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VOICEThe
Pelham’s independent news source from the Heart of Niagara
Vol.15 No.46 Wednesday, February 1, 2012
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It has been 28 years since George Kowalski was first asked if he wanted to join Pelham Cares and volunteer with the then newly formed organization.
Since then George has been making food deliveries every Friday, and on holidays, to help those in need in our community. Now, he says, it’s time to retire.
“I’m not getting any younger,” says the 88-year-old, who until recently was loading full boxes into his car and then carrying them to the doors of Pelham Cares clients.
George started in the fall of 1984 when George Prins asked if he wanted to help out. It wasn’t long before George’s family homestead became the food storage facility and his big kitchen table became the board table.
For 12 years the home where George was born and raised, and where he raised his family, was also the home of Pelham Cares. George’s wife answered the phones, and George says they would receive a call for food, he’d go to the front room (which was originally a log cabin, the original part of the farm house), pack up the food and then deliver it the next day.
Back then, George says he delivered to about two or three homes a month. Now, Pelham Cares services more than three times that each week.
“I don’t know what
we’re going to do,” said Pelham Cares Client Services Coordinator Betty Brown on working without George.
Brown went on to say food deliveries are not an easy job, requiring drivers to lift the full boxes in and out of their cars and then carry them to the door.
There have been occasions, George confided, that he’s shoveled snow to clear a path for food deliveries.
“I can’t hardly do anything but stand there and laugh,” says Harold Griffin remembering the time George shovelled a path to get food to the front door. “I wish I’d had a camera.”
Since retiring from Pelham Cares, George says now he’s “busy doing nothing,” the
familiar twinkle in his eye revealing the joke.
“He’s a prankster,” says Brown. “I’ve never seen George without a smile on his face or in a bad mood.”
George admits teasing the staff and volunteers is part of why he’s enjoyed working with Pelham Cares for more than a quarter century, adding with that twinkle in his eye, it’s time for someone younger to do the teasing.
Harold, who’s a prankster in his own right, and George have been “partners in crime” for many years, since George helped Harold find addresses during a Christmas delivery.
“I’ll miss him,” says Harold, saying he missed George two Fridays ago when the weather was bad.
“I got stuck three times. I really missed him that day.”
While George will be missed at Pelham Cares, he won’t be more than a phone call away, telling Brown to give him a call if Harold needs help or he’s needed during holiday deliveries.
Pelham Cares isn’t George’s only service work. The Fenwick resident was also a long-serving member of Fenwick’s volunteer firefighter association, is a 50-year member of the Niagara District Firefighters Association, having never missed a meeting.
For his dedication to
his community, George was named Citizen of the Year by the Fonthill Kinsmen in 2002.
“Pelham Cares must have put in a good word for me,” he says.
George has also been named a life member of the Pelham Cares board, in recognition of his long service to the organization.
“If I wasn’t interested
I wouldn’t be involved,” says George on why he’s done so much over the years.
BY SARAH MURRELLVOICE Staff
Retiring after 29 years of delivering foodInspiringPage 6
Sports!Pages 8 & 9
Business AnswersPage 2
LONGTIME Pelham Cares volunteer George Kowalski is giving up food deliveries, a job he’s held with the organization for 29 years.
Sarah Murrell/Voice Photo
“I’ve never seen George
without a smile on his face or in a bad mood.” - Brown
Page � THE VOICE of Pelham Wednesday, February 1 �01�
One of the many art projects taking place in Niagara this year is a work combining a variety of media and artists under the leadership of two Pelham textile artists.
Diane Gibson and Nina Stahlschmidt were invited to a brainstorming session as part of Niagara’s distinction as the Cultural Capital of Canada for 2012 and their textile collaboration idea was chosen as one of the projects to be completed this year.
“It’s a textile and mixed media collaboration,” explains Gibson. “We’re hoping to involve as many disciplines of textile art as possible.”
The collaborative effort, said Gibson, will help to showcase more of the talent that is in the region.
While the finished piece will be created by a selection of textile artists, in both modern and traditional media, right now the focus is on finding the inspiration for the work.
Stahlschmidt and Gibson are looking for photographers, both professional and amateur, to submit photographs that reflect the rich texture and natural beauty of the region.
“Most photographers have a large portfolio,” says Stahlschmidt.
“We’re hoping to draw on that resource,” added Gibson.
The women explain asking for photo submissions will help them get inspiration from the
entire region and will involve more people in the completed work.
Gibson explained photos should have enough detail to give the textile artists a variety of colours and textures to work with, but not so close up that they only show one leaf.
Photographs will be chosen from the submitted entries to act as the inspiration of the final textile piece. Gibson explained she isn’t sure if each artist will be given a photograph to interpret and create a series of images or if one image will be chosen and split up for each artist to interpret just one piece.
“It depends on the photos,” she says.
Once completed the work will be installed at Niagara
Region Headquarters and the photos that are chosen will also be recognized as part of the display.
Gibson, who already has a textile work hanging in the atrium of Regional Headquarters, and Stahlschmidt, a quilter for 45 years, are not doing any of the actual art work on the piece.
“We’re the leaders,” says Gibson, adding it will be fun to get to know the artists involved.
“It’s how you learn,” says Stahlschmidt on working with other artists.
The different textile artists that will work on the piece will be chosen after a call for artists goes out in February.
Photographers are already submitting their work to be
included. Deadline submission is Feb. 15, 2012. Photos should be high-resolution jpeg images and uncropped.
Photographers, from Niagara, can submit up to five photos each. For more information, visit www.niagararegion.ca.
The Region is anticipating a formal unveiling in December along with lectures and a brochure about the installation.
