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Monday, December 23, 2013

Portrait artist catches her spark BY WAYNE CAMPBELL

for the VOICE Two Pelham women, a couple of generations apart, who share an interest in mechanics made a connection through a portrait.

Local artist Martha Southwell said she asked Dorothy Rungeling to be the subject of a portrait painting.

The former pilot, she said, inspired women “to do what was considered unconventional and to stick with it.”

Rungeling, who is 102, is a pioneer in Canadian aviation for women.

She was among the first to hold a flying instructors licence, a commercial licence and airline transport licence as well as fly a helicopter. She competed in international aircraft races and promoted aviation through newspaper and magazine writing in the 1940s and 1950s.

Rungeling has received the Order of Canada, the Amelia Earhart medal and other honours.

The Southwell’s portrait

--- drawn from a photo of Rungeling taken at a Pelham Public Library reading of one of her four books --- appeared in the Portrait Society of Canada’s 12th anniversary exhibition in Toronto.

It was a collection of portraits of famous Canadians.

Southwell said she connected with Rungeling as a woman doing something unusual.

When Southwell went to McMaster University in the 1980s, she took mathematics and computer science, which was considered unconventional.

“There were very few women in that faculty at the time but I stuck with it,” she said. “It was kind of scary.”

Southwell said in painting a portrait, you want to draw out the essence of the person.

When the Toronto exhibition opened last summer, a member of the 99s was at the reception. The 99s is an international organization of women pilots started by Amelia Earhart in 1929.

She told Southwell she caught Rungeling in the

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Martha Southwell shows Dorothy Rungeling a portrait of her she painted for the Portrait Society of Canada exhibition in Toronto. Rungeling wears her Order of Canada, Amelia Earhart medal and 99s pin.

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“Somehow I captured that spark. That’s my reward to have done that for you,” Southwell told Rungeling when she dropped off the portrait at her apartment Thursday.

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Open house looks at Fenwick Project BY WAYNE CAMPBELL

for the VOICE The revitalization of downtown Fenwick is back on track.

Design consultants held an open house at Pelham Fire Station No. 2 in Fenwick Thursday to outlined a 2014 time table for the estimated $4 million project.

Tenders for a general

contractor will go out in February with stages of construction expected to begin in May and continue to November.

The work will include: water, waste water and storm sewer improvements; burying hydro lines; road reconstruction, and new streetscaping including parking, brickwork, decorative lampposts, benches, planters and trees.

It was expected to be done in 2013 following a similar open house last spring.

Delays popped up. They included scheduling for burial of the power lines

by Hydro One along with storm water and soil condition problems.

The revitalization project was pushed back to 2014.

At one point, Fenwick residents questioned whether it would go ahead at all since they were left in the dark about decisions.

That in turn led to town councillors insisting any project will include updating of information on the revitalization for residents and businesses.

Thursday’s open house was to answer such questions and give details of

Fenwick residents study poster boards of downtown revitalization plans.

Stephen Dyell/Voice Photo work. town, not Niagara-on-the- well as who to approach During the open house Lake,” said one resident about problems, said Mayquestions continued about brickwork and or Dave Augustyn. about the need for such sidewalks planned for It was a lesson learned in extensive work and cos- Canboro Road and Maple the reconstruction Pelham metic features.

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Portrait continued from Page 1 car. He hoped she would become an engineer.

“You were a grease monkey too,” chuckled Rungeling, who learned how to disconnect the ododometer on her family car when she took it for a drive so her parents would not know how far she went.

Rungeling asked about the painting, it was done without showing brush strokes.

Southwell explained that she uses a layering technique with fine bristle brushes.

Then she was shown Rungeling’s own paintings that hang on the walls of the apartment.

Art became another connection for the pair.

“Through this portrait, we have become friends,” said Southwell.

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Why not keep it simple?

We do tend to make things complicated.

Take for instance encouraging children to get more exercise.

We want to get them away from their TVs, cell phones and gaming systems and get moving.

We don’t want them to turn into their chubby parents or grandparents However, instead of simply saying “go out and play, it’s good for you,” we jump into organizational mode.

We sign them up for classes and sports with set goals of achievement.

Even for casual play, we schedule “play dates” days and weeks ahead of time.

On a national scale organizations such as Participaction launch million dollar advertising campaigns to tell us “to bring back play.”

On the local level we have a “pilot project” at Glynn A. Green Public

School launched on behalf of the District School Board of Niagara to encourage children to walk to school.

