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Fred Disher recognized for contributions to Pelham BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff When Fred Disher first moved to Fonthill 18 years ago he didn’t know anyone in the community. When he saw an ad in the paper looking for volunteers for the Pelham Community Policing Committee, he responded, believing it would be a good way to get to know his new community. That small act of answering a call for volunteers led Disher to become one of this community’s busiest volunteers and to earn accolades from his peers. Disher received the Mary Anne Christoff Community Service Award at the Welland Pelham Chamber of Commerce Ruby Awards on Friday, Sept. 21. The award recognizes those who have contributed in an outstanding way to the social fabric of our community. The following Monday, Disher was honoured at the Pelham Cares Volunteer Recognition Evening with a Helping Hands Award for his many years of service to Pelham Cares as the treasurer. In making the presentation from Pelham Cares Jane Gilmour said Disher “exemplifies the term volunteerism” and called him someone she
has been blessed to work with. “My first impression of Fred was how very kind he was. That has never changed.,” said Gilmour. “Fred is a very pleasant, humble individual whose attitude is both caring and focused.” In addition, to serving on the Board of Pelham Cares Disher serves on the Pelham Community Policing Committee, Canada Day Committee, Bandshell Committee, Santa Clause Parade Committee, is a member of the Project Pelham Cares Committee and has recently become the Vice-President of the Fenwick Lions. Disher explains his involvement in so many community committees, organizations and events all stem from answering that newspaper ad 18 years ago. As a member of the policing committee he became involved with Canada Day celebrations and the parade, because of the police involvement in the parade. He then got a call from Al Beamer asking for help with the Santa Claus parade, which of course led to becoming a member of the Fenwick Lions. His involvement in Fonthill’s 150th anniversary celebration came through community policing, which led to his membership on the Bandshell committee. “It’s evolved,” he says of his commitment to Pelham, noting now that he has retired he has the time to dedicate to
volunteering. Disher’s first career was as an educator, principal and superintendent with the Haldimand County Board of Education for 35 years. After his retirment from education in 1996 he began a financial career with Sun Life, which he has since retired from. “I find it rewarding,” he says. “I enjoy getting to know the community. I’ve met and worked with so many people, I almost feel like an oldtimer.” Along with his volunteer efforts, Disher and his wife Bernice have raised their nine children, seven of them adopted, and opened their homes and hearts to more than 30 foster children. When speaking of his kids, Disher is obviously proud, sharing their accomplishments with a sparkle in his eye and a smile on his face. “It keeps you young,” he says. “They are all wonderful kids, I’m very proud of them.” Ironically, one of Disher’s children, Kevin, a Niagara College Policing Foundation student, couldn’t attend the Ruby Awards because he had made other commitments - volunteering. Disher’s son James came from New Jersey to attend the ceremony, and asked if Disher had a speech prepared. Disher said he thought it would be presumptious, and didn’t prepare anything. “Completely floored” when his name was
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FRED Disher received a Ruby Award from the Chamber of Commerce and a Helping Hands award from Pelham Cares recently for his volunteer efforts in the Town of Pelham. Sarah Murrell/Voice Photo announced, Disher said he’s not sure what he said, but everyone has told him he did fine. “It’s such an honour I hardly know what to say,” is what Disher did say, thanking his family for their support. “Volunteering is a wonderful thing,” he said, adding he has met many wonderful people thorugh his volunteer efforts. “Thank you. I’m honoured,” he told the
crowd. Just as shocked at the Pelham Cares event, Disher struggled to find words. “All I can think of is, thank you,” he said. “I’m honoured to be involved, to be recognized is wonderful.” Disher accepted the Helping Hands award from his peers at Pelham Cares on behalf of all volunteers, explaining later to The Voice that he has seen so many
volunteers put in so many hours that to rationalize his recognition, he wanted to recognize all volunteers. “These are people I highly respect,” said Disher of the Pelham Cares board. “To get recognition from them is quite something.” “It’s surprising, humbling really,” said Disher of his recent recognition.
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Ruby Awards recognize Pelham business owners BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff The Welland Pelham Chamber Awards recognize the best in business in the community, from those who volunteer in their
community to those who are innovative and even environmentally friendly. On Friday, Oct. 21 the Ruby Awards were held at the new Welland Community Wellness Centre, featuring a cocktail reception before the awards were presented. Pelham’s Fred Disher
was honoured with the Mary Anne Christoff Community Service Award (see story page 1 ) The RBC Financial Group Business Initiative Award was presented to Pelham’s Ron Leavens and Julie Gledhill owners of the Fonthill Pet Valu. The store opened in
1997 with two employees and has since grown to 10 employees. The local pet store recently underwent a major move with expanded services, including grooming, adoption and boarding. Marilee’s Bridal and Special Occasions took home the Business of the
Year Award. “I want to thank everyone so much, it’s an amazing honour for me,” said Mary Marr in accepting the award. Marr noted in the 17 years the business has existed they’ve had some “really lean years” and have had to really dig
deep and be innovative to find new ways to keep growing the business. Noting it takes more than just one person to make the shop successful, Marr said “I very gratefully accept the award on behalf of my husband, our staff, our family and friends who have believed in us.”
