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Annual Sunshine List illuminates Hirji's 2021 salary bump raises eyebrows BY DON RICKERS Contributing News Editor

From left, first-year cub Evelyn Seppala, Scouter Kara (mom Julie Seppala), and third-year cub Harry Seppala learn about spongy moths. BY VOICE STAFF Last Wednesday, cubs from the 3rd Fonthill Scouts heard guest speaker Ryan Cook, the Town of Pelham Manager of Public Works, tell them about the invasive spongy moth, better known

by its former name, the gypsy moth. Cook spoke about how the moths came to this area, what damage they can do to the tree canopy, and how burlap banding can help reduce that damage. After he demonstrated banding

techniques, the cubs gave it a go, showing off their knot-tying skills, and competing for the fastest application of banding— the best time was under 30 seconds. Then the cubs got down to work with supplies provided by

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Dr. Mustafa Hirji, Niagara Region’s Acting Medical Officer of Health, took a lot of heat for his pandemic decisions over the past two years, which in part precipitated incidents of rowdy protesters showing up outside his home. Hirji earned $252,907 in 2019, and $296,583 in 2020. His remuneration jumped to $457,013 in 2021, a dramatic 54 percent increase when many were suffering economic hardship across the region. Remarkably, he was not the top Niagara earner on Ontario’s Sunshine List. That honour went to Lynn Guerriero, president and CEO of the Niagara Health hospital system, whose payout was $486,441. She earned $350,269 in 2020. Guerriero’s fi rst full year with the hospital system was 2021, at which time her responsibilities were augmented to include the CEO portfolio. The province's annual Sunshine List contains the names of public sector workers who are paid $100,000 or more a year in salaries, bonuses, overtime, and severances. The recently released report has some 240,000 entries. It was introduced in 1996 by Conservative Premier Mike Harris, as part of his Common Sense Revolution platform highlighting accountability and transparency. The Region did not respond to a Voice request for information on Hirji’s 2021 payout, but Pelham Regional Councillor Diana Huson said that she had received a notification from the Region’s Public Health and Social Services Committee, explaining that HirSee SUNSHINE back page

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Navigating the craters: As we reported a couple of weeks back, it’s pothole repair season and Town crews are out in force ladling out the cold mix. An older gentleman who did not wish to be named stopped into our office to say that if the Town would only enforce its own winter weight restrictions—5 tons per axle—then there would be far fewer potholes to start with, and then possibly added something about Town officials lacking common sense. I’d say the real hurdle is the practicality of enforcement. Do we set up portable weigh scales at either end of Highway 20—which is, in any case, a Regional road? More cold mix, boys...Goodbye gypsy, hello spongy: As seen in the Town’s insert this week about gypsy moths, gypsy moths are no longer to be called gypsy moths. Their new official name is “spongy” moths. “The Entomological Societies of Canada and America adopted the name spongy moth as the new common name for the moth species Lymantria dispar and are starting to change all the materials over to it,” says Town Communications Specialist Leah Letford, who oversaw the creation of this week’s spread on the rapacious pest. It’s actually a pretty good read, starting on page 9. I learned as much about the moths and dealing with them in these four pages as I had in the last four years...Happy Birthday, young man! Friends of longtime Fonthill resident Mel Senner wish him the best for his 90th birthday, coming this Friday. Mel has been threatening to move up north for years, an outcome friends have been dreading. Don’t do it, Mel! And enjoy your day… “Titanic Treats”: That’s the Fonthill Lions’ wording, not ours, for two, three-foot tall, milk chocolate Easter bunnies being raffled off this coming Sunday, April 10. It’s a fundraiser, and tickets start at $5 each. Get hoppin’ over to fonthilllions. ca for more info...The shelves are groaning: If you’ve sent in a letter, poem, short story, or other item, fear not, it will likely run eventually. It’s been a busy couple of weeks around HQ and we’re trying to catch up...No foolin’: Coincidentally, we're sure, the Town chose April 1 to announce that Councillor Ron Kore is taking his turn as Deputy Mayor, a position he’ll retain through the October municipal election...So here we are again: In reviewing how we handled the Town’s gypsy/ spongy moth insert last year, last week I looked up our April 21 2021 edition, the front page of which featured a photo of Pelham bylaw officers placing caution tape around playground equipment and the headline, “Teeter-tottering into crisis, As a third wave crashes in, Provincial government lurches from one Covid policy to the next.” Sound familiar? Health authorities say that Ontario is now in its sixth wave of infection. Election pandering or no, some oddsmakers are betting on a return to mandatory masking by May. The smart money never stopped wearing them...Harry's back: Missed you, buddy! By our count, between Harry and his sister Evelyn, the Seppala family has ably represented Fonthill scouting in these pages at least four times since 2018. Now go get those moths, kids! ◆

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Pelham donates fire truck, equipment to Newfoundland volunteer brigade BY DON RICKERS Contributing News Editor Niagara firefighting gear is headed to the Rock. Fire Chief Terry Edwards of Little Burnt Bay, a small coastal town in north-central Newfoundland, was at Pelham’s Fire Station 1 last week to take delivery of a fire truck and equipment. Edwards and his brigade of 14 volunteers also serve neighbouring communities. “In addition to the fire truck which Pelham supplied, we reached out to local municipalities to offer expired but serviceable gear,” said Pelham Fire Chief Bob Lymburner. Ten communities — Fort Erie, Haldimand County, Lincoln, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Niagara Falls, Pelham, St. Catharines, Thorold, Wainfleet, and Welland — contributed firefighting supplies to stock the donated truck. Equipment included a breathing air compressor and self-contained breathing apparatus, rapid intervention team packs, 70 lengths of 50 foot fire hose plus nozzles and valves, automobile extrication tools, 50 sets of bunker gear and helmets, and CPR training mannequins and training books. “Fort Erie sent a pumper trucker out to Newfoundland in 2021,” said Lymburner. “This is Pelham’s first donation out that way. We've made these contacts through our Fire Chiefs Association, and are always happy to share with our brother and sister firefighters, especially those out east or in the north that don’t have big budgets.” Pelham sent a pumper truck a few years ago to Bearskin Lake,

From left, Pelham Fire Prevention Officer Jason Longhurst, District Chief for Fort Erie Station three Doug Woehl, Fire Chief of Little Burnt Bay, Newfoundland Terry Edwards, Pelham Mayor Marvin Junkin, Pelham Fire Chief Bob Lymburner, Pelham District Chief Station 1 Ben Gutenberg, Pelham District Chief Station 2 Adam Arbour. DON RICKERS the most northern Indigenous reserve in the province. “We are part of a group called Firefighters Without Borders, organized through Mississauga

