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Vol.15 No.51 Wednesday, March 7, 2012

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Sandra Warden’s contributions to this community, and her family, were celebrated at the Citizen of the Year dinner on February 28.

While speeches were given highlighting Sandra’s generous nature and valuable contributions, the night also turned into a bit of a roast as well.

Speaking for the entire family, Karey Warden told his mom she is “very deserving” of the Citizen of the Year honour, adding her family “couldn’t be prouder.”

“As kids we knew our mom was very generous,” said Warden. “With six kids she was very generous with a can of whoop ass.”

More seriously, Karey recalled growing up in the Warden family when there was never a time his parents weren’t helping out.

Whether it was a sympathetic ear, some good advice or a “really soft place for friends to land,” the Wardens were always willing to help.

Known as “Momma Warden” to one friend of the family, Karey says the nickname is a testament to his mother’s caring nature.

“Sandra, our mom, has a great work ethic and a desire to do things right that is only out shone by her desire to help.”

“We love you very much,” Karey ended, to a standing ovation - one of three for the evening.

“Anyone who knows Sandra can attest to the volume of her contributions to this community,” said Mayor Dave Augustyn, calling her a “pillar of the community.”

Warden, said the mayor,

embodies the true sense of community spirit and it is “truly good and fitting and appropriate” that she is honoured as Citizen of the Year for 2011.

President of Pelham Cares, Paul Owen said ever since Sandra

joined the Pelham Cares board as treasurer the organization is missing $40,000, noting she has traveled quite a bit lately.

More seriously, he went on to say she is a caring person, pleasant to work with, and a valued friend.

Being rewarded for her work is the furthest thing from Sandra’s mind, Paul continued, because she genuinely cares for people.

As Sandra herself would say, hopefully the recognition will encourage and inspire others to help out where they can, said

Paul.Sandra was also

recognized and congratulated by Linda Arbuckle, on behalf of MP Dean Allison and Mike Krkljus on behalf of MPP Tim Hudak.

“There’s a reason I’m the treasurer, I don’t like speaking,” said Sandra in response to hollers of “speech.”

Sandra began by thanking the Kinsmen for creating such a prestigious award.

“I was s u r p r i s e d ,

possibly even shocked,” she said of receiving the award. “But I am honoured and privileged.”

Sandra thanked all of the past Citizens of the Year, noting she is flattered to be in their company and strives to live up to their example.

“I’d like to thank my children for their love and support in all my life’s adventures,” she said. Two of Sandra’s children have passed away, Philip in 1976 and Howard in 1999. The rest of Sandra’s children, Robert, John, Steven, Karey and Jacquelyn were in presence.

Sandra also thanked her friends and colleagues, “too numerous to mention individually” who wrote letters supporting her nomination.

“I’m humbled by your words,” she said.

Explaining her desire to help others, Sandra said she truly tries to live by the Golden Rule and believes helping others is her role in this life on earth.

“Thank you very much for attending tonight’s ceremonies, your kind words and most importantly for your friendship.”

BY SARAH MURRELLVOICE Staff

Citizen of the Year, Sandra Warden, celebrated

SportsPages 8, 9 & 10

GoldenPage 12

“J.E.L.L.O.”Page 7

2011 CITIZEN of the Year, Sandra Warden (centre), surrounded by her children, Robert (back, left), Steven, Jacquelyn, John and Karey, celebrated her recognition with colleagues, friends and family on February 28 at the annual Kinsmen Citizen of the Year Dinner.

Sarah Murrell/Voice Photo

Sandra Warden is the 14th Citizen of the Year recognized by the Fonthill and District Kinsmen. Past Citizens of the Year are:

Carolyn Mullen, 1998Tony Finamore, 1999Jake Dilts, 2000Eric Bergenstein, 2001George Kowalski, 2002Anne Robbins, 2003Catherine Kuckyt, 2004Gerry Berkhout, 2005Paul Ryan, 2006Gayle Baltjes-Chataway, 2007Rick Lowes, 2008Gail Hilyer, 2009Gord Klager, 2012

14 Citizens of Year

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February 20 to 24 was Heritage Week in Ontario, so it seems fitting Pelham’s Municipal Heritage Committee chose a new chair and began looking to the future at their last meeting.

Andrea Johnson, new chair of the committee, spoke with the Voice this week about what the committee’s been working on and what’s next.

The committee’s mandate, she said, is to provide advice and guidance to council in line with the Ontario Heritage Act.

So far, she noted, that mandate has taken the form of helping create Pelham’s Heritage Master Plan.

“For the past year that’s been a huge component of what the committee has been working on,” she said.

Johnson pointed out heritage value is not solely a matter of old buildings, explaining value is taken

from what is culturally important to the town, including landscapes, archaeological finds, and historically significant places.

“It’s not just architectural significance,” she said.

Now that the master plan is complete, said Johnson, the committee will begin working on the next steps, including developing a municipal registry - which is part of the heritage act.

The registry, she explained, is a list of potential heritage sites or an inventory of what is important to the town.

The registry, she said, is not the same as a heritage designation, so properties or sites included are not automatically considered designated as a heritage site.

Right now, she added, the committee is considering only municipal properties, although anyone who owns property they feel is important is welcome to contact the committee.

“We’re recognized properties that have a value,” said Johnson,

noting the list promotes knowledge and will be easily accessible to homeowners, citizens, and educators as a resource tool.

Once the list is complete, which Johnson

said the committee hopes to accomplish next year, the group will make sure all angles are covered and that consistent next steps are taken in dealing with heritage sites throughout the town.

Johnson said it is nice to be moving forward in recognizing Pelham’s heritage sites, adding the committee is working closely with the Pelham Historical Society.

The Municipal Heritage

Committee meets the third Thursday of the month at Town Hall beginning at 7 p.m. Meetings are open to the public, said Johnson.


