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Johnson, who gave away his skates after his first and only foray into hockey at the age of 15, will draw on his decades of experience as an elite level runner, bringing his vast wealth of knowledge from the track to the arena.

Pelham Panthers Dylan Cancilla, Caleb Musket, and Mitch Rossit will look to improve their strength and conditioning through dry land training under former Olympian Ben Johnson.

“But when you actually play it, you realize how much you’ll be tested competing against these guys.”

Coaches Rob Bouwers (back left) and James Vander Veen (back right) with Panthers teammates Kurt Bouwers (front left) and Rhys Evans (front right).

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Steven Mortier has played enough games against the Pelham Panthers wheelchair basketball team to know not to underestimate them. “You might have the perception that this is something that you can take lightly,” said the young man, who works as part of the management team at the Nike store in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Mortier and his team became involved with Pelham’s wheelchair basketball program as part of Nike’s ‘Access to Sport’ initiative which focuses on bringing sport to youth. Having worked closely with people with disabilities in the past, Mortier was quick to encourage the connection when he became part the Niagara-on-the-Lake store in the spring of 2014. Since then, Mortier and his teammates have gotten together about four or five times a season to pit themselves against Pelham’s veteran squad in fast paced games that are closely contested.

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VENDOR FAIR RAISES MONEY FOR CADET TRIP On November 28th, the Branch 613 Lincoln and Welland Regiment Army Cadets are hosting a vendor fair at the Fonthill Legion to help raise funds in anticipation of their upcoming trip to Vimy Ridge.

The event will run from 10am-4pm, and will feature a wide variety of vendors including Tupperware, Scentsy, Epicure, Foxy Leggings, Pampered Chef and many more.

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PELHAM PIECES FROM OUR PAST The Louis S. Haney home located at 1150 Maple Street, Fenwick.

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ATOM REP TEAM WINS GOLD The Kirkpatrick Stoneworks Pelham Panthers Atom Rep team was victorious in last weekend’s Beaverloch tournament in Thorold.

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It’s Christmas time at LIONS RAISE FUNDS the Welland Museum FOR FLAGGS The Welland Museum will once again be hosting their Annual Christmas Open House on Saturday December 5, 2015. The event will take place at the Museum and runs from 10am - 4pm.

The day will consist of crafts, hot beverages, and snacks. Be sure to stop at the gift shop, which is stocked with unique gifts from local crafters, artists and vendors. It is also home to the “It’s All Welland Good” t-shirts.

This year, the Welland Museum is also offering photos with Santa for $5.00 each.

The Santa, as pictured in the poster, will be here from 12 - 2 pm.

Lastly, visitors are asked to kindly bring a non-perishable food item for donation to a local organization.

The Welland Museum is the place to live, learn and explore our communities past,

present and future stories. As the keeper of our local community memories and heirlooms, we share these precious stories and objects through creative and changing exhibits and programs. Our stories provide a legacy, so we can reminisce as a community and move forward with confidence and security in our strength of our own unique cultural identity. We share our stories with local visitors from our Region, Province, Nation and across the globe – and to the next generation through educational programming.

Pictured (left to right) Lioness Cheryl Werner (1st V.P.), Sharon Flagg (mother), Wyatt Flagg (brother), Lion Al Crowe and Lion Brian Buchanan (President).

The Fonthill Lions Club recently held a BBQ to raise funds to help offset some of the many costs incurred since Faith Flagg was seriously injured in a hit-and-run accident.

The BBQ was held at E. L. Crossley School where

the students and staff supported it greatly. The co-operation at the school was fantastic, starting with Principal, Karen Simpson, and on down.

Everyone was so helpful.

The BBQ and donation bucket took in $1,756 after

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WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL Neither Mortier nor his teammates use wheelchairs outside of these matches, and he sees the games as an opportunity to encourage sport in the community while simultaneously encouraging cooperation among his squad. “You bond as a team, and you grow as a team,” he said. “Team-

work is essential in anything that you do, and when you run a store you feed off that teamwork; that’s very important to your success.”

Rhys Evans, a member of the Panthers squad who has worked closely with Mortier to bring the two groups together, also sees

expenses. On November 17th, a cheque from the Lions was presented to Sharon and Wyatt Flagg.

