VOICE The Pelham’s independent news source from the Heart of Niagara Vol.15 No.43 Wednesday, January 11, 2012 The Smart Weigh LOSE WEIGHT JAYNE Certified Weight Loss Consultant Lost 65 lbs, 5 yrs. experience Weight Management FREE ASSESSMENT www.djweightmanagement.ca 289-897-8903 Ask The Experts: Jim Pedlar & Tina Moessner Thinking of Buying? Thinking of Selling? Call Me Today! Call Me Today! 905.733.8996 www.pennylanesold.com [email protected]Office 905.892.0222 In the late evening hours of the summer of 2011 Laura Lane would enter the empty, quiet craft room at Ronald McDonald House in Toronto and let her hands dance on blank canvas. “I just wanted to do something for me,” says the Pelham mom of four. “I knew it would be good to be creative.” Lane was living at Ronald McDonald House for three months during the summer of 2011 while her daughter, 13-year-old Celeste was undergoing treatment for a rare form of brain tumour called Pineoblastoma. In February of 2011 Celeste saw a doctor because she was having headaches and double vision. The same day she had a CAT scan, by dinner that evening she was having an MRI and that night underwent emergency surgery. Celeste had a second surgery a week later at SickKids in Toronto and a biopsy was done. The tumour in Pineoblastoma is located near the pineal gland which is located in the centre of the head and brain - almost impossible to operate on. Therefore, Celeste underwent 30 high dose radiation treatments followed by three to four cycles of high dose chemotherapy and stem cell rescue to boost her immune system. At the same time, Hayley Filipinni, also 12 at the time of her diagnosis, was undergoing the same treatment and she and Celeste became very close, skyping, emailing and talking on the phone. They finished their treatment and were released from hospital just five days apart. While the two girls were facing a difficult time, Laura and Hayley’s mom, Laurie, knew their daughters would, ultimately, be okay. Painting in the craft room at night was therapeutic, says Lane, because she does paint with her hands. Bringing photos of her work to the hospital everyday also gave her and Celeste something exciting to talk about and something positive to focus on. “It was something more than just dealing with the sickness,” says Lane, who doesn’t remember the last time she painted since packing away paints and canvass out of reach of her children’s little fingers. The first paintings were done in blues, a very healing colour, says Laura, then her husband asked her to paint something using four colours he chose. “It worked really well,” says Lane of painting with the specific colours chosen by her husband, so she asked Celeste for four colours and painted with her choices. Then, she asked Hayley to choose four colours. The resulting works, Laura says, are representative of the faith, and hope, she and Laurie shared during their daughters’ treatments. “It’s a way of telling the girls’ stories,” says Laura. “It’s important to let people know there is hope.” And there is hope. Celeste is doing very well now and her prognosis is good, says Laura, noting her tumour has been reduced by more than 90 per cent and follow ups should see it disappear altogether. To give the paintings even more of an impact in the girls’ stories, Laura has made arrangements with several galleries to show the works between now and next summer, when they will be auctioned off. This month the paintings are hanging in the Festival Room at the Fonthill Branch of the Pelham Public Library following a showing in December at the QB Gallery in Thorold. Laura explains she was walking in Toronto one day while living at Ronald McDonald House and headed for the Art Gallery of Ontario. She found her way inside a small, free gallery that showcases contemporary artists with a tie to Toronto. Laura asked the curator about her own works and the idea to not only show them, but auction them off was born. Laura hopes to have the paintings show throughout the Golden Horseshoe this winter and spring, and is still talking with several galleries to make that happen, before they go to Toronto in the summer for auction. Proceeds from the auction will go to Ronald McDonald House and SickKids Hospital as well as to Hayley’s family. Laura explains Hayley is from New Jersey and even though her family has health insurance, they are facing more than $50,000 in bills just to cover their deductible. Laura says she can’t imagine dealing with the stress of her child’s illness, and treatment away from home while worrying about money and how to pay the hospital bills on top of it. When she heard Hayley’s family was fundraising to help cover the costs of her treatment, Laura says she decided to include the family in her fundraising through her paintings. The exhibit, titled Two Girls, One Prayer, is on display at the library for the month of January. While the paintings are not for sale until they are auctioned off, Laura says there are packages of greeting cards made from prints of her work, for sale now. BY SARAH MURRELL VOICE Staff Two girls, one prayer and 24 works of art WAVES (left), named by Hayley Filipinni, and Flowers for Celeste, are two of the works being shown and auctioned by Pelham resident Laura Lane to support Ronald McDonald House, SickKids Hospital and Hayley’s family. Hayley and Lane’s daughter Celeste underwent treatment for a rare form of brain tumour this past summer. Sarah Murrell/Voice Photo The Smart Weight Page 7 Champions Page 8 Citizen of the Year for 2011 Page 2
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In the late evening hours of the summer of 2011 Laura Lane would enter the empty, quiet craft room at Ronald McDonald House in Toronto and let her hands dance on blank canvas.
“I just wanted to do something for me,” says the Pelham mom of four. “I knew it would be good to be creative.”
Lane was living at Ronald McDonald House for three months during the summer of 2011 while her daughter, 13-year-old Celeste was undergoing treatment for a rare form of brain tumour called Pineoblastoma.
In February of 2011 Celeste saw a doctor because she was having headaches and double vision. The same day she had a CAT scan, by dinner that evening she was having an MRI and that night underwent emergency surgery.
Celeste had a second surgery a week later at SickKids in Toronto and a biopsy was done.
The tumour in Pineoblastoma is located near the pineal gland which is located in the centre of the head and brain - almost impossible to operate on. Therefore, Celeste underwent 30 high dose radiation treatments followed by three to four cycles of high dose chemotherapy and stem cell rescue to boost
her immune system. At the same time, Hayley
Filipinni, also 12 at the time of her diagnosis, was undergoing the same treatment and she and Celeste became very close, skyping, emailing and talking on the phone. They finished their treatment and were released from hospital just five days apart.
While the two girls were facing a difficult time, Laura and Hayley’s mom, Laurie, knew their daughters would, ultimately, be okay.
