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$5 million dollar outdoor theatre addition to East Fonthill project Town staff analysis describes theatre as “critical to the cultural heritage”

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The Pelham Pool at Marlene Stewart Streit Park.

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Pool improvements funds sought

BY VOICE STAFF On June 20, Council approved the completion of an application for funding from the “Canada 150 Community Infrastructure Fund” in order to rehabilitate the Marlene Stewart Streit Park Pool.

Staff recommended the action to Council after the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario launched the funding for infrastructure on May 21.

The fund is being delivered by regional development agencies across

Canada “to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017,” states the government of Canada’s website. “FedDev Ontario is delivering the program in southern Ontario with a total allocation of up to $88.8 million over two years.”

Eligible projects must be open to the public and use the funds to repair, renovate, or expand existing community infrastructure assets. They must provide a minimum of 50% of their See POOL Page 14

At their last regular meeting, Pelham Councillors approved an application for funding from the Canada Cultural Spaces Fund that would help pay for the proposed East Fonthill Theatre Space.

Staff estimate the project will cost $5,150,000, and will include two acres of interlocking brick foundation, the construction of an outdoor stage, a water feature that would become an outdoor ice surface in the winter, removable seating, storage, and streetscaping.

“The outdoor theatre is critical to the cultural heritage of the Community,” states the staff report submitted to Council. “It is an asset that will showcase and present many forms of heritage, arts and other cultural activities.”

Over the next two years, the federal government will be investing $168.2 million in cultural

infrastructure across the country through the CCSF. According to the government of Canada website, the fund aims to support “the improvement of physical conditions for artistic creativity and innovation. The fund supports the improvement, renovation and construction of arts and heritage facilities, as well as the acquisition of specialized equipment.”

To be eligible for funding, applicants must demonstrate that their organization has been active in the execution of their artistic or heritage mandate for at least two years and that their programming is accessible to all Canadians. Applicants must also be able to provide financial reports.

The outdoor theatre project was originally slated for design and construction five to ten years from now, however, the potential for See FEDERAL FUNDING Page 2

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Region endorses Pelham Community Centre debenture

BY ZACH JUNKIN

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At last week’s meeting, the Niagara Regional Corporate Services Committee authorized the issuance of debentures on behalf of the Town of Pelham for its new Community Centre.

The committee voted 15-2 in favour of endorsing the Town’s application under the Infrastructure Ontario Lending Program for up to $36,204,777 in long-term financing for the Community Centre project.

Prior to the vote, the committee heard a presentation from Pelham resident Curt Harley, who spoke against the Community Centre and asked the committee to examine the figures before signing-off on any loan.

“As residents and taxpayers, we are asking this committee and Regional Council just to step back and take a look at this proposal very

There are no final construction drawings, so how can you be able to have a fixed price? closely and with extreme due diligence,” he said.

Harley pointed to what he felt were inconsistencies in the numbers presented by the Town of Pelham, and argued that there was not enough information available for the project to be allowed to move forward.

He cited a lack of final construction drawings as one example.

“There are no final construction drawings, so how

can you be able to have a fixed price?” he said. “This is a major undertaking that can’t be rubber-stamped.”

“We are extremely worried that the town is asking for a debt load that puts us….to within 2% of the maximum allowable debt load set by the province,” he added.

“We believe that there should be an estimate, a forecast, some form of repayment schedule that is reasonable and achievable.

To simply say they will sell off assets, sell land within the development and receive development charges is not sufficient, because there is no answer as to when that money will come.”

Mayor David Augustyn, a member of the committee, defended the Town’s request.

“This issue is very, very important to our community,” he said. “It’s been talked about and talked about and talked about for many

years.”

Agustyn cited a report given by Leisure Plan International that supported a twin pad community centre within Pelham.

“In 2013 the town hired Leisure Plan International to conduct a statistically significant survey of residents about community needs and preferences,” he said.

“In 2014, they presented a number of reports to Council demonstrating sustained demand for a community

Federal funding sought for theatre space in East Fonthill development continued from Page 1 federal funding has caused the town to accelerate that timeline.

“It is something that has been contemplated in a sort of conceptual way with the site master plan and the East Fonthill area,” said Mayor David Augustyn. “It was going to be done in the future, but if there’s money available, and it sounds like

they’re at least open to the concept, it certainly makes sense for us to apply and work together with a federal partner to bring about something a little bit quicker.”

Staff had initially approached upper levels of government about receiving funding for the Community Centre project, but were told that the facility’s multi-faceted nature made it ineligible. So instead, staff decided

to focus on the “woonerf,” or shared public space.

“To try and get any funding that we can through a grant funding opportunity, we looked to some of the items that we have not yet brought forward to Council with respect to the woonerf and the cost of the woonerf,” said Treasurer Cari Pupo.

Councillor Papp asked staff how the proposed space would affect Peace

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Park and the Bandshell, and was assured by CAO Darren Ottaway that neither of those venues would suffer due to the additional outdoor theatre space.

“We were mindful and set out with that design with the strategy of not taking away what we have existing in our current downtown,” said Ottaway.

If awarded, the grant would cover half of the fa-

Homes evacuated in Dain City

On Saturday at approximately 5:00 PM Niagara Regional Police responded to a residence in the area of Erie Street and Canal Bank Street in Dain City. Officers went to the house and found a man in a state of mental health crisis.

Uniformed officers spoke with man for some time as he refused to leave the residence. During the course of the conversation officers became aware that the man might have access to weapons. Officers contained the residence and requested the assistance of the NRPS Emergency Task Unit.

Out of a concern for public safety, officers evacuated the surrounding homes and closed roads in the area.

The K9 Unit and members of the NRPS Crisis Negotiator Team attended along with ETU. At approximately 10:30 PM the male agreed to surrender to officers and was apprehended under the Mental Health Act of Ontario. He was transported to a local hospital for evaluation.

Three weapons were seized in the residence by detectives from the 3 District Criminal Investigations Branch. They were secured as a matter of public safety.

