The Voice of Pelham, March 5, 2014

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Firefighters new crest matches town brand BY WAYNE CAMPBELL

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Pelham fire officer Den Gutenberg outlined a new crest for the fire department to Pelham town council Monday.

The redesign is a redesign of an earlier redesign.

The department had introduced a common crest in 2011 at the opening of a new Pelham Fire Station No.2 in Fenwick. It went on firefighters shoulders and fire trucks to replace the various designs of each volunteer unit at the

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town’s three stations.

Working through the volunteer units at the stations, it had taken months for a committee to come up with a design.

Unfortunately, Gutenberg explained, when it came time to order new crests for uniform flashes, the town discovered it did not own the copyright to the design.

Meanwhile, the town had rebranded itself with a new corporate design.

The firefighters went back to work with the help of town staff and in five meetings combined the firefighter elements of its original design with

the town’s new brand.

It was approved by firefighters at all three stations. This time the town owns the copyright.

The shape of the crest reflects that of the Fire Department of New York arm flash in honour of 343 FDNY firefighters who lost their lives in the in the 9/11 terrorist attack in 2011, It contains a Maltese Cross, the historic badge of the Knights of St John, who risked their lives to save others from fiery death during the crusades. The cross remains a symbol of firefighters’ courageous work.

An axe and pick axe are traditional firefighter tools. The maple leaf

Canada’s symbol of pride and patriotism.

A multi-coloured circle incorporates the town’s new branding showing unity among the stations in Fonthill, Fenwick and

North Pelham and the communities of Pelham Gutenberg said the town expects to start using the new crest this spring. On trucks, the new one will simply go over top of the existing crest limiting replacement expenses.

The firefighters redesign committee consisted of Gutenberg of Station 1, Joe Kita Station 3 and Jeremy DeRoos of Station 2.

Assisting them were Fire Chief Bob Lymburner, Corporate Services Director Cari Pupo, Purchasing Coordinator Mara Bray and Communications Officer Ana McKnight.

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Councillor searches for Maple Acre decision Maple Acre Library drew questions at Monday night’s town council meeting.

How did we get here, asked Ward 1 Coun. Richard Rybiak.

Where do we go from here, asked chief administrative officer Darren Ottaway.

Town council received a petition with 1,290 signa-

tures opposing a closing of the Fenwick branch of the Pelham Public Library.

Rybiak said, even when you discount the repeated signatures from different locations where the petition was placed, it contained more names than any other petition the town has received.

He nodded to skate parks and arenas in his remarks.

Many signatures were from Fonthill and rural Pelham residents as well

as those in Fenwick, he said.

There is a perception that the town council had made a decision sometime in the past to replace the branch building, Rybiak said.

It was before he came on council in a byelection three years ago.

There was a committee looking into replacing the branch building.

The Ward 1 councillor, who represents Fenwick , asked town staff to put together a timeline of events

from past council records to show how council got to where it is today.

“We should know if in fact a decision was made,” he said.

Ward 3 Coun. John Durley, a council veteran, said there were three committees set up in the last term of council to study town facilities. One reviewed recreational facilities, another looked at the Fenwick fire station and a third at Maple Acre.

The fire hall committee oversaw the replacement

of the Fenwick fire station, but Durley said he did not think a decision was made on the Maple Acre branch to go forward.

Mayor Dave Augustyn said he believed then councillors David Emmons and Debbie Urbanowicz were on the committee.

Since then, town council’s the committee structure has changed with all councillors sitting on committee of the whole, and, policy and priorities committees to discuss

such matters, he said.

Meanwhile, Ottaway brought forward the results of a joint meeting between town council and the Pelham Library Board. It worked through its third problem solving session and came up with a map of priorities.

The chief administrative officer said there is still work to be done but he has to determine which way to go before the next meeting.

A Supper Market could join the Pelham Farmers Market and Fonthill Bandshell Concerts on Thursday evenings this summer.

Town council approved a staff recommendation

to set up a Supper Market committee to oversee the weekly licensed event.

It would feature local restaurants, food outlets, wineries and breweries in booths under the Arches.

