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Clarence’s to celebrate its 50th anniversary BY WAYNE CREIGHTON Special to the Voice The automotive industry has changed a lot since 1961 when domestic cars ruled the road, gas sold for about 30 cents a gallon and fuel injection engines were still on the design board and not the assembly line. The one constant in the past 50 years, however, has been Clarence’s Service Centre on Canboro Road. Clarence Dam purchased the business in 1961 and a couple of years later demolished the existing building and erected a new garage which remains a beehive of activity today with cars and trucks of all shapes and sizes getting a mechanical makeover. Clarence Dam passed
away in 1996, but his legacy lives on in the garage and the mechanics that run it—his sons Hans and Louie, who purchased the business from their father in 1980. “We’ve never had another job; I started working the garage when I was 12,” says Hans. “I would help out however I could; I did try a picking job once but I didn’t like it.” It wasn’t a certainty that one of Clarence Dam’s five sons would follow in his footsteps. “At a certain point, we had a choice to make,” says Hans. “I have three other brothers who aren’t in the business, my dad never made us take over the business; it was our choice.” At one time, Clarence’s sold Sunoco fuel but the
advent of the drive thru society where everyone was in a hurry to gas up, grab a coffee and hit the road again forced a change in direction in 1993. “At one time there were six gas stations in this town,” says Louie. “There isn’t one left now—so we now focus on general repairs, domestic or foreign cars, we fix ‘em all.” The changes in automotive technology over the past five decades have kept the brothers on their toes and Hans acknowledges that it is all about diagnosing the problem these days. “Cars have evolved from points, condensers and generators to electronic ignitions, air bags, ABS brakes and a whole lot of other stuff,” says Louie. “Cars go faster, they last
Hans and Louie Dam will celebrate the 50th anniversary of Clarence’s Service Centre – a business begun by their father in 1961 - on Saturday, Sept. 10 with an open house at the garage on Canboro Road. They are inviting all their customers, friends and family to join them from 9 a.m.-noon. Wayne Creighton/Voice Photo Ask The Experts:
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longer, people drive many more kilometers but they haven’t made a car yet that doesn’t need to be repaired.” Neither Hans or Louie have sons who will one day follow in their footsteps but they are optimistic that when it comes time for them to hang up their wrenches, the business will continue as a legacy to them and their father.
“I hope it remains a going concern,” says Louie. “It’s in a good location and served us well; it has been a very viable business with a lot of community clientele. We have always been a community-based shop.” On September 10, Hans and Louie are inviting their customers to an open house at the garage to celebrate 50 years in
business. From 9 a.m. to noon, there will be classic cars, a barbecue and raffles. “It’s a chance for us to say thank you to all our customers for their support over the years,” says Louie. “We have a lot of return customers and the children of our customers bring their cars to us now and we are very appreciative.”
Old electronics raise money for firefighters
The Pelham firefighters held an eWaste Day on Saturday, August 27. The firefighters collected more than 20 tonnes of electronic waste. The waste will be recycled, and the money raised will go towards purchasing new equipment for the firefighters’ extrication team. Pictured, Mayor Dave Augustyn pitches some electronic waste into a 40-yard container. Tina Chivers/Voice Photo
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Firefighters collect food for hungry animals regular office hours. The pet food drive will continue until September 17. Volunteer firefighter Rod Richards noted the initiative began last year and was highly successful with enough food donated to fill two half-ton pick up trucks as well as the trunk of Richards’ car. “The people of Pelham were very generous last year like they always are and the Humane Society was very grateful and supportive of the idea, so we decided to do it again this year,� says Richards. “I was very surprised at how well we did for the first year. We had people bring us lots of stuff.� Richards added that the
BY WAYNE CREIGHTON Special to the Voice Once again this year the Fonthill Volunteer Firefighters Association is going to the dogs. And the cats, too. Beginning September 12, the firefighters are asking residents to drop off dog and cat food at Fire Station No. 1 on Highway 20. All donations will be given to the Welland and District Humane Society. Donations will be accepted by the office staff between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. or can be left near the front door if residents are unable to get to the fire hall during
