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Residents Continue to Resist Obtrusive Gas Station

by ZACH JUNKIN

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The contentious property is located at the corner of Pelham Street and Welland Road. Residents that live near the area have voiced a number of concerns surrounding , including excess noise and light pollution, increased traffic, and potential damage to the vulnerable aquafer that runs beneath the property if a gas bar

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It’s myVOICE, Wednesday November 11, 2015

Library Voices

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In much the same way the library is seeking to bring a newer look to the community “living room”. Earlier this year we introduced some new café style tables to allow people to sit and converse with friends or work on their computers.

Recently we have added a number of new arm chairs to the front seating area

to encourage people to sit and read, listen to music or just relax. Soon we will have new tables and chairs for our public computer stations. Finally, some areas of the library are receiving a fresh coat of paint. The new additions are part of a longer term plan, as funding allows, to replace the furnishings throughout the Fonthill Branch.

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All of these changes can cause some short term disruption to the normal routines of library use, and we do apologize for the inconvenience. It is our hope that once everything is in place everyone who comes through our doors will find the space comfortable and appealing.

If you haven’t been in the library lately we encourage you to come and check out the changes. While the furniture can make the space look appealing, it is only when residents occupy the space that a true sense of community can be developed.

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The Kinette club recently made a $250 donation to Pelham Panthers Wheelchair Basketball using funds raised through their Fonthill Plaza parking Initiative. The Kinettes ensured that plaza parking was available to customers while providing a low cost parking alternative where the proceeds would be donated to worthy causes. Pictured, from left to right, are Kinette Patti Keller, Rob Bouwers from Pelham Panthers, Kinette Mary Stanley-Tirone, and Kinette Carla Iggulden.

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The Pelham Public Library strives to provide a warm, welcoming and comfortable environment for all residents to enjoy. With that in mind, and thanks to the generosity of the Pelham Art Festival, we are updating some of the furnishings in our Fonthill Branch.

Selecting furniture can be a risky and time consuming process as everyone has different likes and dislikes. There is also a comfort with the existing furniture to which many have become accustomed.

In your own home you may update and refresh the paint and furnishings in your living room from time to time.

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Non-Traditional Book Club Christmas is Coming!

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Michelle Schwenger, Cathy Grande, Patti Faggin, Ruth Pretty, Marie Darcy, and Elaine Brinkman all took part in the inaugural Ladies Literary Lunch, a non-traditional book club at The Cafe on Main in Fonthill.

Patti Fagan loves books, but as a businesswoman, her hectic schedule does not always allow her the time to take part in a typical book club. Strict reading schedules, disinteresting titles, and uncompromising meeting schedules are not often luxuries she can afford. That’s why she has started a non-traditional book club at her business, the Café on Main.

“It evolved from a number of conversations with people in my life who were not entirely happy with typical book clubs,” said Patti. “I thought, ‘you know what we need? A non-traditional option.’”

Patti envisioned a club where members could read what they want, at the pace they want, discussing the merits of each work in turn before deciding whether to ‘Love it, Lend it, Leave it, or Shelve it’.

After mulling the concept over for a few weeks, Patti began pitching the idea to friends and clients. She was shocked by the positive response that opened her eyes to a need within the community.

“As I talked to the women I knew, the response was overwhelming. Most of the people I’ve talked to are as excited about it as I am.”

These busy women are drawn to the casual atmosphere that allows them to discuss literature without the stressful elements of a traditional club.

“This community of busy women doesn’t necessarily need another formal commitment,” said Patti.

At the inaugural Ladies Literary Lunch, spirits

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were high. “We’re all book lovers,” explained one of the ladies in attendance. “We jumped on the opportunity to try something different.”

“And just meeting new people has been fun, it’s been great to make these connections,” said another.

The club is hoping to meet once a month, offering both a lunchtime and evening session to give busy local women the opportunity to get together and discuss their favorite literature.

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EDITORIAL Freedom Does Not Happen On Its Own Mayor Dave Augustyn’s Column for the Week of 9 November 2015 As we commemorate Remembrance Day this year, I was reminded of part of my family’s trip to Europe last spring.