Painting in the craft room at night was therapeutic, says Lane, because she does paint with her hands. Bringing photos of her work to the hospital everyday also gave her and Celeste something exciting to talk about and something positive to focus on.
“It was something more than just dealing with the sickness,” says Lane, who doesn’t remember the last time she painted since packing away paints and canvass out of reach of her children’s little fingers.
The first paintings were done in blues, a very healing colour, says Laura, then her husband asked her to paint something using four colours he chose.
“It worked really well,” says Lane of painting with the specific colours chosen by her husband, so she asked Celeste for four colours and painted with her choices. Then, she asked Hayley to choose four colours.
The resulting works, Laura says, are representative of the faith, and hope, she and Laurie shared during their daughters’ treatments.
“It’s a way of telling the girls’ stories,” says Laura. “It’s important to let people know there is hope.”
And there is hope. Celeste is doing very well now and her prognosis is good, says Laura, noting
her tumour has been reduced by more than 90 per cent and follow ups should see it disappear altogether.
To give the paintings even more of an impact in the girls’ stories, Laura has made arrangements with several galleries to show the works between now and next summer, when they will be auctioned off.
This month the paintings are hanging in the Festival
Room at the Fonthill Branch of the Pelham Public Library following a showing in December at the QB Gallery in Thorold.
Laura explains she was walking in Toronto one day while living at Ronald McDonald House and headed for the Art Gallery of Ontario. She found her way inside a small, free gallery that showcases contemporary artists with
a tie to Toronto. Laura asked the curator about her own works and the idea to not only show them, but auction them off was born.
Laura hopes to have the paintings show throughout the Golden Horseshoe this winter and spring, and is still talking with several galleries to make that happen, before they go to Toronto in the summer for auction.
Proceeds from the auction will go to Ronald McDonald House and SickKids Hospital as well as to Hayley’s family.
Laura explains Hayley is from New Jersey and even though her family has health insurance, they are facing more than $50,000 in bills just to cover their deductible.
Laura says she can’t imagine dealing with the stress of her child’s illness, and treatment away from home while worrying about money and how to pay the hospital bills on top of it. When she heard Hayley’s family was fundraising to help cover the costs of her treatment, Laura says she decided to include the family in her fundraising through her paintings.
The exhibit, titled Two Girls, One Prayer, is on display at the library for the month of January. While the paintings are not for sale until they are auctioned off, Laura says there are packages of greeting cards made from prints of her work, for sale now.
BY SARAH MURRELLVOICE Staff
Two girls, one prayer and 24 works of art
WAVES (left), named by Hayley Filipinni, and Flowers for Celeste, are two of the works being shown and auctioned by Pelham resident Laura Lane to support Ronald McDonald House, SickKids Hospital and Hayley’s family. Hayley and Lane’s daughter Celeste underwent treatment for a rare form of brain tumour this past summer.
Sarah Murrell/Voice Photo
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Citizen of the Year for 2011Page 2
Page � THE VOICE of Pelham Wednesday, January 11, �01�
There was a lot of uncertainty, from a global standpoint, last year and people were, rightfully, concerned.
In Pelham, however, there was a lot of positive happening in 2011 and it’s that aspect of the year, and the people responsible
for the good things in town, the Fonthill and District Kinsmen are asking residents to think about.
The Kinsmen are accepting nominations for the annual Pelham Citizen of the Year Award, which recognizes someone in the community who exemplifies volunteers and positive community activism.
Fonthill Kinsmen Kevin
Twomey says there was a lot of positives in our community last year, from the revitalization of downtown Fonthill and the completion of Haist Street to Summerfest, Canada Day celebrations, parades, Bandshell Concerts, sports, and arts. All of it he says, is because of the hard work and dedication of volunteers.
We’re fortunate, says Twomey, to have a
council that works to transform the vision of residents into reality as well as a large number of residents willing to give their time and talent to make this town better.
“I think last year was a banner year,” said Twomey. “We have a lot to be proud of and thankful for.”
In recognizing that fact, Twomey said the Kinsmen want to recognize someone in
our community who has helped make 2011 a banner year.
Nominees for the Citizen of the Year should live or work in the Town of Pelham, can not be a standing politician, and can not be paid for the work they do in the community.
Nominations for the Citizen of the Year 2011 are for volunteers whose work encompassed the past year but can also recognize a lifetime of dedication to the community.
“The flourishing community spirit we enjoy is because of volunteers,” says Twomey.
By recognizing one citizen’s contribution to the community, Twomey says the Fonthill and District Kinsmen are recognizing how important volunteers are to Pelham. The Kinsmen, he added, are also hoping to motivate others to get involved.
“We can’t sit back and expect it to happen and we can’t sit back and criticize,” says
Twomey, noting the Kinsmen understand how important it is for people to step up and make things happen in their communities.
Pointing out there are a lot of people working hard in our community to make things happen, Twomey says the Kinsmen traditionally have a difficult decision to make choosing one of the many nominees each year.
“There are so many nominations and not everyone nominated can win,” says Twomey, adding the Kinsmen appreciate every nomination they receive. He also encourages anyone who has nominated someone in the past who didn’t win, to nominate them again, adding it is always a difficult choice.
Submissions must be in writing and postmarked no later than Friday, Jan. 27, 2012. Submissions can be sent to The Kinsmen Club of Fonthill and District, Box #906, Fonthill, ON, L0S 1E0.
Pelham’s mayor is pleased with where his community sits at the end of 2011 and hopeful for what is to come in 2012.
Mayor Dave Augustyn sat down with The Voice of Pelham early in the new year to discuss the state of the community as a new year gets underway.
“I’m very pleased with Pelham right now,” Augustyn told The Voice, reflecting on a year of major infrastructure improvements and a community poised for growth.
“The biggest thing about 2011 of importance to the community is the major infrastructure completed,” said Augustyn, pointing out there is a newly constructed Pelham Street and revitalized downtown Fonthill; rebuilt Haist Street and new fire hall in Fenwick.
“Those were major
improvements,” he said. “I’m so pleased we were able to complete those.”
Augustyn says many people have commented how good the downtown Fonthill core looks, adding it reflects what the community feels about itself.
