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Pelham’s independent news source from the Heart of Niagara
Vol.17 No. 8 Wednesday, May 8, 2013www.thevoiceofpelham.ca
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ROBERT Amirault with some of his works, which will be part of the weekend’s annual Pel-ham Art Festival. Sarah Murrell/Voice Photo
A year ago, new to the area, Robert Amirault visited the Pelham Art Festival, and was impressed by the quality of the show.
“I noticed a lot of people talking with the artists,” he said, noting in larger shows people just stroll
right on by an artist’s booth. This year, Amirault is hoping
the atmosphere of the Pelham show, where visitors talk with artists about their work and art in general, will be the ideal way to introduce himself to the community and meet local artists.
Amirault says he’s looking forward to the Pelham Art Festival to discuss his art and career.
“It’s the small town, people take time to chat and inquire about your work,” he says explaining why he enjoyed the show so much.
Amirault has been painting for 60 years, as a commercial artist and fine artist.
Born in Nova Scotia, Amirault says he began painting signs and
The Town of Pelham has been cleared of any wrongdoing in connec-tion to closed meetings regarding the environmental protection bylaw.
In a report to council on Monday evening, town clerk Nancy Bozzato outlined two complaints made to the Office of the Ombudsman regard-ing Pelham council meetings. One indicating that councillors had met before a Feb. 19 council meeting to pre-determine their vote on the environmental bylaw and another that councillors improperly moved in camera on March 4 to obtain legal advise during the environmental bylaw debate.
The first complaint was made because the copy of the bylaw circu-lated at the February meeting indicated it had been read, and passed. Bozzato pointed out the line is a placeholder and the actual date was left blank - to be filled in when the bylaw was actually read and passed.
During the March 4 meeting councillors voted to move in camera after several delegations about the environmental bylaw to seek the advice of the town’s solicitor. Although it was not a scheduled in camera meet-ing, council does have an opportunity to move behind closed doors if necessary on a vote of council.
In both cases the Ombudsman found no contravention of the Mu-nicipal Act.
The Municipal Act does provide specific instances where municipal councils can meet in private, including advice subject to solicitor-client privilege.
Town cleared
Is TSN coming?
When Kraft Canada and TSN hit the road this year for the Kraft Celebration Tour, Pelham could be a stop on the tour.
Nominations opened April 29 for the tour, which awards funding to 10 communities across Canada for recreation projects, and already Pelham has been nominated.
Canadians can nominate their city or town for the chance to win $25,000 toward a community project that improves an existing space or helps create a brand new one. Each winning community will also host one of 10 live broadcasts of Sportscentre on TSN as part of this summer’s cross-country tour from August 16-25.
The day the nominations opened Eric Germano nominated Pelham’s arena.
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The E.L. Crossley 50th Reunion is fast approaching (less than 10 days now), so we wanted to give our guests an update so you may have the best weekend possible!
First, a quick reminder that pre-registration ends Sunday, May 12. This is the best way for you to avoid long lines when you get to the school.
Next, for those who are attending, a reminder that the Friday pub and Saturday Street Dance are licensed events, meaning you need a ticket to get in, and we will be checking ID for everyone. Those who are of age, who have shown ID, will be given something
to identify them to the Smart Serve servers.
To help plan your transportation, we are using extra parking locations near the school and are offering a shuttle service. There is very limited parking at the school. Please check the website for information before you head to the school.
We will be holding several alumni sports games on Saturday. For information on how to participate, consult the website.
And finally, as in any event being put on by a volunteer committee, many hands make light work, so if you have a few hours to spare, to help out with decade
rooms, at the registration table, etc., please call Janet Cripps at the school, 905-892-2635.
We can’t wait to celebrate with our musical guests -- every band has Crossley alumni ties, starting with the Permtones Friday night, and continuing Saturday night under the big tent, with the musical stylings of Redline, The Smoothies, The Gormans, and the 83 Allstars.
Thank you so much to everyone for helping us make Crossley’s 50th Reunion an amazing event!
Everything you need to know is right here: http://www.elcrossleyalumni.com/
Special events part of E.L. Crossley Reunion weekend
A panel of experts will explain why every adult should have a will and how to minimize taxes for an estate at a free seminar on Tuesday, May 14, sponsored by the Welland Hospital Foundation.
The ‘When There is a Will…There is a Way’ seminar will feature presentations by lawyer Steven Latinovich, partner, Flett Beccario Barristers and Solicitors, Welland; Kim Boutin, tax partner, Durward Jones Barkwell & Company, LLP, Welland; and Dolorese Bujold Wright, insurance specialist, Bujold Colburn Financial Services, Welland.
Clark Peddle, chair of the
hospital Foundation’s Planned Gifts/Endowment Committee, will coordinate the event.
