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Pelham’s independent news source from the Heart of Niagara
Vol.16 No. 34 Wednesday, October 31, 2012www.thevoiceofpelham.ca
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The members of the 613 Lincoln and Welland Regiment Royal Canadian Cadet Corps recently posted a version of the song “We are the champions” to facebook, and with good reason.
On Wednesday, Oct. 24 the local cadet corps was presented with the Lord Strathcona Award, for the third year in a row.
The Lord Strathcona Award is presented yearly to the top cadet
unit in the Western Ontario area for their successes during the past training year. It is awarded based on cadet retention and attendance, participation in local and regional training activities and competitions, as well as community involvement.
“I’m excited. I’m proud of these cadets,” said Commanding Officer Lynn Giovenazzo of the win, noting she’s not aware of any other corps that has won the award three years in a row.
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The tragic death of Isaac Riehl a week ago has galvanized this community into creating a skate park in his honour.
The 14-year-old was struck by a car on Foss Road on October 17 while skateboarding. On October 22 he was taken off life support and died.
“What happened to Isaac can’t be put into words. It was not something that should have happened,” says Mariah Bunz. “We need a place for
skateboarders, longboarders and bike riders to be safe.”
Bunz, a 17-year-old E.L. Crossley student who knew Isaac through student council and was friends with his older brother Jacob, said the Riehl Skate Park will be that place.
Bunz said she was watching T.V. on the day Isaac died and saw a commercial for Aviva Insurance and the firm’s community fund. She said the school had participated before, for a rowing project, and it just came to her that a skate park in Reihl’s memory would make a great
community fund and would be a great way to remember Isaac.
A facebook page and an idea page on Aviva’s Community Fund website have garnered a great deal of attention in the past week.
Bunz says there are more than 7,000 votes for the Riehl Skate Park on Aviva’s site, which puts them in first place to go to the finals and possibly win a donation from Aviva to build the park.
“It’s amazing,” says Bunz on the support the idea has gained. “It’s really inspiring how the community and school came
together to look for something positive.”
Not a skateboarder herself, Bunz says it’s tragic that something like Riehl’s death had to happen before the community opened its eyes to the need for a skate park.
“It’s a need,” she says, not just something kids want for fun.
To support the Riehl Skate Park and help the community win Aviva’s donation, visit www.avivacommunityfund.org and search for Riehl Skate Park.
Supporters can vote each day, up to 15 times. Voting ends on
Monday. “Basically just spread the page,”
said Bunz on how the community can help, noting by asking friends and family to support the idea the park will receive more votes and a better chance of winning.
Even if the idea does not win Aviva’s Community Fund grant, up to $150,000, Bunz says Isaac’s friends and school mates still want to build a skate park in his memory and so other kids like him have a safe place to skate.
“I want to thank everyone for their support,” says Bunz. “It’s touching.”
BY SARAH MURRELLVOICE Staff
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Giovenazzo said the cadets were also very excited about the win, especially those that have been members for all three wins because they understand the importance of it.
“The importance of teamwork, of community,” said Giovenazzo on why the cadet program and the
Strathcona Award are important. “There are so many opportunities the cadets wouldn’t otherwise see.”
“We want to recognize the best of the best,” said Major Lloyd Sainsbury on why the Strathcona Award is presented. “It’s important to recognize excellence.”
The fact that the 613 corps has won three times in a row, and won a fourth time back in 1992, just shows they spend the time to make sure the program is carried out well and the cadets are doing what they are supposed to be doing, and are successful in it.
“It’s because of your work, your
involvement in the community and in the program why you’ve won three years in a row,” said Major Sainsbury in presenting the award to the cadets during a small ceremony Wednesday evening.
Mayor Dave Augustyn also congratulated the cadets on their win and thanked them for their willingness to help the community
- part of the reason they were awarded the Strathcona Award.
“You are always there,” he said, noting the cadets take part in many community activities and always help out when asked.
“You guys are awesome,” said Giovenazzo in recognizing her cadets after the presentation. “You always rise to the occasion.”
“I’m so proud of each and every one of you,” she said.
Giovenazzo also thanked the parents, the Legion and the staff of the local cadet corps for their support, noting if it wasn’t for the extended family of the corps the program wouldn’t exist in Pelham.
Holy Trinity Anglican Church marks 150th Anniversary
October 14 marked the 150th anniversary of Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Fonthill.