On May 5 we made our way to Wageningen, in Southern Holland. That’s where 70 years before German General Blaskowitz surrendered to Canadian General Foulkes, officially ending the war in the Netherlands.

Being the 70th Anniversary, Wageningen hosted a huge parade and festival including hundreds of Allied veteran soldiers (including 70 World War II vets from Canada), marching bands from varies Allied nations (including the Burlington Teen Tour Band), and current troops and cadets. It was amazing to be among the thousands and thousands who lined the parade route – at least five or six people deep – and cheer each of the veterans as they passed by in vintage vehicles.

We knew that among those Canadian veterans was Jim Summersides, a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 613 in Fonthill and a frequent Remembrance Day participant in Pelham.

It wasn’t easy finding him from among the hundreds of vets sheltered under several structural tents at the parade-start. You see, Summersides wasn’t with the other Canadian veterans because he was among eight veterans speaking with Canada’s Prime Minister. He was telling the PM about the Congressional Gold Medal (that he kept in his pocket!), awarded in February 2015 for his service and determination during WWII in the first Joint Canadian-American Special Forces unit.

After meeting Summersides, I noticed two huge banners surrounding one of the three Wageningen music stages. Loosely translated, one banner read “Freedom Is Something We Celebrate Together!” The other: “Freedom Does Not Happen On Its Own.” These are appropriate words this week.

During our Remembrance Day commemorations we celebrate together our many freedoms – the freedom to express ourselves, to participate in cultural, religious, and political activities, to come and go as we please, and to pursue a safe and happy life.

And, we also recognize the words on the second banner: that our freedoms did not happen on their own. Rather, our freedoms are due to the sacrifices of Veterans and of those members of the Canadian Armed Forces who serve today. They sacrificed their futures and continue to make those sacrifices so that our future might be free and might be one of peace and happiness.

As we celebrate our freedoms together and commemorate Remembrance Day 2015, let us be thankful. Let us never forget.

And let us remember the “Freedom Does Not Happen On Its Own.”

You may contact Mayor Dave at mayordave@pelham.ca with questions or to suggest future topics.

Check out links for documents and past columns at www.pelhammayordave.blogspot.com.

WASTE MANAGEMENT ENHANCEMENTS We are expecting an announcement later this year from the provincial government concerning new rules for waste management.

We do not know if the changes will lead to expansions of responsibilities for local governments or more responsibilities for the producers of products… more on this as legislation is introduced. However, at the regional level, we are introducing some changes which we expect will increase our waste diversion rates, earn more potential income and be better received by the citizens.

If you have ever attended a home hazardous waste event, then you will probably know the frustration of long lineups and, in many cases, on days that are inconvenient for you. You will be pleased to learn that we are phasing out this practice and establishing permanent home hazardous waste centres. We, in Pelham, already have access to our facility but it is located in Grimsby which is a fair trek down the road for many. The Humberstone landfill site in Welland is soon to have this enhanced service all days that the landfill is open. A similar permanent depot will be located in Thorold at the region’s property close to the Walker Brothers landfill site. A dropoff location will also be established in Fort Erie. Many of the materials are sold and the anticipated growth in diversion should cover most of the extra costs of

having these permanent facilities and take much frustration off the backs of taxpayers as they will no longer endure the inconvenience of the home hazardous waste drop-off days.

Again, in the interest of service and improved diversion, the region’s website www.niagararegion.ca has an enquiry service on the homepage to allow new homeowners to find out about their waste pickup options. You simply enter your community, street and number to retrieve this information. Better than this simple service, you can screen a long list of items to determine the proper method of disposal: garbage, blue box, grey box or the green bin recycling. In some cases it is unclear which disposal option is correct. Check out egg cartons or fireplace ashes to see which option is recommended.For those with young children you might make a game out of this exercise to better inform your family and to create more citizens who are sensitive to the proper treatment of waste and the various options for disposal.

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Residents Continue to Resist Obtrusive Gas Station

by ZACH JUNKIN

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What Kind of Society Punishes Kindness?

