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Pelham dog park supporters create online survey to gather local residents’ thoughts BY TINA CHIVERS VOICE Staff The Pelham Dog Owners Group (DOGs) has organized a poll, with the help of MyPelham.ca. The group has created a survey to try to collect data on Pelham’s general opinion about a dog park in Pelham. “We are trying to get this out to as many Pelham people, businesses and organizations as possible,” says Pam DeFazio, a member of the group.”I think that we are making good progress; it has been a lot more work than I ever expected, but worth it.” DeFazio says that the group is working hard on the next proposal. “I have a good group of people to work with,” says DeFazio. “As far as I can tell, the majority support the idea.” DeFazio says that the biggest obstacle is educating people about dog parks. “Understandably so, people have concerns about safety at dog parks, but there are creative ways to make a dog park safe,” she says. “People also have concerns about the town spending tax dollars on a dog park.” According to DeFazio, Pelham DOGs is
committed to helping pay for the project through fundraising. “After almost a year of research and trying to get a dog park in Pelham, I am realizing more and more that there are many misconceptions about dog parks and about my dog park group, Pelham DOGs,” she says. DeFazio wants the public to keep in mind a few key points when forming an opinion on having a dog park in Pelham. “Pets are valuable members of our society; they provide companionship for the elderly and people living alone, and as therapy dogs, they visit ill people in hospitals, they visit children in schools, they assist disabled people, they work and protect us as police dogs—to name a few,” says DeFazio. “People who own pets make up about one-half of our population, and people who own pets love them as family members, and they own them because they realize the physical and mental therapeutic effect of pets; a dog park is as much for their owners as it is for the dogs.” While she is in favour of a dog park, DeFazio says that she understands others’ concerns about the safety of dog parks. “There are cases where many dog parks
have been thrown down in a community with minimal thought and maintenance going into them,” she says. “These parks are what seem to stick in peoples minds.” DeFazio points to a recent incident of a child getting attacked in a public park by a dog running off-leash. She is concerned that, after hearing about the incident, some people will draw the conclusion that a dog park could be dangerous for children. “I have a young child of my own, and there is nothing more tragic than a child getting hurt by a dog,” says DeFazio. “Owners of dogs should be held responsible, and they can be—through the Ontario Dog Owners Liability Act.” The Ontario Dog Owners Liability Act applies to incidents that happen in dog parks, outside of dog parks, and on private and public property. “I want people to know that the incident of the child being attacked did not occur in a dog park,” she says. “Most dog parks are fenced areas, with a rule of no children under a certain age alowed.” Moreover, DeFazio believes that, without dog parks, many dog owners blatantly break the law and let their dogs run loose in public parks.
“A dog park could decrease the need for dog owners to let their dogs loose in public areas,” she says. “And most importantly, decrease the contact between loose dogs and children.” DeFazio says that there are some examples of dog parks that have been done well, and are successful and safe places to take one’s dog and families. “Unfortunately, these parks do not make the news as often as the unsuccessful ones,” she says. DeFazio claims that Pelham DOGs is committed to setting high standards for a Pelham dog park. “We have done much research and planning to make it a success,” she says. “If problems arise, we will be there to help come up with creative solutions.” Some ideas include consideration of having a swipe card entry to the park will be given which would help enforce rules. “We have a vision of a safe, well maintained space for dogs and their owners to exercise and enjoy the outdoors,” says DeFazio. Anyone wishing to take the online survey about their views on a dog park in Pelham should visit http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TYQGTBY.
Members of the Pelham Dog Owners Group (DOGs) gather together with their dogs.