Humane Society would prefer donations of canned dog or cat food, but food of any kind is always appreciated. “Canned food has more nutrition,� explains Richards. “When they get an animal in distress, they want to give it canned food because it has more nutritional qualities in a smaller quantity than dry food. Obviously, dry food won’t be turned away but they would prefer canned food for dogs or cats.� Volunteer firefighters Rod Richards (left) and Bob Cullen and canine friend Dante. Wayne Creighton/ Voice Photo
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THE VOICE of Pelham Wednesday, September 7, 2011 Page
Follow manufacturer’s instructions for single burner camp stove, warns fire service Following an incident in a Greater Toronto Area apartment unit where two occupants were injured, the Pelham Fire Department is urging residents to follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the single burner camp stove called the “Cassette Cooker.” Residents are urged to read the warning labels and instructions regarding the appliance
and to turn over the drip pan, prior to using the cooker, so the supports for the pot or pan are facing up. Although the cooker has a “safety device” intended to prevent the installation of a butane canister when the drip pan is face down, this device can be easily circumvented. The Pelham Fire Department is concerned that when the bu-
tane canister is improperly installed and the drip pan is face down, the pot or pan can block the burner opening, forcing the hot gases down into the appliance enclosure. Some of these gases pass through bulkhead openings into the fuel compartment causing pressure to build and the temperature to increase in the butane canister. These events occurred
On Thursday, September 8, Andre & The J-Tones (sponsored by Country Corner Deli) will be performing at the Bandshell in Peace Park. Andre & The J-Tones is a Rhythm & Blues, Funk, Rock and Soul band that performs your favourites from the 60’s and 70’s. They are energetic with a funky horn section and a singer with the raspy and gutsy power of Wilson Pickett and the gentle sound of Otis Redding and Sam Cooke. Playing the music of The Commitments, The Blues Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Joe Cocker, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Sam & Dave, CCR, and The Beatles. This Hamilton, Ontario band has been together for approximately 6 years performing all over Ontario. /Special to the Voice
in the incident above and resulted in a fireball, injuring the occupants. “To prevent injury, always follow the manufacturer’s instructions,” says Fire Prevention Officer Saskia Holditch. These camp stoves are certified for outdoor use only in accordance with CSA 11.22000 “CSA Standard for Portable Type Gas Camp Stoves”.
In addition, these cookers are approved for indoor use in restaurants under CSA Technical Information Letter (T. I. L.) R-21 “Portable Butane Cook Stoves for Restaurant Use”. The Cassette Cooker, is being sold in large retail stores and smaller supermarkets for as little as $11.99 (+ tax) and it comes in a plastic case.
DeVries Fruit Farm held their annual Peach Mania, serving up peaches and ice cream on Saturday, August 20, with a donation going to Pelham Cares. Pictured, Colleen McCarthy of Pelham Cares, accepts more than $400 and 150 lbs of food from Leo DeVries. Warren Mason/Voice Photo
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Ontario PC income-sharing plan will bring fairness to tax system This time of year can be a busy one for families in the Niagara region, especially those with kids returning to school or college. And, whether getting ready for school or taking one last day trip as a family, it can also be an expensive time of year, too. Over the last eight years under Dalton “The Tax Man” McGuinty, families have found it harder to make ends meet thanks to his endless tax grabs, expensive energy experiments that drive up hydro bills, and the fraud, waste, and secret deals that have attacked the family budget. He no longer understands the challenges families face, and has forgotten what a family
budget looks like. Instead of giving families the relief they need, he continues to support a tax system that places a value judgment on families, based on how they choose to run their household. Under our current tax system, two families could be earning the same income, yet be taxed differently depending on how much each spouse is individually contributing. For example: a mom and a dad with taxable incomes of $35,000 each currently pay lower taxes than a mom and dad earning $20,000 and $50,000 – even though both families are earning $70,000. While the Tax Man would rather tell families
