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List of dog park supporters grows. Page 2
Pelham men go exploring! Page 3
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Images of Summerfest. Pages 6 and 7
Pelham knows how to throw a summer bash BY TINA CHIVERS VOICE Staff Residents of Pelham and the surrounding community gave the newly-constructed Pelham Street a workout. On Saturday, July 23, Pelham hosted Summerfest, a summer bash to celebrate the end of the downtown
Fonthill construction, and the improved face of the street. According to Mayor Dave Augustyn, it’s been decades since residents first began talking about the downtown, and the improvements it needed; 10 years ago, the Communities in Bloom Committee started fundraising. And two years ago, the Down-
town Beautification Committee was set up to start redesigning the downtown and making it more beautiful. Volunteers took to the streets, with a mission in mind, and a year ago, the actual construction began. After a long haul, Summerfest arrived, and at mid-day, party-goers were the first to see the brand
new clock, which was unveiled by Mayor Dave Augustyn and Communities in Bloom former president, Don Marr, and committee members, Edie Basaraba and Santa Cyopik. Augustyn told the crowd, during the opening ceremony, that he appreciates the work of many volunteers who worked
tirelessly. “They are the ones who worked hard, and they are the reason we are here,” said Augustyn. Making the vision a reality, both the federal and provincial governments gave more than $800,000. The Town of Pelham also kicked in its share. With the joint funds, the project was realized. Cel-
Party-goers celebrated late into the night. Pictured, the crowd enjoys some live entertainment while mingling in the beer corral.
ebrating along with the Town was Linda Arbuckle (representing NiagaraWest Glanbrook MP Dean Allison), and Ray Dykstra (representing NiagaraWest Glanbrook MPP Tim Hudak). Community Safety and Correctional Services Minister Jim Bradley wrote a letter, congratulating the Town on Fonthill’s new downtown.
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Pelham dog park supporters form committee; asks council to defer decision BY TINA CHIVERS VOICE Staff
With the tenacity of a terrier, the Pelham Dog Park Committee gave a presentation to town council on July 18. Guido Mueller spoke to council on behalf of the newly-formed committee, requesting council to defer the decision to deny a dog park in Pelham. After listening to Mueller’s presentation, council decided to defer the issue of a dog park; council wants more time to review the new information brought forward by the Dog Park Committee. Mueller brought to council a new, comprehensive report, outlining ideas for potential dog parks in Pelham, and he brought opposing arguments to Ted Bettle’s previous concerns. (Bettle is the former manager of the Welland and District Humane Society). Bettle’s arguments were included in
a previous staff report—a report which did not support creating a dog park in Pelham. In the report, Bettle is quoted as having concerns about the spread of disease and dog fights. Moreover, he stated that, without volunteers, the park can become a burden to maintain. He also raised concerns about health issues due to irresponsible dog owners who don’t clean up the messes that dogs can leave in the field. Mueller told council that the committee plans to meet with John Greer, director of the Humane Society, to discuss the idea of a park, and Mueller requested that council make some time to talk with Greer. In the original staff recommendation, Kelly Walsh, community and infrastructure services director for the Town of Pelham, had raised some concerns over the potential park. Walsh’s report
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stated that the town had concerns over the size of the park and the location, and also maintenance and cost of the park (which he estimated to be about $100,000). Mueller told council that the cost would not be anywhere near $100,000, and that volunteers were prepared to form maintenance subcomittees. Moreover, Mueller said that the park would not need to be two hectares (Walsh’s report stated that a two-hectare package of land would be required), but rather, the size of a soccer field; he told council that Centennial Park in Fenwick could easily accommodate the committee’s needs. Mueller requested that the space which was to be allotted for a new soccer field be used to create a dog park. Mueller, who is the president of the Pelham Soccer Club, said that the registration numbers have remained static, and that he does not feel that the town needs a new soccer field anytime soon. The issue will be discussed, and reported back
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Cook, members of the joint accessibilty advisory committee (JAAC). The trio informed council about the new accessibility standard, the Integrated Accessibility Regulation, that came into effect on July 1. Overall, the committee was appealing to the private business owners—to encourage them to get on board with the new standards. Hewitt made it clear that having an inaccessible environment may indeed cost business owners both customers and money. “If a restaurant isn’t accessible, I can go over the border,” says Hewitt. According to Hewitt, Canadian businesses lose approximately $25 billion a year due to poor accessibility. Moreover, she says that Niagara businesses are hit even harder because people have the option of crossing the border into the United States.
