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The Lancaster Bomber.

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A winning landscape.

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Wednesday, August 31, 2011

PMBA results.

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Lightning crashes over Harold Black Park

Mother Nature performs a dazzling display over Pelham

Bolts of lightning brighten up the sky over Harold Black Park during a wild thunderstorm on August 24.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE

Class Environmental Assessment Welland Water Treatment Plant Upgrade City of Welland

Book created to collect condolences for Jack Layton

BY TINA CHIVERS VOICE Staff In memory of Jack Layton, a book of condolences has been set up at Municipal Hall. The book will be available in the lobby until Friday, September 2; it will then be sent to MP Malcolm Allen’s office.

One of the first signatures in the book belongs to Mayor Dave Augustyn. Ac-

cording to Augustyn, Jack Layton understood that people live and work in communities, and that communities must be healthy for the country to be healthy and prosper.

“I appreciate Mr. Layton’s vision, passion and energy,” says Augustyn. “He worked to make Canada a better place.”

Also, to honour Mr. Layton, flags were lowered to half staff. Anyone wishing to sign the book of condolences, may do so anytime before September 2.

The Study Niagara Region initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) to study alternatives to secure the future of potable water supply to the Welland Water Treatment Plant service area.

Background The Welland Water Treatment Plant (WTP) is located on Merritt Island between the Welland Canal and the Welland River. The plant can produce up to 102.3 million litres of treated water per day, and services the City of Welland, the Town of Pelham, and the south part of the City of Thorold. The oldest structures at the plant date to about 1910 and the facility has been expanded and upgraded over the years. Extensive building and equipment improvements are required to update the WTP to current standards.

Alternate solutions are being reviewed and evaluated as part of the Class EA process, including construction of a new WTP, and supplying water to the Welland area from other WTPs. The Process The project is being planned as a Schedule “C” undertaking in accordance with the Municipal Engineers Association Class Environmental Assessment document (2007).

The Class EA process includes public and review agency consultation, evaluation of the alternatives, assessment of the impacts of the preferred alternative and identification of measures to mitigate any adverse impacts.

A Public Information Centre (PIC) is being held to present and obtain comments on the project, identified solutions, and the preferred alternative. Interested members of the public, business communities and agencies are encouraged to attend. The PIC will follow an “Open House” format with information pertaining to the Study on display and members of the project team on hand to discuss any questions or concerns you may have.

The Public Information Centre will be held: Date: Time: Location:

Mayor Dave Augustyn and Nancy Bozzato, town clerk, display book of condolences for Jack Layton. Any residents wishing to write condolences are welcome to do so by September 2.

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Wednesday, September 7, 2011 5 to 8 pm Welland City Hall 60 East Main Street, Welland

Comments You are encouraged to attend the Public Information Centre and provide your comments for input into the project. Comments received through the course of the project will be considered in the detailed design of the upgrades. Information and comments regarding this project are being collected to assist the Project Team in meeting the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.

For further information or if you wish to be added to the mailing list or have any questions on the project, please contact: Mr. Tony Cimino, C.E.T., CMM I, Project Manager, Water and Wastewater Services, Niagara Region 3501 Schmon Parkway, P.O. Box 1042, Thorold, ON L2V 4T7 Telephone: 905-685-4225, ext. 3235, Fax: 905-685-5205 E-mail: tony.cimino@niagararegion.ca Mr. Vince Grande, P. Eng., PMP, Project Manager, R.V. Anderson Associates Limited, Consultant 1 St. Paul Street, Suite 702, St. Catharines, ON L2R 7L2 Telephone: 905-685-5049, ext. 29, Fax 905-685-9894 E-mail: vgrande@rvanderson.com If you require any accommodations for a disability in order to attend and participate in the September 7, 2011 meeting, please contact the Accessibility Advisory Coordinator at 905-685-4225, ext. 3252, as soon as conveniently possible, to make the appropriate arrangements.

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On Thursday, September 1, Johnny and the Cruizers (sponsored by Indulgence) will be performing at the Bandshell in Peace Park. The sixpiece band will play the music of the ‘50s and ‘60s The band includes six vocalists, and will recreate some of the most memorable hits by musicians such as Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly, Bill Haley, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Beatles and The Monkees, along with female greats like Aretha Franklin. /Special to the Voice

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The Lancaster, a symbol of Canadian history From the sound of the aircraft a few short moments before it appeared in the sky over Fonthill, I knew it was the Lancaster bomber from the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum in Mount Hope, Ontario.

The sight of it never fails to bring back memories of long ago when I often watched squadrons of these aircraft assembling into flights over England in the beginnings of darkness to cross the English Channel for night bombing raids over enemy territories in Europe. I also

can’t help but recall my thoughts and prayers of the seven crew members harnessed into their operating positions in each aircraft. Even though my unit was in training on the ground for the beach landings in Normandy at the time, it scared the devil out of me to imagine myself being in the place of any one of those seven Lancaster crew members.

