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Teamwork, strength and the community helped to shatter an indoor rowing machine record last week.

E.L. Crossley’s under-19 ladies lightweight rowing team completed a 100-kilometre rowing erg relay in under seven hours. It

was a world record and a way to help women in south Niagara.

Student Carly Zanatta organized the event and took the lead on the erg.

“I found the record and wanted to try to break it,” Zanatta said.

“I talked to every one of my teammates and they were down to help out.”

Zanatta is familiar with rowing records. Last year, she set the Concept II world record for the

Half Marathon. She went on to capture gold at the 2014 Ontario Indoor Ergometer Championships.

She credits the community for this record-breaking event’s fundraising success: more than $1,000 for Women’s Place of South Niagara “So much support has come in.

Everybody thinks it’s a great idea and we’ve gotten lots of donations,” Zanatta said.

Women’s Place strives to end abuse and violence by empowering women and their children through safe shelter, counselling, education and community partnerships.

“Being an all-female group, we figured the women’s shelter would be a perfect fit,” she said.

“Their goal is to empower women and my goal for the team is to do the same by helping to raise their confidence.”

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Darren Heimbecker of Whistling Gardens speaking at the Pelham Horticultural Society. The next meeting is at 7.30 p.m. in the Fonthill Library. Dan Cooper Master Gardener of Green Garden Tours will speak on gardening from a hammock — low maintenance gardening. A meeting regarding the Community Gardens is April 2 at 6 p.m. at Town Hall.

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Free exercise classes during Sneak it in Week A series of lunch classes will help you exercise during Sneak it in Week, April 7 to 11.

The town proclaimed the week as part of a ParticipACTION program to encourage Canadians to exercise during their work day.

They can “sneak in”

walking during lunch and break, and parking a few blocks away.

Statistics indicate the majority of workdays are spent sitting at desks or in cars, so the Town of Pelham is encouraging all staff and local workplaces to participate in this exercise.

To enhance the week, the town has arranged free classes for each day with equipment provided.

The line-up includes: • Monday April 7 Lunch Time Lift: A quick body balancing class to give you more energy in your day. It focuses on proper alignment and correct muscle activation, alleviate aches and pains while increasing strength and improving your core.

Limit to 15 participants per class at 12:15 p.m., 1:15 p.m. (1/2 hour each class) at Movement Unlimited 178 Highway #20 West, Fonthill

diovascular and muscular workout.

Limit 12 participants per class at 12:15 p.m., 1:15 p.m. (1/2 hour each class) at Studio Twenty Fonthill Shopping Plaza, 20 Highway 20 East.

Somatic Movement: Release tense muscular patterns that have developed due to stresses with full body somatic movements.

Class limit 12 at 12:15 p.m., 1:15 p.m. (1/2 hour each class) with Elaine Steers in Council Chambers, Town Hall

• Tuesday, April 8 Pump & Pedal: A combination of spinning and weights, this class will give you both a car-

• Wednesday April 9 Proactive Self Defense: This class will introduce the body movement and dynamics of the punch and kick using cardio, core and pads.

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• Friday April 11 Interval Fitness Class: A combination of different exercise techniques focusing on strength, flexibility, and balance.

Class limit 20 at 12:15 p.m., 1:15 p.m. (1/2 hour each class) at Fonthill Fitness 1440 Pelham Street, Fonthill.

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THE VOICE Lion’s Agriculture Night examines grape growing in China

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From The Heart of Niagara 209 Highway 20 East at Rice Road (inside Birchley Place) Office: Mon-Thurs 8am-2pm Fonthill, ON, L0S 1E6 phone: 905-892-8690 fax: 905-892-0823 editor@thevoiceofpelham.ca advertising@thevoiceofpelham.ca office@thevoiceofpelham.ca www.thevoiceofpelham.ca Wayne Campbell, Reporter Stephen Dyell, Reporter Warren Mason, Advertising Liz Hayden, Production Coordinator Leslie Chiappetta, Office Manager

Fonthill Lion’s Club will salute the local farming industry at its 63rd annual Agriculture Night on Tuesday, April 15, at the Fonthill Legion.

Kevin Ker, a Pelham resident and tender fruit specialist, will speak about grape growing in eastern China.

Ker ,the principal consultant of KCMS, is an in-

ternationally recognized specialist in research and advisory services for grape and tender fruit production. He is Canada’s most experienced integrated pest management specialist for these crops.

Ker has delivered seminars and research results across Canada, the United States and internationally including Australia and

New Zealand.

He has writtened and co-authored factsheets, grower articles, workbooks and seminars for government and the academic community.

With university graduate training in horticulture, environmental biology, and IPM, he is completing his dissertation for his PhD.

nection with its fruit, vegetable and grain roots.

Tickets for the roast beef and ham buffet are available at Klager’s Meats 905892-2616 or any Fonthill Lion or email HYPERLINK “mailto:fonthill.lions@ sympatico.ca”fonthill.lions@sympatico.ca.

