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BY JENNIFER CHORNLEY facts,” Jacobi said. The first question introduced in the debate was the issue of possibly reducing the number of politicians within Niagara, currently at a figure of 125. All four candidates agreed there are too many politicians in the Region. “Why do we need thirteen CAOs, thirteen Treasurers, thirteen Deputy Clerks?” said Brian Baty. “It would be preferable to match the provincial and federal boundaries, but I don’t see one Niagara. That’s too large.” Jim Hagar agreed with Baty’s boundary matching suggestion. “Services need to be aligned with public needs,” he said. “There are so many layers of government people have to go through depending on the issue, you just get lost in this maze of stuff.” “We need to bring it back and make it more responsive for the people. It’s not a case of having more government, but a case of a better government representing you.” Hagar also said that public input and integrating

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Amalgamation, Pelham's expansion, integrity discussed The E. L. Crossley Secondary School cafeteria was the backdrop for the 2018 Niagara Regional Councillor Candidates Debate held last Wednesday. Organized by the Fonthill Kinsmen Club in partnership with the Welland-Pelham Chamber of Commerce, Pelham’s four Niagara Region Council candidates squared off on a number of Regional issues, including amalgamation, integrity, Pelham’s growth, and working as team at the local and Regional level of government. Current Pelham Mayor Dave Augustyn, Niagara Regional Councillor Brian Baty, Jim Hagar and Diana Huson are this year’s candidates vying for one position to sit at the Niagara Region. Pelham’s other Regional Council seat will be occupied by whoever is elected mayor next week. Welland-Pelham Chamber of Commerce Director Kevin Jacobi was the evening’s moderator. “This is a great opportunity for Pelham residents to hear what the candidates have to say and make a conscience choice based on

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ANNUAL APPLE DAY Jack Lilly, a second-year Beaver with the 3rd Fonthill Scouting Group, gives Alex Hamilton an apple during this year’s Apple Day Campaign. Beavers and Scouts were spread throughout Pelham last Friday, October 12 and Saturday, October 13 handing out apples. The Apple Day Campaign is a yearly event organized by Scouts Canada and is a tradition of being able to have youth interacting within the communities they live in. The annual event provides Scouting youth an opportunity to show their appreciation to the public for their support throughout the year. Youth distribute apples as a way of saying “Thank You” to the community. Any money raised during Apple Day goes towards improving the Scouting program by providing more outdoor adventures for youth, camping equipment, canoes and paddles, training and many other endeavors. Apples handed out during the campaign were donated by Pelham producers. JENNIFER CHORNLEY PHOTO

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T CAME AS A SHOCK when I glanced at my watch after an early morning bicycle ride. It was 11:45 AM. How was this possible? Early morning is absolutely the best time of day to ride. Raising your metabolism early provides benefits and options—burn calories at a higher level all day long, or gorge gratuitously on poutine or organic blueberry muffins without a guilty conscience. Enjoy the traffic-free tranquility of sunrise in Pelham, and see which neighbour parked their car on whose lawn after weaving home in the wee hours. Save money. A bicycle ride and one home-brewed coffee provides the same cranking power as two Starbucks. Let's consider what was involved to accomplish an See COLUMN SIX Page 20

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MUNICIPAL ELECTION TRACKING POLL

PUBLISHER’S CORNER

Less than half of Pelham does so

We were curious about Pelham’s voting record, so asked Town Clerk Nancy Bozzato for the numbers. From the standpoint of a strong democracy, they were not reassuring. These are the percentages, rounded to the nearest whole number, of eligible voters who turned out over the last 30 years: 1988 – 46% 1991 – 39% 1994 – 40% 1997 – 45% 2000 – 42% 2003 – 49% 2006 – 49% 2010 – 45% 2014 – 44% Not once have we cracked 50%. This sort of complacency works very much in favour of incumbents. It also means that one out of every two adults in Pelham has no right to complain when Town Hall does something they don’t like.

Speaking of the Status Quo

In early October we sent a 20-statement questionnaire to all Town Council and mayoral candidates to measure their positions on various issues. The survey results appear in a centrespread on page 12. Unlike our voter opinion poll,

whose accuracy (or complete lack thereof) will only be known on election night, the candidates’ answers are in black and white (and green, red, and yellow). There is much for you to see in their answers. The rallying call this election has been for change, and the survey is intended to give voters an idea of how much change a given candidate actually favours. Some of the results may surprise you. In the mayoral race, for example, both Carla Baxter and Marvin Junkin are cautious, both scoring near the centre. (Gary Accursi did not respond.) Female candidates are far more interested in changing the status quo. Over half of female candidates score high in desiring change, while only one-third of male candidates express such opinions. Not surprisingly, all incumbents who responded do not favour change. There was unanimous agreement on only a single statement. All candidates agree or strongly agree that the Town’s communications strategy with residents must be comprehensively reviewed and overhauled. Another surprising nugget: those “troublemakers” in rural Pelham are not as interested in upsetting the apple cart as their more suburban friends—at least going by their candidates’ overall averages. In Ward 1, two statements garner the most support for change. In Ward 2, three statements garner the most support. And in Ward 3, Pelham’s most densely populated by area, four statements garnered the most candidate support for change.

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With just under one week before Election Day, our final poll suggests that while Marvin Junkin remains a solid favourite for mayor, incumbent Brian Baty may have a rough ride ahead. While Junkin dropped 7% over last week, he retains an absolute majority. Most of this loss was Carla Baxter's gain, seeing her hit her highest result yet at 15%. Gary Accursi remains flat at 14%. Baty's 11% drop is equally to the benefit of both Dave Augustyn and Diana Huson, who each added 4%. After two weeks at 0%, Jim Hagar is on the board at half of one percent (.5%). Baty's drop coincides with the release of negative campaign messages—both in print and online—by a Third-Party Advertiser that has targeted the incumbent. The group has endorsed both Diana Huson and Dave Augustyn for the same seat.

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stay home, not to bother voting, thinking that their guy or gal is a sure-thing, and doesn’t need any more help. This would also be foolhardy. Even if a candidate’s odds of winning appear slim, or a candidate’s odds of winning seem guaranteed, voters still need to get out and vote. The only poll that counts is the one that’s taking place next Monday at polling stations all over Pelham, and the Region, and the Province. Get up, get out, and vote.

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We ran the first of our Municipal Election tracking polls on August 5. The results of our eighth and final poll appear on this page. After you’ve read them, do yourself a huge favour and forget them. At best they are decorative designs meant to amuse, much like speed limit signs and stop signs on Welland Road. They carry all the authority of a drunk at the end of the bar opining about the world. All right, I may be exaggerating a bit, but not much. The point is that an opinion poll—whether professionally conducted by an established polling company using random sampling, or an online poll such as ours that is self-selected (readers choose to participate)—is still just an opinion poll. It is not an actual election. The only election is the election. There are two dangers associated with lopsided poll results. The first danger is that the “losing” side gives up hope. In this case, Carla Baxter and Gary Accursi have been badly trailing Marvin Junkin in the mayor’s race since our first survey. Similarly, Dave Augustyn and Jim Hagar have been trailing Brian Baty in the Regional Council race. Supporters of these candidates may be tempted to stay home, not to bother voting, thinking that all is lost anyway. This would be foolhardy. The second danger is that the “winning” side thinks they have it in the bag. In this case, Marvin Junkin for mayor, Nancy Beamer for school board, Brian Baty for Regional Council, and Ron Kore for Town Council. All have or have had substantial leads over their nearest challengers. Supporters of these candidates may also be tempted to

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COMMENTARY / OPINION

Two men, and what I learned about them on the job Former Voice staffer Sam Piccolo reflects on the personality differences, and suitability for politics, of two Pelham opposites BY SAMUEL PICCOLO

