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Town Council and staff promote Pelham at AMO Conference

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Annual gathering sees discussion of Kame, transit, Community Centre

BY VOICE STAFF Last week, Ward 2 Councillor Gary Accursi and Ward 3 Councillor John Durley, along with Mayor David Augustyn and CAO Darren Ottaway, attended the annual Association of Municipalities of Ontario Conference in Windsor.

The AMO aims to support and enhance strong and effective municipal government in Ontario by promoting municipal interests to provincial and federal bodies. It also provides municipal officials with a chance to attend seminars, share ideas, and receive training in many aspects of municipal governance.

Local representatives also use the conference as a way to leverage funding and promote projects within

their communities. Mayor Augustyn explained the importance of the event on the Town’s website.

“AMO is an excellent opportunity for us to highlight Pelham’s strategic priorities and objectives to the Provincial Government,” he said. “We are grateful for the dialogue we had with key Ministers and decision-makers and feel confident that they will continue to work together with the Town on initiatives important to our residents and businesses.”

One of the issues brought up by Pelham’s delegates was the protection for the Pelham Kame. Town representatives met with Kathryn McGarry, the Minister of Natural Resources and ForSee AMO Page 3

Construction continues on the “Fonthill Marketplace” retail centre in east Fonthill.

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print $5 millionLong dollar live outdoor theatre Canadian Tire money collector addition to East Fonthill project Thayer Bouck laments company’s

coming switch digital Town staff report callstotheatre “critical to the cultural heritage”

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various coupons, something he may across keep for For 25 years, Fonthill’s

BY VOICE STAFF infrastructure the himself, country to to later with other Thayer Bouck has been through thetrade CCSF. According to like-minded in collecting the government of enthusiasts Canada webAt their last regular Canadian meeting, Tire thefund Canadian Coupon money. Once a week, site, the aims to Tire support “the Pelham Councillors approved an the Collectorof Club.

81-year-old Bouck improvement physical condiapplication for funding from the heads “Twice week I and go downSpaces to Canadian Tire with tions for artistica creativity Canada Cultural Fund that through hundreds of them,” a stack of his own bills and a would help pay for the proposed innovation. The fund supports he said. And renovation when he finds of realSpace. money as well,the to improvement, and East Fonthillbit Theatre a rare one?

The Pelham Pool at Marlene Stewart Streit Park.

VOICE PHOTO spend a few hours pouring construction of arts and heritage Staff estimate the project will I’mas ecstatic!” over and the store’s new coufacilities,“Oh, as well the acquisition cost $5,150,000, will include On very rare occasions, pons, looking for oddities. two acres of interlocking brick of specialized equipment.”

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BY VOICE STAFF Canada “to celebrate Canada’s 150th Danielle Pine with her mom, Debbie.

LUKE CARRIERE PHOTO Those he has just been purchassaid Bouck.

“A signature or organization active that would become an outdoor ice their anniversary of Confederation in es outright, something to something would change, or in the execution of their artistic or surface in the winter, removable 2017,” states the government of CanOn June 20, Council approved the share later with other colswitchand places, and I would heritage mandate for at least two seating, storage, streetscapada’s website. “FedDev Ontario is completion of an application for lectors the country. wonder what was going years on and thatacross their programming ing. funding from the “Canada 150 Com- delivering the program in southern Just last month a groupApof at thetheatre company in Toronto.” is accessible to all Canadians.

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BY ZACH JUNKIN cultural differences in its must is one 11 delegates taking reports.

Community,” statesmissing the staffsignatures, re- vide financial Eligible projects be of open to Streit Park Pool. collections and make a was few missing serial numbers, a The VOICE teenaged participants, into this year’s adventure.

The outdoor theatre project port submitted to Council. “It is the public andwhile use the part funds repair, Staff recommended the action to trades. smudged print job,and or other encouraging them to look She and her companions, originally slated for design and an asset that will showcase renovate, or expand existing commuCouncil after the Federal Econom“We five go toand we swap blemishes. he finds one, The CISV Peace Bus mad for common values among assets. otherThey teens aged 16-18 frommany construction ten years from present forms ofIfheritage, nity infrastructure must ic Development Agency for Southern trading with each he cultural takes a activities.” coupon from now, his coupons, a stop in Fonthill last week, different peoples, and to all over the country, met however, the potential for arts and other Ontario launched the funding for in- provide a minimum of 50% of their other. There were about 40 own pile and replaces it. as part of a 39-day journey strive for a more peaceful in Halifax on July 27.Over From the next two years, the frastructure on May 21.