“Many people are unaware that if they don’t have a will, the court will appoint an administrator and their assets may pass to different people than they would choose. If a person dies without a will leaving no spouse or next of kin, all of their property goes to the government,” said Latinovich.
Boutin will explain the benefits of tax planning to avoid having the federal Canada Revenue Agency and the Ontario Ministry of Finance as the two main beneficiaries.
Bujold Wright will share information and review case studies to illustrate how insurance products can maximize the estate, as well as reduce taxes now and at death.
“We are grateful to these knowledgeable experts who volunteer their time to share important information that every adult should know about estate planning and the benefits of legacy gifts,” said Peddle.
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MY VOICESarah Murrell
You know you’re the editor of a small-town newspaper when....
I read a column once, long ago when working in a different small town, that took a bit of a humorous, but truthful, look at the things small town editors do.
For example, taking a personal call and it’s your parents’ neighbour placing a classified ad. Or hand delivering a paper to a resident who got missed by the carrier that week. Both of which I’ve done, by the way.
I wish I still had a copy of the piece, it was pretty funny but I’ve forgotten most of it now.
I was thinking about it just the other day, though when I was driving through downtown Fenwick.
There, in one of the on-street parking spaces in front of a local business, sat parked a riding lawn mower.
You know you live in a small town when....
It reminded me of my days as a reporter in Niagara-on-the-Lake, where there was often a tractor parked in the lot at MB Foods in Virgil.
The senior citizen who owned the tractor didn’t have a driver’s licence, I’m not sure why anymore, so she drove her tractor to pick up groceries.
Of course I don’t bring up these moments to make fun of or denigrate small towns. In fact, seeing that tractor parked at MB Foods every week, or watching
it putt down the road, is a fond memory.
Why?Well, to start. It’s unique. You
can watch traffic all day long in Toronto and you’ll see sleek, black sedan after sleek, black sedan - nary a tractor in sight. And it was accepted, more or less. Can’t imagine traffic on Yonge Street slowing to make way for a tractor - at least not without a lot of honking and fist-waving.
And it’s a throw-back to the heritage of these communities, when farming was the only industry in town and everything else existed to support the farmers.
More importantly it’s part of the fabric of the small town. Like
your crazy aunt or grouchy great-grandpa, it’s part of the family. They may not be “normal” but they’re what make your family what it is, and different from others.
Tractors at the grocery store are part of what gives a small town it’s character and charm.
Lawn mower on Canboro Road aside, Pelham may not have anything so obvious as a woman who drives her farm tractor to the grocery store, but we certainly have our share of small town charm and unique character.
What’s your favourite? Or better yet, what haven’t you discovered yet?
So much to love about small communities
THE THREE Amigos, Rick Lowes (left), Peter Papp and Terry Duffy with Rebecca Clark of Riverstone Event Center, recently made a cheque presentation to the United Way of South Niagara. The 3 amigos held a Mexican themed event at Riverstone Event Center and half of the proceeds were donated to the United Way. The 2012 Three Amigos Leader-ship Match Challenge raised $55,285 and generated a total of 36 leadership donors. This year leadership giving raised $81,464 in 2012, in comparison to $61,670 in 2011.
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Have you looked ahead to the number and variety of events and activities that are scheduled for May / early June? These events further demonstrate the vibrancy and vitality of our community!
Pelham Art Festival – May 10-12: Now in its 27th year, the Pelham Art Festival features more than 65 artists, artisans, and photographers from Ontario, Quebec and the US at the Pelham Arena over the Mother’s Day weekend. As the Premiere Spring Art Exhibition
in Southern Ontario, the Art Festival’s large indoor show offers an Opening Night Wine Garden on Friday night, and live musical entertainment and delicious food in the “Salvador Deli” all weekend long. Over the years, the dedicated Festival volunteers have raised more than $350,000 in support of Pelham’s Libraries and Community Arts Programs. For more information see www.pelhamartfestival.com.
EL Crossley 50th Anniversary Reunion – May 17-19: After 50 years of educating students and serving the community, E.L. Crossley Secondary School alumni and staff are organizing an anniversary reunion over the
long weekend in May. Following the opening ceremonies, Friday night will include a “Welcome Back Pub Night” and Memory Lane Decade Rooms to catch-up with other alumni. Saturday events include a Sports Skills Competition, a Street Dance (including Redline, Smoothies, Gormans, and 83 Allstars), and a Dedication of the Gymnasium in honour of Lorne Ward. The celebrations conclude on Sunday with a Family Day and Arts, Drama, and Music presentations. For more information, please see: www.elcrossleyalumni.com.