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ARVIN JUNKIN IS RUNNING FOR MAYOR, AND I AM going to vote for him. I still remember the first words he and I exchanged, just over a year ago, after I’d written a story about the Poth Street culvert fiasco and his incredulity that it was going to cost a million dollars to fix. In the article, I’d referred to him as “Town Council’s resident old-schooler,” not knowing whether he’d be annoyed about that or not, since to some the term could seem a bit insulting. He wasn’t. At the next meeting, he gave me a light elbow as he passed the media table. “’Old school,’ eh?” he said, smiling. We had very little contact for the next couple of months, up until he resigned and alleged that the Town was concealing the dire state of its finances from the public. I interviewed him a lot following this, when he appeared various times at the Region asking for a proper investigation of the Town’s finances. I watched the Mayor repeatedly slander Junkin as “garbled and confused,” even though Marvin’s account of the fated September 5 meeting was corroborated by a second witness, and after KPMG had largely confirmed that his allegations were correct. Throughout everything, through the Town’s games—their stonewalling of questions, shifting assertions, and general deception—Marvin never changed. I never felt he was asking for anything, or expecting certain types of coverage, or acting with any hidden plan. He was just telling me—and us—what he knew. When he spoke at the Region, he spoke on behalf of himself. He didn’t join any activist group. The more I talked to him, the more impressed I was. It was clear that he had taken his role as councillor seriously. When I heard how much detailed research he had done in the lead-up to the community centre vote, I again

wondered why his position had been so ignored. I know that many people in Pelham see him as just a dairy farmer, and, as well-meaning as he may be, that he isn’t ready to be the Mayor. I don’t think this is right. As both an employee at Parliament, and as a journalist, I spent a lot of time around politicians who came from the traditional pathways. In graduate school, I now spend a lot of time around PhDs and soon-to-be PhDs. None of this makes me any less confident in Marvin’s ability to lead. His intelligence is self-effacing. It emerges when I least expect it—in a sly reference to Hunter S. Thompson, an insightful comment on a book I’ve loaned him, or with a single pertinent fact plucked from his memory of years past. Marvin is smart, yes, but I am voting for him for his wisdom. Wisdom, that clichéd term, combines intelligence, kindness, and wit. Most of all, it requires a complete lack of pretentiousness. Every New Year my resolution is to talk less and ask more. Marvin is way ahead of me on this. He always answered my inquiries, yes, but more often he would immediately turn things around on me, wondering this, wondering that, if I knew anyone who was an expert on an issue he wanted to learn See JUNKIN Page 6

David Augustyn

HEN I STARTED WORKING AT THE VOICE IN 2017, I knew Dave Augustyn a little bit. He and I had friends in common, my father and he had worked on another friend’s cottage together, and we had talked a few times. I knew, upon taking the job, that there had been some tension between Town Hall and the Voice. But, sharing Augustyn’s broadly liberal persuasion, and having no reason to seriously doubt the man personally, I attributed this to the healthy tension between the watchdog media and those in power. For a little while, this impression held. I had reasonable interactions with Augustyn, and he genuinely seemed to be speaking earnestly and honestly when we talked. Then, slowly, things changed. It began with a bizarre comment or two. At a Regional Council meeting, he asked me whether we were going to print his photo in black and white again, suggesting that this had previously been deliberately done to make him look bad. (The Voice prints lots of photos in black and white, partly because not every page is a colour page.) Then, when I referred to the whistleblowing real estate developer Rainer Hummel as “Rainer,” he took a shot at me again, sarcastically saying that he was glad that Hummel and I were on a “first-name basis.” (I had never met the man at this point.) Things got worse. On the day that Pelham Town Councillor Marvin Junkin resigned, Voice publisher Dave Burket and I met with Augustyn, on-the-record, to ask him about the Town’s finances. Visibly uncomfortable during the questioning, he talked in circles. He eventually denied having any knowledge that reserve funds weren’t actually in the Town’s accounts.

When KPMG later revealed that the funds in fact weren’t in the accounts, and we noted his answers of weeks earlier, Augustyn denied having made the comments. In response, we printed a verbatim transcript of the conversation. He didn’t mention the matter again. Then came the ownership rumour. Last fall, I learned of a rumour that the Voice had been bought by a Niagara businessman. The next time I saw Augustyn, I told him what I had heard. “That’s a good rumour,” he said, coyly. I told him that I hoped it wasn’t coming from him, because he knew very well that the Voice was still owned by the same 50 Pelham residents (or their heirs) who had first started the paper in the 1990s. He acknowledged that he was aware of this. Then, early in 2018, during a radio interview, he falsely stated that his “understanding” was that the Voice was no longer owned “by the community,” an odd phrasing all by itself. The radio appearance coincided with the Town’s decision to stop speaking to the Voice. Copies of the paper left for the public at Town Hall were trashed shortly after delivery. Augustyn told the radio hosts that trashing copies of the paper was what any “reasonable person” would do. When the Town’s treatment of the newspaper received national attention, Augustyn changed tactics, spearheadSee AUGUSTYN Page 6

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COMMENTARY / OP-ED Margaret Hasein Newspapers are defined not by "paper," but by "news"

T WAS A T YPICA L summer night, sitting around the campfire at the lake. Friends and family, lots of laughter, toasting marshmallows, partaking in a few beverages. “Why is it that I can find out on Facebook who is changing the colour of their hair, what they are serving for supper or if the laundry has been done that day? But ... I cannot find out why the RCMP gathered north of town looking for a missing body.” This, folks, is the plain and simple truth about why journalism matters. Because the facts and the truth are ferreted out by credible journalists whose writings fill the pages of community newspapers and national dailies. No one reads newspapers anymore, you say. Wrong! Nine in 10 Canadians read content that was originally generated from a newspaper each week. Canadians turn to newspaper information on a number of issues. It could be the details of a government program, or updates on trade talks, or what the stock market is doing. In the case of a community newspaper, readers

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Letters In choosing Regional councillor, results matter most As citizens, we can agree or disagree with one another about a politician’s leadership, judgments, policies, priorities and a host of management procedures. Dave Augustyn is being judged by some individuals and some media based on these criteria. Fair enough, as long as those judgments are evidence-based and not just unsubstantiated opinions. But as we approach the end game, it is clear to me that as we cast our vote, it is results that matter most. I moved to Fonthill with my young family in 1968. I liked Pelham then and I like it even more now. Mayor Eric Bergenstein got things started

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Pleasure to work with Baxter

Inclined to decline future warranties

“Incredibly resourceful” is a phrase that comes to mind when I think about Carla Baxter. I have had the pleasure of working with Carla for the last three years at Benjamin Moore in Fonthill and Dunnville collaborating on several aspects of our business. Carla’s ability to juggle multiple projects and people has made my job easier and has had a dramatic effect on the productivity of our team. Carla is a great listener, unbiased and works relentlessly to uncover the facts. Our town would be lucky to have Carla as our mayor. Kevin Bolibruck Pelham

How many times do we buy something and the first thing the sales person wants to sell you is an extended warranty or extended coverage in case the product does not work or has some defect? I rarely buy this extra coverage, but have on some occasions. In February 2016 we bought a recliner chair and the sales rep explained that we could get coverage for five years to protect the purchase. They proceed to show you in BIG FONT LETTERS – HELPFUL HINTS, here are a few suggestions on how to take care of your new purchase and enjoy it for years to come, and then talk about FABRIC PROTECTION AND LEATHER PROTECTION with a fiveyear warranty. It also says in bigger font letters MORE, then says HELPFUL HINTS, and under the heading FURNITURE WARRANTY it says, “Leon’s will endeavor to uphold the manufacturer’s warranty terms and conditions as they relate to each product. Although some furniture manufacturers do not offer a written warranty, and Leon’s is not an insurance agent, we want you to be satisfied with your purchase. If problems do arise, please do not hesitate to call our service department at the phone number on the back of your sales order.”

Paying attention this time around We are guilty...both of us. That will change in the upcoming municipal election when we will vote, responsibly, for the local trustee for the Board of Education (DSBN). You see, the kids were gone long ago from the local schools and the grandchildren are all far way in other cities. Voting for the trustee just did not seem important. We learned our lesson over the past four years as we—like many of you—became concerned about issues relating to the Board that were affecting our community as a whole, namely the misnaming of the E. W.Farr School, and the issues around the school soccer field. These matters affect all of us, not just the children attending the school and their families, though they are the most seriously impacted. Had we elected a trustee that truly represented her constituents, listened to their concerns, met with them, answered correspondence, and cared about their wishes, the Board would not, perhaps, have made the mistakes they did in misreading the will of the community on several fronts. Our Fenwick school

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Voting for the trustee just did not seem important

On the sales bill it shows up as, “Product care.” We paid $44.95 for five years of coverage. On the back of the sales bill it says in really big letters, LEONS “SATISFYING CUSTOMERS SINCE 1909,” and in even bigger letters it says, “YOU DON’T JUST BUY A PIECE OF FURNITURE, YOU BUY PEACE OF MIND.” They even go on to say, “YOU HAVE JUST PURCHASED SOME OF CANADA’S BEST HOME FURNISHING VALUES. When the material on the recliner started to peel we went to the Welland store where we purchased the product and was directed to, I believe, customer service. We explained our problem. Leon’s Welland store told us they do not deal with warranties related to Product Care. They said for us to contact a company called ZUCORA that I believe is in London, Ontario. After notifying Zucora Inc., we received the following: “Thank you for contacting us. After reviewing your request, we are advising you that the protection plan you purchased from Leon’s does not cover this type of situation. We have attached a copy of the protection plan which includes the terms and conditions relating to your particular service request and kindly refer you to Section 7.0 EXCLUSIONSclaims will be accepted by Zucora where stains or damage are caused

by: Cracking or peeling (other than cracking or peeling caused by moisture loss on treated Genuine Leather furnishings).” The attached copy of the Protection Plan was in such small print, there should be a law against this. I feel the seller of a product offering an extended warranty or a Protection Plan should produce to the buyer a copy of the warranty or Protection Plan ahead of time. The buyer should know before they buy which company they will be dealing with should there be a problem with a warranty or Protection Plan. As our recliner got worse it finally went to curbside for garbage pickup. We were lucky to get about two years out of it. We are not satisfied, and we did not get “Peace of Mind” with this product, and we did not feel that we had purchased some of Canada’s best home furnishing values. So buyer beware if you are deciding on purchasing extended warranty or a Protection Plan. It is too bad we do not have a complaint registry to handle all the dissatisfied customers, but remember you have a Voice, so use it. Larry Fisher Wainfleet

