The Voice of Pelham March 16 2016

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On Tuesday, March 8, the grade 7 and 8 students at Glynn A. Green Public School put on a black light show. Every grade 7 and 8 student participated, with dozens of groups performing an original dance routine.

It is always important to learn about our nation’s military history in school. However, there is some-thing about physically standing on a former battlefield that encourag-es a level of respect and appreciation that cannot be taught in a classroom, says Lynn Giovenazzo, the Commanding Officer of the Branch 613 Lincoln and Welland Regiment Army Cadets.

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On Tuesday, March 22nd Pelham Town Council will be receiving infor-mation pertaining to the potential Community Centre that has been the subject of a great deal of debate over the last few months. The information will include presenta-tions from the architect with the design and ele-vations, as well as from the construction manager reviewing costs, and from staff who will provide de-tails about financing.

GLYNN A. GREEN DANCES IN THE DARK

The Town of Pelham Municipal Building. PHOTO CREDIT: Bob Loblaw.OFCadets Seek Donations for Vimy Ridge Trip

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Fenwick Lions Support Pelham Tennis Association

Fabulous Fenwick Lions President Jeff Pickup presented a $250.00 donation to Elaine Somerville of the Pelham Tennis Association after her talk on the 2016 activities of the Tennis Club at a recent Dinner Meeting. Pickup noted that the Fenwick Lions appreciate the work the Tennis Club does to assist in helping area residents live a healthy, active life.

At a recent effective speaking contest hosted by the Fonthill Lions, fourth grade Glynn A. Green student Isaac Khan took first place in the Junior English Category. That success has earned him the right to compete in the finals in Ottawa. Isaac gave a speech about a day in his life, a topic he says he chose because he “knows a lot about it.”

“He went up there and had a blast,” said Isaac’s mother Tara. “We told him ‘Don’t be nervous, just go up there and have fun,’ and he did.”

Other winners for the day included Intermediate English speaker Parker Triano, Intermediate French speaker Oliva Cyr, and Senior English speaker Matt Beard.

Isaac Khan won the Junior En-glish division at the Lions Effec-tive Speaking Contest on Febru-ary 22.

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Caption: Danya Rashid, Sejal Khandelwal, and Jayden Grenville in the black light show costumes.

Though many of the students were hesitant when the idea was first put forward a number of weeks ago, their enthusiasm grew as they saw each other practice their routines.

“A lot of students in this age category are self-conscious about performing live,” noted eighth grade teacher Kim Downs. “It was quite difficult because they didn’t see themselves as dancers or performers but once they began to see each other’s performances they began to realize ‘Wow! We can actually make this happen.’”

Student Lauren Dudzik spoke about the process: “We have had lots of fun planning it. It has taken weeks and months and we have been working since January. It’s kind of frustrating because you have to figure out what glows and what doesn’t, and you’re trying to figure out who is going to do what, but It’s been fun so far.”

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The show was used to raise money to help pay for the upcoming trip to Ottawa that many of the students will be taking part in. The kids will check out Parliament buildings, museums, and other tourist sites.

“It’s something that the kids always look forward to at the end of the year,” said Downs. “Typically we’ve done outdoor camp activities in the past. We haven’t done Ottawa in quite some time at this particular school so the kids are really excited about it.”

The Urban Named Business of the Month

Gail Belchior (Right) of the Welland/Pelham Chamber of Commerce presents the Business of the Month award to Cindy Lamarche of The Urban Steakhouse and Lounge. The event was hosted by Kyle Boggio of Boggio Fonthill Pharmacy. Belchior noted that ‘superior service, local talent, and location set The Urban apart.

On March 8, Ontario passed the Sexual Violence and Harassment Action Plan Act which it hopes will help build a province where everyone is free from the threat of sexual violence and harassment, and will strengthen support for survivors.

“On International Women’s Day, our commitment to give survivors the supports they need and to keep our campuses, workplaces and communities safer is reaf-firmed with the passing of this legislation,” said Tracy MacCharles the Minister Re-sponsible for Women’s Issues. “We know it takes all of us to bring about change in our society and with our action plan as a guide, we will continue moving forward with community partners in education, health and justice to build on our early progress and create an Ontario that is safe, equal and respectful for everyone.”

The Act aims to make workplaces, campuses, and communities safer and more responsive to the needs of survivors and to complaints about sexual violence and harassment. To mark the one-year anniversary of the action plan, the government is also releasing a 2015-16 Progress Report, which highlights the actions Ontario has taken in the last year to help end sexual violence and harassment in the province.

According to the Ontario government, progress has been made in raising public awareness; providing more training for professionals; providing more choices and better outcomes for survivors through the justice system; by seeding generational change; making safer workplaces, safer campuses, and safer communities; and by providing more help and better supports for survivors in the community.

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“To actually view what the Canadian soldiers went through is an experience of a life time that they will never be able to fully appreciate unless they are actu-ally there,” said Giovenazzo. “To actually be able to touch the Vimy monument, to be able to go through the trenches, you can’t get that in history books.”

