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INPORT/'^NEWS
SERVING PORT COLBORNE • WAINFLEET • SHERKSTON • LOWBANKS • ISSUE NO. 1 VOLUME 17
■ REACH OUT CENTRE: Community support needed
Port Cares meeting a
growing need for help
MARYANNE FIRTH Cares has since been working
InPort News Staff to improve its services and
make use of its newfound
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■ PORT CARES
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FROM PAGE 1 for their services among the College’s annual Many Hands
The renovations increased working poor, Birrell said. Project. PORTCARES
the existing space to include That extra meal once a week Each year a non-profit
additional seating, as well as can mean a world of differ¬ organization is chosen for REACH OUT
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classroom for programming. result of climbing statistics on Renovations at the centre ■ Homework club: Thursdays,
Executive director Lynda the working poor, Reinhart are scheduled to begin in 3:30 p.m.
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be done to get the message news,” Reinhart said. The That sort of assistance is Wednesday from 1 pm. to 4
out in the community about agency was officially deemed invaluable for the agency, p.m„ and Thursday from 2
just what it is that Port Cares a member of the Ontario Reinhart said, as funds are pm. to 7 p.m.
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the centre serves about 140 poor, the number of seniors accessing post secondary seminars in January that dei ■ For additional programs and
plates on average. The lunch accessing the services has education will help to change She credits the many vol¬ with energy saving and other times, call Andrea Birrell at
programs, which take place increased, she said. that cycle of poverty. unteers who donate their cost-savings techniques. 905-835-1914 ext. 22.
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people per sitting. harder time.” Service Associate Program. In the food bank alone, Port Community Health Centre
It costs roughly $75 to Industrial job losses in the Participants receive train¬ Cares sees between 25 and to host various programs in
sponsor an entire lunch sit¬ area have also hit residents ing and certification in safe 30 volunteers a month and partnership in the new year.
ting and $150 for an entire hard, Birrell said, adding that food handling, WHIMIS about 500 volunteer hours While donations of all
dinner sitting. for “a lot of gendemen in the (Workplace Hazardous are logged monthly for the kinds are always welcome,
Canada Niagara Power has meal program, that's their Materials Information meal program. the ROC is in desperate
already jumped on board System) and Smart Serve, all “We have very involved need of tables and chairs
to provide funds for a meal. It’s also not uncommon, at no cost. The program’s new and passionate people who for its dining room, as well
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THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2013 ■ INPORT NEWS
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■ REACH OUT CENTRE: Volunteer drive slated for January
Helping hands become part of the family
for helping the ROC's many Jane Wright, who's been vol-
Port Cares will be conducting a volunteer drive in January.
Volunteers are especially needed to help with the food bank
on Thursday evenings and to help with crafts and bingo on the
first Monday of the month from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Opportunities exist for high school students to get their
community service hours by helping with the homework club
and meal program.
To volunteer or for more information, call Andrea Birrell at
905-835-1914 ext. 22.
INPORT NEWS ■ THURSDAY, JANUARY 3, 2013
■ COLUMN
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among the major domestic contributors of smog in
Ontario."
Yet, it's not Drive Clean, but other factors — such as ■ COLUMN: William Thomas
bhiest treerp coarrts n aonteds c, lceiatinnegr tfhuee lE —nv tihroant mhaevnet dMriivneisnt rtyh'os soew gna ins, Players of the famae game - in their own words
figure saying 75% of the reduction in vehicle emissions can
be chalked up to other explanations.
