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Vol.16 No. 7 Wednesday, April 25, 2012

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STUDENTS at St. Alexander school decorate paper shopping bags each year for Earth Day, then deliver the bags to Sobeys in Fonthill to help bring awareness for the environment. Showing off their winning bag designs (far left) are Olivia Milinkovich (back, left), Alek Michlik, Kara Curtis, Eric Germano, Makenna Grondin, Olivia Langdon (middle, left), Madeline Killeen, Anna Smrek, Anastasia Groch, Samantha Carmichael (left), Myah Blouin, Emma Lee and Julia Oliverio. This year the students chose not only to deliver the bags to Sobeys, but to pack them as well. Helping pack groceries on Friday were Grade 8 leaders of the school, including Stephen Cho (left).

Sarah Murrell/Voice Photos

STUDENTS at E.W. Farr in Fenwick marked Earth Day last week by helping to clean Centennial Park. The Grade 2/3 class picked up trash and recycling from the park, happy to have a day out of the classroom and in the sunshine to help make our earth clean. Finding a discarded chip bag among the litter are Emmerson Secord (left), Emily Shatford and Maddie Neuman. The school also invited the Pelham PUblic Library in on Friday for the students to take part in the library’s Earth Day program, which included a video, recycling sorting, and crafth. Claire PIekny, a JK student, shows of her Earth art (centre), while Grace Brownlee, (far left, left), Jillian Ryenolds and Georgia Huminilowycz help out with the “Three is the magic number” video.


If the plants die and the animals die, we’ll die- Maddie Neumann

the earth does not

hurt you, why do you

hurt it?

- Alek Michlik

WE get to save

the earth

- Alyssa Girotti

Earth Day in PelhamEarth Day in Pelham

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Not just going green, these kids are growing green!

The students at St. Ann School took the environment in their own dirt covered hands for Earth Day on April 20.

“We’re planting blue spruces,” says team leader, and grade 5-6 teacher Paul Kuczera. “The blue reflects the colours of the school, and they’re a good, hardy tree.”

The trees were planted by members of the school’s Eco-Team, and siblings to the members.

“Each family buys a tree for $10, then also gets to take a tree home. We expected around 30 trees, but we’ve gotten 65-70 right now,” says Kuczera.

The trees are being planted in the back area of the field, says Kuczera, because it’s a “safe place for them to start.”

Once they have survived a couple of years, they will be

placed all around the school grounds.

“All the proceeds from this goes back to the team and the school,” says Kuczera about Earth Day. “We are focusing on getting hydra-stations right now, that’s our main goal. But also to add more plants and bushes around the school.”

Kuczera says one of the main differences this year is the team’s “enthusiasm to get the projects underway.”

“We’re so united this year, we’re really working together.”

Along with the planting of the blue spruces, Kuczera says the team is also re-fitting two of the school’s young maple trees, and planting three more.

Another mission from the team is encouraging staff and students to compost throughout the day. The 5-6 class has their very own compost, as do the staff.

“The students are even catching me!” laughs Kuczera. “I’ll be going to throw something out, and one of the students will catch me and tell me to compost it.”

Eco-Team member Charlie French says that although this is his first year on the St. Ann Eco-Team, he had past experience at his old school in Georgetown.

“Just come out and plant trees,” says Charlie on the importance of Earth Day. “It’s important to help the environment.

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Attention: VETERANSRandy C. Groundwater, the Provincial Com-mand Service Officer, for the Royal Canadian Legion, will be visiting the Niagara area dur-ing the week of May 27th to June 2nd, 2012.

Should you have any questions or benefit needs from Veteran’s Affairs, Randy can answer your queries.

Please contact Rick Hatt - Branch 613 Service Officer to reserve some time for an interview with Randy.

Rick can be reached at 905-892-6100 or [email protected]

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River (left) and Ryann Learn water the new blue spruce trees planted for St. Anne Earth Day.

Gavin Chapman/Voice Photo

Eco-Team embraces Earth DayBY GAVIN CHAPMANVOICE Staff

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In the April 18, 2012 edition of The Voice of Pelham in the story regarding the property standards bylaw (ATVs okay, stock cars non-compliant, page 3) Councillor John Durley is identified as a member of the bylaw review committee. Councillor Durley is not a member of this committee, although he was a member before he was elected to council. The town’s website features an outdated version of the bylaw which contains the incorrect information.

The Voice apologizes for the error and any inconvenience it may have caused.

Correction

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Big Macs, big hearts and a big cause.

McDonald’s Restaurant will be hosting McHappy Day on May 2 this year, where the proceeds will go towards two different causes.

This year $1 from every Big Mac, Happy Meal, Cafes and coffees will support Ronald McDonald House and Kate’s Kause.

“The Ronald McDonald house is so important to the people who need it. Families with sick children need a place to stay,

they need it,” says Fonthill McDonald’s Restaurant Manager Jennifer Lisk.

The other cause the proceeds will go to is Kate’s Kause.

Kate, a two year old, has been diagnosed with the rare Angelman Syndrome.

“It’s a very rare disease,” says Crew Chief Terry Ware. “She can’t really stand up or support herself.”

The proceeds going to Kate’s Kause is being put towards the building of a new, safer park for children with disabilities in Elmira.

These parks are more expensive because of the special turf used on the ground to allow for walkers and wheelchairs,

explains Ware.“Our goal this year is to beat

last year’s amount, $11,800 in our market. It’s four stores, in Welland, the Wal-Mart, ours and Dunville,” says Lisk.