Fenwick Lions Parade & Carnival – May 24-26: The
annual Fenwick Lions Carnival opens with a parade through Downtown Fenwick at 6:30 PM on Friday night followed by rides, games and food of the Midway at Centennial Park. Saturday and Sunday will include automotive, tractor, and ATV displays, the Midway, the Fenwick Lioness penny raffle, and delicious Lions BBQ. Special events include a Plant Auction at 2:00 PM and Fabulous Firework at 10:00 PM on Saturday and the Purina Walk for Dog Guides at noon on Sunday. Don’t forget buying tickets on the Cow Plop Lottery! For more information, please see: www.fabulousfenwicklions.org.
Fifth Annual Mayor’s Gala – May 25: Already sold-out for weeks, the 5th Annual Pelham Mayor’s Gala will support the Riehl Skate Park, Niagara Centre Skating Club and the Pelham Community Fund at the James Bond themed event at Lookout Point Country Club. The “Casino Royale” will include fun gaming, a mystery dinner theatre and a live auction. In previous years, the Pelham community has generously supported the Mayor’s Gala, helping to raise more than $110,000.
Fenwick 160th Anniversary Celebration – June 1: Enjoy a summer’s day filled with heritage, activities, food, music
and buskers – all for free – on the closed streets from 10 AM to 11 PM. The event will also rededicate the newly refurbished Flagpole while area residents and business display heritage bows and swags. Volunteers will also sell commemorative granite bricks that the Town will incorporate into the imminent Downtown Fenwick revitalization work.
You may contact Mayor Dave at [email protected] or read past columns at www.pelhammayordave.blogspot.com.
Summer events demonstrate Pelham’s vibrancyBY DAVE
AUGUSTYNMayor of Pelham
Whether your street didn’t get plowed after a winter storm, a tree is down on the road or you have some other concern related to the town, a new system is being designed to ensure you can not only lodge a request for service, you can track it’s progress.
Ian Lucas, of Public Service Rquest, was at council Monday night to highlight his system that is being implemented at the Town of Pelham.
The reason for the system, he said, is three-fold, noting it makes constituents happier; streamlines some of the business process at town hall and therefore reduces costs; and enables the town to more consistently interact with constituents.
Right now the service is online only for town staff, said Lucas, but will be available for public use when the town’s new website and branding are launched in July.
The system allows “anybody, anywhere” to create a service request, a complaint, or even a thank you, he said.
On the website residents would simply click on the public service request icon, click on the type of request they need - choosing from a long list of options, then add the address. There is also an option to upload photos and notes.
The system then sends the request to the appropriate staff person, said Lucas, noting with smartphone technology town staff will be able to see the requests in the field.
The system then tracks the request to ensure the town’s customer service levels are
met. The resident can track the progress of their request and will be notified when the request has been completed.
That notification, said Lucas, does not add any additional burden to town staff as it is part of the process. Privacy and security measures are also part of the system, he said.
Staff can see the requests within their department, or area of responsibility, while CAO Darren Ottaway can see every request.
“It’s useful looking backward for liability or service level compliances,” said Lucas.
“There are a umber of benefits,” said Ottaway, noting once a request is received the “clock starts to tick” and he can tell if service levels are being met, or exceeded.
“I can tell if any employee in the town is meeting customer service targets,” said Ottaway.
The CAO also noted staff can track trends, noting if there are a large number of requests regarding potholes, for example, in one area of a road staff know something is happening there that need their attention.
“It is extremely powerful from
my end,” he said. Council members will be
signed up and have access to the system before the public roll out, allowing them to log in requests when they receive calls from constituents.
That, said Ottaway, means
the governance line is not crossed, councillors don’t need to go through him to address a concern, and the resident knows exactly when the issue has been resolved.
Town to unveil service request system this summerBY SARAHMURRELLVoice Staff
Support for the village of Fenwick, and it’s 160th anniversary party this summer, will be written in stone.
The organizing committee of the celebration is currently selling commemorative bricks as a fund-raiser for the event, allowing residents to show their support and be part of Fenwick’s future.
The beautification of Fenwick’s downtown core will begin immediately after the June 1 160th party. Part of the beautification plans include the redesign of the flagpole’s base and the creation of a proper town centre in the area. The engraved bricks, provided by Kirk Patrick O’Brine, will be used in the redesign of the base.
Bricks will be used in the area under the flag-pole and, if needed, on the streets adjacent to the
flagpole, depending on the number of bricks sold and the consultant’s design.
There are four styles of bricks available. A small, 6”x12” brick, with three lines of type for $125; a 12”x12” brick with six lines of type for $250; a veteran’s brick, 12”x12” and five lines of type with a graphic for $125; and a corporate brick, 12”x12” with the business name and logo, for $500.
Brick order forms are available at town hall. The committee is also still seeking donations
and sponsorships for the celebration itself. Spon-sors will be recognized at the celebration for their support of the event.
Anyone wishing to make a donation, sponsor a portion of the event or order a brick can contact Sally Jaeger at town hall, 905-892-2607, ext. 311.