The improvements to Pelham Street have improved the look of the downtown core and have revitalized business in the area. But those aren’t the only benefits to the community from the major infrastructure projects undertaken in 2011.
Augustyn points out the reconstruction of Haist has made the street more pedestrian friendly and safer for children walking to school, but also improved the water supply and sewer system in the neighbourhood.
The new fire hall in Fenwick is also a benefit to the community, he says, considering it is a state-of-the-art facility that will serve the community for many years to come. The hall,
added Augustyn, includes many features, such as training rooms, to insure firefighters can serve our community.
“We’re at a very good point,” says the mayor. “There is still much to do.”
For 2012 Augustyn is looking forward to completion of Regional Road 20, which is in the Region’s budget for this
year, as well as completion of the Official Plan and East Fonthill Secondary Plan.
Those plans, said Augustyn, set Pelham up for its next, and final, phase of growth, guiding the community in planning for the future and how the community will grow.
“We want to make sure it’s more of a complete community,” said Augustyn, pointing out the two plans will help Pelham create a vision for where the community wants to grow, including new commercial and retail opportunities.
The completion of the East Fonthill Secondary Plan will also “finally” give council a designation for the town-owned land at Regional Road 20 and Rice Road, said Augustyn.
With a planning designation in place, council can make some decisions on how to utilize the property.
In conjunction with how the property will be used, Augustyn said he his hopeful this year will
also see a decision regarding the future of recreation in Pelham.
“We really do need to make decisions,” he said. “The pool’s not getting any younger. The arena’s not getting any younger.”
“Maybe is not good enough.”Augustyn also listed a number
of other projects council and staff will be looking at in 2012 including a revitalization plan for Fenwick, Pelham Street reconstruction from College St. to Quaker Rd., Pelham Station #3 - which was a temporary solution that is now more than 10 years old; the Maple Acre banch of the library; and hiring a new Fire Chief, CAO and Operations Manager.
While there are challenges, says Augustyn, noting the biggest one is making sure they hire the right people for the community and dealing with the shortage of staff at the moment, he is hopeful for what 2012 will bring to Pelham.
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Imagine if your friend or family member left the house for a walk, part of their daily routine, and didn’t come home?
That’s what friends and family of Brian Kidd are going through this week after Kidd, 41, left his home in Welland on Monday, Jan. 2 at 10 p.m. and did not return.
The staff at Community Living Welland Pelham are still wondering why Kidd did not return home last week and are asking the community for help in locating him.
Kidd is 41 years old, 5’7” tall and weighs 130 pounds. He has brown hair, brown eyes, and has a goatee. He was wearing a blue winter jacket, jogging pants, hat and gloves.
He is described as friendly and outgoing, although he may present himself as nervous, shy or withdrawn because he has not taken his medication since Monday.
Friends at Community Living say Kidd loves puzzles, is an advocate of people’s
rights, is an active member of Special Olympics, enjoys reading about current events, and is actively involved with People First locally and provincially.
Niagara Regional Police have been looking for Kidd since Tuesday, Jan. 3 after it was reported he did not return home.
Police say Brian Kidd was last seen at 10 p.m. on Jan. 2 leaving the area of Briarsdale Crescent in Welland. They believe he was headed to the Tim Hortons in the area of Rice Road and Thorold Road but never showed up.
He has not been seen or heard from since. Police say there is no evidence of foul play.
In the days since Kidd failed to return home police have undertaken an extensive ground search in the area and have extended their search to other areas of the Region where Kidd used to reside.
Community Living staff are concerned that since Kidd has been missing for more than a week, he could be anywhere by now and are asking all residents of Niagara to keep an eye out for him.
Detective Derek Watson told The Voice
there have been numerous reports of sightings of Kidd and police are following up on every report, but there has been nothing concrete yet.
Yesterday, Tuesday, the NRPS Marine and ETU units were undertaking further ground searches as well as water searches along the recreational canal trail.
“We’re hoping he’s just taken off out of the Region,” says Watson, noting police are still saying no foul play is suspected. “We’re just waiting on tips and following up.”
Because Kidd is not the type of person to carry credit cards, it can be more difficult to track him, says Watson, but Police are doing all they can to find the 41-year-old.
“Brian, we love you , we are worried about you, please give us a call to let us know you are okay,” says Brian’s aunt Christine, hoping he will contact friends or family.
Community Living Welland Pelham also added a request to Brian, to “please call Aunt Chris or one of your friends at Community Living Welland Pelham just to let us know things are going okay.”
Anyone with information is asked to call the 3 District staff sergeant of the Niagara Regional Police at 905-688-4111, ext. 3300 or Detective Derek Watson at 289-241-3862.
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You have a degree in a professional discipline relevant to public sector management, combined with a minimum of fi ve years of exemplary service at a senior leadership level, providing direction and fi nancial oversight to a signifi cant and multi-faceted portfolio. In addition, you have a solid understanding of municipal government and positive record of working effectively with elected offi cials, Boards of Directors, and Committees. Salary range: $116,015 – $136,488 *under review
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On Friday, Dec. 30, we had our Christmas get together with the families coming down from Toronto and Barrie. Mum hasn’t seen the grand children or the great grandchildren in a while, so she came also. However, unfortunately, she insisted on driving herself so as to be independent when it came time to go home. The children started arriving and then Mum called, so we went to meet her at the gas station as per arranged. We had a lovely afternoon, with lots of food, laughter, fun and, of course, presents under the tree.
Around 6 p.m. folks started leaving because of the long drives home. Mum for some reason was in a hurry also. She never wants to be a bother to anyone, so she was going too. When she was in the car
she noticed that her purse felt light, and upon inspection we realized that she had left her wallet at home.
When Mum left she turned left to go towards Hwy 20 as usual and we thought nothing more of it. My son decided to drive behind her and make sure she got home ok, but by the time he was able to turn left towards Hwy 20, Granny, my Mum, was out of site and he couldn’t find her. He drove down to her place and her car was not there, so he called me to advise us that she was not yet home. I thanked him and told him to get going and that I would call him as soon as Granny calls us.