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COTÉ'S COMMENTS Larry Coté

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n this space it is my preference to write about pleasant topics as I encounter them. Frankly, it has recently become more difficult to discover subjects that are both pleasant to write about and a joy to read. Seemingly, and at this very time, we are inundated with a boatload of unpleasant events and happenings. However, if we look closely at our lives and surroundings we have much to be grateful for and happy about. Actually, we are fortunate to be embraced by a host of pleasantries—too many to itemize here. However, to mention a few might momentarily help overcome a few current unpleasantries and start you to thinking more often about the many pleasantries in your life. The fi rst of those items to be happy about are those who help to raise our children to be knowledgeable and productive citizens — our children’s teachers. Most children grow to love and respect their teachers and are happy to embrace that relationship. As I observe most students at all grade levels they are eager

to get to the environments that their teachers create. As a result they burst from their classrooms at the end of the school day full of vim and vigour and with smiles that dispel any sort of gloom. At that moment, they are likely the happiest they will be for that entire day. If you are looking for a dose of happiness just visit a kindergarten. Assuredly, you will come away bereft of any thoughts about worldly unpleasantries and wearing a smile. The next group to be mentioned here are the many people who comprise our healthcare system, from ambulance paramedics to the nurses and doctors who attend to our wellbeing. These people aim to turn our personal unpleasantries to better health and happiness. They help to make our lives more liveable and freer from gloom. Perhaps you might not agree with this next group who contribute to making our lives more liveable— our politicians and civic administrators. Putting aside your darts and politics for awhile, you might discern how much they

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influence our lives and ultimately try to provide for our betterment. Many of us love to bash our politicians. However, for the most part, in addition to a heartwarming handshake they attempt to make our lives more liveable. In most communities there are groups and collectivities that provide a variety of services that contribute to the wellness and vitality of the citizenry. These non-government organizations (NGOs) are operated by volunteers and make life happier for the clientele they serve throughout the community. In return, they fi nd much enjoyment in being of service without fanfare. Well, my fellow citizens, I hope you might see the point of this brief visitation to happier places where some of our pleasantries can reside. You can now take the time to turn your thoughts to other pleasant groups and associations and might momentarily dispel some of the unpleasantries that tend to occupy our minds. ◆

Letters License plate fee rebate a new low In the earliest days of Ontario’s history, voting privileges were reserved for a select few who comprised only a fraction of the general population. Initially votes were cast orally, so it was quite easy for unscrupulous individuals who held a vested interest in the outcome of an election to manipulate the results for their own purposes. A voter could be swayed by the offer of an unlimited supply of alcohol. Or worse: he could be threatened with bodily harm and thus intimidated to cast his ballot for a particular candidate. And what if he accepted the free booze

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OPINION Biblical citations misleading Michael Coren’s false “facts” serve no one [Common Decency, “Selective truth serves no one,” March 30, p.4]. Abortion stats in Canada have maintained a 100,000 annual average since 1992, following the advent of “modern sex education” taught in schools in the early ‘70s. Hospital care in Canada was “socialized” in 1957, with full health coverage by 1972. Yet, reported abortions climbed steadily from 52,400 in 1974 to 111,526 in 1997. Ontario “adjusted” their reporting for 2011 – 2014, potentially under-reporting by nearly 50 percent. According to StatsCan, four clinics did not report at all in 2006, resulting in a significant under coverage of induced abortions performed in clinics. (See the History of the Therapeutic Abortion Survey.) Since reporting ceased to be mandatory for clinics, many do not, skewing numbers downward. In each of 2008 – 2014, one or more clinics did not report. Abortions caused by Mifegymiso, the “morning-after pill,” are likewise not reported. Neither Ontario nor Quebec report non-resident abortions, further compromising accuracy of data. Coren’s most egregious error is his attempt to justify abortion by misrepresenting Biblical text. The account cited in Numbers 5:11-31 makes no mention of pregnancy. A husband suspicious of his wife’s unfaithfulness, was given a process to ascertain whether she has betrayed him. Dust from the temple floor is mixed with holy water for her to drink. If guilty, her “belly shall swell and her thigh shall rot,” or “fall away,” meaning it will decay, and she will be cursed among her people. She will be disfigured and disabled, attesting to her guilt. No pregnancy, nor miscarriage. If she is inno-

cent, the water has no affect on her at all, and the text says that she will be able to conceive, indicating that the deformity caused to the guilty woman would prevent conception. The Exodus 21:22 passage reads, “...if her fruit depart, but no mischief follows...” The Hebrew word translated as “depart” is a general word meaning coming or going out, or being brought out or forth. Used in Genesis 10:14 and 35:11, of a child “com[ing] forth” out of his father, and in Genesis 38:28-30, it refers to the live birth of twin brothers. The Exodus verse says that a premature birth causing no harm to or death of the child, may be punished as the husband sees fit, but verse 23 states, “If any mischief follows, then shall you give life for life, eye for eye...” etc. The death or injury of the child or mother is punishable by death or comparable injury to the assailant. Again, Coren manipulates the Scripture to suit his rebellious position. God defined murder in multiple passages (De 19:11; Ex 21:14; Num 35:15-24) as the deliberate taking of life an innocent. Scripture puts no limits on the age of the murdered. The life and personhood of the unborn child is unequivocally affirmed throughout the Bible, including those texts Coren chooses to dismiss; his argument is vacuous. Coren is on dangerous ground; God pronounced a curse upon all who add to or take away from His Word. Self-serving manipulation of the Scriptures is condemned in that Text, and doubly to those who wear the title “reverend.” Coren does well to take warning. Mary Tucker Fonthill

Time to turn off the election promises spigot Canadians, although notoriously known for our forgiving ways and short memories, have had enough! The historical way to achieve success in politics was to promise to spend our money on whatever was popular at the time. Homefully this time will be different! Tell us what you are prepared to do to save our money! Will you hold your friends accountable for the abuses in our long term care homes?

