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Emotion and gratitude flowed through the opening ceremony of Isaac Riehl Memorial Skatepark Monday. Hundreds of spectators, skateboarders and BMX riders crowded around the concrete park in Marlene Stewart Streit Park to remember longboarder Isaac Riehl and test the park runs. The soft opening was called the Riehl Reveal. An official opening will be held in the spring. Isaac Riehl, a Grade 9 student at E.L. Crossley Secondary School died after he was hit by a car while longboarding on Foss Rd. in the fall of 2012. “This has become a place of peace,” said his mother Bonita Riehl who has visited the park every day during its construction. “I have come to feel Isaac here. His spirit lives on. We’re thankful to the community.” Isaac’s father Ted Riehl
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Isaac Riehl’s family, father Ted, brother Jacob and mother Bonita thank the community at the opening of the Isaac Riehl Memorial Skate Park. Wayne Campbell/Voice Photo said he was so proud of his son for inspiring those who knew him and the effort to build the park. He thanked the community “for ad xcitement for years to come. Soon after Isaac’s death, Crossley students spurred on my Mariah Bunz along with Mick Loscavo and Reese Ashbee began a fundraising drive to build a long-desired skateboard
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park. They organized an online campaign to win a $150,000 grant from a national Aviva Community Fund. Town council agreed to contribute matching donations, $10,000 came from the Mayor’s Annual Gala, 10year-old Sam Reynolds designed and sold $5,200 worth of T-shirts. There were about 90 do-
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in the community have promoted the idea. Some even built an illegal skatepark in Fenwick’s Centennial Park. Speakers during the Riehl Reveal included: the three students, Bunz, Loscavo and Ashbee who assisted in planning the park; Ian Foo of the Aviva Community Fund; Bill Gurney of New Line Skateparks Inc whose company built it; and the Riehl family. Foo said the park shows what the Aviva Community fund is all about while Gurney said it was a privilege to work with the town on this special project. E.L. Crossley band’s drum line, which included Isaac’s brother Jacob Riehl beat in the unveiling of the park’s sign. During the evening the Pelham Active Transportation Committee handed out about 500 reflector safety lights for skateboarders, longboarders and bikeriders to wear on their clothing traveling to and from the skatepark, said committee chair Bea Clark.
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Mayor Dave Augustyn and Education Director John Crocco of the Niagara Catholic District School Board test a bench installed by Notre Dame and Lakeshore Catholic students from the manufacturing and construction class who surround them. The class made and donated five benches and a bicycle rack to the Isaac Riehl Memorial Skateboard Park on behalf of the Catholic School board. /Special to the Voice
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for the VOICE Alex Hoelzli made his benches and bike rack to stay put. The Notre Dame College School student said he designed the five benches and a bike rack for Isaac Riehl Memorial Skatepark with vandalism in mind. “They are strong and made to last forever,” he said about the steel benches painted with a specially designed power coating and attached to concrete bases with tamper-resistant
bolts. Hoelzli and his fellow students from the Catholic board’s construction and manufacturing program installed the five benches in Marlene Stewart Striet Park last week. The students from Notre Dame and Lakeshore Catholic High School made the benches and bike rack as part of their high skills training program at Lakeshore. Niagara Catholic District School Board donated the benches and rack, valued at about $3,000, to the town new skatepark. The board looks for such real-life opportunities for students in the spe-
cialist high skills programs to practise what they have learned. The Grade 11 and 12 program is for students interested in skilled trades careers. Hoelzli said he plans to become a mechanical engineer and the program he is in can lead to an apprenticeship program for students. Installing benches on a cold snowy day, was a new experience for the students. Usually they work in better weather, said board co-ordinator Marco Magazzeni, this was a taste of the real world. In the past, they have built picnic tables for parks among other projects.
