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Vol.17 No. 4 Wednesday, April 10, 2013www.thevoiceofpelham.ca

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Shovels could be in the ground as early as 2014 for a major development in East Fonthill.

Fonthill Gardens Inc, which operates as the Allen Group, is planning a state-of-the-art medical facility and seniors facility for land it owns at Regional Road 20 and Rice Road. The Town owns 32 acres of land adjacent to the Allen Group parcel.

As part of the East Fonthill

Secondary Plan, a planning document more than 10 years in the making that guides development of the site, land owners must complete a detailed site master plan for development.

To ensure “the best possible development for residents”, the Allen Group suggested the town work with them to create a single detailed master plan for the combined 52 acres.

CAO Darren Ottaway said the combined master plan would not impact the town’s land or preclude any opportunities the

town may have. “As neighbouring land owners it

makes sense to do one site plan,” said Ottaway, explaining both the Allen Group and the town are obligated to complete a plan.

Council approved the request to create a single site plan for both land owners.

The Allen Group is planning to be at the next council meeting on Monday, April 15 to more fully outline their plans for a medical facility and seniors’ complex.

BY SARAH MURRELLVOICE Staff

FLAGPOLE RETURNED

TOWN of Pelham employee Kim Holland and Ewing Flag-pole employee Albert Grillo raise the new flag on the newly installed flagpole in Fenwick last week. The new top to the iconic structure adds several feet to the pole and includes a proper pulley system to raise and lower the flag.

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Councillors talk economics

A proposal from the Welland Pelham Chamber of Commerce to begin a data collection process with an eye to economic development in the Town of Pelham was not accepted by councillors, but did spur them into action.

The plan, presented by Chamber Executive Director Dolores Fabiano and President Verne Milot, stems from the chamber’s corporate visits in Pelham and discussions with local business owners.

Many of the issues, said Fabiano, are the same, adding the chamber usually doesn’t hear from a

business until it’s in trouble. “We see what’s happening and

we think there’s a role for us to play,” she said, adding some Pelham small businesses are closing soon.

Milo said there are three ways create jobs in a community. The first is foreign investment, to attract a big automotive plant; the next is incubation centres, where governments try to incubate job start up; and the third is business retention and expansion.

The third, said Milot, is primarily where Pelham needs to focus its time and attention, adding it is economically viable to put resources into business retention and it does create jobs.

Milot noted six per cent of

jobs come from small to medium enterprises and anything the town can do to keep those businesses in the community and do better will help community.

“We want to be an element in this discussion and participate in it,” he added.

Milot noted there isn’t a really comprehensive list of the businesses in Pelham and no one knows how many there really are, adding the town also needs to know a bit more about the businesses.

The chamber proposed a very economical survey that will utilize a Chamber employee already working with businesses in Pelham, he said.

BY SARAH MURRELLVOICE Staff

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An opportunity for local businesses to show off their wares. A chance for local residents to find new ideas and get help with projects. A social gathering. The first event of the season.

The Fonthill and District Kinsmen’s 18th Annual Home Show will be all of that, and more.

Kin Kevin Twomey says the upcoming show has grown beyond just Pelham, to include businesses from Dunnville, Port Colborne, Welland and all of South Niagara.

“It’s a great opportunity to come out and see what the vendors have, touch base, and get some ideas,” said Twomey, noting anyone with a home project in the near future can use the home show as a first

step in that process to get feedback and ideas.

Along with a variety of local businesses showcasing everything you need for your home, the event

also serves as a social event for many local residents, said Twomey, noting over the last few years more and more show attendees are meeting up with old friends they haven’t seen all winter, or longer.

“It gives people an opportunity to come out and be part of the community,” said Twomey.

Being part of the community, he added, is an important part of living in a community. Attending an event like the home show, or the Lions’ Biketoberfest or Agriculture Night, craft shows and art shows, is an opportunity to support the groups who financially support the community.

It’s rewarding, he said, to get involved simply by attending a local event.

“We need to support all of the good things happening in Pelham,” he added.

The home show, said Twomey, is the first community event of the season and the Kinsmen are

excited to see residents get out and support the community.

This year, the Kinsmen have something more to be excited about – the addition of a Kinette Club.

Twomey explained a group of women who are interested in creating a Kinette Club, a woman’s group that is an offshoot of the Kinsmen organization, will have a booth at the show.

It’s an indication, he says, that you can’t keep this community down and that individuals are willing to help despite what else is happening in the world.

The Kinsmen’s Pelham Home and Leisure Show runs Friday, April 19 from 5 to 9 p.m., Saturday, April 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, April 21 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Home Show a great opportunityBY SARAH MURRELLVOICE Staff

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MY VOICESarah Murrell

Wow. I shouldn’t be, but right now I am absolutely amazed at the support The Voice gets from this community.

I know we have the support of local businesses and readers, but what happened last Wednesday in terms of demonstration of that support just blew me away.

A local resident I know fairly well popped in the offi ce to chat about an upcoming event. He had with him a cheque, made out to The Voice, from a local business person. I saw the cheque in his

hand, noticed the name of the business, and thought to myself, that business hasn’t advertised lately, why are we getting a cheque.