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Recognizing that the need for donations is greater than ever at local food banks across the nation, Curves International kicked off the 2012 Curves Food Drive on March 1 with a challenge to all Curves Clubs to meet or exceed last year’s donations.

Each club, including Curves of Fonthill, is asking its members to donate bags of non-perishable food or cash throughout the month of March to support their local community food bank. In addition, Curves of Fonthill will waive the joining fee for new members who bring in a bag of non-perishable food or donate $30 to their local food bank from March 12 to 25.

“Curves of Fonthill is committed to supporting the health and well-being of our members, so the food drive is a natural extension

of that commitment to the whole community,” said a Curves of Fonthill staff member. “Many families are struggling with basic expenses and need some help to make ends meet. Our food drive gives our members a way to reach out and support their neighbors.”

With a theme of “Good for your body and your soul,” this year’s drive encourages Curves members to feel doubly good about themselves as they make time to exercise for good health and take time to help others in the community with a donation of nutritious food. Local Curves clubs may also qualify to win cash prizes for their local food banks. Curves International will award cash prizes to the clubs that collect the most food, the clubs that show the greatest increase in donations over the 2011 food drive, and to

two additional clubs randomly selected from all the clubs who enter the contest.

“We would love to see all of our clubs top their donation levels from last year,” said Curves founder Diane Heavin. “But the main goal of our annual drive is to enlist the help of our members in re-stocking the shelves of local food pantries across the country. We also hope that new members will take this opportunity to give back to their local communities as they join our Curves community.”

For more information about Curves of Fonthill, located at 111 Highway 20 E, Unit 2, and the 2012 Curves Food Drive, contact a Curves of Fonthill staff member at 905-892-7968 or [email protected].

Curves holding food drive

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Milder winter still a threat to domestic pets

March is here already, and it seems as though we haven’t had a full winter in Pelham yet.

Although the weather has been milder than usual this winter it is still important to take care that pets are inside and well taken care of, says John Greer, manager of the Welland Humane Society.

With the type of weather we’ve been experiencing this winter, mild but rainy, Greer says pets’ coats will get wet, and stay wet.

Even at three or four degrees, pets who have gotten wet can’t warm themselves, says Greer, and they can be seriously affected.

Ontario law says if a dog is outside for more than 20 minutes per hour there must be a dog house or other, insulated, shelter for the animal. Ontario laws also state potable water must be available 24 hours a day.

Cats are pretty self-sufficient, he says, but

they are at risk as well. Being outside in the

cold, pets can suffer sickness, find themselves fighting with wildlife, or be hit by cars.

“It’s possible they can get hurt or killed,” he said.

“Some people just don’t realize,” said Greer, adding responsible pet

owners don’t leave their pets outdoors.

The Humane Society is a complaint driven organization because they simply don’t have the manpower to check every home to ensure pets are being cared for.

The problem, Greer noted, is that some

people just don’t want to get involved when they see a pet being neglected and, in this milder weather, the society just isn’t getting called.

If his staff is called, said Greer, they will check for food and water and, if the pet is outside without proper

shelter or water, will remove the pet.

If the pet owner is home, however, animal welfare workers will often allow the animal to stay after some education about the law.

If someone hears a dog whining or believes a pet is neglected, Greer

says it is better to call because at least then they can go out and see what is going on with the animal and ensure it is safe.

For more information on the services of the Welland Humane Society, visit www.wellandhumancesociety.org

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E.L. CROSSLEY students competed in the District School Board of Niagara Electrical Skills Competition recently. Four students, Jon Louws (left), Alex Delle Monache, Adam Waskawich and Nathan Marr, have earned the top four spots, but won’t know which one of them received gold, silver and bronze until the banquet on April 4. Winners will compete at the provincial level and could move on to the national level competition. In the past Crossley students have brought home two gold and two bronze medals from provincials, with Gurtej Multani winning silver at nationals last year. This year’s group say they’re pleased with their performance, considering they are working towards careers in the electrical field.


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The Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) was introduced in 2008 to help individuals with severe and prolonged disabilities save for their long-term financial security. However, many Canadians have not yet taken advantage of its benefits, which can help disabled individuals provide a better future for themselves and their families.

A participant may hold only one RDSP account, which is limited to a lifetime total of $200,000 in non-government c o n t r i b u t i o n s . Contributions are not tax-deductible, and the plan

is not designed as a short-term savings vehicle or for regularly withdrawing money in the short term.

RDSP benefits include the following:

C o n t r i b u t i o n s accumulate tax-free until the money is withdrawn.

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Savings bonds – The government may pay into an RDSP a Canada disability

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Savings grants – An RDSP beneficiary may receive a Canada disability savings grant of up to $3,500 per year, up to a maximum lifetime limit of $70,000. The amount is based on contributions and family net income.

Both bonds and grants are available until the year the participant reaches age 49. Generally, bonds and grants must remain in the account for at least 10 years before

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I have had the opportunity, and more often than not the privilege, to meet a large and diverse group of people since becoming a journalist more than 15 years ago.

Most of those people I met very briefly, for a short interview or photo shoot. While I remember meeting Herb Gray, the then Deputy Prime Minister, some other, well-known politicians and a handful of Canadian celebrities, I can be sure they have no memory of me.

Some may remember their story being published in a small newspaper but may not remember the person who actually reported that story.

A few will remember me, for one reason or another. It is very likely

I will remember more of them - but that’s a byproduct of the job. I’m meeting people because they usually have something interesting to tell me.

There are people I meet who make an impression for one reason or another. Usually their story is compelling to me, like Laing Thon of Tasty Thai on Haist Street in Fonthill, or I seem to “click” with them and have found someone I genuinely enjoy talking with on any occasion.