The project is one of several being undertaken by Niagara this year as the Cultural Capital of Canada for 2012. The title, this year shared with Calgary, brings with it $1.625 million for various cultural projects. Many of the projects will centre on the bi-centennial of the War of 1812.
BY SARAH MURRELLVOICE Staff
Photos of Niagara’s beauty & texture wanted
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Running a small business, or making the decision to open one, isn’t easy but the Welland Pelham Chamber of Commerce has plans to make it a bit easier.
The Chamber has plans to make a Business Development Officer available in Pelham for local business owners and those thinking about starting a business here.
Dolores Fabiano, Executive Director of the Welland Pelham Chamber of Commerce, explained the Chamber will basically have a presence in Pelham, one morning a week, as a resource
for local business people.“Local business people
can come in and speak with a staff person,” said Fabiano, noting the business development officer will be able to provide direction or additional resources.
“It will be a lot of one on one consultations,” she said.
As part of the Business Development Centre, Fabiano said the Chamber is also looking at scheduling monthly workshops focusing on specific information and topics small business owners need to know about.
The Chamber would also bring in other groups as necessary to handle any questions or issues that require more detailed
information.A recent meeting in Pelham
with the Chamber, Pelham Business Association and town staff regarding the sign bylaw in town is a perfect example, says Fabiano, noting it was obvious at that meeting that the sign bylaw is not completely understood by local business people, who aren’t sure what they can and can’t do with signage.
Those of types of issues, she said, will be addressed by the Business Development Officer.
The centre, which will operate out of Pelham Town Hall, is also an opportunity for anyone considering opening a small business in town to learn about the process
of opening a business, the issues they need to look at and consider, and other pertinent information.
For some time the Chamber, Mayor Dave Augustyn and Councillor Peter Papp, council’s representative on the Chamber board, have been making corporate visits on Tuesday afternoons.
The group would learn about the business, find out what the challenges are, ask what the town and the chamber can do to help with those challenges, and try to understand where the business is at in terms of growth and opportunity.
During those meetings, Fabiano said, a lot of questions came up. The idea to have a
staff person in Pelham to help with those questions came directly from those visits to Pelham businesses.
Fabiano says the chamber strives to be inclusive of Pelham, holding events here and recognizing Pelham businesses, adding it is an important part of the organization to have a presence in this community.
The weekly business development centre, she said, will give the chamber more of a presence in Pelham.
The business development officer is expected to start having weekly hours in Pelham sometime in February.
BY SARAH MURRELLVOICE Staff
Business development centre coming to Pelham
THE VOICE of Pelham Wednesday, February 1, 2012 Page �
“Or Leave Our Bones Upon Them” was the moving story of Tecumseh, Shawnee Chief, in the War of 1812. Members of the Pelham Historical Society viewed the second part of the series prepared by the National Film Board of Canada at the January meeting.
The 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812 is of significance in this historically rich area of Niagara.
Part One of the War of 1812 series entitled “When I Meet My Doom” began with the declaration of war by the United States in Governor William Hull’s words: “Inhabitants of Canada the army under my command has invaded your country.
The United States offers you peace, liberty and security. Your choice lies between these and war, slavery and destruction.”
The story of the contributions of British military commander General Isaac Brock, Shawnee War Chief Tecumseh, militia and citizens was told vividly through a variety of photos, paintings, poetry, re-enactments, maps and beautiful, scenic landscape photography.
Part Two, entitled “Or Leave Our Bones Upon Them” told the story of Tecumseh and the dream of an Indian confederation on their reclaimed land and their support of Canada. The narrative continues after the death of General Isaac Brock.
Chief Tecumseh, whom General Harrison was determined to vanquish, played an increasingly important role. Much myth and legend surround Tecumseh. Members learned of his chivalry, his courage and
his natural eloquence as he fought to unite the warring Indian nations against the white man’s domination of their lands. This “Wellington of the Indians” was a unique, intelligent leader and part of the formidable British, Indian and Canadian alliance battling the United States military. In the video, members witnessed the death of the intrepid Tecumseh. Members realized that his dream of a strong confederation of Indian nations died with him in the Battle of Moravian Town. Members understood that he was a military equal to General Brock. And finally, members knew that his role was significant, honourable and heroic.
The Pelham Historical Society also entertained several interesting topics presented by the members about local history.
A “re-enactment” of the New Year’s Day Levee on January 1, 2012 was enjoyed with similar toasts as those presented at the levee. This was the Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, the Honourable David Onley’s, annual Levee held this year in Niagara-on-the-
Lake in honour of the Bicentennial activities at Fort George.
The next meeting of the Historical Society will be on Saurday, Feb. 18 at Lookout Ridge Retirement Village at 2:30 p.m. Paul Witterick will provide a presentation on “Architecture in Niagara”. Refreshments will follow. The community is welcome to attend meetings.
Historical Society celebrates 1812 Centennial
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Page � THE VOICE of Pelham Wednesday, February 1 2012
Sarah Murrell, EditorWarren Mason, Advertising Coordinator
Liz Hayden, Ad CompositionLeslie Chiappetta, Office Manager
MISSION STATEMENT The Voice of Pelham strives to provide local news
coverage in all aspects of the Town of Pelham, including politics, health care, education,
service and community clubs, churches, sports, businesses and any other local events and
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The Voice is a member of:
VIEWpointsBoth regulatory burdens
and internal trade barriers continue to stifle the growth of small businesses throughout our riding and the rest of Canada. In response, I, along with my colleagues at the Red Tape Reduction Commission, are continuously finding effective and lasting solutions to support Canadian small businesses. On January 18 we released the Commission’s R e c o m m e n d a t i o n Report which outlines working steps to ensure
that the Government addresses red tape and frees business to grow, innovate and provide new jobs for the benefit of all Canadians. The Report provides a valuable road map for leadership as the Government of Canada prepares its Action Plan to be released in the coming months.
