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Pelham Town Council divided over tender process BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff The roof of Old Pelham Town Hall continues to cause trouble for Pelham Town Council, and not because it blew off in the spring. At the Oct. 17 meeting council discussed the tender to put a new roof on the building. The report recommended accepting an $11,694 tender from Dominion Sheet Metal and Roofing. At that meeting, Councillor John Durley pointed out the tender should not have been on the agenda as it fell within the CAO’s discretionary spending limit of $25,000. Council did discuss the tender, led by Councillor Larry Clark, and asked that the project be re-tendered for better quality shingles and sent to the Pelham Business Association and Welland Pelham Chamber of Commerce. On Monday, Nov. 7 the new tender report was back, with a recommendation to give the project to Precision Roofing for a cost of $10,500. The issue on Monday, however, wasn’t the cost of the project or the company being awarded the tender, it was the fact that council had discussed it at all. Durley brought forward a minority report on Monday. A minority report is a committee report written by at least two members
of a committee to officially state a position counter to the committee’s majority, in this case that the roof tender should never have been discussed at the council table. Durley explained there is a policy in place giving direction to staff on how to tender and how those tenders are approved. Bringing the issue to council, said Durley, “sheds a doubting light on the process” and leads to the belief of questionable action by staff. Durley pointed out he wasn’t bringing forward the minority report to condemn the individual, but said there needs to be an awareness that council needs to follow protocol, which they all pledged to do when elected. Mayor Dave Augustyn, who attempted to keep Durley’s minority report from being brought forward by suggesting it was out of order, gave up the chair’s seat to ask why the roof tender report was on council’s agenda in the first place. Planning Director Craig Larmour, sitting as the acting CAO, said the report was authored by CAO Martin Yamich and it is his understanding it was Yamich’s decision to bring the report to council. Durley noted, however, that the report was brought forward because of the actions of a member of council, referring to an email that was sent to council and staff from a councillor who indicated there were questions about the tender.
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“I did send out an email saying I wanted to talk about it, but I never asked for a change in the agenda,” said Larry Clark, acknowledging he is the councillor Durley was referring to, although Durley did not name him specifically. “Proper policy was not followed,” said Clark about the original tender, noting the PBA did not receive the original tender information. Council Richard Rybiak said he agrees with Durley that staff did everything by the book, but suggested when a resident raises a question, aggressively, it should be up to councillors to get answers to that question. “The complaint was from one of the bidders,” responded Councillor Gary Accursi. “That’s a significant difference than the public.” Accursi went on to note council gave staff the direction to tender the roof and the authority to approve a project under $25,000. To bring it to the table, he said, undermines staff’s position. Accursi said Yamich brought the report forward because he felt a significant undermining of his authority, which was wrong and why Accursi supports Durley’s minority report. Augustyn said he spoke with the CAO who indicated he put the report on the agenda to complete a process, which was started when the original motion to fix the roof was brought to council.
Yamich was on vacation and not present at the meeting to give concrete reasoning for the report being on the agenda in the first place. “When the words in the email say ‘I will not let this go’ there’s a gun to the CAO’s head,” said Durley, who then dropped the discussion by thanking council for the opportunity to raise his concerns. Clark defended his email, saying it was about
shopping local and his long support of buying local. “I didn’t do anything wrong,” said Clark. “Now Councillor Durley is airing our laundry in front of everyone.” Councillor Peter Papp stopped the debate by declaring a point of order, saying the discussion needed to stop and the personalization of the discussion was unwarranted. Rybiak responded with
his own point of order, saying he didn’t have a written copy of the minority report so he shouldn’t be asked to vote on it. In the end, Clark, Augustyn, and Rybiak refused to accept Durley’s report while Durley, Papp and Accursi voted to accept it. Couincillor Catherine King, sitting as the chair, broke the tie by accepting the report for information.
TOONIES FOR YOUR TOMORROW
THE WELLAND Hospital Foundation is asking for Toonies for your Tomorrow at Sobeys in Fonthill until Nov. 20. The 2nd Annual Toonies campaign includes a silent auction at the store as well as an opportunity to donate $2 at the cash register which will put your name on a bed in the store window. Last year’s campaign, the first, raised more than $5,000 for urgently needed capital equipment. Store owner Ron Kore (centre) says he’s hopeful the Pelham community will once again support the campaign, noting even if they only raise enough to buy one bed it is better than nothing. Helping Ron kick off the campaign are John Bosse and Karen Davies, volunteers with the Welland Hospital Foundation’s Special Events Committee, Sobeys cashier Peggy Purser, and Welland Hospital Foundation Fund Development Assistant, Lori Pottle. Sarah Murrell/Voice Photo
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8th Homes for the Holiday tour this weekend BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff If you’re looking for fresh ideas to decorate your home for the holidays, wondering what the latest trends in Christmas decor are or simply want to enjoy beautifully decorated homes, it’s time for Fonthill United Church’s annual Homes for the Holidays tour. The tour features six homes, as well as the church, decorated for the holidays by local designers. Organizer Carolyn Van der Sluis says this year’s tour, the 8th, features designers who have participated in the tour in the past, new businesses who will be decorating homes for the first time, and J&J Floral Expressions, which is decorating the church, the only business to have been involved in all eight tours. Businesses decorating homes this year include Vermeer’s Garden Centre, Forever Flowers, Cox Home Hardware, The Log Cabin, Olive Avenue Home Staging, and Fonthill Art and Home, in conjunction with Ooh La La Designs. “This is the first time for Fonthll Art and Home to be involved and obviously
we’re very excited about the opportunity Fonthil United Church has given us,” says Jean Bancroft. “It’s always nice to be able give back to the community that supports us and obviously it’s great exposure,” said Bancroft, adding it shows everyone what they’re capable of at Fonthill Art and Home. Bancroft explained they store really is an accumulation of the experience they’ve gained through the years, framing and doing home decor. They have also had the opportunity to work with designers, learning through them, she said, adding they’ve brought all of that knowledge into one place. They still focus on framing and wall art but are able to add other elements with the new store including home decor, great accent furniture, pillows, throws, and more, all arranged in vignettes, so customers can visualize what the pieces will look like in their homes. “We’re lucky and grateful we’re using a contemporary home, so we can show off all the great items we have to make people’s home beautiful not just at Christmas, but throughout the year,” said Bancroft of this year’s tour. One real trend, not
PAUL Smith of Fonthill Art and Home puts the finishing touch on a Christmas decor display at the store. Sarah Murrell/Voice Photo
just at Christmas, is the cottage or lodge look, said Bancroft, adding it is a contemporary version of country traditional. “It’s a more funky more upbeat version of that.” What it means, she added, is that all of the
things that bring the outside in, feathers, birds and natural decor, have found their way into Christmas decor this year, but with a twist. Another thing for this year is bling, said Bancroft, noting it is big
The difficulty, she says, is finding homeowners willing to open their doors to the tour each year, although every year it works out. “Who wouldn’t want their home decorated by a professional,” she says, noting that even though the decorations don’t stay up for the entire season, it’s a great way to get new ideas for your own holiday decorating. Sobeys has once again provided plastic bags for all visitors to carry their shoes in while touring the homes. Rice Road Greenhouses have donated poinsettias to decorate the church hall The tour will be held Saturday, Nov. 19 between 10 am and 3 pm The six houses can be visited in any order during the hours of 10 to 3, and at any time during the hours of 10 to 3, ticket holders can enjoy a treat of coffee, tea, cider and scones served in the Church which is being decorated by J&J Floral Expressions in partnership with Floral Expressions. A simultaneous Christmas bake sale table is set up on the day. Tickets are $18 and are available at the church or at any of the businesses taking part in the decorating of the homes.