160th bricks for sale
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For centuries, the horse has captured the hearts and touched the souls of mankind. Even those who know little of them are often left in awe of their beauty and magnificence. From the velvet soft muzzle to the strong solid hoof, horses possess a unique combination of humble strength and understated power.
B ‘N’ R Stables and Big Brothers Big Sisters would like the opportunity to share these amazing animals with children in our community through attending a Wild West Summer Camp. These camps provide children the opportunity to ride and interact with horses which is proven to develop self esteem, build self confidence, improve leadership skills as well as interpersonal and problem solving skills, with a strong focus on safety and responsibility. It is sure to create experiences and memories to last a lifetime!
Here is what one mother shared with us about her children’s experience at the Wild West Camp:
“The time spent at the stable taught both children how to care for animals and indirectly others. They learned compassion and patience as they needed to be gentle, kind and quiet when they were with the horses. The daily chores taught them responsibility. Both my children were positively impacted by the camp they were able to experience through Big Brother Big Sisters. This was an opportunity that I just could not give them on my own.”
B’N’R Stables is hosting two events to raise money in support of Big Brothers Big Sisters. The first is a Wild West Day on Victoria Day, May 20th and the second is a Country Dance on Saturday, June 1st. Support from the community is welcome through participation, sponsorship and/or
donations for these events. Our goal is to raise $14,000, enabling 40 children to attend camp this year. Each $350 raised will allow one child to attend a week of camp. Full sponsorship packages are available now from B’N’R Stables.
This year, B’N’R Stables is pleased to have Scotiabank’s Team Scotia Community Program participate in both events, providing some matching funds for money raised at the events! Your support will go even further to turn a child’s dream into a reality!
Visit B’N’R Stables for the Wild West Day on Victoria Day, May 20th from 10am to 4pm. Enjoy horse rides, groom a horse, petting area, face painting, interactive Horse Discovery Centre, live music by “Released in Vinyl”, games, prizes, Bar-B-Que, specials on lessons, camps and more! Admission Tickets: $5 each or 5 for 20, available in advance or at the event. Tickets also enter you into a draw to win prizes so you can support the event even if you aren’t able to attend.
The Country Dance Fundraiser is on Saturday June 1st at the Wellandport Community Centre and will feature live music with the Marty Allen Band and line dancing instruction. There will be many exciting games and prizes. Tickets are $15 each and a table of 8 is $110. Come on out for a wonderful night of fun while supporting important organizations in our community.
For sponsorship packages, tickets and information, contact Brenda Langendoen at B’N’R Stables, 2250 Balfour St., Fenwick, ON, L0S1C0, 905-892-7433, or E-mail [email protected]. Web site: www.bnrstables.com.
doing commissions at the age of 17, noting he made more in one afternoon painting signs than his father did after a whole week in the factory.
Amirault says he was encouraged, and made art his career.
About 10 years ago, he says, he gave up commercial art for good and now focuses soley on his representation art, enjoying landscapes and portrait work.
“I go outside and paint what I see,” he says.
Many of his smaller works, he says, are painted on location,
explaining a camera can not capture the quality of natural light the way a human eye can.
“I’m beginning to know what I don’t know,” says Amirault, noting that after 60 years of painting, self taught, he often finds answers, or bigger questions, in his work.
“I paint myself out of a corner,”
he says, adding he hopes to be painting as long as he can.
Amirault’s work will be on display Mother’s Day Weekend at the Pelham Art Festival.
The Festival runs May 10, 12 and 13 at the Pelham Arena.
Friday, opening night, the show runs from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets
are $8 and include live musical entertainment, refreshments, and Wine Garden. Musical entertainment on opening night features Pelham musicians Mark Lalama and Jim Casson with Rich Moore appearing as the “Deli Llamas”. Food, over the entire weekend, is available from the
Salvadore Deli.Saturday and Sunday hours
are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and tickets are $5. A weekend pass is also available for $10.
For more information visit www.pelhamartfestival.com.
More than 65 artists to show their works in PelhamContinued from page 1
Small ideas can have a big impact, just ask Taylor Smythe.
The Grade 4 St. Alexander student asked her teacher a simple question and turned a normal food collection of about 150 cans into close to 1,000 cans.
The teacher, Mr Boon runs intramurals for the Junior division at St. Alexander School. For the past several years the school has celebrated the final during class time. Boon asks that students who want to leave class to watch the game bring a can of non-perishable food for Pelham Cares.
This year, Smythe changed the game by asking if there was VIP seating.
Boon’s response was “that’s awesome,” and he used her idea. VIP seating was set up for the game for those who brought in the most food for Pelham Cares. The VIP section included popcorn, licorice and drinks.
Boon said he was shocked with the response. Students
began bringing in 10, 20, 40 and even 60 cans of food.