For the greater glory of God, and in thanksgiving for God’s blessings, here is our history. May its themes bless and encourage all other churches.
In 1862 a group of Anglicans, in what is now Fonthill, decided to build their own church. They had worshipped in other people’s buildings since 1859. On one occasion, when they gathered in the local Baptist Church, Fonthill had its biggest thunder and lightning storm of the year! Anglicans needed their own building.
1862 was a dangerous year. It was the 50th anniversary of the war of 1812. To the south, the Union army was large and battle-hardened. Might it swing north, and settle old scores? Nevertheless, Anglicans trusted
God and embraced hope for the future.
World War 1 brought disproportionately high casualties and fatalities, relative to our population. Nevertheless, Anglicans needed a bigger building for worship. A new building was finished in 1915. As was the case in 1862, however, church was never about buildings. Buildings are places for people to gather, worship, and reach out. 1959 was the eve of the God is dead movement, and Church attendance began to suffer. But the trust in God and hope for the future of earlier generations prevailed. The 1915 building was enlarged to accommodate more outreach ministries; eg., Scouts and Guides; Church School; ACW ministries, etc. As our church’s outreach ministries grew, the building was again enlarged in 1994. Parishioners were so committed to outreach, the $550,000 cost was paid in 16 months.
Church is more than buildings, and serving parishioner-preferences. Experience has taught us: churches define themselves by how they focus on Christ, and then reach out to serve others.
Here are some outreach highlights, again offered in thanksgiving and for the greater glory of God.Pelham Cares – founded by parishioners 27 years to serve the needs of people less than fortunate than us.
Pelham Business Association – we are the only church among 120 businesses. We contribute Christ & the Workplace values, public service and outreach.
Pelham Seniors – a seniors rental residence, led by parishioners. Town Square Manor – a local seniors life-lease residence, built in partnership with the local Baptist and Unites churches.
El Salvador – in partnership with the Presbyterian Church in Dunnville, we serve people in small, rural villages. We send
money for schools buildings; dig latrines and teach public health; send hundreds of pounds of personal care and school supplies for children; pay for and build safe cooking stoves in people’s homes, and much more. Perhaps the greatest contribution, from our women parishioners and their teenage children, is to give families confidence, inspiration and hope to look after their needs while their husbands work in other countries. For example, we introduced micro-lending to finance chicken-raising and market gardens.
Children’s ministries – Church School, youth groups, Scouts and Guides.
Service Organizations – AA and Al-anon; Parkinsons therapy; Peninsula Orchestra; high school jazz band.
Web sites – (i) the diocese’s new site, currently being developed, will include several new Christ & the Workplace articles, to help people bridge faith and work. (ii)
we are developing our own site, www.searchingforjesus.ca, to help people deal with the question: so what about Christ and daily life. It is generic Jesus, evangelism, not tied to one denomination or church. (iii) our parish’s information site, www.holytrinityfonthill.org, and Facebook page, reach people in their ‘caves,’ which they go to at the end of their long, over-filled days.
To celebrate the 150th, the community of Holy Trinity introduced a new hymn and anthem. They give thanks and glory to God.
The church celebrated the milestone on Sunday, Oct. 14 with a special service attended by The Right Reverend Michael Bird and the original hymn and anthem of thanksgiving.
With Jesus before us, and the example of our ancestors behind us, Holy Trinity loosk forward to the next 150 years. We are learning: in Jesus’ hands, challenges are opportunities in ‘disguise,’ waiting to be developed with him. We focus on proclaiming Jesus and the difference he makes in people’s daily lives.
BY Rev. DAVID BROWNING
While Sandy did little to cause major power outages or flooding in Pelham like it did in other communities on it’s way up the coast line, it has cancelled the Walk Through History event scheduled for tonight.The storm provided uncertainties about the safety of the Fonthill Cemetery where the walk was to take place so town staff made the decision to postpone the walk, noting the safety of participants is the first priority.A date has not been selected for the rescheduled event, but the anticipated time is early spring. Those who have already pur-chased tickets will be notified via email of the new date.
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Hans Dam, in his faith, believes it is God’s will that whenever possible we participate in mission work and help each other.
To that end, the member of Bethany Christian Reformed Church is part of a 13-member team travelling to Belize in February to help build a school.
