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Vol.18 No.21

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

Weekend Weather YMCA seeks partnership with Town Thursday

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Members of YMCA Niagara at Town Council last week Saturday discussed a potential partnership regarding the building of a multi-faceted communityHigh centre.

20 Niagara Volunteer Board Chair Leanne Standryk and Sunday CEO Janet St. Amand gave council an overview of what High 23º the YMCA provides across the region.

Weather Network With locations in Niagara Falls,Source Port-The Colborne and St. Catharines, the not-for-profit organization has quickly The Voice become a staple of consistencyInside in Niagarashe said.

With over 92,000 people served at 112 YMCA sites, the duo were hoping to persuade Juno a newBeach partnership 6 with the Town of Pelham in the future Page development of East Fonthill.

“This is a work in progress. Both organizations I think Going to thetodogs need to work through this process together considPage 10 er the nature of the development and how that might work,” Standryk said. “Tonight we wanted to provide a foundational information background about the YMCA NIFF and the ingredients of a successful partnership.”

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It’s a dream come true for a local hockey player.

James Young was heading north for a camping trip when he heard the news of a Junior B team coming to his hometown.

“I never thought they’d have a Jr. B team here in Pelham. It was a big shock to my entire family,” Young said.

“The opportunity to represent Pelham on the ice was too good to pass up so I quickly let them know I wanted to be a part of the organization.”

The 16-year-old begins his first Jr. B training camp experience later this month and will provide size to the Pirates. That, added with the ability to battle in corners

and do the dirty work, were main factors Pirates coaching staff wanted him to sign after his season with the Southern Tier Admirals. There, he played in 39 games, tallying 27 points.

“I’ve been playing together with (Admirals coach) Dan Timmins for eight years now, so that’s really helped with my development. He’s been able to teach me a lot and I look forward to learning even more from Wes (Wolfe).”

While Young may not need motivation for this upcoming season, watching eight of his teammates become Ontario Hockey League draftees last April opened his eyes to how far his game can grow.

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It’s where I want to be and hopefully I can make the jump and continue to succeed here with the Pirates.”

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The Pelham Pirates announced last week that Brock Ackerman would be the first captain of the newly located club.

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Rec department stretches out

The town will turn one job into two with a reorganization of the Recreation, Culture and Wellness department.

Chief administrative office Darren Ottaway told town council last week the change means a conversion of a deputy supervisory position into two programmers.

Two manager jobs in a department of four seemed unnecessary, he told councillors.

The change, he said, will allow director Vickie van Ravenswaay more flexibility to spread the workload across more staff and reduce summer part-time assistance and annual overtime.

It comes at a time when the scope of the department’s workload has increased with more events, festivals and programs.

Recreation department staff help volunteer committees to plan, administer, supervise volunteers and co-ordinate with other town department during festivals such as Canada Day, Summerfest, Christmas in Pelham, Pelham Farmers Market, Pelham Suppermarket, and Fonthill Bandshell Concerts.

Recently, it played the key role in co-ordinating Thursday evening activities of the bandshell, suppermarket and farmers market with a new arrangement of evening parking.

The department operates town recreational programs at the arena, in parks, and at the swimming pool. Its staff work with volunteer committees such as the Active Transportation Committee, Communities in Bloom, Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council and others set up by council on short-term or long-term basis.

The change in staff structure to five from four was triggered by the departure of community co-ordinator Jessica Ruddell, who has taken a job with the City of Burlington.

Ward 2 Coun. Catherine King asked if the change affects a succession arrangement in the department. But then she pointed out the last two people to hold the assistant manager job did not move up, but rather moved on to jobs in the cities of Calgary and Burlington.

Ward 3 Coun. Peter Papp said the department will face more programming demands in the future when it moves into a multi-purpose recreational complex in the future.

Mayor Dave Augustyn said the conversion of a supervisory position into two programming jobs is a method the town has been using to increase staff while not increasing budgets.

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trated their search in the Port Colborne where a uniform officer observed tire tracks that lead off the roadway and into a ditch that was covered by thick brush near Babion Rd. in Port Colborne. The officer followed these tracks and located a single motor vehicle that could not be seen from the roadway.

Further investigation revealed that the driver of this motor vehicle was the missing person, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Police revealed that the 2002 Honda motor vehicle was being driven north bound on Babion Rd., when the driver lost control and left the east side of the gravel road coming to rest in the ditch.