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MEMBERS of the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council presented a cheque for $676.55 to Rick Tarajos, Chair of the Pelham Campaign for the United Way of South Niagara. The money was raised through an outdoor movie night held earlier in the year at Peace Park. The MYAC sold popcorn, gelato and other refreshments to raise the funds. Presenting the cheque are Alyssa Girotti (left), Madeline Wallace, Jonathan Coyne, Tolu Ola, Tarajos, Mike Ross, Jenna Piunna Jacob Froese and Ankit Sehgal. Tarajos thanked the group for their donation, saying they are part of community building. Sarah Murrell/Voice Photo
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Bestselling author wraps up book tour in Pelham BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff Writing can be a very solitary career, spending day after day alone at a desk, putting a story to paper. In the end, however, it is the readers whom the writing is for and who will, inevitably, make the story a success. It’s exactly the way Ami McKay feels about her work and her readers, and it’s why she enjoys book tours, despite being away from home. McKay, author of the 2006 bestselling novel The Birth House, credits the readers for making the book so popular. “You don’t want to get into the trap of thinking ‘I’m writing a number one bestseller’,” says McKay, explaining writing The Birth House, her first novel, was simply an act of finishing the story for herself. McKay recalls hearing an interview with author Carol Shields who said she simply wrote the book she would want to read, and says that is how The Birth House was written.
“With the first novel you have to look at it that way,” says McKay. “When it is done, whatever happens, happens.” It’s why the author was “shocked” when the novel became a bestseller, an award winner and the subject of many a book club gathering. “It was the readership,” she says. “They passed it hand to hand, they had conversations about it, they kept sharing it.” While McKay wrote The Birth House without any consideration for it’s future as a published work, doing the same for her latest novel, The Virgin Cure, wasn’t so easy. “I only hope with The Virgin Cure the readers adopt the characters in the same way,” says McKay. “That it finds a readership as well.” The Birth House is the story of Dora Rare, the first daughter in generations of Rare men, who is drawn to Miss Babineau, an outspoken Acadian midwife with a gift for healing. It’s a story that germinated with McKay’s own Nova Scotian home and her own pregnancy, when
community members began sharing the history of the old farmhouse on the Bay of Fundy as a birth house. In her search for the full story of the midwife, Mrs. Rebecca Steele, McKay wrote the novel to fill in the blanks. The Virgin Cure, McKay’s second novel, was created in much the same way. In searching out information about her great, great, greatgrandmother - one of the first female doctors in New York City - McKay says she found a story much larger than the one she had set out to find. And one that needed to be told. It is the story of Moth, a young girl befriended by Dr. Sadie, who learns to question the world around her, where girls like her fall prey to the myth of the “virgin cure”–that deflowering a “fresh maid” can heal the incurable and tainted. McKay says her writing has to come from something that “hooks her”, something that is compelling for her to write, to sit for long periods of time to write about. History, she says, is
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Thank you to families of Pelham and riding I want to take this opportunity to thank you, the families of Niagara West-Glanbrook, for re-electing me to a fifth straight term as your member of provincial parliament. It is very humbling and gratifying to once again be chosen to represent you and your priorities inside and outside the Ontario Legislature. As Ontario PC Leader, I spent a lot of time on the road during this campaign. I wasn’t able to attend as many events locally as I would have liked. I want to thank you for your continued support and understanding. I want to give a special
thank you my incredible team of volunteers, who ran an inspired grassroots campaign. I firmly believe getting out and knocking on doors, making those phone calls, talking to your neighbours and friends, and pounding in lawn signs are essential to any successful campaign. You helped deliver my best result yet – a margin of victory of nearly 12,000 votes! Like the last provincial election, this one offered a very new experience for me. Of course, in 2007, my wife Debbie and I welcomed our daughter Miller into the world just one week before the vote. Becoming a father certainly
changed my perspective in how I approach my job as a member of provincial parliament. This year’s election was once again a life changing experience, as I got to travel around the province, meet families and seniors from across Ontario, and hear their concerns for the future. I get the same feeling when I talk to them as when I look at Miller. I worry about the path Ontario is going down, and I believe we need to act urgently to bring change. Recent figures show Ontario’s economy actually shrunk over the spring and summer. Our deficit, which stands at $16
billion, is even larger than last year’s. Job creation and new investment have stagnated. One only needs to look at economic troubles in Europe, the United States, and around the globe to realize we need to focus on job creation and getting government spending under control. That’s why our experienced Ontario PC Caucus – made stronger by 16 new MPPs – has already been hard at work to bring forward positive ideas to create jobs to get Ontario’s economy back on track. As the fall session of the Legislature resumes, we will focus like a laser on creating the
right conditions for job creation. That means lower taxes, red tape reduction, getting the cost of energy under control, and giving families relief so they have the confidence to start spending again. Locally, I will continue to fight to bring new jobs to Niagara and Hamilton and ensure we get our fair share of health care services – including the new West Lincoln Memorial Hospital. And I will hold this government accountable for its commitments – including protecting the Eramosa Karst. Debbie, Miller and I want to thank you again for your many years of
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Thanks for kindness Devil’s night no excuse Every Thursday for the past nine weeks, my three-year-old son and I have visited the Merritville location of Tim Horton’s after his speech therapy session. This week, he got stuck in one of the chairs. After many suggestions that didn’t work were tried, Eva from the store gave him a cookie to entice him out. We thought it was time to call 911 to have the chair’s bars cut out. A man lent