Giovenazzo hopes to provide many of her Cadets with just such an opportunity during their upcoming trip to Europe, where they will take part in the 99th Vimy Ridge anniversary on April 9th, among other activities. But for some of the kids, the trip will be too costly, and so Giovenazzo is hoping that community members will consider donating to make this amazing oppor-tunity a reality for all of those who wish to participate.

“It’s going to be an opportunity of a lifetime for the kids,” she said, when asked about potential donations. “We have so many Veterans in Pelham, and this is a great chance for our cadets to see what it was like for them.”

17-year-old Warrant Officer Emma Beaule went on the trip in 2012, and recalled how beneficial the experience was for her: “I definitely gained more of an emotion-al connection to history in general, because before it was more like words on a page, and now it’s clear that these were real people, and I just feel a bigger connec-tion to the past.”

Arianna Ellison, a 13-year-old Corporal who hopes to see the Eiffel Tower, is excited to go on the trip after talking with others who have done it before.

“I have heard a lot of things about how fun and edu-cational it was from my cousins and friends, and from the outdoor senior cadets,” she said.

17-year-old Sergeant Thomas Lyons will also be go-ing for the first time, and hopes the trip will provide

some insight into the ex-periences of his ancestors who fought overseas.

“I want to see what it was like for them,” he said. “I’ve always had a skewed vision when it comes to seeing history on television, or reading about it in a paper or on the internet, and I hope the trip is going to help me understand a lot bet-ter what happened.”

Anyone interested in making a donation can call Captain Leo Geove-nazzo at 905-988-6590 or email [email protected]

Welland - This year, the Welland Museum presents three days of March Break Programming.

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Open Letter Re: Community CentreNOW is the time for you to step up to the plate and do what is RIGHT: hold a referendum for the taxpayers over this issue. Taxpayers received tax bills in February, so this information should be readily available for use.

Ina CroweFenwick

Opposition to Expensive Facility is not NegativityI read with some interest Doug Burr’s letter re ‘Be Positive about Community Centre’.

I am not negative. I have lived for over fifty years in Fonthill and have coached and refereed sports including hockey and baseball, and coached curling for Special Olympic athletes for 10 years. So I have been a contributor even years ago when we had an outdoor rink. I like hockey, it’s a great game, but it’s not a necessity of my life and therefore I can live without it. No one is forcing you or your children, or your grandchildren, to play hockey. It’s optional; it’s your own personal choice!

I really don’t agree with some of the comments that were made eg. supporting business in Fonthill. Teams playing in an out-of-town tournament could care less about the hosting town’s businesses. They play, then they jump in their cars and head home.

Regarding potential homebuyers upset about not having a Rec Centre, I have been in the real estate business in Fonthill for forty years and that subject has never materialized. No one was upset, they were aware of what our community offered before they moved in.

I am in favour of a community centre. What I am not in favour of is greatly increasing our community’s debt load and increasing my taxes. Consider these factors: 1-Our Federal government is increasing our debt load by leaps and bounds. 2-Our Provincial government is in a dangerous financial situation. 3- Electricity costs have risen about 40% in the last three years. 4- Pelham’s debt has increased. 5- Taxes are increasing on many items such as home fuel.

Many of our residents are on fixed incomes and these cost increases are decreasing their disposable incomes. Food and medicine are more important than hockey.

The amount of money that’s being discussed is not reasonable or affordable. Are we talking about a community centre or are we talking about a hockey rink/s? Yearly operating costs will exceed estimates, just look at neighboring communities. We need corporate sponsors and government grants, we are too small to go it on our own.

Unfortunately, in life there can be a great difference between what is liked and what is affordable. All of the cards need to be put on the table, then let the electorate decide based on facts, not fiction.

Gord JacksonFonthill

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Community Centre Needs Taxpayer ApprovalThere should be no new facility development until three critical factors are firmly determined: community need, taxpayer financial support, and government funding. Community need must be determined through a formal detailed assessment relying on input from all interest groups in this community. That assessment would produce hard data facts and figures to give council guidance, direction, and understanding of all residents’ wants.

Instead, council is relying on consultant reports based heavily on input from a segment of this community, the ‘user-groups’ which have produced a “wish-list of wants and desires”. With all due respect, user groups are only one part of this community; they are not the whole community. Many residents in Pelham pursue their interests and meet their needs without requiring a $37 million centre.

Former Councillor and Facilities Committee member Jim Lane stated “The town needs to focus on the needs of the town rather than the wants of individuals” (Voice, Aug 4/10), and added “…taxes is an issue… we can’t control Federal and Provincial taxes but we can control municipal taxes” (Tribune, July 29/10).

‘Taxes’ is indeed an issue! A complex dependent on tax hikes for its funding is irresponsible and unethical without the consent of taxpayers. Dictating to taxpayers what they must contribute is a Council ruling over taxpayers, not one governing on their behalf.

Any expectation of taxpayer contributions must be preceded by extensive consultations, in order for Council to clearly understand and accept taxpayers’ comfort level, as determined by the taxpayers themselves. Councillor Durley was absolutely correct when he stated, “No small municipality can afford major expenses for new capital projects on its own…” (A Message from the Rec Facilities Committee).