At that time, a cheque for $500 was presented from the Fonthill Lioness.

the games as a way to encourage the community to engage with people with disabilities in a productive and educational manner. “A lot of people underestimate what people with disabilities can actually do,” he said, “and this is about a positive interaction that can educate people.”

Rhys and his teammates have been together since 2003, encouraging whoever is interested to put together a group to come out and play them. Some of their regular competition includes teams from local high schools, churches, and colleges.

The sport helps them stay active, and dispel the myth that they have to be limited by a disability.

“When they come on this court they do not let a disability define who they are,” said Evans of his teammates. “We’re just a group of people that want to have fun, that want to share our experience and teach individuals within the community something that we can do on the same level.”

Any teams wishing to challenge the Pelham team can contact Rhys Evans at revans1592@ gmail.com

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This battle is also known as the Third Battle of Ypres.

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British passenger ship sunk in WW1.

Military vehicle that rose to prominence toward the end of WWI. Veterans gather here.

An ill-advised shield shovel of Canadian design.

The British fought for glory, while Canadians fought for these.

Poison gas was forced used by the Germans here.

Famous Canadian WWI battle.

A type of stagnant warfare.

Canadian produced WWI rifle.

WWII British deception to disguise the invasion of Italy from North Africa.

These fields were left umaintained for years before being turned into a proper memorial.

This empire was a Central Power in WWI, and no longer exists.

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EDITORIAL Democracy is More Than a Ballot

by ZACH JUNKIN The VOICE

With a Federal Election fresh in our minds, and Remembrance Day fresher still, Canadians have had ample opportunity over the last few months to consider the importance of democracy to our way of life. The freedom of people to choose representatives in fair elections is a right that many of our ancestors fought and died for, and that many people risk their lives to obtain even today. The right to cast your vote on Election Day is a sacred one, and every Canadian should willingly do so.

But Canadians also must understand that casting a vote is only one very small part of the democratic process. Waiting in line for twenty minutes once every four years does not make someone a champion of democracy, though their facebook posts would certainly read otherwise. “If you don’t vote then you don’t have the right to complain!” is a mantra that gets trotted out every election, and though not without its merit, is often parroted by folks who couldn’t name two candidates within their riding. Perhaps a corollary should exist: “If you cast an uneducated vote then you don’t have the right to complain.”

It would be interesting to know how many of these folks- people that relentlessly inundated social media with their democratic cheerleading on October 18thhave ever spoken to their municipal councillor, or contacted their Member of Parliament. Maybe that corollary should extend a little further: “If you cast a vote, and then remain entirely uninvolved over the next four years, not once contacting your elected representative, then you don’t have the right to complain.”

After all, where are these people in between elections, when it really counts? Where are all these apparently passionate people when the decisions are actually being made?

It’s laughable when folks decry non-voters as lazy ingrates, and then do literally nothing themselves between visits to the ballot box.

It’s easy to champion democracy when it’s trending on Twitter.

But, as in many areas of life, what is easy is not often what is most productive. It’s not enough to get involved once every 1400 days. If someone wants to be a good citizen, if they truly want to show their love for democracy, then they must remain politically active yearround, and encourage others to do the same.

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Original bandshell design used courtesy of Todd Barber Forestgreen Creations.

Vendors can purchase a table at the event for 25$, with all proceeds going directly to the Corps.

“This would cover things like lunches and any supplementary excursions they want to go on,” explained Commanding Officer Lyn Giovenazzo.

Thus far 31 cadets have signed up for the trip, with another five who would like to go but simply cannot afford to. “It’s an amazing opportunity for the kids, who have been working really hard to get the most out of the programs we offer,” said Giovenazzo.

Recently, the Branch 613 Army Cadets won the Colonel Maddox trophy as the best small Cadet Corps in the province, a distinction they have earned in three of the past four years. The Vimy Ridge trip would coincide with the 99th Anniversary commemorations of that battle.

Region Increases Water & Waste Water Rates Mayor Dave Augustyn Column for week of 2015 November 23.

Some Regional Councillors congratulated themselves for approving a “combined 0.03 per cent reduction in the Region’s Water and Wastewater budget, resulting in a net operating budget of $108 million.” A recent news release quoted the Regional Chair that, “These reduced budgets show that our Council is focused on affordability for Niagara residents.”

This upsets me. First, this misleads by telling only part of the story. Second, the facts show that the Region’s “zero budget guidance” did not focus water and wastewater affordability.