me his cell phone so that I could ask my husband to pick up my daughter at school, thinking we might be there a while. At this point, my son was upset and a bit red on his back from rubbing on the chair. Someone noticed the seat could be removed. Two gentlemen covered metal pieces on the chair with their hands so my son wouldn’t get hurt and we pulled him out. Another nice lady from Tim’s gave him a
chocolate milk. At that point, I had time to run out to get my daughter at school and couldn’t properly say THANKS to everyone. Thanks for your suggestions, help, food for my son and the clapping at the end! I’m always amazed at the kindness of the people of Fonthill. Gaetanne Barton & Elliott Effingham
I had been given two tickets for the new Fenwick fire hall’s first spagetti supper on Saturday Oct.22. I can only say that for my son and I it was a delight to enjoy. The spagetti was cooked to perfection “firm”
and customized to your desire, topped with four meat balls, included was a prepared delicious lettuce salad. The pastries were mind boggling, including a lemon cream pie that would rival Keith’s. When we left there was a large crowd lined up, I
am sure they were in for a treat. All I can say is ‘BRAVO’ to the event, I plan to be to the next one - I couldn’t do seconds. Len Cutress Fenwick
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I have five children under the age of 10 and they have been flying high for at least a week looking forward to Hallowe’en. They have been busy getting costumes ready and doing all the Hallowe’en crafts. On Friday, despite struggling with a persistent cough and asthma my six-year-old son insisted on going to school because they were going to carve pumpkins. My oldest daughter and my son both brought home their jack o’lanterns and immediately put them on display on our front porch. Sunday night was “devil’s night” and I did not “batten down the hatches” -should I have to? I left their autographed pumpkins on the front porch. Monday morning was awful! My son walked outside to discover both pumpkins were gone. When the hysterics were slowing I tried to explain the concept of devil’s night and while my two older girls understood, my son did not. He wondered if this
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was something you were supposed to do, or if the mayor says to take part in devil’s night. (He obviously thinks that the mayor wields much power.) The three older children have been learning about respect and responsibility at school and could not understand why some people have no sense of either. There is no excuse, devil’s night or not, for people to destroy and/or vandalize other people’s property. It is absolutely pathetic that some people would get their “kicks” by destroying some of my children’s innocence. I would like to think that those responsible needed the pumpkins and are enjoying them, rather than thinking that my children’s time, effort and pride is the pulp lying in the middle of the next street. Thank you to those responsible for providing my children with a valuable learning experience of what NOT to do. S. Jeffery Fonthill
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Christmas season beginning BY DAVE AUGUSTYN Mayor of Pelham I cannot imagine the Christmas Holiday Season being busier than in Pelham! Businesses, service clubs, volunteers, and artists have nearly two months of activities planned this year. The “Holiday Gift Showcase & Downtown Stroll” in Downtown Fonthill on Nov. 2 from 6 to 9 pm will include original gift ideas in fashion, jewellery, lingerie, specialty food products, home décor, travel trends, and delicious foods.Then, on Nov. 3, all the Shoppes of Ridgeville will host their 10th Annual Holiday Open Houses. This is a chance to check-out the original gift ideas available at this enclave of four local specialty boutiques.
Pelham is known as a Town with many talented artists and now is a great time to showcase their talents. On Nov. 5 & 6, four artists – Beverly Sneath, Kimberly Makkreel, Divino Mucciante, and Eddy Papez – open up their home studios so you can see their work. The following weekend, you can meet ten juried artists – including Pat Haftar, Monique Mulder-Wallace, Lynda Carr, Mary Powley, Maria Cozzi, and Toye Chanpen Hayes – in six studio locations. This one will be a free self-guided tour. Turkey Raffles are another wonderful Christmas Tradition in Pelham. Not only a chance to win a turkey or ham, these raffles also bring the community together for fun and revelry. The Royal Canadian Legion holds theirs on Friday, Nov. 18. The Fonthill Volunteer
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TOWN OF PELHAM NOTICE OF AN OPEN HOUSE TO DISCUSS THE HERITAGE MASTER PLAN FOR THE TOWN OF PELHAM All citizens with an interest in obtaining information and/or providing input into the Heritage Master Plan are invited to attend an Open House. The Heritage Master Plan is the essential first step moving forward while focusing on the key issues around preparing heritage conservation policies and strategies. In this respect, it is both a vision document and a policy document. Once complete, the Plan will express the shared values of the community, as manifest in buildings and landscapes and in the cultural uses of such places. The Plan explores these values, puts them in an historic context and shows how they can have relevance now and in the future. This open house will be facilitated by the Town’s consultant Carl Bray from Bray Heritage with Planning and Development staff present. The date, time and location of the Open House is provided below: Date: Thursday, November 17, 2011 Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Location: Old Pelham Town Hall, 491 Canboro Road, Ridgeville If you are planning to attend this open house, you may find it helpful to review the Preliminary Report, October 2011, a copy of which is available at the Municipal Office or for download at www.pelham.ca If you cannot attend this open house but have questions or would like additional information, please contact Craig Larmour MCIP, RPP at the Town of Pelham 905.892.2607, ext .316, e-mail clarmour@pelham.ca
Firefighters hosts one the next Friday on Nov. 25, while the Fenwick Volunteer Firefighters hold theirs on Dec. 2. The annual “Homes for the Holidays” Christmas House Tour will feature six beautifully decorated homes in the Fonthill area. Hosted by the Fonthill United Church on Nov. 19 between 10 am and 3 pm, the tour is supported by many local businesses. The Pelham Cares Food Drive on Saturday, Dec. 3 is an annual tradition that shows the generosity of the community and helps those less fortunate. Please volunteer and/or place non-perishable food items at your door