The cost is $20. Dinner is at 7pm.

everything from daily life to what an individual would do for entertainment –including falconry, camel races or day at the beach.

The health care project was begun by one of Forbes’ 100 Most Powerful Women, and also one of the most well known figures inside Qatar in Sheikha Mozah. Her marriage to the former Emir of Qatar saw the country flourish and the medical facility was a focal point in future developments.

“You always knew when the Royal family were coming to visit. All the roads were closed and police were everywhere.”

They were the ones responsible for bringing in international opinion, including Dzugan, to help create the Sidra Medical and Research Center. The facility is described as the facility as an ultramodern, all-digital academic medical center which will set new standards in patient care for women and children in Qatar and the Gulf region.

“Concept (of the facility) was not so much focused on healthcare as on health. It’s focus was on a patients journey through their whole life to make sure they were healthy in every way,” Dzugan said.

“Not just to concentrate on diseases, but to start

preventative healthcare programs too.”

The Sidra Medical and Research Center aims to be fully operational by 2015 and the finished product will have the fingerprints of Dzugan from top to bottom.

“It was the most fantastic learning opportunity around and I’m beyond grateful to have experienced it.”

Journey to the Middle East and back

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A research associate with the Cool Climate Oenology and Viticulture Institute, Ker is a Brock lecturer in the four- year Oenology and Viticulture degree program.

The Fonthill Lions have used Agriculture Night as a service to the Pelham farming community and a way to emphasize the town’s continued con-

Peter Dietrich dressed in formal wear beside Rose Dzugan at the Pelham Historical Society meeting.

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for the VOICE Rose Dzugan gathered a life-time experience in just several years.

The former employee of the Hamilton Health Sciences told members of Pelham’s Historical Society of her adventure in a land far away.

Dzugan was recruited to work on designing and building the Sidra Medi-

cal and Research Center in Doha, Qatar. The state-of-the-art hospital topped the scales at over $7 billion which features many of her ideas and suggestions on providing top-notch care for a rising city.

Established in 1825, the oil wealth is relatively new to the city. Dzugan spoke of the luxury automobiles and high-end homes which was all normality to those living there. She

spent the past five years in the city experiencing the Arabic lifestyle, gaining knowledge while giving her experience.

“Every morning around 3:30, I was awoken by the call to prayer,” Dzugan said, stating the large importance of religion in the region. “For me is iconic, exotic and very compelling. It’s something you take away with you when returning home.”

Her time in Qatar saw

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What type of growth do you prefer in Pelham?

BY DAVE AUGUSTYN

Mayor of Pelham As I have written about before, Pelham has a few lands available for new growth – the largest being the “East Fonthill” area.

While much of the nearly 450 acres of East Fonthill lands have been farmed for years, the entire area was added to the Urban Boundary by an appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) in 2000.

Recent questions in local media about whether property owners should be allowed to develop on

those lands would have been asked and answered during the OMB’s weeks of hearings nearly 15 years ago.

When the OMB gave those approvals back then, one thing became inevitable – that growth would occur in Pelham.

What wasn’t inevitable was the type of development – how it looked, how it felt, how many people living and working in the areas.

The OMB’s East Fonthill decision, for example, required the Town to undertake a more detailed planning process – a “Secondary Plan” – before

allowing development to proceed.

The Town started to carefully develop the Plan in 2001; this included significant public sessions and hearings. The community wanted East Fonthill to include “…a full range and mix of housing types, a linked open space network that includes a variety of types of public parks, …protection of existing environmental features, and the community structure…[to] maximize connectivity within the community itself and to the Town Centre.”

More recent additions to the plan include “walk-

ability and cyclability”, the potential for community facilities, and the protection of the recently revitalized Fonthill Downtown.

After working diligently for many years, council approved such a plan in April 2012. After the region approved it in October 2012, it was appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board. Those small issues were settled in October 2013 and the OMB approved the Plan on January 30, 2014, making the Plan a reality.

What’s next? Other public planning approvals – a draft Site Master Plan, zoning, site plans, neigh-

bourhood plans – are required before finalizing development and shovels hit the ground.

And, council wants your help on these next phases of deciding the type of development.

As I wrote about last month, with the help of nationally-recognized urban designers and planners, council developed a draft Site Master Plan for the commercial / mixed use area of East Fonthill (the northern part along Regional Road 20). We are seeking your feedback on that draft plan. Did we get it right? Have we reflected the wishes on the commu-

nity on the type of development? What can we do to make it even better?

Please help council improve these plans and ultimately the type of development that will occur in Pelham. Only with your help can we fulfill one of our major strategic goals: “Maintain our small-town feel as we grow.”

You may contact Mayor Dave at mayordave@ pelham.ca or read past columns at www.pelhammayordave.blogspot. com. Please review the East Fonthill draft Master Plan and other documents at www.pelham. ca/east-fonthill.

Watson and Associates projects annual construction rates of 100 and 140 units through 2020.