Much of the report’s findings came from face-to-face consultations with Canadians and Canadian business owners who helped us identify irritants that have clear
detrimental effects on growth, competitiveness and innovation. One such irritant that affects us here in the Niagara Region is the Importation of Intoxicating Liquors Act. Bill C-311 plans to amend this archaic act, thereby ridding our world-class wineries of this senseless band of red tape.
Few Canadians know that federal legislation currently exists that prevents a tourist from buying a bottle of wine while on a winery tour in Niagara-on-the-Lake
and taking it back with them to Alberta or Manitoba. Critics of the proposal will say that this law is not routinely enforced, and that some provinces have made policy amendments. Yet the fact remains that this archaic law, dating back to 1928, is the sort of senseless over-regulation that hampers the growth of small business by forcing them to operate within burdensome and often contradictory red tape. With the help of our provincial government
we can go even further in creating a system whereby our award-winning Ontario wineries can be shared directly with wine connoisseurs across the country without having to go through costly and bureaucratic provincial monopolies. When Bill C-311 receives Royal Assent later this year, Canadian wineries will be able to ship directly to out-of-province customers, thereby strengthening and growing the internal market of award-winning Canadian wine. I call on
the province to join us in support for Bill C-311 and support our Ontario winemakers!
Working to reduce red tape and grow businessInforming
Constituents
MP Dean Allison
I wonder how long it will take for Merritville Highway and Highway 20 to be called “Regional Roads”?
This issue will delve into three different issues affecting Highway 20. First off, the Region of Niagara intends to complete the Highway 20 project this year with the full upgrading of the section from Rice Road to Station Street. Motorists have already noticed the work undertaken to relocate the hydro poles. Be prepared for some minor traffic delays. Hopefully Rankin Construction will win this last tender as they performed the last two sections with minimal impact on the traffic flow. However, it is that strategy of doing one new lane at a time while keeping another lane open that caused some taxpayers concern when they saw
the asphalt being dug into again last fall.
When Rankin Construction created one new lane and then opened it to traffic, they went back to reconstruct the original lane. As a result the connecting asphalt created a cold or dry bond with the new asphalt. When that happens, it increases the opportunity for the crack to allow water in which, when it freezes, causes early breakdown of the road surface. The solution provided by Rankin Construction was to grind out a small path where the seams were located. They then heated the asphalt to form a permanent bond with a longer life expectancy. While the strip is currently a darker black colour, it is expected that the asphalt colours will blend over time. It should be noted that Rankin Construction completed this repair of the road seams at no cost to the Niagara
Region. A recent completion of a small tower
and solar panel just West of E. L. Crossley had some citizens speculating that this was to test the viability of future wind towers across the escarpment. Such is not the case. It is confusing that the company proposing these wind towers is called “Niagara Region Wind Corporation” as it is a private company with no connection or support from the actual Niagara Regio. However, it was the Niagara Region’s Public Works Department that built this tower as a weather station. You may know from a previous article that Niagara is seen as a leader in reducing costs and reducing salt damage during its winter road cleaning and plowing. Based upon accurate weather information and forecasts, trucks stream a low salt brine solution mixed with beet juice to lessen the amount of sand and salt that might
be required during storms. This new weather station is at the highest point on the escarpment and the station provides real time accurate data on temperature, wind force and direction as well as other critical data which is communicated to the public works department. All snow plows are now outfitted with GPS devices and spray control capability which directs the drivers to change speed or spray patterns to ensure that the salt and/or sand remains on the roadway and not on to the shoulders and farmlands. This environmentally friendly approach has been applauded by many communities across Canada and this new weather station allows the public works to fine tune their operations through the use of state-of-the-art technology.
Brian Baty is a Niagara Regional Councillor for the Town of Pelham. [email protected]
Issues on, near and about highway 20BY BRIAN BATYRegional Councillor
I quite enjoy our small, relatively safe community of Fonthill and it has been a great place to raise kids for the past 12 years. Unfortunately there are some that choose to darken its image when it comes to the topic of neighbourhood safety.
During the overnight hours of Wednesday, Jan.
25 my vehicle on Millbridge Crescent was entered and my laptop was taken.
Yes, shame on me for accidentally leaving my vehicle unlocked with an unsuspecting laptop in there. This allowed thieves to seize the opportunity and decide to take advantage of the moment. That is what thieves
do. They walk around neighbourhoods waiting to pounce on mistakes made by home and vehicle owners. Consider this a warning to others, not to make this mistake I did.
I received a call from a friendly neighbour indicating that because of the fresh snowfall on the morning of the 26th,
when walking his dog at 6 a.m., he noticed a series of footsteps going up and down driveways on Spruceside and Millbridge, up to vehicles, then back to the sidewalk. That information has not helped me find the culprits (yet) but it has served notice that others are vigilant, as we all should be.
After speaking with others in our neighbourhood, it also appears this is not as uncommon as one would think. There are other stories similar in nature, where people have found their vehicles entered, locked and unlocked, and things taken.
I would appreciate being contacted if anyone has
any information about my 15” Sony Vaio laptop being taken from my vehicle during the night mentioned above. I am offering a $500 reward to anyone returning my laptop with all personal and work related files fully intact.
Bill Deba Fonthill 905-892-1660
Warning to Pelham residents: lock your cars
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THE VOICE of Pelham Wednesday, February 1, 2012 Page 5
Pelham MYAC PresentsRink at the Brink Outdoor Skate Trip
Thursday Feb, 16, 2012Kick off the long weekend with a bus trip to “Rink at the Brink”Trip includes bus ride and 1 hour
skate time at “Rink at the Brink”for $12 per person. Please pre-register at the Town of Pelham Town Hall.
Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information please contact Katie Thorpe Town of Pelham
Community Service Coordinator905-892-2607 ext 341 or
email: [email protected] of Pelham March Break Camp
March 12 - March 16 Registration forms available
at the Town of Pelham Town Hall or at www.pelham.ca
“ZUMBA FITNESS”Thursday, Feb 2 7 - 8 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 7 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.“ZUMBA GOLD”
Thursday, Feb. 2 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.Thursday, Feb. 7 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
New For 2012Zumbatomic - Kick off Jan. 24
Turn 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 pm (8+ yrs) 6 - 6:30pm
Thursdays Old Pelham Town Hall- 46 Canboro Rd. Ridgeville
(4-7 yrs) 5:30 - 6 pm (8+ yrs) 6 - 6:30pm
Cost $40 for a 10 class pass + 2 bonus classes.
OR $4.50 for drop in classPurchase passes at Town
Hall, 20 Pelham Town Sq.Public Skating
Friday, Feb. 3, 2012 8 - 9:30 p.m.Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012 1 - 2:20 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.Women’s Learn to Play Hockey
Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.Women’s Shinny
Thursday Feb. 2, 2012 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Full equipment is required. LTP/Shinny - drop in rate $10/$5.50
For more information contact (905) 892-2607, ext. 329
Men’s ShinnyFriday, Feb. 3, 2012 8:30 -10 am. Tuesday Feb. 7, 2012 8 - 9 am.
Tuesdays 8 – 9 a.m. $5.50 Fridays 8:30 – 10 a.m. $8.25
9 – 10 a.m. $5.50 Parent/Preschool Skating
Friday, Feb. 2, 2012 10 - 11 a.m.Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012 1 - 2 p.m.
Adult Skating Thursday Feb. 2, 2012 1 – 2 p.m.
Interested in joining a Walking Club?Join us!
Walking Schedule •Wednesday, Feb. 1 7 pm - 8 pm Fonthill Arena
•Thursday,Feb. 2 1 pm - 2 pm Fenwick Library
Eliminating Financial MythsWhether you’re dealing with debt,
working hard to make ends meet, saving for your future, or are already retired, this money workshop is for you. Hear about the fi nancial myths out there and learn other options that are available to you while working with the 5 steps to Financial Independence. Presented by Suzanne Hyne, an Associate from the
World Financial Group. Feb. 6 at 6:30.Romance is in the Air
Sandra Orchard, Author of Deep Cover, a Harlequin’s Love
Inspired Suspense NovelSandra Orchard lives in rural Ontario, Canada where inspiration abounds for her romantic suspense novels set in the fi ctional Niagara town she’s created as their backdrop.
Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 2 p.m. $2.00. Please register ahead.Calvin Arnt, 1812 Reenactor
1st Regiment, Lincoln MilitiaCalvin Arnt, founder of the recreated
unit of local militia in the Niagara Region of Ontario, will share his experiences
of reenacting and tell you how you can get involved in the 1812 Bicentennial reenactments. This family-friendly
group takes part in War of 1812 events every year. Part of the Pelham Library’s
1812 Bicentennial Events. Feb. 22 at 7:30. $2.00. Please register ahead.
Town of Pelham – SNOW ANGEL PROGRAM
The Town of Pelham in partnership with Pelham Cares Inc. offers a volunteer
snow/ice removal service for persons within the Town of Pelham urban areas*
living with physical disabilities who are incapable of carrying out sidewalk
snow/ice removal at their place of residence. Application forms for residents
and volunteers are available on the Town’s website at www.pelham.ca or at Town Hall. Please call 905-892-2607
extension 332 for additional information. GENERAL INFORMATION
•Interested in Joining the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee??
Are you a Pelham youth who would like to be heard and contribute to your
community? Join the 2011-2012 Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee. Meetings
take place once a month starting in October for the entire school year. Make
a difference TODAY! An application form is available on the Town’s website
at www.pelham.ca or at Town Hall. •Interested in Joining the Communities
in Bloom Committee? The Communities in Bloom Committee is a Town
Committee dedicated to keeping Pelham beautiful. The Committee is responsible
for planning events such as Pelham’s Annual Garden Tour and Community
Participation Day’s in the Fall and Spring. To become part of this committee or
for further information please contact: Katie Thorpe Community Services
Coordinator (905) 892-2607 ext 341. •Town of Pelham - RESERVE
CROSSING GUARDS There is an immediate need for reserve school crosswalk guards to relieve the regular guards during periods of illness and vacation. The position
has an hourly pay rate of $12.98 per hour. Persons interested in becoming a reserve school crosswalk guard can
pick up an application form in the Operations Department of the Municipal
Building (20 Pelham Town Square). •Is your business interested in being
listed in the Town of Pelham Community Services Brochure? If so, please be sure
to fi ll out a business directory information card with the Town of Pelham. For an
information card, please visit Town Hall, 20 Pelham Town Square – 1st Floor, or contact 905-892-2607, Ext. 315 •Interested in renting the Arena Pad?
Arena Hall? Old Pelham Town Hall? Call the Town of Pelham at 905-892-2607, Ext. 329
•IMPORTANT TO DOG OWNERS Please be reminded that Town of Pelham Dog Control By-law 97-2010 requires that any person who owns controls or harbors a dog shall remove, forthwith, any feces (excrement) left by such dog
on private or public property. Remember to be responsible! Stoop and Scoop!