There were many Canadian service personnel lost in horrendous ways during these extremely hazardous missions, and there are still Canadian

veterans living who served with them and survived.

The Lancaster earned a remarkable reputation during its extremely hazardous operations during the latter four years of the war, having successfully completed such missions as “The Dam Buster” with a 22,000 lb. bouncing bomb. This remarkable aircraft was a major factor in winning the war, but not without the cost of many young Canadian lives.

Each time I see it flying over I can’t help but wonder at the dedication

and perseverance of those who succeeded in restoring, maintaining and flying the only surviving Lancaster in North America, after its life as an active bomber during World War II almost seventy years ago. These mechanics and technicians provide their services to the Museum on a volunteer basis. As an immortal flying symbol of Canadian history it has been seen on numerous occasions in the skies over Pelham and the communities of the Niagara Peninsula as well as in many other parts of Canada on

different occasions such as Remembrance Day. I wonder at times how many of all those that watch it recognize it for what it really is, and most importantly its meaning to Canadian history.

What makes this flying reminder of “Lest We Forget” distinctive to Pelham is that its pilot, Leon Evans and his wife Mary also live in Fonthill. Our community is indeed very fortunate to have residents such as Leon who, as a retired Air Canada Airline pilot after thirty four years, has the capability, qualifications and interest to fly this sixty-eight year old historical fourengine warplane. Leon is the chief pilot of the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum having had eleven years of volunteer service flying every flyable aircraft in the museum collection. Leon pilots the Lancaster with an outstanding and deep sense

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Bill Newell of remembrance of every young Canadian who flew in the Lancasters during the war in their dedicated service to Canada.

Whenever possible, during each of his flights in the Lancaster, Leon does a fly-past over Legion Parks and Cenotaphs in salute of “Lest We Forget”, which is very commendable.

The next scheduled flight over Pelham is during the morning of September 3, weather permitting.

PELHAM NON-PROFIT HOUSING CORPORATION 45 Pelham Town Square Fonthill ON L0S 1E3 The Pelham Non-Profit Housing Corporation owns and operates a well-maintained 64 unit Seniors Apartment Building in Fonthill and is currently seeking nominations from individuals interested in serving on the volunteer BOARD OF DIRECTORS. The Board of Directors is responsible for advising, governing, overseeing policy and direction, and assisting with the leadership and general promotion of Pelham Non-Profit Housing Corporation in support of the organization’s mission and needs. Meetings are held September through June at 9:00 A.M. on the third Friday of the month at 45 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill and typically last 90 minutes.

Leon Evans, CWH Chief Pilot at the controls.

/Special to the Voice Patti Parker, of the band Blind Fate, holds the attention of a group of young fans at the Bandshell on Thursday, August 18. When Parker isn’t singing with the band, she can be found teaching Kindergarten at Glynn A. Green elementary school in Fonthill. Some of the chidren watching Parker sing are Glynn A. Green students. /Special to the Voice

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Expectation of Board members: • Attend and participate in meetings on a regular basis, and special events as able.

• Be alert to community concerns that can be addressed by Pelham Non-Profit Housing Corporation mission, objectives, and programs.

• Help communicate and promote Pelham Non-Profit Housing Corporation mission and programs to the community.

• Become familiar with Pelham Non-Profit Housing Corporation finances, budget, and financial/resource needs.

• Understand the policies and procedures of Pelham Non-Profit Housing Corporation.

• Resident of the Town of Pelham or in reasonable proximity to the Town.

• 18 Years of age or older.

• Prior board experience an asset.

You are invited to submit a letter of interest along with your resume to pelhamnph@cogeco.net by 2:00 P.M. Thursday, September 1, 2011. Attn: Nomination Committee

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Pelham’s garbage is the fire department’s treasure I am very pleased to report that the 1st Annual eWaste Day, hosted by the Pelham Fire Department Auto Extrication Team, was a resounding success. Final tonnage figures won’t be available for another week, but I can report that almost 500 cars passed through the collection area, and we filled more than 6 roll-off bins with unwanted computers, televisions, stereos, phones, and other electronics. We live in a materialistic society, and it’s refreshing to see citizens, community groups, government, and businesses working together to reduce the environmental impact of our purchasing habits. By responsibly recycling these old electronics, we reduce pressure on landfills, we decrease the quantity of toxic metals buried in landfills, we reduce the need to mine new sources of these metals, we de-clutter our homes, and we raise funds that return benefits back into the community. I commend the citizens of Pelham and surrounding areas for loading up their vehicles, driving to Town Hall, and supporting this great initiative.