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Reasons why it’s important to hold onto the past while incorporating growth in Pelham BY CARL BRAY Special to the Voice These are interesting times for local residents. Subdivisions are sprouting in farm fields. Roads are being torn up, shopping malls built, traffic is increasing. It would seem that Pelham is about to become an extension of a city: like everywhere else, only with a few more trees. But is this the only possible future? Town Council doesn’t think so. For some time they have been planning for a different sort of future, one that holds onto the best elements of the past while incorporating the growth necessary to keep the community thriving. Why is the past important? First impressions of Pelham tell visitors that this is farming country in a special setting, with rich soils, healthy crops and thick woodlands combined with the natural
resources and spectacular views offered by the Niagara Escarpment. The communities are small: some are mere crossroads, others a few streets deep before merging into countryside. Even with the suburban expansion around the bigger places, such as Fonthill, the overall sense of place is one of a rural landscape. Histories of Pelham support this impression, telling that it began as a collection of farms and farming settlements and has remained that way until recent times, when pressure for urban expansion from nearby towns and cities, coupled with changes in farming practices, have begun to alter the traditional patterns. However, Pelham still has a choice of whether it wants to continue becoming a suburb or whether it can set its own terms and combine its rich agricultural heritage
with a new way of incorporating urban growth. In other words, Pelham can combine the best of both worlds: productive farmland alongside compact urban communities. The new Strategic Plan expresses this vision, as do the Town’s draft Official Plan and more detailed plans and urban design guidelines for Fenwick and Fonthill. What is missing is a more complete understanding of which elements of the past are worth keeping and celebrating, and should set the tone for new development. Are there buildings that have architectural significance? What landscapes are important reminders of continuing farming practices, or hold some special significance in the cultural life of local residents? Are there local traditions, persons, figures of speech, and patterns of daily life, which should
be recognized and fostered? And what about those hidden elements – the graves, the traces of aboriginal presence, hints of the effects of the War of 1812 – that lie under the surface or require scholarly research? To fill this gap, the Town has commissioned our consulting team to prepare a Heritage Master Plan. The intent of the Plan is to identify what is of value and recommend ways of maintaining it while integrating new growth. Heritage master plans are not, as some may assume, an attempt to freeze the community in time. Instead, they should be seen as change management tools. They provide a comprehensive guide to the municipality on ways to conserve and enhance those things that make Pelham unique. Celebrating key elements of the past does two things for a municipality: it enhances
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Christian business leaders to form local chapter The Canadian Christian Business Federation is coming to Fonthill, launching a new chapter on Thursday, Sept. 22. Executive director Keith Knight says the 27-year-old national federation consists of a varied membership; from CEOs of multinational corporations to boutique owners, from chiropractors and lawyers to mechanics and small business entrepreneurs, from non-profit organizations to educational institutions. “They all have one thing in common,” says Knight, who grew up in Fenwick. “They all want to integrate their Christian faith into their daily work. Christianity is not a Sunday ritual; it’s a lifestyle that permeates all that we do throughout the week. When a Christian is engaged in business, he or she is engaged in ministry.” Knight will be featured speaker at the founding breakfast meeting which will take place at Keith’s Restaurant in Fonthill on Thursday, Sept. 22 beginning at 7:30 a.m. The event is free; individuals cover the cost of ordering their own breakfasts. The Canadian Christian Business Federation (CCBF) holds monthly regional breakfast meet-
Keith Knight, executive director of the Canadian Christian Business Federation. /Special to the Voice
ings where business leaders and professionals talk about workplace issues and how they are impacted by biblicallybased leadership principles. Print resources are e-mailed to participants in advance of those monthly meetings. Knight says membership has increased by 35 per cent over the past year. There has been phenomenal growth right across the country,” he said. “New chapters have been created across
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Children soon to return to school: Let the lines of communication begin again As I thought about the topic for this article, I couldn’t help but think that the summer is all too quickly coming to an end and with that children return to school and the process of communication begins again. Communication is key in any type of relationship, whether it be of a personal or business nature and includes at least two elements: a transmitter, someone who wants to send a message verbally or non-verbally and a receiver, someone who will receive a message from
another person. In an academic surrounding, communication is not limited to the education students receive within the confines of the educational building but extends outside to the school yard and beyond and the lessons learned may not always be pleasant ones. Lots of kids joke around with each other, call each other names, or engage in some fairly physical horseplay. However, when these incidents become repetitive, intentionally cruel, involving the same
