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Celebrity chef films television episode in Pelham

BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff For many chefs and almost all ‘foodies’, appearing in a foodinspired television show is the pinnacle of success.

For one local shop owner, the pinnacle was reached last Wednesday as a camera crew and celebrity chefs filmed a spot for a new food show in Pelham.

Chef Massimo Capra, one of Canada’s most wellknown chefs and star of several television shows, was in Pelham last week filming an episode of his new show, Gourmet Escapes.

Capra joined fellow Chef Jason Parsons of Peller Estates in Niagara where the two were filmed choosing fresh ingredients from local farms and orchards. The ingredients would then inspire the recipes the Chefs created back at Peller Estates, in front of the cameras, the following day.

Parsons explained when his friend and colleague Chef Capra was working on his new show, he wanted to do one episode in Niagara and the two chefs began planning the episode.

Peller Estates’ menu is focused on local foods, said Parsons, so the episode they filmed in Niagara is based on his suppliers.

“Nathalie has always been my cheese supplier,” says Parson, explaining why a camera crew was

with him at Chez Fromage Etc. in Fonthill, owned by Nathalie Kita.

“For me it’s the epitomy of success,” says Kita of being involved in a foodbased show. “Even if it’s just a five second spot.”

Kita, who moved Chez Fromage Etc. to Pelham Street in Fonthill from it’s original home in Fenwick earlier this summer, says the shop has grown significantly in the last four years and being chosen

by Parsons and Capra for the television show is “a dream come true.”

“I’m a foodie. This is so exciting,” she said.

“I’m very excited for her,” said Capra, who has met Nathalie before but had never been to the Fonthill store. “I’ve been wanting to see the shop.”

“She has a passion for cheese only rivaled by my ability to eat it,” said Capra of Kita.

Parsons said the two chefs did not have a specific cheese in mind when they got to the shop, noting the recipes they chose for the episode are based on the ingredients they found during filming.

The fun part, he noted, will be choosing something from the 200 varieties of domestic and imported cheeses Kita can supply.

Capra explained he has been all over the world filming episodes of his new show, noting they go to places where they can find good food, there is a bit of a food culture, and there are chefs willing to work with him.

While the show is called

Gourmet Escapes, Capra said he is taking viewers to places they would enjoy and showing them foods they can find and eat when travelling. It’s not about odd foods that are a challenge to swallow, he says.

“We show beautiful places where you can get good food,” said Capra, noting he has been to Iceland and Holland and plans to go to his hometown in Italy before completing the first season.

Gourmet Escapes will air on Travel+Escape. The show premiers on Nov. 2 at 8pm local time. Visit www.travelandescape.ca and click on ‘subscribe’ to see what channel the network airs on or contact your local service provider.

CHEFS Massimo Capra (left) and Jason Parsons take a few moments with Chez Fromage Etc. owner Nathalie Kita before filming an episode of Capra’s new show in Niagara last week.

Before they left, the chefs surprised Rowan McLellan with an autographed book and samples of cheese from the shop to help the local cheese connossieur celebrate his 11th birthday.

Sarah Murrell/Voice Photos

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Station #3 firefighters complete remote rescue

BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff Suffering a major injury that requires medical attention can be a scary experience, especially when that injury takes place deep in a wooded area with little vehicle access.

That was the scenario on Oct. 17 when a hiker broke her leg while walking in Short Hills Park. The woman was about a mile into the park, near Swayze Falls, in an area not accessible by ambulance or other

conventional emergency vehicles.

Firefighters from Pelham Station #3 responded to the 911 call, uniquely prepared for just such an emergency.

The volunteer firefighters donated a Kubota all terrain vehicle to the Town several years ago after fundraising to purchase the vehicle.

Considering much of Pelham is rural, firefighters felt the Kubota would be put to good use.

On Monday night it was, as firefighters rushed the ATV to the Roland Road entrance of the park and were able to transport the

ambulance crew and their equipment to where the hiker had fallen. Under the paramedics’ guidance, the patient was then loaded onto the Kubota and taken out of the park to the ambulance.

“Where the lady was, we couldn’t have gotten there with a pickup truck or even a quad,” explains Fire Prevention Officer and member of Station #3 Saskia Holditch, noting the station’s Kubota has a platform on the back that can carry equipment or a stretcher if need be. “It worked out really well.”

Firefighter Al Bering said having the Kubota

“absolutley” cut down on the response time, adding the woman was in quite a bit of pain.

Normally, Bering said, firefighters and paramedics would have walked the mile into the park, carrying equipment, then walked back out carrying the patient on a stretcher.

He also remembered an incident when the person who had walked to the park entrance to meet emergency personnel couldn’t remember how they’d reached the entrance and it took a long time of searching to find the victim in that

case.

“You have to anticipate various scenarios in your community, and your training and equipment should reflect the risk scenarios. This is an excellent example of our firefighters being prepared” said Fire Chief Jim Phelps.

The Kubota is kept at Station 3 and used regularly in training exercises.

Holditch noted the Kubota is available to all three stations in Pelham, noting it can be used in farmers’ fields, which can be extensive and hard to access, wooded areas

such as Short Hills, and other rural areas.