Town offices closed for Canada Day

The Town of Pelham is advising residents that their offices will be closed for the observance of Canada Day

cility’s cost. According to Pupo, the Town’s portion would be funded through a debenture: “Because the Community Centre is not tapping into all the debt that we required up front, that we could use the portion that is not funded through the grant opportunity to be funded by a debenture.”

The project would need to be completed by March, 2018.

centre and recommending the town construct the facility in the East Fonthill development.”

“The results of that case removes the emotion of whether people want or don’t want something,” he added.

A vote to defer the decision was defeated earlier in the meeting, 11-7.

 A woo-what, now?

A woonerf, from the Dutch, is a “living street,” as originally implemented in the Netherlands and in Flanders. Techniques include shared space, traffic calming, and low speed limits. Motorised traffic in a woonerf or “recreation area” is restricted to walking pace.

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on Friday, July 1.

Community members are invited to celebrate with a Canada Day parade and other fun activities at Harold Black Park.

For emergency situations outside of regular hours (which are related to water, sewer or road conditions, and where there is imminent danger to public or private property), residents can call 905-892-2607 and follow the prompts or dial 905-734-0892 directly.

To learn more about the Town’s holiday activities visit pelham.ca/canada-day.

Taxes due

The Town is reminding property owners that their third tax installment is due by 4:30 PM on Thursday, June 30. The third tax due date is usually the last working day of June, and the fourth is usually the last working day of September Penalties at the prevailing rate of interest, currently 1.25% per month, will be added to accounts on the first day of default as well as on the first day of each month thereafter.

Payments must be received by the Town by 4:30 PM on the due date. Any payments

received after this time are considered late and late fees will apply.

According to the Town, failure to receive a bill does not excuse the taxpayer from the responsibility for payment of taxes and penalty.

Residents are encouraged to bring their tax bill and stub when making payments.

Grocery stores start selling cider

Last week, Ontario began permitting cider sales at 60 grocery stores already selling beer across the province.

Premier Kathleen Wynne made the announcement at a Sobeys in Waterloo.

The province is describing the sale of alcohol in grocery stores as “part of the biggest shakeup to beverage alcohol retailing in Ontario since prohibition ended in 1927.”

The “shakeup” began with last December’s launch of beer in grocery stores.

Today, the LCBO also launched a request for bids for 70 additional grocery stores to sell wine, beer and cider beginning this fall.

Eventually, up to 300 grocery stores — both large chains and independents — could sell wine, beer and cider. An additional 150 stores may be authorized to sell just beer and cider. As well, up to 150 existing winery retail stores that operate just outside a grocery store’s See IN THE NEWS Page 7

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Persistent drought threatens to cripple Pelham crops Driest start to season in four decades, say some farmers

BY ZACH JUNKIN

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Unseasonably hot and dry weather throughout Niagara is wreaking havoc on a number of Pelham’s crops.

First-cut hay yields were down significantly, while corn and soybean growth has ground to a halt.

“We took the hay off and it was down in yield, probably three quarters of what it normally is,” said Terry Yungblut of Greenview farms. “We’ve got corn and soybeans in, as well as wheat, and we put some oats in this year, and everything is suffering.”

“I don’t remember it being this dry in 40 years, not in May and June like this,” he continued. “I’ve seen it dry in July and August, but not this early-on in the season.”

Roger Miller, who farms in North Pelham, echoed that sentiment.

“After 50 years of farm-

ing I don’t quit remember one this dry and this early,” he said. “We may have had them, but it’s been a while since we’ve had one with June as dry as it’s been.”

Farmers are going to unusual lengths to try to salvage the year

Without any meaningful rainfall in more than a month, farmers are going to unusual lengths to try to salvage the year. Many, like Yungblut, have even reSee DROUGHT Page 14

Above, a Pelham soybean field struggles to grow after months with very little rain. On the cover, a wheat field in North Pelham

hangs on despite the arid conditions. VOICE PHOTO

Hudak encourages female political participation MPP supports national effort, “Daughters of the Vote”

Brock Badgers Jevon Balfour and Jessica Brouillette.

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Brock wrestlers excel at FISU, Canada Cup

BY SHAWN WHITELY

Special to the VOICE

The Brock Wrestling program had a strong showing at the 2016 Canada Cup and International University Sports Federation Games Trials. Badgers Jevon Balfour and Jessica Brouillette each captured gold at the FISU Games Trials, while Emily Schaefer and Olivia Di Bacco both placed second overall. At the 2016 Canada Cup, Brouillette, Schaefer and Jade Parsons all took home medals.

“A great weekend for our team who continue to progress and rise the ranks in Canadian wrestling,” said Brock head coach Marty Calder. “Jessica and Jevon were outstanding and now have earned the right to represent Canada at the FISU Worlds in Turkey in October.”

Balfour and Brouillette will both represent Canada at the FISU World Championships that are being held in Turkey in October. At 74kg, Balfour went 2-0 posting victories over Hamilton’s Ahmed Shamiya (15-6) and Burnaby Mountain’s Jasmit Phulka (9-1).

At 63kg, Brouillette was also 2-0 defeating teammate In-

dira Moores (4-3) and winning by technical superiority over Calgary’s Temitope Ogunjimi (14-4).

At the Canada Cup, Emily Schaefer took home silver at 58kg posting a 2-1 record with wins over Bears Wrestling Club’s Krystin Paquette (4-0) and Canada’s Tianna Kennet (2-1). Her lone loss came against USA’s Jacarra Winchester in the final. Jade Parsons posted a 3-1 record to earn bronze at 53kg. Her victories came over London’s Madison Parks (4-2), USA’s Jennifer Anderson (10-6) and Brock’s Kristina Mclaren (8-2). Her lone loss came against Germany’s Nina Hemmer who captured gold. Brouillette capped off her weekend with a bronze medal performance at 63kg.

Her victories came against Brock’s Indira Moores (8-1), Team Impact’s Brooke Jarrett (10-0) and 4-3 and Calgary’s Temitope Ogunjimi (14-10) in the bronze medal match. Her lone loss was against USA’s Mallory Velte who captured gold.

