VOICE The Pelham’s independent news source from the Heart of Niagara Vol.16 No. 17 Wednesday, July 4, 2012 Thinking of Buying? Thinking of Selling? Call Me Today! Call Me Today! 905.733.8996 www.pennylanesold.com [email protected]Office 905.892.0222 www.lampmanfurniture.com Proud to be The Voice of Pelham for 15 years In the last month Darren Ottoway hasn’t had much time to hang photos or diplomas or decorate his office with personal items. The desk, however, is a different story. It has been filled, cleared, filled again, cleared off once more and is currently stacked high with reports, bylaws, planning documents and all manner of information about Pelham. “My focus has been learning, reading, talking,” says Ottoway, who took over the reins of Pelham as the new Chief Administrative Officer on May 28. Just after his first month on the job Ottoway sat down with the Voice to talk about the new position and the community he is the new leader of. “I don’t pretend to know everything,” he says, noting he has worked hard to get the pulse of the community and understand the municipality and the issues it is facing. Ottoway, who moved with his wife and four children, all under the age of seven, from Alberta to take on the leadership of Pelham, had nothing but praise for this community. He notes all of his reading and talking has shown him a municipality with a great administration in place, good staff working here, and great plans for the future. His challenge, he says, is not going to be directing the future of Pelham but rather executing all of the excellent ideas already in place in the strategic plan and council’s vision. The ex military man who discovered a love for municipal administration almost by accident, Ottoway says this community is embarking on all of the things he is passionate about in municipal government, planning and development and “all of the things that move a community forward.” Since being in Pelham he has been busy, he says, but that’s to be expected. While he has been learning, he says his role as leader doesn’t wait until he’s caught up. “It’s been exciting, very rewarding,” he says of his first month. “I’m really impressed with the people.” Beyond work, Ottoway says he and his family love the unique shops in downtown, the Farmer’s market and other goings on in Fonthill. Coming from a one- grocery store town, Ottoway says the abundance of unique shops is terrific. The events, he said, show him a town where people want to be and are proud to call home. His family, he says, has quickly become one of the families who are happy to call Pelham home and want to live here. New CAO loves the community he now calls home INSIDE Canada Day Celebrations Page 7 A Party fit for a Queen Page 12 Graduating Page 6 DARREN OTTOWAY, Pelham’s new Chief Adminstrative Officer, has been busy reading stecks of documents to get to know Pelham, and all of the issues facing the community, since beginning his job a month ago. Sarah Murrell/Voice Photo BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff
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Pelham’s independent news source from the Heart of Niagara
Vol.16 No. 17 Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Thinking of Buying? Thinking of Selling?Call Me Today!
for 15 years Celebrating our 15th anniversary in print
In the last month Darren Ottoway hasn’t had much time to hang photos or diplomas or decorate his office with personal items.
The desk, however, is a different story.
It has been filled, cleared, filled again, cleared off once more and is currently stacked high with reports, bylaws, planning documents and all manner of information about Pelham.
“My focus has been learning, reading, talking,” says Ottoway, who took over the reins of Pelham as the new Chief Administrative Officer on May 28.
Just after his first month on the job Ottoway sat down with the Voice to talk about the new position and the community he is the new leader of.
“I don’t pretend to know everything,” he says, noting he has worked hard to get the
pulse of the community and understand the municipality and the issues it is facing.
Ottoway, who moved with his wife and four children, all under the age of seven, from Alberta to take on the leadership of Pelham, had nothing but praise for this community.
He notes all of his reading and talking has shown him a municipality with a great administration in place, good staff working here, and great plans for the future.
His challenge, he says, is not going to be directing the future of Pelham but rather executing all of the excellent ideas already in place in the strategic plan and council’s vision.
The ex military man who discovered a love for municipal administration almost by accident, Ottoway says this community is embarking on all of the things he is passionate about in municipal government, planning
and development and “all of the things that move a community forward.”
Since being in Pelham he has been busy, he says, but that’s to be expected. While he has been learning, he says his role as leader doesn’t wait until he’s caught up.
“It’s been exciting, very rewarding,” he says of his first month. “I’m really impressed with the people.”
Beyond work, Ottoway says he and his family love the unique shops in downtown, the Farmer’s market and other goings on in Fonthill.
Coming from a one-grocery store town, Ottoway says the abundance of unique shops is terrific. The events, he said, show him a town where people want to be and are proud to call home.
His family, he says, has quickly become one of the families who are happy to call Pelham home and want to live here.
New CAO loves the community he now calls home
INSIDE
Canada Day CelebrationsPage 7
A Party fit for a QueenPage 12
GraduatingPage 6
DARREN OTTOWAY, Pelham’s new Chief Adminstrative Officer, has been busy reading stecks of documents to get to know Pelham, and all of the issues facing the community, since beginning his job a month ago.
Sarah Murrell/Voice Photo
BY SARAH MURRELLVOICE Staff
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The big sounds of the big band era will be filling the air in Fonthill on Thursday.
Presented by Indulgence, The Toronto All Star Big Band will be the feature performer in the Bandshell Summer Concert Series on July, 5.
One of the most exciting bands around, the Toronto All-Star Big Band revives the spirit, style and sound of 1930’s and 40’s - that golden age of the big bands.