A staff survey found the

idea, proposed by Leigh Atherton and David Watt of Zest Restaurant, was favoured by local restaurants, wineries and breweries but opposed by some vendors in the farmers market and in the

Fonthill Shopping Plaza.

Ward 3 Coun. Peter Papp said the town has to resolve the Thursday night parking issues before this can move forward successfully.

“Let’s get this settled and have a plan in place within 30 days,” he said about a series of meetings on the

issue planned with farmers market, bandshell and Fonthill Plaza groups.

It may result in parking committee to coordinate traffic.

Changes in hydro services to the Arches will allow for traffic to flow past the municipal building on Pelham Town Square, said

recreation director Vickie van Ravenswaay. Supper Market meanwhile will close the entrance to the square from Pelham Street eliminating a bottleneck.

Ward 2 Coun. Gary Accursi praised the Supper Market calling it a great step forward in the town’s culture master plan.

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Passion into profession for local artist Professional

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for the VOICE Traditional gelatin-silver prints to traditional film images printed and manipulated are what artist Claudia Aubertin does best.

The Pelham native began her interest in the wonderful world of artistic creations at an early age.

Following her brother around Short Hills with a camera strapped around her neck, a 10-years-old

Aubertin began her photographic journey.

She enrolled in art school and took photography classes at Sheridan College before travelling across North America for 17 years – working and learning – before returning home to open her very own studio.

Aubertin opened Studio Southwest Photography in 2004, and moved to their current location in Fonthill a year later.

The sudden experience of returning home was

not only emotional but inspirational. Seasons are an artists dream. Snow covered hills that spring into green giants are what Aubertin loves about coming back to Niagara.

“Living close is great for photography. Every season there is something

new. It’s always changing and always beautiful.”

Moving home also meant entering the world of owning a small business. Even with her years of experience behind the camera, the challenge of launching and profiting from a small business was a steep climb.

“Being a small business owner, it’s always a roller coaster. It’s never smooth sailing but that’s a part of the challenge I love.”

Armed with a never-quit attitude and a camera, Aubertin developed her brand name in the region.

Rather than settling being an artist, she strives to be one of the best in Niagara as passion mixes with her profession.

Aubertin’s work currently hangs at Keith’s Restaurant in Fonthill. To view more of her work, visit www.studiosouthwest.ca.

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David Swan, an “in your face” volunteer, officially became the 2013 Pelham Citizen of the Year last week.

The Kinsmen Club of Fonthill and District handed out its 16th annual award at a presentation dinner in Old Pelham Town Hall for more than 60 guests.

Swan is known for his volunteer work with the Pelham Active Transportation , Fonthill Bandshell concert series, Pelham Cares and Pelham Seniors advisory committee.

Mayor Dave Augustyn called Swan an “in your

face” volunteer who works with persistence to achieve a vision.

He recalled Swan coming to town council in 2008 with a 140-name petition to get a stretch of sidewalk built along from Oakridge to Vinemont along Canboro Road.

After that, he “expanded his vision” through the active transportation committee encourage the town to build 12 kilometres of sidewalks to improve walking in the town and bike lanes for cyclist, said the mayor.

At the Fonthill bandshell concerts, Swan became “the self appointed parking attendant” to clear to cars to ensure drop off access for people, said

Augustyn.

Swan thanked his fellow volunteers, urged everyone to contribute to the community and praised young people as future volunteers.

Point the young in the right direction, he said, and they will do wonders for the community.

He used an example of a bike rodeo at Glynn A. Green public school.

Last year, the active transportation committee organized it and ran it, he said. This year the committee will assist the school but the students will organize and run it.

Swan said his volunteer spirit began in his Niagara Falls home with Scouts Canada.

“Their mottos of do your best, be prepared and service to others have guided me into my adult life.”

It included inspiring him and his daughter to organize a scout group for children with special needs in 1981.

It continues today with his volunteer work in Pelham.

Swan saluted the Kinsmen for their community service and the volunteers he works with on active transportation, bandshell concerts, Pelham Cares and other groups.

“I can only say thank you for allowing me to be part of this grand adventure.”

Swan urged everyone to do something for someone every day “even if it

is just opening a door.”

It builds a better community.