Other placings for the Badgers were Kristina Mclaren (4th - 53kg), Olivia Di Bacco (4th - 69kg), Clayton Pye (5th - 86kg), Chance Mutuku (6th - 70kg) and Ignatius Pitt (6th - 97kg).

Some parents encourage their children to follow the same career path they’ve chosen, while others discourage the idea completely, but MPP Tim Hudak says he would be thrilled if one of his own daughters chose to get involved in public life.

“They’ve already demonstrated some of the qualities necessary for a career in politics,” said Hudak.

“Miller isn’t shy in expressing her opinion on issues, recently informing me my speeches are awfully boring and too long,” quipped the Niagara West – Glanbrook MPP. “And when two-year-old Maitland wants something the whole neighbourhood knows about it.”

With two young female leaders in his household, and a wife with a strong career in politics of her own right, Hudak is encouraging young women in his riding

of Niagara West – Glanbrook who have an interest in politics to take part in a nation-wide project that celebrates women in politics and inspires young women to get involved.

“Daughters of the Vote” is a legacy project presented by Equal Voice, in conjunction with Nepean Carleton MPP Lisa MacLeod, to commemorate 100 years of women having the right to vote. As part of the project, 338 young women from every province and territory will participate in a series of distinct provincial, territorial and federal events to highlight the significant role women have played in Canada’s history, culminating in a two-day leadership forum in Ottawa a year from now.

“I’m proud of my friend and colleague, MPP MacLeod, for pitching the idea for this project to Equal

MPP Hudak with his daughter Maitland at last year’s annual Cherry Ave BBQ. JAMES C. WHITAKER PHOTO Voice,” said Hudak. “We need more women like Lisa in politics and this a great way to encourage young women to run for political office.”

Equal Voice is looking for women between the ages of 16 and 21, from every riding

in the country, who reflect the demographic diversity of Canada.

Interested young women can apply online at www. daughtersofthevote.ca.

The deadline to apply is tomorrow, June 30.

Tea Time at Old Town Hall Cheryl Wikston enjoying a cup of tea at Tea Time: A Heritage Tea Party. Part of the Town’s 2016 Canada Day celebrations, the event was held at Old Town Hall, in partnership with the Pelham Historical Society.

Guests were invited to dress in period costumes from the Victorian Era to commemorate Fonthill’s 160th Anniversary and enjoy a display featuring the Town’s history.

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Why stop at just one Gateway art feature?

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AST WEEK, the Regional Municipality of Niagara Police Services Board approved a Licensing By-law amendment for the regulation of Transportation Network Companies (i.e., Uber) in a desperate attempt to do the same thing over and over again in order to achieve a different result.

The objective, says the Board, is to promote public safety and consumer protection.

Well isn’t that nice.

Except that it wasn’t terrified members of the public pounding down their doors in St. Catharines, demanding that the Board take taxpayers into the warm embrace of over-legislation.

No sir and no ma’am.

In Niagara, as has been the case elsewhere in North America, the anti-Uber hue and cry has been led by companies with a vested interest in maintaining the status quo. That is to say, cab companies.

And it’s hard to blame them. To operate a cab in this province is undoubtedly an exercise in paperwork and permit fees that turn

The anti-Uber hue and cry has been led by companies with a vested interest cab drivers into little more than third party tax collectors.

Cab companies have been forced to do business within the confines of a certain system, and to have another party come along and bypass the bullspit seems, and is, unfair.

But perhaps instead of levelling the playing field by similarly impeding the newcomer, our government benefactors should have considered removing the impediments altogether. But no, it’s been decided that the better option is to ensure that any trip out of

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Pelham costs residents $40, be it by cab, bus, or flying carpet.

At the very least officials could have had the courtesy to say to residents, “Yes, it would make your commute cheaper, yes it would alleviate congestion, and yes it would allow cab companies the freedom to innovate and evolve, but it would cost us some tax revenue, so no dice.”

This would be largely preferable to the cure-all invocation of “the community’s best interest” and “public safety” that seems to make any decision immune to debate these days.

Look around the Region. Maybe it’s this kind of thinking that has left the area one of the most economically troubled places in the nation. Maybe, just maybe, the old model could use some adjustments.

The current system is flawed. Fine. Now let’s admit it and try to find ways to improve it, rather than shouting “Think of the children!” and anchoring every emerging business model to the mistakes of the past.

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I am surprised that the residents of Pelham are being asked to select one “sculpture” as a Gateway art feature at the east entrance to Pelham.

Our Mayor and his minions on Council are selling themselves short.

Why only select one sculpture when there are 25 possibilities? Why not buy them all?

It would cost a mere $5,000,000 ... just 13.8% of the debt that the Mayor and Council are forcing on Pelham resident with the Community Centre. $5,000,000 is pocket change to this free-spending Mayor and his Council. So go for it.

The Pelham.ca website states that the sculpture is to act as a Gateway to the Town. But it may make a visitor wonder, “Is this a

The visitor may not know that Pelham is the “town” and Fonthill is a “village” welcome to Pelham or to Fonthill?”

The visitor may not know Pelham is the “town” and Fonthill a “village” within the Town.

To alleviate this confusion, we probably need another, slightly smaller Gateway art feature welcoming

visitors to Fonthill, letting them know that they may be welcome in Pelham, but they are also being welcomed in Fonthill.

Problem solved.

But what if a visitor enters Pelham by another route that is not the southeast corner of RR 20 and Rice Road, the Mayor’s designated entrance? What if they came into Pelham from the northwest end of RR 20, off Victoria Ave? Would the visitor feel less welcome?

Probably.

The simple addition of a Gateway art feature at that end of the road will fix everything.

Two placed, 23 to go.

There must be 23 more ways to enter Pelham. Instead of See 23 TO GO Page 6

Fenwick Lionesses wrap-up 63rd year The Fenwick Lioness Club ended their 63rd year of service to the community by contributing to many local causes. The support from our community has been super this year and so we were able to donate to Maple Acre library for their new furnishings, as well as supporting Women’s Place, Alzheimer’s Society, Pathstone, Niagara Children’s Center, Niagara Hospice, Walker Family Cancer Cen-

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Hard to believe: Pelham High reunion #9 just around the corner During the midto-late ‘50s there were more than 1,400 students in the school

An artist’s rendition of Pelham High, ca. 1984.