What kind of society punishes kindness? Everyone has seen the news about an incident where a ady gave water to the pigs in the sweltering heat.

She was charged with mischief and faces a court appearance and a possible fine of up to $5000 dollars.

Mahatma Gandhi once said “the greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated.”

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the property designated as Urban Highway Commercial, which allows for such facilities.

This Urban Highway Commercial designation has confused some neighbors who pointed out that the property is not on a highway.

Several Councillors agreed with the residents that the proposed facility would be out of place.

“I don’t support the development, I don’t think it’s appropriate for the area,” said Councillor Papp. Councillor Junkin agreed with him, stating further that “I think there have been enough ambiguities raised in the last month or two. I’m unconvinced that if this goes to the OMB that we would lose. I won’t support this amendment.”

Councillors Accursi, King, and Rybiak felt differently.

“I’ve been very consistent in this,” said Councillor Accursi. “I think the developer has listened all the way along. He’s listened to the concerns that have been expressed by the citizenry in the area, and by our colleagues on Council, and has responded appropriately in virtually every case. My amendment asks him to go one step further and limit his gas distribution to a four island gas station instead of a five as is proposed. With that I think he would further demonstrate that he wants to be a good corporate citizen and a good neighbor.”

Councillor Rybiak echoed that sentiment. “I too am impressed with the degree that the developer went to in order to satisfy as many of the objections that were articulated as he could,” he said.

Further, Mayor Augustyn pointed out that “The of-

ficial plan does allow for automotive service and sales and we learned at our last meeting that that does include…the sale of gasoline, so this appears to be in order with that.”

In a recorded vote, Council ultimately approved zoning changes that would allow for a four-island gas station and commercial development on the property, with Councillors Rybiak, King, Accursi, and Mayor Augustyn voting in favour, and Councillors Junkin, Papp, and Durley opposed.

Town Staff will now prepare the necessary by-laws which will be presented to Council for consideration at the next regular meeting.

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Kinettes Celebrate 1 Year Anniversary

by ZACH JUNKIN

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Successful Senior’s Shredding Day

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The Fonthill and District Kinette Club celebrated their one year anniversary last week at the Old Town Hall in Ridgeville.

Erin Pasma of Seniors on the Move (left) and Anne Hepplewhite of Safestor Records Management (right), presented Nancy Yungblut and Jane Gilmour of Pelham Cares, the proceeds of their first Senior’s Shredding Day! The event emphasized the importance of safely disposing of personal documentation. They plan on running this event again, so collect your documents, and stay tuned.

“We had a great year,� said President Lola Bronn, “We have a good group of women that keep the club growing, and we have strong prospects with new members coming in.�

The women took part in a number of community activities over the past year, such as the parking initiative they ran in the Fonthill Plaza during the Bandshell concerts. The town provided the club with an area of paid parking and in exchange they ensured that the rest of the lot was available to plaza patrons.

The funds from the parking initiative were donated to local causes.

It was a big job, but it went well,� said Bronn. “We’re planning on doing it again next year.�

The group is looking ahead to their Pamper Me Sweet event in February, which was very successful in 2014, as well as a number of other activities.

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Kin Bob Wastle Receives Life Member Award found himself the Center of attention. Unbeknownst to him, Bob had been elected to receive the Life Member designation from Kin Canada, the organization’s highest honour.

“I didn’t’ know what to say,” said Bob. “I had no Idea.”

And that is all part of the ceremony, explained Kin Kevin Twomey, who was honoured as a Life Member in 2014: “It’s something of a tradition to keep them in the dark.”

This can be easier said than done, however, especially when the award winner is deeply involved with interclub communications. “It is incredible that we were able to keep this from him” remarked several of Bob’s fellow Kinsmen.

Bob has been community-minded from a young age, and serving others has long been one of his passions.