•ONTARIO ONE CALL 1-800-400-2255
All requests for waterline and sewer locates must be directed
to Ontario One Call •KEEP PELHAM STREETS “LIT”
Residents of the Town of Pelham are asked to report any problems with
streetlights to the Community & Infrastructure Services Department
at 905-892-2607, ext.332 The hydro utility requires
that a pole number be provided when reporting the problem
Town of Pelham e-mail address: [email protected]
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NOTICEWinter Maintenance Of Town Roads
PARKING AND SNOW REMOVALCitizens are reminded that Section 170(12) of The Highway Traffic Act prohibits the parking or standing of vehicles on any roadway in such a manner as to interfere with the movement of traffic or cleaning of snow from the roadway. Any vehicle parked or standing in such a manner as to interfere with municipal snow clearing or preventative road treatment (or maintenance) operations may be ticketed or towed away. Vehicles towed may be moved or taken, and placed or stored in a suitable place, and all costs and charges for removing, care and storage thereof, if any, are a lien upon the vehicle.
Furthermore, the Town of Pelham’s Parking and Traffic By-law #89-2000 prohibits overnight parking on all highways (including all roadways, except Church Hill), from 2:00 a.m. until 6:00 a.m. from November 1 until March 31 of each year. The efficient and timely ploughing of snow and preventative maintenance of Town highways benefits all residents. Please cooperate with the Town’s Community and Infrastructure Services Department by keeping your vehicle completely off the highway overnight.
Your cooperation is very much appreciated and will allow Town staff to better serve you during periods of snowfall and icy highway conditions in general.
DEPOSITING OF SNOW ON ROADWAYCitizens are reminded that Section 181 of The Highway Traffic Act prohibits any person from depositing snow or ice on a roadway.
Please cooperate with the Town of Pelham By-law #3013(2008) prohibits a person from depositing snow and ice upon any highway and from relocating snow or ice within 1 metre of a fire hydrant, or within the road allowance (including roadways and shoulders). Please cooperate with the Town’s Community and Infrastructure Services Department by refraining from depositing snow or ice on the highway or onto a sidewalk, and from relocating snow and ice within the road allowance.
Your cooperation in helping the Community & Infrastructure Services Department keep our maintenance operations efficient and our roadways safe this winter is greatly appreciated.
Just when you thought the construction work might be over for a while, I wanted to alert you to some major work that will affect Pelham this year – the expansion of Regional Road 20 from Rice Road to Station Street.
As you will have noticed, over the last number of years the region has been reconstructing and expanding Regional Road #20 from the 406 to
Pelham Street. Because of the length of roadway, the complexity of the work, and the costs involved, the region undertook this work in phases.
The first phase began in Pelham with the reconstruction from Sobey’s to Pelham Street. This work added a centre-turning lane and the now infamous “islands” – meant to calm traffic and beautify the Town. (After a dozen or so drivers hit those “islands”, the Region installed flashing lights and large reflective
markers; since the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) charged more than half of those drivers with impaired driving, the NRPS also increased R.I.D.E. checks in the area.)
In the next phases, the Region built four lanes from the 406 to Rice Road. It also realigned the intersections at Merrittville Highway and at Cataract Road (including a new traffic signal) to increase safety. This work required the purchase of several significant
strips of property along the roadway and at the intersections.
The final phase will be the section from just east of Rice Road to just east of Station Street. Again, the region purchased property in strips and at the Rice Road intersection. You may have noticed that over the last six months, crews have been relocating the hydro lines along that area.
In the fall, I was pleased to support the inclusion of $3 million in the region’s 2012 capital budget and
$750,000 in the town’s 2012 capital budget.
The works will include adding a centre turning lane (where appropriate), installing a couple of new “islands” to help calm traffic and delineate turning sections, realigning the Hurricane Road intersection, and preparing for an intersection leading into the East Fonthill Secondary Plan lands (the +450 acres to the south of Regional Road #20). The town’s money will fund the installation of a sidewalk on the north side of the road, replacing and upgrading the existing
watermain, and replacing or repairing the existing sanitary sewer laterals.
Regional staff expects to issue the tender in late-February; they hope that Regional Council can award the contract for an April construction start. While the successful bidder will set the timeline, staff expects the works to take three-to-four months.
You may contact Mayor Dave at [email protected] or read past columns at www.p e l h a m m a y o r d a v e .blogspot.com.
Construction coming back to Pelham soonBY DAVE
AUGUSTYNMayor of Pelham
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BY SARAH MURRELLVOICE Staff
Local photographer one of 25 most inspiring
What’s the first thing a young woman does after being asked those four special words and receiving a diamond?
Well, after telling her closest friends and her mom, she usually begins looking at bridal magazines, and in today’s world, clicking on bridal websites.
When today’s brides go looking for inspiration,
ideas and a photographer to book one local business man will be top of the list at www.weddingbells.ca.
Local photographer, Bryan Caporicci has been named one of Wedding Bells magazine’s 25 most inspiring photographers.
“The definitive guide to our favourite Canadian wedding photographers of the year from coast to coast” according to Wedding Bells, was achieved by scouring the magazine’s archives for the prettiest real wedding photos. The field was narrowed to
25 photographers based on reputation, attention to detail and the overall quality and creativity of the shots.
Wedding Bells staff write they love Caporicci because “this photographer excels at harnessing light and nature and using them to his advantage to create breathtaking wedding shots. He’s great at staging group portraits (perfect for large bridal parties) and capturing all the candid moments you’ll want to cherish after your wedding day.”
“Spot on,” was how Caporicci reacted to the magazine’s description of his photography, going on to explain he focuses on people, and moments, during a wedding and staff at Wedding Bells “totally connected” with what he strives to create.
