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Supper Market parks in Town Hall driveway BY WAYNE CAMPBELL
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for the VOICE It didn’t take long for Victoria Fair to make a name for herself. The Grade 9 student at E.L. Crossley put on a dominating performance at the Southern Ontario Secondary Schools Association (SOSSA) track and field meet, where she captured gold and broke two meet records along the way. Fair, along with 50 other athletes from Crossley, competed at the Niagara Olympic Club on Thursday, where they finished second to Sir
Winston Churchill in team points. Standing apart from the rest, Fair captured two golds (80 metre hurdles and 4x100 metre relay), and qualified to move on in another two events. Her time of 12.24 in the hurdles set a new track record at SOSSA. “It was fun to be able to do that,” Fair says. “It’s always pretty busy preparing for the track meets, so it really makes it special.” She credits early experience in track and field with her fast start at high school. With over two years of training, she remains a calming veteran performer despite her age. Maryann Mergl, the physical edu-
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cation teacher at E.L. Crossley, says the team came in prepared to make some noise. With an emphasis on coaching throughout the year for athletes, the improvements are being moved forward each track season. Tyler Grummett nearly struck gold in last years OFSAA meet, and is prepared heading towards his goal after winning in high jump and pole vault at SOSSA. “Feels amazing to be going on,” Grummett said. “Last year in Grade 9, it was just a great opportunity to head to OFSAA and compete. This See Track (Page 3)
Pelham Supper Market has a time and place. A Thursday evening food, wine and retail market will set up in a curved driveway that joins the parking lots behind and beside the Pelham Municipal Building in Fonthill. Town council last week approved what is being called a “pilot project.” It will open June 12 and continue each Thursday from 4:30 p.m to dusk until Sept. 4.
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The project will be reviewed before any renewal in 2015. Local restaurant operators’ spear headed the market to tap into more than 2,000 visitors who come to the farmers market and bandshell concerts on Thursday nights. Currently they are not going into local stores and restaurants. The Peace Park site lies between the Pelham Farmers Market and the Fonthill Bandshell concert area making all three events visible to each See Supper Market (Page 2)
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Supper Market (From Page 1) other. Originally, supper market organizers wanted to put the Thursday night event under the Arches at the entrance to Pelham Town Square. The idea drew criticism from operators of the other two events. The farmers market committee and the bandshell committee did not support closing the entry to the square. Farmers market feared it would cut off their customers. The concert group was concerned about congestion. Town council on May 5 asked the supper market committee to consider another location and meet with farmers market and bandshell committees. Nineteen potential sites were narrowed down to four. The other three were Pelham Street, a municipal parking lot beside town hall and in Peace Park behind Town Hall. The driveway has the advantages of meeting public health regulations, of access to hydro and water, visibility, good traffic flow, acceptable to stakeholders, easy to setup immediately and affordable, said recreation director Vickie vanRavenswaay in a report to council. The farmers market committee, she said, prefers the supper market on another night. It finds other events such as concerts and Summerfest affect its revenue. It suggested delaying the event to 2015 and possibly including it in an expanded farmers market. Meanwhile, the town could test a new Thursday night parking strategy. It may resolve restaurant business woes. The bandshell committee, vanRavenswaay said, loved the supper market idea and the new location. It is glad the Arches will remain open and hopes the parking plan will ease Thursday night headaches. The parking plan calls for restricting vehicles in front of the Fonthill Plaza to customers and employees. It offers a paid parking area below the bandshell to a service club as a fund raiser. It encourages visitors to park on neighbouring streets, in business lots, and, at schools and churches outside Pelham Town Square. It will advertise and promote the plan. A supper market site in Peace Park was suggested. It could be put in during a reconstruction of the park expected to begin in this fall. At last week’s town council meeting, however, on a motion from Ward 2 Coun. Gary Accursi, the reconstruction project was deferred to 2015 budget considerations. A project with a $250,000 budget, drew tenders that would amount to $1.2 million. Accursi said the redevelopment master plan for Peace Park did not include washrooms and hydro services sought by groups using the park such as the three events.
