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VOICE

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Proud to be

The Voice of Pelham

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Celebrating our 15th anniversary in print

United Way kick-off gala held in Fonthill

BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff The United Way South Niagara (UWSN) kicked off the upcoming campaign in Pelham last week with a gala event celebrating those who give.

At Casa Vostra in Fonthill United Way supporters had a chance to mix, mingle and be the change in the community as they enjoyed wine, appetizers, dinner and desserts.

The gala was an opportunity for UWSN to introduce this year’s Campaign Chair, John Crocco. Crocco, Director of Education for the Niagara Catholic District School Board, acted as the Welland Chair last year. As MC of the gala Crocco acknowledged those in the room who have given, of their time, money or talents to the UWSN and introduced several speakers who finished the statement, “I give because...”

Fred Farnham, better known as Freddy the Clown, delighted guests with his genial nature and good sense of humour.

Commenting he doesn’t make a large donation, he did acknowledge that what he does give, a monthly donation, has added up over the past 30 years.

Jodi McIntosh’s story, as told by Ad Lewis, brought the crowd to their feet, inspired and touched by McIntosh’s optimism and

commitment to helping others.

McIntosh volunteers with the United Way South Niagara two days a week, helping to shred paper, add up donation cards and other administrative tasks.

She also volunteers with other organizations, despite the challenges she faces with Cerebral Palsy.

“Whatever is happening in my life disappears,” said Lewis of her work with McIntosh who is committed to her volunteerism despite her challenges.

The evening finished with Peter Papp discussing his Three Amigos project, which includes Terry Duffy of Duffy Construction and Rick Lowes of Country Corner Market. The amigos have each donated $5,000 to create a leadership match, meaning they will match any new leadership donation ($1,000 or more) or an existing leadership donation that increased by 10 per cent or more, up to $15,000.

Papp said he hopes the match challenge will inspire those who have never given to become leadership donors and those who are donors to increase their gifts.

“All I want you to do is understand what we do,” said Papp, retired Executive Director of the UWSN. “Tonight’s not about Terry. It’s not about Rick.

It’s not about me. It’s not about you. It’s about the

people we help,” he said.

“This has been such an amazing evening,” said UWSN Board President Angela Carter, thanking everyone for attending the gala, contributing to the UWSN and impacting the community.

Carter also announced a specific goal for this year’s campaign, something UWSN has not done for several years.

“We will raise more than $600,000,” she said. Those funds will be allocated to local agencies who work within the UWSN’s three priority areas, helping kids and families be all they can be, building strong communities, and helping people move from poverty to prosperity.

IN ANTICIPATION of the United Way South Niagara Kick-Off Gala, which took place Sept. 20, board member Dolores Fabiano shared a toast with title sponsor Andrew Walker of DJB; executive chef and co-owner of Casa Vostra where the gala was held, Angelo Melchiorre; and Pelham Town Councillor Peter Papp.

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collecting for cats, and dogs FONTHILL volunteer fire fighters Rod Richards (right) and Bob Cullen present a few hundred pounds of cat and dog food to Welland & District Humane Society officers John Hoadley and Sean Keating. The dog and cat food will help the society feed the animals in its care at the shelter as well as the cat adoption centre in the Seaway Mall. The food was collected during the Fonthill Volunteer Firefighter Association’s annual food drive. Food for the Humane Society will also be collected during the association’s annual Toy Drive later this year.

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Film challenge met by makers of Double

BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff

When a trio of high school students, all with an interest in film or drama, heard about the Pelham Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) Youth Movie Challenge they knew they had to enter, and win.

Breton Lalama, Brandon Tempest and Dan Parent spent more than a week working non stop to write, film and edit their movie, “Double�. “I saw the ad in the newspaper and decided to take the initiative because it could be a great opportunity to get some hands on video experience while also enjoying time with my friends,� says Parent on why they decided to enter the challenge.

The group came up with their idea for “Double� while brainstorming and decided to run with it. “We had so many weird ideas,� says Lalama on that brainstorming session, noting her idea about pickles was shot down by her friends.

Lalama and Parent wrote the script, said Lalama, noting with only five minutes to tell their story it was difficult to write. “The lines matter so much because there are so few of them,� she said.

