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Wednesday, November 27, 2013
Winemaker retires, moves underground BY WAYNE CAMPBELL
for the VOICE Ron Kozub will move his wine making from a Fonthill garden to a Fenwick basement. After 18 years, the owner of The Wine Garden of Pelham will retire at the end of the year and sell his business. Kozub, 67, still loves making wine. He will continue to make it for himself and his three kids. He’ll possibly do a little consulting or part-time work. His wife, Donna, retired a year ago. After a car accident five years ago, he finds the physical strain of full-time work wearing. “It’s time to enjoy retirement,” he said. He wants to camp and travel with his wife as well as watch his four grandchildren play their various sports. The former engineer and engineering manager opened the wine garden 18 years ago “when I got re-organized out of the door for the third time.” He turned a lifelong passion for winemaking into
a full-time job using his management skills. “It’s more than a job. It’s more than a hobby,” he said. “People who come here are more than customers; they are part of my social life.” For years, the store on Regional Road 20 at Rice Road was known for its signs. “We had an awful lot of fun with them,” he said. “People told me they came by just to read them. We became known more for funny sayings than wine.” The fun went out of it when he got in a dispute with the town over a sign bylaw complaint. “It was a negative time for us,” and he stopped putting up the signs. Kozub’s passion for wine goes back to the early 1970s soon after he married, when they didn’t have “two dimes to rub together,” he said “I had a recipe for making wine from Welch’s grape juice and Ocean Spray cran-apple cocktail,“ he said. “They called it three-week wine.” Later he lived in rural Pelham. “I made wine from
Ron Kozub of The Wine Garden of Pelham will retire at the end of the year closing his shop on Regional Road 20 at Rice Road after 18 years. Wayne Campbell/Voice Photo anything I could pick. Elderberries, blackberries, peaches, pears, you name it.” It became a hobby, he turned into a business with help of an expert and a wine kit franchise
for Pelham and Welland that includes 150 types of wine. While the kits contain “everything you need” to make wine, Kozub could customize the products. “Everyone has differ-
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for the VOICE Sparky is barking up for his less fortunate friends. His owner John Kiss and the rest of the Fonthill Volunteer Fire Fighters Association will collect donations of pet food and toys between Dec. 7 and Dec. 15. The 24th annual Toys For Kids and Pet Food drive provides toys and food for those receiving Christmas hampers from Pelham Cares. “You can drop off toys and pet food at the Fonthill fire hall dur-
ing office hours or put it in boxes at banks in Fonthill and Fenwick,” said Lieutenant Yvon Audette. The firefighters added pet food to their annual toy drive a few years. “Many families have pets but they do not receive pet food through the hamper program,” Audette said. The toys can be for children of any age. “We’re looking for items for kids from babies to teenagers,” he said. They can include warm clothing, blankets and mitts as well as trucks, dolls, games and CDs. The firefighters will also give out receipts for cash donations.
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Early Christmas service stresses hope in loss BY WAYNE CAMPBELL
for the VOICE For those who have lost a loved one, the first Christmas without them is especially difficult. It’s a time when you feel the loss of someone in a familiar setting, said Rev. Garry van Bruchem. It’s an empty chair at Christmas dinner, a tradition that will not be carried out, a greeting that will not be heard. To help people deal with such a loss and look ahead to a brighter time, Pelham churches and local funeral homes host an annual Christmas Service of Hope. This year it will be held at Fenwick United Church at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4. The church is at 1050 Church St. at Canboro Rd. in Fenwick. “The Service of Hope provides an opportunity for us to gather for a time of remembrance and reflection, for hope and encouragement during the holiday season,” said the Pelham Clergy Fellowship in a news release. While Pelham funeral homes will send out invitations to those they served this past year, the service is not limited.
Anyone can attend “who would benefit from the hope that is to be found in remembering the life of a loved one.” “It’s a good time to be with other people who share similar feelings and experiences. The service helps to ease a sense of isolation,” said van Bruchem. It consists of readings, prayers, music and an opportunity for each person to light a candle in memory of their loved ones. “These candles symbolize the light in our darkness; the hope that shines through loss and the support we give to one another,” said the fellowship. Clergy from Pelham churches will lead the service. Rev. Canon David Browning from Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Fonthill will bring the message. Bill Outred will provide the music, including Silent Night and Hope is a Star, with the Fenwick United Church choir. A fellowship time with refreshments will follow the service. Those interested in attending should contact James L. Pedlar Funeral Home, 905-892-5762, or Lampman Funeral Home, 905-893-4701, to determine how many are attending.
