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Augustyn, Rybiak file nomination papers BY WAYNE CAMPBELL
for the VOICE The 2014 municipal election isn’t until Monday, Oct. 27, but two Pelham candidates have filed their nomination papers after the opening of the nomination period on Jan. 2. Mayor Dave Augustyn will seek re-election as will Ward 1 Coun. Richard Rybiak. The nomination period remains open until Friday, Sept. 12 with certification announced on Sept. 15. Candidates can file their papers any time during the period. Typically most wait until the spring or summer to file. “I am humbled and very appreciative of the encouragement of so many people to continue my service as Mayor and Regional Councillor for Pelham,” said Augustyn. “Since my family and I have taken this encouragement to heart and have decided to continue my service, I thought it appropriate to let people know as early as possible; I did the same in January 2010.”
The mayor is seeking his third term. He was elected to a three-year term in 2007. In 2010, the provincial government increased the term of municipal councils to four years. “Just like the last election, leadership will be a key issue,” Augustyn said. “I intend to keep working together with people to continue to improve Pelham and Niagara.” For Rybiak, this will be his first regular election
campaign. He was elected to Ward 1, which includes Fenwick and western Pelham, in a byelection in 2011. It followed the resignation of Debbie Urbanowicz, who had been re-elected to the seat in 2010. He will also be running in a ward with new boundaries. The town’s three wards were redrawn last year to balance population and prepare for future housing devel-
opments in East Fonthill. Each ward has two representatives. Rybiak filed now to confirm his position. “I have been asked by a number of people in the ward over the past few months if I will be running in 2014, and I told them that I would be,” he said, “so registering right away is my way of confirming what I have already committed to doing, and communicating
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it more generally.” Key issues he sees facing council in the next few months are East Fonthill development planning, resolution of a long-standing recreation centre issue, retention of the Maple Acre library in Fenwick, and, the design and execution of the downtown Fenwick revitalization project. Ward 1 Coun. James Lane said he will run but does not plan to file until later. Council appointed him to his seat last month after the resignation of Larry Clark, who was elected in 2010. “It is my intention to run in the fall election, however I am in no hurry to file my papers,” he said. “It is only January and many things can happen before October.” Lane ran in the 2010 election and the byelection. Ward 3 Coun. John Durley, who has served on council for 10 years, similarly said he will run in October. “I am seriously considering standing for a position on the 2014-2018 council See Election (Page 5)
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Pelham Cares launches drive for $500,000 BY WAYNE CAMPBELL
for the VOICE Pelham Cares has started the new year with a capital campaign called Home for Good. The fundraising drive for $500,000 reflects the nonprofit agency’s 30 year search for a permanent home. Pelham Cares recently purchased a building, now used by The Wine Garden, at 191 Highway 20 E. at Rice Road. It moves in on April 1. “We are confident this facility will enable us to better serve our clients, as well as making a sensible long-term investment,” said Jane Gilmour, president of Pelham Cares Inc. The capital campaign funds will assist in pay-
ing the mortgage as well as provide stability for the community service agency. “We always depended on donations from the community” to cover rent and other expenses said Gilmour about generosity of Pelham residents. “The amount was set at a level we felt would give us the ability to be sustainable in this new chapter of Pelham Cares’ existence.” It already has more than $150,000. Since 2008 with the beginning of Project Pelham Cares funds have been raised. The project was a final search for a permanent home. The capital fund started with support of local service clubs and a donation from the Pelham Mayor’s Gala in 2009.
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Pelham Cares Inc. is a volunteer-based organization, with no assured income, that has provided social support for the past 30 years to residents of Pelham of all ages and needs. The non-profit agency helps residents maintain their health, independence and community involvement. Pelham Cares social services include: - operating a food bank to provide necessities and support to low income families, including those who are disabled, seriously ill and unable to work - arranging transportation to medical appointments within the Niagara Region and beyond, for seniors and others who are otherwise unable to get there - offering sponsorship for recreational, sporting and educational activities so that all youth will have access to opportunities their families simply cannot afford to give them - responding to emergency situations For more information about Pelham Cares and its services, visit pelhamcares.org
Fonthill and District Kinsmen Club is accepting nominations for its Pelham Citizen of the Year Award. The 15-year-old award program promotes volunteerism by highlighting the contributions of outstanding volunteers in the community. Previous winners have included an impressive list of people who have built the community through varied work with service clubs, community groups, churches and societies. Deadline for nominations is Friday, Jan. 24. Nominees must either live or work in Pelham. Submissions must be in writing and post marked
no later than Jan. 24, 2014. Send submissions to The Fonthill Kinsmen Club P.O. BOX 906 Fonthill Ont. LOS IEO. The annual Citizen of the Year presentation and dinner will be held 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 25, at the old Pelham Town Hall. Previous citizens of the year include: Carolyn Mullin, Eric Bergenstein, Jake Dilts, Tony Finamore, George Kowalski, Anne Robbins, Catherine Kuckyt, Gerry Berkhout, Paul Ryan, Gayle BaltjesChataway, Rick Lowes, Gail Hilyer, Gord Klager, Sandra Warden, and Fred Disher.