how to run their homes, and hit them with higher taxes simply because one spouse chooses to stay home with kids or an elderly parent, I believe we can do better for our families after eight years of working harder and getting less from Dalton McGuinty. A Tim Hudak government will fix Dalton McGuinty’s broken, unfair, judgmental tax system so that all families are treated equally. We will allow all couples to share up to $50,000 of his or her taxable income with the other spouse, in order to reduce the family’s overall tax burden. This means if you are a single income family making
$70,000 a year, you will save $1,400. If you are a two-income family making $70,000, with one spouse working full time and the other working part time, you will save $400 a year. That’s $400 to $1,400 dollars more for families to put back in the household budget to spend on their own priorities again, instead of the Tax Man’s expensive energy experiments and endless tax hikes: priorities like a mortgage payment, repairs for the mini-van, or back-to-school supplies for the kids. As a dad, I know what a difference this kind of tax relief can make for families, who understand that
it’s not just about mom’s budget or dad’s budget, but the family budget. On October 6, families will have a clear choice: Dalton McGuinty or the NDP, who not only support a tax system that judges families and how they run their homes, but will also hike taxes further on families and make it harder for them to get ahead. Or an Ontario PC government that will respect the family budget, respect the decisions families make that are right for them, and provide every family with $400 to $1,400 in income tax relief. Over the coming weeks, our party will be speaking more about changebook
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Pelham’s basesball diamonds Looking for are in top-notch condition clarity from Tim Hudak As a coach and parent of one of the many Pelham Minor Baseball Association (PMBA) ball players I would like to express my sincere thanks to the Town of Pelham for their excellent preparation of our ball diamonds this year. As many of you know our diamonds are not the red New Jersey clay you see on TV but stone dust instead. This material has many issues associated with it but the way the Town prepared the diamonds minimized the largest issue—hard crusted surfacing. When the surface is hard, like after a rain, it will tear up a sliding runner’s legs; give teeth chipping hops to balls; and cause ankle twisting ruts. This was not the case this year.
When playing a scheduled game this year, the players were treated to a fluffy top dressing that encouraged sliding. Again thank you for a job well done. There are always improvements that can be made and notwithstanding ongoing fence and backstop repairs, I would like to open a discussion about the construction of a Batting Cage at the North Pelham facility. The power system is already available and with a properly worded appeal and support from the Town of Pelham (in concert with the PMBA) many of the materials or sub contract work as applicable could be supplied at cost from generous families of ballplayers or
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sponsoring business from Pelham. This is not a high dollar investment but rather a simple cage with provision for both a pitching screen and a pitching machine. To improve individual skills, make our teams more competitive and to provide an alternative to costly private facility time this is something the baseball playing children of Pelham need. Once again thank you to the Town of Pelham and the PMBA organization, volunteers, sponsors and families who have made the 2011 season a success. Kirk Ashick, Assistant coach and parent, Fonthill
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Author debuts with love-inspired suspense For local writer, Sandra van den Bogerd, love isn’t complete without a whole lot of suspense. The author, who writes under the name Sandra Orchard, recently penned the novel Deep Cover, a Harlequin Love Inspired Suspense.This is the first book in her three-book Undercover Cops series, and an apt description of Sandra’s writing life. “Although I’d openly dabbled in writing articles for years, I began writing fiction in secret,” the Pelham resident admits, when asked about her writing journey. “I’d read enough how-to books to know that breaking into publishing took a long time, and that most nonwriters wouldn’t understand.” Surprisingly, for most of her adult life, Sandra
didn’t imagine herself to be a storyteller. Then after her mother’s death, she discovered Christian romance. Seeing characters working through many of the same struggles she faced spoke to her in countless ways. She soon gravitated to romantic suspense, enjoying the added elements of mystery and danger. After forfeiting the last of her shelf-space to the novels, Sandra’s husband remarked that she should write them instead. Little did he know how the seed he planted would blossom. Alone in the office where she’d directed her children’s home-education, Sandra secretly ventured into the world of fiction. “My family soon found me out, but I didn’t tell any of my local friends and extended family for