It’s run by a school based committee testing strategies that may eventually be used in schools across Niagara.

The goal is admirable.

When children get exercise by walking or cycling to school, they perform better in their studies.

They also become more social. If they walk with their parents, they increase family bonding.

The town got into the act.

It finally met parent appeals and those from its own active participation committee by installing sidewalks along busy Pelham Street and Port Robinson Road to increase safety.

But of course it was more than just putting in sidewalks. It was part of

meeting a walkable community plan that required studies, reports and design plans by consultants.

Even when children do take activity into their own hands, it gets complicated.

Where can they play?

Schools grounds require permits after hours. Skateboarders are considered a nuisance even a threat to property values. We have nine new playgrounds in our parks but don’t try to organize a pickup baseball or soccer games, those fields are for organized associations.

Those of us, who this Christmas will tell our children and grandchildren about how we walked 10 miles to school, shake our heads.

We can’t understand the fuss. We walked through knee deep snow uphill both ways. Fitness wasn’t a problem. We had no choice.

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In-home personal support workers (PSW) have voted to go on strike for the first time since there has been PSW. There are in-home PSW that drive their cars to the home of their clients to assist them getting up out of bed, to bathe them as well as a little time socialize and bring their spirits up. This is my 91-yearold Ma’s situation here in North Pelham.

There are a number of other chores they are trained to do as well.

The PSW workers that are hired by the hospital and nursing homes give excellent care and are paid a noticeably higher wage then their counterparts who are walking the picket line. In fact, it’s $3

per hour more.

Both groups perform the same duties and the small inadequate car allowance doesn’t come close to averaging out to the same wage as the hospitals PSWs. Please support in writing or phone to the Red Cross and our Provincial Government in Toronto by letting them know that hundreds and hundreds of our mothers and fathers, aunts and uncles, and friends who are not receiving respectful caring help during the times of their lives when they are the most vulnerable.

Sincerely, Lynney Powell

Maybe we can bring back play by letting the kids discover it for themselves.

Let them have a merry Christmas.

You can contact Wayne Campbell at waycampbell@ cogeco.ca

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Water study “flawed Pelham town council splashed cold water on a proposed regional review of water and waste water systems.

At its regular meeting last week, council declined to participate in a review by Stantec Consulting Ltd. for the Niagara Region.

It was to “address the challenges and problems that have been identified and characterized through the review” and assist in sharing best practices.

Chief administrative officer Darren Ottaway said he was not recom-

mending participation.

Pelham, he said, has been identified as having “the best practises and is willing to share it with it with our colleagues.”

After improving its water measuring system with electronic smart meters and ways of tracing water loses, Ottaway said Pelham is considered “the gold standard in Niagara water distribution and measurement.”

The proposed extension of the consultant’s study by the region he called “flawed from the get go.”

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Pelham snow crews excellent road and sidewalk clearing these past weeks.

Region of Niagara for NOT installing red light cameras at major intersections.

To the Provincial government who wants to raise gas taxes by 10 cents a litre to finance Metro Toronto Transit.

Tim Hudak for helping Pelham Fire Department get the word out about the importance of carbon monoxide detectors in Pelham homes.

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Petition supports Maple Acre library BY

WAYNE CAMPBELL

for the VOICE Petition forms are appearing in Fenwick stores calling for the preservation of the Maple Acre Branch of the Pelham Public Library.

At a joint meeting of the Pelham Public Library board and Pelham town council two weeks ago, the Friends of Maple Acre Library made a presentation outlining the benefits of the library branch to village of Fenwick.

The joint meeting was to discuss the future of the Pelham Public Library in light of a consultant’s report. It called for replacing Maple Acre with a satellite operation, which could be as small a kiosk to drop off and pickup books.

The joint meeting did not make any recommendations and is expected to hold a second session in the new year.

Sandee Matthews of the Friends of Maple Acre said the petition is intended to demonstrate the desire of Fenwick residents to

Maple Acre Library decorated for the Chrismas Season.

Wayne Campbell/Voice photo retain the 94-year-old library.

She said it is an essential part of the community relied on by seniors, students and young parents as well as regular readers.

It not only provides reading material and library programs but also access to computers for those who do not have them, In rural areas, the only connection is through dialup, which is inconvenient and for some unaffordable, she said.

“I’ve seen students with laptops sit on

the bench in front of the library to connect to WiFi. The library board has reduced service at both the Fenwick and Fonthill branches.

In Fenwick, it is down to 14 hours.