This collision remains under investigation by detectives of the Niagara Regional Police Services Collision Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses with information regarding this collision are asked to contact investigators at 905-688-4111, extension 5500.

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War Games take over Niagara Niagara will soon look like a scene out of the 1984 classic ‘Red Dawn’ as the Canadian military begin their domestic operation.

Almost 2,000 troops will be taking part in the training exercise from Aug. 17-23, where a fictional army have invading Eastern Canada and are closing in on capturing the Welland Canal.

“Every exercise needs a scenario and this one here is really fictional,” Major Tim van Mourik of the 31 Canadian Brigade Group told Pelham Council last Tuesday night.

While it may look like a Soviet invasion, van Mourik say they mean peace. Soldiers will be walking around in full military gear and will be using land and air support to halt the fictional enemy.

The majority of the soldiers will be staying on private property, the Welland fair ground, and some along the Welland Canal.

He told council it will be a “neat” experience for

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None of the soldiers will not be stationed inside Pelham but they plan on doing an air drop at the Central Airport, if the weather cooperates.

Despite all the military personal in Niagara, van Mourik says the operation will be relatively quiet.

Soldiers will be shooting blanks, but no explosives or smoke will be used.

They plan on providing a public demonstration, which will be announced closer to the training exercise.

“We’re hoping the community will be supportive in our realistic training,” van Mourik said. “It’s exciting and in your own backyard.”

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In 2013 we entered a period of transition with a new CAO and significant changes in leadership and organization. The former relationship between the regional government and local municipalities could be described as a pyramid with a top down approach.

The emerging structure is more like a wheel with the region at the hub and the local municipalities as equal partners like spokes connecting the hub to the rim.

This is seen as the “One Team” approach as we work in partnership with each other, our municipal, business and community partners.

To support the “One Team” approach and to improve performance across the organization, we undertook a number of structural changes.

Planning and development services were merged into one department offering a one-window access for our customers. Financial management positions across all departments were merged into a single Financial Management and Planning division.

Strategy, performance management and other business support positions have been consolidated into a new Organizational Performance division.

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Regional staff and regional councillors regularly review comparative data showing Niagara’s performance compared to other municipalities across Ontario.

We have some geographical challenges which are costly. Being 12 separate local municipalities over a large peninsula affects costs for roads, water lines, sewers and cables for hydro, internet and telephone.

Factors affecting police costs include the need for a marine unit to patrol our waterways and several border crossings that see our police force as the first responders for border issues.

Despite these challenges, this term of regional council has set taxpayer affordability as its fundamental principle for establishing annual tax increases. In fact the annual tax increase at Niagara Region over the past four years at 1.43% has been less than the inflation rate.

During this same four year term, regional council has set the tone by freezing compensation for councillors at the 2010 rate. This level of control of our operational and capital budgets has allowed Niagara Region to maintain an “AA” stable rating from Standard and Poor’s.

Future articles will provide specific examples of how efficiencies and performances have been achieved by this term of Niagara Regional Council.

Brian Baty is a Niagara Regional Councillor for the Town of Pelham. brian.baty@niagararegion.ca.

YMCA (From Page 1) Work toward a deal between the town and the YMCA remains limited. Market research and tours of other YMCA facilities have begun, but some councillors questioned why the town had only looked into a single option for the building.

“How can we, as business people and leaders of our community, make a reasonable fiscally responsible decision if we haven’t looked at alternatives,” Coun.

Gary Accursi said.

“If we only have one option on the table and that’s all we have to evaluate, then we have no yardstick to compare.

“We have a building rising out of the ground so let us take the time to do it correctly.”

Others questioned the costs of a partnership project. St. Amand said it will differ as there are a “variety of agreements” out there, so it depends on the situation.

She said the presentation was merely the framework to provide a better understanding of the project.

The town agreed to move forward and direct staff to draft a Memorandum of Understanding with the YMCA for review and consideration at the next regular meeting on Aug. 25.

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Just for the Peaches

I haven’t had many issues driving around Pelham because I have been avoiding the whole area like the plague.

I will say that the couple of times I’ve driven through town have been down right dangerous on my motorcycle. The gravel is deep, loose and full of pot holes. Where the gravel meets the asphalt is not much better as I have had my front wheel stop while trying to get back on the asphalt causing me to almost crash because of the height difference. I have a lot of years riding and this area makes me scared for new riders who might not have the experience that I have.