Hans explains the team, consisting mostly of Bethany Christian members, is working through Edu-Deo Ministries which builds schools in third world countries through HANDS (Help Another Nation Develop Schools) teams.
Edu-Deo, he says, wants to improve the standard of education in third world countries with the goal of helping to improve the lives of children in those countries.
“It’s very important,” says Hans of the work done by Edu-Deo in other nations.
The Bethany Team will be helping to expand a school in Belize that currently teaches preschool. The students, currently about 22, must travel to a different school in a different town when they begin Grade 1, he explained.
By expanding the school those students will be able to stay in the town of Corozal and stay in school longer.
Other HANDS teams are already working in Belize, they say, and more will continue the work after the Bethany team has come home. Each team needs to fundraise to purchase the supplies for the build, and pay for their own airfare.
Hans explains the funds are also used to pay locals to work on the building.
The trips, he says, are a way to put a face to the organizations and people they are helping.
“What’s interesting for us,” he said, “it’s a Christian school so it’s an opportunity for us to minister and witness with these people.”
It’s very rewarding, he says, to physically help people and to talk with them about their Christian perspective.
Hans, with his wife Hilda, have already taken part in several mission trips to help other nations.
“Lord willing we’ll do some more,” he says. “It’s life changing. It changes your perspective, how you think about things.”
The Bethany Christian Reformed Team recently held a trade show to help raise funds for the trip. They are also accepting donations online at www.edudeo.com. To the “get involved” menu, then
the HANDS Mission Trips, and find the Fenwick team.
To donate to the team you can also call Hans at 905-892-3101 or Anita Wierenga at 905-892-5962.
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Please mark this on your calendar : DATE : Monday, November 5, 2012 , beginning at 6:30 pm. ,PLACE : Town of Pelham Council Chambers, 20 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill Ontario.
This is the time Pelham Council has decided to “DEBATE” the very controversial Site Alteration Bylaw. Read the draft of this bylaw and form your own opininion. Forms of this bylaw has been popping up in different parts of the Region. If we don’t take action now, it will soon take over all of our rights to own and enjoy our own
property.In compliance with the residents
objections, The Township of West Lincoln voted at their October 22, 2012 meeting to scrap the Site Alteration Bylaw.
The projected fees charged to residents who wished to make any changes to their property (, i.e. permits, security deposits, inspectors, etc ) would be in the thousands. But one advantage West Lincoln has over Pelham is Council’s willingness to allow any member of the public to speak freely during their council meetings.
Members of the public do not have to register in advance in order to speak. about anything on the agenda.
On Monday, November 5 ,we need to pack the Council Chambers with every property owner and concerned citizen that reside anywhere in the Niagara Region as you never know where this is heading next.
We have asked for an ‘OPEN PUBLIC MEETING “ during which people can speak freely without fear of censorship to put this matter to rest once and for all.
After the last Council meeting on October
15 ,several people were standing outside Town Hall when Councillor Rybiak came out and told us “Why don’t you get a life” That shows the contempt that is shown to members of the public by our elected offi cials, who incidentally work for us.
So please do everything you can, contact Mayor Dave, Council members and town staff by email, phone, or in person and whatever else you do please attend the Meeting on November 5..
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It was disturbing to read of the demolition of an 1867 barn in last week’s Voice. The Town has recently paid a considerable amount of money to have a Heritage Master Plan prepared. In
this plan, the consultant, Carl Bray, stressed the value of Pelham’s agricultural heritage: ”Pelham is in the enviable position to be able to capitalize on its agricultural character.” Barns are part of our
agricultural heritage, and many of them have already disappeared. Bray points out that there are “few examples of such buildings from more than a century ago.” The Drabble’s barn was one of
them. If the Town staff are to be
allowed to use the wording of a bylaw to declare such buildings unsafe and demand their repair or demolition, Pelham’s agricultural
heritage will not be worth the paper the Heritage Plan is written on!
Mary LambPelham
Heritage plan a waste if buildings destroyedLETTERS to the editor
Mary Lamb wrote me a letter this week (published below) noting the Heritage plan is a complete waste if heritage buildings are allowed to be razed to satisfy the wording of a bylaw. I couldn’t agree more.
And it makes me wonder how, or why, it has been allowed to happen.