If I were to leave Pelham and The Voice, these folks would remain in my memory, but their role in my life would be greatly diminished.

There is one person I met early on in my career who has, for the most part, been a part of my entire career as a journalist.

When I started my first full-time reporting job in Niagara-on-the-Lake Bill Newell was a regular columnist for the Niagara Advance. Bill enjoyed his roll as a columnist for the paper and saw himself as my contemporary - since we were both working for the Advance. Whenever I saw him at community events or at the NOTL Legion, Bill always stopped to say hello, discuss whatever was happening politically in NOTL or Canada, and have a friendly chat.

I vividly remember standing at the end of a long row of lawn chairs curving in front of the bandshell at Simcoe Park in the Old Town, trying to stay out of the way and be inconspicuous as I shot photos of the concert. It wasn’t long before I spotted Bill making his

way down the row of chairs with the intention of speaking to me.

When I left the Advance and went to work for a golf course under construction, I was out of the paper business and didn’t see much of Bill during that six month stint. Imagine my surprise when I took over the helm of your Voice only to discover Bill Newell was a regular columnist here in Pelham.

I was pleasantly surprised, in fact, to learn Bill had moved to Pelham and had picked up his columns here.

Every time I saw him Bill had a friendly greeting and a smile for me, whether it was at the office when he popped in to discuss his writing portfolio, at a Legion event or while he was taking out the garbage at home, next

door to my in-laws. I guess that’s why I

remember so vividly the concert where he maneuvered through the chairs to speak to me. I always had the feeling that Bill was genuinely glad to talk with me and respected my opinions, even if I didn’t always agree with him.

In these pages he often offered the senior citizen’s viewpoint on municipal and Canadian politics. I think more importantly Bill was always willing to share his experiences as a World War II Veteran with his Service Memories column.

I learned a lot from reading Bill’s columns and talking to him across my desk. Respect, loyalty, an honourable way of doing things and treating people.

My short journalistic

career has always, in one way or another, included Bill Newell. That’s why I was so saddened to hear Bill passed away Monday morning. I’ve lost a part of my working life, and someone I considered a good friend. We’ve all lost a good man.

Rest in peace my friend.My condolences

to Bill’s wife, Ruth, and his children and grandchildren.

Losing a part of my working life, and a friendMY VOICE

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So many people have asked me recently about issues that form part of the Recreational Facilities Committee’s mandate.

People ask: “What are you doing with the arena?” “Are you building a twin-pad?” “When are we getting a skateboard park?” “What’s the future of the pool?” “What about an art centre and theatre?” “What’s going on with the Town’s property at Rice Road and Regional Road #20?”

Quite frankly, we are not yet able to answer these question. All we can say now is “Maybe.”

As you know, Council and I have prided ourselves and Staff as being known for action and for improving the Town in so many ways. We have worked diligently to find workable solutions and to build a better future for our community.

That’s why it was agreed at our February 21 Council meeting that the Recreational Facilities Committee will meet as soon as possible in March and restart the work to

finalize these recreational issues.

You may recall that Council established a Recreational Facilities Committee in 2008 to review the future of all Town recreational facilities – arena, outdoor pool, sports fields, and parks. The committee assembled all recommendations from the many previous recreational studies and began work to determine the Town’s short- and long-term recreational needs.

In July 2009 the Committee tabled an Interim Report. Council

received the report and directed staff to hire an architect to develop a functional analysis and to refine the capital and operating costs based on the recommendations.

The architects held a couple of workshop sessions for user-groups in October 2009 and January 2010, and presented a draft report to the Committee in March 2010.

Staff presented another draft report to Committee members in September 2010. Then, when membership on the Committee changed

because of the Municipal election, new members were given the draft report in early 2011. The Committee last met in June 2011 and was to have discussed a final report in July / August. However, as a result of the resignation and retirement of two Staff primarily responsible for the work, the process paused.

Now, with the work reactivated, I look forward to the Committee finalizing the report and presenting its recommendations to Council late spring / early summer. Then, the report will be made available

publicly so that you and others can provide significant input and assist with decisions.

So, despite being only able to answer “Maybe” now, I hope that Council can make recreational facilities decisions before the end of 2012.

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.

“Maybe” now, but recreation answers soon

T h e C o r p o r a t i o n o f t h eTOWN OF PELHAM

NOTICEWinter Maintenance Of Town Roads

PARKING AND SNOW REMOVALCitizens are reminded that Section 170(12) of The Highway Traffic Act prohibits the parking or standing of vehicles on any roadway in such a manner as to interfere with the movement of traffic or cleaning of snow from the roadway. Any vehicle parked or standing in such a manner as to interfere with municipal snow clearing or preventative road treatment (or maintenance) operations may be ticketed or towed away. Vehicles towed may be moved or taken, and placed or stored in a suitable place, and all costs and charges for removing, care and storage thereof, if any, are a lien upon the vehicle.

Furthermore, the Town of Pelham’s Parking and Traffic By-law #89-2000 prohibits overnight parking on all highways (including all roadways, except Church Hill), from 2:00 a.m. until 6:00 a.m. from November 1 until March 31 of each year. The efficient and timely ploughing of snow and preventative maintenance of Town highways benefits all residents. Please cooperate with the Town’s Community and Infrastructure Services Department by keeping your vehicle completely off the highway overnight.

Your cooperation is very much appreciated and will allow Town staff to better serve you during periods of snowfall and icy highway conditions in general.

DEPOSITING OF SNOW ON ROADWAYCitizens are reminded that Section 181 of The Highway Traffic Act prohibits any person from depositing snow or ice on a roadway.

Please cooperate with the Town of Pelham By-law #3013(2008) prohibits a person from depositing snow and ice upon any highway and from relocating snow or ice within 1 metre of a fire hydrant, or within the road allowance (including roadways and shoulders). Please cooperate with the Town’s Community and Infrastructure Services Department by refraining from depositing snow or ice on the highway or onto a sidewalk, and from relocating snow and ice within the road allowance.