2/3 funding is critical BEFORE any facility moves forward. Past remarks say the same: “Augustyn said that the town would require 67% federal and provincial funding before proceeding with a new complex” (Tribune, Aug 15/09). “We told the residents we will not build unless we had 67% funding, said Yamich, indicating the town would not and couldn’t afford to, go ahead with a new building if the funding doesn’t come” (Voice Aug 19/09).

If Council is committed to push ahead without these factors firmly entrenched and taking this town to its maximum debt limit on the backs of taxpayers without their approval, a referendum MUST be held. To do otherwise is an affront to democracy and the major stakeholder in this community: the property owner. Brenda Herchmer, a consultant in community issues and leadership states that governments need to “figure out how to empower the public and get over the egotistical idea that they are somehow smarter and need to retain control and power rather than giving it or sharing it with the public”(Tribune, Feb. 28/11). What better way for this Council to ‘empower’ and give or share control than a referendum?

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Growing or StagnatingAny living organism which ceases to grow is destined to perish. Why do so many people fear growth? They choose to live in a faraway past they refer to as the good olde days. They regard it their rights to deny to others any change they do not agree with. For instance, recently during the federal election campaign, some questioned the very idea of splitting the number of seats equally between the two genders, male and female. One has to admire the quick riposte of the now Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau: ‘’Because this is now 2016”! The majority of voters elected him. That’s how a democracy works as opposed to a dictatorship.

Our family moved to Fonthill a few years ago. We liked what we saw and the friendly people we met. We walked a lot in the area of Fonthill although we found it dangerous to walk on certain roads because of the lack of sidewalks. Gradually the region has been improving the situation. What we did discover were the vast areas of unused land. Change was on the way. Many long-time locals complained about having to pay for changes that did not affect them personally. The reality is that all Ontarians are paying taxes on projects that affect only Toronto.

In the movie Field of Dreams, a dreamer went on building a baseball diamond in a corn field having faith that If you build it they will come. And come they did. Yes, some dreams do come through. This vast country was built on dreams. Each one of us who today lives in Canada is the beneficiary of the dreamers’ resolve, not the naysayers.

Recently at the same time that the large business who supplied framing for construction was leaving for a better location taking with them taxpayers, Sobey’s was taking a chance by investing in building a grocery store to be the envy of many competitors. Ron Kore has made it a super place to shop. Ron also provides employment for local adults and students. Sobey’s is also generous in helping this community in many ways. And people are coming!

To advocate sending our children and their parents to other communities who had the foresight of building community centres as well as first class skating rinks (which are used for more than hockey) because you personally don’t want to spend the money is to be short-sighted at best. Why not encourage our children to play in safety rather than to hang around looking for mischief? If when we leave this world we have neglected to make sure our children are better equipped to take their place n society we have failed them.

Progress is not a swear word. Selfishness should be.

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Though some Councillors initially expressed con-cerns about the capaci-ty of Council Chambers during what was likely to be a well-attended meet-ing, it was ultimately de-cided that moving to a larger facility would be cost prohibitive.

“The question was asked by one of the Councillors about the location, and our response as staff was that it would cost quite a bit of money to have the meeting at a different lo-cation,” said town CAO Darren Ottaway. “So council just determined that they would stay where they were.”

Ottaway did not know the exact cost off hand. He states “We didn’t go too far into it but the prelim-inary cost for the record-ings and the microphones and all the other things that would be needed, my understanding was that we would have been looking at over a thou-sand dollars.”

When asked if he felt that Council Chambers would be able to accommodate every resident who wish-es to watch the proceed-ings, Ward 1 Councillor Richard Rybiak, stated that he did not know how many people would be coming out, but that he

felt satisfied with all the options available to resi-dents.

“The meeting on the 22nd is not a public meeting per se,” he said. “It’s open to the public, of course, as all Council meetings are, but it’s a meeting specifically for council to receive the information from the people who are going to provide it and Council will spend the next month to month and a half making sure that all the information related to the community centre is made completely avail-able to absolutely every-body in the town.”

This effort to keep resi-dents informed will in-clude a video recording of the proceedings being made available via the Town’s website on the 23rd and a re-broadcast-ing by Cogeco at 1pm on the 24th.

Following the meeting on the 22nd the town has promised several weeks of public engage-ment, with specific dates to be announced shortly. Council will have to make a decision by early May if they want to begin con-struction in August.


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Queen’s Park - Charlotte Fritz, a Grade 7 student at Woodland Public School, completed her stint as a Page in the current session of the Ontario Legislative Assembly on March 10.

Before her term as a Page ended, Niagara West – Glanbrook MPP Tim Hudak enjoyed lunch with Charlotte and her mother Wendy in the Legislature's Dining Room, where she shared how she became interested in the Page Program. Charlotte’s father is Dr. Peter Fritz, a dental surgeon located in Pelham.

“I was impressed with Charlotte’s initiative and her love for science, math and history,” said Hudak, noting the young woman was in Toronto competing in the finals of a science fair with her project on the discovery of insulin in Canada and what it meant to the world when she visited the Legislature and decided to look into the Page Program.

