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Carnival crowds coralled into fun Sunshine and warm weather for Fabulous Fenwick Lions Carnival

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Tom Bishop and Company kept audiences amazed with stunt riding and lasso play, among other elements, in their Wild West Show on Saturday.

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Fenwick school named after Fonthill Kame

Special Council meeting on Community Centre Sales of Town land, staff additions discussed

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BY ZACH JUNKIN

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At a District School Board of Niagara board meeting last week, officials voted to change the name of E.W. Farr Memorial School in Fenwick to Welling-

ton Heights Public School.

“Wellington Heights” was a name briefly used by the British to describe what is now commonly known as the Fonthill Kame, and a proposed fort that was never built on its peak.

E.W. Farr will be closed

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Development charges, staffing, and land sales were the focus of last week’s special meeting of Pelham Town Council, where staff further outlined some of the potential costs and financing options surrounding the Pelham Community Centre.

The meeting began with a presentation to Council from Gary Sandlan of Watson and Associates Economists Ltd., which outlined the general role of development charges in municipal projects and how Pelham could utilize them for the Community Centre.

Development charges are fees collected from developers when a building permit is issued to recover the capital costs associated with residential and non-residential growth. They help pay for the infrastructure

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The presentation showed the potential indoor recreation development charges that can be recovered being incrementally increased from $689,305 in 2014 to $3,366,374 in 2029 before falling back to $2,807,431 in 2039.

When asked about the effect of interest on those numbers, Sandlan did not seem concerned.

“The interest won’t have a huge increase on the development charge,” he said.

Council also received a report from staff in response to their request for a development and sale strategy for Town surplus lands.

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E.L. Crossley rowers take home three golds Street sweeping in Pelham

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It was a great weekend for E.L. Crossley’s crews competing in the Stotesbury Cup Regatta in Philadelphia, on May 20-21. The regatta is considered the first part of high school rowing’s Triple Crown.

The other parts of the Crown are the Scholastic Rowing Association of America regatta in Nashport, Ohio, and the Canadian Secondary Schools Rowing Association championships in St. Catharines. This year’s gold

medal winners were Braedan Rush and Jared Naar, in the senior boys double; Kevin Keith, Chris Rusin, Graeme McKinley, Fraser Darling and Kennedy Keith, in the boys lightweight four; and Sara Fuller, Peyton Learn, Rebecca Camplin, Emily Brettell and Sophia Buzzell, in the girls lightweight four. As well, Kaelin Partridge and Julia Labricciosa who made it to semi finals in the Girls Lightweight double.

Quilts of Valour At the May general meeting of the Fonthill Legion, two members were presented with personalized “Quilts of Valour.”

Pictured are Gina DeLorenzi, one of the quilters and Niagara representative for Quilts of Valour, with Jim Summersides and Rowland Gillap. Both men are WWII Veterans. Quilts of Valour is a registered charity formed to recognize injured members of the Canadian Armed Forces.

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Street sweeping has started in Pelham and will be completed by approximately Wednesday, June 8, 2016. Residents are asked to please not park on streets during sweeping operations.

Street sweeping will take place between 7:00am and 5:00pm Monday through Friday, dependent on weather conditions. It will begin in Fenwick, moving east down Canboro Road then completing Fonthill area west of Haist Street, moving from north to south, before finishing everything east of Haist Street from south to north.

Sweepers will first make a pass with the mechanical sweeper and then a second pass with the vac sweeper for the finer debris/material.

Street sweeping decreases the opportunity for skids and collisions.

Regular street sweeping also reduces the likelihood of pollutants making it into our stormwater systems and harming fish or wildlife. It also reduces the chances of flooding in the event of heavy rainfall as it helps to keep the gutters and drains clear.

Supper Market is back

The Pelham Supper Market is back again this year beginning Thursday, June 2. The event runs in conjunction with the Farmers Market and Bandshell concert series at Pelham Town Square, and features vendors from local restaurants, wineries, and breweries.

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The market will run Thursdays until September 29, from 4:30-9:00pm.

Pelham public art project seeks public input

In January, the Town of Pelham issued a Call to Public Artists to design, produce and oversee the installation of a public art commission. The outdoor installation is to be installed near the south-east corner of Regional Road 20 and Rice Road, in the East Fonthill Mixed-Use Centre, to act as a gateway to the Town.

Twenty five submissions for qualifications were received from both local and international public artists including those based in Spain, California, Colorado, Texas, Philadelphia, Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, London and Burlington.