Garden growers will have a sales outlet at the new Fenwick Farmers Market. “The large growers are more than welcome, but we see this as a social time with backyard farmers,” said organizer Carolyn Botari. “It’s a chance for vendors and buyers to meet,” she said. “How often have you stopped at stand at the end of a driveway, dropped $3 into an honour box, but never met the seller?” The Wednesday evening farmers market will open June 4 in the parking lot of St. Ann’s Catholic Church on Canboro Road in downtown
Fenwick. “We expect a slow start,” she said about opening night. “Most people haven’t had a chance to get into their gardens.” More growers will rent a parking spot to sell strawberries, cherries, flowers, corn or pumpkins as Fenwick rolls through the growing seasons, she said. The market has 16 parking spaces at a $5 weekly rate and $20 monthly. Proceeds will go to St. Ann’s church for charity work such as feed the children and other aid programs. The market set up is a less formal than larger farmers markets
in Welland, St. Catharines, or Port Colborne, she said. Those interested in participating can contact Botari by email at fenwickmarket@yahoo.ca for information about fees and health regulations. The market is for vendors of local fruit, vegetables and flowers. It will not sell crafts or cook food. “We supply the parking space,” she said. “Vendors will bring their own tables, tents and baskets.” Botari sees the Wednesday evening (4 p.m. to dusk) farmers market as a social time for residents and local vendors.
PATC chair Bea Clark reviewed progress on the original top 10 list at last week’s town council meeting. With most items -- sidewalks, road crossings, speed calming, cycling lanes, bike racks, benches and trail improvements -- ticked off, PACT is looking for suggestions for a new list. “The existing list focused on the urban area of Fonthill. There is a need to examine areas of concern outside this urban core,” she said. “To that end we request residents
of all our constituent towns and hamlets to provide their views.” These might include extending a sidewalk in Ridgeville to Centre Street, caution signs on rural roads cyclist use, paved shoulders, and, walking and cycling links to the Bruce Trail or Greater Niagara Circle Route. To make suggestions or more information about the committee go to www.pelham.ca/active.
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PATC thinks outside box for Top 10 BY WAYNE CAMPBELL
for the VOICE Pelham Active Transportation Committee for its new Top 10 list wants suggestions from outside the box of urban Fonthill. The committee promotes safe walking, cycling, hiking and other self-propelled movement in the town.
Niagara Region celebrates EMS Week Niagara Emergency Medical Services, along with Niagara Paramedic Association, are celebrating EMS week. This week serves as an opportunity to highlight the services performed by the professionals who deliver emergency medical services in our communities. Aligning with this year’s theme of “Our Family Caring for Yours” a number of events are planned to demonstrate the role that Niagara EMS plays in caring for your family. Events include open houses at the EMS stations, meeting an EMS professional at the Ontario Early Years Centre, special illumination of Niagara Falls, and a meet and greet at Market Square in St. Catharines. “I’m honoured to lead a highquality, patient-focused service, achieved only through the tremendous dedication of the professional men and women who make up this service,” stated Chief Kevin Smith,
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Knitting season has begun in Pelham. Blankets are still soaring in for the Linus Project as more and more volunteers join in, Fonthill Lioness Linda Roach says. The club began knitting blankets at the Pelham Library in the early stages of 2014 after hearing about the heartwarming story of the cause. Project Linus began in 1995 after Karen Loucks read an article by Pulitzer Prize winning photojournalist Eddie Adams, involving a child named
Laura, who used a special “blankie” through two years of intensive chemotherapy. Seeing how meaningful a piece of cloth could be to a child, she began creating security blankets for children in hospitals. Thousands of blankets created by the Linus Project have seen the inside of hospitals across North America since the start and Pelham is quickly becoming a big helper for the region. “We’ve had a lot of people help out with this,”
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Roach said. “It’s fun to do and the group loves to knit, so it is beneficial for everyone. The group gets together for the TGIF Craft Afternoon hosted by the library and begins sharing tips right away. “It’s not really a class – just a bunch of people who get together to work on knitting projects,” she says. “Everyone helps out each other and the results are these beautiful blankets going to a great cause.” The blankets may not
seem like a big deal, but provide security through tough times for children who often cannot fully comprehend the situations they are in. “You find it very rewarding knowing that something you’ve created is helping out others.” The next TGIF Craft Afternoon will be on May 30 at the Pelham Library. It begins at 1:00 p.m. and is open to anyone. For blankets donations to the Lionesses, contact Roach at 905-384-9041.
