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When Canada AM announced the Aviva Community Fund winners live from E.L. Crossle yon Tuesday there were cheers, screaming and yelling and even a few tears.

Mariah Bunz, who sparked the idea for The Riehl Skate Park, broke down in tears as Aviva CEO Maurice Tulloch handed her and the family of Isaac Riehl a cheque for $115,000. Bunz got even more emotional when Mayor Dave Augustyn added a second cheque, also for $115,000, for the Riehl Skate Park.

Bunz saw an ad on TV for the Aviva Community Fund, which gives $1 million each year to winning ideas. She decided to pursue the fund, creating the idea for the Riehl Skate Park as a legacy to Isaac Riehl, who was killed in an accident with a car while skateboarding on Foss Road in October.

“I’m so happy. So glad,” said Bunz through her tears.

“It’s amazing,” she said later, after the tears had stopped, noting when she submitted the idea she never dreamed it would end with Canada AM filming live from her high school and more than $230,000 for her skate park idea.

“I worked really hard. I know how much it means to the community,” said Bunz on why she was so emotional when

learning of the $115,000 Aviva fund win. “There was a lot of pressure, but I’d do it again.”

Bonita Riehl, Isaac’s mother, also said the morning announcement was amazing.

“My son was very popular,” said Riehl, I didn’t know to what extent.”

With the huge amount of support for the skate park idea and for Isaac, as well as the community spirit in the gymnasium Tuesday morning, Riehl said it was really exciting to hear Aviva would be giving the community $115,000.

“Isaac’s spirit is alive,” said his mom. “It will never die.”

Mayor Dave Augustyn said he was overwhelmed after the cheque presentation with the demonstration of how vibrant the community is.

Noting the community has needed a skate park for several years, Augustyn said he’s pleased Aviva is awarding Pelham $115,000 and that council was able to match those funds. He also told The Voice the town plans to match any other donations to the park.

Jeff Hutcheson delivered sports and weather live from E.L. Crossley during the Canada AM broadcast on Jan. 29.

During the live segments he talked about growing up in Pelham and received some Crossley spirit wear from Principal Ed Goertzen since Hutcheson would have been part of “the Cyclone family.”

Crossley also took the opportunity to highlight the great things happening at the

school, including the marching band, other school bands, and the rowing team.

The morning was supported by several local businesses who provided breakfast, coffee and juice including the Lazy Loon; Tim Horton’s; Sobey’s; Giant Tiger; Shoppers Drug Mart; White Meadows; and Chartwell’s, E.L. Crossley’s cafeteria supplier.

“Unriehl” Aviva funding for Riehl Skate ParkBY SARAH MURRELLVOICE Staff

MARIAH Bunz (left) hugs Bonita Riehl, while Ted Riehl and Jacob Riehl look on after Aviva CEO Maurice Tulloch presented them with a cheque for $115,000 to help build a skate park in honour of Isaac Riehl. Principal of E.L. Crossley Ed Geortzen (far right) presented Canada AM’s Jeff Hutcheson with a Crossley sweatshirt during the broadcast of the morning show in Pelham on Tuesday.

Sarah Murrell/Voice Photo

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Dean Allison was joined by Mayor Dave Augustyn, members of council and members of the community at Old Pelham Town Hall on Friday to make a funding announcement of more than $150,000 for community facilities.

Allison, MP for Niagara West Glanbrook, announced that Pelham would receive $77,000 for upgrades and renovations to Old Town Hall and $75,000 for upgrades to the pool house at Marlene Stewart Streit Park through the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).

Augustyn noted the CIIF is matched funding, so the Town

of Pelham will match the grant amounts.

“It can do many things,”

Augustyn said of funds, times two.

Old Pelham Town Hall will

get maintenance and repairs inside and out, including new floors, upgrade to the electrical,

upgrades to the kitchen and bathrooms, and some landscaping.

The work at Old Pelham Town Hall includes a revitalization of the Cenotaph.

Built in 1887 the building served as the Township Hall until Pelham was amalgamated in 1970 and a new town hall was built.

Now the building houses the Kinsmen, Senior Citizens’ Association, and many other community events.

The building enjoys “huge community use”, said Augustyn which is why he is so pleased with the funding announcement and the fact that the building will continue to be very well used.

The pool house, Augustyn pointed out, will also get upgrades and repairs, including work to comply with accessibility requirements.

It also has a rich history, he said, noting in the late 1800s the park was referred to as “The Grove”. It became a park in 1939, the pool was built in 1959, in 2005 the John Nemy Trail was opened and the park became know as Marlene Stewart Streit Park after Pelham’s prominent golfer.

