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she decided to make the switch. She walks with the aid of prostheses. Enrolled in wheelchair baseball at age 10 by her parents, Picton struggled with the sport, and decided to make the move to the ice. “I started playing sledge hockey when I was 11. There’s a Niagara-based team and a whole Ontario league, plus the provincial
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Corrections (and an update) at the top: Last week we asked whether anyone could put us in touch with Reeta Potts, a Pelham Herald staffer back in the ‘90s, whose distant Welsh relatives were looking to connect with her. We incorrectly identified Reeta as a former editor of that paper, when in fact she was an administrative assistant. This was based on our own reporting back during our 20th anniversary year, which in turn was based on a Pelham Historical Society article. Genuine, actual former Herald editor Beth Visser emailed in with the correction. Meanwhile, longtime resident and former Keith’s Restaurant owner Vilma Moretti learned from a friend that Reeta passed away some years ago. However, another Fonthill reader alerted one of Reeta’s daughters, Terry, who in turn contacted our office last week, saying that she would be delighted to be put in contact with the Welsh contingent, and that her eldest daughter had coincidentally been working on a family tree going back five generations. So, success! A big thank you to all involved!...Support continues to roll in: Thank you also to the many readers who continue to demonstrate their support for the paper and a free press by taking out or renewing their Voice voluntary memberships (special tip of the hat to the Thompsons), following an anti-vaxx landscaping company’s decision to pull their advertising. On a related note, we have a new offering for Voice members, a $10 Sobeys gift card, kindly provided by the very nice Mike Zolli, owner of the South Pelham Sobeys, at the intersection of South Pelham Street and Thorold Road. While the card can be used in any Sobeys or FreshCo, we definitely recommend it be used in Mike’s store, which has seen—based on my personal observation and hearing staff remarks—a big uptick in Fonthill and Fenwick customers during Covid. They have ready-to-go hot food, an excellent deli counter, sushi, and a ton of international foods at the front of the store…Update from up north: For those keeping track, the Town of Cochrane has now named an interim CAO to replace Darren Ottaway as he sorts out his legal troubles (p.12). While anyone with a heart naturally empathizes with his alleged victims, schadenfreude delayed is nonetheless schadenfreude enjoyed...Crossed crossword: It wasn't our fault! The features service that provides our crosswords delivered a wacky answer last week, notes reader Rosie Culos, when the solution for "egg part" was "yoke." They must be yolking!...Time for some mental floss: Between interminable Covid, the continuing occupation of our nation's capital by insurgents demanding the overthrow of a democratically elected government, Russian belligerence that threatens the worst European conflict since WWII, North Korean missile tests, and this relentless winter, we could all use some time recharging on a warm beach. I invite you to pack an overnight bag and travel to this week's centrespread. Let it wash away the stress, the anxiety, the exhaustion. Stay as long as you'd like. No masks or sanitizer needed. See you next week, tanned, rested and ready. ◆
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Sent sex workers to neighbour BY VOICE STAFF Anosan Kugathas, 30, who was arrested and charged on May 10, 2021 with two counts of mischief over $5,000, has entered into a peace bond for 12 months with the Ontario Court of Justice. According to reporting by the St. Catharines Standard, in a Zoom teleconference last Friday, the Crown dropped charges against him, and Kugathas will subsequently have no criminal record if he adheres to the terms of a 12-month peace bond, which additionally requires him to avoid contact with the complainants.
Clapp hearings set for March BY VOICE STAFF Two men linked to the 2020 death of Pelham resident Earl Clapp will be back in court later this month, preceding their trial date. Defense attorney Andrew Burton appeared in a St. Catharines court via Zoom on February 8, representing his client Matthew MacInnes before Justice Lynn Robinson. Also present was Toronto attorney Cara Barbisan, representing her client, Jason Lusted. Lusted’s case was adjourned until February 18, while MacInnes is sched-
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Pelham finalized its 2022 water/wastewater budget at its Feb. 7 Town Council meeting, with a compromise coming on waste, but not water. Members voted for a 7.5 percent increase to wastewater rates —down from the original staff proposal of 9.5 percent, with water rate increases holding at the recommended 7.5 percent. Citing 2022’s “Year of the Garden,” Ward 1’s Marianne Stewart attempted an amendment to drop water rate increases to 5.5 percent, but it was defeated with only her and Ward 3’s Lisa Haun’s support for the idea. Treasurer Teresa Quinlin-Murphy explained the staff formula was arrived at given the lowest estimated impact on Town reserves over the next nine years. Ward 2’s John Wink applauded that, re-
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COTÉ'S COMMENTS Larry Coté
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ccording to recent demographic estimates, 92 percent of nurses in Canada are female. Further reports suggest there are 276,800 female nurses and approximately 24,150 males in that profession. Many of us have traditionally considered nursing to be primarily a female occupation and the predominance of those census numbers rather confirms that popular sentiment. Another demographic claims that in 2018 there were 312,000 truck drivers in Canada and 6.6 percent (20,592) of that number were female. These numbers rather confirm the widely held opinion that driving these big rigs is predominately a male occupation. Of that number of drivers approximately 160,000 make regular trips across the Canada / USA border. The recent implementation of the mandate that requires truck drivers that cross the border to be vaccinated against the Covid virus will directly affect 26,000, presumably unvaccinated, drivers and ultimately preclude them from crossing the border. Nonetheless, these above