year, my goal was to return and I’m aiming for better results.” He credits coaching as a big factor in the rise of the school at these events. “Crossley (track and field team) has built up over the years. We were always stuck in the middle of the pack, so it’s nice to see us challenging at every event.” The team will send 40 participants to the next meet, the last before OFSAA, at St. Marcellinus. A number that continues to grow as the years go on. “They continue the legacy of the team,” Mergl said. “They continue to work hard and the results really show.” Other E.L. Crossley athletes heading to the OFSAA regional meet are: Rebecca Camplin, Saraya Goss, Michael Miller, James Ferguson, Carter Zides, Sean Hookey, Jake Bennett, Angel Whitfield-Koch, Ryan Kort, Megan Norton, Julia Burke, Jane Gibson, Erica Wilson, Niamh Knox, Adam Gilmore, Logan Karasz, Aaron Harley, Joseph Kawa, Cameron Borisenko, Keagin Collie, Kenz Deamude, Shyla Cardy, Kylie Butler, Andrew Pauls, Cassie Osterlund, Hope Brownlee, Scott Lodde, Cole Montgomery, Jacob Salterelli, Richie Pauls, Alanna Peplinski, Kaye Chang, Sophie Pauls, Sam Fennell, Cole Watson, Jacob Mergl, Regan Glen and Shyla Cardy
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LETTERS to the editor Thank you for Wayne Campbell’s article in the May 21st edition of the Voice about Progressive Conservative candidate Tim Hudak. Newspapers are a good forum for political discussions. I hope that the Voice will give equal space to the other candidates running in the provincial election and will be as uncritical of them as Mr. Campbell was of Mr. Hudak. As reported in the article, Mr. Hudak calls this a single-issue election. His issue is jobs and he promises a plan that will bring Ontario a million new jobs in just eight years. He says he can accomplish this by balancing the provincial government budget by 2016 and then by spending more money on infrastructure while reducing provincial taxes at the same time. Perhaps he should show the electorate how
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to take his claim seriously, then he will have to demonstrate how balancing a provincial budget creates jobs. If companies are ready to hire a million people in well-paying jobs, then we need to know who they are. I don’t believe Mr. Hudak can substantiate this claim. As I listen to the political discourse it seems to me that “jobs” and “the economy” are merely talking points. Whatever the question put to the candidate, the answer is always “clear”: jobs and the economy. I hope that readers will see how transparent and insubstantial these talking points are. Do not take them seriously. Mr. Hudak served as a cabinet minister in the Michael Harris government which had the same program of deficit reduction and cuts to government services for
its citizens. There are very few people who would argue that Ontario was better off for having had Michael Harris and the Progressive Conservatives in power from 1995 – 2002. Mr. Hudak promises to continue what Michael Harris did. He has already announced that he will cut 100,000 public sector jobs. Until he shows us the list of the “job-creators” that are ready to hire a million people in well-paid jobs, I suggest we don’t take his platform seriously. And since, as he himself has said, this is a one issue election, I suggest we look for another candidate and another party to support.
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Sold-out gala helps five youth programs BY WAYNE CAMPBELL
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balancing the provincial government budget will create a million jobs. Hudak claims that when he speaks to job-creators, they say it is critical. This leads us to believe that if the provincial government were to announce a balanced budget, industry would suddenly start hiring people, providing “good middle class jobs”that make for fulfilling careers, home ownership and families as well as saving money for children’s tuition. Perhaps Mr. Hudak carries a list in his pocket of all those “job-creators” who are ready to start hiring once they hear the provincial government has balanced its budget. Who are these job-creators? I would like to see his list. When we go to candidates meetings I suggest we ask him to show it to us. If he wants the electorate
Murder on the Orient Express added life to five youth programs Saturday. The 6th annual Mayor’s Gala at Lookout Point Golf and Country Club sold out its 200 $135 tickets. Mayor Dave Augustyn said by the end of the evening he hoped to have about $5,000 for each of five youth programs in Pelham picked by the organizing committee. They include: a program in local schools operated by the Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Niagara; a new library setup for Glynn A. Green Public School; bumper pads for Pelham Minor Hockey Association to separate groups during multi-team practices; a new trailer and camping equipment for the Fonthill Scouts;
and a contribution to Pelham Cares Konnecting Kids fund, which helps pay for recreational and educational programs for low income children. Augustyn said any extra money raised would go into building the Pelham Community Fund operated under Niagara Community Foundation as an endowment fund. Interest earned from it is used for community projects. The Pelham fund was established a couple of years ago with money from an earlier Pelham mayor’s gala. Saturday’s gala included entertainment by bands from A. K. Wigg Public School and Notre Dame College School. Theme of the night was Murder and Merriment on the Orient Express by the Mysteriously Yours dinner theatre company. Local businesses helped sponsor the event.