Matthews said the Fenwick community has supported Maple Acre and raised funds through the Friends organization with the understanding that it would be upgraded and expanded.

Over the years, volunteers have main-

tained, repaired, painted and purchased equipment for the Maple Acre.

“Perhaps we did too much for the town, it took us for granted and did nothing” for the library branch, she said.

In an interview during an open house at the Fenwick firehall on the future revitalization of downtown Fenwick, Matthews said it was ironic.

The consultants, town councillors and staff were talking about enhancing the downtown to serve current and future Fenwick residents while considering closing one of its assets.

“They want a walkable community but you can’t walk from here to the Fonthill library.”

Matthews said she would like to see the town apply its problem solving workshop formula to the future of Maple Acre Library.

“We have some solutions for them.”

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Glynn A. Green celebrates safer sidewalks BY WAYNE CAMPBELL

for the VOICE Glynn A. Green Public School was so happy about new sidewalks it threw a party.

To thank the Town of Pelham, District School Board of Niagara, the Pelham Active Transportation Committee and bus services the school and its parents committee invited representatives to celebrate.

They were marking the end of reconstruction of Port Robinson Road along the side of the school as well as with the construction of sidewalks along the west side of Pelham Street from Port Robinson

to Pancake Lane.

The improvements, said principal Todd Bright allowed the school to separate buses from cars during the beginning and the end of the school day.

Five buses delivered and pick up 200 children a day at the school.

School buses now have a dropoff zone along Port Robinson Road, which improves safety, he said.

“Thank you for the sidewalks,” Bright told the visitors. It encourages children to walk to school to increase fitness and reduces the number of cars around the school.

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Glynn A. Green is one of four schools in the school district running pilot projects to promote walking to school. Once a month it holds “walk to school” days to emphasizes the benefits of walking.

The exercise makes students more alert for learning as well as allows them to meet other students walking. When parents come along, it gives them a chance to talk with their children.

The program is run by the school transportation planning committee, which also promoted sidewalk construction.

It found an ally in the town’s active transportation committee that advocates increased walking and cycling for everyone.

Part of its role is looking for ways to make such activities safer. Sidewalks along Pelham Street was a longstanding target.

Deb Howey, who chairs the school committee, said the construction work was a big job but will pay off in safety and health benefits. Kids walking to school, for example, are often better dressed for recess time.

Lori Powell, who over-

Glynn A. Green school principal Todd Bright stands in front of the new bus loading area on Port Robinson Road east of the school.

Wayne Campbell/Voice photo sees the pilot projects for the school board, said the idea is to use walking, cycling and other active transportation to increase fits.

The strategies developed by the pilot projects will be used to introduce similar projects in all schools.

She said she was impressed by the way Glynn A. Green has sustained its committee and continues

to introduce ideas.

For the celebration, the school was providing hot chocolate drinks to students who walked to school that day.

Meanwhile the active transportation committee was handing out reflectors for children to wear.

Trustee Dale Robinson, who represents Pelham and Thorold on the school board, said she

has been following the pilot project and the way the Pelham parents have formed a partnership with the school.

Bus drivers said the new loading area is narrow for the width of their buses.

They also thought the distance to the school from the loading area might be difficult for the smaller students.

Police to name RIDE offenders As part of the 2013 Festive RIDE campaign, the Niagara Regional Police Service will now be making public the names of drivers who are charged with a Criminal Impaired Driving Offence.

Those offences include: Operating a motor vehicle, vessel, or aircraft while impaired. Operation of a motor vehicle, vessel, or aircraft with over 80 mgs of alcohol in 100 ml of blood. Operating a motor vehicle, vessel, or aircraft while impaired causing bodily harm or death.

Operation of a motor vehicle, vessel, or aircraft with over 80 mgs of

alcohol in 100 ml of blood causing bodily harm or death. Refusal to provide a breath sample into an approved screening device. Refusal to provide a breath sample qualified breath technician.

These measures are being taken as a proactive step to reduce the frequency and occurrence of impaired driving on the roadways, Niagara Regional Police say.

They consider this action to be a positive step, discouraging anyone from getting behind the wheel after consuming alcohol or drugs.

The publishing of the names of

individuals charged with an offence is in keeping with the Freedom of Information Act as the information forms a public record, police say.

The Charter of Rights and Freedom affirms protection for the presumption of innocence.

The Niagara Regional Police say the release of the names of those charged is not meant to undermine this principle.

It is intended to raise awareness to the important issue of, and the dangers posed by, those who continue to make the decision to drive while impaired.