Your cooperation in helping the Community & Infrastructure Services Department keep our maintenance operations efficient and our roadways safe this winter is greatly appreciated.


REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Project No. 2012-02

Promotional Plan for Pelham Summerfest 2012

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.

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

Tuesday, March 20, 2012


REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Project No. 2012-01

Municipal Cultural Master Plan and Cultural Assets Mapping Funding provided by the Government of Ontario

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 Request for Proposal call is to provide a Cultural Master Plan including Cultural Assets Mapping for the Town of Pelham.

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

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

BY DAVE AUGUSTYN

Mayor of Pelham

Town of Pelham March Break Camp March 12 - March 16

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Friday, March 9, 2012 8 – 9:30 p.m. Sunday, March 11, 2012 1 – 2:20 p.m.

Monday, March 12, 1 – 2 p.m.Tuesday, March 13 1 – 2 p.m.

Tuesday, March 13, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.Wednesday, March 14, 1 – 2 p.m.Women’s Learn to Play Hockey

Thursday, March 8, 2012 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Women’s Shinny

Thursday March 8, 2012 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

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Men’s ShinnyFriday, March 9, 2012 8:30 – 10 a.m.Tuesday March 13, 2012 8 – 9 a.m.

Tuesdays 8 – 9 a.m. $5.50 Fridays 8:30 – 10 a.m. $8.25

9 – 10 a.m. $5.50 Parent/Preschool Skating

Friday, March 9, 2012 10 – 11 a.m.Tuesday, March, 13 2012 1 – 2 p.m.

Adult Skating Thursday March 8, 2012 1 – 2 p.m .

Walking ClubWalking Schedule

Tuesday March 6 Pelham Arena 9 – 10 a.m.

Wednesday March 7 Pelham Arena 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Thursday March 8 Fenwick Library 1 – 2 p.m.

Tuesday March 13 Pelham Arena9 – 10 a.m.

Wednesday March 14 Pelham Arena6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Thursday March 15 Fonthill Bandshell 1 – 2 p.m.

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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

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Looking for that perfect gift for an out of town guest, an event speaker, even a teacher or other caregiver?

Why not give away a little bit of Pelham?

Candy Ashbee, owner of Presentations, and Cathy Berkhout-Bosse, of MyPelham.com, are putting together gift baskets that reflect the unique items, and businesses, available in this community.

B e r k h o u t - B o s s e explains the idea came from her first visit to Presentations, when she saw what Ashbee does at her downtown Fonthill shop - putting together unique gift baskets, boxes and bags for clients that reflect perfectly the giver or receiver of the gift.

Finding the task of

putting together a uniquely Pelham gift basket a daunting task that required a lot of time and legwork, Berkhout-Bosse said she and Ashbee came up with the idea to create just such a basket - available whenever they are needed.

Ashbee said they have been asking local business owners to offer a small item from their business, something that is unique to Pelham or the business, that can be added to a larger gift.

There will actually be two different baskets created, a “My Pelham” basket featuring items found at local shops, as well as a “My Handmade Pelham” basket, featuring items from local artists and artisans.

The goal, said Ashbee, is to give people a “small taste” of what Pelham has to offer and have those who receive the baskets

wanting more, and coming to shop in Pelham to get it.

“I thought it tied in with what we’re doing with mypelham.com,” said Berkhout-Bosse. “It ties in with both of our goals.”

Ashbee said the baskets will give local business owners and artisans more exposure for their products and stores, and hopefully that will turn into more customers.

The baskets, which are actually wooden crates filled with product, will be available at the First Sunday Stroll being held Sunday, June 3 at Harold Black Park.

Ashbee says she plans to be at every event that helps to promote Pelham with the baskets and will also offer them at her store.

For more information, or to be included in the baskets, call Ashbee at 289-897-8525.


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FREE MARCH BREAK ACTIVITY!Featuring SAFARI NIAGARA

The Welland River Keepers and Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority are pleased to invite you to join us for a free and fun evening of entertainment featuring a special visit from Safari Niagara. This March Break activity will feature animals from around the Carolinian Forest plus special exotic friends including python, skunk, eagle-owl, fox, turkey vulture and the popular bear skin. This is a perfect activity for the whole family, so come out and join us!

DATE: Tuesday, March 13, 2012TIME: 7:00PM to 9:00PMLOCATION: Welland Lions Club; 414 River Road; Welland, ON

Admission to this event is FREE. The Welland River Keepers would be grateful for donations to help fund the group’s important conservation work.

Call the Conservation Authority for further information 905-788-3135

CANDY Ashbee (left), owner of Presentations and Cathy Berkhout-Bosse, of mypelham.com, are working on a gift basket that features uniquely Pelham gifts and handmade items with the goal of enticing people back to Pelham for more.


WASTINGLESSONS

TRISTA Sammutt (left) puts an item in the green bin during a presentation at the Ontario Early Years Centre in Fenwick by Lynsey Bayer of Niagara Region’s waste management division. Bayer brought along her friends Phil the green bin, Gracie the grey box and Benji the blue box to help the youngster learn the rules and importance of recycling. Nicholas Capretta (above) gave Benji the blue box a hug after the presentation.

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Artists from as far away as Waterloo attended a one day watercolour workshop by artist Jody Ziehm of Niagara Falls, New York. The Pelham Art Association hosted the event held on Feb. 18 at the Pelham library.

Jody has been painting all her life, her first exhibit was in 1995. She teaches four classes weekly in the North Tonawanda area and is a member of the Buffalo Society of Artists. She uses a variety

of painting methods including traditional and pouring.