Preparing to board the Orient Express are Mayor Dave Augustyn, actor Ken MacDougall, and, from the Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Niagara, executive director Barbara Van Der Heyden and president Michael Leone. A murder mystery dinner theatre highlighted the 6th annual Mayor’s Gala Saturday. Wayne Campbell/Voice Photo
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Compromises enable Supper Market pilot in 2014 BY DAVE AUGUSTYN
Mayor of Pelham On Feb. 3 Council received a letter from the owners of Zest Restaurant, asking the Town to help initiate a “Supper Market” in Downtown Fonthill on Thursday evenings in the summer. Like many downtown businesses, Zest sees a substantial decline in business during the well-attended Farmer’s Market and Fonthill Bandshell Concerts on Thursdays. They proposed a Supper Market “under the Arches” – similar to last December’s highly successful Winterfest – as an opportunity to serve the Thursday crowds while using
local produce and presenting local culinary features. They also proposed allocating two or three spaces for Pelham artists or Downtown retailers. Finally, they suggested licensing the Supper Market so it could feature a local winery and / or brewery. Staff investigated other Supper Markets and identified best practices including establishing a volunteer Committee. Staff also surveyed Pelham chefs, restaurants, food providers, local wineries and breweries to verify interest. Eleven Pelham restaurants and seven Niagara wineries / breweries wanted to participate; four restaurants declined involvement – two of which already participate in the
Farmer’s Market. While supportive of the idea, Council recognized several concerns from the community and directed staff to develop solutions. First, based on the experience from previous years and of Summerfest, Council required both an overall parking plan and an emergency plan for Thursday-nights. Second, because of concerns from the Farmer’s Market, the Bandshell Committee and local merchants, Council directed staff to resolve differences; this took effort and numerous meetings. While staff continued to provide updates, members of the Farmer’s Market, the Bandshell, and of the newly formed Supper Market committee made
presentations or sent letters to Council. Heeding these and input from the community, Council reconfirmed holding the Supper Market on Thursdays, and approved the parking and emergency plans. Most importantly, Council recognized that the location – under the Arches –represented a real concern from the community for inhibiting traffic flow. On May 5, Council asked the Committee to determine the best location for the Supper Market other than under the Arches. The Committee identified 19 possible locations, and short-listed to four priority locations. Following an evaluation, the Committee recommended
the curved, one-way driveway connecting the parking lots at Pelham Town Hall as the best location. The location meets Public Health Regulations, provides access for hydro and water, and increases visibility of the Supper Market. The location also gained acceptance from the Farmer’s Market and the Bandshell with the caveat that the Supper Market be a pilot for 2014 and that it be reviewed in the Fall. Council accepted these compromises on May 20 and approved the 2014 pilot Supper Market to start on June 12. You may contact Mayor Dave at mayordave@pelham.ca with questions or to suggest future topics.
Youth group suggests Town raises parking fines three features for centre BY WAYNE CAMPBELL
for the VOICE The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee wants to see a youth friendly community centre, when the town builds one. In a review of activities to town council last week, committee prime minister Mike Ross suggested “three fundamental amenities” for young people. They are: free wireless internet; a large TV or projector to watch sports or play video games; and several game tables for ping-pong, billiards, air hockey and other games. Town council recently accepted a consultant’s business plan for a community centre. It also asked community groups to make suggestions for a centre. The business plan calls for a single ice-pad arena capable of expanding
two, walking track, gymnasium, fitness centre, and community meeting rooms. It may be run in partnership with the YMCA. The business plan puts the town in a position to act, if federal, provincial or other funding for a multi-million complex becomes available. Ross told councillors the youth advisory committee was involved in a Pink Shirt Day anti-bullying event, Easter egg hunt in Harold Black Park and community cleanup day. Committee members were involved in planning the new skate park, a long-term goal of the advisory committee. He said looking ahead the committee will host two youth activities. AMPfest on Canada Day will showcase local bands. An outdoor family movie night on Aug. 22 will have two feature films under the stars. It will include the winners of a three-minute local video contest.