children, it is the truest form of bullying. Regardless of whether the individuals are friends or not, this form of communication exists because there is a power difference between the bully and the victim. Bullies seek power. They may be bigger, tougher, and physically stronger or be able to intimidate others or have the power to exclude others from their social group. The purpose is to put the victim in distress in some way and leaves a lasting impression. The effects may last a lifetime for
both the victim and those that witness the incident. Bullies come in different types. The physical bullies are action-oriented and as they get older, their attacks usually become more aggressive. The verbal bullies use words to hurt or humiliate another person and while this form of communication may be the easiest to inflict on other children, it can be more devastating than physical bullying because there are no visible scars. Relational or relationship bullies try to convince their peers to
exclude or reject a certain person or people, and cut the victims off from their social connections. The most devastating effect with this type of bullying is the rejection by the peer group at a time when children most need their social connections. If bullying takes place at the school, consider contacting the principal and/or the police. The bully’s behavior may be considered criminal if the child is twelve years of age or older. Our ability to communicate in so many modes
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Remember this “Canada Post pleads financial hardship and locks the workers out? The workers are still waiting to see what Canada Post and the Conservative government hand down to the workers as a contract”. Read the following and question who will enjoy the profits? The following was released today; Canada Post reported a profit of $439 million for 2010 on Wednesday boosted by a onetime tax related gain, a gain that is not explained. In 2009 Canada Post realized a profit of $281 million. In both cases why was the Canadian public subjected to the
postage stamp increases? Canada Post’s profit increase for 2010 was fattened by a tax bill of $136 million and again no explanation. Revenue for Canada Post totalled $7.31 billion in 2009 and jumped to $7.45 billion in 2010. This sure shows how the public was screwed with the postage stamp increases. Canada Post seems to be following a trend when it comes to pension plans as it was reported the Canada Post pension plan has $3.2 deficit which certainly sounds familiar. But apparently Canada Post paid down this deficit in 2010 by making a special pay-
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On behalf of the Ontario PC Party, is with great sadness that we offer our condolences to the family, friends, colleagues and supporters of NDP Leader Jack Layton, who tragically lost his battle with cancer today. The courage and determination Jack showed in his fight against cancer was the same determination he brought to the job every day, fighting for his ideals. Throughout his career in public life, Jack was a true statesman and rightly earned the respect of all of his colleagues in Ottawa and his beloved City of Toronto. It’s truly unfortunate that he had such little time to enjoy his historic success in the recent federal election and will not be there to lead his party when Parliament resumes. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Olivia, his children and the entire Layton family during this difficult time.
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Pelham’s ‘Outdoor Movie Night’ will be a fun-filled family event for all to enjoy BY DAVE AUGUSTYN Mayor of Pelham Did you hear about the Outdoor Family Movie Night coming up next Wednesday at Peace Park? At the spring 2010 Youth Forum, 90 teens representing Pelham’s Youth from Grades 7 to 12 clearly told the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (MYAC) and the Town that they wanted more and varied activities for youth and teens. Many felt that the Town did a good job providing services and opportunities for children and adults, but, they wanted more events and activities for themselves. For example, at the Forum we asked “What activities or events would you like to see available for youth in Pelham?” The top two responses were: “Let more youth bands play at the bandshell” and “Outdoor movie night.” (The complete report is publicly available
on the Town’s website in the MYAC section under “Town Hall.”) That’s why the Pelham Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council began hosting AMP-Fest in the Bandshell in Peace Park a couple of years ago. Short for “Art & Music in the Park”, AMP-Fest is like a “battle of the bands” for youth/teen bands with a display-art component and has been generously sponsored each year by the Pelham Art Festival; this year the MYAC hosted AMP-Fest during Summerfest with music in the Bandshell and with an Youth Art Contest hosted by In The Orchard (at the Happy Place). In light of the suggestions from the Youth Forum, I was also very pleased that this year’s Mayor’s Gala raised funds to support various activities for youth. Along with four other groups, Gala sponsors and donors raised funds specifically for the MYAC to host an outdoor movie night and other youth activities.
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That outdoor movie night will be held on Wednesday, August 31 at dusk (approximately 8:00 PM) in front of the Bandshell in Peace Park. The MYAC used a Facebook poll to select the movie. The winner is “Despicable Me,” a PG-rated film about “a criminal mastermind who uses a trio of orphan girls for a grand scheme and who finds that their love profoundly changes him for the better.” The MYAC also wanted to “pay it forward” and use the event to raise funds and awareness for the United Way of South Niagara. Proceeds from the sale of popcorn, snacks and drinks will support the work of the charity. So, please spread the word, and attend Pelham’s first Outdoor Movie Night for youth/teens and families alike! You may contact Mayor Dave at mayordave@pelham. ca or read past columns at www.pelhammayordave. blogspot.com.