Fenwick isn’t much better, either. I made the mistake of trying to go north using Cream and Balfour streets and they both are all covered in gravel with no signs indicating this change in surface. Not to mention the huge mess Canboro is in for something so trivial as gas lights. I would be curious as to who would be at fault if was to crash because of these road conditions.

I really feel bad for all the businesses who are just trying to keep their heads above water and all this roadwork is keeping people like me away.

David Gillies, Pelham I’ve had no issues with the driving around Pelham so much as the traffic that is diverted down Hurricane Road. It’s not a detour route, but drivers see the back up, up ahead of them, and decide to turn onto Hurricane to bypass it all. The problem is, the speed at which they do down the road. It’s like a drag strip. I’m getting annoyed with it and would like some police presence during the time it normally happens which is around 5 pm everyday. The last time this happened a few years back when Sobey’s was being built, a number of pets were killed on this strip. My daughters dog included, by a transport truck, which shouldn’t even have been using this road.

Margie Rietveld, Pelham

Discussing issues 266 times and counting I believe that a huge part of my service as your mayor depends on two-way communication about issues and challenges facing Pelham and Niagara. Part of that communication involves my weekly / bi-weekly columns.

I began writing a column for our local newspapers in late-January 2007, shortly after I was first elected to serve as your mayor. I have also published it on a “blog” site – that I call an “online journal” – since April 2008 at www.pelhammayordave.blogspot.ca.

I am the only Niagara mayor who consistently writes a column. Each column takes me between 1.5 to 3.5 hours to write. To keep it to 425 words for the newspapers, I use much of that time researching and editing.

I also try to incorporate web links to supporting reports, maps, or video recordings so that the information can be as complete as possible.

How do I decide on a column topic? I write about what people ask me about or express concern about.

There was no better way to celebrate summer than savouring locally grown fruit, which took centre-stage at the Country Christmas Store’s “Just for the Peaches” event this past week.

The must-see event featured the best traditional style breakfast and waffles around, which was followed by a BBQ with hamburgers and sausages. All meals, including dessert, will be featured something “peachy” from DeVries Fruit Farm.

The day also included a local artisan sale featuring several local artisans who had their one-of-a-kind crafts available for sale. In addition to everything peach related, a local Alpaca farmer stopped by on Saturday for petting and also for children and adults alike to learn about the curious creature.

“What better way to celebrate not only our local artisans, but to enjoy local homemade food and the opportunity to pick up your fresh peaches,” Jayne Watson said.

“It was great to see families come out to enjoy our peach treats and pick up some unique crafts.”

Many columns are updates on progress or information about recent council decisions; many invite your participation in municipal matters.

Through the years, I have given advance notice of numerous special meetings and open houses, of special events, of upcoming council debates, and of construction projects.

I also write about regional issues – like Niagara Regional Police facilities, or about how to replace regional councillors, or about budget changes.

Some columns focus on federal or provincial matters.

These include several columns about our successful work to convince the Ministry of Natural Resources to continue to protect the Fonthill Kame and about a proposed new Southern Hospital.

Finally, some columns appreciate the work of others – like our hundreds of committed and tireless volunteers – or are more light-hearted in nature.

The greatest numbers of my columns for you have

been about budgets and property taxes – things like Council’s pre-budget consultations, capital and operating budgets, property taxes and tax rates, and changes at the Province’s Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC).

And there have been many more topics – like the town’s property at Rice Road and Regional Road 20, proposed new developments, and recreational and cultural issues – and many, many more columns – 266 to be exact!

I deeply appreciate the local media continuing to publish my column week after week. And, I appreciate you reading them and being part of a dialogue so that we can continue to work together to improve our beloved Town and Region.

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.ca.

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The newest dog park in town is receiving great feedback from users as Niagara Region irons out earlier concerns.

Pelham DOGs member Pam DeFazio, who led the charge to get the park to its Centre St. at Regional Road 20 location, remains content with how the operation has gone so far. “I have heard all good reviews from users – and every time I go or drive by, there is always someone there using it.�

She says the Region has kept close ties with the organization.

It is working on a policy for posting on white boards at the park. It advertises where the park is located, and is considering the construction of a new enclosed space with the park. “From talking to users, I have realized that an additional third area to the park would be appreciated for dogs with special needs and their owners,� Defazio said. “There is space beyond the large dog area to do this, so the Region is keeping it in their scope for a future addition.�

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In 2013 we entered a period of transition with a new CAO and significant changes in leadership and organization. The former relationship between the regional government and local municipalities could be described as a pyramid with a top down approach.