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in home decor and big in Christmas, Bancroft says they’ll be using a bit of both trends in their design. “We have a home we feel we’ll be able to transition from one to the other in a way that makes sense,” she said. Fonthill Art and Home has also partnered with Ooh La La Designs to do the outside of the house, said Bancroft, noting since she doesn’t do florals arranging it was a great way to decorate the outside of the home as well. Van der Sluis said one of the homes this year will be decorated completely eco-friendly by Olive Avenue Home Staging. “It’s a unique twist,” said Van der Sluis of the green design, noting all of the materials used are recycled or all natural, offering something for those who are sensitive to the environment. Van der Sluis says the decorators are always willing to do the tour, and she is very appreciative of the time they give, the products they put in homes, and their willingness to help. “There doesn’t seem to be any hesitation when I ask,” she says, adding it’s good for the business community and helps the church raise funds for community programs.
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Firefighters from Station #3 become “Mo Bros’ BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff It’s Movember in North Pelham. The firefighters of Station #3 are taking part in the Movember campaign, growing mustaches in the month of November to raise money and awareness of prostate cancer. Al Bering explained he didn’t know much about the Movember campaign until a friend told him about it. It was then he thought it would be a good idea for his colleagues at Pelham Station #3. “It seemed like something fun to do at the hall and raise some money,” said Bering. Just a couple of weeks into the campaign, the guys at the fire station are already having a lot of fun, comparing their growing mustaches and ribbing those whose mustaches are taking a little longer to get going. More than the fodder for many a good-natured joke, the campaign is also about a serious issue, men’s health and specifically prostate cancer. “It’s really all about getting the message out there to men, and the women who sometimes need to push them, to take care of their health. It’s about being aware of men’s health issues and looking out for your own
health,” says Bering. When talking to the firefighters at Station #3, Bering pointed out the statistics on prostate cancer show one in seven men will be diagnosed. Bering said he looked around the room and counted 16 of his colleagues, which meant more than two of them could be diagnosed based on the statistics. “Bottom line, talk to your doctor and get tested,” said Bering. “The statistics on Prostate Cancer are staggering, but it is a very treatable disease if caught early.” Bering said everyone in the hall signed up to take part in the campaign, except one firefighter who already had a mustache and wasn’t willing to shave it off to start over. “I’m impressed how quickly they jumped on board,” he said of the team. Bering said he used to have a mustache but he shaved it off about five or six years ago. “I remember now why I didn’t like it,” he said, noting his will be gone on Dec. 1. His son pledged a donation with the stipulation that if Bering’s mustache isn’t gone the first of December he wants his money back. Bering’s daughter was also dead-set against the idea, he said, noting his son-in-law is also a
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YOUR VOICE Letters to the Editor
Concern over rural drivers I am very concerned about rural drivers who are inconsiderate of horses and their riders who use the local streets. Too many times while riding on quiet country roads in Pelham/ Lincoln/West Lincoln and all other vicinities, we the riders will signal to the car driver to ‘please slow down’. We are not waving ‘Hi” but want you to know that you are going too fast and we worry that you won’t pass us safely. We ride on the side of the road (going with the traffic) so we won’t interfere with local traffic. Please give us the same consideration when we ask you to slow down and pass on the left giving us plenty of room (as you already do for a pedestrian). We usually ride on the trails and in the fields but it is hunting season right now so we avoid those areas at this time for safety reasons. Our horses are usually well behaved but it only takes a split second for a very quiet horse to spook at
something. Horses are prey animals and if they see or hear something that is unusual, they will want to run away and they could run right into you and your car. As a rider, I’d like you to know that it can be very difficult to make a horse go forward and stay to the side if they see something they think is going to hurt them. Their instinct is to move away from it which means going to the centre of the road and you the driver will have no time to stop your vehicle. Hitting a horse and rider will most likely be catastrophic for the horse, possibly the rider, you, your car and your insurance rates. So please and I know I speak for a lot of horse people out there, please just slow down - it only takes a few more seconds to get where you are going but it may save a life, maybe even yours!! Glenna Benson Wellandport
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Concern about littering
I saw a letter a while back on this issue, but haven’t heard of any progress on the problem. Go for a drive, on a Friday in rural Pelham. Oh you’ll see lots of picturesque scenes. But what else? At the end of every driveway, red plastic covered flyers/newspapers. All unsolicited, many unreadable, due to the fact they landed in the ditch. Today I retrieved one from the middle of the road. Many of the flyers are
duplicates. I subscribe to a daily paper, so receive many flyers with that, which is at least delivered to my mailbox. Some people appear to not even bother to pick them up, and they lay, wet and flattened, on the side of the road. I contacted the circulation office of one of the papers, and requested they either stop delivering them, or at least use the mailbox, but they never bothered to get back to me. I suspect the delivery
people are told to throw them out at every driveway, as I have seen places with more the one driveway receive multiple flyers. This is littering, is it not? Jacqueline Bunting Ridgeville Editor’s Note: The Voice of Pelham does NOT throw newspapers on driveways in rural areas. Where it is inconvenient or impossible to use carriers, the Voice utilizes Canada Post to deliver our papers.