figures give rise to an interesting conundrum. How does the predominance of one or other gender in an occupation affect the level of support the community, and the media, will give that occupation? Almost overnight, near-
The Canadian Trucking Alliance and other trucking industry associations do not support this so-called Freedom Convoy
ly $10 million was raised to support the “Freedom Convoy” to Parliament Hill to protest the vaccine mandate levied against the mostly male, presumably unvaccinated, 26,000 drivers who cross the border on a more or less regular basis. Interestingly, and for the moment ignoring any controversy surrounding that fundraising effort, the Canadian Trucking Alliance and other trucking
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industry associations do not support this so-called Freedom Convoy. There was also some latent fear that some anti- government antagonist groups might take this opportunity to enjoin the truckers’ demonstrations in Ottawa and protest their specific causes aside from the truckers’ intentions. The question now is where was that level of support for the nurses who were working so hard to combat this virus that has infected and affected the entire population, risking their lives in that battle? Early on in the pandemic they worked without adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) and have been continuously working long hours often under disconcerting situations. According to some reports, some nurses have left the profession due to poor working conditions and being constantly overwrought by dire circumstances. Many claim to be exhausted due to continually being shortstaffed and without adequate breaks from the stresses they face. So the question is, where in heaven’s name was the wideSee NURSES next page
Letters Conservative front-runner acts more like a populist Pierre Poilievre, does he want to be a People’s Party leader? For over a year, Pierre Poilievre has created opportunities to go on talk shows such as Steve Saretsky, Coastal Front, or a Surrey B.C. economic talk show, making videos and Tweeting daily all quite separate from the Conservative party. His interviews present him as an impatient and aggressive man on a mission to present, in a bad light, those with whom he disagrees. Yes, he was in position as conservative finance minister and the pandemic has changed our social interaction. Being financially astute does need the ability to cut through excess spending with surgical accuracy but it also requires the skill to unify existing political factions. Mr. Poilievre has created a tough guy image online. I am interested in how he intends to implement the changes he says are necessary. L. Morgan Fonthill
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very four years the calendar tells us that it’s time for an election. This year it appears that Ontarians will go to the polls at both the provincial and municipal levels. At the moment, no one knows when the Provincial election will occur, but the municipal election date is set: October 24, 2022 is our local election day. As one might imagine, it takes a lot of time, effort, thought, and money to run a safe, secure, and successful election process. Fortunately, Pelham has well-trained staff who in 2021 won Ontario’s
most prestigious municipal award, the EA Danby, for running a safe by-election during the pandemic back in September of 2020, and council has made adequate resources available to staff through the budget process so that a safe election can be successfully delivered again this year. While it is still only February, the Clerk’s Department is now in the process of finalizing advance voting dates and locations, updating the Town’s election website, hiring an Elections Coordinator, and launching an all new awareness campaign. As part of this new awareness campaign, residents may have noticed that mail they receive from the Town has a new look, complete with a 2022 election logo and important contact information.
Staff are excited to debut a unique election QR code that will direct information seekers to the Town’s election website, where they will find a multitude of helpful facts and information. Do you want to make a positive impact in your community? Have you ever thought about running for Town Council? If so, starting May 2, 2022, candidates interested in running in the 2022 Municipal or School Board Elections will be able to file their nomination papers with the Town Clerk. Nomination papers can be filed from May 2 to August 19, between 9 AM and 2 PM. To be a candidate, you must be a Canadian citizen, 18 years of age or older, and qualify as either a resident or non-resiSee INSIDER next page
Reaction to Ottawa's hot-tub-toting insurrectionists I am thoroughly unimpressed by your choice to publish this divisive one-sided view of what is going on in Ottawa [Notes from the front, Column Six, Feb. 9, p.1]. I had much higher expectations from our paper who has previously put corrupt government on the ropes. Trevor Milne, vaccinated Via Voice website The protesters are the same people who were blocking hospital entrances last year. They can justify anything to match their warped fantasies of Bill Gates taking over the world with vaccine chips. These people need psychological help. Jeannie Via Voice website Wow, aren’t we proud of our leaders. Not one of them have the guts to go to bat for their constituents. Policing, is there any? There are multiple authorities in Canada: the Federal RCMP, the Hill/border police, municipal police, and OPP. Not one force has had the guts to make a solid suggestion on how to stop this insanity. As for our leaders Trudeau and Ford, they couldn’t organize a piss-up in a brewery. Totally disgusted with our so-called “leaders.” Joan Eby Fonthill
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and basketball games, and also before and after playing wind instruments. By stating that he expects masks will continue
