The Voice, August 31 2022 by The Voice of Pelham

To be Elected Council ADAMSON, Frank One (1) to be elected at largeJUNKIN, Marvin - Ward Two BAXTER, Carla Two (2) to be electedECKHARDT, Brian McCANN, Colin WINK, John Councillor BRAUN, Wally One (1) to be elected at largeHUSON, Diana SARVIS, Frederick (Fred)

MemberMayor of Regional

NOTICE is hereby given to the Municipal Electors of the Town of Pelham, Regional Municipality of Niagara, that whereas more candidates have been nominated to each of the following offices than the number required to fill such offices, polls will be held on the dates and at the times and places stated below, for the purpose of electing the holders of such office:

Advance polling stations for all wards are open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 905-980-6657 | www.pelham.ca/electionNotice of Election Municipal Elections Act, 1996 Municipal Election Day: Monday, October 24, 2022 Ward and Polls Location Ward One; Polls 01, 02, 03 Pelham Fire Station #3 | 2355 Cream Street Ward One; Polls 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09 Pelham Fire Station #2 | 766 Welland Road Ward Two; Polls 10, 11, 12, 13 Pelham Fire Station #1 | 177 RR 20 Fonthill Ward Two; Polls 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 Meridian Community Centre, Accursi | 100 Meridian Way Ward Three; Polls 19, 23, 27 Pelham Friends Church | 940 Haist Street Ward Three; Polls 20, 21, 22, 24, 25, 26 Meridian Community Centre, Gym | 100 Meridian Way All Wards; All Polls - Vote by Mail Pelham Town Hall Ward Two; Institutional Voting Only 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | Lookout Ridge Ward Two; Institutional Voting Only 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Shorthills Villa Ward Three; Institutional Voting Only 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. | Woodlands of Sunset Advance Poll Dates Poll locations for all wards Saturday, October 1, 2022 Pelham Fire Station #2 | 766 Welland Road Saturday, October 15, 2022 Meridian Community Centre, Accursi Room | 100 Meridian Way Tuesday, October 18, 2022 Old Pelham Town Hall | 491 Canboro Road Voting Day Polls On Monday, October 24, 2022, polling stations are open from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Voter notification cards with ward and poll details, will be mailed to residents during the month of September. Contest Candidates

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NOTICE is hereby given to the Municipal Electors of the Town of Pelham, Regional Municipality of Niagara, that the following Ward One, Ward Three, and Trustees for French Public and Catholic School Board have been ACCLAIMED.

English Public School Trustee BEAMER, Nancy One (1) to be elected for combined area of Pelham/Thorold BORLAND, Linda Marta FUCILE, Lisa NAND, Rene English Separate School Trustee TURNER, Paul One to be elected for the combined area of Grimsby, Lincoln, Pelham, West LincolnRUITER, Irma Conseil Scolaire Viamond Vacant One (1) to be appointed

Councillor - Ward One KER, Kevin OLSON, Wayne Councillor - Ward Three HILDEBRANDT, Robert (Bob) NIZNIK, Shellee Conseil Scolaire Catholique Monavenir THIBODEAU, Jo-Anne Advance Polls

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All electors can cast a ballot without attending a voting location by registering to receive the on-demand vote by mail "Special Ballot on Demand Kit" from the Clerk's Office. Applications are available from September 1 to 26, 2022. (S.40)

ROBERT VAN DEEMTER Skies clear in time for rollicking Bandshell performance by CCR tribute band

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In an effort to bring further attention and deterrence to driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, the Niagara Regional Police Service reports the names of those people who are charged with an alleged criminal impaired driving offence in the Region. None of the following charges have been proved in court. In addition to being charged, these individuals are also bound by a Ministry of Transportation 90-Day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension and are prohibited from operating a motor vehicle on a roadway. The public is encouraged to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service Traffic Safety Hotline or Crime Stoppers to report those who are driving in contravention of the suspension.

Joshua C. BLAIR, 40, Niagara Falls

Barry D. BOWES, 59, Fort Erie

Brett J. MURDOUGH, 28, St. Catharines

Paul J. CABRAL, 58, St. Catharines Phong Van HO, 39, Thorold Cody G. VAUGHAN, 35, Lindsay Wayne W. SMITH, 58, Niagara Falls David G. QUARANTA, 50, Niagara Falls

Cydney J. JAMIESON-PYKE, 25, St. Thomas Cole S. PEARSON, 18, St. Catharines

The Niagara Regional Police Service is committed to reducing impaired driving offences through education and the apprehension of offenders through enforcement programs like RIDE. Impaired driving is still the leading cause of criminal deaths in Canada and destroys thousands of lives every year.

The following individuals have been charged criminally with impaired driving by alcohol or drugs, driving with a blood alcohol concentration above 80 mgs of alcohol in 100 ml of blood, or refusing to provide a breath / blood sample.

The Voice A August 31 2022 www.thevoiceofpelham.ca Find the Voice at these locations: Indulgence Bakery Pelham Street Grille Peter Piper’s Pubhouse DeVries Fruit Farm Beamer’s Hardware Pelham Libraries Bob’s Boys PharmaChoiceAntiquesPharmacyFonthillFitnessFenwickPieCompanyMcDonald’s Duffin Appleworks Fonthill ZeeShoppersSemenuk’sLegionGasBarDrugMartTimHorton’sGiantTigerFonthillLCBOLubeExpressCareFoodBasicsMinorBrosStoresAvondaleStoresA-1MarketBoggio'sIDASobeysSouthPelhamGrillonCanboroShellonHwy20Circle-K (905) 892-8690 VoiceThe PUBLISHER’SCORNER by Dave Burket NOW IN OUR 26TH YEAR If your message to Pelham isn’t in our pages, Then it isn’t being seen. The Voice The paper that Pelham reads. (905) 892-8690 advertising@thevoiceofpelham.ca Voice on vacation! WHETHER ACROSS TOWN OR ACROSS THE GLOBE! Email your photo holding the Voice to: office@thevoiceofpelham.ca SPONSORED BY FREE Delivery or curbside pick-up of all items • Easy prescription transfer • Locally owned and operated • Free prescription delivery • Fast, friendly, courteous service • Free on-site compliance packaging • Seniors save every day (905) 892-1888 Like us on facebook.com/pch663/Facebookpharmachoice.com We're all in thistoge erCOVID-19 VACCINE Owen & Lillian van den BRINK OFCARRIERSCongratulationsTHEWEEK! FRESH OFF THE FARM ALL YEAR ROUND 825 Canboro Road, Fenwick Mon - Fri, 8 AM-6 PM, Sat 8 AM-5 PM (905) 892-8724 "The coldest winter I ever spent was summer in San Francisco" is something Mark Twain didn't actually say. Here Joe Selisker puts that to the test on the Marin County side of the Golden Gate! What's SIRENThatPelhamFireDepartmentWeeklyCalls The Pelham Fire Department responded to 15 calls for assistance from Friday, August 19 to Friday, August 26. Friday, August 19 Emergency medical assistance, Station 1 Saturday, August 20 Ruptured gas line, Bigelow Cr., Station 1 Electrical fire,Farr St., Station 2 Emergency medical assistance, Station 1 Emergency medical assistance, Station 3 Monday, August 22 Emergency medical assistance, Station 1 Elevator rescue, Pelham St., Station 1 Remote alarms, Pelham St., Station 1 Tuesday, August 23 Emergency medical assistance, Station 2 Emergency medical assistance, Station 3 CO detector, no symptoms, Timber Creek, Station 1 Wednesday, August 24 Emergency medical assistance, Station 2 Thursday, August 25 Emergency medical assistance, Station 2 Collision, Hwy 20 & Canboro Rd., Station 1 CO detector, no symptoms, Canboro Rd., Station 1 SeptemberTimeVacationMachine92015

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Jacob D. FLETT, 38, Welland Michael J. RAPSON, 25, Copetown Hannah M. WILLICK, 24, Niagara Falls

Crossed signals, mademoiselle: Earlier this summer we finally had a new roof installed, as I may have mentioned here before. The old one was long overdue for replacement, with bits of shingles and asphalt granules cascading onto the lawn over the last couple of years in any moderate wind. We thought about going with metal, but then we got the estimates. Once our pulses stabilized and we didn't need the oxygen masks any more we opted to continue with asphalt-Fibreglass shingles. In the course of removing the old roof, the contractor had to remove our Bell satellite dish temporarily. Afterward, he carefully bolted it back down and said that in a decade-plus he’d never put a dish back that wasn’t still properly aligned. So you know what happened next. That evening we flicked on the ol’ satellite box to find... the blue Bell screen of death. A very, very long story short, after multiple discussions with Bell customer service, which seems to be 100 percent based in the Philippines (would it really be that tough to keep these jobs in Canada?), it was decided that (1) a technician would come out the next day to realign the dish, and (b)* Bell would ship us a new satellite receiver to replace the 14-year-old unit that was, of late, making creaky, whining noises like a tiny tallmasted ship in rough seas. The first part went fine. Tech guy came out, clambered up his ladder, had us aligned with B-705, or whatever, in no time. The second part was more problematic. A week later the new receiver unit arrived (sans remote, by the way; while the receiver replacement was free, if we wanted to replace our 14-yearold remote there was a $30 charge— sheesh), but the unit arrived lacking English instructions. Instead, everything in the box was French. I’m pretty sure, since I don’t speak French, that I didn’t speak French to the nice customer service people in Manila, nor did I pronounce my name “Daveed.” Why French instructions, who knows. But they were lengthy. This wasn’t a case of just unplugging the old unit and plugging in the new one. Suddenly, inspiration struck. The latest update to our not-verysmart smart phones added additional language translation capabilities. Very Star Trek communicator stuff. Specifically, you could now use the phone’s camera to look at foreign language text, and the phone would instantly translate it into English, displaying the translated words on the screen. (Man, this would have been handy when grocery shopping in Japan, I can tell you.) So I pointed the phone at the pages of French instructions and voilà, there was the English. In another minor miracle of modernity, I was able to select this, copy it into an email, send it to myself, and print it out. An hour or so and a couple of receiver box restarts later, we had our satellite signal back again, and on a box that didn’t sound haunted. Now, if only there were something on worth watching...I kid, of course: There are tons of excellent programs out there now, though most of them, ironically, are on streaming services rather than satellite. Two Netflix documentaries are particularly worth seeing: DB Cooper, Where Are You?, about the infamous skyjacker who jumped from the rear of a 727 in 1971 and hasn’t been seen since; and Girl in the Picture, a mindboggling true-crime story about efforts to identify a young woman apparently killed in a car accident, and to say any more would spoil it. The latest season of Westworld, on the other hand, has lost us completely. We’re hanging on only for the spectacle and occasional flicker of understanding. Plus, I’m trying to accustom myself to Ed Harris’ craggy face, because I figure that’s where I’ll be in a few years...Hat tips of appreciation: Thank you to Simone, for the old newspapers, and to Brian Garrard for the Luce biography. If I ever get the time... Also belated thanks to Don Beckett for dropping off material for a history story many months ago, which disappeared under a pile. James Eybel and the late Ralph Beamer helped, too, and with any luck we'll have that piece in an upcoming issue...