Augustyn said the town has undertaken some big projects lately, including the repair and rebuild of Haist Street, but said the town is more than just pipes and roads.

Community, he said, is about

that “sense of place,” noting it is about heritage and history; its about people and volunteering; and it is about the sacrifice of residents, which is why the work to preserve and upgrade the Old Pelham Town Hall is so important, because it is one of those places where we find community in Pelham.

Augustyn also said that is why it was important to include the Kinsmen, members of the Heritage Committee, Senior Citizens’ Association and Legion Members for the announcement, because they are the people who make the building more about community than bricks and mortar.

“Our Government is committed to creating jobs, growth and long-term prosperity for Canadians through investments in our communities,” said Allison. “By improving facilities such as these, we are helping to boost economic activity and maintain a high quality of life for residents of all ages. I am proud to see our community benefit from the Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund.”

In thanking everyone for attending, Allison said “your commitment makes it happen,”, noting the funding is for the community groups who do use the buildings and make them places of community.

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Funds for Pelham’s aging community facilitiesBY SARAH MURRELLVOICE Staff

MP DEAN Allison and Mayor Dave Augustyn (centre) were joined by several members of community groups and organizations to hear Old Pelham Town Hall and the pool house at Marlene Stewart Striet Park will be getting some renovations thanks to federal funding.

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On Sunday, Jan. 13 at the Royal Conservatory’s Telus Centre for Performance and Learning Jared Sisler received a 2012 Gold Medal.

Sisler said he didn’t know the Gold Medal, which is awarded for the top mark in Ontario and Québec examinations for each instrument, even existed so he was “pretty surprised” to hear he’d won.

Sisler’s top mark was in the Grade 4 guitar examination.

The Fonthill resident said he’s taken an exam at the Royal Conservatory every year for the past six years, in either piano or

guitar, and while he’s always scored well on his examinations, “this one stood out.”

“I wasn’t expecting that,” said Sisler of the award. “I didn’t think I was that good.”

A big reason he got the award, said Sisler, is because his teacher, Tim Phelan, is a great teacher and a great guitar player.

Phelan puts the success to Jared, saying “Jared is a very talented and hard-working young man who loves to learn, and I’m very proud of his accomplishments!.”

“His abilities with the classical guitar are enhanced by a number of other musical involvements. He studies piano at an advanced level with John Butler, one of the

finest piano teachers in the Niagara Region. He is also integrally involved in the music program at his high school, where he plays trumpet, percussion and piano, in addition to singing in the choir. Add to that his musical genes, the nurturing of his talent from his musical family, and his dedication, and that explains his high level of success,” said Phelan.

Sisler took up piano lessons when he was about six years old adding guitar to his repertoire about five years ago.

“My dad is very musical, he started us,” said Sisler. “It’s a great way to express yourself and have fun through music.”

The piano, he said, is a good place to start learning music, adding he

picked up guitar when his older brother began learning and now considers it his favourite of the two instruments.

The 16-year-old is currently a Grade 10 student at Laura Secord Secondary School, explaining the school has an excellent music program and that is why he attends the St. Catharines high school.

Music, he said, will always be part of his life.

“It would be a good option, a good pathway to take,” said Sisler of a career in music, adding he hasn’t totally decided on his future career plans yet. “If not, I play for fun and make sure I don’t give it up.”

Local teen earns gold medal in guitar examBY SARAH MURRELLVOICE Staff

JARED Sisler plays the guitar, one of several instruments the teen plays.

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Blood pressure. Diabetes. The list of health concerns facing Councillor Peter Papp last year were serious. Serious enough that he knew he had to do something.

As the new year gets underway Papp has dropped his blood pressure to healthier levels, reduced the medications he was taking and has dropped more than 15 pounds.

“I was definitely overweight, my diabetes was getting too serious. I’d tried all kinds of diets,” said Papp, who has battled his weight all of his adult life.

He also says the death of his partner Val made him realize just how important his health is and that he needed to make changes.

When Papp decided to do something about his health concerns he talked to Diane Watters and Jayne Watson at DJ Weight Management in Fonthill.

“The ability to work with Diane one-on-one is helpful,” said Papp. “Their support and suggestions are very simple to follow.”

Papp said he’s done drastic diet changes in the past, which have worked before he gained all the weight back. Sick of that same cycle, he says DJ is teaching him how to live healthy and maintain the weight loss.

“There are no fads,” he said. “It’s like having your own professional nutritionist.”

When Papp walked into DJ offices last year he had a goal of losing about 30 pounds and getting off his medications. He’s half way to the weight goal and said his health issues have gotten significantly better.

“I’d recommend it to a lot of people” he says of the program.