It took three solid days of shooting in Pelham, said Lalama, noting it was “rediculous� and it really showed the teens how much goes into a real movie. “It was really fun,� she said of the shooting, adding the Cafe on Main was good to the friends, allowing them to shoot a scene in

the restaurant and offering them free coffee. “We worked almost nonstop on the project for about a week and a half before I finally submitted the movie to the town hall 15 minutes before the deadline,� said Parent. “I think the end product turned out fantastic, and I’m thrilled that we won.� “I was super, super happy,� said Lalama of hearing their film had been chosen to be shown at Pelham’s Outdoor Movie Night. “It was a very fun project to be a part of, and I am glad that it turned out as great as it did,� said Tempest. “Daniel did a great job directing!�

Lalama says because of her strong interest in an acting and singing career, Tempest’s interest in acting and Parent’s interest in film, the group wouldn’t

not like that.�

The teen is on the right path to creating unique programming for television and film.

A student of Sir Winston Churchill in St. Catharines, Panter has been studying Communications Technology and Drama throughout her high school career, with plans on studying in Ryerson’s university level film program. “I always liked to go see movies,� explains Panter, so when I realized someone had to do that, that it was a job, I thought it would be something I’d like to do.�

Making films is something the teen is already doing, having had her film “Open Happiness� screened

during Summerfest and at Pelham’s Outdoor Movie Night in August. “I wanted to make a video that was inspiring and uplifting, to make people feel better,� says Panter of the film, originally created as a project for her ComTech class at school.

She and three friends randomly handed out balloons at school, asked people why they smile and filmed students putting inspirational notes around the school, all to the song Open Happiness.

The film was chosen to be part of Sir Winston’s Film Festival, said Panter, which was exciting and she heard from many other students that it was a great film.

BRETON LALAMA and Brandon Tempest in a scene from Double. /Special to the Voice have entered their film if they didn’t think it was good. “We’re passionate about putting our best out there,� she said. “To us it was real, it had integrity to us,� she says.

The message of the movie,

Happiness is a winning video

BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff Natasha Panter, a 16year-old Fenwick resident, has big plans for her future that include making innovative television shows that don’t follow the current formula. “I want to make a show about the 80s,� she says, noting if the show Freaks and Geeks (a 1999 television show about teenagers that were not the popular crowd) were on now it would be a hit and that’s the type of thing she’s thinking about. “I feel shows today are very generic,� says Panter. “I’d rather have something

When it was chosen by Pelham Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council to be shown at movie night, Panter said she was “really excited,� noting she doesn’t know members of MYAC so she knew it wasn’t chosen by her friends, but for its merit.

While Panter is now focusing on her grades to better her chances of heading to Ryerson next year she’s not making too many films outside of the classroom, she says, but adds she does like to have fun and film her friends dancing or just hanging out.

Open Happiness can be seen on the Town of Pelham’s website at www. pelham.ca under Town Hall, MYAC.

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which features a black and white Tempest trying to find a colour version of himself, is that your life is up to you, says Lalama. “If you want something you have to go after it,� she says. “If you feel something is missing in your life, you

take control of that, to the best of your ability.�

For Lalama, that means vocal lessons, auditions, and working harder than anyone else to find success as a broadway actor and singer.

All three of the friends have worked hard to reach their goals, she says, adding Tempest changed schools to pursue rowing while Parent has dropped classes to make room for the maths he knows he’ll need.

Parent also did hours of extra work on “Double� to combine the colour version of himself with the black and white film. “It was a lot of hard work but it was worth it,� he says.

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Bullying seminar for parents and educators Bullying is not a game.

It’s the title of a new book co-authored by Laurie Flasko and the focus of a trio of seminars available to parents and educators in Niagara this fall.

Flasko’s book, written with Bullying is NOT a Game, a newly released book and resource that assists parents as they navigate through their community trying to relieve and resolve their

personal experience with bullying situations.

School boards are continuing to advance their training of youth counselors and staff and the education and awareness of their student populations. The missing link is parental education and support.

To promote this awareness presentations have been organized for the parent community to help provide a holistic

Rotary Club offering cultural exchange trips Rotary District 7090, which stretches from Brantford, Ont. to Jamestown, N.Y., and its 72 clubs, including the Rotary Club of Fonthill, will be offering a cultural and vocational exchange for young business and professional men and women with Rotary District 3800 in the Philippines, between February and March 2013.

Known as Group Study Exchange (GSE), The Rotary Foundation covers most of the costs involved, including airfare, accommodation, and meals for four team members and a Rotarian team leader. The hosting Philippine Rotarians and their clubs plan the itinerary.

“The personal and professional growth from being part of a team, being immersed in a different culture, and seeing one’s profession from a new perspective is remarkable,” notes District Governor Rick Sterne, of the benefits of the GSE program for the young people who participate, and their employers.