As you may recall, the Regional portion of your water and sewer rates pays for both the water and sewer treatment costs and delivery costs to 11 of Niagara’s Towns and Cities. The Region works with local staff to estimate the amount of water each municipality will sell to its residents and businesses and the amount of waste water it will send to the Region to treat.

Essentially, the Region wholesales water production and waste water treatment to the local municipalities. The local municipalities then add local distribution (water) and collection (sewer) costs to retail service to residents and businesses.

So, while a near zero budget change sounds good, it’s the impact on the customers (the 11 Cities & Towns) and, ultimately, residents and businesses, that really matters.

The Region charges 25% of their water budget to the local municipalities as a fixed cost; that portion of the bill is increasing by the 0.3%. But, what about the other portion? The Region will recover the remaining 75% at a set rate. Council increased that rate from $0.537 per cubic meter (m3) to $0.554 / m3; that’s a whopping 3.2% increase!

What does that mean for local Cities? First, Cities will have to mitigate the Region’s 0.3% fixed-cost increase on the fixed-cost portion of our water bills. Second, the 3.2% increase on the consumption portion of our bill means a huge uphill battle – we will need to recover nearly $970,000 of distribution savings / innovations or pass along the costs to consumers.

What about waste water? It’s a similar scenario. While the overall Regional sewer budget will decrease slightly (by 0.2%), the Region expects to treat 2.0% less waste water. This forces Niagara Cities to contend with 1.8% increases in the costs per unit treated! That will force Towns to pass along another $853,800!

Unfortunately, despite the rhetoric, these significant rate increases show that Regional Council failed to focus on water and waste water affordability for Niagara’s Cities & Towns and ultimately failed Niagara’s residents and businesses.

You may contact Mayor Dave at mayordave@pelham.ca or read past columns at www.pelhammayordave.blogspot.com.

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Fonthill Bandshell Survey 2015 summary – 548 results

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Strategies for Tax Loss 2 Season

90% of attendees are 50 and older

Under 18...........3 18-30.................7 31-40.................11 41-50 ................38 51-60.................105 61-70.................205 71-80.................148 81 and up..........32

Attendance

60% have been attending for 5 or more years 3% attended five or more concerts Is this your first time attending?.......47

by KIM INGLIS

It’s been a rocky year for investors but that doesn’t mean things need to get worse as we near tax loss selling season. Some prudent planning done now can reap dividends later.

Generally speaking, most retail investors conduct tax loss selling during the latter part of November and the first two weeks of December. After taking a hardnosed look at their portfolios, and deciding which stocks to cut from the lineup, they sell in order to apply the capital losses to their tax returns.

Mutual fund managers also discard their losers.

Known as ‘window dressing’, some managers sell their biggest losers so they are not reported as part of the fund’s holdings in year-end reports. According to Credit Suisse, approximately 50% of U.S. mutual funds have a fiscal year end between October and December.

If a large number of retail investors and fund managers conduct tax loss selling in December, it is reasonable to expect some market volatility. This puts investors, who conduct tax loss selling early, in a cash position and able to take advantage of potential buying opportunities before the later sellers can re-enter the markets. They also enjoy the benefit of time to analyze potential purchases, without the distraction of having to focus on tax-loss decisions.

On a year-to-date basis, a good chunk of the S&P/TSX Composite Index is comprised of decliners, with most of the losses stemming from the energy and materials sectors. Those holding positions on the venture exchange have been hit especially hard. The heavy decliners will be the ones to watch.

In order to crystallize a capital loss, investors must abide by superficial loss rules and wait 30 days before repurchasing the investment. Losses in non-registered accounts are applied against current year capital gains. Excess losses are either carried forward or applied to capital gains accrued in the past three years.

There are options for investors who wish to realize losses but still want to maintain exposure. They can buy an exchange-traded fund that is linked to the desired sector, or purchase shares of a similar company.

For instance, an investor who wants to sell Baytex Energy (TSX: BTE) but is still bullish on energy could purchase the BMO S&P/TSX Equal Weight Oil & Gas Index ETF (TSX: ZEO). Alternatively, they could acquire shares of a different energy company.

Investors who plan on selling an exchange-traded fund (ETF) and then repurchasing in the same asset class should be careful. It is not enough just to replace one ETF with another. Investors must be sure they aren’t selling and purchasing ETFs based on the same index.