An hour later there was still no phone call from Mum, and I called her place and there was no answer. I was getting concerned. So we take a drive
down to her place and she’s still not home. This is now an hour and forty five minutes after she left our place and it’s only a 25 minute drive. We called my sister just in case Mum had decided to make a detour, but she hadn’t. We were driving all over Vineland looking at gas stations and store parking lots.
Rather than wait in her parking lot for her to come home, we drove home hoping to get a phone call. We arrived home with the intension of phoning the police and putting them on alert. We were in the house maybe 10 seconds, when the door bell rang. It was the neighbour across the street and he asked us whether we would like a Mum back.
“I have your Mum in my living room”, he said. How in blue blazes did she get there, I ask.
So he tells me.She was found at the Sobey’s
parking lot in Welland on South Pelham street. The car was out of gas and she had no money. She was confused, didn’t know what to do or where to go. A young man by the name of Kurt found her and saved her bacon. He locked her car, put the keys in her purse, and for the next 40 minutes drove around, I don’t know where, looking for our house. Mum can’t always recall the address, and certainly not our phone number. He finally came upon it and our neighbour was just coming home from the store himself.
Kurt asked if he knew us and told the neighbour he had Mum in the car. She was so confused that I just had to help her, Kurt told our neighbour.
Mum’s saviour would not leave
his full name or phone number so we could thank him, just said he was glad he could help.
Of this I am sure my mother needed help and God sent Kurt. And although he will probably not read this letter, others in the neighbourhood will, and maybe they’ve met him, or know of him and will thank Kurt for us.
Believe me, from now on we pick Mum up and take her home. No more driving. This story could have had such a horrible ending, but instead we have been blessed. We live in a wonderful area where people genuinely care. It is the old world caring and consideration that has long ago left the big cities. I’m so very glad we moved here.
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NOTICE OF AN OPEN HOUSETO DISCUSS THE HERITAGE MASTER PLANFOR THE TOWN OF PELHAM
All citizens with an interest in obtaining information and/or providing input into the Heritage Master Plan are invited to attend an Open House.
The Heritage Master Plan is the essential first step moving forward while focusing on the key issues around preparing heritage conservation policies and strategies. In this respect, it is both a vision document and a policy document. Once complete, the Plan will express the shared values of the community, as manifest in buildings and landscapes and in the cultural uses of such places. The Plan explores these values, puts them in an historic context and shows how they can have relevance now and in the future.
This open house will be facilitated by the Town’s consultant Carl Bray from Bray Heritage with Planning and Development staff present.
The date, time and location of the Open House as follows:
Date: Thursday, January 26th, 2012Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pmLocation: Council Chambers Municipal Building 20 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill
If you are planning to attend this Open House, you may find it helpful to review an update on the Preliminary Report, a copy of which will be available January 18, 2012 at the Municipal Office or for download at www.pelham.ca.
If you cannot attend this open house but have questions or would like additional information, please contact Craig Larmour MCIP, RPP at the Town of Pelham 905.892.2607, ext .316, e-mail [email protected].
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Pelham is a vibrant, creating & caring community. The Council of the Town of Pelham recently authorized the creation of the Pelham Promotional Advisory Committee and is now inviting interested persons to make application to serve on this Committee.
More specifically, the Town is accepting applications for local representation from the following community stakeholder groups:
The Agricultural CommunityThe Development CommunityCitizens at LargeA Summer Recreational AssociationThe Pelham Cultural CommunityA Winter Recreational AssociationLocal Service Club Representation
If you are interested in participating in this exciting new initiative, please submit your application by January 20th, 2012. Application forms and a copy of the Terms of Reference may be obtained from the Office of the Clerk, Town of Pelham Municipal Building, 20 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill during regular office hours – Monday to Friday – 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Application forms are also available from the Town of Pelham website, www.pelham.ca.
For further information on the Committee, please contact Craig Larmour, (905) 892-2607, ext. 316.
T O W N O F P E L H A M
Municipal Drinking Water Lead Sampling Program
The Town operates the Pelham Water Distribution System providing potable water to approximately 4300 households and businesses. An amendment to the Safe Drinking Water Act requires that the Town sample for lead in the drinking water within the plumbing of private and non private residences as well as continue with the sampling for lead within the distribution system.
The Town is looking for home and business owners interested in participating in this program by agreeing to allow access to their home or business for the purpose of taking samples of water to be analyzed for lead content. The sampling procedure will take 45 minutes and is restricted to houses and businesses constructed prior to 1988.
If you would like to participate or have any questions regarding this program, please contact the Community and Infrastructure Services Department at 905-892-2607 ext 332.
I recently heard a radio interview about “Pop-Up Democracy” – small ways in which people can become involved in shaping the future of their communities.
That reminded me that a number of people have asked me about how Pelham Council and Committees function. When do we meet? How can you get your suggestions or improvements discussed? How can you get involved in shaping Pelham’s future?
COUNCIL: As a general rule, your Town Council meets at 7 p.m. on the first and third Mondays of each month in the Council Chambers in Town Hall. (During July and August we tend to only meet once.) If one of our regular meetings falls on a holiday Monday (like Labour
Day), we meet on the Tuesday.
Council is formal; it’s where we undertake the official business of the “Corporation of the Town of Pelham.” We advance the Town’s business through motions and a Procedural Bylaw provides order for our discussions. At Council, we make resolutions and enact bylaws – for taxation, spending, administration and enforcement. We set policy, approve legal agreements, and act on official correspondence. We also ratify the decisions of the Town’s General Committees.
G E N E R A L C O M M I T T E E S : Immediately following these Town Council meetings, we hold a “General Committee” meeting. Slightly less formal, General Committee tends to be more detail oriented. All Councillors are members of General
Committee and act as either Chair or Vice-Chair of one of the three divisions.
Planning & Development Services deals with matters involving development proposals, subdivision plans, zoning bylaws, official plans, building permits and the building code, and bylaw enforcement. Councillor Papp is Chair; Councillor Accursi is Vice-Chair.
Community & Infrastructure Services deals with roads, sidewalks, streetlights, sewers, water, cemeteries, drainage, parks, recreational services, facilities, and special community events. Councillor Clark is Chair; Councillor Rybiak is Vice-Chair.