Former Ridgeville cowboy on TV Dec. 9 BY WAYNE CAMPBELL
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June Fraser is proud of her son who ran away from his Ridgeville home at 14 to become a cowboy. Bobby Kerr, now 56, is a Mustang “horse whisperer” living in Hico, Texas. He will appear on ABC television’s Good Morning America on Monday, Dec. 9, demonstrating his technique. It will involve a ride in
New York’s Times Square, said Fraser. Western Horseman magazine profiled Kerr in its September 2013 edition. In a feature article, managing editor Susan Morrison described Kerr as having an unconventional approach to training and entertaining. It has made him popular in Mustang Makeover training competitions. Fraser said her son always loved animals and had a small horse when
he was a nine years old. He spent a lot of time with Chuch Aylett and Tom Bishop who ran a wild west show from Pelham. Today, she said, he has the ability to make unruly wild Mustang horses “act like pussy cats,” she said. “He has had a way with animals ever since he was born,” she said. As outlined in Western Horseman, Kerr has had a varied career since he left E.L. Crossley Secondary School to become a
cowboy. It included showing cutting horses, training horses and creating cowboy art. Kerr came to Mustang training fairly recently and developed a technique for creating unusual stunts in a short time such as riding on the back of a truck. He and his wife Susan, a trick rider, operate Good ‘N’ Broke Training Stables in Hico, near Fort Worth, Texas.
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Library auctions off decorated children’s chairs With the help of local artists the Pelham Public Library has turned unused children’s chairs into unusual Chirstmas gifts. The artists hand painted eight oak chairs, which were stored in the library’s basement. They are now part of a silent auction until 1 p.m. Saturday in the Fonthill Branch of the Pelham Public Library. With each chair is a gift package of children’s books. Proceeds will be used for library programs. It’s a chance to own a piece of the library’s history, said library clerk Nancy Ward. They were used when the library first opened but have since been replaced. A wooden stool signed by Canadian
entertainer Sylvia Tyson, is also included in the silent auction. The chair was donated by Oakridge Woodworking of Fenwick when Tyson spoke and sang at the library in 2012. The silent auction began in early November and finishes Saturday. The library is also offering gift sets of boys and toys for children. Nancy Ward of the Pelham Public Library shows three or eight oak children’s chairs hand painted by local artists for a silent auction fundraiser at the Fonthill Branch. These three chairs were hand painted by Ruth Mitchell, Wendy Gordon-Forsyth and G. Kingsman. Wayne Campbell/Voice Photo
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Lioness say “thanks” The Fonthill Lioness would like to thank all who participated in any way in our 3rd annual Holiday Shopping Spree held on Saturday, November 16th at the Pelham Fire Station #1. All money raised goes to support our many local projects such as Pelham Cares, Welland Hospital Foundation, the Pelham Library, and other projects
such as camps for dialysis, the blind, the deaf, and children with cancer, autism, and our many other endeavours. We want to say “thank you for helping us to help others”. Linda Roach, Secretary, Fonthill Lioness
students through a unit on A Man for All Seasons. Throughout the unit, we learned about government and politics via a critical historical lens; we closely examined the government and court of King Henry the VIII as it was back in the 16th Century. Naturally, my students made connections between England’s Tudor style of government and today’s system of government. We were able to talk about how government works in their own countries of origin, and how government operates here—locally, provincially and nationally. My inquisitive students had many questions about Canada’s system of government (especially those who have been following the Rob Ford media coverage). I called on Mayor Dave, and asked him if he’d be willing to serve as a guest speaker, to offer the REIA students a bird’s eye view of local government. Without hesitation, Mayor Dave agreed to spend a morning with us, helping the students to understand how government operates at the local, provincial and national levels. The students were tickled pink at the prospect of meeting “a real live mayor”! On Wednesday, November 27, I had the pleasure of observing my students’ excitement over our guest speaker; I watched my students make relevant connections through Mayor Dave’s speech and slide
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Christmas Season in Pelham BY DAVE AUGUSTYN Mayor of Pelham
Except for the North Pole, I cannot imagine the Christmas Holiday Season being busier anywhere else than in Pelham! Businesses, service clubs, volunteers, and artists fill nearly two months with Holiday activities. The Christmas “kick-off” began with Holiday Gift Showcases and Downtown Strolls in early November in both Fonthill and Ridgeville. (These shops are continuing with wonderful displays for the Holidays. Please check them out!)
Bev Sneath, renowned artist and teacher, hosted her annual Art Studio Open House on the second weekend in November. And, the Fonthill United Church held their annual Homes for the Holidays House Tours in mid-November. Thanks to the dozen elves who lovingly decorated the town with fresh, seasonal garland, wreaths, sashes, and bows last week; it looks wonderful and enlivens the Town! Now that we are into December, Temperanceville (historic models of Pelham buildings) is on display in Peace Park. In addition, the Fonthill United Church will be hosting Lessons, Carols, and Cookies on Dec. 4 (from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.).