“Ever since I was a teenager, I’ve always been involved with some community groups, it’s just the thing to do,” said Bob. “Especially here in Fonthill. We have a great community and great community spirit, and our club is a phenomenal club. I just love getting involved, I really do.”

in the negative. “No, and I say that proudly. We are all fully involved in every project that we do, so there is nothing that really stands out to me. Every time we do something, it is special.”

It was an answer that would not surprise those who know him best. It was a stalwart response perfectly suited to the man whose commitment to serving others was lauded throughout the evening by his fellow Kin members; a commitment justly honoured, that will no doubt continue for many years to come.

When asked if there was a single memory or event over the years that stuck out to him, Bob quickly answered

Safety Comes First When Hunting With hunting season underway, Ontario is reminding The Ministry of hunters that safety needs to be their first priority.

Natural Resources Forestry, in There are a number of ways hunters can keep themselves, and partnership with the and those around them, safe. These include: OPP, is encouraging • Telling someone where you will be hunting and when you will all hunters to become be returning familiar with all safety • Wearing hunter orange rules and resources • Handling firearms with care and attention at all times that are available to • Never shooting unless you’re sure of your target and what them so that they lies beyond have a safe hunting • Carrying a survival kit and a small first aid kit with you at all times season.

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‘Curator’ Jane Young hangs Nancy Murphy’s entry in the Pelham Art Association Members’ Art show at the Festival Room, Pelham Library. The show runs during the month of November. Photo credit: Rosemary Culos.

Hearing Clinic Gives Back to Community As an associate Legion member whose grandfather served in World War Two, audiologist Alaina Hillier understands the importance of honouring our Veterans and the sacrifices they have made for the rest of us. That’s why, throughout the month of November, the South Niagara Hearing Clinic will be donating $50 from every hearing aid sold to the Fonthill Legion for maintenance of the Veteran’s Park Cenotaph.

“It’s central to the community,” responded Hillier, when asked why her clinic chose that particular monument. “And at the same time, many of our patients are veterans who need hearing aids because of noise exposure during the War. We thought this would be a nice thing to do.”

Community involvement has been central to Hillier’s business philosophy, and Pelham’s small town feel was part of what brought her to the area. She hopes the business can continue to contribute and give back to local causes. “We are here, and we want to be as involved as possible,” she said.

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The following was written by Carolyn Mullin and published in this paper in November of 2000. Carolyn was the founding Managing Editor of the Voice, and integral to its early success. This piece remains as poignant as it was fifteen years ago, and we reprint it in this issue with her permission. Today, Carolyn works as the Manager of Dissemination & Outreach for Niagara College’s Research & Innovation division.

Symbols of Remembrance

The Veteran’s Park Cenotaph

By Carolyn Mullin To those who served in global conflicts, or to those who lived through them from home or abroad, symbols of remembrance take on so much of the meaning of those horrific times.

Some are brought out on November 11, including medals of honour, courage and distinction, or old uniforms and photographs, while others are kept in secret or hidden places, offering too much memory of those contentious times.

My grandfather has one such memento, unlike any other I’ve heard of or seen to this day.

He doesn’t show it off or parade it around. In fact, it used to remain high on a shelf out of reach of young grandchildren’s hands. Those who shared its significance, his comrades in arms, shared its mystique, passing it around for months or years at a time so that each could hold it, shine it, and remember.

Today that memento sits in my grandfather’s house, 60 years and three months after it was found and smuggled into the Second World War. It is encased in glass and attached to a plaque, with exquisite carving and engraved letters telling all who read it of its significance.

Sadly, my grandfather is now the sole owner of that artifact, being the only one still alive to treasure it.

Still, now that 60 years have passed, this item has come

down from the high shelf to be placed on a table in the main room of his house.

The memento?

A child’s shoe. A black leather shoe once belonging to a little boy on his way from war-torn Europe to New York.

Troops In the summer of 1940, the M.V Antoniao entered the New York harbour long enough to transfer its refugee cargo into America before steaming northward to Halifax to pick up Canadian troops bound for England.

That’s where Arthur “Moon” Mullin enters the picture.