Qualification for applicants include: anyone between the ages of 25 and 40, in good health, who, for two years, has been fully employed and living in Rotary District 7090, is not a Rotarian or related to a Rotarian, can be free from personal and work responsibilities for a month and can devote time to the team in the weeks leading up to the exchange (Feb. 15 to March 15).

“The best candidates are enthusiastic about their professions, exemplary in their work, are openminded, personable, articulate, and demonstrate leadership as well as co-operation and flexibility in working and travelling with a team,” adds Sterne.

In 2011, the Fonthill club was fortunate to have one of its candidates, Sally Rennick, chosen for the month-long GSE exchange to South Korea. The experience was life-changing, Rennick has said.

The deadline for candidates to apply is Nov. 2; applications can be obtained from the Rotary Club of Fonthill. Successful candidates will be called for an interview in November. If chosen, team members are responsible for passports, visas (if required), inoculations, gifts for their host families, and spending money for personal items.

For more information, contact a member of the Rotary Club of Fonthill or send an email to fonthillrotary@cogeco.ca.

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approach to a better informed community.

Professionals in the community who help children/youth and parents dealing with the effects of bullying will be present to describe services as part of an expert panel.

Q&A will end the formal presentation.

Community agencies will be encouraged to

stay after for additional questions.

These presentations are being funded in partnership by the Education Foundation of Niagara, Laurie Flasko & Associates, Kiwanis St. Catharines, Rotary of Grimsby @ Noon.

In the presentation Flasko will address: The realities of bullying – myths and facts;

What to do if your child is bullied; How to manoeuvre through the education system; How to keep your child safe and healthy; How to protect your own mental health; and How to deal with the traumatic effects and repercussions.

Presentations are taking place Wednesday, Oct. 10 at Sir Winston Churchill Secondary School in St.

Catharines; Wednesday, Oct. 17 at Grimsby Secondary School in Grimsby; and Thursday, Nov. 22 at Laura Secord Secondary School in St. Catharines. All three presentations are from 7 to 9 p.m.

The presentations are free. Register online at www.nobully.ca or by calling 905-641-2929 ext.

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Town of Pelham Proposed Site Alteration Bylaw According to the Voice of Pelham, August 29 2012, the Town of Pelham is once again trying to implement the very controversial Site Alteration Bylaw. In spite of the massive public outcry that occurred the last time this bylaw was proposed, Town Officials are still considering adding it to their ever growing UNPOPULAR BYLAW LIST. A draft of this proposed bylaw is available on the Town’s website at www.pelham. ca or at Town Hall. We encourage everyone to read this and then take appropriate action.

It has been a year since the Town has proposed this by-law and despite meetings, letters, emails and phone calls, the town is presenting the exact same by-law, word for word as the one proposed a year earlier. They have not heard us and despite our pleadings for changes they have done nothing. Other then the problem with berms and its contents of foreign material the rest of this by-law is being forced on us for something that does not exist. That is misuse of their position and an unnecessary burden on the citizens of Pelham.

Originally, some residents asked council for a bylaw that would control the building of berms on neighboring properties, but it has since been expanded to cover almost all aspects of Private Property Rights This bylaw would involve paying for expensive permits, costly inspectors and heavy fines (up to $25,000.00 for each offence) if you fail to comply. Although rural property owners are most often targeted, their urban cousins are definitely not immune to the same harassment. In other words, no matter where you live in the Town of Pelham, if you make the mistake of doing something on your own property without permission, you too will become the victim of these Bylaw Bullies. This by-law is vague and intrusive and will be subject to the interpretation of the by-law officer or town staff. This proposed bylaw will affect all homeowners, contractors, landscapers and farmers in the Town Of Pelham.

Why should all of us have to pay for the poor actions of a few individuals?

Create a by-law that deals with the problem only and not one that hurts all of us in this community. To go beyond that is harassment.

The by-law says it will protect the environment, maintain water quality and preserve natural heritage and archaeological features. That is a complete cover up to make it sound justified to the public. The Town should instead be focused on the most disastrous site alteration in the history of the Niagara Region. Instead of working on something that is not issue, why doesn’t the Town focus on a real issue. Stop the expansion of the gravel pits that will destroy the Fonthill Kame, and which will forever effect our water, our natural heritage and a precious archaeological feature. A letter in The Voice of Pelham from our Mayor suggesting you contact Hon. Michael Gravelle to stop the expansion is not enough. Mayor Dave should be applauded for bringing this to our attention. But along with the Mayor, the Town should spend it’s precious time and it’s resources and vigorously fight for something that is extremely serious and a detriment to our community. This will leave a devastating scar in our landscape to be seen by all of us and our children forever and ever. Is that our legacy???