Bering added the department does have a trailer to transport the Kubota so they can assist other communities if they need remote access.

Bering noted the department is currently applying for funding from Enbridge’s Safe Communities program to get better equipment for the Kubota to better serve the community. If that funding does not happen, or if it isn’t enough to completely fund new equipment, he says firefighters may go fundraising once again.

Break-in brings out the positive in Pelham

BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff Tom McIntyre was surprised, and a little disappointed, that his business was broken in to but he certainly wasn’t surprised at the response.

Early in the morning of Friday, Oct. 21 someone smashed the front door of Tag Computer Services, tripping the alarm, and making off with a very small amount of goods.

Debbie McIntyre, Tom’s wife, explained the alarm likely saved them from a larger loss, since it seems the thieves did a “smash and dash”, leaving the store very quickly.

McIntyre says they’re disappointed something like this could happen in this community, but they are “still here and still servicing this

community.”

While a break-in isn’t usually a positive experience, McIntyre said the response of the community has been very positive.

“People were stopping by to see what they could do, the other business owners in the plaza have been supportive,” she said.

“It’s not surprising,” McIntyre said of the outpouring of community support. “It’s one of the things Tom said from the beginning, is how great the community is and how they support local business.”

“It’s why we’re still in Fonthill.”

Police are investigating the break-in and anyone with information or who may have seen something are encouraged to call police.

THE front door of Tag Computer Services was smashed Friday morning in an early morning break-in.

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Hudak looking forward to new role in legislature

BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff Back at work in Queen’s Park, Pelham’s MPP Tim Hudak says results of the recent provincial election have given him a new task - to keep the Liberal minority government on a short leash.

Hudak, leader of the PC Party of Canada, made significant gains after the Oct. 6 election, winning 16 new seats, but failed to defeat Dalton McGuinty’s Liberals. The PC Party’s gains along with the NDP gains ensured

McGuinty would return as Ontario’s Premier, but with a minority government. “It’s exciting welcoming 16 new conservative MPPS,� Hudak told the Voice, adding it is his party’s biggest gain since the 1995 election. “It is obviously not the result we had hoped for,� said Hudak, adding “it’s a great step forward and an opportunity to hold the Dalton McGuinty Liberals on a short leash.�

Hudak said as he watched election results come in he saw a real division in the province, and while he won across the province he lost in

Toronto.

While Hudak says it is ultimately unhealthy for the province to have government so heavily concentrated in one area, the results across the entire province show Ontarians are ready for change.

That desire of Ontarians, he said, will be his focus as leader of the Official Opposition in a Minority Liberal Government. “There are three things we’re going to focus on,� said Hudak, noting they are making sure government spending is under control; creating more jobs, and in the Niagara Peninsula where

it is especially important; and affordability of everyday life. “It is very clear Dalton McGuinty will find raising taxes very difficult in this minority government.�

Acknowledging the irony of news of a hydro bill hike just one week after the election, Hudak said he will be bringing forward ideas to bring relief to high hydro bill costs and he’ll be working on giving local municipal governments a say in alternative energy plans, so communities who don’t want wind farms are not stuck with them.

While Hudak remains leader of the Official

Pelham affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and one in 110 children are diagnosed. “It’s a big number,� says Kathy Ryan, president of the Niagara Autism Society, mom to two children diagnosed with ASD. She says because one in 110 kids is diagnosed, it is

likely that everyone at last Monday’s council meeting knows someone affected

by ASD. “You may not know they are affected or exactly how they are affected,� she says, noting ASD is a spectrum disorder, which means every person is affected differently. “It looks different in everyone

because everyone is different.�

Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three years of life and is the result of a neurological disorder that affects the functioning of the brain, explained Ryan.

Children and adults with autism typically have difficulties in verbal and non-verbal communication, social interactions, and leisure or play activities. They find it hard to communicate with others and relate to the outside world. In some cases, aggressive and/or self-injurious behaviour may be present. Persons with autism may exhibit repeated body movements (hand flapping, rocking), unusual responses to people or attachments to objects and resistance to changes in routines.

Individuals may also

Opposition, he says he is still the local MPP for Niagara West Glanbrook, which includes Pelham, and he’ll continue to be involved in local events and continue to take local issues to the floor

of the legislature. “It is heartwarming that even though I wasn’t in the riding people put their faith in me,� said Hudak of campaiging as leader of the party, adding he carried the ideas and suggestions of Pelham residents with him on the campaign, as part of his party’s platform.

With a minority government now in Ontario’s legislature, Hudak says he doesn’t know when the next election might be called, but he will be back, looking to make inroads in Toronto, and become Ontario’s next premier.

experience sensitivities in sight, hearing, touch, smell, and taste.

Some people with autism may suffer mental issues as they get older, said Ryan, usually as a result of dealing with the stress of autism.

It’s not phsychological, they are not stupid and austism is not a result of bad parenting, she pointed out. In fact, the behaviours associated with autism are not intentional, and the kids are unaware of the effect those behaviours have on those around them which puts kids with autism at risk for intolerance and compromised safety, says Ryan.

Ryan told councillors there is no cure for Autism and no one knows why children develop the disorder, but with support and investments we can minimize the impact of ASD on children, their families and the community.

