City Provides Financial Support For Holy Trinity Church’s Temporary Emergency Shelter

‘Complex problems need creative solutions, and that is what is being offered by Holy Trinity’ : Mayor Campion

WELLAND – With unanimous support, Welland City Council approved $52,150 – to be funded through the operating surplus reserve fund – to offset costs incurred by Holy Trinity Anglican Church for an emergency overnight shelter offered seven days a week through February and March.

This community-led initiative is an emergency shelter, designed to supplement the existing system offered through the Niagara Region and in coordination with the City.

“Complex problems need creative solutions, and that is what is being offered by Holy Trinity,” said Mayor Frank Campion. “I am proud of our community for speaking up and stepping up, and I am proud of Council and staff for exploring the options and assisting the community on their efforts.”

In January, a notice of motion was passed directing staff to partner with local groups or agencies to open and fund a temporary, eight-bed shelter for February and March, with a budget of $35,000.

Holy Trinity Church operated the emergency shelter for two weeks in January and, upon review, indicated their interest in continuing to operate the service with the financial assistance of the City. The City will coordinate the evaluation of this initiative for the rest of the winter season and bring back recommendations and options to Council prior to the next winter season.

The funding from the City includes money for security, cleaning supplies, utilities, toiletries, and more. The shelter is hosted by Holy Trinity Church and operated by Beyond the Streets.

Due to a prior commitment, the only known date of unavailability is March 2.

(Attribution: City of Welland media release)

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View From The Bridge

The view from Woodlawn Bridge as we crossed the recreational waterway headed for Welland library’s main branch early Thursday afternoon, January 18. I’m guessing the trail was closed because of weather conditions? But if so, why was part of the trail open? (View From The Bridge is a recurring feature on the blog. /Joe Barkovich photo)

Trailblazers

CAPTION: Thanks to Welland parks staff, a skating trail in Woodlawn Park was open for skating today (some say it was open Wednesday). The weather will stay cold overnight but according to the forecast local snowfall accumulations near 15 cm are possible by tomorrow. Keep those blades of steel handy, more good skating is sure to be on the way! /Joe Barkovich photos.

Winter Carnival At Welland’s Auberge Richelieu

Bonhomme Carnaval, symbol of the Quebec Winter Carnival, will be there!

WELLAND – Everyone, regardless of age, is invited to participate in the winter carnival that will take place at the l’Auberge Richelieu (565 River Road, Welland) on Sunday, February 4th.

Breakfast marks the start of the day at 8:30 am. Starting at 9 am, children will have the opportunity to participate in the various free activities of the Carnival, such as crafts, skill games, horse drawn hayrides and much more. Kids also have a chance to win prizes just for participating (offered by Desjardins). Also, let’s not forget our special guest, le Bonhomme Carnaval.

PROGRAM

8:30 – 12 p.m. Enjoy a pancake breakfast – with sausages, bacon, baked beans,
juice, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate.
• Adults: $5
• Children under 12 receive a free meal.
9 – 1 p.m. Crafts, activities and visit of le Bonhomme Carnaval
9 – 11 a.m. Horse-drawn hay wagon rides.
10 – 10:30 a.m. Official opening with speech by dignitaries.
10 a.m. Maple Taffy Tasting – Thanks to Club Richelieu Niagara Falls
10 – 12 p.m. Fire truck
11 :30 a.m. Yummy Beaver tails
1 p.m. Draw results! 

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New Take On Well Heeled

CAPTION: All eyes on the ball? Not always. Hot shooting at the 67th Tribune Boys Basketball Tournament wasn’t the sole reason to turn heads during games. Hot footwear had its share of eyeball entertainment too. Gotta love the colours! /Joe Barkovich photos.

Eden, St. Paul Win Trib Tournament Championships

Chad Thorpe of Eden Flyers drives to the basket in the championship game of the Tribune Tournament Saturday night. Thorpe was the tournament’s Most Valuable Player. / Joe Barkovich photos

WELLAND –  Eden Flyers of St. Catharines and St. Paul Patriots of Niagara Falls emerged as champions of the 67th Tribune Boys Basketball Tournament Saturday night.