On one hand we have a town council seemingly very interested in preserving this town’s heritage (what little is left of it as Pelham doesn’t have a lot of old buildings left), as well as creating a cultural master plan. On the other, we have town staff who, based on a complaint, demand a heritage
barn, a symbol of our agricultural heritage, be torn down.
Seems to me there’s a disconnect between town council’s lofty ideas for culture and heritage in Pelham and the actual preservation of said culture.
If we, as a community, support heritage preservation and cultural development why hasn’t town staff been informed? Why would council spend the funds to have a heritage plan created then ignore the entire issue because of a complaint about an old barn?
I’m going to go out on a limb here and say it’s because something like a heritage plan or cultural master plan seem like
great ideas and get the support of council but no one looks at how those ideas affect the entire town, from supporting arts all the way down to bylaw enforcement.
Once councillors raise their hands in support is there anyone on staff who takes that idea and applies it throughout all of the town’s business? Doesn’t seem like it.
The other cause could be an inequality in how council’s ideas are carried out and enforced.
Did the Drabble’s barn fall under the radar because it was in rural Pelham and we don’t really care about heritage or culture beyond the downtown cores
- where tourists will hopefully spend money?
I hope not, but if you ask the rural folk you’ll likely fi nd a few who believe that’s the case.
Maybe it’s simply a bad translation between council direction and staff action.
Either way, I’m with Mary. This one barn was important to our heritage and shouldn’t have been razed based on a single complaint.
I hope this will be a learning point for all of us, to take a second look, fi nd some common ground and pause before we lose more examples of our rich, agricultural heritage.
Why was heritage barn allowed to be razed?
MY VOICESarah Murrell
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• Pelham Cultural Master PlanThe Town of Pelham is undertaking a
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issues facing arts, culture and heritage in Pelham and provide input on potential
future directions. Please visit the Cultural Master Plan webpage to access the survey
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Click on Community & Infrastructure under the Departments menu and
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Each year in Pelham, the Legion and Cadets organize a number of very special ceremonies to commemorate Remembrance Day.
On the Sunday before Remembrance Day – this year on November 4 – the commemorations will begin at the Cenotaph at Centennial Park at 9 a.m. During this special service, Veterans, members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 613, the Ladies Auxiliary, the Royal Canadian Army Cadets, the Fenwick Volunteer Firefighters Association, the Fabulous Fenwick Lions, and Federal, Provincial, and Municipal political representatives will march to the Cenotaph and lay wreaths to remember those brave men and women who served (and who continue to serve) our country during times of war, conflict, and peace.
Then, at 10 a.m. the Legion will
organize another commemoration at the Cenotaph at Old Pelham Town Hall in Ridgeville. This service recalls those that served from the Ridgeville area and often also includes representatives of the Niagara Regional Police Service and several local veterans.
At 11 a.m. Reverend Russ Myers and the congregation of Fonthill Baptist will host a special church service. The ceremony usually includes reciting John McCrae’s “In Flanders Fields”, a scriptural reflection, and a video that highlights local veterans.
Later, at 12:30 p.m., the Legion will host a commemoration at the Cenotaph at Peace Park in Fonthill. This service calls to mind those who served from the Fonthill area, and also includes the laying of wreaths by members of the Fonthill Volunteer Firefighters Association, the Fonthill Lions, the Fonthill Rotary Club, the Fonthill & District Kinsmen and some local businesses.
On Remembrance Day itself – this year on a Sunday – the Legion will
host a complete service at Veteran’s Park at the Legion in Fonthill. The service begins between 10:30 and 10:45 a.m. so that the moment of silence can occur at 11 a.m. In recent years, and especially since the revitalization of the cenotaph, many people participate in this Remembrance Day service.
The freedoms that so many of us might take for granted – to express ourselves, to participate in cultural, religious, and political activities, to come and go as we please, to pursue a safe and happy life – are all due to the sacrifices of Veterans and those who serve today. They sacrificed their futures so that our future might be one of peace and of happiness.
Let us each take a few moments to participate in these Remembrance Day ceremonies so that we can be thankful and rededicate ourselves to peace. Lest we forget.
You may contact Mayor Dave at [email protected] or read past columns at www.pelhammayordave.blogspot.com.