With those investments, she says, we can make sure our community is one which supports people with ASD. Ryan encouraged councillors to find out more about ASD and make the investments required to ensure Pelham is a community that provides support, opportunities and acceptance for children and adults with ASD.

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BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff It is likely that everyone sitting in council chambers on Oct. 17 knows someone who is affected by Autism.

There are more than 100 families in the Town of

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Checklist for snowbirds about to go South Financial Advice

It’s almost time for “snowbirds” to head south. If you’re about to escape Canada for the winter, be certain your financial life is in order before you go.

There are two critical elements to ensuring you’ll be in good financial shape. Make sure your affairs at home can be managed in your absence, and arrange access to cash and financial services while you’re away.

Electronic banking and investing –whether it’s through automated teller machines (ATMs), the Internet or telephone – make all of this easier than ever. But you still need to prepare. Here’s a checklist to get started: Arrange bill payments – Take inventory of bills

that must to be paid while you’re gone.

Among others, these include credit cards, loans, income and property taxes and membership dues and subscriptions.

Make sure you can pay them while outside the country, or arrange for someone to take care of them for you. Internet banking is a great way to keep track of expenses and bill payments. And don’t forget unexpected bills that may show up in your mailbox.

Ensure access to cash – If you’re wintering in the U.S. or another country with easy access to international networks through ATMs, a bank card may be all you need to get cash. But take a backup in case your card gets lost. If

you spend time in the U.S., you can open a U.S. dollar account at a Canadian financial institution that will allow you to write cheques. In fact, you may want to consider having a U.S. dollar account which enables you to hold U.S. dollar investments that can provide you with income in U.S. dollars while you’re there.

Ensure access to financial accounts – You might need to make investment or banking transactions while you’re away, or monitor accounts.

If you’ll have Internet access, make sure you’re registered for online financial services. Or use automated telephone services. If electronic access isn’t possible, make other arrangements with

your financial institutions or have someone manage your affairs.

Put investments in order – Meet with your financial advisor to determine whether your portfolio is in good shape. And make arrangements for investments that will mature while you’re away, such as Guaranteed Investment Certificates (GICs), term deposits and bonds. Also, be sure that your advisor knows how to contact you.

Cover your legal bases – Your powers of attorney should be up to date in case something happens to prevent you from managing your affairs.

Have a current will in place and let someone know where your legal documents are kept. Also,

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This summer, after having returned to Canada from exploring the steamy jungles of the Amazon, I embarked on an expedition to explore a river so remote that no known person had ever explored it before.

The expedition was sponsored by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society (RCGS), a venerable organization founded in Ottawa in 1929 by the explorer Charles Camsell.

Geographical societies have sponsored some of the world’s most famous explorers—David Livingstone, Henry Morton Stanely, Sir Richard Burton, Percy Fawcett, and Hiram Bingham, to name only a few.

With the RCGS funding my expedition and giving me the Society’s flag to carry, I joined pretty prestigious company— not that my humble expedition was in anyway comparable to what these legendary figures accomplished. I, however, did try to devise and plan my proposed expedition

as close to the spirit and aim of those old-fashioned adventures as possible.

Rather than canoe a river that had been explored before, undertake an athletic challenge (like reaching the North Pole the fastest), or retracing some earlier explorer’s route, I wanted this to be about genuine exploration.

Thus, I selected as the expedition’s main objective a nameless river which no known person, living or dead, had previously explored.

Our expedition would produce the first written description, photos, video and hand-drawn maps of this waterway in history. Moreover, like the explorers of old, the plan was we would officially name the river after exploring it, pending the approval of the relevant government body. In midJuly with my expedition partner I drove twelve hours north of Pelham, where we then boarded a float plane and flew due north for another five hours. Our pilot dropped

us off on a beautiful lake in the heart of Canada’s largest wetland—the Hudson Bay Lowlands.

The lowlands cover a vast area, larger than the United Kingdom, but aside from a few tiny First Nation communities are virtually uninhabited and remain a near pristine wilderness, the home of caribou, polar bears, moose, wolverines, wolves, bald eagles, and many other species, including in the offshore waters seals, walrus, and beluga whales. This vast wilderness was largely passed over by earlier explorers, indeed, much of it was not even mapped until as late as the mid-20th century.

However, most of that mapping took place from high above in airplanes using aerial photography, meaning much of the land itself remains unexplored.

Indeed, ours was the first expedition the RCGS had ever sponsored to Ontario’s Far North.

Of course, like all expeditions, not

everything went smoothly or according to plan. On the first day I suffered a painful but relatively minor injury.

While launching our canoe from a windswept pebble shoreline into fierce waves, my thumb was crushed between my body and the canoe’s wooden gunwale, slicing it open. The wound later became infected, turned green, and caused me some annoyance for the remainder of my time in the wild. More problematic was the fact that after ten days of enduring cold weather, the early stages of hypothermia, tormenting insects, physically gruelling work, and wading through a treacherous rocky river, my expedition partner had had enough. Near the desolate shoreline of Hudson Bay via satellite phone he called in a float plane to take him back to civilization, leaving me to press on alone. Solo expeditions require a whole other level of planning and

preparation. Regardless, I found myself forced to do the best I could under the circumstances. Space does not permit me to tell of everything that followed over the next two harrowing weeks.