“It makes me feel really good. It’s a confidence booster,” says Papp, adding that not only does the weight loss improve his health, it improves his look.

“I like dressing up. I like good clothes,” he says, adding he’s wearing clothes he hasn’t worn in years.

“I’ve noticed a huge difference,” he says, going on to point out his new exercise regime, at Kwikfit

Niagara, is helping as well.Papp is well-known for his

enjoyment of life, beer and a football game or good pasta and bread, but he says it’s as if an internal alarm system goes off when he’s faced with those foods now.

A recent trip to Notre Dame is the proof, as Papp enjoyed salad while his friends ate wings and pizza.

The choices he makes now are healthy ones, he says, adding the cravings may still be there but it is much easier to make better choices.

“They taught me that. They’re good coaches,” he said of Watson and Watters.

“It’s simple, practical and it works. I never expected I would lose this much in eight weeks.”

Getting heart healthyBY SARAH MURRELLVOICE Staff

PETER Papp gets his blood pressure checked at the Seaway Mall by DJ Weight Management’s Diane Watters, in support of heart health and the United Way. Sarah Murrell/Voice Photo

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You know, there is a lot of cool stuff happenin’ in our small town.

As a news editor in Pelham the past week or so has been pretty exciting.

It started with Friday’s get together at Fonthll Fitness where Fonthill native and Toronto Argonaut Chris vanZeyl brought home Canadian Football’s biggest prize, The Grey Cup.

I’m not a football fan, per say, although I do watch the big games just so I can follow conversation the following day, but seeing that cup was pretty exciting. I’m sure everyone there who knew Chris growing up or are football fans felt even more excitement. And

the kids, who may not understand the signifi cance of the Grey Cup now, will certainly have some neat memories for the future.

And Chris, like the rest of his family, is a nice guy who was interesting to talk with as well.

On Sunday anyone who tuned in to CBC’s The Dragon’s Den saw Fonthill resident Scott MacRae pitch his Paper Nuts to Canada’s business moguls. The dragons were impressed and it didn’t take long for MacRae to have the offer he was looking for.

And then of course there was yesterday. The fi lming of Canada AM live from E.L. Crossley.

What an amazing morning. The

community showed up in droves, and excited despite the early hour, to showcase the best of Pelham to the rest of Canada. It was certainly a great way to start the day. I was pumped even though I’d crawled out of bed far too early.

And being part of the short snippets of live TV fi lmed here was pretty exciting but what I found even more exciting were the number of things we have to be proud of here in Pelham.

Jeff Hucheson, Canada AM’s sports and weather “guy”, who is from Pelham, highlighted Crossley’s marching band and rowers, Pelham’s heritage and culture, and, of course, the good

work of Mariah Bunz and her peers who created the idea for the Isaac Riehl Memorial Skate Park.

The most exciting part, of course, was hearing our community had been chosen as a fi nalist to receive $115,000 to build the skate park, an amount that will be matched by Town Hall.

What’s even more amazing than all of that is that Mariah Bunz, a single young woman, worked hard to get her idea for the Riehl Skate Park out in the community, to earn votes and win $115,000 for this community. The fact she’s the only one who has been able to do so, despite the talk of a skate park in this town for many years, is a

testament to her. The park will be a legacy to Isaac, but Mariah leaves her own legacy on this town.

What an amazing morning in Pelham!

MY VOICESarah Murrell

The 21st Annual Citizens of Pelham Food Drive was held on Saturday, December 1, 2012. As always, the event was a huge success! We wish to thank the thousands of residents of Pelham who donated food items by leaving them on their doorstep or bringing them to our drop-off points, and the hundreds of volunteers (students, army cadets, families, church groups, schools, service clubs, business groups, etc.) who canvassed the town and picked food up door-to-door and delivered it to Pelham Cares. As is our tradition, we were also able to share food with our neighbours in Welland through donations to Open Arms Mission, Salvation Army and The HOPE Centre.

We wish to thank the following sponsors for generously providing nourishment for the volunteers who collected, sorted and boxed the food that was received: Blue Star Restaurant, Country Corner Market, Fonthill Sobeys, Keith’s Restaurant, Lazy Loon Restaurant and Tim Hortons Fonthill.

We wish to acknowledge the monetary support from the

following groups that is used to advertise and promote the Food Drive: Fenwick Firefi ghters Association, Fenwick Lions Club, Fonthill Lioness Club, Fonthill Lions Club, Fonthill and District Kinsmen, Rotary Club of Fonthill, and the Royal Canadian Legion Fonthill. Thanks also to Bee Line Signs for putting up the large signs advertising the Drive at a greatly discounted price.