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The Voice adds staff, new features Rolling into the new year, The Voice, Pelham’s independently operated newspaper, has made a few changes to improve our coverage. Stephen Dyell, a Pelham resident and graduate of Niagara College’s journalism program, has joined our staff. He has experience in reporting, photography and layout both in print and online as well as a special interest in sports. The Voice is stepping up its online presence. In addition to posting the complete edition each Tuesday afternoon at www.thevoiceofpelham.
ca, The Voice will serve the residents of Pelham and its readers outside the town on Facebook and Twitter. Three new features found in this edition welcome your participation in our Pelham-based newspaper. In “Thumbs Up and Thumbs Down” you can comment on the ups and downs of daily life in Pelham. Please email your suggestions to Thumbs Up and Thumps Down to office@thevoiceof Pelham. ca. Pelham Business Briefs features local business
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BY BRIAN BATY Regional Counsellor
This year, 2014, marks the end of the four-year term of Niagara Regional Council with the election set for October 27, 2014. We will see the start of some large infrastructure projects this year including the replacement of the Burgoyne Bridge in St. Catharines and the construction of a sewage treatment plant in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Council will enter a reconstructed council chamber this spring which will comply with accessibility standards and provide improved electronic communication capabilities. In Pelham, the final work on Regional Road 20 is planned with paving of the roadway from Pelham Street to Lookout
Street with the addition of bike lanes to allow cyclists from developments in the west to connect with the Haist Street intersection. This year also sees the completion of the regional transit project and ballot referendum questions on the future of regional funding of transit and the governance question of the amalgamation of local municipalities into one Niagara. At the beginning of June, Niagara will welcome more than 2000 delegates from across Canada and around the world to the annual Federation of Canadian Municipalities conference. I have been the council champion in planning some 20 study tours highlighting some of the best practices demonstrated here in Niagara. Our team hopes to do
some dry runs of each tour in our final planning stages. A tour of the world-class Vineland Research Institute and a local hydroponics greenhouse will be held later this month. Future columns hope to provide some insight into the best that Niagara offers as an overview of some of these 20 study tours. At the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA), our five working group leaders (governance and accountability working group is chaired by me) for the strategic plan will meet later this week to finalize the strategic plan following a series of consultations and public meetings. It is hoped that the final draft will be approved by this spring and that the structural reorganization
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Pelham members of Bethany Christian Reformed Church us- Fonthill merchant J-Walking ing their 2014 March Break to the lights at Pelham St and help build a school playground Hwy 20 off the coast of Honduras. For the beautiful lighting The person who came up with installed on the Town Square the idea to end a hockey came arches. with a “shoot out” Email your thumbs up and down to: office@thevoiceofpelham.ca including a new senior management team will be in place by spring 2014. Also, we await the peer review report on the Welland River Floodplain Mapping. This report will help guide the final policy and procedure development for the Welland River Floodplain with considerable input required from local citizens as well as the Welland River Flood-
plain committee that has been established. The Niagara Escarpment Commission is planning for a provincial review of the Niagara Escarpment Plan in 2015. In Niagara, I am planning a workshop to highlight the nature of the NEC boundaries and protected areas. Included will be up-to-date mapping which better defines See Winding up (Page 5)
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Mayor of Pelham Just before the Christmas break, residents and business owners were invited to see the latest plans to revitalize Downtown Fenwick. You will recall that while council budgeted funds to revitalize Downtown Fenwick in 2013, staff ran into delays with design, with added work (properly attaching the storm sewer to Church Street) and with coordinating with the utility’s schedules. Last September, because of these challenges, council decided to postpone the revitalization until 2014. Council made this decision after receiving a staff report outlining the project’s complexities. In essence, to properly deal with the storm sewers and to tie them correctly into adjoining streets, construction crews will have to dig fairly deep. Second, the requirement to bury the hydro lines and other overhead utilities meant that the town must work closely with Ontario Hydro; Hydro had said they could not undertake that work until 2014. In early December, council approved $4.0 million budget to reconstruct the roads, bury the hydro lines, and make the Downtown more pedestrian friendly. The consulting engineers met with the public on Dec. 19 to review the nearly-final designs. While the event was well attended for the time of year