Dreams of adventure and then of need had led him out of his native New Brunswick to other parts of the Canadian west numerous times during his short life. By the start of the war, with two young children and a wife at home with another baby on the way, he turned to the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry to solve an appetite for adventure and a need to feed a family.

Those with whom he signed up became fast friends, earning serial numbers just one digit apart. When these privates boarded the Antoniao, they weren’t ever far from each other’s site.

As the inscription on the Plaque says, Moon Mullin found the shoe in one of the cabins on July 31, 1940.

The event was forever captured in ink on the lining of a Sweet Caporals cigarette package, and the three witnesses were recorded.

The inscription on the plaque provides all this information, along with one other simple line: “Carried into Dieppe and returned to Canada.”

Dieppe. Anyone with even an inkling of our national history will know the significance of that French town, and the beaches that saw so much Canadian blood shed.

Against overwhelming odds, and through more than one battle, the shoe received not a scratch, unlike my grandfather and his comrades. There it was, quietly proclaiming the need to fight for freedom for such as the little boy who had left it- and so much more- behind, to find peace.

Now 87, you won’t find Moon at any Remembrance Day service. Besides the physical challenges of growing old, it’s too painful for him to face the past in that form. His form of remembrance sits a few feet from his front door, encased in glass and ready to speak volumes to all generations yet to come.

Arthur ‘Moon’ Mullin enlisted on June 30th, 1940. He saw a great deal of fighting, including battles at Dieppe and during ‘Operation Spring’ in Normandy. He passed away in October of 2008, at 94 years of age.

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John Geremia led all scorers with game-high 17 points, on a combination of traditional baskets and 3-pointers (3 of them). Big Dave Jones, who has played in the NBA for at least thirty years, scored most of his baskets from six to ten feet away, showing a nice scoring touch. He finished with 14 points. Anthony Biancaniello scored a dozen points that included two 3-pointers. Tony Croce collected 10 points and “only” three personals. Veteran Mario DiCenso, pressed into service on the hardwood due to the lack of players, patrolled the backcourt and dished the ball well.

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points, dished for 6 assists and pulled down 7 rebounds. Ryan Woolcott, now in his third NBA season, scored 8 points (mainly on two 3-pointers) and had 12 rebounds.

Old Greybeard Joe Seliske, now in his 28th NBA season had a great start scoring 7 points including a rare 3-pointer. Sophomore Mike Gilmore had 6 points and old curmudgeon Peeter Kupper, now well into his sixth decade, played well positionally and scored 5 points. Another newcomer T.J. Hatton played an aggressive style on both offence and defense. He scored his single point on the charity stripe on 4 attempts.

Veteran John Schmidt played his rugged style of defense and drove up the middle on numerous occasions. Septuagenarian Dave Dick, rebounded like a madman and ran around a lot defying his seven decades.

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Pelham’s Thomas Young celebrates a goal that put the Panthers up 2-0 over the Thorold Blackhawks in Friday’s Junior B game in Pelham.

By Panthers Staff Pelham Panther hockey fans filled the bleachers at the Pelham Arena Friday night and were treated to another exciting overtime game as their team hosted Thorold Blackhawks in GOJHL Junior B action.

The “Fired-Up Friday” game certainly had the Panthers firing on all cylinders right from the very start. They out-shot the Blackhawks in the first period, scoring the lone goal (Alexander Hester, assisted by Pelham native Thomas Young and Synee Coonishish). Thomas Young then scored for Pelham at 13:32 in the second period, assisted by Mathiau Young and Riley Hollowell, to put the Panthers two ahead of the Blackhawks.

Thorold’s Jake Lloyd responded to put them on the scoreboard at 16:04 of the second, but this was soon answered by Pelham’s Zachary Plumb’s assisted goal (Riley Hollowell, Spencer Comelli) which restored the two goal lead.

The Panthers carried their 3-1 lead over the Blackhawks into the third. Determined to overcome their deficit, the Blackhawks scored two unanswered goals to force an overtime period. Thorold’s Brendon D’Agostino scored the overtime period goal for the Blackhawks unassisted at 3:23 into the period, winning the game for Thorold.