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The Pelham Community Church flamingo flockers ‘fun’raiser may be over for another year, but the birds did make one special stop before heading south. Dropping in at the Wells of Hope project build at 5 Lampman Drive in Fenwick, the flamingos helped Rev. George and Ellen Schmidt to deliver a cheque for $1,494 to Harry Alexander, Wells of Hope board member. A special offering for Wells of Hope was taken at the Thanksgiving Sunday service at the church and since the flamingos only circulate in the month of October the task of cheque delivery fell to the flock.The flamingos will return in
October 2013. Plan now to have the birds turn up for a special event or just a happy surprise. The birds charge $25 per visit with the funds raised benefitting programs for children and youth at the church.The Wells of Hope project house in Fenwick was built through the work and contributions of many local businesses and trades who pitched in to raise funds for the charity’s work in Guatemala, drilling wells, building schools, providing medical teams. The house is for sale and can be viewed by contacting Jerry Hendricks, 905 641 1110.
One more stop for flock
PELHAM Community Church members George and Ellen Schmidt delivered a cheque for $1,494 to Harry Alexander of Wells of Hope raised through the church’s Flamingo flock fundraiser.
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SPORTSCongratulations to the E.L.Crossley Cross Country
team for winning the ZONE title for the 10th year in a row. Not only that, each individual team placed 1st at ZONE. The Midget Girls included: Tessa Sherk, Edith Turpel, Jane Gibson, Erin Lemaich, Holly Zwierschke and Holly Czychun. Junior Girls: Lisa Gearing, Kylie Fast, Keagin Collie, Kennedy Whitley, Nikki Sohi, Regan Glen and Jessica Koudys. Senior Girls: Megan Rempel, Kathryn Hrycusko, Maria Gearing, Katy Czychun, Caitlyn McDonald, and Mackenzie Campbell. Midget Boys: Jared Rempel, Sean Hookey, Freddie Gualtieri, Thomas Young, Brody Taylor, Julian Ploquin-Lucas, Ben Dickson and Dylan Jones.
Junior Boys: Danny Gearing, Sam Fennell, Nick Taveres, Brock Leduc, Jared Naar, Evan Bernier, Andrew Pauls and Aidan Kennedy. Senior Boys: Alex DelleMonache, Tyler Young, Eric Deba, Fraser Weir, Mitchell Deba, Phil Andrews, Evan Peplinski, Tim Miller and Eric Moore.
The top 5 runners from each team are advancing to SOSSA on Thursday. The teams must be in the top 2 overall to advance to OFSAA or top 4 runners in each race not on a team will advance to OFSAA. Coaches Mr.Edwards and Mrs.Mergl are very hopeful for the teams this year!
EL Crossley Cross Country team wins Zone once again
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10 am - 2 pm
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The Baron Roofing Pelham Peewee Panthers Team 2 enjoyed a successful start to the 2012-13 hockey season with a victory over Dunnville.
Pelham got off to a slow start having difficulty moving the puck and clearing the zone resulting in a goal for Dunnville during the final minute of the first period.
Play improved in the second period with the defensive duo of Connor Adams and Rowen McLellen showing toughness and speed in dealing with the Dunnville forwards. With just over
three minutes left in the period, winger Lukas White passed the puck to Denver Parent who shot just wide of the Dunnville net. The puck came off the boards where centre Jared Sloan was able to shoot it past the goalie to put Pelham on the scoreboard. Ninety seconds later Panthers winger Jacob Gula would score another goal with assists from Mitchell Karnay and Ryan Rhora to give Pelham the lead.
The momentum would continue in the third period with great defensive play from Mitchell
Karnay and Mitchell Waldt and good speed down the wing by Tyler Scott. With 5:36 left in
the third, centreman Matthew Vandenhaak would beat the Dunnville goalie to score Pelham’s third goal assisted by Zachary Pasma and Lukas White. With just under three minutes left to play, Panther winger Ryan Rhora would score in a sweet tic-tac-toe play with line mates Sloan and Parent for Pelham goal number four.
Pelham goal tender Brock Pellows was outstanding in net shutting out Dunnville in the final two periods resulting in a 4-1 win for Pelham. Players, parents and fans are looking forward to a fun and exciting season.
Successful start to season
The Pelham McDonald’s atomc Kings came to play exciting hockey Saturday, and won a thrilling game 6-5 over the West Lincoln #1 team in Atom Niagara District Local League action on Saturday October 20th.