Armed with brilliant programming, slick choreography and witty cultural nostalgia, this vibrant cast of awesome young talent has earned its position at the top of the list of presenters
throughout Ontario and in the U.S. Theatrical engagements are far-reaching, and recent gigs have included the Port Hope Jazz Festival, Port Elgin Big Band Celebration, Beaches International Jazz Festival, Art Park in Lewiston N.Y. and Toronto’s famed Palais Royale and Casa Loma.
At the heart of the musical matter, the Toronto All-Star Big Band provides one of the most intense and stimulating youth music programs in Canada.
Behind their extraordinary entertainment, they engage cream-
of-the-crop young musicians from across the GTA
in a rigorous regime of rehearsals, workshops and a fantastic breadth of rich and skill-building performance experiences with international stars including Buddy deFranco, Eddie Daniels, Larry Elgart, Clark Terry, Cleo Laine and John Dankworth.
The band has also worked with wonderfully talented Canadians like Peter Appleyard, Tommy Ambrose, Phil Nimmons, Oliver Jones, Ranee Lee, and the great Jackie Richardson.
In June of 2009 they had the great pleasure of working with Legend Benny Golson. His gifts of music will “no soon be forgotten.”
All of these wonderful performers are a part of the Legend
Series and have graciously shared their
talents with the Toronto All-Star Big Band.
The Toronto All-Star Big Band will p e r f o r m T h u r s d a y , July 5 beg inn ing at 7 p.m. in Peace Park, Fonthill.
Big Band sounds coming to Pelham this week
The Welland/Pelham Chamber of Commerce welcomed its newest members over breakfast at Lookout Point Country Club on June 20th. The event was sponsored by Meridian Credit Union and The Tribune. Pictured are: Mark Melloni of Urge to Purge, Chris and Blayne Bonfoco of Modern Vision MMA, Lori Flaxy of Ontario Senior Services, David Merritt representing event sponsor Meridian Credit Union, Michael Cressman representing event sponsor The Tribune, Claude Hachey of Hachey’s Roofing, Candy Ashbee of Presentations Corporation, Stacey Clare and Ryan Hegedus of Above and Beyond Cupcakes, Brent Murdock of Great Lakes Biodiesel, and Deborah-Marie Forrester and Greg Holmes of Darla-Prana Healing & Wellness Centre. /Special to the Voice
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ProfessionalSERVICES
Pelham volunteer appointed new Fire ChiefFollowing an intensive search Council
of the Town of Pelham has filled the Fire Chief position – a key, leadership role in the Town’s senior management staff.
At a special meeting on Monday June 25, Council officially accepted the recommendations of the Chief Administrative Officer, Darren Ottaway, to appoint Robert Lymburner as the new Fire Chief, effective August 13, 2012. An official announcement was made June 26, to the members of
Pelham’s Fire Service, who welcomed the announcement with an ovation and cheers. Lymburner has served more than 14 years as a professional fire fighter with the City of Niagara Falls and has served as a part-time (volunteer) fire fighter with the Town of Pelham since 1992. Lymburner’s accomplishments include Public Information Officer for the Ontario Fire College, Recipient of the Green Cross Award for Hurst Jaws of Life and the Leadership Award from the
City of Niagara Falls. “We are very excited to have Mr.
Lymburner on our Pelham team,” said Mayor Dave Augustyn. “During the selection process we were extremely picky about whom we wanted to join our municipal team and spent a great deal of time and effort. I am confident that Bob is the most outstanding candidate for the position.”
Until August 13, when Lymburner formally begins employment, Jim Phelps,
Acting Fire Chief, will continue to serve as the Town’s Acting-Fire Chief.
“I greatly appreciate Jim’s ongoing service as our Acting-Fire Chief,” said Augustyn. “Chief Phelps continues to provide exceptional leadership and has dedicated his life to the fire service. His commitment and dedication to Pelham will not be forgotten.”
Lymburner could not be reached before press time for comment.
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Pelham’s Information centre officially openThe major signal that
summer has arrived in Pelham, the opening of the Visitor Information Booth, has arrived.
Members of the Welland Pelham Chamber of Commerce, Town Council, sponsors of the booth and Town staff were on hand Thursday, June 28 to officially open the booth for the season.
In opening the booth Chamber executive director Dolores Fabiano said she’s pleased to open the booth at the Log Cabin location once again, and thanked the Town of Pelham for supporting the initiative “for over a decade.”
Currently located inside the Log Cabin gift shop on Regional Road 20 in Fonthill, the booth was originally a small building in the parking lot adjacent to the Legion then in the Fonthill Plaza parking lot before becoming a booth inside the gift shop.
The location, said Fabiano, is perfect because
it provides safety for the staff of the information booth but also amenities for visitors, including shopping, restaurant, gas and coffee.
Fabiano thanked Larry Boggio, owner of Fonthill Pharmasave and the Log Cabin building, for supporting the information centre and continuing to host the booth in his building. Fabiano also acknowledged the support of the sponsors of the information booth, Venture Niagara and Jill Anthony Law Office.
“I’m happy to be involved,” said Boggio, owner of Boggio’s pharmacy in Port Colborne and a relatively new business owner in Pelham.
Boggio, with business partner Ron Parton, told the Voice he is committed to partnerships with the municipalities and communities where he does business, noting it helps the community and
his business as well. “Thank you to Larry
and Ron,” said Mayor Dave Augustyn, noting the location is best suited for the booth, adding since the booth has been located inside the gift shop the numbers of users have increased.