A Town-appointed Public Art Selection Panel has whittled the proposals down to three finalists, and is now seeking public input. Residents can visit pelham.ca/ public-art to find out more.

Man injured after jumping off train-bridge

On Saturday May 28th a group of friends were in the area of Twelve Mile Creek,

St Catharines. The group had consumed a quantity of alcohol throughout the afternoon.

At approximately 6:00 pm a 50 year old male decided to jump off the train bridge into Twelve Mile Creek. This train bridge is approximately 80’ above the water.

The male was seriously injured due to the fall into the water. His friends began to scream and yell for help which alerted some near-by residents. Police, Fire and EMS responded and the man was assessed and transported to the St Catharines General Hospital and later via air ambulance was transported to the Hamilton General Hospital.

He is listed in stable condition with non-life injuries.

With the warmer temperatures of summer approaching, The Niagara Regional Police wish to remind all citizens of the Niagara Region to use only approved swimming facilities.

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The Panthers Mosquito Rep team, sponsored by Pelham Medical Associates, Group 92 Mechanical and Lafarge Holcim, had their season opener against the Welland Minors last week.

Ryan Culig got the ball to kick things off as starting pitcher, going 2 strong innings.

Left-hander, Andrew Behring, held the opposition off with a career best game.

Matthew Oakes hit his first multiRBI home run to push the game into a sixth inning. The 13-10 loss showed great promise for this young team!

The Panthers faced the Beamsville Stingers the following night with Logan Cairney on the mound. Pelham made an epic, late game comeback and scored 7 runs in the last

inning to tie Beamsville 11-11.

Extra base hits by Cameron Wells and Lucas Grant, topped off with a stellar slide under the tag at home by Lucas Grant, kept the home crowd (and the bench) on their feet. Great start team!

The Pelham Panthers Peewee Rep had a full weekend, participating in their first tournament in Port Dover.

The boys played near perfect baseball heading into the finals, but fell short and took home the silver medal. Thanks to our sponsors, Miller Restoration, Mosimmos and Girling Auto Dunnville.

The Willowbrook Nurseries Peewee team came back to win their second game in a row 12-5 against a strong St. Catharines See THIS WEEK Page 8

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Allison wants stronger safeguards in Bill C-14 Various stakeholders continue to voice reservations about landmark assisted-dying legislation

BY VOICE STAFF Dean Allison, Member of Parliament for Niagara West, held a round table meeting of key community stakeholders who have a strong interest in Bill C-14: Medical Assistance in Dying.

“I have heard from hundreds of individuals, organizations and institutions who have voiced some serious concerns they have regarding this legislation,” said Allison. “This partic-

ular piece of legislation is one of the most important that we will deal with in the Commons and it needs much more discussion and ultimately stronger safeguards to protect the most vulnerable in our society to start with.”

The roundtable hosted by Dean Allison was also attended by Harold Albrecht, MP from Kitchener-Conestoga,a member of the Special Joint Committee on Physician Assisted Dying.

“There is no doubt that this legislation is of concern,” states Albrecht. “What we need to do now, is to make sure that if this door is opened, it won’t open too quickly. I worry about the elderly, those under 18 and individuals suffering from mental illness.”

Some stakeholders had reservations about various parts of the Bill C-14.

Ron Wiens, Administrator at United Mennonite Home in Vineland says his physi-

While individuals will have the ability to choose when they die, there must be the proper safeguards in place

cans have said they will opt out.

Konnie Peet CEO of Shalom Manor worries there is nothing in the legislation to protect Conscientious Objectors and “silence is not necessarily golden.”

Dr. Robert Fallis said that it was inevitable that Canada would have such a law, but that if passed, while individuals will have the ability to choose when they die, there must be the proper safeguards in place.

Members from hospice facilities and the Niagara Regional Police were also in attendance.

“There are a number of amendments to this legislation that have already been suggested to Bill C-14,” said Allison “and these will all have to be voted on before this bill can move forward.”

The Bill could be voted on at 3rd reading in the House of Commons on Monday June 30th. If passed, it will go to the Senate for further review.

Branch 613 cadets annual review

BY VOICE STAFF The Branch 613 Lincoln and Welland Regiment Royal Canadian Army Cadets underwent inspection on Saturday by reviewing Officer Lieutenant Colonel R. Bruce Mair, CD. It was Branch 613’s 39th annual review, and took place in the Pelham Arena.

Battling the unseasonal heat, many cadets also received awards at the ceremony in honour of their accomplishments throughout the year.

OTF Grant Supports Renovations at Pelham Cares Funds help organization make important facility upgrades

BY VOICE STAFF On Friday, Pelham Cares welcomed volunteers and members of the community to a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of renovations to their new facility.