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General Motors of Canada will pay the first month’s lease payment (inclusive of taxes and any applicable pro-rata amount normally due at lease delivery as defined on the lease agreement). $0 first month lease payment means no bi-weekly payments will be due in the first month of your lease agreement. After the first month, lessee will be required to make all remaining scheduled payments over the remaining term of the lease agreement. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. **The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-OilFilter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased, leased or financed a new eligible 2014 MY Chevrolet, Buick, or GMC vehicle (excluding Spark EV), with an ACDelco oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 40,000 kms, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM Dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Limited reserve the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ▼Based on a 36/48/48 month lease for 2014 GMC (Sierra Crew Cab 4x4 1SA /Terrain SLE FWD 3SA/Acadia SLE FWD 3SA). Annual kilometre limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometre. OAC by GM Financial. Monthly/bi-weekly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. A down payment or trade of $0 and/or $0 security deposit is required. Total obligation is $15,509/$17,623/$21,777. Option to purchase at lease end is $20,630/$12,598/$17,952. Excess wear and tear and km charges not included. Other lease options available. ♦$3,500 is a manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Ext. & Crew Cab and is reflected in offers in this advertisement. Other cash credits available on most models. See dealer for details. ▼/♦/***Freight & PDI ($1,650, $1,600/$1,600), registration, air and tire levies and OMVIC fees included. Insurance, licence, PPSA, dealer fees and applicable taxes not included. Offers apply as indicated to 2014 new or demonstrator models of the vehicle equipped as described. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the Ontario Chevrolet Dealer Marketing Association area only (including Outaouais). Dealers are free to set individual prices. Quantities limited; dealer order or trade may be required. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ††2014 Sierra 1500 SLT Crew Cab 4WD, MSRP with freight PDI & levies $51,579. 2014 Acadia SLT, MSRP with freight PDI & levies $46,639.

Dealers are free to set individual prices. ¥Offer only valid from December 10, 2013 to January 2, 2014 (the “Program Period”) to retail customers resident in Canada who own or are currently leasing a Chevrolet HHR, Equinox, Tracker, Uplander, Venture, Astro, Lumina APV, Blazer, Traverse, Trailblazer; Saturn Vue, Relay, Outlook; Pontiac Montana/SV6, Transport, Torrent, Aztek, Sunrunner; Buick Rendezvous, Terraza, Enclave, Rainier; Oldsmobile Silhouette, Bravada; GMC Safari, Jimmy, Terrain, Acadia or Envoy, that has been registered and insured in Canada in the customer’s name for the previous consecutive six months, will receive a $1,000 Holiday Owner Bonus credit towards the lease, purchase or finance of an eligible new 2014 GMC Terrain or Acadia delivered during the program period. Only one (1) credit may be applied per eligible vehicle sale. Offer is transferable to a family member living in the same household (proof of address required). This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. The $1,000 credit includes HST/GST/QST/PST as applicable by province. As part of the transaction, dealer will request current vehicle registration and/or insurance to prove ownership for the previous consecutive six months. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See your GM dealer for details. ¥¥ Offer only valid from December 10, 2013 – January 2, 2014 (the “Program Period”) to retail customers resident in Canada who own or are currently leasing (during the Program Period) a GM or competitor pickup truck to receive a $1,000 credit towards the purchase, finance or lease of an eligible new 2014 Model Year Chevrolet Silverado Light Duty, Silverado Heavy Duty, Sierra Light Duty, Sierra Heavy Duty, or Avalanche. Only one (1) credit may be applied per eligible vehicle sale. Offer is transferable to a family member living in the same household (proof of address required). This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. The $1,000 credit includes HST/GST/QST/PST as applicable by province. As part of the transaction, dealer will request current vehicle registration and/or insurance to prove ownership. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited by law. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See your GM dealer for details. †Comparison based on 2013 Polk segmentation: Compact SUV and latest competitive data available and based on the maximum legroom available. ®Bluetooth is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG Inc. ±Offer valid from December 10, 2013 to January 2, 2014 (the “Program Period”) to retail customers resident in Canada who take delivery of an eligible vehicle during the Program Period. Credit is a manufacturer to consumer incentive (tax inclusive) and credit value depends on model purchased or leased: $500 Boxing Day Bonus credit valid on 2014 model year Chevrolet/Buick/GMC/Cadillac cars and crossovers; $1,000 Boxing Day Bonus credit valid on 2014 model year Chevrolet Silverado or GMC Sierra; $1,500 Boxing Day Bonus credit valid any 2013 model year Chevrolet/Buick/GMC/Cadillac vehicle. All products are subject to availability. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. GMCL reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional limitations and conditions apply. See your GM dealer for details.