Susan J. SEMPLONIUS, 59, Mississauga Jeremy C. VANDAM, 39, West Lincoln

Denis F. LUBY, 29, St. Catharines

Shannon C. SUTTIE, 43, Hamilton Jason SETO, 55, Niagara Falls

Lorne J. ROBINSON, 37, West Lincoln

Right then: September is here once again. Enjoy the long weekend, and see you next week. 4 *A $10 Indulgence Bakery gift certificate to the first reader to identify this hilarious reference.

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TOWN COUNCIL NEWS Frustration as Gang of Four (minus one) bails on agenda Refusal to extend session additionalmeansmeetingcalledforthisweek

Outgoing Pelham Town Councillors Lisa Haun and Marianne Stewart effectively declared themselves lame-duck taxpayer representatives at council’s August 22 meeting, with both twice refusing to further extend the session to work through an extensive agenda. On the second motion to extend council curfew, they were joined by Ward 3’s Bob Hildebrandt in putting an end to the meeting after four-plus hours.While Mayor Marvin Junkin and Councillors Wayne Olson and John Wink voted to keep working, the motion was lost on the procedural rule of a tie.

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Ward 2’s Ron Kore—who is also not running for re-election this fall—was absent without explanation and did not attend the virtual gathering. When council hit its fi rst curfew at 9 PM, Wink tried to make a motion to extend the meeting by an hour, but then reduced it to 30 minutes. Haun and Stewart would only agree to fi nish the matter at hand, and voted against Wink’s motion. “I’d like to point out that we are indeed the head of a corporation, and people are waiting for this council to make decisions,” Junkin said. “And we only meet once a month [in the summer], and as a council we’ve got to realize that if you have a council meeting once a month, it’s going to tend to be long.”

Haun replied that the council agendas are too long. “All due respect, but we also made a pact some time ago as to procedures to have 350 pages to read, and we’re up to 900 and something on this one,” she said. “I think we’ve all made some changes here to accommodate … and some of us do still work.”

The Mayor shot back: “Yes, I’m quite aware that some of us still work, I happen to be one of those.”Itshould be noted that Haun, Kore, Stewart and Hildebrandt— dubbed the Gang of Four for their tendency to vote as a bloc— defeated a staff recommendation earlier this year to hold more frequent summer meetings specifically to address the heavy agendas spurred by the growing community (traditionally, council only meets once a month in July and August). At the same time, the bloc also defeated a proposal to move the regular council curfew time to 9:30 PM, and also voted against giving Pelham councillors a pay raise from the current below-legal-minimum-wage salary of roughly $16,000 per year.

Not rescued at the meeting was Pelham’s proposed new comprehensive zoning bylaw, intended to replace the current bylaw in place since 1987 and which staff as been labouring over since before the pandemic started. The delay was triggered by Haun, who, just before the last curfew hit and the meeting was ended, specifically took issue with a matter that’s actually under the province’s jurisdiction, going to bat for local businessman Tim Nohara in the process. Nohara, who wants to build a second home on his Highway 20 property, recently discovered he is barred from doing so given that the land is within the OntarioWhileGreenbelt.Nohara’s appeal is ongoing, Haun said she wanted to wait to pass the overall bylaw until Nohara got a “second opinion” on the matter.

By voting against the fi rst curfew extension, Haun and Stewart actually jeopardized a matter they have routinely claimed to prioritize— building temporary additional parking at the MCC. Because approval was needed quickly so construction can be completed before the onset of winter, and the accompanying slate of hockey tournaments, CAO David Cribbs urged passage. Council ultimately green-lit the plan unanimously. The lowend price tag for the project is $48,000, and will create about 60 more parking spots.

“I’d just like to understand better from an external source,” sheThesaid.CAO expressed some frustration at the delay and its rationale.“This [updated bylaw] is the single largest project undertaken this term of council,” said Cribbs. “It is exceptionally difficult to hold off something that affects more than 7,000 properties and 18,000 people because of an objection by one. We’ve already deferred it multiple times. We look at it in its totality, we will never have unanimous agreement, but the province is abundantly clear— your choice is either to amend this so it is in direct contradiction of provincial guidance

BY JOHN CHICK Voice Correspondent

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Some natural elements are especially spectacular and others are more modest in presenting themselves for us to enjoy. It is unfortunate that we often don’t take the time and make the effort to consciously view, listen, smell, and feel the plethora of beauties that Mother Nature so generously furnishes.Over the years and in our travels my wife and I have taken in some of those sights that fi ll the spirit with joy and gladness. For instance, exploring the Colombian Glacier in Alberta with friends is just such a crusade that results in beautiful memories of nature to be recalled when the soul needs uplifting. As a fledgling photographer I have attempted to capture the beauty of many species of flora. Recently I came upon an exquisitely beautiful flower. It stopped me in my tracks to take in its delicacies of colour, aroma, shape, and structure. There is no denying that encountering such wonderment can momentarily displace some of the cares and other vexations of Iflife.ever your spirits are not quite up to snuff, a visit to a greenhouse is just what the doctor ordered to help dispose of such downtrodden feelings. Those of us residing in Fonthill are fortunate to have many nearby greenhouses to chose from if ever our spirits need a boost. In my mind a favourite could be the Niagara Park’s greenhouse. It is located on the banks of the ever-engaging Niagara River Parkway, downstream from the Whirlpool. Following such a visitation you will surely be whistling a joyful tune on your journey home. An example of the many choices of famous wonders farther afield might be a visit to the Butchart Gardens, in Victoria, BC. There is a paucity of words that adequately describe the beauty of this place. If the Garden of Eden was the best of natural beauty that nature had to offer then Butchart Gardens would easily challenge that perception. Even if you are not much of a garden lover your spirit will be transformed from visits to such wondrous places. All those who beautify our community by planting flowers, shrubs and other flora on their properties for all to enjoy should be acclaimed as best citizens. Each year these artisans add not only the beauty to our landscape but bolster their neighbours’ spirits as well.In some ways, some of the recent community developments have detracted from the town’s previous character as a quiet and placidly rural place. UnforSee PROSPERITY next page

When I read the heading of Pastor Weatherby’s column last week, “Avoiding the e-words,” I said to myself, “Here it comes, the tired old trope that Evolution is not a fact, but a theory.” [Faith Lift, Aug. 24, p.19.]

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Evolution is a solid fact … observed in anatomy, fossils, molecular biology, similarity of embryos of different species, and now the most overwhelming evidence of all...similarities in DNA. A theory is an explanation of observed phenomena; the theory of natural selection explains the fact of evolution. No one would deny the fact of gravity and jump off the CN Tower because they don’t agree with the current theories of gravity. Pastor Weatherby states that “evolution directly contradicts clear biblical teachings.” So what? I believe we should stick to our areas of expertise. I won’t try to explain biblical teachings and Pastor Weatherby should avoid trying to dismiss science that he does not understand.

David Fowler Wainfleet

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See next page tunately some of that natural beauty gets paved over in the quest for economic prosperity. The price of such ambitions is in some ways at the cost of the natural beauty that once existed and now replaced with bricks and asphalt.Those who fi nancially profit from such prosperity may disagree. However, the urbanization that has taken place is undoubtedly at the expense of some of the beauties of nature that once existed. 4

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Despite lame duck status, Town Council works on MUNICIPAL MATTERS Pelham Town Hall BY DAVID CRIBBS TownCAOofPelham For those interested in municipal politics, these are fascinating times. The upcoming municipal election will occur on October 24, and there is a buzz in the air as various positions — Councillor, Mayor and Regional Councillor—are being contested. Nomination Day, which was Friday, August 19, has come and gone, so the candidates’ identities areAtfinalized.TownHall, we have four councillors acclaimed, so we already know who a majority of the members will be: congratulations go out to Councillors Hildebrandt and Olson, who will be returning, and to Ward 3 Councillor-elect Niznik and Ward 1 Councillor-elect Ker. One of the things I have learned from two decades of municipal service is that that society rarely appreciates the degree of effort or the volume of work and time required to be an elected official. The hours can be extremely long—for instance, last week’s meeting had an agenda over 900 pages long, which all of council was asked to read in six days, and then the meeting where those reports were discussed had to be extended into the night. So the job entails long hours and hard decisions in return for occasional criticism and compensation which is well short of minimum wage. It is truly a labour of love. Councillors Haun, Kore and Stewart have worked hard for residents over the past four years, including throughout a pandemic which frankly made everything more difficult. As their term of office draws to a close, they deserve thanks and gratitude for having expended their time and talents in betterment of the community, and they will continue to do so until mid-November.AftertheOctober election, the new council will be sworn in on November 21, at a ceremony with appropriate pomp and pageantry that will be held in the Accursi Room at the MCC. This is one of the fascinating aspects of the municipal political process: until the new council assumes control on November 21, the current council continues with its mandate. Provincial law establishes that because fewer than 75 percent of the current council members will be returning, Town Council is now in what is referred to as “lame duck status,” meaning that council cannot hire or fire staff, or authorize more than a $50,000 unbudgeted expenditure, outside of an emergency. While that may sound limiting, the truth is that council retains all of its other powers, which are significant. Because of this, in most ways it will be business as usual from now until November 21. Frankly, there is much work to do and neither Town Council nor Town administration can take three months off, even if either group wanted to do so. The pragmatic reality is that the municipal corporation operates seven days a week (did you know that the MCC normally operates for 17 hours daily?) and Pelham’s corporate and business needs continue, regardless of the political environment or where we are in the political cycle. As such, council will continue to make important decisions on planning applications, on government policy, on environmental issues and with respect to anything else that arises. October 24 will be here soon. I strongly encourage all residents to participate in the electoral process — whether by action or inaction, we get the government that we deserve. Pelham is a