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Pelham will have among the highest parking fines in the area for 68 offences under a new parking bylaw fees schedule. The new fines range from $30 (up from $20) for facing the wrong way on a road, to $50 (up from $40) for stopping at school crossing where prohibited, and to $100 (up from $50) for parking in a fire route. Bylaw enforcement officer Craig Genesse, however, told town council last week the town hands out few tickets. In 2013, there were 200, mostly in winter for obstructing snow clearing routes. Enforcement officers usually give warnings first, he said. Those caught il-
legally parking in accessibility spots or fire routes are the exceptions. The fee schedule was revised as part of a review to adjust to changes in the Niagara court system. As of July 1, Niagara Provincial Offenses Courts will no longer hear appeals of parking tickets. Municipalities must set up their own appeal system. The town will arrange for a reviewing officer to hear appeals on an as needed basis, said Genesse. Last year only four Pelham tickets were appealed. The increased fine rates will help cover cost of the new appeals process. Fines had not increased since the 1980s.
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Community theatre returned to Welland with an energetic comedy put on by an experienced cast. The Canalside Players opened its first production, Who’s Under Where?, on the weekend at the Welland Wellness Centre, appropriately beside the Welland Recreational Canal at Lincoln Street. The theatre company, formed a year ago, built to its opening with months of planning, organization and rehearsal. Its first play, directed by Lee Moffatt and assistant Darka Makarac, echoes the physical comedy of the I Love Lucy television program. It’s not accidental someone has some explaining to do. Two husbands suspect their wives of hanky-panky. The novice fashion designers, however, are setting up a showing for a buyer of their new line of fashion lingerie in a hotel room. Fonthill resident Lou Bradley, a Thorold Community Theatre veteran, and Andrea Stromski play the wives. In the fast-paced production, the bumbling husbands played by George Doros and Bruce Davenport stumble from one wrong conclusion to another. Supporting the four are Rob Jukosky, Christopher Corner and Ryan Ferland, who draws on John Cleese for inspiration. The cast kept the opening night audience laughing with a well-timed delivery, bouncing physical comedy and a breathless pace. Who’s Under Where?, written by Marcia Kash and Doug Hughes, is an excellent choice to launch a new community theatre company in a relatively new auditorium. The production continues at the Welland Wellness Centre on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. on May 30 and 31 as well as June 6 and June 7. Matinees are 2 p.m. Sundays on June 1 and June 7. Review written by Wayne Campbell. You can reach him at editor@thevoiceofpelham.ca
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Watercolor artist Jody Ziehm led an Iris painting workshop at the Pelham Library Festival Room. Ziehm is known for her vivid colours and dynamic compositions as well as an open, willing teaching style. Over a dozen area and one Ottawa artist attended the work shop for a challenging but fun wet into wet technique to master the Iris. For more information, visit www.jodyziehm.com.
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Local quartet Vintage Blend performed at the first annual senior social hosted by Pelham Friends Church. The next social is expected in September. Stephen Dyell/Voice Photo
After a long winter, the time has finally come to hit the ramps. Bring out your longboards, skateboards, BMX bikes and safety gear and show us your tricks and moves. The Town of Pelham and the Isaac Riehl Memorial Skatepark Design Committee will host the Grand Opening of the Isaac Riehl Memorial Skatepark on Saturday May 31, 2014 at 2 p.m. Committee members Mariah Bunz, Nicholas Loscavo, Reese Ashbee and Cooper McIntee will welcome town councillors, community supporters and sponsors to celebrate the official launch of the skatepark. The festivities at Marlene Stewart Streit Park will feature live bands, skate contests, giveaways, demos,
vendors, amazing local food and much more. Entertainment lineup: 2:00 pm – 2:20 pm Skatepark Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 2:20 pm – 3:05 pm “Cops on Commission” 3:05 pm – 3:25 pm Skate Contest (ages 8-13) 3:25 pm - 3:35 pm Giveaways & Band Introduction 3:35 pm – 4:20 pm “Brave the Wild” 4:20 pm – 4:40 pm Skate Contest (ages 14+) 4:40 pm - 4:50 pm Giveaways & Band Introduction 4:50 pm – 5:50 pm “Ransak” All participants of the skate contests must wear helmets and sign a waiver, which is available on pelham.ca. Starting on Saturday May 31, the lights at Marlene Stewart Streit Park
will be on from 8:30 p.m. until 10 pm to allow for evening use until Sept. 2. “Following the Riehl Reveal in December and use this spring, we are pleased to officially open the Isaac Riehl Memorial Skatepark with this amazing celebration,” said Mayor Dave Augustyn. “We encourage all to attend and try out our awardwinning skate park.” The Grand Opening is made possible by the contributions from the following sponsors: gold level: Town of Pelham, Pelham Fire Services; silver level: Goods Sports Excellence, Riothill Studios; bronze level: Presstime Designs, Biketoberfest 2014, West 49.