He then takes his innew find across Canada. The program world. federal government will be The fund is being delivered by reFUNDING Page 2 See POOL See Page 14 BUS Page 3 home and in adds it to one See FEDERAL PEACE aims to foster a respect for See MONEY Page 3 Danielle Pine of Fonthill vesting $168.2 million cultural gional development agencies across

Pool improvements funds sought

Peace Bus pulls into Pelham en route west

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IN THE NEWS Trio arrested in counterfeit currency scheme

On Monday, August 15, members of the Niagara Regional Police Service’s Casino Unit responded to a call on Clifton Hill in Niagara Falls alleging that a male was passing off a counterfeit US $50 dollar bill.

The lone suspect was located by police and subsequently arrested. Upon arrest police found the accused to be in possession of several other counterfeit $50 bills.

Several hours later, the Niagara Regional Police Service, Casino Unit responded to a second complaint involving a male and female.

When police arrived, the female was arrested, but the male fled. After a brief foot pursuit, the male was arrested by police without further incident. An investigation by the NRPS Central Fraud Unit revealed that several businesses in the City of Niagara Falls had been targeted with the use of the counterfeit U.S. $50 dollar bills over the course of the day.

The three perpetrators ranged between 18 and 21 years of age. All three were charged with Possession of Counterfeit Money, and Uttering Counterfeit Money.

They were held by police pending a bail hearing.

Pelham lifts open air burning ban

After weeks of drought conditions, the Town of Pelham has lifted the open air burning ban put in place in

the region’s driest summer since 1934.

Police seek assistance identifying assault suspect

late June.

On Tuesday, August 16, Pelham Fire Chief Bob Lymburner lifted the ban, saying that recent rainfall had sufficiently eliminated the risk of fires burning out of control and quickly spreading to nearby grass and plants.

On Monday, Niagara Public Health also lifted the most recent heat alert issued for the region.

“Pelham’s open air burning ban was in effect until now for public safety,” said Lymburner. “We appreciate property owners complying with the ban and working with the fire department to ensure no significant damage occurred.”

The ban prohibited all open air burning, including cooking fires, fireworks, sparklers. Open air burning and cooking fires are now permissible again, however Lymburner reminds residents that, “Fires must be supervised at all times and residents must have a way of putting them out if needed.”

Fireworks can only be set off on specific days and holidays in Pelham.

Many other municipalities in the Region were also able to lift their fire bans last week. According to Environment Canada, this has been

Police are seeking the public’s help identifying two men involved with a road rage incident in Grimsby.

On Saturday, August 12, at approximately 9:30 PM, the victim was travelling westbound on Lake Street in Grimsby near Baker Road.

At that time another vehicle began to follow the victim, tailgating him as he continued westbound. After turning south onto Nelles Road North, the victim stopped his vehicle, got out and questioned the suspect as to why he was following him so closely.

The other driver and his passenger also got out of their vehicle and approached the victim. The other driver then punched the victim several times in the face rendering him unconscious.

The suspect is described as male, white, 6’2”, approximately 25 - 30 years of age with dirty blonde hair wearing a Toronto Blue Jays jersey. The vehicle is described as a dark coloured sedan.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the 8 District Criminal Investigation Branch at 905-9452211 ext. 5436.

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FOLLOW YOUR HART After months of construction, retailer Hart opened its latest store last Wednesday, at Seaway Mall, taking over about half of the former Sears space. In front of some 200 onlookers, Mall officials and Hart employees helped Welland City Councillor John Mastroianni cut the ceremonial grand-opening ribbon. “Any place that employs 30 people has to be good for the city,” said Mastroianni.

BOB LOBLAW PHOTO lice Service Sexual Assault Unit, assisted by the Child Abuse Unit and Uniform Patrol, began an investigation into an alleged break-andenter that occurred in Port Colborne.

As a result, an 18-yearold male has been arrested by police. The male has subsequently been charged with two counts of Break and Enter to Commit Sexual Assault and one count of Sexual Interference.

Police say this was not a randomly chosen address and that the parties involved had limited contact prior to the incident.

Man arrested for impersonating police officer

In June, police entered into an investigation involving a male impersonating a police officer.

Between June 13 and August 8, a Canada Post employee in Fort Erie was on three separate occasions accosted while on his postal route. The man who accosted him was in search of personal mail and became angry when there was no mail for him. He then flashed a badge and identified himself as a police officer in an effort to access the mail, despite Canada Post regulations.

On August 8, the same man attended the Stevensville Post Office in Fort Erie in an attempt to complain about the postal employee. When lodging the complaint, he identified himself as a police officer and flashed the postal employee a badge.

Police were called, and the suspect was pulled over in his vehicle a short time later. The 50-year-old Fort Erie man was subsequently charged with impersonating an officer and impaired driving.

Welland woman charged with possession of stolen property

During the months of July and August, the Niagara Regional Police Service began an investigation into thefts from motor vehicles in Welland.

During the course of this investigation two suspects were identified as being in possession of stolen property under $5,000. As a result, police arrested a Welland woman for possessing stolen property and for com-

mitting fraud under $5,000.