Brian Iggulden of the Kinsmen Club said the award program was created to inspire more volunteers by celebrating the best examples.

Past winners are: Carolyn Mullin, Tony Finamore, Jake Dilts, Eric Bergenstein, George Kowalski, Anne Robbins, Catherine Kuckyt, Gerry Berkhout, Paul Ryan, Gayle BaltjesChataway, Rick Lowes, Gail Hilyer, Gord Klager, Sandra Warden and Fred Disher.

A Fonthill and District Kinsmen Club plaque listing their names hangs in the Pelham Municipal Building.

Five youth programs will receive up to $5,000 each in support from the 6th annual Mayor’s Gala on May 24, following the Victoria Day weekend.

Mayor Dave Augustyn announced the recipients selected by a committee at a town council meeting Monday.

The projects include:

library enhancements for Glynn A. Green Public School; a camping trailer for Fonthill Scouts Group; after school programs in Pelham by Big Brothers

Big Sisters South Niagara; dasher boards and equipment for Pelham Minor Hockey Association; and youth sponsorship subsidies for Pelham Cares.

Tickets and sponsorship are now available said the mayor.

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Draft site master plan helps maintain small-town feel

BY DAVE AUGUSTYN

Mayor of Pelham At our regular meeting last week, council received three presentations regarding a draft Site Master Plan for most-northern portion of the East Fonthill lands – approximately 54 acres south of Regional Road 20 and west of Rice Road.

Wanting to ensure that new development maintains Pelham’s small-town feel and to make the best use of the 32 acres of Town-owned-land at the corner of Regional Road 20 and Rice Road, coun-

cil directed staff in April 2013 to begin developing a joint Site Master Plan for the Town’s lands and approximately 22 acres owned by the Allen Group.

Representatives of the Planning Partnership (the firm that helped develop the recently approved East Fonthill Secondary Plan) unveiled concept drawings that outlined various possible permitted uses for these lands including institutional-medical, retail, retirement, community centre, mixed-use commercial, townhomes, single-detached residential, mixed-use residential and parks and trails.

Aiming to provide complete streets, which accommodate pedestrians, cyclists and motorists, the draft Plan incorporates roundabouts, trails, environmental areas, parks and public squares that complement the Town’s urban design guidelines.

The draft Plan also links the area to Downtown Fonthill via a tree-lined road extension to Pelham Town Square. (Please review the draft Plan at http://www.pelham.ca/ east-fonthill) Then, David Allen of the Allen Group outlined plans for the first phase of the development: a 30,000 square foot

medical facility that includes family doctors, specialists, minor surgery, pharmacy, laboratory, physiotherapy, optometry, radiology, geriatric clinics, health and wellness clinic, nurses and nurse practitioners; an approximately 120 unit senior’s complex offering independent and assisted living options; an 80,000 square foot commercial retail complex that includes a grocery store, fast food establishments and various other retailers.

This first phase could also accommodate a potential multi-purpose community centre and/or

arena (pending public feedback and council decisions this spring).

Council also received an overview of the legal agreement(s) that are being created to help facilitate the development: a servicing agreement that would follow the town’s procurement bylaw; a sale of lands or land swap agreement that would respect the Municipal Act’s “anti-bonusing� provisions and provide a “net benefit� to the Town; and the use of an outside party to recommend Planning approval documents to Council.

Next steps include refining and approving

a site master plan, and amending the town’s Official Plan and Zoning By-Law. Pending such approvals this Spring, utility construction could commence as early as late Summer 2014.

During this exciting time for Pelham, our priority is to continue to balance growth as we maintain our small town feel. Council and I hope this draft Site Master Plan will help us to achieve that vision.

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

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President of Pelham Cares Jane Gilmour said. “We’ve had wonderful support from our community and local businesses for the evening.�

The Gala for Good provided an opportunity to dress-up, enjoy an evening of live music and participate in a silent auction of over 80 items submitted by local businesses – including wine, dinner passes and much more.