Mayor Augustyn, council, CAO Martin Yamich, and staff

of the Town of Pelham are also to be commended for their wholehearted support. Beamer’s Hardware represented our business community wonderfully with a gracious contribution of nearly a bin full of electronics. Finally, I’d like to acknowledge the contributions of the volunteers who spent a wonderful summer day lugging tonnes of material out of cars, trucks, and trailers, and into the bins supplied by Modern Corporation. Our volunteer firefighters spend numerous hours every week training and responding to calls at any time of day or night. I am grateful for the extra effort contributed by all at the eWaste Day, and I am honoured to be a member of the Pelham Fire Department. Based on the outcome of our inaugural eWaste Day, I feel confident that our town can build on this success. Perhaps a Spring Clean-Up Day in the new year? Stay posted....

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Pelham’s Steve Bauer trail New website is a gem well done Fonthill is most fortunate to have such an asset as the Steve Bauer trail which is a drawing card to the community.

I am new to the Fonthill community but not unfamiliar with the trail as since last fall and prior to my moving to Fonthill I drove over to my daughter’s on a daily basis, excluding winter, to walk on the trail. Compared to my daily walk on the streets in Welland, the silence around the trail is deafening–especially to myself with a severe hearing problem–but allows me to walk without my hearing aids so I can enjoy the quiet, but still hear “bike to the left” and all of the “good mornings”.

During the past three months of walking this trail, I’ve come to appreciate the friendliness of all the people I meet and pass on the trail with a smile and a “good

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.

morning” that makes my day. I’ve not personally met these friendly people but I have to say I look forward to seeing them on a daily basis with their variety of big and small dogs that are well behaved.

The people of Fonthill should be proud of this trail not only for the benefit of having a secluded place to walk, but also be able to enjoy the immaculate condition of the surrounding land kept by the town on a basis where the weeds and grass don’t get as high as an elephant’s eye.

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I find your new website to be well done, very informative and user-friendly.

Of all the innumerable internet websites that are now accessible to those having computers, the one representing this newspaper stands out in my opinion as being readily informative and user-friendly. In it there is a distinct advantage to not only the residents of the area, but also to those folks that have relocated beyond the delivery limits, but continue to have an interest in the affairs of the Pelham community.

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Tina Chivers, Editor Warren Mason, Advertising Coordinator Liz Hayden, Ad Composition Jaye Cawood, Office Manager Letters to the Editor are welcome provided the submission contains the writer’s full name, signature, address and telephone number. Names only will be published. Names will not be withheld. The newspaper reserves the right to change, condense or reject any contribution for brevity or legal purposes. All Material in this publication is protected by copyright. Reproduction is prohibited without express, written permission of the publisher. Advertising: The VOICE of Pelham regrets any errors that appear in advertisements in this newspaper, however, we will not be held responsible for more than one incorrect insertion or for any damages beyond the amount of space which contains the error.

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TOWN OF PELHAM INFORMATION COLUMN THE WEEK AHEAD 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 FITNESS” Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011 9:30 – 10:30 am Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011 9:30-10:30 am and 7:00 – 8:00 pm Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011 9:30-10:30am and 7:30 – 8:30 pm “ZUMBA GOLD” Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011 9:30 – 10:30 am PELHAM TOWN SQUARE Pelham Farmer’s Market every Thursday from May to October at 4:30 pm in Pelham Town Square. Winner of the Market Bucks on August 18th was Julie Birmingham 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. Register in person. Begins Fri., July 8. $10.00 for 1/2 hour.

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Journaling Workshop: Ever wonder how to get started?

Need some new and creative ideas? Join Marcia for this creative and interesting workshop exploring the different types of 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.

Book Talk: Join a Pelham Library staff member in talking about books: the new, the good, the bad, and the ugly. It is not necessary to have read the book. September 12th from 10 - 11:30. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. $ 2.50.

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to download and use the Pelham Public Library’s Overdrive e-books on a Kobo. You must have basic computer skills. Please bring your Kobo, your email address and a Pelham Public Library card in good standing. Please register ahead in person. Sept. 13 from 10 - 11:30. $5.00.

Deadly Women of Ontario: Author and Historian Cheryl MacDonald delivers a riveting presentation not only describing these dramatic cases, but also discussing how crime opens a window onto the past, revealing details about everyday life that might otherwise be lost. Cheryl MacDonald is an experienced professional writer who has written, co-authored or edited nearly 40 books on Canadian history. Sept.19 at 7:00. $5.00.

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Estate Planning: It’s For Everyone! Gary Zalot from Memorial Gardens will talk about wills, death benefits, powers of attorney, personal care, finances, pre-arrangement options for cemetery property and funerals, plus the new eco-options that are available. Sept. 20 at 2:00 pm. Free but register ahead.