Local MPP Tim Hudak and Livia Martin, a volunteer with the Ontario Trillium Foundation’s local Grant Review Team were on hand to congratulate the organization on the upgrades it’s made to the facility since receiving a $16,900 grant in

late 2014.

“Since its beginnings more than 30 years ago, Pelham Cares, and its dedicated group of volunteers, has had the ability to grow and change as the needs of the community have changed.

The Home for Good campaign and this grant allow Pelham Cares to continue to meet the needs of this community well into the future,” said MPP Tim Hudak.

“Congratulations to Pelham Cares on this grant and the upgrades to the facility, and thank you for taking

care of Pelham’s most vulnerable.”

Since receiving the grant, the group has installed a fully accessible front entry door with an automated entry system, upgraded the lighting, painted the building’s upper level, improved access to electric lift, constructed a private office, and improved the garage landing and stairway.

Funds from the grant were also used for additional food storage, and shelving.

“On behalf of Pelham Cares, I would like to thank

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the Ontario Trillium Foundation for selecting Pelham Cares to receive funding, the funding allowed Pelham Cares to complete repairs and renovations needed in our new facility ensuring our sustainability for generations to come,” said Tracy Holmwood, President of the Board of Directors.

“Purchasing a new home for Pelham Cares that would allow us to continue to serve our clients and the community was essential for the See GRANT Page 8

CAPT E.R. COLLINS TROPHY TOP GREEN STAR COURSE CADET L/Cpl M. Ryan CAPT C.W.J. LEWIS TROPHY TOP RED STAR COURSE CADET Cpl A. Ellison G.J. BERKHOUT TROPHY TOP SILVER STAR COURSE CADET M/Cpl K. Chuckry

Pictured are the Randy McMillan Memorial Trophy winners for Best Attendance: Cpl L. Baiano; WO Z. Baiano; M/Cpl K. Chuckry; L/Cpl M. Dyson; CWO A. Giovenazzo; Sgt J. Horvath; Sgt O. Lachapelle; Sgt T. Lyons; L/Cpl A. Medland; Cpl H. Medland; Cdt D. Nickel; M/Cpl I. Waskawich; L/Cpl O. Waskawich; and L/Cpl B. Young; with presenters Mr. Craig Robbins and Mr.Lionel Downs.

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MAJ. E.L. CROSSLEY MEMORIAL AWARD CADET CITIZENSHIP L/Cpl M. Dyson LT WELLINGTON MEMORIAL TROPHY ESPRIT DE CORPS Cpl H. Medland CAPT. J. CHRISTENSEN MEMORIAL TROPHY DISTINGUISHED MARKSMAN Sgt. M. Cullen GREGORY DYSON AWARD TOP MALE AND FEMALE PHYSICAL FITNESS Male - Cpl T. Ritchie Female – WO L. Wright ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION MEDAL OF EXCELLENCE Sgt T. Lyons

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airlifted to Hamilton General Hospital with serious injuries.

Several uniformed officers attended the area and the suspect was arrested a short time later.

A 24-year-old St. Catharines man was charged with Aggravated Assault and Uttering Death Threats. Both parties were known to each other and the victim has now been listed in stable condition.

Animals under the Ontario SPCA Act. Last week Stella Dancer and her granddaughter Heather Robertson pled guilty to all counts of the cruelty to animal charges laid against them.

In St. Catharines Provincial Offences Court a Justice of the Peace registered eight convictions and sentenced 75-year-old Dancer and 32-year-old Robertson to the following: $2,500 restitution to the Lincoln County Humane Society, payable over three years; ten-yearban from animal ownership (one cat is permitted to be owned); three years’ probation; and a fine of $10 per count, for total fines of $40.

In total 63 cats were either seized from or relinquished by the owners since February of 2015.

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IN THE NEWS Uber in Niagara

The Regional Municipality of Niagara Police Services Board has decided to proceed with new regulations of Transportation Network Companies (TNC’s) such as Uber.

At the same time, the Board will be proposing amendments to the current taxi regulations with a view to levelling the playing field between the TNC and taxi industries.

The stated objective of the new regulations will be to continue to promote public safety and consumer protection by ensuring that drivers and vehicles in both industries are safe and properly insured.

The Board has directed its solicitor to meet with representatives from the TNC and taxi industries to obtain

their input on the proposed regulations and to report back to the Board at its June 9, 2016 Licensing Committee meeting.