(just before the Holiday) I spoke to a few people that would have liked to attend the open house and review the plans. Well, now the town has posted the plans on our new website at www. pelham.ca/current-construction-projects. What do you think about the streetscaping elements? What are your thoughts about the proposed locations of the hydro transformer boxes? Do the road sections make sense? While there is still another, final stage of design work to be completed, now is the time to suggest any last improvements. The tenders for the general contractor will go out in February; I hope that the first stages of construction can begin in March or April. Council has directed staff to ensure as little negative impact on Downtown businesses and on traffic as possible. And, having learned from other major projects in recent years, council is also looking for a clear process to keep businesses and the public informed about construction progress and a clearly defined person in charge to approach with any concerns. We look forward to your feedback on the latest designs. With your help, the town can ensure that the revitalization of Downtown Fenwick can be the best possible for now and for many years to come. You may contact Mayor Dave at mayordave@pelham.ca or read past columns at www.pelhammayordave. blogspot.com.
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and will file later,” he said. Ward 3 Coun. Peter Papp, who has also served for 10 years, similarly said he will file later “and is weighing certain options.” Over the next 10 months, he sees the East Fonthill project, reorganization of Peace Park, creation of an economic development strategy, a traffic study of truck patterns in downtown Fonthill and the revitalization project in downtown Fenwick as key issues for town council. The new Ward 3 covers the southern east corner of Fonthill and Pelham. Ward 2 Coun. Catherine King said she “anticipates that she will seek re-election but will has a few matters to address first.” She would put forward her nominations papers before late spring. Town council she said will hold its strategic planning session in the next week. In it will determine “loose ends to tie up” before the end of the current term before moving into the next one. Ward 2 Coun. Gary Accursi was not available for comment. Regional Coun. Brian Baty has a string of projects for regional council, the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority and Niagara Escarpment Commission on his plate. “You can expect some mid to late spring announcement as these current workload issues become resolved,” he said. Baty was elected as Pelham’s first regional councilor. Niagara Regional Council added a Pelham representative in 2004 because of the town’s increasing population. Before then, only Pelham’s mayor sat on regional council.
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the boundaries as well as consideration for inclusion of potential sensitive areas in the plan boundaries. Unlike the Greenbelt Plan which is characterized by straight line boundaries, The Niagara Escarpment Plan is irregular in its delineation. For example, I would have thought that all the Marlene Stewart Streit Park would have been included in the mapping but recently discovered that only the northern boundary with the John Nemy trail system and the Lathrop Property is included. Expect articles and maps in future stories to help us understand and respect the boundaries of this unique biosphere in our community. It is my hope to keep readers informed during 2014 of matters at the Region of Niagara as well as related boards, agencies and commissions. By this spring I also hope to use social media to enhance this communication with the public. Brian Baty is a Niagara Regional Councillor for Pelham, a member of NPCA Board and Commissioner of the Niagara Escarpment Commission. He can be reached at brian.baty@ niagararegion.ca
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Local Businesses receive holiday boost BY STEPHEN DYELL
for the VOICE The holiday season has once again past but local business owners are still singing carols over the support of the community through shopping locally. “It was my first Christmas (in Pelham) and it was just
phenomenal. Better than expected or could hope for,” Owner of Le Village Lise Daniel said. “We had days that it was packed with five people working so a lot of great community support which is much appreciated.” All across the town, parking lots were packed with last minute shoppers
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• Lloyd Beamer of Beamer’s Hardware, TV and Appliances’ shelves are fully stocked with incandescent bulbs. As of January 1, 2014, 75- and 100-watt incandescent bulbs will be gradually eliminated from store shelves, with 40- and 60-watt versions to follow on December 31, 2014. However, the industry can continue to ship inefficient bulbs, such as traditional incandescents, as long as they were manufactured before January 1st.