Fenwick United Church will host the annual Christmas Service of Hope at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Preparing for it are members of the Pelham Clergy Fellowship from left Rev. Alan McLean of Fenwick United, Rev. George Schmidt of Pelham Community Church, Tina Moessner of James L. Pedlar Funeral Home in Fonthill, Rev. Diane Walker of Pelham Community Church, Rev. Garry van Bruchem of Fonthill United Church, and Rev. Paul MacNeil of St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church. Wayne Campbell/Voice Photo
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NPCA strategic plan open for input The third draft of the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority strategic plan is now open for comment and should be finalized by the full authority at their December meeting. It is available at www.npca.ca. The plan has been formulated over several months following extensive consultation with stakeholders such as farmers, developers, environmentalists, regular users of NPCA facilities and the general public at large. In addition there was in- depth consultation with internal staff as well as municipal and regional staff. Following this lengthy consultative process, five working groups were established to review findings and to propose recommendations for future
actions. The preliminary consultation stage explored the NPCA from four strategic viewpoints. We asked individuals to identify the strengths of the organization. That was followed by identifying the weaknesses that were perceived. Then we requested individuals to provide suggestions for opportunities that might not be currently part of the culture. That was followed by the threats existent to the current structure and organization. The jargon of strategic planning refers to this as the SWOT process. The five working groups were as follows: governance and accountability; effective NPCA model to set policy and priorities; NPCA assets and asset
management; improving development process performance and effective communication with stakeholders and public. All working groups were chaired by a member of the NPCA board and engaged citizens with varying points of view. These preliminary reports were reviewed and summarized by our staff and the consultant and then reviewed internally and externally. Earlier this month two public meetings were held to determine the support or lack of support for the draft plan. These comments are now being summarized for the preparation of a final draft to be considered by the full authority in December. Early discussions showed that the NPCA had never established some funda-
mental foundations such as a mission statement, a vision and values. To that end these have been recommended as follows: MISSION- To manage our watershed’s natural resources by balancing community, economic and environmental needs; VISION- Balancing conservation and sustainable development for future generations by engaging stakeholder and community collaboration; VALUES- To the stakeholders and communities affected by our actions. We value: A sustainable balance between environmental conservation, economic growth and agricultural prosperity; Clear and respectful communication; Decisions that reflect
integrity, fairness and sensitivity to all impacted by our actions; An organization that delivers services to our clients with creativity and innovation; Quality services with transparency and accountability; Pragmatic solution oriented approaches to decision making; A respectful work environment and professional development. Readers are requested to communicate with NPCA should you wish to make commentary on the above or the strategic draft plan. Brian Baty is a Niagara Regional Councillor for the Town of Pelham, a member of the NPCA and Chair of the Governance and Accountability working group brian. baty@niagararegion.ca
LETTERS to the editor
Ward 1 residents should have had their say I would first like to point out that I have nothing but the utmost respect and confidence in James Lane, and I want to commend him for his work in the past, present and future for Ward 1 and the Town of Pelham. I also cannot stress how important it is to focus our tax monies on the necessary infrastructure and budget. However, I will always be forthcoming to argue for our democracy. Although some may find the appointment to fill the Ward 1 seat as a practical financial solution, I cannot stress how undemocratic this selection is. Others fought and paid a much higher price for the democracy that we have today, and I lower and shake my head, when appointments for elected positions are made. The folks of Ward 1 should have been given
the chance to have the councillor of their choosing. Yes, elected officials did cast the vote to make the appointment, however those elected officials were not from Ward1 (but those representing other wards in the town–to which one could argue–may have a political agenda behind it). I’m not trying to insinuate that there is any type of agenda by those on council, but I do feel the need to bring this point of view to the forefront. Any argument about voter turnout is moot. Regardless of the turnout percentage, the opinion and choice of those who did make the decision to vote is no longer valid. And now, one could argue that council has made a choice that those opinions don’t matter. The boundaries will be for the 2014 election campaign, but those boundaries will
not change until the end of this term. The current folks from the current Ward 1 should still have the democratic right to vote on this “elected” position. There are still important budget meetings and votes for 2014 for the council to vote on, which should be voted on by the Ward councillors which were elected in by the voters from their ward! Unfortunately, the folks of Ward 1 will now have to wait to have their voice heard for a number of months. It seems to be a reoccurring theme in Pelham. Waiting for a new sports complex, waiting for infrastructure repair, waiting for new expansion, waiting for a voice to be heard. Peter Moore, Fonthill