The ultimate goal is to finalize and enact the new by-law at its June 23, 2016 Police Services Board meeting. It is anticipated that the by-law will take effect on July 1, 2016 or the date that the Province of Ontario approves TNC-specific motor vehicle insurance provisions.

Dorothy Rungeling Airport

The Region is seeking ​ public input into their potential future involvement in Niagara’s two existing municipally-funded airports. The Region is exploring options following separate requests from several

local municipalities and the airport commissions to consider financial and operational involvement in Niagara’s airports.

Niagara has two municipally-funded airports, the Niagara Central Dorothy Rungeling Airport, located at 435 River Rd. in Pelham, and the Niagara District Airport on 468 Niagara Stone Rd. in Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Residents can provide their thoughts on a possible Regional role at the airports through an online survey or by attending one of the three public information meetings being offered.

Public Information Meetings will take place from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the following locations: May 30 at the Port Colborne Library, Port Colborne. June 1 at the Hilton Garden Inn, Niaga-

ra-on-the-Lake. June 2 at the Fleming Centre, Lincoln.

The survey is available online at www.niagararegion. ca/projects/airports

St. Catharines man stabbed

On Wednesday May 25th 2016 at approximately 11:20pm, members of the Niagara Emergency Services and the Niagara Regional Police Service attended the area of Westdale Drive and Rykert Street, in the city of St. Catharines in response to a male that had just been stabbed. Upon arrival, police learned that the 22-yearold victim got into a physical altercation with another male and suffered a single stab wound to his back. The victim was transported to the St. Catharines site of the Niagara Health System and

Two plead guilty after 49 cats removed from home

In February of 2015 the Lincoln County Humane Society executed a warrant on a Beamsville address and removed 49 cats found to be in distress. Two Lincoln residents were subsequently charged with Cruelty to

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T APPEARS that the District School Board of Niagara needs a geography lesson. And maybe a history lesson. They might take a civics course or two while they’re at it.

In case you haven’t heard, the DSBN has voted to rename E. W Farr Memorial School in Fenwick. It will soon be known as Wellington Heights Public School.

Residents can be forgiven their confusion, as even those select few who understand the reference are having trouble grasping its significance to the small historic village.

Wellington Heights was basically what the British called the kame. It was named for the Duke of Wellington, a popular nineteenth century British Statesman who twice defeated Napolean, including a decisive victory at Waterloo. The phrase is also occasionally used to describe a fort that was proposed, but never built, on the southeast corner of Tice and Effingham. The label gradually fell out of favour, and before last week pollsters would have been hard-pressed to

find a Pelham resident outside of the Historical Society who was familiar with it.

It’s not only that the new name makes little sense.

It’s that the current name makes so much sense.

But in a textbook case of fixing what isn’t broken, the DSBN has decided to revive this name for Fenwick’s school, which has rightly incensed a number of Fenwick’s residents. “…Why?” they ask, usually right after, “really?”

It’s a fair question. While it’s true that the Kame spills over into a number of Pelham’s historic villages, it is rarely associated with Fenwick. The school sits well at the bottom of the hill, a full 6km from the peak of the

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‘Heights’. Heck, there are two Fonthill schools within half that distance.

But it’s not only that the new name makes little sense. It’s that the current name makes so much sense.

E.W. Farr was a treasured, home-grown Fenwick educator. He was a beloved, active member of his community, who still inspires adoration and respect. He is exactly the type of local hero that schools should be memorializing. So why is the DSBN replacing him with a British Officer from 150 years ago who never set foot in the town? One who voted against the Reform Act and the Jewish Civil Disabilities Bill, actively working to disenfranchise citizens?

It seems backwards because it is.

The renaming of E.W. Farr to Wellington Heights is nothing short of absurd.

And everyone appears to know it but the DSBN. A few simple questions and some basic research would have revealed the flaws in this plan. It’s too bad the board members hadn’t been students of Mr. Farr- perhaps then they would have done their homework, and this mistake could have been avoided.

The St. Catharines Standard reports that the Town of Pelham and Mayor Augustyn are now “juggling issues” with the new Community Centre.

Doesn’t that just ring true with what the vast majority of residents in town were saying as the Mayor rammed through the approval to build the Community Centre?

For the vast majority of residents it was never really about the need for a Community Centre.

Instead, it was all about the lack of transparency, the manipu-

lation, and lack of complete and accurate information. It was about the Town manipulating the RFP to potential bidders and essentially sole-sourcing a Construction Manager to build the facility.

Now the Town suggests that the taxpayer is safeguarded because they have the building contractor watching the building contractor, and then, as a high-level safeguard, they will appoint “volunteers” who have “some” construction experience to watch over the fox in the hen

house.