As it is, private businesses are not included in the new regulation, but the trio urged private businesses to see the value in complying with the standards. Ward 3 councillor, Peter Papp, (who is also a member of the Welland/ Pelham Chamber of Commerce board of directors) said that he would indeed get the word out to private business owners. The Town of Pelham (as a public entity) must comply with the regulation, and as such, anyone who works for the town will have to be retrained as per the new regulation. Mayor Dave Augustyn mentioned that the town received a grant which will assist with the municpal building’s accessibility. The funds will be used to install a new sound system inside council chambers, a touch screen at the front desk, and a new barrier-free door.
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Pair of Pelham men set off for expedition into Canada’s unexplored far north BY TINA CHIVERS VOICE Staff An avid love of the outdoors and nature has led to a unique journey for a pair of Pelham men. Adam Shoalts and Brent Kozuh recently left for a 40-day expedition to Hudson Bay to explore a certain nameless river which, to date, no known person or expedition has ever explored before. The Royal Canadian Geographical Society is endorsing and sponsoring the expedition. The friends have known each other for about 18 years, since they were boys. “We used to play hockey together,� says Shoalts. “And we went through school together.� Shoalts and Kozuh chummed together through elementary school and then through their high school years at E.L. Crossley. After high school, Shoalts earned a BA in History from Brock University and then a Masters degree in History from McMaster University. Kozuh is currently pursuing his BA in History from
Brock, with one year to go. Both men have experience trekking into the wilderness. Shoalts has gone on numerous expeditions, and in fact, just returned from an expedition to the Amazon. Kozuh says he’s ventured only as far as Algonquin Park, but that he has a grasp on what they are up against. The pair will be heading into the Hudson Bay Lowlands, which is the third largest wetland on earth and one of the planet’s least explored places; it forms the heart of the Canadian wilderness. The expedition will take a total of 40 days, and will involve travel on foot and by canoe. “We’re going to explore a river that’s never yet been explored,� says Shoalts. “We’re rekindling exploration.� According to Shoalts, this is the first time in history that the Royal Canadian Geographical Society has ever sent an expedition into Canada’s far north. The men’s journey will start with an 11-hour car ride to Hearst. Following that, the pair will take a
plane 600 km north, and will then be dropped off on a lake. From there, it’ll be a walking and canoe trip. The lowlands cover a vast area, larger than the United Kingdom, but aside from a few tiny First Nation communities, are virtually uninhabited and remain a near pristine wilderness, the home of caribou, polar bears, moose, wolverines, wolves, bald eagles, and many other species, including in the offshore water seals, walrus, and beluga whales. According to Shoalts, this vast wilderness was largely passed over by earlier explorers. “Indeed, much of it was not even mapped until as late as the mid-20th century,� says Shoalts. “However, most of that mapping took place from high above in airplanes using aerial photography, meaning much of the land itself remains unexplored.� While in the Canadian north, the men will face inherent risks such as the threat of polar bears, forest fires, hypothermia, and lightning. “The main objective of
Brent Kozuh (left), and Adam Shoalts, holding the Canadian Geographic flag. The pair is off on an expedition to the Hudson Bay Lowlands. Tina Chivers/Voice Photo the expedition is to descend a nameless river nearly 165 kilometres long that no recorded expedition has explored before,� says Shoalts. “In addition, the expedition will explore over a dozen
Lakeside Players present Norm Foster’s ‘Office Hours’ The Port Mansion Theatre will be remaining open for the 2011 summer season. For the final production on stage at Port Mansion Theatre patrons can join Lakeside Players for Norm Foster’s comedic play, Office Hours. The play features an overweight jockey, a desperate movie producer, a gay entertainment lawyer; a philandering agent and a Week-at-a-Glance
salesman. But what do they have in common? Ordinarily not a whole lot, but then again Norm Foster’s Office Hours is no ordinary play. Foster is one of Canada’s most popular playwrights and Office Hours is one of his signature comedic plays. The production is presented in six separate scenes, each one set in a different office on a Friday afternoon in a nameless
Canadian metropolis. Office Hours is directed by Brian DiMartile and features, John Dickhout (of Pelham), Nick Tripe, Krissy Neumann, Laurel Broczkowski and Michael Ceci. The summer production will run through
to September 4, with performances Thursday through Saturday at 8:00 pm and Sunday matinee at 2:30 pm (theatre only or dinner/show options). Tickets are available by calling Port Mansion Box Office/Message Centre at (905) 934-0575 ext. 226.