Understanding Anxiety: Do you suffer from intense, prolonged feelings of fright, distress, or excessive worry for no obvious reason? Did you know that 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 am - 12 pm $5.00. Register ahead.

Create a G-mail Account: This step-by-step, hands-on course will walk you through the set up. Some features of G-mail will be highlighted to help you get the most out of your account. You must have the ability to use a mouse. Please register ahead in person. Sept. 27 from 10 - 11:30. $ 5.00 Fraud Prevention: A Police Officer and Certified Financial Planner talk about the simple measures you can take to protect yourself from scams and fraud. Sept.

27 at 6:30. Free but register ahead.

Fabulous Fall Looks among the Books: Fashion Show, Silent Auction & Refreshments. Fashions by Dorlene’s from the Seaway Mall. Oct. 2, 2011 at 2:00 pm. Tickets: $15.00. Available At Dorlene’s or Pelham Public Library. Presented by the Friends of the Pelham Library.

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“Complete and utter control of your land”?

BY DAVE AUGUSTYN Mayor of Pelham Have you been asked to sign the “Petition to Stop Site Alteration Bylaw”?

According to the petition, a site alteration bylaw would enable the Town to “…assume complete & utter control of your land.” The petition asserts that: “In other words, you would have absolutely no control over the land on which you pay taxes. This is nothing short of ‘COMMUNISM’.”

Strong language, isn’t it?

So, what is the issue? Are any of these statements true? And, what would a site alteration bylaw look like?

Following complaints and the suggestion from some rural residents, the Town is considering the introduction of a Site Alteration Bylaw. Many other municipalities have enacted a bylaw of this nature to limit grading, topsoil removal, and placing of fill on sites prior to receiving the appropriate approvals.

A Site Alteration Bylaw would allow a City or Town to regulate activities with the potential for environmental degradation (dumping, erosion, sedimentation, etc...), drainage problems (blockages, impact on neighbouring properties, etc…) and public nuisance (tracking of mud on roads, dust, etc…). This type of bylaw does not replace other land development approval processes (like Plans of Subdivision, or Site Plan Controls), and it is sanctioned under the Ontario Mu-

nicipal Act. The Town convened a public information session on August 10 to give people an opportunity to ask questions and provide comments in support of or in opposition to a Site Alteration Bylaw. (Notice of the meeting was advertised in the newspaper and on the Town’s website for two weeks.)

At the meeting, Staff explained that Council had not decided whether or not they would like to adopt such a Bylaw. Staff encouraged residents to take the time to submit written comments indicating support of or opposition to any such bylaw. (The deadline for the submission of comments was August 26.)

Staff will review this input and the comments from other agencies and will provide a summary to the General Committee of Council on Monday, September 19. Anyone who submitted comments or who signed the attendance sheet at the meeting will be provided with a copy of the report and the other comments when they are provided to Council.

If Council wishes to proceed, you and other members of the public will have more opportunity for input.

Despite this ongoing public process, it is unfortunate that a private party is circulating misinformation like the statements in the petition above.

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

Building the case for prosperity in Niagara

BY BRIAN BATY Regional Councillor Business 101 claims that the three secrets to success for most businesses is location, location, location. That being the case, it is prudent for a committee of Niagara Regional Council to promote Niagara on the world stage for the strategic advantages we have and the bounty of resources, physical and cultural, that we offer.

Such is the task of the Niagara Gateway Economic Zone and Centre Implementation Committee.

That might sound like a mouthful but the name originates with the Places to Grow policy which originated from the Province during the last term

of regional council.

The gateway economic centre is basically the urban areas in the Welland Canal corridor from Thorold, through Welland and into Port Colborne including the lands, resources and transportation modes that serve the area. The Gateway Economic Zone is the urban areas in the QEW corridor from Niagara Falls to Fort Erie. As the Places to Grow policy was being developed, the government made it clear that it would direct and control development over the next thirty years according to the guidance in the policy. In early drafts of the policy, there was little potential for growth in Niagara. Several visits during Niagara Week at Queen’s Park and several

submissions to the government led to the identification of the Gateway Economic Zone & Centre.

Work of the committee is to identify and promote the assets in the two areas, to build a Community Improvement Plan to enhance the area and to conduct worldwide promotion of our products.

One catalyst for the Gateway Economic Zone from Niagara Falls to Fort Erie is a major motor racing facility with a potential research partnership with McMaster University. The preliminary economic driver for the Gateway Economic Centre is the green industry with particular potential noted for construction and assembly of wind turbines to serve the future energy

needs of Canada and the United States. Current work on the 406 extension and the planned east-west corridor to the Peace Bridge are part of the development of the Economic Centre and links it with the Economic Zone.