A second party has been identified and a warrant is being sought for their arrest.

Police encourage motorists to lock their vehicles, and remove all items of value when unattended.

Two men stabbed in Fort Erie

On the afternoon of August 16, police responded to a residence in the area of Concord Avenue and Helen Street in Crystal Beach, where two men had been stabbed. One of the men had to be transported to hospital for treatment.

Police are attempting to identify the two male suspects. The first suspect is described as white, 25 years of age, 6’0”, muscular build, brown hair in a man-bun, unshaven and wearing a red jacket and shorts. The second suspect is described as white, 20-25 years of age, slim build, shaved head, 5’8” and wearing a black shirt.

This was not a random incident as police believe that the suspects are known to the victims.

The public is encouraged to contact the Fort Erie Detective Office at 905-6884111 ext. 2300 with any information.

Toronto man dealing drugs in St. Catharines

Since April of this year, members of the St. Catharines Street Crime Unit have been conducting a drug investigation involving an individual from Toronto selling crack cocaine in the city.

On August 16, police successfully ended this investigation with the arrest of a 20-year-old Toronto man.

During the arrest, police located and seized a large quantity of crack cocaine and Canadian currency.

The man was subsequently charged with possession of a controlled substance for the purpose of trafficking and possession of the proceeds of a crime under $5,000 Police also seized $7,500 worth of crack cocaine and $700 in Canadian currency.

St. Catharines man charged with 24 sex offences

In August, members of the Niagara Regional Police Sexual Assault Unit entered into an investigation in-

volving allegations of historical child sex offences in the city of St Catharines.

As a result of the investigation an arrest was made on August 16. Charged with eight counts of sexual assault, eight counts of sexual interference and eight counts of invitation to sexual touching is 60-yearold St. Catharines resident, Jeffery Cairns. Cairns was held in custody pending a bail hearing on August 17.Investigators believe that there may be additional victims who have not yet come forward. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact Detective Mike Ryan or Detective Sarah Rose of the Sexual Assault Unit.

Life-threatening injuries suffered in Welland collision

On Monday, August 15,, police, fire and medical services responded to reports of a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of East Main Street and Moyer Road in Welland. Investigators determined that a lone 61-year-old male from St. Catharines was operating a 2008 Dodge Caravan, heading west towards the intersection. At the same time, a 20-year-old female from Port Colborne was operating a 2001 Chevrolet Malibu eastbound. The Malibu contained two passengers—a 22-year-old male, also from Port Colborne, and a 24-year-old male from Alberta. The Dodge and the Chevrolet collided in the intersection. The 22- and 24-year-old passengers in the Chevrolet received life-threatening injuries in the collision and were transported by air-ambulance to an out-of-region trauma center. Both drivers involved in this collision received minor injuries. This collision remains under investigation by Detectives of the Niagara Regional Police - Collision Reconstruction Unit.

200-year-old shipwreck discovered

A vessel found in Lake Ontario earlier this summer has been confirmed as the second-oldest shipwreck in the Great Lakes.

Built in the late 1700s, the Washington sank during a storm in 1803, according to reports by the Associated Press. More than 200 years See IN THE NEWS Page 8

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Library CEO Kirk Weaver.

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Maple Acre fundraising begins

Thayer Bouck, always on the lookout to add to his collection.

MONEY continued from Page 1 of us there,” Bouck said.

The club has about 350

active members nationwide.

Bouck himself was the president for seven years, until poor health forced him to relinquish the position. And though this wasn’t enough

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to keep him from his coupons, another threat to his favourite hobby now looms on the horizon: Canadian Tire is preparing to go digital. Out with paper, mostly, in with a digital rewards program.

“It would be disappointing,” said Bouck. “There wouldn’t be much reason for a club anymore.”

According to Canadian Tire, their traditional money will not be discontinued

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entirely, and the new rewards program is designed to complement the paper coupons rather than replace them. But for collectors like Bouck, fewer coupons means fewer chances to find abnormalities.

And though one can’t help but wonder if the writing is on the digital wall, for now Bouck carries on, always on the lookout for another interesting oddity to add to his collection.

On Monday, the Pelham Public Library officially launched a $50,000 fundraising campaign to help purchase furniture, equipment, and technology for the renovated Maple Acre Branch in Fenwick.

The Pelham Art Festival provided a boost to the campaign launch by announcing a special donation of $20,000. The Pelham Art Festival has been a supporter of the Library for more than three decades.

They have contributed over $400,000 during this time.

The Maple Acre Branch of the Pelham Public Library has served its community for some 95 years.

“The Library has been well-loved and well-used

as the cultural and informational heart of the community,” says Library CEO Kirk Weaver.

With the approval and funding of one million dollars from the Town of Pelham, the Maple Acre Branch is being renewed and enlarged, restoring the historically original library building and surrounding it with an updated and accessible addition.