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Be mindful of parking rules and regulations This has been a most interesting week. Just when one thinks the most significant issue requiring attention is speeding, we move to the opposite end of the spectrum—parking! We Pelhamites are a funny group: When we’re behind the wheel, we want to be moving and moving quickly but when we turn off the key, we want to put the gears in to a completely stationary state called park or if one drives a manual transmission, such as I, the shift
goes in to first gear and we yank up on the parking brake. Yup, don’t want that car going anywhere when I’m not in it. In Fenwick, it became apparent this past week that there are rules about parking on downtown streets and by-laws to enforce them. Not just bylaws but officers who are enforcing the regulations. Who thought you could park for just two hours? The residents, using common sense, casually park where convenient,
regardless of the road markings or signage but who could blame them? There are adequate signs but they tend not to be visible when driving east or west on Canboro Road when one is most likely to be looking for a place to park. If I’ve piqued your interest, can you guess when you are able to read the signs? Since parking rules change from road to road and place to place, it’s best to watch for and obey signs that say you may not
stop or limit stopping, standing or parking. Many parking prohibitions are required to have signs posted in accordance with the by-law and Highway Traffic Act. The Town uses the “universal” signs for all such restrictions such as: no stopping, standing or parking areas designated in the by-law; no stopping, standing or parking within 30m (98ft) of a crosswalk; no stopping, standing or parking in areas within certain time limits.
Each sign should be read carefully before leaving your vehicle (www. pelham.ca). Basic parking rules may be obtained through the Ministry of Transportation website (www.mto.gov.on.ca). Once parked, always turn off the ignition, remove the key and lock the door to deter theft. Above all, don’t leave children or animals in the vehicle, and particularly not chocolate! See you on Canboro Road!
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MPP Tim Hudak is making irresponsible promises
The speeding has to stop
On July 13, the Voice gave a free attack ad to Tim Hudak, disguised as a news article. Not much news, mostly a rerun of the rant he has been repeating all year. The job of the opposition is to criticize proposed legislation before it is voted on. Thus, the only way that the Liberals could have brought in the eco fees “secretly” is if Tim was snoozing at the time. The $33 million in eco fees collected would be “staggering” if one person had paid it all. But distributed over the population of Ontario, that is only about $4 each. It sure doesn’t take much to make Tim stagger! Tim is justified in complaining that most of these fees collected have not been spent on recycling. But instead of pressing to get the recycling done, he proposes to scrap the tax. Does he intend to do that by letting the toxic materials continue to go to landfill, or by running up the debt even higher than it is now?
What is it going to take ? Regarding the accident that took place on Victoria Ave (Reg. Rd. 24) this last week: This is the fourth accident since January, and the third time the road has been closed between Hwy 20 and Canbour Road. Yes, the recent accident was alcohol involved and also speed. Yet on this road drivers feel that it is the QEW and can go 100 km plus on it. Thankfully no one was been killed yet—and I do mean yet! Over the last 20 plus years people have been driving faster and faster with no regard for anyone’s saftey. They do not pay attention to farmers in slow-moving vehicles or school buses full of children. My family, during this planting season, was almost hit over five times—and we are one of many farmers that use this road. And
It was irresponsible for McGuinty to make a promise he could not keep because of the unforseen recession. It was irresponsible for the voters to believe such a promise. Now Tim is making irresponsible promises because he cannot escape the equation spending = taxes + debt. I will never forget how Mike Harris “reduced” taxes by downloading expenses onto municipalities, so that my property taxes went up, by selling Highway 407, so that tolls went up, and by cutting essential services. You aren’t saving money if you can’t work because you are waiting for surgery! Brian Calvert, Fenwick
Editor’s response: The Voice certainly did not publish a free attack ad under the disguise of a news article. The piece was printed as Mr. Hudak’s “From the Bench” ongoing column, which appears regularly in The Voice. Mr. Hudak is the MPP for Niagara-West Glanbrook, and the leader of the official opposition. As such, he has earned the privilege of writing a regular column for the Voice of Pelham.