THERE NEEDS TO BE AN OPEN PUBLIC MEETING WITH THE FREEDOM TO VOICE OUR CONCERNS, THUS SETTLING THIS ISSUE ONCE AND FOR ALL. TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE: We only have until OCTOBER 1st to make your concerns known.

YOU NEED TO MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD NOW SO PLEASE CONTACT THE TOWN, MAYOR DAVE AND YOUR LOCAL COUNCIL MEMBERS TODAY. Send Emails to: Mayor Dave at mayordave@pelham.ca, Larry Clark at lclark@pelham.ca, Richard Rybiak at rrybiak@pelham.ca, Gary Accursi at gaccursi@pelham.ca, Catherine King at cking@pelham.ca, John Durley at jdurley@pelham.ca, Peter Papp at ppapp@pelham.ca, Craig Larmour at clarmour@pelham.ca, Darren Ottaway (CAO) at dottaway@pelham.ca, and Keegan Gennings at kgennings@pelham.ca Send a letter to: Town of Pelham Planning & Development Dept, 20 Pelham Town Square, PO Box 400, Fonthill On, L0S 1E0 or fax (905) 892-5055.

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Something important did happen here in past A recent heritage report to Pelham Town Council by consultant Carl Bray contained the statement “Nothing important happened here”.

Bray ignores, or may not be aware of, a drama connected with the Rebellion of 183738 that took place entirely in Pelham Township.

The night attack on a contingent of dragoons at St. Johns is widely acknowledged as an important episode in a struggle in Upper and Lower

Canada that eventually led to the establishment of responsible government.

In 1838 Pelham Township was a hotbed of political discontent, with farmers and merchants exasperated with the existing order. Even with the tempering influence of the Quakers there were many tempted to participate in armed rebellion.

When a band of insurgents invaded the township they were aided and abetted, though most Pelhamites preferred to watch

and wait.

The raiders camped in Winchester’s Bush, a tract of virgin forest still to be seen north of Peninsula Lakes Golf Club. Another base of the rebels was at Solomon Kemp’s tannery across the road from the old Pelham Town Hall on Canboro Road.

Some of the insurgents trudged in the dead of night along Overholt Road and Hollow Road, stopping briefly to rob the aged Abraham Overholt and

his son. The dragoons were stationed at Osterhout’s inn on Roland Road in St Johns.

The ensuing firefight ended with the dragoons captured, disarmed and stripped of their uniforms.

They were offered release with parole, but declined, and were let go.

However, the self-styled Patriot Army, nervously realizing they had stirred up a hornets nest, dispersed south and west through the township, pursued by militia infantry and mounted

government troops.

Most were captured, some at Eber Rice’s inn on Haist Street in Fonthill, some in the swamp behind Kemp’s tannery.

Participation in the raid was viewed as High Treason. One of the leaders was hung, and a number were imprisoned, banished or sentenced to transportation to Tasmania.

Nothing important? I beg to differ.

Gerry Kirk Fonthill

Sears’ Wish Book ugly Current hospitals fine It is no small matter that Sears has foisted a porn magazine’s logo under the gaze of children. In their new Wish Book catalog products bearing the Playboy brand now entice from the pages of the kids’ toy section. Sex industry marketers are pleased as are powerful porn promoters. Like pop-up ads on computers, subliminal messaging is an effective grooming tool. And hey, aren’t kids potential customers in waiting? It’s brazen, deliberate and ugly.

The remorseless comment by the Sears vice-president of corporate affairs and communications that porn products are “becoming more mainstream as time passes” means what? Sears is obliged to help?

Also incredible is the financial gamble Sears seems prepared to take in giving the wink to catalog producers who inserted the controversial pages. So it’s worth losing customers as long as countless kids pour over Playboy wares?

You’re ditching the respect of charities and parents for porn alliances? And don’t expect any hate mail from child porn fans either. Again, this is no small matter.

I personally know people in the porn industry. There is no limit to what the heart and mind will allow in the name of validation and money.

Janet Gritter Wellandport, ON

Councillor truly cares True representation of the people still exists in some places.

Catherine King, one of the councillors who represents Ward 2 in

Pelham is a prime example.

She truly cares and works for the concerns and safety of her constituents.