“It’s really nice for me to read that,” he says of the comments.
“Natural, pure, genuine, fun, relaxed,” is how Caporicci describes his style for shooting weddings.
The computer sciences major turned wedding photographer says his interaction with people and couples through is work gives him “lots of fulfillment and personal satisfaction.”
The most rewarding moment, he says, is handing the couple their wedding album and watching the couple see their photos in print for the first time.
“It’s like magic,” he says. “That’s what wedding photographry is all about.”
The member of the Pelham Business Association Board of Directors says he was quite surprised to discover he’d been chosen, considering he had to check his own facebook page to get the news.
Caporicci says he was at a PBA meeting when the email announcements were sent out so he didn’t receive the notification right away, but his studio manager did. She put the news on his facebook page. When he got home from the PBA meeting, Caporicci says his wife congratulated him, and he had no idea what for, until he saw the facebook page and then checked his email.
Caporicci was featured in the magazine as one of the “Prettiest Real Weddings”, a section of the magazine and website that allows brides and grooms, photographers or other wedding vendors to submit photos of weddings. Of the
photographers featured each year, Wedding Bells staff choose their favourites then narrow down the list by viewing the rest of the photographers’ portfolios.
Wedding photographer for publication, said Caporicci, is usually more focused on details - showcasing other wedding vendors as well - such as flowers, cakes and decor. Caporicci says he does shoot the details to include in a couple’s wedding album, but his focus is on people and capturing the bride and groom, and rest of the wedding, in the most natural and romantic way possible.
While he’s happy to be chosen, Caporicci said he is a little surprised too that his people-centred style has been recognized.
Caporicci says the recognition is great, but notes the listing is very time-sensitive, since website information is updated daily. Brides
will visit the sight, and his website traffic went up immediately the day the blog was posted, but Caporicci says he’ll likely get more use from the distinction by using it as a marketing tool.
The photography business is largely a word of mouth business, he adds, so having couples he has photographed be able to tell friends about their experiences as well as the distinction, will also help.
Not that Caporicci needs much help getting business. He’s already fully booked in 2012, with 10 more weddings booked than his target, and has already started booking into 2013.
To see Caporicci’s work, visit bcapphoto.com. To see the 25 Most Inspiring Photographers of 2012, visit www.weddingbells.ca, and look for the Jan. 23 blog post under planning.
The Town of Pelham MYAC Present Rink at the Brink Outdoor Skate Trip. Thursday February 16Kick off the long weekend with a bus trip to “Rink at the Brink” with the Pelham MYAC
Trip includes bus ride and 1 hour of skate time at “Rink at the Brink” in Niagara Falls for $12 per person. Meet at the Pelham Arena 1120 Haist St, Fonthill at 8 p.m. Please pre-register at the Town of Pelham Town Hall.*Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult*
Please pick up a registration form at Town Hall or you can print one off at www.pelham.ca and return to the Town of Pelham Town Hall by Tuesday Feb. 14 with payment to register for the Rink at the Brink Outdoor Skate bus trip.
For more information please contact:Katie Thorpe Town of Pelham Community Services Coordinator 905-892-2607 ext 341 or email: [email protected].
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THIS photograph, from a wedding in Vaughn, was one of the series submitted to Wedding Bells’ “prettiest real weddngs” feature, which earned local wedding photographer Bryan Caporicci the distinction of one of the Top 25 Most Inspiring Wedding Photographers for 2012.
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THE FIRST Business of the Month for 2012 is Pelham’s Casa Vostra. Owners of the local Italian restaurant, Angelo Melchiorre, also the chef, and Carlo Vescio accepted the award from Mel Groom, award sponsor, of RBC Dominion Securities and Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Dolores Fabiano. The recipients of the monthly Chamber award are chosen, based on their business know-how as well as their contribution to the community and the Chamber and are automatically eligible for the Business of the Year Award, handed out during the Ruby Awards.
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After a 15-15 first quarter, Millennium went ahead by two at the half on the strength of Frank Rozman and Mark Lawley’s strong second quarter. The DJBs rebounded in the third quarter, taking a 49-44 lead on a 15-point quarter on the shoulders of Andrew Walker who scored eight of his 10 points in the third. Peter Kupper and Vern Martens and three other Millennials combined to outscore the DJBs 15-10 in the final frame to put the score at 59-59.
Millennium was actually ahead by two points late in the fourth quarter until Gino Palermo sank a layup with seconds remaining to preserve the tie for the DJBs.
Rookie JoJo Duran led all scorers with 23 points and completed the double-double with 12 rebounds. His first shot of the evening was a three-pointer and he was four for six (66.7%) from the foul line. Defensively, he had four steals. Actual DJB accountant Andrew Walker made a splash in DJBs’ big third quarter by scoring eight of his 10 points which included two treys. Rookie Ian
Harrison had a big second quarter scoring all of his seven points (two traditional baskets and one three-pointer. Carm Infantino, now in his second season as a DJB had a big second quarter when he scored five of his seven points including one of two from the foul line. Veteran Gino Palermo kept getting hacked before he got his shot away. Three trips to the foul line lead to zero points on six attempts. Gino’s last basket was important however as it was the one that tied the score seconds before the end of the game. His point total was four. Allan Choi was the premier rebounder with 14 on the night. He also scored four points. Old greybeard Joe Seliske, now in his fourth decade of NBA play, spent the night bouncing the big boys (like Stewie Wiggins) out of the key. He got a couple of rebounds which he put up for layups yielding four points.