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school buses: I have seen people drive though the red flashing lights, and I even watched a woman almost rear end the school bus because she was on her phone. Anyone who lives on this stectch of Victoria Ave knows you have to be so careful going in and out of our driveways because of speeding cars; all my neighbours can tell you of close calls they have had too! My question to the mayor and counsellors of Pelham and West Linclon is: what is it gioing to take? A farmer getting killed, or a school bus full of kids getting hurt, or a family of innocent people getting killed? Our townships need to do something about the speed on this street. S. Rusin and family, Fenwick
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For decades residents have wanted an improved downtown Fonthill. Ten year ago, some business owners and residents approached the Town with a vision for the Downtown and the Communities in Bloom Committee formed to clean-up the Town and collect funds for beautification. Four years ago, just after I started serving as Mayor, I called a community meeting about how we could take action to improve our downtowns. During that meeting, concerned citizens formed the Downtown Beautification Committee to plan façade improvements and other ways to breathe new life into Fonthill’s and Fenwick’s Downtowns. Eventually, the Committee became sanctioned by Town Council. Over the years several residents served tirelessly on that committee, including: Gary Accursi, (Chair, representing the Pelham Business Association (PBA) and now Council), Acacia Ashick (Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council (MYAC)), Todd Barber (PBA), Edie Basaraba (Communities in Bloom (CIB)), Emma Caldwell (MYAC), Elizabeth Carmichael (MYAC), Bea Clark (PelTOWN OF PELHAM INFORMATION COLUMN THE WEEK AHEAD PELHAM ARENA •“ZUMBA FITNESS” Wednesday, July 27, 2011 9:30 – 10:30 am Thursday, July 28, 2011 9:30-10:30 am and 7:00 – 8:00 pm Tuesday Aug 2, 2011 9:30-10:30am and 7:30 – 8:30 pm “ZUMBA GOLD” Thursday July, 28, 2011 9:30 – 10:30 am Join us for Aqua Zumba at the Pelham Pool Monday and Wednesday 12-1pm. •PELHAM TOWN SQUARE Pelham Farmers’ Market every Thursday from May to October at 4:30 pm in Pelham Town Square. Rain or shine. Winner of the Market Bucks for July 21st was Bev Honsbergen. Town of Pelham Pool PUBLIC SWIMMING – Weekends 2:00pm to 5:00pm and 6:00pm to 8:00pm Weekdays: 1-4pm , 6-8pm Lane swim: Weekdays 12-1pm 2011 Public Swim Admission Rates Daily Membership Adult $3.25 $50.00 Youth/Senior $2.75 $50.00 Family $8.75 $92.00 •PELHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY Free TD Summer Reading Club @ Pelham Public Library Sign up has begun. Programs for ages 612 and for Wee Readers under 5. Plotluck: Summer Adult Reading Program The Pelham Library challenges you to broaden your reading selections through the Plotluck Summer Adult Reading Challenge. Five books and one short story is the goal. Sign up in person. SPLASH! Summer Fun @ The Pelham Public Library Mad Science, Alfredo Tomato, Pirates, Beach Parties, Hawaiian Luau, Mystic Drumz Drumming, Friday Crafting, Dinosaur Fun and lots more! Registration begins now. Please register and pay in person. Summer programs are supported by The Friends of the Pelham Library, The Friends of Maple Acre, The Pelham Art Festival, and Kiwanis. Knit One, Purl Two Absolute Beginner 2-week Knitting Class. Learn to cast on, knit, purl, and cast off. All supplies included. Aug. 8; Aug. 12; Aug. 15; Aug., 19 from 3 - 4 p.m. $20.00. Please register by Aug. 1. Pelham Public Library. Meditation Morning Marcia leads you through a number of different types of
ham Active Transportation Committee), Sharon Cook (former Councillor), Joan Crowther (Citizen Representative), Patty Fagan (PBA), Andrew Gemel (MYAC), Andrea Johnson (Heritage Pelham Advisory Committee), Mary Lamb (Pelham Historical Society), Shirley Lazareth (CIB), Don Marr (CIB), Joe Mergl (CIB), Jenna Piunno (MYAC), Muriel Roden (Pelham Horticultural Society), Bill Sheldon (Citizen), Frank Sicoli (Citizen), and Craig Larmour (Town Staff). Two years ago, the Downtown Beautification Committee worked with the community to develop design guidelines – the “look and feel” for developments in the Downtowns. At the same time, Council set aside funds to incent improvements for property owners. And, after the Town applied for stimulus infrastructure funding, the federal and provincial governments approved up to $850,000 each. The Niagara Region also provided $100,000 for streetscaping. One year ago, the Town finalized the engineering design for the road, water, and streetscaping improvements and began construction. Council also approved the incentive program. Six-months ago, another group of dedicated volun-