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Crossley stages original work LEFT: Cast of the Wishing Well at E.L. Crossley. From top to bottom, left to right: Jillian Lambert, Kurt Wardrop, Denver Bylsma, Mariah Etten, Adrianna Braun, Sierra Witte, James Ferguson, Ali McArthur, Shyler Verkerk and Graham Tarajos.

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BY STEPHEN DYELL

for the VOICE An original play is taking to the stage at E.L. Crossley Secondary School in the new year featuring a dynamic and talented group of student actors.

The play called “The Wishing Well� was developed by the Grade 12 children’s theatre program, and is aimed to entertain audiences throughout January. “Students from the Art department have designed

masks and costumes for the show,� Head of Dramatic Arts at E.L. Crossley Jennifer Benson says. “The Grade 12 children theatre class developed the play through improvisation.�

Props have been created through art classes in the school and the music has been developed from students in drama classes.

Benson says the play is about Jack and Jill.

Twins from the town of Fonthill, set out to save the townspeople from a water shortage problem.

The town well, normally filled with an abundance

BELOW: Elly Newell (right) as Jill and James Furguson (left) as Jack in E.L. Crossley performance of the Wishing Well.

Photo Special to The of water, has mysteriously Voice gone dry. In an attempt to save the town, Jack and Jill tumble down the well and discover a watery world filled with ocean creatures who have an important message for the human world. Jack and Jill attain special admiration for the world of water as they meet colourful characters and learn the importance of their role in maintaining balanced water ecosystems.

The play is aimed at audiences of all ages, but Benson is looking for elementary schools interested in coming to watch the performance during the day. “Schools can book a performance in January, if they’d like to come and see the show. Shows still available for elementary school audience bookings (are) Jan. 7, 9, 13 and the 14.�

The evening performance will take place on Jan. 15 at 7 p.m. Tickets to the homegrown act are $5 and include a performance from the E.L. Crossley competitive improv team. For more information, contact Benson at (905) 892-2635 or jen.benson@dsbn.org.

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S easons G reetings To our friends and customers...

A sincere thank you for your continued loyalty and support and our warmest wishes for a safe and joyful holiday and may the magic of this beautiful season touch you and stay with you throughout the New Year.

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On Christmas eve during the day, prepare sufficient smoked salmon as follows: • Finely dice sprigs of fresh dill weed • Finely shave slivers of red onion • Sprinkle the above over slices of smoked salmon (wild or Norwegian) • Place in a container and generously sprinkle with vodka to marinate overnight On Christmas morning prepare the following.

• Toast English muffins in a toaster or broiler (two halves per person) • Place a generous portion of the marinated, smoked salmon on the muffins • Poach two eggs per person and place on top of the muffin halves and salmon • Prepare Hollandaise sauce from scratch or from a prepared package • Pour Hollandaise sauce over the eggs • Top with two large peeled shrimp facing head to head making a heart shape • Fill the heart shape with tangy shrimp sauce Savour with your favourite wine or a Brandy/Rum egg nog

Merry Christmas To All!

Wishing you a healthy and prosperous New Year!

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Miller, Debbie and I wish you all the best for a festive holiday season full of happiness and cherished memories.

All the best for good health & prosperity in 2014.

Miller, Debbie & Tim

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Merry Christmas and

Happy New Year!

May you experience all the blessings and joy of this Christmas Season.

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Merry Christmas and best wishes for a happy, healthy and safe New Year!

Councillor JOHN DURLEY & Family Ward 3 • Town of Pelham

Seasons Greetings Pelham

Christmas Greetings!

Councillor Gary Accursi & Family Ward 2 • Town of Pelham

Best Wishes for the New Year

Best of the Holiday Season

Councillor

Councillor

Richard Rybiak

Ward 1 Town of Pelham •

CATHERINE KING Ward 2 • Town of Pelham

Merry Christmas!

Councillor

PETER PAPP

from the Fonthill Lions & Lioness Club We can’t thank you enough for your support and friendship.

Have a warm and wonderful holiday!

And have a Happy Year 2014!

Ward 3 • Town of Pelham

Now we gather together in celebration of the meaning of His birth and the beauty of His love, in the true meaning of Christmas.

Peace & Joy To All!

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Thank you to all our customers for your continued patronage.