It is truly sad that in order to market your self successfully, and become a representative of the masses, you have to be a member of the elite and unfortunately think like them. Try to think like the “average Joe” and not be bound by the historical dedication to the wealthy power brokers. Tom Airth Burlington

PELHAM AND COVID-19 Mayor Marvin Junkin

Older Niagara residents once again at higher Covid risk

h, the month of April—the most stubborn amongst us must admit that spring weather is just around the corner. It is a springtease month, one day the temperature is in the upper teens next day near freezing. With the snow finally gone our gardeners can see their flower beds and gardens, their dark soil soaking up the sun’s energy, getting drier and warmer with each sunny day. Enough with the wishful thinking, let’s get down to business. Our Town of Pelham has for the second straight year been granted the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada. I realize this has been mentioned in the local press already, but for a town our size to receive this award not once but twice is truly special and signifies the hard work and attention to detail that our finance department devotes to their work day in day out. Heartfelt congratulations to our Director of Finance Teresa Quinlin-Murphy and our deputy of Finance Charlotte

Tunikaitis! Speaking of money, I have received a few emails this week from residents expressing their concerns with the pay increase that was awarded to Dr. Hirji last year. This increase raised his in-

"If you are in the 60-plus age bracket a vaccine booster is highly recommended" come to a salary $457,000. Dr. Hirji is responsible for 460,000 Niagara residents. Meanwhile, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. David Williams, who is responsible for some 14 million residents, received a salary $444,000. In a report to Regional Council, Niagara Region CAO Ron Tripp said that the Ontario Ministry of Health funded this increase for Dr. Hirji, with no impact on local taxpayers. ovid cases continue to rise in the Region due to

the relaxing of mask mandates and the spread of yet another variant. As of late last week, there are 32 cases being treated, no ventilators needed. Of these 32, 29 are residents aged 65-plus. No one under the age of 16 years has been admitted. If you are in the 60-plus age bracket a vaccine booster is highly recommended. Province-wide as of April 1, there were 804 Covid patients in hospitals, with 167 in ICU. If we follow the same scenario that has occurred in Europe we should start to see a decrease in new cases in another week. I should point out that even though the mask mandate has been lifted, health units are still encouraging the use of masks in public places. Interesting to note in a recent poll residents of Canada placed Covid third on their list of daily concerns, behind cost of housing and inflation. Finally, this past Saturday, it was great to see a goodsized crowd turn up at the MCC to chat with Pelham’s own modern day explorer, Adam Shoalts, who is about to embark on a solo fourmonth-long expedition. Safe journey! ◆

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COMMON DECENCY Rev. Michael Coren

We witness now the Passion of Ukraine

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hat we are all witnessing right now on our television screens, in our newspapers, and on the internet is the Passion of Ukraine. It’s still Lent, and Easter isn’t quite here, but in this sacrificial journey towards the Christian commemoration of the arrest, torture, and murder of Jesus we see Ukraine in all of its blood and tears. The word “Passion” comes from the Latin for “suffering,” and seldom have we been such armchair-witnesses to the most hideous barbarism and slaughter. Easter, however, can only be properly understood if we also embrace the Resurrection, and I firmly believe that through the screams and the agony there will indeed be a rebirth, a rising again of this great and proud nation. I certainly pray so. Such a statement and such an idea would have been surprising, even jarring, to my father’s family. They were Ukrainian Jews. Most, my direct line, left in the 1890s, but others remained, through the truly grotesque years of Stalin and Hitler. Their relationships with their Christian neighbours and rulers were seldom comfortable, and sometimes deadly. Now, so many years later, there’s me, a Christian priest, an Anglican, but one who will never, and could never, forget his Jewish heritage. Even more extraordinary, now there’s Ukraine’s President, a Jewish man who embodies the country’s resistance, strength, and courage. That, I promise you, would have amazed and stunned my people on so many levels. But then Jesus was Jewish of course, as was his moth-

er, and most of his early followers. The blood he and they shed was Jewish blood, and that has often been grotesquely forgotten by the church historical in so many ways of shame and horror. In all honesty, it’s sometimes forgotten even today. The blood of the modern martyrs is Ukrainian, whatever the background, religion, or belief. The blood of men, women, and children, running in crimson innocence as brutal occupiers — not Roman now but Russian — bully their way into what is not theirs and doesn’t belong to them. The five wounds of Christ are replicated in the holy wounds of Ukraine. Invasion, murder, lies, abuse, and terror. A country bleeds for us, not as Christ who some of us regard as the Messiah, but as a living obstacle, a heroic barrier to the ambitions of a malicious and cruel leader who exploits and oppresses his own people in his lust for power and land. It will not end with Ukraine, as history has repeatedly taught us. Some in the world choose to wash their hands of all this, preferring to do nothing while the noble victims die in their place. Others genuinely lament what is happening but don’t intervene because they think it would be too dangerous for them. Then there are those who rejoice in it all. Crucify him, crucify him! These Lenten lands, these Paschal paths, have never been so obvious to the world, and yet we respond with relatively little. No surprise if we think about it, because similar hell has been brought down on Afghanistan, Yemen, Syria, Iraq, and so many other places. Perhaps

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order to establish a level playing field. But as they say: the more things change, the more they stay the same—just not exactly the same, I fear. In the past, a vote in return for liquor cost the individual NOTHING MORE than his vote. He could down his beer and walk away with no further commitment of any kind. Today the process is a little more complicated. We buy into a promise—the reward for our vote comes not before, like the glass of beer, but after the election is over. We then pay for the promises we have approved by paying the taxes for them. The not-so-subtle difference is that it is the taxpayer and not the candidate who pays. Politicians of every political stripe still try to influence the electorate with promises now underwritten by our own money. Sometimes we are offered new subway lines, buck-a-beer, or a new highway. The range of goodies on offer is almost limitless. To be sure, most of them are valid, since they outline a party’s platform for the future of the province. This is entirely acceptable and we are free to vote for the party whose platform appeals to us. There is no intimidation implied. We are all aware that the concomitant tax bill is inevitable, if we are to support the kind of society we want. What is it they say about death and taxes? Still, if we want our society to function, we cannot avoid them. Taxes provide us with medical support, roads and highways, education, and pension plans. They are essential to our Canadian way of life and while we may grumble about paying

our racism prevented and still prevents us from reacting properly to those repeated obscenities, and that’s an eternal stain. And yes, I’m fully aware of western and especially US hypocrisy in all of this. o let’s begin the great and grand restoration here and now, and start the permanent revolution of grace and equality today. In Lent we Christians are supposed to remember the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert. We do so in part by abstaining from something that gives us ease or pleasure. Not a lot to ask really. Can we at this vital time in history not abstain from complacency, and thus save Ukraine? Abstain from once again allowing injustice to triumph? In doing so we could change everything! Humanity cries out, as it always has, and perhaps this time we can listen. Perhaps, perhaps, this time. Don’t forsake them, not again. The cry that echoes so loudly and so accusingly. Lent, Passion, Jesus, faith, religion, and the sanctity of Ukraine. My ancestors may well have been confused and even bewildered by the language, but they would most certainly have grasped the meaning. Because in the end it’s not about nation, race, or religion, but about truth, justice, and peace. In Ukraine and beyond. It’s about people being truly free, and respect — and even love — being given to all of God’s creatures. For ever and ever. Amen. ◆ Rev. Michael Coren is an award-winning Toronto-based columnist and author of 18 books, appears regularly on TV and radio, and is also an Anglican priest.