Because I’m a brilliant writer, that’s why.

Okay, okay. That may be pushing it, a little, but a recent column I wrote is the reason The Voice received the cheque.

Turns out my column on the Town’s choice not to give their media contract to the Voice (Not the town’s choice but still

your Voice, March 6, 2013) made such an impact for this business owner he was inspired to show his support for buying local by doing just that, and buying local advertising – even though he doesn’t truly need it.

This particular business is a niche market with loyal customers so advertising isn’t really necessary. That makes his decision to pay for advertising in The Voice all the more meaningful.

I wasn’t going to write another column about this particular

issue, thinking I’d had my say, but I had to at least acknowledge this gesture of support.

As an editor I’m often questioning if what we’re printing is right (both correct and appropriate), then something happens that shows me not only are we right, we’re justifi ed.

To this particular business owner, thank you for your active support. I’m humbled.

Amazing demonstration of local support

For the complainers in Pelham about snow deposited at the ends of their driveways, it has the right texture for snowman.

The time you spend calling your alderman or mayor to complain you could have shovelled or made a snowman.

The snow has to go somewhere.

I lived in a subdivision where

we never saw a plow for two days after a storm. Maybe a sander. The staff of Pelham are second to none when it comes to snow removal and should be commended.

Yes they do make wing attachments for that purpose. They have them in large cities like Toronto, but they also remove that snow later. They have a large snow removal budget to work

with. I was told one complete snowfall operation can cost $1 million in Toronto.

If you want the service you must pay for it. That’s life.

A shovel and ten minutes is cheaper than a rise in your taxes for services you ask for.

Councillors Papp and Durley have good intentions but the snow has to go somewhere.

Mr. Ottaway being from Alberta knows about snow and frigid weather. Mr. Ottaway, there is only one way to plow snow. You follow the Highway Traffi c Act. Regardless of being a plow you must obey the rules of the road, I found out the hard way. I almost destroyed a small car and its passenger while backing up to plow the other side of the street.

They tried to pass me on the right shoulder.

Residents, when you see the plow go by your home give him a smile and a wave, he’s only doing his job for you. Maybe a coffee.

Ron WinnickiFenwick

Pelham snow-clearing second to none

St. Ann Catholic School held their 5th Annual Easter Egg Hunt Fundraiser on Saturday, March 30. We would like to thank the local community, the numerous volunteers and the following businesses that helped make this event a success: 2x4 Diner; Branches Catholic Books & Gifts; Brick by Brick; Bromac Construction; Curves; Designer Delights; Fenwick Subs; GE Consulting - Glen Ellsworth; Giant Tiger; Indulgence Bakery; Kaman’s Auto Service; Keith’s Restaurant; Le Village; Marshville Chocolates; Mossimo’s Pizza & Subs; Nature’s Corner; Pet Valu; Presentations; Shoppers Drug

Mart; Sobeys; Storm Hair Group; Sweet Thoughts; Tim Hortons; Vermeer’s Greenhouses; Vineland Estates; Wainfl eet Motels & Restaurant; Lynnette & David Gillies; Lorraine Juhasz; Charlene & Nick Vandewert; Kim Leney; Christine Meyo; Susan Henson; Meredith Fuller; Maryan Hendle; Jen Marsh; Stephanie & Jane Jarrett; Mr. Dellavecchia; Laurie Ann Wisniewski

Thank You,Christine Meyo

St. Ann Catholic School Council

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Dr. Nabil Malak. I was surprised to fi nd last month he had moved to Fonthill. He had

helped with no pain and good advice, brilliant, two extractions and wonderful caring staff.

I called the new location and asked if I could come for advice and that lovely staff said yes.

I found them in the Peace Park Centre. Beautiful, clean premises. He helped me again – no pain and very caring.

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Reviewing Pelham’s property taxes since 2004

At our March 21 Regional Council meeting, we approved the 2013 Property Tax Rates and Tax Ratios. These rates and ratios apply to all property tax classes across the Region, including in Pelham.

What does it mean for Pelham?Reassessment Year: As I wrote

about last November, this is a “re-assessment” year. That means that MPAC – the Provincial body called

the Municipal Property Assess-ment Corporation – has re-evalu-ated and assessed all properties in the Province as of January 1, 2012. We will use that new assessment value for your property when we calculate your property taxes.

Property Tax Calculation: The amount of property tax you pay to the Town of Pelham, to the Re-gion, and to the Province (for Ed-ucation) is not only based on the Market Value Assessment of your property; we multiply your assess-ment by each of the tax rates.

Despite your tax rate being set by each entity for their services, the Town collects the taxes and distributes it appropriately.

2007 to 2013: In February, I wrote that “…the net effect on the tax levy will be $265,955 or an increase of 2.92% on the Town of Pelham portion of your 2013 property tax bill.” From following the budget processes from other Niagara towns and cities, we an-ticipate that Pelham’s increase will again be the second lowest this year.

But, what about over a longer period of time? Let’s compare this term of Council so far with the last term of Council, and with inflation.