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PROSPERITY continued from previous page We just finished voting in the provincial election in June, and now we are facing municipal elections on October 24. It seems a bit early to be making the plea that people like me frequently do about “be sure to vote.” However, this is not your standard “get out the vote” plea.Ihave been influenced by a friend who was involved in the electoral process and gave me some wise advice. I had written the standard post-election lament about low voter turnout, and he responded with what at first I considered a radical approach. He said that we should not be working so hard at guilting people into voting. In fact, he argued strongly that we did not want people to vote if they had not followed the issues, informed themselves about the candidates, and were able to cast an informed vote. In other words, we should not be driving people to the polls motivated by guilt— we need to encourage people to take an interest in local politics so that they want to get out and cast an informed vote. That view very much resonated with me, so that’s what I want to say to youDotoday.notwait until election day to succumb to your guilt and cast an uninformed vote in order to do your civic duty. Instead, you need to start today, if you have not already started, to inform yourself about the October election so that you will be in a good position to cast an informed ballot. Local elections generate less hoopla than the high-profile partisan contests at the federal and provincial levels, but local government can be even more important to us on a day-today basis than the goings-on in Toronto or Ottawa. This is the reason why I am writing this indirect plea to get out the vote so early. You really should begin now to think about how you will cast your vote. Don’t begin by thinking about a candidate. You should begin by identifying the local issues that are important to you. The general look and feel of your community? Green space? Economic development? Traffic? Recreational opportunities? Employment opportunities?Ifyou’rereally bold, you could begin by thinking about what you want your community to look like in ten or 20 years, and working backwards to think about what needs to happen over the next four years to get to that ten- or 20-year goal. Don’t let me or anyone else tell you what’s important. You decide what’s important to you. You might want to discuss this with your friends and neighbours. Compare your community to others that you have visited. Gather all the information you can to determine what the important issues for you are. Then you need to start gathering information about the candidates. You should seek out multiple sources to gather this information. Your local news outlet is a good starting point, but there will also likely be all-candidates debates or open houses to meet the candidates. Discuss the candidates with your friends and neighbours. The strength of local government is that it’s easy to talk to the candidates and get a first-hand impression of Howthem.do they feel about the issues that you have decided are important to you? What sort of lived experience do they have that qualifies them for elective office? Does the candidate seem open to listening to the views of constituents? Is he or she the sort of person who wants to work together with others to move issues forward?Thisconcludes my early get out the vote plea. Don’t worry about finding the voting place at this point. However, it is not too early to begin thinking about the issues and gathering information. Do not vote out of a sense of duty. Invest the time and effort to gather the information that will allow you to cast an informed ballot, then get out and vote. 4 Siegel

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One-and-a-half million children were murdered in the death camps! Also, it was during the Pius XII pontificate that the Church issued the Decree against Communism, declaring that any Catholic who became a Communist was an apostate and to be excommunicated. This was after the war but at the height of Stalinism. Had Pius learned a lesson, or was Communism viewed with far more distaste than Nazism? My father’s family wasn’t Italian but eastern European. They died in large numbers in the Holocaust, and in western Ukraine many of the Nazi fellow travelers were Catholic. As were Holocaust facilitators all over Europe. As was Slovak leader and obsessive anti-Semite Jozef Tiso. He was a Catholic priest. Imagine what would have happened if they’d been held fully accountable by the papacy, even threatened with excommunication? The countless Catholics who were resisting Nazism, and risking their lives to save their Jewish neighbours would, I’m sure, have appreciated the support. The King of Morocco requested yellow stars for himself and his family when told that Moroccan Jews would have to wear them. Dutch priest Titus Brandsma publicly opposed Nazism, rescued Dutch Jews and allied airmen, and was eventually murdered by the Nazis for his resistance. He was canonized by Pope Francis earlier this year. There are many such heroes. Hindsight, courage, and resolve during times of safety are of course easy and cheap. But more could and should have been done, and the obscenities of the Holocaust perhaps, just perhaps, been limited or even halted. Millions still cry out for justice, as does the Jewish Jesus. Those cries will never stop. 4

Page 8 The Voice A August 31 2022 www.thevoiceofpelham.ca COMMON DECENCY Rev. Michael Coren When mere adequacy wasn’t adequate enough @MBCountryLiving | SEPT.mbcountryliving.ca6 Opening Local apples just for you! MB COUNTRY LIVING | 2705 RR 20 , Fonthill fabulous community and is deserving of having each resident put in the time and effort to exercise their right to vote. On behalf of Town staff, I can say that we are excited about the various projects upon which we are working at council’s direction, and I am confident that the next council will inherit a well-situated municipal corporation with plenty of tasks and opportunities ahead of it. Exciting times! 4 MATTERS continued from previous page

There have been easier times to be Pope. I don’t mean now, with the relatively gentle divisions between conservative and reformer, but during the Second World War, when the irrational became the norm and genocidal madness dominated Europe. Eugenio Pacelli had been elected to the papacy in March 1939, and as Pius XII remained pontiff until 1958. The times demanded a man of strength and resolve, whereas Pacelli was a diplomat and a compromiser. Those attributes, rather than any extremes of personality or policy, characterize and dent his reign. Because he led the Roman Catholic Church during the Holocaust and eventual Nazi occupation of his country, such anodyne skills were simply inadequate. It’s been genuinely difficult to gain a firm and fair understanding of where he stood when faced with tangible evil. Immediately after the war, Pius was regarded as a friend of the allies and a rescuer of the Jewish people. That portrait changed dramatically in 1963, with Rolf Hochhuth’s play, The Deputy, in which the writer claimed that Rome not only ignored the suffering of the Jews but tacitly and sometimes explicitly supported the Nazis. In 1999 came British author John Cornwell’s, Hitler’s Pope: The Secret History of Pius XII, the title somewhat indicating the book’s arguments. Six years later there was a counterblast in, The Myth of Hitler’s Pope: How Pope Pius XII Rescued Jews from the Nazis. The author was David G. Dalin, who is not only Jewish but a rabbi. Thus it’s continued, with shots being fired from all sides in the Pius Wars. In 2020 Pope Francis ordered that previously secret documents concerning Pius and the Shoah should be released to academics, and has now made them available to the general public. What began to be discovered two years ago is that Pope Pius was neither as grim as his critics claim, nor as noble as his defenders maintain. As a Cardinal, he had drafted an encyclical condemning Nazi racism and had it read from every pulpit, and as Pope he employed Vatican assets to ransom some Jewish families held by the Germans. There were also Roman Jews hidden in the papal palace of Castel Gondolfo. He did save individual Italian Jews, did work on behalf of Jewish people who had converted to Catholicism or were married to Catholics, and he wasn’t a friend to National Socialism. Problem is, nor was he a significant enemy. His considerable intelligence sources —some of them strongly anti-Nazi — had informed him of the extent and barbarity of the extermination of the Jews. But at no time did Pius explicitly condemn the Holocaust. He had, after all, been the Vatican’s ambassador to Germany and knew the beliefs of the Nazis.Asto the often-made argument and defense that any public condemnation would have been impossible, or led to further suffering, the question has to be asked: further suffering for whom?

"Hindsight, courage, and resolve during times of safety are of course easy and cheap"

My heart goes out to Kirstyn, who so bravely came forward with her detailed account of what happened when she was allegedly sexually assaulted by Charles Duncan, a supposed trusted adult and family friend [Trying to make peace with the past, Aug. 24, p.10]. More so, my heart breaks for Kirstyn (and all of his other victims), as her pain and trauma have sustained far beyond the moments of his advances— these are lifelong wounds, to say the least.And yet, he is still free in this town, going off to the post office. How dare he? And how dare he shake his head in court as though he is the victim? What could give him the nerve to do this?Perhaps he has felt believed in and supported, or disturbingly so, even justified in his actions. Well, after what I’ve read in this paper, people writing in to claim his innocence, that the women have it all wrong, and people in the community that I’ve spoken to about this, who say, “Come on. How bad was it?” maybe this is why Duncan stood in a courtroom full of his victims and STILL felt that he was being inconvenienced. People believed him.Why did Kirstyn have to present a multi-page story about her experiences, so that maybe “this time” people would believe that Duncan was indeed the perpetrator? When are we going to believe women when they come forward as being victimized by sexual predators? We’re STILL teaching young girls to second-guess their intuitions, and their ability to own their bodies, when we have grown women, afraid to come forward to speak their truth. For those of you who wrote in to claim Duncan’s innocence, for those in How much more evidence is needed?

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At the August 22 Pelham Town Council meeting, a member of the Friends of Maple Acre Library made a presentation outlining their activities for the past year. The group knew at their March 2022 meeting that they would need more donations, but decided anyway to pursue a tree carving project in Fenwick. This project would involve hiring a local chainsaw carving artist to carve figures into the large tree stump next to Maple Acre Library. The Friends did not have a plan, drawings, proposal or estimate for this project, but still gave the artist the go-ahead. The carving began on April 22 with no timeline for the work, or estimated cost or date of completion. Included in the tree carving were Indigenous figures. The presenter stated that the carver had put several hours into the carving work, but in reality he is still working on the project, four months later. The presenter was at council to request funds to pay for this project, and additional work including patio stones, landscaping and a stone bench. There was no financial information as to the cost of any materials or work, and the exact money requested was not available as the presenter did not know how much they would need. The group has raised $4560 and has plans to continue fundraising this year. Although the Mayor and a few councillors stated they had some reservations about this financial request, that is where the discussion stopped. No one asked how much money was owed to the carver. The carver is still working. Has he been paid anything since he began work in April? No one asked what it will cost to seal and maintain the tree and who will pay for this. No one asked if the Friends group worked with Indigenous peoples to ensure that the carving accurately represents them from their past but also shows that they are still living, and are contributing and valuable members of contemporary society. And no one asked who owns the tree. Is the tree located on Library property, on the road allowance, or, in fact on the property next door to the Library? It has been estimated that the carving cost is approaching $20,000. This cost does not include the cost to seal and maintain the tree.

As a survivor of SA (sexual assault) I would like to commend the Voice for this in-depth and deeply touching article. Many people prefer to turn a blind eye or sweep it under the rug when it comes to uncomfortable/ taboo topics. Kudos to Kirstyn for demonstrating her personal power and sharing her story. I know that she has already helped many others, simply by speaking up. What infuriates me is that Kirstyn's story is still far too common. Doctors, coaches, priests, employers, teachers, family friends, aunts and uncles, cousins, siblings, and even parents have all been perpetrators of SA. It is most often adults in positions of authority and/or trust who abuse this assumed trust and traumatize their victims for life. SA affects infants (yes, babies), children, teens, and adults from every race, religion, and socioeconomic status. Let 2022 be remembered as the year we stopped pretending these awful crimes don't happen in our idyllic small town. Silence and feigned ignorance are not the answer! I grew up in Fonthill and sometimes jokingly refer to it as “Pleasantville,” but anyone who has seen that movie knows that Pleasantville is not always pleasant. Thank you again to Kirstyn for helping to spread awareness about SA and banish the harmful rhetoric of “not in our town.” Yes, in our town. And in so many other towns around the world. My question is, when will the justice system catch up and enforce stricter consequences for such despicable (and often very deliberate and premeditated) crimes?

Are we getting our money’s worth with government minister portfolios? I think not.We need a better way to run our country with government minister portfolios by giving the ruling party the ability to choose minister portfolios from the private sector, who can be hired and fired without bringing down the government of the day.