But I can tell you that I did have a heart-stopping encounter that only a handful of people will likely ever experience.

Without the comfort of a motorized vehicle, helicopter or airplane, with no electric fence, and certainly no large armed party, I crossed paths with a massive adult male polar bear. I was acutely aware that with the sea ice out on Hudson Bay and the polar bears fasting on shore, this was the most dangerous time to encounter a polar bear—the world’s largest land carnivore.

The mammoth bear was not afraid of me. It stood in the shallow river, growling and snarling at me in my canoe a short distance away. The tense situation got to the point where I actually had my shotgun loaded, safety off, and pressed to my

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– When you’re out of the country, medical insurance is a must.

Without proper coverage, your financial life could be thrown into turmoil if you become ill or are the victim of an accident.

Even a brief illness in a foreign country can put you deep in debt if you don’t have adequate insurance. The older you get, the more complex and costly insurance can be, so ensure your needs are being met with the policy you select.

With your financial affairs in order, you can have a relaxing winter – free of snow and worries.

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Local explorer shares harrowing stories

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Adam Shoalts shoulder, staring down the barrel at the bear.

Fortunately, though the bear never backed down, it did not charge either, and my nerves held out long enough for me to safely move on. But I can tell you that sleeping alone that night in the heart of polar bear territory was quite an ordeal.

On November 7 at the Fonthill Library I will share pictures and video footage from my expedition and tell the full story of the adventure. I hope to see you there.

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Trillium awards presented Since 2000 volunteers in Pelham have been working hard to ensure our community is beautiful, environmentally responsible, and has lots of civic pride.

On Oct. 19 those volunteers took a moment to recognize the work they’ve been doing, and the help Pelham residents have provided, at the 2011 Communities in Bloom Trillium Awards and Appreciation Ceremony.

Councillor Gary Accursi, a member of the commitee acknowledged the committee members and outlined some of the accomplishments the committee has made in Pelham, including the entrance signs to the various villages within the town; the municipal gardens; the Highland Park pillars, fence and gardens that were refurbished; and the town clock on Pelham Street in Fonthill.

The Communities in Bloom committee also encourages local residents to help beautify Pelham by keeping their own gardens beautiful. Homeowners who make the effort to keep their properties neat and well-tended are rewarded through the

annual Trillium Awards.

Winners were recognized at the ceremony Wednesday night with plaques and garden stakes.

The committee also recognized the homeowners who opened their back gardens to the public for the annual Garden Tour as well as the volunteers who ‘gardensat’ during the tour.

Hot weather, beautiful gardens, and homeowners who put a lot of effort into their gardens all helped make “a really lovely garden tour” possible.

Accursi noted the committee is always looking for new members, noting “we would love to have you join us in putting a worthwhile project forward.”

The Corporation of the

TOWN OF PELHAM REQUEST FOR PRICE QUOTATION PROJECT No. 2011-31 Old Pelham Town Hall Asphalt Shingle Roof Replacement BID DOCUMENTS: Instructions regarding Project 2011-31 Old Pelham Town Hall Asphalt Shingle Roof Replacement may be obtained from the Town of Pelham Web Site at www. pelham.ca/business/tenders only.

This project includes the removal of existing structurally unsound roofing materials and the supply and installation of new roofing materials for The Town of Pelham’s Old Pelham Town Hall located at 491 Canboro Road.

The Town of Pelham will have a site meeting for prospective bidders to discuss the parameters of the project. The chosen date is Thursday, October 27, 2011 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm local time.

ADDRESS: Sealed price quotations, properly marked as to contents, will be received by Mrs. Nancy J. Bozzato, Clerk, P.O. Box 400, 20 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill, Ontario, L0S 1E0.

CLOSING TIME: Sealed quotations will be received until 2:00 p.m. local time on Tuesday, November 1, 2011

TRILLIUM Award winners were recognized by the Communities in Bloom committee at their annual awards and recognition evening Oct. 19, winners included Everett Collins (back left), for large residential; Dave Wanless for small residential; George Dewar who accepted for Town Square Manor for second place multi-residential; Father Paul MacNeil and Leo Reus for St. Ann Catholic Church; Peter Stryker for an honourable mention in large residential; Ann Winnicki of In The Village for commercial property (front, left); Ruth Wanless for small residential; Anne and Karl Vahrmeyer for most improved and an honourable mention in small residential; Keith Mitchell for multiple residential.

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TOWN OF PELHAM EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Director of Community and Infrastructure Services Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director of Community and Infrastructure Services is responsible for providing overall management and direction of Operations Department that includes capital and operational planning, organizing, administering and directing the engineering services, the municipal road network, water distribution and sanitary sewage collection systems, cemeteries, parks and recreation facilities, and all engineering services related to new land development including land servicing feasibility, proposed development design review and preparation of subdivision agreements. This position develops and controls annual operating and capital budgets as approved by Council and provides overall supervision of the development of Operations Department Staff.