for Pelham Cares. This will be the 50th Year of the Kinmen’s Seniors’ Christmas Party! Enjoy the camaraderie, sing carols, and meet Santa on Dec. 6. Another holiday tradition is the Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, Dec. 10. Enjoy the Parade through Downtown Fenwick and then meet Santa and celebrate in Centennial Park. Please watch our local media for more information about each of these community events. 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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How sweet it is to have a candy store in Pelham BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff Remember Sugar Daddy, Pink Candy Popcorn, Charleston Chews and Wax Fangs? If you do, or you just love candy, Pelham’s newest specialty shop is the place to be. That was evident last Friday afternoon when, less than 24 hours after opening its doors, the shop was bustling with shoppers. Mayor Dave Augustyn, doing a little shopping himself, had to wait for the line to clear before he could congratulate the store owner, Chris Lambert, on the opening and offer a certificate from the town. The shop offers nostalgia candies and
chocolates, British candies, fudge and brittle, an M&M dispenser, and other fun goods. “A little bit of everything,” is how Lambert explains his new business venture. Lambert grew up in Oakville and after spending 10 years living out west moved home to Ontario. He moved in with his parents in Pelham, temporarily, after the relocation with the intention of finding a home in Oakville. “I fell in love with the town, I couldn’t leave,” he says on why he is now a resident and business owner in Pelham. “It’s candy,” he joked when asked why he opened a candy store, going on to explain it was an idea he thought would work. Lambert said when he decided to stay in Pelham he was looking to start his own
Remember clocks and alarms It’s time to ‘fall back’ and it’s also a great time to power up by testing batteries. On Nov. 6 we will be switching to daylight savings time and turning the clocks back an hour. The Pelham Fire Department wants to remind everybody to change the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors at the same time. “Smoke alarms should be tested monthly, and
batteries should be changed annually” says Fire Prevention Officer Saskia Holditch. “It is best to pick a date that you can easily remember to do this, such as when the clocks change”. It is mandatory to have at least one working smoke alarm on every level of your home, and one installed outside all bedrooms. Smoke alarms typically have a ten-year life span, and need to be replaced after this. Smoke alarms
can be tested by pushing the test button that most units have. If the unit starts chirping, it is probably time to change the battery. If a lot of nuisance alarms occur, you may want a different type of smoke alarm, or an alarm with a hush feature, or install the alarm in a slightly different spot. Smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a reported fire in half.
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business, loved what was happening in downtown Fonthill, and was looking for an idea that would work here and the idea for a candy store came up. Finding the unique and nostalgic candy to stock the store, however, was harder than he thought, he said, noting he has suppliers that range from local to New York, including St. Jacob’s for fudge. Lambert admits he has a sweet tooth himself, noting he’s trying not to indulge while in the store.
MAYOR Dave Augustyn (left) gives a hand to Chris Lambert, owner of the Fonthill Candy Company, to officially open the store on Friday, Oct. 28. The store is located at 1475 Pelham Street in downtown Fonthill. Sarah Murrell/Voice Photo
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BERYL Martin (left) and Hazel Stanley relax with a cup of tea after enjoy a delicious lunch of hot beef sandwiches and ‘legion fries’ at the Legion on Friday. First time lunchers, the women said lunch was fabulous, and they were looking forward to their soup, which they were taking home. The Legion serves homecooked lunches every Friday from 11:30 am to 1 pm. This week’s lunch will be Southern Style Chicken simmered in broth with Harvest Vegetables, dumplings, and golden cornbread with soup and dessert - all for $9. Sarah Murrell/Voice Photo
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THE LITTLE people of Little People’s Daycare in Fonthill enjoyed a Halloween Party on Monday with treats, dressing up in their costumes for the day, including Yulia (left) as Little Red Riding Hood, Miles as Dracula, Sage as a witch, and Ellie as a little duckling. Sarah Murrell/Voice Photo
GLYNN A. Green students paraded through Fonthill in their Halloween costumes (above) getting ready for a night of trick-or-treating on Monday. Ethan Fawcett shows off his Mad Hatter costume for an In The Orchards Halloween Party Friday night (right). The Clark home in Fonthill displayed some fantastic “jack-o-lanterns” on Halloween, in a Little Mermaid theme chosen by Ella and Amelia (bottom, left) /Special to the Voice
Halloween in Pelham Pooja Aakash (left) and Senthill Aakash (above) prepare to carve a pumpkin during the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council’s Halloween Skate and Pumpkin Carving Contest. Christy Engemann (right) was dressed as Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz. Jaye Cawood/Voice Photos
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NOTICE OF APPLICATION AND HEARING FOR AN ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION RATE CHANGE Niagara Peninsula Energy Inc. Niagara Peninsula Energy Inc. (“NPEI”) has applied to the Ontario Energy Board (the “Board”) for permission to change its delivery charges beginning May 1, 2012. The application was filed on October 14, 2011 under section 78 of the Ontario Energy Board Act, 1998, S.O. 1998, c.15 (Schedule B), under the Board’s guidelines for 3rd Generation Incentive Regulation Mechanism which provides for a mechanistic and formulaic adjustment to distribution rates between cost of service applications. NiagaraPen’s application also includes a request for the disposition of account 1562. Delivery charges are one of four regular items on Residential and General Service customer’s electric bills and vary depending on the amount of electricity consumed. NPEI indicates that if the application is fully approved, the monthly bill for a Residential customer who consumes 800 kWh per month would change as indicated in the following table. Monthly Bill Niagara Falls service area
($0.47)
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NPEI also indicates that if the application is fully approved, the monthly bill for a General Service customer consuming 2,000 kWh per month would change as indicated in the following table.