Value for money is lacking

LorenFenwickBrown Council ﬁddles as taxpayers about to get carved "It is certainly not taxpayers' responsibility to pay for a whim project"

Personally, I find too may ministers are selected from ass-kissing caucus members who have absolutely no experience to run minister positions both provincially and federally, and you only have to watch the evening news and you can clearly see how incompetent these ministers really are. We need to do better!

Council has decided to request that Town staff prepare a report for early November. In reality, the Town of Pelham has never been involved in this project. They have never received any proposals for this project, were never consulted before work began, and to date have no idea how much money is owed on this project. Money for this project has not been budgeted, either. Town staff has enough work to do. They should not have this after-thefact, unauthorized, private project added to their workload. In fact, staff should be drafting a policy regarding how funds raised on behalf of the Town by special interest groups are collected, accounted and distributed. It certainly is not taxpayers’ responsibility to pay for a whim project after it has been completed, initiated by a group that lacks the competence to pay for it.

WellandAngela Kudos from a survivor

How many delays in the Rick Lowes alleged sexual assault case is it going to take before this is resolved? [Lowes case: 20th hearing, Aug. 24, p.3] After 17 months and the 20th hearing just past, I hope the legal system performs in a more timely manner to enable all parties to move forward. K.FonthillMartin

How long does it take for justice?

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The Pelham Street project phase 3 includes the reconstruction of Pelham Street between John Street and Spruceside Crescent South. It will consist of a new watermain and a new storm drainage system to improve drainage and mitigate flooding concerns. The Town has received a grant to assist with all 4 phases of the project from the ICIP Rural and Northern Stream for $4.2M. Learn more at www.pelham.ca/pelhamstreet

Pelham Street Reconstruction Phase 3 | Fall 2022 to Spring 2023 Make your mark. An alternate voting method and advance polls are also www.pelham.ca/electionavailable.Thisfall, discover welcoming loops and interconnected routes that feature a range of rolling hills and farmlands to scenic villages and off road trails. Along the designated loops are roadside stands, local shops and unique dining; the perfect pauses while you cycle picturesque Pelham See the routes at www pelham ca/cycling Cycling Routes in Pelham B c

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Sept 23 - Oct 16 | Various times Meridian Community Centre (MCC) Culture Days is a Canada-wide celebration that is the largest-ever public participation campaign undertaken by the arts and cultural community in this country. Culture Days features FREE activities that invite the public to participate in interactive arts and culture experiences.

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Ongoing | Fall 20 Meridian Commun The Town of Pelham has artists to have their work community centre. There Pelham residents or school that have been accepted on display for one month Applications are available at the www.pelham.ca/artsMCC.

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Oct6 Until Oct 6 | 4:00 pm to dusk 20 Pelham Town Square A long-standing tradition in Pelham, the market features local growers, and fresh market finds. Discover all the in-season produce and local favourites. The market operates every Thursday in the municipal building parking lot until October 6th. Make the most of the final market days and farmfresh www.pelham.ca/farmers-marketfinds!

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An Odorous Industries Nuisance Bylaw (OINBL), approved and amended by Town Council in 2020, has been appealed to the Ontario Superior court by the cannabis producers, with hearings not scheduled untilThe2023.OLT ruled that after “careful consideration, the proposed settlement between the Town and Redecan conforms to the Town’s OP and OPA, conforms to the Region’s OP, represents good planning, and is in the public interest.” The Tribunal dismissed appeals against Pelham’s OPA by Woodstock BioMed. “Yeah, I’m very satisfied with the outcome,” Nohara told the Voice. “We knew it would be a long and challenging process from the start. We had hoped this is where it would end up. I’m certainly grateful to my team in achieving this result.”

Nohara noted that there is still some work to be done by the next council, but that, “we now have a good plan to manage this issue going forward. Our intention was to develop instruments that would get tested at a tribunal or court, so that the proverbial goalposts would not continue to shift. So now we have firm goalposts that we have pioneered, and I think every municipality in Ontario can take advantage of Thethese.”CCC (made up of Nohara, Carla Baxter, Louis Damm, Bill Heska, Jim Jeffs, John Langendoen, James Steele, Bob Hildebrandt, with staff liaison Barb Wiens) was praised by Nohara for its countless hours of work that contributed to the positive result from the OLT’s decision. In his summary to Town Council, Nohara also acknowledged the contributions of Pelham staffers David Cribbs, Bob Lymburner, Jennifer Stirton, Shannon Larocque, Jodi Legros, and Craig Genesse, as well as late Ward 1 Councillor Mike Ciolfi. He further acknowledged the full support of Town Council, which provided outside professional experts including legal (Aird & Berlis LLP: Laura Dean, John Mascarin, and Patrick Harrington), planning (Meridian Planning Consultants: Nick McDonald), and odour (PG Compliance Management Inc: Phil Girard).

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To paraphrase Robert Duvall’s memorable line from Apocalypse Now, “I love no smell of cannabis in the morning, it smells like…victory.”Tim Nohara might want to take a bow. The president and CEO of Accipiter Radar Technologies on Highway 20, and also the Chair of Pelham’s Cannabis Control Committee (CCC) since its inception in 2019, and the Town of Pelham, have beaten local pot producers in court. On August 23, the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) delivered its decision related to appeals by cannabis producers CannTrust, Redecan, and Woodstock Biomed (a subsidiary of Leviathan Cannabis Group), which all have operations in Pelham. The cannabis producers had railed against Pelham’s Cannabis Official Plan Amendment (OPA) and Zoning Bylaw Amendment (ZBA), which Town Council approved on July 13, 2020. The OPA sought to establish permissions for indoor cannabis and industrial hemp cultivation, subject to a zoning bylaw amendment, and to establish approval criteria. The OPA states that new cannabis facilities must either avoid adverse effects or appropriately mitigate them, determined on a case-bycase basis through peer-reviewed odour and light studies and contingency mitigation plans, in concert with site plan control. The ZBA added two specific agricultural-cannabis and general-industrial-cannabis zones to regulate newly approved indoor and outdoor cannabis facilities, requiring a 300-metre setback for outdoor uses.

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Wiens agreed with Nohara’s assessment that the OLT’s decision is irrevocable.“Therecould be an appeal of the Tribunal’s decision if an error in law was made, but typically the decision is final. It's only in very rare circumstances that a Tribunal decision could be successfully overturned.”Agreenhouse light mitigation bylaw for Pelham is in the works, said“InWiens.Tim’s recent presentation to Council, he recommended that Pelham consider implementing the model in play in Leamington, Ontario, where they passed a light bylaw over a year ago, and it was appealed by the local greenhouse industry. Leamington negotiated some kind of resolution that was accepted, and as a result passed a new bylaw in June, to replace the previous one. So that's the model that Tim is recommending to council.”Forcomplete information on cannabis bylaws in Pelham, go cannabis.aspx.www.pelham.ca/en/town-hall/to

Ontario Land Tribunal rules in Pelham's favour on cannabis challenge Ofﬁcial Plan amendments affect local cannabis producers Redecan, CannTrust and Woodstock Biomed

In June 2018, former Mayor David Augustyn, centre, with CannTrust ofﬁcials at the Fenwick facility's ofﬁcial opening. Far left, Eric Paul; in mirrored sunglasses, Peter Aceto; far right, Mark Litwin. Augustyn declared that the company's marijuana operation “provides hope to our community.” Paul, Aceto, and Litwin later faced criminal charges related to illegal cannabis growing at the site. Following the indictments of multiple executives and a class-action lawsuit by former shareholders, the company's stock was de-listed from the New York and Toronto exchanges.

“It has been a pleasure working with such a committed, focused, intelligent, and diverse group of individuals, where occasional disagreements, and the openness to debate them, led to better work product. I thank them for their efforts, I have learned so much from them, and I am honored to have had a part in leading this team to fulfil the CCC’s mandate,” wrote Nohara.BarbWiens, Pelham’s Director of Community Planning and Development, was pleased the Tribunal approved minutes of settlement that were agreed to between the Town’s legal counsel and Redecan, and approved the ZBA. “The next step is for the producer to submit a site plan, an odour management plan, and an odour management contingency plan. Once we have those three things, submitted to our satisfaction, then they will get their site specific zoning approval, which will permit a future office and warehouse use on their site,” said Wiens. Asked if the cannabis producers might seek additional court appeals, Nohara responded, “My understanding is that there is no appeal process, and that the Tribunal’s decision is final.” He is not expecting any further pushback, and stressed that “there's now a great opportunity for the Town and the cannabis producers to really collaborate together and manage the odour issue.”

Crispy Deep Fried Dolma

Preparation 1. Always mix wet into dry. First combine all the flours and other dry ingredients in a medium sized bowl. Slowly mix in the water, avoiding lumps. Err on the side of a thicker than thinner batter. It should be slightly thicker than pancake batter, and will adhere better to the dolma. If it’s too stiff, though, add more water. Let the batter rest for 30 minutes up to an hour. 2. Open your $1.50 can of Dollarama dolma. You will find nine or ten little dark green logs, packed in sunflower oil. We need to rid the dolma surfaces of that oil. I found the easiest way to do this was wrapping each dolma in a paper towel and gently rolling it so the paper absorbed the oil. Place another paper towel on a large plate and arrange the dried dolma on it to absorb any last drops. Handle the dolma carefully, as they are a bit fragile. 3. On a second large plate or plastic cutting board (don’t use wood, as the remaining sunflower oil will stain it), dust the surface with a good dollop of chickpea or all-purpose flour. One by one, roll the dolma in the flour, coating each as best as you can. Don’t worry if they aren’t dead perfect.

Dip the dolma in the batter and liberally coat them, then carefully drop each into the oil using tongs or a fork. You’ll be able to fit four into a 1 qt. pan. The oil temperature will drop immediately. Turn the heat up slightly to bring the oil back to 375-380. Stay alert. Ensure that the dolma don’t stick together or to the bottom of the pan by gently pushing them with a knife. It won’t take longer than two minutes to get to a golden brown crust if you are diligent about keeping the oil hot. Once the colour is there, use a slotted spoon or a fork to remove from the pan and place on a plate covered with a paper towel to absorb excess oil

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In any case, dolma are delicious, soft little treats, typically eaten at room temperature, with yogurt or other sauces for dipping. But out of the blue last week, I found myself wondering what a soft dolma might taste like surrounded by a crispy, crunchy shell. Our goto for deep frying vegetables is chickpea batter, and so the experiment butConclusion:commenced.It’sunusual,delicious.