“Charlotte did a great job,” said Hudak. “Her mom and younger brother Pierson, who were in the gallery to watch her work, have every reason to be proud of this poised and accomplished young lady.”

Pages have been an important part of Ontario’s Parliament since Confederation, as they assist the Speaker and MPPs in running the Assembly, and notify members of Bills and Legislative business.

While at Queen’s Park, Pages attend class, learn about the legislative process and are tutored in mathematics. On Fridays they participate in special educational activities and field trips.

“The Page Program is a great opportunity for young people,” says Hudak. “It’s an opportunity to work in the Legislative Chamber and explore the history and traditions of the Legislative Assembly and meet key parliamentary and political figures.”

Students who are selected are granted a leave of absence from their school to serve their term of duty as Pages. While at Queen’s Park Pages are under the direction of the Page Program Coordinator who is a certified Ontario teacher.

Applications for the next session will be accepted beginning April 15th through June 15th. For more information or to apply online, visit www.ontla.on.ca and select the education portal.

Hudak Bids Farewell to Legislative Page as Current Session Comes to Close

Last month’s announcement that Pelham Centre Public School will be closing has prompted many residents to share their fondest memories of the long-time Fenwick fixture. If you have a fond or interesting memory related to Pelham Centre, and you are willing to share that memory with others, write a short letter to the Voice, or submit a post to our facebook page. Over the next few weeks we will publish your submissions both in print and online, so that the memory of Pelham Centre can continue. Please try to limit responses to around 150 words.

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An earlier article outlined the plans to develop an Active Transportation Master plan for the Town of Pelham. A recent meeting between the PATC (Pelham Active Transportation Committee) and the consultants reviewed the preliminary results of an on-line survey. We have reviewed the survey and now reach out to citizens of all ages to help us develop a comprehensive response to this phase of the project. There are actually four ways that you can participate on the Town of Pelham website. You can interact with a map of the town and insert comments about any aspect of active transportation. Or you can take one or two surveys related to cycling and walking. Your final means of interacting is to review the comments left my previous citizens related to active transportation in Pelham.

Your first task is to join the Town of Pelham website by typing in www.pelham.ca on your search engine. Paper copies of the survey are available through the town hall for those without internet access. Currently the Town has three banner pages that alternate on the homepage. Stop on the one that says: Walk, Bike, Roll and Hike. Double-clicking on that page will direct you to the active transportation area to, the interactive map or the survey page. When you click the “Take the Survey” button, you will then be asked if you wish to complete the walking survey, the cycling survey or both.

Both surveys ask you to give some background about yourself and then specific questions related to the surveys. The cycling survey asks if you own a bike, then asks how often you ride followed by a series of reasons why rides are taken. A couple of questions ask about anyone who rides to school but you can skip those if they do not apply to your family. The survey then explores the factors that make you comfortable riding in Pelham and then asks about factors that might make cycling more comfortable and how you rank them in importance. The creators of the survey talk about very specific types of cycling facilities and have included a visual picture of each type of facility available.

The walking survey is very similar in design and can be completed by those who walk on sidewalks, roadways or dedicated trails and parks.

The consultants are now turning their attention to identified routes and are exploring two possibilities: direct connectors for those who simply want to get from A to B in the quickest way. Other routes will be more leisurely and appeal to those who wish to follow those routes for health and leisure pursuits. Two members of the PATC, Brian Baty and Bill Gibson have completed a detailed map of all Pelham roads and trails for the consultants showing colour codes to identify the cyclability of each road and the slope and duration of hills. It is hoped that this data, which has been reviewed by a half dozen cyclists in Pelham may lead to some signed bike routes to promote cycling

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WALK, BIKE, ROLL AND HIKE SURVEY

Grimsby, ON – One of the great educational fami-ly events will once again take place on Good Fri-day at Beamer Memorial Conservation Area when a stunning aerial show of birds of prey will soar over the skies of Niagara.

The Annual Open House for the Niagara Peninsula Hawkwatch, NPH, is be-ing held at Beamer Con-servation Area on Good Friday, March 25 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Throughout the day there will be displays from var-ious naturalists clubs and plenty of opportunity for all to observe and learn about migrating hawks, eagles, vultures and os-preys that pass over Grimsby every spring. Visitors can also enjoy the trails throughout the Conservation Area and the fantastic views from the observation decks on the edge of the Niagara escarpment.

The NPH is providing 100 Field Guides to Birds free to families with youth. This has been made pos-sible by the generous support from Station1 Coffeehouse and Tarbutt Construction.

A scholarship opportu-nity for high school stu-dents has introduced an interesting element to this year’s event. “

“The NPH is offering a $500.00 scholarship to a high school student this year,” said Bruce Mack-enzie of the NPH. “The students are required to write essays and partici-pate in the spring hawk count. The competition is underway and has brought a new dimen-

sion to the Hawkwatch. The winner will be an-nounced in June.” Penin-sula Ridge Estates Winery and Restaurant has gener-ously provided the funds for the scholarship.