Many thanks to the following businesses for being food drop-off points for rural residents: Century 21 Today Realty, Clare’s Cycle & Sports, Meridian Credit Union, North Pelham Avondale and Star Tile Centre.

To our friends in the online and print media, mypelham.com, Niagara This Week, Pelham News, Welland Tribune and The Voice, we appreciate your outstanding promotion and coverage.

Thank you to the Fenwick Lions, especially Lion Ken Angle, for leading the Fenwick food collection, and to the Fonthill Lions, especially Lion Brian Buchanan for taking charge of the kitchen. Much appreciation to

Glen Robins, Gwenn Alves, Maxine Gaylor, and Lion Doug Gaylor for your ongoing, valuable assistance with organizing the Fonthill food collection.

Community spirit is alive and well in Pelham and we are grateful to be part of such a caring and responsible community that works hard to ensure food security for all of our citizens.

Gerry and Sylvia BerkhoutCo-organizers of the Citizens

of Pelham Food Drive

Food Drive support thanksThe Fonthill Kinsmen would like to thank all of you who supported

our recent Craft Show at Centennial Secondary School in Oct. 2012. Your generosity has allowed us to provide fi nancial support to Community Living of Welland / Pelham , Your Life Counts, Womens Place of South Niagara, and St. Kevins Food Bank.

Planning is under way for our Oct. 2013 Craft Show. For information check our website at Fonthill Kinsmen.ca or call 905-346-8288 and leave a message and call back number.

In closing your support and interaction is an encouragement to us as we continue to strive to, “serve our communities greatest needs.”

Kevin TwomeyFonthill Kinsmen

Thanks from Kin

With the present economic times, we (Fonthill Volunteer Fire Association Members) are very grateful for the overwhelming number of donations to our 23rd Annual Christmas Toy Drive.

Once again, the citizens of the Town of Pelham and the surrounding area were very generous with donations of toys, clothing, blankets, cash and pet food thus enabling us to provide and hopefully make Christmas a little brighter for those in need.

We wish to thank various organizations for their continued support.

To Pelham Station #1 (Fonthill), Fenwick Firefi ghters Association, CIBC Bank, TD Canada

Trust, Royal Banks (Fonthill & Fenwick), the Meridian C.U., Town Hall, Fonthill Library and the Welland District Humane Society.

Special thanks to The Voice for your great photos and information.

As always, it is our goal to be ever present in the time of need, helping one another in true community spirit.

Thank you to ALL!Rod Richards

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The Project The Town of Pelham is proceeding with plans to reconstruct Port Robinson Road between Pelham Street and Station Street in Fonthill. The project includes a new watermain with services and a trunk storm sewer. Design for the project has been completed and the project is expected to be tendered for construction in late February, 2013.

The work of this project is necessary to improve the condition of the road surface and address existing and future traffic volumes, drainage issues and a watermain near the end of its reliable life. Current lane widths will be increased with a dedicated left turn lane at Pelham Street. Improvements proposed include concrete curb and gutter including a parallel parking lay-by on the south side and new 1.5m wide sidewalks.

At least one lane of traffic and access to local properties will be maintained for the duration of the construction period.

The Process The project is classified as a Schedule “A+” undertaking as defined in the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment document (October 2000 as amended in 2007). A Schedule “A+” project is pre-approved under the Environmental Assessment Act, and includes the requirement for public notification prior to project implementation.

Public Information Centre A Public Information Centre has been arranged to provide an opportunity for individuals, interest groups and agencies to review the proposed design. The Public Information Centre (PIC) will consist of an informal drop-in centre with drawings on display to present the project and provide opportunity for comments. Representatives from the Town of Pelham and consultant, Kerry T. Howe Engineering Limited will be present to answer questions and discuss the construction. The PIC will be held as follows:

Date: Wednesday, February 6, 2013 Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Location: Pelham Municipal Building, Council Chambers, 20 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill

Anyone with interest in the project is invited to attend and participate. Comments and information regarding this project are being collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of meeting environmental assessment requirements. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record and taken into consideration prior to finalizing the design and/or construction mitigation measures.

If you are unable to attend or, would like further information, please contact one of the following:

Mr. Alan Mannell, C.E.T.Director of Public Works & UtilitiesTown of Pelham 20 Pelham Town Square, Fonthill ON L0S 1E0Telephone: 905.892.2607 ext. 313 Fax: 905.892.5055Email: [email protected]

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Fifteen years on the gridiron, five of them with the Canadian National Football League’s Toronto Augonauts, and Chris vanZeyl has achieved his football dream.