4. Bring your oil to temperature over mediumhigh heat. In a small, heavybottomed saucepan, heat the least amount of oil you think you’ll need to submerge three or four dolma at once. For me this was 2 cups of oil in a 1 qt. pan. As noted above, use a neutral flavour oil with high smoke point. Canola is ideal. Now, since the dolma are already moist in their little green blankets, it’s important to get them as crispy as possible as fast as possible. The longer the dolma are in the oil, the more risk that they’ll steam from the inside, eroding your crispy crust. Remember, the dolma are already cooked. All we’re doing here is cooking the batter coating. Therefore we’re going to heat our oil to the maximum range for deep frying: 375-380F. This is when a probe or candy thermometer comes in handy—not just to judge the initial temperature, but also to ensure between batches that the oil regains its heat.

1/4 cup chickpea flour 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 cup rice flour (or substitute 2 Tbs of cornstarch)1-1/2tspbaking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp turmeric 1/4 tsp ground coriander 1/8 tsp chili powder or cayenne pepper 3/4 cup of warm water 1 can of prepared dolma

Finding dolma I haven’t checked every local supermarket (and, as previously noted in this space, on principle we do not shop at Fonthill Sobeys), so I can’t promise that you’ll find dolma on your favourite store’s shelves. I can guarantee, however, that you will find them, as it happens, in the Fonthill Dollarama. Outside of Greek or Mediterranean restaurants where they are made fresh, the only dolma I’m aware of come canned, and that’s what you’ll find at Dollarama. As you see in the photo, they are labelled “Stuffed Vine Leaves,” and, to what would surely be Minister X’s great chagrin, they are imported fromDon’tTurkey.letthe canned part dissuade you. This is just a snack we’re making here. The canned quality is more than adequate. Why chickpea batter Chickpea batter is tastier than a plain flour batter, although a 100 percent white flour batter is also an option. If you don’t have it or can’t be arsed to buy it, just replace the chickpea flour with all-purpose flour. Note, however, that chickpea flour is both higher in protein than white flour as well as gluten free, if that’s important to you.Strictly speaking, the tastiest chickpea flour is actually “Gram” (also known as “Besan”) flour, which is made from a different variety of chickpea. Gram/ Besan flour is typically available only in South Asian or Caribbean grocery stores. Everywhere else, you’ll find it called chickpea or garbanzo bean flour, and it’s available widely, including at South Pelham Sobeys, Zehrs, and at Bulk Barn. Either variety is fine for this recipe. In fact, for maximum fried crispiness, the ideal mixture is a blend of flours, as you’ll see below. Easy deep-frying Also, don’t let the deepfrying part put you off. All you’ll need is a small, heavy-bottom, stainless steel saucepan or pot, the smaller the better so as to use as little oil as possible. The dolma are small, and there are only ten of them in a can. Cooking them in batches of three and four gives you plenty of room to spare in a 1 qt. pan, and you don’t need to use more than 2 cups of oil. In my case, I had some lightly used peanut oil in the fridge and so used that, but canola is fine. Do not use olive oil as its flavour is too intrusive. (It’s a myth that olive oil can’t be used for deep frying, but if you do it’s essential to use extra virgin olive oil, which makes it far more expensive that canola.)

An excellent tool but not absolutely required is a kitchen thermometer with remote probe, so that you can constantly monitor your oil temperature and adjust heat as necessary. Finally, whenever deep frying, you’ll always want a kitchen fire extinguisher within easy reach. We pull ours out of the pantry closet and set it on the floor a few feet away from the stove. In combating grease fires, seconds count.

= These dolma are best consumed fresh, although in theory they might reheat reasonably well in a toaster oven set to 400F for ten minutes. I didn’t test this, since we were hungry enough to dive right in and knock them all off at once. Be careful—they will remain very hot inside long after you finish frying all ten.For dipping you could go with tzatziki sauce or Greek yogurt. For a real multicultural experience, you could also try an Asian sweet chili sauce. Or just enjoy the crispy crust without additional ornamentation.Isyourstomach rumbling with desire? Don’t fight it. As the Greeks say: It is difficult to argue with the belly, as it has no ears.

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Crispy Deep Fried Dolma It was the return of the CNE, I’m sure, with this year’s new culinary atrocities, that led to this. I can’t swear to it because I rarely remember my dreams, but certainly a nightmare involving the Exhibition’s announced ketchup and mustard ice cream flavours must have influenced my thinking, for I woke up one morning last week and said to myself, “Yes, we must try dolma, deep-fried in chickpea batter.” Before I lose you at the top, the good news is that for this recipe you don’t have to make the dolma—there are plenty waiting for you at the grocery store. What are dolma? Only the most savoury little morsels to come out of Greece since Adonis and Aphrodite (more on this in a second). Take cooked rice, add some seasonings, wrap up in a grape leaf, then roll into a mini log that’s about the size of a large lipstick or an obese AA- battery. There are several variations, including with meat, but that’s the basic idea. I first encountered dolma in Athens several years back in the previous century. I was not long out of university and it was my first trip to Greece, on this occasion as a bottom-rung, junior member of a Canadian trade delegation. Neither the industry nor specific names need be mentioned, but on the first evening at dinner I found myself in an international hotel’s banquet room, seated next to a Greek cabinet minister at a long table in the company of about 20 Canadians and 20 Greeks, nationalities alternating by seat. I haven’t the slightest memory of who sat on my other side, because Minister X immediately launched into a soliloquy on the heritage and history of the beloved, humble dolma, piled high on plates along the table, and which—I was firmly advised not to be fooled on this point—was definitely Greek in origin and not Turkish. “Everything,” the Minister asserted confidently in excellent English, “started in TheGreece.”dolma (in Greek, dolmades) on offer were indeed delicious. So was I, it turned out. Through my jet-lagged exhaustion it took me longer than it should have to realize that Minister X was making a pass at me, his repeated “joking” comparisons of me to Adonis finallyWhenclicking.asuitable opening presented itself I mumbled something about being quite tired and politely declined the overture, passing on the pass, although not necessarily for the reason you might assume. This was, after all, shortly after the peak of an era of sexual liberation and newfound personal freedoms. No, he had mentioned his family, including a son not all that younger than I away at an English boarding school, and this was unsettling on some Freudian level that proved a Peloponnese bridge too far. (Hearing this story not long after we met, my wifeto-be started calling me “Adonis,” with just a touch of sarcasm, and did so for some years after we married. I fear the nickname is about to be resurrected.)

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6. Repeat as many times as needed. Make sure your oil temperature returns to 375-380F before dropping in each new batch. (Note: If you have leftover batter, trying using it to coat some onion slices, green beans, or other sliced vegetables. Delicious!)

5. Once your batter has rested 30 minutes and your oil is heated you are ready to roll. (Hint: If your probe thermometer has an alarm, set it to 500 degrees to avoid the annoying beeping once the oil hits 375-380.)

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At a recent breakfast meeting, the Rotary Club of Fonthill presented a donation of $3500 to Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) to assist with their ongoing operations in Niagara. The funds came from the proceeds of Rotary’s Niagara Family Funfest. In 2021, BBBS of Niagara Falls/South Niagara was supported by 214 volunteers and provided 399 mentoring opportunities. Programs were delivered serving the communities of Niagara Falls, Fort Erie, Pelham, Port Colborne, Welland, and Wainfleet SUPPLIED DOING GOOD IRL No video games for this trio of future leaders, who, for the past four summers, have organized neighbourhood food collections for Pelham Cares in the Lookout subdivision. From creating and distributing flyers, to picking up the donations, Nicholas Capretta, Abbey Grande, and Jacob Grande do it all. This year they collected 44 boxes of food, which was gratefully received by Office Manager Jennifer Dubé for Pelham Cares SUPPLIED

The Ridley College graduate, who set a 2K erg record at the Canadian Indoor Rowing Championships, also won gold at the CSSRA Championships in June. Keagan rowed internationally for Canada’s junior national team the past two summers, and is off to Yale University.Corrynn Parker, of Fenwick, and Sarah Hurley, of Fonthill, both earned bronze medals in women’s basketball at the Games, and were featured in a Voice article last week.

“I've been rowing since the summer before my Grade 9 year at school, and have really enjoyed the training and competition,” said Jones, who attends E.L. Crossley and competed internationally for Canada at a regatta in Italy this summer in the Junior Women's Four. She hopes to attend university in 2024 in the U.S. on a rowing scholarship.Standing six feet tall, rowing both port and starboard, recognized as a top athlete at E.L. Crossley, and with a 7:15 2K time, placing her first in her division at the 2022 Ontario Ergometer Championships, Malarie is expected to have a broad selection of NCAA Division I opportunities.

Pelham-based coaches who participated in the Games included David Jack, a high-performance cycling coach whose athletes won two gold medals at the Games, and Dr. Patrick Reid, an instructor in sport management at Brock with international experience, whose field athletes in long and triple jump, plus high jump and pole vault, won six gold and two silver. As to the legacy of the Niagara Summer Games, in addition to the positive experiences of athletes and spectators, $113 million in new facilities were constructed, including the $105 million Canada Games Park, on Merrittville Highway adjacent to Brock. The park includes two arenas for sports such as lacrosse and ice hockey, a sport performance centre, track and field facility, a 200-metre indoor track, an outdoor track and field facility, a mammoth gymnasium with four full-sized courts, beach volleyball courts, a cycling centre, and sports performance lab. Other new assets include the $8 million Neil Campbell Rowing Centre on Henley Island in St. Catharines, a mountain bike trail in St. Catharines, and a concert bandshell in West Lincoln. Upgrades were made to the tennis courts in Niagara-on-the-Lake at Memorial Park, Brock University’s aquatics centre, the baseball field at the Welland Sports Complex, and the softball facility at Southward Community Park in Grimsby.

Matthew Martel, of Fonthill, earned a bronze medal in golf during the Games. The Lookout Point Golf Club member placed seventh at Ontario junior boys championships earlier in the summer. A graduate of Notre Dame in Welland, he is headed to McMaster University to study integrated biomedical engineering and health science, and will have his clubs in tow.Malarie and Matt told the Voice that they will long cherish the Games experience, especially the Opening Ceremony at the Meridian Centre in St. Catharines (participating in the Parade of Teams) as well as the Closing Ceremony at Victoria Park in Niagara Falls. “Both were terrific events, and we enjoyed a great team dynamic during the competition,” said Matt.Staying in the Athletes’ Village on the Brock University campus was another highlight, though Matt conceded, “It was a long walk to get food. But the food was good.”While Malarie had an air-conditioned room at the Village, it was a luxury Matt did not enjoy, staying in one of the older Brock residences.“My living space was nice, but about 95 degrees at times,” he said with a Gracelaugh.Tennant, of Caistor Centre, who went to South Lincoln High School prior to attending Kent State on an NCAA Division I scholarship and representing the university at the 2021 Indoor Nationals, was the gold medalist in shot put and silver in discus at the 2022 Summer Games. Tennant previously competed in both the PanAm Junior Games and Canada Summer Games in 2017, as well as the World juniors in 2018.

Shane Keagan, of Fonthill, won gold in rowing as part of the Men’s Eight.“Itwas a tight race for the entire 2000 metres, put we pulled ahead of British Columbia in the final four strokes to secure the win,” Keagan told the Voice.