teers formed to organize a celebration at the end of construction. The Pelham Summerfest Committee included: Todd Barber (Chair), Gary Accursi (Council), Leigh Atherton (Zest), Cathy Berkhout-Bosse (ReMax), Bea Clark (Active Transportation Committee), Santa Cyopik (Communities in Bloom), Catherine King (Council), Paul Roode (Indulgence), David Watt (Zest), John Wink (PBA), Katie Thorpe and Vickie VanRavensway (Town Staff). Many, many more volunteers assisted them to create Summerfest. On Saturday, July 23, we celebrated the official opening of a newly revitalized Downtown Fonthill with the First Annual Summerfest. On behalf of Council, I appreciate the vision, dedication, and tremendous work by so many volunteers and staff to revitalize the downtown and celebrate a new beginning with Pelham Summerfest. Thank you and congratulations on a resounding and overwhelming success! You may contact Mayor Dave at mayordave@pelham. ca or read past columns at www.pelhammayordave. blogspot.com.
meditations for stress relief and focus. Great for beginners and those who have meditated before. Please bring a pen and notebook. $3.00. Register ahead. Aug. 6. 9:30-11:30. Getting the Most from Your Digital Camera Award-winning photographer Peter Ferguson gives an information session on getting the most from your digital camera whether it is a point and shoot or DSLR. Learn how camera settings affect your pictures and how simple editing using free software can improve the final image. Mon., Aug. 8th - 6:30 p.m. $5.00. Please register ahead. Pelham Public Library. Seniors Hawaiian Luau Join us for this fun gathering with Hawaiian themed food, beverages, entertainment and door prizes. Free. Please register ahead. Tues., Aug. 16. 2:00-3:00 pm Book Reading and Discussion with Dr. David Goicoechea “Agape and Personhood with Kierkegaard, Mother, and Paul” Christian love is examined existentially through mother, philosophically through Kierkegaard, and as reconciliation through the letters of the apostle Paul. Books for sale and signing. Advance copies available at Pelham Public Library on Aug. 2. Wed., Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. $4.00. Please register ahead. Dr. Goicoechea was a Brock University professor for 35 years who has taught the Philosophy of Love course. GENERAL INFORMATION Interested in Joining the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee? Join the 2011-2012 Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee. Meetings take place once a month starting in October for the entire school year. An application form is available on the Town’s website at www.pelham.ca or at Town Hall. Town of Pelham - RESERVE CROSSING GUARDS There is an immediate need for reserve school crosswalk guards to relieve the regular guards during periods of illness and vacation. The position has an hourly pay rate of $12.98 per hour. Persons interested in becoming a reserve school crosswalk guard can pick up an application form in the Operations Department of the Municipal Building (20 Pelham Town Square). Is your business interested in being listed in the Town of Pelham Community Services Brochure? If so, please be sure to fill out a business directory information card with the Town of Pelham. For an information card, please visit Town Hall, 20 Pelham Town Square – 1st Floor, or contact 905-892-2607, Ext. 315. Rentals: Arena Pad - Arena Hall - Old Pelham Town Hall: call the Town of Pelham at 905-892-2607, Ext. 329. IMPORTANT TO DOG OWNERS Please be reminded that Town of Pelham Dog Control By-law 97-2010 requires that any person who owns controls or harbours a dog shall remove, forthwith, any
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TOWN OF PELHAM NOTICE OF AN INFORMATION MEETING TO DISCUSS SITE ALTERATION The Town is considering the introduction of a Site Alteration By-Law to help protect the environment, maintain water quality and preserve natural heritage and archaeological features. A By-law of this nature would limit grading, topsoil removal, and placing of fill on sites prior to receiving the appropriate approvals. If you are interested in commenting on this proposal, plan to attend a public information meeting hosted by the Town on: Wednesday, August 10, 2011 Council Chambers, Town Hall 20 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill 6:00 PM If you can’t attend the meeting, written comments will continue to be received until Friday, August 26, 2011: • by mail to: Town of Pelham, Planning & Development Department, 20 Pelham Town Square, PO Box 400, Fonthill ON L0S 1E0; • by facsimile to (905) 892.5055; or • by e-mail to clarmour@pelham.ca Notice Of Collection - Personal information collected as a result of this public information meeting is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used to assist in making a decision on this matter. All names, addresses, opinions and comments collected will be made available for public disclosure.