The town and Niagara Region apply development charges to new buildings to cover the capital costs of roads, sewer, water, sidewalks, street lights and so forth

ra) Inc., told town councillors he was concerned about the current level of new construction.

“To say we will go from 37 housing starts in Pelham to 100 and 150 units per year over a short term, I have a problem with that,” he said.

“If we don’t have that

ment charges chart.

“However, I generally support this,” he said.

His main concern is getting more serviced lots on line so development can begin.

Pelham just doesn’t have enough right now to bring up the number of starts, he said.

Gary Scandlan of Watson and Associates in his presentation showed charts.

Pelham’s development charges for detached houses are similar to other Niagara municipalities, although some were being updated.

Currently, development charges for Pelham’s two urban areas of Fonthill and Fenwick are different.

In the update, developers in Fonthill would pay $12,451 per house and in Fenwick $14,404.

Ward 1 Coun. Richard Rybiak urged a consolidated rate to make them equal.

A $2,000 difference, he said “flies in the face of talking about Pelham as one town.”

Scandlan said a consolidated rate would be $12,848.

Ward 3 councillors Peter Papp and John Durley said staff should look at why the rates are different

to see if it was more than Fonthill having tighter and older urban area.

Papp said it may have had to do with advancing water services to Fenwick a few years ago.

The revised development charges structure will now go to council for review and approval.

Town updates development charges BY WAYNE CAMPBELL

for the VOICE Typically builders and municipalities squabble over development service charges.

However, at a public meeting last week to outline an update of Pelham’s charges, only two developers spoke.

They accepted a proposed new level for Town of Pelham charges: $12,451 for a new Fonthill house and in Fenwick $14,404.

They were more concerned about the number of new housing starts in Pelham over the past few years.

Since 2008, new construction has dropped below a historical average of 67 units a year with just 40 in 2012.

To cover the costs of proposed new development with the arrival of East Fonthill, consultant

the town and region must spend to serve new subdivisions.

With the revision, Pelham would have about $12,500 in charges per building while Niagara Region applies an additional $14,000 for its services.

The five-year update is part of a process under the Ontario Development Charges Act. John DeLisio, president of Sterling Realty (Niaga-

number of units, we will have a short fall.”

He said he would hate to see an increase in taxes in five years to cover essential services.

DeLisio’s company owns land for development in East Fonthill.

Stephen Kaiser of Kaiser and Associates and Fonthill Gardens, also involved in East Fonthill, said developers will argue with every line of a develop-

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Town seeks first special event ambassadors BY WAYNE CAMPBELL

for the VOICE The town is recruiting its first special event ambassadors.

It seeks talented volunteers who are “energetic, creative, imaginative, helpful and compassionate” to join its festivals and events team.

“In the past, we have

looked for volunteers for special events,” said coordinator Jessica Ruddell.

“We think this is a more valuable opportunity.

There will be training involved and volunteers will have specific assigned responsibilities for the events we put on.”

A special event ambassador will help organize and run major events like Pelham Summerfest, Canada Day, Christmas in

Pelham, various Thursday night activities and other gatherings.

“You can hone your skills while bringing lots of smiles and joy to your fellow residents. Best of all, you will make new friends, have fun and give back to the community.”

Volunteers of all ages and abilities can apply.

High school students can put the time to community service requirements.

The town will provide training in safety and emergency procedures.

a most rounded group, bring some fresh energy, and be a true reflection

“You can hone your skills while bringing lots of smiles and joy to your fellow residents.”

-Jessica Ruddell First Aid and CPR training is not mandatory, but definitely an asset.

“We feel this will give us

of the talent and passion for Pelham in our community.”

Volunteers will be asked

to indicate which event or events they prefer.

“They can be an ambassador for one or all events should they wish.”

Application forms are available at pelham.ca/ application-forms/specialevent-ambassadors.

For a list of volunteer opportunities available through the Town of Pelham, visit pelham.ca/volunteer-opportunities.

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Pelham Cares thanked town council last week for its continued support in the form of permissive grants and other help such as the Mayor’s Gala.

President Jane Gilmour and Carolyn Mullin outlined its Home for Good campaign and a move into the service agency’s permanent home.

It brings to an end of a 30-year search.

Pelham Cares took possession of the former Wine Garden, on Regional Road 20 at Rice Road last week.

Gilmour said volunteers have started the move from the former Donut Diner to the new site.

Pelham Cares $500,000 capital campaign has reached the half way mark following its recent gala.

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It will allow Pelham Cares to concentrate on its basic goal, “to be there when people need us.”

She thanked council for its help through permissive grants over the years and stressed how the service agency keeps its administrative costs below 10%.

Carolyn Mullin outlined the move to a new home explaining that Pelham Cares must move now because its lease expired with no chance of renewal.

The capital campaign is a one-time only thing, Mullin said.

“We don’t want to have to do this again.”

She encouraged donations to the campaign outlining a Mud Fest event at Bissell’s Hideaway by the Rotary Club of Fonthill on May 3 and a contribution of entry fees to the

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Pelham Cares basic services, she said, include a food bank, rides to medical appointments, fees for children’s recreational and educational programs, emergency help, and a referral service for social agencies outside of the town.