Corporate Services deals with all matters relating to budgets, taxation and fees, and all other financial matters, human resources, and fire and library services. Councillor Durley is Chair; Councillor King is Vice-Chair.
What General Committee approves at one meeting is scheduled for ratification by Council at its next meeting (roughly two weeks later).
VOTING: Both Council and Committee require “quorum” – at least a majority (four) of seven members – to legally function and make decisions. Each member of Council, including the Mayor, gets one vote. If the majority of members at
the meeting support a motion, it is “Approved” or “Carried.” If not, the motion is “Lost” or “Defeated.” In the case of a tie vote, the motion is defeated.
Next week, I will write about how you and other members of the
public can get involved in this democratic process.
You may contact Mayor Dave at [email protected] or read past columns at www.p e l h a m m a y o r d a v e .blogspot.com.
BY DAVE AUGUSTYN
Mayor of Pelham
How Pelham council and committee function
Learn Scottish Country DancingLines of 6 to 8 people dance to a lively jig, reel or the slower strathspeytempo. Certified teacher Sue Belovay teaches with Oakville Scottish Country Dance. Sun., Jan 15 – Sun., Feb. 19. 2:00-3:30. $50 for 6 weeks. Part of Town of Pelham’s 1812 Commemorations.
Facebook for ParentsProtect your children online! Mon., Jan. 16. 6:30 – 7:30. $5.
Eyefoods: A food plan for healthy eyesDr. Barb Pelletier & Dr. Laurie Capogna, local optometrists and authorsof “eyefoods,” present information on how our habits and the foods we eat impact our health. Books for sale. Jan. 24 at 6 p.m. $2.00.
Jammin’ in Jammies in JanuaryCelebrate Literacy Day with us in your PJs. Bring everyone for this spectacular family event. Bring a blanket and flash light. Pancakes
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Family & Friends CPRDon’t have time for the whole CPR course? Certified instructor, Jessica Stewart will lead this short and easy-to-learn session. An official certificate will not be issued as the course is intended to teach CPR for the family’s safety only. Feb. 5 from 6-8 p.m. $5.00.
Romance is in the AirSandra Orchard, author of Deep Cover, A Harlequin’s Love Inspired
Suspense Novel, will appear on Tues., Feb. 14 at 2 p.m. $2.00. For most programs, register ahead in person.
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Fonthill Arena For more information please contact:abrown@
pelham.ca or call 905-892-2607 ext. 308. meditation morning
Marcia leads beginners and those who have meditated before through a number of different types of meditations for stress relief and focus.
Please bring a pen and notebook. Jan.14 or Feb. 4 from 9:30 – 11:30. $3.00. Please register ahead.
facebook for Parents73% of 12 to 17 year olds have at least one social
networking profile and despite the policy that children under 13 cannot have an account, approximately 7.5
million kids under 13 in the US are on Facebook. Stay in the loop when it comes to protecting your children on line. Learn to use Facebook privacy
settings to protect your kids and explore some of the other ways you can keep your kids safe. Mon., Jan. 16.
6:30 – 7:30. $5. Please register ahead, in person.Town of Pelham – Snow anGel ProGram
The Town of Pelham in partnership with Pelham Cares Inc. offers a volunteer snow/ice removal service for persons within the Town of Pelham urban areas living with physical
disabilities who are incapable of carrying out sidewalk snow/ice removal at their place of residence. Application
forms for residents and volunteers are available on the Town’s website at www.pelham.ca or at Town Hall. Please call 905-892-2607 extension 332 for additional information.
General InformaTIon •Interested in Joining the Communities in Bloom
Committee? The Communities in Bloom Committee is a Town Committee dedicated to keeping Pelham
beautiful. The Committee is responsible for planning events such as Pelham’s Annual Garden Tour and
Community Participation Day’s in the Fall and Spring. To become part of this committee or for further
information please contact: Katie Thorpe Community Services Coordinator (905) 892-2607 ext 341.
•Town of Pelham - RESERVE CROSSING GUARDS There is an immediate need for reserve school
crosswalk guards to relieve the regular guards during periods of illness and vacation. The position has an
hourly pay rate of $12.98 per hour. Persons interested in becoming a reserve school crosswalk guard can pick up an application form in the Operations Department of the Municipal Building (20 Pelham Town Square). •Is your business interested in being listed in the Town
of Pelham Community Services Brochure? If so, please be sure to 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
•IMPORTANT TO DOG OWNERS Please be reminded that Town of Pelham Dog Control By-law 97-2010 requires that any person who owns
controls or harbors a dog shall remove, forthwith, any feces (excrement) left by such dog on private or public
property. Remember to be responsible! Stoop and Scoop! •ONTARIO ONE CALL 1-800-400-2255
All requests for waterline and sewer locates must be directed to Ontario One Call
•KEEP PELHAM STREETS “LIT” Residents of the Town of Pelham are asked to report any problems with streetlights to the Community & Infrastructure Services Department at 905-892-
2607, ext.332 The hydro utility requires that a pole number be provided when reporting the problem
Town of Pelham e-mail address: [email protected] Visit our Web site at www.pelham.ca
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In the very early morning hours of Monday Jan. 9 the Pioneer Gas Station at 1501 Regional 24 Road, at Regional 20 Road in West Lincoln was robbed by a single male.
The man wore a balaclava and brandished a lever-action rifle, demanding cash. The cashier complied with the demand and the male exited the store with an undisclosed amount of money. He then fled in a waiting vehicle, last seen westbound on Regional 20 Road.
No one was harmed during the robbery.
The suspect is described as an adult male, thin build, approximately 5 foot 6 inches tall, wearing a camouflaged parka-style winter coat with brown fur trim around the hood, blue jeans and brown casual shoes.
The vehicle is described as a mid-2000 Dodge Caravan, silver in colour.
Anyone with information about this robbery is urged to contact the 8 District Criminal Investigations Branch at 905-688-4111 ext. 5411 or 5436.