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Meet the latest crop of talented individuals joining departments within the Town of Pelham, who bring a range of backgrounds and experience to their positions. Steve Bujacz is the Town’s newest crossing guard. With previous career roles that provided experience in health and safety, Bujacz was interested in ways to give back to the community in his retirement. As a previous resident in Pelham, he is swapping some of his spare time to ensure children in the community get to school safely.Lucas Smith is a new Engineering Technologist, working with the team that oversees the completion of various public works and engineering projects. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Carleton University, in Ottawa, and is working on an online MBA from the University of New Brunswick. Smith’s previous job was with a consulting engineering firm, Urban Environmental Management, in Niagara Falls. Born and raised in the Niagara Region, he is looking forward to the opportunity to work on a variety of projects in his new role.

Jennie Hyun-Ji Song has joined the Clerk’s Department to assist with the upcoming municipal election in the newly created position of Election Coordinator, working behind the scenes to ensure the mechanics of the process advance smoothly. A Niagara native, Song holds an undergraduate degree from Western University, along with a graduate certificate in public administration. She is eager to apply her skills to election preparation.Christine Muresan is also serving in a newly created role. As a Human Resources Administrator, she will assist with administrative duties and human resources functions. A graduate of both Brock University and Niagara College, and with previous HR experience in the municipal sector, Muresan has an extensive background in diversity and inclusion within the workplace.SarahSmith is the new Customer Service Representative for the Town at the Meridian Community Centre, who will also assisting with various events during the year.

The Adult Day Program for age 60-plus seniors in Welland, run by the Niagara Region and located adjacent to the Woodlands of Sunset long-term care home on Pelham Street, had a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Thursday to formally open their vegetable garden on an enclosed front patio. Vermeer’s Garden Centre donated some 20 plants and seed packages, and Plant’s Choice contributed soil to ﬁll the garden boxes. The program clients, who attend three-hour sessions that include brain stimulation games and exercise, started growing the plants in the spring from seeds, and transplanted them into the garden beds. The harvest produced a bounty of veggies for dining, with some being canned and pickled by the clients

“That was a major attractor for me with the Town of Pelham, to be able to do all kinds of projects — roads, sewers, water, building construction — to get a broad experience, versus focusing in just one area of engineering.”

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From left, Andrew Edwards, Sonia Simones, Lucas Smith

Sonia Simoes is the new Administrative Assistant in the Public Works Department, providing support for all matters including roads, water, wastewater, cemeteries, green spaces, and permits. Simoes has some 25 years of customer service experience, 11 of which were in the municipal sector. She is an avid volunteer at community events throughout Niagara. Andrew Edwards is a new Town Planner, responsible for reviewing and processing development applications, preparing reports, and assisting the public with land-use questions. Born in Barrie and a graduate of the University of Waterloo, he previously worked for the Simcoe County District School Board, reviewing development applications across the county. Edwards was attracted by the small-town community feel of Pelham, and is in the process of relocating with his family to the Niagara Region from Barrie. “My wife's family is from the region, so I'm staying with them while in the process of selling our house and looking to purchase in Niagara,” he said.

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He went on to point out that Shaw is responsible for almost $220 million a year in local economic impact. “We know that our work generates work for others,” he added. “Shaw’s patrons anchor long stays in Niagara and Ontario with trips to the Shaw. They often use Niagara as a launching pad for seeing other parts of the province. And arts and culture tourists, according to Destination Canada, spend double what other tourists do locally.”

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As Jennings explained, some of the $6 million that was announced Tuesday is actually earmarked for the current season. He added that two years ago he began speaking with FedDev Ontario to work out a budget for 65 live concerts in the fall and winter of 2020. “When the government announced the major festival program,” said Jennings, “we put in an application last summer. We’ve been talking with them constantly. They’re a partner, and they’ve been really helpful. In planning for this season, there was a lot of conversation about what we could do together and how it could happen.”Though Shaw is running a full slate of performances this year, the effects of Covid have certainly continued to be felt in the form of staffing shortages and smaller crowds. As well, whereas about 40 percent of Shaw attendees normally come from the US, that percentage is down significantly due to some reluctance to cross the border.“We hired six extra full time understudies this year to try to help beyond our normal understudy complement,” explained Jennings. “We’ve been using them every week due to illness. As well, we’ve lost about 5,500 tickets-worth of cancellation in the course of the season related to that.” Attendance is not yet back to pre-pandemic levels, but Jennings and Carroll both look to this funding announcement as a major step toward getting there.

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“It is our intent to get back to our pre-Covid attendance and economic impact as quickly and safely as possible,” Jennings said. “This significant investment will help us do that. It gives us the optimism to take good risks which will benefit all of Niagara.”

Niagara philanthropists Diane and Greg Slaight have brightened the prospects at yet another regional social agency. Having recently donate $2 million dollars to Pathstone Mental Health, and another $2 million to United Way Niagara, the Slaights have enriched the fundraising coffers of Women’s Place of South Niagara, headquartered on McLeod Road in Niagara Falls, by a cool million.Amanda Braet, Director of Development and Stewardship, told the Voice that the gift will allow the agency to continue and expand critical community prevention and public education programs regarding family violence in Niagara. Some monies are targeted for construction of an on-site pet shelter, allowing women and children in distress to take their beloved pets with them to the facility. It is the largest one-time private gift Women’s Place has ever received.Teresa Quinlin-Murphy, the board president at Women’s Place, said in a press release that, “When we talk about Women’s Place’s goals for the future, we often talk about two things: the importance of awareness and education programming in ending domestic and dating violence for good, and how we can improve the safety of women and children experiencing abuse in Niagara. With this generous gift, Greg and Diane Slaight have provided a unique opportunity to make great strides in achieving both goals. The impact of their gift will be felt for generations to come.”Quinlin-Murphy said that while the Slaights appreciate that they are in a privileged position financially, and that most people will never be capable of a million-dollar donation, they are hopeful that their act of benevolence will inspire others to become monthly donors, or provide other types of support to Women’s Place, which they characterize as “a safe haven for those in jeopardy, a wonderful facility that offers shelter, counselling, legal and emotional support.”The Slaight funding will allow some new programming for men, “both for men who have been abused, and those identified as abusers who wish to make some changes to better themselves and protect others in the community,” said Braet.

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“It’s astonishing and marvelous news,” the man known as “TC” said. “It’s going to have an incredible impact both on our theatre and the community that we are in. I know personally that I have had a lot of people coming to me to tell me [a Shaw performance] was the first thing they’ve ventured out to do in the past twoJenningsyears.” talked of the infusion of the federal funding’s potential to provide much needed support as Shaw moves through its 60th season, the longest and largest in its history. “On behalf of the 600-plus artists, artisans and arts workers here at the Shaw,” said Jennings, “and the thousands of local jobs that are reliant on our stability for survival, I thank you.”

The pet shelter on-site is an important piece that was previously missing, said Braet. “Leaving an abusive relationship is often a dangerous situation, and quite often women won't take the step without ensuring the welfare of their pets,” she said. “Plus, pets are an important source of comfort for women and their children during a very difficult time. Having the pet shelter here at Women’s Place is going to eliminate that barrier from families accessing our shelter. It's going to keep people safe.” It has been a challenging summer for the agency.

Women’s Place of South Niagara receives $1 million Gift from Greg and Diane Slaight will ensure expansions of programs to combat cycles of gender-based family violence

“We've had more than two dozen children under the age of ten, and thankfully received access to some backyard space due to the new sod that was laid. Our shelter is full, and staff continue to work tirelessly to ensure that they're meeting the needs of these families.”Braet said that the shelter is currently housing some 40 women and children, but that funding is available for only 30 safe beds. Statistics for 2020-21 indicate that 109 women and 66 children stayed in Women’s Place shelters, and 2,592 support calls were received.The24-hour Women’s Place confidential support hotline in Niagara Falls, Fort Erie, Welland, Wainfleet, Port Colborne, and Pelham is 905356-5800. For more information, go to womensplacesn.org

Major federal grant for NOTL's Shaw Festival

The outdoor stage on the their grounds in Niagara-on-the-Lake provided the perfect backdrop for an announcement about federal funding for the Shaw Festival from St. Catharines MP Chris Bittle.Speaking on behalf of Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), Bittle announced a non-repayable investment of over $6 million to support the Shaw Festival’s recovery from the impacts of the pandemic.“We all know the last few years have been a challenge, to put it mildly,” Bittle said to the gathered crowd Tuesday morning. “Here in Niagara, after the Festival’s cancellation in 2020 and the shortened season in 2021 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s vital that we ensure these economic and cultural drivers continue to thrive and grow.”Standing beside Bittle on stage, Shaw Artistic Director Tim Carroll and Executive Director Tim Jennings both seemed to be holding back tears of joy as the $6 million figure was announced by the MP. The crowd erupted in a raucous round of applause that lasted nearly 20 seconds. “The investment will support a new concert series,” Bittle explained, “and the Fairground and Shawgrounds events, one-hour fairs for the whole family that celebrate the arts and the time period of George Bernard Shaw. Looking around, you can see the important role that these investments have in supporting a safe return of the Festival.”Carroll thanked Bittle and the minister for the grant.

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Detectives are releasing the accused photos as they believe there may be more victims in Niagara and possibleLastwitnesses.Tuesday, August 23, an officer from the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS) Mobile Support Unit began a fraud investigation in relation to an incident in Welland. According to a police statement, the officer spoke with a male complainant in his 80s who advised that he believed he had been scammed of $9000 cash a day earlier. The investigation determined that the complainant had a received phone call from an unknown suspect claiming to be a grandchild in legal trouble. A second unknown suspect came on the line and claimed to be a lawyer. Police say that the complainant agreed to pay “legal bills” and attended his local bank to withdraw the cash. Later that day a “courier” came to his home and collected the money. Detectives from the 3 District – Welland Street Crime Unit and 3 District Detective office became involved in the investigation. The suspects attempted to pick up more money but were unsuccessful. The suspect car was stopped by officers from the NRPS Traffic Enforcement Unit and 3 District uniform officers in the area of Highway 406 and the Toronto bound Queen Elizabeth Way in St. Catharines. Two males from the Toronto area were arrested. Souleymane Camara, 24, and Enio Martins, 23, have each been charged with the criminal offence Fraud Over $5000. Camara and Martins attended a video bail hearing on August 24. They were both released from custody pending a future court date. The investigation remains ongoing and has been assigned to detectives from the NRPS Central Fraud Unit. Police ask that anyone with information contact detectives of the Central Fraud Unit by calling 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009487.