2011 Trillium Award Winners Below are the winners of the Communities in Bloom Trillium Awards. This year the judges were Karin Vermeer and Debra Reid, horticulturist from the Town of Pelham Parks and Recreation Department. The winners were selected from over 25 entries within the Town of Pelham and will be recognized formally on Oct. 19 at the CIB Appreciation event held at the Pelham Library. The 9 category winners are as follows: 1. Residential Small: First Place: Dave and Ruth Wanless, 47 Rolling Meadows Blvd., Fonthill Second Place: Graham and Mary Ashdown, 4 Blackwood Cres., Fonthill Honorable Mention: Karl and Annemarie Vahrmeyer, 1152 Balfour St., Fenwick 2. Residential Large: First Place: Mardi and Everett Collins, 1046 Staines St., Fenwick Second Place: Jack Dekorte, 1014 Centre St., Fenwick Honorable Mention: Evelyn Spyker, 183 Welland Rd., Fenwick 3. Residential Small Professionally Landscaped: First Place: David Buttell, 1372 Pelham St., Fonthill Second Place: Leo and Rita Bruzzese, 17 Pinecrest Crt., Fonthill 4. Residential Large Professionally Landscaped: First Place: Pierina Valleriani, 240 Pancake Lane, Ridgeville 5. Commercial Property First Place: In the Village, 304 Canboro Rd., Ridgeville Second Place: Fonthill Animal Hospital, 137 Hwy. #20 East, Fonthill Honorable Mention: Fonthill Paint & Paper, 96 Hwy. #20 East, Fonthill 6. Multiple Residential First Place: 2, 4, 5, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 Timmsdale Cres., Keith Mitchell Second Place: Town Sq Manor, 55 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill Honorable Mention: Keith and Linda Pietz, 27 Buckley Terrace Mike and Jennifer McBride, 27, 25 Buckley Terrace 7. Best Balcony First Place: Jim Faragalli, 8-1360 Haist St., Fonthill
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Fonthill football player finishes season by winning ‘Most Valuable Player’ award BY TINA CHIVERS VOICE Staff Connor Adams knows what it feels like to be needed and appreciated. Adams, a 10-year-old Fonthill boy, recently wrapped up his third year of football, playing for the Welland Tiger Cats in the Niagara Minor Football League. After all the teamwork, practice and games, Adams walked away with the Most Valuable Player award. The league has a total of seven teams in Adams’ age division, from Fort Erie to Smithville and all points in between. Adams, along with his team, played a perfect season with a record of 9-0, and two play-off games for an overall record of 11-0 for the season. “I feel honoured to have been chosen for the award,” says Adams. “I didn’t really expect it, but I sure worked hard all season.” Another perk of winning the award is being able to hang it on his wall.
“It’s a really cool plaque,” he says. Adams’ father, Jeff Adams, is the team’s coach. “We had a good feeling about the team this year as we had many kids returning from last year to further the development of their skills,” says Jeff. “Their first game of the year was a close one, but then it was clear sailing after that.” Jeff says that his son has learned a great deal about teamwork and discipline through his involvement with the football league. “I always tell them that you have to be able to rely on the kid beside you,” says Jeff. “In football, we need 12 kids, working on the field together, to accomplish the goal.” The league runs three practices per week and a weekly game. During the season, Adams played many different postions including quarterback, running back and out side linebacker for Welland this year. “Connor had a amazing final game at the year-end championship game, and
many of Connor’s family and friends came out to watch him play and help his teammates secure the 56-12 victory over the Smithville Wolverines,” says Coach Jeff. Asked how he could inspire others who have their eye on such a presitigious award as Most Valuable Player, Adams says “it’s important to be respectful to others and to the coaches, and you have to work hard at practice and games; give it your all”. According to Adams, the best part about playing football is sharing in the teamwork. “I like the hitting too,” says the AK Wigg student. Adams will now start a new season this fall with the Niagara Generals AAA football club as the quarterback, and he will play on Sundays at the new Kiwanis turf fields in St. Catharines. In the future, Adams plans to get good grades, attend university, and eventually, play professional football. “I’d like to play for the Vikings or the Steelers,”
he says. “But if I make it to the big leagues, I don’t care what team I play for.” Coach Jeff says that, out of about 100 children, less than five were from Pelham. “I want to raise awareness about our league, and encourage parents to consider signing up their children,” says Jeff. “This is a very economical sport—for $200, a child gets a full season, with three practices and one game per week, and we supply all of the safety equipment except for the cleats.” Jeff says that no previous football experience is necessary, and that being involved in an organized league early on is a good way to prepare kids for high school football. He says that, via the league,
Connor Adams won the Most Valuable Player award for his role on the Welland Tiger Cats football team. /Special to the Voice kids are taught how to Anyone interested in block, how to run passes, learning more about the and ultimately, how to league should visit www. play safe. footballniagara.com.