The average increase of prop-erty taxes on your combined property tax bill for the last three years was 1.7%; for the previous four years – from 2007 to 2010 – it was 1.8%.

If you blend the entire seven years, the average is 1.72% and the total increase in your property taxes was 12.7% for that seven

year period (from 2007 to 2013).How do we measure whether

that is “good” or not? One impor-tant comparator would be infla-tion. Inflation for that same entire seven-year period was 13.6% or an average of 1.84% per year. I hope you too are pleased that our tax increases have been nearly a full percentage point below inflation for that period. Please see the chart for more information.

Pelham Council continues to direct staff to ensure that we en-sure minimal impact on you and other property tax-payers without decreasing the current level and quality of services.

You may contact Mayor Dave at [email protected] or read past columns at www.pel-hammayordave.blogspot.com.

BY DAVE AUGUSTYN

Mayor of Pelham

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The chamber’s proposal would include an inventory of current operating businesses in the town, feedback form those businesses, a strategy for economic development, and monitoring the

outcome of the project, all at a cost of $18,412.

“I’m not supportive of moving ahead,” said Councillor Gary Accursi, explaining council has not discussed the development of an economic development plan.

“I appreciate the work put

forward and their offer,” he said. “I would like us as council to give it a little more thought, then engage the professional we need to move our plan forward.”

Accursi suggested a special council meeting to conduct a “how might we” session on

economic strategy, giving council a clear action plan, then go out and find the players to provide information council is short of.

“I’m not criticizing the chamber’s proposal,” he said, adding council needs to do the preliminary step first.

Chamber offer denied by councilContinued from page 1

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Most people have probably never heard of the Ontario Gleaners despite their good work to help feed people around the world.

To help spread the word locally, the Fonthill Lions have invited the Ontario Gleaners to speak at this year’s Agriculture Night dinner.

Attendees will hear how the Ontario Gleaners, from Cambridge, collects unused produce, looking for all the produce that is perfectly useable but does not pass as number one

grade. Once they receive the produce they cut it

into cubes of various sizes and dehydrate it. The dryer that was given to them will dry 1,000 lbs per hour. After the food is dried it is packaged into bags by hand by volunteers.

This organization goes through approximately 30,000 lbs. of produce per week, all of it donated.

After drying and packaging the soup mix is

sent out to the needy in parts of Eastern Europe, the Philippines, Africa and Central and South America.

To learn more about this very worthwhile program come to the Fonthill Lions Club Annual Agriculture Night Tuesday April 16, at the Fonthill Legion. Dinner tickets are $20 and can be purchased from any Fonthill Lions member, at Klager’s Meats 905-892-2616 or Chairman Lion Robert Yungblut 905-892-2005.

Special Services for the 55+ Crowd

Christa Fraser, sales associate with Coldwell Banker The Brick Realty Ltd., Brokerage, has earned the Se-nior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) designation from the National Asso-ciation of Realtors.To earn this designation Christa suc-

cessfully completed a comprehensive course in understanding the needs and goals of buyers and sellers aged 55 years and older.A realtor in Niagara since 1987, the

SRES designation gives Fraser the expertise and knowledge to counsel clients in making informed decisions about selling the family home and securing a smaller home, condo, land lease, life lease, vacation property or moving to an adult lifestyle community. “This is another tool in the toolbox which I can offer people when they are ready to make a move,” Ms. Fraser said. “The real estate market is a moving target, it is con-stantly changing and it is imperative to be able to recognize the shifts in the market and advise clients accordingly. Even the options in housing have changed tremendously during my 26 year career.” Along with the designation, Ms. Fraser receives regular updates on SRES issues and changes so she always has up current information for her clients.Ms. Fraser moved to Fonthill in the early “80’s and has never looked

back. “I love this region. It has so much to offer families of all ages. And Niagara is the second largest retirement area in Canada, so it makes sense to offer specialized service to this age group.”I enjoy working with the 55+ crowd, and I understand a lot of the

decision making process when trying to decide if they want to make a change in housing. It’s not unusual to have a client call me and ask me to help their parents or children make a move”, says Fraser. “In a lot of cases my clients have become life-long friends. I’ve seen their families grow, and grow up, and changing lifestyles is often what precipitates a move.”Christa Fraser can be reached at her office, at 1-855-357-9700, email her at [email protected], or text direct at 289-696-6475.

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With a goal of raising $5,000 Sam Reynolds need only sell about 335 t-shirts to reach his goal.

In the week the nine-year-old’s shirts have been available, it looks like he will easily reach that goal.

Reynolds created the “Be Riehl” shirts after hearing the Aviva Community Fund announcement

this year and being inspired to help raise funds for a skate park.

Designed with skateboards and longboards featuring Isaac Riehl’s favourite things, the shirts sell for $15 and are selling well.

“They are selling like crazy,” says Sam’s mom Natalie, adding the shirts will be available at E.L.

Crossley on April 16 and they expect to print another run after than.