who decided to remain local with their purchases. Bluff store owner Karen D’Angelo was thankful for those shoppers. “Locals are extremely loyal in Pelham,” D’Angelo stated. Across the street, Amedeo Vitulli message was the same. Kompas clothing store opened on Dec. 7 and they were amazed with support in just the short amount of time in the community. New customers were visiting his store and others throughout the town and the benefits came back in more than just dollars. The 2013 BMO Holiday Spending Outlook projected the average Canadian would spend $1,810 throughout December and those dollars are essential for small businesses.
Last year, seven million vehicles crossed through Niagara borders into the United States. When shoppers decide to stay local, the money spent re-
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Niagara. That is why the Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce (GNCC) created the ‘One Less Trip’ campaign. Designed to raise awareness on the impact each trip out of country has on the economy, the results over the holidays were astonishing, said CEO of the GNCC Walter Sendzik. “The message is getting out as people are realizing the concept of shopping has value to a community.” Pelham felt the boost with many residents deciding to stay small over the big box stores, going with a unique and more personalized shopping experience in town. For business owners, it was a welcomed Christmas gift. “Word is getting out and it’s bringing more people in,” Daniel said.
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Pelham Fire Services reminds residents to stay extra vigilant when they try to keep their homes warm during current frigid temperatures. Extreme wind chills are expected. “People need to be careful while heating their homes,” Pelham Fire Chief Bob Lymburner said. “Heating equipment is involved in 1 in every 7 reported home fires and 1 in every 6 home fire deaths.” Because the risk of house fires increases when temperatures plummet, Pelham Fire Service urges you to keep these heating safety tips in mind: Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet from any heat source like a fireplace, wood stove, radiator or space heater. Plug only 1 heat-producing appliance (such as a space heater) into an electrical outlet at a time. Keep portable generators outside, away from windows and as far away as possible from your house. Install and test your carbon monoxide alarms at least once a month. Have a qualified professional clean and inspect your chimney and vents every year. Store cooled ashes in a tightly covered metal container and keep it outside at least 10 feet from your home/deck and any nearby buildings. Never use a charcoal or gas barbecue inside your home (including the garage), as even a small amount of the carbon monoxide that is produced can seriously harm you and your pets. For additional information, please contact: Saskia Holditch, Pelham Fire Prevention Officer (905) 892-2607 ext. 202
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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 • 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Town of Pelham Walking Club. Meet at the Pelham Arena, 1120 Haist Street. To join the walking club please contact: jcook@ pelham.ca or call 905-8922607 ext. 329 • 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Zumba for Kids, 4-7 years of age. Pelham Arena Hall. $4.50 per class drop in. • 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Zumba for Kids,8 years of
age and up. Pelham Arena Hall. $4.50 per class drop in. • 6:00 p.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 @905-7880359 • 7:30 p.m. “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. For info call Kerry—289-820- 6584. Come and sing with us—you’ll be glad you did! • Alternate Wednesdays. 1:00-3:00 p.m. Drop-in Bridge at Pelham Library. Ask for Schedule at front desk. • Thursdays
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• 9:00 a.m. to 10:300 a.m. Town of Pelham Walking Club. Meet at the Peace Park Bandshell, 20 Pelham Town Square. To join the walking club please contact: jcook@pelham.ca or call 905-892-2607 ext. 329 • 5:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Zumba for Kids, 4-7 years of age. Pelham Arena Hall. $4.50 per class drop in. • 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Zumba for Kids,8 years of age and up. Pelham Arena Hall. $4.50 per class drop in. • (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.intheorchard.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. Thursday Jan. 9 through Saturday, Jan. 11 • 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 15th Annual Silver Stick AE Finals, international minor hockey tournament. 64 teams from across Ontario and the US. Great Hockey ! Free Admission to Sportsplex (Seymour