An important question we should all ask those

who wish to represent us “will you put the issues and concerns of your electorate first?”.

Ruth Larson Fonthill

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THEof Pelham VOICE From The Heart of Niagara MISSION STATEMENT

The Voice of Pelham strives to provide local news coverage in all aspects of the Town of Pelham, including politics, health care, education, service and community clubs, churches, sports, businesses and any other local events and happenings. The Voice aims to provide local businesses and services with an affordable, professional advertising venue reaching every household in Pelham.

The Pelham Mayor’s remarks supporting a new hospital show how self-centred a person representing a town can be, especially when our neighbours in Port Colborne and Fort Erie are forgotten in the shuffle of patient care services.

Ontario is drowning in debt yet you, Mr. Mayor, voted AGAINST a tax freeze! You also believe you speak on behalf of the people of Pelham. Think again. Please.

Make use of our present hospitals, operate them as we’ve done in the past,

leave discussions in the hands of the capable staff of these facilities and we’ll be in fine shape.

Scrap the NHS, LHIN and most of the McGuinyy government.

Bob Reeves Welland

Thanks from Lions The Fabulous Fenwick Lions Club thanks the community for its support during our recent Biketoberfest event.

The assistance provided by so many volunteers from the Fenwick Lioness, Fonthill Lions, Thorold Lions, Fonthill Kinsmen, Station 2 Firefighters, volunteer staff from the Royal Bank, Sandra

Warden and staff from the Town of Pelham made this the biggest and best Biketoberfest ever.

Our gratitude as well to our neighbours for their patience and understanding on Sept.

15th.

Thanks to the generosity of the many people who bought tickets on the motorcycle we raised over

$50,000 for charity. The winner of the motorcycle was Rob Brown of Waterloo, second prize went to Dave Freeman of Fonthill and third prize to Edwina Bisson of Barrie.

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THE TOWN OF PELHAM INFORMATION COLUMN •Pelham Farmer’s Market – Each and every Thursday May to October - 4:30pm in Pelham Town Square!

Come on out each throughout the summer and fall for some fresh produce and lots of goodies! Rain or shine. Winner of the Market Bucks for September 20th was Margaret Sibbett.

Congratulations Margaret!

Join us at the market on September 27th for a spinners and weavers demo!

Upcoming events •Fall Festival and Tasty Salsa Contest at the Pelham Farmers Market on October 18th Kids, don’t forget to bring your pumpkins for the contest, and parents make your salsa for the competition. We will have lots of exciting things for the children. Come out and bring the whole family and enjoy the fun! Salsa contest application form available at www.pelham.ca.

•Community Clean Up! Help Keep Pelham Beautiful!

October 18, 19, 20, 2012 Hosted by the Communities in Bloom Committee Pelham students, businesses and residents let’s join hands and clean up the community this fall.

Corporate Challenge Day- October 18th 2012 Student Participation Day- October 19th 2012 Community Clean Up Day- October 20th 2012 Centennial Park 999 Church St. Fenwick 9am1pm. BBQ lunch provided by the Fabulous Fenwick Lions following clean up.

For more information or to register please visit www.pelham.ca Town of Pelham Programs.

• “ZUMBA FITNESS” Tuesday October 2, 7:30pm-8:30pm •“ZUMBA GOLD” Thursday September 27, 9:30am-10:30am Tuesday October 2 , 9:30am-10:30am Drop in and try any session for $6.00 or purchase your 10 + 2 bonus pass for $60.00 Need more info – contact (905) 892-2607, ext. 329 •“ZUMBATOMIC” Turn up the music, wiggle, shake and have a blast with your friends in these rockin, high-energy fitness-parties packed with specially choreographed kid-friendly routines.

Tuesdays –Pelham Arena- 1120 Haist Street (4-7 yrs) 5:30-6:00pm (8+ yrs) 6:00-6:30pm Thursdays Old Pelham Town Hall- 46 Canboro Rd. Ridgeville (4-7 yrs) 5:30-6:00pm (8+ yrs) 6:00-6:30pm Cost $40 for a 10 class pass + 2 bonus classes.

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Cultural Plan

The Town of Pelham is undertaking a cultural planning exercise, which will include cultural assets mapping. The Cultural Master Plan will create the framework for cultural investment in Pelham – identifying what the Town has in place, and helping to define and develop local cultural assets in addition to making recommendations as to the necessary supports to ensure effective implementation of the plan.

A public meeting is being held on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 7 p.m. at the Old Pelham Town Hall located at 491 Canboro Road, Ridgeville, Ontario.