Despite being edged out in overtime and losing the extra point, Pelham came away with one winning statistic: they out-shot Thorold 40-37. Their PK also continued to shine, not allowing Thorold any goals on their 5 powerplays. All positive signs that a win is imminent!

Pelham welcomes Sutherland Cup winners and conference leaders Caledonia Corvairs this Friday (Nov 13) at Pelham Arena. Puck drop is at 7:30pm for what is touted to be OHL calibre play, right here in our own backyard. Until their OT loss to Ancaster on Sunday, the only point Caledonia had conceded was in September’s overtime game with Pelham. Pelham plan to once again give Caledonia a run for their money, but would not turn down some good old Friday the 13th luck, especially if it goes into overtime! The Panthers are also hoping for a loud home town crowd to help turn the tables on Caledonia. See you there!

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A Cappella Niagara Men’s Chorus Invites singers to join in the fun at the Welland Community Wellness Centre, 145 Lincoln St. on Tuesdays at 7:00 PM. For info call Bob 905892-2336 or Kerry 289-8206584.

TF Jump N’ Jive Tuesday Share stories, sing songs , and meet some new puppet playmates!

This program will be designed to incorporate all ages from babies to preschoolers. A craft will be provided at the end for any participants able to craft. Pelham Public Library. w w w. p e l h a m l i b r a r y. o n . c a 905-892-6443.

Weekly Euchre every Friday evening, 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm, North Pelham Youth Hall, 1718 Maple Street, Fenwick (Just north of Tice Road); $3./person, prizes awarded.

TF Cherry Merry Neil Diamond Christmas coming to the Fonthill Legion - Will Chalmers and the Solitary Man band will be performing on Friday November 27th 8 p.m. with opening act Lindsey Mills. Hear all the hits and Christmas tunes. Tickets are $20.00 and available at Semenuk’s Esso or 905-3255704. General theater seating.

Net proceeds to Pelham Cares.

Seeking singers for holiday chorus. Sing laugh & share your voice with Sing Niagara Women’s A Cappella chorus chorus. Rehearsals start Oct 26 Register now. Space limited. email info@singniagara.com or call Nancy 905-935-3965 Penny Sale and Lunch Saturday, November 14, 2015.

Holy Trinity Church, 1557 Pelham St. Fonthill Penny Sale Draw at 2:00 pm Lunch from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Baked goods, refreshments, etc. available.

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TF Saturday, Nov 14th “Homes for the Holidays” Christmas House tour – organized by Fonthill United Church.

Six homes and the Church beautifully decorated by local designers.

Tickets $20: Available at 905 892 6433 (Church) & participating designers: Vermeer’s Garden Centre and Flower Shop, Cox Home Furniture, Log Cabin Gift Shoppe, Le Village, Carolinda’s, Mary Luska Interiors and Fashions, and Roses and Twine Floral Studio Time: 10am to 3pm. Ticket price includes refreshments at Church.

The Ontario Provincial Service Officer of the Royal Canadian Legion, Kim Dolan, will be visiting the Legion in Fonthill during the week of November 16-20th, 2015. Should you have questions or benefit needs for Kim, please contact Rick Hatt – Service Officer for Branch 613 Fonthill no later than October 30th, 2015, for an appointment.

Rick can be reached at 905892-6100 or e-mail hattrich@ sympatico.ca Fonthill Legion, EVERY THURSDAY 5-7 pm, serving PIZZA and WINGS in the lounge. EVERY FRIDAY 46pm, serving a great dinner. $10 including coffee/tea and dessert.

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TF Fonthill Lioness Holiday Shopping Spree, Nov. 14, 2015 at Fonthill Legion, Hwy # 20, Fonthill, 10 am – 3 pm, free admission, numerous vendors, bake table and door prizes. N19-36 Fonthill Lioness Progressive Euchre, Nov. 28, 2015, 7:00 pm, Lions Hall, Hwy # 20, Fonthill. $5. admission, light lunch and prizes.