I believe I am safe in saying that not one of these people within the Town staff or hand-picked volunteer rank of the Mayor’s devotees has ever set foot on a building construction site worth over $30 million dollars.

Now that’s effective management!

And in the original presentation, I may have missed the fact that the Town must double its staff, costing taxSee JUGGLING Page 5

School name change makes no sense It seems that another treasured piece of Pelham’s history will soon be lost as the District School Board of Niagara moves to change the name of E. W. Farr Memorial School in Fenwick to Wellington Heights Public School.

For those who do no know the history of the name Wellington Heights (and many don’t know where this name came from), it dates back to 1800’s. Following the War of 1812, the British government recommended to the Duke of Wellington

that a fort of the first order be constructed at the highest rise in the region in the uplands of west Fonthill as a means of continued defence of Upper Canada. This spot, very near the present Lookout Point Golf Club clubhouse, would command a clear vantage point of both Lakes Erie and Ontario, as well as a significant amount of the peninsula. The area was referred to as Wellington Heights. Subsequent financial difficulties of the British government put an end to the project.The land

was sold to private individuals to be farmed and the name Wellington Heights soon disappeared from use.

This may be an interesting bit of Pelham history, but how it relates to the renaming of Fenwick’s elementary school is a mystery. E.W. Farr was a beloved teacher and principal in Fenwick for 34 years. His retirement saw more than 600 friends, colleagues and well-wishers attend a celeSee SENSELESS Page 5

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JUGGLING continued from Page 4 payers an added $1.3 million per year.

The Mayor has manipulated almost every step of this process to ensure his agenda is met.

At the April 25 Council Meeting, he refused to allow my designated agent to speak using my preapproved notes (when I was unable to attend due to a serious family health issue).

The Town Clerk reviewed and acknowledged to my

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agent that he could speak.

However, the Mayor stepped in and ruled, “The use of an “agent” is only used by residents or businesses who do not have expertise for planning or other matters. They call on experts to express their views and to answer technical questions.”

Was there really anything within my fact-based speech or opinion that would be so detrimental to say in front of a public gallery?

We believe that the residents of Pelham are much smarter than the Mayor and his close band of supporters.

We believe that an overwhelming majority will address their feelings come Election Day 2018.

We urge all interested residents that demand genuine openness, public consultation, transparency and accountability-with-consequences to contact our group and be a part of the cleanup effort in Pelham politics.

Join the growing group and contact curt.harley@ bell.net or write P O Box 353 Fonthill, L0S 1E0.

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SENSELESS continued from Page 4 bration given in his honour.

He was so respected that the new elementary school built in 1950 was named in his memory.

To replace a local educator’s name on an elementary school with a name linked to military colonialism and to a leader (the Duke of Wellington) who was a ruthless soldier and, as a politician in England, fought against allowing anyone but the upper class to vote, begs the ques-

Page 5 tion ‘How does this inspire students?’ Simultaneously, one wonders why the DSBN is renaming a school at the bottom of the hill in the west end of Pelham after the highest point of land in east Pelham? Students who lived in the area of ‘Wellington Heights’ would most likely attend A. K. Wigg School in Fonthill.

When the DSBN surveyed the community about possible names for the soonto-be-expanded E.W. Farr Memorial School, more than 100 individuals, 40% of the respondents, wanted E.

W. Farr’s name to remain.

No other name suggestion came remotely close to this.

The fact that this community has voiced such strong feelings toward their local school name speaks to how much Mr. Farr has inspired and continues to inspire his students, children of his students, and members of the communities of Fenwick and North Pelham.

And isn’t a name that inspires not only our youth but our whole community truly the perfect choice?

Carolyn Botari Fenwick

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This Saturday June 4th, the Pelham Soccer Club will host its 5th Annual RBC Soccerfest at E.L. Crossley Secondary School.

This great celebration of the Beautiful Game began in 2012 and continues to grow.

Once again RBC of Fonthill and Fenwick are the major sponsors for the festival.

This year, in addition to soccer games, house league

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players will have their team photos done, and there will also be a BBQ, snacks and drinks.

Players, parents and families will enjoy bouncy castles, cotton candy, and snocones – always a popular feature.

In addition, a representative from TFC will be on hand to promote Pelham Soccer Night at BMO Field, July 31st, of this year.

The Concussion Booth from Niagara Region Public Health department will also be available to help answer questions about concussions and sport.

Over 400 kids from Pelham will take an active part in this great soccer-community day.