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Regional Council is poised to decide how to fill a vacancy during our November 17 meeting. You will recall that since Cindy Forster was elected as the Welland MPP on October 6, she resigned from Regional Council. On October 27, Regional Council formally accepted her resignation and officially declared her seat vacant. The Municipal Act provides two options to fill the vacancy: First, Regional Council may appoint an “eligible” person within 60 days of declaring a seat vacant. An eligible person includes someone who consents
to the appointment, and is a Canadian citizen who is at least 18 years old and resides in Niagara. Second, Council may hold a by-election. An eligible candidate would have to fulfill the same criteria as above. Following past practice and in a “spirit of collegiality”, Regional Council asked Welland City Council to consider the matter and offer a recommendation. After a long debate on a couple of different motions at their November 1 meeting, Welland City Council recommended that the Region fill the seat by holding a by-election. I understand that this is the first time since the Region was established in 1970 that
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a City or Town Council has recommended a by-election. Further, I understand that Regional Council has always respected the recommendation of a Town or City Council when filling a vacancy. If Regional Council supports that recommendation, Welland staff will organize the by-election, but the Region will pay for the election’s “reasonable costs.” The City’s Clerk estimates that a by-election could cost as much as $100,000; Regional staff recommends that the unallocated 2011 surplus – expected to be $1.2 million – could cover those costs. Last month I wrote that I was most interested in
feedback from Welland residents before making up my mind on the matter. I am pleased that I did receive significant feedback by email, phone, and in person. (In fact, more people contacted me now than when Pelham Council faced a vacancy in March 2011!) Of those Welland residents that provided their opinion, 59% wanted a by-election, 26% preferred the appointment of the third-placed candidate, and 21% wanted another individual to be appointed – either a sitting Welland City Councillor, or a former Welland Mayoral candidate. (The percentages equal more than 100% because
Time: 1pm-2pm (approximately 1 hour walk) Meeting Location: Fonthill Bandshell Walking Speed: Moderate-Fast •Monday, Nov. 28 Time: 7pm-8pm (approximately 30 minute walk) Meeting Location: Pelham Arena Parking Lot Walking Speed: Moderate •Tuesday, Nov. 29 Time: 9am-10am and 7pm-8pm (approximatley 30 minute walk) Meeting Location: Arena Parking Lot Walking Speed: Moderate •Thursday, Dec.1 Time: 1pm-2pm (approximately 1 hour walk) Meeting Location: Fonthill Bandshell Walking Speed: Moderate-Fast For more information please contact:abrown@ pelham.ca or call 905-892-2607 ext. 308. Town of Pelham – SNOW ANGEL PROGRAM •The Town of Pelham in partnership with Pelham Cares Inc. offers a volunteer snow/ice removal service for persons within the Town of Pelham urban areas living with physical disabilities who are incapable of carrying out sidewalk snow/ice removal at their place of residence. Application forms for residents and volunteers are available on the Town’s website at www.pelham.ca or at Town Hall. Please call 905892-2607 extension 332 for additional information. GENERAL INFORMATION •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 harbors a dog shall remove, forthwith, any feces (excrement) left by such dog on private or public property. Remember to be responsible! Stoop and Scoop! •ONTARIO ONE CALL 1-800-400-2255 All requests for waterline and sewer locates must be directed to Ontario One Call •KEEP PELHAM STREETS “LIT” Residents of the Town of Pelham are asked to report any problems with streetlights to the Community & Infrastructure Services Department at 905-892-2607, ext.332 The hydro utility requires that a pole number be provided when reporting the problem
7% suggested two methods.) I recognize that these results cannot be projected like a “representative sample”, but I sincerely appreciate each person that provided their feedback and opinion.
I look forward to an interesting debate about the vacancy on Thursday. You may contact Mayor Dave at mayordave@ pelham.ca or read past columns at www. pelhammayordave. blogspot.com.
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TOWN OF PELHAM NOTICE Winter Maintenance Of Town Roads PARKING AND SNOW REMOVAL Citizens are reminded that Section 170(12) of The Highway Traffic Act prohibits the parking or standing of vehicles on any roadway in such a manner as to interfere with the movement of traffic or cleaning of snow from the roadway. Any vehicle parked or standing in such a manner as to interfere with municipal snow clearing or preventative road treatment (or maintenance) operations may be ticketed or towed away. Vehicles towed may be moved or taken, and placed or stored in a suitable place, and all costs and charges for removing, care and storage thereof, if any, are a lien upon the vehicle. Furthermore, the Town of Pelham’s Parking and Traffic By-law #89-2000 prohibits overnight parking on all highways (including all roadways, except Church Hill), from 2:00 a.m. until 6:00 a.m. from November 1 until March 31 of each year. The efficient and timely ploughing of snow and preventative maintenance of Town highways benefits all residents. Please cooperate with the Town’s Community and Infrastructure Services Department by keeping your vehicle completely off the highway overnight. Your cooperation is very much appreciated and will allow Town staff to better serve you during periods of snowfall and icy highway conditions in general. DEPOSITING OF SNOW ON ROADWAY Citizens are reminded that Section 181 of The Highway Traffic Act prohibits any person from depositing snow or ice on a roadway. Please cooperate with the Town of Pelham By-law #3013(2008) prohibits a person from depositing snow and ice upon any highway and from relocating snow or ice within 1 metre of a fire hydrant, or within the road allowance (including roadways and shoulders). Please cooperate with the Town’s Community and Infrastructure Services Department by refraining from depositing snow or ice on the highway or onto a sidewalk, and from relocating snow and ice within the road allowance. Your cooperation in helping the Community & Infrastructure Services Department keep our maintenance operations efficient and our roadways safe this winter is greatly appreciated.
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TOWN OF PELHAM NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING RELATING TO THE PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN AND EAST FONTHILL SECONDARY PLAN FOR THE TOWN OF PELHAM PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Council for The Corporation of the Town of Pelham will be holding a public meeting under Section 17 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.P. 13 as amended, to inform the public of a proposed new Official Plan and the East Fonthill Secondary Plan. The public meeting is being held in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act to provide members of the public with an opportunity to provide comments on the draft Official Plan and draft Secondary Plan directly to Council. This public meeting follows a series of prior public open houses on the Official Plan and Secondary Plan. DATE AND LOCATION OF PUBLIC MEETING Date: Monday, December 12, 2011 Time: 7:00 pm Location: Old Pelham Town Hall 491 Canboro Road, Ridgeville DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED OFFICIAL PLAN FOR THE ENTIRE TOWN The Draft Official Plan has been prepared for the entire Town of Pelham to replace the current Town Official Plan, which was originally approved in 1973. The proposed Official Plan establishes a vision for the Town that strongly supports the protection of environmental features and agriculture and focuses future urban growth within the settlement areas of Fonthill and Fenwick. The proposed Official Plan is consistent with the Greenbelt Plan, the Growth Plan and current Regional Policy Plan Amendments on land use planning. A key map is not provided because the new Official Plan applies to the entire Town. DESCRIPTION OF EAST FONTHILL SECONDARY PLAN
The East Fonthill Secondary Plan was originally approved as an urban expansion area by the Ontario Municipal Board in July of 2000. The proposed Secondary Plan establishes a series of land use designations and development policies that will provide the Town with an overall strategy to facilitate the future development of this important planning area. The Secondary Plan applies only to lands in East Fonthill, but the Secondary Plan itself will form part of the Town’s new Official Plan. The lands subject to the East Fonthill Secondary Plan are identified on the key map. LEGAL NOTICE If you wish to be notified of the adoption of the proposed Official Plan and/or Secondary Plan, or the refusal to adopt the proposed Official Plan and/or Secondary Plan, you must make a written request to the Director of Planning and Development. If Council adopts the Official Plan and Secondary Plan, they will be sent to Niagara Region for final approval. Regional Niagara will provide notice of its decision on the Official Plan and Secondary Plan.