EB-2011-0185
Interrogatories and Submissions Board-approved intervenors or Board staff wishing information and material from NiagaraPen that is in addition to the evidence filed with the Board and that is relevant to the hearing shall request it by written interrogatories filed with the Board and delivered to NiagaraPen on or before December 1, 2011. NiagaraPen shall file with the Board complete responses to the interrogatories and deliver them to all intervenors no later than December 15, 2011. Written final submissions by an intervenor or Board staff must be filed with the Board, and copied to all other parties, by January 9, 2012. If NiagaraPen wishes to respond to the submissions, its written response must be filed with the Board and delivered to all other parties by January 23, 2012. YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION IS TREATED DIFFERENTLY DEPENDING ON HOW YOU CHOOSE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HEARING: • Intervenors - everything you file with the Board, including your name and contact information, will be placed on the public record (i.e. the public file and the Board’s website). • Letters of comment or observers - the Board removes any personal (i.e. not business) contact information from the letter of comment or the request for observer status (i.e., address, fax number, phone number, and e-mail address of the individual), however, your name and the content of the letter of comment or of the request for observer status will become part of the public record.
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If you already have a user ID, please submit your intervention request through the Board’s web portal at https://www.errr.ontarioenergyboard.ca. Additionally, two paper copies must be submitted to the address set out below.
The proposed changes to the Delivery charge are separate from other potential changes to the electricity bills. For additional information on billing items visit http://www.ontarioenergyboard.ca/OEB/Consumers/Electricity?Your+Electricity+Bill. The Board has assigned the application File No. EB-2011-0185. The Board’s decision on this application may have an effect on all of NiagaraPen’s customers. How to see NPEI’s Application A copy of the application and related documents may be viewed at the Board’s office listed below or on the Board’s website at http://www.ontarioenergyboard.ca/html/?case=EB-2011-0185 A copy can also be viewed at NPEI’s office at the address indicated below or may be on its website http://npei.ca/. Written Hearing The Board intends to proceed with this matter by way of a written hearing unless a party satisfies the Board that there is a good reason for not holding a written hearing. If you object to the Board holding a written hearing in this matter, you must provide written reasons why an oral hearing is necessary. Any submissions objecting to a written hearing must be received by the Board and copied to the applicant within 10 days of the publication or service date of this notice. How to Participate You may participate in this proceeding by requesting either Intervenor or observer status, or by submitting a letter of comment: 1. Intervenors participate actively in the proceeding (i.e., submit written questions, evidence, and arguments, and cross-examine witnesses at an oral hearing). You may request intervenor status by sending a letter of intervention to the Board and copying the Applicant no later than 10 days from the publication or service date of this notice. The letter of intervention must include: a. A description of how you are, or may be, affected by the outcome of this proceeding; b. If you represent a group, a description of the group and its membership; The Board intends to only consider cost awards in this proceeding in relation to NiagaraPen’s proposal for revenue-cost ratio adjustments and request for the disposition of account 1562. You must indicate in your letter of intervention whether you expect to seek costs from the applicant and the grounds for your eligibility for costs. 2. Observers do not participate actively in the proceeding but receive documents issued by the Board in the proceeding. (There is no fee for observers to receive documents issued by the Board.) You may request Observer status by sending a request to the Board no later than 10 days from the publication or service date of this notice. 3. Letters of Comment are to be sent to the Board no later than 30 days from the publication or service date of this notice. All letters of comment will be placed on the public record, subject to the privacy terms for personal information stated below. This means that the letters will be available for viewing at the Board’s offices and will be placed on the Board’s website.
If you do not have a user ID, visit the Board’s website under e-Filing Services and complete a user ID/password request form. For instructions on how to submit documents and naming conventions please refer to the RESS Document Guidelines found at http://www. ontarioenergyboard.ca/OEB/Industry, e-Filing Services. The Board also accepts interventions by e-mail, at the address below. Additionally, two paper copies must be submitted to the address set out below. Those who do not have internet access are required to submit their intervention request on a CD in PDF format, along with two paper copies. Need more information? For more information on how to participate please go to the Board’s website at http://www. ontarioenergyboard.ca/OEB/Industry/Regulatory+Proceedings/Hearings/Participating+in+a +Hearing or call the Board at 1-888-632-6273 (toll free). How to Contact the Board or Niagara Peninsula Energy Inc. Please reference Board file number EB-2011-0185 in the subject line of your e-mail or at the top of your letter. It is also important that you provide your name, postal address and telephone number and, if available, an e-mail address and fax number. All communications should be directed to the attention of the Board Secretary at the address below, and be received no later than 4:45 p.m. on the required date. IMPORTANT IF YOU DO NOT FILE AN OBJECTION TO A WRITTEN HEARING OR DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE HEARING BY FILING A LETTER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS NOTICE, THE BOARD MAY PROCEED WITHOUT YOUR PARTICIPATION AND YOU WILL NOT BE ENTITLED TO FURTHER NOTICE IN THIS PROCEEDING. Addresses The Board: Ontario Energy Board P.O. Box 2319 27th Floor 2300 Yonge Street Toronto ON M4P 1E4 Attention: Board Secretary