“The community is proud about our community,
we want to share our vibrant, creative, caring community,” he said, noting the booth allows Pelham to do that.
Augustyn also thanked the Chamber for their dedication to the project and running the information booth each summer.
“We look forward to a
fabulous summer,” he said.
The booth will be staffed by university students, both returning from last season.
“It was fun last year, I’m happy to be back,” said Alaina Interisano.
“I’m looking forward to all the exotic people who come in,” added Jennifer
Barden, noting there are some far away travellers who stop in to the booth for information.
The Log Cabin building will be undergoing some renovations over the summer, but Boggio says he will make accommodations to ensure the booth is accessible and the staff
PELHAM’S Tourism Information Centre, located inside the Log Cabin, was officially openend last week - a sure sign summer has arrived. Helping open the centre were Councillor John Durley (left), Executive Director of the Welland Pelham Chamber of Commerce Dolores Fabiano, Wendy Watson with Venture Niagara, Mayor Dave Augustyn, Councillor Richard Rybiak, Information Centre staff Jennifer Borden and Alaina Interisano, owners of the Log Cabin Larry Boggio and Ron Parton and Counillor Peter Papp. Sarah Murrell/Voice Photo
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VIEWpointsIf you’re a parent, you
no doubt want to see your children happy and financially secure. And with the end of the school year, your children will pass another milestone – and move one step closer to adulthood. Consider the following ways to help your children at various stages of their lives.
When your children are young:
Teach them to be savers – Encourage young children to put away part of their allowance. You can even offer to match their contributions dollar for dollar.
Help them become investors – Consider giving your children a few shares of stock in companies with which they are familiar. By
following the movements of their stocks with them, you can explain how the markets work and how increasing share ownership is one key to helping build wealth.
Contribute to an RESP – With a Registered Education Savings Plan, you can put aside money for your children’s post-secondary education. In addition, RESP owners are eligible for the Canada Education Savings Grant (CESG).
When your children enter the working world:
Encourage them to save for the future – A Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) is a great retirement savings vehicle. Your children might also consider a Tax-Free Savings
Account (TFSA). You can open one, as well – every Canadian resident who has reached the age of majority can contribute up to $5,000 annually to a TFSA.
Make long-term care arrangements – If you needed long-term care, such as an extended nursing home stay, and you had inadequate financial preparations, the burden could fall on your children. Now is the time to consult with your financial advisor to begin preparing for possible long-term care costs.
When your children reach middle age:
Communicate your financial situation and estate plans – Don’t leave adult children in the dark as to your financial information.
Share everything you can about how much you own, where you keep your assets and how you plan to eventually distribute them. By clearly communicating your situation and wishes now, you can avoid major problems later.
Create a power of attorney – By creating a power of attorney, you can appoint another person, such as an adult child, to conduct your business and financial affairs if you become physically or mentally incapacitated. Such a move can help reduce stress your children may be feeling, while allowing them to make moves that can help preserve your finances.
By following the above suggestions, you can help position your children
for financial success throughout their lifetime.
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Wanted: friends. Not just any friends, mind
you, but friends willing to show their support for Pelham Summerfest 2012.
The four-day festival in downtown Fonthill has been made possible thanks to the generosity of many businesses and community partners.
Don’t own a business in town? That doesn’t matter; donations of all kinds are accepted to help offset the costs for the stellar lineup of entertainment and events for all ages, starting Thursday evening, July 19 and carrying through to
Sunday afternoon, July 22.The volunteer committee
has been working hard to put a myriad of details in place, and its members are encouraged at the participation to date, notes Gary Accursi, Summerfest committee chairman and Pelham town councillor. Accursi has been working for months with volunteers from the business community, including Todd Barber, Bea Clark, Kathleen Goodman, and John Wink, and town staff Vickie van Ravenswaay and Katie Thorpe.
Summerfest kicks off
Thursday evening with the Farmers’ Market, Bandshell Concert, Niagara College Wine and Beer Garden, and Art in the Park. Friday’s events focus on the arts as well, as Pelham hosts the very first Niagara Nights of Art program, part of the Cultural Capital of Canada designation for Niagara. Art in the Park will also return to Peace Park, as will the Niagara College Wine and Beer Garden.
Pelham Street will be closed to vehicles Saturday for the Street Festival, featuring entertainment on the Pelham Street Main
Stage from 10 a.m. to 12 midnight; many Active Zone activities, a Kids Zone with entertainment and plenty of bouncy rides and games; a Beer Pavilion; many vendors with diverse products and demonstrations; street eats and buskers; and the fine-art show and sale of Art in the Park.
The festival closes out Sunday with a family walk, a short route around downtown Fonthill suitable for all ages, as well as the opportunity to gather with family and friends in Peace Park for the
community brunch. There will be entertainment on Sunday as well, and one last chance to take in the artistic talents of the exhibitors of Art in the Park.
For information on how to become a Friend of
Summerfest, or to see the full schedule of events, visit the website, www.pelhamsummerfest.ca, or follow updates through social media: Pelham Summerfest on Facebook, or @PelSummerfest on Twitter.
Pelham Summerfest festival looking for friends
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Congratulations to all who made the 2012 Pelham Canada Day Celebration such a success. (Including the weatherman) Again, an overwhelming response to Canada Day Celebrations! What a proud feeling seeing families along the parade route dressed in red and white celebrating our Country’s 145th Birthday. It reminds me how fortunate
we are to live in such a great Country and Community such as Pelham. It was wonderful to see so many visitors from out of Town enjoying our activities.