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What time is it? It’s time to unveil the new clock! (Left) Mayor Dave Augustyn gets ready to unveil downtown Fonthill’s new clock. (Right) Seconds after the unveiling, the crowd claps its approval for the new clock. Devaan Ingraham /Voice Photo
Pelham Station #3 firefighters cooled things down with their burning house. Devaan Ingraham/Voice Photo
A group of youngsters feels the beat on the street. Devaan Ingraham/Voice Photo
Mayor Dave Augustyn (left) and Ward 3 Councillor Peter Papp join the Zumba challenge, and shake their bodies to the Latin beat. Devaan Ingraham/Voice Photo
Shake your booty!
The celebration lasted well into the night. A couple shows off their fancy footwork, dancing with the crowd on Pelham Street. Devaan Ingraham/Voice Photo
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Pelham’s Veloce has eye on Olympic gold BY DEVAAN INGRAHAM
for the VOICE Move over Steve Bauer, there’s a new kid on the block. Joseph Veloce has his calendar marked and is ready for London 2012. The McMaster student and Fonthill native is one step closer to his dreams of standing on the Olympic podium after two recent podium finishes in international sprint cycling competition. Following a podium finish at the World Series of Bicycling International Sprint Grand Prix in Trexlerton, Pa. Veloce was able
to earn a hard fought third place in the 25th Annual Keirin Cup on July 22nd. A rough collision at the finish line during semifinals left Veloce with a little less skin and feeling “a bit timid” headed into the final round. He was, however, able to get his head and his game back together in time to get the results he needed. Competitors race on a banked wooden track called a velodrome. Since velodromes are not as easily found as traditional sporting venues, Veloce has taken his game to Trexlerton where he trains with fellow Canadian coaches and athletes.
Sprint Cycling offers three main types of competition: Individual, Keirin and Team Sprint. Although Veloce competes in all three events, he notes that each event offers its own unique and difficult challenges, calling it “a cat and mouse style” game. Although he won’t know for sure until late March whether we can expect to see a fellow Fonthill resident in London, he will be keeping himself busy with plenty of qualifying events until next Spring, including stops in Kazakhstan, China and the World Championships in Australia.
Pelham’s Joseph Veloce, after his win.
/Special to the Voice
Pelham U10 Boys soccer team looking strong The Fonthill Orthodontics U10 Boys soccer team have launched a successful start to the 2011 season. In league play the Panthers have compiled a 3-1-2 record. Pelham defeated Grimsby 7-4; Thorold 2-0, and Niagara Falls 4-0. They tied St. Catharines Concord Green 2-2, Grimsby 1-1 and lost their only league game of the season so far to Niagara Falls 6-2. In tournament play the boys tied for first in the Spencerport Tournament held in Rochester, New York. In the opener Pelham defeated Wilson, NY Storm 8-0. Mitchel Waldt and Josh Glen each scored twice and Evan Macpherson, Lucas Fast, Campbell Veld and Bradley Steele once each for the runaway victory.
Liam Sodtke earned the shutout. Next the Panthers faced the Churchville, NY Fury. Pelham used its speed to tame the Fury 8-1. Lucas Fast and Campbell Veld each scored twice and Josh Glen, Evan Macpherson, Alex Repar and Quentin Annunziatta once to silence the Storm. Elliott Song played stifling defence. In the finals Pelham played the host team, the Spencerport, NY Inferno. The teams battled hard with the Panthers tying the seesaw event 2-2. Campbell Veld and Alex Repar scored for Pelham. Devon Thibodeau was a force all tournament. The boys were back in action in the highly competitive Club Roma Tiamo tournament. Pelham snuffed
out the powerful Toronto Olympic Flame Club 2-1 in the opener. Mitchell Waldt and Bradley Steele scored for the winning side as Pelham upset the highly touted team. Next up Pelham faced the Oakville A Team. The game was tied at zero until Oakville scored in the last minute of the game. Liam Sodtke was acrobatic in net frustrating Oakville with brilliant stops. In the final round robin game Niagara Falls A Team pulled away for a 2-0 win eliminating Pelham from the playoff round. The boys played strong all tournament with Alpha Radar providing inspiration to the team. Great first half of the season.