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for the VOICE Pelham residents will see another year of road construction while the town prepares for development of East Fonthill. In a wide ranging review, Mayor Dave Augustyn gave members of the “Pelham Welland” Chamber of Commerce a “state of the town” address. The annual Mayor’s Breakfast, hosted by the chamber at the Lazy Loon Restaurant, drew a full house. Road work during 2014 will include: reconstruction of Canboro Road in a downtown Fenwick revitalization; Regional Road 20 from Peachtree to Lookout with a Haist St. a turning lane; and a continuation of road, sidewalks and bike lane
work on Port Robinson Road to Rice Road. He also touched on improvements coming for Centennial Park playing fields, for layout of Peace Park, and for new off leash dog park at Regional Road 20 and Centre St. The mayor stressed council wants to maintain a small town feel. That applied to improving services in existing area by increasing sidewalks for a walkable community. It also applied when adding new residential and commercial developments. Since he has been mayor, Augustyn said the town has added 11 kilometres of sidewalks. “We want to integrate anything new to what we have,” he said in reviewing the plans for the East Fonthill development. The series of subdivisions on 450 acres, which
could add up to 5,000 people over the next 20 years, will stretch from Regional Road 20 along Rice Road to beyond Merritt Road. It will be linked by “a walkable, cyclable green corridor” along a new road off Station Street at Pelham Town Square. “It will be an eight-minute walk” to the square, said Augustyn. Included in the East Fonthill development is a town-owned 32- acre parcel. It could house a twinpad recreation centre if warranted and affordable, said the mayor. In the works are a 150unit seniors’ residence with 12 town houses, and a community health centre for five to 10 doctors and related services. The town is also pitching for an urgent care centre. The central location, See Breakfast (Page 8)
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Local home sales sluggish BY CATHY BERKHOUT-BOSSE
Real Estate View Residential home sales dropped off significantly this past month with seven transactions recorded this year compared to 15 in October 2012. Year-todate total sales, however, continue to outpace our 2012 level and remains ahead of Pelham’s 5-year average. According to the MLS statistics of the Niagara Association of Realtors there were 190 residential unit sales recorded in Pelham between Jan.
1 and Oct. 31 of this year compared to 185 in 2012, 176 in 2011, 181 in 2010 and 189 in 2009. In Pelham the 12-month average sale price in October reached $355,125 a staggering 12% spike from the October 2012 level of $316,954. The Niagara 12-month average sale price stands $247,416 up 2.9%in the past year. The average selling time for Pelham homes in 2103 has dropped to 83 days compared to 90 days at this time last year. The average time on the market for all communities of Niagara combined is 64 days.
The most recent national homes sales report released by The Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA) on Oct. 15 of this year indicated that sales were up in about 75 per cent of local markets, led by gains in Greater Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, and Greater Toronto. Overall the housing market continues to be bolstered by the combined impact of low mortgage rates and continued low inventory levels across Canada. Expect a bit more competition among buyers for limited inventory in the months ahead.
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Pelham prepares to host international hockey tournament Almost since the first ice hockey game was played, Canadians and Americans have been trying to settle the question of hockey superiority. But when American hockey players meet their Canadian counterparts in Niagara later this season, hockey superiority will take a back seat to goodwill and citizenship. The North Jersey Avalanche Bantams are currently preparing for their January 2014 trip to Niagara, and are looking forward to playing on an international stage. “It’s a great honour to represent not only the U.S. but New Jersey,” says Avalanche coach Bobby Calasuono. “The opportunity to play on an international stage like Canada does not happen often. It may be a once in a lifetime opportunity.” The North Jersey Avalanche is the first team to qualify for the 2014 Silver Stick A/E Finals tournament, hosted by Pelham. Silver Stick tournaments began in the 1950s as an avenue to help the participating boys develop citizenship and international goodwill through hockey. That first tournament has grown to include more than 40 regional tournaments and a dozen finals, including the Pelham tournament—marking its 15th anniversary this season. Recognizing this is a once in a lifetime opportunity for many of
the young players from across North America who come to the Silver Stick A/E Finals (held in Pelham), organizers Dave Kirkness and Larry Frost strive to create a memorable tournament. The tournament begins with opening ceremonies where all players have an opportunity to meet and exchange team pins. According to Frost, the opening night is planned as a big event so the players get a chance to process the importance and significance of the tournament. Teams will also have an opportunity to enjoy what Niagara has to offer, and for teams from the southern states, a big part of that is snow. The main focus of the tournament is, of course, the hockey. “The quality of hockey played over the four days is high”, said Frost, noting the teams playing here have already been named champions in their respective regions. Colasuono, whose team qualified for the Silver Stick finals in early October, says he’s most looking forward to the competition here. “I’m impressed with the level of play that is present at the tournament,” he said. Some of the teams that have qualified so far are from New Jersey, Georgia, Tennessee and Alabama. The US Thanksgiving weekend will be
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Wine (continued from Page 1) Regional Road 20 at Rice Road to Pelham Cares. The community service agency will make it its permanent home in April. The Wine Garden of Pelham business, however, is still for sale. “I hope someone will buy it and move it to another location in Pelham,” he said. “It’s like my fourth child, I want it to continue. “I enjoyed having the business here, it was a great run.”