We need to applaud our sponsors that support this event: Town of Pelham, Canadian Heritage Committee, Fonthill Volunteer Firefighters Assoc., 613 Lincoln &
Welland Regiment Army Cadet Corps, Niagara Peninsula Energy Inc., The Voice of Pelham, Pelham News, The Tribune, Fonthill Rotary Club, Central Music, Mossimo’s Pizza & Subs, Pelham Community Policing Committee, Kirk on the Hill, Dave’s Small Engines, Duke Equipment LTD, Pelham Evangelical Friends Church, Welland
& District Humane Society, Sobeys Fonthill, Riothill Studios, Sandtastic, Region of Niagara Water Truck, Danny’s Bicycle Repair, Jim Krussell State Farm. Fonthill Lions Club
This Celebration is truly a show of Community Spirit and dedication of Community Volunteers. A huge thank you to our devoted members of the
Canada Day Committee for planning this event. Fred Disher-Parade (Pelham Community Policing Committee), Fred Arbour (Fonthill Lions Club), Lance Wiebe-Children’s Activities (Rotary Club of Fonthill), Leo Giovenazzo-Security (613 Lincoln & Welland Regiment Army Cadet Corps), Bill King, Bob Gibson-Tent Performance
Coordinator, Diane Kelley-Park Activities, Shirley Bedard-Park Activities and Katie Thorpe, Community Services Coordinator.
We invite your feedback on the 2012 Canada Day Celebration at HYPERLINK “http://www.pelham.ca” www.pelham.ca.
Vickie vanRavenswaayManager of
Community Services
Canada Day Celebration congratulations and thanks
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The Town of Pelham Informational Column
•Pelham Farmer’s Market – Each and every Thursday May to October - 4:30pm in Pelham Town Square!
Come on out each throughout the summer and fall for some fresh
produce and lots of goodies! Rain or shine. Winner of the Market Bucks for June 28tht was Marg
Fontello!! Congratulations Marg!
UPCOMMING EVENTS • Pelham Summerfest
The Summerfest entertainment schedule has now been set– four days of free family fun! Visit the website
www.pelhamsummerfest.ca and click on the link called “Schedule.”Local businesses can gain valuable exposure while participating in this amazing Pelham event as sponsors. The sooner you are signed up, the sooner you can benefit from the multi-media
marketing. Details on sponsorship packages available at www.
pelhamsummerfest.ca/sponsors2.htmlCall for Youth Artists Niagara
Nights of Art- Pelham Edition Submissions Due Now! The Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee is inviting
young artists from the following age groups; 8 years and under, 9-13 years and 14-17 years to submit art
in the following 4 Media Categories: Drawing, Painting, Photography and 3D Recycled Eco Creation to be displayed on Friday July 20th
from 4:00pm-10pm in Peace Park as part of Pelham Summerfest. Please
submit to Katie Thorpe at the Pelham Town Hall: 20 Pelham Town Square Honorariums will be awarded in each
age group in each media category. For more information please contact Katie Thorpe at kthorpe@pelham.
ca, (905) 892-2607 ext 341.•Calling All Youth Filmmakers!This year, The Mayor’s Youth
Advisory Council, in partnership with Niagara Nights of Art, is holding a
Youth Movie Challenge. Movies will be shown during Pelham Summerfest Niagara Night of Art on Friday July 20th and the top 3 selected movies
will be shown on the big screen on August 29th during Pelham MYAC Outdoor Movie Night.If you love making movies, live
in Pelham and are in grade 12 or under, than this contest is for you!
Your fantastic movies must be under five minutes in length and
must have G rated content. Movies are due by 4:30pm by July 13th
2012 to Katie Thorpe, Community Services Coordinator at Pelham
Town Hall 20 Pelham Town
Square Fonthill. Movies can be submitted by USB key or DVD.
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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.
•Is your business interested in being listed in the Town of Pelham
Community Services Brochure? If so, please be sure to fill 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
At last week’s meeting of the Public Health & Social Services Committee, regional councillors received a presentation regarding the 211 telephone and computer services available to Niagarans.
While most, if not all, know about the 911 service and the 411 service, 211 is the new kid on the block. It is the means
which connects people to a full range of non-emergency social, health and government services in their community. The telephone service is available 24 hours a day every day of the year. It is not an automated call centre as calls are answered live by certified information and referral staff. A third party company is called in if translation services are required with personnel available to translate 150 different languages. 211 simplifies
the access to information about services.
The top five reasons for connecting to 211 are: health services, financial assistance, housing and shelter, food and meals and information on community services. In many cases clients have multiple needs.
Information Niagara has been in the community for 40 years. As an educator, I often searched the thick “orange book” to find information to help students or parents.
That information is now on-line and through telephone calls. In 2011 they received 72,490 calls with 42,644 coming from Niagara. While the service has been available in Niagara since November 2005, the service is currently expanding throughout Central South Niagara (2,345,106 residents). By the end of 2012 100% of Ontario will be able to access the service and nationally that number will be 58%.
The service partners
with Niagara Region for the homelessness service system and completes free income tax forms for low income and Ontario Works applicants. Future plans are being prepared to take on a larger role in disaster plans along with emergency response and recovery. The organization is governed by a community board of directors. It has 15 members on staff and operates with a $1 million budget. Many calls require intensive assessment and referral and are often quite complex. The organization maintains extensive links with multiple community agencies and levels of government. On-going research is undertaken
to ensure the accuracy of the information provided. Statistics are kept on referrals noting the community of the callers, the gender and age of the callers, their working status and language of the callers.