He’s done this for the last seven years and this is by far the best drive they’ve ever had, he says.
From collecting
approximately 150 to 200 cans, Boon is pretty sure the school collected close to a 1,000. Boon says he is extremely proud of Taylor and her fantastic thinking.
Small ideas, big impact BNR Stables hoping to share horses with kids
TAYLOR Smythe with her teacher, Mr. Boon, and the thou-sands of cans of food they collected for Pelham Cares.
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A giant sloth, crocodiles the size of a bus, a deep sea fish that’s eyes swivel, and flying snakes.
The animal world is full of so many amazing and interesting creatures the more Claire Eamer learns about them the more she writes.
Eamer, a children’s author who writes mainly non-fiction books about animals, visited E.W. Farr on Thursday to talk to the kids about her work and the many interesting animals she’s discovered.
It was the giant sloth, an ancient animal the size of E.W. Farr’s gymnasium, that spurred Eamer to pen her first book, Super Crocs and Monster Wings.
Since then, Eamer told the children, she’s learned a great deal about the animals who live, or lived, in our world and continues to write about them.
Eamer said she loves animals, hearing about and reading about them, so she wanted to learn more and then write about it.
“I have a lot of questions,” she says of her interest in animals, explaining she learns by reading, watching shows, and talking with scientists. “You keep asking until you understand it.”
“I got to tell someone,” she says of why she writes books about the amazing things she’s
learned. “It’s fun.”She also noted that writing
books for young people allows her to say “this is so cool” while writing science for adults is a bit more serious.
After Eamer talked to the students about her books, the interesting animals she’s learned about and the amazing places you’ll find them (like a fish on land and a snake in the air), the students had the opportunity
to ask some questions and then broke up into cross-grade groups to take part in some activities related to Eamer’s presentation.
For more on Eamer’s science-related non-fiction books, including the soon to be released Before the World Was Ready, about what happens if the world isn’t quite ready to accept your brilliant idea, visit claireeamer.com.
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AUTHOR Claire Eamer talks to students at E.W. Farr school about one of her favourite animals, the flying squirrel, during her presentation about her books and the weird and wonder-ful animals she writes about.
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It may be considered a bay, not a garage, but that doesn’t mean Fire Station #2 in Fenwick can’t host a garage sale.
Five years ago Jeremy DeRoos, a volunteer with Station #2, thought it would be good for the firefighters to give back to the community a little more, and decided to hold the first garage sale.
After the first sale people began asking if he was organizing a second, and from there it has grown.
“It got to the point people were looking forward to it so we kept doing it,” he said.
Although the sale is a lot of work, DeRoos says he enjoys it because he gets to meet people in the community.
“It’s one of those things you get to meet people on good terms,” he says, referring to the fact that most of the time firefighters meet the community in less than great circumstances.
Each year DeRoos accepts used goods, pretty much everything except clothes and car seats, to sell at
the one-day sell. Anything leftover after the sale, he said, gets donated to other charities.
“It all gets filtered through to different charities that need help,” he says. “You know who needs it instead of throwing it away.”
Proceeds from the sale itself are put back into the community, said DeRoos, noting the firefighters support Fenwick Softball, basketball, Pelham Cares, give scholarships and give to other community causes.
“That’s why I do it,” he says. “It’s my baby.”
DeRoos is currently accepting items for the sale.
Anyone with items to donate can drop them off at Fire Station #2, on Welland Road in Fenwick, on Monday, May 13 from 6 to 9 p.m., Saturday May 18 and Monday May 20 from 1
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For the town’s cultural master plan to work council need not be the creator of cultural events in Pelham. Council does, however, need to be supportive of culture and the arts.
That was the clear message from Kim Wilmot on Monday night, when she presented the cultural master plan she created for the Town of Pelham.
Wilmot, with Sierra Planning, began the process of creating a long-term, 10-year plan in 2012.
“It had to be a community driven strategy,” she said of her work. “It had to be clear how the actions could be implemented in a practical, definite way.”
Wilmot said she believes Sierra Planning has produced a document that has a strategic framework, direct, sustainable and leverages cultural assets in the town of Pelham.
“We took the approach that we would build on the work that has already been done,” she said, adding she heard a number of positive things about the events already happening in Pelham.
“The plan builds on this,” she said.
Wilmot also noted Pelham has a rich history, both natural and cultural, and an enviable position in Niagara, close to development but maintaining rural charm.
In her work, which included a great amount of public input, Wilmot said she heard council is
very supportive; there is strong community and volunteer spirit in Pelham, and there are existing partnerships to be built on.
“One of the main cultural drivers is the energy of the volunteer sector,” she said.
Wilmot said she also heard a number of issues: that council needs to set and maintain the vision, there is work to be done maximizing partnerships, both locally and regionally, and Pelham needs to leverage the facilities it already has.