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things that Augustyn did directly to me which led to my having grave doubts about his honesty. But of course there is his general conduct. His continual denials that the Town’s finances were in trouble, despite mountains of evidence to the contrary. His continued defence of the indefensible $3.5 million dollar land deal with the Allen Group, a deal that, according to former Treasurer Cari Pupo, was negotiated without her knowledge. His support for reneging on promises to hold public information sessions. His continued assertions that all opposition to his conduct and of Council’s behaviour were the result of just a few angry residents, egged-on by Regional councillors, and, of course, by the media. Perhaps the most outrageous of his actions is his continued support of Town CAO Darren Ottaway, a man not fit to drive the Zamboni in the new community centre. Amongst other unpleasant acts, Ottaway was tape-recorded saying that rural homes in Pelham were a bad investment, and was

continued from Page 3 ing a campaign suggesting that the Voice was not a real newspaper, that it was “more of an advertising and entertainment publication,” even as the paper won an award for its investigative reporting on the Town’s questionable real estate transactions in East Fonthill. Then Augustyn falsely asserted that the paper’s publisher said the Voice followed no journalistic standards. When I confronted him about this in person at a Regional Council meeting, Augustyn ignored my statement. “How you doing Sam?” he said once, and then, inexplicably, a second time. A few minutes later, after thinking about it, he gave me the embarrassingly dumb answer that he thought that the conversation he’d had with the publisher had to be kept confidential. In an email after the Regional Council meeting, he changed his answer again. And so it went. These are the specific

alleged to have told one elderly rural resident to, “sell his house and move” if he didn’t like it. Ottaway was never made to apologize for any of this, just as Ottaway is never made to take responsibility or apologize for anything. While the current council, after Junkin’s resignation, was also unwilling to hold Ottaway to account, Augustyn’s defence of him was always the most nauseating. When Augustyn comes to your door and asks for your vote, ask him if a senior Town staffer lied on their resume during the application process. He probably won’t answer yes, of course, but if he does, ask him what he did when he found out about this lie. Undeniably, there are some defenders of Augustyn. Equally undeniably, for four years, in obvious preparation to run for the position of Regional Chair, Augustyn has set himself up as the champion opponent of current Chair Alan Caslin. No issue was seemingly too trivial for our Mayor to rise, one interminable Regional Council meeting after an-

other, righteously intoning, “Point of Order.” Apart from his core clique, Augustyn is widely disliked precisely owing to his persistent political posturing. Those upset with the conservative rule at Niagara Region these past four years would do better to lend their support to a more honourable Liberal opponent. If I am harsh on Mayor Dave, I am fervent in my opposition to the highly unsettling prospect of a Chair Dave. But my opposition to Dave the full-time politician does not mean that I dislike Dave the man. To understand his dueling personalities, you need to recognize that these are largely two different people: Mayor Dave, and Just-Dave. At Town Council meetings the presence of the two was obvious. While his Mayor Dave half would speak loudly, in a high-pitched voice, offering smug platitudes and sly insinuations, pretending that he and the Town were always faultless, his Just-Dave half was another story. When Just-Dave appeared it was a pleasure to cov-

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door locked. Inside, I could hear someone taking deep, slow breaths, as you would to relax yourself in the face of extreme stress. A moment later, Augustyn came out. I choose to remember this Dave Augustyn, the one likely looking in the mirror at Mayor Dave, trying to convince his politician half that all he needed to do was pull off just one more political trick, then all of this business would be behind him, and he could be in “honesty mode” all of the time. The best thing for Dave Augustyn, who is smart, funny, and thoughtful, would be for Mayor Dave, who is devious, petty, and opportunistic, to go away for good. For all concerned, including himself, it would be preferable if Mayor Dave would exit stage left voluntarily, would relinquish his grip on his host and let JustDave fully emerge to lead an honourable life outside politics. But that’s not Mayor Dave’s style. Mayor Dave is too deeply invested to be vanquished by Just-Dave alone. Just-Dave needs help. It’s now up to the voters to lend their ample assistance, to provide their collective shove, to ensure that neither they, nor the man himself, are burdened any longer by his presence in political office. ♦

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This is the highest office Marvin will ever run for. If elected, he will probably not give polished speeches at ribbon-cuttings. He will probably not get more photogenic as his term progresses. He will probably not appear on the radio every other week to tout his accomplishments. But I believe that he will always tell the truth. I believe that he will lead a new council in revitalizing senior staff, replacing those who need it. I believe that he will introduce a culture of humility that is desperately required inside Pelham Town Hall. I believe in Marvin Junkin. I think you should too. ♦

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continued Supports Lisa Haun

Dog walkers, show some respect There appears to be a lack of respect for an individual property owner’s desire to maintain an aesthetically pleasing lawn / boulevard and neighbourhood appearance. We live in a fairly new subdivision on a corner. Needless to say, we constantly have dogs urinating on our lawn but mostly on the boulevard. I have heard our corner referred to as the “pee corner.” Most owners do clean up their dog’s poop. It is the concentration of urine that has destroyed our boulevard. Last week we purchased a pick up truck load of top soil…mixed it with grass seed and spread it along the entire length of the

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boulevard plus spots on our yard. It took us two entire days of work in an attempt to renew the boulevard in hopes of having grass grow there next spring. It is very obvious that we are attempting to bring the boulevard back to an eye-appealing appearance but this still does not register in dog walkers who continue to “walk” their dogs. I very politely requested one couple who each had a large dog on a leash to please don’t let their dogs urinate on the boulevard, that we had just done all this work and please just let the grass seed at least get started. The immedi-

ate and very defensive response I received was “It’s not your property.” I replied I know that, but we take care of it and are trying to do our part in keeping “OUR” neighbourhood looking nice. Because of our location (on a corner) it seems we are targeted for the place to “go.” I mentioned possibly your dog could make a pit stop in your own backyard before your “walk.” Responses after that were very defensive and rude… I was told to “get over it.” At that point I just turned around and went into my house. Don’t these people realize we are only trying

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continued from Page 5 deeply involved in and fighting for these very issues, and is knowledgeable and concerned about educational matters affecting our children. Nancy Beamer is the name to mark on the ballot if you want true representation on the public school board. Remember that this trustee serves all of Thorold, Port Robinson and Allanburg, as well as Pelham, so your vote seriously counts. There has been a lot of change in our town and we need a representative who knows her constituents and what is important to them. It is, by law, the job of our trustee to "consult with parents, students and supporters of the Board and bring the concerns of these groups to the attention of the Board.” The Board has responsibility to enter into collaborative relationship with all families, not just those with school-aged children. Please make sure we are fairly represented by considering Nancy Beamer for your trustee vote. Seriously—we won't be guilty this year. No more complacency. Gonna get out and do it! Keith and Marilyn Ebert Fenwick

As the Voice speaks with each candidate, find our archive of their interviews here:

www.thevoiceofpelham.ca/2018-municipal-election-candidate-interviews Contact information for each candidate, as provided by the Town Clerk:

• FOR MAYOR Gary ACCURSI, 905-733-0730; Carla BAXTER, 905-964-4141, carlabaxter02@gmail. com; Marvin JUNKIN, 905-684-4870, marvinjunkin@gmail.com

• FOR WARD 1 COUNCILLORS (Choose 2) Mark BAY, 905-246-4040, mbay@cogeco.ca; Sidney BEAMER, 905-892-5359, sidneybeamer@hotmail.com; Mike CIOLFI, 905-892-0077, mikeciolfi4pelham@gmail. com; James LANE, 905-892-8974, jlane@xplornet.ca; Richard RYBIAK, vote4rybiak@ outlook.com; Marianne STEWART, 289-821-0840, marianne.stewart.pelham@gmail.com