The public will have an opportunity to share their ideas for maximizing and developing the town’s cultural assets. This input will assist with identifying the most significant

issues facing arts, culture and heritage in Pelham and will provide input on potential future directions.

Sierra Planning and Management has been retained by the Town of Pelham to develop a comprehensive Municipal Cultural Master Plan. The Cultural Master Plan will be a municipal planning document that will feed into the Town’s planning processes for tourism, recreation and economic development.

For more information on the Pelham Municipal Cultural Master Plan, visit the Town of Pelham website at www. pelham.ca and click on Departments/Community & Infrastructure Services/ Cultural Master Plan.

Funding for this project is provided by the Government of Ontario.

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TOWN OF PELHAM NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING PRE-BUDGET CONSULTATION TAKE NOTICE that Committee of the Whole, comprised of all Members of Council for the Town of Pelham, will convene a public meeting for the purpose of obtaining input from members of the public regarding the 2013 Budget, on the date outlined below: DATE: TIME: LOCATION:

Tuesday, October 9th, 2012 7:00 p.m.

Pelham Municipal Building – Council Chambers 20 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill, ON

For recordkeeping purposes, you are encouraged to provide a copy of your presentation to the Clerk either prior to or at the meeting. To allow Committee to hear from as many residents as possible, each presentation will be limited to 10 minutes in length.

If you are unable to attend the public meeting, you are invited to provide written comments to the Town Clerk either at the address shown below, or by e-mail at ourbudget@pelham.ca. This link may also be accessed from the Town of Pelham website at www. pelham.ca. Unless indicated otherwise, personal information and all comments will form part of a public record and may be publicly released.

Nancy J. Bozzato, Town Clerk Town of Pelham 20 Pelham Town Square P.O.Box 400 Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0 ourbudget@pelham.ca Purchase your passes at Town hall- 20 Pelham Town Square Fonthill, ON.

Town of Pelham e-mail address: clerks@pelham.ca Visit our Web site at www.pelham.ca

Fire hazard warning A small flame, drifting through the night sky, illuminating a tiny hot air baloon.

It may seem like a beautiful sight but Flying Lanterns pose a serious fire hazard.

The Office of the Fire Marshal has been warning people around the province about a serious fire safety hazard, the Flying Lantern (also known as a sky lantern).

This item has been sold at Canadian online distributors of fireworks products and at retail stores.

The Flying Lantern is a small paper hotair balloon, fuelled by an open flame. When released, the hot air produced by the fuel source can lift the lantern to extreme heights and allows it to drift for long distances until the fuel is depleted. Due to their uncontrolled and unpredictable flight path, the lanterns can land on trees, building rooftops or other combustible properties, while still ignited, and potentially cause a fire.

“Having an uncontrolled

flame flying around is extremely hazardous”, says Fire Chief Bob Lymburner. “I have seen the Lantern in operation, and it is definitely not a toy or decoration. It is a dangerous object.”

If people are found lighting these lanterns in Pelham the Fire Department may take enforcement action as needed.

For more information call the Fire Department at 905-892-3943 or email sholditch@pelham.ca.

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Fonthill Platform Tennis celebrates 40 years Forty years ago Olympic medalist Clara Hughes was born; Paul Henderson made his famous goal; Pierre Trudeau was Prime Minister; Richard Nixon was embroiled in Watergate; and a group of bridge players was developing a new sport in Pelham.

The Fonthill Platform Tennis Club celebrated its 40th anniversary on the weekend, taking a walk down memory lane to what life was like in 1972

and how the club got started.

A group of 12 bridge players were ruminating that Pelham had not much to do for exercise in the winter. When Karen and Tim McGee came home from vacation with tales of a paddle tennis game played outdoors, in the winter, on heated courts the bridge players thought they’d give it a try.

“It was a very selfish reason,” said Denis Evans, the man credited with starting the club 40 years ago. “For people who couldn’t afford to go away to ski, there was nothing to do in town.”

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Evans said the club, which had its first courts on his property, was something to do in the winter and a sense of community.

“We had a hell of a good time,” he says, echoing a sentiment from many who attended the anniversary party on September 23, that there were lots of parties and lots of fun.

“We’d play to midnight,” says Ruth Ferguson, who joined the year after the club was started. “It was a way of having a lot of fun on a Saturday night.”

Ferguson said getting the club started and the courts built was a lot of work but it has also been a lot of fun.

“It’s wonderful. I’m proud of what we’ve done,” said Evans of the 40-year anniversary.