OPEN SUNDAYS Because in the garden every day is special

Visit our other seasonal locations at the Seaway Mall & Plant’s Choice on Humberstone Road

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The Fabulous Fenwick Lions hosted yet another successful carnival this past weekend.

Between Friday’s parade, Saturday’s penny sale, plant auction, Wild West Show and fireworks display, Sundays Walk for Dog Guides, and the excitement of the Midway all weekend long, residents and visitors had no shortage of activities to keep them entertained.

Though unseasonably warm, the sun was shining every day and many people came out to take part in the annual festivities.

Lion President Jeff Pickup reports that the food booth did well and the plant auction and penny sales were extremely successful.

“The Fabulous Fenwick Lions Club would like to thank the residents of Fenwick and surrounding area for their support of our Carnival,” he said.

Pickup notes that the event is only possible through hard work of many volunteers and through ex-

tensive cooperation among a number of groups.

“Thanks to all the local businesses that provided donations or services, the Town of Pelham, Crown Amusements, Tom Bishop’s Wild West Show, Redboss Fireworks and of course all our Lions & Lioness who helped us throughout”.

The Carnival is a way for the Fenwick Lions to give back to the community, and also provides an opportunity to further some charitable projects, like their Dog Guide program.

This year’s Walk for Dog Guides was particularly well-attended, and resulted in over $5,000 being pledged to this worthy cause.

Overall, it was another great weekend for the Fenwick Lions Carnival.

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In Ontario 3,000 registered beekeepers operate 100,000 honey bee colonies. Ontario’s managed honey bees and bumble bees generate about $897 million of the roughly $6.7 billion in sales for agricultural crops grown in the province each year. This is equivalent to about 13 % of the province’s total annual crop value.

Commercially raised bumble bees are the primary pollinator in greenhouses. The crops they help pollinate contribute approximately $502 million to Ontario’s economy each year.

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Council hears cost estimates continued from Page 1 “The Town does own a number of properties that have development potential or sales value including closed road allowances and vacant lands,” states the report.

These sites included land in the East Fonthill site, as well as the 8.2 acres where the current Pelham Arena is located. The property is zoned Public Zone and would need to be rezoned before it could be developed into residences.

Council also received a report that recommended they establish an Oversight Committee for the Community Centre project, consisting of the CAO, a Councillor, and two members of the public “who have considerable expertise in large construction administration.”

Staff feel that this additional level of oversight will

help the project be delivered “on time and on budget.” Residents interested in applying for a spot on the committee may contact CAO Darren Ottaway directly.

After the Oversight Committee presentation, Council received information about proposed staffing complements within the new facility. This proposal called for the addition of four new full-time staff, six new part-time, and eight seasonal staff, with salaries and benefits totalling $611,699.

When combined with existing facilities staff, the Pelham Community Centre expense for salaries and benefits was projected to be $1,325,047. The staff presentation estimated the facility would run an average deficit of $107,521 for the first five years. Councillor Accursi stressed that these numbers were a worst-case scenario.

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The First Presbyterian Church of North Pelham held their annual May event on Saturday, hosting a plant and bake sale, and a BBQ. While there was no yard sale component this year, residents were able to drop off any unwanted electronics for recycling. Pictured: Catherine Tirpko selling fresh rhubarb.

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This week in baseball

Bridge season wind-up

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RIENDS OF THE PELHAM LIBRARY Bridge Club recently held their 2015-2016 season wind-up at the Fonthill United Church.

Pictured, left to right, are Mary Smith, evening high score, Anne Motl, high score overall, and Sibyl Bergenstein, afternoon high score.

Bridge players interested in joining the club for the 2016-2017 season can contact Jean Rittenhouse at 905- 892-0813 or pelhambridge@ gmail.com for more information.

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team. With the Panthers’ behind a run in the 5th inning, Cade Royer, hit a triple to secure the win.

The 6th inning saw Joseph Kita hit a double then followed by an epic slide into home plate.

Mike Dykstra got the teams first home run of the season. Go Panthers Go!!

Fonthill Dental Bantam Team defeated Niagara Falls Team 5 12-11 to extend their season undefeated.

Excellent pitching by Brock Pellow and James Nero held the lead late in the game.

While offensively Jonah Lohr, Ben Shirton and Aiden Belding combined for six of the runs scored.

In a second game last week, the team won a come from behind game against Fort Erie to bring their season record to 4-0.

Excellent pitching by Ben Mann, Brock Pellow and Aiden Belding kept the visiting team from Fort Erie in

check. Great hitting by Andrew Avolio, Danny Durkin and Jack Dodd generated late game runs to help overtake Niagara Falls 11-10 in the last inning couple innings.