The 29-year-old shared that dream with friends, family and local football enthusiasts late last week, bringing the Grey Cup home to Fonthill.

“It’s amazing,” said vanZeyl of having won the Grey Cup with the Argonauts on Nov. 25, 2012,

defeating the Calgary Stampeders 35-22.

vanZeyl told The Voice when his team won the 100th Grey Cup he immediately said he wanted to spend a night with friends and take the cup back to his alma maters. On Thursday night he and a group of friends enjoyed a night out with the cup then on Friday he took the large silver chalice to St. Alexander school in Fonthill and Notre Dame in Welland. He also took the cup to the workplaces of both his parents, Casey and Betty.

It was fun seeing the young kids react to the Canadian football

trophy, said vanZeyl, noting the “big kids” who work with his dad were also pretty excited.

On Friday evening vanZeyl brought the cup to Fonthill Fitness where members of the public were able to chat with vanZeyl, have their picture taken with the Grey Cup, and get the local football star’s autograph.

vanZeyl, the 6’7”, 300 lb offensive tackle, said winning was “surreal” and he’s made some sacrifices to get there. Despite his size, vanZeyl says it is his competitive nature on the field that gives him success in football.

Off the field, he’s just a nice guy, he says, as football fans of all ages, from newborn up to senior citizen, were given vanZeyl’s big smile and open, friendly personality while he signed footballs and posed for photos.

Football dreams a realityBY SARAH MURRELLVOICE Staff

Chris van Zeyl gives Erika Adamo a feel for what it would be like to lift the Grey Cup in victory.

Sarah Murrell/Voice Photos

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or Citra SangioveseChoose a Dessert

Bread Pudding • Rice Pudding • Fruit Crisp Coffee • Tea

$55.00 per CoupleApplicable taxes not included. While quantites last.

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Plumbers

ROBERT WILLIAMS PLUMBING & HEATING LIMITED330 MOORE DRIVE, RR 1, RIDGEVILLE 905-892-2655 1-800-676-4029

Automotive

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Test & Repair Centre

278 Canboro Road WestRidgeville, ON L0S 1M0 905-892-4271

Jeff Pietz

Plumbing

residential • commercial • farmLicenced plumber & gas fitter with 25 years experience905-386-6483 • 905-651-8558

www.joesplumbingniagara.ca

Landscaping

•Flagstone•Waterfalls•Planting•Interlocking Brick892-4510

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• Landscape Design & Construction • Interlocking Stone • Natural Stone • Retaining Walls • Ponds & Water Features • Mini Excavator & Bobcat Services • Free Estimates

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Fireplaces, Boilers, Hot Water TanksTel. 905.892.1384

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Hardware782 Canboro Road • Fenwick

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Wine Making

FREE BOTTLE WITH YOUR FIRST ORDER

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Furniture Refinishing

HEIRLOOMHAND REFINISHING

1825 Hollow Rd., Fonthill

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Established 1976specializing in

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Plumbing

We offer Drain Snaking, Hydro Scrubbing and Video Inspections

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Heating & Air Cond.

Matt Bering Heating & Air Conditioning

• Commercial, Residential & Agricultural • Service and Installation • All Makes & Models

Phone 905.892.1974 Cell 905.651.6663

Landscaping

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Property Maintenance

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Garden Maintenance New Sod & Repair

Snow Removal Spring Clean Up

724 Canboro Road, Fenwick 905-892-4701

DIRECTORSIrvine Muir Terry Mikolasek

WheelchairAccessible

Although the physical building does not sit within the boundaries of the Town of Pelham, the Welland Hospital is the hospital that serves most of the town’s residents and it deserves our support.

That was the message from Councillor Peter Papp at the Monday, Jan. 21 council meeting, where he asked his colleagues to support a motion that would give the Welland Hospital Foundation (WHF) $20,000 per year for the next five years, for a total donation of $100,000.

Not all of Papp’s fellow council members agreed, however.

Mayor Dave Augustyn commented that while the need is there, which was proven through the questions raised by council

members, what Pelham council does regarding health care is to encourage bringing medical facilities closer and physician recruitment.

“When people pay their property taxes, they are not thinking of making a donation,” said Augustyn in explaining his opposition to the proposal, adding the Mayor’s gala was started to raise funds for worthy community ventures so they are not funded by property taxes.

While the Mayor says taxpayer dollars shouldn’t be used to make donations, he is in favour of the town’s Permissive Grant program, which provides $25,600 in 2013 for the Pelham Art Festival, Pelham Cares, the Child Advocacy Centre and Women’s Place – all funded through the tax base.

Augustyn explained his position on the hospital foundation

donation to the Voice, saying the permissive grant program has been in place for a number of years and Papp’s motion is for additional monies this year.