• FOR WARD 2 COUNCILLORS (Choose 2) Wally BRAUN, 289-686-8822, wal_braun@yahoo.ca; Cheryl CROZIER, 905-892-0577, cherylcrozier54@gmail.com; Amber CUTHBERTSON, 289-929-2438; amberward2@ representative.com; Chris FLETCHER, 905-651-7265, christopherjf@hotmail.com; Alexandra FORSYTH-SELLS, 905-892-1065, alexandra.forsythsells@gmail.com; Ron KORE, 905-933-3805, applekore1@bell.net; Barbara RYBIAK, 905-892-0796, barb.rybiak.pelham@gmail.com; John WINK, 905-892-4475, j.wink@sympatico.ca

• FOR WARD 3 COUNCILLORS (Choose 2) Uwe BRAND, ubrand@brocku.ca; Vince DELLA-MARCA, 905-931-1263, vdellamarca@gmail.com; John DURLEY, 905-892-5388, jjdurley@sympatico.ca; Lisa HAUN, 289-686-2778, lisa.haun.pelham@outlook.com; Bob HILDEBRANDT, 905-892-5647, bobhildebrandt@gmail.com; Peter PAPP, 905-328-6008, ppapp@cogeco.ca; Mary SPEHAR, 289-968-4768, maryspehar.pelham@yahoo.com

• FOR REGIONAL COUNCIL (Choose 1) Dave AUGUSTYN, 905-892-2925, daugustyn@cogeco.ca; Brian BATY, 905-892-5317; Jim HAGAR, 905-328-4133, jrhagar@gmail.com; Diana HUSON, diana.huson@outlook. com

• FOR VARIOUS SCHOOL BOARDS (Choose 1) Nancy BEAMER, 905-892-5280, nancybeamer5@gmail.com; Mike BROUSSEAU, 905401-9825, brousseau.c.mike@gmail.com; Dale ROBINSON, 905-680-2427, Lawrence ALEXANDER, 905-945-7506, cheflawrence@sympatico.ca; Peter DIEF, 905-380-7669, peter.dief@gmail.com; Leanne PRINCE, 905-516-0771, leanneprince02@gmail.com; Robert RUGGIERI, 647-505-5676, ruggieri.robert@gmail.com

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2018 MUNICIPAL ELECTION — ENDORSEMENTS The Voice reached out all candidates running for all local, Regional, and school board seats and requested that their campaigns provide their own endorsements—the only two caveats being (1) 200 words maximum, and (2) the endorsement must be written by someone other than the candidate him or herself. Out of the 35 candidates running in all races, we received 21 endorsements. They are presented in alphabetical order.

Dave stands up for Pelham and champions the positive changes we have made together as a community with confidence and respect. I believe this to be his character shining through no matter what position he holds for us in local government. Bonita Riehl

Dave Augustyn Regional Council

Dave is an incredible leader who holds his ground. His character is one of utmost respect for others. He is inspiring, uplifting and genuinely community driven. He has indeed been instrumental and played an integral part in our town’s expansion, an expansion that still resonates a smalltown feel. Just look at our Market nights! People from all across Niagara are attending in vast numbers. Our town is a destination place to partake in our many venues. It truly is a remarkable place to call home. I have lived here the whole time that Dave has held the title of Mayor and for this I am truly proud and feel profoundly blessed. His leadership has been remarkable!

rently sits on 21 committees and subcommittees where his main areas of interest have been people-issues through the Public Health and Social Services Committee, economic development and youth retention in Niagara, support for agriculture and environmental stewardship, and transportation improvements in Niagara. Brian Baty has always represented the Town at the Region with honesty and integrity. He is without a doubt the best candidate to continue to represent the Town of Pelham at the Region. Linda Meyers

Brian Baty Regional Council

After 34 years in education, 22 of which were in administration, Brian Baty retired and refocused his energies into representing the residents of Pelham as its representative on Regional Council. The Town of Pelham has been fortunate to have Brian Baty as its Representative at the Region for over 14 years. Brian cur-

Carla Baxter Mayor

I have had the privilege of knowing Carla since 2010. Our initial meeting was

work-related. Carla was one of the first people who provided guidance in my new position. Her dedication, expertise and understanding ensured I received the training I needed to fulfill my job requirements. Her extensive knowledge as it relates to both small and large business operations includes financial projections, detailed business plans and a thorough understanding of reading financial statements. Our working relationship developed into a personal friendship that continues to this day. Carla has very strong sense of integrity. I have found Carla to be determined, fair, honest and very open minded. She is receptive to change and willing to accept any challenges that come her way. Any undertaking she has taken on in her business life has been done with complete professionalism. She is enthusiastic and very caring in her personal life. She has a strong sense of community and has always talked up this area as her favourite place to live and raise her family. This sense of community, her enthusiasm and understanding of what both young families and seniors need makes Carla and ideal candidate to run for this office. Diana Langman

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Mark Bay Ward 1

I am offering my endorsement by way of this letter to Mark Bay for Town Council in Ward 1. I have known Mark approximately 10 years, and our relationship began on a professional level when I contracted his company to upgrade our electrical system in our home and barn in Fenwick. Since then my wife and I have become close friends with Mark and his family. I have found Mark has the traits that I personally would look to when being represented in our Ward 1. These being integrity, responsibility, accountability, and just speaking the plain truth. These are standards that I believe will do Mark well if elected to council. I believe it is time for someone of his

Nancy Beamer Public School Board Trustee

Nancy Beamer would make a wonderful public school board trustee, for all the reasons you’d expect: she’s honest, hard-working, smart and knows her community well. But why I’m honoured to vote for Nancy is perhaps best summed up with a little story: Last Christmas, my son had a serious accident, and eventually needed surgery. I let See ENDORSEMENTS Page 10

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ELECT

hUSON for REGIONAL COUNCIL

VOTE FOR CHANGE THIS ELECTION

ENDORSEMENTS people in our community know that our family would be otherwise occupied for awhile. Although I had only known Nancy for a couple of years, on the day of my son’s surgery, she brought me a beautiful plant and a thoughtful note. This gesture taught me three things

• Being more responsible with your tax dollars. • Teamwork at the Region with Pelham’s new Mayor. • Standing up at the Region for the issues that are important to Pelham’s voters. Remember - Every election is determined by the people who show up! Get out and vote on Oct. 22. If we don’t elect new people, nothing will ever change. Paid for by the Diana Huson Campaign.

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she says and the things she stands for and we would be fortunate to have her part of the much-needed new leadership of our town. Trust her to be our voice at the table. Jayne Watson Pelham resident

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These qualities will make her an excellent Trustee

I stand for:

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about Nancy: First, she genuinely cares about people. Next, she can see needs. She put herself in my place and imagined what I would be feeling. Finally, she did something about it. How many of us notice something that needs attention, but think, “I’ll get to it later”? Nancy did just the opposite. Nancy has impressed me with her care for the community, her vision for what needs improvement and her ability to get it done. These qualities will make her an excellent trustee. Please vote for Nancy Beamer for Public School Trustee. Lynn Shatford Past Chair of School

Sidney Beamer Ward 1

Sidney Beamer has shown in many ways that not only does she have the ability, desire and leadership skills to be our Ward 1 councillor, but would do so with integrity, caring, and thoughtfulness. She demonstrates a very strong commitment to helping our Town's current financial state, and I feel confident that she will always prioritize the town’s needs whilst also being fiscally responsible. I believe Sidney brings the knowledge and passion to help resolve many of the current issues that are ongoing at our town. Sidney is the kind of person who treats everyone the same, always with respect, and I know she will take the time to listen to anyone that has something to say as our thoughts and comments matter to her. I have known Sidney for many years, and with that in mind I feel I am qualified to say that I trust her and I recommend that you trust her too! I trust what

For years, local politicians have made the public struggle to stay afloat.

ON OCTOBER 22

BREAK THE CHAIN PAID FOR BY THE PELHAM TAXPAYER ALLIANCE

Uwe Brand Ward 3

Uwe Brand has lived in Pelham for 23-plus years. He is open and frank, a man of principle, who is not afraid to speak out to those in positions of power and to defend vigorously the interests of Ward 3 and the Town of Pelham. Above all, he will listen to his constituents and act on their behalf. As a professional geoscientist, Uwe Brand’s academic qualifications are widely recognized. He is the recipient of numerous national and international awards and has published over 100 scientific papers. The one closest to Pelham is his study of the water quality of the upper Twelve Mile See ENDORSEMENTS Page 14

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We’re turning 1! Come join us for our 1-year anniversary! Friday October 26 @ 8PM

Barley Bray kicks off our weekend with some great Celtic tunes!

Saturday October 27

we have a super line-up of entertainment and giveaways! 1 PM to 3 PM it’s GEORGE AND JIM playing some smooth jazz! After that we have JAQ! They’re a wonderful Barbershop Quartet, between 3 PM and 4 PM! Then from 4 PM to 7 PM it’s KINDRED playing some great folk and Celtic tunes! 9 PM to 12 AM we’ll have RUN with Chris, Jeff and Puttman! Giveaways at 3 PM and 9 PM! Best Costume prizes at 11 PM!