A stock that is down shouldn’t be sold just to trigger a loss. It isn’t crystallized as either a winner or a loser until it is sold so, if you believe it will recover, you may want to keep it. There should always be a good reason to part with a stock.

Kim Inglis, CIM, PFP, FCSI, AIFP is an Investment Advisor & Portfolio Manager with Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management, a division of Canaccord Genuity Corp., Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund. www. reynoldsinglis.ca. The views in this column are solely those of the author.

If not, how many years or concerts have you attended?

How many concerts do you hope to attend this summer?

1........................... 20 2........................... 70 3........................... 60 4........................... 31 5........................... 65 6........................... 42 7........................... 23 8 .......................... 28 9........................... 24 10 or more......... 129

1.............................7 2.............................25 3.............................28 4.............................22 5.............................42 6.............................29 7.............................17 8.............................39 9.............................22 10 or more...........238

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100% would like to see the concerts continue

Would you like to see the concert series continue?

Yes..................... 548 No...................... 0

3 Thursday Night Experience

90% also visit the farmers market 60% also visit the supper market 18% also attend the wine and beer garden Do you also visit the farmers market?

Yes.............. 475 No............... 52

Do you also visit the suppermarket?

Yes........... 313 No............ 211

Do you also visit the Town of Pelham’s wine and beer garden?

Yes............. 93 No ................ 427

4 Wine and Beer Licensing

7% wish to see the park fully licensed on Thursdays 75% wish to see it remain as it was this year or last year 17% would like to see it discontinued altogether How do you feel about the park being licensed for liquor on Thursdays? Would you like it to be: Discontinued altogether?...........................................................95 Reverted to just the Suppermarket area as it was last year 2014?............................................................................................ 191 Kept as the Town has fenced it this year? (Suppermarket and the Town beer garden at the north end of the park)......... 220 Entire park fully licensed fencing the entire park with defined entrances?......................................................................................41

6 Improvements

What more can we, your volunteer committee, do to make it a more satisfying experience for you?

The top requests for improvements are: 1. grade the park ; gradual grading / sloping of the park in the bandshell area required 2. improved and increased number of washrooms 3. improved parking to include more

handicapped parking, better signage for shuttle stops, more shuttle stops, more parking 4. lighting 5. more tables and benches throughout the park, especially eating areas

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Libraries: Champions of Youth

by ELAINE ANDERSON, Public Services Coordinator The PELHAM LIBRARY

We continue to consider opportunities to create community as spelled out in “Community Centered: 23 Reasons Why Your Library Is the Most Important Place in Town,” (publiclibraries.org).

Libraries as Champions of Youth is one aspect that Pelham Library has been addressing since our doors opened. Storytime, partnering with Ontario Early Years Centre, school visits (in-school and in-library), afterschool programs, book clubs, Science Buddies, TD Summer Reading and many more programs are the cornerstone of the library’s relationship with children and their caregivers. Imaginative seasonal programs, homework help, and even informal conversations at the desk build this relationship. The physical space in the Children’s area, the comfortable and informal seating in the teen area and certainly our collection of resources are important considerations to take into account.

We are a partner with family, teachers and others in the community who have a vested interest in seeing our youth grow into healthy, well-adjusted adults who are ready to be engaged in our communities.

Recently, we established a Teen Advisory Committee. Without a doubt, the Pelham Library’s investment in this group dates back many years as we have watched almost every member grow up engaged in the library. Now is their opportunity to give back and it’s our turn to listen to what their current needs and wants are with an eye to the future – a partnership that will benefit all. They will receive volunteer hours as well as leadership opportunities. We will receive the benefit of their fresh perspective on how the library serves their needs as well as how to improve.

Twelve bright and enthusiastic young people aged 12-18 -- active in their schools and in their communities -- have brought innovative program ideas, selected graphic novels and brainstormed about the library’s physical space.

Watch for the implementation of some of their ideas: Teen Book Club, Chess Club, Girls’ Night In, Author Reading and Games Night. Long-term plans include: The Escape Room, Halloween Event and Murder Mystery evening. Their ideas are shaping the future of the library and our community.

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HEALTH CANADA WARNS OF POTENTIAL SAFETY HAZARDS WITH SOME SEASONAL LIGHTS Health Canada is warning consumers of defects with some seasonal lights that may pose potential safety risks to consumers.