The shirts are available online at www.theriehlskatepark.com. Town councillors, after hearing Reynold’s presentation to council on April 2, approved placing a link to the website from the town’s website

and selling shirts at Town Hall. “You are a true giver,” said

Councillor Peter Papp to Reynolds, asking what size shirts are available since he planned on buying 10.

“Thank you for being so generous and so community minded,” said Mayor Dave Augustyn.

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The Grade 10 and 11 drama students at E.L. Crossley have been thrown to the fire this semester.

The class has been challenged to create and produce a play about fire safety then perform the play for elementary students.

Saskia Holditch, Pelham’s Fire Prevention Officer, explained she approached the drama teacher, Jennifer Benson, with this idea because she has a hard time reaching older kids with fire safety messages.

“The promotional materials and activities always seem to be geared more toward a younger audience,” said Holditch. “I thought the high school kids could put a better spin on it than me droning on and on in front of a classroom, and I am

amazed at the enthusiasm they are bringing to the project.”

Benson admitted she first told Holditch no, knowing it would require a whole new curriculum and lesson plan, in little time.

Realizing, however, that she had a split class, with students who had taken Grade 10 drama before, Benson said she realized she needed a new curriculum anyway, and accepted the challenge.

The class began with research, watching fire videos, talking with firefighters and hearing the stories of fire victims.

Retired Fire Chief Jim Phelps, Captain Otto Heinrich and Holditch were among those who spoke to the class, sharing their personal stories of responding to fires.

The students, taking a break from their drama class, said the discussions brought home what fire can do.

Benson noted the firefighters didn’t get into graphic detail, but explained what they weren’t saying – the subtext – was as important as what they were saying.

Feeling, and seeing, the emotion as they talked about fire scenes helped the students learn what they need to convey to audiences, said Benson, noting a lot of that subtext will be built into the play.

The students also noted that without a personal experience with fire, some of what they heard was

hard to connect to emotionally, on a personal level. That’s part of the risk of drama, said Benson, explaining the students will need to draw on their own experiences to find the emotion they need.

Students also said creating the play is difficult, as they try to find the perfect balance of seriousness and graphic dialogue with innocence and humour, knowing the play will be seen by a wide age group of students.

While they’re charged with

creating a play to teach fire safety to younger students, the Crossley drama students said they’ve learned a lot themselves.

“I learned I’m lucky that I haven’t burned my house down 45 times already,” said one student, speaking to the reality that most people don’t actively think about fire safety or prepare for a fire.

Benson said she’s really appreciative of the community support the production has received, and not just from the local

fire department. One obstacle appeared to be

transportation – getting the kids to and from the event. But the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 613 did not hesitate to pledge the funds needed to provide busing, said Holdictch, adding the local RBC Bank also pledged funds to help.

The play is scheduled to run in early May for kids in grades 4 to 8 with a possible performance for seniors as well.

E.L. Crossley drama students “on fire” this seasonBY SARAH MURRELLVOICE Staff

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Maggie’s getting married and the night before the wedding her sister discovers she may know the groom a little better than she should, or her sister would like her to.

It’s the story behind Norm Foster’s play, Maggie’s Getting Married, being performed by Thorold Community Theatre this season and starring two Pelham residents.

Maggie, the bride, is played by Shelby Brown and her betrothed Russell is played by Richard Wouthuis.

“It’s a fun show,” says Wouthuis, noting it is a Norm Foster play and therefore has great dialogue that Canadians connect with, along with the perfect mix of humour and touching moments.

Wouthuis, performing in his fifth Foster play in a row, has portrayed Russel once before and is trying to play the character differently this time around.

“I think so,” said Wouthuis on whether he’s succeeding, noting this time he’s playing the character a little more over the top, playing up his “slime ball” side.

“He’s very friendly, but people don’t warm up to him,” says Wouthuis of his character. “It’s like he’s trying too hard.”

The Application Delivery Manager for Canadian Tire Financial says he first started acting 30 years ago, at the age of 17, when a friend convinced him to take a part in a show. Turns out it was one of the leads and Wouthius was awful.

“I’ve gotten a lot better since then, thank God,” he says, noting the acting bug caught him back then and he’s been acting in community theatre ever since.

For the other Pelham actor, Shelby Brown, this show is her second since stepping back on the stage after a 10-year hiatus.

“It’s something I’ve always been interested in,” she said, noting she enjoys being on stage, being someone else and putting herself in someone else’s shoes.

“It’s intriguing,” she says.In this production, Brown is wearing Maggie’s

shoes, and describes the character as very intelligent but someone who has always struggled with her self confidence.

“She’s just coming into her own,” Brown says of Maggie. “She still looks up to her family.”

Brown says being cast as Maggie for Thorold Community Theatre has been a fantastic experience, in large part due to an amazing cast and crew.

Foster’s writing is also a factor.“He is such an intelligent writer,” Brown says of the

Canadian playwright. “His writing speaks for itself. He is very smart and witty, but touches people’s hearts as well.”

With Thorold Community Theatre, Wouthius and Brown will be on stage Fridays April 12, 19, and 26 at 8 p.m.; Saturdays April 13, 20, and 27 at 8 p.m. and Sundays April 14, and 21 at 2 p.m. Tickets (available in advance and at the door) are $17.50 for adults and $14 for students and seniors (55+).