years,” she says. She did, however, connect with a growing online community of writers, several local aspiring writers, and attended numerous writing conferences. Her secret finally got out when she won the Daphne du Maurier Award for best unpublished novel—a prestigious award presented by the mystery/suspense chapter of the Romance Writers of America organization. In Sandra’s first book, Deep Cover, undercover cop Rick Gray fights to maintain his cover and still win the trust of the woman he loves—a woman who values honesty above all else. “I read a newspaper article about an undercover sting and was surprised by how many ‘illegal’ things the cops involved had to
do, let alone the duplicity required,” says Sandra. She decided to explore how a believer in that situation would reconcile the requirements of the job with those of his faith, and what the emotional strain of his duplicity would be on his personal life. Since the release of Deep Cover to Harlequin book clubs, Sandra hasn’t been doing as good a job as Rick Gray when it comes to maintaining her undercover status. Blogs and magazines are talking her up and awarding the novel four and five star reviews. The book officially
releases on September 6th and will be available wherever the Harlequin imprint is sold. According to the company’s mission statement, “The Love Inspired fiction program features wholesome Christian romance that will help women to better guide themselves, their families and their communities toward purposeful, faith-driven lives.” Deep Cover’s sequel, Shades of Truth, releases in March 2012 with the third book due out later that year. All of the stories take place in the fictional Niagara town of Miller’s
Bay. Although Sandra writes under a pseudonym, this is merely for simplicity since her surname, which means “of the Orchard”, is too hard to autograph, let alone Google. The undercover writer will be coming into the open this September for book signings on Friday, September 9th at the Fairview Mall Chapters, 285 Geneva St, St. Catharines, from 6 to 9pm, followed by a signing at the Believer’s Bookshelf September 17th, located at 5205 King St, Beamsville, from 10 am to noon.
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Senior remembers Fonthill’s first newspaper BY WAYNE CREIGHTON Special to the Voice It was more than 60 years ago, but the recollection still brings a smile to Jim Casson Sr.’s face. The year was 1950 and the then 11-year-old Casson along with his buddy Robin Barron decided to delve into the Fourth Estate, publishing the Fonthill Bugle—Pelham’s first weekly newspaper. From an initial investment of $5.47, loaned to the boys by Barron’s mother, the Bugle turned into an entrepreneurial windfall for the youngsters. Circulation increased each week, ultimately reaching nearly 300 at one point with each copy selling for three cents. The friends also sold advertising to local merchants as well as covering the news of village and sometimes coverage of their own adventures. News of the successful enterprise spread, eventually leading to an article in the Globe and Mail with a picture of Casson and Barron sitting at Barron’s dining room table taken by local photographer Peter Tenszen. The spotlight on the young journalists was about to get even brighter. “I remember that there was an announcement at Fonthill Public School
that there was going to be a discussion about us on the Kate Aitken show,” says Casson. Aitken hosted a popular show on CBC radio and was a prolific author with nearly 50 books on subjects from cooking to etiquette. She is referred today as an early Martha Stewart. She penned an article on Casson and Barron which carried the headline Midget Newspaper Pays and ran nationwide. Aitken also ran the Wom-
en’s press luncheon at the CNE and when one of her guests couldn’t make it she had an idea. “She got on the phone to us and said get to Toronto right away,” says Casson. “So my father piled us in the car and we got a motorcycle escort right into the place. Pretty heady stuff for an 11-year-old.” “We were interviewed at the press luncheon and on her (Aitken’s) radio show that night. Which led the Toronto Star to check their records and
they found out that I had been a Toronto Star carrier.” A subsequent article and picture appeared in the Star. Casson recalls the whole thing just started on a whim. “We were just kids with an idea at the right time,” says Casson. “It had fluffy type of articles which people enjoyed.” “If it left me with anything, it left me with the memory of dealing face to face with Kate Aitken who was an icon. We stayed at her house overnight because she had to arrange this whole thing so quickly. We were exposed to her whole office, I think she had 12 secretaries. She had had a tremendous history in journalism and even interviewed Mussolini once.” The paper lasted for about 18 months with the final copy hitting the street before the boys began high school. Casson
hasn’t seen Barron for 50 years or so and doubts any copies of the Bugle still exist. But the venture taught him how to multi-task, how to look after customers and he even made