Sidewalk snow clearing a learning process Al Mannell is asking for the public’s patience as his sidewalk snow removal crews adjust to their new job. In his first meeting as town councillor Monday, Ward 1 Coun. James Lane asked how sidewalk snow removal went after the town’s first snow fall. The town took over sidewalk clearing this year. It followed the failure of imposing compulsory cleaning on residents over the past few years. Ward. 3 Coun. John Durley said he has received emails, phone calls and visits from people complaining about the lack of clear sidewalks within 24 hours of the snow fall. Mannell, the director of public works and utilities, said crews require a bit more experience to sort out problem areas and timing of the work. Older narrow sidewalks are a particular problem for snow removal equipment. It tends to damage boulevards because it is wider than sidewalks.
Durley suggested the town put out a news release and post on its website, www.pelham.ca, information about snow removal protocols. Ward 2 Coun. Gary Accursi who pushed to replace a snow removal bylaw with town removal, said the process “will only get better as we move along.” In other business at Monday’s town council meeting, Lane was sworn in as councillor for Ward 1. He was appointed to replace Larry Clark, who resigned to move to British Columbia. A delegation of Sheryl Pitre of Pelham Communities in Bloom, Maria McMillan of Pelham Horticultural Society and Jane Hanlon of Greening Niagara outlined the results of survey on a community garden proposal. The online survey received 28 responses in favour with two opposed. Most are interested in gardening to grow local vegetables.
The delegation asked council to approve the project in principle and set aside about $10,000 in capital funds to start the project. Town council approved the idea in principle its budget deliberations and will await a report from the group. It will want details about costs, location, size and maintenance before going ahead with any approvals. Town council passed up a proposal from Niagara Region to share an integrity commissioner. Durley said council already had its own dispute resolution process. Ward 1 Coun. Richard Rybiak said he could not see what standard a single commissioner would follow when each municipality had its different procedures. “The egg is not quite boiled yet,” he said. Mayor Dave Augustyn said the process Pelham has is excellent and agreed with Durley.
And, the Turkey Raffles have begun – Fonthill Firefighters Association held one last Friday, and Fenwick Firefighters will host one on Dec. 6. Building on the Pelham Business Association’s celebrations in the past, key Town volunteers with the Christmas in Pelham committee will host an Outdoor Christmas Market on Friday, Dec. 6 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.. What some have dubbed “Winterfest”, the event “Under the Arches” will feature gift and food vendors, “Christmas Cheer”, a visit from Santa, and Christmas Caroling in Downtown Fonthill.Watch for the special light display! Then, the next day, from 10:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Downtown Fonthill will feature horse drawn wagon rides, Santa, and youth carolers from throughout Pelham. Please plan to be there! Also on Saturday Dec. 7, please volunteer at the Fonthill or Fenwick Lions Halls and / or place non-perishable food items at your door for the Annual Pelham Food Drive from 9:30 a.m.. This doorto-door campaign not only do we help
those less fortunate, but it also draws the community together. A tremendous event of fellowship and fun will be the annual Senior’s Christmas Dinner, hosted by the Fonthill & District Kinsmen at Old Pelham Town Hall on Tuesday, Dec. 10. And, the Fenwick Lions will host the Annual Santa Claus Parade in Downtown Fenwick and in Centennial Park on Saturday, Dec.14. A great family event! Unfortunately I could not include all the Christmas in Pelham events here. Please watch our local media for more information or check out www.pelham. ca for full event details. And, I hope you and your family enjoy a wonderful Holiday. You may contact Mayor Dave at mayordave@pelham.ca or read past columns at www.pelhammayordave.blogspot.com.
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Water meter scam flushed out A door-to-door water-meter scam has hit Pelham. The town is warning residents that it is not going to homes asking to inspect water meters. A company calling itself “Green Lake Water” claims to represent the Town of Pelham. It is asking to enter homes and properties to inspect water meters. “Please be advised the Town of Pelham is not going door-to-door
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“If you are approached by someone representing “Green Lake Water”, please notify Niagara Regional Police at 905-688-4111 ext. 4330,” the town said. Consumer groups and police warn about various water-meter or water-testing schemes either to gain entrance to homes or to sell water treatment systems.