Health Canada initiated a national sampling and evaluation project to test seasonal lights due to a number of incident reports received by the department. Testing by Health Canada has shown hazards in several products that may pose a number of risks to consumers including overheating, as well as fire and electric shock hazards.

The following recalls have been issued by various companies. Health Canada will update this list if there are additional recalls related to the seasonal lights sampling project.

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Life at Home® Indoor M5 Overheating and fire hazard. Loblaw Companies Ltd – Multicolour LED Lights (Set Various locations across of 70) Canada Christmas Light 50 Minia- Overheating and fire hazard. Dollarama ture Straight Line Indoor Light Set Halloween 25 Miniature Electric shock hazard.

Straight Line Outdoor Light Set

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What you should do Consumers who have any of the products identified should stop using these products immediately.

Consumers should be aware of the potential risks associated with the use of seasonal lights which have been subject to a recall and keep checking the Healthy Canadians Recalls and Safety Alerts Database at healthycanadians.gc.ca for additional recalls. Follow the directions in each recall notice as they may vary for each recalled product.

Always read and follow the warning labels on all products, including seasonal light products. For more information on holiday safety, visit the Healthy Canadians website.

If you experience a health or safety problem with any product that you use, report it to Health Canada and to the manufacturer or the retailer where it was bought.

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He who refuses to rule is liable to be ruled by one who is worse than himself.

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Pelham pieces from our past

The Haney-Tritton Secret Garden Maple Street, as well as the roof of the old SS#9 on Baxter Lane, are still clad with tin test metal sheeting sold from Haney’s Hardware.

Experience the quality and taste of Domenic’s homemade cooking.

Copy of an advertisement for the L.S. Haney Hardware Store: Mr. Haney sold a great variety of home and farm equipment and won a plaque from the Westinghouse Company for selling the most radio sets in Welland County.

Miraculously, the former L. S. Haney Hardware Store located at 782 Canboro Road, Fenwick remains intact and continues to serve the community after 100 years.

In 1970, Laverne & Janet Tritton purchased the Louis S. Haney home, and with some TLC made a beautiful home for their family.

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1150 Maple Street remains one of the best examples of a well-loved and conserved heritage property.

This week, we’ll talk about the Louis S. Haney home located at 1150 Maple Street, Fenwick.

This house, built on the highest point of Maple Street, was Mr. Haney’s show piece statement. In 1900, Louis Haney purchased a building lot from the family’s original 200 acres and commenced building his home.

Haney, who was listed as a contractor in the 1917 census, was responsible for many notable early 20th century homes in the area. “Lou” was acquainted with the area, for as a young boy he helped Arthur Conn plant the maple trees that still stately line Maple Street.

History records that Louis “felt great pride at earning a penny for each tree that he held upright while Mr. Conn filled the hole.”

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The Haney’s new home boasted an elaborate fireplace, stunning chestnut woodwork and flooring, plus leaded glass windows. The kitchen and bath displayed glazed subway tile and mosaic floors, as well as a freestanding turquoise sink and fixtures.

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Fenwick’s Christmas in the Country

The friends of the Maple Acres Library continue to prepare for the holidays by hosting the annual Christmas in the Country this weekend. The event will run on Friday from 4-9pm and on Saturday from 9am-4pm at the Fenwick Fire Station No. 2. All proceeds of funds raised will be given to the Pelham Library. Come out and enjoy some holiday cheer and a visit with Santa!

There will be more than twenty vendors on hand offering unique Christmas gifts and other holiday amenities. Visitors can also enjoy a coffee break or lunch at the Christmas Cafe!

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Grant, Russel, and Clark Letford enjoying the model train show held at The Fenwick Central Railroad building last weekend.

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PANTHERS TRAIN WITH BEN JOHNSON “Running is a fundamental of all sports,” he explained. “If you can’t run you can’t play the game.

If you’re strong and fit and have power and speed then the game will be that much easier.”

His hockey resume includes some high profile talent, including Anthony Stewart, and Montreal Canadiens sensation P.K Subban, who Johnson worked with several

times a week over this past summer. Johnson claims to have taken Subban from the middle of the pack to the second most fit player in the Canadiens line-up. He hopes to bring similar success to the struggling Jr. Bs by teaching them the right ways to get in shape.