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Letters continued A Pelham link to the Winter Olympics I love watching the Olympics. To see those young people, no matter which country they are from, being “the best they can be” makes me happy. We all need something uplifting these days. It is certainly wonderful to see our Canadians on the podium, but all of them are “Olympians”! We have three summer Olympians from our town: Jane Haist, Tom Guinn, and Steve Bauer. So, what about Winter Olympians? Is there anyone who went to the Winter Olympics who has a connection to “us”? You bet there is! I’m just going to have to give you a bit of history to get us there. When I went to Pelham District High School in Fenwick from 1957 to 1962, my PhysEd teacher and coach was Jane Meek. Jane’s mother and father were Mary (Lister) and Gerry Duff, who had lived in Fonthill. Her paternal grandfather was Louis Blake Duff, from down in the Hollows. Jane’s husband at that time was Bob Meek. They lived on Garner Avenue, in Fenwick, across the street from the school. Susie was their daughter. Sometimes I would baby sit Susie when her parents went out. Jane and I became friends. When Jane and her husband divorced in 1962, Jane and Susie moved to Toronto where she taught school. Jane then married Andy Gibson and they had a son, Duff, who was born in 1966. Jane passed away a couple of years later. After Jane died I kept in touch, and often visited with her mom and dad who were devastated in the loss of their only child and of
their grandchildren, whom they saw infrequently. They told me that Susie moved to Australia and Duff was doing well in school. After both Mary and Gerry died, it was hard to know what the children were doing. This was in the late ‘80s and early ‘90s, before social media. So, you ask, what’s that got to do with the winter Olympics? Well, that baby boy of Jane’s went to the 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Torino and won a gold medal in Skeleton! When I watched the Olympics that year I saw Duff winning that gold medal. How did he get there? Duff went to Western and the University of Calgary, where he took up hockey, rowing, speed skating and bobsled. He started skeleton at age 33. He was 39 when he won his gold medal and he is the oldest individual gold medalist in the history of the Winter Olympics. Throughout his life, he has coached and given talks on the value of sport. Duff is a captain with the Calgary Fire Department. Now he, just like his great-grandfather, has written a book. His great-grandfather Louis Blake Duff’s book is dedicated to Jane—“Jane Susan Duff: Her Book.” He also wrote many articles about history. Duff’s book “The Tao of Sport,” is about sport. Duff Gibson is easily found on many social media sites. So you see, the gold thread started right here. Vilma Moretti Fonthill
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ne last note, even though the Federal government insists it is a handful of Canadian n’er-do-wells creating all of the havoc, an Ipsos poll conducted last Tuesday and Wednesday determined that nearly half (46 percent) of Canadians say they “may not agree with everything the people who have taken part in the truck protests in Ottawa have said, but their frustration is legitimate and worthy of our sympathy.” Younger people were more likely to hold this view (61 percent of those 18 to 34), while support dropped significantly among older Canadians (37 percent for those 55-plus). Meanwhile back in sleepy ol’ Pelham (whew), one nice change was the reopening of Town Hall to its residents. Of course one must still be fully vaccinated to enter the building. The planning for the Pelham Home Show continues, with the Fonthill Kinsmen still accepting vendors for the show. The last two shows have been cancelled due to the Covid pandemic so they are hoping for a full slate of vendors this year. Admission is free with gate donations going to Pelham Cares on Saturday, and Sunday donations going to Wellspring. The show is set for April 8 and 9. Hope to see you there. ◆
continued from previous page dent elector with Pelham. The nomination paper must be accompanied by the following: A filing fee of $200 for the Head of Council (Mayor) and $100 for all other offices (Regional Councillor, Councillor or School Board Trustee); and: Each Nomination Paper must be endorsed by 25 eligible voters supporting the nomination (excluding School Board Trustee candidates). Perhaps you’d like to “Make your Mark” on the election by joining the Town’s election team. Pelham will be hiring poll supervisors, deputy returning officers, affidavit clerks, vote tabulator operators, information clerks, and poll cleaners. Each of these positions plays a role in the success of the election, and is a good way for residents to be involved and see democracy in action from a front-row seat. Advertising for these positions will start in less than two months. Stay tuned to the Town’s website for further in-
formation about each position, application instructions, and how you can help make this election a success. Voting is of course is a direct way to contribute to the fabric of the community — it is the chance to help choose the leadership that will steer us through challenging times ahead. In order to vote, one must of course be on the voter’s list. Revisions and additions can be made to the voters’ list up to the close of voting on October 24, 2022. If you are a resident, owner or tenant of property in the Town of Pelham, a Canadian Citizen and 18 years of age or older, you can vote in the Town of Pelham’s Municipal and School Board Election. It is the responsibility of every elector to make sure their information is up-to-date and accurate for electoral purposes. Please visit VoterLookUp.ca and follow the instructions on screen to confirm or update your electoral information, add an elector name to an address and/or update your school board information. The Clerk’s Department encourages you to cast your vote. Don’t forget to mark the date—October 24! ◆
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continued from Page 3 the threshold of a municipal matter because the Town never had any involvement in the development of the area. “This whole thing was created by others, other than the Town of Pelham,” Wink said. “This is why they pulled testamentary trust out of the Planning Act and disallowed it.” Haun mused that the Town may have some responsibility, but wasn’t sure. “How is it the fault of the town? It could be, but it might not be,” she said. “The Region seems to be perhaps wiping their hands of this.” CAO David Cribbs said that it was up to council if they wanted to act as a community but that in legal terms, it was not Pelham’s problem. “From a narrow legal perspective, this is not a municipal issue,” the CAO said. “With that being said, that’s only a narrow response.”