The Applicant: Niagara Peninsula Energy Inc. 7447 Pin Oak Dr. P.O. Box 120 Niagara Falls ON L2E 6S9
Filings: https://www.errr.ontarioenergyboard.ca/
E-mail: suzanne.wilson@npei.ca
E-mail: boardsec@ontarioenergyboard.ca Tel: 1-888-632-6273 (Toll free) Fax: 416-440-7656
Attention: Ms. Suzanne Wilson
Tel: +1 (905) 353-6004 Fax: +1 (905) 356-0118
DATED at Toronto, October 20, 2011 ONTARIO ENERGY BOARD Original signed by Kirsten Walli Board Secretary
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e i s u r e Atom tigers take rematch Ice Dogs return to arena The McDonalds Atom Tigers hosted West Lincoln #3 in an actionfilled game on Saturday, Oct. 29. An opening goal by West Lincoln was soon answered by Elijah Taylor with the help of Nick Longo & Mitchell Karnay. Two goals early in the second frame put West Lincoln back in the driver’s seat until Dan Durkin’s stick heated up and he finished off the last five minutes of the period with a natural hat trick (assists went to Taylor & Harmon Narbonne, Elliot Song & Owen Darling, and Taylor). Both teams added a pair of goals in the final period. Longo scored a shorthanded goal from Wyatt Glancy and Narbonne netted the game winner from Karnay. Drew Colangelo, Carter Nicholas, Jack Obdeyn and Colton Morrison helped keep the pressure on, and goalie Tyler Scott made some highlight reel saves in the 6-5 victory. After a convincing victory in their first game of the season, the McDonalds Atom Tigers welcomed
West Lincoln #2 for their home opener in earlier action. The first period saw action at both ends of the rink including a penalty shot for Harmon Narbonne. He was denied on that shot, but in the closing minutes of the period, Narbonne went in unassisted and netted the first goal of the game. Less than a minute later, Nicholas Longo found the back of the net with the help of Elliot Song and Jack Obdeyn. The period ended 2-0. West Lincoln scored three unanswered goals in the second period. Two more West Lincoln goals early in the third period put the Tigers in a deep hole. That’s when the Tigers started coming back, beginning with Narbonne’s second goal of the game (unassisted). Wyatt Glancy wasted no time getting a shot past the goaltender with the help of Dan Durkin and Narbonne. Durkin added the final, tying goal with Narbonne and Drew Colangelo picking up the
assists. Netminder Tyler Scott and his posse of blueliners, Colangelo, Mitchell Karney, Owen Darling and Carter Nicholas, anchored the Tiger’s play in the 5-5 tie. The Tigers’ next game was a rematch with West Lincoln #2 on their turf. Elijah Taylor opened the scoring with the help of Tyler Scott. The wellmatched teams matched each other goal for goal as Harmon Narbonne added an impressive hat trick to the Tigers’ side of the scoreboard (assisted by Dan Durkin; unassisted; assisted by Scott & Drew Colangelo). Finally, Colton Morrison flipped the puck over the West Lincoln goalminder’s shoulder to earn the game-winning goal with the help of Narbonne and Wyatt Glancy. Carter Nicholas made some awesome saves between the pipes and the defensive foursome of Elliot Song, Owen Darling, Mitchell Karney and Colangelo made sure the play stayed in the offensive zone in the 5-4 victory.
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ONGOING • Mondays at 7:00 p.m. Sing Niagara Women’s A Cappella Chorus at Paroisse Immaculee Conception Church, 99 Garner St, St. Catharines. Call 905-354-4745 or visit www.singniagara.com. • Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. SPAN (Single Professional Association of Niagara) meets at Bailey’s 111 Highway 20 East Fonthill - for info: Janine 905-688-4358 • Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Kids Club: AWANA, Ridgeville Bible Chapel 905-734-3640 • 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 Come and sing with us - you’ll be glad you did! • Wednesdays - 1st & 3rd of the each month, at 2:00 p.m. Pelham Community Church Worship Service, 461 Canboro Rd, Fenwick. • Thursdays (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: 905-892-3408. Wednesday, November 2 • 7:00 p.m. Niagara Bead Society Meeting - St. Catharines Public Library www.niagarabeadsociety. com Friday, November 4 • 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Friday Lunches at the Legion: SOUTHERN STYLE CHICKEN simmered in broth with Harvest Vegetables, Dumplings, Golden, Moist & Sweet Cornmeal Bread, dessert, coffee, tea - $9 includes tax - take out available • 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Annual Bazaar, afternoon tea, Fenwick United Church, 1050 Church St., Fonthill. • 7:00 p.m. Talent Auction & Pie Social - $5 at the door - Pelham Community Church 461 Canboro Road, Ridgeville. • Osteoporosis, Are We Winning? Welland Civic Centre, 60 E. Main St., Welland, 7-9pm. Free parking & admission, light refreshments. 905-2279646 or niagara@osteoporosis.ca Saturday, November 5 • 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Meditation Morning, Fonthill Public Library $3 pls register ahead. • 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Holy Trinity Penny Sale, bake table, refreshments, lunch... Come and Have Fun! Holy Trinity Anglican Church, 1557 Pelham Street, Fonthill. • 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Annual Bazaar, lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Fenwick United Church, 1050 Church St., Fonthill • 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A Christmas Bazaar at Knox Church. 335 Fitch St., Welland. Featuring baked goods, deli, jams, etc. Baby quilts, crafts, silent auction. • 7:30 p.m. Friends’ Club Monthly Dance, Westminster United Church Hall, 180 Queenston St., St. Catharines • 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. SPAN Monthly Singles’ Dance (45+) at the Royal Canadian Legion #613, 141 Highway 20, East, Fonthill. Casual dress, jeans welcome. Tickets $10 in adv, $12 at the door. Call 905-7348006, 905-734-6234. Sunday, November 6 • 2:00 a.m. Daylight Saving Time begins - turn your clocks back 1 hour.