Mullin said 30 volunteer drivers responded to 540 requests for rides to appointments last year.

“The town has no public transportation and an aging population,” which Mullin said has led to an increase in the demand for rides.

Pelham Cares held its annual meeting Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Fonthill Legion on Regional Road 20.

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Juno winner performs at Maple Crest BY STEPHEN DYELL

for the VOICE Children at Maple Crest Early School in Fonthill were treated to music royalty last week as Juno award winner Charlie Hope stopped in to perform her hit children songs.

Hope spent her childhood in Toronto before moving to Massachusetts.

She earned a degree in Art Therapy and began working with children in Juno award winner Charlie Hope performing in Fonthill. preschools and at private Stephen Dyell/Voice Photo homes before deciding to Award for Children’s Al- gave her even more mopursue her music career bum of the Year. tivation to continue her further.

“It was shocking,” Hope passion. Passing down Her powerful voice said. “Even though you the hotel lobby with Ron and creations on guitar think you are doing well Sexsmith and Simple Plan soon drew the attention when you get nominated, was just the beginning as of children across North it was still surprising.” her talents grew on her America. Rose’s third alSurreal to be surround- next album. bum, Songs, Stories and ed by Canada’s best tal“Most of the songs from Friends: Let’s Go Play, ent, Hope said the award my first three albums took home the 2012 Juno Rick Hatt, on behalf of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #613 recently delivered a donation cheque to the children who participated in the Town of Pelham’s 2014 March Break Camp.

Donations from Mossimo’s Pizza and McAvoy, Belan & Campbell were also greatly appreciated. These donations help cover a healthy lunch option daily for 49 camp participants.

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That fourth album, Sing As We Go, captured the ears at the Juno panel once again with another nomination in Children’s Album of the Year at the 2014 Juno Awards.

“It’s good to come back.

I tour here a few times a year so I always enjoy coming back to Canada.”

This time, she plans to enjoy the moment to its fullest. Taking in the sights of Winnipeg and soaking in the time spent around fellow musicians as she continues her upwards journey in Canada’s music scene.

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Monthly/bi-weekly payments may vary depending on down payment/trade. A down payment or trade of $1,250/2,850 and/or $0 security deposit is required. Total obligation is $13,856/$18,377. Option to purchase at lease end is $19,852/$11,398. Excess wear and tear and km charges not included. Other lease options available. ♦$4,750 /$4,750 is a manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) for 2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab/2014 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab and is reflected in offers in this advertisement. Other cash credits available on most models. See dealer for details. */▼/♦/***/*//±Freight & PDI, ($1,650/$1,650/$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 Double Cab 4WD with GAT, MSRP with freight PDI & levies $52,599. 2014 Sierra 1500 SLT Crew Cab 4WD with GAT, MSRP with freight PDI & levies $54,414. Dealers are free to set individual prices. †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. ¥Retail and basic fleet customers who purchase or lease an eligible Chevrolet, Buick or GMC delivered from dealer stock between March 1, 2014 and March 31, 2014 will receive one 40¢ savings per litre fuel card (fuel savings card) upon payment of an additional $.01. Cards valid as of 72 hours after delivery. Fuel savings card valid for 800 litres of fuel purchased from participating Petro-Canada retail locations (and other approved North Atlantic Petroleum locations in Newfoundland) and not redeemable for cash except where required by law. GM is not responsible for cards that are lost, stolen or damaged. GM reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer and/or the program for any reason in whole or in part at any time without notice. Petro-Canada is a Suncor Energy business™ Trademark of Suncor Energy Inc. Used under licence. Cards are property of Suncor Energy. ¥¥Offer only valid from February 8, 2014 – March 31, 2013 (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 $2,000 credit towards the purchase, or $1,000 towards the finance or lease of an eligible new 2014 Model Year GMC Sierra Light Duty, or Sierra Light Duty. 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 $2,000/$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. ‡The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter 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 reserves 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.

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The Voice of YOUNG Pelham

Meeting Miranda Cosgrove

The Voice of Pelham welcomes submissions from young readers who have stories to share with the community.

Send your stories and photos to: office@ thevoiceofpelham.ca

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Holly Keenan, left and Carly pose with actress Miranda Cosgrove.

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BY HOLLY KEENAN

for the VOICE Miranda Cosgrove is an actress. She’s been in movies like Despicable Me, stars in t.v. shows like iCarly, and she writes her own songs, like Dancing Crazy. I’d never dreamed I would get to meet her!

This is how it actually happened.

My dad has friends who lives in Sudbury and who were having a movie filmed at their house.

Miranda happened to be in the movie. The director told dad’s friend that Miranda might have time to meet a few fans, 3 of which were already chosen.

Dad’s friends were allowed to pick two other fans to meet her, since they let the movie people use their home.

Dad’s friends picked me and a little girl from Virgil named Carly.

We got a phone call a few days before the meeting.