Vern Martens, who has been running around like a buzz-saw in each of the four games that Millennium has faced the DJBs this season, finally hit on a higher
percentage of his shots scoring 15 points. He shot from outside and then raced in to try and put up his own rebound. Veteran Frank Rozman was not at all flamboyant in scoring his 12 points. Ten of his points came in the first half. Dan Rosinski had his biggest game of the season, reaching double digits for the first time with 10 points. He and Mark Lawley, who scored nine points, were frequent flyers in the key all evening. Old curmudgeon Peter Kupper came to life in the fourth quarter, when the team needed him the most, scoring five of his sevsn points. Big Stewart Wiggins kept the inside of the key bottled up with his rather large frame and turned around for a couple of baskets for four points. Dave Dick, who ran around in circles for most of the game picked up three personal fouls and two points. Veteran Larry Meginnis, who has no cruciate ligaments left on either knee called the plays from the backcourt and kept the ball moving on offence.
Despite having eleven players dressed, the Funky Monkeys
managed to ensure that their star players got enough court time to be able to defeat (DJB) 89-72 on Jan. 25. .Jason Bray managed to keep the score board lit up by scoring a game-high 20 points. Starting with a three-pointer, Bray ran up and down the sidelines turning passes into points. Danny Weiss came out scoring with eight of his 19 points (including one trey) in the first quarter. Weiss came out of retirement after scoring 5,182 points in 261 NBA games before this season (fourth place all-time). Eric Labonte started slowly but eventually hit double digits with 10 points (including two three-pointers). NBA Foul King Bob Cupola (852 career fouls) scored a couple of baskets from inside. He picked up nine points including five successful foul shots. Mark Russell, playing in his third game since taking a year off on sabbatical, rebounded with seven points which included one trey and two foul shots. Darren Williams, who was a temporary DJB last November, also scored 7 points. George Dyson scored all of his six points using the three-
point route, his sixth and seventh treys of the season. Rookie Todd Gegieckas was possibly bothered by the large DJB defenders standing between him and the basket, but he shook them off well enough to score five points. Mike Christian patrolled the baseline getting rebounds and passing to Jason Bray. His efforts were rewarded with four points, all in the first quarter. Speedy Pat Dyson who usually is a three-point and double figure threat, concentrated on defence totalling three steals and two points. Sean Racher played a Sean Racher-style game, three personal fouls and NO points.Rookie JoJo Duran continued his scoring ways hitting for a team-high 19 points which included his third three-pointer of the season. He completed the double-double with 15 rebounds and added five steals. The G-Unit (Gino Palermo) shook off last week’s game and got down to business right away. He too scored a team-high 19 points with that unique two-handed shot of his. Carm Infantino, who leafed through the DJB playbook with ease, hit for ten points. In addition, he contributed
five assists and showed his “assertiveness” with four personals. Springmaster Allan Choi scored a basket in each quarter for eight points and pulled down nine rebounds. Rookie Ian Harrison demonstrated his shooting skills with two three-pointers in the first quarter, but couldn’t manage to hit the mesh after that. Ivan Willmore, the oldest man on the court showed the youngsters how it’s done by driving over the opposition for six points. Señor Senior also pulled down an eye-popping 16 rebounds. Old greybeard, Joe Seliske had a tiring time keeping big Todd Gegieckas away from the basket. He scored on a rebound in the second quarter and on a standard “jumpless” shot in the fourth quarter on a pass from JoJo for a total of four points. Guard Barclay Walker kept the Simians honest with his tenacious defence.The Gamey Gorillas are now 2-0 in Divisional Play while the Accountants fall to 0-1-1.
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The Front Row Sports STA Admirals headed to the Rochester Invitational Hockey Tournament on a high note after tieing the first place Burlington Eagles 2-2 in dramatic fashion.
Trent Glenney notched the tieing goal with just one second left in the game and the goalie Austin Strom on the bench for an extra attacker. Nick Rubino scored the other goal with Joey Colasurdo and Luca Vespa earning an assist each.
The Admirals then headed to Rochester and
had an up and down tourney as they started off losing 5-1 to the Guelph Storm in their opening game. The Admirals then came back strong to beat The Philadelphia Jr Flyers 7-2. In a must win game the Admirals lost a close battle 5-4 to Detroit Little Ceasers.
This determined the best The Admirals could do is win the next three games to win the Bronze Metal Championship. In the quarter final game The Admirals came out slow , but fought back from a 3-1 deficit with six unanswered goals
to defeat The Rochester Americans 7-3. In the semi finals the Admirals again fought back from a 2-0 deficit with three unanswered goals to take the comeback victory 3-2 over the Glouchester Rangers to advance to the Championship game. The Admirals met Team Comcast from Philadelphia in the finals. It was a hard fought game with lots of action both ways. After regulation time the score was tied 1-1 with Tanner McEachern notching the lone goal on a tip in from Joey Colasurdo.
Five minutes of overtime solved nothing. Off to a shoot-out they went.
Austin Strom was the hero in net as he closed the door on all three shots from the Comcast team which opened the door for Max Blanchard to be the scoring hero. And hero he was as he fired the puck in the top corner to clinch the victory for the Front Row Sports Atom Major AAA’s.
Both Strom and Matt Rush had a solid tournament in net playing three games each. Scoring for
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Earlier in season play the Front Row Sports Southern Tier Atom
Major AAA Split games last week. The Admirals lost 2-1 to the Niagara Falls Riverman. Luca Vespa notched the only goal with Carson Eden and Max Blanchard getting the assist. The Admirals bounced back and defeated The Niagara North Stars 4-1, Harrison Reinhardt , Tanner McEachern, Nick Marzilli, and Jacob Bellows scored for the Admirals with Bellows , Marzilli, Trent Glenney, Joey Colasurdo 2, Nick Rubino, Damian Garbutt , and Luca Vespa adding assists.