Performances are held in the Community Hall of Trinity United Church, 15 Pine Street South, Thorold.

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Nice food, done simply. It’s a simple philosophy but it’s

one that allows Jason Williams to showcase the flavours of the ingredients he uses and highlight his skill and training.

“It’s more about the right tech-niques and keeping things sim-ple,” says the new Executive Chef at Peninsula Lakes Golf Club.

Williams will be bringing his simple style of cooking to the menu at Peninsula Lakes, he says, but won’t be changing things too drastically, too soon.

“With the lounge menu, it’s my chance to reflect my style of food,” he says. “If it’s received well, we’ll keep it. If it’s not, I’m accommodating.”

Part of that simple style in-cludes utilizing the fresh, local ingredients found around the golf course, says Williams.

Along with being less expensive, produce sources in the immedi-ate area are usually more flavour-ful. Williams notes, however, that his use of local fare will be “within reason”, laughing he won’t be picking his own raspberries for an event of 250 people.

Williams, originally from Niagara Falls, says he got his “schooling” at Niagara College but his “training” in restaurants around Niagara and across the Atlantic.

In the UK Williams worked

under Michael Caine at the Royal Clarence in Exeter and at Gidleigh Park in Devon, which holds two Michelin stars.

His passion, however, he picked up at home, learning from his grandparents, visiting bakeries for fresh breads and the local butcher for the best cuts of meat.

By the time he was 13 years old, Williams was washing dishes and at 17 he found himself between two European cooks, learning. Williams also says he had a natu-ral talent for running the line and organizing the kitchen.

What keeps him cooking, he says, are the little things, such as being reminded of his grand-mother when making biscotti, and ensuring he does it right.

“Food has a way of taking you back to other points in time,” he says. “Of reminding you why you love a certain thing.”

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That’s the philosophy behind the Eight Week Challenge, says challenge creator Bonnie Giampa.

It’s also the reasoning behind Advanced Health Massage’s decision to issue the eight week challenge to their clients and the Pelham community as a whole.

Advanced Health’s Joanna Nicoletta said the therapists at the clinic began noticing their clients were feeling good, had lost weight, decreased some medications and had decreased pain.

When asked, all of the clients had the same answer for their improved health and well-being, said Nicoletta, the Eight Week Challenge.

Nicoletta said that inspired her to take the challenge with her family, “with great results.”

Talking at the clinic, said Nicoletta, the nine therapists at Advanced Health decided they wanted to take the challenge as a team, and decided to challenge their clients and community as well.

At Advanced Health the team is committed to providing the best healthcare possible through massage therapy, but optimal health should include taking care of the inside, said Nicoletta.

Giampa explained the challenge was created when she and business partner Briar Krieger found the clients at their fi tness studio were working out and not seeing any results. They found the problem must be diet, did the research, and created the challenge.

“That was the lightbulb moment,” says Giampa on realizing they were missing something and that something was nutrition.

Through the challenge, “challengers” learn how to read labels and buy groceries; receive support online; learn how to move more; and receive challenge

manuals, such as exercise, recipes and grocery lists.

There are three keys to the grocery list, says Giampa, that food has no added sugars; is minimally processed; and has whole ingredients.

For the Advanced Health challenge, Ron Kore is providing additional support at the Fonthill Sobeys, pledging to set up a challenge-friendly aisle with foods suggested by Giampa and Krieger.

The Advanced Health Challenge will also include grocery store tours, said Giampa, so challengers can learn to shop together and read labels.

“It’s the power to take back our own health,” said Giampa of the program.

Giampa also pointed out the challenge grocery list and recipes are realistic and fi t not only most families’ lifestlye but also any price point.

“It’s got to taste good,” she says. Nicoletta agreed, noting her kids

didn’t notice the change in basic, family comfort foods like pasta

and meatballs to whole wheat pasta and turkey meatballs.

The Advanced Health Eight Week Challenge begins April 22 with a week of learning, which includes the grocery store tours, and the fi rst weigh-in on April 29. A mid-week and fi nal weigh-in are included, from home.

To register, or for more information, visit www.8weekchallenge.com.

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Local business challenges communityBY SARAH MURRELLVOICE Staff

THE THERAPISTS at Advanced Health, Joanna Nicoletta (back, left), Betty Subic, Wilma Eller, Cindy Nilsen, Milka Santoro, Anne-Marie Valerio, and, absent from photo, Marissa Vrolijk, Nadine Hopman, and Suzie Hamm, are working with Bonnie Giampa and Bryar Krieger for the 8 Week Challenge. Sarah Murrell/Voice Photo


In the front page article, Birthday wishes for Isaac, the date of Isaac’s birth is stated as March 28. Isaac’s birthday is in fact March 27, as was the date of the tribute to Isaac Riehl.

The Voice apologizes for the error.

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A gruesome find in Centennial Park last week had some Fenwick residents worried someone may be killing dogs in the area.