BY VILMA MORETTI

Special to the VOICE

From 1928 to 1958 the little Town of Fenwick was home to the only high school in the area—Pelham Continuation, later-Secondary, then District High School.

Students came from all over the region—Lowbanks, Wainfleet, West Lincoln, Thorold, Welland, Fonthill, and Ridgeville. The School had a greenhouse, metal, automotive and woodworking shops, commercial and business classes and academic studies which included Latin, French, English composition and literature, algebra, physics, chemistry along with many others to ready students for university or college.

There were three gyms, and sports were extremely important. Basketball, football, track and field, and volleyball were played both in class and against other schools. The Tribune Tournament was a highlight of our year and many of us went to Welland High or

Notre Dame to cheer for our Pelham Panthers.

During the mid-to-late ‘50s there were more than 1,400 students in the school.

As the Baby Boomers began to hit high school, Pelham High was stretched to its limits. In 1958 Thorold Fonthill High School was built and this took the kids from Fonthill, Thorold and Welland away.

Then in 1963 E.L. Crossley was ready for students and Pelham High was left with only a few hundred.

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three schools. In 1974 “the powers that were” decided to close Pelham High, even after a valiant fight by students, teachers and residents of Fenwick to keep it open.

The school was bought and turned into a private school for international students.

A decade later, a group of former students thought it would be a grand idea to hold a reunion. So, in 1984, the first Pelham Reunion was held at the school. This was the only reunion we had there and they allowed us to

have all the gyms, the old part and two other classrooms on the main floor.

More than 4,000 people came and needless to say, it was a resounding success.

Some people had not seen each other for 50 years!

The Committee believed this would be a one-time event as the school became apartments and “How could we equal that first Reunion.”

But people kept asking for another and we had such a good time that we decided to hold another and another….

From 4,000 people in 1984 to 350 in 2014: our numbers keep falling.

It has been 42 years since Pelham High closed and so we are having ANOTHER! We always have a great time and enjoy sharing our

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The Pelham Medical Associates Mosquito Rep team had a great home match against the Binbrook Bisons, taking the game 247. Mitchell Morden got his pitching debut and closed out the win. The bats were on fire, with home runs hit

by Finn Mitchell-Moore, Lucas Grant and Matthew Oakes. Another beautiful pop-fly catch was made by third baseman Alex Sawchuck.

Wednesday’s ballgame saw the Willowbrook Nurseries Pelham Panthers beat the St.Catharines Giants 7-0. The team’s convincing win witnessed triples hit by Connor Denbak and Zach Perna. Nathan Denbak showed his speed with a double play in the 4th. Ryan Harold pitched two flawless innings. Mike Dykstra also pitched well and led the team in RBI’s. Cade Royer had a strong offensive game going 3 for 4 at bat.

Later that week...what a game! The Willowbrook Nurseries Pelham Pan-

thers came back from a 3 run deficit in the last inning to tie Beamsville’s Campden Firefighters Association ( 5-5). The action packed game saw a most impressive triple play in the top of the 6th with bases loaded. The pitcher Micheal Dykstra caught the line drive for the first out then threw the ball to third to Cole Langendoen to double off the runner then tagged the runner coming from second. Earlier in the second inning a double play was made by Nathan Denbak who threw a pass ball to first and tagged out the runner coming from third.

Contributing to the excitement was Ryan Harold’s pitching two scoreless innings for the second game in a row. Go Panthers Go! The Miller Restoration Peewee Rep team saw lots of action against the Niagara Falls Majors this week, with three games in a row against the tough team. Excellent pitching by Brendan Grenville held the Falls to a 4-2 win on Tuesday night, with Wyatt Gibson gunning down the final out from right

Pelham Panthers mosquito record back-to-back wins over Beamsville

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The Pelham Panthers mosquito baseball team sponsored by Bromac Construction picked up backto-back victories over Beamsville winning by scores of 7-6 and 10-7.

In the 7-6 victory, Trevor Heaslip and Ethan Krick both went 3-for-3 and scored six of the Panthers seven runs. Kasey Buttner came through with a game winning two RBI single late in the game.

In the 10-7 road win, William Horton, Tom Harrington Krick and Heaslip

Kasey Buttner recorded her first game-winning two RBI single.

field to first base. Wednesday night’s re-match ended in a 9-all tie with Brendan Cruikshanks and Ethan Wells taking the mound. In tournament play this week-

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WRAP-UP continued from Page 4 Place, helping our Lions at their events and visiting other clubs to promote fun and friendship. Our monthly meetings allowed us to discuss projects and plan for future events and provided an evening of fellowship and camaraderie enjoyed by all.

We would like to sincerely thank all residents for their support this year — those who came out to our Soup

23 TO GO continued from Page 4 wasting our time selecting one sculpture, we can all fight to see where the remaining Gateway art features can be installed. Who wouldn’t want one of the

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Lunches, our Flea Market and our Penny Sale at the Carnival. You helped make our community and those further away a better place for all. You helped make a positive difference in many lives. For this we say — thank you.

We will begin meeting on a regular monthly basis again in September — the 4th Wednesday at 7:30 PM at the Lions Hall in Centennial Park, Fenwick. Our new executive will be:

President — Lioness Darlene Raymond; Vice Presidents — Lioness Gladys Recchia, Lioness Dinah Finamore; Secretary — Lioness Helen Pickup; and Treasurer — Lioness Joan Ballantyne.

Anyone who would like to join us, please feel free to contact Lioness Susan Beamer at 905-892-6846 or rbwiris@vaxxine.com for further information.

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them in their neighbourhood?

Additionally we would be providing needed employment to local and international public artists including those based in Spain, California, Colorado, Texas, Philadelphia, Toronto, Ottawa, Calgary, London and

Burlington.

Do you think most of them know where Fonthill is? How about Pelham?

But that’s not our problem. The Mayor and his Council have money to spend and debts to run up, and the artists are more than happy to take our money.