With the continued support of the community, Weaver says that the library will be able to deliver a first-class facility in Fenwick for years to come.

Donations may be made in person at either branch, by mail, or online at www.pelhamlibrary.on.ca

Ontario expands “Certified” sites Province says expanded program will include more locations, support

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Irene Torres, of The Sugar-Devils, coming tomorrow evening to the Bandshell.

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Irene Torres & The SugarDevils came onto the Toronto music scene in 2011 and made a name for themselves interpreting the music of New Orleans. They wowed audiences with their versatility in playing blues, funk, r&b, jazz, Latin & soul.

In 2012 they recorded their first self-titled CD in the cities of Toronto and New Orleans and received rave reviews and international radio airplay. With their first CD, Irene Torres & The SugarDevils were the recipients of a 2012 Sigy Born Award nomination and were the winners of the 2012 Toronto Blues Society Talent Search. In 2013 they won the “Road to Memphis” competition and as a result, had the honor of representing Canada at the International Blues Challenge in Memphis TN. In 2014 they were nominated for a Maple Blues

Award as “Best New Group”.

In January of 2013, Irene Torres & The SugarDevils had the privilege of collaborating with Hammond Organ legend Ike Stubblefield (The Motown Review, B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Al Green), New Orleans bassist Cornell Williams (Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen, HBO’s Treme, The Gospel Soul Children, The Soul Apostles), and producer/engineer Matthew Drost on their new album “In The Details.”

The band has also played The 2012 Scotiabank Marathon, the 2013 Toronto Tedx Talks and the 2013 Canadian International Auto Show.

They were also featured on the 2013 CBC “Sounds of the Seasons”. Their music can be heard regularly on college radio stations, 99.1 Toronto Jazz FM, Sirius XM and CBC National Radio.

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Ontario is expanding a provincial program that certifies industrial lands as ready for development. The province claims the move will help municipalities compete globally and attract new jobs and development.

The “Investment Ready: Certified Site” program aims to help get projects off the ground faster by marketing

AMO continued from Page 1 estry to discuss an increase in protections for area.

In a recent blog post, Mayor Augustyn discussed the success this approach has had in the past.

“For the last eight years, we effectively used AMO and ‘Niagara Week’ meetings to urge the Province to enhance the Area of Natural

sites to investors and providing easy access to important property information such as availability, completed environmental assessments, utility costs and transportation access.

“Ontario is already a pioneer in Canada when it comes to site certification,” said Brad Duguid, Minister of Economic Development and Growth. “We listened carefully to municipalities about

how to build on Investment Ready’s success. I am confident these improvements will help attract more jobs and investment to communities across the province.”

The province is making several changes to the current program, including expanded eligibility to include smaller, non-contiguous lands within business and industrial parks, doubling the amount of eligible certification expenses reimbursed to municipalities, increasing the range of eligible expenses to cover the full certification process, and introducing

a pre-application consultation to help provide municipalities with quick answers to questions about the program before they apply.

The government argues that these changes will make it easier for businesses and municipalities to participate in the programOntario currently has 16 certified sites. Changes to the program were made following consultations with municipalities and are in alignment with recommendations from a comprehensive program review led by Deloitte Consulting.

& Scientific Interest (ANSI) protections of the Kame,” he explained.

Pelham hopes to see even greater protections added in the future by utilizing those offered under the Niagara Escarpment Plan.

Delegates also met with MPP Daiene Vernile, Parliamentary Assistant to Minister of Transportation.

Pelham provided her with an update on the Town’s

Community Transportation Pilot Project and thanked the Ministry for providing the program with $100,000 in funding last September.

According to the town website, MPP Vernile “encouraged Pelham to present information about the Town’s transit successes to other municipalities.”

Finally, representatives used the conference as an opportunity to discuss

funding for the new Pelham Community Centre.

Pelham representatives met with, Eleanor McMahon, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport, to gauge the potential for provincial money somewhere down the line.

The Town is hoping for some provincial or federal funding to help with the $36 million cost to build the centre.

Peace Bus parks it in Pelham en route to B.C. continued from Page 1 there, they’ve been making their way toward Victoria, B.C., making stops in a number of places, including each delegate’s home town.

“We’re driving across the country coast-to-coast,” explained Danielle, “and we do a volunteer project at each stop that we make.”

So far, the group has been busy.

“We’ve worked on a watershed project, we helped

the SPCA in Nova Scotia, and we’ve volunteered at a few camps for underprivileged kids because they were short-staffed,” she said.

“And we’re only on our fifth province.”

Danielle became involved with the program after it came highly recommended to her by her life coach and other CISV members.

Between the volunteer work and their excursions, she feels she has learned a lot so far on the trip.

“It’s been really great,

a lot of what I imagined,” she said. “I’m learning to deal with all different types of people, people who know different things and believe in different things. And we’re learning some practical stuff, like about watersheds, and the importance of taking care of our water.”