Information on crimes can be submitted anonymously using Crime Stoppers of Niagara. To leave an anonymous tip, please contact Crime
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If you ask Jayne Watson and Diane Watters about the weight loss program they provide their answer will likely be to ask you to tell them about yourself.
It’s because at The Smart Weigh weight loss programs are tailored to each individual client, explain Watson and Watters.
We created a very flexible, unique program, says Watson. “There is no other program like ours.”
Every person is not the same, especially when it comes to how they will succeed with weight loss, so expecting every client to succeed on a single, inflexible program doesn’t work, say the owners of DJ Weight Loss Management in Fonthill.
Watson said when they decided to open their own weight loss clinic she and Watters did a lot of reading and research in preparation, including understanding why people fail at, or dislike, other programs.
Watters says they
understand that people get frustrated and don’t want to start yet another program they feel won’t work. At DJ, however, Watters and Watson will do whatever it takes to make the program successful for every one of their clients.
“We’ve walked the walk,” says Watson, noting she and Watters have a combined weight loss of 190 lbs as well as 25 years experience in the business.
“We’ve hit every bump in the road and overcome it,” she says.
“There is no plateau we can’t overcome,” added Watters.
The Smart Weight is based on each individual’s basal metabolic rate (BMR), which is the base number of calories required to maintain your current body weight while pumping blood, beating the heart and maintaining body temperature.
Increase your activity level and the calories you need to maintain body function go up. Decrease your caloric intake too much and your body refuses to burn fat.
The key, say Watson and
Watters, is to find each person’s BMR and work with it to find the perfect balance of calories to lose weight.
The pair provide meal
plans to clients that reduce the number of calories taken in gradually, a little at a time, so clients don’t feel hungry, says Watson, adding they also base meal plans on food their clients like to ensure they
can be successful.As coaches along the
weight loss journey, Watson and Watters come up with personalized meal plans for every client to capitalize on their BMR and then do everything
they can to ensure their client achieves success.
“We’ve covered every single base and we know what we’re talking about,” says Watson.
“It’s how we help, with our passion and knowledge,” says Watters adding they will give their clients solutions and help them get through the rough patches.
And Watson and Watters have already proven their program is successful.
DJ Weight Loss Program held its grand opening on Friday, Jan. 6 but have been taking clients since early December.
While many people focus on weight loss and health in the new year, choosing to enjoy the holidays first, all of DJ’s clients who signed up in December started their new year with a weight loss - some of them down 10 lbs or more.
Watson points out that success can’t be provided by DJ alone.
“It has to be when you’re ready,” she says. “When your mind is made up you can achieve anything.”
DJ Weight Loss is located at 8 Regional Rd. 20. For more information call 289-897-8903 or visit www.djweightmanagement.ca
BY SARAH MURRELLVOICE Staff
New clinic offers smart weigh to manage weight
DIANE Watters (left) and Jayne Watson get a little help from Mayor Dave Augustyn to ‘cut the inches’ and open their new weight loss clinic, DJ Weight Management.
Sarah Murrell/Voice Photo
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FENWICK SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION905-658-9FSA
January 12 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.Fenwick Lions Hall - Centennial Park, Fenwick
January 14 9 a.m. - 12 noon Pelham Arena (upstairs)
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The Pelham Flyers (Novice 2) were busy over the Christmas Break, participating in the Thorold Henderson’s Pharmacy Tournament. The tournament promised a minimum of four games for each participating team. The Flyers however would prove their passion of the game and play out a full six storming through undefeated and bringing home a first place finish.
Brianna Johnson set the mood for the series in game one with her first tournament goal backed by Braeden Laliberte. Davison Weir showed the fans what a hat-trick is all about with assists from Konner Little and Jessica Zanutinni. Zachary Kuhn also contributes a goal giving the Flyers a 5-2 win as they left the ice.
Julia Natale put on the heavy gear as The Flyers backup goalie in game two. Natale proved to have the toughest smile behind a cage, allowing only two goals. Davison Weir brought in the first two goals of the game, followed by Zachary Kuhn. Game assists came from Samantha Carmichael and Aiden MacRae. Zachary Powell delivered his first tournament goal and the closer for game with the assistance of Brianna Johnson securing a 4 – 2 win for the Flyers.
There was much fanfare as Shane Keagan returned to the ice in game three demonstrating his mastery of the net for the remainder of the series. The Flyers’ Aiden MacRae was the first to the net and delivered two goals this game with an assist by Brianna Johnson. Julia Natale helped the Flyers along with an assist by Konner Little. Zachary Kuhn would usher in
the second hat-trick of the series with assists by Davison Weir and Joseph Kita. Game three finished with a 7 – 3 Flyers’ win.
The Flyers were at maximum power in game four. Both Davison Weir and Zachary Kuhn delivered hat-tricks. Additional goal scorers were Zachary Powell, Julia Natale, Joseph Kita, Michael Dykstra and Aiden MacRae. Team
angel Jessica Zanutinni delivered her first ever career goal and the closer for the game with the backing of Samantha Carmichael and Konner Little.
This game firmly put The Flyers into the semi-finals on a 15 – 1 win.
The Flyers entered the semi-final game coming face to face with one of the hosting teams The Thorold Black Hawks
– Red. Zachary Kuhn started the Flyers off sending in the first goal. The now famous “Wall of Defense” was tested like never before. Davison Weir, Michael Dykstra, Corey Egerter, Braeden Laliberte and Konner Little delivered rock-solid performances back-checking harder than ever sending all competition on its way. Aiden MacRae teamed up with Braeden Laliberte to deliver the second of the game. With the score tied and less than three
minutes of play remaining Zachary Kuhn netted the final two ensuring the game would not see any overtime play. The Flyers would go on to the gold-medal round on a 4 – 2 win.
The Flyers faceed another home team The Thorold Black Hawks – White. Both teams very strong and hungry for gold. Aiden MacRae brought in two goals in the first with assists by Davison Weir and Zachary Powell. Michael Dykstrafound himself in a penalty shot situation, head-to-head against a home-town goalie and ultimately brought the crowd to their feet with a top shelf goal. A lone second period goal was brought in by Davison Weir with an assist by Joseph Kita. MacRae delivered another two in the third with the backing of Samantha Carmichael. Zachary Kuhn also participated in the third bringing in an unassisted goal.