Jody covers a wide range of subject matter noting, “ I love everything and want to paint everything.”

Her works hang throughout North American and Kenya.

This workshop focused on painting a sun drenched porch. It held a lot of lessons - not only architecture and perspective but how to make the mixture of structures, light and dark, and dark colours work. As well the artist shares

her thinking process with the class as she does the demo.

“Using a bigger brush forces you to simplify, paint looser.”

Jody always paints what she loves most first. Jody’s will be exhibiting her current works at the Kenan House Gallery, Lockport, New York on April 15.

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The McDonalds Atom Tigers claimed top spot at the West Hill February Freeze Tournament in Scarborough, Feb, 17-19. The path to the championship included three first round victories over Meadowvale 43, the Almonte Pakenham Thunder and the West Hill Royale. The round robin portion of the tournament saw two hat trick games for Nicholas Longo, two shut-outs for Tyler Scott and points for Longo (6G,1A), Harmon Narbonne (4G,2A), Drew Colangelo (2G,3A), Elijah Taylor (2G,2A), Jack Obdeyn (2G,1A), Colton Morrison (2G,1A), Dan Durkin (2G), Owen Darling (2A), Wyatt Glancy (1G), Carter Nicholas (1G), & Elliot Song, Mitchell Karnay & Scott (1A each).

Defense was the key in the Tigers’ semi-final bout with the fast and feisty West Hill

Shamrock Burgers. The Tigers took an early lead with Longo finding the back of the net twice (unassisted and from Obdeyn), and single goals by Durkin and Glancy (from Narbonne). West Hill mounted a challenge in the thir period and nearly tied the game, but fell short.

The Championship game was a rematch with the Almonte Pakenham Thunder. Jack Obdeyn put the first point on the scoreboard (from Longo and Scott) and the Tigers never surrendered the lead thanks to the steady contribution of blueliners Song, Karnay, Darling and Colangelo, and goalie Carter Nicholas. The Tigers’ seven goals were scored by six different forwards - Obdeyn, Glancy (Narbonne), Scott (Narbonne and Obdeyn), Scott (Obdeyn and Karnay), Longo (Taylor and Morrison),

Durkin (Narbonne and Glancy) and Narbonne (Glancy & Durkin). The Tigers took the championship game 7-1.

Throughout the tournament,

the Tigers showed their teamwork and depth with every player on their forward lines scoring at least once, and five different players (including

three defensive players) taking game MVP honours - Longo, Colangelo, Scott, Song and Nicholas.

Atom Tigers are February Freeze Champions

The DJBs came out of the gate shooting and built up a 16-4 lead on the youthful Lowballers team by the end of the first quarter. They lost some ground to lead 30-25 at the half. Tied at the three quarter mark, 42-42, the DJBs succumbed to the incessant driving and shooting of Rob Morosin in the fourth quarter to let the game slip out of their grasp 56-52.

The aforementioned Rob Morosin turned on the jets in the second half, driving and shooting to eventually

score a game-high 18 points. Eric Moore was right behind, flying through the air to score 11 points (including one 3-pointer). James O’Brien finally got his shot on track later in the game to score 9 points (including one trey). Paul Willard and Greg Zalewski split a dozen down the middle, accumulating six points each. Chris Green with four points and Dave Thompson with two points completed the score for the Lowballers, a first-year team in the Niagara

Basketball Association.Gino Palermo scored

regularly throughout the game to end with a game-high 18 points. Gino was 2/7 from the foul line. Sophomore Carm Infantino who returned to his scoring ways picked up 12 points which included two three-pointers. He added four assists. Rookie Jo-Jo Duran caught the eye of one of the referees and picked up FOUR charging fouls. On a more positive note, he scored seven points, made three

steals, pulled down nine rebounds and went 1/6 from the foul line. Andrew Walker was slightly late, but immediately walked onto the court and scored within 30 seconds of arriving. Andrew scored seven points which included one trey. Allan Choi was a pest to the Lowballers in the key all night; he finished with four points. Sexagenarian Ivan Willmore scored three points on a basket and a foul shot. Ivan showed the kids how to rebound, pulling down 12. Old greybeard Joe Seliske got bumped and grinded in the key defending against the more agile Lowballers. He missed one of his two foul shots ending with a single point.

This was the first ever meeting of the DJBs and the Lowballers. The Lowballers are an under-35 team playing against the older (and wiser) DJBs from the Over-35 Division.

On February 13 Handlebar Hank’s P.O.I.T.S. came out shooting and scoring to take a quick 23-4 first-quarter lead over the DJBs who couldn’t seem to hit the closure of a dwelling for livestock. Twin towers Steve Michalko and David Jones each hit for 8 points in that fateful first quarter. The DJBs couldn’t get their shooting on track until the second half when it was much too late for any sort of comeback. The P.O.I.T.S. got points from 9

of their 10 dressed players, including four in double figures to overpower the DJBs 83-45.Steve Michalko scored from the inside, outside, and on little flips from underneath. He scored on virtually every shot he took finishing with a game-high 21 points. Rookie Kyle Kuzyk was the recipient of a number of Kevin Pyne’s assists as he scored 18 points. Veteran David Jones, who has over 4,300 points in Niagara Basketball Association play, had a big first half scoring all but 2 of his 14 points in that half. Tim Clutterbuck, who plays hard at whatever he does, scored a basket in each quarter, then capped off the game with a 3-pointer giving him 11 points on the night. Kevin Pyne, who looked like an army sergeant with his crew cut, barked out the plays, passing for 9 assists and scoring 6 points himself. Golf pro Alex Wilson, finally got on track scoring 5 points, including his first 3-pointer of the season. Dave Kaufmann who spent most of the evening trying to pry the ball out of the DJBs’ hands, found time on offence to score 4 points (and miss 4 foul shots). George Scott and sixty-eight year-old veteran Tom Skvorc were able to squeeze home one basket each. Rick Gorman called dozens of plays, and was credited with 2 assists.Rookie JoJo Duran