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Tim Hudak will deliver change for Ontario I learned early on in my 16 years as a proud Niagara-area Member of Provincial Parliament that there simply is no substitute for talking to families, seniors, farmers
and small business owners to understand how government policies are affecting those at work and at the kitchen table. In my two years as Ontario PC Leader, I’ve
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Local woman seeks donations for orphans BY TINA CHIVERS VOICE Staff In just a little less than three weeks, Carol Lloyd, owner of Nature’s Corner Bakery and Cafe, will be leaving again for El Salvador. While there, she’ll be mixing business with pleasure. “The trip will be a part business trip for the World Trade Show in Guatemala where I hope to meet more of the artisans,” says Lloyd. “And the other part will be my continuation of a project started dear to my heart in El Salvador.” In the past, Lloyd has spent time visiting the area’s orphans, and she’s developed both a passion to help and a love for them. “The children of Zacatacoluca at the Hogar Infantil are in need of 14 beds and bedding; it is my goal while there to arrange and use the generous donations that I received from the community over the last seven months, and to put all this towards the beds,” says Lloyd. “I hope to have a big celebration with the children while I am there and have a pyjama party with the 65 children that are there.” During the time leading up to Lloyd’s departure, she hopes to raise more money for the project and she hopes for donations of pyjamas (light weight for boys and girls ages 3-17) and simple crafts such as small kits and beads would also be welcome. “Of course also I plan to bring more medicine and small donations I have received already with me to be delivered to a community and possibly another orphanage,” she says. Asked why she continues to return to El Salvador, Lloyd says, “It’s something that becomes part of you; it goes deep, and you remember that child’s smile or that hug they gave you when you last saw them,” says Lloyd. She says she understands that not everyone has the time, nor the means, nor the courage, but she believes that someone has to be there for these children. “If you don’t come back and help these
children and their families, who is going to? “ asks Lloyd. “There is no substitute for being there—touching, tasting, feeling, walking, hearing, and seeing the need first-hand.” Lloyd says that her experience in El Salvador has given her a better understanding of what life should be. “As North Americans, we live in a fast paced world of ever changing technology and stuff, and we sometimes forget what is truly important and what should matter the most,” she says. “It’s not about how much money you have, how many things you have, how big your house is; it’s about the simplicity of what life should be—family, friends, food, music and enjoying each other and every moment.” Lloyd says she’s visited only a few orphanages, and the ones she has seen are not places worth living in permanently. “And they’re certainly not inviting for a child who will spend infancy to age 18 there; they’re very institutional and lacking cleanliness, especially in the bathrooms—without the comforts of a welcoming home,” says Lloyd. “In the communities, the poor are children who are malnourished and are struggling to stay in school.” According to Lloyd, the reality of El Salvador includes many single moms (87 per cent of mothers in El Salvador are single mothers), families living in squatter communities consisting of homes made of black plastic and cardboard with no electricity, potable water, or bathrooms, and men and women who work hard to make less than $4 a day— which is hand-to-mouth existence. “We can’t help everyone, but every person can at least help someone,” says Lloyd. “These people are grateful for even the smallest of things; I have never met such generous warm hearted people.” Anyone wishing to help may drop off donations at Nature’s Corner Bakery and Cafe, 302 Canboro Road, Ridgeville.