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e i s u r e “White Lightning” won the Squirt playoffs on Saturday, August 27, after a great soccer season! Each team member worked very hard, played fair, and improved through the summer. The team included (front row from left) Madeleine Sviergula; Emma Kate Jeffery; Emilie Hamilton; Bethany Nicholls; Snickers (team mascot); and Jon Wayda; (back row) Dave Augustyn, coach; Sarah Riley; Lucas Augustyn; Reid Murray; Daniel Durkin; Krystyna Augustyn; Elijah Allison; and Laure Hamilton, coach. Absent from the photo: Julia Buerger; Julia Check; Dean Coates; and Kora Curtis-Masse. Thanks to all other Squirt-level players for a fun-filled season, and appreciation to all fans and parents for your dedication and support. /Special to the Voice
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The Pelham Corners Girls recently enjoyed their 2011 reunion. Pictured in the back row (left to right) are Leslie Potts Goodman, Linda Shapland Roach, Marilyn Pirrie Lannigan, Shirley Gennings Moote, Joy Haggerty London, Mikal Berg, Anne Stark Rice. In the front row (left to right) are Dorothy Ryan Beemer, Marilyn Ryan Ozog, Shirley Potts, Linda Mathews Chester, Nancy Pirrie Lyons, Sharon Epps Vizbulis. Absent from photo: Carole (Bozzato) Timm. /Special to the Voice
The Canadian Federation of University Women Welland and District Unit has awarded eight scholarships to female secondary school graduates headed for university this fall. Pictured are three of this year’s recipients (from right) Rachel Leonard, Lakeshore Catholic, Cara Gorrill, Eastdale and Rachel Momot, Notre Dame. (Back) Diane McPherson, CFUW’s Scholarship Convenor. Other recipients are: Krystal Kramer, Centennial, Krysta Boutin Miller, Confederation, Megan Climenhage, E.L.Crossley, Ashley Landon, Jean Vanier and Arden Bull, Port High. Money for the scholarships is raised each year through CFUW’s annual used book sale held this year at the Niagara Regional Fairgrounds on Saturday, October 15. /Special to the Voice
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Volunteers Needed: Niagara Regional Literacy Council is looking for Volunteer Tutors to work with adults who are in need of assistance in improving their reading, writing, math, computer, employment and life skills. We have a Tutor Workshop starting in September. Call the Office at 905-687-8299 to register. 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 905688-4358 • 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 at 4:30 p.m. to dusk Pelham Farmers’ Market, Pelham Town Square www.pelham.ca. • Thursdays Summer Concert Series 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. • Fridays at 8:00 p.m. - Euchre at North Pelham Youth Hall, 1718 Maple St. $3 admission. Call Riekie for info: 905-892-3731. Wednesday, September 7 • 7:00 p.m. Niagara Bead Society meeting. Bankers room, Central Library, St. Catharines. Guest speakers, techniques, studio tours, projects. www.niagarabeadsociety.com • 7:30 p.m. Newcomers Club, The Heidehof, 600 Lake St., St. Catharines. Women of all ages who have recently moved to the Niagara Region and would like to meet interesting individuals area invited to join the club and participate in a variety of activities. Friday, September 9 • Friday Lunches at the Royal Canadian Legion, 141 Hwy 20 E, Fonthill. New concept-Soup and Sandwich Lunch with bottomless bowl of soup and deli sandwiches. Saturday, September 10 • 8:00 a.m. to 12:00pm Giant Garage Sale and Bake Sale. Glad Tidings Church of God, 1 Pancake Lane, Fonthill. • 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Alzheimer’s Coffee Break, Rockway Community Centre, come out and enjoy a muffin and support the Alzheimer’s Society of Niagara. Bring a friend or come alone, take the oppoturnity to try Indoor Lawn Bowling while you are there. Donations accepted. • 10:00 a.m. -11:30 a.m. Ventriloquist Kellie Haines at the
Welland Museum. Tickets are $10 and $8. Call the museum at 905-732-2215. • 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Open House at the Vineland Research Station to celebrate it’s 100th Anniversary. Tours of labs, bus tours of orchards, ceremony at 1:30, free BBQ lunch. All Welcome. • 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 100th Anniversary Celebration at King George V School, 8333 Willoughby Drive, Chippewa. Free. • 5:00 p.m. 3rd Annual Pelham Family Run starts at Lewis Family Chiropractic, 165 Highway 20, West, Fonthill. BBQ & Door Prizes following the race! Entry Fee: $10 Donation, $30 Family Rate. See ad in VOICE this week or call 905-892-6200 for more information. ALSO: VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP OUT FROM 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. • 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Famous Sons and Daughters at Centennial Secondary School, A fundraiser for the Welland Museum. Call 905-732-2215 to purchase tickets.