While gruesome, and inappropriate for the park, the Welland and District Humane Society has determined the three, large carcasses found were those of deer, not dogs.

A resident walking his own dogs in Centennial Park made the discovery of three large carcasses, lined up neatly in a row, on Thursday afternoon.

The Humane Society was called, and the carcasses were picked up shortly after 5 p.m.

John Greer, executive director of the Welland and District Humane Society, told the Voice Friday morning the carcasses are, in fact, deer and not dogs as first thought.

“We’ve confirmed they are deer bones,” he said, noting there was some sawing on the bodies.

Greer explained the carcasses were placed there by hunters who had killed the deer, taken them home to skin and clean, and then disposed the bones.

“It’s unfortunate it was in the park,” said Greer, noting even though it was a remote area of Centennial Park, obviously the area is used by the public, since it was a dog walker who found the

remains.Most hunters, he said, clean

their kills where they hunt, leaving the bones on site to become food for other animals and part of the natural cycle of life.

Greer said his staff have no leads as to who left the carcasses in the park, and if they did that information would be turned over to the Ministry of the Environment because at this point it is a disposal issue rather than an animal cruelty issue.

“Gruesome” discovery in FenwickBY SARAH MURRELLVOICE Staff

On March 8th 2013, members of the Central Region Detective Services Unit and Uniform Branch commenced an investigation into a rash of theft from motor vehicles in the Pelham area.

As a result of the investigation, officer’s located and recovered various property including,

Electronics (G.P.S.), Money, Various gift cards as well as other personal items.

Two individuals were arrested for theft and property related offences,

Brittany Dube, 20 years of Welland has been charged with two counts of theft and two counts of possession of property obtained by crime under

$5000. Dube was held pending a morning bail appearance on March 21st 2013 at the Robert S K Welch Court House at 59 Church Street in The City of St. Catharines.

A young person has also been charged with numerous property related offences however, under provisions of Youth Criminal Justice Act, the young person cannot be named.

With the nicer weather upon us, Police are reminding the public to be vigilant and lock their unattended vehicles at all times. It is also recommended that no valuables be left in their vehicles or at least not in plain view.

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SPORTSThe Pelham U10 Boys’ team

travelled to London this weekend to compete in the Ontario Basketball Association finals. On the way to the podium, they took out Orillia and Windsor, took a one point loss against Sarnia, and went on to beat out Grimsby in the semi-final game. Late Sunday afternoon, the boys found themselves facing the

Hamilton Wildcats, a team that had previously dominated them this season. The boys showed off their basketball skills, as they topped Hamilton with a score of 31-29, winning OBA Gold! Congratulations to TJ Hurley, Riley Bleich, Isaiah Pilkington, Joseph Kealey, Lucas Ponting, Josh LaRochelle, Matthew Martel, Will Capes, Noah Minor, Connor

Schuman, and Quinn Bendlis, and to our home support team (Zion Pilkington, Adam Kleinsmith, Thomas Vallaincourt, Edson Sanecki, Matthew Zoretich, Alex Rubino). This weekend was a true team effort to bring home some Panther Pride! The boys wish to thank their coaches for their time and dedication this weekend, and all season.

Pelham U10 boys win goldThe AutoPark Atom AE Panthers finished their

season’s long coaster ride on the 30th of March with a 4-2 loss against the Huntsville Otters.

A solid game played with both goals delivered by Owen Dobbie with assists going to Elijah Taylor and Ethan Hawkins.

In the final ceremony the Panther’s acknowledged great play by The Otters and accepted their OMHA silver medals with pride!

During this season The Panthers travelled as far east as Belleville, west to Strathroy and North to the amazing Huntsville. An awards chest filled with Gold cups and Silver medallions collected along the way and even better the reputation for being the team to beat echoing through every arena along the way.

Hats off to Panthers Goalie #30 Noah “In the Zone” Sloan, the amazing defensive lines, #9 Josh Morningstar, #19 Luca DeChellis, #11 Owen Darling, #14 Tom Leavens, #2 Kyle Ottley and #8 Curtis Crysler and to the forward lines, #4

Alex Loscavo, #12 Jake Butler, #15 Elijah Taylor, #13 Ethan Hawkins, #7 Myles Stolk, #3 Ethan Doherty, #16 Owen Dobbie, #6 Wyatt Glancy & #10 Zachary Kuhn. Throughout the year you delivered much excitement for your fans and to your opponents a lot of frustration. A final record of 45-17-5-2 is just unbelievable!

A very special thanks to all the Atom AE parents for all the behind-the-scenes work and contributions. To our sponsors Fonthill AutoPark and the Pelham Minor Hockey Association. It takes a great office team to build a solid on-ice team and that was more than evident this season.And lastly to the coaching staff, Head Coach – Coby Hawkins, Assistant Coaches – Len Stolk and Stu Butler, Trainer – Jim Ottley and Team Manager – Sam Dobbie. Your dedication to the kids and the sport is second to none. Thank you for building life long memories for the 60 or so people proud to call themselves a part of the 2012-2013 ATOM AE Pelham Panthers.