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Hannah), 240 St. Paul St. W., St. Catharines and The Gale Center, 4171 Fourth Ave, Niagara Falls. Go to: http://ss-pelhamfinals. pointstreaksites.com/view/ ss-pelhamfinals for detail schedule. Monday, 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. Wednesday, January 15 • 6:30 p.m. Niagara Heritage Quilters. Surprise activity and Penny Sale. Please bring a basic sewing kit. Merritton Community Center. 7 Park Ave, St. Catharines. Meeting starts at 7:30. Monday, January 20 • 10:30 am, 1:30 pm or 7:00 pm Attend a free ‘Resolution Solution’ workshop at the Pelham Library. Pre-registration preferred by Jan. 17th. 905-7140701 or davejoannegray@ gmail.com
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Damude, June Margaret (nee Burnison) 19302014. Passed away at the Welland Hospital on Sunday, January 5, 2014 in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Kenneth R. Damude (2008) of 58 years. Loving mother of Dianne Griffin (Wayne Hall) of Fonthill, Carol Sams (Allen) of Jordan and Paul Damude (Debbie) of Fonthill. Also loved by her grandchildren Michelle Bilodeau (Roland) of Welland, Lorie Snider (Kevin) of Welland, Wendy Griffin of Burlington, Christine Hall of Stevensville, Michael Sams (Amanda) of Grimsby, Cassandra Sams-Leworthy (Jimmy) of Guelph, Timothy Sams of Jordan, Daniel Sams (Katie) of Edmonton, Casey and Nicholas Damude both of Fonthill and her greatgrandchildren Colin and Cortney Snider, Tiana and Joel Bilodeau, Callum and Mia Lo Tufo, Elyssa and Ksaila Ashcroft, Aubrea Leworthy. Sister in law of Glenn Damude of Niagara Falls, Ilene Hambly of London and Don Johnston of Fonthill. Pre Deceased by her brothers Jack, LeRoy, Alan, and Evan Burnison, sister in law of Verna and Evelyn Damude and Velda Savigny, Ruth Johnston and Earl Damude. Survived by several nieces, nephews and their families. Friends will be received by the family from 2-4 and 6-8 pm on Thursday, January 9th, 2014 at the JAMES L. PEDLAR FUNERAL HOME, 1292 Pelham Street, Fonthill, where the funeral service will be conducted in the chapel on Friday, January 10th, 2014 at 11 am. Interment to follow at Fonthill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Holy Trinity Anglican Church Building Fund or to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be forwarded through-
www.pedlarfuneralhome.ca A donation to Pelham Cares has been made by Pedlar Funeral Home. Proudly giving back to the community.
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Peewees capture Bell Capital Cup Janzen wraps up SPECIAL to the VOICE
The Pelham E.S. Fox Panthers Peewee Rep hockey team won the Major Peewee A Championship at the Bell Capital Cup in Ottawa in a tournament which features teams from across Canada, the United States, Europe and Asia. The Panthers began the tournament with a 5-1 victory over Blues EKS White from Espoo, Finland. Ethan Mergl, Mitchell Carmichael, Josh Glen, Cameron Crysler and Connor Walton each scored for Pelham. Joey Natale, Tyler D’Angelo and Liam Sodtke played strong physical games in front of goaltender Michael Rossi. Carmichael picked up the game MVP and Mergl won the hardest working award. The second game saw the Panthers overpower the Blackburn (Ottawa) Wild by a score of 8-0. Glen and Carmichael combined for 14 points with Glen scoring four, Carmichael two and Alex Repar and Mergl each scoring once. Quentin Annunziata, Evan Lacroix, Tyler Dekker and Campbell Veld all pitched in with assists. Glen won the game MVP and Repar the hardest worker. Evan Macpherson picked up the shutout between the pipes. The afternoon game against the Osgoode Rideau Romans was the only setback the Panthers experienced in a 1-0 loss. Quentin Annunziata provided a lot speed and aggressive fore-checking and was rewarded with the game MVP while Walton received the hardest working medal. Despite the loss, the Panthers advanced as one of two wild card teams along with the six divisional winners into the quarter-finals from the field of 24 teams. A skills competition was held at the end of the second day of the tournament and the Panthers won two of the seven events and finished in the top three in three others. Cameron Crysler won the shooting accuracy event, and Glen, Annunziata, Carmichael, Garrett Jackson and Walton combined to win the relay race.