Clients of both the Public Health and Community Services are advised of the 211 services and this column is intended to reach out to Niagarans who may not be aware of this free public service.
Brian Baty is a Niagara Regional Councillor for the Town of Pelham and is the Co-Chair of the Public Health & Social Services Committee. [email protected]
211 service connects people with informationBY BRIAN BATYRegional Councillor
T h e C o r p o r a t i o n o f t h eTOWN OF PELHAM
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALProject No. 2012-33
Library Needs Assessment
PROPOSAL DOCUMENTS:Specifications and submission requirements may be obtained from the Town of Pelham Web Site at www.pelham.ca/business/tenders or from the Corporate Services Department at the Pelham Municipal Building, 20 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill, Ontario during regular business hours.
The purpose of the RFP call is to obtain Library Needs Assessment at the Town of Pelham Municipal Building, Fire Station #1, and Tice Road Municipal Operations Centre.
ADDRESS:Sealed proposals, properly marked as to contents, will be received by Mrs. Mara Bray, Purchasing Coordinator, P.O. Box 400, 20 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill, Ontario, L0S 1E0.
CLOSING TIME:Sealed proposals will be received until 2:00 p.m. local time on Friday July 13th, 2012
The lowest OR any submission not necessarily accepted.
T h e C o r p o r a t i o n o f t h eTOWN OF PELHAM
SUMMER WATER RESTRICTIONS
In an effort to conserve water and to provide adequate water pressure for fire protection, By-law #1615 (1994) was passed by Town Council.
This by-law restricts lawn and garden watering and domestic water use outside to odd numbered buildings and premises on odd numbered calendar days and to even numbered buildings and premises on even numbered calendar days (and in no instance, shall water be used for lawn and garden watering during the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.) from June 15th through to August 31st of each calendar year.
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Tonight is finally here, the night we have spent the whole year looking forward to and simultaneously dreading. It marks the end of our time in high school, and more importantly our childhood. We are now young adults who are about to enter a new world where it is up to us to make decisions and be held accountable for them. It is rather daunting to imagine ourselves moving away from home and learning to fend for ourselves. Yet it is also exciting to know that we have so many new things to experience. We have the chance to meet new people who will help us along our journey while we learn to slowly grow up.
... There is so much to be proud of, outstanding
scholars, SOSSA’s, OFSAA’S, music, drama, technological challenges, chess, Terry Fox, Rankin Run, Pelham Cares and many more. We are lucky at Crossley to have support for a wide spread of interests because we are vastly unique and bring our own qualities to everything we do. Whether we realize it or not, we have all had an impact on one another’s lives. Through every interaction we have learned a little more about ourselves, who it is we want to become. We may have entered high school with an idea of where we wanted to go and the outcome we wanted, but during our time here at E.L. Crossley we have been given opportunities to try new things, to learn about who we are and who we have the potential to be. Each of us has chosen our own path; maybe college, university, the workplace, an apprenticeship, or returning back for another year. Regardless of where we have chosen to go next we all have one thing in common: we have
made a decision. It may be the first major decision of our lives, and it is the first one we can truly call our own. With each choice we make we take one step closer to our futures, and before we know it we’ll have finished our next stage in our lives and look back at how fast it went by. Which is why it is important to plan for the future, to remember and learn from the past, and most importantly, to live for today, because as Ferris Bueller taught us “life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”
...As graduates we have many people to
thank for our success. We need to thank our teachers for being patient with us and for helping us understand what it is we were supposed to be learning in class while we distracted one another with stories from the weekend and jokes we couldn’t keep to ourselves. We also need to thank our parents for putting up with us when we came home from school in terrible moods, and just for being there for us. Our friends who put up with more flack than anyone else because we know that no matter how awful we may be to them, they will always be there to comfort us, share in the misery, or make us realize how dumb we are. And lastly we must congratulate ourselves, because we did it!
...We should be proud of ourselves and never let
anyone take away or belittle our accomplishments. Our time together may be over, but as Dr. Suess says we should not “cry because it’s over, but smile because it happened.” Good luck to everyone in the future. Thank you.
School principal Ed Goerzen congratulates Laura Gemmel (top, left) the Excellence in Education Award winner; Camille Peplinski, the Ontario Principal’s Council Student Recognition Award and Steve Norwood winner of the Governor General’s Academic Medal. Valerie Caster presented the Valerie Caster Health Science Award to Sarah Andrews and Emma Giesbrecht (second from top) as well as the Valerie Caster Tech Award to Katie Guzowski. Sarah also received
the E.L. Crossley Alumni Award and the Pelham High Memorial Scholarship. Emma also received the Town of Pelham scholarship. Township of Wainfleet Alderman Betty Konc (third from top) presented the Township’s scholarship to Marie Both, a Wainfleet resident with the highest overall average. Marie also received the E.L. Crossley Family Scholarship in English and History for a student with first class honours in those subjects and the Wainfleet Historical award. Voice of Pelham Board of Directors President Bob Kilyk (above) presented the Voice’s Anniversary Scholarship to Stephanie Farr. The Phoenix Masonic Lodge Bursary, presented by Robert Watson, was given to Steven Norwood (left). The Fred Tonin Math Award, presented in honour of former Crossley Math Head Fred Tonin was presented to Brayden Prentice and Laura Holmes. (bottom, left).