As a leader, the Director of Operations possesses a demonstrated record of strong leadership and guidance, customer focus, innovation and creativity, team advocacy, staff delegation, staff capacity building and achievement of results; and possesses a high level of personal integrity and consistently demonstrates positive, constructive communication skills.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering, be a member of the Professional Engineers of Ontario and have 10 years experience in a municipal public works and utilities department. Salary range $94,321 – $110,966 (35 hours per week).

Resumes must be submitted directly through the Town of Pelham website at www.pelham.ca by 12:00 noon Friday, November 4, 2011. Submissions are accepted under career opportunities under the Town Hall menu.

Resumes must quote the position and be addressed to Sarah Thompson, Human Resources and Payroll Specialist.

We thank each applicant for taking the time and effort to submit their resume, however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.

In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act, all information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, and will only be used during the selection process for the subject posting.

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•Pelham Farmer’s Market –Every Thursday May to October - 4:30pm in Pelham Town Square. Come on out Thursdays throughout the summer and fall for some fresh produce and lots of goodies! Come rain or shine.

Winner of the Market Bucks on Oct. 20 for the 2nd week in a row was Sue Bays – Congratulations Sue! •Community Clean up! October 20-22nd The Communities in Bloom Committee would like to thank Pelham Sstudents, businesses and residents for all your hard work cleaning up Pelham’s roads, trails and parks during Fall Community Clean Up. A special thanks to the Fabulous Fenwick Lions for providing lunch to the Community Clean Up participants.

See you again at the Spring Community Clean Up! PELHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY •Creative Holiday Card Making Make four festive cards that you can use for the upcoming holidays. Various folding techniques will be demonstrated.

Limited to 20 participants. $10. Please register ahead.

Nov. 1. Either 10:00am-12:00pm. OR 6:00-8:00 p.m. $10.00 includes materials. Pelham Public Library.

•Meditation Morning Join Marcia as she leads you through a number of different types of meditations for stress relief and focus. Great for beginners and those who have meditated before. Please bring a pen and notebook with you. Nov. 5 from 9:30-11:30 $3.00. Pelham Public Library.

•Adventurer Adam Shoalts- “Unexplored Territory” Explore the Hudson Bay Lowlands with Adam Shoalts from the comfort of your chair as he recounts this past summer’s adventure.

Adam’s trip was officially endorsed and sponsored by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and will produce a book, documentary, photos, maps, and sketches about the areas explored. Nov. 7 at 7:30. $3.00. Please register ahead. Books for sale and signing.

•Bed Bug Information Session It is possible for anyone, anywhere to experience a bed bug infestation, but bed bugs can be prevented and controlled. Gillian Thiessen from Niagara Region Public Health will give you the information you need and answer any questions. Nov. 7 at 2 p.m. Free. Please register ahead.

•Journaling Workshop Wondering how to get started? Need some inspiration? Want to know how journaling can help you through the holidays? This creative and interesting workshop will explore the different types of journaling, its benefits, tools to use and how to get writing. Bring pen and notebook. Door prizes. Nov. 8 at 6:30. $3.00 Register ahead.

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•Children’s Author Frank Proctor Broadcaster, actor, lyricist, and children’s author Frank Proctor reads from his bestselling “The Day the Welland Canal met Santa.” Nov. 9 at 1:00. Free. Register ahead.

GENERAL INFORMATION •Interested in Joining the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee?

Are you a Pelham youth who would like to be heard and contribute to your community? Join the 2011-2012 Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee. Meetings take place once a month starting in October for the entire school year. Make a difference TODAY! An application form is available on the Town’s website at www.pelham.ca or at Town Hall.

•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!

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Page THE VOICE of Pelham Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Pumpkins, chili, and supporting a good cause

BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff Every October the staff at the Lazy Loon lay down their pots and pans and serving trays to raise funds in support of Breast Cancer research and awareness.

The annual painted pumpkin fundraiser usually raises just under $1,000 through sales of pumpkins painted by the staff and sold for a minimum donation of $5 each.

This year, the annual fundraising event goes even further, and Lazy Loon owner Karey Warden says he hopes to raise at least $2,000 this year.

On Friday, Oct. 21 the local eatery’s dining room was filled with about 60 kids eating breakfast and the kitchen was crowded with cooks vying to win the first annual chili cook-off at the Loon.

Expansion of the fundraiser was something Warden said he wanted to do last year, but he didn’t get it organized in time. This year, he contacted A.K. Wigg school with the idea to have students visit the restaurant for breakfast, paint a pumpkin while they were there to take

home, and make a small donation to the cause.

Warden added one of the staff members suggested the chili cook-off to add to the event.

In the kitchen, Mayor Dave Augustynwas stirring a large pot, adding his secret ingredients, and feeling pretty confident about his chili’s chances to win.

“My chances are good,” said Augustyn, “I’m looking forward to the results.”

“More importantly, it’s supporting the cause,” he added, noting that’s why he jumped at the chance to test his chili’s merits against Loon cook Les Yager and a regular customer of the restaurant, Ruth Payne Lunch customers at the Loon on Friday had the opportunity to order the chili and receive three small samples - one from each contestant, then vote for their favourite. All proceeds from the $6 chili lunch were donated to the Breast Cancer fundraiser.