“The locals are keen to see the adaptability of existing spaces,” said Wilmot, noting Pelham has lovely structures, like Old Pelham Town Hall, that could be better used.
Wilmot also said the plan includes ways to bolster awareness in the community, noting there seems to be a disconnect between how much residents know and what is actually happening in the community.
“Connectivity is what came
out most,” she said, noting a better connect between locals and the municipality and better partnerships, at all levels, is called for.
The plan, she went on, identifies four guiding principals which establish a key role for the town.
The four principals are:1. Diversity, Inclusion and
Accessibility: The Town of Pelham supports enhancement of community well-being by ensuring access to cultural opportunities for all residents irrespective of age, ethnicity, education, income and gender.
2. Talent and Creativity: The Town will encourage the development of local artists and the attraction and retention of creative talent and industry.
3. Sustainability and Accountability: The Town of Pelham is committed to the enhancement of cultural spaces and places in a manner which maximizes to utilization of existing resources, secures the
future value of heritage buildings and adopts a principle of multi-use to ensure sustainability.
4. Collaboration: The Town of Pelham will maximize available partnership opportunities – private, public, not-for-profit, local, regional and provincial – in ensuring the effective delivery and expansion of cultural programs and activities as well as the enhancement and growth of creative spaces, experiences and industries.
The vision for culture in Pelham, said Wilmot, is “where people, arts, history and creativity connect.
As part of that vision, Wilmot suggested a cultural roundtable committee be created, adding that committee needs to include heritage as well.
The cultural plan and heritage plan, she said, should not be stand alone documents but need to be dovetailed together and the roundtable needs to include both plans.
She also suggested the town
hire a full-time cultural officer, noting culture taps into so many different areas it needs a dedicated staff person.
In response to a question from Councill Peter Papp, Wilmot noted communities who have cutlural master plans, and implement them, have not only sustained their cultural industry, but bolstered them.
“I can’t stress enough,” she said, “it will impact economic de velopement.”
“I couldn’t agree more,” said CAO Darren Ottaway, noting it is critical way to intertwine culture and all other aspects of a community. Support of culture and heritage is a quality of life issue, he said, that encourages people to move into a community.
Councillors voted to accept the plan, for information, but have not made any decisions on the short or long-term action items contained in the plan.
Cultural master plan requires municipal council supportBY SARAH MURRELLVOICE Staff
The focus of this year’s Niagara Week at Queen’s Park is growing Niagara’s economy.
More than 20 meetings have been sched-uled with cabinet ministers, senior ministry officials and opposition parties over a three-day period this week. Niagara Region will be well represented to put forward strong cases to support region-wide objectives that lead to job growth.
Among the many topics to be discussed re-lating to growing Niagara’s economy are high-way and road infrastructure needs, the Gateway Economic Zone planning and development, support for a rural Community Improvement Plan, and the creation of a Niagara Industrial Power Cluster (with the goal of improving the
electricity rate impacting the competitiveness of Niagara’s heavy users of electricity).
This is the ninth Niagara Week organized by the Regional government. Over the years, Niagara has directly benefited from many out-comes of Niagara Week advocacy, including:
• Funding for the Niagara-on-the-Lake wa-ter/wastewater treatment plant
• Funding for the replacement of the Bur-goyne Bridge
• Support for public policy changes that permit advancement of urban and rural land use and land planning decisions (Gateway Economic Zone)
• Funding for highway redevelopment and construction, especially the Highway 406 ex-
tension“Niagara relies on support from upper levels
of government for many initiatives and proj-ects and we benefit from the leadership of our four outstanding Niagara MPPs,” said Regional Chair Gary Burroughs. “Positive relationships and clear understanding of our regional issues are important in order to achieve common goals.”
Regional Chair Burroughs led a delegation of mayors, Regional councillors, and Regional staff to meet with provincial ministers and of-ficials this week, ending May 8.
Pelham Mayor Dave Augustyn was part of the delegation.
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One new member was welcomed to the branch when Fonthill-Singer’s Corners Women’s Institute met for their May meeting at the home of Vivian Shoalts in Wainfleet.
After visiting in the trillium-thronged garden, the President, Diana Knight, welcomed all, thanking them for their efforts at the very successful 100th Anniversary Tea held recently, especially mentioning the following merchants for their support: Sobey’s, Giant Tiger, Klager’s Meats, Sapphire’s, CIBC, Shoppers’ Drug Mart Fonthill, Pet Value, J&J Floral Expressions, Party Lite (Alice Gram), Café on Main, Rose’s Fine Yarns Niagara, Presentation, TD Bank, Hair Garage, Le Village, Sweet Thoughts, RBC Royal Bank Fenwick, Dave’s Small Engines, Shoppers’ Drug Mart, Dell Lewis & Krall Pharmacy, Seaway Mall, Vermeer’s Garden Center, Picard’s Peanuts Ltd. and Creative Caulking Ltd. (Jackie Dickson).