them we do so, for the most part willingly, because we are fully aware of their importance. However, some promises are nothing more than a crass attempt by a politician to buy power. In this regard, Premier Ford has sunk just about as low as he can go with his license plate rebate. He is offering the voter a cash incentive in return for his or her vote. Much like the offer of liquor for a vote, this is nothing more than a blatant attempt to buy our support. In my view, Mr. Ford’s rebate cheque to support “hardworking” Canadians reflects his moral bankruptcy. He is no better than the thugs who offered either a beer or a beating in return for a vote in the early days of British North America. And the worst is yet to come: he has yet to explain which of our social programs will have to be cut to allow him to cover the billions in revenue which will be lost this year and in the years to come. I cherish my vote and have exercised my right to cast a ballot every single time the opportunity has presented itself since I was first able to do so. Men and women have fought and died for my right to cast those votes. Few, if any voters today would sell their vote for a glass of beer, although some might conceivably be swayed by a promise of a buck-a-beer. I, certainly, would not. This rebate cheque will not sway me one iota. By reverting to the vote-buying tactics worthy of the scoundrels of early British North America, Mr. Ford has shown his true colours. In the light of this blatant attempt to buy votes, I cannot see how anyone else could cast a ballot for him either. Don MacRae Ridgeville

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New fashion shop a welcome addition to Fonthill Popular Village Boutique opens a second location BY DON RICKERS Contributing News Editor Carol LaCivita and her daughter Alexandra operate a successful fashion boutique in Ridgeway, and saw an opportunity to expand into a second location in Fonthill. It was an easy decision. March 17 was the opening day of the Village Boutique’s new home in the Shops on 20 plaza, Unit B-8, at 160 Highway 20 East. Located between the new McDonald’s and Starbucks, the store features popular women’s fashion brands like Tribal, Charlie B, Frank Lyman, Kaffe, and Hatley. Clothing, accessories, and gift items are all available.

Looking for a unique item, or a specific size? Carol welcomes special orders. Searching for that perfect gift? Custom wrapping is offered at no extra charge. Keen to shop from home? The boutique’s online store is open 24 hours a day. The boutique even offers a Girls Night, in which a group of five or more friends can select a date and time to enjoy an exclusive shopping experience. “We’re really focused on stylish, affordable casual clothes for everyday,” said Carol, who earli-

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Spongy (LDD) Moths Discover more about this invasive species in Pelham About Spongy (LDD) Moths The Spongy moth, previously known as the Gypsy Moth or Lymantria dispar dispar (LDD) Moth is native to Europe and is currently established in the Pelham area. The larvae (caterpillars) feed on crown foliage of a wide range of hardwood and some softwood trees, which makes it a defoliating forest pest of concern. Spongy moths are most destructive in their larval stage, as caterpillars, stripping away foliage from a broad variety of trees. Repeated defoliation stresses trees and can lead to mortality, and can weaken tree regeneration due to impacted seed production and root sprouting. The efforts to control and manage Spongy moths are crucial to mitigate the possible ecological impacts and potential areas of spread.

Town of Pelham 2022 Aerial Spray Program The Town of Pelham's LDD moth aerial spray program will commence as early as May 10th with final spray dates posted on the Town of Pelham website at www.pelham.ca/LDDMoth within 48 hours prior to the application. The maps included in the following pages identify the spray blocks to receive treatment from the aerial spray program. The identified spray blocks have been designed to have the greatest impact on preventing defoliation and protecting the health of the most vulnerable trees in accordance with the Town of Pelham LDD Moth Management Policy and Integrated Pest Management strategy.

Discover measures homeowners can take year round to reduce the impact. September to Late April Spongy Moths are in the egg stage at this time. Egg masses can be found on tree trunks, branches, buildings and on objects around the house. One egg mass contains approx. 300 eggs. By destroying egg masses the number caterpillars that emerge in spring can be greatly reduced. Scrape off egg masses with a dull knife and place them in soapy water for a few days before discarding them.

Late April to Late May Place sticky barriers or bands on the tree trunk. Wrap duct tape around the tree trunk and apply a thin coat of sticky material (commercially available at most garden centres) to the duct tape. Alternatively, you may use a double band of duct tape, the outer band with the sticky side out.

“Adapted with the permission of The Regional Municipality of York”.

Mid May to Early June Town spray program takes place. Home owners not in designated spay areas can consider having trees sprayed by a licensed pesticide applicator. This is recommended when: Egg masses in larger numbers are on tress that cannot be removed by hand. Large numbers of egg masses are on susceptible tree species, primarily on oak, birch, beech and spruce.

Late May to August Trap and destroy caterpillars by placing burlap (cloth) bands on trees. Wrap burlap that is approximately one metre wide around the tree trunk, tie it at the middle with a rope and fold it. Caterpillars feed at night and find shelter from the heat during the day. They will congregate under the burlap. Destroy caterpillars from under the burlap every late afternoon before they crawl back to the canopy to feed. Caterpillars can be killed by squishing them or placing them in soapy water. Use this method until all the caterpillars finish their life stage, usually in August, and turn into cocoons and later into adult moths.

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Town of Pelham 2022 Spongy (LDD)

The proposed earliest commencement date for spraying is May 10, 2022, and ends June 15, 2 The spray will take place as two applications, approximately seven days apart. Applications occur early mornings before 8:00 a.m.

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The Town of Pelham is conducting an aerial spray program to control LDD moth (Lymantria dispar dispar) in designated spray blocks covering municipal roadsides/parks, Town-owned properties, and privately owned properties. The Town of Pelham continues to take measures to reduce the impact of the LDD Moth on Pelham’s tree canopy. Elevated levels of LDD moth have caused severe defoliation of trees in certain areas of the Town. The Town will continue to implement integrated pest management measures, and will also conduct an aerial spray in areas predicted for severe defoliation. Aerial spraying has proven in the past to be very effective in lowering LDD moth populations. Although the aerial spray won’t eradicate all traces of the insect, it will lower populations to a more manageable level. All areas that are sprayed are within the Town of Pelham. The aerial spray program carried out by helicopter will be applying the biological pesticide Foray 48B Biological Insecticide Aqueous Suspension, the active ingredient is Bacillus thuringiensis v. kurstaki (Btk), Registration No. 24977 under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada). The product is registered under the trade name Foray® 48B. Btk is a naturally occurring bacteria found in soil. Btk is not a chemical. Btk produces a protein that is toxic only to the larvae (caterpillars) of specific insect species. When ingested by susceptible insects, the toxic protein molecules break down the walls of the insect’s stomach causing the insect to stop feeding. The acidic conditions in the stomachs of humans and animals are not present and do not activate Btk toxins, which is why the pesticide is not toxic to humans and animals. Btk has been used in many countries without health impacts on individuals on medications or vulnerable populations. Btk has been extensively studied by Health Canada and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Research shows that Btk poses minimal risk to human health when used as directed. lddmoth@pelham.ca www.pelham.ca/LDDMoth

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How does Spongy Moth cause damage to trees? Caterpillars begin by chewing small holes, but as they mature can completely strip a tree of its leaves depending on their age and population. How much damage can they cause? High levels of Spongy moth caterpillars can cause trees to experience severe loss of leaves, which could cause them to enter a state of decline and make them more susceptible to further harm from other insects, diseases, and weather fluctuations. What does the damage look like? Spongy moth caterpillars chew small holes in the new leaves. As the caterpillars grow, they eat more and the holes become larger until only the leaf veins remain. When population levels are high, spongy moth caterpillars have the ability to strip trees of all of their leaves. What types of trees do these caterpillars affect? Spongy moths are known to feed on hardwood trees such as apple, birch, cherry, elm, hickory, oak, willow, and maple species. Other deciduous trees, and even conifers such as pine or spruce, could be susceptible when populations are high. What is defoliation? Defoliation is the widespread loss of leaves on a tree and other plants.