The gold medal game finished with a 7 – 2 score for the Flyers.
The end of the series saw the Flyers play six action packed games, delivering a total of 42 goals for and only 12 against. The Flyers clearly demonstrated what sheer determination and working as a team can do. They should all be very proud of their accomplishments.
Flyers leave Thorold with championship title
THE PELHAM Flyers, champions of the Thorold Henderson’s Tournament: Jessica Zanutinni (front, left), Joseph Dykstra, Shane Keagan, Aiden MacRAe, Davison Weir, Michael Dykstra, Samantha Carmichael (middle, left), Corey Egerter, Zachary Powell, Brianna Johnson, Julia Natale, Zachary Kuhn, Konner Little, Braden Laliberte, Scott MacRae, trainer Scott MacRae (back, left), assistant coach John Carmichael, assistant coach Jeff Dykstra, manager Michael Kuhn, head coach Harry Powell, and flagbearers Mitchel Carmichael, Josh Powell, and Joe Natale.
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What looked like an ominous beginning, finished anything but. The Pelham Atom LL McDonald’s Predators opened the Annual Jordan Christmas Minor Hockey Tournament with a 2-1 loss to the St. Mary’s Majors despite a solid team effort. Coach Barnhart and his charges were not to be denied, however.
The Predators rolled off three consecutive victories over the Jordan Red Wings (8-1), Grimsby Green Hornets (8-3), and the Kiwanis Stars (6-2) to set the stage for a re-match against St. Mary’s for the championship game and what a final it was.
The Predators jumped out to an early 1-0 lead but after two frames found themselves down 2-1. Not to be outdone again by the strong St. Mary’s squad,
the Predators roared back in the third scoring twice to seal the “W” with a 3-2 victory.
Most of the two-day tournament was played with a depleted defensive corps comprised of Noah Wolthuis, Sam Ugulini, and Josh Morningstar who, along with goaltender Tristan Barnhart, held down the fort. Forwards Robbie Harper, Ben Oussoren, Evan Rollins, Jake Sung, Nick Chambers, and Reid Murray played well both offensively and defensively. As Coach Barnhart stated after capturing the Championship, “this was perhaps the best performance over a five-game span I have seen the team play. As has been the theme with the Predators all season, teamwork and effort were vital to the team’s success.”
Of note, all nine skaters contributed offensively and made their way onto the score-sheet.
Predators hoist championship banner in Jordan
THE PELHAM Atom Predators celebrate their tournament win in Jordan over the Christmas holidays.
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In the peewee house league non body checking league, Pelham, sponsored by Kirkpatrick Monuments, has played the second half of the season showing great improvement and getting their first wins of the season.
Sam Abbott-Tate had the first penalty shot of the
season but was unable to collect on it. It hasn’t stopped his drive for the net, however. He has been on fire scoring 12 goals and adding five assists in ten games followed by Jeremy Colangelo with three goals and five assists, Ethan Keus with four goals and four assists and Chris Slobodzian with
two goals and six assists racking up eight points for each of them.
Jacob Combe is next on the total points tally with one goal and four helpers followed closely by Spencer Reynolds with one goal and three assists.
Matthew Calverly, Hannah Hennessy and
Nicholas Song have been playing great hockey and each has been rewarded with one goal and two assists. These were the first goals of the year for all three players.
Alex Barnes has contributed two points netting one goal and one helper while Christian Harford and Gillian
Hennessy have two assists each. Patrick Coupland added a goal to his points tally and Peyton Learn has one helper.
Ethan Ratcliffe is now playing with his team and has already scored his first goal of his hockey career. Brodie Alderdice has yet to get a point but he has been very close
many times. Jake Nunn has been playing fantastic hockey between the pipes helping to earn three wins and two ties.
The team is looking forward to their first tournament of the season in mid January.
House league team showing great improvement
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• Mondays at 7:00 p.m. Sing Niagara Women’s A Cappella Chorus at Paroisse Immaculee Conception Church, 99 Garner St, St. Catharines. Call 905-354-4745 or visit www.singniagara.com.
•Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. SPAN (Single Professional Association of Niagara) meets at Bailey’s 111 Highway 20 East Fonthill - for info: Janine 905-688-4358
•Tuesdays 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 2:00 p.m. Pelham Community Church Worship Service, 461 Canboro Rd, Fenwick.
•Thursdays (first Thursday of every month) 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. SOS (Survivors of Stroke), a welcoming and caring environment to meet other survivors of stroke and caregivers and exchange and receive information in a friendly and social environment. Everyone is welcome. Info call Ann 905-892-1621
• Fridays at 7:30 p.m. - Euchre at North Pelham Youth Hall, 1718 Maple St. $3 admission. Call Rose for info: 905-892-3408.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012• 7:30 p.m. Welland Camera Club membership
meeting, featuring interactive workshops. Wesley United Church, 244 First Ave, Welland. Bring your camera. All welcome.
Friday, January 13, 2012• 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Friday Lunches at the
Legion: LIGHTLY BATTERED FISH & CHIPS, Haddock, hand-cut fries, coleslaw, dessert, coffee, tea - $9 includes tax - take out available. Available for LUNCH or SUPPER, 4:30 to 7:30 p.m
Saturday, January 14, 2012• 9:30 to 11:30 am Meditation Morning at Pelham
Public Library, Fonthill Branch. Meditations for stress relief and focus, for beginners or those who have meditated before. Bring pen and notebook. $3. Please register ahead.
• 4 to 7 pm Pasta Dinner at Fonthill Lions Hall, Regional Rd. #20, Fonthill. Adults $10, children under 12 $6. Take out orders available. Cash bar available.
• 7:30 pm Friends’ Club Monthly Dance at Westminster United Church Hall, 180 Queenston St., St. Catharines. Live music, prizes and refreshments, everyone welcome. Info 905-358-8089.
• 8:30 p.m. (sign up 7:30 p.m.) Women’s Open Mic Night, an opportunity for women of all ages and talents to perform, either as musician, poet or comedian. Featured artist set at 10 p.m. with Lisa Campion. Canalside, 232 West St. Port Colborne. www.WomensMusicNetwrk.ca.