COME JOIN THE FUN! We make no promises on the pickled peppers!

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Change vs.

2018 MUNICIPAL ELECTION SURVEY Ranking Methodology ■ The strongest opposition to the status quo for a given statement is scored highest. This is a “5” for all statements but Town Finances 2 and The Arches. ■ Neutral "3" responses are ignored in the calculation. Refusals to answer as requested are scored -1 each. ■ Responses to the statement on retail cannabis sales are also not factored in, as there is no current Town policy on the issue. ■ Responses to "Town Finances 1" are factored in, as the Town has clearly stated that no further audits are necessary. Responses to "Town Finances 2" are for information only. ■ Total scores determined on a bell curve, with the lowest score forming the status quo base and the highest score forming the most change expressed.

Candidates were asked to respond to each statement using the same 5-point scale, where 1 is to strongly disagree, and 5 is to strongly agree, as follows:

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Among the promises and pledges coming from candidates in this year's election, the word "change" has featured the most prominently. The Voice created a 20-item list of statements intended to measure each candidate's support

for genuine change. Every municipal candidate received the same set of questions, which are reprinted in the column at left. Topics include Town finances, Airbnb locations, cannabis farms, Summerfest, and senior Town management. Based

MAYORAL RACE

WARD 1 CANDIDATES

Carla BAXTER

Marianne Sidney STEWART BEAMER

Marvin JUNKIN

Gary ACCURSI

Mark BAY

Mike CIOLFI

Richard RYBIAK

James LANE

Heritage Committee

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The enforcement of traffic laws, such as those concerning speeding and distracted driving, should be made a high priority. I support calling on the Niagara Police to dedicate a full-time traffic enforcement constable to Pelham, even if this may mean a cost to the Town.

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Town Finances 1

Determining how Town finances were allowed to deteriorate to their present state is important. I support a true, independent, third-party audit of the books back to 2014.

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Regardless of how the Town’s finances reached the state they’re in, the most important challenge now is managing the future. I do not support an independent audit of the books dating back to 2014.

Commercial cannabis farms

I support prohibiting the establishment of any additional cannabis growing or processing facilities in Pelham for at least two years.

Retail sale of cannabis in Pelham

I support the properly regulated retail sale of cannabis in Pelham.

Airbnb locations

I support restricting non-owner-occupied Airbnbs (also known as home-hotels) to commercial zoned areas only.

Public input at council

I support setting aside time at each regular council meeting to hear directly from residents, without requiring them to provide prior notice of their questions or statements, and I will seek to amend council’s procedures to introduce this feature within two months of taking office.

The Arches

I support continued Town expenditures on maintaining the arches above Pelham Town Square, and favour keeping them permanently in place.

The Chicane

I support removal of the traffic management device known as the “chicane” on Haist Street, north of Highway 20.

Communications with residents

I support a comprehensive review and overhaul of the Town’s communications strategy with residents.

Commercial signage

I support a comprehensive review of the Town’s signage bylaw, with primary goals being the elimination of internally lighted, neon-type signs, as well as reducing the allowable maximum dimensions of all commercial signage.

10-story apartment building

I support rescinding any prior approval of the 10-story residential building project in East Fonthill, which has been erroneously characterized by the present council as a “seniors’” residence when, in fact, the developer is marketing it with no such caveat.

5-story height limit

I support passing a bylaw that establishes a hard cap of 5 stories on any new construction in Pelham.

Summerfest location

I support moving Summerfest away from Pelham Street to a location that does not disturb the everyday lives of those residing or conducting business near the event. Such locations could include the new community centre, the old Pelham Arena, Harold Black Park, or Centennial Park.

Old Pelham Arena

I support stopping the planned sale of the old Pelham Arena, in order to assess the public’s genuine preference for the site’s future, potentially by special referendum.

Allowing ex-Town employees to speak

Hiring a new CAO

Supper Market and Town alcohol sales

I do not believe that the municipality should be in the business of selling alcohol, and would support ceasing the Town’s promotion of, or participation in, Supper Market.

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the Status Quo on their answers, we've assessed the candidates' expressed willingness to embrace change. More green means more change, more red means more status quo, more yellow means more indecisive fence-sitting (or perhaps considered caution).

Voters looking for change, as well as voters looking to maintain course, can see it at a glance. Some candidates chose not to respond to certain statements in the requested manner. Those answers appear in grey.

WARD 2 CANDIDATES Chris Ron FLETCHER KORE

Wally BRAUN

The following candidates did not respond at all: Gary Accursi, for mayor; James Lane, in Ward 1; Alexandra Forsyth-Sells and Barb Rybiak, in Ward 2; and John Durley, in Ward 3. See further remarks in Publisherâ€™s Corner, page 2.

WARD 3 CANDIDATES

Amber Cheryl CUTHBERTSON CROZIER

John WINK

Barbara RYBIAK

Alexandra FORSYTH-SELLS

Lisa HAUN

Uwe BRAND

Mary SPEHAR

John DURLEY

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Change is in the air!

POSITIVE CHANGE! This Monday, a Vote for Barb Rybiak is a vote for:  a life-long Pelham Resident, and a Ward 2 Resident who cares deeply for her town and keeping a safe community!  fiscal responsibility with our important tax dollar  active and responsive communication - your concerns are definitely her concerns!

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continued from Page 10 Creek. Twelve Mile Creek is not the only local issue which concerns Uwe Brand. He has also been involved with Doctors Without Borders and with the United Way. In short, he is truly committed to Pelham. Uwe Brand would bring a wealth of experience to the council table. He has served with dedication on previous Town Councils. His experience would be invaluable to a council which may largely consist of newcomers who are serving for the first time. He has the leadership qualities we expect of our representatives. Astute, concerned, forthright, Brand is your choice for council. Donald MacRae

Barb Rybiak pledges to ALWAYS be there for you! Her concerns for our senior population and youth are paramount! On Monday, October 22, 2018, please vote for

Barb

Councillor - Ward 2

RYBIAK Vote for

POSITIVE CHANGE! Please feel free to contact Barb with your questions and concerns! She will be at Bob's Boys Antiques, corner of Effingham and Canboro Ridgeville, Saturday, October 20th from 1 pm. - 2 pm. Paid by the Campaign to Elect Barb Rybiak Ward 2 Pelham

Wally Braun Ward 2

I first met Wally during my university days. Our paths crossed again as members of the Pelham Tennis Club. I recall Wally

being quite competitive in nature, but always a good sport. I feel Wally would be a good fit for council for the following reasons. Wally has always been his own boss, heading general contracting and custom sign-making businesses. I feel that

I feel that his business /construction knowledge would be put to good use his business/construction knowledge would be put to good use on council. Wally is a very cost-conscious individual. As our Town is now “asset rich and cash poor,” I feel that persons watching every expenditure closely are an invaluable benefit going forward. Wally is a lifelong learner, having a strong interest in following zoning transitions and land transactions occurring in Pelham. Again attention to these details is something that is very much needed at this time. My impression of Wally is that he is good-natured and even-tempered. I find him to have well thought out and articulated opinions, as well as a willingness to listen to the viewpoints of others. For these reasons I endorse Wally Braun for Town Council. Randy Pauls

Mike Ciolfi Ward 1

I have had the honour of knowing Mike Ciolfi for almost 20 years. Mike is one of the hardest workers I have ever met. Even with the demands of his busy work schedule, coaching girls soccer or helping serve his community at Club Castropignano, Mike always finds time to help a friend or neighbour in need. Whether it be fixing a fence or helping build a house, Mike is always the first one there and the last to leave. Anyone who has had the pleasure of meeting Mike will all say the same thing. He is a warm-hearted, easy to talk to, super-organized, level-headed, thoughtful, determined, genuine leader, selfless giver of his time and energy and all-around great guy. In this day and age of populist politicians who would rather scream and yell and spew hatred in order to create division and chaos, Mike is a welcome change of direction. Pelham needs a councillor like See ENDORSEMENTS next page

It’s Time For CHANGE! A FRESH PERSPECTIVE FOR THE TOWN OF PELHAM MY PLAN FOR PELHAM Practice fiscal responsibility - Always Ensure the Integrity of Town Council through complete transparency on all issues that concern residents Preserve the town’s heritage by ensuring that future development maintains Pelham’s community charm and scenic surroundings

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continued from previous page Mike Ciolfi, who will quietly stand and listen to its citizens’ concerns and ideas, working hard to serve their needs while creating an environment of cooperation and inclusiveness for the betterment of the entire community. On October 22, see for yourself and vote Mike Ciolfi. David J. Morningstar