Atom A/Es finish OMHA run

THE Pelham Panthers U10 Boys basketball team take a moment to gear up for the OBA fi-nals, where they won gold.


A BIG thank you to Mike Hurley, Andrea Hurley, Brian Bleich, Martin Vallaincourt, and Paul Sanecki. The team also thanks its’ sponsor Zoretich Wealth Management.


The Pelham Atom Rep Fonthill Paint and Decorating Panthers came away with the top prize in the 14 team St Catharines Warriors Tournament March 15, 16, 17.

The Panthers cruised through

their first round with four decisive victories posting 35 goals and surrendering only 3, with net minder Josh Powell earning two shutouts along the way behind defenders Evan Lacroix, Ryan

Belovari, Will Guitard, Carson Stolk, and Sam Ugulini. Panther production was spread out among the team with every player landing on the scoresheet.

The semi-finals matched Pelham against a hungry Thorold squad who were looking to defeat the Panthers after several tough games this season. A seesaw battle had the Panthers emerge victorious as thier Captain Harrison Doan potted the game winner with 4 minutes left to play in the third period to win 2-1.

In the finals Pelham played the rep team from Penetang and broke open a tight first period to win handily 5-1.

The Panthers Team is made up of Drew McArthur, Nicholas Longo, Will Guitard, Ryan Belovari, Owen Leduc, Damien Pullar, Drew Colangelo, Harmon Narbonne, Harrison Doan, Evan Lacroix, Carson Stolk, Sam Ugulini, Campbell Whitley, Antonio DeChellis, and Goaltender Josh Powell, along with Head Coach Mark Leduc, Assistants Harry Powell and Matt Lacroix, Trainer Steve Belovari, and Manager Anthony DeChellis.

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The Tim Hortons Pelham Novice Rep Panthers won the C-Division Championship for the Niagara District Hockey League with a 2-1 win over West Lincoln Wrath. The win wrapped up a successful NDHL playoff run where the team went undefeated over 6 games. It was a total team effort! Coaches are proud of the way the teams focus, effort and skill led to this successful run. The team looks to maintain momentum as they head to Elmvale, Ontario for a season ending tournament.


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& I do it well. Interior & exterior,

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Wheat straw for sale. small bales. Call 905-788-2956 or 905-892-1303

DaycareMother offering full or part-time child care. Previous day care experience. CPR certified. References available. Please contact Jayne at 905-892-4665

JW Financial Income Tax Filing

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Portable sawmill service. I will come to your home or farm and custom mill your logs. Firewood & lumber also available. Call Rob Patterson, 905-401-4948, Email: [email protected]

Janet’s Tax Service. 30 years experience. 1200 Balfour Rd, Fenwick. 905-892-4654.

THODE HOUSECLEANING SERVICESTeam of hardworking, organized, dependable and energetic ladies will take care of your house

cleaning needs. Give us a call

Elizabeth 905-386-0082after 5pm

ALLTYPE MASONRYChimneys, Brick,

Block, Stone. Foundation repairs, sidewalks, custom concrete work. Call

the Deamudes– Tom 289-241-4767 or 905-892-1924

MP Lawncare“Great Work at a Fair

Price Since 2002”• Lawn cutting (commercial & residential) • Tree service • Yard clean-up • Hedge trimming• Lawn rolling • Aerating• Dump runs905-892-4286 Ask for Mike

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RETAIL SALES PERSON required immediately.

Casual Time. Available to work Saturdays and

weekdays. Submit resumes in person to: Sapphires Jewellers

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Garage Sale

Massive Garage Sale and Clearance Sale. Saturday April 13th 9-6 & Sunday April 14th 10-4Pauls Garden Center103 Shaw (Corner of Prince Charles), Welland9-in-1 game table, Pond packages, bar fridges, bicycles, commercial 5/8” drywall and much more.Charity BBQ-all proceeds to Welland SPCA

Flea Market April 13, 2013, 9am- 11am. Fenwick United Church, 1050 Church St., Fenwick.

LUKACS Stacy (nee Brown) and Everett Lukacs are delighted to announce the birth of their second daughter Mackenzie Brooklyn Lukacs, born on March 31st, 2013. Mackenzie is welcomed by her big sister Ireland, Nana Patricia Brown and Grandparents Jim and Anne Luckacs of Fonthill, aunts Hilary, Shelby and Veronica along with great grandmother, June Brown.

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ONGOING• Mondays at 7 p.m.

Sing Niagara Women’s A Cappella Chorus at Paroisse Immaculee Conception Church, 99 Garner St, St. Catharines. Call 905-892-1640 or visit www.singniagara.com.

• Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Bingo Night at St. Ann’s Church, 834 Canboro Rd, Fenwick Wheelchair accessible.

• Wednesdays - 1st & 3rd of the each month, at 2 p.m. Pelham Community Church Worship Service, 461 Canboro Rd, Fenwick.

• Wednesday - last Wednesday each month. Euchre Night at North Pelham Youth Hall, 1718 Maple St. $3 admission. Call Rose for info: 905-892-3408.