Breakfast (continued from Page 1) said the mayor, is within 20 minutes of two-thirds of Niagara Region’s population and less than that to the new St. Catharines hospital and a future South Niagara hospital. Any commercial develop will have to be walkable between stores, said Augustyn Council has a strong on vision of development that adds to Pelham’s small town feel rather than takes away from it. “We don’t want smart centres or big box stores,” he said. “We want more public parks not more car parks.” He said the pressure is on to have shovels in ground for road construction and facilities during 2014 to prepare East Fonthill. The mayor had a word of caution. “There are lots of ways we can go astray on this” if council doesn’t keep an eye on it.
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In what is being called the “Riehl Reveal” the new skate park in Marlene Stewart Streit Park will open at 4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2nd. The Town of Pelham is inviting skateboard and BMX enthusiasts, skate park donors and contributors, members of the community and the media to the soft opening of the Isaac Riehl Memorial Skatepark.
Speakers include Isaac Riehl’s family, E.L. Crossley Secondary School students Mariah Bunz, Nick Loscavo and Reese Ashbee, Aviva Community Fund representatives, skatepark donors and New Line Skateparks Inc. representatives. The ceremony will include an unveiling of donor recognition signs. The more than $400,000 park is financed by the
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SPORTS
Millennium Computers: slow
Other than a slow start, trailing 22-13 after the first quarter, Millennium Computers kept up with Handlebar Hank’s Classics eventually coming out on the short end of a 64-57 score. Vern Martens exploded for 9 points in the fourth quarter to lead Millennium to 20 points in that frame (most points in a quarter all season). It made for an exciting finish to the game. Harry Woods led all scorers with game-high 17 points, as he camped out at the 3-point arc potting four treys in the game. Teammate John Geremia drove, shot and drove some more as he added 16 points to his career stats (2,596 points at the end of last season) and sank a rare 3-pointer. Big Darcy Contois, pitted against the likes of Joe Seliske who boxed him out whenever possible, still managed to score 8 points. Tony Croce played his regular “assertive” game and tallied 8 points to go along with four personals. Rookie Anthony Capacchione was good for 6 points. John Lefurgey was a menace to the Millennium defence with his picking and darting. He took home 5 points. Marc Hardy worked hard under the basket and picked up 4 points despite a rather low shooting percentage. Rookie Anthony Biancaniello brought the ball up,
dished to the forwards and collected 5 assists. Vern Martens was finally able to play his game; tough defense and hitting on all varieties of shots. Martens was very effective at both as he hit for a Millenniumhigh 13 points and had seven steals. Peeter Kupper, now officially a sexagenarian eventually scored 10 points. This was his third double-figure game in a row Sophomore Anthony DeChellis on the other hand scored well all game picking up 4 assists, 7 points and continuing with his superlative defence. Frank Rozman exceeded his projected scoring algorithm by scoring 9 points (not 8) using mainly his classic 10-footer. Team captain Bernie Amyot bulled his way into the key on a number of occasions and finished with 5 points. Dave Dick, who was experimenting with a hook shot, got a quadruple-quadruple in the game; 4 points and 4 fouls. Old Greybeard Joe Seliske finally broke the ice with 4 points (giving him 2,416 in his 26-year NBA career). John Schmidt rounded out the scoring with 2 points, despite not having many scoring opportunities. The next game is Wednesday, Nov. 20, against CCs D at Centennial at 8:45 p.m.