May this blessed Christmas Season bring great joy to you and your family all year long!

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May the Christmas lights and decorations brighten your spirits and bring joy to your heart.

We consider ourselves very lucky to have you for a customer.

Thank you for brightening our holidays.

Our very best wishes to you in this exciting new year, and we hope 2013 brings all good things.

Thanks for your support.

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The Voice will resume publication on Wednesday January 8th, 2014.

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Liam North (left), Mayor for the Day, joins Mayor Dave Augustyn in handing out cards and certificates to students whose art work was chosen for the official Town of Pelham Christmas card. The elementary students are: Lauryn Bench, Mitchell Carmichael, Megan Dmytrow, Kelsie Dyson, Michael Giguere, David John Gilles, Avery Horton, Linsay Horton, Tommy Kouretsos, Melanie Lachnit, Liliana McIntosh, and Adrian Papez.

Wayne Campbell/Voice Photo

The Fonthill Kinsmen made a donation to Pelham Wheelchair Basketball Association. Pictured from left: Kinsmen President Steve Bronn presents a cheque to coach Rob Bouwers.

Funds were raised from the Kinsmen Craft Sale.

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District Governor, Jim Rohrbach presents Fonthill Lioness Eleanor Arbour with the Melvin Jones Fellowship award. This award is the highest award a Lion/Lioness can receive and Arbour is the first member of the Fonthill Lioness to receive this honour.

Special to The Voice

At the annual Christmas Pot Luck Dinner, Pelham Cares was presented with about $500 worth of gift cards, toys, mitts and hats donated by the Fonthill Lioness and 15 turkeys donated by the Fonthill Lions. Pictured from left is Fonthill Lion Brian Buchanan , Colleen McCarthy of Pelham Cares, Jane Gilmour of Pelham Cares, Tina Moessner of Fonthill Lions and Del Leney of Fonthill Lioness.

Special to The Voice

The Welland Special Olympics bowling team proudly display their new team jerseys, funded by the Fonthill Kinsmen.

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Community Events ONGOING • Mondays at 7 p.m. Sing Niagara Women’s A Cappella Chorus at Paroisse Immaculee Conception Church, 99 Garner St, St. Catharines. Call 905-8921640 or visit www.singniagara.com.

• Mondays 7:15 p.m. Peninsula Orchestra invites players to join them every Monday at Holy Trinity Anglican Church. No audition. For info. please contact Bev @ 892-0583.

• Tuesdays 6:00p.m.9:00 p.m. SPAN (Single Professional Association of Niagara) is a social club for mature singles who meet at Bailey-Obrady’s,111 Hwy 20, 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 • “A Cappella Niagara” Men’s Chorus invites singers for fun, fellowship, and fabulous 4-part harmony at the Welland Community Wellness Complex, 145 Lincoln St. in Welland on Tuesday nights at 7:30. For

info call Kerry—289-8206584. Come and sing with us—you’ll be glad you did!

• Thursdays (first Thursday of every month) 1:30 p.m. to p.m. SOS (Survivors of Stroke) Everyone is welcome. Info call Ann 905-892-1621 • Fridays 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. $2.00 includes refreshments. Drop in at the Fonthill Library.

• 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

Legion Dinner • Saturdays Art Camp - calling all kids ages 4-12.

In the Orchard Programming for the Arts is proud to bring you Sat. Art Camps at the Pelham Arena from 9am-12. Registration now available for the new year.

Spaces still available. An extended thank you to the The Town of Pelham. Walk in registration available or call 905-892-1709. $30 per class. Visit www.intheor-

Christmas Services In Pelham Fenwick United Church Dec. 24 7:00 p.m. Family Christmas Eve service Dec. 29 9:30 a.m. Joint service at Fonthill U.C. Fonthill United Church Dec. 22 9:30 a.m. Choir Cantata Dec. 24 9:00 p.m. Candlelight Communion Jan. 5 11:00 a.m. Joint service at Fenwick U.C. Pelham Community Church Dec. 22 7:00 p.m. Candlelight Communion Dec. 24 4:00 p.m. Family Service, 7:00 p.m. Lessons and Carols, 9:00 p.m. Communion Service St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church Dec. 24 5:00 p.m. Family Mass, 8:00 p.m. Christmas Mass, 11:00 p.m Midnight Mass Dec. 25 10:00 a.m. Christmas Mass Dec. 31 5:00 p.m. Vigil Jan. 1 10:00 a.m. Solemnity of Mary Holy Trinity Anglican Church Dec. 22 8:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist, 10:00 a.m. Christ mas Eve Service Dec. 24 5:30 p.m. Holy Eucharist (young families), 11:00 p.m. Holy Eucharist Dec. 25 9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Dec. 29 8:30 and 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist Kirk on the Hill Dec. 24 7:00 p.m. Candlelight Service

chard.org for more details.