“The spring flight will be in high gear for the Easter Weekend and we are hop-ing for good numbers and a wide variety of migrat-ing raptors for the Open House,” Bruce explained.

A Children’s Programme on hawks is being pre-sented by Carla Carlson of Niagara Nature Tours from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.

As well, the Canadian Raptor Conservancy will be displaying live rap-tors and explaining about their biology and role in the environment from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

“Beamer Memorial Con-servation Area is one of the more spectacular properties of the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority. The Conserva-tion Authority is delight-ed that the Hawkwatch is back at Beamer for its 42nd season of counting hawks and presenting its open house again and providing such a great ed-ucational event for fami-lies to enjoy,” said NPCA Ecologist, Kim Frohlich.

Jonny Blonde Food truck will be on site to provide beverages and food. There is a voluntary admission fee of $2.00 per adult and $5.00 per family. All ad-mission tickets will be entered into a draw for a number of wonderful door prizes provided by local businesses in Grimsby.

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throughout Pelham and connecting routes to our neighbouring municipalities.

The more citizens that respond to the surveys will only make the final report more valid so we ask that all members of your family respond even those who don’t cycle or walk but think they would like to start.

Brian Baty is a Niagara Regional Councillor for the Town of Pelham and a member of the Pelham Active Transportation Committee. [email protected]

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WELLAND, ON (NBA Press) – Short-handed once again, with only five players dressed, Signa-ture Sign & Image could just not keep up with the eight Classics that were constantly changing to keep their legs fresh. John Geremia scored a game-high 23 points and Howard Myers has his best game of the season scoring 19 points (includ-ing THREE 3-pointers). Despite Bernie Amyot’s personal best of 15 points, the elderly SigSigns fad-ed after the first quar-ter to eventually score 40 points. Handlebar Hank’s Classics scored a few more.

Once again, John Geremia was hitting from every possible position using every possible shot. He shot 15-footers, 12-foot-ers, layups, drives and a three-pointer to end up with a game-high 23 points. Wherever he was on the hardwood or in the air, the basketball always seemed to find its way into the basket. Howard Myers, better known as Howie, had a great game using the long ball to score his season-high 19 points. Howie always seemed to be taking a 3-point shot or one from the top of the key. He scored three 3-pointers and pulled down 8 rebounds. Har-

ry Woods, still hobbled by a sore foot, managed to score 13 points based mainly on three 3-point-ers. Anthony DeChellis, who used to play with most of the opponents on the predecessor of Signature Signs rebound-ed well and took mostly high-percentage shots. He corralled 8 rebounds, dished for 3 assists and scored 11 points, three of which came from the foul line. Anthony Biancani-ello either shot from near the arc or drove through the paint to score 9 points, including one trey. His defense was quite irritat-ing to the SigSign offen-sive unit as he committed larceny 4 times. Lawyer John Lefurgey kept the SigSigns hones with his rugged “hands-on” de-fense. He managed 7 points including a rare trey. Tony Croce, was driving through the paint every time you looked at him. He did score four points from the foul line, but there were more shots than that. He had six points on the night and had 3 steals.

As what has become the norm, the Signature Sign & Image boys start-ed the game with a flur-ry of points, thirteen in all compared with only seventeen for the Clas-sics. The sexagenarian

and septuagenarian legs were no match for the Classics who eventually fast-breaked the SigSigns into submission. Team captain Bernie Amyot (with his glasses on) had a team-high 15 points that included three treys, all in the first quarter. He eventually scored three traditional baskets and dished for two assists. Old Greybeard, Joe Se-liske scored a season-high 11 points, seven of which he saved for the fourth quarter including the 49th 3-pointer of his 28-season NBA career. He also had 3 assists and 7 flat-footed rebounds. Sophomore Mike Gilmore spent more time in the air than on the hardwood, scoring 8 points, all the old-fash-ioned way. He picked up 6 rebounds. Jack Randall, septuagenarian of all septuagenarians, continued with his ex-perimental shots and did score on two of them for 4 points. Jack’s black eye didn’t seem to affect his scoring touch. The oth-er septuagenarian, Dave Dick ran around more than usual as he tried to keep the rebounds out of enemy hands. He scored 2 points in the first quar-ter and grabbed onto to NINE rebounds.

The E.S. Fox Ltd. Bantam BB Rep Pelham Panthers opened their OMHA Championship series at home Friday night at the Pelham Arena verses the Strathroy Jr. Rockets. Dropping the ceremonial puck to start the series were Pelham Mayor Dave Augustyn and Pelham Minor Hockey President Victoria Mor-rissey. along with Taking the draw was Strathroy Captain Liam O'Shea and Pelham captain Liam Sodtke. The Panthers went on to win the Game one 4-2.

Students at A.K. Wigg held their 2nd Annual Charity Ball Hockey Tournament last week in their crowded and noisy school gymnasium. Proceeds from the tournament will go to help build a classroom for school children in Haiti. Pictured: The New Jersey Grinders, a Junior Division team.