store – especially here in Niagara and Hamilton where I find I always get the best, unvarnished advice. I’ve heard from the young parents who had to cancel their summer vacation because the family budget was too tight. I’ve heard from the laid off manufacturing worker who is having trouble finding a permanent and well-paying job to feed his family. I’ve heard from the mother who waited with her child in the emergency room for 20 hours waiting for service. I’ve heard from the grandmother who has started doing chores in the middle of the night to avoid mandatory smart meter prices and from the small business owner who has no choice but to operate during the day when those rates are at their highest. We look at the last eight years and we say ... “enough”. We say it’s time for change. I want to be Premier to fight for those hardworking families who play by the rules but are falling further behind. I want to fight for those seniors who deserve to live their retirement years
with dignity and security. I want to deliver the change you have been asking for. My commitment to you is changebook – the Ontario PC Party’s focused plan that puts Ontario families first. I encourage you to check out changebook in full at www.changebook.ca. We’re going to give families and seniors relief by taking the HST and Debt Retirement Charge off your hydro bills and the HST off home heating bills. We’re going to give you the choice to opt out of mandatory smart meter pricing for your home and small business – and we’re going to reduce income taxes. We’re going to invest in the services that matter most to you – health and education – and ensure that money goes to support doctors and nurses on the frontlines, and students in the classroom, and not to needless bureaucracy. We’re going to clean up the waste and secret deals that have been the hallmark of the current government these past eight years and hold politicians and civil servants accountable. And we’re going to keep
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MPP Tim Hudak our neighbourhoods safe and toughen the treatment of criminals by requiring prisoners to work up to 40 hours per week in manual labour. In doing so, we are not asking prisoners to do anything more than what hardworking Ontario families do every day – go to work. It’s clear Ontario needs a new approach. On Election Day, we will provide a clear choice between the Dalton McGuinty Liberals – who will continue to raise taxes to fuel their waste and secret deals – or the Ontario PC Party that will invest in frontline health care and education, root out waste in government, and give families the relief they need.
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Pelham Mabo Construction/ Fenwick fastpitch Book Depot Panthers U10 girls softball season comes to an end claim first win of the season It took most of the season but the Pelham Mabo Construction/Book Depot Panthers U10 girls finally earned their first win of the season. The team gained a tie two weeks ago to earn their first points of the season and have worked all season to earn a win but have always fallen short. The team has been competitive in every game but has been unable to score on a regular basis. That ended tonight in
Niagara Falls as the Panthers upset the Niagara Falls Vixens 2 - 0. The Panthers met the Vixens three weeks ago, losing to them on a last minute goal by the Vixens. The Panthers were looking for revenge tonight and came away with the win. The Pelham girls played a gritty game as they were out sized by the Vixens. Keeper Rachel Wayda earned her second shutout of the year stopping
several Vixen breakaways in the first half of the game. Alyssa Obdeyn opened the scoring in the first half for the Panthers off a free kick deep in the corner of the field. Obdeyn took the shot which rebounded back to her and she followed up and stuck the ball into the top corner of the net. The Panthers continued to push the Niagara team back into their own end and began to dominate
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the play. Leeann Dekorte, Gwen Gibson and Olivia Mete all missed chances to put the Panthers up by two. At half the Panthers came off the field for the first time this year holding a lead. The team was excited. In the second half the Panthers continued their push, dominating the play. Lauren Vahrmeyer, Emma Leavens, Kate Knafelc, Marlize VanSittert and Obdeyn anchored a strong defence that kept the Vixens at bay. Obdeyn netted her second of the game on a free kick that she popped into the back upper corner of the net. The Panthers almost scored a third when Marlize VanSittert took a corner kick that seemed to enter the net, but the referee waved it off. The “running bunnies” throw-in play has reenergized the team as the opposing team becomes confused with all the Panthers running in different directions. Hailey Bronn, Bethany Nicholls, Erica Carter, and Taylor Pattison all played a strong game at forward for the Panthers who now have their sites set on climbing out of the basement of the league standings.
On August 16, Lampman’s Furniture faced Free Gas, winning their first playoff game 20 to 13. After three innings, the score was tied. It wasn’t until the fourth inning that Lampman’s was able to pull ahead for a win, scoring eight runs. In their second playoff game, Lampman’s bats cooled off when they versed Gilbert’s Flowers on August 18. Gilbert’s won the game with a score of 12 to 8. In their third and final playoff game on August 19, Lampman’s once again faced a loss to Duliban, this time with a score of 11 to 6. Lampman’s pitching was on, but they unfortunately had trouble with their hitting. After a great season, Lampman’s finished third for the regular season, and third for the playoffs. Coach John Guitard would like to thank his assistant, Christine Smith, as well as all the parents and players on Lampman’s Furniture for an exciting and rewarding season. Fenwick Softball Junior Division would like to thank our sponsors for this season: Lampman’s Furniture, Gilbert’s Flowers, Free Gas Co., Duliban Insurance and Herb Lodde & Sons Roofing. Thank you everyone, and hope to see you all again next year.