Cheryl Crozier Ward 2

The Voice of Pelham, October 17 2018 ing and committed legislators we can command. Cheryl has been an outstanding citizen for as long as I have had the privilege of knowing her. She not only does her homework, she is a beacon of knowledge of issues within the community at large. Supporting Cheryl is an easy choice, she has proven herself to be hard working and respected in our community. Susan Kalchman

tecture. By the week's end she had identified numerous bylaw violations that our Town chose not to disclose to residents. So, why tell this story? Because it shows that Amber doesn't just talk about the need for transparency in Pelham—she has experienced it first hand. Transparency is mainly what motivates Amber to offer her time and planning experience to you as a resident in Ward 2. She is running to represent the people living in our town, not for a paycheck, but because she understands the importance your home plays in the life you lead here in Pelham. Dale Smith

Amber Cuthbertson Ward 2

I am honoured to support Cheryl Crozier in her bid for Councillor for Ward 2 for the Town of Pelham. Her deep roots within the community of Fonthill demonstrate that she has a good cross- sectional view of what the town needs and has always needed. Cheryl is value-driven, family-oriented, and community-driven. Cheryl is not only the right choice, but she is the right person for the right reasons. We as citizens require and deserve the hardest-work-

As Amber's husband I know better than anyone why my wife is running for council. I believe that seed was born the day she read a letter from the Town informing us of a development project in our neighbourhood that had been proposed to council. At first, her eyes fell in disbelief, and then a tear ran down her cheek. On the next morning at 5 she was sitting at our dining table, reviewing bylaws and the Town's Official Plan, which she was already familiar with in her career in the field of archi-

Enzo Della Marca Ward 3

It is with honour that I endorse Enzo Della Marca for the position of Ward 3 Councillor. Since meeting Enzo, I have been welcomed into a network of people whose faces brighten upon hearing his name. Enzo accomplishes this by embodying a day-to-day commitment to bettering the lives of See ENDORSEMENTS next page

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Elect Uwe

Brand

Councillor Ward 3 A proven track record and ongoing commitment of: Transparency, Honesty, Integrity, Respect & Accountability Council is accountable to the residents for all of its financial transactions, and all expenditures must be fully documented and justified. Spending must be brought under control by, 1) placing a freeze on the hiring of outside consultants, services and goods, 2) conducting a full review of senior staffing levels and their compensation and its subsequent rationalization, 3) conducting departmental audits to realize savings, and 4) thus, the raising of taxes becomes a last resort to pay for & operate the new centre and other necessary town services. Vision of our Town consists of Family, Friends & Neighbours

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he is the right choice for the position, and will be a tremendous leader for all staff, students and families of Niagara. Ryan Bissonnette, CPA, CA

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My Top Priorities ✔ Put the Town back on a financially sound foundation ✔ Improve communication with residents ✔ Listen to and act on resident concerns ✔ Restrict short-term rentals from subdivisions ✔ Improve traffic calming measures

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CANNABIS STOCKS: OPPORTUNITY OR HYPE? As legalization of marijuana in Canada approaches later this month you may be wondering if these high-flying stocks should find a place in your investment portfolio. You may have heard that your neighbour just made 45% last month on his cannabis stock. This might be true, but the high may be just about over. Much of the money made on these stocks was driven by speculation; the Marijuana index has risen over 500% since 2015. Going forward investors need to focus on fundamentals for future profits. Setting aside any personal bias as to whether marijuana should be legalized, let’s look at whether it is a good investment. Many of these companies have a viable plan but it will take time to turn a profit. The Canadian market cannot sustain them all, and exporting is pretty much nonexistent. Edibles and oils, two key lines of business, won’t be legal in Canada for another year. Not all of them will survive. As these companies are in production stage, they need to guess at what they will be able to sell. Like other companies, the stock price will fluctuate based on estimated versus actual earnings. If they fall short you will see stock prices drop dramatically. Legal dispensaries will need to be able to compete on cost as well as quality and product offering. Current cannabis users are unlikely to give up their current suppliers or stop growing it themselves. If they can continue to buy cheaper, and have it delivered to their door, it may take years before they turn to legal shops for their supply. Consider that alcohol related companies trade at around 10 times actual earnings. Currently, some cannabis stocks are trading at 150 times ESTIMATED earnings. This means there is a lot of room for the stock price to fall. While there may be potential in this sector, investors should wait out the next year before jumping in. Right now you aren’t investing, you are speculating and may the quickest trader win. Before you pump money into riskier investments, let’s get together and talk about the risk/reward ratio of various investments to meet your short- and long-term goals.

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dentist, I receive smiles and stories of his altruism in return. The consistency and warmth with which he creates these experiences impresses me greatly. At the same time, he actively invests in exploring and discussing ideas with neighbours and the broader community while still prioritizing time with his family. Speaking as someone who has proudly represented Pelham in international sport, I assure that Enzo has been an inspiring representative of his family and community and that he will extend this to the entirety of Ward 3. I place my wholehearted support in Enzo as a candidate who epitomizes passion and work ethic, and I encourage you to do the same. Jacob Koudys

Peter Dief Catholic School Board Trustee

It is my pleasure to publicly endorse Peter Dief for the position of Niagara Catholic District School Board Trustee. I have had the honour of knowing Peter personally for many years, and to have also worked with him professionally. For several years, Peter and I have sat together on the Board of Directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Niagara. Peter has been reliable, dependable, and has always put the best interest of the kids that benefit from the program first. On a personal level, I know Peter to be a very dedicated and devoted father to his three boys. I know how passionate he is about their future, and how he hopes he will be able to positively influence their education by becoming Board Trustee. I hope that the residents of Niagara vote for Peter Dief on October 22, 2018. I believe very strongly that

Chris Fletcher Ward 2

I’ve known Chris Fletcher for over 50 years. Chris was a Master Plumber who developed a debilitating inner ear infection which cost him that career. He learned to tune pianos and organs. He opened a piano studio, worked building sales and service. An astute businessman, after dropping sales he closed the store concentrating on piano tuning. His skills grew, his clientele grew. Chris works hard getting and keeping clients, treating people fairly and respectfully. Chris Fletcher is proud of Pelham. He, and wife, Lorelei, enjoy the small- town feel of “their town,” saying hello to people, smiling with/at people. Being friendly, acting See ENDORSEMENTS next page

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continued from previous page friendly wherever he and she can. Chris is for growth— responsible growth. Chris can agree to disagree after carefully listening to the other sides of the story. Chris Fletcher is not too proud to say, “You’re right. I made a mistake.” And mean it with no hard feelings. Chris Fletcher will do what he says he is going to do because he has integrity. He treats people the way he wants to be treated. He isn’t afraid to speak out! That’s why I’m proud to call Chris Fletcher my good friend. Dennis Cheel

Lisa Haun Ward 3

I met Lisa at a Christmas party last December. We spent over an hour discussing various subjects, most of them concerning the situation about the Town of Pelham politics. I left that party thinking to myself "Wow, what a knowledgeable per-

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Robert Hildebrandt Ward 3

I have known Bob for nearly 40 years, I also know his wife, his children and his grandchildren. Bob is a man of discipline, character and integrity. I have worked with Bob on many different projects and events and always welcome his skill and his leadership ability. Whether Bob is working one on one with people or on a project as large as managing the renovation on a 16,000 square foot building Bob always develops a good balance between caring for people and getting the job done. When Bob commits to something you can be sure he will carry it out to completion and will get it done on time and on budget. He has a straightforward approach to dealing with problems and always takes time to consider the options. I encouraged Bob to seek office in this term because I believe that he will bring a lot to the table for the town of Pelham. I recommend him without reservation. Ralph tenBrinke See ENDORSEMENTS Page 20

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IN THE NEWS Pelham Library CEO resigns

The Pelham Public Library Board has announced that Library CEO, Kirk Weaver, has tendered his resignation. Weaver took the position in January 2015, coming from Niagara Region. “Kirk has accepted another position in another industry,”

read a Library Board news release sent to local media on Thursday afternoon. “Over the last four years, Kirk has helped lead the Pelham Public Library through an important period of change. Significant projects such as the renovation and expansion of the Maple Acre Branch, estab-

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Guilmette, as Acting CEO until the recruitment of a new CEO is completed. Guilmette’s appointment is effective October 25.