Lord.” (Leviticus 19:18) In the New Testament, Jesus taught it — “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” (Matthew 7:12 and repeated in Luke 6:31). Later, the apostle Paul reaffirms it — “The commandments… are summed up in this one command: “Love your neighbour as yourself.” (Romans 13:9 and repeats it in Galatians 5:14) So, what does the “Golden Rule” look like when applied to foreign policy? Well, just take the opposite of the “Rule of Gold” and you’re well on your way. National selfishness is replaced by national unselfishness. The main questions asked are, “How will our policy benefit the people group or territory where we are involved?” and “How can we share the insights and advances of our society to improve the quality of life of other people and nations?” The result would have been mutually beneficial. Not only would the developing nation have benefited, but the goodwill generated would have benefited the developed country in the long-term for years to come. Closer to home

You may think all this is irrelevant to you because you’re not a political science buff and it’s about something a world away. Not so. The same biblical principle applies to your friendships and relationships in your family, neighborhood, school or workplace. “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others.” (Philippians 2:3-4) I found I needed God in my life to begin to think this way. Give it (and Him) a try. 4

FAITH LIFT continued from Page 23 quickly becomes aware that the value of agriculture to Niagara and Pelham is more than providing interesting cycling options, and how continual change is affecting those in the “Farm”industry.isabroad term in the report, including traditional farms, vineyards, agrifloral, poultry, and livestock operations. As I cycle past new wineries and recently expanded vineyards, massive poultry facilities, and huge, recently built galvanized steel grain elevators, I ask myself what kind of enormous capital investment is required to be a farmer in Niagara, and can it be profitable? For land, buildings, equipment, machinery, livestock, and technology the average capital investment in a Niagara farm is $2.13 million, up an astounding 49 percent from 2011 — and this was well before the recent Covid years when the cost of everything has exploded. In Pelham the capital outlay to enter farming averages $1.94 million, a roughly 47 percent increase in the five years before 2016. Niagara lost 4690 acres of farmland (2.1 percent of the 2011 total) during the same period, consistent with similar communities in the Golden Horseshoe. Pelham lost 1513 acres or 8.4 percent, a significantly higher proportion. In 2016, Pelham had 161 farms, 7.5 percent fewer than in 2011. Niagara in total had 1827 farms in 2016, 9.3 percent fewer than five years before. Pelham also has the second-highest ratio of leased, rented or crop-shared land being farmed in Niagara at 49 percent.Conversely, Gross Farm Receipts (gross revenue of the farming operation only) in Pelham grew to $48.1 million per year between 2011 and 2016. It should be noted that this period includes the time when cannabis operations were beginning. This represented a GFR increase of 18 percent per acre during the five years surveyed, which was slightly higher than Niagara in general at 17.9 percent. During the same period, agricultural costs rose by 9.4 percent in Pelham and 13.4 percent in Niagara, indicating a shift in Pelham to higher-value agricultural products.

The ink was barely dry on the coming municipal election’s nomination papers when Regional Councillor Diana Huson got organizing her re-election signs, which will be available starting September 9

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Buy, sell or trade used equipment at the Pelham Arena. Aimed to provide cheaper options for players in this upcoming season. Runs Sept. 6 from 9-12 in the morning.

William “John” Winstone, age 94, died August 11, 2022. Born April 16, 1928, in Welland, Ontario, he was the son of Helen (Harrison) and Bill Winstone. John is survived by his loving wife of 72 years, Shirley Doreen Winstone (Whitaker), three children Diane Winstone, Nancy (Robert) Hall, and Trent (Lorna) Winstone, four grandchildren, and three great grandchildren. John began his career selling insurance, and then managed various bank branches. He enjoyed working in the Niagara Peninsula, Guelph, Vancouver, St. John’s and Edmonton. He finished his career in car sales at the age of 70. John actively supported Fonthill minor lacrosse and hockey. His leadership was much appreciated by the team players, earning the nickname “Stirling Moss.” He was a member of the Fonthill Legion and Welland Lion’s Club. John and Shirley recently moved from Fonthill to Collingwood. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the Collingwood General & Marine Hospital. At John’s request, there will be no funeral. John will be dearly missed by all who loved him. Farewell, to a remarkable husband, father, brother-inlaw and a true gentleman.

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The Big Move Cancer Ride is a non-competitive ride taking place on Sept. 7. Proceeds for the Big Move stay in Niagara and support the Walker Fam Interested in walking in Pelham? Join them Tuesdays at the Pelham Arena from 9-10 am and Thursdays at Fonthill Bandshell for 9-10:30 am. There is no fee for this program. For more information, please contact jcook@ Purchase fresh fruit and vegetables at the Market or bring a non-perishable food item to fill the hampers at the Pelham Farmers Market on Sept. 4.

PELHAM MUDFEST Men and women will be back in the mud as the second run on the year is held at Bissil’s Hideaway.

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Gross Farm Receipts in Niagara were $838.1 million in 2016. When wages and other economic activity related to farming are included, Niagara farming’s contribution to Canada’s Gross Domestic Product in 2016 was $1.41 billion dollars. It can only have grown since then. The Niagara Agricultural Profile stops short of offering the profitability of various agricultural sectors within Niagara, but the growth and investment trends would indicate that our rural agricultural land will remain viable for years to come. As last Thursday’s ride made crystal clear to me, we are fortunate to live in Pelham and enjoy cycling the quiet roads of this bountiful agricultural region. 4

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Deamude at 289-241-4767. 35 years of construction experience. MASONRY REPAIR Portable sawmill service. I will come to your home or farm and custom mill your logs. Firewood & lumber also available. Call Rob riverwoodportablesawmill@905-401-4948,Patterson,gmail.com CUSTOM MILL AUGUST 31 Mom & Baby Fitness 9:30 – 10:30 AM Pickleball 10:30 – 1:30 PM 7-12 Stick & Puck 3 – 3:50 PM Drop-In Family Gym 4 – 5:30 PM SEPTEMBER 1 Pickleball 8:30 – NOON Adult Only Skate 1 – 1:50 PM SEPTEMBER 2 Pickleball 9 – NOON Men’s 60+ Shinny 10 – 10:50 AM Men’s Shinny 11 – 11:50 AM Drop-In Volleyball 10:30 – 1 PM 18+ Stick & Puck 4:15 – 5:05 PM Pickleball 6 – 10 PM Public Skating 7:30 – 9:20 PM SEPTEMBER 4 Public Skating 1 – 2:20 PM SEPTEMBER 5 CLOSED – LABOUR DAY SEPTEMBER 6 Pickleball 9 – NOON Zumba 9:30 – 10:30 AM Men’s Shinny 9 – 9:50 AM Men’s 60 Shinny 10 – 10:50 AM Chair Yoga 11:15 – 12:15 PM Drop-In Volleyball 12:15 – 2:15 PM Parent & Preschool Skate 1 – 1:50 PM 13 – 17 Stick & Puck 4 – 4:50 PM This week at the Meridian Community Centre FOR RENT Luxury Apartment August 15. Two-bedroom, downtown Fonthill, elevator, in-suite laundry, utilities included even Wi-Fi. 65” TV in the living room. To view call 905-651-1823. APARTMENT FOR RENT TEACUP YORKIE & MINI PUG PUPPIES Teacup Yorkie x Mini Pug puppies. DOB: 6/29 /22. Pups will be small and hypoallergenic, vaxed, dewormed and vet checked: $1,500. For puppy videos YouTube: "Niagara Pups" 905-328-8647 FOUND On Station Street, Fonthill,

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NIAGARA REGIONAL EXHIBITION Rodeo, games and live entertainment headline this years exciting event. It runs from Sept. 11-14 at the Welland Fairgrounds.

PELHAM LIBRARY CARD MAKING WORKSHOP Make six cards with fall themes, learning a variety of techniques. Materials are provided. At time of registration, please enquire about tools needed. Tues., Sept. 16 10 – 12:30. $10. Please register ahead. Visit www.pelham library.on.ca or call 905-892-6443 for more details.

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 As part of the comprehensive zoning bylaw changes, Wink asked that pet chickens be banned from the urban zones of Pelham, citing smaller properties and yards and associated sanitary concerns. The Voice understands that a separate bylaw addressing the presence of poultry and livestock in subdivisions will be forthcoming.

Teresa Quinlin-Murphy said she was not at liberty to discuss potential plans regarding moving the Fonthill Library to a proposed addition at the MCC, as talks regarding grant funding are ongoing. The current library will be outdated as currently constituted when the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act comes into effect in 2025.

Debate over proposed East Fonthill public square Council saw a preliminary design for the East Fonthill public square, which was included in the area’s 2013 Master Plan. David Duhan, from SHIFT Landscape Architecture, presented the concept drawings, which is a plaza format across from the community centre at the corner of Meridian and Wellspring Ways. The public space calls for trees, a large lawn, a water feature and a stage/pavilion, at an estimated present-day cost of just over $1 million.Duhan said feedback was received from 21 Pelham residents after a one-month consultancy period, but council had more questions.Hildebrandt didn’t think enough citizens provided feedback, while Haun said residents should be made aware of the potential price tag.

“The library and the parking are far more important than this,” she said. “We have no floating platform above the town to put it on with magic escalators. This is a place where we can put the library. I am really opposed to pushing this forward in anyTreasurerway.”

Highway 20 apartment building proposal deferred Council unanimously voted to defer the issue of the controversial apartment complex proposed for 15 Highway 20 East. Residents of Kinsman Court, the cul-desac directly behind the property, have objected to developer plans to have the complex’s garbage picked up on their street at the rear of the new building, and presented a petition to council. Junkin initially was prepared to green-light the project, warning that not approving it would likely lead to another defeat at taxpayer cost via the Ontario Land“SoonerTribunal.orlater, something’s going to go on that site,” the Mayor said. “Other towns would love to have an apartment building go However,up.” Wink moved a successful motion to see if the Region could approve garbage pickup from Highway 20. It was believed that the building’s cantilevered design may prohibit large trucks from entering from the front, but Director of Community Planning and Development Barb Wiens said clarification on the concerns could be brought back by next month.

Wink wondered aloud if the stage aspect would take away from recent and future improvements to the bandshell area in Peace Park. “I’d hate like heck to see this preclude all the efforts we’re doing in Peace Park,” the Ward 2 councillor said. Duhan said the stage could also be a pavilion and is not a fi nal plan, while adding the feature could be used as an event platform in conjunction with the community centre. Either way, the proposed space is not currently a priority for the Town, something Councillor Marianne Stewart stressed.

Odds and ends  Businessman Tim Nohara appeared at the virtual meeting, not regarding his second dwelling unit request but rather in what was likely his last presentation to this council as chair of the Cannabis Control Committee. He said that the Town’s odour bylaw is being appealed to the Ontario Superior Court, and likely won’t be heard until next year. The excessive light bylaw is also pending legal challenges based on a similar bylaw in Leamington.