Police charge three in opening of RIDE Niagara Regional Police on Friday stopped more than 1,000 vehicles and arrested three drivers for impaired driving in St. Catharines, Niagara Falls and Welland. They asked 17 drivers for breath samples into
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Christmas reading nook For the past three years, library clerk Nancy Ward has turned discarded library books into a Christmas feature in the Fonthill branch of the Pelham Public Library. This year she, and he husband Rob Ward, created a reading nook with a chair, table, lamp and wreath. Last year it was a fireplace and the year before a Christmas tree. The books including old encyclopaedias usually can’t be sold at book sales. Wayne Campbell/ Voice Photo
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Winning bid! Carol Kitchen and Dianna Kit Mete of the City of Welland Art on the Wall announce the winning bid for the painting Unbreak My Heart by David Drum in its first Silent Auction. It came from Chris Bellinaso of Fonthill. The seven-year-old art wall project in the Welland Civic Centre hangs across from the Welland Public Library. It regularly featured Pelham artists among the 43 exhibitions it has held. Currently on display is the work of Daniel Pigeon. Wayne Campbell/ Voice Photo
Deck the Halls! Maple Acre Library in Fenwick will be discussed at a special meeting Monday, Dec.9 at 4:30pm in Town of Pelham Council Chambers. Council and Pelham Library Board will discuss the future of Maple Acre Library. A presentation will be made at 4:30pm. In this picture a member of Friends of Maple Acre library is lighting up the 94 year old library. Special to the Voice /Sandee Matthews
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cheters welcome. Knitting tips will be shared at each session.$2.00 includes refreshments. Drop in at the Fonthill Library. • 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Legion Dinner • Alternate Saturdays 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Computer & Gadget Drop-in: For beginners to advanced learners. Learn new tips and tricks.$2.00. Drop in. Pelham Public Library. • Newcomers Club of St. Catharines & District welcomes women new to the region to participate in a variety of activities. Call Maureen 905-397-7593 or Gwen 905-641-9816 for details. •Volunteers Needed in Fonthill, Fenwick, Ridgeville for the Meals on Wheels Friendly Visiting program and 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 Friday & Saturday, Dec. 6th & 7th • 12:00 - 8:00 p.m. Holiday Studio Open House. L Carr Designs. 13 Hwy. 20 W, Fonthill. www.lcarrdesigns.com • 7:30 p.m. Wassail Party. Fenwick United Church, 1050 Church St. Featuring “Sweet Harmony”, hors d’oeuvres, dessert. $10, under 12 free. Call 905892-5225, 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. Food can also 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. Friday & Saturday, Dec 13, 14 • ‘Home For Christmas Adoption Event’ at the Fonthill Pet Valu, 20 Canboro Rd., Great cats looking to come home. Special N~SNAP adoption fee: $50 Includes spay/neuter, microchip, parasite control, vaccines. Contact 289-8978514 Monday, December 9 • 4:30 p.m. Special Meeting of Town Council and the Pelham Library Board re: the future of the Maple Acre Library in Fenwick. 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
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FERGUSON, Ruth Passed away suddenly, but peacefully with family by her side. Pre-deceased by her loving husband Ron, cherished mother of David (Diane), Richard (Ann), and Anne (Steve). Gema will be greatly missed by her grandchildren Ron, Tanner, Tasha, Ross, Alana, Bennett, and Jadyn. She will also be missed by her dear friends. Ruth spent most of her life as a dedicated Public Health Nurse for the Niagara Region. Ruth was an active volunteer with a number of community services including, Family and Children Services, Niagara College, and Brock University. Friends will be received by the family at the James L. Pedlar Funeral Home, 1292 Pelham Street, Fonthill, on Thursday, December 5, 2013 from 2-4 and 6-8pm. As the beneficiary of blood donations, Ruth asked that any who are able, consider donating blood in her memory. In lieu of flowers and as an expression of sympathy donations to Family and Children Service of Niagara are appreciated. Online condolences can be forwarded to www.pedlar funeralhome.ca
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SPORTS
Danny Weiss Scores 33 to lead CC’s Dugout over Millennium Computers 71 - 59 Danny Weiss, one of only six players to have scored over 5,000 career points in the Niagara Basketball Association, put on a show by scoring 33 points to help down Millennium
Computers 71- 59. It was a close game as CC’s was up only 34-32 at the half. Both teams exploded in the fourth quarter with CC’s outscoring Millennium 25-20.