Development charges
Prior to their main meeting, council met in a virtual public forum to hear about proposed changes to development charges. Consultant Byron Tan from Watson and Associates said Pelham was on track to keep the third-highest development charges in Niagara. However, during the public portion, resident Mark Shoalts brought up the recurring controversy around
The Voice hoop houses and stressed that the nursery structures should not be subject to the levies. “It’s tenuous at best counting hoop houses in building permit framework,” Shoalts said, adding a hoop house costs about $1 per square foot to build. “Development charges would be a very serious impediment to the growth of any greenhouse operation, and would virtually guarantee the end of any nursery expansion using hoop houses in Pelham … you’re not going to buy a $25,000 car and pay $250,000 a year for your licence plates.”
Kore campaigns against harassment
Ward 2’s Ron Kore presented notice of motion that council condemn harassment of politicians. Kore was taking his lead from St. Catharines City Council, which called on all Niagara municipalities to do the same at a Jan. 31 meeting. “We need to stop the rock-throwing through front windows,” Kore began with in an impassioned plea. “We need to stop the painting of graffiti on cars and homes. We need to stop putting untrue statements on Facebook. We need to stop the bullies with the pen who target certain councillors and belittle them on a regular basis. None of these people bring value to our community. What they bring is division, they bring hate — but most of all they bring hurt. They bring hurt to our wives, they bring hurt
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to our husbands, they bring hurt to our sons and daughters. And that’s I why I think we should support St. Catharines and make a motion to stop the hate in our communities.” The rock-throwing and graffiti cited by Kore refer to recent incidents suffered by St. Catharines Councillor Karrie Porter and Mayor Walker Sendzik. In Porter’s case, the councillor told
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HOLIDAY FOR THE MIND You are halfway between Valencia and Barcelona along Spain’s Mediterranean coast. To the left, unseen in the far distance across the Balearic Sea, are the islands of Mal
up, carrying scents of ocean and sunscreen. The evening will stay warm, but you’ll want to put your shirt back on as the sun sets. The family a few metres behind you has dropped smoked-paprika steaks another one. You offer your spouse a bottle. The kid in the mustard boardshorts isn’t paying attention and gets bopped with the volleyball. You look at the condos at the base of the ancient, fortified walls, and w teenagers laughing, a motorboat crossing in the distance, a soaked Labrador running along the beach with a piece of driftwood half as wide as the dog is long, the love of your life on the next towel, eyes close
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llorca and Ibiza. You’re almost dry from taking a dip in the water, which is as warm as a bath. It’s early evening in mid August. The high today was 89, and it’s still a good 78 degrees as a breeze picks s and garlic-rubbed pork chops on their grill, the sizzle blending with the slap and fizzy backwash of the surf. A couple of seagulls ride the updrafts. You brush sand off the top of the cooler and reach in for wonder whether you could afford to make this permanent, because in this moment it’s like the last two going on three years never happened. There is sand between your toes, sun on your neck and shoulders, ed, slightly sunburned, and it’s a moment you want to preserve, just as it is, perfectly, forever.
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Fonthill Lions chili supper slated for this Sunday Drive-thru curbside service provided BY DON RICKERS Contributing News Editor Gerry Glaves, a vice president with the Fonthill Lions, characterized his group as “small, but active.” All 17 members will be on
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or $35 for a family of four. Red and white wines, and craft beers will also be available for curbside pickup. The Lions plan to offer a
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Stewart was the only council member to vote against authorizing a $30,000 bridge loan to the Arches Committee to reconstruct the Pelham Town Square structure. The project is set to commence this spring, replacing the former wooden arches with a more robust metal design. “I think council, like most citizens, are anxiously awaiting the resurrection of the arches,” Mayor Marvin Junkin said. Meanwhile, council passed a bylaw to award RealTerm Energy a contract
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Public Works Manager Ryan Cook said there will be less gypsy moth spraying this spring, with only one percent of the urban area planned to be covered. Given the recent cold weather and other factors, it is hoped the infestation will be down from the past two years. Councillor Olson made a presentation endorsing Southwestern Integrated Fibre Technology (SWIFT), a non-profit outfit looking to provide “last mile” highspeed internet access to rural areas in Ontario by 2025.