• Thursdays, 6-8 p.m. Free Art2 Workshops, Teens and Adults welcome to drop in. The Happy Place Studio, 1433 Pelham St. Fonthill.

• Fridays 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Legion Lunch

• Fridays 1:00-3:00 p.m.. Knit Wits - Knitting Club. Work on your present project while spending time with other knitters. All levels are welcome. Crocheters welcome. Knitting tips will be shared at each session.Begins Jan. 4. $2.00 includes refreshments. Drop in at the Fonthill Library.

• Fridays at 7:30 p.m. Euchre at North Pelham Youth Hall, 1718 Maple St. $3 admission. Call Rose for info: 905-892-3408.

• Fridays from 1:00 to 3:00 Knit Wits at Fonthill Library for knitters and crocheters. Drop in. $4 includes refreshments,

• Saturdays, 2-4:30 p.m. Bingo at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 613 Fonthill, 141 Regional Road 20.

• Meals on Wheels. Available for Seniors and Adults with Disabilites in Pelham. Hot or Frozen Meal options, delivered Monday to Friday. Volunteers also

needed. Contact Melissa 905-788-3181 ext. 25.

• Newcomers Club of St. Catharines & District welcomes women new to the region to participate in a variety of activities. Call Maureen 905-397-7593 or Gwen 905-641-9816 for details.

UPCOMINGWednesday, April 10th • 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Spring

Tea at Holy Trinity Church, 1557 Pelham Rd, Fonthill. Tea room, Bake table, Trinkets and Treasures, Books.

Friday, April 12• 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.,

4:30 - 7:00 p.m. Legion Lunch

• 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Fab Fenwick Lions Fish Fry, Take Out, Centennial Park, Church St, Fenwick.

Monday, April 8th - Saturday April 13

• Clothing Drive: All styles and sizes of clothing for men, women and children being accepted. Pelham Public Library.

Saturday April 13• 9:00 a.m. to 11:00

a.m. Spring Flea Market. Fenwick United Church, 1050 Church St, Fenwick. Lots of Bargains!

• 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. “From the Inside Out-Taking care of your Spiritual, physical and nutritional health”. Pelham Community Church. 905-892-5922.

• 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Massive Garage and Clearance Sale at Paul’s Garden Center, 103 Shaw St (cor of Prince Charles), Welland. BBQ proceeds to SPCA.

Sunday April 14 • 12:00 noon to 4:30

p.m. Fenwick Central Railroad, Model Railroad Open House. 1141 Maple Ave, Fenwick. www.gnmre.ca Donations gratefully accepted.

• 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Massive Garage and Clearance Sale at Paul’s Garden Center, 103 Shaw

St (cor of Prince Charles), Welland. BBQ proceeds to SPCA.

Monday, April 15th• 7:00 p.m. Grans on the

Go, A message of hope. Fonthill United Church, 42 Church Hill, Fonthill. How African Grandmothers are working for a better future for their grandchildren.

Tuesday, April 16• 2:00 p.m. Managing Hip

or Knee Joint PainFor individuals with

arthritis of hip and knee joints, strategies will be discussed on how to manage pain and mobility issues. We will discussion a program that helps with assessment and with navigating the health care system. Free. Register ahead. Pelham Public Library.

• 6:30 p.m. Fonthill Lions Annual Agricultural Dinner, Speaker: The Ontario Gleaners. $20.Fonthill Legion, Hwy 20 E, Fonthill.

email: [email protected] or 905-892-2616 for tickets & info.

Wednesday, April 17• 7:30 p.m Giller Prize

Winner Elizabeth Hay. Tickets: $10. Please purchase ahead. Fonthill Library.

• 6:30 p.m. Niagara Heritage Quilters Guild meeting featuring fibre artist Judy Gascho-Jutzi. Merritton Comm. Center, 7 Park Ave, St. Catharines.

• 7:30 Canadian Federation of University Women, Plymouth Cordage Retirement Residence, 110 First Ave. Welland. this month’s speaker is Chelsea Cook Entrepreneur from Designer Delights Cupcakes.

Friday , April 19• 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

and 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. Legion Lunch

• 5:30 p.m Fonthill United Church Spaghetti Supper and Bake Sale. Adults

$10, Children under 12 $5, Family max. $30 with children under 12.

• 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Fab Fenwick Lions Fish Fry, Take Out, Centennial Park, Church St, Fenwick.

Saturday, April 20• 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Watercolour Workshop, Jody Ziehm Instructor, Pelham Library, Fee $40 members, $60 non-members. Mary 905-892-4625.

Sunday April 21• 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Soup’s On! Soup and Bread Lunch at Fenwick Lions Club, 999 Church St, Fenwick. $7.

• 12:00 noon to 4:30 p.m. Fenwick Central Railroad, Model Railroad Open House. 1141 Maple Ave, Fenwick. www.gnmre.ca Donations gratefully accepted.

Monday April 22• 7:30 p.m. Pelham

Horticultural Society meeting at Fonthill Library. Come and find out about Whistling Gardens, Canada’s newest Botanical Garden, located in Wilsonville, south of Brantford. Just officially opened last May, it has the largest public collection of

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