Plans were discussed for Programs to take place in the future including Education, featuring a butterfly release, Agriculture, Environment, International Affairs, greeting card making, and cooking or baking. Lunch and a performance at Showboat Theatre and a trip to the Welland Museum are planned, as well as a visit to the Erland Lee Home in Stoney
Creek. A letter of thanks was received
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The teen explained he has been playing hockey in Pelham for quite a while, in a very outdated arena.
“I just thought a plan has been tossed around for quite a while, maybe if we win we would be motivated to get it done,” he said.
Germano said he’s seen the Kraft Celebration Tour on TV for several years and was inspired to enter the contest this year by the community response to the Riehl Skate Park.
“If we all vote we can get this done,” he says. “The arena is kind of a community thing somewhere we can all get together.”
Germano says he, and many other Pelham youth, have won provincial championships here.
“We have a winning hockey town, it would be cool to have a new arena,” he added.
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Susan Brookes, Senior
Promotions Mananger for Kraft Canada, says the program, now in it’s fifth year, is going very well and the Kraft Celebration Tour has helped Canadians in 40 deserving communities with a total of $1 million toward projects.
“It’s all about helping communities create something new and make something better,” says Brookes. “We say anything is possible. We’re here to help.”
Brookes says Kraft feels it is really important to reach out and help communities, noting they do the Kraft Celebration Tour because they know communities
need help.TSN has been involved since the
very beginning, when Kraft was looking for a broadcast partner, says Brookes, noting the television network also had an interest in helping with community projects.
“The hosts are absolutely amazing,” says Brookes, adding whey they get into a town as part of the tour they really get involved with the communities.
“We all look forward to getting on the road and look forward to celebrating with communities.”
Brookes said Kraft is encouraging everyone to submit
their community project, adding it is simple and easy to do.
Canadians can nominate their community online at kraftcelebrationtour.ca and tourneedecelebrationkraft.ca until June 7.
On June 30, TSN and RDS will announce the 20 finalists selected by a panel of judges. Then it’s up to Canada to decide the 10 winning Kraft Celebration Tour
stops via 10 weekdays of head-to-head online voting beginning July 8.
Fans can keep up with the Kraft Celebration Tour on social media by visiting and liking the Kraft Celebration Tour Fan Page on Facebook and by following and interacting with the tour’s personalities on Twitter.
“We wish Pelham good luck,” said Brookes.
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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 protected]
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LessonsGolf Lessons. CGTF/USGTF Level IV Certified Master Gollf Teaching Professional. Private. Semi-Private. Juniors. Beginners. All Levels. Call Doug 905-892-3140, 905-327-1492, [email protected]
Services
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Complete basement renovations, parging, porches, back decks,
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Saturday, May 11, 8 am - 1 p.m. Household goods, bssement furniture, garage tools. Everything must go. 5 Valleyview Court, Fonthill
Garage Sales
Garage and yard sale. 4057 Regional Road 20 (west of Victoria). May 11 and 12, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Antiques, pine cupboard, Persian rugs, tools and more.
Huge GARAGE SaleA bit of everything including children’s and household items and artwork. 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Saturday, May 11. 46 Lorimer St, Fonthill
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.
• Tuesdays 6 p.m.-9 p.m. SPAN (Single Professional Association of Niagara) is a social club since 1982 for mature singles who meet and mingle at Bailey-Obrady’s,111 Hwy 20, Fonthill, every Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Offers members a monthly calendar of social activities. Further information, call Lynie @905-788-0359
• Tuesdays 7:30 p.m. A Cappella Niagara Men’s Chorus Meets at St. John a.m.bulance, 5734 Glenholme Ave., Niagara Falls. Info: Bob 892-2336
• Fourth Tuesday of the month, at 11 a.m. Maple Acre Library Book Club. Jessica Stewart leads this lunch hour discussion. $10.00 includes sub lunch and drink. Please register the month ahead in order to pick up your book.
• Alternate Wednesdays. 1:00-3:00 p.m.. Drop-in Bridge at Pelham Library. Ask for Schedule at front desk.
• 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.
• Thursdays (first Thursday of every month) 1:30 p.m. to p.m. SOS (Survivors of Stroke) Everyone is welcome. Info call Ann 905-892-1621
• Thursdays (first Thursday of every month) 4:00-7:00 p.m. Pasta Night, St. Alexander Church, Fonthill. $10 adults, $5 child age 4-12. All you can eat. $9 for take out. Penne, meatballs, sausage, bean medley, garlic bread, salad, desserts, coffee, tea. Wine and Beer also available. Catering by Antipasto’s.
• 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.