The Baron Roofing Peewee Panthers made it to the semi-finals of the Ayr Challenge Tournament held Nov. 8-10. Tournament play started with a 7-1 victory against the St. George Generals. Tyler Scott went in alone to score the Panthers’ first goal. Colton Morrison won a battle along the boards to come up with the puck before dropping it in the goal. Eli Taylor took a pass from Reid Murray to find the netting, while a rocket blaster from Josh Morningstar and a hat trick from Murray (with an assist to Taylor) topped off the scoring. Tyler Scott earned a shut-out when the Panthers faced a feisty Ayr Flames 2 team. A nice series of passes between Carter Nicholas, Zach Baltrusiunas and Jared Sloan led to a goal from Sloan.
in net. The Panthers had to bow out in the semis with a 2-0
Panthers rise to the challenge Drew Colangelo scored from Josh Morningstar and Blake Bishop iced the cake with a goal helped by Carter Nicholas & Dan Durkin. In their final round robin game, the Panthers faced the Thornton Tigers 3 team. Thornton posted the first point, but a determined Drew Colangelo stick-handled his way to the net to tie it up 17 seconds later. The game was a nail-biter between two well-matched teams, but it was Thornton who got the second goal to take the 2-1 victory. The Panthers met a very skilled Clarkson team in the semi-finals. The teams held each other scoreless until late in the second period when Clarkson came out on top in a battle in front of the net. The team kept the game competitive and Carter Nicholas was outstanding
loss but finished as one of the top four teams in the 18 team tournament.
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Be Seen in Pelham Road Safety Campaign
Let’s make Pelham the safest community for pedestrians cyclists, boarders and motorists! It is time to remind and encourage cyclists, pedestrians and boarders who use the roadways and sidewalks to “Be Seen in Pelham”: • Be visible at night. Wear Reflective Gear! • Be aware. Avoid distractions like texting or wearing earphones. • Walk on sidewalks. Where there are no sidewalks, walk facing traffic. • Cross at crosswalks or intersections. Never assume motorists can see you. Be Seen in Pelham Pick Up a Free Reflector Light Dec 2nd, 3:00 to 5:00 pm, Marlene Stewart Streit Park - “Riehl Reveal” Dec 6th, 8:00 to 9:00 pm, Pelham Arena Public Skate • Pick up a free, wearable reflector light • Pick up safety information Be Seen in Pelham Road Safety Campaign is sponsored by the Pelham Active Transportation Committee
d District Kinsmen Fonthill anare accepting
submissions for their annual
Pelham Citizen
of the Year Award, 2013 The guidelines are... you cannot be a sitting politician, and must live or work in Pelham. The Citizen of the Year should exemplify volunteerism, and positive community activism.
We use organic ingredients & drug free meat
Submissions must be in writing, and post marked no later than Friday, January 24, 2014.
Send submissions to:
The Kinsmen Club of Fonthill & District Box # 906, Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0
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Community Events
ONGOING • until November 30th. Bra Drive for freethegirls. org. Drop off your bras at Lewis Family Chiropractic, 5-165 Hwy 20 West, to assist women who have been rescued from slavery. • until 1 p.m. Saturday December 7th. Chairific Fundraiser. Bid on a handpainted vintage children’s library chairs with gift basket. Pelham Public Library. • Fridays • 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Legion Dinner .UPCOMING Wednesday, Nov.27 • 7:30 p.m. Welland Camera Club meeting will include the Len Trumble competition, special topic “Ode to Monet” results as well as image critiques at Wesley United Church, 244 First Ave. North, Welland. Guests are always welcome. For further information: www. wellandcameraclub.com. Friday, November 29 • 1:00 - 3:00p.m. Yarn Exchange, Pelham Public Library, free • 4:00 - 6:00p.m. Royal
Canadian Legion Friday Dinner • 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Gourmet Coffee Night. Pelham Friends Church. 940 Haist St. $5. RSVP 905-8926881 Saturday Nov. 30 • 2:00 p.m. A SONG FOR ALL SEASONS” A Cappella Niagara presents a Christmastime Concert with special guests the E.L. Crossley Jazz Band and the Vocal Agenda Chorus with the Chapter Chorus and Quartets at Fonthill United Church in Fonthill. Admission—a food bank item & $10.00 for adults; children 12 & under are free. For details—Derek—938-2777, Bob—892-2336. • 8:00 p.m. Chili Challenge and Turkey Raffle. Fonthill Lions Hall. $5 all you can eat Chili. Friday, December 6th • 7:30 p.m. Wassail Party. Fenwick United Church, 1050 Church St. Featuring “Sweet Harmony”, hors d’oeuvres, dessert. $10, under 12 free. Call 905-