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The Good Samaritan of Berkwood Terrace Keith Ebert creates winter magic by snow sculpture
long driveway, and I was manually clearing it with a shovel. He decided I needed a snowblower, and we bought one, and he insisted that I keep it. I continued to regularly clear his driveway with the snowblower until he passed away.” For many years, Ebert had the sole snowblower on the street, but he said that now many of his neighbours have them. “I use premium gas and bit of Sea Foam engine treatment to keep it running clean. I use it in my boat motors, too.” Ebert still enjoys downhill skiing, and DON RICKERS laments that pandemic restrictions have curtailed his jaunts across the border to Holiday Valley in Ellicottville, New York. He usually skis with a neighbour friend. “My wife gave up skiing years ago,” said Ebert. “These days, she sews, and loves to work on puzzles. I come out in the morning and do my snow sculptures, until she calls me for coffee time.”
BY DON RICKERS Contributing News Editor “It’s good exercise, out in the fresh air. I love it.” So says Keith Ebert of Fonthill, who will be 79 this year, and has lived on Berkwood Terrace with his wife for 45 years. Ebert has been making snow sculptures on his front lawn during the winter months for several years, much to the delight of passers-by. “I started early this year, and then we had that big thaw,” he said. “I lost a lot, then we had that big storm on January 17, and I rebuilt most of the snow figures.” Ebert retired from elementary school teaching 25 years ago, although he did drive for Niagara Airbus for six years, once his classroom days were in the rear-view mirror. He figures that during the winter months he puts in an average of six hours a day, shaping his snowy creations. He made a group of Disney characters last winter. His current collection includes a bear, a few dogs, a moose, and a couple of dinosaurs, along with a boom truck. “A couple passing by this morning on their daily walk told me they know a fella in Quebec that makes some really creative ice sculptures,” said Ebert. “I told them that in Quebec, they get sustained cold, and their work stays around for a while. Here in Niagara, we get snow and freezing
Keith Ebert likes keeping busy in the winter months creating his snow sculptures. weather, then major thaws, when the sculptures lose their features and detail. It’s hard to keep them looking nice for long.” In addition to his snow sculptures, Ebert likes to perform good deeds for his neighbours, by clearing their winter snow. “I’ve got an old snowblower, and after an evening snowfall, I come out the next morning to do
all the neighbours’ driveways, and the sidewalk,” said Ebert. “I also cut a path all the way to the post office box. When the city contractor comes by with his little plow to clear the sidewalks, he sees that they’ve already been done, so he doesn’t go over them, which is good, because his blade is wider than the sidewalk, and often cuts up the lawns. My snowblower just
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continued from Page 15 He referred to C.S. Lewis’ argument that Jesus was either a liar, lunatic, or Lord. Bono stated that Christ was either who he said he was or he was “a complete and utter nutcase.” Then he added, “I believe he’s the Son of God.”
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Bono’s faith not only infuses his music but also his activism. He has championed the causes of human rights, social justice, poverty, disease and world hunger with a special emphasis on Africa. The goal of his “One Campaign” work is to eliminate extreme poverty and disease on that continent. He has collaborated with Bob Geldof in the “Band Aid” and “Live Aid” charity concerts. The funds raised have gone to causes such as famine relief in Ethiopia, earthquake victims in Haiti, and to those suf-
fering from HIV/AIDS. Bono and his wife once spent a month volunteering at a feeding centre in Ethiopia. Bono has received many honours from various countries for his humanitarian work. In 2005, he was named one of the “Persons of the Year” by Time magazine. In 2007, he was given an honorary knighthood by Queen Elizabeth. And his music has earned him 22 Grammy Awards and induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Referring to true and false followers, Jesus once said, “You will know them by their fruit” (Matthew 7:20). Bono has used his extraordinary fame to produce extraordinary fruit, saving countless lives and impacting the world for God and for good. ◆ Rob Weatherby is a retired pastor who doesn’t play guitar very well either.
Ottaway stood down as Cochrane CAO BY VOICE STAFF The Town of Cochrane, Ontario has named an interim Chief Administrative Officer to replace Darren Ottaway, who is facing multiple criminal charges. According to reporting by the Cochrane Times-Post, during a meeting last Tuesday, Cochrane Town Council voted unanimously to appoint the Town’s present Director of Corporate Services to the CAO role until further notice. “We won’t open it up for too many questions,” said Cochrane Mayor Denis Clement during the meeting. “We all know there is a sensitive issue in the community and it is time to appoint an interim CAO, that is what we are doing this evening.” Clement declined to elaborate
Darren Ottaway, at a 2018 Pelham Town Council meeting. VOICE FILE to the Voice, saying that “I will be making a public comment at the appropriate time.” Hired in 2012 by the David Augustyn council of the era, Ottaway’s tenure as Pelham CAO was often contentious as the Town
sought to develop its East Fonthill holdings. The incoming Marvin Junkin council elected to terminate Ottaway’s employment in January 2019. He faces one count of assault in Cochrane, and potentially three counts in Niagara—one each of assault, sexual assault, and sexual interference—relating to incidents alleged to have occurred while he was living in Fonthill. Niagara Regional Police say that they’ve not been contacted as yet by the Ontario Provincial Police in Cochrane. “If there were charges forthcoming, that may take some time to administratively happen,” Const. Phil Gavin told the Voice. “I have also spoken to the detectives from our Sexual Assault Unit and [they] are not aware of anything.”