“We’ll be selling 12” hanging baskets for $14, they are from Rice Road Greenhouse,” says Ware. “We’ll also be selling $2 bracelets and the [paper] shoes you write your name on for $2. We have them on our doors.”

Lisk says the majority of the proceeds will still be going to the Ronald McDonald house, but they will also be hosting another day specifically for Kate’s Kause.

For McHappy Day, Ware says they are hoping to have all the

same entertainment has last year.

“We are hoping to have the dunk tank again and a band. there will be face-painting and a raffle, even a 50/50 draw.”

St. Alexander School has gotten into the spirit and have been raffling off toy displays to donate, which they will be presenting McDonald’s with the cheque on McHappy Day.

“We really want to thank them for helping us. The schools come out on McHappy day, teachers and principals volunteer to sit in the dunk tank, it’s really a lot of fun,” says Ware.

Lisk says that not only will the mayor be there on McHappy Day, but also families that have

used, or are still using the Ronald McDonald House.

“This is really important to them, a family comes to every store on McHappy Day. They sell the shoes, greet at the door and just volunteer.”

This year, The Voice editor Sarah Murrell will also be helping out on McHappy Day at the Fonthill Store, from 11 a.m. to noon.

“It’s going to be a great day, and we better see you there!” laughs Ware.

For more information or to donate to Kate’s Kause, visit www.kateskause.com.

BY GAVIN CHAPMANVOICE Staff

Come on, get McHappy in Fonthill

It’s that time of year again.

Spring has arrived and with it Pelham’s Participation Days.

Edie Basaraba, a member of the Communities in Bloom Committee which began Pelham’s bi-annual clean up days, says even when the weather isn’t cooperating, “it’s amazing

how many people turn up.”

This year Corporate Challenge Day will be April 26, where businesses are challenged to keep the area around their businesses looking their best.

April 27 will be School Participation Day, where students and staff are asked to keep their school and/or adjacent parks neat and tidy.

Lastly, April 28 will be Community Clean Up

Day, where the residents are asked to volunteer to come out and keep Pelham clean.

“There is nothing really different going on this year,” says Basaraba. “We had a great response from the schools last year, but not much from the businesses, we hope to improve that this year.”

There have already been a few businesses fully embracing the challenge to Keep Pelham Beautiful by pre-registering

including James L. Pedlar Funeral Home and Mutual Support Systems of Niagara Region.

Adopt a Road Groups have taken this opportunity to get their groups together clean up their designated roads, parks and trails.

Basaraba says that although those are the set days, businesses and schools can participate on other days as well.

“The setup this year is the exact same. We supply

the gloves, bags and safety vests,” says Basaraba. “When people sign up, we will give them route maps and ask to indicate how many bags they have collected, so they can be picked up properly.”

The Fenwick Lions will be providing lunch from 11:30 a.m. on, which will consist of hamburgers, fries and etc.

Before the clean-up begins there will also be coffee, hot chocolate and Tim-Bits.

Basaraba says that people usually go out in groups, but if you come alone teams will be grouped together.

“When the weather cooperates, it’s always a fun day. There is a lot of pride in this community, so we’ll see you next Saturday at Centennial Park!”

It’s not too late to register. Visit www.pelham.ca to register your business, school or group.


Get up, stand up and clean up

E.L. Crossley Secondary School will be celebrating its 50th year in 2013. An exciting schedule of events is being planned

for the weekend of May 17 to May 19, 2013. If you are an alumni or community supporter of Pelham’s only Secondary

School, the Reunion Committee wants you. Help in many capacities is needed leading up to the Reunion. Various sub-

committees have been formed which include- Finance, Registration, C o m m u n i c a t i o n s , Volunteers, Event venue

and Logistics, Decorating and decade exhibits and Food and Beverage. If interested in joining any of these committees please

contact [email protected], call E.L.C. at (905)892 2635, or check out Reunion information at elcrossleyalumni.com

Be a part of E. L. Crossley’s 50th Reunion

[email protected](We’d love to hear from you)

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Sarah Murrell, EditorWarren Mason, Advertising Coordinator

Liz Hayden, Ad CompositionLeslie Chiappetta, Office Manager

Gavin Chapman, Reporter

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VIEWpoints

The word media used to be limited to a newspaper or a radio but today we have platforms for interacting and connecting.

We use social media to turn communication into interactive dialogue between organizations, communities and individuals through web-based and mobile technologies. The good news is we still are communicating! Of course there are those, I for one, who sometimes think that with all the savvy teckie ways of communicating we tend to lose sight of really “getting in touch”

with people and talking person to person. Heck, we don’t even need to get our fingers all inky from newsprint any longer for the media to communicate the latest news and events of the world and what about all the businesses promoting products, services and job prospects? The list of opportunities would be far too extensive to be included here but one can reach out to far more consumers today than was possible in the past.

The difference between the two types of media is probably this…The

traditional media provides platforms for ads while social media provides platforms for inter-action and relationships.

Social media may be addictive but Facebook is now the primary method for students to communicate. It’s quite comical to observe students communicating with each other as they sit in the same room madly typing to their buddy who also happens to be in the same room. There is no speech, there is no body language and there is no verbal dialogue! Go figure. Social media is

similar, I suppose, to peer pressure in that there may be a “FOMO.”

Twitter, Facebook, Linkedin are just a few of the platforms available for social media but the statistics that account for usage and effectiveness is astounding. Australia alone has over 9 million users spending almost 9 hours per month on the Facebook site and on this side of the pond, one in four people in the 65 and older age group are now part of a social networking site.