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The wrap-up this week in Pelham baseball... The PMBA Star Tile Mosquito Knights advanced to the Consolation round of the Niagara South Interlock playoffs. A 2 RBI double by Dan Durkin led the Knights after the first 2 innings, but the team found themselves behind 8-4. Carter Nicholas started the 3rd inning off with a double. Ayrton Ashick then stepped up to the plate and hit the first of three 2 RBI home runs of the inning. Rowan McLellan and Keegan Ingraham claimed the other two bringing Aiden Nichols & Aiden Longo home with
them. After keeping the Red Sox scoreless in the bottom of the inning, the Knights took the lead. That was the first of four consecutive five-run innings, during which the Knights held their opponents to four runs. Tim Anderson had four RBIs from a double and a single, Andrew Avolio added a pair of doubles, Nichols hit an RBI double, and McLellan filled up his batting card with a single, double, triple, home run and five RBIs. The game essentially ended with Adam Bisson catching a
long fly ball in right field and the Knights clinched 3rd place in Niagara South Interlock. The victory was a true team effort with eight players - Nichols, McLellan, Ingraham, Devries, Bisson, Durkin, Grant and Ben Klassen - batting perfect on the night. The Fonthill Paint and Paper Bantam team completed a perfect 6-0 playoff series to advance to the Niagara Interlock semi-finals. Over the course of the last 3 games, Brian Cunningham pitched 6 scoreless innings, and
had 16 strikeouts against Welland and St. Catharines. He backed up his pitching performance with four triples at the plate. Garrett Giganti recorded a home run against Welland, with Daniel Lewis adding a triple. Blake Paylove hit a triple against Niagara Falls, and Andrew Gemmel pitched in the closer role to record the final three outs in the last 2 games, throwing only 16 pitches. The PMBA T-Ball Division wrapped up the 2011 season with their
T-Ball Championship Day at North Pelham Park on Sunday August 21st. The four teams played off in two exciting games, and then enjoyed a BBQ and an inflatable bouncer, before taking part in their Pitch, Hit and Run competitions. This year’s winners were Elliott dePagter in first place, Luke Breadner in second, and Jillian Reynolds in third place. Thanks to Tim Hortons for once again providing sponsorship for the TimBits T-Ball program. The PMBA will hold
the Championship Day for the Rookie Ball and higher divisions on Sunday Aug 28th at Harold Black Park, starting at 9 am. Everyone is invited to attend this event, which will feature five championship games, Pitch, Hit and Run events for all the divisions, and an M&M Meat Shops BBQ. Registration will be available for the 2012 season. More details and registration forms are available at www.pmba.ca.
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Pelham Cares Inc. is a non-profit charitable organization that has been providing programs and services for over 28 years by caring volunteers and staff to the residents of the Town of Pelham. TREASURER/MEMBER OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS Volunteer Position, Approx. 1/2 day/week As a member of the Board of Directors of Pelham Cares Inc., the primary role of the Treasurer is to over see all financial obligations of the organization. Duties Include: preparing financial reports at monthly meetings; completing and maintaining financial records; writing cheques to pay bills and expenses; completing deposits of donation; signing charitable receipts; reporting monthly to the Board; completing the annual financial report and budget; working with the auditor in producing an audited financial statement and providing financial information for the annual CRA Charitable Status report and for other grant applications. As a member of the Board and Executive, the Treasurer is involved in general policy making and ongoing decisions regarding the operation of Pelham Cares Inc. The Treasurer must be familiar with financial practices and software, e.g. Quicken Home and Business, in order to maintain financial records and complete monthly and annual reports. Time required varies with the time of year. Approximately a half day per week is required for ongoing duties, a morning each month to attend Board Meetings and occasional morning Executive Meetings. Additional time will be required in preparing the annual reports and budget. Police background check is required.