“The old days of hockey training are gone,” he said. “Now it is about speed and power. If you

see the Lightning, or the Blackhawks, look how fast they skate. If you’re one stride behind, then that’s it, it changes the whole game.”

While he typically works with professionals and adults, this is not Johnson’s first time working with a young hockey team, having run a similar program in Dryden last year. He noted that there are some unique

challenges that arise when dealing with young people, and stressed the importance of developing good habits, not only at the rink, but away from it as well.

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then you don’t have to do anything, just go out and have fun and drink beers and eat whatever you want. But you won’t make it, and you won’t get this chance again.”

Johnson, who won two bronze medals in the 1984 Olympics, emphasizes the importance of commitment to his success. He also speaks freely about the doping scandal that would mar his career 4 years later.

After running the 100m final in a record-breaking 9.79 seconds for the Gold medal, that Gold was rescinded when he tested positive for steroids. “In my time, when I did what I did, I was a young man. My coach said ‘this is what everyone is doing’ and I said ‘well, I’ll do it this way, like everyone else is doing’” While that 1988 decision will forever remain a part of Johnson’s story, the man himself has moved on, and hopes now that he can use the many things he has learned throughout his life to help others achieve their goals. For the Panthers, that will mean utilizing his techniques to start converting solid efforts into wins by creating stronger individuals who can in turn strengthen the whole unit.

“Each individual has to know what they really want for themselves, for the team, and for their career,” said Johnson.

“Once they have that knowledge, and they accept it, then they can move forward.”

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Fonthill Nurdles Tackle Gift Card Problem centres. “We learned that Giant Tiger shreds their used gift cards, so we found a company that recycles them and hope to help the two companies work together,” said group member Mason.

They are also trying to show how the cards can be repurposed, designing a number of items including guitar picks and iphone holders.

To complement their learning experience, the group met with businesses and experts across relevant fields. “As part of our research we took a tour of Walker Environmental and at the Niagara Electronics Re-Use and Recycling Depot,” said Nurdle Zach.

The Fonthill Nurdles placed collection boxes for used gift cards in Sobeys last week as part of group project to help eliminate them from landfills.

Normally, gift cards don’t weigh too heavily on a person’s mind after they have spent them. For the Fonthill Nurdles, however, this is a key moment in a gift card’s lifecycle.

The Fonthill Nurdles are a group of local kids who have come together to compete in the FLL, or First Lego League, which aims to introduce young people to the fun and ex-

citement of science and technology through yearly challenges. They are one of over 20 000 groups across 70 countries competing in this year’s challenge, which is themed ‘trash trek’, and encourages participants to think about the ways we produce and process trash.

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what to do with them or how to properly recycle them,” said Crystal, one of the 12 Nurdles. “Especially because the majority of them contain PVC plastic which is highly toxic to the environment.”

The group hopes to decrease the number of gift cards that end up in landfills by encouraging stores that process gift cards to collaborate with recycling

The Nurdles shared their ideas with a number of local businesses, schools, and politicians. They have also placed usedgift card collection boxes at the Fonthill Sobeys for residents who want to see them properly recycled or repurposed.

The group began working on this project in September and will present it, along with a dozen other teams, to be judged at Governor Simcoe Secondary School in December.

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SPORTS

Crossley Boys Take Zone Crossley Volleyball met with success at ZONE on November 12, with both the Junior and Senior Boys teams winning their divisions. The Junior Boys defeated Jean Vanier in 3 very close games, while the Senior Boys defeated Centennial HS in 5 games.

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JUNIOR BOYS. BACK ROW FROM LEFT: Mr. Richard Doucet, Mitchell Waldt, Mitchell Jones, Tyler Dobbie, Max Crowder, Sauly Lianga, Josh Lahn and Graham McKinley. FRONT ROW FROM LEFT: Lucas Fast, Ethan Mergl, Matthew Calverley & Andrew Suthons. MISSING: Aman Chera & Liam Sodtke.

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The Kirkpatrick Stoneworks Pelham Panthers Atom Rep team was victorious in last weekend’s Beaverloch tournament in Thorold. The Panthers began the tournament on a high note, defeating the hometown Thorold Blackhawks 4-2 in the opening match. Pelham would remain undefeated in round robin play, heading into Sunday’s semi-final against the Durham Crusaders in first place.