The emerging structure is more like a wheel with the region at the hub and the local municipalities as equal partners like spokes connecting the hub to the rim.

This is seen as the “One Team” approach as we work in partnership with each other, our municipal, business and community partners.

To support the “One Team” approach and to improve performance across the organization, we undertook a number of structural changes.

Planning and development services were merged into one department offering a one-window access for our customers. Financial management positions across all departments were merged into a single Financial Management and Planning division.

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YMCA fa- Welland Othersscore, questioned costs of past a parteventually batted in for a run. research and tours of other After another Yoder the drives a hit have begun, but some council- nership project. St. Amand said it will After Welland scored, Oriolescilities respond in the second second base to bring Dodd and Debruin in for two lors questioned why the town had only differ as there are a “variety of agreeand third innings, bringing the score to 5-1. With two more runs, sealing the playoff victory for Pelham. looked into a single option for the build- ments” out there, so it depends on the Orioles on base, Ben Shirton ing. connects in the bottom Orioles once again thank their sponsors for the ongosituation. of the inning scoring Jack Dodd.

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leaders of our community, make a reasonable fiscally responsible decision if we haven’t looked at alternatives,” Coun.

Gary Accursi said.

“If we only have one option on the table and that’s all we have to evaluate, then we have no yardstick to compare.

the framework to provide a better understanding of the project.

The town agreed to move forward and direct staff to draft a Memorandum of Understanding with the YMCA for review and consideration at the next regular meeting on Aug. 25.

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Library used books sale begins Monday

Pelham Public Library will hold its end of summer Giant Book Sale starting Monday.

The semi-annual book sale at the Fonthill branch gives individuals and families a change to stock up on books and games for the winter season.

It helps the library raise funds for new books and programs usually bringing in more than $3,000.

Featured at the sale are books, puzzles, movies, software and much more.

The sale begins Monday and continues during regular library hours through to Saturday.

On Saturday for a $2 you can fill a grocery bag.

The library accepts gently-used donations accepted all year although musty books, encyclopedias, text books, or magazines.

Staff will cull out donations of popular books to supplement the libray’s own collection of books.

For more information see the library’s website at www.pelhamlibrary. on.ca or call 905-892-6443.

The library has a number of events planned for late summer and early fall.

GRIMSBY BEACH THEN AND NOW In 1859 a permanent Ontario Methodist Camp Meeting Ground was created at Grimsby Beach. Its success led to the establishment of a whole community. The camp eventually became a summer resort and then an amusement park. In 1967, John Allan and his new bride purchased their first house in this unique and historic area. The charm of the narrow lanes filled with colourful Victorian gingerbread cottages inspired the photography John will share. Wednesday, Aug. 13 at 7:30. $4.00.

Please register ahead. Pelham Public Library. www.pelhamlibrary.on.ca.

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ICE CREAM SOCIAL: For children and seniors (adults welcome). We will be making ice cream in a baggie together -- sharing in the work and eating the rewards of our labour. Bring your mittens! Mon., Aug. 25 at 2 p.m. $4. Please register ahead.

PROGRESSIVE BRIDGE: Come on Wednesdays for bridge at its friendliest. Partners and refreshments provided. Progressive bridge with supervised play. Have a problem with a hand? Call on our friendly director for guidance. Ed Hills is a certified instructor with the ACBL and ABTA. Wed., Sept. 3, 10, 17, Oct. 1, 8, 29. 10:15 – 12:15. $30 per six-week session. Please register ahead. Pelham Public Library. www. pelhamlibrary.on.ca. 905-892-6443.

FUN, ACTIVE AND ENGAGED: Have fun and some social time while being the best you can be--physically, mentally, emotionally, socially and spiritually. Rita Talosi, RN, BScN, MSN energizes these sessions. No matter what your age or ability, Rita will keep you active. Mon., Sept.

8, 15, 29, Oct. 6, 20. 10:30. $30 per five-week session. Please register ahead. Pelham Public Library.

DROP-IN BRIDGE: For those who have played Bridge before. Please arrange for a partner. Wed., Aug. 6, 27 from 1:00-3:00 p.m. $1.00.