The Kings swarmed the West Lincoln team often in the first frame, and managed to jump out to a lead of three, on goals by Joshua Abbot-Tate, and two by Josh Major. The Kings played some great team hockey and demonstrated wonderful speed
and drive to the net during this ongoing fury. Assists were credited to Abbot-Tate, Parker Triano, Colton Morrison and Nolan Killeen.
However, the opposition showed great resiliency by storming back in the second period with three of their own to tie the game after two. The Kings were back on their heels and Grayson Van Geest made a few wonderful saves to further minimize the scoring damage. The West Lincoln team continued their attack into the third period, and netted two quick ones to go up by two.
An untimely penalty gave the Kings a powerplay opportunity in
which they capitalized on a goal by Major – his third marker. The Kings pressed harder and Nolan and Joshua both netted late goals to thrust the Kings into a 6-5 lead, which left the crowd completely buzzing. Helpers were given to Morrison, Jack Obdeyn and Conner Eller (2). The West Lincoln team fought back and nearly tied the game on a late effort, while the buzzer sounded, to end a great game for the Pelham atoMc Kings!
Josh Major received the atoMc Kings McDonalds Golden Jersey for his hard work and determination to help the team to a tough victory!
Kings down West Lincoln
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The Pelham Panthers Shoppers Drug Mart Peewee AE team enjoyed a great weekend of hockey capturing the Annual Caledonia Challenge Cup. The team started the round robin play with a 4-0 victory over the Lincoln Blades. In game 2 the Panthers dropped a 2-1 decision to the Richmond Hill Stars and later in the day needing
only a single point to advance,tied the Mount Brydges Cougars 1-1 in a very physical game. In the semi-finals the Panthers played a solid two way game and defeated Grimsby by a score of 5-2, setting the stage for a rematch against Richmond Hill. In the Championship game the Panthers came out strong taking the play to
Richmond Hill but could not get one by the Stars goalie. Mitchell Carmichael broke the scoreless game with 1:48 remaining in the third on a terrific pass from Josh Glen. Glen added an empty net goal and game MVP went to goalie Michael Rossi who held on for the shutout. Congratulations to the entire team on a great effort!
Shoppers Peewee AE team capture Caledonia Challenge
Coach John Carmichael (back, left), Trainer Rick D’Angelo, Tyler D’Angelo, Ethan Mergl, Coach Brent Mergl, Henry Blackburn, Frasier Darling, Preston Galvin, Coach Joe Glen, Blake Zurbrigg, Liam Sodke, Cameron Veld (middle, left), Quentin Annunziata, Mitchell Carmichael, Cameron Crysler, Brenden D’Angelo, Josh Glen, Thomas Citrigno and goalies from left: Michael Rossi and Evan MacPherson. /Special to the Voice
After opening the season with a pair of victories, the Mossimo’s Peewee Panthers faced Welland team #1. Reid Murray started things off with a short-handed goal off a pass from Tristan Barnhart. Dean Coates feathered a pass to Braedon Prout, whose
rush from the top of the neutral zone found the back of the net. Penalty trouble in the 2nd period opened the door for Welland to tie the game, but the Panthers went into overdrive in the 3rd. Zach Baltrusiunas’ shot from the blue line landed the go-ahead
goal with the assist going to Robbie Harper. Prout netted his second goal from Jeremy Pollard & Harper, before Reid Murray bookended the game with a goal helped by Hayden Stewart & Noah Wouthuis.
Mossimo’s off to great start
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In 2008 Kent Ratcliffe stopped getting his hair cut, inspired by his wife and two sons who were growing their hair to donate for wigs for children.
That decision has turned into 50 for 50 at 50 - a project by Ratcliffe to raise $50,000 to fund 50 wigs for children by his 50th birthday.
Ratcliffe explains he knew it would take until his 50th birthday to grow his hair long enough to donate two ponytails, one
to Locks of Love and a second to Angel Hair for Kids, so that’s where the idea of 50 for 50 at 50 came from.
“Since I had been growing my hair for so long I thought why not try and raise some money and awareness as well as the hair donation,” he says.
It takes between six and 12 ponytails, at 10 inches long, to make one week. Each wig costs approximately $1,000 to produce.
Based on those numbers, Ratcliffe decided to raise $50,000 for 50 wigs.
The first ponytail was cut on Oct. 26, Ratcliffe’s 49th birthday, taking a 10 inch ponytail while leaving enough hair for Ratcliffe to tie out of his face and be a good start on a second ponytail.