Strong, two way play and outstanding goaltending secured the Panthers spot

in the final with a 6-2 win over the Crusaders. Pelham remained undefeated as they laced up to play the Nepean Raiders for gold. Nepean opened the scoring but Pelham was quick to answer with 5 straight goals and were able to hold the Raiders off with a 5-2 win. In all, Pelham only allowed 6 goals against in 5 games and came away with a well-deserved first place finish.

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Panthers in Another One Goal Game

Panthers goalkeeper Stephen Harvey shuts the door on a scoring attempt by Falcon Brandon Vuic in last week’s GOJHL game in Pelham. PHOTO CREDIT: PANTHERS STAFF

by PANTHERS STAFF

The Pelham Panthers home game last Tuesday was yet another example of the competitive capability of this young team.

Despite the visiting St. Catharines Falcons being 26 points ahead in the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League standings, the Falcons only edged the Panthers 4-3 — and they had to come back twice to avoid losing to the Panthers.

The Panthers earned the

honour of being first on the board, courtesy of Adam Petric (2:30). Falcon’s Nicholas Dozzi made sure the lead was short lived, evening the score a couple of minutes later. Pelham subsequently reclaimed the lead with a goal by Fonthill native Bryce Hoggard, assisted

by London Murray and Riley Hollowell. The cat and mouse game continued with a St. Catharines goal on the power play (Justin Felker), after

which it was Falcon’s turn to go ahead with a goal by Ty Learn. Pelham’s other hometown under-ager Jesse Burger scored the only goal of the second period to even the score at 3-3.

Despite great plays at both ends in the third, Dozzi scored the game winner at 11:11 after Pelham were penalized for having too many men on the ice. “The referee made a good call”, head

coach Paul MacLean said.

“There is nothing you can do about that, except learn from it.”

Dozzi later credited the Panthers for a hard fought game. “They didn’t give up. They were giving 110 per cent all the time,” he said. Unfortunately for the Panthers, those waves of 110 per cent effort with all lines engaged didn’t materialize in the two away games that followed. Pelham ran out of

steam in both games and lost 10-3 to St Catharines and 7-2 to Welland.

The Panthers look forward to returning home this Friday November 27 (7:30pm) when they plan to resume their competitive ways, this time against the Fort Erie Meteors. Fans can expect to see their favourite Panthers going at full sprint, having benefitted from training by Olympian Ben Johnston. Fans are in

for a special treat as Ben will be on hand to cheer on his favorite GOJHL team at home, and will be upstairs during intermissions for a meet and greet with fellow fans. Will Ben’s guidance, an enthusiastic hometown crowd, and the Panthers 110 per cent effort finally reward Pelham with a win? Be there to find out!

Old School Romps over Signature Signs 83-38 Old School was formed in the 2009-2010 season and has been playing in B Division (under-35). Finally realizing that they are now a bit long in the tooth, the team has moved to C Divison (over-35). They have not lost their speed or scoring touch as they overwhelmed Signature Signs by forty-five points, 83 – 38.

Wayne Shapley was the leading scorer for Old School with a game-high 20 points. Even after the game was in hand, he continued to fast break

and stuck to Old Greybeard like flypaper on defense. Veteran Brian Schmidt continually ran a pattern through the paint and converted six times for a dozen points. Alltime NBA leading scorer and league commissioner John MacGregor played a low key game bringing up the ball, dishing for half a dozen assists and scoring 11 points (including one 3-pointer). Big Craig Youdale also patrolled the paint and brought up the double-figure scorers with 10 points. Todd Thorne, who began his

stellar NBA career in the 2001-2002 season with the DJBs came up with 9 points (including 1 trey), dished for 5 assists and had 4 steals. Also scoring 9 points was Adam White who had a foul shot as the odd point. Steve Hudson and Eric Starrs, who struck for 6 and 4 points respectively, kept the SigSigns honest with their stingy defense. Veteran John Van Brussel, nursing a sore heel tried driving under the basket on numerous occasions but was thwarted by Old Greybeard or John Schmidt.

He scored 2 points, all on foul shots. Defensive specialist Mike Taylor had 3 steals and scared the opponents every once in a while with a drive up the middle.