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WALKING CLUB NAS Guns and Ammo, located on er was able to steal 21 handguns secured with trigger locking de- and some of the operators of those Highway 20 east of the 406 inter- from the containers before mak- vices, and no ammunition for the vehicles had to have seen the very Interested in walking in Pelham? Join them Tuesdays at the Pelham Arena change. ing his escape. The value of the firearms was stolen. obvious efforts of the suspect to am and Thursdays attoFonthill Bandshell for they 9-10:30 am. Police say that once inside,from the 9-10 firearms stolen is estimated be Police say that aware thatThere break into the premise. Police are male broke into several containers $20,000. there was significant traffic in the interested in speaking with these is no fee for this program. For more information, please contact jcook@ containing handguns. The intrudAll of the stolen handguns were area at the time of this offence, people. pelham.ca or call 905 892-2607, ext 329. HAMPER DAY FOR PELHAM CARES

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Marvin Junkin Mayor

The upcoming election is a watershed moment for Pelham.

I’m endorsing Marvin Junkin for mayor because we’re at a crossroads. In one direction lies overspending, closed-door discussions and promised meetings that never materialize. The other direction leads to open books, an accessible local government, and sensible development. Throughout his time on council, Marvin was the only person to consistently promote careful spending and smart planning. He was also the only councillor to speak out for his constituents, going so far as to resign so that he could legally keep them informed about debt issues being hidden from the public. Others, including

Gary Accursi, maintained the status quo to avoid rocking the boat, regardless of the long-term consequences. Next week, we’ll all have to make a decision about Pelham’s future. We can continue to throw lavish VIP parties or we can fix our roads that have been closed for years. We need to keep and maintain all of our parks and public spaces. We can be a town that rises up to its potential, or one that crumbles under the weight of questionable mismanagement. I hope you’ll join me in voting for Marvin, because I know which of these futures I want for our town. Paul Bryant

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continued from Page 1 early morning ride before you retired. As a non-retired cyclist in training, you have to plan your morning backward from when you’re due at work— let's use 8:30 AM for example. To display company spirit, or get a promotion in this lifetime, you’ve actually got to be there by 8:15 AM. The drive takes 20 minutes, so now you’re at 7:55 AM. Allow five minutes for a shower, and two minutes is lots of time for your hair. Male cyclists all have buzz cuts or shaved heads, low-maintenance ponytails are de rigueur for women. A training breakfast is a toasted ancient grain bagel with Omega-3 peanut butter, plain yogurt, raspberries, diced mangos, coffee, juice, two tablespoons of flax seed, vitamin and mineral supplements, and an Aleve tablet. Allow eight minutes to prepare and consume this if the fruit was prepared the night before. Dressing for work and applying makeup can take two minutes to an infinity. Let’s use 10 minutes, assuming your clothes are laid out the

Fonthill residents David Hunt and Pat Paolone, centre, aided by Thorold residents Paul Dillon (left) and Ted Arlant trying to figure out where the time went on an early-morning ride. JOHN SWART PHOTO night before, not still in the dryer. Your post-ride glow will render makeup needs

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www.thevoiceofpelham.ca his businesses first Zehrs in Welland and then the when the town of Pelham was fortunate to have him take over our Sobeys store. Ron has a strong business acumen. Very quickly Ron became a good friend and someone who you could always count on. When Ron commits to something you can rely on him to follow through on that commitment. His community involvement is plain to see for everyone. Donating time and product to various organizations and for the past several years running a very successful golf tournament, he has also provided first jobs to so many of our young people to get them started on the right track. Ron is a man of the highest

to 7:22 AM, assuming there’s no husband, dog, kids or cat (listed in order of dependency) to deal with. Sixty minutes for a 25K ride means you must rise at 6:22 AM, with no margin for error. Now that we're retired, this count backwards formula need no longer apply. Our first pressing appointment of the day might be watching Adrienne, Ian, Rosemary and Andrew on the National at 10:00 PM. Us retired folks tend to count forward, considering whatever time we wake up early morning, as long as it’s before lunch. Our path to an early ride goes like this. Get up, then complain about the weather for cycling: too hot, too cold, too windy, no breeze, too rainy, etc. Check the weather channel to see if postponing the ride until tomorrow can be justified. Go to the bathroom a few times. Eat a low glycemic index cereal, a cup or two of bran, a banana, prune or cranberry juice, and check TSN for the daily “top ten” at seven minutes before the hour. This might involve a delay waiting for the next Sports Centre loop. Coffee with my

His community involvement is plain to see for everyone

integrity and his dedication to this community is unequalled. I am confident that Ron will serve this community well when elected and I have no hesitation and it is a pleasure to endorse Ron Kore for councillor. Brian Eckhardt See ENDORSEMENTS next page

wife follows, if she’s not engaged talking to the cat. She seems to get equal satisfaction out of conversing with either of us, so seldom needs both. After breakfast is safely digested, I’ll begin an extremely long, slow warmup involving every muscle and joint that can possibly be injured during the ride: 20 minutes exercising along with a 41-year-old Body Moves workout tape on VHS that I'm starting to get the hang of, 10 minutes of specialized stretches, 15 minutes of weights (there’s no way I’ll do it after the ride), and 10 easy pre-ride minutes on the bike trainer. My cycling costume includes compression socks under compression tights, wicking UnderArmour under a wicking fluorescent jersey, triple-padded Sugoi shorts, and one of three pairs of glasses tuned for sun, overcast, or rain. Allow ten minutes to squeeze into this stuff. I usually feed the birds before I ride, and check which flowers are beginning to bloom in the garden. That’s how a retired person finishes their early morning ride at 11:30 AM. ♦

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The Voice of Pelham, October 17 2018 est strengths are the experience and balance that he brings in all his deliberations. He is conscientious, hard-working, considerate, thoughtful, humble and is committed to ensuring the continued success of the Pelham community. Paul D. Leon Blackadder Leon Marion & Fazari LLP

Peter Papp Ward 3

I offer my endorsement wholeheartedly of Peter Papp as a returning member of the Town of Pelham Council. I know Peter personally and I have had the privilege of working with him on a number of community organizations. For example, the United Way of South Niagara, Pro Action Cops and Kids, and on Rotary. In every instance, Peter demonstrated respect for the opinions of others which differed from his own and was able, in tense situations, to find acceptable solutions for all concerned. I would say Peter’s great-

Barbara Rybiak Ward 2

Barbara Rybiak is a friend of ours. She has lived in the community her whole life. She is a long time resident of Ward 2. Over the last decade we have gotten to know her and when we learned she was running for council we offered to campaign for her. She is a thoughtful, industrious and energetic lady. For exercise she walks daily

She is a thoughtful, industrious and energetic lady

throughout the community, which lets her observe what is going on. Barbara has a very strong sense of right and wrong. She is kind and generous and looking her in the face you would see that there is no false front. She is ethical and without guile or pretense. Having taught for many years with DSBN, Barbara Rybiak is well organized. She has been involved in many ways in the community from church and Pelham Cares to encouraging youth activities and working on behalf of seniors. In her announcement to run she pledges to work hard to protect what we identify as Pelham. She promises to protect your hard-earned dollar. Because she can work with elected leaders at all levels to promote Pelham we think that she would be a great representative for Ward 2. Chris and Moni Swan

Richard Rybiak Ward 1

I have known Richard Rybiak since 2003, when Richard retired from the petroleum industry and returned to his Fenwick roots. My relationship with Richard is as a friend and as my landlord. When Richard took over his parents' apartment business, he quickly established himself as a change- maker. Richard wanted only the best for his tenants. He instantly made positive changes. New carpets, paint and modern appliances was a priority Richard wanted not only the best living environment but also a place where tenants would be proud to live. He has accomplished both tasks. I have found Richard to be a man of integrity. He shows no biases when dealing with people. He is a

Page 21 good listener. Richard's vision of our town is progressive. He supported recent local improvements in Fenwick such as the new library and the downtown core. I have had many discussions with Richard. He is a person who looks at the big picture. He is very honest and thoughtful. When dealing with problems, Richard carefully looks at both sides of a situation before making an informed decision. He is constantly promoting Pelham. His vision is to have the best town in Canada. I support Richard Rybiak. Bruce Herbeson

Mary Spehar Ward 3

change. It allows us to endorse accountability, to embrace integrity, openness and above all honesty. We as citizens of Pelham have a chance to make a difference by voting for a candidate who will represent the best interest of our town. We need someone who will listen to our concerns, who understands what is best for this town and who will stand up for what is right. We need transparency in government and should no longer tolerate decisions made behind closed doors; we deserve to know the facts. We also need someone who will embrace change and who welcomes diversity in our neighbourhood; that someone is Mary Spehar. I have known Mary for over eight years. She is an excellent listener and understands effective communications. Her background in education and dealing with the public makes her the ideal candidate to represent all of us in Ward 3. If you want someone who will make a difference, join me in voting for Mary Spehar on October 22. Leonard Wright Pelham Resident of 38 years