The new home for Pelham Cares opens around

mid-March, making the fundraiser even more valuable to the community with the goal of $500,000 is still far from being met. “We still have a ways to go as we are almost halfway there,� Gilmour said. “We are hoping to long-

term sustainability for Pelham Cares so we don’t keep having to come back to the public for help.�

For information or to place a donation to Pelham Cares, visit www. pelhamcares.org

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Stephen Dyell/Voice Photo Residents gathered at Lookout Point Country Club over the weekend as

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The town announced Tuesday it has hired Terrance Glover as director of community planning and development.

He has more than 18 years of urban planning experience.

He held previous positions in Burlington, Guelph, Brantford and Halton Hills.

Glover has in-depth knowledge about building and urban design standards, heritage/archaeology, economic development, planning case law, transportation engineering, corporate governance, storm water management, brownfields, site alteration and the importance of conservation and accessibility.

Glover is the town’s third planner in just over a year.

The previous planner resigned within three months of being hired.

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The town will spend $67,035 to purchase and install a trailer to serve as a lunch room and washrooms for staff at the Pelham Arena.

Currently staff is using the Zamboni room for lunch breaks which lack washroom facilities.

The rugged conditions are considered a health and safety issues, said chief administrative officer Darren Ottaway.

He called it an ongoing issue to those working at the arena.

The trailer is expected to be installed as soon as possible.

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Pelham Evangelical Church Friends collected over 25 boxes of food for Open Arms Mission last week.

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Community Support Services of Niagara to host Mayors for Meals Community Support Services of Niagara (CSSN) will hold its Annual May-

ors for Meals campaign on March 18. Dave Augustyn, Pelham Mayor and Barry

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Sharpe, Welland Mayor will participate to show support for the community’s isolated seniors.

“We are excited about having Mayor Sharp and Mayor Augustyn participate in our Annual Mayors for Meals Day,” said Deb Rollo, Executive Director of Community Support Services of Niagara. ”Both Mayors have been involved with our program in the past and the national Mayors For Meals Day is an excellent way to continue our relationship and also serves as an opportunity for the Mayors to show support for the individuals in our community that are isolated and lonely.”

Mayors for Meals is a national campaign during March, initiated by the Meals On Wheels Association of America, which raises awareness of senior hunger and encourages action on the part of the local community.

Senior Nutrition Programs across the region, like Community Support Services of Niagara, promote Mayors for Meals in their local communities through public events, partnerships with local businesses, volunteer recruitment and fundraising initiatives.

Mayors for Meals includes local Mayors and other elected officials to promote the programs and bring awareness to their respective communities.

The mayors will meet agency staff at the hospital on Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at 11 a.m .and will depart for their designated routes shortly after that time.

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niors and adults with disabilities in the area. Each week, Community Support Services of Niagara volunteers deliver over 200 hot meals to area residents.

For information about the Meals on Wheels program or anyone looking for volunteer opportunities, please call CSSN at 905-788-3181 or visit their website at www.cssn.ca

Lions Effective Speakers

The District A-2 Effective Speaking contest was held on March 2nd at the Port Colborne Lions hall. The winners were Junior: Sofia Labricciosa – A. K. Wigg, Fonthill , Intermediate – Mikenzie Sandy – Hagerville Secondary, Hagersville, Senior: Dennis Scheile – E.L. Crossley, Fonthill. Pictured left to right front row: Mikenzie Sandy, Sofia Labricciosa, back row President Port Colborne Lions Lion Jason Hockley, District A-2 Governor Lion Jim Rohrbach, Effective Speaking Chair Lion Katherine Reid, and Dennis Scheile.

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Community Events

ONGOING • Call for submissions for juried fine art show for Art in the Park -Summerfest 2014. Deadline is March 21st. Applications will be available at Town Hall Pelham, on Summerfest Facebook page, www. patriciahaftar.com/ or email phaftar@yahoo.com with “Jurying” in Subject line.

• Ontario Senior Games

Association (OSGA) for fellowship, friendly competition and a more active lifestyle. Info www.ontarioseniorgames.ca • 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.

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Extra copies of The Voice of Pelham available at these fine area businesses:

FONTHILL: E. L. Crossley Churchill Natural Meats M&M Meats Shoppers Drug Mart Fonthill Library Town of Pelham Cafe on Main Beamer’s Pro Hardware Sobey’s McDonald’s Fonthill Legion Tim Hortons Semenuk’s J&J Floral Expressions

Pic’s Klagers Keith’s Restaurant Target Store Penzoil Quick Lube Lazy Loon Pharmasave Avondale Store Drs. H. & M. Alberts FENWICK: Avondale Store Fenwick Sub Shop Golden Grill Devries Fruit Farm Ridderikhoff Meats

• 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 • 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m.