Because the samples were labeled only by letter none of the customers knew whose chili they were voting for. The winner, receiving bragging rights and the

opportunity to defend the title next year against two new chili cooks, was Payne, with Yager’s chili coming second and Mayor Dave’s chili placeing third.

Restaurant manager Leah Parker said expanding the annual fundraiser is a great way to spread more awareness about breast cancer, make the event more fun and involve more people.

“It was time to grow it,” she says, noting the painted pumpkin fundraiser has been happening each October at the Lazy Loon for about 10 years.

In addition to Friday’s events at the Lazy Loon, Devries was taking part with their Fall Fest on Saturday, Oct. 22 Customers at Devries were treated to complimentary apple cider, wagon rides, and an antique tractor display.

All pumpkin sales from Saturday’s Fall Fest were donated to the Niagara Breast Cancer Society. There was also a pumpkin face painting contest for the kids.

Kids chose their pumpkin, painted it or used markers, then had their photo taken with their creation for judging by the Devries family.

Parker noted Devries has always supplied

the Lazy Loon with the pumpkins for the annual fundraiser, so it was natural that as the event expanded, Devries got involved as well.

“They’ve always been very generous,” she said of Devries, noting the two local business are working together as the event evolves.

Dan Devries said this is the second year there has been face painting at the Fall Fest at the farm, but this year they enhanced the day with wagon rides and an antique tractor display.

“Every year we try to come up with something different to make it a little better,” said Devries.

“It’s for a good cause, it brings people to the farm,” said Devries on why they have the Fall Fest day. “We have lots of pumpkins and it’s a good fundraiser.”

Painted pumpkins are available until the end of October at the Lazy Loon for a minimum donation of $5 to the Niagara Breast Cancer Society.

Lazy Loon staff Ruth Brown and Amanda Travers were on hand to help Loon chef Les Yager and Mayor Dave Augustyn prepare their chili for the chili cook-off at the restauarant (above). The fun continued the next day at Devries Farms where Andrew Radsma, 4, from Beamsville enjoyed the antique tractor display, Nolan Kemper, 4, painted a pumpkin while little sister Morgan Kemper, took a break from the hard work.

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Time to focus on local shopping for the holidays It’s the time of year when our thoughts start turning to Christmas, and the more organized among us start their planning, and shopping, to avoid the rush.

At The Voice, early November is when we begin focusing on our biggest holiday special of the year - Focus on Pelham.

The feature allows Pelham businesses to purchase ads in The Voice and receive an editorial about their business.

It’s a great way for local businesses to let residents know what’s new and exciting in local stores for the holidays or even remind shoppers of why shopping local is best.

Focus on Pelham, however, wasn’t always a holiday feature.

“The first Focus on Pelham we ran was in October of 2002, and it was in response to a feature article in another paper highlighting the number of stores in Pelham for sale or lease,” explains Voice editor Sarah Murrell.

“That story gave the impression Pelham business was

dying a quick death, but I kept hearing from local business owners that it wasn’t the case.”

To help local businesses highlight the great things happening in town, The Voice came up with the Focus on Pelham special - encouraging residents to “Focus on Pelham and discover great new stores and old favourites.”

“Focus on Pelham, I wrote eight years ago, was designed to convey a positive message for existing businesses,” says Murrell.

The Voice did such a great job of conveying that message, Focus on Pelham has become one of the best specials we have, adds Murrell, noting Voice staff moved the Focus special to late November to turn it into a holiday shopping guide and make Pelham shops part of the holiday tradition in this community.

This will be The Voice’s tenth year highlighting all of the wonderful things happening in Pelham, and letting residents know all they need to do is shop here to discover them.

Not only do we offer

a great deal, by giving businesses free editorial space with their paid ad, we’ve made it as easy as possible. All shop owners need to do is pick an ad size, fill out a small questionnaire about their business, and provide us with ad copy.

“Focus on Pelham is such a great feature for so many reasons,” says

Kirk on the Hill Presbyterian Church held a dedication service Sunday, Oct. 23 to celebrate the installation of a memorial bench on the grounds of the church. The bench was installed in memory of Kirk’s past members and family, as a project started during the church’s recent 50th anniversary year. Ian Carruthers plays the bagpipes during the dedication, as the minister, Rev. Calvin Lewis (centre) and church elders stand behind the newly dedicated bench. /Special to the Voice

Is your computer running spooky?

“It’s an invaluable tool for promoting special products and services for the Christmas shopping season,” says advertising coordinator Warren Mason.

“For those who like to read the paper online, the whole issue is available Tuesday evening,” adds Mason, explaining the online edition provides greater exposure. “All advertisers have an opportunity to link

directly to their websites from The Voice online.”

To take part in this year’s Focus on Pelham holiday advertising section, contact Mason at The Voice at 905-8928690 or advertising@ thevoiceofpelham.ca.

Questions about the editorial aspect of the feature can be directed to Murrell at editor@ thevoiceofpelham.ca or by calling the office at 905-892-8690.

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shop local theme.”

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E I S U R E Pelham Soccer Club facing some desperate times

BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff The Pelham Soccer Club is facing some “desperate times” says club president Guido Mueller.

So desperate, in fact, the club is in danger of folding.