Augustyn also pointed out the hospital foundation did apply for a permissive grant this year and that information was included in the report that came to council in December, noting none of council made a motion then to donate to the hospital.

For clarity, he said, it’s not that the hospital isn’t a worthy cause, his opposition was because it was over and above the town’s permissive grant giving.

Papp made the motion to donate the $100,000 over five years to help the hospital purchase a new digital mammography machine.

With obvious emotion in his voice, Papp said this particular piece of equipment holds a spot

in his heart as his mother died of breast cancer, noting next to a CT scan, this equipment is crucial to maintain and sustain our hospital.

“This particular piece has been utilized by many many people over many many years,” he said. “I can not over emphasis our commitment to our local hospital.

“Health care is most important thing we can have,” said Councillor John Durley in seconding Papp’s motion, adding this new equipment will help a lot of people whose cancer will be found early.

“We’re a lot of years away from a new hospital in South Niagara,” added Durley, pointing out the community needs to continue supporting the Welland hospital site.

Although Augustyn did not support the proposal it was supported by the rest of council.

Tax-funded donation or needed support?BY SARAH MURRELLVOICE Staff

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Renovations

Waste Removal

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Electrical

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REMINDER: NOTICE OF FINAL PUBLIC MEETINGTo be held by Niagara Region Wind Corporation regarding a Proposal to Engage in a Renewable Energy Project

Project Name: Niagara Region Wind FarmProject Location: The proposed project is located within Haldimand County and Niagara Region (including the Townships of Wainfleet and West Lincoln and the Town of Lincoln). If approved, this facility would have a total maximum name plate capacity of 230 MW, consisting of 77 turbines (80 potential locations have been identified).

The project team will be holding a series of Public Meetings, as required under section 16(1) of Ontario Regulation 359/09.The purpose of these meetings will be to present the findings of the Draft Renewable Energy Approval (REA) Reports and proposed revisions to the Draft Site Plan, released in August 2012.

We are offering multiple meeting locations and dates for this event. The sessions will be drop-in style, and each session will be identical so that you can attend whichever session is most convenient. Due to the level of interest we have received for this project, we encourage you to attend any of the sessions, as there may be a brief wait to enter the venue at some venues. Your cooperation and patience is appreciated.

TuesdayFebruary 5, 2013

Town of Grimsby: Peach King Centre Auditorium, 162 Livingston Avenue, Grimsby, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.Town of Lincoln: Bled Hall, 4650 South Service Road, Beamsville, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

WednesdayFebruary 6, 2013

Town of Pelham: Old Pelham Town Hall, 491 Canboro Road, Ridgeville, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.Township of West Lincoln: Wellandport Community Centre, 5042 Canborough Road (RR#63), Wellandport, 4:30 – 10 p.m.(please note the extended hours at this location)

ThursdayFebruary 7, 2013

Township of Wainfleet: Firefighters’ Memorial Community Hall, 31907 Park Street, Wainfleet, 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.Haldimand County: Lowbanks Community Centre, 2633 Northshore Drive, Lowbanks, 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Project Contacts and Information: To learn more about the project, or to communicate questions or comments, please contact:Project Email Address: [email protected] Project Website: www.nrwc.ca Project Phone Number: 905-390-3306 or 1-855-720-2892 (toll free)

Robert Daniels, Vice PresidentNiagara Region Wind Corporation277 Lakeshore Road East, Suite 211Oakville, ON L6J 6J3

J.A. (Al) Leggett, BA, MCIP, RPPProject Manager, Stantec Consulting Ltd.300 - 675 Cochrane Drive West TowerMarkham, ON L3R 0B8

Information will be collected and used in accordance with the Environmental Protection Act and Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This information will be used to assist NRWC in meeting applicable environmental approvals requirements. This material will be maintained on file for use during the project and may be included in project documentation. Unless indicated otherwise, personal information and all comments will become part of the public record and publicly released as part of project documentation.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE #5Niagara to GTA Corridor Planning and Environmental Assessment Study

Phase 1

HIGHWAY EXPANSION OPTIONS

The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) has identified the preferred highway expansion options for the entire Niagara to GTA study area. The study area extends from Niagara Region and the U.S. border through the City of Hamilton to Halton Region.

You are invited to attend a Public Information Centre (PIC) to learn more about the highway expansion recommendations. The PICs will feature drop-in style open house sessions to allow members of the public to review display materials and provide comments on the study findings and recommendations. If you are unable to attend the PIC, the display materials will be available on the study website beginning February 12, 2013. Comments and questions may also be submitted via the study website at: www.niagara-gta.com.