For questions or for up-to-date information about what you can do to control Spongy Moths on your property, aerial spray details, private aerial spray contractors, homeowner resources and more visit www.pelham.ca/LDDMoth

Public Notice of Pesticide Use Town of Pelham LDD Moth Control

Spongy Moth Private Aerial Spray Providers

The Town of Pelham is conducting an aerial spray program to control LDD moth (Lymantria dispar dispar) along the following municipal roadsides/parks, Town-owned properties, and privately owned properties:

The following contractors may provide moth spraying services on private residences for those not included in the Town of Pelham spray program.

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Canboro Road near Oakridge Boulevard Cream Street near North Pelham Park Effingham and Metler Road Foss Road near Balfour Street Effingham, Pancake Lane & Welland Road Balfour Street near Sumbler Road Tice Road, Moore Drive Welland Road at Centre Street

All areas are within the Town of Pelham. The aerial spray program carried out by helicopter will be applying the biological pesticide Foray 48B Biological Insecticide Aqueous Suspension, the active ingredient is Bacillus thuringiensis v. kurstaki (Btk), Registration No. 24977 under the Pest Control Products Act (Canada). Applications will occur early mornings before 8:00 a.m. Approximately seven days apart, two applications will occur. Proposed earliest commencement date of May 10, 2022, and ending June 15, 2022. For more information, contact Sonia Simoes, Administrative Assistant to Public Works, Town of Pelham, 905-980-6672 Collect calls will be accepted. Spray dates will be released on the Town of Pelham website and social media channels 48 hours prior to application. Maps of each spray area are available by emailing lddmoth@pelham.ca or visiting www.pelham.ca/LDDMoth

Residents are encouraged to subscribe for Email News Alerts regarding the program and aerial spray dates. Visit www.pelham.ca/LDDMoth and click the “subscribe to this page” located at the bottom of the page.

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Pelham volleyball player wins provincial title with Brock Fenwick's Emily Foest and her Badgers ﬁnish sixth in national tournament BY DON RICKERS Contributing News Editor Brock University teams emerged from the Covid-19 pandemic with a spike in athletic prowess, qualifying in an unprecedented five sports for national championship tournaments this season. Of special note are three teams — women’s hockey, women’s volleyball, and men’s basketball — that won provincial titles. The Women’s Volleyball Badgers, ranked number two in the province, defeated the third-ranked University of Toronto Varsity Blues to capture the Quigley Cup at the Bob Davis Gymnasium in St. Catharines on Saturday, March 19. It was the first OUA title for Brock in the program’s history, and was sparked by the play of outside hitter Emily Foest of Fonthill, who had nine kill shots in the game. The victory extended Brock's winning streak to 16-0, a new team record. The Badgers faced U of T again at the nationals in Calgary the weekend of March 25-27, seeded number

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two in the tournament, but lost in the consolation final to the Varsity Blues. Brock finished the tournament in sixth place. Trinity Western Spartans defeated the Mount Royal Cougars in the gold medal game. Brock actually qualified for the national tournament two years ago, but the championships were canceled due to Covid. Foest attended St. Kevin's and Notre Dame in Welland for her elementary and secondary schooling, developing the volleyball skills which led her to additional competition at the local club and provincial team level. “I always wanted to play Division One in the U.S., but once I decided that I wanted to study in the medical field, it made sense to stay in Canada,” Foest told the Voice. “I chose Brock because of its strong medical sciences program, and the quality of its volleyball program.” Playing the role of outside hitter, Foest’s job is to relentlessly attack the net and score kill shots.

by to ask if a ladies clothing store would be on site. So we took the plunge.” Carol and Alexandra plan to travel back and forth every day between their two locations. “Personalized service is what we’re all about. And as the pandemic winds down, ladies are really ready to shop!” said Carol. “Fonthill doesn’t have a lot of chain stores, and I feel that a lot of people are trying to support small, independent local businesses. That’s what we

Number 9 Emily Foest runs the gauntlet. “My main focus this past season was to adapt to this new level of play,” said Foest. “As a first-year university player, there is definitely a learning curve.” Standing five feet, ten inches, Foest’s plan is to compete for

found during the pandemic at our Ridgeway location. Our business really didn't waver.” The boutique carries specialty clothing for women who play golf and pickleball, plus shoes and coats, and some affordable costume jewelry. The mother and daughter duo cover both youth and middle-age demographics with their clothing lines. “We have a lot of mother and daughter teams coming in and shopping, because

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Brock throughout her four or five years at the school. “Adapting to online classes during the pandemic restrictions and Covid protocols has been manageable,” she said. “It has been a busy schedule with all the

we carry styles that appeal to both,” said Alexandra. “We’re all about quality and affordability.” Because 90 percent of men's underwear is bought by women, they also stock a selection of items for gents, including SAXX un-

team practises, games, and meetings, combined with the academic demands. It was a bit of a bumpy ride at times, but overall, not too stressful. I definitely developed some very good time management skills this year.”

derwear, designed with the male anatomy in mind, with all styles equipped with the patented BallPark Pouch. Village Boutique is open seven days a week, ten to six Monday through Friday, ten to five on Saturdays, and Sundays noon to four.

The shop will also be participating in the upcoming Kinsmen Club Home Show at the Meridian Community Centre, April 9 and 10. To reach Carol or Alexandra, call 905-892-6262, or visit them online at www. thevillageboutique.ca

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GARDENER'S NOTEBOOK by Aleksia Shoalts

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f you ask someone why they decided to start a vegetable garden you can expect a variety of answers. Some do it so that they know exactly where their food comes from. Others for the joy of watching things grow. Another common reason is to try to save some money. But this last can be easier said than done, given how expensive gardening can become. So here are some tips to stretch the dollar in your garden this year. A common mistake that many new gardeners make that ends up wasting money is either picking the wrong plants to grow, or growing too many of them. Let’s start with the first point. Pick foods to grow that you will actually eat and that will grow well in your gardening conditions. This seems like obvious advice, but if you’re anything like me, it’s easy to get swept up at the garden centre seeing all the neat seedlings or seed packets of veggies that you have never heard of before, wanting to give them a try. So it’s best to stick with the familiar staples you’re likely to make the most use of in a variety of meals, such as tomatoes, bell peppers, lettuces, kale, potatoes, onions or carrots.