The best part is that if Pelham cannot pay for the Gateway art features, the Region of Niagara will probably be there to bail us out. At the June 22 Corporate Services Committee meeting, the Region essentially co-signed the mayor’s $36,200,000 loan. If we cannot pay, then the Region of Niagara will.

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IN THE NEWS continued from Page 2 checkout will be permitted to move inside the store and share the checkout. These winery retail stores will broaden their assortment to sell wines made by any Ontario producer.

The same requirements that apply to beer sales are also being applied to cider, including standard hours of sale and training for staff.

Restrictions will also apply to ensure responsible retailing of wine in grocery stores. The province says that it is developing a comprehensive alcohol policy to support the safe consumption of alcohol.

Cider is a fast-growing segment of the market. The LCBO’s sales of locally made craft cider grew by 54 percent in 2015–16, to a total of $5.1 million.

North Pelham road Closure

Beginning July 4, the Town of Pelham will be closing off a portion of Sawmill Road, between Centre Street and Wessel Drive.

The closure is necessary to accommodate the removal and replacement of the current bridge in accordance with the 2013 Municipal Bridge Appraisal. The structure is located about 90m east of the Centre Street intersection.

According to the Town website, the project was tendered to Rankin Construction at a cost of $961,016.

The project is expected to be complete sometime in mid-October.

Pelham issues openair burning ban

Effective immediately, the Town of Pelham has issued a ban on all open-air burning until further notice. The ban has come in response to prolonged hot and dry weather.

Pelham Fire Chief Bob Lymburner called for the open-air burning ban because of the increased risk of a fire burning out of control by quickly spreading to nearby grass and plants.

The ban prohibits all open-air burning such as cooking fires, fireworks and sparklers, and other types of outdoor burning.

Residents can continue to purchase fireworks from licensed businesses that have a Consumer Fireworks Sales

Permit. However, residents are not able to set off fireworks in Pelham. Fireworks purchased can only be set off in municipalities without open-air burning bans.

The open-air burning ban does not affect Canada Day fireworks displays, which have obtained a fireworks permit from the Fire Department.

“The open-air burning ban is in place to ensure the safety of all residents,” said Chief Lymburner. “I encourage residents looking to celebrate Canada Day with fireworks to attend the public display at Harold Black Park.”

The open-air burning ban will remain in place until the risk of fire spreading has been reduced to a manageable level by sustained rainfall and cooler temperatures. While there was rainfall earlier this week, the Town asserts that it did not reduce the risk of fire because weather conditions are expected to remain hot and dry for the rest of this week and next.

Barbecues are still permitted under the ban, but the Fire Chief advises residents to be careful when cooking.

Residents who do not comply with the open-air burning ban will be charged under the Ontario Fire Code and could face fines up to $50,000.

Niagara requires Uber drivers to get regional license

The Regional Municipality of Niagara Police Services Board recently approved an amendment to the Licensing By-law for the regulation of Transportation Network Companies, like Uber. The board argues that the objective of the new regulations is to promote public safety and consumer protection by ensuring drivers and vehicles in both the ride sharing and taxi industries are safe and properly insured.

“Safety and consumer protection are key in this important service,” said Board Chair and Licensing Committee Chair Bob Gale.

“We have provided the protection the consumer needs, the industry needs, and have reached a ‘made in Niagara’ solution with our new bylaw.”

“The industry is going through a great deal of

change and this will make the system fair while maintaining safety.”

The lengthy by-law forces a number of new restrictions on TNCs and their drivers, including driver background checks and vehicle safety requirements identical to those applied to taxi drivers and taxi cabs, minimum fare restrictions, vehicle identification requirements and increased record keeping and maintenance requirements.

The by-law will take effect July 1, 2016.

The Niagara Regional Police Services Board’s Licensing By-law regulates transportation services provided by the vehicles-for-hire industry.

St. Catharines house fire under investigation

On Thursday, June 23 at around 1:40 AM, members of the Niagara Regional Police Service were on mobile patrol in the city of St. Catharines when they observed dark smoke billowing out of a residence on Bloomfield Avenue.

Believing a lone female occupant was still inside, the officers made several attempts to gain entry to the residence. The officers were able to force open a door, but were unable to enter the residence due to the intensity of the smoke.

Niagara Emergency Medical Services and the St. Catharines Fire Department attended the residence and a 63-year-old female was removed from the residence.

She was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Two uniformed police officers were also taken to hospital for smoke inhalation and later released.

The Ontario Fire Marshall’s Office is currently investigating the matter with the assistance from the 1 District detective office.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to call the 1 District detectives at 905-688-4111 ext 4286.

into individuals suspected of trafficking heroin and crack cocaine in the City of St. Catharines.

Last Wednesday, police observed several suspected drug deals throughout the city, and at approximately 5:15 PM they arrested three parties in the Western Hill area.

A search warrant was later granted at a local hotel which resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of cocaine, crack cocaine, heroin, MDMA, prescription medication, marijuana, $5,400 in Canadian currency, and stolen property.

A 32-year-old male, a 32-year-old female, and a 29-year-old male were arrested and charged with a variety of offenses, including possession for the purposes of trafficking, possession of a controlled substance, and possession of proceeds of a crime over $5,e000

Town updates transit schedule

This Monday, the Town of Pelham’s summer transit schedule went into effect.

The Town says that new stops and more frequent trips will help youth, families and seniors get around to enjoy activities, events, shops, and parks.

Residents and visitors can now take public transit to visit the Pelham Community Pool, Centennial Park, Fonthill Shopping Plaza, Sobey’s, Lookout Ridge and Shorthills Villa.

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Pelham Transit van. The summer schedule is now in effect. For routes and times, see pelham.ca/transit

by the Town of Pelham & Ministry of Transportation Community Transportation Pilot Grant Program.

For more information, visit pelham.ca/transit.

Province moving forward with basic income pilot project

The province has appointed the Honourable Hugh Segal to provide advice on the design and implementation of a Basic Income Pilot in Ontario, as announced in the 2016 Budget.