SERVICES Wednesday, September 21 • 6:30 p.m. Niagara Heritage Quilters’ Guild, Merritton Community Centre, 7 Park Street, St. Catharines. Guest speaker: Kay Hannah. Info: Doris, 905-8352808
qr ART LESSONS OIL Painting Class for Beginners this Fall. do you want to learn the basics of making Art? If interested, call Els Swart at 905-892-4213.
INCOME JW Financial willTAX conduct a Free Tax Review • Were your taxes filed correctly and explained to you? • Have you received notices from the CRA and you’re not sure how to proceed? • Do you know how to improve or resolve your tax situation?
905-892-7797 jwfinancial@bell.net
POOL COVERS
Tuesday, September 13 • 7:00 a.m. Robbed by Headaches? Drs. Taylor and Lara at Pelham Library to discuss. Seating limited. Call to reserve: 905892-2683 • 7:00 p.m. Tuesday Night Bingos start tonight at St. Ann’s Parish, 834 Canboro Road, Fenwick. Chance to win $100. Wheelchair accessible. For info call 905-8926123 Thursday, September 15 • 6:15 p.m. Niagara Post-Polio Chapter of Polio Canada Meeting, Ontario March of Dimes, 3340 Schmon Parkway, Unit 1E, side entrance, Thorold, Ontario. Open Discussion. Contact: Angel Dumele 905-357-2611. Saturday, September 17 • 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Community Living Welland Pelham Home Show at 535 Sutherland, Welland. Something for everyone from home decorating to personal products to gift ideas. Only $2 admission so bring the entire family. Further information: 905-735-0081 Monday, September 19 • 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Forest Fun at Ball’s Falls. Program is geared for children aged 2 to 5. Activities will include a guided nature hike, crafts and games. Cost is $5.75 per adult with one child. Each additional child is $3.
TELEPHONE CONTRACTOR
CRIPPS TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Commercial, Industrial & Residential
Installation or Repair Telephone, Cable, Satellite, TV & Network LAN Wiring, Norstar & Paging Systems
1.800.249.5779 or 905.658.7184
Junk Removal We clean out basements, garages, appliances, any junk you want removed. Free estimate: 905736-1525 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
• 7:30 p.m. Friends’ Club First Dance of the Season, Westminster United Church Hall, 180 Queenston St., St. Catharines (next to St. Catharines General Hospital). Live music, refreshements, prizes, everyone welcome. 905-358-8089. Monday, September 12 • 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Pelham Girl Guides Information Night at Fonthill United Church. Drop-in to obtain information on Guiding for girls 5-17 and adult women. Call 905-892-3649
Burke’s Masonry bricklaying tuckpointing parging step repairs flagstone stone tiles installation, granite coatings brickslices pressure washing 905-682-7061
ALLTYPE MASONRY A Family Business for 30 Years
Aqua Armour / www.looploc.com Swimming pool safety covers are a long term investment! Make the right choice & purchase a U.S. made Loop-Loc. With world wide sales it’s the most rugged best selling pool cover sold in North America. Call for an estimate today. aquaarmour@cogeco.ca M.Nicholas (905) 892-4203 Fonthill ON Industrial Applications Available
TUTORS
WELLAND-PELHAM KUMON CENTRE
905-735-5557 www.kumon.ca
FOR SALE
Josh DeHaan Flooring “For all your flooring needs”
We offer in-stock specials:
• Chimney • Foundation • Repairs/New
...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
Simply you
Amazing Jewellery Make it a ladies’ night out! Host a party and take advantage of generous host rewards. Earn free jewellery and the opportunity to buy additional jewellery at 50% off! Contact Nancy: 905-384-1828
FITNESS