The next thing to keep in mind is space. Seedlings that are planted too close together will often produce less and smaller fruit than plants that have adequate room to grow. Sometimes **less really is more.** Another thing to keep in mind is that some varieties (mainly squashes, legumes and cucumbers) are sprawlers, which take up a lot of real estate in order to produce. You can minimize their sprawling by growing these plants vertically on a sturdy fence or a trellis (if you already have one on hand). It’s even possible to grow squashes this way. Maximizing your garden space will also help give you more bang for your buck. While some leafy greens such as kale can be harvested repeatedly as they produce fresh leaves after each picking, others such as lettuce and spinach are single harvest. Once you pick them they don’t come back, so you’ll want to replace them when they’re done. This works particularly well, since lettuce and spinach are also cold weather crops that you can plant earlier and then replace with tomatoes or peppers later in the spring. Starting your own seeds at home can also save mon-

ey, since seeds cost less than buying seedlings that have already been started. Garden centres usually sell vegetable seedlings in packs of four. So spending $1.50 for a packet of 100 seeds instead of $1.50 for a pack of 4 seedlings is not a bad deal. Leftover seed packets when stored properly can still sprout years after you buy them. You may think it would be a good idea to harvest the seeds from produce you buy at the grocery store. Unfortunately, most of these store-bought veggies have either immature or infertile seeds. You may succeed in growing a plant, but that plant may not give you any fruit, or if it does, the fruit may not resemble the veggie you took the seeds from. However, you might be able to collect the seeds from your own garden produce, save it, and replant it the following year with more success. For my garden, I choose things that tend to be more expensive to buy at the supermarket, or else things that store well so they can be enjoyed in the winter. Produce such as raspberries, blueberries, asparagus and rhubarb tend to be very pricey (regardless of the season). But if you spend $20 for their respective peren-

nial plants, they will more than pay for themselves in the amount of food that they produce year after year. You might be surprised at how many raspberries a small bush can produce. You can stretch this even further by waiting to buy your plants at the end of a season when they are discounted. However, the drawback to these perennials is that it usually takes a few growing seasons for the plant to establish and actually start producing food. As for storing things, root veggies such as potatoes, carrots, turnips, beets etc. are all good choices as they will keep for a long time when stored in a cool, dry and dark place, making them attractive options for budget-minded gardeners.

If you want to grow robust plants with high yields, you will need to feed and water them routinely in the summer. The problem is fertilizer and water are expensive, especially on repeat. Instead of choosing the pricey granular or spray fertilizers sold in stores, there are some cheaper organic options. You can boost your soil fertility in the spring or fall by applying any of the following: adding homemade compost derived from food scraps, buying a few bags of well-rotted animal manure, or by sowing a cover crop. Let’s unpackage each of these in turn. Making your own compost is a little more involved and takes time to produce, (it’s not something you can make in a couple of weeks),

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true method has been relied upon by farmers for centuries. Cover crops can gather the nitrogen plants need to grow from the air, and then store it in their stems and roots. This method is a little more time consuming however, since you have to mow or pull and turn the crop over in order for it to break down and release these nutrients back into the soil for your veggies to take up. Unless it is a very wet summer, watering your garden is pretty much unavoidable. But you can cut down on water by mulching around your plants, which prevents the water from evaporating too quickly at

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It is with the heaviest of hearts that the family of Karen McIntee announce her peaceful passing after a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer on March 31, 2022 at the age of 63. Loving mom of Courtney McIntee (Ian Swayze), and devoted Grammy to Tristan. Forever missed by her friend and husband Mike. Beloved sister of Janet Zwierschke (Robert). Pre-deceased by her parents Bruce and Louise Stayzer. Karen will also be fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, and friends. Karen loved flowers and nature, going for walks, and playing baseball. A special thank you to Colleen for her excellent care over the past several years. Thank you to Dr. Phillips and the Walker Cancer Center for their ongoing care and support as well as the Palliative care team. The family received friends at the PELHAM FUNERAL HOME , 1292 Pelham Street, Fonthill on Monday, April 4th from 4:00 to 8:00pm. The memorial service to honour Karen’s life took place in the funeral home on Tuesday April 5th beginning at 1:30pm. Interment followed at Fonthill Cemetery. If desired, donations may be made to the Walker Cancer Center or Hospice Niagara. Online condolences may be shared at www.pelhamfuneralhome.ca

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Douglas William Goss born April 14, 1933, died in Welland Ontario, March 22, 2022. Beloved husband of Marjorie Jane Goss (Morgan) for 66 years, soulmate for 70. Proud father of Karen (David Donnan), Mark (Vivien Opekar), and Dawn (Brian Milne). Loving grandfather of Amy (deceased), Michael (Erica), Peter (Stephanie), Calvin and Rachel. Great-grandfather of and delighted by Nathan, Wren, William and Elise. Predeceased by his parents William and Alice Goss (Jackson), brother Wilfred and sisters Joan and Donna. Survived by sister-in-law Rose Goss and many loved nieces and nephews. Known for his big smile, kind and gentle nature, white hat and crooked walking stick, Douglas was a perfectionist in his work and a meticulous problem solver. He was a compassionate, nature-loving adventurer who loved to laugh and sing out loud. With this spirit he braved many obstacles and left a legacy of strength, love and faith for his family. He loved and was greatly loved. An internment has taken place at Fonthill Cemetery. A celebration of his life will be held at blossom time. Donations may be made to Central United Church in Welland where he was a member, or to a charity of one’s choice. A little bit of seed set out for the birds might not hurt either. Online condolences available at www. cudneyfuneralhome.com.