If you disagree with Council’s decision, or Regional Niagara’s decision, respecting the proposed Official Plan and/or Secondary Plan, you can appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB). If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at the public meeting or make written submissions to the Town of Pelham before the proposed Official Plan and/or Secondary Plan are adopted, the person or public body is not entitled to appeal the decision of the Town of Pelham or Niagara Region to the OMB. If a person or public body does not make oral submissions at a public meeting or make written submissions to the Town of Pelham before the proposed Official Plan and/or Secondary Plan is adopted, the person or public body may not be added as a party to the reasonable grounds to add the person or public body as a party. WRITTEN SUBMISSION To provide input in writing, or request notice if the proposed Official Plan and/or East Fonthill Secondary Plan are adopted, please submit a letter to the Director of Planning and Development, 20 Pelham Town Square, PO Box 400, Fonthill, Ontario L0S 1E0 on or before December 9, 2011. Written submissions can also be e-mailed to clarmour@ pelham.ca MORE INFORMATION For more information please contact Craig Larmour, Director of Planning and Development, at 905.892.2607, ext. 316 or visit the Planning and Development Department, upper floor, Town Hall, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. A copy of the proposed Official Plan and the proposed East Fonthill Secondary Plan will be available for public review on Friday, November 18, 2011 in the Planning and Development Department and will also be available on the same day on the Town’s website www.pelham.ca. Dated at the Town of Pelham the 16th day of November 2011. Craig Larmour Director of Planning and Development
Pace cars and Sharrows BY BRIAN BATY Regional Councillor The Pelham Active Transportation Committee (PATC) is always alert to opportunities to promote pedestrian safety, particularly around school zones. The PATC sought out and secured a $500 grant for a special Safe Kids Canada and FedEx sponsored fund to promote driver awareness in two school zones in Pelham. It is called the “PACE” car initiative and urges drivers to drive slowly and set the PACE in school zones. The committee is working with two schools, Glynn A. Green in Fonthill and St. Ann’s in Fenwick. On November 16, the Principal of Glynn A. Green has invited PATC to set up a table from 4 – 7 p.m. during the parent/teacher interview session to promote the PACE car initiative and ask parents to sign a PACE car pledge. Parents at St. Ann’s will receive the pledge later in November. While the program is focusing on two schools in two of our communities, the entire driver population of Pelham is asked to step up to the plate and put a foot on the brake. Interested individuals can sign pledges at the Town Hall after November 16. The grant fund will be used to promote awareness and print materials in the coming months. Bumper stickers and window decals will be provided for participants in this program. Take time to thank them for making Pelham a safer community and for setting the PACE. Our town has been revitalized by the changes in the streetscape design in downtown Fonthill. It has been a pleasure to see the use of the benches and bicycle racks and the overall impact has been calming to the driving
experience. Further up the hill, the new sidewalks on Haist Street seem to be well used and the lights and speed bumps must make the entry and exit from A.K. Wigg school much safer. Over the past week a total of 18 sharrows have been added to both sides of Haist Street. Sharrow is the short form for “shared lane pavement marking”. The pavement marking includes a bicycle symbol and white chevrons. Sharrows are also used at intersections. For safety reasons, cyclists should ride one metre from the curb to avoid road debris and sewer grates. Likewise, while riding on streets that allow on-street parking, cyclists should maintain the one metre separation to avoid being hit by a car door opening. Bike lanes are different from sharrows. Bike lanes are painted on roads with a bike symbol and a solid white line. Paved shoulders as now seen on Merritville Highway north of RR 20 are noted with a solid white line but no bike symbols. Sharrows are designed for roads that do not have sufficient road allowance for exclusive bike lanes but do remind both drivers and cyclists that they need to share the road and ensure each other’s safety. An earlier PATC project to map out and rate bicycle routes and walking routes in Pelham is awaiting funding from the province. The committee has been pleased to move these projects forward and welcomes any suggestions from Pelham citizens that promote a better community for active transportation. Brian Baty is a Niagara Regional Councillor for the Town of Pelham and is a member of the Pelham Active Transportation Committee. brian.baty@ niagararegion.ca
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Council supports bar Pelham Town Council has chosen the ideal of access to justice over possible cost-saving efficiencies. Council made the decision to endorse the position of the Welland County Law Association (WCLA), which opposes consolidation of the Region’s four Provincial Offences Courthouses, after a presentation from the WCLA to council on Nov. 7 Jennifer Feren, president of the WCLA, explained her association’s position is that the general public’s interest in having efficient and effective access to justice overrides the efficiencies that could result from consolidation. “It is the position of the bar that the right of the defendant to access to courts in defence of charges laid against them is paramount to the efficiencies of the judiciary, the prosecutors, the police services, and the administrative staff.” Feren pointed out the Region’s report on consolidation acknowledges the delivery of services for the administration of the Provincial Offences Court has provided a net revenue totalling more than $25 Million. That revenue, she added, has been passed on to other departments to offset other expenditures. It is not a situation where the service provided to the public is running at a loss, said Feren, adding the WCLA appreciates the need for governments to balance spending while providing essential services. While consolidation would show some cost savings and efficiencies, Feren said the public interest cannot be compromised by those savings. These courts, currently located in Welland, St. Catharines, Niagara Falls and Fort Erie, are often the first point of access the public has to the justice system, said Feren, adding the cases heard in these courthouses are not just about traffic tickets. Defendants face serious Highway Traffic Act, Ontario Building Code, Ontario Fire Code, Occupational Health and Safety Act and offences related to the Ministry of Transportation and Ministry of Environment. Cases heard in Provincial Court can
result in extensive fines, loss of driving privileges, and in some cases, loss of liberty, she said. The biggest concern, said Feren, is lack of transportation throughout the Region that could result in a defendant being unable to attend court. Many people would be travelling outside of their home municipality to attend court, she said, and without a region-wide transit system those people without a car would spend a great deal of time on a bus, or pay costly taxi fares. The reality, she said, is that many of the people who attend court are not in a position to drive themselves, or pay taxi fares. That presents the possibility that people could be found guilty in absentia and lose their rights. Councillor Richard Rybiak mentioned a concern when consolidation means removing institutions from communities, noting it does something to the character and identity of a community. Feren said these buildings are often the cornerstones in struggling downtown centres, but that’s a concern for municipalities, not the bar association. Councillor Peter Papp asked what position the Lincoln County Bar Association has taken. Feren responded she’s had some informal discussions with her contemporaries, but couldn’t speak for them. The Region’s report on the four courthouses and recommendation for consolidation indicates the buildings are inadequate, inaccessible and inefficient and would require significant capital costs, pointed out Councillor Gary Accursi, asking if the WCLA has discussed compromise. Feren replied the association was only asked for an opinion on the consolidation report, and hadn’t discussed compromise or other options, adding for the WCLA location and access for the public are the major issues. After Feren’s presentation, council voted unanimously to support and endorse a resolution from the City of Fort Erie which supports the WCLA position on consolidation. Pelham council did add an amendment, that the Region look at other efficiencies and deal with the concerns of the bar association.