Regardless of age group, just like the internet

itself, caution needs to be exercised when posting and providing information. One needs to watch what they say and the photos they post, visit their page regularly and update security settings frequently. Sites can be altered, sometimes unknowingly. Can you imagine a perspective employer visiting your site and discovering things about you that may have been funny to your friends but that would embarrass you if the whole world knew? Be careful out there in cyberspace…You never know who’s looking!

Social media allows for interaction and relationships

Catherine King

CommunityPolicing

YOUR VOICE

LEttERs tO thE EdItOR

We would like to THANK the people of Fenwick for doing such a good job keeping Centennial Park clean! We are the Oliver All Stars, the grade 2/3 class from E.W. Farr. Last year we went to Centennial Park on Earth Day to

do a park clean up. We picked up 4 kg. of garbage, and 11 kg. of things that should have been recycled. We were disappointed to find so much litter, especially things that should have been recycled. We made posters and put them

up in the park, asking people to do a better job of keeping the earth clean. We are very happy to report that this year we did another park clean up for Earth Day. This year we found 1.5 kg. of garbage, and 4 kg. of things that should

have been recycled. That is a big improvement!

We are proud to have made a difference and we hope everyone enjoys the clean park. We would like to remind people to recycle their bottles and cans, since we found a lot of them.

We also found a lot of broken glass. This is very dangerous to people and animals. We even found thrown out electronics! Cigarette buts were also a big problem. We would like to ask people to think before they throw things on the ground.

Please use the garbage cans and recycle bins in the park. Lets all work together to make the world a better place! Thank you!!!

The Oliver All Stars(The Grade 2/3

class of E.W. Farr)

Thanks to residents for keeping Fenwick cleaner

My husband and I have one son in Senior Kindergarten and another who will start JK this Fall. Thus far, we have been very impressed with the Niagara Catholic education system.

Last month, we were shocked to learn of the Board’s intention to implement a mandatory uniform for all elementary students no later than the Fall of 2013. The Policy Committee of the Board is attempting to override the family’s right to vote by allowing eight Board Trustees to decide the fate of some 15,000 elementary students. The current policy requires

that at least 80% of the school community, specifically the families, indicate their support through a clear voting process. Despite being refused the right to vote, the Board demands that the students, staff and parents support all aspects of the revised dress code.

The Board commits to Social Justice and a “Catholic learning community for all”. A Board estimates that, (for ten months per child), uniforms will cost approximately $294 to $975 (male) and $250 to $1,100 (female). Last month, Ontario’s unemployment rate was 7.6%, the Niagara Region’s was 10.2%. 41% of all children

in Niagara are living below the poverty line. The Region’s utilization of Social Assistance has increased by 42% in the last four years.

We believe that a uniform will create a polarized community of students whose parents will be able to afford this expense, and those who cannot. The Board scales uniforms from a minimum standardized dress, to a full formal uniform with optional items. This will clearly distinguish students from differing socio-economic backgrounds.

The board is logically developing a program to address nutrition, physical

activity and literacy. The cost of food has increased by 4.9% compared to inflation at 0.3%. Annually in Niagara, 8,000 elementary children participate in the school nutrition program. Uniforms will force families with limited resources to realign funding designated for after-school programming and a savings plan towards a post secondary education.

There are many fine teachers and administrators at the NCDSB. The unnecessary enforcement requirements placed upon them will detract from an already responsibility.

The Board’s Vision 2020 Strategic Plan is for “our children, their future, Christ’s way”. How does a child’s clothing develop their faith? Jesus said “for we walk by faith, not by sight”.

The board requests that comments be sent to the Manager of Corporate Services and Communications at [email protected] by May 4th, 2012. Please, let us, the parents, decide if we can afford uniforms. The names and contact information for the 8 trustees are also on the Board’s website.

Sarah and John VanDerLeeSt. Anns

Shocked to learn of board’s intention for uniforms

THE VOICE of Pelham Wednesday, April 25, 2012

Community Clean Up April 26th, 27th and 28th •Corporate Challenge Day April 26th 2012

Local businesses are you up for the challenge? Help keep Pelham beautiful by keeping your business and

surrounding area looking its best! Please register your business/organization at www.pelham.ca Provide

us with the area you would like to clean up either around your business or another selected area. The

Town of Pelham will provide you with garbage bag, gloves and safety vests for the club up. Why not challenge another local business to participate?

•Student Participation Day April 27th 2012Elementary and high schools please register online at

www.pelham.ca Please provide the address of the school, number of students participating, the area you intend to clean (school yard and/or adjacent park), curbside location for collection and contact name/information.

•Community Participation DayResidents can register online at www.pelham.ca or

come to Centennial Park 999 Church St, Fenwick on Saturday April 28th 9am-1pm to participate . A FREE BBQ is provided by the Fabulous Fenwick Lions for all those who participate. High school students this is a great opportunity to receive community service hours. For more information please contact (905) 892-2607 ext. 341 or email [email protected]

“ZUMBA FITNESS” Tuesday, May 17:30 - 8:30 p.m.

“ZUMBA GOLD” Thursday April 26, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday May 1, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Drop in and try any session for $6 or

purchase your 10 + 2 bonus pass for $60 Need more info – contact 905-892-2607, ext. 329

ZumbatomicTurn up the music, wiggle, shake and have a

blast with your friends in these rockin, high-energy fi tness-parties packed with specially

choreographed kid-friendly routines. Tuesdays –Pelham Arena- 1120 Haist Street

(4-7 yrs) 5:30 – 6 p.m.(8+ yrs) 6 – 6:30 p.m.