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Danny Weiss scored using all methods, six traditional baskets, 6 for 6 from the foul line and FIVE 3-pointers. He also was a menace on defense adding 6 steals. Darren Williams, playing again after a year off looked like he never left, hitting for 17 points on a variety of close-in and mid-range shots. Mike Christian was hot in the first have scoring all of his 8 points. Eric Labonte was aggressively charging through the key when he wasn’t looking at his feet at the 3-point arc.
He picked up 5 points, including one 3-pointer. Pat Dyson picked up a trey in the fourth quarter for his 3 points. Veteran Mark Russell also hit for 3 points although it seemed like more. After arriving late, big Todd Gagieckas had to put up with Old Greybeard in the key and was limited to one basket (2 points). Supporting cast members George Dyson, Sean Racher and Evan Kenney didn’t hit the scoreboard, but kept the Millennials honest on defense.
First-year Millennial Nate Yoder put on a scoring show by scoring a team-high 27 points, picking up 8 assists and performing a series of defensive gems. Vern Martens scored regularly throughout the game and finished with 14 points. Vern also made 5 steals. Rookie James Mathew continued with his 3point scoring by swishing two for 6 points. Old curmudgeon Peeter Kupper, was hacked continuously and was rewarded with TEN foul shots. He hit
on every other one for 5 points. Team captain Bernie Amyot finally got going in the fourth quarter by hitting on a 3-pointer and throwing up a lay-up for 5 points. John Schmidt was another one with a handful of foul shots (SIX) but could only put away 2 of them. Old Greybeard Joe Seliske boxed out big Todd Gagieckas quite well holding him to one basket for 2 points. He didn’t score but he worked hard in the key.
Panthers’ winning streak snapped The Baron Roofing Peewee Panthers spent the weekend of November 16-17 playing a pair of home games. The first was a one-sided match against Wainfleet. Reid Murray carried the puck down the ice to bury the game’s first goal and followed up with a second unassisted point. Dan Durkin beat the goalie with a shot blasted from the blueline helped by Mitchell Karnay and Tyler Scott. Murray flipped the puck over the netminder to score a short-handed, hat trick goal from Zach Baltrusiunas and Scott, while
Eli Taylor slid one under the pad of the goalkeep from Durkin and Jared Sloan and Forest Turpel tipped in a shot from Josh Morningstar and Sloan. A nice passing play from Turpel and Karnay set up Murray’s 4th goal of the game and Murray and Taylor shared the playmaking role on a goal for Baltrusiunas. Jared Sloan tipped in a shot from Baltrusiunas and Colton Morrison to finish the game. Carter Nicholas earned the shut out. The next game was an edge-of-theseat nail-biter against the Mossimo’s
Pelham2 team. Pelham2 took the early lead, but the Panthers fought back. Zach Baltrusiunas was first to find the back of the net for his team with the help of Jared Sloan and Carter Nicholas. Sloan followed with a goal from Baltrusiunas and Reid Murray deked out the goalie to give the Panthers a 3-1 lead at the end of the 2nd period. But, Pelham2 came back in the 3rd to score 3 unanswered goals and hand the Panthers their first loss of the regular season. Tyler Scott manned the pipes in the 4-3 loss.
Sloan heats up ice in Smithville The Baron Roofing Peewee Panthers travelled to Virgil to face NOTL #1 in their first of a 3-game week. Carter Nicholas was first to find the back of the net with the help of Colton Morrison and Drew Coleangelo, while Eli Taylor buried an awesome pass from Reid Murray and Josh Morningstar to score the Panthers’ second
goal. Tyler Scott was rock solid between the pipes in the 2-0 shutout. Thorold #2 visited the Pelham arena for their next game. Zach Baltrusiunas came out on top in a scrum in front of the net to chalk up the Panthers’ first goal. Assists went to Reid Murray and Jack Obdeyn. Forest Turpel picked up
the rebound from Baltrusiunas and Obdeyn to light the lamp, and Blake Bishop sailed in on net to deflect his shot off the skate of the Thorold goalie for the team’s 3rd point helped by Drew Coleangelo and Tyler Scott. Dan Durkin’s shot from Reid Murray pinged off the post and was deftly put away by Turpel for his 2nd goal of the game.