Basic income, or guaranteed annual income, is a payment to eligible families or individuals that ensures a minimum level of income. Ontario will design and implement a pilot program to test the view that a basic income could help deliver income support more efficiently, while improving health, employment and

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housing outcomes for Ontarians.

As Special Advisor on Basic Income, Segal will draw on his expertise in Canadian and international models of basic income and consult with “thought leaders” to help Ontario design a pilot.

Segal will deliver a discussion paper to the province by autumn to help inform the design and implementation of the pilot, on a pro bono basis.

The discussion paper will include advice about potential criteria for selecting target populations and/or locations, delivery models and advice about how the province could evaluate the results of the Basic Income Pilot. Ontario will undertake further engagement with experts, communities and other stakeholders as it moves towards design and implementation.

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Ball Hockey coming to Fonthill

BY VOICE STAFF Construction continues this week on Pelham’s newest sports fixture, a kid-friendly ball hockey rink being built on one of the Fonthill Lions Park tennis courts.

Bytas Daraska, the man behind the new facility, has been involved with ball hockey for decades.

After a brief retirement eight years ago, Daraska had the idea to focus on building rinks specifically for kids.

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Bytas Daraska lays down flooring for the new ball hockey rink at G.L Klager Park in Fonthill.

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On June 11, Gail Levy and Doug Burr received a 25 year recognition award for their contributions to the Rotary Club of Fonthill.

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When it is flowing, however, the falls cascade from a height of 37 metres at a width of 3 metres.

A more appealing reason to visit is the view—a spec-

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“So I decided to talk to the city of St. Catharines and see if they would let me come up with a plan to build a rink on a tennis court that wasn’t being used in the city.”

According to Daraska, that facility was a huge success, and so now he wants to bring something similar to Fonthill.

He hopes the rink and his programs will help encourage kids to get outside and get active.

“With kids, you just got to get them out there,” he said. “I’ve seen it over the years. When they play they feel great and they make more friends, and they’re

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The new space will also offer pickleball, a sport similar to tennis that is growing rapidly happy to be involved.”

The Fonthill rink will measure 115ft X 70ft, whereas a typical surface is larger at 160ft X 80ft.

That makes a huge difference to the kids, says Daraska.

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tacular panorama to the north, taking in Hamilton, the Escarpment, and on clear days a certain metropolis curving around the southwestern shores of Lake Ontario.

The view is an easy two-minute walk from the parking lot, where there are but 15 spaces. Tell your GPS to

er rinks, the less athletic kids never get to touch the ball, but this rink keeps everyone in the play.”

This philosophy seems to align with a similar shift in other sports, like tennis, where smaller equipment and playing surfaces are being employed to help kids transition more successfully into the adult game.

The new space will also be offering pickleball, a sport similar to tennis that is growing rapidly in popularity.

Pelham Ball Hockey will be offering a variety of leagues and playing opportunities for both kids and adults.

Interested residents can sign up at the Fonthill Lions Club every Saturday from noon until 3pm, beginning July 15.

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The province touts Family Fishing Week as a great opportunity to learn about the sport in a fun and affordable way.

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continued from Page 5 We couldn’t believe that we would have money left over after our first reunion.

A decision was made to set up a scholarship fund and invest this money.

Since 1985 we have presented scholarships to graduating students at E.L. Crossley. So far $47,000 has been given to students pursuing their post-secondary education.

This year the recipients are Jordan Pisano who is going to Niagara College to study Culinary Arts, and Thomas Young, who is going to Trent University for nursing.

Congratulations to these two wonderful young men.

You make us all proud.

All of us from Pelham High are very pleased to have helped so many deserving young people on their way to achieving their dreams.

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Kinettes keep Peace Park parking peaceful for fans, farmers, musicians

BY DAVE BURKET

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For the third year running, Fonthill and District Kinettes have a friendly but firm message on Thursday evenings: Don’t even think about it.

Kinette border patrols are posted at each of the three entrances to Fonthill Plaza, where in previous years Bandshell concert goers and Farmers’ Market shoppers

had an unfortunate tendency to gobble up parking spaces rightly belonging to businesses in the privately owned shopping centre.

Incoming vehicles are stopped at these Checkpoint Charlies and drivers queried as to intent: Shopping at Shoppers, or Bandshell boogieing?

Happily there are no guard dogs nor razor wire, and in truth the border guards couldn’t be more

friendly. Farmers’ Market or Bandshell fans are offered so-called “premium parking” behind the Plaza for $5, funds which are added to the organization’s charitable war chest.

If that’s too rich, the Kinettes offer a map illustrating free parking options in a radius around Peace Park.

Dinah Holmes has volunteered from the beginning.

Early on, she says, she got the stink-eye from some downbeat music fans, but this year it’s been a different tune.

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Derek Dallman, a seasonal Bylaw Enforcement Officer, is being schooled by retired teacher and Kinette guard Lynn Frederick, who seems in no hurry to end the tutorial, even as a short line of cars grows behind Derek’s official pickup truck.

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Dallman grew up in Niagara Falls and has family in Fonthill. This is his first job after graduating college in Sault St. Marie and he loves it.

“My goal is to become a police officer,” he says, though he tries not to come on like a cop as he patrols the mean streets of Pelham.

“That’s just not my style.”

“You’re the nice one,” suggests Frederick, reluctantly conceding that duty calls. Dallman smiles and pulls away. Frederick waves forward a waiting car.

Like her colleagues, Sam Black set up her post at 4:00 PM and will remain until 8:00 PM. This evening she’s accompanied by her daughter, Brooklyn. A newbie from

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Niagara Falls, Black’s serving only her second week in the Kinette guards.

“It’s been great,” she says. “People are nice here.

We’ve had no problems at all.”

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“Oh, Canada, We Sing For Thee!” celebrates the songwriters and artists that give our great country its heart and soul.

Our writers continue to influence the sound of every generation, because Canadians are incredible storytellers whose songs have helped us develop our identity.

Canadian music has

The Sands Trio—a Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jr. tribute act—played to a packed park last Thursday. The Bandshell series continues tomorrow with Oh Canada! We Sing for Thee!