WELLAND-PELHAM KUMON CENTRE
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume by September 2, 2011 in confidence to:
905-735-5557
Paul Owen, President Pelham Cares Inc., P.O. Box 1173, Fonthill ON L0S 1E0 e-mail: info@pelhamcares.org
www.kumon.ca
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On Thursday, August 25, Elton Lammie (presented by Morgan, Dilts & Toppari) will be performing at the Bandshell in Peace Park. A Niagara resident, Elton Lammie has two loves in his life, country music and opera. For years he had made quite a name for himself touring as a country music singer/musician and Nashville recording artist, but in the last few years he has generated great response from audiences around the world as an operatic tenor. As a country singer he has won over $40,000 in singing contests, and recently was crowned as Canada’s next opera star in a televised national search. He has performed in Asia, Italy and all over Canada and the USA, and he has won over thousands of fans—many who have proclaimed he is the best vocalist they have ever heard in person. In 2009 Lammie and his band designed a live concert that features all of the music he loves to sing in an exciting program entitled “From Opry to Opera�. It’s a show that features music from Lammie’s roots as found in the Grand Ole Opry through to new country, oldies rock n roll, broadway and even classic operatic tenor repertoire. Lammie and his music and performances have been featured on dozens of local and national radio and television programs including Entertainment Tonight, CBC and the Toronto Star and Vancouver Sun. /Special to the Voice
TOWN OF PELHAM INFORMATION COLUMN THE WEEK AHEAD Oudoor Movie Night in Pelham! The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council presents an outdoor movie night in Pelham. Join us for the family-friendly movie Despicable Me in Peace Park on Wednesday, August 31st (movie starts at dusk) Remember to bring your lawn chairs. Funded by the Mayor’s Gala 2011. •PELHAM ARENA “ZUMBA FITNESSâ€? Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2011 9:30 – 10:30 am Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011 9:3010:30 am and 7:00 – 8:00 pm Tuesday Aug. 30, 2011 9:30-10:30 am and 7:30 – 8:30 pm “ZUMBA GOLDâ€? Thursday, Aug. 25, 2011 9:30 – 10:30 am Join us for Aqua Zumba at the Pelham Pool Monday and Wednesday 12-1 pm •PELHAM TOWN SQUARE Pelham Farmers’ Market every Thursday from May to October - 4:30 pm in Pelham Town Square. Winner of the Market Bucks on August 18th was Ruby Burnison. Town of Pelham Summer Camps & Pool Still availability for Summer Camp and Aquatic programs. •Town of Pelham Pool PUBLIC SWIMMING Weekends 2:00 to 5:00 pm and 6:00 to 8:00 pm Weekdays: 1-4 pm and 6-8 pm Lane swim: Weekdays 12-1 pm Pool Membership Adult $3.25/day or $50.00/season Youth/Senior $2.75/day or $50.00/season Family $8.75/day or $92.00/season Aqua Zumba Monday 12:00-1pm Wednesday 12:00-1pm $60 for a 10 Class Pass plus 2 Bonus Classes or $6 drop-in. •PELHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY Rent-a-Geek: One-on-one Computer Help
Dan Wallace, Computer Systems Specialist, is available to help with your questions every other Friday between 1 - 4. $10.00 per half hour. Half hour minimum. Includes use of a laptop. Payment reserves your place, since space is limited. Please register in person. Begins Fri., July 8. $10.00 for 1/2 hour. Pelham Public Library. Giant Book Sale Find that next treasure at the Pelham Public Library’s Giant Book Sale. During open hours from Tues., Aug. 23 - Sat., Aug. 28 (until 1 p.m.). On Saturday a toonie will get you a bag of books. Does not apply to special items. Gently used donations being accepted now. No textbooks, magazines, or encyclopaedia, please. Journaling Workshop Join Marcia to learn all about journaling and its benefits, tools to use, how to get yourself writing. Please bring a pen and notebook. Sept. 6 at 6:30. $ 3.00. Register ahead. Meditation Morning Marcia leads you through a number of different types of meditations for stress relief and focus. Great for beginners and those who have meditated before. Please bring a pen and notebook. Sept. 10 from 9:30-11:30. $3.00. Understanding Anxiety Do you suffer from intense, prolonged feelings of fright, distress, or excessive worry for no obvious reason? Did you know 12% of Canadians will experience an anxiety disorder in their lifetime? The CMHA presents this informative session, plus you will hear a personal story from someone who copes with the challenges of this stressful disorder. Free but please register ahead Sept. 21 at 6:00. Card making Workshop Have fun learning to make your own greeting cards with a variety of techniques including iris folding, stamping, origami, and embellishments. All materials provided to create several seasonal cards with envelopes. Sept. 26, 2011 from 10 a.m.- 12 p.m. $5.00. Please register ahead. Town of Pelham e-mail address: clerks@pelham.ca Visit our Web site at www.pelham.
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