Thursdays Old Pelham Town Hall- 46 Canboro Rd. Ridgeville

(4-7 yrs) 5:30 – 6 p.m.(8+ yrs) 6 – 6:30 p.m.

Cost $40 for a 10 class pass + 2 bonus classes. OR $4.50 for drop in class

Purchase your passes at Town hall- 20 Pelham Town Square Fonthill, ON.

Walking ClubThursday, April 26Fonthill Bandhsell

1 - 2:30 p.m.Tuesday, May 1Pelham Arena

9 - 10 a.m.Everyone welcome, for more information contact Kaite

Thorpe, [email protected] or 905-892-2607 ext. 341.

Hwy 20 (next to Log Cabin)

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Last week was National Volunteer Week in Canada.

Here’s a snapshot of just one week of volunteers in action in Pelham.

Pelham Cares: Congratulations to the members of Pelham Cares for being awarded a June Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award for Volunteerism in Ontario last Friday! The Hon. Charles Sousa, Minister of Citizenship & Immigration, recognized eleven individuals and

seven groups for their “…superlative volunteer contributions to their communities and to the province of Ontario.” As the nominee for Pelham Cares, it was my pleasure and honour to witness the awards during a special ceremony in Toronto.

As you know, for nearly 30 years, Pelham Cares has supported Pelham and the surrounding area through a variety of community support services. They provide food and supplies to low-income or single parent families, fund sports leagues for kids and offer a volunteer driver service. Again, congratulations on

this Provincial honour!Pelham Art Festival: Last

Wednesday, the Pelham Art Festival committee held a special event to thank the many committed and creative volunteers who have arranged and organized the Festival for the last 26 years. Not only do they put together the best Art Festival in Niagara, they have also donated more than $345,000 to the Pelham Public Library! Thank you! Please plan on attending the Festival on May 11, 12 and 13 at the Pelham Arena.

Fonthill & District Kinsmen: Thanks to the

Kinsmen for organizing the Annual Home Show in the Pelham Arena. The show this year not only highlighted businesses, products, and services that serve Pelham residents, they also raise significant funds for Pelham Cares!

Other Groups and Volunteers: During last week, I also had the honour of participating in special appreciation lunches for volunteers with the Woodlands of Sunset and Rapelje Lodge Regional Homes, and with the March of Dimes. Thank you to those volunteers who build gardens, pour

coffee, organize events, and visit and pray with residents and clients.

In addition, the volunteers with the Fonthill Lions & Lioness organized their Annual Agricultural Night to honour and thank the agricultural community for their importance and impact in Pelham.

I was also reminded on this Saturday’s Community Clean-up when I saw volunteers from the Church of Christ in Fenwick picking up garbage along the portion of Welland Road that they have “adopted”.

And, some Town-related committees – including

the Heritage Committee, the Summerfest Planning Committee, members of the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council – met to help move the Town forward in specific areas.And so, thank you to the hundreds and hundreds of volunteers in Pelham; you form the foundation of our vibrant and caring community. Because of your hard work and dedication, your vision for an improved Town is being realized!You may contact Mayor Dave at [email protected] or read past columns at www.pelhammayordave.blogspot.com.

Volulnteers are the key to the town’s successBY DAVE

AUGUSTYNMayor of Pelham

T h e C o r p o r a t i o n o f t h eTOWN OF PELHAM

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

The Town of Pelham Community and Infrastructure Services Department is now accepting applications for the following position:

Manager of Engineering/Assistant Director Community & Infrastructure Services

Reporting to the Director of Community & Infrastructure Services, the Manager of Engineering/Assistant Director is responsible for the overall operation of public infrastructure and services including all maintenance and repair requirements. The position will also have overall responsibility for the Pelham Water Distribution System and Wastewater Collection System. As Manager of Engineering you will assist in the development of the Town’s Capital and Operating Budgets related to public infrastructure and in the absence of the Director, oversee day-to-day administration for the Department. The Manager of Engineering/Assistant Director possesses a demonstrated record of strong leadership and guidance, customer focus, innovation and creativity, team advocacy, accurate technical & problem resolution abilities; and possesses a high level of personal integrity and consistently demonstrates positive communication attributes.

The successful candidate will have at minimum a Certified Engineering Technologist designation; a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering will be considered an asset. The incumbent will also hold a certificate from the Ontario Association of Engineering Technicians and Technologist and a Road Supervisor (OGRA) certification. Completion of a Level Two (2) certification in Water Distribution System Operator (MOE) and Wastewater Collection System Operator (MOE). Salary range $68,390 – $80,459 (35 hours per week).

Resumes must be submitted directly through the Town of Pelham website at www.pelham.ca by 12:00 noon Friday, May 11, 2012. Submissions are accepted under Career Opportunities under the Town Hall menu. Resumes must quote the position and be addressed to Cari Pupo, Treasurer/Director of Corporate Services.

We thank each applicant for taking the time and effort to submit their resume, however, only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Privacy Act, all information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, and will only be used during the selection process for the subject posting.

T h e C o r p o r a t i o n o f t h eTOWN OF PELHAM

NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF OFFICIAL PLAN

Please be advised that the Town of Pelham has adopted a new Official Plan for the Municipality in accordance with Section 17 (22) of the Planning Act R.S.O c.P 13. The Official Plan was adopted on April 2, 2012 by By-law 3259 (2012).