Danielle was excited to show her peers around her hometown, including In the Orchard Art Studio, where she volunteered in the past. The stop also gave the 16-year-old the opportunity

to spend time with her family. She skipped the day-trip to Niagara Falls to catch up with her siblings and her dog.

“My brothers are my best friends, so it’s super weird no being with them all the time, and my dog is like my child,” she said.

Danielle and the rest of the Peace Bus participants are scheduled to arrive in Victoria on September 3.

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OPINION As We See It Has Summerfest outgrown Pelham Street?

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OR HALF A DECADE revellers have been making their way to Pelham Street to enjoy Summerfest.

Since that first, one-day event back in 2011, things have really blossomed for the festival. It seems like each year’s organizers announce bigger shows, more vendors, and larger crowds.

But has Pelham’s highly touted summer jewel diverged too far from its roots? Has Summerfest outgrown Pelham Street?

News last week of a merchants’ petition to move the venue would seem to suggest that it has.

The petitioners feel that the event has lost sight of its original purpose and no longer helps the small local businesses that it was initially designed to serve.

Between enforcing a minimum beer price among retailers, and demanding exorbitant fees to participate in the on-street liquor licensing, it seems that the Town is focused on making money for itself rather than for its local business owners.

Look no further than these beer sales. Now, we’re sure that the Town makes

a lot of money doing this— after all, it doesn’t have any wages to pay and its booth occupies the best location.

But why is the Town in the business of hawking booze?

It’s time to stop cramming city-sized aspirations into a town-sized bag Why not leave this to the many local establishments that are already in this business, and who are already right there, ready to hawk?

How is it beneficial to local businesses to be compelled to compete directly with the Town, who in turn dictates prices and other unfavourable terms to the private sector?

It isn’t.

It might be good for the Town’s wallet though, a

wallet that must feel a little light these days, what with certain obligations Council has undertaken a kilometre or so east on Highway 20.

Hoarding every penny must be pretty tempting.

But is this what Summerfest is about? Lining Town Hall coffers?

There’s nothing really wrong with that, and there are certainly worse reasons to host a festival, but let’s be honest about the motives.

It’s not fair to tout it as a boon for local businesses if it isn’t.

And it’s certainly not fair to make these businesses bear further economic burdens just so the Town can make some extra pocket money. That’s pretty much the opposite of how local government is supposed to work with local merchants.

Summerfest is a hit.

20,000-plus visitors aren’t wrong.

But it may be time to admit that Summerfest has outgrown its original mandate and its original venue.

It may be time to start thinking about a new space, better suited to the festival’s new goals.

Like many aspects of Pelham, it’s time to stop cramming city-sized aspirations into a town-sized bag.

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Letters Stop the divisive name-calling We need to work together to bridge our divides, not incite even more divisiveness. This was the reason I felt compelled to reply to Danielle Giles’ initial letter [“‘Newcomers,’ not local farmers, are the problem,” August 3].

Ms. Giles, as you suggest in your last letter [“Farmers’ concerns not ‘paranoia,’” August 17], the core issue is neither your episodes of childhood embarrassment, nor pretty uptown boutiques.

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Complaining without offering any solutions is, well... whining Those things have absolutely nothing to do with your issue. Zip. Nada. Zilch.

Clearly, it’s the new bylaw that you have a problem with.

Silly you!

Why didn’t you just say so?

I went on to suggest that instead of name-calling, and divisiveness of your “us-vs-them” position (a

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la Trump), I suggested it would have been far more helpful for your cause if you had instead stated your case, then offered something constructive.

Complaining without offering any solution is, well… whining. And that’s very uncharacteristic for a farmer to whine.

For the record, I agree with you and your issue.

It indeed sounds very unfair. But once again, my point was that you resorted to name-calling and other combative tactics that fuels divisiveness, and serves to help no one… especially you and your concerns.

So I’ll say it again, and I hope I don’t have to repeat it a third time.

We are all part of this community.

We are all in this together, and only through mu-

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BY JESSICA HENDRIKS

Thank you from Thorold firefighters Recently, a barn fire in Thorold had firefighters from all Thorold stations attending as well as a few trucks and volunteers from Pelham. During this twoday fire, people in the community donated water, pop, coffee, along with other hot

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and cold drinks and food for the firefighters. Those of us at Station #4 in Thorold would like to express our gratitude to all who donated and took the time to help.

Thank you, Thorold Station #4 Volunteers

Bring back Heritage Committee I was fortunate enough to be a member of Town staff when the previous Council decided that heritage was a priority. They therefore created the Municipal Heritage Committee. I was one of the staff members working with this newly formed group.

The committee was made up of very qualified people, respected professionals in the heritage community within Canada and beyond.