Sarah Murrell/Voice Photos
E.L. Crossley Secondary School held its 49th Commencement Exercises on June 28, with 180 students graduating. Along with their diplomas, many of the students received recognition for their academic, athletic and extra-curricular success as well as contributions to the school and community. Emily Durand (above) was chosen Valedictorian and is congratulated on her achievements by Principal Ed Goerzen. Excerpts from her speech are below.
The Fonthill Sobey’s Award was presented by Tammy Kore to Emily Durand (left) and Alanna MacDonald.
(PAGE ONE INSET) Crossley Principal Ed Goerzen congratulates Byron Hunter, the recipient of the Fenwick Lions Club Scholarship for a student studying sciences. Byron also received an E.L. Crossley Award.
E.L. CROSSLEY COMMENCEMENT
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CANADA DAY Celebrations in Pelham were another huge hit this year, and included fireworks (background), the singing of O Canada by Emma Beaule and the cutting of the cake, provided by Sobeys, by Regional Councillor Brian Baty (left), Ontario PC leader and Niagara West Glanbrook MPP Tim Hudak and Mayor Dave Agustyn. James Whitaker/Voice Photos
SANTA visited Pelham on his summer holidays, Councillor Gary Accursi (centre) handed out flags along with other members of council, Citizen of the Year Sandra Warden rode in style in the parade, parade goers enjoyed good music and firefighters helped the crowds cool off. In the park Karcyn Brocklebank (bottom left) enjoyed the Rotary kids activities and Chase and Bailey waited patiently for the pet contest.
Sarah Murrell/Voice Photos
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On June 26th, Connor Denbak had one of his best games at bat for the Miller Restoration Rookie Ball team. Nicholas Fraraccio and William Baltusiunas also had a good hitting game. On June 27th, the Pelham Lafarge team scored 5 runs in the 5th inning, but the Pelham Miller Restoration team played a good game in the infield and won 11 to 7.
The Lafarge Blue Jays played a tough game against their fellow Pelham team, with a final score of 10-7. Nolan Killeen snagged a pop-fly, and after forcing an out at third, Wyatt Gibson showed his stuff by beating the runner to home plate for a force out to end the inning. Ben Iannizzi turned a grounder to Alex Rubino at first for a sharp out, while Ethan Wells later closed the
1st to 2nd base gap and beat the runner back to first base. After several close calls, Kelsie Dyson made a beautiful play at second base to close out the inning. Maya Oakes and Paige Dixon provided excellent fielding support, holding several runners at first with solid throws into the cut-off. Simon Killeen added to his RBI count with another one to end a five run inning. Cole Slingerland challenged his personal best at bat with a triple, and Matthew Iannizzi had some great cuts and enjoyed a base hit and some smart base running. Lucas Slingerland was reliable at bat with several runs to his credit.
The Mosquito Studio 20 Pythons top of the batting order was outstanding against Welland, with the first 4 batters, Sarah Saldutto,
Andrew Avolio, Ayden Janas & Noah Wouthuis going 4 for 4 at the plate, and hitting a double. Devin Stukel also unloaded for a double along with Dan Durkin who made it to 2nd base 3 times. Noah Wouthuis started off the team’s defensive play with a beautiful throw from 3rd base to Evan Kernaghan at 1st to get the first Welland runner. The game was filled with smart plays from the field, highlighted in the 4th inning, when Kernaghan caught a pop-up and turned it to Durkin on 2nd for a double play. The Pythons’ victory was sealed when Josh D’Onofrio made a perfect catch for the final out.
The Pelham Peewee Meridian Credit Union Reds earned back-to-back wins. On Thursday, the Red’s
travelled to Thorold with a short roster of only eight players. The first two innings saw Thorold take a five to nothing lead. In the second inning pitcher Josh George faced only three batters. He had two strikeouts and a grounder to end the inning and that was all the Reds needed to turn the game around. In the third inning a hard double by Blake Zurbrigg scored two runs to start the comeback. The no holds barred fifth inning saw the Reds go around the batting order three times scoring an impressive twelve runs. An amazing gapper by Matthew Leppert scored Ryan Dykstra. Josh George singled to score
Charlie deVries. Rowan McLellan hit a gapper to left centre to score Josh George. Brock Pellow hit a hard single to get on base. Back-to-Back triples by Matt Leppert and Ryan Dykstra kept the inning going. Ryan Dykstra had a great pitching effort to end the game with Thorold scoreless in the bottom of the fifth.
The next night the Reds faced the Pelham Future Stars team. It was a battle to the end, with both teams answering with runs every inning. Charlie deVries pitched two innings with one strikeout. In the third inning, Josh George had an opposite field triple to score deVries. Rowan McLellan walked and then stole home to
score. In the last inning the Reds had a triple in the gap by Ryan Dykstra to score Blake Zurbrigg and an amazing hit by Ben Klassen scored Josh George. Brock Pellow had a high fly, which scored Leppert.
The PMBA invites everyone to attend the PMBA Summer Bash on Saturday July 14th at the Peace Park Bandshell. Classic rock music will be provided by local band Soundfleet, and a BBQ and snacks and drinks will be available for purchase. Please join us for this free concert from 4 pm to 8 pm.