We would be allowed to see Miranda for a few minutes on Monday, sometime between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. On Sunday morning my dad and I met with Carly and her dad, and we all drove to Sudbury together. When we got to Sudbury we all went out to dinner, including Dad’s friends Alanna and Lenny. When we got back to Alanna and Lenny’s house, Lenny printed out some big colour pictures of Miranda that we could ask her to sign.

That night, Carly was so excited that she couldn’t sleep.

She kept me awake, too. In the morning we all walked over to the movie set across the street from Alanna and

Lenny’s house.

When we got to the movie set, we had to do lots of waiting. When Miranda showed up, we got just enough time to take some pictures with her before she had to get in costume.

When she was ready, we weren’t allowed to talk to her because she had to be in character. We had to wait a long time while she was filming, and when were just about to go , she came back out to sign autographs and answer our questions. She was super nice!

It was a long drive home again, and I was really tired because I hadn’t slept the night before. I had to miss school that day, but I would do it again if I had the chance – it was an adventure I will always remember.

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Forestgreen wins two design awards BY WAYNE CAMPBELL

for the VOICE The eight staff of Forestgreen Creations Inc. had a big night last week.

They won two Niagara Community Design awards for the Pelham Arches, and, for a commercial-and-residential building at 1471 Pelham Street.

“We feel pretty good about it and an evening with our peers,” said principal designer Todd Barber.

Forestgreen Creations Inc.’s Arches design took the Public Realm Improvement category. The in-filling building design won the Small Scale Project category.

It was ninth year for the Niagara Region sponsored Niagara Community Design Awards. They recognize excellence in design by highlighting projects using Smart Growth principles.

The awards “focus on projects that enhance the built environment, efficiently use land, and demonstrate creativity and vision,” said the region in a news release about the ceremony at the Stone Mill Inn in St. Catharines.

Baber said it is interesting the two winning projects are just down the street from Forestgreen’s Fonthill office. The firm moved in eight years ago converting a former store and post office to a design studio.

For Forestgreen, the awards are its first.

“It takes a lot of time to prepare submissions,” said Barber about his busy operation. “This time it was well worthwhile.”

Shoalts Bros. Construction Ltd. was the engineer on both of the Forestgreen projects.

Inspired by the Casa Batllo in Barcelona Spain,

the Arches mimic the “catenary arch” of the interior hallways — a shape that is created by suspending a chain at both ends allowing it to create a fluid elongated arch.

Built in 2012 as a temporary structure for Pelham Summerfest to offer a shaded place for eating, drinking and socializing, the Arches became a permanent fixture in downtown Fonthill following positive public feedback and council support, the town explained in a news release announcing the award.

The white arches now have computerized lighting, turned on last December during Christmas market, to illuminate them in various colours. Last week, it was green for St. Patrick’s Day, before that, pink for anti-bullying.

“The arches are noted for their distinctiveness,

ability to engage the community in their creation and success as a hub for activity in the town,” said the awards judges.

Meanwhile, the Small Scale Project award recognizes an infill or redevelopment project that is smaller in scale which demonstrates excellence in design. The project creatively and effectively uses the site, complements the existing surroundings and intensifies or provides additional choice within the area.

“Completed in 2011, this infill development with four retail units and three bachelor apartments filled a hole in the Fonthill streetscape,” said the judges.

The developers, McGill Turpel Family Holding Co., took advantage of Community Improvement Plan funding, they said, and “made every

effort to make this building approachable on both façades - the one that faces Pelham Street and the other that backs onto Town Square Boulevard.”

The review committee noted the project “for its seamless integration with the surroundings.”

Other recipients of Niagara Community Design awards are: Small Scale Project honourable mention, Studio 55, Niagara Falls; Larger Scale Project, Mariner Bay Estates in Grimsby; Architecture - Small Budget, 42 Mountain Street in St. Catharines; Sustainability, Vale Health and Wellness Centre in Port Colborne; Façade Improvement, 51 Front Street South in Thorold, honourable mention, Grimsby Fire Hall in Grimsby; Brownfield, 95 Lakeport Road - Lakeport Dental in St. Catharines.

LCBO releases information on new location

Details are emerging on the LCBO newest location in Fonthill.

The relocated store won’t open until the fall, at which time more information will be provided such as the number of products, store amenities, and the hiring process.

“I can confirm that the relocated store will have almost 5,000 square feet of sales space and will be a standalone building in the plaza,” Lisa Murray, Senior Communications Consultant at LCBO said.

The future of the building at the current location in Pelham Town Square will also be addressed later in the year.

Pelham Business Briefs

Fenwick Softball Registration Registration for:

Junior, Intermediate & Blastball

March 27 - 6 p.m.- 8.p.m.

Fenwick Lions Club - 999 Church St, Fenwick

visit www.fenwicksoftball.ca for more info Volunteers needed for coaching and other volunteer positions

• Enter for a chance to win a giant chocolate Easter bunny and help Pelham Cares at the same time. Drop off a non-perishable food item at Sweet Thoughts and get a ballot to win. Enter often! Draw will take place Saturday, April 19th.