This committee had passion and a commitment to the goals laid out for them

by Council and provincially mandated legislation.

Shortly after the current Council took office, the Heritage Committee was disbanded and the Heritage Master Plan (a working guideline for which the Town paid $100,000) was pushed aside and not used.

Council decided that they no longer required the guidance of the Heritage Committee or the Master Plan, and it moved forward with the adoption of the Official Plan, east Fonthill design as well as other subdivision and growth plans.

A Municipal Registry is a document required by the province. The Registry is a list of properties in the municipality with heritage or cultural interest. This list alerts the Planning/Building Department that there is investigative work to be done before a demolition or an alteration permit is issued.

This investigation doesn’t necessarily stop a permit application, but it does give the Chief Building Official a moment to pause and investigate the consequences of such. During its term, the Heritage Committee worked very hard to create this Registry for the Town.

It has been in existence for over three years. Perhaps you could ask Planning staff why this redundancy in effort is now being done by a high school student.

It is my understanding that the mayor has been approached by a number of residents regarding this issue. He turns to the fact that these properties are expensive to renovate and maintain. This is not a qualified statement that answers

DIVISIVE continued from Page 4 tual respect for each other and our community can we move forward together and harmoniously. By working together we can find solutions to issues some may feel are unjust. There might even be a win-win situation here if we as a community work together.

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their concerns. If funding is the obstacle to Council’s support of heritage preservation in town, they know full well that monies allotted inside the CIP fund (Town monies currently only offered to businesses) can be put aside for such assistance. It is Council’s discretion to do so. That being said, public funding is not the solution to preservation—policy is.

It seems that this Council is obsessed with growth, yet they haven’t stopped to identify what the end goal of this progress is. Is it all to help developers drive profits as high as possible? What sacrifice is Council willing to make for an unidentified goal?

Council’s Strategic Plan (2015) is written around retaining the identity of the town while preserving its heritage and cultural aspects. These references are clearly defined within their mandate, “As we carry out our strategic plan we will ensure that we have balanced growth to preserve our heritage...” (page 3).

I question the recent demolition of properties of heritage and cultural value as a qualified attempt at demonstrating their commitment to their mandate.

I therefore encourage Council to rethink their position on heritage and cultural preservation and reinstate the Municipal Heritage Committee.

It is clear that the need for such an advisory committee exists.

Tara Druzina Fenwick

Comedian and mental health advocate, Shelley Marshall, is once again about to hit the stage in Niagara with her one-woman play, Hold Mommy’s Cigarette.

In the play, Marshall tells her own true story about dealing with mental health issues and the stigma surrounding them.

The play is taking place on September 10 at 8:00 PM and September 11 at 2:00 PM at Centennial Secondary School in Welland. All proceeds will go to Women’s Place of Niagara.

Marshall is returning to Welland after performing for a packed house in January, in a show that received a great deal of support from students and Staff at E.L Crossley Secondary School in Fonthill.

Students there had embraced mental health awareness campaigns after one

of their peers took his own life.

Pelham’s MaryAnn Ratcliffe was at that show in January. When she decided to try and bring it back so more people could see it, Marshall agreed.

“It was the most powerful performance I’ve ever seen,” said Ratcliffe.

“Mental illness is so misunderstood.

The humor in the play that shows a different side of the experience.”

Marshall presents the show in a serious, yet comedic way, which is something that makes the play unique and memorable.

“Marshall achieves heart-stopping clarity in a show peppered with hilarious details,” says a review of the play in View Magazine.

September 10 is also International Suicide Prevention Day. To honour that, requests were sent out to all mayors of the Niagara Region asking to declare their support for the day.

To date, St. Catharines, Fort Erie, Niagara Falls, Port Colborne and Wain-

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Heart of Niagara Reading Series comes to Pelham Three of Canada’s best writers headed here this autumn

BY KIRK WEAVER

CEO Pelham Library

We have a fantastic lineup of authors coming to the Pelham Public Library this fall for the Heart of Niagara Reading series. The series is a partnership with the Fort Erie Public Library and sponsored through a grant from the Canada Council for the Arts.

When you join us for one, or all three of the events, you will have the opportunity to learn more about some of Canada’s best writers. You will hear about their motivations for becoming an author, learn more about them personally, and have the opportunity to engage directly with the author about interesting aspects of their books.

This fall we are fortunate to be hosting Emma Donohue, Ian Hamilton, and William Thomas. Emma Donohue will be here as a stop on her book tour for The Wonder, her latest novel. Dono-

ghue is the winner of many prestigious awards including the Rogers Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize and the Commonwealth Prize (Canada and Caribbean). The novel Room, sold over two million copies. Donoghue scripted the film adaptation by Lenny Abrahamson starring Brie Larson, which won the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival People’s Choice Award and was

nominated for four Academy Awards.