A presentation was made at the last committee meeting by the Binational Economic & Tourism Alliance on the border remediation project. Several factors have affected travel and trade across our border. WHTI (The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative) has led to higher levels of security and delays at our borders, the requirement for passports, the currency exchange rates all pose challenges but

a study undertaken indicates that our border crossings are the highest of all border crossings between Canada and the USA with our figures coming second only to Detroit/Windsor for truck traffic. Significant border improvements have been made and others planned to ease the flow of traffic.

Data indicates that for 90 to 95% of the time there are no major delays at most bridge crossings.

The presenter strongly recommended that Niagarans obtain Nexus cards to facilitate our personal travel as well as alleviating congestion in the non-Nexus lanes.

The second presenter made a presentation on TRANSHUB, a private

consortium designed to attract investment to the Hamilton to Buffalo corridor based on our harbour, rail, road and airport facilities. The initiative began with research undertaken

by McMaster University’s Institute of Transportation and Logistics (MITL).

It is hoped that our own Regional Council will seek membership in this organization in 2012 as its direction totally coincides with our promotion of the Niagara Gateway Economic Zone and Centre.

Brian Baty is a Niagara Regional Councillor for the Town of Pelham and is a member of the Niagara Gateway Economic Zone and Centre Implementation Committee brian. baty@niagararegion.ca

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Local green thumbs harvest Trillium Awards

BY TINA CHIVERS VOICE Staff Who knows an English garden better than the English?

Dave and Ruth Wanless, both of English descent, have scored first place in the 2011 Trillium Awards, Residential Small category.

The couple, who lives on Rolling Meadows Blvd. in Fonthill, started their garden 20 years ago.

“I remember how intimidating it felt 20 years ago, when we were staring at an empty lot,” says Ruth Wanless.

Wanless says that, with a live garden, the key is to keep growing with it as it evolves.

The last time the couple entered their gardens in the contest was 10 years ago. Wanless says that her yard was invited on the Communities in Bloom Garden Tour, and so it seemed natural to enter the gardens in the Trillium Awards contest.

“We’re delighted and honoured to have been chosen,” says Wanless.

“We’re just so happy that people like our gardens.”

Furthermore, she says that, after a neighbour erected a fence between the properties, it just called out to be decorated.

“We planted a garden along the fence and after just two summers, it has become one of the crowning jewels in our garden,” says Wanless. “Because it basks in the sun all day, it stands in contrast to the rest of our shady yard; I think this prompted us to enter our new front yard in the contest.”

Wanless says that her yard is very much an English garden.

“Dave and I both have English backgrounds, so we’ve filled our garden with typical English flowers such as hydrangeas, Calla lillies, rhododendrons, herbs, and hanging baskets. Plus, in keeping with the tradition of a true English garden, the Wan-

less property incorporates a water feature.

Wanless says that her garden is incredibly fragrant—lavender is abundant, and during the spring, there are flowering shrubs and trees such as lilac.

Asked how many hours the couple spends on their yard, Wanless says that it takes approximately two hours a day to maintain.

“We start as soon as the snow is gone; as soon as I can dig, I’m out there,” she says. “And we go until November.”

Wanless says that her knowledge grew from her interest in gardening as a hobby. And her advice to newbies is to visit a local gardening centre and speak to the experts.

“Most gardening centres will do a plan for you if you agree to purchase your gardening material from them,” she says. “It’s a good way to get started, and to make the project less intimidating.”

Wanless says that her garden has evolved over the years to become more human friendly.

“We now have shade in places we never used to,” she says. “We like to live in our yard, we eat our meals out here and we drink our morning coffee in our yard.”

Wanless says that she’s glad the Town of Pelham has a contest to honour and encourage beautiful landscaping. “We’re very proud of our gardens,” she says.

Below is a list of the Communities in Bloom Trillium Awards winners. The winners were selected from over 25 entries within the Town of Pelham, and will be recognized formally on October 19 at the Communities in Bloom appreciation event held at the Pelham Library. The nine category winners are: Residential Small: first place, Dave & Ruth Wanless, Rolling Meadows Blvd.; second place, Graham and Mary Ashdown, Blackwood Cres., Fonthill; honorable men-

The Wanless property, on Rolling Meadows Blvd. in Fonthill. The English gardens yielded first place in the Residential Small category of the 2011 Trillium Awards contest.

Photo courtesy of Ruth Wanless tion, Karl and Annemarie Vahrmeyer, Balfour St., Fenwick.

Residential Large: first place, Mardi and Everett Collins, Stains St., Fenwick; second place, Jack Dekorte, Centre St., Fenwick; honorable mention, Evelyn Spyker Welland Rd., Fenwick.