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Sunday treats with funds heading straight back into the community. Haddock, November 15, 11:15 am – 1:30 pm. french Fenwick fries Lions and Club, much 999 more. Runs Sept. 9 from 4-7 p.m.

Church St., Fenwick. A Selection of Homemade Soups, Variety of Breads, Dessert,MINOR Coffee, Tea, PELHAM HOCKEY EQUIPMENT SALE It is with profound sadness Juice. $8 per person; Children sell or trade used equipment Arena. Aimed to provide that the familyatofthe Leo Pelham Victor underBuy, 10 - $3 N19-36 Coffey announces his cheaper options for players in this upcoming season.

Runs Sept. 6 from unexpected passing on Friday, Christmas in the Country November 6, 2015 in his 61st 9-12 Saturday in the morning.

BAZAAR. November year. Much loved husband 21, 10a.m. to 1 p.m. First of Valerie (nee Wood), proud Presbyterian Church, 602 Metler father of Jonathan, Brendan Road,North Pelham Quilts, PELHAM MUDFEST (Jenny) and Dylan. Brother of Baked Goods, Afghans, Floral (Deb), (Rhonda), Men and women will be Michael back in theBryan mud as the second run on the year is Arrangements,Hand-crafted Paul (Sharon), David, Peter items, and much more. Coffee held at Bissil’s Hideaway.(Naomi) and Shawn (Leanne), and Muffins-9:30am;Lunch 11am brother in law of Nada, Jackie to 1pm Free admission N19-37 (Don), Gillian (Harold) and Tina (Murray). Predeceased by NIAGARA REGIONAL EXHIBITION Ridgeville Bible Chapel AWANA his parents Victor and Mary program is Tuesday evenings Rodeo, games and live entertainment Coffey, his in-laws headline Alfred and this years exciting event. It from 6:30 to 8:00 at 418 Canboro Doris Wood and his brothers runs from Sept.

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TF greatly missed by his 27 nieces and nephews, many MOVE CANCER Old BIG Fashioned Hymn Sing. RIDE friends and relatives. Leo was retired both the Ontario ride taking place on Sept.

Celebrating years in Ride The Big120 Move Cancer is from a non-competitive Ministry of Transportation and Fenwick. Church of Christ, 7. Proceeds for the Big Move in Niagara and support the Walker FamHCIO. stay He loved his family, 765 Welland Rd. November 20, golf and the Maple Leafs. He 7 pm.ily Cancer Centre. was happiest when he played golf with his sons, making the perfect foursome. Friends WALKING CLUB were received at James L. Event Submissions Pedlar Funeral Interested in walking in Pelham?

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For more information, please contact jcook@ hosting November 10th from 10:00 11:00 a.m. followed by the would be of interest to pelham.ca or call 905 892-2607, ext 329. funeral service at 11:00 a.m. the community, you may Donations in Leo’s memory submit an events profile by may be made to the Lung HAMPER DAY FOR PELHAM CARES sending your community Association or the Canadian events information to Diabetes Association.

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FONTHILL BANDSHELL PRESENTS DE TEMPS ANTAN Since 2003, Éric Beaudry, André Brunet and Pierre-Luc Dupuis have been exploring and performing time-honoured melodies from the stomping grounds of Quebec’s musical past. Using fiddle, accordion, harmonica, guitar, bouzouki and a number of other instruments, our three virtuosos Northblend Pelham Youth Assoboundless energy withOBITUARY the unmistakable joie de vivre found only in ciation is having a ham and traditional Quebec music. Show runs from 7-9 p.m. scalloped potato dinner on

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Thriving Through Our Goals

by ZACH JUNKIN

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Places of Worship and Events Bethany Christian Reformed Church 1040 Balfour St., Fenwick, ON L0S 1C0 (905) 892-8980 Concordia Luthern Church 105 Welland Rd. Fonthill, ON L0S 1E4 (905) 892-8877 Fenwick Church of Christ 765 Welland Rd., Fenwick, ON L0S 1C0 (905) 892-5661 Fenwick United Church 1050 Church St., Fenwick, ON L0S 1C0 (905) 892-3081 First Presbyterian Church 602 Metler Rd., Fenwick, ON L0S 1C0 (905) 892-4716 Fonthill Baptist Church 1414 Pelham St., Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0 (905) 892-3925 Fonthill Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses 1369 Rice Rd., Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0 (905) 892-4680 Fonthill United Church 42 Church Hill, Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0 (905) 892-6433 Glad Tidings Church of God 1 Pancake Lane, Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0 (905) 892-5122 Holy Trinity Anglican Church 1557 Pelham St., Fonthill, ON L0S1E0 (905) 892-6011