Ian Hamilton sat down at his computer soon after a health scare and completed his first novel a few short weeks later. Ian has been a journalist for numerous newspapers and magazines.

His work internationally as a diplomat and businessman has had an important influence on his writing. He is now working on his seventh novel. Hamilton is the winner of the 2012 Arthur Ellis award for Best First Crime novel.

William Thomas is an author, a scriptwriter, and a nationally syndicated humour columnist. He is the author of ten books of humour, including the bestselling The Dog Rules - Damn Near Everything!

Recently, William’s work was included in the Great Canadian Anthology of Humour along with 50 of the best humour writers in Canada.

We encourage you to sign up early for these events.

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When roads wear out their welcome, maybe it’s time to hit the water Short learning curve means quick competence

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Difficult as it may be to believe, by August even hard-core enthusiasts get bored discussing cycling and running. Which caused me say “My wife and I kayak” at a post-ride get- together one evening, and learn that a quarter of our cycling group were kayakers. Who

knew?

No whitewater kayaking here. Of necessity, cyclists and runners clearly understand gravity and Mother Nature’s immutable laws. Keep our feet closer to the ground than our heads at all times, air is more desirable than water for filling our lungs, things like that. Few saw the benefits of cascading down rushing

rivers with our heads underwater bouncing off boulders; but hey, to each his own.

On the other hand, sea kayaking and kayak touring involve long, stable boats designed to be responsive and comfortable in lakes, rivers and oceans. There are many reasons those of us who cycle or run are contributing to kayaking’s fast growth in North America—12% annually for the last six years.

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There are some pretty solid cross-training benefits as well, if you crave the validation. Skillful kayaking requires core stabilization and upper body strength, both necessary for competitive running and cycling. Depending how hard you push yourself, or the headwind strength, there’s aerobic fitness too.

A successful rest-day strategy is more than a physical break from your routine—it’s mental recharging. Leaving work on a sticky August day with the boat on the roof, then slipping into the quiet waters of Black Creek is just what your personal trainer, or doctor, might order. Heading upstream from the Niagara

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IN THE NEWS continued from Page 2 later, the ship has been discovered fully intact.

The nearly 16-metre-long ship had been used to transport goods and passengers from western New York, Pennsylvania, and Ontario before it was sold to Canadian merchants in 1802.

On a journey from Kingston to Niagara, the Washington was carrying a handful of people and cargo when it met with a fierce storm and sank.

Pelham announces trench mortar dedication ceremony

Pelham has announced the date of the dedication ceremony for the WWI cenotaph and trench mortar at Old Pelham Town Hall in Ridgeville. Interested residents are asked to attend the Old Town Hall site at 11:00 AM on September 10, where members of Town Council and the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 613 will officially unveil the pieces.

The cenotaph was restored in July of last year, while the trench mortar has been undergoing an offsite restoration over the past few months. While the Town had initially considered discarding the mortar, the resulting outcry from the community resulted in the final decision to restore the war trophy.

Two arrested over Harley thefts

Since June, Niagara Falls was the target of approximately 11 thefts and attempted thefts of Harley Davidson brand motorcycles. In July, police began investigating this rash of

thefts.

Police identified a male suspected to be responsible. Further investigation revealed addresses and other persons involved in the crimes.

On August 19, Niagara Falls Street Crime Detectives executed five search warrants, which included addresses in Burlington and Hamilton. Two Harley Davidson motorcycles were recovered in addition to other evidence that assisted police with their investigation.

As a result, police charged two people: a 45-yearold man from Barrie and a 50-year-old man from Hamilton. The pair were charged with theft of a motor vehicle and possession of stolen property, among other crimes.

The two men were held pending a bail hearing in St. Catharines.

Motorcycle collides with car

On Friday, August 19, emergency personnel responded to reports of a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Glendale Avenue and Taylor Road, in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Initial investigation revealed that a 52-year-old male resident of St. Catharines was riding his 2016 Harley Davidson motorcycle westbound on Glendale Avenue when it came into collision with an eastbound 2009 Ford motor vehicle driven by a 72-year-old female from St. Catharines.

The 52-year-old rider suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to a local hospital before being transferred to an outof-town hospital in critical condition. The other driver

was transported to hospital by ambulance with minor injuries and has since been released.

Police investigate St. Catharines stabbing

Shortly after midnight on August 19, police and Emergency Medical Services responded to 911 calls in the area of Old Pine Trail in St. Catharines.

Callers reported that a male had been stabbed following a disturbance in one of the residential buildings in the complex. Police and paramedics located the victim with injuries to his abdomen and provided emergency first aid. The victim was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries, but his condition has since been upgraded to stable.

Uniform Patrol members supported by the Emergency Task Unit and Canine Unit contained a residence and cordoned off a part of a building and grounds. Following a short containment operation the suspect surrendered to police and was taken into custody without incident.