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THE GLYNN A. Green track team not only earned several medals at the board meet recently, they set a record and finished second overall in points among 98 schools. Joseph Kawa (back, left), won bronze in the 100m and bronze in the long jump; Drew Colangelo won silver in the 1500m; Mason Sterr picked up silver in the relay, silver in the 800m and silver in the 400m; Tessa Jeffery, a Grade 3 student competing against Grade 4 students, won gold in the 800m; Harmon Narbonne won silver in the relay; Forest Turpel won silver in the relay; Reid Lancaster won silver in the relay as well as gold in the long jump; Hannah Nicholls won silver in the high jump; and the record-winning girls relay team consisted of Leesha Young-Wood, Holly Casey, and Erica Wilson. Absent from the photo are Niamh Knox, a member of the girls’ gold winning relay team; and Ryan McClay who won gold in high jump.
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STUDIO Twenty owner Krysta Pratt (centre) received the Business of the Month Award for July from the Welland Pelham Chamber of Commerce, presented by Dolores Fabiano (left) executive director and Mel Groom with RBC Dominion Securities, sponsor of the award and chair of the selections committee. Studio Twenty is now eligible to be chosen as Business of the Year during the 2012 Ruby Awards.
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TMCA owners Sandra and Trevor Marsh received the Business of the Month Award for June from the Welland Pelham Chamber of Commerce, presented by Dolores Fabiano (right) executive director and Mel Groom (centre) with RBC Dominion Securities, sponsor of the award and chair of the selections committee. TMCA is now eligible to be chosen as Business of the Year during the 2012 Ruby Awards.
Sarah Murrell/Voice Photo
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THE GLYNN A. Green track team not only earned several medals at the board meet recently, they set a record and finished second overall in points among 98 schools. Joseph Kawa (back, left), won bronze in the 100m and bronze in the long jump; Drew Colangelo won silver in the 1500m; Mason Sterr picked up silver in the relay, silver in the 800m and silver in the 400m; Tessa Jeffery, a Grade 3 student competing against Grade 4 students, won gold in the 800m; Harmon Narbonne won silver in the relay; Forest Turpel won silver in the relay; Reid Lancaster won silver in the relay as well as gold in the long jump; Hannah Nicholls won silver in the high jump; and the record-winning girls relay team consisted of Leesha Young-Wood, Holly Casey, and Erica Wilson. Absent from the photo are Niamh Knox, a member of the girls’ gold winning relay team; and Ryan McClay who won gold in high jump.
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As Prime Minister Stephen Harper so eloquently stated in the House of Commons when replying to statement by the Leader of the Opposition, “we just had one of the most legislatively productive periods.”
I couldn’t have said it better myself!
This session of Parliament saw twenty-three (23) bills receive Royal Assent. A truly unprecedented feat, and a clear sign of the work ethic and commitment our Conservative Government has for the safety and prosperity of all Canadians.
Among the many bills that received Royal Assent this session, a few stand out.
Bill C-10, the Safe Streets and Communities Act, demonstrated our government’s commitment
to keeping our streets and communities safe. The act improves the safety and security of all Canadians by toughening sentences, and putting an end to the revolving door of justice.
Our experience shows that toughening sentences does not create new criminals; it just keeps the existing ones in jail for a more appropriate period of time. Bill C-10 ensures that criminals are held fully accountable for their actions, and that the safety and security of law-abiding Canadians and victims comes first in Canada’s justice system.
Another act that our government is proud to have passed is Bill C-19, Eliminating the Long-Gun Registry Bill. This legislation delivered
on our Government’s longstanding commitment to eliminate the wasteful and ineffective long-gun registry, thereby freeing up the resources needed to support measures that actually tackle crime and make our streets and communities safe.
The legislation repealed the requirement to register non-restricted firearms, and provides for the destruction of all record pertaining to the registration of long-guns. That said, the legislation also requires firearms owners to own a valid firearms licence to purchase or possess firearms, and to purchase ammunition, in addition to undergoing police background checks, pass a firearms safety training course and
comply with firearms safe storage and transportation requirements.
Lastly, Bill C-31 Protection Canada’s Immigration Act is currently waiting to be read a third time in the Senate, and will most likely have received Royal Assent by the time you’re reading this.
Bill C-31 is designed to combat human smuggling and to ensure the asylum system is fast and fair. It gives the Minister of Citizenship & Immigration the ability to, among other things, designate ‘safe countries’ to allow for eligible citizens to be fast-tracked through the asylum claim process.
Though we’ve had an extremely productive first session, our Government has no plans for slowing
down. There are currently over twenty (30) bills in the House of Commons and Senate that are making their way through the legislative process. Those bills which we can expect to receive Royal Assent this summer include: the Copyright Modernization Act, the Canada-Jordan Free Trade Agreement, and the 2012 Budget Implementation Bill.
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ONGOING• Mondays at 1 p.m. Come
and join us to play euchre with the Seniors of Pelhlam at the Old Town Hall on Canboro Road. Tea and cookies after the cards.
• Mondays at 7 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 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. SPAN (Single Professional Association of Niagara) meets at Bailey’s 111 Highway 20 East Fonthill - for info: Janine 905-688-4358
•Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. A Cappella Niagara Men’s Chorus invites singers for fun, fellowship, and fabulous 4-part harmony. Meets at St. John Ambulance, 5734 Glenholme Ave., Niagara Falls. Info: Bob 892-2336
• 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), a welcoming and caring environment to meet other survivors of stroke and caregivers and exchange and receive information in a friendly and social environment. Everyone is welcome. Info call Ann 905-892-1621
• Fridays at 7:30 p.m. - Euchre at North Pelham Youth Hall, 1718 Maple St. $3 admission. Call Rose for info: 905-892-3408.