While the sweet taste of cotton candy and the popping of fireworks signified the start of the Fenwick Lion’s Carnival over the weekend, it also signified the start of the second annual Purina Walk for Guide Dogs. The walk which happened on Sunday, is a national fundraising walk held in more than 200 communities across Canada. It raises funds to help train Dog Guides for Canadians with visual, hearing, medical or physical disabilities. Each walk is organized by local volunteers with
support from Lions Foundation of Canada. Fabulous Fenwick Lion, Ken Suthons, organized the walk with donations heading straight back into the community. The Lions group focuses on a variety of charitable causes, but the guide dogs are a focal point, with prices hovering around $25,000 per puppy. “Most people don’t realize the costs behind a guide dog,” Suthons said. The dogs remain in a foster home for six months before training
starts. The potential owner is then paired with a dog, and the working relationships blossoms. “It’s a lifeline for these people. To get out of the house is simpler when guide dogs are used.” Sunday’s walk itself raised nearly $5,000 from residents and area businesses who sponsored the event. To date, the walk has raised more than $10 million across North America. Those interested in donating can do so by visiting www.purinawalkfordogguides.com.
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AWARD SEASON
NIAGARA BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
NBA Commissioner John MacGregor presents the John Doornekamp Memorial Trophy to this year’s winner, Nate Yoder of Millennium Computers. The Niagara Basketball Association (NBA) had their year-end awards presentation at the new Mossimo’s Pizza in Fonthill on May 14. 47 hardwood enthusiasts enjoyed each others company, consumed copious amounts of fowl appendages and large Italian pies. Each team received ten small keeper plaques, one for each of the players on the team. The league
also has a plaque for each division’s high scorer for the year based on points per game. The winner gets their name inscribed on the plaque. There are also league awards for scoring (and fouling) milestones: 1,000 points, 2,500 points, 5,000 points and 500 fouls. Each winner receives a plaque commemorating the event. One important trophy is the John Doornekamp
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Memorial Trophy. This trophy is awarded to the player in the Over-35 Division who scored the most points in a single game. John Doornekamp was an approximately 6’8” basketball player from Wainfleet who played 151 games in the NBA and scored 3,938 points for a whopping 26.08 points per game average. This average is the highest in league history. John collapsed and died while playing tennis a number of years ago in Wainfleet. His family donated the trophy in his memory. This year’s winner was Nate Yoder a rookie in the league who played for Millennium Computers. Nate scored 35 points for Millennium in a game on April 9, 2014. For more information, visit www.niagarabasketballassociation.com
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Hudak opens campaign office in Fonthill
Tim Hudak’s Fonthill election campaign office has become a political and social hub. Each Wednesday and Friday morning, right up to the election, residents are welcome to drop in for coffee and join in political discussions. “It’s a place where people can discuss politics with each other, ask questions of our campaign team, clarify issues, express ideas and really have their voice heard,” says Tony Kamphuis, Hudak’s campaign manager for the local re-election campaign, adding the coffee is on the house. “We’re embracing our location’s past, as the original Donut Diner, and putting the coffee pot on.” The Fonthill office is Hudak’s second election campaign office in the riding. Kamphuis says the riding and constituents are important to Hudak, and this is why “Tim wants to see us with two offices up and running.” “Niagara West - Glanbrook is a large riding with a significant rural area,” says Kamphuis. “Opening two offices means the residents of Pelham will have easier access to information on Tim’s campaign, pick up or request a lawn sign get information on the election itself, and also have the opportunity to pitch in and
help bring change to Ontario.” “The Fonthill office is also a convenient rally spot for local volunteers.” Kamphuis explains the space is large, more than the campaign team needs on a daily basis, so inviting residents in for a free cup of coffee and an opportunity to discuss the election made perfect sense. Hudak, the incumbent in Niagara West - Glanbrook riding, is also leader of the Ontario PC Party and is campaigning to become premier of Ontario. While his efforts across the province will take the Tory leader to the east, the west and the north, he wants his campaign team to be readily accessible. The Pelham office is located at 124 Highway 20 in Fonthill (the former home of Pelham Cares) and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturdays. The office will be closed on Sundays. The Grimsby office is located at 43 Main Street East in Grimsby. The campaign office can be reached by calling 905-380-6165 or via email at votetimhudak@gmail.com. Visit www. nwg.ontariopc.com. Information on Tim Hudak’s election platform, The Million Jobs Plan, is available at the campaign office or by visiting www.millionjobsplan.com.