Residential Small Professionally Landscaped: first place, David Buttell, Pelham St., Fonthill; second place, Leo and Rita Bruzzese, Pinecrest Crt., Fonthill.

Residential Large Professionally Landscaped: first place, Pierina Valleriani, Pancake Lane, Ridgeville.

Commercial Property: first place, In the Village, 304 Canboro Rd., Ridgeville; second place, Fonthill Animal Hospital, 137 Hwy #20, Fonthill; honorable mention, Fonthill Paint & Paper, 96 Hwy #20 E., Fonthill.

Multiple Residential: first place, Timmsdale Cres., Keith Mitchell; second place, Town Sq. Manor, Pelham Town

Square Fonthill; honorable mention, Keith and Linda Pietz and Mike and Jennifer McBride, Buckley Terrace.

Best Balcony: first place, Jim Faragalli, Haist St., Fonthill.

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DelGobbo Law U8 Boys Pelham Panthers ahead in final portion The DelGobbo Law U8 Boys Pelham Panthers head in to the final portion of their first season in third place in the Niagara Youth Soccer League.

They have eight wins, four losses and one tie in league play. They have consistently shown great perseverance and an ability to fight back in many games. One of the highlights of the season was a clear example of this in a recent game against Thorold. After being down 6-1, the boys fought back to win 8 -7 on a last minute game winning goal by Alex Loscavo. Earlier in the season, goalkeeper Noah Wigglesworth kept the boys in a tight game against Thorold with some great saves. Defenders Isaac Pasma and Zachary Kuhn were also instrumental in keeping the game tied 1-1. In the final minute Luke DelGobbo broke the tie on a break away to make the final 2 -1.The boys have also shown an uncanny ability to slay the league leaders. They have beaten Club Roma twice. In the

first game against Club Roma, the boys were lead on two goals by middle defender Evan Howey for a 5-2 win. Sam Atherton and Jacob Martin played strong defensively in that match.The boys played in two tournaments this season. The Ancaster tournament was an introduction to high calibre soccer.

In a close 4-3 loss, Tyler Britton was selected as the most valuable player.

Other Mvps as selected by the opposing coach in other tournament games were Luke DelGobbo and Noah Wigglesworth.The U8 boys also attended the Ontario 200 Boys Tourney in Grimsby. They finished in third place with 1-1-1 record. Matthew Martel scored an excellent goal against Hamilton Sparta to lead the team to a 4-3 win.

Luca DeChellis scored the lone goal in 1-1 tie against Mount Hamilton. Riley Bleich was a strong presence in all 3 tournament games.The last three league games have been strong performances by the boys. Ian Safranyos opened the scoring and

Luke DelGobbo added two goals in a 3 to 1 win against Club Roma.

Defenders Evan Howey, Isaac Pasma and Sam Atherton were solid on defence. Noah Wigglesworth was outstanding in net. In other action, Alex Loscavo scored a hat trick to lead the team to a 6-3 win over Niagara Falls.Finally just before the rain storm arrived the boys stormed into Niagara on the Lake to play the first place team. In their first meeting Pelham lost 4 1. This young group was very determined to win.

Lead by strong goaltending from Noah Wigglesworth and outstanding defending from the entire defensive corps, the boys came away with 3-2 win.

Goal scorers were Luke DelGobbo, Evan Howey and Ian Safranyos. Great all around play from Alex Loscavo and Tyler Britton kept Niagara on the Lake at bay. The team continues to work hard at practice as they prepare for the upcoming playoffs.

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U12 Girls dominate Niagara Falls tournament Pelham U12 Select MD Girls did it again in Niagara Falls! Their first game against Welland on Saturday August 20th resulted in a 3-1 win for Pelham. Goals were scored by Kaileigh Brannigan (2) and Emma Davies. The next two games Pelham clearly dominated with scores of 40 (Stoney Creek) and 4-0 (Milton). Goal scorers were Kaileigh, Kristen Goossen (2) and Emma. Keeper Emily Charron made several brave saves to lead the team to their consecutive wins. Defensive players Sydney Tomaino, Natasha Desjardins, Alanna Peplinski, Lauryn Frasca and Lexi Ciolfi worked extremely hard to keep other teams from pressing forward. Heading into game #4 against Niagara Falls, Emma Davies scored on a reflection from Natasha Desjardins to start the game off strong. Julia Doucet

popped another one in to make the final score 2-0 for Pelham. Forwards Sophie Pauls, Rachel Hildebrant, Michelle Maecker, Jess Ciolfi and Maya O’Donnell were instrumental in the game with their clean passing and quick footwork.