The Platform Tennis Club currently plays out of their clubhouse, located at 1120 Haist Street, at the far end of the arena property. Leagues play five nights a week with pick-up games in off hours, from September to May.

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Pelham’s peewee reps in provincial finals On Friday Aug. 31 the Pelham PeeWee Rep team sponsored by Bobcat of Hamilton travelled to Belle River to compete in the Ontario Baseball Association Provincial Finals.

In the first game of the tournament, Pelham faced off against the Belle River Braves. The Panthers battled hard keeping pace with the Provincial favorites for five innings but they could not contain the Belle River bats in the 6th inning and were defeated 18-8.

The second game had the Panthers facing Wallaceburg, Pelham’s bats pounded 16 hits over five innings and sealed the game with an 18-4 win.

The third game of the weekend had the Panthers facing Kingsville where the winner of the game moved on to the Semi-Finals. Pelham held the lead for the majority of the game but the Kingsville Knights put together a five-run 7th inning and eliminated the Panthers from the tourney.

Notable mentions over the OBA weekend are; Harry Steven 1 hr, 5 singles, 2 doubles, 4 rbi’s - Evan Dobbie

6 singles, 3 doubles, 4 rbi’s – Ryan Reece 8 singles, 1 triple, 5 rbi’s – Nathan Cook 5 singles, 1 rbi – Dallas McKee 1 single, 4 doubles, 6 rbi’s – Pat Coupland 4 singles, 3 rbi’s – Sydney Porte 3 singles, 4 rbi’s – Spencer Reynolds 2 singles, 1 double, 4 rbi’s - Josh Stuart 2 singles, 2 rbi’s – Stephen Scott 2 singles, 1 rbi – Garret Quast had 7 base on balls. The strong arms of Pat, Dallas, Harry, Garrett, Nathan, Ryan, Evan, and Stephen all chipped in with a balanced attack on the mound.

On Wednesday Sept 5, the Pee-wee Panthers were eliminated from the Niagara District Baseball Association Semi Finals by the Niagara Falls Minors by a score of 12-11. Ryan Reece had three of the Panther’s 10 hits, while Dallas McKee chipped in with two doubles.

Congratulations to the Panthers who had an overall season record of 24 Wins, 26 Loses and 4 Ties.

A special thanks to BOBCAT of Hamilton and Couplands Mobile Wash for their sponsorship and support.

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Studio Twenty raised $8695 in the Big Move 100km Cancer Ride. The event raised more than $500,000. All proceeds go to the Walker Family Cancer Treatment Center in St. Catharines.

Team Studio Twenty consisted of Klaus Weiss (left), Todd Fleming, Lynne Mitchell, Krysta Pratt, Jill Moreau, Donna Pasto, Dave Brown and Teresa Iannetti. /Special to the Voice

Fonthill Platform Tennis celebrates 40 years After two years of toiling in futility, the Pelham Book Depot Panthers U11 girls team reached the Niagara Regional Girls Soccer Playoff Finals. Playing against an undefeated Welland team, the Panthers knew their task was a big one. The Pn and determination in giving the Welland team all they could handle.

The Panthers held a wide advantage in the play but their Achilles heel of not being able to finish around the net reared its ugly head during the match played on September 15th in Fort Erie.

The Panthers’ Marlize VanSittert gave the Panthers an early lead in the first half, scoring easily

on a team that has been very stingy in allowing any goals. Much of the play was in the Welland end and ball after ball went through the Welland goal area, but no one could find the handle to put it into the net.

The Panther defence was strong in their support and helped hem in the Welland attack.

The second half was a mirror of the first half. Welland had a few more scoring opportunities but it was Pelham’s lack of finish that ultimately allowed Welland to tie the game late in the half.

The game went into two 10 minute overtime sessions. Welland took a lead early in overtime

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The Pelham U11 Girls: Hailey Bronn (front, left), Kate Knafelc, Hannah Doan, Gwen Gibson, Bethany Nicholls, Jessica Konkle, Terin Hultink, Hannah Kraliz, Katharine Konkle, Keeper Rachel Wayda, Coach Renee Leavens, Leanne DeKorte (middle left), Hailey Kleiboer, Teja Chmay, Emma Leavens, Katrina Belcastro, Marlize VanSittert, Hannah Nicholls (back, left), Coach Guido Mueller, Taylor Pattison, Coach Tim Konkle and, absent from photo, Coach Carly Mueller. /Special to the Voice

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CLASSIFIEDS COMMUNITY CALENDAR 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.