Sunday, January 15, 2012• 11 am - 1 pm Fenwick Lioness Soup Luncheon,
Fenwick Lions Hall, 999 Church St., Fenwick. Five homemade soups, breads & dessert, $7.
• 2 to 3:30 pm Learn Scottish Country Dancing, Pelham Public Library, Fonthill Branch. Suitable for all ages. Runs to Sunday, Feb. 19. $50 for six-week session. Register ahead in person.
•Warm and Woolly Winter Workshops, Pelham Public Library. Run to Sunday, Feb. 19. Knit One, Pearl Two - learn to knit, $65 includes materials. Sock Mania, learn to knit socks, $60. Knitting experience is required. Check at registration for materials required. Register ahead, in person, for both classes.
Monday, January 16, 2012• 6:30 to 7:30 pm Facebook for Parents, Pelham
Public Library. Learn to use privacy settings to protect your kids online and explore some of the other ways to keep kids safe. $5, please register ahead in person.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012•6:30 p.m (social hour) 7:30 p.m. (meeting)
Niagara Heritage Quilters’ Guild, Merritton Community Centre, 7 Park St., St. Catharines. Guest Speaker Gary Walker. Guest fee $5.
Tuesday, January 17, 2012• 9:30 am Getting Started with your Apple
Ereader Peham Public Library. Learn how to use the Pelham Public LIbrary’s Overdrive e-books on an Apple device. Bring device, cords, email address and library card. Register Ahead.
• 10 to 11:30 am Ebooks on your iPod, iPhone, or iPad, Pelham Public Library. Learn to use the Pelham Library’s Overdrive ebooks on an Apple device. Must have basic computer skills. Bring ereader, cords, your email address and library card in good standing. $5, please register ahead in person.
Friday, January 20, 2012• 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Friday Lunches at the
Legion: BRAISED LOIN PORK CHIPS simmered in a light smooth sauce with hot mashed potatoes, gravy, dessert, coffee, tea - $9 includes tax - take out available
Saturday, January 21, 2012•8 p.m. - 12 a.m. Monthly Singles Dance (45+) at
Royal Canadian Legion #613, 141 Hwy 20, Fonthill. Casual dress. Presented by SPAN. Tickets $10 in advance, $12 at the door. Call 905-734-8006 or 905-688-4358.
• 7 p.m. 6th Annual Award Winning Trivia Night in support of MS Society. CAW Hall, St. Catharines. Call 905-937-7772.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012•9:30 am Niagara Women’s Connection, a non-
denominational Christian women’s club, invites you for coffee, tea and treats. Babysitting provided. Fonthill United Church. $7 per person. RSVP Jannine 905-892-4918.
• 6 pm Eyefoods: a food plan for health eyes, Pelham Public Library. Dr. Barb Pelletier and Dr. Laurie Capogna, optometrists and authors of Eyefoods. $2, please register ahead.
Friday, January 27, 2012• 6 pm Jammin in Jammies in January, celebrate
Literacy Day at Pelham Public Library, Fonthill Branch. Bring the whole family in PJs, blanket or sleeping bag and flashlight. Pancakes and popcorn provided. $5 for the whole family.
• 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Friday Lunches at the Legion: CLASSIC SAVOURY MEATLOAF, with hot mashed potatoes, beef gravy, hearty soup of the day, dessert, coffee, tea - $9 includes tax - take out available.
Saturday, January 28, 2012•7:30 p.m. Fonthill Lioness Progressive Euchre
at Fonthill Lions Hall, Hwy #20, Fonthill. Prizes, light lunch, cash bar. $5 per person.
Monday, January 30, 2012• 10 am to 1 pm Hearing Clinic, Pelham Public
Library. Connect Hearing will be at the Fonthill branch giving free hearing screenings and will answer questions. Free, please schedule appointment ahead by calling 905-892-6068.
• 10 to 11:30 am Ebooks on your iPod, iPhone, or iPad, Pelham Public Library. Learn to use the Pelham Library’s Overdrive ebooks on an Apple device. Must have basic computer skills. Bring ereader, cords, your email address and library card in good standing. $5, please register ahead in person.
Saturday, February 4, 2012• 9:30 to 11:30 am Meditation Morning at Pelham
Public Library, Fonthill Branch. Meditations for stress relief and focus, for beginners or those who have meditated before. Bring pen and notebook. $3. Please register ahead.
Monday, February 6, 2012• 6:30 pm Eliminating Financial Myths, Pelham
Public Library. Money Workshop presented by Suzanne Hyne from the World Financial Group. Hear about financial myths, learn other options available to you while working with the five steps to financial independence.
NOTICE:Due to a staffing transition The
Voice of Pelham may experience erratic business hours. We strongly suggest you call the office to ensure someone is here - 905-892-8690.
We apologize for any inconvenience and hope to return to our regular 9-5 business hours shortly.
Portable sawmill service. I will come to your home or farm and custom mill your logs. Firewood & lumber also available. Call Rob Patter-son, 905-401-4948, Email: [email protected]
SERVICES
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WANTEDHouse to rent, 1600 sq feet or more by retired couple. No pets. Non-smokers. Prefer Fonthill area. 905-988-1621.
Congratulations OnYour Graduation!Lee and Shelley Winger are pleased to announce the graduation of their
son,
Chrisduring the Fall Convocation at the University of Toronto
with a BSc Civil Engineering.
Chris has accepted a position with Roehampton
Communications in Toronto.
Congratulations and Best Wishes in your future
endeavours.
Love, Dad & Mom, Matt & Mandy, & Jesse
BIRTH
WEY (Fitoski) Kevin and Julie are very proud to announce the safe arrival of Leah Karen on Dec. 13, 2011 weighing 9lbs 3oz, 19.5 inches long. Special baby sister to Zach-ary. Proud grandparents are Karen and Paul Fistoski of Wainfleet and Lisa and Joe Wey of Burlington. Special thank you to Dr. Bryani and Welland Hospital OBS staff for the excellent care.
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