By the same time next year, Ratcliffe’s 50th birthday, his hair should be ready to cut for Angel Hair for Kids.
Between now and then, Ratcliffe is planning on raising money and awareness and says there will be some fundraising events planned in the next year.
For more on 50 for 50 at 50, visit Ratcliffe’s website at www.50for50at50.com
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KENT Ratcliffe shows off his recently cut ponytail, going to Locks of Love to make a wig for a child and the beginning of his 50 for 50 at 50 campaign.
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CLASSIFIEDSONGOING• Adult Book Clubs,
Pelham Library. Space is now available. Call for times and dates. Please register ahead. $5 includes book and refreshments.
• Mondays at 7 p.m. Sing Niagara Women’s A Cappella Chorus at Paroisse Immaculee Conception Church, 99 Garner St, St. Catharines. Call 905-892-1640 or visit www.singniagara.com.
• Tuesdays 7 p.m. Tuesday Night Bingo, St. Ann’s Parish, 834 Canboro Rd., Fenwick. Wheelchair accessible. Info 905-892-6123.
• Tuesdays 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. SPAN (Single Professional Association of Niagara) meets at Bailey’s 111 Highway 20 East Fonthill - for info: Lynie 905-788-0359
• Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. A Cappella Niagara Men’s Chorus Meets at St. John Ambulance, 5734 Glenholme Ave., Niagara Falls. Info: Bob 892-2336
• Alternate Wednesdays. 1:00-3:00 pm. Drop-in Bridge at Pelham Library. Ask for Schedule at front desk.
• Wednesdays - 1st & 3rd of the each month, at 2 p.m. Pelham Community Church Worship Service, 461 Canboro Rd, Fenwick.
• Thursdays (first Thursday of every month) 1:30 p.m. to p.m. SOS (Survivors of Stroke) 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.
Saturdays - 10am. - 1 pm. Computer Tutor & Gadget Clinic-One on one help and training. $5.00 per 1/2 hour. Please register ahead in person to reserve your space.
UPCOMINGNovember 2 & 3• 1:00-4:00pm Friday and
9:30am-1:00pm Saturday. Annual Bazaar, Fenwick United Church, 1050 Church Street, Fonthill.
Saturday November 3• 9:30am-1pm, A
Christmas Bazaar, Knox Church, 335 Fitch St., Welland. Baking, Baby Quilts, Crafts, Silent Auction.
•10:00am-2:00pm Penny Sale, Holy Trinity Church, 1557 Pelham St., Fonthill
• 7:30pm Eva Stachniak – Heart of Niagara Reading Series, Pelham Library, $10 purchase in advavnce.
Sunday November 4• 11:00am - 4:00pm, 26
Unique Local Vendors at Sparrow Lakes Golf Course 105 S.Pelham Rd.
Tuesday, November 6• 7:00pm-9:00pm Widows
Information Network, Cafe of Faith Tabernacle, Fitch St. and S. Pelham. Jewellery care.
Sat.-Sun. Nov. 10- 11 •10:00am-5:00pm Art
Studio Annual Christmas Open House. Beverly Sneath Art Studio, 1341 Effingham St., Ridgeville and Kim Makkreel Art Studio, 346 Canboro Rd. Ridgeville.
Sat.-Sun. Nov. 10-11 & Sat.-Sun. Nov. 17-18• Noon to 4:30 p.m.
The Greater Niagara Model Railroad Engineers Fenwick Central Railroad Open House, 1141 Maple Street, Fenwick. See a working model rail layout and talk to our model rail engineers. Free, donations appreciated.
Tuesday, November 13• 7:30pm Hustle Your
Bustle: A Romp & Stomp Through Niagara’s Past with Performer and writer Maja Bannerman. $5. Pre-register.
• 7:00pm Annual General Meeting of the North Pelham Youth Assoc. Inc.at the North Pelham Hall, 1718 Maple Street. All welcome.
Saturday Nov. 17th• 9:00am - 1:00pm Fall
Bazaar, St. Ann’s Church, 834 Canboro Road, Fenwick. Peirogies, Baked goods, Gift Baskets, Poinsettias, Silent Auction.
• 10:00am - 3:00pm “Homes for the Holidays” Christmas House tour of six homes and Fonthill United Church beautifully decorated by local designers. Tickets: $18.00 available at the Church 905 892 6433 & participating decorators.