The local soccer club has often been in need of volunteers to fill board positions and there have been many seasons when board members did two or more jobs each.

The issue this year, says Mueller, is that three of the vital roles on the board are vacant.

“These three positions can not stay unfilled. The club can’t work without them being filled,” says Mueller.

The three positions include treasurer, uniforms and registrar.

The registrar position is the board’s biggest job, says Mueller, but the past registrar has left everything organized and in place - it’s simply a matter of time and legwork to get every player registered and ensure player photos are up to date for the player identification book.

“It’s not a job that can be done by

someone who has a full-time job,” says Mueller, noting that is why it is so vital to fill the role - none of the current board members can take it on in addition to the positions they already hold.

“It is a big job,” says Mueller, adding it is also a semi-paid position.

The club is considering doing online registrations and having their website person register players in the Niagara and Ontario leagues, but it won’t cover all of the registrar’s jobs.

“We can make it easier,” he says, but there still needs to be a volunteer here in Pelham.

The treasurer has given notice that they’re stepping down at the end of December and the uniform person is also giving up that position.

The treasurer should have some experience with finances or books, but basically just needs a computer and an accounting program. The person who organizes uniforms works with the sponsors and the uniform supplier to ensure all teams have a sponsor and every player has a uniform, in the right size. It’s a fairly big job, says Mueller, but everything is in place and just needs some minor changes from year to year.

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on the board, says Mueller, but the club currently has just nine board members.

Many of them, he says, no longer have an interest in the soccer club because their kids have grown up and don’t play.

Mueller himself doesn’t have a child enrolled in Pelham soccer anymore, but he stays on because he loves the game.

Currently in a two-year term, Mueller says he’ll be stepping down as president at the end of his term, but will stay on the board and will continue to coach.

He points out the club has about 700 kids play each summer and each of those kids have parents. There are probably 1,000 people who’s children are involved in soccer, says Mueller, noting he only needs three.

“I’m of the belief that a lot of people out there think sports just magically happen,” he says. “There are a lot of

volunteers putting in long hours all year long to make sure it happens.”

Without someone stepping up to fill the roles, Mueller says the club may fold, even though that’s the last option.

“I don’t think the town wants us to fold,” he says. “Things are really rough.”

Mueller says there are people who volunteer to help the club in small ways or one single tasks, and while he appreciates their time and commitment to the club, right now he needs board members “in the worst way.”

“Things are really rough right now. I don’t know what to do anymore. I don’t know how to attract volunteers.”

To volunteer on the board or get more information about the positions available, contact Mueller directly by calling 905-892-7799.

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BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff The E.L. Crossley Senior Boys Volleyball team traded their usual gold and blue on Oct. 19 in favour of pink.

The boys wore pink socks, pink headbands, pink wristbands and some died their hair pink for a home game against St. Michael’s in support of Breast Cancer awareness.

Coach Kate Vahrmeyer explained the team was talking about ways to increase team spirit and school spirit, when the

boys suggested raising money for breast cancer.

“They took a lot of initiative,” she said, noting they organized a fundraiser at the school the day of the game.

“Everyone knows someone or is directly affected themselves by cancer,” said Hayden Paterson explaining why the team chose to “think pink” for the game.

“It’s pink for awareness, if that’s what it takes,” said Paterson, noting it’s “no dock” to the team’s manhood to wear pink in support of breast cancer awareness.

In fact, he said it has

been a lot of fun and the team is full of spirit.

“We’re very tight knit,” he said, “It makes the experience that much better.”

The team, which has only lost three games since the season began, hopes to wear pink for all of their October games.

Thomas Young, Sam Fennell, Zach Otto and Carter Zides. Conary Coyne was outstanding in net.

In the final game against the 2010 and 11 OMHA champs and Silver Stick winners from Lindsay, the Star Tile Panthers fought all game with numerous good scoring chances backed up by quality goaltending by Devin Chemerika. The Panthers pulled the goalie with one minute left and almost sent the game into overtime if it were not for

some key saves by the Lindsay goaltender. The final score read 2-1 with Sam Fennel scoring for Pelahm.

Andrew Pauls, Eric Germano and Nick Loscavo have shown great improvement. The team continues to improve.

What made the silver more special was the fact they were missing two players in the final two games. One of them was Brandon Winnicki who broke his arm in a mid ice collision.

THE Crossley senior boys volleyball team shows off the pink additions to their uniforms to raise funds and awareness for Breast Cancer research.

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Star Tile Bantam team earns silver in Haliburton The Star Tile Pelham Panther Bantam Rep hockey Team travelled to Haliburton for a tournament and finished second after the round robin, defeating Bancroft, Losing to Lindsay and earning a tie with Woodville in round robin play.

The Semi final game was a see saw battle against the host Highland Storm that saw the lead change hands three times. The Panthers went on to defeat the Highland Storm 4-3 on goals from

THE Star Tile Bantam Panthers celebrate their silver finish in Haliburton recently. /Special to the Voice

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Wednesday, October 26 • 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.

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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 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 - 905-892-6433 • 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Wesley’s 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 892-5902 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.