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SPAN (Single Professional Association of Niagara) meets at Bailey’s 111 Highway 20 East Fonthill - for info: Janine 905688-4358 •Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. A Cappella Niagara Men’s Chorus Meets at St. John Ambulance, 5734 Glenholme Ave., Niagara Falls. Info: Bob 892-2336 • NEW Fourth Tuesday of the month, at 11 a.m. Maple Acre Library Book Club. Jessica Stewart leads this lunch hour discussion. $10.00 includes sub lunch and drink. Please register the month ahead in order to pick up your book.

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Pelham Community Church Worship Service, 461 Canboro Rd, Fenwick.

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•Ontario Senior Games Association (OSGA) for fellowship, friendly competition and a more active lifestyle. Info www.ontarioseniorgames.ca • Meals on Wheels. Available for Seniors and Adults with Disabilites in Pelham. Hot or Frozen Meal options, delivered Monday to Friday. Contact Melissa 905-788-3181 ext. 25.

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Monday, Oct. 1, 2012 • 7:30 p.m. Japan, Land of Shrines, Temples, Pagodas and Castles. Take an armchair trip to Japan with photographer Les Check. $4.00. Please register ahead. Pelham Public Library Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012 • 7-9pm, WIN (Widow’s Info Network), Cafe at Faith Tabernacle, Fitch and South Pelham St. Welland. Stu Boyd on Car Maintenance. Free.

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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, Email: riverwood@primus.ca

Cleaning lady for hire. 20 years experience, price negotiable. Reference available. Karen 289-821-4469.

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

MOVING SALE 7 Townsend Circle, Fonthill.

Saturday, Sept. 29, 8 am to 2 p.m. Furniture, appliances, household effects. Something for everyone.

ESTATE SALE Huge estate sale - furniture, antiques, Christmas & Halloween decorations, kitchen accessories and pictures. Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 29 & 30 9 a.m. 1639 Kottmier Road.

FAMILY ALBUM

Congratulations!

Yvonne Scott (late Robert Scott) and Pat and Wendy Rocca are very happy to announce the engagement of their children,

Corrie & Matthew

A January Wedding is planned

FOR SALE Wheat straw for sale. small bales. Call 905-788-2956 or 905-892-1303 Arm Chair (almost new) $150. Chair (almost new), $75. If interested please call 905-892-8876 Classic ‘92 Cougar 25th Anniversary edition. Winter stored. Mint condition. Asking $5,700. 905-892-4956

The celebration will begin with a Stag & Doe on Friday, Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. at Club Richelieu, 565 River Road, Welland.

Games, Food, Prizes!

Tickets Available at the Door.

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CFUW Welland and District 2012-13 Executive: Carol Harding (back left) Nancy Gallacher, Pat Anderson, Margaret Kleinsmith, Diane McPherson, Angie Mannella-Pisani, Ann Wilson, Marnie Swayze, Helen Forrest, Donna Nielson, Annalisa Botticin, Jill Jackson, (seated left) and Club President Brenda Strath. Absent from photo - Gwenn Alves and Carol Sernaise. /Special to the Voice

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Space provided through a partnership between industry and Ontario municipalities to support waste diversion programs.

Canadian Federation of University Women Welland District held their first meeting for the 201213 season at the home of Angela Mannella-Pisani. Traditionally this is a social gathering where members both long standing and new have the opportunity to share summer memories. This year will again see the club’s annual book sale, scheduled for Saturday, October 13 at the Regional Fair Grounds in Welland beginning at 9 a.m. The Club’s October meeting will be held at the Plymouth Cordage Retirement Residence, Welland on Wednesday, October 17 at 7:30 p.m. We welcome all women interested in joining us. /Special to the Voice

Public Meeting The Town of Pelham is developing a comprehensive Municipal Cultural Master Plan and Cultural Assets Map. The Town of Pelham invites the public to share ideas for maximizing the town’s cultural assets. The Cultural Master Plan will create the framework for cultural investment in Pelham. dŚĞ ƉƵďůŝĐ ŵĞĞƟŶŐ ǁŝůů ƚĂŬĞ ƉůĂĐĞ ŽŶ Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 7 p.m. at the Old Pelham Town Hall located at 491 Canboro Road, Ridgeville, Ontario.

Funding Provided by the Government of Ontario

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with Select Chain Saw purchase FREE Oilmatic Chain Loop FREE Operation & Maintenance DVD FREE Carrying Case FREE Stihl Sports Cap

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