Went to be with the Lord on Friday April 1, 2022, at the age of 87. Mary passed with her loving family by her side. Predeceased and now rejoined with her beloved husband James (2004), her son Ian (2015), infant daughter Andrea, her sister Sandra (2019), son-in-law Doug (1985), brother-in-law Jim, nephew Jimmy and both her parents Andy and Flora. Mary will be missed by all her family in Scotland including her sister Agnes (Nan), her brother Andrew and in Canada her sister-in-law Sheena and family. She leaves behind her loving family who cherished every moment with her. Loving mother of Shannon (Wade) Wurfel, Wilma (Fred) Parker, Rosemary (Jim) Dougan, Diane (Marty) Smits and daughter-in-law Heather Cleat.Cherished Nannie to Andrea Chambers (Ben), Stephen Wurfel (Tera), Tanya Pinelli (Nick), Michael Terry, Tate Parker, Christopher McKenzie (Ashley), Ashley Lesso, Kevin Hopkins, Amanda Dirstein (Trevor), Jamie Cleat, Anna Cleat and extended family Debbie, Jimmy, Jordie (Tyler) and Katie (Jay). Special Nan/Nannie/ wee Nan to Colin, Connor, Carter, Cole, Tessa, Chelsea, Karly, Justin, Ashton, Daniel, William, Bella, Arizona, Warren, Landon, Paisley, Mateyah, Calvin, Henry, Jayden, Brent, Henry, Tanner and Cody. Mary was a member of Kirk-on-the-Hill Presbyterian Church in Fonthill. The memorial service to honour Mary’s life will take place on Thursday, April 7th beginning 11:00 am at the PELHAM FUNERAL HOME, 1292 Pelham Street, Fonthill. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the service (10am-11am). Internment will follow at Fonthill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations would be greatly appreciated to Canadian Cancer Society, Kidney Foundation or Canadian Institute for the Blind. Online condolences can be placed at www.pelhamfuneralhome.ca

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continued from Page 18 hydrates ferment in the gut, producing short chain fatty acids (SCFAs), some of which affect our lipids and hence protein metabolism in skeletal muscle. Since skeletal muscle is the largest of our organs, microbiota indirectly affect our complete body metabolism, which controls the relative amounts of energy our bodies store to support new cell and tissue growth or burn to provide heat and motion. Our gut microbiome also protects us from disease and inflammation in other ways. The anaerobic bacteria of the large intestine (colon) protects the mucous membranes of the gut itself from harmful antimicro-

bial proteins which cause it to leak, allowing small particles of food and bacteria into our blood. Our immune system sees these infi ltrators as harmful and creates beneficial acute inflammation to protect us. Left untreated, the result is chronic inflammation, a trigger for multiple diseases and mental health issues including cancer, heart disease, asthma, and Alzheimer’s depending on which organs are affected. How do you control your gut microbiome? Australia’s Deakin University Research Centre states simply, “In fact, diet is the most important modifiable factor affecting the composition of bacteria living in our gut.” Science is just beginning to understand gut health, and what makes up

a “healthy” gut. General properties are known, but quantifying the perfect mix of microbiota for each of us is a long way off. Most experts believe that having as many different, diverse types of bacteria in our intestinal tract is beneficial to good digestion, including nutrient production, and offers the best resistance to pathogens. Foods which contain natural living probiotics, the bacteria which promote fermentation in various foods, are the best source of gut-friendly microbiota. The most popular such food in North America is yogurt, produced from milk that has been fermented by naturally occurring lactic acid bacteria and bifidobac-

teria. Kefir, made by adding cultures of lactic acid bacteria and yeast to cow’s or goat’s milk is considered more potent because it contains significantly more diverse strains of bacteria than yogurt. Other fermented foods from around the world are good sources of probiotics. Sauerkraut and kimchi, fermented shredded cabbage, also contain Vitamin C and K, antioxidants lutein and zeaxanthin for eye health, and iron and potassium. Tempeh, miso, and natto, all fermented soy products, and good old-fashioned pickles—fermented cucumbers—contain high levels of beneficial probiotics.

It should be noted that pasteurization of these products will kill their beneficial probiotic bacteria, so check the labels. Live probiotic supplements are also available as pills, although many question their necessity and effectiveness for healthy adults who maintain a gut-friendly diet. Dr. Alan Walker, Professor of Nutrition at Harvard Medical School, says, “Probiotic supplements can be most effective at both ends of the age spectrum, because that’s when your microbes aren’t as robust as they nor-

mally are.” He also suggests supplements after the use of antibiotics, or when suffering from other intestinal imbalances. Reducing our intake of medicinal antibiotics when possible is beneficial to gut health. So is consuming fewer broad-spectrum antibiotics via foods such as chicken, eggs, meat, farmed fish and dairy in which antibiotics were part of their production or food supply. Adequate sleep, regular exercise and limiting stress can also ensure a healthy gut. Wonder if that includes stressing over what to eat? ◆

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THE BALANCED LIFE by John Swart

Time to show your gut microbiome some tender lovin'

ur family’s plantbased diet is having positive impacts. Health-wise, it’s easier to maintain a proper weight which staves off the disorders that come with carrying extra poundage, tests have shown it’s lowering our LDL cholesterol and blood pressure, and we feel a bit better knowing there may be fewer cattle spewing methane into the air because of our dietary choices. But personally, I’m plantbased not plant-infatuated or plant-monogamous. And ultimately my diet choices revolve around successfully getting up Saylor’s Hill for yet another year on my bi-

led me to learn more about my digestive system, and its most important part, the gut microbiome. We’ve all known there was something special going on behind our navels since Danone, a giant multinational food corporation, introduced Actimel, a drinkable probiotic yogurt, in Belgium in 1994. It’s marketed as DanActive in North America. Today Danone sells more than one million bottles a day of Actimel in Europe alone, so clearly many people believe in trying to maintain a healthy gut. What is your gut microbiome? A biome is defined by Science World Publishing as, “A geoclimatic zone that is identifiable on a global scale and includes things such as plants and animals.” A gut microbiome shrinks the global scale to fit into our

cycle early each spring. Research tells me that animal-based iron (heme) is more easily absorbed by the body than plant based (nonheme) iron, and iron carries those tiny oxygen molecules my thighs so love when I’m halfway up Saylor’s or 70 kilometres into a windy bike ride. Somewhere along the line I’ve also figured out that if horses have to eat two percent of their body weight in grass and hay per day to maintain their muscle strength, that translates into a lot of kale and Brussels sprouts for me each day, and a clean, but very busy, digestive system. This has

scientists and medical professionals consider the gut microbiome to be a support organ — it is that important to our health. The Harvard Chan School of Public Health puts it this way, “Microbiota stimulate the immune system, break down potentially toxic food compounds, and synthesize certain vitamins and amino acids, including the B vitamins and vitamin K.” A healthy gut, performing necessary digestive and regulatory functions, is essential to keep us operating at our best. Most sugars are absorbed rapidly in the upper small intestine, but more complex fibre and starches need the microbiota enzymes living in the large intestine to be digested. Indigestible fibres and non-digestible carbo-

sets in making our bodies susceptible to illness such as cramping, constipation, indigestion, bloating and diarrhea. Left untreated, more serious disease may result. Each of us develops a unique gut microbiome, or bacterial footprint. In the womb our microbiome is determined by our inherited DNA. Our journey through the birth canal expands our microbiota mix, as does nurturing breast milk packed with healthy bacteria. Our environment, behaviours and most importantly diet continue to alter our gut microbiome as we grow. Infections, illnesses, stress and the extended use of antibiotics or antibacterial medications are disrupters of our gut biomes. Why is our gut microbiome important? Many

bodies, hence micro, and contains trillions of microorganisms (also referred to as microbiota or simply microbes) including thousands of types of bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses. Most of these microorganisms are found in our small and large intestines, but there is evidence that some can migrate to other areas of the body. This mix contains helpful and potentially harmful microbes which generally co-exist in harmony to provide healthy gut function. Most are in fact symbiotic, in that co-existence benefits the both microbe and our bodies. In a healthy body these symbiotic microbiota keep the disease-promoting microbes in check. If, however, the balance is upset and pathogenic microbes begin to flourish, dysbiosis