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THE BALANCED LIFE by John Swart
The importance of sunlight for our wellbeing
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ere Comes the Sun (Beatles), You Are the Sunshine of My Life (Stevie Wonder), Sunshine on My Shoulders (John Denver), and The Sound of Sunshine (Michael Franti and Spearhead). No doubt, sunshine is seductive for songwriters. Many of us less talented embrace the sunlight too, how it lifts our mood in unexpected ways, how it warms us in body and spirit. Others of us shrink from the sunshine, fearful of the damage it can inflict. Sunlight and its effect on our eyes are a perfect example. Too big a dose of the
sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays can cause blurred vision and increase the likelihood cataracts will afflict us as we age. We gladly pay the extra few dollars for sunglasses with UV protection. Yet significant but moderate amounts of sunlight exposure for our eyes, especially in our teens and twenties, may reduce the incidence of nearsightedness. Sunlight is essential for our bodies to function. Exposure impacts us physically and mentally. What do we need to know to maximize sunlight’s benefits yet protect ourselves? Most of us are aware that
sunlight prompts our body to produce Vitamin D3. This begins when UVB rays (medium-length ultra-violet rays) contact 7-DHC (7-dehydrocholesterol ) protein in our skin, causing the production of Vitamin D3 through subcutaneous photosynthesis. Vitamin D is a necessary nutrient that helps our bodies use calcium and phosphorous to build and maintain strong bones and teeth. Insufficient Vitamin D can reduce calcium and phosphorus levels in our blood, causing our bodies to withdraw calcium from our bones in an effort to stabilize blood levels. This may cause osteomalacia (softening of the bones) or osteoporosis (fragile bones) in adults. Vitamin D supports our immune system by reduc-
ing general levels of inflammation. Research is now finding preliminary links between exposure to sunlight and increased protection from rheumatoid arthritis, Type 1 diabetes, thyroiditis, inflammatory bowel disease, lupus and multiple sclerosis. Less well known are the results from research like the 2016 study by R. B. Weller, Queen’s Medical Research Institute, Edinburg, UK, which suggests that exposure to direct sunlight causes our skin to release subcutaneous nitrous oxides, a benefit independent of Vitamin D production. Increased levels of nitrous oxide can cause arterial vasodilatation which lowers blood pressure, reduces hypertension, metabolic syndrome, and other cardiovascular related issues.
Peter Light, a researcher with the Alberta Diabetes Institute, claimed weight loss as another benefit of sunlight in a 2017 study. “When the sun’s blue light wavelengths—the light we can see with our eye—penetrate our skin and reach the (white) fat cells just beneath, lipid droplets reduce in size and are released out of the cell. In other words, our cells don’t store as much fat.” Light, granting “It’s early days” in his studies, has suggested that the lack of sunlight exposure Canadians experience for so many months each year may contribute to typical winter weight gain, and that young people, because they spend more time indoors on devices, will have a greater propensity to be overweight.
The relationship between cancer and sunlight is extremely complex for a generation continuously cautioned to apply sunscreen in ever-increasing SPF strengths each time we step outdoors. Research consistently demonstrates a link between too much exposure to the sun (longer than 15 minutes without sunscreen) and melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, and squamous cell carcinoma. However, research also shows that moderate exposure to sunlight may have a preventative effect on some cancers. There is a correlation between those living in regions with fewer daylight hours and higher incidence of colon, ovarian, prostate, and pancreatic cancer, as See BALANCED LIFE Page 13
V oice HOROSCOPE ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you keep looking inward to realize your goals and you’re making very good progress in that regard. Communication is a key to success, so keep dialogues open. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Lately you seem to radiate success in all you do, Taurus. Others naturally want to flock to where you are and spend more time with you. Enjoy the spotlight while it lasts. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 If communication with family members has been diffi cult lately, you may find that things change in the next few days, Gemini. This is a welcome change. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Disagreements are not necessarily a bad thing, Cancer. They can open people up to discussions that can be enlightening. Disagree, but don’t let it get heated. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Romance may be on your mind a lot more than usual, Leo. This can be a good thing. Use your free time to foster nuances in your relationship. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, you may have to take a different route than you initially expected in order to reach a destination. The journey could be very eye-opening and inspirational. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 In order to be the brightest and the best you can be, you may find that you rub certain people the wrong way, Libra. Find ways to make amends.
SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, a challenging week ahead will require some focus and a willingness to accept support. Surround yourself with people who have your back. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/ Dec 21 An especially busy social schedule may leave you feeling a little tired for some time. Schedule some time for rest and relaxation to recharge your batteries. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 A great deal of unexpected information is coming your way, Capricorn. You may have to sort through it to figure out what is useful and what is not essential. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Don’t neglect the help that people are willing to offer you, Aquarius. Teamwork makes the dream work, and working with others is beneficial to all involved. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Use creativity in any way you can to solve issues that come your way, Pisces. You may be surprised at what you come up with. FAMOUS BIRTHDAYS FEBRUARY 14 Danai Gurira, Actress (44) FEBRUARY 15 Ross Duffer, TV Producer (38) FEBRUARY 16 The Weeknd, Singer (32) FEBRUARY 17 Michael, Jordan, Athlete (59) FEBRUARY 18 John Travolta, Actor (68) FEBRUARY 19 Millie Bobby Brown, Actress (18)
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Bono—Rocking for good and God
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ono is the stage name for Paul David Hewson. He’s a 61-year-old Irish singer-songwriter, activist, philanthropist and businessman. He’s also the lead vocalist and primary lyricist of the rock band U2. As a music superstar he is known around the world and has met numerous heads of government and business to promote his causes. He’s been called “one of the world's best-known philanthropic performers,” and “the most politically effective celebrity of all time.” So who is this living legend, what does he believe, and what motivates his philanthropy?
72,000 fans and a worldwide television audience of 1.5 billion people. Bono was 25 and the event propelled him and his band to international fame. Over his long career, Bono has changed his singing style various times. His stylish sunglasses are now a trademark but he wears them because of glaucoma and extreme sensitivity to light. More recently, in 2020 he performed a new song “Let Your Love Be Known” during the pandemic over a livestream.
His faith
As a youth, Bono attended the Church of Ireland with his mother and broth-
er (his father was Catholic). His songwriting often reflects his faith. Some of his songs speak out boldly against injustice, inequality and violence, and he often uses Christian symbols and phrases. During “the Troubles” in Northern Ireland, he condemned the sectarian bloodshed. As a result, the IRA threatened to kidnap him and at one point the band’s vehicle was attacked. In 2006 Bono was invited to speak at the annual National Prayer Breakfast in Washington. In 2013 Bono spoke openly in interviews about his Christian faith. See FAITH LIFT Page 12
His life
Bono was born in Dublin, Ireland, in 1960, the younger of two boys. When he was 14, his mother’s sudden death greatly impacted him. Some of his songs talk about her. Two years later, his band U2 was formed. He had met his fellow band members and his wife at school. The band is still together after 45 years. And so is his marriage to Alison Stewart, whom he married in 1982. They have four grown children, two girls followed by two boys. One of his early nicknames was “bono vox” (Latin for “good voice”). It was shortened to “Bono” and stuck. He admits he’s not a very good guitar player so he focused on singing and writing. He soon became known for “his expressive vocal style and grandiose gestures.” He likes to interact with his audience, either by going into the crowd or bringing a fan on stage to sing and dance with him. In 1985, U2 performed at the “Live Aid” benefit concert at Wembley Stadium in London before a crowd of
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Shannon Marie Adams (MacPherson) Surrounded by her family, it is with profound sadness that our beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, granddaughter and niece, joined our Heavenly Father on Friday, January 28, 2022. Shannon was the loving wife and soulmate of Brad, devoted and loving mother of Abby and Emma, beloved daughter of Hugh and Donna MacPherson, adored sister and best friend of Stacey Pupo (Justin), treasured daughter-in-law of Chic and Kathy Adams and special sister-inlaw of Ryan (Candace) and Chris (Sarah). Shannon was loved by grandparents Betty and the late Maurice MacPherson, Harold and the late Vi Green, Doris and the late Derwyn Young and the late Bob and Evelyn Adams. To her nieces and nephews, Noah, Paige (predeceased), Tessa and Isla Pupo, Colby and Nolan Adams, Georgia and Sadie Adams, Auntie Shannon was the very best, fun-loving aunt of all. A dedicated nurse for 17 years, Shannon was a valued and loved employee at Norfolk General Hospital. Shannon will be remembered for her commitment to family, honesty, abundance of generosity, genuine laughter and unparalleled sense of humour. For 13 months, Shannon fought her battle of Plasma Cell Leukemia Multiple Myeloma and through her campaign, raised both awareness and finances for stem-cell registrations, blood donations and Juravinski Hospital. The family wishes to thank all who made the campaign an overwhelming success. Visitation was held on Thursday, February 3 from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-9:00 at Miller’s Funeral Chapel (28 Caithness Street East, Caledonia). The funeral service was held at the Riverside Exhibition Centre (151 Caithness Street East, Caledonia) on Friday, February 4 at 10:00 followed by a reception. Private interment in Fonthill. In honour of Shannon’s memory, donations can be made to an Education Trust Fund for Abby and Emma at Caledonia Credit Union, Millers Funeral Home or by e-transfer to bradadams@live.ca or to the Caledonia Baptist Church. Spread your wings our loving angel; together we fought, together we are strong. 3.5” x 2.5” | Maximum Font Size: 30 pt Member - Canadian Investor Protection Fund