In the final game of the tournament Pelham once again faced off with Welland for a fantastic gold medal game. Welland came out strong, scoring with only two minutes into the game. Not to be outdone, Pelham players kept their focus, channelled their energy and scored 3 to make the final score 3-1. Goal scorers were Kaileigh (2) and Emma (1).

Goalie Emily proved once again that she is a true team player who cheers on her teammates when she isn’t busy making amazing saves. Well done team!

Pelham U12 Select MD Girls.

/Special to the Voice

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Country Corner Orange Crush caps off season with win in B division playoffs In Pelham Soccer Club Pre-Squirt action, the Country Corner Orange Crush capped off a strong season by winning the B division playoffs. TJ Hurley’s goal in the opening minutes would eventually be the gamewinner, but the team never let up for the rest of the game. Connor Chase made an athletic move to deflect a great inbound kick from JJ Hayes to score the second goal. Victoria Adams made coach Jeff Adams proud by scoring her first goal ever after a determined rush to the net. Mateo Mussari, Hannah Horton, and Evvi Libby pressured the opposing team all game and were denied goals by outstanding defence from the Lime Green Yard Clippers team. Billy Belchior finished off his productive season with two more goals and non-

stop effort. At the other end of the field, Nathan Chaplin showed skill and courage in goal, smothering hard shots and challenging the opposing players. His efforts were rewarded with a shutout. Operation Orange Blanket was Coach Jeff’s phrase for the defensive effort shown by the whole team. Maya Oakes and Megan Sayles led the effort by blocking the opponent’s lanes at every opportunity. Connor Eller and Marissa Palmateer were relentless at both ends of the field, and denied the other team many chances to get rolling. A great effort by the entire team contributed to the victory. A special thanks goes to coach Jeff for guiding the team all season, and for always playing fair by giving every member of the team equal opportunity to play.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Volunteers Needed: Niagara Regional Literacy Council is looking for Volunteer Tutors to work with adults who are in need of assistance in improving their reading, writing, math, computer, employment and life skills.

We have a Tutor Workshop starting in September. Call the Office at 905-687-8299 to register.

ONGOING • Mondays at 7:00 p.m. Sing Niagara Women’s A Cappella Chorus at Paroisse Immaculee Conception Church, 99 Garner St, St. Catharines.

Call 905-354-4745 or visit www.singniagara.com.

• Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. SPAN (Single Professional Association of Niagara) meets at Bailey’s 111 Highway 20 East Fonthill - for info: Janine 905-6884358 • Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. A Cappella Niagara Men’s Chorus - invites singers for fun, fellowship, and fabulous 4-part harmony. Meets at St. John Ambulance, 5734 Glenholme Ave., Niagara Falls. Info: Bob 892-2336 Come and sing with us - you’ll be glad you did!

• Wednesdays - 1st & 3rd of the each month, at 2:00 p.m.

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

• Thursdays at 4:30 p.m. to dusk Pelham Farmers’ Market, Pelham Town Square www.pelham.ca.

• Thursdays Summer Concert Series 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

• Fridays at 8:00 p.m. - Euchre at North Pelham Youth Hall, 1718 Maple St. $3 admission. Call Riekie for info: 905-892-3731.

Saturday, September 3 • 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Help a Child Smile Extravaganza, Club Richelieu, 535 River Road, Welland. www.helpachildsmile.com

meets in the cafe of Faith Tabernacle (crnr of Fitch and Pelham streets in Welland).

Our speaker will be Madeleine Woodhead, Financial Planner. No charge. Tea/ coffee provided. All widows welcome!

Wednesday, September 7 • 7:00 p.m. Niagara Bead Society meeting. Bankers room, Central Library, St. Catharines. Guest speakers, techniques, studio tours, projects. www.niagarabeadsociety.com • 7:30 p.m. Newcomers Club, The Heidehof, 600 Lake St., St. Catharines. Women of all ages who have recently moved to the Niagara Region and would like to meet interesting individuals area invited to join the club and participate in a variety of activities.

Saturday, September 10 • 8:00 a.m. to 12:00pm Giant Garage Sale and Bake Sale.

Glad Tidings Church of God, 1 Pancake Lane, Fonthill.

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Alzheimer’s Coffee Break, Rockway Community Centre, come out and enjoy a muffin and support the Alzheimer’s Society of Niagara. Bring a friend or come alone, take the oppoturnity to try Indoor Lawn Bowling while you are there. Donations accepted.

• 10:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m.

Ventriloquist Kellie Haines at the Welland Museum. Tickets are $10 and $8. Call the museum at 905-732-2215.

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Open House at the Vineland Research Station to celebrate it’s 100th Anniversary. Tours of labs, bus tours of orchards, ceremony at 1:30, free BBQ lunch. All Welcome.

• 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 100th Anniversary Celebration at King George V School, 8333 Willoughby Drive, Chippewa. Free.