had a big fourth quarter scoring 8 of his 16 points. He also had 4 steals and only 2 personal fouls. The G-Unit (Gino Palermo) got his frog-kick, two-hander going in the second quarter and used it to score 12 points. He also grabbed 8 rebounds. Although not the oldest player on the court (both Tom Skvorc and Rick Gorman are 68 years old), 62 year old Ivan Willmore came to life in the second half to score 6 points. He led all DJB foul shooters with 5 misses. Rookie Ian Harrison got his shot where he wanted it in the fourth quarter, scoring a basket and a 3-pointer for a total of 5 points. Sophomore Allan Choi hit for the first 4 points and only points of the first quarter for the DJBs. He also had a reasonable night rebounding with 7 despite playing in a gym that he has no love for. After a long game on defence, DJB sophomore Andrew Walker finally nailed a basket in the fourth quarter. Old greybeard, Joe Seliske spent the night trying to bounce the rather tall P.O.I.T.S. forwards out of the key. He had limited success. Barclay Walker, on the other hand played some sound defence in the game, hindering a number of P.O.I.T.S. scoring chances.

DJBs betrayed by their collective age once again

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The Fonthill Paint and Decorating Atom Rep team travelled to Mooretown on Saturday, Feb. 18 to play the Storm on their home ice for the first two games of the best three of five Ontario Minor Hockey Association (OMHA) quarter final playoff series.

In the first game, the Panthers and Storm played two full periods of no score hockey before Alex Repar opened the scoring early in the third period, assisted by Garrett Jackson and Campbell Veld. Less than four minutes later Brandon Johnson sped down the boards past the Storm defence, cut into

the middle of the ice on a breakaway and buried the second goal of the game. Mooretown scored 25 seconds later to make it a 2-1 game. Johnson scored with a few minutes remaining to stretch the lead to 3-1, assisted by Ethan Mergl and Harrison Doan. Michael Rossi played great in goal frustrating the Mooretown attack. Lucas Fast, Marcus Gillard, Joey Natale and Tyler D’Angelo did a fantastic job keeping the shots outside and moving the puck with confidence to breakout of the Panther’s zone. Panthers take the first game 3-1.

On the Sunday morning

the Panthers were able to sleep in and prepare for the 12:05 p.m. game.

The Panthers opened the scoring early in the second game on a goal by Brandon Johnson assisted by Lucas Fast. Johsnson redirected a Josh Glen shot to score the second goal of the game, also assisted by Fast. Similar to the first game, the Storm came back with a goal to make it 2-1. With 10 minutes remaining in the third period, Harrison Doan scored a beauty assisted by Tyler, D’ Angelo and Johnson. Evan Macpherson played stellar between the pipes. Mitchell Carmichael and

Garrett Jackson did an incredible job killing penalties by keeping the puck deep in the Mooretown end when the Panthers got into penalty trouble in the second and third periods. Panthers win 3-1

The Panthers played their first home game of the series on Family Day. The Panthers opened the scoring in the first period on a big blast from the point from Marcus Gillard that found the open net through a crowd, assisted by Josh Glen and Garrett Jackson. Early in the second period Glen raced down the right side of the ice and ripped a shot past

the goalie to make it 2-1 for the Panthers, assisted by Gillard and Harrison Doan. A few minutes later Jackson scored to stretch the lead to 3-1, with the assist going to Gillard. The Panthers kept driving to the net and kept the puck in the Mooretown end of the ice for most of the game. The fourth goal of the game was by far the best goal so far in the playoffs. Ethan Mergl drove the puck deep into the offensive zone, moved the puck high in the slot to Jackson, who quickly moved the puck across the front of the net to Mitchell Carmichael for a nice one timer past the stretching

Mooretown Goalie. The last goal of the game

was scored by Johnson as he raced towards the net and one handed a shot up and over the goalie to make it 5-1 for the home side. Assisted by Doan and D’Angelo. The Final score was 5-2. Rossi played well again in the net. It was a physical series and the Panthers responded with a new found level of toughness to compliment their attack.

The Atom Rep boys advance to the OMHA Semi Finals against the Caledonia Thunder.

Pelham Panther Atom reps sweep Mooretown

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The Pelham Panthers under-10 girls basketball team made it to the bronze-medal game of Division 1 of the Blessed Sacrament tournament before dropping a 29-22 decision to Stoney Creek Newman Youth.

Ranked seventh in the province, the Panthers lost 25-11 to second-ranked Blessed Sacrament No. 1 and 27-21 to third-ranked Welland, before rebounding to defeat Kitchener-Waterloo 23-16 and fifth-ranked York South 24-18.

Top performers for the Panthers were: Ally Sentance, 37 points, 25 rebounds, 10 steals and five assists; Kaley Demont, 23 points, 21 rebounds and seven steals; Jordyn Britton, 10 points, 31 rebounds and eight steals; Lexia Poitras, eight points, 19 rebounds and three steals; Jessica Acaster, eight points, 14 rebounds and five steals; Sydney Grummett, five points, 14 rebounds, five steals and two assists; Bethany Langelaan, four points and six

rebounds; Tess Puchalski, two points, 21 rebounds and three steals; Tess Capra, one point and three rebounds; Emma Melito, six rebounds; Emma Kulik, four rebounds and three steals; and Abbey McCulligh, two rebounds.

The Pelham Panthers under-10 girls basketball team pushed its overall record to 22-11 by defeating North Toronto 31-12 and the fourth-ranked London Ramblers 24-22 in exhibition play.