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Wink Honoured at Award Ceremony

On March 1, John Wink was officially recognized as Pelham’s Citizen of the Year by the Fonthill and District Kinsmen at an awards ceremony in his honour. The evening included speeches from MP Dean Allison, Mayor Dave Augustyn, as well as members of the Fonthill Kinsmen and volunteer community.

A number of Wink’s family and friends were in attendance, including his wife Sue Holmes-Wink daughter Kristen Leigh.

“Seeing my Dad win Citizen of the Year was an extremely proud moment for me,” said Kristen. “It is clear how much he cares about his community which is why he willingly gives his time to Pelham through coaching, the PBA, United Way, and Summerfest. My brother and I are so lucky to have our Dad as such a positive role model and inspiration in our lives.”

Pictured from left to right: Kristen Leigh, John Wink and Sue Holmes-Wink.


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SPAN (Single Person Association of Niagara) is a social club since 1982 for mature singles who meet and mingle at The Trap 128 Hwy 20, Fonthill, every Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Offers members a monthly calendar of social activities. Further information, call Lynie @ 905-788-0359 TF

Weekly Euchre every Friday evening, 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm, North Pelham Youth Hall, 1718 Maple Street, Fenwick (Just north of Tice Road); $3./person, prizes awarded. TF

Pelham Community Church 461 Canboro Rd., Fenwick Wednesday Worship & Communion Service First & Third Wednesday of every month @ 2:00 p.m. TF Ridgeville Bible Chapel AWANA program is Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 at 418 Canboro Rd, Ridgeville for children 3 to Grade 9. TF

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Robert Wood is a mixed voice choir. If you like singing, we invite you to join us for fun, friendship and love of music. Rehearsals every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. in Beth-any Brethren in Christ church, 50 Lincoln Street, Welland. Call Frank at 289-820-6452. TF

Rockway Presbyterian Church, Roast Beef Dinner. Saturday, Apri1 2, 5 & 6:30 sittings. Tickets $15. Call Joan 905-687-9902 or Jean 905-714-7293. N20-4

Pelham Horticultural Soci-ety will meet 7.30pm Monday March 21 at Fonthill Library starting with Rosemary Mei-er speaking about the Meier family Organic Farm Welland followed by a short business meeting and refreshments. The public and members are invited to attend.

Candian Federation of Uni-versity Women WELLAND AND DISTRICT UNIT will hold their March meeting on Wednesday, March 16, at 7pm at the Plymouth Cordage Re-tirement Residence, 110 First Street, Welland. Founders of the Nappers Boxing Club will present the History and Com-munity involvement of their club. All interested women are welcome to join us.

FREE SEMINARS at the PELHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY by EDWARD JONES Fi-nancial Advisor NICOLLE LALONDE (in Fonthill). Join us on Tuesday March 22nd from 1pm - 3pm for Estate Planning - Building Your Leg-acy. Learn about the value of having an estate plan - be-yond a simple will, the four key building blocks for an ef-fective estate plan and what to consider when creating or updating your estate plan. Call (905) 892-9930 to reserve your seat. Complimentary lunch provided. New topics every month, call for addition-al information. FREE SEMINARS at the PELHAM PUBLIC LIBRARY by EDWARD JONES Fi-nancial Advisor NICOLLE LALONDE (in Fonthill). Join us on Tuesday April 19th from 1pm - 3pm for Making Your Money Last: 10 Principles for Living in Retirement. With guest speakers Amy Layton from Royal LePage and Juan-ita MacLean from Seniors on the Move to answer questions about "downsizing" and other important topics when pre-paring for and/or living in re-tirement. Call (905) 892-9930 to reserve your seat. Compli-mentary lunch provided.

General Meeting 434 Wing Royal Canadian Air Force Assoc.Thursday March 17th @ 7pm. RCL Br. #4, 383 Morningstar Ave., Welland, L3B 5B5. For information please contact Bill Heron, 289 820 8712, Everyone welcome.

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PELHAM LIBRARY CARD MAKING WORKSHOPMake six cards with fall themes, learning a variety of techniques. Materials are provided. At time of registration, please enquire about tools needed. Tues., Sept. 16 10 – 12:30. $10. Please register ahead. Visit www.pelham-library.on.ca or call 905-892-6443 for more details.

FABULOUS FENWICK LIONS FISH FRYTasty treats with funds heading straight back into the community. Haddock, french fries and much more. Runs Sept. 9 from 4-7 p.m.

PELHAM MINOR HOCKEY EQUIPMENT SALEBuy, sell or trade used equipment at the Pelham Arena. Aimed to provide cheaper options for players in this upcoming season. Runs Sept. 6 from 9-12 in the morning.

PELHAM MUDFESTMen and women will be back in the mud as the second run on the year is held at Bissil’s Hideaway.

NIAGARA REGIONAL EXHIBITIONRodeo, games and live entertainment headline this years exciting event. It runs from Sept. 11-14 at the Welland Fairgrounds.

BIG MOVE CANCER RIDEThe Big Move Cancer Ride is a non-competitive ride taking place on Sept. 7. Proceeds for the Big Move stay in Niagara and support the Walker Fam-ily Cancer Centre.