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lifted the spirits of people all around the world, and today we celebrate the passion, commitment and talent of the songwriters and singers who have created magical musical moments both on stage and on albums for years – sharing stories that make us proud to be Canadian! Oh, Canada – We Sing For Thee!

For more information on the concert series, please go to fonthillbandshell.com.

School’s out, but plenty of activity at the Library

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CEO Pelham Library

As the school year comes to a close, students are no doubt anticipating a time of rest and relaxation.

For most, a short period of down time is positive, but eventually they will need to find an outlet for their pent up creativity and energy.

When my children were younger, once they reached that point it was time for us as parents to make sure we found activities that kept them occupied in positive ways.

We encourage you to consider the summer programs at the Library when you reach that point in your household. We will be offering a range of programming

that will appeal to many interests.

There will be story times for ages 2-6 with themes including bugs, trucks, bubbles, the beach, and playdough.

For those looking to apply their creative side we will be offering a paper airplane workshop, action figure drawing, and a creative writing competition for teens.

For the young scientist there are several Mad Science sessions. For those that want to exercise their imagination we will be offering DIY Fridays where we will provide crafting materials and let children decide what they want to create.

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Event submissions that meet the acceptability standards of The Voice of Pelham will be posted until the date of your event.

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Children, 7 years and up, may create a wreath with a family member. Mon., July 18 from 7-8 p.m. $20.

Please register by July 15. Pelham Public Library. www.pelhamlibrary.on.ca 905-892-6443. N20-19 SOCKS FROM THE TOE UP Learn how to knit mini socks (yarn included) from Sock Addict Elaine Anderson. You MUST be able to cast on, cast off, knit and purl in order to sign up. Wed., July 20Aug. 25 from 2 – 3:30. $50 for six-week session.

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Drought threatens Pelham crops planted portions of their soybean fields.

“We just finished up replanting some beans today,” he said. “We planted about a quarter of them for the second time. We try to be optimistic.”

But without any rain, it won’t amount to much.

“If we don’t get any rain we’re just wasting our time,” said Yungblut.

A high yielding corn crop requires about 22 inches of water over a growing season, according to research done at Pennsylvania State University. This research indicates that a 200 bushelper-acre crop would require 594,000 gallons (2.25 million litres) of water per acre.

According to the Weather Network,

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parts of Pelham have received less than two inches of precipitation since May 1.

For Roger Miller, Pelham needs some big rains to get things back on track.

“I wouldn’t say no to three or four inches at this point,” he said.

Unfortunately, that doesn’t appear to be in the cards. With the exception of a few very light showers, the forecast remains hot and dry through the middle of next month. By then, it may be too late for many crops. For Pelham’s farmers, there isn’t much to do at this point but sit and wait.

And, says Yungblut, maybe seek a little divine intervention.

“We can always pray for it,” he quipped. “But there’s not much to do aside from that.”

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Adopt the pace of nature, her secret is patience.

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The Pelham Medical Associates Mosquito Rep team had a great home match over the weekend against the Binbrook Bisons, taking the game 24-7.

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Niagara Regional Housing responds to increasing demand in St. Catharines

Earlier this week, Niagara Regional Housing announced the site of a future NRH development at 527 Carlton Street in St. Catharines.

To respond to current affordable housing need and development pressure, NRH has purchased a site formerly occupied by Carlton United Church. The location is in a built-up area, bound by soccer fields to the north, Carlton Street to the south, and single-family dwellings

to the east and west. The 2.3 acre site is currently sitting vacant.

With one of the highest population growth projections in Niagara, St. Catharines will likely continue to have a high demand for affordable housing as population outpaces supply.

Based on preliminary analysis there is a disproportionate need for additional affordable 1-bedroom adult housing in the city.

According to NRH’s Cen-

The waiting period for a 1-bedroom unit in St. Catharines is approximately 12 years

contributes to a better community and gave NRH purchasing priority to make it happen.”

Increasing the stock of affordable housing is a high priority for the NRH, who argue that bringing more affordable housing to the area will make a positive difference in the lives of the residents who will utilize the space and contribute to their community.

“This new build will help create safe, quality, af-

fordable housing for many families in our community to call home,” said Mayor of St. Catharines Walter Sendzik, “With nearby access to transit, shopping, schools, services and greenspace, the location is ideal for new residential development. I’d like to thank the Carleton United Church community for their support – this is what building a compassionate city is all about.”

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“This is 12 years too long to have a stable home”, said NRH Board Chair Paul Grenier. “This property purchase will eventually help us to shorten the wait a bit.

It is certainly a step in the right direction. I can’t say enough about Carlton United Church, who really made this possible. They wanted to make sure that this land

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funding from other sources, with priority given to projects that can increase that figure to 66.6%.

Because this project has not been budgeted for, Pelham will be requesting 50% funding.

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ect is estimated at $139,000, and will include sandblasting and reparation of the pool bowl, removing and re-setting the pool deck with a suitable non-slip surface, replacing the pool house lighting panel, installing an accessible entry lift for pool access, and reparation to the weeping tile discharge.

“As the member of Parliament for Niagara-West, it is my privilege to advocate for these projects,” wrote Dean Allison in a letter included in Monday’s agenda.

“I believe that by working together, we can ensure that Niagara-West receives its fair share of the substantial amount of federal funding made available.”

If awarded the grant, the town’s contribution would come from the facilities reserve.

Treasurer Cari Pupo stated that she expects a response to the application by late August.

The project would have to be substantially completed

by March 31, 2018.

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Ward 3 • Town of Pelham

Pelham’s agricultural heritage remembered Happy Best Wishes a adYear anNew C for the Day!

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1956 marked the shift from mostly Pelham rural to mostly residential

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EOPLE LIVING in Pelis now downtown Fonthill. ham a hundred years In his letters to England, ago would have been Giles frequently requested puzzled by the movement different varieties of seeds today to “Buy food localto be sent to him as he exly grown.” In those days, perimented with the growPelham was a community of ing of new varieties of fruit. farmers, who not only grew Giles often shared his Ward 1 • Town of stock Pelham much of their own food, but cuttings and new with sent their surplus to market local nurserymen such as in surrounding towns.

