, a dear son, father, brother and uncle who passed away 10 years ago, March 11, 2003.

To us you were someone special, Someone set apart, Your memory will live forever, Engraved within our hearts.

Mom, Meaghan, Vicki & Taylor, Debbie & John, Tara, Kristen, Stacy, Dustin, Chelsea And Dylan.

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 ALLTYPE MASONRY Chimneys, Brick, Block, Stone.

Foundation repairs, sidewalks, custom concrete work. Call the Deamudes– Tom 289-241-4767 or 905-892-1924 Janet’s Tax Service. 30 years experience. 1200 Balfour Rd, Fenwick. 905892-4654.

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SPORTS

Major Atom girls win Gold in Cambridge tourney

The winning team is: Front row: Amelie Marai, Alissa Mete, Middle row: Sydney Grummett, Bethany Nicholls, Hailey Bronn, Olivia Mete, Back row: Emma Mete (Assistant Coach), Agi Mete (Head Coach), Mack Camden, Kaitlyn Shpurko, Oksana Groch, Hayley Williams, Sierra Gaspari and Absent from photo: Tara Giallonardo (Assistant Coach), Elizabeth Scozzafava (player). /Special to the Voice

The Pelham Panthers Major Atom Girl’s tasketball team participated in the eight-team Cambridge Centaurs Annual Basketball Tournament held on February 15 and 16.

The Panther’ won their first game versus the Collingwood Trailblazers by a score of 35-12 to advance to the semi-finals where they defeated the host team Cambridge Centaurs 31-12 to advance to the finals.

In the finals the Panthers played the also undefeated Kingsville Class. The Panthers held on to a five-point lead heading into the final quarter and then dominated the last four minutes of play to win 45-30.

The team is made up of 12 girls all under the age of 12 who have been practicing twice a week and playing in games and tournaments in order to prepare for the Ontario Basketball Championships to

be held on March 22 to 24 in Mississauga.

The team is having a great season with a third place finish

in a tournament in Rochester, NY and a Bronze medal in January in a tournament in Ancaster.

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Baron Roofing peewees win gold

On Family Day weekend the Baron Roofing Pelham Peewee Panthers travelled to the land of windmills and home of W.A.M.B.O. (Wallaceburg Antique Motor and Boat Outing) to compete in the Frank Dymock Classic.

Game 1 had the Panthers squaring off against one of the Wallaceburg teams. Pelham captain Matthew Vandenhaak started the scoring at 9:20 in period 1. The Panthers would allow one goal in the second but came back in the 3rd with 2 more goals courtesy of wingers Jacob Gula and Jared Sloan assisted by Tyler Scott for a 3-1 victory to begin the tournament.

Game 2 pitted the Panthers against the other local Wallaceburg team and once again it would be Vandenhaak getting things going for Pelham with a goal in the 1st period assisted

by Gula and Rowan McLellan. Wallaceburg would get the equalizer but Pelham would come back in the 2nd with 2 more goals from Vandenhaak and McLellan assisted by Ryan Rhora. Wallaceburg would score one more goal in the 3rd but it would not be enough and Pelham would come away with a 3-2 win.

Panther goalie Brock Pellow was outstanding in net handling the Wallaceburg forwards and keeping the local fan celebrations to a minimum.

Game 3 against Tilsonburg featured great goaltending by Tyler Scott who was recovering from a recent adductor strain injury. The 6-2 victory included 2 goals and 2 assists by Vandenhaak, 1 goal and 2 assists by Sloan, another single from McLellan and a deuce from

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defenseman Denver Parent which included a ‘Bobby Orr-like’ end to end rush.

With an undefeated record going into the Championship game the Panthers were ready to “pounce”. At 9:04 in the 1st period defenseman Ryan Rhora ripped a forehand towards the Wallaceburg goal. Winger Tyler Scott was perfectly positioned to tip the shot into the back of the net to give Pelham the lead. In period 2 winger Jared Sloan deked out the defenseman and then the goalie to score a short-handed goal making it 2-0 Panthers.

Unfortunately for Pelham this game would have parallels to the gold medal game at the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver in which the U.S.A. was able to come back from a 2 goal deficit to force an overtime. Wallaceburg was

able to score at the end of the 2nd period and then again with only 30 seconds left to play.

The overtime action featured fast-paced action at both ends of the ice. Great forechecking and puck movement by Zachary Pasma and Lukas White combined with the stellar defensive skills of Connor Adams, Mitchell Karnay, Denver Parent and Ryan Rhora and fantastic net minding by Brock Pellow allowed Pelham to hold off the opposition. Finally at 1:41 left in overtime play a great pass from Gula to Vandenhaak followed by a deadly forehand would beat the goalie 5-hole for Pelham’s “Golden Goal”. Panther players and fans are hoping that this tournament victory (along with the new Golden Eagle mascot) will propel this team to success in the playoffs.

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excited After tremendous success in 2012, the PBA is exceited to kick-off the 2013 Portraits of Pelham campaign.

Check back every week for a new portrait of one of the local business owners in your neighborhood!