SPAN (Single Person Association of Niagara) is a social club for mature singles who meet Iggy’s Pub 115 Hway 20 E Fonthill.

Offers members a monthly calendar of social activities.

Further information, call Lynie @905-788-0359 • 7:00 p.m. Bingo at St. Ann’s Church, 834 Canboro Rd. Fenwick. Wheelchair accessible.

• 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!

• Wednesdays. For those who have played Bridge before. Please arrange for a partner. Wed. Monthly schedule at front desk. Refreshments. $1.00 per session. Pelham Public Library.

• Thursdays • 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 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 • (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 re-

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freshments. Drop in at the Fonthill Library.

• 3:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.

Legion Dinner • 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.

•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.

Friday, March 7 • 2:00 p.m. Pelham World Day of Prayer. Fonthill Baptist Church , 1414 Pelham St., Fonthill. This year’s theme is “Streams in the Desert” prepared by the Christian women in Egypt.

Rev. Heather Myers is the speaker. Contact Marlene Medhurst 289-897-8875 or Diane McMillan 905-6828332.

Sunday, March 9 • DAYLIGHT SAVINGS BEGINS. Saturday, March 15 •4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Pasta Supper. Fonthill Lions Hall, Hwy#20, Fonthill. Adults $10, Children under 12 $6.

Take out available.

Sunday, March 16 • 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Fenwick Lioness Soup and Bread Lunch includes a selection of homemade soups, a variety of breads, dessert, coffee/tea/juice for $7. Children under 10 $3.

Fenwick Lions Club, 999 Church St., Fenwick.

Thursday, March 20 • FIRST DAY OF SPRING! Saturday, March 22 • 7:00 p.m. Progressive Euchre. Fonthill Lions Hall, Hwy#20, Fonthill. Prizes, light lunch, cash bar. $5.

Wednesday, March 26 • 9:00a.m. - 3:00p.m.

Know Your Bones Education Day. A free full-day

Services

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

Int/Ext 25 years experience, neat, reliable. www. robertspainting niagara.com

732-2352 Janet’s Tax Service 30 years experience 1200 Balfour St. Fenwick 905-892-4654 THODE Housekeeping Services. Team of hardworking, organized, dependable & energetic ladies will take care of your housecleaning needs. Give us a call. Elizabeth 905386-0082 after 5 pm.

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

For Sale Josh DeHaan Flooring “For all your flooring needs”

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

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

Call us to see the products that are available & visit our showroom.

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

Crossley Girls SOSSA Champions. Front: Angel Koch, Gill Hennessey, Marissa LEavens, Chelsey Davies, Kennedy Bridgland, Hayley Vanderzanden, Saraya Goss Back: Mrs. Leavens, Sarah Isaac, Kennedy Whitley, Lauren Cornelius, Sydney Lessard, Neenah Williams, Lisa Gearing, Holli Zweirschke, Mrs. Isaac, Mr. Leavens Special to the Voice

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Baron Roofing Panthers off to NDLL Finals With one game remaining in the playdowns, the Baron Roofing Peewee Panthers have clinched the top spot in the Niagara District Local League A Group and will be heading to a best-of-three series for the overall title.

The Panthers began the playdowns with a 5-2 victory over Welland #2.

Josh Morningstar scored a pair of goals assisted by Tyler Scott, Zach Baltrusiunas and Blake Bishop.

Jared Sloan tapped in to score from Drew Colangelo and Mitchell Karney and Eli Taylor netted a rebound from Reid Murray before Murray picked up an empty netter from Jack Obdeyn. Goalie Carter Nicholas earned the win.

The next game saw a 6-2 win for the Panthers over Pelham #2. The scoring started with a penalty shot netted by Sloan. Obdeyn added a pair of goals assisted by Drew Colangelo, Josh Morningstar and Colton Morrison.