Next game is May 31 at 6pm and Harold Black Park.

Good seats are still available so come on out and cheer for the home team!

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Community support appreciated

BY KIRK WEAVER

CEO Pelham Library

June is often the time when the Library recognizes our volunteers. We are fortunate to have so many.

Volunteers are critical to our ability to provide the best possible library services to the community.

They make sure our fundraising events run smoothly. We rely on volunteers to move, sort, and display donated items. Volunteers assist with our programs like Books on Wheels or Science

Buddies. Volunteers have helped us move and store furniture, equipment and books in preparation for the Maple Acre construction project.

Volunteers keep the exterior of our facilities looking neat and tidy and keep our gardens well groomed. I could go on listing more, but I will run out of space.

I believe that the Library’s strong volunteer base is reflective of the extensive community support we receive. There is ample evidence of this support in

the last few months that is important to acknowledge.

Without generous community donations of used books and clothing we would not be able to hold successful fundraising events.

We recently held our second annual Trivia Night that, through generous community support, raised almost $3,400.

The Pelham Art Festival and many local community groups and individuals provide financial support to us through their events and activities. These funds

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allow the Library to undertake special projects that improve the services we are able to offer.

As we undertake some fundraising to support the purchase of furnishings for the new Maple Acre branch wehave good reason to believe the community will respond once again.

We truly appreciate all of the support we receive and look forward to the opportunity to continue to respond to the needs of this community with our library services.

Kallye Eckhart shows off her handiwork at the Pelham Public Library’s recent Gnome and Fairy Garden Workshop, led by gardener and definite human Sandi Marr.

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Gearing-up: Pelham can benefit from bicycle tourism

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Fruita, Colorado.

Rossland, British Columbia. Sparta, Wisconsin.

Any of these ring a bell? If you’re a bicycle tourist,W they do. They’re all small communities in scenic areas that have established their name as “go-to” destinations for great cycling, good food, craft beer, and a vibrant mix of the outdoor and fitness culture.

Walk their main streets and there’s excitement in the air, people with places to go and things to do. Visitors and residents sharing a love of physical activity and the warmth of common interests stroll their downtowns: touring road cyclists looking for low traffic volumes, quaint villages and interesting scenery; mountain bikers craving flowing single track and technical challenges; or competitive roadies who would view climbing Saylor’s Hill a dozen times as a morning well spent.

In Pelham, add parents and grandparents who prefer their young children be outdoors cycling or hiking as a family activity, and all those cyclists from Toronto and Hamilton that love the Greater Niagara Circle Route, but want to explore new territory or get away from the crowds.

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Does Pelham have an opportunity to join these communities? We do. Should we? Ask the small businesses of Fruita or Rossland, or their population at large.

The vast majority will say yes, they love the vibe.

Pelham already has great competitive cycling events like the Steve Bauer Classic and the Tour of Pelham that acquaint hundreds of cyclists from Ontario, Quebec and the US with our community.

We have an opportunity to link Fonthill, Thorold and Welland to the Greater Niagara Circle Route via the Fonthill Spur rail corridor, potentially making us a great, traffic-free destination ride through the countryside for Thorold and St Catharines residents.

Fonthill’s unique downtown feel is perfect for attracting soft tourism, as we’ve shown with the Bandshell Concerts and Summerfest.In Pelham, we “get it” when it comes to cycling, running, and hiking.

Mornings and evenings find our rural roads, streets and trails used by cyclists and runners in vastly disproportionate numbers to our population, and vehicle traffic is generally respectful; the symbiotic relationship is being established.

Most of all, we have the

best mix of terrain, infrastructure, and amenities in Niagara, and we can be a natural hub for all these activities.

For many of us, you can keep Clifton Hill and Niagara-on-the-Lake. They’re Friday the 13th at Port Dover without the motorcycles — a boring, artificial environment. A tour originating in Fonthill to the lake and back, via Wainfleet, Lowbanks, and Burnaby is a beautiful ride, and the perfect distance that these riders seek. Up and down the escarpment between Pelham and Grimsby is gruelling but incredibly scenic, and rewarding, to those that crave this type of adventure. We

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Mountain bikers can choose Shorthills, the railtrails of Fenwick, or Mud Lake and the Dain City trails; we just want them to consider Fonthill as the place to refuel and bask in their post-ride glow.