Samuel Taylor, whose nursBack then, everyone ate eries expanded and flourlocal produce. In 1956 the ished for more than a cenWelland Tribune still de- tury, sending plant stock scribed Pelham Township all over North America and as the County’s fruit and providing jobs for many in farm centre: “Here peach- town. es, pears, plums and particAs towns grew and transularly cherries both sweet portation improved, farmand sour provide the main ers found a ready market crop. These large fruits have for their produce. A book Accursi & Family taken over from strawber- Gary of advice to British farmers ries and raspberries which thinking of emigrating Ward 2 • Town of Pelhamto were the township’s main Canada described the Niagfruit crops until the middles ara area in 1880 in glowing 1930s.” terms: The article also mentions “The farms are generally the abundance of dairy and first class, and sell at good grain farms and the excel- prices… Many of the Canalent market gardens along dian apples are unsurpassed the Welland River. for size, flavour and beauty.

Fruit farming has been Peaches… are produced in carried on in Pelham since immense numbers. Strawpioneer days. berries are cultivated on a Early settlers like Henry large scale and delivered litGiles soon found that farmerally by ship loads in seaing was hard work, but an son” agreeable and healthy ocIn the early twentieth JOHN DURLEY & Family cupation. Giles, who had • Town thereofwere several Wardcentury 2Ward Pelham • Town of Pelham 3 emigrated from England, canneries in Pelham to propurchased 25 acres in what cess local and fruit.

Councillor

Richard Rybiak

Happy Christmas Greetings!

Canada day!

However, in the second half of the century things began to change. The Tribune article of 1956 noted that for the first time the number of residences in Pelham Township equalled

Most of the Canadian apples are unsurpassed for size, flavour and beauty

Councillor

Happy Merry Christmas Happy Best of the and best wishes Canada Day! forCanada a happy, healthy Holiday Season and safe New Year!

Day! Councillor

CATHERINECouncillor KING

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Ward 3 • Town of Pelham

Richard Rybiak

Ward 1 • Town of Pelham

Happy Christmas Greetings!

Canada day!

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Town of Pelham

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CATHERINE KING Ward 2 • Town of Pelham

Happy

Merry Canada Christmas! day!

Pelham Town Council wishes you and your family a very Happy Canada Day! Join us at Harold Black Park & Peace Park on July 1st to celebrate.

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PETER PAPP

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the number of farms. Cheap gas allowed people to live in the country and commute to work.

When the Fonthill Nurs-

ery closed in 1968, a large area was available for subdivisions, and during the next decades Pelham’s population increased swiftly.

In 1976 a small group of concerned citizens, some of them from Pelham, formed an organization, PALS, to press for the preservation of agricultural land.

They argued that we should not allow our best fruit farming land, much of it in Niagara, to be paved over and developed.

Despite thirty years of lobbying and OMB hearings, PALS has had only limited success, especially in Pelham.

One by one the canneries have closed and for farmers the difficulties of competing with cheap imports from all over the world have made offers from developers very attractive.

As what some call prog-

PELHAM

Pieces From Our Past ress pushes forward, it becomes important to remember Pelham’s agricultural heritage and to make every effort to buy local produce and support the farmers who grow it.

For no one wants the farms of Pelham to become pieces of our past.

Special thanks to Mary Lamb, author of “Pelham, the making of a community” from where much of this information was sourced.

“Pelham’s agricultural heritage,” 11th in the series “Pelham, pieces from our past,” is a joint effort created by Carolyn

Botari, and Gary and Rosemary Chambers, members of The Pelham Historical Society.

Information is gathered from articles in the Pelham Historical Calendar Collection, books and newspaper articles on file in the Pelham Library, as well as verbal accounts from family and friends.

They are always looking for interesting stories and old photographs showing Pelham as it used to be, and can be reached at www.pelhampiecesfromourpast.org.

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N MY RECENT Mother’s Day article, I attempted to make the case that a woman can bring great value to her family and to society by choosing to be a wife and a mother, especially by demonstrating the virtues of patience, empathy, and encouragement. Similarly, I want to encourage men and declare that there is great value in being a husband and a father. There is no need to apologize for being masculine, especially if it is demonstrated through virtue.

STRENGTH To be a virtuous father, a man must be strong in character — believing in morality, consistently living it out, and taking a stand for it. Believing in right and wrong should mean bravely and courageously standing firm on the truth, and not being a pushover; being bold and assertive; and living by a high standard, regardless of what others

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say or do. Furthermore, a virtuous father accepts the responsibility of providing for his family; a weak man produces children, but does not take care of them.

WISDOM A virtuous father is wise, someone to whom the children can go with their problems and receive instruction on how best to move forward in life. Gaining wisdom requires curiosity, and being open to learning and growing. It requires admitting that you do not know everything, and acknowledging that there is an ideal standard out there, one that can be known and understood.

LOYALTY Lastly, a virtuous father is loyal. It’s important to be loyal to your family and to others, but only if those relationships are based on virtue. It is not virtuous to continue to support someone who is not a good person.

However, since you don’t

have any power to change other people’s hearts, simply be the best example that you can, someone to whom others can be confidently loyal. Be a person who is trustworthy and honorable, someone who follows through on promises and commitments.

If men and women are confident in their roles as fathers and mothers, and they commit themselves to living out virtue towards each other and to their families, I truly believe we will have a better world.

If you’d like to connect with others who are trying to grow in virtue, especially in the context of the family, please join with us at Glad Tidings.

We meet on Sundays at 10:45am at 1 Pancake Lane in Fonthill. If you have any questions, you can also email me (gladtidingscog@ bellnet.ca) or give me a call (905-892-5122).

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HE LONGER I LIVE, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life. Attitude to me, is more important to me than facts. It is more important to me than the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than failures, than successes, than what other people think or say or do.

It is more important than appearance, giftedness or skill. It will make or break a company, a church,

a home. The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change our past…we cannot change the fact that people will act in a certain way. We cannot change the inevitable. The only thing we can do is play on the one string we have, and that is our attitude…

I am convinced that life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it.

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