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V oice HOROSCOPE ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Enhanced feelings of determination motivate you this week, Aries. You will be able to wrap up projects that you’ve thus far been unable to finish. You will be able to handle anything. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 The end of the tunnel isn’t as far away as it may seem right now, Taurus. Take one step at a time and you will find out that the culmination of something challenging is near. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Think about making some plans for a getaway or a short vacation this week, Gemini. You likely can use the break and change of scenery. Use this as an opportunity to rest and refocus. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, try not to be too judgemental of others, especially as it pertains to a project at work. Be open-minded to other ideas and value another’s perspective. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, friends will come to you seeking advice or simply looking for a patient person to lend an ear. Give them all the time they need to share their thoughts. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Gett ing through the week shouldn’t be too much of a problem for you, Libra. A second wind of energy may come your way and you will have the determination to get the job done. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 When a project presents itself you don’t want to pass on it, Libra. Do your due diligence. Now is not the time for shortcuts or to rush through anything.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 There’s a good chance you will feel positive and upbeat for most of the week, Scorpio. Make the most of this good mood and catch up with friends and loved ones. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, don’t underestimate your ability to be resourceful when a problem lands in your lap. You will find the answers to get through it. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Try not to let one obstacle get you down, Capricorn. You will have plenty of other opportunities to redeem yourself and find success in the task at hand. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, it can be easy to fall into a rut, but by daring to be diﬀerent you may gain a new perspective on things you never imagined. Try a new style and embrace the change. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Resist feeling self-conscious about some of your choices, Pisces. If you believe in yourself, others will start to flock to your side. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS APRIL 4 Robert Downey Jr., Actor (57) APRIL 5 Lily James, Actress (33) APRIL 6 Peyton List, Actress (24) APRIL 7 Jackie Chan, Actor (68) APRIL 8 CeeDee Lamb, Athlete (23) APRIL 9 Jesse McCartney, Singer (35)

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FAITH LIFT

by Pastor Rob Weatherby

Last words...of forgiveness

any years ago, my wife and I attended a Pastors Retreat in northern Ontario. We were a small group of about 20 from various churches and denominations stretching from Sudbury to Wawa (north of Sault Ste. Marie). Our speaker was a Christian counselor who had served for many years in Thunder Bay. All of his teaching was excellent but one thing he said stopped me in my tracks — “Most of the problems that I’ve dealt with in my long counseling career have their root in unforgiveness.” He went on to elaborate that when a person is unwilling to forgive someone else who has wronged them, it often leads to bitterness, depression and even psychosomatic illness. He unpacked the last term for us explaining that our mental state (psyche) can affect our physical state (soma) both positively and negatively. Scripture teaches the same truth — “A cheerful heart is good medicine but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.” (Proverbs 17:22) Let’s look at two dramatic examples of forgiveness from God’s Word.

population who had been swayed by intimidation to allow Jesus to be crucified and a criminal (Barabbas) to be freed. They also included the Roman occupiers from Pontius Pilate (the governor who caved in to the Jewish leaders’ demands) down to the soldiers who were doing the dirty work (pretty bloody too). And (incredibly) it included all of humanity (you and me included) who needed a Savior to pay the price of our sin which separates us from a holy God. Jesus had taught forgiveness throughout the three years of his public ministry. And so, it is not

surprising to hear these words addressed to his Father as he died.

Last words of Stephen

A few weeks after Jesus was crucified, another travesty of justice took place. One of his followers, Stephen, was arrested and brought before the same Jewish leaders that Jesus had faced. The chief priest asked Stephen if the charges brought against him were true (they weren’t). Stephen takes the opportunity to give a rather long speech (52 verses long) summarizing Jewish history going back to their forefather Abraham. See FAITH LIFT Page 15

Last words of Jesus

As Jesus was breathing his last gasps from the cross he muttered these words, “Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” (Luke 23:34) In spite of the excruciating (literally “out of the cross”) pain he was experiencing, Jesus was asking his Father in heaven to forgive the people who put him there. Those people included the Jewish religious leaders who were jealous of his popularity and felt threatened by his teaching. They included the wider Jewish

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List is now unrealistically low. After all, the list came into existence in 1996, when $100,000 bought a lot more than it does in 2022, a quarter century later. Some suggest that a salary level of $150,000 would be more sensible, or maybe even $200,000. Others believe that the list itself is an anachronism, and simply an exercise in paycheque-envy. But $100,000 is still a lot of money (especially when one considers that the average wage earner in this province makes about $52,000 a year), and these are public servants earning taxpayer-funded dollars. Many citizens expect full disclosure and transparency on such issues. Other high-income earners in Niagara include Niagara Regional Police Chief Bryan MacCulloch ($339,315), Brock University President and Vice-Chancellor Lynn

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Wells ($291,636), and Niagara College President Sean Kennedy ($285,452). In Pelham, CAO David Cribbs was the top earner, at $182,505. Fire Chief Bob Lymburner was next at $146,523, followed by Planning Director Barb Weins at $144,699 and Corporate Services Director Teresa Quinlin-Murphy at $143,024. Solicitor Jennifer Stirton earned $132,943, while Public Works Director Jason Marr was paid $130,103. In total, 11 Pelham staffers made the Sunshine List. One could argue that Pelham’s senior staff are performing at a high level, buttressed by a recent accolade. For the second straight year, the Town of Pelham has been honoured with the Canadian Award for Financial Reporting, by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). “The fact that our fi

nance department has, for the second year in a row, been awarded this honour can be attributed to not only our great staff in the fi nance department, but to this council’s stated desire to have the Town’s fi nances presented in a timely, totally transparent fashion that is easily understood by anyone reading the document,” Mayor Marvin Junkin told the Niagara Independent last week. At the federal level, Members of Parliament have a tradition of rewarding themselves with pay raises every year on April 1. According to the Canadian Taxpayer’s Coalition, this year’s pay raise will range from an extra $3,700 for a backbench MP to an additional $7,400 for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The province’s full list can be found at www.ontario.ca/public-sector-sala r y-d isc losure/2021/ all-sectors-and-seconded-employees.

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