Fat tire bikes are the fastest growing segment of cycling, and during our confused Niagara winters, rural road allowances and trails are ideal for these bikes to push the cycling season to 12 months.Quietly, Town Council is taking positive steps to put Fonthill on the radar of cyclists and hikers. They support our Pelham Active Transportation Committee, one of the most respected in the Region.

They recently approved in principle completion of the Fonthill Spur, a rail-trail link with the Greater Niagara Circle Route. They have made the Niagara Cycling Tourism Center, the umbrella organization promoting Niagara Bicycle Tourism, aware that Fonthill welcomes cyclists to use select parking facilities as the beginning and end of their rides in Niagara.

These are small steps, but wouldn’t it be exciting if it was the beginning of a groundswell.

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NAME CHANGE continued from Page 1 sider renaming the facility.

This is a standard practice, according to trustee Dale Robinson, who spoke about the potential change back in March.

“When the DSBN undertakes the consolidation of two school communities into one, the option of cre-

ating a new name is always considered,” she said.

As part of the process, the ten-person committee sought input from the schools themselves and the community at large. According to one committee member, of the 250 submissions consisting of 80 different names, more than 100 wanted to continue using E.W. Farr. However, the final rankings of the com-

mittee scored the current name second behind Wellington Heights.

“It’s a name that the students brought forward,” said Superintendent Hahn.

“It’s a name that they saw as having historical significance.”

The decision was further explained in a letter sent home with students last week.

“This name has a connection to this area, as well as to the War of 1812,” it reads.

“The ‘Heights’ was located on 900 acres atop the kame moraine. As well, the proposed fort, named after the Duke of Wellington, would have been located near the intersection of Tice and Effingham Roads. The structure of the fort was to be located to the east of Effingham Road and the ‘Heights’ continued west an additional 500 acres into what are the current E.W. Farr and Pelham Centre School boundaries.”

A number of residents have voiced concerns with the board’s decision, citing the fact that the kame is rarely associated with Fen-

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wick. Lynn Shatford, who was on the naming committee, said she raised similar concerns at their meetings.

“I pointed out that ‘Wellington Heights’ was part of the Fonthill kame, and that Fonthill and Fenwick are separate villages,” she said. “I also pointed out that Fenwick is not actually in the Heights, it’s down below.”

Superintendent Hahn noted that children at the school come from a number of villages across the town.

“Our kids are not just from one village, they are from many parts of the Pelham region within the school boundaries,” he said.

Shatford says she was told the issue could be discussed in greater detail at a future meeting, but that discussion never materialized.

“I felt like the process wasn’t collaborative,” she added.

Edgar Walter Farr was a prolific local educator. He was a teacher and principal in Fenwick for more than three decades. The school was named in his honour when it was first built in 1950.

OBITUARY MACGREGOR, MARGARET ROSE At Welland General on May 23, 2016.

Loving mother of sons Jack and Jim. Predeceased by parents Jozsef and Rosie Gregor; brother Frank; cousin Steve Kovacs. Godmother to Paul Takacs of Brantford; Margaret will be missed by many nieces, nephews, and cousins in Toronto and Niagara.

Born 1921 Bekevar (Kipling) Saskatchewan, Margaret moved to a farm on Sumbler Road in Welland as young girl . Margaret was active in the Hungarian-Canadian community and as a teen performed the fiery Nemzeti Dal (National Song) and poetry by cousin and Canadian author George Iszaak.

After graduating from Welland High business program, she served the WWII effort as a Canadian Red Cross Corps VAD Nursing volunteer and at Stokes Rubber Plant as a Strategic Materiel Purchaser.

Margaret later worked for lawyer John Flett, architects Gerencer & Russell, was among the first staff (1968) at Niagara College’s Hennepin Hall, Continuing Education, Career House and as a long time reporter and

photographer for the Fonthill Herald (the Voice), all while raising 2 sons as a working single parent.

Margaret was instrumental in the naming of J&J Florist for her sons Jack and Jim and Temperenceville Village (Fonthill Rotary). Among Margaret’s many contributions to the Niagara region were helping to establish the Niagara Regional government, she was the first Superintendent of Knox Presbyterian Church Sunday School, led a lifelong ministry as a sacred music vocal soloist at Christ Community Church and Calvary Gospel Welland. She was a volunteer for the Humane Society, FACS Niagara, Laubach Literacy Tutor and LaLeche League.

Her many contributions make our community a better place for many.

Friends were received at the JAMES L. PEDLAR FUNERAL HOME, 1292 Pelham Street, Fonthill on Thursday, May 26th.

The service at 11:00am, with interment at Pleasantview Cemetery.

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