The Official Plan establishes a Vision and Goals to guide land use planning over the next 20 years. The Plan also provides a detailed and comprehensive set of land use policies intended to address local planning issues in a manner consistent with the Provincial Policy Statement of the Province of Ontario as well as the Greenbelt Plan and the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Also included in the new Official Plan is a Secondary Plan to guide future planning and land use in the East Fonthill expansion area. The East Fonthill Secondary Plan was originally approved as an urban expansion area by the Ontario Municipal Board in July of 2000. The Official Plan applies to the entire Town and will replace the current Official Plan that was approved in 1973.

The Official Plan was the subject of several open house public meetings during its preparation including a statutory Open House meeting which was held on June 21, 2011. In addition, the statutory Public Meeting of Council was held on December 12, 2011. Copies of the adopted Official Plan are available for review at the Municipal Office and on the Municipality’s website for download at www.pelham.ca

The Pelham Official Plan requires the approval of the Region of Niagara. Any person or public body wishing to receive a Notice of Decision of the Region of Niagara must submit a written request to be notified of the decision to the Region.

Objections, comments or requests to receive notice of the approval of the Official Plan by the Region should be submitted to:

Mr. Brian DickPolicy Planner,

Integrated Community Planning DepartmentRegion of Niagara, 2201 St. David’s Road

Thorold, Ontario L2V 4T7Phone: (905)-685-1571 ext. 3365


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THERE was lots to see and do at the Kinsmen’s 17th Annual Pelham Home and Leisure Show. Myles Vedder (right) tested out some chocolate popcorn at the Shriner’s Creek booth; Emily Belfry (centre) checked out Baron Roofing’s gutter guards; and Darlene Haist (bottom, left) and Ronnie Carter, local Norwex c o n s u l t a n t s , discuss chemical free cleaning with a visitor.


The Pelham Home Show this past weekend was a successful one, reports Kinsmen Kevin Twomey.

“It was very, very good. Most people I talked to were very happy with the show,” says Twomey.

At the show visitors and vendors alike said they were pleased with the show, the turnout and the variety of businesses featured.

Twomey says it was important for the show to keep the costs down for the residents of Pelham.

“We wanted to provide an opportunity, but also an affordable one. We want to show we provided a service, a good

variety.”The Kinsmen held a meeting Monday

night to discuss how the proceeds of the show would be distributed, and encourages anyone from the community to provide input.

“It’s a show put on by the Kinsmen, but it’s really a Pelham show. We put in a lot of hours towards this, a lot of effort. The money raised from this ends up going back into the community,” says Twomey.

Twomey says without the town’s support, the show would never be as successful.

“People are already talking about next year. The town has really embraced this, and we really appreciate this,” says Twomey. “There won’t be any problem finding places for the money to go, we’ll meet as many requirements as we need.”



There’s a lot happening at Pelham’s comfort food joint this spring, but the comfort food will remain the same.

“We’re trying to reinvent our-selves,” says Lazy Loon owner Karey Warden, explaining the restaurant business is facing big competition from grocery stores and other sources so he’s responding.

Warden, however, is responding in a way that respects the Loon’s 14-year history in Pelham and what the restaurant is all about.

One of the changes Warden is “re-ally excited about” is the introduc-tion of “everyday take out fish and chips” which starts on May 1.

Guests can treat themselves to the great fish and chips offered at the restaurant for take out, every day, at reasonable prices, says Warden.

The feature includes one or two pieces of Haddock, with fries and includes coleslaw and tartar sauce for $8 or $12.

So if you haven’t thought of din-ner or don’t have time to eat at the restaurant, fish and chips are just a phone call away.

“We are good at fish and chips,” said Warden, adding aside from Good Friday take out fish and chips isn’t an avenue he’s explored be-fore.

“We want to be top of mind when it comes to fish and chips take out,” says Warden. “That’s our goal.”

Warden says the Loon is good at fish and chips, but they’re terrific at traditional bread pudding.

The dessert has been a staple of the Loon menu for almost all of the local eatery’s history as the number one dessert on the menu.

Warden explains it was a staff member who originally came up with the dessert when they first opened. It took some tinkering to find the perfect recipe, including the perfect whiskey sauce.

The traditional pudding with the traditional whiskey sauce is what customers liked, said Warden, so it has remained on the menu, un-changed.

While the recipe may be un-changed the sale of the pudding is getting a big makeover - now available at the local Giant Tiger location.

Warden says he and Giant Tiger Fonthill owner Mike Martin are

neighbours and were “shooting the breeze” and were able to work something out.

Now, the warm, comforting bread pudding can be enjoyed right out of your oven at home, as a special dessert for special occasions or just to fill that craving.

The frozen dessert is available at the Fonthill Giant Tiger only for $8. It is also available at the restaurant. It serves 4 to 6 people.

Warden says he’s thinking of do-ing other desserts as well, includ-ing ginger bread with butterscotch sauce and some of the Loon’s des-sert crisps.

“Retail. I never thought I’d be in it,” says Warden.

Take out and retail desserts aside, the Loon is still a great place to eat for families and now, dates.

The restaurant is introducing Tuesday Date Nights starting May 1 when couples can order a soup or salad each, a choice of one of three entrees, dessert, tea and coffee all for about $45 per couple.

“Now more than ever we’re a great place for families” says War-den, adding now the Lazy Loon can

be a great place for mom and dad to get out alone and enjoy a nice meal at a reasonable price.

Currently staff are getting ready for the annual Mother’s Day Brunch on Sunday, May 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

At $17.99, Warden says his brunch is “guaranteed to be the best deal in

town.”Also coming up in May is a new

Lunch Bunch menu with the “Sand-wiches of Summer.”