• A true sign of spring — Gallaghers Farm Market opens for another season on Thursday April 3rd.

FENWICK SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION 905-658-9FSA

• Another sign of spring — 2014 Toro Lawn mowers have arrived at Pic’s. All models are on display in the showroom.

New employee? New product? Receive an award? Send the info to office@thevoiceofpelham.ca.

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NOTICE OF APPLICATION GAS FRANCHISE AGREEMENT TOWN OF PELHAM

EB-2014-0049

ENBRIDGE GAS DISTRIBUTION INC. On February 19, 2014, Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. filed an application with the Ontario Energy Board (the “Board”) under the Municipal Franchises Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M55, for an order renewing Enbridge’s right to operate works and add to works for the distribution of gas in the Town of Pelham for a period of 20 years and for an order declaring and directing that the assent of the municipal electors is not necessary.

The application has been assigned Board file number EB-2014-0049.

The application will be decided by the Manager, Natural Gas Applications, who has been delegated this authority pursuant to section 6 of the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998, S.O. 1998, c.15 (Schedule B). The Manager, Natural Gas Applications, does not intend to provide for an award of costs when deciding the application.

How to see the Application To see a copy of the application, go to the Consumer page of the Board’s website and enter the case number EB-2014-0049 in the “Find an Application” box. A copy can also be seen at the Board’s office and at Enbridge’s office at the address below.

The Board intends to proceed with the application by way of a written hearing unless a party satisfies the Board that there is a good reason for not holding a written hearing. If you object to the Board holding a written hearing in this matter, you must provide written reasons why an oral hearing is necessary. Any submissions objecting to a written hearing must be received by the Board within 10 days of the publication date of this Notice.

How to Participate Comment If you wish to give your opinion on the proceeding you are invited to send a written letter of comment to the Board no later than 10 days after the publication or service date of this notice.

A complete copy of your letter of comment, including your name, contact information, and the content of the letter, will be provided to the applicant and the Board. All letters of comment will be placed on the public record, which means that the letters can be seen at the Board’s offices and will be available on the Board’s website. Before placing the letter of comment on the public record, the Board will remove any personal (i.e., not business) contact information from the letter of comment (i.e., the address, fax number, phone number, and e-mail address of the individual).

However, the name of the individual and the content of the letter of comment will become part of the public record. Please address your letter of comment to the Board Secretary at the address below, and reference file number EB-2014-0049 at the top of your letter.

Observe If you do not wish to actively participate in the proceeding but you do wish to receive documents issued by the Board, you may request observer status. Your written request must be received by the Board no later than 10 days from the publication or service date of this notice. All letters requesting observer status will become part of the public record, which means that the letters can be seen at the Board’s offices and will be placed on the Board’s website. Before placing the request for observer status on the public record, the Board will remove any personal (i.e., not business) contact information from the request (i.e., the address, fax number, phone number, and e-mail address of an individual). However, the name of the individual and the content of the request for observer status will become part of the public record.

Intervene If you wish to actively participate in the proceeding (e.g. submit questions, file argument), you may request intervenor status from the Board, no later than 10 days after the publication or service date of this notice. Instructions for requesting intervenor status are available on the Board’s website at www.ontarioenergyboard.ca/participate. Everything an intervenor files with the Board, including the intervenor’s name and contact information, will be placed on the public record, which can be seen at the Board’s offices and on the Board’s website.

If you do not have internet access, please call 1-877-632-2727 to receive information about this proceeding and how to participate.

IMPORTANT IF YOU DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS NOTICE, THE BOARD MAY PROCEED WITHOUT YOUR PARTICIPATION AND YOU WILL NOT BE ENTITLED TO ANY FURTHER NOTICE IN THE PROCEEDING. ADDRESSES Ontario Energy Board P.O. Box 2319, 27th Floor 2300 Yonge Street Toronto, ON M4P 1E4 Attn: Kirsten Walli Board Secretary Tel: 1-888-632-6273 (Toll-free) Fax: 416-440-7656 E-mail: boardsec@ontarioenergyboard.ca

Corporation of the Town of Pelham 20 Pelham Town Square P.O. Box 400 Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0 Attn: Nancy Bozzato Town Clerk Tel: 905-892-2607 Fax: 905-892-5055

Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. Enbridge Gas Distribution Inc. (Head Office) (Regional Office) 500 Consumers Road 3401 Schmon Pkwy.

Toronto, ON M2J 1P8 Thorold, ON L2V 4Y6 Attn: Guri Pannu Attn: Bill Elliott Senior Legal Counsel, Regulatory Operations Manager, Niagara Region Tel: 416-495-5499 Fax: 416-495-6072 E-mail: EGDRegulatoryProceedings@Enbridge.com

DATED at Toronto, March 13, 2014

ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD Original Signed By Kirsten Walli Board Secretary

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Library cooking up sweet deals at book sale BY STEPHEN DYELL

for the VOICE Calling all readers, the Pelham Public Library are hosting a book sale this week in an important fundraising effort for the branch.