• Saturdays Computer Tutor & Gadget Clinic.

“One-to-One Help” with a volunteer tech tutor. Get help with web browsing, webmail account set-up, e-books, social media, editing and sharing your photos and more. 12:30 – 3:30.

Register and pay ahead in person. $5.00 per 1/2 hour.

Pelham Public Library.

• Alternate Saturdays 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Computer & Gadget Drop-in: For beginners to advanced learners. Learn new tips and tricks and share ideas and skills with others in an informal setting. Some laptops will be available or BYOG (bring your own gadget). $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 program. Friendly Visiting program and also requires volunteer drivers to take seniors to appointments.

Offer flexible hours and mileage reimbursement.

Call Laura Dumas at 905788-3181 ext. 27 or email ldumas@csn.on.ca.

December 20, 21, 22.

• Joe Barkovich will sign his book, From an Reporter’s Notebook, a collection of selected columns from his 43 years as a local daily newspaper editor. Sobeys in Fonthill from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Sobeys will donate $2 for every book sold to Pelham Cares.

January 4 • Meditation-Marcia leads you through different types of meditations.

Great for beginners and those who have meditated before. Please bring a pen and notebook. $3.00.

Please register ahead. 2-4 p.m.Pelham Library

Births SANDHAM-PROVEAU It is with great joy that the families of Desirée and James announce the birth of their first child, a daugter, Eloise Mae Sandham. Born on a very lucky Friday the 13th in December 2013, weighing 8 lbs., 13 oz.

Welcomed with love by grandparents Dan and Bambi Proveau, Jim and Hilary Sandham and uncles William, Dane, Harlan, Asa and Colton.

Thrilled about a new little girl in the family are Great Grandmothers Marianne Proveau and Marlene Kozak. Thank-you to the midwives and staff at the St. Joe’s Birthing Center in Toronto.

January 7 •Is it Dementia? As we age, changes to our memory can occur that leave us wondering, This session will highlight the difference between changes in our brain function that can be expected as we age vs. the early signs of dementia. We will also explore the topic of maintaining brain health and strategies to actively protect and maintain our brain function. Presented by the Alzheimer Society.

6:00-8:00 p.m. Free but please register ahead. Pelham Library January 13 • Learning the Secret Language of Cats What do cats want us to know? With humour, candor and intelligence, Dr. Carol Teed, D.V.M., provides insight into modern day feline health and welfare issues.

7 p.m. $3.00. Please register ahead. Books for sale and signing. Pelham Public Library • Scrappy Drop In. Work on your latest cardmaking, stamping, papercraft or scrapbooking project. A swap table will be set out each week. All levels welcome. 10:30-12:30. $2.00.

Pelham Library.

CLASSIFIEDS Lost

Bring me home for Christmas! LOST - 5 year old Black and white cat.

Med-long hair. Fluffy tail.

Micro-chipped. REWARD Please call 905-892-8694, 21 Berkhout Terrace, divl@ cogeco.ca

Housekeeping Leona’s Housecleaning Serving Fonthill for 15 years. Openings available.

905-892-4906

Services 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

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

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

732-2352

For Sale Wheat straw for sale. Small bales. Call 905-788-2956 or 905-892-1303

Josh DeHaan Flooring “For all your flooring needs”

We offer in-stock specials: • pre-finished hardwood

flooring solid, engineered from $2/ft2 • laminate flooring from $.89/ft2 • carpet and vinyl flooring from $4.95/yd2 • fibre flooring from $1/ft2 • ceramic tile from $.89/ft2