Eden got past A.N. Myer Marauders 70-55 to capture the tournament championship. The Patriots bested E.L. Crossley Cyclone 76-59 to earn consolation championship honors. Both games were played at Notre Dame’s Dillon Hall.

Although weather impacted the turnout on championship night, the gym was energized and boisterous, especially during the Flyers – Marauders game. Flyers coach Jonathon Thorpe drew attention to that in comments following the game. He thanked Eden fans for their vocal support throughout and then complimented the Myer crowd for its cheering for the Marauders.

The Flyers led 20-9 at the end of the first quarter but Myer came on strong in the second to surge ahead 31-30. The Flyers dominated in the third soaring to a 54-44 lead.

Isaiah Corsaro-Oteng of A.N. Myer Marauders finds himself blocked by two Eden defenders during Saturday night’s Tribune Tournament championship game.

Matthew Kleinsmith of E.L. Crossley Cyclone defends against Issac Jordan of St. Paul Patriots in last night’s Tribune Tournamnent consolation championship. Kleinsmith was the tournament’s leading scorer (98 points in four games), Most Sportsmanlike Player and a member of the second all-star team.

Compilation of winners of team and individual awards and all-star team selections from the tournament:

TEAM AWARDS:

Champion Eden Flyers

Consolation champion Saint Paul Patriots

Most sportsmanlike team E.L. Crossley Cyclone

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS:

Most valuable player Chad Thorpe, Eden

Outstanding defensive player Noah Walters, Saint Paul

Most sportsmanlike player Matthew Kleinsmith, Crossley

Caesar Hajdu Coaches Award Jonathon Thorpe, Eden

Bob Tomiuck Sixth Man Award Ethan Kelly, Saint Michael

Tribune Tournament Scholarship Owen Phillips, Notre Dame

First all-star team Isaiah Corsaro-Oteng, Myer; Mark Cruz, Saint Paul; Dylan Durlov, Eden; Kai Schatz, Eden; Chad Thorpe, Eden

Second all-star team Jayke Arnold, Myer; Dante DeBenedetti, Saint Paul; Trent Groulx, Notre Dame; Matthew Kleinsmith, Crossley; Noah Walters, Myer

Myer Marauders, Eden Flyers Meet In Trib Tourney Championship Game

E.L. Crossley Cyclone and St. Paul Patriots will play in the consolation championship

Notre Dame’s Andrew Benko goes up for a shot at last night’s ND-A.N.Myer matchup in the Tribune Tournament. The Marauders won and advanced to today’s tournament championship. /Joe Barkovich photos.

WELLAND – Finalists in the 67th annual Tribune Boys Basketball Tournament were decided in Friday high school hoops action at Notre Dame’s Dillon Hall.

In consolation round play. E.L. Crossley Cyclone bested Greater Fort Erie Gryphons 69-55 and St. Paul Patriots beat Centennial Cougars 52-40.

The Cyclone and Patriots will meet in the tournament’s consolation championship today at 5:30 p.m.

In championship round action, A.N. Myer Marauders defeated Notre Dame Fighting Irish 66-50 and Eden High Flyers beat Sir Winston Churchill Bulldogs 60-44. The Flyers and Bulldogs met in last year’s tournament championship game with the Bulldogs winning, 66-65.

The Marauders and Flyers will meet in the championship at 7 p.m.

Both games are at Notre Dame. The tournament is sponsored by Mountainview Building Group.

Among highlights following tonight’s games are selections of the First All-Star Team and Second All-Star Team, Tournament MVP, Most Sportsmanlike Player and Outstanding Defensive Player. The Tribune Tournament Scholarship will be presented. The Caesar Hajdu Coaches Award, initiated in 2023, will be presented to the coach of the winning team.

Admissions for todays games: Students $3, adults $5, cash only. 

Luke Johnson of Eden High Flyers closes in for a shot during last night’s game against Sir Winston Churchill Bulldogs.

Driving to the basket, Trent Groulx of Notre Dame finds himself in traffic during last night’s Tribune Tournament game with A.N. Myer Marauders. Groulx was named Notre Dame’s player of the game.

What Goes Up…

All eyes on the ball after this shot by Notre Dame’s William Benko (at left) during Thursday night’s Notre Dame- Holy Cross game.

….. must come down. /Joe Barkovich photos