LANDSCAPING

lawn cutting aerating lawn rolling overseeding vacation coverage rototilling seasonal cleanup shrub trimming/removal sodding topsoil, mulch landscape construction custom gardens (formerly JJ Lawncutting)

905-892-0131 www.zarcon.ca

OBITUARY

Clean It! Paint It! Shawn Guignard. Fully insured, Reasonable prices, Free estimates, courteous, reliable.

905-892-0100. cleanitpaintit@mail.com

Wednesday, November 9 • 1:00 p.m. Children’s author, Frank Proctor at the Pelham Library. Free but register ahead.

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.

SERVICES

Computer Repair

Visit us at our new location across from Sobeys - 111 Hwy#20

905-892-4000

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Computer Services FOR SALE

Josh DeHaan Flooring “For all your flooring needs”

We offer in-stock specials: • pre-finished hardwood

flooring solid, engineered from $2/ft2 • laminate flooring from $.89/ft2 • carpet and vinyl flooring from $4.95/yd2 • fibre flooring from $1/ft2 • ceramic tile from $.89/ft2 ...and other specials!

Call us to see the products that are available & visit our showroom.

Phone: 905-892-7898 Fax: 905-892-4811 No Sunday Calls, Please

• 8HP snowblower 26” cut, excellent condition, starts on first pull, quality built, chains included • new 6” carpenter jointer/ planer with 3’ bed on stand, never used, Mastercraft • disc & belt sander combination (Delta), never opened, new in box • used Harris acetylen torch set, cutting tips & 3 welding tips, new 25’ hose • Oasis water cooler on stand, 2 taps (room temp & refrigerated water), excellent condition • used Brother MFC 240C colour copy/printer/fax (works well just needs new ink cartridge) • new HD table model 1/2” drill press (never used) CALL ED 905-892-2042 or 905-328-6130 cell

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TELEPHONE CONTRACTOR

CRIPPS TELECOMMUNICATIONS

Commercial, Industrial & Residential

Installation or Repair Telephone, Cable, TV & Network LAN Wiring, Norstar & Paging Systems

1.800.249.5779 or 905.658.7182 Burke’s Masonry bricklaying tuckpointing parging step repairs flagstone stone tiles installation, granite coatings brickslices pressure washing 905-682-7061 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 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.

HOUSEKEEPING Reliable cleaning lady with 25 years experience has openings. Reasonable rates.

Call: 905-892-4442

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.

1-855-906-1676 or email katescleaning@gmail.com

INCOME TAX

JW Financial •Farming Taxes T1 & T2 •Business Taxes T1 & T2 •HST Returns •CRA Issues •Past Due Returns

OSTERLUND, Mr. Troy Patrick - It is with deep sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Troy Patrick Osterlund on Wednesday, October 19th, 2011 in his 46th year.

Troy leaves behind his former wife, Elizabeth, and their daughters, Julianna (Dennis), Kirsten (Cory), Micaela and Cassie who will miss him greatly.

Troy will also be missed by his dogs Pal, Milly and Cruiser. Predeceased by his parents, Kirsten and Josef Osterlund. Dear brother of Benjt (Chris) and children Benjamin and Bonita, Tina Cullen (Bob) and her children Eve and Derek and Linda Lenahan and children Joey and Karlina. Cremation has taken place and a graveside gathering will take place on Thursday, October 27th at 11:00am at Pleasantview Memorial Gardens. JAMES L. PEDLAR FUNERALHOME in care of arrangements. In lieu of flowers donations to the Welland Humane Society would be greatly appreciated.

Online condolences may be made through www. pedlarfuneralhome.ca

ART OPEN HOUSE November 5th & 6th 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Four studios in Ridgeville & Fenwick a visual feast of art and Christmas items.

MAP: www.beverlysneath.com

Collecting non-perishable food items for Pelham Cares

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

TUTORS

905-892-7797

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STRAW Wheat straw for sale. small bales. Call 905-788-2956 or 905-892-1303

WELLAND-PELHAM KUMON CENTRE

905-735-5557 www.kumon.ca

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Halloween for Hunger This Halloween there are sure to be plenty of tiny ghosts, goblins, princesses and superheroes knocking on your door looking for treats.

If some bigger costumed kids come knocking, don’t dismiss them as big kids looking for free candy.

Once again, members of E.L. Crossley’s Interact Club will be dressing up and going door to door this Halloween, but

they’re not looking for candy. The teens are asking Pelham residents to donate non-perishable food items in their annual Halloween for Hunger event.

The kids will start “trick or treating” at about 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 31 and are hoping Pelham residents will have canned goods ready at the door when they come knocking.

A HOWLING GOOD TIME

Pelham Dog Park supporters gathered last weekend at the Port Colborne Dog Park for a Howl-O-Ween Party.

People and pooches enjoyed an afternoon of costumes, treats, dog games, prizes and a run in the park. There was a doggie version of musical chairs, spin the bottle and some “smart” dog toys to challange the dogs. /Special to the Voice

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VOLUNTEERS joined the Communities in Bloom Committee on Saturday for the Community Participation Day to help pick up trash around the town. Emma Caldwell (left), Ankit Sehgal and Jacob Froes, members of the Mayors Youth Advisory Council, helped pick up Pelham Town Square - the road the youth group has adopted.

Sarah Murrell/Voice Photo