Peeter Kupper, the old curmudgeon that he is, scored a team-high 10 points which were spread evenly over the course of the game. It seemed that every time a pass went into the key, Peeter was there to convert it into points. Ryan Woolcott was a force to be reckoned with as he

scored 8 points (mainly on two 3-pointers) had 6 rebounds and 3 assists.

Team manager Bernie Amyot forgot to put his glasses on in the first half and missed several shots.

With the glasses on in the third quarter, he scored TWO three-pointers to give him 8 points on the night. Mike Gilmore had an excellent two-way game, scoring 6 points, pulling down 8 rebounds and stealing the ball 3 times. Due to the sheer number of tall players on Old School, veteran John Schmidt was thrust into

a defensive role keeping the opposing forwards away from the basket. He still managed to score 6 points on a couple of baskets and two foul shots.

Dave Dick, patrolled the baseline, grabbed 6 rebounds and ran around a lot. Old Greybeard Joe Seliske didn’t score any points but had a lot of fun defending against the Old School beefcake. He managed to keep John Van Brussel, Brian Schmidt and Craig Youdale from getting too many points by boxing them out.

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We live in a world surrounded by technology. And we know that whatever field our students choose to go into as adults, their ability to succeed will increasingly hinge on understanding how technology works.

But only a tiny fraction of us are learning computer science, and fewer students are studying it than a decade ago.

That’s why our school is joining in on the largest

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Red Coffee Cups and World Peace

by PASTOR DANIEL CALCAGNO Glad Tidings Church of God in Fonthill

A couple of weeks ago,

my social media newsfeed was flooded with posts of people who were aghast that Starbucks was trampling on the Christmas spirit and producing beverage cups with a deplorable lack of holiday spirit. Never mind that red is a traditional Christmas colour, and that people could simply not buy Starbucks coffee if they felt strongly enough about it; it was important that the evil nature of this corporate monster be made known. Then, only a few days later, the horrific terrorist attacks occurred in Paris and shocked things into perspective. Does the design of a coffee cup really matter when people around the world are being horribly killed? Don’t get me wrong: I look forward to the day when the worst thing we have to deal with is a coffee cup design, but unfortunately, for the time being, there are so many more important things to tackle in the world.

Usually, the response to a terrorist attack is that we should retaliate with strong military force, fight fire with fire. But…is a violent reaction really going to solve the problem of terrorism in the world?

The majority opinion as to why terrorists attack Western countries is because of their ideology: they hate our freedom, our prosperity, and our choices that run counter to their religion.

A different opinion is that they mostly attack us because Western military forces are in their backyard, constantly dropping bombs and killing innocent people. If that’s true, then wouldn’t dropping more bombs in the Middle East simply be perpetuating the problem?

There is always collateral damage; it’s no stretch to see how this could inspire more people to become radicalized and motivated

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to die. In no way does this justify their actions, but this minority opinion about the terrorists’ motivations can at least shed some light on why they do what they do.

But then, what do we do? I remember quite well the events of 9/11, and the resulting popular sentiment: everyone was motivated to respond militarily. Yes, something must be done about terrorism and I’m not a complete pacifist, so perhaps in some cases military retaliation is justified on the basis of self defense.

However, I certainly do not have all the details or the answers — but neither does anyone else. Not knowing all the details of what goes on over there, and having these unanswered questions, usually leaves me feeling pretty helpless. I don’t want to jump to conclusions, but I also know that doing the same thing over and over will never yield a different result. Clearly, what our Western military forces have been doing has not ended terrorism, nor stopped the loss of innocent life, or the billions of dollars wasted.

Then, what can we do? What power do we have to see change in the world? Most of us do not have a great

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Pelham Community Church 461 Canboro Rd., Fenwick, ON L0S 1C0 (905) 892-5922

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deal of influence outside our sphere, but we do have the power to change ourselves and to influence those around us. Aggression and violence are like a language; it is learned while we are young, and it is difficult to unlearn or replace as we get older. You’ll never really forget the language you first learned, but you can make the choice every day to speak a new language, and eventually it will become easier to speak. We have to be different from those who speak the language of aggression and violence. There will always be things that will offend us — yes, even red coffee cups. It is up to each of us to learn how to deal with our offence in a way that is peaceful and does not include aggression. Perhaps eventually we will influence enough people so that this “different language” spreads throughout the world and we can finally have the world peace that we’re all looking for.

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