Further investigation resulted in the execution of a search warrant at the residence. A number of knives and a flare gun were seized in connection with the incident.

As a result of this investigation, police laid a number of charges against two 18-year-old St. Catharines men, including aggravated assault and criminal harassment.

Police continue to collect information, and it is anticipated that one more person will be charged in connection with this incident.

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The Willowbrook Nurseries Pelham Panthers season came to an end losing their final game to the Beamsville Stingers 14-7. The Panthers would like to thank their coaches, sponsor and fans for their support throughout the year. Even though the season has ended for the

Panthers, they had many memorable moments on and off the field. Go Panthers Go!!

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Police to Niagara: Give us names Nominations solicited for new community room moniker The Niagara Regional Police Service has announced a public campaign for the naming of the community room at their new headquarters and Niagara Falls patrol facility.

The new NRPS facility will become fully operational in the coming months.

A publicly accessible community room with a capacity for some 120 people has been incorporated into the design.

The room is a prominent feature in the public lobby, and is intended to be a multiuse centre for use by both the Police Service, and the general public. This room

will also serve to host the public meetings of the Police Services Board, as well as media briefings being conducted by the NRPS. The NRPS, the Niagara Police Services Board, and the Region are seeking the public’s participation in the naming of this room.

A selection panel with representation from all three groups has been established to evaluate nominations and select the winning name.

The name should have meaning for the entire Niagara Region, be reflective of the values of the NRP and the Niagara Region, demonstrate civic duty and pride,

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only 2 runs over 3 innings, behind the pitching of Scott Hooper.

The Pelham bats then went to sleep, and that lead dwindled to 3, then 2, and Pelham entered the final inning trailing by 2 runs. 2 quick outs placed the team in a precarious position before the team rallied with base hits by Brock Glenney, Matthew Leppert, Graham Albrecht and Ryan Dykstra.

Still trailing, Wes Gibson delivered a clutch walk-off double to empty the bases and give Pelham an 11-9 victory.

Playoffs continued on Sat-

continued from Page 8 went three scoreless innings before allowing just one run in the fourth. Two base hits off the bat of Alex Sawchuck and two triples by Ryan Culig contributed to the high scoring game.

The Fonthill Dental Midget team entered the playoff weekend as underdogs after placing third in regular season play. In their opening game against host Thorold, Pelham got off to a quick start with 7 early runs while limiting the opposition to

and be reflective of community spirit.

Individuals and groups within the Niagara Region are encouraged to submit their nominations to panel coordinator Inspector Richard Frayne, either through email at Richard.Frayne@ NiagaraPolice.ca, or through postal mail at 68 Church Street, St. Catharines ON L2R 3C6.

Residents are encouraged to submit a brief explanation or rationale behind the name being suggested.

Nominations will be accepted until noon on Friday, September 9.

The successful nominator will be invited to attend a special unveiling of the name at a date to be determined.

urday at the Welland baseball complex where Pelham took on the usually hard to beat Niagara Falls squad.

Pelham’s Brock Glenney was in awesome pitching form, shutting down the opposition, limiting them to only 2 hits with 9 strike outs over the 5 inning game.

Pelham gradually built a 6 run lead. In the 5th inning, Pelham loaded the bases then Eric Matkowski pounded a triple to the wall to push home Jake Nunns, Harry Stevens and Wes Gibson. Aggressive base running by Matkowski then delivered the final run by

GET YOUR KICKS ON ROUTE...20 Spotted outside the Fonthill LCBO on Monday, Pelham resident Terry Sicard and his pristine ‘57 T-Bird. Sicard bought the vintage convertible a year ago. In July he won Best Ragtop at Seaway Mall’s Friday Harvey’s Car Cruise. The shade is “Coral Sand,” by the way, and due for a comeback any year now.

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stealing home to give Pelham a 10 run mercy-ruled victory, and get out of the morning heat.

The team returned to the field for their 2nd game of the day taking on host Welland. Sending Josh Stuart to the mound, and followed by Eric Matkowski, Pelham chipped away at an early 3 run deficit with big 3rd and 4th innings to take the lead and hold on for a 10-6 victory.

Pelham played quality team ball in the game, with all players contributing to both the offense and defence, pushing Pelham in

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In what would prove to be the final game of the season, the Fonthill Dental Midgets sent Jake Nunn to the mound to contest the finals with Welland. Nunn pitched 4 strong innings, allowing only 4 runs and inducing several ground ball outs.

The offence handled the rest, posting a dozen runs

in the early innings. The teams 3 senior players concluded their midget careers with Brock Glenney, Eric Matkowski and Wes Gibson showing their leadership and all contributing to the final out. Final score Pelham 12, Welland 7, and a perfect 4-0 playoff weekend record.

The team wishes to thank Dr Albanese of Fonthill Dental for his sponsorship.

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