This week marks the 14th anni-versary of the Lazy Loon.

“Fonthill has treated us really well,” he says, noting this year he’s working to increase the restaurant’s involvement in the community that’s supported him for so many years.

This year the Lazy Loon hopes to take part in Summerfest’s Chill on the Hill event as well as participate in E.L. Crossley’s 50th Reunion in 2013.

Wish all the new changes happen-ing at the Lazy Loon, there are some things that will never change.

“Same great comfort foods at great prices with the same great smiles,” says Warden, noting some of his staff have been with the restaurant for the better part of a decade.

The Lazy Loon is located at 155 Highway 20 West in Fonthill. Visit www.lazyloon.on.ca or call 905-892-4611 for information, to order take out or make reservations.

Exciting new changes, same great food

The Pelham Art Festival Committee presented the Pelham Library with a $10,000 donation yet again last week during the committee’s appreciation night.

“Volunteers, they make this happen,” says committee member Heidi Tebrake.

“[The committee] has raised $345,000 over 26 years. We make donations to the scholarship to E.L. Crossley, we donate to the community art programs, among other things.”

Tebrake says the committee is very grateful to everyone who has contributed, and gives “a very special thanks to all who made donations to the raffle prices.”

“Also a special thanks

to our corporate sponsors, we’re very grateful. But again, last but not least, we thank the volunteers, we need all of you.”

Mayor Dave was in attendance, and said the 26 years the committee has been active is “outstanding.”

“When I think about the art festival, I think about relationships. Every year we come back and rekindle our relationships,” says Mayor Dave.

“I’m not an artist, but I know artists put their heart and soul into their work, that’s what’s on display here.”

Library CEO Stephanie Stowe says the library has three projects put in place for the donation.

First is to put new shelves in for the youth and children’s area.

Secondly, to provide pre-loaded e-readers to the public.

“One thing about this,” says Stowe, “is people can use this as a trial run. We want to introduce Pelham to e-reading.

The third plan for the donation is more of a long-term one.

The Pelham library plans to partner with the Pelham Historical Society in order to publish historical pieces that aren’t available to the public.

“This is a very large project,” says Stowe, “we will need grants for this. We have historical documents, photos and art in the basement, they belong to the historical society.”

“There are a lot of digital options available, someone can come in and digitize everything for us.”

The Pelham Art Festival will run May 11-13 at the Pelham Arena.

Pelham Art Festival continues to support libraryBY GAVIN CHAPMANVOICE Staff

PELHAM Art Festival Committee Member Heidi Tibrake (left) presents a $10,000 donation to Pelham Public Library CEO Stephanie Stowe and library board member Maxine Gaylor. The donations, marking more than $300,000 donated in 26 years, is raised through the Pelham Art Festival, held Mother’s Day Weekend at the Pelham Arena.

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On April 16 the Ontario Honours and Awards Secretariat of the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration announced that Pelham Cares Inc. had been selected to receive the June Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award for Volunteerism. This award recognizes individuals and groups who have made an exceptional contribution to volunteerism in Ontario.

Mayor Dave Augustyn nominated Pelham Cares for the prestigious award stating that “Pelham Cares Inc. is an invaluable organization in the Pelham

community. Their awards and accomplishments are a direct result of their hard work and dedication to improving our Town.” Letters of support were also sent from members of the community.

The award was presented to representatives of Pelham Cares at a ceremony in Toronto on April 20, 2012.

President Jane Gilmour said it was an honour to receive the award on behalf of all of our hard-working, dedicated volunteers, both current and past.

Gilmour stated, “it was wonderful that many of

those who saw the need and had a vision for Pelham Cares Inc. nearly 30 years ago, were able to see their organization be recognized by the province for the valuable service our volunteers have made to our community.”

Pelham Cares Inc. recognized the many volunteers who help the organization during National Volunteer Week in April.

The theme for 2012 is Volunteers: Passion, Action, Impact. Three small words, but a theme well- suited when describing Pelham Cares’ volunteers who give daily

of their time, skills and compassion.

Passion is exemplified by the number of years that many of the volunteers have dedicated to this local charity. Recently, two volunteers, George Kowalski (29) and Gail Hilyer (15), were recognized at the agency’s Annual General Meeting last month. Their passion, and that of the close to 75 other volunteers, is shown daily in the delivery of the services provided by Pelham Cares.

Betty Brown, Coordinator of Client Services states that this year’s theme is very fitting

when speaking of Pelham Cares Volunteers. Brown reported that in 2011 “the action of our volunteers translates to close to 4,750 hours to carry out the services offered by Pelham Cares, which included packing close to 530 food hampers and driving clients well over 28,000 kms to medical appointments across Niagara and beyond.”

“Pelham Cares could not exist without the hard work, dedication and contributions of our volunteers. The “impact” to our community is hard to put in black and white when it comes to feeding

a child or helping a senior get to the hospital for treatment,” reports Brown. “Although our Volunteer Recognition takes place in October, we could not let National Volunteer week go by without saying thank you to the Pelham Cares volunteers.”

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The Pelham Historical Society viewed “The Rockets’ Red Glare…” as part of the series on the War of 1812. The title comes from a line of the American National Anthem – The Star-Spangled Banner: “And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in the air, / Gave proof through the night, that our flag was still there.”

The poem was written in 1814 by Francis Scott Key who witnessed the bombardment of Fort McHenry, which flew the special, oversized flag made for the fort. At the time the flag had 15 stars and 15 stripes. After witnessing the attack on the American fort by the British warships during the night, he later composed the lyrics of the poem in his hotel room in

Baltimore from notes made during the battle. It was put to music and attained official distinction in 1916 by Woodrow Wilson and declared a national anthem in 1931.