Monday, November 7 • 2:00 p.m. Bed Bug Information Session at the library. Free but register ahead. • 7:30 p.m. Adventurer Adam Shoalts “Unexplored Territory” - a Canadian woodsman, naturalist, explorer. Presents his book, a documentary, photos, maps, and sketches about areas explored sponsored by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society. Pls register ahead $3. Tuesday, November 8 • 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Introduction to Windows 7. $5, register ahead. • 6:00 p.m. Journaling workshop Pelham Library $3, register ahead. Wednesday, November 9 • 1:00 p.m. Children’s author, Frank Proctor at the Pelham Library. Free but register ahead. Friday, November 11 • Remembrance Day Saturday, November 12 • 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cat & Kitten Adoption! Fonthill Pet Valu, Fonthill Shopping Plaza. Find the love of your life! Animal Assistance Society of the Niagara Region. • 12 Noon to 4:30 p.m. The Greater Niagara Model Railroad Engineers Open House, 1141 Maple Street, Fenwick. Contact: www.gnmre.ca, info@gnmre.ca • 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Niagara Studio Tour - a free self-guided tour - maps: www.patriciahaftar.com • 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Merry Marketplace Craft Show to benefit Women’s Place by a group of local crafters held at the Pelham Library. Sunday, November 13 • 12 Noon to 4:30 p.m. The Greater Niagara Model Railroad Engineers Open House, 1141 Maple Street, Fenwick. Contact: www.gnmre.ca, info@gnmre.ca • 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Niagara Studio Tour - a free self-guided tour - maps: www.patriciahaftar.com Thursday, November 17 • 5:30 p.m. Annual Christmas Bazaar & Bingo, All People’s United Church, corner of Hill and Chaffey, Welland. Bingo starts at 7:00 p.m. Draw table, penny table, white elephant, food basket, baked goods, food refreshments, everyone welcome. 905-732-7431 Friday, November 18 • 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Friday Lunches at the Legion: Lightly Battered FISH & CHIPS Haddock, Hand-Cut Fries, Coleslaw, Fish & Chips available Lunch or Supper, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. & 4:30 p.m. - 7:00 pm., dessert, coffee, tea - $9 includes tax - take out available • 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 - Legion Fish & Chips • 7:30 p.m. Heart of Niagara Fall Reading Series. Contact Pelham Library for more information. • 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. - “Turkey & Ham Raffle” at the Royal Canadian Legion 613 Hall - while you’re there, try the Legion’s Fully-loaded Signature Fries, with cheese, sour cream, bacon bits! Tickets for raffle only $2 which gives you 30 chances to win! Saturday & Sunday November 19 & 20 • 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m Thorold 18th Annual Christmas Art & Craft Show, Thorold Secondary School, St. Davids Rd., & Ormond St., Thorold. Info: 905-227-7248 or email: cathy. henderson@sympatico.ca Saturday, November 19 • 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Annual Fall Bazaar, Catholic Women’s League of St. Ann’s Church, Fenwick. • 10:00 a.m. Homes for the Holidays Christmas House Tour - organized by Fonthill United Church - $18 - 905892-6433 • 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wesley’s
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Food Faire, Wesley United Church, 244 First Ave., N., Welland - Come early for our popular Christmas Cookie Walk, Deli, Bake Sale, Craft/ Christmas Table, Silent Auction, Jams n Jellies. Free parking, wheel chair accessible. Ann Pinnegar 8925902 • 12 Noon to 4:30 p.m. The Greater Niagara Model Railroad Engineers Open House, 1141 Maple Street, Fenwick. Contact: www.gnmre.ca, info@gnmre.ca Sunday, November 20 • 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Fenwick Lioness Soup & Bread Lunch, Fenwick Lions Club, 999 Church St., Fenwick. A selection of homemade soups, variety of breads, dessert, coffee, tea, juice. $7 per person. • 12 Noon to 4:30 p.m. The Greater Niagara Model Railroad Engineers Open House, 1141 Maple Street, Fenwick. Contact: www.gnmre.ca, info@gnmre.ca Friday, November 25 • 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Friday Lunches at the Legion: BABY BEEF LIVER & ONIONS or Lean, Tender ROAST BEEF, with whipped potatoes and gravy, dessert, coffee, tea - $9 includes tax - take out available.
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Josh DeHaan Flooring “For all your flooring needs”
We offer in-stock specials: • pre-finished hardwood
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SERVICES Robert’s Painting I only paint & I do it well. Interior & exterior, 25 years experience, neat, reliable, Niagara Region 732-2352
ALLTYPE MASONRY A Family Business for 30 Years • Brick • Block • Stone • Concrete • Foundations • Repairs 905-892-1924 289-241-4767
For all your masonry needs, call the Deamudes.
Portable sawmill service. I will come to your home or farm and custom mill your logs. Firewood & lumber also available. Call Rob Patterson, 905-401-4948, Email: riverwood@primus.ca Burke’s Masonry bricklaying tuckpointing parging step repairs flagstone stone tiles installation, granite coatings brickslices pressure washing 905-682-7061
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Moving Solutions for Seniors Tues. Nov. 8th, 10am to 1pm 2 Oak Lane, Fonthill
Reliable cleaning lady with 25 years experience has openings. Reasonable rates. Call: 905-892-4442
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Great Bargains on quality furniture and misc. household items: Dining table & 5 chairs $150, 2 matching red chairs, small green chair $25, walnut coffee table $30, sofa table $75, 6-drawer dresser $35, mahogony side board/w cutlery drawer $150, oak rocking chair $25 and lots more. Queen sofa bed FREE. For pictures email: gdouglas.onesource@gmail.com www.onesourceforseniors.ca
Kate’s Cleaning Surprisingly affordable home cleaning. We will clean your home as if it were our own. Serving Pelham and surrounding area. Call now for a free in-home estimate.