Carter Nicholas was a stand-out in net and came within a few minutes of a shutout in the 4-1 victory. Jared Sloan played an outstanding game, but went pointless in the game against Thorold. But karma was smiling on him as the Panthers headed to Smithville to face West Lincoln #1. After a scoreless opening See Sloan (Page 11)
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Wheelchair basketball spins out 10 years BY WAYNE CAMPBELL
for the VOICE Pelham Panthers Wheelchair Basketball team regularly rolls over the competition. The 13 handicapped players jump off against able-bodied teams in wheelchairs each Tuesday evening in E.L. Crossley Secondary School’s gymnasium. “They play to win,� said Panthers coach Rodger Vaughan about his players. His mixed team of young men and women use their own wheelchairs. Some require “buddies� to push them. For the competition, the team has a set of wheelchairs it loans to players. The competitors vary from week to week; often they are regular basketball teams or teams made up from clubs or churches. The rules even things out, said Vaughan. “The able-bodied players
Pelham Panthers Wheelchair Basketball team each Tuesday plays able-bodied teams in wheelchairs at E.L. Crossley Secondary School. Wayne Campbell/ Voice Photo can’t use the foot-plates at the Panthers. said Vaughan. and can’t put their feet on “That Niagara Falls girls’ The Panthers team, the floor.� team you saw wants to sponsored by Beamers It comes down to mov- come back,� the coach Hardware and Starmakers ing and balancing with said. “They now under- Photography, was created your arms and hands, stand the game.� a decade ago by Chris Calsomething the Panthers Players from regular bas- ligero from Fenwick. do every well. ketball teams notice the It’s a divisions in the PelTypically, new oppo- slower pace of wheelchair ham Panthers Basketball nents don’t expect much basketball allows them to Association. competition. By the end see how their own plays Vaughan took over as of an hour- long game, develop. coach this year although they’re looking for a re“Of course, we have our his son has played on it match to get another shot plays too, such as picks,� for years.
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“He doesn’t want to miss a game night.� For the players, it’s a night of exercise and camaraderie Rhys Evans has played for 10 years. He cheers on his teammates on the floor and from the bench. He also promotes the team. “It’s great, we love to play,� he said pointing out they play hard and are competitive. The Panthers’ wheelchairs vary with the needs of the users. Some require buddies, usually relatives or students earning community service hours, to push them during play. The opponents use standard wheelchairs. In more competitive wheelchair basketball leagues and in the paraOlympics players use chairs with angled wheels for greater stability. The Panthers play each Tuesday from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at E. L. Crossley from Thanksgiving in October to school break in March. Ages of players vary from about 14 to late 20s. For more information contact Vaughan at 905957-7332, Rob at 8924150, or Linda at 905688-5550 ext 4623. The Panther website is www. pelhambasketball.ca.
(Sloan Cont. from Page 10)
period, Mitchell Karney carried the puck down the ice and fed Sloan who sailed a beautiful shot to the back of the net. Sloan then flipped a shot over the sprawling West Lincoln netminder to score again with the help of Zach Baltrusiunas. Dan Durkin’s hard shot opened the 3rd frame with a goal from Jack Obdeyn and Sloan. Eli Taylor sent a sweet pass to Sloan from Dan Durkin and Sloan picked up his hat trick goal with a shot that pinballed around the frame before dropping in the net. Forest Turpel set up Sloan’s 4th goal before Sloan took the playmaker role in a power play goal by Jack Obdeyn. The West Lincoln goalie unsuccessfully juggled the puck to try and prevent Sloan’s 5th goal helped by Carter Nicholas and Blake Bishop. Drew Coleangelo added to the Panthers’ total with a goal assisted by Colton Morrison and Josh Morningstar before Sloan ended the game with a goal from Taylor. Goalie Tyler Scott, earned the victory and Jared Sloan chalked up 8 points in the 9-3 game.
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CITIZENS OF PELHAM 22ND ANNUAL
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