This title was significant for part four of the documentary, completing the story of The War of 1812 because the final battles of the war were dramatic as Britain was able to come to the support of Canada after the conclusion of the Napoleonic Wars in Europe. British troops arrived in Quebec and Montreal. Control of the Great Lakes remained crucial. Baltimore was threatened with the arrival of British troops in Chesapeake Bay. Unbelievably, Washington; the capital of the United States, was attacked and burned. The

British were defeated in New Orleans. Thankfully, peace negotiations were completed with the signing of the Treaty of Ghent on December 24, 1814.

The war was over. Some felt that nothing was

accomplished. The status quo was re-established. However, there were significant and memorable moments and results. The birth of a nation was begun. Casualties were great for Canada and Britain at 6000 men and the United States at 8000 men. The First Nations suffered the most with the loss of 20 per cent of their people, the loss of their land, their power broken and their dream of a strong confederation of Indian nations gone. Heroes were made: General Brock,

Andrew Jackson. Legends were created: Shawnee Chief Tecumseh, Laura Secord. Court martials and military charges were laid on many military leaders on both sides. Growth of new military skills and battle strategies were developed. Civilians and soldiers suffered. Canada, Britain and the United States would never fight each other again.

A few landmarks exist in Niagara to remember and to commemorate the historical war: forts, cannons, statues and cemeteries.

Most notable is Brock’s Monument at Queenston Heights.

Most poignant, respect was shown throughout and after the war. In 1986 the bones

of fallen American soldiers interred at Snake Hill were unearthed during a community development in Canada. Respectfully the American soldiers were transferred ceremoniously to the United States and given a dignified resting place in their own country. It was reminiscent of the respect given General Isaac Brock and Shawnee Chief Tecumseh upon their deaths in battle.

The Pelham Historical Society’s next meeting will be on Tuesday May 22 at Kirk-on-the-Hill Church at 7 with George Huber speaking on “Mennonites in Niagara.” The community is welcome to attend the meeting.

Final battles of War of 1812 dramatic ones


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Service DIRECTORY

The D.S.B.N. had it’s Technological & Experiential Learning Skills Award Celebration on Wednesday, April 4. The following students received medals: Taryn Short and Lyla North , District Champion for 2D Character Animatio; Katelyn Pellow and Taylor Memory, Silver Medal for 2D Character Animation; Jon Louws, Silver Medal for Electrical Wiring and a Bronze Medal for Small Powered Equipment; Brooke Raven and Nathalie Belanger, Silver Medal for TV & Video Production; Alex Delle Monache, Bronze Medal for Electrical Wiring; Daniel deBruin, Bronze Medal for Job Skill Demonstration; Adam Waskawich, District Champion for Electrical Wiring (absent from picture) The District Champions go to the Provincial Skills Competition held at RIM park in Waterloo on Monday, April 30 and Tuesday May 1, 2012.

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Robert’s PaintingI only paint & I do it well.

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For all your masonry needs, call the Deamudes.

Portable sawmill service. I will come to your home or farm and custom mill your logs. Firewood & lumber also available. Call Rob Patter-son, 905-401-4948, Email: [email protected]

SERVICES

Junk RemovalWe clean out basements, ga-rages, appliances, any junk you want removed. FREE ESTIMATES 905-736-1525.

ONGOING• Mondays at 1 p.m. Come

and join us to play euchre with the Seniors of Pelhlam at the Old Town Hall on Canboro Road. Tea and cookies after the cards.

• Mondays at 7:00 p.m. Sing Niagara Women’s A Cappella Chorus at Paroisse Immaculee Conception Church, 99 Garner St, St. Catharines. Call 905-354-4745 or visit www.singniagara.com.

•Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. SPAN (Single Professional Association of Niagara) meets at Bailey’s 111 Highway 20 East Fonthill - for info: Janine 905-688-4358

•Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Kids Club: AWANA, Ridgeville Bible Chapel 905-734-3640

•Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. A Cappella Niagara Men’s Chorus invites singers for fun, fellowship, and fabulous 4-part harmony. Meets at St. John Ambulance, 5734 Glenholme Ave., Niagara Falls. Info: Bob 892-2336

•Tuesdays 7 p.m. Tuesday Night Bingo, St. Ann’s Parish, 834 Canboro Rd., Fenwick. Chance to win $100. Wheelchair accessible. Info 905-892-6123.

• Wednesdays - 1st & 3rd of the each month, at 2:00 p.m. Pelham Community Church Worship Service, 461 Canboro Rd, Fenwick.

•Thursdays (first Thursday of every month) 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. SOS (Survivors of Stroke), a welcoming and caring environment to meet other survivors of stroke and caregivers and exchange and receive information in a friendly and social environment. Everyone is welcome. Info call Ann 905-892-1621

• Fridays at 7:30 p.m. - Euchre at North Pelham Youth Hall, 1718 Maple St. $3 admission. Call Rose for info: 905-892-3408.

•Saturdays, 2 to 4:30 p.m. Bingo at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 613 Fonthill, 141 Regional Road 20.

Saturday, April 28, 2012• 7:30 p.m. The Beat Goes

On 50s 60s Dance by Kiwanis Club of Welland with DJ Bill Nagy. $15 per person, includes snacks, pizza and prizes. Casual Dress. Casa Dante Hall, 34 Lincoln St. West, Welland.