It is all too easy to get caught up in the current of life and find yourself floating along, with seemingly little control. If a person isn’t careful, they can be quickly overwhelmed by activities and obligations, setting future goals aside to satisfy the demands of the present. One can get caught up in surviving rather than thriving.

It is important for each of us to set personal goals to help us overcome this frantic state.

Goals are necessary for a fulfilling life; they help give us focus, provide motivation, and keep us on the path to becoming the person we want to be. They give us something to aspire to and work towards, and they allow us to assess our lives in the grand scheme and set targets for growth.

However, without a plan of action, a goal is merely a wish. While setting a goal is important, one most also plan a way to practically achieve it. It is no good to say ‘I want to learn to play the piano’, without considering the steps you must take to do so. For example, to learn the piano you will need one to practice on. You will need some kind of teacher, be it a professional, a book, or a youtube tutorial. You will need to schedule time to play. By examining the different aspects of your goal, you can better understand how to accomplish it. This helps to make a potentially intimidating goal seem more manageable, and to turn a nebulous wish into something of substance.

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We all have goals, whether we are conscious of them or not. We may be chasing a promotion at work, an elusive waist measurement, or we may want to become more active in our community. Recognizing our goals and undertaking them through a systematic process can help us achieve them more quickly, allowing us to thrive rather than merely survive.

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St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church 834 Canboro Rd., Fenwick, ON L0S 1C0 (905) 892-6123

Once you’ve set a goal and outlined a practical method of approach, you will need to commit to success. Depending on your goal, this may involve setting a schedule, or creating mini-goals within your main goal.

In our previous example, this might mean committing to a certain number of practice hours per week, or learning a certain song within a set timeframe. This will allow you to monitor your progress and encourage you to press forward.

MPP Tim Hudak took part in the Random Act of Kindness Niagara day today by stopping by Tim Horton’s to hand out $5 Tim’s Cards and chat with folks.

Penny Sale Saturday, November 14, 2015 10 am to 2 pm Holy Trinity Church

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Welland – The city has received calls and complaints about a person, or persons, going door-todoor in various areas of Welland, insisting that a new water filter system be purchased and installed.

The person(s) suggesting having the water system installed identify the company they work for as “Green Water� and may imply that they represent the City - they are not with the City of Welland.

Branch 613 Cadets fared very well at the Western Ontario Orienteering Competition recently, with the male and female teams both winning 1st place.

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As well, MWO Ashlynn Giovenazzo won 2nd and MWO Autum Ardell won 1st for senior females. Both teams went on to the Regional, (EQUIVELENT TO A PROVINCIALCOMPETITION) this past weekend at CFB Borden, where the male team put in a great effort and came up just short of bringing home medals. The female team, however, took second place and MWO Ardell brought home a third place individual medal for the senior division.

The person(s) purporting to be from “Green Water� is informing residents the water filter system is a new requirement with the municipality of the City of Welland. There is no such requirement or program associated with the City of Welland.

The City of Welland does not require residents to install a filter in their home as water samples are continuously collected by City staff throughout the City’s distribution system and has those samples tested in accordance with Provincial Regulations.

The City’s drinking water meets and exceeds Provincial Standards and annual water quality reports outlining testing results are available on the City’s website.

Should a City staff member come to your home, he/she will always clearly identify him/herself and show residents proper identification. If proper identification is not shown do NOT let an individual into your home, for any reason.

Please be aware that you are under no obligation to allow a person access to your home or to provide them with any information if you are uncomfortable doing so.

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