 Council voted to name the East Fonthill Trail after late Pelham Olympian Jane Haist. Members approved an honour in principle for Haist earlier this summer, with Junkin consulting her family on their preference for a tribute.

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CAO David Cribbs reminded councillors again that merely accepting the report did not obligate the Town to any fi nancial outlay. Hildebrandt still felt more comfortable adding an amendment that project approval would be contingent on future grants. All councillors except Stewart voted in favour.

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AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, even though you have li le to no work to do this week, the stars indicate you will be busy nonetheless. Enjoy any down time you can muster.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you can be e ective and e cient when you’re in your element. Others will a est to that this week a er they see you in action. Enjoy the a ention.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, it may prove challenging to gure out where inspiration will come from next. Rather than seeking it out, wait for things to unfold more organically.

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Last Thursday was one of those days on the bike that bring an unsolicited smile to your face, delight to your heart, and simply forces one to be thankful for how fortunate we are as cyclists to live in this beautiful, cleansing agricultural area of Pelham and Niagara west. As I cycled north up Haist Street toward Highway 20 my frame of mind was as expected after exorcising my news FOMO (fear of missing out) by slavishly watching five minutes each of CBC and CNN. As usual, that was approximately four minutes and fifty-nine seconds more than necessary. The old Chrysler van that blew through the fourway stop at Haist Street and Canboro Road, stopping myself and two motorists in our tracks, didn’t help either.Slightly grumpy but keen to ride, I began to descend Haist Street north, then followed the 2022 Canada Games cycling course east on Metler Road to Hansler Road. A left on Hansler Road dropped me into a familiar, scenic little valley surrounded by horse pastures. The horses paused their grazing, briefly looked my way, then returned to their breakfast. I appreciated the acknowledgement, lackadaisical as it might have been, and felt a tiny mood shift within. On Roland Road, viewing three massive fields of sunflowers in golden bloom was a surprise, and immediately brought to mind iconic Tour de France promotional videos of the peloton pedalling past French castles and fields of sunflowers. North on Seventeenth Street brought a change of crops. Soy and corn covered the fields to the west, and as the farms became closer to the warming waters of Lake Ontario vineyards began to appear on the bench. By Nineteenth Street vineyards dominated both sides of the road, bunches of small dark-purple grapes visible amongst the vines. Fake vinyl hawks wispy enough to float in the wind were tethered to poles throughout the vineyard, and noise cannons shattered the quiet relentlessly—both tools the farmers’ hope will frighten off hungry starlings and robins. The countryside appeared beautiful, healthy and prosperous, and my mood was upbeat as I wheeled into the village of Jordan. Slipping out the back of Jordan on Twenty-First Street, down into the Twenty Mile Creek valley, it appeared ancient Lake Iroquois’ sandy beach is perfect for market gardening. Melons, squash and sweet corn, with a small acreage of fruit trees surrounded me. The muted sounds of Jordan preparing for another day of tourism were behind me, and the noise from the QEW was still too far north to penetrate the valley. The quiet amid these valley farms is as soothing as a glass of good Niagara wine. As I rode out of the valley on my bike, Twenty-First Street offered a mix of orchards, massive flower-growing nurseries, and fields of berries and vegetables. A smile covered my face. I was a mere 30 kilometres from home, and couldn’t be more pleasantly surrounded by the green of nature and the intrinsic beauty of productive farms if I were in the olive groves of Spain or the vineyards of Portugal.Returning south and up the escarpment through Lincoln and West Lincoln, crops changed to soy, corn, and grains. Poultry and cattle operations appeared. You’ve seen similar as you drive down Hwy 24 headed to Hamilton or Toronto, or perhaps you’ve spent a day or two hiking the escarpment overlooking fields and greenhouses or touring our vineyards.I’dsuggest that the breadth and depth of agriculture in Pelham and west Niagara is best understood and appreciated on a bicycle. Immersion in the smells, sounds and vistas of our rural agricultural lands and farms is grounding and invigorating. Traffic is generally light if roads are well-chosen. Thoughts drift to the benefits we reap from living in this environment of plenty, and how farming has changed over theTheyears.Niagara Agricultural Profile, published by Niagara Region and based on comparisons between 2011 and 2016 data discovered in Statistics Canada’s Census of Agriculture, offers answers and is surprisingly interesting reading. One

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, seek the path not o en taken this week, even if it seems long and winding. Sometimes the most direct way to go is not the easiest — even if it seems that way.

THE BALANCED LIFE by John Swart

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VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you have a strong urge to start one project or another that can be used as a stepping stone to a promotion. Run your ideas by someone you trust.

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CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Ideas come from where you least expect them this week, Cancer. Keep your eyes wide open and pay a ention to all conversations so you can be attuned to any clues.

Page 22 The Voice A August 31 2022 www.thevoiceofpelham.ca SOLUTIONS ACROSS ANS1. CAMP4. DAHS8. PAREU10. SURA11. BADMAN12. OSAKA13. CORDING15. RENAN16. COOTIES17. BAKING18. COOKIES ERG21. WAD22. ANY23. COL24. MET25. LAR26. MARILYN27. MONROE LOCALES34. TEALS35. DEBATED36. CUBIC37. BRIDES38. SIVA39. MOLAS40. SEEP41. STEM42. SSE43. SOLUTIONS DOWN ADSORB1. NAUSEA2. SHRANK3. CADDIED4. ARMIES5. MEANS6. PUNG7. SAKAI9. PARTIAL10. BOOKWORM12. ANN14. COO15. COG17. GENTILES19. CRY20. AERATES23. CAN24. MACADAM25. LYS26. MOBILE27. LED28. OTC29. NEUSS30. RABIES31. OLIVES32. ESCAPE33. LEROT34. DBMS36.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, big nancial decisions are looming. A li le restraint now can pay big dividends down the road. e rewards will be worth it.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Few signs understand the importance of building a strong foundation as well as you, Pisces. Start cra ing a new relationship this week.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, let your emotions rather than your intuition guide you this week. at’s not something you hear o en, but it’s for the best right now.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagi arius, professional motivation is easy to muster this week. Embrace your extra energy and put it to good use at work. Others will take notice.

Understanding Voice HOROSCOPE ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Listen to the people around you as well as your inner voice this week, Aries. With all the information at hand ,you can make some di cult decisions with con dence.

The worst (and most obvious) example of this attitude was slavery. Human life was devalued, abused and used for the benefit of the land- and slave-owners. Sadly, so-called Christians were blinded to this injustice and sought to justify their self-interest by twisting Scripture to their advantage. Love is blind and self-love is just as blind. Short-term benefit eventually leads to long-term pain for both sides. Not surprisingly, during the 1950s and ‘60s many colonial lands demanded their independence from Britain and were willing to fight for it. While visiting West Africa in the 1980s, I heard stories of the animosity that countries like Ghana (formerly the Gold Coast) felt toward their former colonizers. The Golden Rule As with most things, Jesus turned the “Rule of Gold” upside down. We know it today as “The Golden Rule.” You can find it in several places in the Bible. In the Old Testament, Moses records it — “Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against anyone among your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the

www.thevoiceofpelham.ca The Voice A August 31 2022 Page 23 FAITH LIFT by Pastor Rob Weatherby Jesus and foreign policy ANSWERS ON PAGE 22 Word Search: Summertime Find the words hidden vertically, horizontally, diagonally, and backwards. ENJOYMENTBARBECUEBACKYARDAUGUSTBEACHCOOLING FAMILYFANGRILLHOTJULYPOOL RELAXATIONRESTRETREATSEASIDESHADESUMMER ULTRAVIOLETSUNSCREENSUNLIGHTSWIMSUITVACATIONWARMTH Here’s How It Works: Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must ﬁll each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can ﬁgure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle! See FAITH LIFT Page 20 Voice CROSSWORD www.indulgencebakeryfonthill.com(905) 892-9466 11 Highway 20 W Tues-Fri,Fonthill8-2Sat,9-2 What in the world does Jesus have to do with foreign policy? One name has to do with the spiritual and the other with the secular. But the fact is that Jesus is interested in all facets of human life. And the eternal truths and principles of His Word apply to all areas of life. So, that includes politics and even foreign policy more than you might think. The Rule of Gold This is the rule that most foreign policies follow. In other words, self-interest and selfish national goals. The main question asked is, “How will this policy benefit us financially and otherwise?” There is a word for national selfishness — nationalism. A recent American president was very candid about putting his nation first. The implication was clear — other countries came second, third or further down the line. Britain was one of many nations which succumbed to this secular, selfish thinking. As it built its global empire “where the sun never set,” it became pretty clear whose primary interest London had in mind. That’s not to say that they did not benefit those emerging nations in some ways. They built roads, schools, and hospitals but always with their self-interest as their guide.Instead of producing finished products on-site, they would transport the cheap raw materials back to the homeland to provide jobs and generate wealth. Instead of training the nationals to eventually lead their nations to independence and democracy, they were content to keep them dependent on British finance and rule.

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Crunchy Cucumber Salad with Crushed Peanuts

Cucumber Salad with Crushed Peanuts When preparing meals at home, cooks know that it helps to have a few simple, easily prepared dishes in their culinary repertoire. These are dishes that don’t require too much planning and utilize certain staples that are present in everyone’s pantry. Such is the case with this recipe for “Crunchy Cucumber Salad with Crushed Peanuts” from Ruta Kahate’s “5 Spices, 50 Dishes” (Chronicle Books). Most of the ingredients for this ﬂavorful salad are likely already in your kitchen, and it won’t be long after you begin preparing the recipe that you’ll be sitting down and enjoying a meal with family and friends.

Serves 4 2 English or other unwaxed cucumbers, chopped into 1⁄4-inch dice (about 3 cups) 1 medium green serrano chili, minced (seed ﬁrst if you prefer) 1⁄2 cup peanuts, preferably raw, but toasted, unsalted ones will do 2 tablespoons lemon juice, or more if needed

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1 teaspoon salt 1⁄2 to 3⁄4 teaspoon sugar 1⁄8 teaspoon cayenne 1 tablespoon canola oil 1⁄4 teaspoon mustard seeds Place the diced cucumbers in a medium bowl along with the chili. Using a coffee grinder or food processor, pulse the peanuts until they are reduced to a coarse powder. (You don’t want big chunks of peanuts, nor do you want a ﬁne powder; stop grinding somewhere in between!) Add the peanuts to the cucumbers along with the lemon juice, salt and sugar, and mix well. Taste and adjust the salt, sugar and lemon juice as needed. The salad should be slightly tart. Make the tadka: Place the cayenne in a little pile on top of the salad. Do not stir it in yet. Heat the oil in a small skillet or butter warmer over high heat. When it begins to smoke, add the mustard seeds, covering the pan with a lid or spatter screen. As soon as the seeds stop sputtering, pour the oil over the cayenne. Stir the dressing in and serve at room temperature or cold.

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