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brother Bruce passed away suddenly after a brief battle with Cancer on Thursday July 31, 2014. Bruce leaves behind his loving mother Margaret nee Thompson, his wife Debi nee Rhora, daughters Faith Anne, Samantha and son Scott, his loving grandchildren Paul, Lily, Samara, Elizabeth and Ethan. Bruce will be sadly missed by his brothers and sisters Ernie (Carolyne), Earl (Marlene), Wendy Wikston (Mark), Susan Willford (Dick) Penny Wise, Tommy (Coleen), Lynda Carson (Tom), Cheryl Wikston (James), as well as many loving nieces and nephews. Bruce was predeceased by his cherished father Earnest Earl Sibbett and his dear brother Robert Allan (Bobby) Sibbett.

Condolences MELLEN, JOE. The Voice of Pelham staff would like to send their condolences to the family and friends of Niagara Regional Police Officer Joe Mellen, who passed away last Friday in Welland after colliding with a vehicle while riding his motorcycle after work.

Mellen was as a nine year veteran of the Niagara Regional Police Service; working out of the #2 District Uniform Patrol Unit in Niagara Falls.

He was a resident of Welland, he is survived by his parents, a sister and two young children, aged 7 and 5 years.

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HUTCHINSON, HENRIETTE “HETTY” (nee Dekker) Formerly of Fonthill Ontario, Hetty passed away on August 8th, 2014 at Millennium Trail Manor Nursing Home Niagara Falls Ontario with family at her side. Born May 29th, 1917 to William and Teuntje Dekker (Pont) at Welland Hospital. Predeceased by her husband of 72 years Albert Hutchinson (Sept 29th 2008), her brother Bill, sister Audrey and her daughter Barbara. She is survived by her son Douglas (|Pauline), daughters Shirley Young (Harry) and Beverly Hutchinson (Doug). She will be missed by all her family including her 11 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. The Memorial Service to honour Hetty’s life will take place on Thursday August 14th, 11:00 am at the Fonthill United Church, 42 Church Hill, Fonthill. Visitation will take place at the church one hour prior to the service (1011am). Interment will follow at Fonthill Cemetery. Online condolences may be place at www.pedlarfuneralhome.ca A donation to the Welland Hospital has been made by Pedlar Funeral Home. Proudly giving back to the community.

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Muddier Mudfest Challenge coming Sept. 6 Fresh off the planning from a spring event, the Rotary Club of Fonthill is looking for even more people to get down and dirty with them on Sept. 6, as they present the 2014 Pelham Mudfest Challenge.

Demanding enough to make you grit your teeth, but with sufficient fun to leave you wanting more, the Pelham Mudfest Challenge is a six-kilometre obstacle course through the rolling hills of Bissell’s Hideaway Resort, off Metler Road in Ridgeville.

“We heard so many great comments about our May event, with many groups saying they couldn’t wait to see what we could produce next,” says Frank Adamson, event chairman.

“We do plan to make it harder and muddier, that’s for sure, with some new obstacles, but you’ll still be able to do them with your team.”

Natural and built elements, including a hydro pole wall, haystacks, slides and tire obstacles, are combined for teammates to race over, under, through and around, with the possibility of a splash in the famous Bissell’s pool along the way.

While the course has been lengthened from the original spring event, the September run will also include a lower age limit of 15 years old.

In the end participants will be rewarded with a warm shower, a variety of lunch options, live entertainment and prizes. The entry fee of $75 also includes a T-shirt and

drink. All proceeds will go to the Home for Good Capital Campaign for Pelham Cares.

The campaign has been operating for the past year to bring down the mortgage costs and build long-term sustainability for Pelham Cares, a 30-year-old, non-profit social service agency which until this year was operating without a set location.

The entrance fee for the Pelham Mudfest Challenge is $75 per person. Participants will receive a T-shirt, lunch, drinks, entertainment, and a chance at some fun prizes.

Spectators are welcome, and they will be asked for a monetary donation to Pelham Cares as an entry fee.

Camping options from tent sites to luxury cabins are also available that weekend through Bissell’s website at www.bissellshideaway.com.

Members of the Rotary Club of Fonthill are putting together the final details for the event, and are seeking sponsors for the obstacles, to help offset the up-front costs.

For more information, including a FAQ section and registration link, visit www. pelhammudfest.ca.

Volunteers can sign up online, or directly contact Pelham Cares at 905-892-5300, or by email to info@pelhamcares.org.

Those interested in sponsorship opportunities can contact Adamson at 905-8920200.