“We do it twice a year and we usually generate anywhere between $2,500 to $3,000,” Community Services Coordinator Melanie Taylor-Ridgway said.

“It’s very important for the library. We use the money to buy new books, for programming and other necessities we wouldn’t be able to have without the extra money.”

Taylor-Ridgway credits

the community for being excellent supporters each time they host the sale. All of the books are donated and often are recycled from repeat buyers, who read and return each book sale. She also applauds the 50 volunteers who work tirelessly to make the event successful each year.

This year, the library committee decided to go towards the tasty theme of cook books.

“People love cookbooks – even if it’s just to dream instead of use. They are always full of colour with vibrant pictures and the library always gets lots of them. We can always use more colour after the winter we had,” Taylor-Ridg-

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The book sale also offers more than just books too.

Puzzles, DVDs, games and albums will also be available for purchase.

“It’s all very inexpensive with most items being a dollar and it’s really important for the library moving forward.”

The sale runs until Saturday during library hours in the festival room.

Gently-used donations accepted all year. However, they cannot accept musty books, encyclopedias, text books or magazines.

For more information contact the library at 905892-6443.

Pelham Public Library Community Services Coordinator Melanie Taylor-Ridgway .

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Community Events

ONGOING • “Alone Together” a touching comedy by Lawrence Roman. Held at the Trinity United Church - 15 Pine Street S, Thorold. For tickets call: 905-682-8779 or email: info@thoroldtheatre.ca www.thoroldtheatre. ca -Fridays: Mar. 28, Apr 4th & 11th @ 8pm -Saturdays: Mar. 29, Apr 5th & 12th @ 8pm -Sundays: Mar. 30th, & April 6th @ 2pm • 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.

• Exhibitors Wanted: 19th Annual Pelham Home Show presented by the Fonthill & District Kinsmen. Pelham Arena. April 25, 26, 27. Applications at www.fonthillkinsmen.ca.

Call 905-346-8288 or email fonthillkinsmen@hotmail. 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

• 6:00 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 • (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 • 3:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.

Legion Dinners Friday March 28

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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

• 3:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.

Legion Dinner • 8:00 p.m. “Alone Together” a touching comedy by Lawrence Roman. Trinity United Church - 15 Pine Street S, Thorold. For tickets call: 905-682-8779 or email: info@thoroldtheatre.ca. www.thoroldtheatre.ca Thursday April 2- Sunday, April 6 •Spring/easter Sale Fundraising Event. NSNAP (Niagara Spay Neuter Assistance Program) New and nearly new gift items, house wares, clothing, jewellery, baking and more! All funds go to spay/neuter in the Niagara Region. Donations, cat food and volunteers gratefully accepted.

Fairview Mall during mall hours (in front of Zehrs), 285 Geneva St. Catharines Contact 289-897-8514 www.niagaraspayneuterassistance.org Thursday, April 3 • 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Spring Classes from the Pelham Art Association: Instructor: Gloria Kingma - Watercolour. Six weekly sessions. Festival Room, Pelham Library, Fees: $ 80.00 members - $100.00 non -member. Contact: Mary Powley 905 - 892 - 4625 to register for classes and workshops.

• 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Youth Leadership Program ages 12-17 yrs old, Adult Leadership Program 18 yrs and older. Learn to communicate effectively. Grimsby Town Hall Thursdays 7-9pm. Contact Heather to register @ Motivate@ heathertalons.com Friday April 4 • 3:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. Legion Dinner Saturday April 5 • 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Craft/Gift/Garage Sale.

Ourl Lady of Holy Rosary Parish Hall. 35 Queen St @ Sullivan, Thorold. 40 vendors. All proceeds to restore windows.

• 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Spring Workshop:from the

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PELHAM CARES INC. is a non-profit charitable organization serving the community since 1983.

Coordinator, Client Services The primary role of the Coordinator, Client Services is to provide support & administrative services for clients, volunteers and community partners.

Jack & Debbie Hollinshead of North Pelham are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter Charlene to Jesse Vervetgaert son of Pete and Joan Vervetgaert of Vineland.

The wedding is planned for April 12, 2014 in Jamaica.

Secord, Rena Mae (nee Zavitz) 1920-2014 Peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Saviour, Rena passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2014 in her 94th year at Lookout Ridge. Loved mother of Lorelei (Chris) Fletcher, Charles (Beth) Secord, and Travis (Barb) Secord. Will be greatly missed by her grandchildren, Chris (Lisa) Fletcher, Emily (Jason) Congratulations!