Top performers for the seventh-ranked Panthers were: Ally Sentance, 28 points, eight rebounds and seven steals; Kaley Demont, eight points, 12 rebounds and three steals; Jordyn Britton, seven points, 11 rebounds and two steals; Jessica Acaster, six points, six rebounds and one steal; Lexia Poitras, two points and eight steals; Emma Melito, two points and five rebounds; Tess Capra, two points; Tess Puchalski, seven rebounds and two

steals; Sydney Grummett, five rebounds; Emma Kulik, five rebounds; Abbey McCulligh, three rebounds.; and, Bethany Langelaan, one rebound.

Next up for the team, which is sponsored by Mike Knapp Ford, Tora Inc., Giant Tiger Fonthill, Niagara Dental Centre and Miles Kulik MHC Mortgage Services, are the provincial championships in Chatham.

Pelham Panther under10 girls push record to 22-11


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•Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Kids Club: AWANA, Ridgeville Bible Chapel 905-734-3640

•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

•Tuesdays 7 p.m. Tuesday Night Bingo, St. Ann’s Parish, 834 Canboro Rd., Fenwick. Chance to win $100. Wheelchair accessible. Info 905-892-6123.

• 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

• Thursdays 6:30 p.m. Informal running group, meet at Peace Park bandshell to run with others, share information and running goals. All levels/paces. Info [email protected]

• 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.

Saturday, March 10, 2012• 7:30 p.m. Friends’ Club St.

Patrick’s Dance, Westminster United Church Hall, 180 Queenston St., St. Catharines. Live music, prizes and refreshments. All welcome. Information 905-358-8089.

• 8: 30 p.m. (sign up at 7:30) Women’s Open Mic Night, for women of all ages and talents to perform as musician, poet, or comedian. Featured artist at 10 p.m. Allison Fox. Canalside, 232 West St., Port Colborne.

Monday, March 12, 2012•7 p.m. Survivors of Stroke

Support Group meeting, Meeting Room 4 at Regional Headquarters. Stroke survivors and their caregivers are welcome. Info, Alex at 905-353-

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Tuesday, March 13, 2012• 7:30 - 9 p.m. Warm and

Woolly Workshops, Frilly Scarf at Fonthill Library. No knitting skills required. $22 includes materials. Register ahead in person.

Thursday, March 15, 2012• 7:30 p.m. Experience Ireland

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Sunday March 18, 2012• 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Soup’s

On. Fenwick Lioness Soup and Bread Lunch, selection of homemade soups, variety of breads, dessert, coffee, tea or juice. $7 per person. Fenwick Lions Hall, Centennial Park.

Monday, March 19, 2012• 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Pelham

Horticultural Society meeting at Fonthill branch, Pelham library. Organic gardening, with Richard Knight. New members and guests welcome.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012• 6:30 p.m. Making it Through

Menopause. Natalie, a physician assistant student from McMaster University will answer questions and provide information. $2 please register ahead.

Thursday, March 22, 2012• 4 to 8 p.m. Movin’ Your

Bones by Niagara Chapter Osteoporosis Canada displays, speakers, etc. Sheraton 4 Points, Schmon Parkway, Thorold, 905-227-9646.

Saturday, March 24, 2012• 13th Annual Bluesaganza for

Autism concert featuring a stellar lineup that includes Pelham’s Mark Lalama and Jim Casson. $10 in advance, $15 at the door. CAW Hall, 124 Bunting Road St. Catharines.

Tuesday, March 27, 2012• 9:30 a.m. Niagara

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Friday, March 2, 2012• 2 p.m. World Day of Prayer

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Wednesday, March 7, 2012•7 p.m. Niagara Bead Society

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Patricks Dance, Westminster United Church Hall, 180

Queenston St., St. Catharines. Live music, prizes and refreshments. All welcome. Information 905-358-8089.

March Break •Monster Art Camp, In The

Orchard9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Monday

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March Break at the Pelham Library

Monday, March 12, 201210 a.m. Munsch-a-Mania,

Maple Acre Branch. $3.• 1 p.m. AbriKIDabra magic

and comedy show with Peter Mennie. Pelham Arena Hall. All children must be accompanied by an adult, who also need at ticket. $4.

Tuesday, March 13, 2012• 11 a.m. The Un-Birthday

Party. Celebrate your un-birthday with cupcake decorating and party games galore. Wear your wackiest hat for a chance to win a prize. For kids 5yrs and up. $4. Fonthill Branch.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012• 10:30 a.m. Sock Critters.

Socks will be provided as well as the ‘extras’ like ribbon, buttoms and other glueables. Any age with adult. Fonthill Branch. $4.

1 p.m. Bake and Take. Join Jessica Stewart as she creates magnificent morsels to taste or take home. Hints for even the youngest bakers. Recipes provided. For 6yrs and up, under 5 must have adult present. $4. Fonthill Branch.

Thursday, March 15, 2012• 10:30 a.m. St. Patty’s

Storytime. Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a great story, craft and some green punch. Don’t forget to wear green. Ages 2 and up. Fonthill Branch. $3

• 1 p.m. Paperbag Princess by CastleMoon Theatre Pupeteer Carrie Costello performs The Paperbag Princess. Make and take puppet included.Fonthill Branch of the Pelham Library. No supervision required. $4.

Friday March 16, 2012• 11 a.m. Crazy for Popcorn.

It’s a popcorn party for anyone who loves popcorn with popcorn crafts, story and best of all, sampling of all the finest flavours. Fonthill Branch. $4.

• 1 - 4 p.m. Crazy Crafters. Looking for something to do to pass your Friday afternoon? Check out the library’s craft supplies and make your own unique creation. Open to anyone with adult supervision. Free. Fonthill Branch.



Friday, April 6, 2012• 5 - 6:30 p.m. Fish & Chips

and Silent Auction, Fonthill Legion, Hwy 20, Fonthill. Lots of great items. Bidding ends at 6 p.m. Proceeds to lounge renovations.