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Veteran honoured by Special Operations soldiers BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff
CORPORAL Ryan Welling (left) and Corporal Matthew McLean, both members of the Canadian Special Operations Regiment based at CFB Petawawa, were in Pelham last week to honour World War II Veteran Jim Summersides, who was a member of the First Special Service Force, the forerunner to the current Special Operations Regiment. Sarah Murrell/Voice Photo served during World War II, is considered to be the origins of the modern-day CSOR. “What we’re doing today connects back to the First Special Service Force,” said McLean. “We’re honouring our lineage.” The First Special Service Force is the fabled Canadian-American Special Forces unit that earned the “Black Devils” moniker for daring night raids on Nazi forces at the Anzio beachhead. In 2007 CSOR adopted, and proudly carries, the Black Devils’ battle honours. To honour all First Special Service Force Veterans McLean said every member of CSOR travels throughout the province on Remembrance Day to escort those Veterans
during Remembrance ceremonies. Welling added his unit actively connects with Veterans of the Black Devils’ by inviting them to CFB Petawawa for special events and dinners and by joining the Veterans in their communities. “It’s wonderful that these two gentlemen came down,” said Summersides of the visit from Welling and McLean. “It’s nice to know you’re remembered, but at the same time it’s embarrassing,” added the always humble Summersides. Summersides said the three soldiers spent some time talking, sharing service memories and comparing notes. There are some big differences in the food and quality of
living between the 1940s and now, he added. “What a fantastic gift as far as I’m concerned,” said Summersides, as the crowds at the Legion following Remembrance Day ceremonies stopped to chat or shake hands with
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go,” he said. “They simply go because it is the right thing to do.” “Our troops have always stood up for Canadian values,” said Bernie Law, speaking on behalf of MP Dean Allison. Regional Councillor Brian Baty, who spent the morning at Remembrance Ceremonies at E.L. Crossley, said young people have heard about the horror and hardships of war but they do not know war directly which is why it is important to mark Remembrance Day every year. Baty closed by citing several quotes on Remembrance Day, including a quote from former Governor General, Adrienne Clarkson - “We only need to look at what we are really doing in the world and at home and we’ll know what it is to be Canadian.” “Let us be thankful. Let us rededicate ourselves to peace. Let us never forget,” said Mayor Dave Augustyn.
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On Remembrance Day Canadians pause to honour and remember the members of Canada’s armed forces who have fought, and sacrificed, for our freedoms. This Remembrance Day, two current members of the service were in Pelham to honour one of the members of the Fonthill Legion, Branch 613. Corporal Ryan Welling and Corporal Matthew McLean attended Remembrance Day services in Fonthill on Nov. 11 to recognize someone they consider a pioneer, Jim Summersides. Corporals Welling and McLean, from CFB Petawawa, are members of the Canadian Special Operations Regiment. The Canadian Special Operations Regiment (CSOR) is part of the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command, which was formed in 2006. CSOR is a battalion-sized, high-readiness special operations unit capable of conducting and enabling a broad range of missions. “We came down to escort Jim for the ceremonies and to show our support for his service in the First Special Service Force, for all he’s done,” said Corporal Welling on why he and McLean were in Pelham. McLean explained the First Special Service Force, in which Summersides
the service men. “They’re not here just for me,” Summersides was quick to point out, explaining they are remembering their “grandfathers” - the men who pioneered the work of their regiment. “It’s an honour,” said McLean of being able to share Nov. 11 with Summersides and compare stories with the Veteran. Summersides was the first to lay a wreath at the Cenotaph in Veterans’ Park at the Fonthill Legion, escorted by Welling and McLean. A large crowd gathered at the Cenotaph on Nov. 11 to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms as several organizations laid wreaths. “When you think of being Canadian, think of the Veterans you know. Think of the fallen soldiers. Think of how brave and honourable soliders are,” said Ray Dykstra, speaking on behalf of MPP Tim Hudak. “They were never told to
Warplane Heritage Museum in Mount Hope. Did you know our local airport was built to serve the Royal Canadian Air Force and their most significant undertaking on the home front during World War II – the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan? I encourage you to visit when you have the time to learn about the contributions made right here in our own backyard, and the aircraft our airmen and women have flown around the world in defense of liberty. From Vimy to Dieppe, Korea to Bosnia, Rwanda to Kandahar, our veterans’ service to Canada – fighting for our values, protecting our way of life, and helping liberate millions in other parts of the world – is something we must never take for granted. We have a lot to be proud of. Canada’s contribution to the Hundred Days campaign was instrumental in bringing an end to the carnage of the First World War. From August to November, 1918, Canadian troops freed 130 kilometers of captured French and Belgian territory. By the end of D-Day in World War II, 30,000 Canadian troops had successfully landed on Juno Beach, and pushed farther into France than any of the five seaborne landing forces. And Canada once again answered the call when our Armed Forces deployed to Kandahar and took on the heaviest lifting in the NATO mission to bring security to Afghanistan. Truly there is no sight
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MPP Tim Hudak more inspiring to the innocent, and more terrifying to the enemy, than Canadian soldiers fighting for Canadian ideals. We are fortunate to live in a peaceful and prosperous country, but when called upon, our country’s fighting spirit is an awe-inspiring force. On Remembrance Day, we remember their bravery, their determination and their conviction that has led to our military successes and has afforded us the peace and prosperity we enjoy today. It has been an honour to see so many of families out at services this year. It is always inspiring to see the glow of awe in the kids’ eyes as they learn about our proud past. As Canadians gather to remember the tolls our Armed Forces, the Royal Canadian Air Force and the Royal Canadian Navy have paid, today’s generation continues to pay homage and ensure their memory lives on. Lest we forget.