In the quarter-finals the Panthers defeated the Nepean Raiders Black 5-3. Macpherson was terrific in net stopping two breakaways and making several huge saves throughout the game. Walton stole the show on the offensive side, scoring four times including the game winner 23 seconds after Nepean had tied the game in the third period. Glen had the other Panther goal and defensemen Sodtke and Lacroix added assists. Jackson was voted the MVP and Sodtke the hardest worker. The semi-finals saw the Panthers get another shot at Osgoode Rideau. The Romans got on the board first but the Panthers slowly began to take charge of the game. Walton tied it up with seven minutes left in the third period and Rossi made a key save in the final minutes to send the game to overtime. Alex Repar brought the Panthers fans to their feet scoring the unassisted overtime winner with a perfect shot to the top corner of the net giving Pelham the 2-1 victory. Rossi got the nod for MVP and D’Angelo was selected as the hardest worker. Natale, Veld, Sodtke, Lacroix and D’Angelo all had strong defensive games. The Nepean Raiders White would be the Panthers opponent in the championship game which would take place in the Canadian Tire Centre, home of the Ottawa Senators. The game was streamed live by SENS TV and was watched by friends and family back in Pelham on New Year’s Eve. After a scoreless first period, Jackson beat the Raider goalie and was assisted by Crysler and Repar. Glen from Carmichael and Repar gave the Panthers a 2-0 lead early in the third and Mergl on a nice pass from Tyler Dekker sealed the game with three minutes to play. Rossi picked up the first star of the game, Carmichael the second star, a Nepean player the third and Repar won the hardest worker. Josh Glen was awarded a trophy as the top scorer of the tournament. Even the -24°C temperature did not slow down the victory party, as the Panthers and their families capped off a perfect week in Ottawa by ringing in the New Year with a midnight skate on the Rideau Canal.
great year BY STEPHEN DYELL
for the VOICE It was an adventurous year for Welland Jr. Canadians goaltender Chris Janzen, and it kept going up until the final days of 2013. The 17-year-old from Pelham was invited to the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League (GOJHL) Top Prospects Game on Dec. 29 in Port Colborne with Canadians teammates Patrick Desjardins and Brayden Stortz, In the much anticipated game which was followed by the GOJHL All-Star Game, Janzen stopped 17 of 19 shots for Team White in a shoot-out loss, but provided a bigger stage to showcase his up and coming talents to coaches and players around the league. “It was a great experience. Lots of talented players took part in it and it was nice to see where I match-up to everyone else,” Janzen said. “I thought I did pretty good and I had a lot of fun in the process,” Fun is an understatement in a year that has kept Janzen busy in net. The young goaltender started August in the Niagara IceDogs camp and entered his first season in the GOJHL with Welland. He got two starts in last years preseason but the Canadians decided to go with two veteran goalten-
ders in Matt Coulombe and Chris McDougall. With big shoes to fill after both goaltenders graduated, Janzen put his foot on the gas and has produced a 6-2-1 record for Welland with his play continuing to improve with each start in net. Janzen admits the prospects game was a big confidence booster but he needs to continue to work hard each day to get better. Helping him along the way is veteran goaltender and fellow teammate Jeffrey Heartwell. The two have led the Canadians into playoff contention with a record of 18-13-3. They currently have the 4th lowest goals against in the GOJHL and look to provide the same stability with just over 20 games remaining on the season. “He is so calm. Being young, he has helped with the nerves and tells me to just keep it simple,” Janzen said. Janzen also finds himself in rare company. He is just one of four players from Pelham in the league and is proud of his small town achievement. He looks to use that as not only motivation, but to provide a role model for those upcoming in the Pelham Panthers hockey system. “I hope to go further (in hockey) and help out the city in any way I can.” If his 2014 season is anything like the last, he is almost certain to provide that.
Pelham hosts Silver Stick Tournament Captain Garrett Jackson and assistants Campbell Veld and Josh Glen hoisted the four foot tall Allen J. MacDonald championship trophy at centre ice. Photo Special to The Voice
The tournament runs January 9th to 12th at the Gale Center and the Seymour Hannah Complex. All games are free and a full schedule can be found at: ss-pelhamfinals.pointstreaksites.com/view/ss-pelhamfinals.
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The Pelham Panthers Bantam #1 won the Henderson’s Pharmacy Tournament in Thorold over the Christmas Holidays. The team defeated teams from Welland and Thorold to capture the championship. Photo Special to The Voice
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Wishing everyone in the community and beyond a blessed 2014! Pelham Community Church 461 Canboro Road Fenwick, ON L0S 1C0
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