Reid

Murray sent a backhander to the top of the net to score from Forest Turpel and both he and Sloan added a second goal to their stats to secure the win for goalie Tyler Scott.

Port Colborne #1 went down 7-2 in the next game. Colton Morrison started things off with a goal from Drew Colangelo. Dan Durkin’s hard shot off the post was scooped up and dumped in by Reid Murray. Colangelo warped the netting from Tyler Scott & Zach Baltrusiunas before a nice passing series from Murray & Scott set up a goal for Baltrusiunas. Eli Taylor took advantage of a sprawling goalie to score from Murray & Morrison while Scott finished strong with 2 goals assisted by Murray, Baltrusiunas and Turpel. Nicholas took the victory in net.

After a near two-week break, the Panthers were back on the ice to face West Lincoln #2. The

teams were tied at the end of the 2nd period with Baltrusiunas and Obdeyn each taking advantage of some open space in the goal. The Panthers put away the 5-3 victory in the 3rd with goals from Reid Murray, Colangelo and Turpel. Key saves from goalie Tyler Scott and solid work from the defense gave the Panthers the breathing room they needed in the fast-paced game.

The Panthers’ 4-1 win over NOTL #1 gave the team the top spot in their group. Tied at the end of the first frame on a goal from Colangelo and Morrison opened it up with two beautiful goals within a minute of each other.

An awesome passing sequence from Murray and Sloan set up Scott for the final goal. Nicholas showcased his hot glove hand making many key saves between the pipes.

The popular computer game is coming to Pelham in the form of an roleplaying art camp.

In The Orchard arts organization will hold “Mindcraft” during March Break.

“We are super excited about this camp. We’re giving the kids an opportunity to take their imagination in the two-dimensional world and create it into something more,” executive director Angie Geiss said.

Geiss believes too many children are not stimulating their artistic instinct.

With an entire week off, the camp aims to provide a fun opportunity to learn

without plugging into technology.

Painted rocks become bargaining tool to buy

Role-playing continues throughout the week before campers slay a dragon – hand painted creation formed by cardboard boxes – to complete the game.

“We are going to get them thinking. It’s not just sitting at a computer.

We want the kids to come up with an idea and build it.”

The camp runs Mar. 1014 and is open to children ages 5-10. Anybody above the age of 11 can join the apprentice instructor program. To register email itoartcamp@gmail.com or call 905-892-1709.

Mindcraft March break

supplies. Supplies can be used to create villages, build crystal weapons and create creepy monsters.

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Owl Prowl set for Mar. 9 BY STEPHEN DYELL

for the VOICE Niagara Nature Tours are set to launch Owl Prowl on Mar. 9 in search of the majestic bird.

“We have worked very hard to find the locations of wild owls for us to see.

(We) are hoping to see three to four species, providing the opportunity for some great photography in a natural setting,” owner of Niagara Nature Tours Carla Carlson said.

A bus will take riders through Niagara with an owl expert on board. In-

cluded is the chance for a one-on-one meeting with a Barn Owl and other species in the area.

“March is a good time of year to see the owls,” Carlson said. “The leaves are off the trees, the birds are out flying and hunting, and some are sitting in nest boxes.”

Preparation for the tour has been months in the making thanks to Bob Highcock. Tracking the owls location hasn’t been easy, but he’s been pleasantly surprised by how many owls are popping up throughout the region.

“It has been a mad year

for Snowy Owl sightings in Niagara and New York.

The eBird map is lit up like a Christmas tree with observations of this owl species in the area surrounding Lake Ontario.”

Highcock says the change could be due to higher birthing rates or even climate changes in North America, but it provides an opportunity for locals to experience the often rare sighting of an owl.

The fieldtrip runs from 9:30 a.m. to approximately 3:30 p.m. To reserve seats contact Carlson at info@niagaranaturetours. ca or call 905-562-3746.

Registration for the 2014 Baseball & T-Ball Season is ongoing.

Forms, online registration and payment available at

www.pmba.ca

Registration in person will be available on

Saturday March 8th at the Pelham Arena 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Tryouts for Peewee Rep and Mosquito Rep will be announced shortly.

Players must be registered to attend these tryouts.

Registrations will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.

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