Make no mistake; Air pollution kills and vehicles add to
the deadly mix. won’t be able to laugh at my jokes about
But Ontario’s worst pollution has never come out of I he rich and famous said things in the Secret Service so please cover your
vehicle tailpipes. -L thispastyearthatwouldcausethe ears. If that1 s physically possible.” (And
It’s filth that blows in from the U.S. Midwest or spews hair on Robin Leach’s back to stand on WILLIAM Michelle nearly fell offher chair laughing.)
from homegrown sources, such as heavy industry and end. Theyspokeofbodypartsandbroken From ears too realty big rears... "I want
Ontario’s remaining coal-fired power plants. hearts and deep philosophical thingies. THOMAS big boobs and a big old ass and a cape,”
Drive Clean spares vehicles built before 1988, lets They kissed each other and dissed each said Mila Kunis on becoming a comic
thousands more through each year without the full repairs other and called each other names. Like bookheroine. Butifyoucoveryourself
they need and is about to start using new diagnostic "a contaminated Iitde maggot” with a cape, doesn’t that cancel out your
testing technology the auditor says doesn’t work — the That was actually one of the nicest other two wishes?
government says it will deal with that — on pre-1998 things Charlie Sheen had to say about the hypocrite.” He called the show, for which Said Jessica Simpson: “My boobs are
vehicles. produce of Two And A Half Men before he was being paid $1.25 million per way too big to run at this point.” Careful!
It’s a program of questionable value, fraught with they fired him. Before his father Martin episode a “pukefest" They may not know how big they are.
inconsistencies but netting the province a tidy profit of $11 could get a bar of soap into his mouth, Said host Jimmy Kiinmel at the White They might just take off anyway!
million a year on the backs of motorists. Charlie called Chuck Lorre a “clown" House Correspondents Dinner to
Sounds like it’s time for a clean break from Drive Clean. and a “turd,” a “AA Nazi," and a "blatant President Barack Obama; “Iknowyou see WILLIAM THOMAS | page 5
THURSDAY, JANUARY 3,2013 ■ INPORT NEWS
■ WILLIAM THOMAS
The rich and famous have a way with words
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that defies both gravity and problem: "...the life of a gigolo you're having which is a Viagra, dictators. The world does not But Olympic medalist and talented, I’m way taller than
Joan Rivets. always ends badly... I no Cialis and oyster cocktail. need them” But, not Prince newly-minted actor Ryan those kids were in Menudo.
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comedian said: “My body is a Not out there but for a I’m determined to start a “I hate people,” said Robert assessment of the thespian's in your heart because maybe
temple and the temple needs different reason, Jennie Garth population on Mars. I think Pattison, ’but I love dogs.”
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■ REACH OUT CENTRE: ROC the Menu a big hit in the kitchen
Youngsters gobbling up chef classes
MARYANNE FIRTH served up a specials at their And when they say there’s
InPort News Staff students are picking up tricks,
“It’s a great opportunity for they’re not just talking about
PORT COLBORNE - the kids to learn,” said Spiteri, learning to make grilled
Through its new cooking pro¬ who was eager to teach the
gram, Port Cares has gotten youths to cook with health in The youths recently cooked
the creative juices of local up some grilled fish tacos with
youths boiling. watermelon salsa and chimi-
Since constructing its new kk churri sauce.
teaching kitchen as part of the "That’s definitely going
Reach Out Centre expansion, on our menu,” Echlin said,
Port Cares has welcomed in a adding he intends to make the
slew of future chefs for a crash We can teach kids about recipe a special at his King St.
coRurOsCe othne t hMe ecnuuli nhaarsy b weocroldm. e gardening, bringing that estHabel ischamlleendt. the program
one of the most popular pro¬ food into the kitchen and a fun experience, one he’d
wgriatmh sp laetn tthye oNf iecakgele rS te. ifgahcitl-i ttyo, then cooking with those lfiokrew taor dc. ontinue with moving
14-year-olds signing up for its fresh ingredients.” One of his favourite parts of
first session. visiting the Reach Out Centre
What makes the after¬ Sandy Pedersen kitchen is sitting down to enjoy
school program unique is not a meal with the kids after they
only the fact that it’s offered “There are a lot of young put their newfound skills to
for free, but also that local potential chefs here,” she said the test.