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892-5225, 892-3081 or tickets at the door. Saturday, Dec. 7th • 9:30 a.m. 22nd annual Pelham Community Food Drive Residents in the urban areas of Pelham are asked to put out non-perishable food on their porch. For those living in the rural areas of Pelham, or those residents unable to donate the day of the drive, food can be dropped off after December 7th at the following locations: Century 21 Today Realty, Clare’s Cycle and Sports, Meridian Credit Union, North Pelham Avondale, Star Tile Centre, and at the Pelham Cares office. For more information contact Pelham Cares at 905 892-5300. • 1:00 - 4:00 pm Christmas Tea and Bazaar. Glad Tidings Church, 1 Pancake Lane, Fonthill. Tea, baked goods, Gift baskets, crafts, etc. Sunday, December 8 • 2:30 p.m. Robert Wood Singers “The Child at Christmas”. Centennial High School, Thorold Rd., Welland. $15 adults, $8 12 and under. Avail. at the Log Cabin. • 3:00 pm Treblaires present “Naughty or Nice?”. Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 1557 Pelham St., Fonthill, $10 at 289--2964066 or 905-892-6011. Saturday, December 14 • 1:00 - 4:00 pm Pelham’s 16th annual Santa
Claus parade. Parade travels through Fenwick and ends at Centennial Park (999 Church St., Fenwick). Lions and Lioness are serving chili, hot dogs, hot chocolate and cider (all free of charge). Hayrides, pony rides, train rides, face painting and of course the chance for kids to get their last minute requests in to Santa. Monday, Dec. 16 th • 10:00a.m.-1:00p.m. Hearing Clinic, Pelham Public Library. Free but please schedule your appointment ahead: 905892-6068
Send your community calendar listings to: editor@thevoiceofpelham.ca For Sale Josh DeHaan Flooring “For all your flooring needs”
We offer in-stock specials: • pre-finished hardwood
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CLASSIFIEDS Memorial
YUNGBLUT, GAIL In loving memory of a cherished daughter, loving sister, sister-in-law and aunt,who was tragically killed November 27, 1999. She had a nature you could not help loving, And a heart that was purer than gold, To those who knew her and loved her, Her memory will never grow cold. What would we give to clasp her hand, Her happy face to see, To hear her voice, to see her smile, That meant so much to me. We love you Gail, and miss you more than ever.Mom, Blair, Willie, Lindsay and Chris. No one will ever take your place in our hearts.
Lessons GIVE THE GIFT OF GOLF THIS CHRISTMAS Christmas Gift Golf Lesson Certificates available. CGTF Master Golf Teaching Professional. Phone: 905-892-3140 Cell: 905-327-1492 Email: dhowell1@cogeco.ca
Obituary
Services
STORR, Mr. Kenneth George CPA. Passed comfortably in the company of his family on November 6th, 2013. He will be missed by his loving wife, Shirley; his son Gary (Debby), daughters Paula (Jack Goodman) and Karen (Terry Godin). He is survived by his loved grandchildren, Jay Goodman, Kendra Goodman, Patrick Storr (Mireille) and Drew Goodman (Bec). He spent years doing tireless volunteering for the community. A private service will take place, with interment at Fonthill cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to the Welland Hospital Foundation, 65 Third Street, Welland, On, L3B4W6. A donation to Pelham Cares has been made by Pedlar Funeral Home. Proudly giving back to the community.
Portable sawmill service. I will come to your home or farm and custom mill your logs. Firewood & lumber also available. Call Rob Patterson, 905-401-4948, riverwood@primus.ca
Help Wanted
New Paper Routes Available Chestnut, Broad, Mayfair, Lorimer, Lyndhurst, Kinsman, Hurricane 84 papers Shorthill, Lorimer, Leslie 73 papers Cherrywood, Hurricane, Parkdale, Station 53 papers
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Robert’s Painting I only paint & I do it well. Interior & exterior, 25 years experience, neat, reliable.
732-2352
Craft Show Craft Sale Joan’s Just For You Pnone 905-735-7528 182 Price Avenue, Welland Friday & Saturday, November 29th & 30th 9:00am-9:00pm
Timeshare Carriage Hills at Horseshoe Valley. Timeshare for sale. Sleeps 6-8 persons. Near Casino Rama. Asking $16,000 OBO. 905-8921199
For Sale Vehicle for sale. 2005 Chev Optra LE. $1800 OBO. Call Mel 905-892-5518 Wheat straw for sale. Small bales. Call 905-788-2956 or 905-892-1303
Housekeeping Leona’s Housecleaning Serving Fonthill for 15 years. Openings available. 905-892-4906
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