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NEWELL, WILFRED KEARNS “BILL” Passed away peacefully on Monday March 5, 2012 at the Welland Hospital in his 87th year. Bill leaves behind his beloved wife Ruth (Andrews) of 19 years and his much loved children Lori (Gary) Lahti of Lanark, Kevin (Alison) Newell of Whitby, Kari Lou (Mike) Sikora of Timmins and Corinne Newell of Stouffville. Dear stepfather of Bonnie-Marie Henry of Innisfill, Andrew (Brenda) Henry of Ailsa Craig and Eric (Kim) Henry of Buckhorn. Cherished grandfather of Katie, Andrew, David, Emily, Sean, Dakota and Gage (Newell) as well as Adam, Philip, T.J., Keri, Emma, Alexa and Christopher (Henry). Great grandfather of Liam, Rian & Sawyer Parker. Dear and only brother of Bob (Dorothy) Newell and their children of Tillsonburg. Also remembered by Ruth (Friend) Newell in Arnprior. Bill was born in Tillsonburg on August 16, 1925, son of Wilfred E. Newell and Jennie Kearns Newell. Bill served with the Royal Canadian Navy Beach Commando “W” Unit from 1943-1945. He was a member of the Combined Operations Service and participated in the invasion of Normandy at Juno Beach. He had specialized, classified commando training in Scotland and England in preparation for the Normandy invasion. He was employed by Northern College of Applied Arts and Technology in Timmins as director of Plant and Property Operations in their 5 campuses until his retirement (1967-1990). Previous to that he worked with the Ontario Ministry of Public Works and the Department of Highways for 9 years. Bill was an active participant with The Dominion Institute with its Memory Project-bringing the real-life experiences and memories of veterans into the classrooms. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 613 Fonthill and a past member of the N.O.T.L. Branch, a past member of the N.O.T.L. and Port Colborne Golf and Country Clubs and a devoted member of the Rockway Presbyterian Church. Thank you to the doctors and the caring staff at the Greater Niagara and Welland Hospitals and Dr. John Nolan of N.O.T.L. Friends will be received at the JAMES L. PEDLAR FUNERAL HOME, 1292 Pelham Street, Fonthill on Wednesday, March 7th from 2-4 & 7-9pm. A legion service will take place at 6:30pm that evening. The funeral service to honour Bill’s life will take place in the chapel on Thursday, March 8th at 1 p.m. with Reverend Pearl Vasarhelyi officiating. Interment will take place at Lake Shore Cemetery, Niagara on the Lake at a later date. As an expression of sympathy donations to the Rockway Presbyterian Church or a charity of one’s choice would be appreciated. Online condolences may be forwarded through www.pedlarfuneralhome.ca

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E.L. Crossley’s music director David Gaines challenged his students this year, and they were golden in meeting that challenge.

The E. L. Crossley concert band was awarded a gold medal at the Golden Horseshoe Musicfest last week at Mohawk College in Hamilton.

In preparing for the festival, Gaines handed the band members sheet music for songs performed at the B400 level, even though Crossley has always performed at a B300 level.

Only five bands of almost 100 perform at the B400 level at the festival.

Gaines said the Crossley concert band has always played at the B300 level and have been successful.

“I wanted to challenge the students to push themselves and see if they could rise to the occassion,” said Gaines. “And they did.”

“Mr. Gaines challenged us,” said Laura Gemmel. “If he thought we could do it we decided to pull ourselves together.”

“He figured we’d be able to do it,” said Tarrah Thorne. “He proved us to be the best.”

After performing the band took part in a workshop then got on the bus to head home.

Gaines boarded the bus with the official results in his hand and told his students he had just one word for them.

Gold.“Yeaaaah” was how

Kendal Gallagher remembers reacting to the

news, with her bandmates saying the bus exploded in cheers.

The students said the feeling of winning gold was amazing and awesome.

“It’s a compliment in a way,” said Tarrah.

Tia Julien said she is really proud of the seniors for stepping up.

The concert band includes music students from Grades 9 to 12. The senior members of the band have experienced

the music festival before and knew what to expect.

The group says they were excited for their younger colleagues.

“I’m really excited to go to nationals and compete with all of Canada” says Taylor Wallace, noting the Crossley band, by virtue of their gold medal, will go to Ottawa in May to compete at the national level.

Asked what they’ll be doing between now and May to prepare, the young musicians echoed “practising.”

As part of the Golden Horseshoe Musicfest, the band received the adjudicators’ written notes, a tape of their performance with an adjudicator’s voice over, and took part in a workshop.

Those tools, they said,

will help them prepare for nationals and know exactly what to change or work on.

The workshop, said Thorne, was one of the most exciting parts of the experience.

Both Thorne and Gemmel said they were very happy with the gold but said the experience they had in the workshop was very worthwhile as well.

The workshop, said Thorne, offered the band new ideas and a new way of doing things.

Gaines said the workshop is actually part of the reason the band received a gold, explaining the adjudicators were still “wobbling” but when they saw how well Crossley musicians responded to the baton they knew the students were “musical

beyond their years.”“It wasn’t easy,” said

Gaines on getting the gold, adding he knew it would be a stretch for the young band to perform at that level.

“I’m very proud of them,” said Gaines, noting he’d be happy if they’d received a silver.

“I’m quite ecstatic.”The band, said Gaines,

has a lot of work to do before nationals, but added he has one of the better bands this year and it is why he took the chance to perform at the higher level.

While the gold is exciting, many of the musicians are looking toward a future in music, so the experience and learning from the workshop are almost more important.


Concert band golden at Golden Horseshoe

E.L. CROSSLEY’S concert band recently received gold at the Golden Horseshoe Musicfest and is now preparing to compete at nationals in Ottawa.


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