Poulin, Blake (Katelyn) Secord, Tamsynn (David) Help Wanted Rypstra, Travis WM, Myles, The Voice of Pelham, pub- Vanessa Secord. Special lished weekly with Wednes- great-grandmother to Madday distribution in the heart elaine, Hannah, Melanie of Niagara Region, has an and Nicole. Sister of Keith immediate opening for a (Irene) Zavitz and sisterRegional Advertising Sales in-law Jean Summers (late Representative. The suc- Don). Survived by many cessful candidate will have nieces and nephews. Pre sales experience, prefer- deceased by Husband ably in the advertising or re- Ron Secord, Brothers tail industry. A team player, Gerald (Vivian), Homer the winning candidate will (Nelda) Zavitz. Rena was be responsible to develop an accomplished musician a regional account list with and music teacher in the an aggressive cold calling Niagara Region for over mandate. Must have reli- 60 years. Long time memable transportation. This is ber of the Fonthill Baptist a full commission contract Church. Special thank you position. Please apply to: to the entire staff and careoffice@thevoiceofpelham. givers at Lookout Ridge for all the love, kindness and ca exceptional care they gave Pelham Art Association: our mom.

Presenter: Gloria Kingma A memorial service to Acrylic on Birch PanelTime. celebrate Rena’s life will Pelham Library, Town be held on Saturday, May Square, Fonthill Ontario 31, 2014 in the chapel at Fees: $40.00 members Lookout Ridge at 11:00 am.

- $60.00 non - member. Visitation will take place Contact: Mary Powley 905 1 hour prior to the service - 892 - 4625 to register for at 10:00 am. If desired, classes and workshops. donations may be made to Saturday April 6 Pelham Cares. Online con• 12:00 - 4:00 p.m. Model dolences may be placed at Railroad Open House, www.pedlarfuneralhome.ca A donation to Pelham Fenwick Central Railroad.

1141 Maple St, Fenwick. Cares has been made www.gnmre.ca. Donations by Pedlar Funeral Home. greatly appreciated. Sorry, Proudly giving back to the community. not wheelchair accessible.

The qualifications required of this postion include but are not limited to: • Post Secondary Education and employment experience in a related field • A commitment to person-centred service • Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) • Excellent organizational skills & record keeping ability • Knowledge of the voluntary and government services in Pelham and the Niagara Region • Ability to work to deadlines • Working knowledge of computer programs (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) • Willingness to participate in training, skill enhancement opportunities Part Time: (Approx 12-25 hours, Monday to Friday) Wages commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Qualified candidates are invited to send their resume by noon on Friday April 4th, 2014 in confidence to: Jane Gilmour, President Pelham Cares Inc P. O. Box 1173, Fonthill ON L0S 1E0 E-mail: info@pelhamcares.org Pelham Cares thanks all individuals who apply.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

PAPER ROUTES AVAILABLE Linden, Giles, Burton, Elm etc. 83 papers Chestnut, Broad, Mayfair, Lorimer etc. 84 papers Pancake, Pickwick. 97 papers Contact the Voice of Pelham at: office@thevoiceofpelham.ca / 905-892-8690

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(Back row) Steve Scott, Jeff Obdeyn, Jared Sloan, Eli Taylor, Dan Durkin, Zach Baltrusiunas, Reid Murray, Jack Obdeyn, Dave Morningstar, Josh Morningstar, Forest Turpel, Steve Karnay, Tony Colangelo. (Front row) Drew Colangelo, Tyler Scott, Colton Morrison, Blake Bishop, Mitchell Karney, Carter Nicholas.

Peewee Panthers capture NDLL championship The Baron Roofing Peewee Panthers are the champions of the Niagara District Local League (NDLL), winning in emphatic fashion with an 18-2 goal spread in the best-of-three Group

A Championship series against the West Lincoln Wrath.

Reid Murray scored six goals and had three helpers, including a shorthanded goal and goal on a penalty shot. Drew Col-

Aggressive

ADVERTISING Impressive RESULTS! Warren Mason Advertising Coordinator

Phone 905.892.8690

advertising@thevoiceofpelham.ca

The Niagara Centre Skating Club recently participated in the Niagara Invitational held in Cheektowaga, NY with the following results: Eve Belfry - 3rd - High Beginner Freeskate, Kelsie Dyson - 5th - Preliminary Freeskate, Danielle Lavigne - 4th - Intermediate Compulsory Moves, 6th Intermediate Freeskate, Gwen Gibson - 3rd Pre Juvenile Competitive Freeskate, 1st Pre Juvenile Jumps, 5th Pre Juvenile Compulsory Moves, Sierra Humphries - 4th High Beginner Freeskate.

angelo and Jared Sloan rounded out the Panthers relentless assault down the centre of the ice.

The Panthers wingers were a force which could not be denied. Jack Obdeyn led the way with

seven points, followed by Zach Baltrusiunas, Colton Morrison, Carter Nicholas, Eli Taylor, and Tyler Scott.

Goaltenders Scott and Nicholas each clinched a victory in the two-game

series. As they have all season, the goalies were well protected by their defensemen Dan Durkin, Mitchell Karney, Josh Morningstar and Blake Bishop.

The NDLL Peewee Divi-

sion represents the 19 house league teams from Pelham, West Lincoln, Welland, Thorold, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Port Colborne, Dunnville and Wainfleet.

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