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• Wednesdays - 1st & 3rd of the each month, at 2:00 p.m. Pelham Community Church Worship Service, 461 Canboro Rd, Fenwick.
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• Fridays at 7:30 p.m. - Euchre at North Pelham Youth Hall, 1718 Maple St. $3 admission. Call Rose for info: 905-892-3408.
Friday, February 3, 2012• 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Legion
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Saturday, February 4, 2012• 9:30 to 11:30 am Meditation
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Monday, February 6, 2012• 6:30 pm Eliminating Financial
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Friday, February 10, 2012• 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Legion
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Saturday, February 11, 2012• 8 p.m. The Gallery Players
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• 7:30 p.m. Friends’ Club Valentine Dance at Westminister United Church Hall, Queenston St., St. Catharines. Live music, prizes, refreshments. Everyone Welcome. Call 905-358-8089.
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Fenwick Lioness Soub and Bread Luncheon. Selection of homemade soups, variety of breads, dessert, coffee, tea, juce. $7 per person. Fenwick Lions Hall, Church Street, Fenwick.
Monday, February 13, 2012• 6:30 to 8 p.m. Getting Started
with your Kobo Ereader. Learn step by step how to download and use the Pelham Library’s Overdrive ebooks on a Kobo. Please bring your Kobo, email address and library card in good standing. Please register ahead in person. $5. Also on Tuesday, Feb. 28 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, February 14, 2012• 10 to 11:30 a.m. Ebooks
on your iPod, iPhone, or iPad. Learn step by step how to download and use Pelham Library’s Overdrive ebooks on your apple device. Please bring your ereader, cords, email address and a library card in good standing. $5. Please register ahead.
• 2 p.m. Romance is in the Air with Sandra Orchard, author of Deep Cover, a Harlequin’s Love Inspired Suspense Novel. $2 Please register ahead. Pelham Library.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
•6 to 8 p.m. Family and Friends CPR. Short and easy to learn session for individuals who would like to know CPR for their own family’s safety but don’t have time for a whole CPR course. You will not get an official certificate for completing this training. $5. Please register ahead. Pelham Library.
Friday, February 17, 2012• 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Legion
Friday Lunch. Pasta Fest - Traditional lasagna or one-pot
penne casserole dinner with fresh garden salad and toasted garlic bread. Includes dessert and tea or coffee. $9. Take out available.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012• Feel Good February.
Celebrate the month of love with your family. Dress in red and white to celebrate the night. Only $5 per family. Pelham Library.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
• 7:30 p.m. Calvin Arnt, 1812 Reenator 1st Regiment, Lincoln Militia will share his expereinces and tell you how you can get involved in the 1812 Bicenntenial celebrations. $2 Please register ahead. Pelham Library.
Friday, February 24, 2012• 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Legion
Friday Lunch. Chicken in Rosemary Cream Sauce with local green beans, broasted potatoes and homemade hearty soup of the day. Includes dessert and tea or coffee. $9. Take out available.
Saturday, February 25, 2012• 5:30 p.m. (doors open at
5 p.m.) Community Family Feast N Fest Celebration. Family Dinner Dance at Club Castropignano, Port Robinson, presented by the E.L. Crossley Alumni Association. Mardi Gras themed event. Tickets, $35, under 13 $15, under 5, free. Call Janet Cripps 905-892-2635 or Brian Baty 905-892-5317.
Monday, February 27, 2012• 10 am to 1 pm Hearing
Clinic, Pelham Public Library. Connect Hearing will be at the Fonthill branch giving free hearing screenings and will answer questions. Free, please schedule appointment ahead by calling 905-892-6068.
• 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Pelham Horticultural Society meeting, Fonthill Branch of the Pelham Library. Hear Karin Vermeer (formerly of Vermeer’s Garden Centre) speak about her new career using plants for wellnesst through Horticultural Therapy. All welcome.
March Break at the Pelham Library
Monday, March 12, 201210 a.m. Munsch-a-Mania,
Maple Acre Branch. $3.• 1 p.m. AbriKIDabra magic
and comedy show with Peter Mennie. Pelham Arena Hall. All children must be accompanied by an adult, who also need at ticket. $4.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012• 11 a.m. The Un-Birthday
Party. Celebrate your un-birthday with cupcake decorating and party games galore. Wear your wackiest hat for a chance to win a prize. For kids 5yrs and up. $4. Fonthill Branch.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012• 10:30 a.m. Sock Critters.
Socks will be provided as
well as the ‘extras’ like ribbon, buttoms and other glueables. Any age with adult. Fonthill Branch. $4.
1 p.m. Bake and Take. Join Jessica Stewart as she creates magnificent morsels to taste or take home. Hints for even the youngest bakers. Recipes provided. For 6yrs and up, under 5 must have adult present. $4. Fonthill Branch.
Thursday, March 15, 2012• 10:30 a.m. St. Patty’s
Storytime. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a great story, craft and some green punch. Don’t forget to wear green. Ages 2 and up. Fonthill Branch. $3
• 1 p.m. Paperbag Princess by CastleMoon Theatre Pupeteer Carrie Costello performs The Paperbag Princess. Make and take puppet included.Fonthill Branch of the Pelham Library. No supervision required. $4.
Friday March 16, 2012• 11 a.m. Crazy for Popcorn.
It’s a popcorn party for anyone who loves popcorn with popcorn crafts, story and best of all, sampling of all the finest flavours. Fonthill Branch. $4.
• 1 - 4 p.m. Crazy Crafters. Looking for something to do to pass your Friday afternoon? Check out the library’s craft supplies and make your own unique creation. Open to anyone with adult supervision. Free. Fonthill Branch.
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