The PICs will be held as follows:

Tuesday, February 12, 2013 Wednesday, February 13, 2013 Tuesday, February 19, 20134:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.Holiday Inn Burlington Royal Canadian Legion Ancaster FairgroundsHalton Hall Upstairs Hall Marritt Hall3063 South Service Road, Burlington 383 Morningstar Avenue, Welland 630 Trinity Road, RR #1, Jerseyville

THE STUDY

Phase 1 of this Planning and Environmental Assessment (EA) Study was initiated by MTO in support of the transportation objectives of the provincial Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe. The study is being undertaken in accordance with the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act (EA Act) and the Terms of Reference, which was approved by the Minister of the Environment in June 2006.

In March 2011, MTO released a draft Transportation Development Strategy (Strategy) that outlined several recommendations including support for enhanced transit, measures to optimize the existing transportation network, additional lanes on existing highways and new highways. Since the release of the draft Strategy, the Study Team carried out additional analysis of the previous recommendations for highway expansion and new highways. The analysis, findings and recommendations will be provided at the upcoming PICs for review and discussion.

COMMENTS

Comments and information regarding this study will be maintained on file for use during the project and may be included in project documentation to meet the requirements of the EA Act. Information collected will be used in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Access to Information Act. With the exception of personal information (e.g., name and address), all comments will become part of the public record.

For further information, or to be added to the mailing list for this study, please visit the study website or contact:

Mr. John Slobodzian Mr. Paul Hudspith, P.Eng.Project Coordinator Consultant Project ManagerOntario Ministry of Transportation URS Canada Inc.Provincial Planning Office 30 Leek Crescent, 4th Floor301 St. Paul Street, 2nd Floor Richmond Hill, ON L4N 4N4St. Catharines, ON L2R 7R4 tel: 905-882-4401tel: 905-704-2204 fax: 905-882-4399fax: 905-704-2007

If you have any accessibility requirements in order to participate in this project, please contact one of the Study Team members listed above.

Visit us online at: www.niagara-gta.comContact us by e-mail at: [email protected]

The U10 Pelham Panthers Boys’ Basketball team played the Port Colborne Hornets and Niagara Falls Red Raiders on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013.

The games were a well-balanced team effort with many players scoring a basket, as well as excellent rebounding and improved passing, which earned

the Pelham Panthers wins for both games.

High scorers were Isaiah Pilkington and Quinn Bendlis, excellent ball-handling by Will Capes, Zion Pilkington, and Alex Rubino, super rebounding by Riley Bleich, good defensive effort by Adam Kleinsmith, awesome speed and determination

by Joseph Kealey, Matthew Martel and Lucas Ponting, and improvement by Edson Sanecki, Thomas Vallaincourt and Matthew Zoretich. Great work boys!

The Pelham Panthers will face the NOTL Rangers on Wednesday, Jan. 30, and the Hamilton Wildcats on Saturday, Feb. 2.

U10 boys pick up two wins

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Monday January 28• 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Pelham

Horticultural Society meeting at Fonthill Library.

• 7:30 pm Wainfleet Historical Society Meeting. PI Hall of the

Marshville Heritage Village in Wainfleet.

Monday, February 4• 10:00am -1:00pm Hearing

Clinic at the Fonthill Library. Free, but please book ahead.

THE VOICE of Pelham Wednesday, January 30, 2013www.thevoiceofpelham.ca

Come help us Celebrate

Roy’s 80th BirthdayOpen House

Sunday Feb. 3rd, 20132pm-5pm

Fenwick Lions Hall999 Church St.

Fenwick Best Wishes Only Please

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Consider a Career in HorticultureWholesale nursery growing perennials, vines, flowering shrubs, evergreens and trees seeking individuals who desire a career in horticulture. We have employment opportunities for those skilled in the growing, management, and shipping of nursery stock. Extensive training provided if re-quired. Reply in confidence to:

Willowbrook Nurseries Inc.Attn: Jane Broere

935 Victoria AvenueFenwick, ON L0S 1C0

Help Wanted

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Robert’s PaintingI only paint

& I do it well. Interior & exterior,

25 years experience, neat, reliable. 732-2352

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]

Josh DeHaan Flooring“For all your flooring needs”

We offer in-stock specials:

pre-finished hardwood flooring solid, engineered from $2/ft2

laminate flooring from $.89/ft2

carpet and vinyl flooring from $4.95/yd2

fibre flooring from $1/ft2

ceramic tile from $.89/ft2

...and other specials!

Call us to see the products that are available & visit our

showroom.