WALKING CLUBInterested in walking in Pelham? Join them Tuesdays at the Pelham Arena from 9-10 am and Thursdays at Fonthill Bandshell for 9-10:30 am. There is no fee for this program. For more information, please contact [email protected] or call 905 892-2607, ext 329.

HAMPER DAY FOR PELHAM CARESPurchase fresh fruit and vegetables at the Market or bring a non-perishable food item to fill the hampers at the Pelham Farmers Market on Sept. 4.

COMMUNITY EventsEvent Submissions StandardsIf your organization is hosting an event that would be of interest to the community, you may submit an events profile by sending your community events information to [email protected] Some restrictions apply. Event submissions that meet the acceptability standards of The Voice of Pelham will then be posted until the date of your event. The Community Events Calendar is updated weekly. Please provide as much notice and information as possible including the date, time and description of your event. The Voice of Pelham reserves the right to edit for space.

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Wholesale nursery growing container grown perennials, vines, flowering shrubs, evergreens & dwarf trees seeking individuals who desire a career in horticulture. We are in need of those skilled in the growing, management and shipping of nursery stock as well as general labourers. Plant knowledge and experience is an asset. If you are an individual who has organizational skills and dedication as well as a willingness to work as a team player, we look forward to hearing from you. Wages will commensurate with experience, abilities and level of expertise. For more information on jobs visit our website at www.willowbrooknurseries.com and go to ‘about’ then ‘careers’ and then scroll down to see the jobs available. Resumes may be dropped of between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday to Thursday and 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 on Friday at:

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Pan Am Pool Markham, OntarioFebruary 20-21, 2016

Fastest swimmers 13 and under in Ontario

EmmaGrace Van Dyk from Fenwick, Pelham qualified in Para swimming for 50 freestyle, 50 backstroke, and

50 butterfly and received GOLD in all 3 events.

2016 Swim OntarioWinter Short CourseFestivals Swim Meet

stager/decorator, gives tips on transforming your house into a marketable home to sell. Lily Ruggi, a full-time realtor, compares the advantages and disadvantages of moving to a smaller home, condos or town homes. Wed., Mar. 23 at 2 p.m. Free. Please reg-ister ahead. Pelham Public Library. www.pelhamlibrary.on.ca. 905-892-6443. N20-3

STUFFED ANIMAL VET CLINIC – Thurs., Mar. 17 at 10:30 a.m. $4. N20-2

CELEBRATE MO WIL-LEMS - Thurs., Mar. 17 at 1 p.m. $4. N20-2

INSIDE OUT PARTY – Fri., Mar. 18 at 1 p.m. $4. N20-2

BRIDGE: Beyond beginner. Partners and refreshments provided. Experienced bridge directors are here to assist. Wed, Feb. 24 – Apr. 13. A short lesson is presented from 10:05 - 10:15, then open play from 10:15-12:15. $6 per week or $30 per six-week ses-sion. Pelham Public Library. www.pelhamlibrary.on.ca. 905-892-6443. N20-6

BEGINNER BRIDGE IV: Wed, Feb. 24 – Apr. 13. Struc-tured lessons start at 9:45 with experienced Directors to as-sist with bidding and play until 12:15. $6 per week or $30 per six-week session. Pre-requisite: Beginner Bridge III. Pelham Public Library. www.pelhamlibrary.on.ca 905-892-6443. N20-6

SPINE CRACKERS: New book club is for ages 12-18. Sign up and pick up a copy of the book for Mar 24 from 3:45 – 4:45. $2. Please reg-ister ahead. Pelham Public Library. www.pelhamlibrary.on.ca 905-892-6443. N20-3

MEDITATION: Release your stress and relax as Marcia leads you through a number

of different types of medita-tions. For beginners and more experienced levels. Bring a pen and notebook. Sat., Mar. 26 from 2-4 p.m. $3.00. Please register ahead. Pelham Public Library. www.pelhamlibrary.on.ca 905-892-6443. N20-3


Places of Worship and EventsBethany ChristianReformed Church

1040 Balfour St., FenwickON L0S 1C0

(905) 892-8980

Concordia Luthern Church105 Welland Rd.

Fonthill, ON L0S 1E4(905) 892-8877

Fenwick Church of Christ765 Welland Rd.

Fenwick, ON L0S 1C0(905) 892-5661

Fenwick United Church1050 Church St.

Fenwick, ON L0S 1C0(905) 892-3081

First Presbyterian Church602 Metler Rd.

Fenwick, ON L0S 1C0(905) 892-4716

Fonthill Baptist Church1414 Pelham St.

Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0(905) 892-3925

MUSIC OF EASTER ORGAN RECITAL SERIES

Monday March 21 toThursday March 24th

12 noon - 1 pmPerforming artists are:

Monday - DAVID COWENTuesday - JOHN CLIPSHAMWednesday - CATHERINE

WILLARD & FRIENDSThursday - LUCAS

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Fonthill Congregation ofJehovah’s Witnesses

1369 Rice Rd.Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0

(905) 892-4680

Fonthill United Church42 Church Hill

Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0(905) 892-6433EASTER CHURCHSERVICE TIMES:

March 20 at 9:30 am Palm Sunday communion service

March 25 at 10:00 amJoint Good Friday service at

Central United, WellandMarch 27 at 9:30 am

Easter Sunday service

Holy TrinityAnglican Church1557 Pelham St.

Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0(905) 892-6011

Kirk on the HillPresbyterian Church

1344 Haist St.Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0

(905) 892-3729

Pelham Community Church461 Canboro Rd.

Fenwick, ON L0S 1C0(905) 892-5922

Pelham EvangelicalFriends Church

940 Haist St.Fonthill, ON L0S 1E4

(905) 892-6881

Ridgeville Bible Chapel418 Canboro Rd.

Ridgeville, ON L0S 1M0(905) 892-3347

St. Alexander’sRoman Catholic Church

50 Pelham Town Sq.Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0

(905) 892-3090EASTER SCHEDULE:

Holy Thursday, March 24 7:00 p.m. Mass.

Good Friday, March 25 3:00 p.m. The Passion of

the LordHoly Saturday, March 26

7:00 p.m. Easter Vigil Easter Sunday, March 27

9:00 a.m. Mass 11:00 a.m. Mass

St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church

834 Canboro Rd.Fenwick, ON L0S 1C0

(905) 892-6123

Zion Free Reformed Church

1075 Boyle RoadFenwick, ON

(905) 386-1134

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This third installment of the Foundations of Community series focuses on the 145,000 square foot, $32 million Vale Health and Wellness Centre in Port Colborne.

The Vale Centre is a large facility. It has two ice rinks, one of which has seating for 1000 people and is encircled by a three-lane walking track. There are also six bocce

courts, a large gymnasium, an aquatic centre with lap and leisure pools, a fi tness centre, and a common space that hosts a Subway restaurant and Goods Sporting

The Vale Health and Wellness Centre in Port Colborne.

Excellence Pro Shop. It also contains some smaller multi-purpose spaces. The gym, aquatic, and fi tness centres are run by the YMCA.

Former councillor Bill Steele, who was and is a major proponent of the facility, remembers facing some opposition when Council began seriously pursuing the idea of a large multi-purpose centre.

“We went through our consultation process and we had our people that were dead set against it,” he said. “But the majority of the people in Port Colborne were never against it. They were leery what it was going to cost them in the pocket book.”

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Foundations of Community: A closer look at Community Centres in and around Niagaraby ZACH JUNKIN The VOICE


Crossley Improv Shines in Showcase

Last week the E.L. Crossley Improv team hosted a fundraising showcase to raise money for their upcoming trip to Ottawa, where they will be competing in a national competition. The event received sponsorship contributions from Accelerated Health and Wellness, Doctor Claire Todd, Lisseje Aesthetics, and Mokkus restaurant.The event was also made possible by the participation of Grimsby and Thorold Secondary Schools' Improv teams, who also performed and contributed to the evening's success. PICTURED: The Crossley, Grimsby, and Thorold Improv teams.

The Vale Centre common area.

Steele pointed out that, while there will always be some negative factions who oppose any project, the average resident’s fears can be abated through open communication:

“Engaging the public is probably the most important thing. It’s a facility for them, so you want to make sure that you capture as much as you can of what your public wants. You’ve got to consult your community.”

He further stated that having a clear, consistent message surrounding the finances serves to build trust between Council and residents and helps smooth out the process:

“Present the facts. Give the people the facts, give them the right numbers and they will be comfortable. Stay on point and don’t deviate; don’t start giving

them different figures every time you meet, or they become sceptical. As long as you can say ‘these are the numbers, this is what we are going to follow’ then the process should go fine.”

As for Pelham, Steel looks at the success of the Vale Centre’s twin pad facility and encourages Pelham to do the same.

“Pelham should build two rinks,” he insists.

When asked what went right during the process, Steele mentions the great building weather.

“We had great winters,” he said, “it seems simple but great weather gets you a better facility.”

As for what he would do differently?

“Two things: one is the gutter system in the roof that we have had problems with. It’s being addressed by

The main rink in the Vale Centre seats 1000 and is encompassed by a three lane walking track.

city staff and council now. The other one is the rink, the main arena should have been five to six feet further away from the bench side than it is; the way it is there is a bit of a blind spot for spectators.”

To cover the capital costs surrounding the facility, Port Colborne procured ‘two thirds funding’ from the Federal and Provincial governments, in which each covered a third of the $32 million. The remaining municipal portion came from the sale of Port Colborne Hydro ($6.9 million), a $3 million debenture, and fundraising efforts, including Vale’s $1.2 million contribution. The capital costs had no impact on residents’ taxes.

According to the centre’s Statement of Operations, the facility generates about $925,000 in revenue, and incurs bout $2.32 million in expenses, for a total annual operating cost of about $1.3 million.


Quick facts: Capital Cost: $32 millionFederal Funding: 1/3 Capital CostProvincial Funding: 1/3 Capital CostDebenture: $3 millionAnnual Operating Cost: $1.4 millionLevy Increase due to Vale Centre: 0%

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