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THE FONTHILL Legion marked Remembrance Day on Friday, Nov. 11 with ceremonies at Veterans’ Memorial Park. Veteran Bill Newell (top, left) shared stories of his medals with Kim and Dylan Filion, of St. Catharines, before the ceremony started with the march on parade (top, right). Jim Summersides laid the first wreath, escorted by Corporals Ryan Welling and Matthew McLean (left, middle), Bernie Law laid a wreath on behalf of MP Dean Allison (left), Mayor Dave Augustyn laid a wreath for the Town of Pelhlam (above), Tarrah Thorne plaid the Last Post (bottom, left) and Gary Cooper (bottom right) played the bagpipes. Sarah Murrell/Voice Photos
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Pelham Panthers Atom rep team on the prowl The Pelham Panthers, Fonthill Paint and Decorating Atom Rep Hockey Team have started the season on a high note. The team has gone 6-2 in league play and finished with a silver medal at the highly competitive Collingwood Tournament. In league play the team defeated Grimsby 2-1, Port Colborne 3-1, Fort Erie 32, Dunnville 4-1, Niagara Falls 4-3 and West Lincoln 5-1. The two losses were to Grimsby 4-1 and Welland 3-2. Leading the regular season scoring attack were Brandon Johnson, Ethan Mergl, Mitchell Carmichael and Alex Repar. Leading the assist parade were Josh Glen, Campbell
Veld, Harrison Doan and Garrett Jackson. The defensive corps of Lucas Fast, Marcus Gillard, Connor Walton, Tyler D’Angelo and Joey Natale have played strong defence in front of stellar goaltenders Evan Macpherson and Michael Rossi. In Collingwood, Pelham started off the tournament with a 2-2 tie against the hometown favourites. Evan Macpherson held back the high scoring Winterhawks while Alex Repar and Brandon Johnson scored to give Pelham a 2-1 lead but Collingwood scored late to salvage the tie. Next, Pelham defeated Dorchester 11-2 with Campbell Veld, Alex
Repar and Brandon Johnson scoring twice with single goals to Tyler D’Angelo, Mitchell Carmichael, Josh Glen, Garrett Jackson and Connor Walton. Lucas Fast and Harrison Doan had two assists. Pelham defeated Lambeth 6-4 with Josh Glen pouring in four goals and Repar and Walton adding singles with assists to Marcus Gillard, Ethan Mergl and Joey Natale. In the final game of pool play Michael Rossi shut out the Acton Tanners 4-0. Mitchell Carmichael scored twice with Johnson and Repar adding goals. In the championship final Pelham battled hard but two empty net goals resulted in a 5-2 loss to
The Pelham Panther Atom Reps celebrate their silver medal win in Collingwood. /Special to the Voice the fresher Collingwood team. Garrett Jackson and Josh Glen scored for Pelham. The team is off to
Napanee this month to challenge the best teams in Eastern Ontario. Come watch the boys play during their home games,
Saturday afternoons at 2:25 pm at Pelham Arena.
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The Ice Dogs were in Pelham last week, holding a practise at the Pelham Arena before a free skate for the kids, a 50/50 raffle, and “Chuck A Puck” contest. Those who helped make the event happen include Mayor Dave Augustyn (left), Heather Leavens, Lori Barnes, Bones the Ice Dog mascot, Christine Natale, Steve Miller, president of Pelham Minor Hockey, Barb Moore, Leo the Lion, and Royal Bank representatives Ken Palmateer, Cindy Leone, and Kim Hume. Divino Mucciante/Voice Photo
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The Pelham Tennis Association held their Annual General Meeting at the Fenwick Lions Hall last Thursday evening. President Yann opened the evening with special thanks to the Fenwick Lions Club for their continued commitment to tennis and for sponsoring the Junior Medallions. Next in line were Town of Pelham staff Vickie vanRavenswaay and Brad Smith for their guidance and assistance, the Executive, and to Pro Ryan Zeman and his team of instructors Marko Petrovic, Brandon Alguire, and Emma Roberts for another excellent junior
program. This year saw new windscreens (they survived these past few days)and an improved web site thanks to Evan Roberts. Next year members will have access to a new message centre which will be placed inside the fence and the lock will be changed so new keys as well as foot tags will be issued when you purchase your 2012 membership. PTA junior members are enjoying a smashing success on their highschool teams! We have five PTA juniors who will play at O.F.S.S.A.: Emma Roberts, Centennial Secondary
school, is a 3 time singles defending champion for S.O.S.S.A and is headed to O.F.S.S.A. for a second time in senior level play, Taylor Zavitz & Mitchell Deba, E.L. Crossley Secondary School, won Senior Mixed Doubles, Aaron Walt & Tyler Young, E.L. Crossley, won Senior Boys Doubles, both teams will play at O.F.S.S.A. Junior S.O.S.S.A Evan Roberts, Centennial High school, finished second in Junior Singles, and Robbie Sherwood & Stephen Malcolm, Lakeshore Secondary school, won Junior Boys doubles. Congratulations to all.
Awards were presented to: PTA Gatha Awards [est 1993] Val Belanger & Andrew Waldie Fenwick Lions Junior Medallions presented by Lion Ron Henson & Club Pro Ryan Zeman Most Dedicated: Sean Hannon-Kozlowski & Robbie Sherwood Most Improved: Jamie Schmidt & Aiden Dewit Coaches Choice: Xavier West & Stephen Malcolm Most Sportsperson like: Luke Smrek & Jackson Root Future Star: Sam Reynolds & Emma Koabel.
The Gatha Award is presented to the PTA junior male and female players who demonstrate Commitment, Competence, & Courtesy. This year’s recipients are Val Belanger and Andrew Waldie. Pro Ryan Zeman and PTA Secretary Tine Ambachsteer present the Gatha Award to Val Belanger. /Special to the Voice
Peewee house Under 10 girls strong defensively starts slow In the peewee house league non-body checking league, there are six teams including Pelham, Beamsville and four teams from Grimsby. Pelham, sponsored by Kirkpatrick Monuments, has played their first eight games of the season and come away with a 0-2-6 record. They have started slow out of the gate but there is improvement every game. Ethan Keus leads the points tally with five goals and one assist followed closely by Jeremy Colangelo with two goals and three assists and Chris Slobodzian with one goal and four assists. Alex Barnes has contributed four points netting two goals and two helpers while Gillian Hennessy has one
goal and three assists. Spencer Reynolds has his first of the season with one goal and two assists, Sam AbbottTate has two goals, Patrick Coupland has one goal and one assist and Peyton Learn has two helpers. First year player Jacob Combe is playing his heart out and has been rewarded with two goals while Nicholas Song has one assist. Brodie Alderdice, Matthew Calverly, Christian Harford and Hannah Hennessy have yet to get on the board but they are all playing hard and will be there soon. Jake Nunn has been playing great hockey between the pipes. Ethan Ratcliffe is still out with an injury but the team hopes he will be able to join them on the ice soon.