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Picton tried to balance both sledge hockey and skiing for a while, “but when I decided to move to Canmore, Alberta in January of 2021, the training level just went through the roof. I'm not shutting the door on hockey by any means, but right now, I have a lot to left to learn and accomplish with skiing. So that is my main focus.” Her talents as a sledge hockey player were such that she was invited to try out for the national men’s team. “I was really honoured to get that invitation. They had never invited a woman to their trials before,” said Picton. “It was just a really great experience. I learned a lot, and it made me appreciate what an elite level national team program is like. I think that you kind of get hooked on that atmosphere. All of the team members and staff are so professional.” She grew up in in in Pelham and attended E .L. Crossley, then on to Niagara College where she studied graphic design. Picton worked in publishing and printing, and now runs her own freelance graphic arts company. In Para Nordic World Cup competition in 2020 and 2021, held in Canada, Germany, and Finland, Picton fi nished fourth or fi fth in various Nordic events to solidify her spot on the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games team. Biathalon combines cross-country skiing and rifle shooting. Athletes ski through a cross-country trail whose distance is divided into shooting rounds. Targets are 30 feet away from the fi ring line, and the competition air rifles have iron sights, not scopes. “The targets are metal medallions about the size of a dime,” said Picton. “You need to focus on your breathing to lower your heart rate, and take just one accurate shot at a time. But because you are timed on the course, you need to get back on your skis as soon as possible.” Picton said she defi nitely intends to come home to Pelham for a visit after the games, but plans to stay, work, and train in Canmore for at least the next four years. Her dad, mom, and sister still live in Niagara. Her father, Joe Picton, a retired Niagara Regional Police Service officer, told the Voice that there was really no potential for the women's team to be going to the Paralympics in the near future, because there are just not enough nations currently competing in the sport. He is justifiably proud of Christina. “She’s no doubt one of the top three female sled hockey players in the world, and was the last player cut from the men’s team at the fi nal selection camp,” said Joe. “Canada has a very strong Nordic skiing team, and that was evidenced during the recent World Cup events in Canmore. Christina has always wanted to get to the Paralympics. In the early years, she thought it would be hockey to get her there, but she made the decision to transition to a different sport.” Nordic skiing is a long game, said Christina. “Many Olympic athletes in the sport are still competing at an elite level well into their thirties. I think that a lot of my skills and my fitness transferred from hockey, but to really grow my aerobic capacity and become a long-distance athlete, I’ll need to put in another four years. I’m already working towards the Paralympics in Italy in 2026. This is my fi rst experience at the Paralympics, and I'm going to make the most of it.”
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Families and friends will soon be gathering to cheer on their favorite teams in the season’s pinnacle match-ups. To ensure guests have enough energy to ride out the drama, hosts should provide plenty of food. These “Best Crab Cakes Ever,” as they are billed in “BBQ Revolution” (Harvard Common Press) by Mitch Benjamin, are a tasty change of pace. Best Crab Cakes Ever Makes 6 1⁄2 2 1⁄2 1⁄2 1 1 2 6 3 26 2 2
cup unsalted butter, plus 1 tablespoon celery ribs, minced yellow onion, minced teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, preferably toasted, plus more as needed teaspoon plus 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning tablespoon hot sauce pounds smoked jumbo lump crabmeat tablespoons heavy whipping cream large eggs Ritz crackers, crushed Vegetable oil, for pan-frying tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley lemons, cut into wedges for garnish
Heat a stick of butter in a small pot over low heat until the solids separate. Skim off the white foam that rises to the top with a little ladle and pour the clear butter aside to cool. In another small pot, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter and add the minced celery and onion as well as the 1⁄2 teaspoon of black pepper and the 1 teaspoon of Old Bay Seasoning. Cover and sweat this over medium-low heat for about 10 minutes or until the vegetables are nice and soft. Remove the veggies from the heat and let them cool down. Transfer the veggies plus the clarified butter and the hot sauce into a large mixing bowl. Add the crab and heavy whipping cream and mix gently. The worst thing you could do here is overmix the crab and break up the fat lumps you just paid a premium for. Cover and place this mixture in the freezer for 30 minutes or so. Remove and form the mix into 5-ounce balls (the size of a snowball) in your hands. Again, be gentle; you aren’t packing these snowballs for war. You should be able to get six good ones out of the mix. Cover in plastic wrap and then return to the freezer for at least 4 hours or up to overnight. You need to get these nice and cold since you aren’t using any filler/binder in these crab cakes. While the mix is chilling, whip your eggs in a small mixing bowl with a crack of freshly ground black pepper. Add the crushed Ritz crackers to another bowl with the remaining 1 tablespoon of Old Bay Seasoning. Go ahead and preheat the oven to 350 F for later. Remove the frozen crab cakes from the freezer and dunk them in the egg and then into the seasoned Ritz crumble mix. Cover completely. Repeat with all the crab cakes and set aside. Get about 1⁄8 inch of your vegetable oil ripping hot in a cast iron pan. Carefully drop the crab cakes in the pan and press down on them lightly just to slightly flatten them so they appear a little more cake-like and lay nicely on your plate. Fry for 4 to 5 minutes on each side until you have made a perfect golden crust (don’t burn the outside). Then, put the entire cast iron skillet in the oven for 20 minutes. If desired, you can use a fish spatula or slotted spoon to transfer the cakes to a baking sheet. After 20 minutes, remove from the oven and plate up!
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