Phone: 905-892-7898Fax: 905-892-4811 No Sunday Calls, Please

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

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

Margaret - (April 27, 1923 - January 26, 2013) died at D.H. Rapelje Lodge, Welland, ON in her 90th year. Predeceased by her parents, Mary and Peter Cameron and brothers, Harold (2011) and Morley (2007). She will be missed by Shirley Cameron (Morley’s widow) and their children, Carol Cameron and Gordon (Loni) Cameron, all resident in British Columbia. Marion will also be missed by many relatives and friends in her extended family. Marion graduated from the Hamilton General Hospital School of Nursing (Reg. N); McGill University (B.N. Sc.). Marion worked as Supervisor, Operating Rooms and Labour and Delivery Rooms, Mount Hamilton Hospital; Director of Nursing, H. G. Acres Canadian Hospital, Warsak Dam Project, Pakistan; Night Supervisor and

Director of In-service Education, Public General Hospital, Chatham ON; Professor of Nursing, Osler School of Nursing, Weston, ON and Professor of Nursing, Humber College, Toronto, ON. Many babies, delivered with Marion’s assistance, were named Marion or Cameron in appreciation of her care. She retired and moved to Fonthill in l988 and lived with her special friend of 49 years, Jacqueline Robarts. Marion’s family and friends wish to express their sincere gratitude for the excellent care Marion received from the staff at Rapelje Lodge where she had been a resident since March, 2011. Marion’s bright blue eyes, gentle laughter, subtle sense of humour and “peaches and cream” complexion will never be forgotten. Marion was a faithful member of St. John’s United Church in Botany, ON, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Humber Heights, Toronto and, since 1988, of Kirk-On-The-Hill Presbyterian Church, Fonthill, ON, where she became an Elder in l990. Cremation has taken place. A Memorial Service will be held at Kirk-On-The-Hill Presbyterian Church, 1344 Haist Street, Fonthill, ON, Saturday, February

2, 2013. There will be a visitation at the church at 10 a.m., with the Service to follow at 11 a.m. A Celebration of Marion’s life will be held on April 27, 2013, the day which would have been her 90th birthday, at St. John’s United Church, Botany, ON, followed by interment at the Botany Cemetery, Cameron family gravesite. Details of this service will be announced in early April in the Chatham Daily News. Marion lived by the Golden Rule. Her life of service can best be summed up by the biblical phrase, “Well done, thou good and faithful servant”. All of Marion’s family and friends were blessed to have had their lives touched by her. Rest in peace, dear friend.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation of Ontario, the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada or the Memorial Fund of Kirk-On-The-Hill. JAMES L. PEDLAR FUNERAL HOME, 1292 Pelham Street, Fonthill, ON is entrusted with funeral arrangements (905-892-5762). Online condolences may be forwarded through www.pedlarfuneralhome.com

Proud parents Ruth and Rob Gabourie are pleased to announce the marriage of their daughter Michelle to Adrian Dizon, son of Josie and Nick. The wedding is to take place September 2013 in Toronto. Our love and support will always be there for both of you.

Marlene and John Precious, along with Chrystyne and John Samcoe, are happy to announce the upcoming wedding of their children Jacqui and John. They will be married May 18, 2013 in Niagara-on-the-Lake. We are very proud and love you both very much.

Happy BirthdayRoy Johnson!

GROEN - Steve & Anna are thankful to God for the safe arrival of their daughter, Kate Olivia. She was born on January 1, 2013 weighing 6 lbs. 3 oz. Big sisters Amber and Loralee are excited to have Katie home! She is the 19th grandchild for Andrew & Nellie Groen of Fenwick, and 22nd grandchild for Andy & Dorothy Veenstra of Sherkston. We are grateful to the NICU at McMaster Children’s Hospital for their attentive care for Katie during her first week of life.

Births For SaleOpen House

George Dauphney’s 80th BirthdayOpen House

George’s Family invite friends and rela-tives to celebrate this special occasion with an OPEN HOUSE, Saturday Feb. 2, 2013 at Fonthill United Church, 42 Church Hill, Fonthill from 1:00 to 4:00pm.

“Best Wishes only”

UPCOMINGFriday, January 25• 11:30am - 1:00pm

Legion Lunch• 5:00 and 6:30 pm

Beef on a Bun dinner, with salads and pies, at Pelham Community Church. $10. To aid the Redeemed Lives Barn Project of Open Arms Mission.

Saturday, January 26• 7:00pm Progressive

Euchre, Light lunch, cash bar, prizes. $5. Fonthill Lions Club, Hwy 20.


Customer Appreciation DayWednesday February 6th

Port Colborne 9:30am -11:30amFonthill 1:30pm - 3:30pm

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