• 10am-1pm Christmas in the Country. First Presbyterian Church, 602 Metler, North Pelham. Quilts, rugs, baking, aprons, handcrafts, floral decor. Coffee and muffins at 9:30am. Lunch from 11am-1pm.
• 10:00am - 3:00pm “Homes for the Holidays” Christmas House tour of six homes and Fonthill United Church beautifully decorated by local designers. Tickets: $18.00 available at the Church 905 892 6433 & participating decorators.
•7:30. Interior Makeover with Brian E. Burgess $4.00. Please register ahead.
Monday, November 19 •7:30. Interior Makeover
with Brian E. Burgess $4.00. Please register ahead.
Tuesday, November 20• 9:30-11:30 am Old
Fashioned Christmas Bazaar, Fonthill United Church Hwy 20 & Canboro Rd. Handmade crafts, baked goods and canned items. Speaker, Coffee, tea and treats, door prizes. $7. Free babysitting.
Robert’s PaintingI only paint
& I do it well. Interior & exterior,
25 years experience, neat, reliable. 732-2352
• Brick• Block • Stone• Concrete• Foundations• Repairs
905-892-1924 289-241-4767
A Family Business for 30 YearsALLTYPE MASONRY
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 Patterson, 905-401-4948, Email: [email protected]
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
ceramic tile from $.89/ft2
...and other specials!
Call us to see the products that are available & visit our
showroom.
Phone: 905-892-7898Fax: 905-892-4811 No Sunday Calls, Please
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Wheat straw for sale. small bales. Call 905-788-2956 or 905-892-1303
For Sale
Local Cleaning Lady has opening weekly, biweekly, occasional. Reasonable, reliable, trustworthy. Call 289-897-9542
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For information please call 905-892-8690
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For Rent
Certified Personal Support Worker available to care for loved ones in the comfort of your own home. Experienced and excellent references available. If interested, call Tracy at 289-296-2169
Office space for rent. Utilities included. Location on Hwy 20 E, Fonthill. Phone 905-892-3906 or 905-892-8429.
Lessons
Horse back riding lessons in Fonthill. Coach with 15 years experience. Beginner to advanced English. Starting at age 5 years. Convenient location. Call Jenn at 905-327-8387.
Obituary
LAMB, Larry It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Larry Lamb on October 23, 2012 at the age of 69. Loving husband of Carol and loving father to Rob (Debbie), David (Lindsey), and a wonderful grandfather to his grandson. Survived by his mother Evelyn Lamb, predeceased by his father Robert J. Lamb. Dear brother of Sandra (Lloyd), Pam (Allen), and nephews, nieces (Steve, Jeff, Jeannine, Andrea and Tiffany). Loving son-in-law to Eugene and Phyllis Winterstein. A memorial will be held on Saturday, November 3rd at 2:00pm at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1369 Rice Road, Fonthill. For those who wish, donations may be made to the Fonthill Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Memorial
Newell, Wilfred KearnsPassed away on March 5, 2012. His remains will be laid to rest at Niagara Lakeshore Cemetery, in Niagara on the Lake on Friday, November 9, 2012 at 11:00 am. Bill served with the Royal Canadian Navy Beach Commando “W” Unit from 1943-1945. He was a member of the Combined Operations Service and participated in the invasion of Normandy at Juno Beach. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 613 Fonthill and a past member of the N.O.T.L. Branch, a past member of the N.O.T.L. and Port Colborne Golf and Country Clubs and a devoted member of the Rockway Presbyterian Church.
Niche for 2 in the wall located at Pleasantview Memorial Gardens in Fonthill. Value $2,250 plus tax. Asking $2000 tax included. 289-897-9738
If you are looking for an OUTDOOR WINTER PART-TIME POSITION, working in a team environment, earning an excellent wage ($15-$20/hr), we need you to join our company. You must be at least 18 years of age, hard working and self-motivated, possess a valid drivers licence and have the willingness to work a long shift; relevant experience and own transportation an asset. The position we currently have is for general labour/shovelling for snow removal. Please forward resume with wage requirement and references to email: mail@greenfieldservices or fax: 905-892-0981. We thank all applicants, however only those with attached references, qualifying for an interview, will be contacted.
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
Require person for leaf clean up of extra large yard. Please call 905-386-6546
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