chefs have been invited in to as she looked over the Reach Eleven-year-old Marybeth
mentor the young culinary Out Centre’s bustling kitchen. Lee was particularly impressed
connoisseurs. “You can tell the ones that by the chefs donating their
When approached about really have a love for food.
helping out with the program, They're interested in watching “They show us ways to better
Kevin Echlin and Claudia everything we’re doing.” our technique,” she said, eager MARYANNE FIRTH Staff Photo
Spiteri, of The Smokin' Many of the young kitchen to learn. Nine-year-old Tanner Smith and Port Cares Bridges to Healthy Living co-ordinator Laura
Buddha and Eataly Foods aficionados are anxious to The program has allowed Ciccone go over some tricks in the kitchen during a recent ROC the Menu class at the Reach
respectively, immediately take on various tips and tricks Lee to pursue her passion for Out Centre.
jumped on board. of the trade, Spiteri said. cooking and study under role
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SARAH FERGUSON ent and a few smaller items cash, toys and clothing from
InPort News Staff as well as stocking stuffers. individuals, businesses and
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Longtime volunteer and organizer of the community toy drive in Port Colborne, Mieke Van Es would
like to thank everyone in the community who helped to make children happy on Christmas Day
by donating toys, clothing and cash. Another another successful toy drive, Van Es celebrated the
holidays with her great-grandson Landon Garner, two.
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■ WEATHER: Minor collisions, one snowmobile fatality and a whole lot of snow removal
Shovels kept busy
SARAH FERGUSON to 10 cm is expected to fall
In Port News Staff Saturday, but it won’t be as
significant as Wednesday’s
WELLAND - Jack Frost
lightly coated the ground The average local snowfall
with snowflakes on Christmas in November is one centime¬
Day to set the mood for the tre and in December 50 cm.
holidays. The Town of Pelham
But he unleashed between reported its residents were
15 and 25 cm of snow on able to navigate roads
Niagara on Boxing Day and smoothly Thursday thanks to
continued until the early the municipality’s new plan
morning Thursday. for dealing with snow.
u Public works director Ryan
Cook said Pelham was “over-
prepared." The town’s new
plan focuses first on high-
priority areas, which include
The only fortunate part Panedlh Eafmfin gSht.a,m C Sat.n, baondro o tRhedr.
of this was it fell on the areas of high-volume traffic.
Christmas holiday, when p.mPl.o wWs ewdenrees doauyt fruonmti l5 :3110
traffic was down.” p.m., and stopped when wind
Dave MacLeod poinc kthede uropa. dPsl oawgsa iwn eeraer lbya cink
the morning and there were
no reported problems, he
Welland resident Katie said.
Lane could be spotted shov¬ “There were quite a few
elling her Niagara St. drive¬ cars parked on the road
way in Welland Thursday which was a bit of a problem.”
morning. Snow removal in Welland
sonvo“eIwr nk,”ing eshwht e sw tosear miwd, e arbebu otgu ewtt thtiihnlgee Algoma Central Corp.’s Algosea was barley visible as it was docked on the east wall of the Welland CanaDl. AVE JOHNSON Staff Photo asSmnald oI oaPtnhon pretrl oloCc,e osWlsb,e oallcrancnoedr ’dwsi ngages n t¬oa
adding she was stranded were a terrible mess.” was slowed down due to the and looking out for their and Port Colborne about 15 eral manager of infrastructure
overnight in Niagara Falls Canada Post letter car¬ snowfall. mailman." cm to 25 cm. services and Port Colborne
while visiting her family. rier Mark Pavlakovich said “It’s not too bad,” he said. By the time Boxing Day Environment Canada Mayor Vance Badeway.
"The roads are good today, he started delivering mail at "Most people have been concluded, Welland had meteorologist Etienne
but (Wednesday) night they about 10 a.m. Thursday and shovelling their sidewalks received about 15 cm of snow Gregoire said about five see STORM | page 11
DAVE JOHNSON Staff Photo
Snow flies as cars drive down Hwy. 58 in Port Colborne at Stonebridge Dr.