The Pelham Panthers under10 girls basketball team saw its exhibition record fall to 2-2 with a hard-fought 15-14 loss to Niagara Falls. Pelham fought back from 6-2 and 8-3 deficits to tie the game at 10-10 at half-time to set the stage for a defensive second half. Late in the game, Pelham’s Tess Capra tied the score at 14-14 with a clutch basket before Niagara Falls sunk the winning free throw with 2.4 seconds left on the clock.
Pelham played a strong defensive game but was hurt by 27 turnovers. Contributing for Pelham were: Ally Sentance with five points and three steals; Kaley Demont with two points, four steals and two rebounds; Lexaia Poitras with two points and a steal; Tess Puchalski and Capra with two points; Jordyn Britton with one point, five rebounds and an assist; Emma Melito with four rebounds and a steal; Sydney Grummett with two rebounds, a steal and an assist; Emma Kulik with two rebounds
and a steal; Abbey McCulligh with a rebound; and Raegan Emonds with a steal. Bethany Langelaan, Jessica Acaster and Emma Knapp, in her Pelham debut, were solid on defence. Next up for the team, which is sponsored by Mike Knapp Ford, Tora. Inc, Giant Tiger Fonthill, Niagara Dental Centre and Miles Kulik MHC Mortgage Services, is a weekend tournament in Rochester.
Bantams strike gold in Thorold After finishing winning the silver in a recent Haliburton tournament the Star Tile Bantam Pelham Panthers struck gold against the pesky Port Colborne Sailors. Despite the Panthers missing players recently and losing four league games in a row with missing skaters Star Tile bounced back to go undefeatined for 6 games culminating with the gold in the Thorold Beaverloch Tournament.
The entire Panther team has been improving with great play and leadership from Sam Fennel, Zach Otto, Thomas Young and Mitchel Vanhoffen. The entire team is playing better and improving with every game leading up to the final. The streaky Pantheres played well in the tournament , finishing first in their pool and defeating Wallaceburg 4-2 in the semi’s to advance
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to the finals at 2pm on Sunday. In the final the the Port Colborne Sailors Got off to a 3-1 lead halfway through the game and then came back to tie the game with Port Colborne goals coming from Kevin Bell with two and Alex Massciovechio with one. Panther goals were scored by Brandon Rocco, Andrew Pauls and Reise Huard. In the third the see
saw battle went to the wire until Nick Dyck intercepted a pass, went in one on one a fired a slap shot with 1 munite and 38 seconds remaining giving the Panthers a 43 lead, they held on to win the Thorold Bantam Tournament. Gaoleten Connor Buchanan was steady for Polrt Colborne while Connory Coyne and Devin Chemerika shared the win Pelham.
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Another bus service requested in Pelham BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff David Jordan would like to see the return of public trtansit to Pelham. The Fonthill resident spoke to Council on Nov. 7 asking the town
to establish a shuttle service link to the new Niagara Region Transit System. Jordan, who says he and his wife choose to be a one car family, told council he is familiar with the previous efforts to create a transit service in Pelham, noting he used
the service frequently. “Things have changed” since that service was cancelled due to low usage,” said Jordan. The biggest change is the creation of a Regional transit system that links to the transit systems in Niagara’s major cities. A shuttle link from Pelham
to stops at Niagara Street and Merritt Street or the Seaway Mall would allow Pelham residents who don’t drive a way to travel outside of their community, said Jordan. Jordan also noted the transit link would also allow residents from other municipalities
to travel to Pelham for events, shopping or restaurants. Council offered support for the idea, with Councillor Peter Papp commenting he is a strong advocate for public transit in Pelham and if there is renewed interest in Pelham it is
something that should be revisited. “You’ll find wholehearted support,” he said. Councillors voted to receive Jordan’s information and refer the matter to Town staff.
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Women’s Institute remembers promise Women’s Institute members across Canada begin their meetings by repeating the Mary Stewart Collect, and the Fonthill-Singer’s Coners branch did the same, setting the stage for their November meeting, reminding themselves of their promise as members: “Keep us O Lord from pettiness; let us be large in thought, in word and deed. Let us be done with fault finding and leave off self-seeking. May we put away all pretence, and meet each other face to face, without self-pity and without prejudice. May we never be hasty in judgement and always generous. Let us take time for all things; make us grow calm,
serene, gentle. Teach us to put into action our better impulses, straight forward and unafraid. Grant that we may realize that it is the little things that create differences; that in the big things of life we are one. And may we strive to touch and know the great human heart common to us all. And O Lord God, let us not forget to be kind.” The President, Betty Ralph, chaired the meeting. A letter was received from Laura Broley thanking the Branch for the Allanburg W. I. book prize awarded to her at Brock University. This award was set up by the Allanburg branch before they disbanded and joined Singer’s Corners
branch. Laura expressed her enthusiasm for education, especially mathematics. A further donation to this prize was approved by the members. Letters and phone calls have been received from Canada Comforts, thanking the branch for their many boxes of children’s clothing. Every month sees more knitted washcloths, afghans and baby clothes brought in for this worthwhile project. The Secretary, Marion Egerter, reported she had written to several people involved at the Regional level regarding the withdrawal of funding for Canal View Homes in Welland. This non-profit housing
site provides safe and affordable housing for special needs persons. A recreation director there had set up necessary and enjoyable programs for the residents, and this service is sorely missed now. The Fonthill W. I. has been a supporter over the years, and at the December meeting members of the amalgamated branches will continue to bring Christmas gifts for the residents. A letter was read from Kristen Kerr, a graduate of Masters Museum Studies, outlining the damage which could occur to the artifacts in the Erland Lee (Museum) Home if it remains closed over the winter without proper supervision and
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Free parenting seminar offered at SDCH Parents of teenagers can be forgiven for feeling bewildered, says a local family counsellor. That sweet little toddler you cuddled or the agreeable student you chatted with are gone – replaced by a stranger who can range from sullen to hysterical. Don’t panic, says family counsellor Ruth Beekhuis,