Obituary

MOORE, Elwood Lorne, formerly of Fonthill, passed away at Pinecrest Manor, Lucknow ON, on Monday, December 16, 2013 in his 97th year. He was born on 9 Aug 1917 to Melvin Lorne Moore and Florence Fisher in the former Gainsborough Township, on Regional Road 24, West of Vineland ON. Beloved husband of Jessie “Maragaret” Moore (née Moote) who predeceased him 4 months earlier this year. Dear father of Lois (Andy) Bohun of Lantzville, B.C. and Brian (Helen née Saxby) Moore of RR#8 Kincardine ON. Loved grandma of Dr. Sean Bohun (Angela), Dr. Monique Bohun (Gilbert Tagalog), Ian Bohun, Dave Moore (Amber), Darren Moore and Doug Moore (Sue) and great-grandpa of Zane and Kian Bohun, Oliver and Claire Tagalog and Hannah and Sarah Moore. Predeceased by his brothers John “Wesley” Moore (Elva) and Lloyd Stanley Moore (Gretta), and his sisters Marjorie Eleanor (Robert “Wylie”) Smith and Muriel Gertrude (Morley) Davis. Survived

by his loving sister Evelyn Louella (Norris) Smith who currently resides at the Mennonite Home in Vineland ON. Elwood was an active member of the Fonthill Baptist Church and Fonthill Community where he lived from 1940 until March of 2011. He worked as a tool and die machinist at Haun Drop Forge in Welland until he retired. He was also a skilled carpenter who shared his talents with his friends in the community and family. He was noted for his grandfather clocks for which he was featured in a Pelham News article. He was an avid gardener and did his best to beautify his garden at 27 Church Hill Road before the era of Canada Blooms competitions were heard of. A wonderful man, father, great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather will be deeply missed by his immediate family, relatives and friends. Private family arrangements entrusted to the Davey-Linklater Funeral Home, Kincardine.

A private interment to be scheduled in June 2014 at the gravesite in Fonthill Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Alzheimer Society or Fonthill Baptist Church would be appreciated as expressions of sympathy.

Portrait and memorial online at www.daveylinklaterfuneralhome.com

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SPORTS

Gators capture silver in DSBN tournament BY STEPHEN DYELL

for the VOICE

Members of the junior boys Glynn A. Green Gators volleyball team. Members include: Ryan Belovari, Ben Shirton, Nick Longo, Owen Leduc, Harmon Narbonne, Jake Butler, Drew Colangelo, Evan Howet, Alex Loscavo, Jake Shirton, Wes Khan, Jacob Martin, Forest Turpell, Wyatt Glancy, Ben Bonisteel and Mathew Longo.

Special to The Voice

Pelham Panthers U14 soccer wins championship

The Pelham Panthers U14 soccer team won their seventh straight game on route to capture gold. Coaches Mike Browne and Launy Paul admit it was a privilege to watch this team grow and mature together. Goalie Chris Holmes was a vital part of a successful season, while defensively, Owen Milinkovich, Aiden La Ecuyer and Noah Huisman helped in defending.

Mathew Mancini, Jordon Nuziato and Brendan Da

Angelos used their speed and aggressiveness to battle for possession helped set up plays on the field.

Alexa Goedee and Eric Dueck played their position perfectly as offensive threats. Richard Bronn and Zack Brownes also had a touch for finding the back of the net with plenty of goals on the season. Nickolas Songs and Ireland Fitzgerald continuous pressure and control ability made the opposing team always

frustrated. The midfielder play was stellar with the likes of Noah Paul, Isaac Allison and Markus Barton leading the team to victory. Lawren Richardson, who was injured for a good part of the season, came back into form for the championship. The accomplishments this team made was because of hard work, hard practices and determination on the field.

The Glynn A. Green Gators junior boys volleyball team were all smiles after a fantastic performance at the DSBN Volleyball Tournament held at Kernahan Park. The boys took home a silver medal and also the DSBN finalist plaque after a strong season on the court.

The Gators took on Lakeview and earned the tie in sets before regroup-

ing and sweeping Crossroads from Niagara-onthe-Lake. They then went on to sweep the undefeated Prince Phillip boys team before continuing their hot streak to close out the round robin with a 2-0 win against Power Glenn.

Sitting first place in their pool, the Gators advanced to the semifinals to once again take on Crossroads.

The long battle between teams ended in a draw after two sets. They worked together to bump, set and spike themselves into the

finals in the last set. Unfortunately the boys couldn’t keep the hot-streak going, losing to a talented Richmond squad in the championship game.

Despite losing in the championship game, coaches are proud of how far the team had come and the magical late season run to capture the silver medal. They’d like to thank assistant coaches Sauli Lianga and Duncan Glancy, along with scorekeepers Sarah Belovari and Shayla Fraedo.

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The Voice of Pelham advertising manager Warren Mason took a copy of The Voice to the 2013 International Film Festival in Busan, South Korea in early October of this year. Send us your vacation picture holding The Voice, whether across town, or abroad, and we will share it with our readers.

Email your photo with a brief description to: office@thevoiceofpelham.ca.

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