•Saturdays, 2 to 4:30 p.m. Bingo at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 613 Fonthill, 141 Regional Road 20.
•GET GAME. If you’re 55 and older and are finding yourself more bored and isolated with time, the Ontario Senior Games Association (OSGA) has the answer. Get game. Whether you like card games, lawn bowling, horseshoes or active sports like tennis or hockey, join the OSGA for fellowship, friendly competition and a more active lifestyle. Info www.ontarioseniorgames.ca
• Meals on Wheels. Availabe for Seniors and Adults with Disabilites in Pelham. Hot or Frozen Meal
options, delivered Monday to Friday. Volunteers also needed. Contact Melissa 905-788-3181 ext. 25.
Interested in singing with the Robert Wood Singers? We inivte you to join us this September as we start the 2012 season. We are a choir that sings a wide varity of music and welcome soprano, alto, tenor and bass voices. Please contact Barb Snopek at 905-735-6425 or at [email protected] to arrange details.
Volunteers Needed in Fonthill, Fenwick, Ridgeville. Community Support Services of Niagara offers programs and services that allow seniors to live in their own homes independently. CSSN is currently recruiting volunteers for the Meals on Wheels program, Friendly Visiting program and also requires volunteer drivers to take seniors to appointments. Offer flexible hours and mileage reimbursement. Call Laura Dumas at 905-788-3181 ext. 27 or email [email protected].
Friday, July 6, 2012• 7:30 p.m. Lee Harvey
Oswald: Assasin or patsy? Pelham Public Library. JFK researcher Randy Owen returns to discuss Lee Harvey Oswald: A Life and Death in Photos. NOTE: there will be graphic and potentially disturbing photos - NOT recommended for children. $4 please register ahead.
Wednesday, July 9, 2012
•1 p.m. IncrediBrent, FUNtastic fantasy magic show for all ages. $4. Pelham Library, Fonthill Branch.
Thursday, July 10, 2012• 1 p.m. Mad Science
Alchemist School “Science of Magic” Investigate the science behind illusions and stage magic. Ages 6-12. $4. Pelham Library, Fonthilll Branch.
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
• 1 p.m. Just Imagine....What you can make with a stick. All materials provided. $4 Ages 6+ Pelham Public Library.
July 16 - July 20• 9 - 11:30 a.m. Kids
Vacation Bible School, Fonthill United Church. Free to kids ages 5 to 12. Phone the church at 905-892-6433
Mon., Wed-Fri. morning. Non-denomination.
Tuesday, July 17, 2012• 1 p.m. Just Imagine...
What you can build with Lego. Master builder prizes will be awarded. Please bring a shoe box of lego pieces to share - you may or may not go home with the same pieces you bring. $2. Ages 6+. Pelham Public LIbrary, Maple Acre Branch.
Thursday, July 19, 2012• 1 p.m. Just Imagine...
What you can make with recycled jeans. Materials provided. $4 Ages 6+. Pelham Public LIbrary.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012• 1 p.m. Mad Science
Alchemist School Unseen Forces. Ages 6-12. $4. Pelham Public Library.
• 10 a.m Just Imagine...If you were Crafty Chloe. Based on best-selling picture book. $4 ages 6+. Pelham Public LIbrary.
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
• 1 p.m. Just imagine....What you can create with a rock. You may bring a special rock or one will be provided. $4. Ages 6+. Pelham Public LIbrary.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012• 1 p.m. Just Imagine...
If you were Spiderman. $4 Ages 6+ Pelham Public LIbrary.
Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2012
• 1 p.m. Castlemoon Theatre presents The Snail and The Whale. Experience the wonder of the world from the sea and help the snail save the whale in this puppetry workshop. Each child will make a snail puppet. $4 Pelham Public Library, Fonthill branch.
• 11 a.m. Just Imagine...you were a character from Star Wars. Come dressed as your favourite Jedi or other character. $4. Ages 6+ Pelham Public Library.
Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012• 1 p.m. Just Imagine....
you were in a fairy tale. Stumble into the world of happily ever after. $4. Ages 6+ Pelham Public Library.
Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2012• 1 p.m. Mad Science
Alchemist School Potions. Combine ordinary and exotic ingredients to make crazy potions. Ages 6-12. $4. Particpants will take home “slime”. Pelham Public Library.
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REHUS – Doug Hardy is pleased to welcome the arrival of his first grandchild William James Douglas Rehus on 17 June 2012 weighing 7 lbs. 7 oz. and 19 inches long. Proud parents are Erin (nee Hardy) & Brian Rehus. Also a first grandchild for Jim & Barb Rehus. He’s a real blessing Carol.
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PELHAM’S nod to Queen Elizabeth on her Diamond Jubilee, the Royal Garden Party held in Peace Park on Saturday, June 30, was a proper Royal tea with hats, scones, and tea and lemonade. Avalee Servos (top left) and Madeliene Wetselaar looked lovely in their hats while enjoying lemonade. Eleanour Fisher (middle, left) was one of the honourees pouring tea, and committee members Jayne Watson and Diane Watters show off their fabulous hats.
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