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR ONGOING November 23 to December 10 - Silent Auction at the Royal Canadian Legion in Fonthill - snacks & refreshments from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Lots of nice gift ideas. • 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 905-688-4358 • Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Kids Club: AWANA, Ridgeville Bible Chapel 905734-3640 • Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. St. Ann’s Parish Bingo, 834 Canboro Rd., Fenwick. Chance to win $100. Wheelchair accessible. Info: 905-892-6123 • 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 • Wednesdays - 1st & 3rd of the each month, at 2:00 p.m. Pelham Community Church Worship Service, 461 Canboro Rd, Fenwick. • Thursdays (first Thursday of every month) 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. SOS (Survivors of Stroke), a welcoming and caring environment to meet other survivors of stroke and caregivers and exchange and receive information in a friendly and social environment. Everyone is welcome. Info call Ann 905-892-1621 • Fridays at 7:30 p.m. - Euchre at North Pelham Youth Hall, 1718 Maple St. $3 admission. Call Rose for info: 905-8923408. Wednesday, November 16 • 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Coffee House - A night full of young talent and delicious food where everyone is welcome! All proceeds to benefit a needy family in Haiti. Tickets $4. This event is being held in the cafeteria of E.L. Crossley Secondary School and is presented by the Student Council. • 7:30 p.m. Niagara Heritage Quilters’ Guild meeting at Merritton Community Center, 7 Park St., St. Catharines. Social hour begins at 6:30 p.m. Guest speaker: Anita Zobens. • 7:30 p.m. Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) Welland and District Unit monthly meeting at Plymouth Cordage Retirement Residence, 110 First St., Welland. • 7:30 p.m. Bestselling author, Helen Humphreys reading from the Reinvention of Love at Pelham library. Tickets in advance $8. Thursday, November 17
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For the latest information, visit us at gmc.gm.ca, drop by your local Pontiac Buick GMC Dealer or call us at 1-800-GM-DRIVE. ♦$9,250/$9,250 is a manufacturer to dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive) for 2011 GMC Sierra 1500 Ext. Cab/2011 GMC Sierra 1500 Crew Cab and is reflected in offers in this advertisement. Other cash credits available on most models. See dealer for details. *Offer applies to the purchase of 2011 GMC (Sierra 1500 Ext. Cab 4WD R7E/ Sierra 1500 Crew Cab 4WD R7E) and 2012 GMC Terrain SLE FWD R7A. ‡3.99%/3.99%/1.75 purchase financing offered by GMCL for 72/72/60 months on 2011 GMC (Sierra 1500 Ext. Cab 4WD R7E/Sierra 1500 Crew Cab 4WD R7E) and 2012 GMC Terrain SLE FWD. O.A.C by Ally. Rates from other lenders will vary. Example: $10,000 at 3.99%/1.75 APR, monthly payment is $156.41/$174.19 for 72/60 months. Cost of borrowing is $1,261.52/$51.40, total obligation is $11,261.51/$10,451.40. Down payment and/or trade may be required. Monthly/Bi-weekly payment and cost of borrowing will vary depending on amount borrowed and down payment/trade. Bi-weekly payments based on a purchase price of $26,998/$28,598/$28,698 with $0/$0/$2,850 down payment. ♦/*/‡Freight & PDI ($1,450/$1,450/$1,495), registration, air and tire levies and OMVIC fees included. Insurance, licence, PPSA, dealer fees and applicable taxes not included. Offers apply as indicated to 2011/2012 new or demonstrator models of the vehicle equipped as described. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the Ontario Pontiac Buick GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only (including Outaouais). Dealers are free to set individual prices. Dealer order or trade may be required. Limited time offers which may not be combined with other offers. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ***Factory order or dealer trade may be required. †Subject to Vehicle Redemption Allowances. For complete GM Card Program Rules, including current Redemption Allowances, transferability of Earnings, and other applicable restrictions for all eligible GM vehicles, see your GM Dealer, call the GM Card Redemption Centre at 1-888-446-6232 or visit TheGMCard.ca. Subject to applicable law, GMCL may modify or terminate the Program in whole or in part with or without notice to you. ††2011 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT Ext. Cab 4WD with S84 and VAT, MSRP with freight, PDI & levies $50,319. 2012 GMC Terrain SLT-2, MSRP with freight, PDI & levies $37,439. Dealers are free to set individual prices. ♦♦No purchase necessary. Contest open to Canadian residents with a valid driver’s license who have reached the age of majority in their province of residence. Contest runs from November 1, 2011 to January 16, 2012. Credit Awards include applicable taxes and can only be applied to the purchase or lease of a new 2011 or 2012 MY GM vehicle delivered from dealer stock, excluding Chevrolet Volt on or before January 16, 2012. 20 Vehicle Awards consist of either a 2012 GMC Terrain SLE2 FWD + 18” Machined Aluminum Wheels, Chrome Appearance Package and Rear Cargo Security Cover or a 2012 Chevrolet Equinox 2LT FWD + 18” Machined Aluminum Wheels. Factory order may be required for Vehicle Awards. Approximate retail value of each Vehicle Award is Equinox/Terrain $32,775 MSRP/$32,480 MSRP CDN, including freight. Not all awards have the same odds of winning. Correct answer to skill testing question required to claim an award. Some examples of odds are: to receive a $1,000 base award, 1 in 1; to receive a total award of $1,200, 1 in 30; to receive a total award of $10,000, 1 in 10,000; to receive a Vehicle Award, 1 in 20,000 (total awards and vehicle awards include the $1,000 base award). See your GM dealer, visit gm.ca or call 1-800-GM-DRIVE for full contest rules. +To qualify for GMCL’s Cash For Clunkers incentive, you must: turn in a 2005 or older MY vehicle that is in running condition and has been registered and properly insured in your name, or under a small business name, for the last 3 months. GMCL will provide eligible consumers with an incentive to be used towards the purchase or lease of a new eligible 2011 or 2012 MY Buick/Chevrolet/GMC/Cadillac vehicle delivered between October 4, 2011 and January 3, 2012. Incentive amount ranges from $500 to $3,000 (tax inclusive), depending on model purchased; incentive may not be combined with certain other offers. By participating in GMCL’s Cash For Clunkers program your vehicle will not be eligible for any trade-in value. See your participating GM dealer for additional program details. GMCL may modify, extend or terminate program in whole or in part at any time without notice.
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WHEN YOU RECYCLE YOUR 2005 OR OLDER VEHICLE+
VEHICLE PRICING IS NOW EASIER TO UNDERSTAND BECAUSE ALL OUR PRICES INCLUDE FREIGHT, PDI AND MANDATORY GOVERNMENT LEVIES. Prices do not include applicable taxes and PPSA. Consumers may be required to pay up to $799 for Dealer fees.***
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