• Ontario Senior Games Association (OSGA) for fellowship, friendly competition and a more active lifestyle. Info www.ontarioseniorg a.m.es.ca
• 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.
• Interested in singing with the Robert Wood Singers? Please contact Barb Snopek at 905-
735-6425 or at [email protected] to arrange details.
• 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.
•Volunteers Needed in Fonthill, Fenwick, Ridgeville for the Meals on Wheels program. Friendly Visiting program and also requires volunteer drivers to take seniors to appointments. Offer flexible hours and mileage reimbursement. Call Laura Dumas at 905-788-3181 ext. 27 or email [email protected].
UPCOMINGThursday, May 9• 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Motorcycle Awareness Niagara, Look Twice Save a Life rally, in memory of Regis Allard, died on his way to work May 9, 2012 while riding a motorcycle. At the intersection of Hwy 20 and Merrittville hwy, Thorold, on all four corners.
Friday, May 10 - Sunday, May 12
• Pelham Art Festival, Pelham Arena. 65 artists, live entertainment, delicious food, cash wine bar. Fri. 7-10 p.m. $8, Sat. and Sun. 11 a.m. -5 p.m, $5.
Friday, May 10• 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
and 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.
Saturday, May 11• 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Perennial Plant Sale and Bake Table, Fenwick United Church, 1050 Church Street. Great selection of perennials and shurbs at bargain prices.
Tuesday, May 14• 7 p.m. Memories of
Hungary with authors Eva Tihanyi and Bobbie Kalman at the Pelham Public Library. $8 Please register ahead. Books available for sale and signing.
Thursday, May 16• 12:00 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Port Colborne Art Club Art Show and Sale, $7. Bethel Community Centre, 2703 Chippawa Road, Port Colborne. Info 905-892-9227 or 905-899-1215
Friday, May 24• 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Community Yarn Swap, Pelham Public Library, drop off unwanted yarn and pick up some new yarn or bring your project and knit.
• 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Fab Fenwick Lions Fish Fry, Take Out, Centennial Park, Church St, Fenwick.
• 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Maple Acre Friends BBQ at Maple Acre branch of the Pelham Public Library. Hamburgers, hotdogs and pies.
• 6:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. Greater Niagara Model Railroad Engineers open house, 1141 Maple Street.
Saturday, May 25• 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. Pelham
Horticultural Society Annual Plant, Lawn and Bake Sale at Fonthill Branch, Royal Canadian Legion, Regional Rd. 20. Rain or Shine.
• 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Giant yard, plant and bake sale, First Presbyterian Church North Pelham, corner of Metler and Cream Streets. BBQ lunch beginning at 11:00 a.m. Something for everyone.
Saturday, May 11, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Household items. 7 Wilson Crossing Court, Fonthill.
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Excellent customer service and communication skills are essential.
Drop off resume at: Young sod Farms 360 Foss road, FenwickWe thank all that apply but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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CHAMPIONS!
Liliana McIntosh is arguably the best badminton player in the Niagara Catholic District School Board (NCDSB).
The Grade 7 St. Ann student recently won the district wide girls singles badminton tournament, going undefeated throughout the tournament.
It’s a feat the 13-year-old accomplished last year as well, her first time competing in the tournament.
McIntosh picked up her first badminton racket three years ago, when her sister started playing and her mother thought it would be a good way for the entire family to play more sports.
“I liked it, it was fun,” she says, noting one of the reasons she enjoys playing badminton is because she seemed to be a natural, picking up the sport fairly quickly.
“I like that it is such a quick sport,” she added.
McIntosh plans to continue playing, and has set a goal to go undefeated in the 2014 tournament as well.
McIntosh bestin badminton
LILIANA McIntosh, a Grade 7 St. Ann student, won the board-wide badminton tournament undefeated.
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THE PELHAM Panthers U10 Novice Boys basketball team, sponsored by Raymond James Ltd., was recognized by Pel-ham Town Council Monday night for their Ontario Basketball Association (OBA) gold medal win in April. The team members are (in no particular order: Adam Kleinsmith (Guard) #17, Alex-ander Rubino (Guard) #13, Connor Schuman (Guard) #6, Edson Sanecki (Guard) #16, Isaiah Pilkington (Forward) #21, Joseph Kealey (Guard) #7, Joshua Larochelle (Center) #4, Lucas Pon-ting (Guard) #8, Matthew Martel (Guard) #12, Matthew Zoretich (Guard) #15, Noah Minor (Forward) #5, Quinn Bendlis (Guard) #22, Riley Bleich (Center) #14, T.J. Hurley (Point Guard) #9, Thomas Vallaincourt (Forward) #23, Will Capes (Point Guard) #10, Zion Pilkington (Guard) #11 and coaches: Mike Hurley, Brian Bleich, Paul Sanecki and Martin Vallaincourt.
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