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The Pelham Peewee Rep Panthers sponsored by Bobcat of Hamilton went all the way to capture the championship at the 2011 Mahoney Peewee Tournament in Hamilton over the weekend of June 24 to 26. The Panthers started the weekend off with solid back to back wins on Saturday over Mississauga North and Vaughn. On Sunday morning, Pelham met Barrie in what turned out to be the ball game of the tourney. Alex DiPaola, Michael Kolhi, Garret Quast and Michael Tyler got the offense going with timely hitting. Zack Piazza, Nick Cook, Wesley Gibson
and Graeme Ciccarelli provided the shut down defense. Jake Bennett pitched a gem allowing Brock Glenney to come in and close the deal. The win against Barrie set the table for the semi-final game against Georgetown. The Pelham Peewee Rep Panthers allowed only 1 run and disposed of Georgetown paving the road to the tournament final. In the Championship game the Panthers were full value in a shutout performance defeating the Welland Mustangs. Congratulations Pelham on a perfect 5–0 tournament record, way-to-go Panthers!
The Pelham Peewee Rep Panthers.
/Special to the Voice
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MPP Tim Hudak and Ontario PCs will treat community safety as a top priority Ontario families have always got ahead by working hard and playing by the rules. For them, the idea that some people get ahead by living outside the law is one that’s very hard to take. Even after they get caught, far too many criminals are taking a free ride on the backs of hardworking, law-abiding Ontario families. As our own Ontario PC Caucus revealed earlier this year, prisoners in Ontario are given perks like “Freeing the Human Spirit” yoga classes, writing workshops, cooking classes and – until we blew the whistle on it – premium
cable television with high definition channels. These perks have expanded under Dalton McGuinty and, what’s worse, it’s Ontario families that pay the bill. I don’t think that’s acceptable to Ontario families and a Tim Hudak government will deliver change they deserve. If I am given the honour of being the next Premier of Ontario, I will require inmates at provincial facilities to give back to society and work up to 40 hours per week of manual labour. Lawbreakers will use their time in prison picking up litter and raking leaves. I’d especially
like to see prisoners using mop and pail to clean up the graffiti that defaces our cities. In doing so, I am not asking prisoners to do anything more than what hard-working Ontario families do every day – and that is to go to work. Prisoners can watch TV, exercise and play games the same time we do – after work. I think that’s reasonable. I think it’s the right thing to do. And I think it’s fair to law-abiding Ontario families who are paying the bill. Unlike my opponents, who don’t believe crime and community safety is a
On Thursday, July 28, Portrait (presented by Rankin Construction) will be performing at the Bandshell in Peace Park at 7:00 pm. Portrait was formed by Jay Zareski in 1978 and then proceeded to entertain vast audiences at various dances, weddings and night clubs for the next 3 decades. They are still together performing for audiences with their classic rock oldies as well as a few originals penned by Zareski from his CD “Songs of My Life”. /Special to the Voice
priority, a PC government will fight for hardworking families against all of those who try to take advantage of us. We will support frontline police officers, who have a difficult job to do, in part by reducing their administrative burden but also by giving them the tools they need to keep our neighbourhoods safe. That includes using GPS technology to monitor registered sex offenders and other high risk offenders. Police will be able to monitor them and, if needed, react immediately to protect the community.
Dalton McGuinty knows that over 14,000 people are on Ontario’s sex offender registry, but has done nothing to help protect families. Only the Ontario PC Party will use new technologies to help keep families from sex offenders. There may be other choices on the ballot come October 6th, but there is only one party that will deliver change. Change that supports our hardworking police officers on the frontlines. Change that keeps our neighbourhoods safe. Change that puts prisoners to work and stops the free rides for criminals and those
From the Park Bench
MPP Tim Hudak who take advantage of hardworking families.
Mackenzie Casson, age 12, sings with the band, Material Men, at the Bandshell on July 21 (while her father, drummer Jim Casson, backs her up). Tina Chivers/Voice Photo
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Fred Arbour grills some meat from the Klager’s Market booth at the Pelham Farmers’ Market on July 21. Tina Chivers/Voice Photo