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• 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Famous Sons and Daughters at Centennial Secondary School, A fundraiser for the Welland Museum. Call 905732-2215 to purchase tickets.

Tuesday, September 6 • 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. WIN Widows Information Network

• 7:30 p.m. Friends’ Club First Dance of the Season, Westminster United Church

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Community Living Welland Pelham Home Show at 535 Sutherland, Welland. Something for everyone from home decorating to personal products to gift ideas. Only $2 admission so bring the entire family. Further information: 905-735-0081 Wednesday, September 21 • 6:30 p.m. Niagara Heritage Quilters’ Guild, Merritton Community Centre, 7 Park Street, St. Catharines. Guest speaker: Kay Hannah. Info: Doris, 905-835-2808 Thursday, September 22 • 1:30 to 4:00 p.m. - Living Well Beyond Cancer. Free 6 week self-management program for survivors and caregivers. Learn to feel better and enjoy life more.

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When can you retire?

Financial Advice

Tony Sibbald, CFP You may greatly enjoy your career and be in no hurry to retire. Or you may be looking forward to retirement so that you can pursue your hobbies, travel or even open your own business. But whatever your plans may be, you’ll need to ask yourself this: “When can I retire?”

To answer this question, you’ll need to take three steps. First, you’ll have to identify your potential sources of retirement income. Second, you must determine if a gap exists between the financial resources you can expect and the amount you’ll need to retire comfortably. And third, you’ll have to decide how to fill that gap.

Let’s look at these three steps in a bit more detail: Identify your potential sources of retirement income. Your retirement income is likely to come

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from three main sources: the government, your workplace and your personal savings. From the government, you might be entitled to assistance in the form of Old Age Security (OAS), Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) and the Canada Pension Plan/Quebec Pension Plan (CPP/QPP).

Depending on your employer, you may receive workplace pension coverage or participate in a company retirement plan. As for personal savings, you’ve got your Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) and other savings and investment accounts.

Typically, government and workplace programs provide about 25 per cent to 40 per cent of retirement income, so you can see how important it is to build your personal savings.

Determine if a “retirement gap” exists. You may have heard you’ll need between 70 per cent and 90 per cent of your preretirement income to live comfortably in retirement.

While this figure may be generally accurate, it doesn’t take into account different retirement lifestyles. In other words, how you choose to live in retirement will determine how much money you’ll need. If you can develop a good estimate of your retirement income needs and then compare this figure to your estimated retirement income from all sources, you should be

able to determine your retirement gap. Of course, these calculations can be challenging, so you may want to work with a professional financial advisor who has the tools and expertise to help you identify any gaps.

Decide how to fill the gap. If you have indeed identified a retirement gap, you can attempt to bridge it in a few ways.

You could, for example, decide to scale down your lifestyle in retirement so that you’ll need less income. Or you could work more years than you had originally intended.

But if you want to stick with your initial plan in terms of your desired retirement lifestyle and preferred age at retirement, you may need to invest more to your retirement and other investment accounts. But just boosting your contributions isn’t enough—you also need to own an appropriate mix of investments to help your money grow over time. Your financial advisor can help you choose the investment mix that’s appropriate for your risk tolerance and time horizon.

But in any case, don’t wait too long before you tackle the “When can I retire?” question — because the sooner you start working on it, the better the answer you’ll get.

Edward Jones Investments, Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund

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The PMBA M&M Meat Shops Mosquito team captured the Niagara South Interlock baseball championship on Aug 17 by defeating Welland #2 in a “best of three series”. Game 3 was an intense, nail-biting thriller, wherein the lead went back and forth, inning to inning, until Pelham’s bats could just not be stopped. Malyssa Cimato and Sarah Saldutto were strong at the plate. In the bottom of the 7th, however, Welland came back, but Pelham was able to hold their lead after some awesome plays.

Ryan Dykstra threw to Noah Wouthuis at home for a tag on the runner, Ryan tagged the lead runner at short stop, and the final toss by Zach Baltrusiunas to Brock Pellow at 1st for the 3rd and final out.

Pictured are (front row, left to right) Nicholas Yioldassis, Jakob Peters, Callan Saldutto, Sarah Saldutto, Tristan (Bucky) Barnhart. (Middle row, left to right) Malyssa Cimato, Noah Wouthuis, Ayden Janas, Brock Pellow, Reid Murray, Ryan Dykstra, Zachary Baltrusiunas. (Back row:, left to right) Scott Murray (asst. coach), Jeff Dyksta (3rd base coach), Joel Barnhart (Manager), Richard Wouthuis (1st base coach). Absent: John Pellow (coach). /Special to the Voice

Summer nights at the Bandshell in Peace Park!

Elton Lammie holds the attention of Emma Smith as he performs.

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