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STRAW Wheat straw for sale. small bales. Call 905-788-2956 or 905-892-1303
ART OPEN HOUSE November 5th & 6th 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Collecting non-perishable food items for Pelham Cares
Four studios in Ridgeville & Fenwick a visual feast of art and Christmas items. MAP: www.beverlysneath.com Beverly Sneath 1341 Effingham Ridgeville 905-892-5868 www.beverlysneath.com Kimberly Makkreel 346 Canboro Road Ridgeville 905-892-0449 Divino Mucciante 652 Memorial Drive Fenwick 905-892-8539 Eddy Papez 713 Canboro Road Fenwick 905-892-3654
NOTICE The Kinsmen Club of Fonthill & District held a 50/50 Raffle on October 16, 2011 at Centennial Secondary School, Welland, under Lottery Licence #M671826. The winner (ticket #0012) was Teri VanStralen of 1459A Merrittville Hwy, R.R. #2, Wellland, ON L3B 5N5. The Kinsmen will donate the remaining 50% of the proceeds to Women’s Place of South Niagara.
HILYER, Sandra August 6, 1966 – October 28, 2011. Sandra Hilyer, of Vancouver BC, passed away at St. James Cottage Hospice, Vancouver on October 28, 2011, following a brave battle with cancer. Survived by her mother Gail Hilyer of Fonthill, Ontario; sisters, Mary-Jo Hilyer (Cathie), of Williams Lake BC, Ingrid Hilyer (Michael) of Victoria BC and her brother Trevor Hilyer (Linda) of Salt Spring Island BC. She is also survived by nieces, Kirstin, Alix, Courtney, Hanna and Catlin and nephews, Keenan and Adam. Sandra was predeceased by her brother Donald Kenneth Hilyer (1982) and her father Clifford Kenneth Hilyer (1999). Sandra graduated from E.L. Crossley Secondary School and continued her education at Sheridan College and Brock University. A special thank you to St. James Cottage Hospice, for all their care and compassion. A celebration of Life will be held at the Longhouse Council of Native Ministry, 2595 Franklin Street, Vancouver BC on December 3, 2011 at 1:00 pm. with Reverend Barry Morris officiating. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Longhouse Council of Native Ministry, 2595 Franklin Street, Vancouver BC, V5K 1X5 or the St. James Community Service Society, 329 Powell Street, Vancouver BC, V6A 1G5 Attention: Hospice Programs.
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METLER, Joan (nee Collings) on Friday, October 28, 2011. Joan Metler of North Pelham in her 72nd year. Dear sister to Carolyn Mugas (Mike), Sharon Carmen (Keith), Darlene Haist (Daniel) and Lorne Collings (Kelly). Predeceased by her husband, David (1999) and her sister, Frances Gibson. Joan will be sadly missed by her family, friends and many nieces and nephews. Resting at the Lampman Funeral Home, 724 Canboro Road, Fenwick for funeral service held in the Lampman Chapel on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. Interment followed at North Pelham Cemetery. The family received friends on Monday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Donations to the Head Injury Association of Fort Erie would be appreciated by the family.
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FLAMINGOES DROP IN ON FENWICK
Stuff, Tie,Toss Stuff all your plastic bags into one. Tie the bag securely. Toss the bag into the Grey Box. Done. Did you see these guests land in Fenwick late in October? Billy and Sam were surprised to see the bright birds as they began their morning walk to school. Dressed in construction gear some of these birds even looked ready to join Rob Belchior of Fenwick as part of his renovation crew. Pelham Community Church is once again raising funds for their children’s programs. For $25 family and friends have been ‘flocked’. Some choose to purchase ‘flocking insurance’ to ensure that they did not have these friendly guests arrive on their lawn. So far $400.00 has been raised. If you are interested in finding out more call Bonnie at 905-892-3492. Pelham Community Church thanks all those involved in this fund raising activity. /Special to the Voice
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Friday November 4th, 7:00 p.m. Pelham Community Church 461 Canboro Road, Fenwick
Tickets $5 at the door
Royal Canadian Legion Br. 613 • Talbot Trail 141 Regional Rd. 20E Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0 • 905.892.6293
FRIDAY LUNCHES Served from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
November 2011 MENU Nov 4
Southern Style Chicken
Simmered in broth with Harvest Vegetables, Dumplings, Golden Cornbread. Sunday November 6th -Daylight Savings Time
Nov 11 Nov 18
Remembrance Day
Friday Luncheon not available
Lightly Battered Fish & Chips
Haddock, Hand Cut Fries, Coleslaw Available Lunch OR Supper: 11:30am - 1pm & 4:30pm -7pm Friday November 18th -”Turkey Raffle”
Nov 25
Baby Beef Liver & Onions and/or Lean and Tender Roast Beef
Whipped Hot Mashed Potatoes, Gravy
Included with our Friday lunches: Fresh multi-grain country breads, seasonal harvest vegetables and homemade soups with our sandwiches. UNLIMITED servings of soup while quantities last. Complimentary Dessert and freshly brewed Tea/Coffee. All for only $9 taxes incl.
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