Sunday, April 29, 2012• 11:30 a.m. Osteoporosis

Canada Niagara Chapter Annual Brunch, Silent Auction with speaker Sue Gergely - Strengthen Your Funny Bone. Dalhousie Yacht Club, 74 Lighthouse Rd., St. Catharines. $30 per person. Call 905-227-9646.

May 3 to 5, 2012• 7 p.m. Saint Paul Players

present Little Women. $5 children, $8 adults. Tickets: Saint Paul Catholic High School, 9005-356-4313.

Sunday, May 6, 2012• 7 p.m. Pelham Evangelical

Friends Church Special Performance with Torchmen Quartet. Evening of music and ministry. All welcome. 940 Haist St., Fonthill.

• noon to 5 p.m. Canadian Federation of University Women St. Catharines 38th Annual House Tour. Contact [email protected], 905-646-3191 or www.cfuwstcatharines.org.

Saturday, May 12, 2012• 5 to 7 p.m. North Pelham

Youth Association Ham and Scalloped Potato Dinner at North Pelham Youth Hall, 1718 Maple St. (north of Tice Road). $10 advanced, $12 at the door. Children 5 to 12, $5. Tickets at Fenwick Avondale or Wendy, 905-892-7732.

• noon Saint Paul Players present Little Women. $5 children, $8 adults. Tickets: Saint Paul Catholic High School, 9005-356-4313.

Friday, April 27, 2012• 7 p.m. Women’s Open Mic

Night at The Trap Tap and Eatery. Featured artist Rae-Ann Rosenthal.

Thursday, May 3, 2012• 4:30 p.m. to dusk, Pelham

Farmers’ Market Opening Ceremony for 2012 season. Raffle, Complimetary Shopping Bag, Ribbon Cutting.

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

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Grass cutting and trimming service plus small plumbing repair jobs. Please call John 905-892-8410.

Josh DeHaan Flooring“For all your flooring needs”

We offer in-stock specials:

pre-finished hardwood flooring solid, engineered from $2/ft2

laminate flooring from $.89/ft2

carpet and vinyl flooring from $4.95/yd2

fibre flooring from $1/ft2

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

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FOR SALE

Have client looking for a home in Fonthill, close to AK Wigg, double car garage prefferred but not mandatory. IF you are thinking of selling please call Mary Nolle, Sales representative 905-932-0504 Royal Lepage Niagara

WANTEDGARAGE SALE

Two families, Saturday, April 21, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 47 Willson Crossing, Fonthill. Furniture, tools, household goods, etc.

YARD SALE

Saturday, April 28, 2012. 8 am to noon. 55 Hurricane Rd. Fonthill. Baby and chil-dren’s gear, toys, books and bikes, etc.

Home Improvements. Cus-tom bathrooms, plumbing, ceramic tile, hardwood, vinyl, laminate, fl ooring, drywall, painting, basement develop-ments, carpentry, windows, doors, fences, decks, power-washing. Quality workman-ship/fair pricing. Call for a free estimate 905-708-9314, 905-937-9314

DEATH NOTICE

SATRAN - Joan ‘Harrison’ Satran passed away on April 5, 2012 after a courageous 18 year battle with multiple myeloma. Her strength and tenacity rarely wavered and she remained true to her gentle spirit as she endured years of treatment. Her family always came first to her during this struggle. Harrison was wife, partner and BFF to Paul, mother to Kelly and Taylor (BT), sister to Lesley, sister-in-law to Allan and aunt to Kristen and Jeff. While battling cancer, Harrison also found time to be a hockey Mom, in house school tutor and one helluva of business partner. She was and still is the glue that holds our family together.She was and continues to be a hero to us all. We would like to thank Dr. Kukreti and his team at Princess Margaret Hospital for years of commitment to Harrison’s treatments. We offer a special thanks to Colleen O’ Gorman with ParaMed who is nothing short of a modern Florence Nightingale. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate contributions to The Stabler Centre, Hospice Niagara, www.hospiceniagara.ca. Sincere and grateful thanks to the nurses, staff and volunteers at this centre who supported the family so warmly during this difficult time. A celebration of life for Harrison was hosted at Peninsula Lakes Golf Club on April 21 at 2 pm. A short eulogy was given at 2:30. Arrangements entrusted to Niagara Funeral Alternatives, 905-894-0120

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND OTHERSIn the Estate of late ANTHONY ROCCO FINAMORE of the Town of Pelham in the Regional Municipality of Niagara, deceased. All claims against the Estate of ANTHONY ROCCO FINAMORE late of the Town of the Pelham, in the Regional Municipality of Niagara, who died on or about the 9th day of February, 2012, must be filed with the Undersigned on or before 29th day of May, 2012; thereafter, the Undersigned will distribute the assess of the said Estate having regard only to the claims then filed.

DATED at Welland, Ontario, this 25th day of April, 2012.

NICHOLAS FINAMORE and SHARON KER

Estate Trustees, by their Solicitors:TALMAGE & DiFIORE

221 Division Street, Box 97Welland, Ontario, L3B 5P2

In Memory of my beloved husband, Ernest Dixon, died April 25th, 2010.Forever Loved. Forever Missed. Hazel

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RYAN Kore (middle, left) gets some help from his dad John (left), Mayor Dave Augustyn and cousin Brianna Kore to open Poolbusters in Ridgeville, at the corner of Effingham and Canboro Roads. Kore offers some pool construction, maintenance, opening and closing, supplies and liner installations from the location - the first business location for Poolbusters since Ryan’s dad first started selling pool supplies 20 years ago.

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