It’s officially planting time May 24th has come and gone. Some of you might be thinking that it is now too late to plant. Yes, May 24th is the official frost free date in our area and some gardeners wait until then to plant their gardens. But many anxious gardeners get started before this date because they just can’t wait any longer! I get that. But I want to reassure you that it is not too late to plant! Many vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and zucchini prefer to be planted later when the soil is nice and warm. You can have fruit ready to eat in a much shorter amount of time when you wait. I used to have a contest
with my old neighbour about who would have ripe tomatoes first in our respective gardens. He would plant his tomato seedlings on May 5th and baby them along. For instance, protecting them on the cold nights from
frost, and covering them with a glass or plastic container to keep them warm and cosy. I, on the other hand, didn’t have time
for that kind of TLC, so I would wait until the 1st of June to plant my tomato plants! Guess what? We both had ripe tomatoes ready to pick on July 4th! So the moral of the story is that it’s actually better to wait to plant until the weather is nice and warm. And it’s more enjoyable for you. There’s nothing better to be in the garden with the sun warming your back and the birds are singing! So it’s official, planting time is here! Karin Vermeer is a gardening specialist. She works at people’s homes, to help them create an ideal outdoor space. And she works in therapeutic settings, bringing plants and gardening to the
elderly.
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Community Events ONGOING • Ontario Senior Games Association (OSGA) for fellowship, friendly competition and a more active lifestyle. Info www.ontarioseniorgames.ca • Newcomers Club of St. Catharines & District welcomes women new to the region to participate in a variety of activities. Call Maureen 905-397-7593 or Gwen 905-641-9816 for details. • May 23 through June 8. “Who’s Under Where?” presented by the Canalside Players. Welland Community Wellness Complex, 145 Lincoln Street, Welland. canalsideplayers@gmail.com 905-735-1700 x 4000. • Mondays at 7 p.m. Sing Niagara Women’s A Cappella Chorus
at Paroisse Immaculee Conception Church, 99 Garner St, St. Catharines. Call 905-892-1640 or visit www.singniagara.com. • 7:15 p.m. Peninsula Orchestra invites players to join them every Monday at Holy Trinity Anglican Church. No audition. For info. please contact Bev @ 892-0583. • Tuesdays • 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. SPAN is a social club for mature singles who meet Iggy’s Pub 115 Hwy 20 E Fonthill. Offers members a monthly calendar of social activities. Further information, call Lynie @905-788-0359 • 7:00 p.m. Bingo at St. Ann’s Church, 834 Canboro Rd. Fenwick. Wheelchair accessible. • 6:30 p.m. “A Cappella Niaga-
ra” Men’s Chorus invites singers for fun, fellowship, and fabulous 4-part harmony at the Welland Community Wellness Complex, 145 Lincoln St. in Welland. For info call Kerry—289-820- 6584. Come and sing with us—you’ll be glad you did! • Thursdays • (first Thursday of every month) 1:30 p.m. to p.m. SOS (Survivors of Stroke) Everyone is welcome. Info call Ann 905-892-1621 • Fridays • 1:00 - 3:30 p.m. Knit it, scrap it, bead it, quilt it – whatever your craft is, bring your materials to the Pelham Library for sharing, learning, and fun. $2. Drop in. Refreshments. • 3:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. Legion
Dinners • Saturdays • Computer Tutor & Gadget Clinic. “One-to-One Help” with a volunteer tech tutor. Get help with web browsing, webmail account set-up, e-books, social media, editing and sharing your photos and more. 12:30 – 3:30. Register and pay ahead in person. $5.00 per 1/2 hour. Pelham Public Library. Come celebrate Luella Veijalainen’s 80th birthday at Keith’s Restaurant. Open house is from 1-3 p.m.
Tim Horton’s Camp Day All coffee sales will help send a child to camp on June 4.
Extra copies of The Voice of Pelham available at these fine area businesses:
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