Dance Aerobics Dance Made Easy! Fitness Made Fun! Starts September 12 am & pm classes Fonthill & Welland Special Price for Fall Bring a Friend Super-Special Call 289-897-8912
FOOT CARE
Catherine’s Foot Care Registered Practical Nurse 13 Years Experience Licensed in Foot Care Will Come to Your Home! Reasonable Rates
905-892-8176
GRACEY, Marilyn June at the Dunnville Hospital on Friday, September 2, 2011. Marilyn June (Whelan) Gracey of Wellandport in 77th year, beloved wife of Clifford for 55 years. Dear mother of Judy Brough (Glen) of Dunnville and Kathy Almas (Don) of Troy. Dear grandmother of Benjamin and Caroline. Dear sister of Doug Whelan (Gloria) of New Hampshire, USA, Sharon Riley (Richard) of Niagara Falls, Jerry Whelan (Marilyn) of Ohio, USA. Resting at the Lampman Funeral Home, 724 Canboro Road, Fenwick. Funeral service in the Lampman Chapel on Thursday, September 8, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. Interment in Lanes Cemetery. Memorial tributes to Dunnville Hospital Foundation or the Gideon Society. Visitation Wednesday, September 7th from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
YARD SALES His and Hers Gigantic Garage Sale at 50 Rolling Meadows Blvd., September 10 from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Numerous household and commercial items, power tools, new & used, gas & electric snow blower, new 6” shaper on stand, new disc belt sander, printer/copier, refrig water cooler stand, gas & roll mower, child desk & chair.
POOL CLOSING AND MAINTENANCE POOL CLOSING SUPPLIES
905-892-1924 289-241-4767
For all your masonry needs, call the Deamudes.
qr COMPUTER
Netflix Setup
Wireless Networking Hard-drive Replacement Virus/Spyware Removal In-house Service available Call Rob at 905-386-0411
email: keuningcs@gmail.com
• 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
OBITUARY
JEWELLERY PARTY
Computer Repair
Visit us at our new location across from Sobeys - 111 Hwy#20
HELP WANTED
HORTICULTURAL SALES
Ambitious person required for nursery stock sales to sell to garden centers, landscapers and wholesalers in Ontario & US. We carry a complete line of container grown flowering shrubs, vines, evergreens, perennials, and trees. We market under specific brand names and have a very progressive marketing program. Applicant must have prior sales experience with proven ability to open new areas of business, service existing accounts, and effectively manage time and territory. Applicant must also have floriculture and horticulture experience. Individual must be professionally aggressive, a team player and willing to do some overnight traveling. Extensive training and working in the nursery may be required to be fully prepared for this position. We offer an attractive salary, bonuses, benefits, mileage, and necessary training. Please send complete resume with salary history to: Willowbrook Nurseries Inc., Attention: John Langendoen 935 Victoria Ave. R.R.# 4, Fenwick, Ontario, LOS ICO. No phone calls please.
905-892-4000
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Computer Services
We thank you for your application, however only those considered will be notified.
The VOICE of Pelham Carriers Needed - Spruceside, Cynthia For information please call
905-892-8690
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905•714•1117
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(just off Woodlawn)
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COUPON EXPIRES SEPT. 22, 2011. OFFER AVAILABLE AT THE FONTHILL LOCATION ONLY.
Available until September 14 ONLY
$25 Advance Ride-All-Day Bracelets Welland & Fonthill
All Weekend Admission Passes
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$20 Adults $15 Students $10 Children
www.niagararegionalexhibition.com