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continued from Page 1 services can make service utilization between communities more efficient. “125 politicians for 420,000 people is too much and that is what I am hearing from residents,” said Diana Huson. “With [Premier Doug] Ford aligning Toronto to 25 federal and provincial electoral boundaries for 2.7 million people, for Niagara to be reduced to four would not work. That’s way too little.” Huson acknowledged that it was going to be a “difficult conversation, but we need to talk about it and have a Niagara solution. When it comes time for Mr. Ford to impose this on us, which is possible, if we don’t have a plan, we don’t have a voice. We need to put something together.” David Augustyn told the audience that streamlining the Niagara Region government is on the radar when he attended a conference earlier this year. “The conversation I had with the Minister of Municipal Affairs was that they wouldn’t be announcing anything until after the election, but to start working on it.” Augustyn also said he found it “interesting” that an individual Niagara Regional councillor from another municipality said he was supportive of a smaller government, yet voted for one additional representing member for each municipality. “I am supportive of a made-in-Niagara Solution,” said Augustyn, “but it has to be done with a variety of consulting community representatives comprised from the business community, Chambers of Com-

Kinsmen Club Member Doug Freeland explains the format of the evening’s Regional Council candidates' debate. Seated from left, challenger Dave Augustyn, incumbent Brian Baty, and challengers Jim Hagar and Diana Huson. JENNIFER CHORNLEY PHOTO merce, academic institutions at levels and regular people. In the meantime, within the Region, we need to work on efficiencies between the municipalities.” As in the Mayoral Candidates night held at the Fonthill Legion several days earlier, the issue of integrity and trust boomeranged back to the Regional Councillor candidates. “What’s wrong with the Niagara Region? That’s a great question,” Huson said.

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“We lost a $2.1 million lawsuit over the Burgoyne Bridge project, $1 million was spent to pay out the former Police Chief, and councillors are expensing everything from mileage to fundraising event tickets, which I don’t think taxpayers should be paying for. When our area is constantly being painted as corrupt and mismanaged, it’s really hard to attract new business, industry and people to live and work here.” Huson said part of the problem is policy and organizational culture. “Policies can be changed, but to change culture, you need to have new people whose values align with what’s right that goes

against what’s wrong, such as no supporting expending fundraising tickets to the taxpayers.” For Huson, integrity means being honest, accountable and transparent on how you act, talk and exhibit leadership. “This is one of the Region’s biggest priorities moving forward.” Augustyn described integrity at the Regional level as being a “dark cloud hanging over it.” The Police Chief’s departure, the CAO hiring process, the issue of expenses are all issues he stood up against, he asserted. Another issue is in regards to the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority

(NPCA), which Augustyn asserted doesn’t focus on conservation, but “other things.” This organization is where he would like to see “People First” or community citizens working on its board, not politicians, as they have the experience and knowledge on the importance of land conservation. “When it comes time, I am on the right side of the vote, but on the wrong side of the majority,” he said. Augustyn would also like to see a human resources review of positions that were hired over the past four years under the current Regional Chair and CAO. Baty addressed the Burgoyne Bridge project during

his response. He said the the Ministry of Transportation overruled the initial design due to how Highway 406 was situated. Also it was because the footings of the bridge were unstable due to ground conditions and the 12 Mile Creek running through the area. “In retrospect, an updated budget should have been performed. I believe the bridge budget was based on a similar project in Ottawa.” In regards to the NPAC issue, Hagar said there are too many individuals working at the Regional level who are their to run their own agenda.

HAUN

Thankfully, after a few evening discussions where she exhibited her convictions for change and a return to open dialogue with residents, she agreed to our

request. As citizens, we tend to be skeptical about politicians of all stripes who express their own personal traits of integrity, honesty and principles. Experience has taught us that in this subset of the population, these specific traits are rare. Lisa Haun is the exception. I can say without any equivocation that she is a person of strong character and integrity and some-

one who has a clear moral code. These enviable traits were again on display a few nights ago at E. L. Crossley Secondary School after the Regional Councillor debate where she was given five minutes to present herself and her beliefs to her potential constituents of Ward 3. Lisa will make us proud!

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continued from previous page “Whether they are doing it consciously or not, they are making bad decisions that are causing turmoil and cost.” In regards to the Burgoyne Bridge project, Hagar suggested that regular progress reports should have been presented to council, to the point where a project reassessment was suggested. “Rushing to a decision without all the information leads to bad decisions, that strikes to the heart of what integrity is,” Hagar said. “You can’t investigate yourself or influence who is going to investigate the situation. Not only should it be independent, but also free of conflict and appearing to be free of conflict.” Another issue address was the expansion and development in Pelham. Huson addressed the issue that Pelham lacks affordable housing, not only for seniors, but also young families and the disabled. For seniors, the problem is that they are unable to downsize, while for young families housing prices are high and newly-built houses are way beyond their price range. “We need to ensure development is geared to housing needs. If we keep trying to build these monster houses to build our tax base, this will be a huge mistake.” Huson said a potential impact from this concept could see the increase of tourist homes as Pelham is seeing in the Lookout Ridge area, and “I don’t think this is what the community needed. I would like our community development to be more strategic.” Hagar said that the Region is responsible administering official plans in alignment with provincial policy, however the municipality has control over land use and zoning. “We must question and strategize commercial, ag-

The Voice of Pelham, October 17 2018 ricultural and industrial locations and determine how much growth we want to see and do it mindfully.” Hagar said an example of mindful development and strategizing locations is a new cannabis growing operation that will be in Fenwick. Even though it is agriculture, where it’s located will be running along a property line of a landowner that is just beginning a hop production business for beer. Hagar said depending on how the grower plans to control the smell, if it uses and oil-based fragrant cover up, it could potentially damage the hop crop, which isn’t fair to the producer. “There has to be ways of working together in ways that are compatible with other businesses within the same industry,” Hagar said. Augustyn said to ensure the town isn’t growing beyond its capabilities, the best way is to have design guidelines and work with the community to establish a plan that is the “best we can aspire to. It’s walkable, cyclable, ensures that it maintains the environment.” He made reference to East Fenwick and East Fonthill, both of which were added to the urban boundary lines in 1990 and 2000 respectively. “These additions were managed by the provincial government and once the property development rights are managed by the owner, it’s very expensive and difficult to take away.” Augustyn explained that densities are imposed by the province to protect agricultural land. “I have always been committed to the urban boundaries we have so we don’t impose on them.” Baty said the Region works under the Places to Grow Act to stop urban sprawl. He provided an example of where 21 townhouses are being built along his property lines, yet, there are no buffer zones. He and his son planted several trees

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It can't be the flavour of the month, it has to be tangible and deliverable

moving forward it may possibly be one way help retain that small-town feel.” Leadership and working together as a team between the two levels of government was also discussed. Working as a team is a concept that was lacking during this past term, said Augustyn. “There was no buy-in in terms of councillors working together to develop and shape the Region’s plans, except for some community feedback.” He had a “challenge” with the Shape Niagara initiative as it “was presented as marching orders to the new council.” Augustyn feels that the new councillors want to respond and listen to the needs of the taxpayers, bringing their voices to the table. Baty disagreed, saying that the Shape Niagara report will be a good foundation for the new council as it’s based on community feedback. “It’s not marching orders, it’s the voice of the Region’s [residents].” For Hagar, a team approach is knowing where a

team wants to go when it comes to strategic planning. “It can’t be the flavour of the month, it has to be tangible and deliverable. If you don’t know where you are going, your road is going to lead you there, which is what’s been happening too often.” He said sometimes with certain issues the team must return to asking the fundamental question of what are the core services as a Regional government, which smaller governments need to do frequently. “Because it all comes down to how much money do we have and where can we spend it.” “Council as a whole shouldn’t be polarized,” Hagar said. “Regional government is going to have to work together. The new council will need to be energized, not necessarily by big things, but little things will push things to move forward also.” “It comes down to consideration and respect for other colleague’s opinions and ideas,” said Huson. “Sometimes you will need to act as a leader, while other times you need to show support. The job at the Region is to move business forward in the most effective and efficient way possible.” As Pelham’s Regional representative, Huson said she would ensure the people’s voices are heard. “Putting the job first will get the job done.” It was questioned how the incoming councillor will work in partnership with Pelham Town Council and staff. Baty said he will continue to generate Regional reports from the committees he is part of. This is something he has done throughout his terms as Regional councillor and feels it is a way for residents and even members of other councils to keep informed. Hagar pointed out in his response that “intergovernmental staff has been hired at the Region, but the rela-

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Incumbent Brian Baty answers a question. JENNIFER CHORNLEY PHOTO tionship has gone sideways. One would think if you are going to make that type of investment, there would be greater cooperation between all levels of government, but that hasn’t happened.” Hagar suggested that it’s time to push the reset button by electing new council members, since the current council has many members who have been around for a while and they are part of the problem. “Pick the people who you feel will best represent you, the taxpayer.” For Huson, stepping into

the role of Regional Councillor not only would she be the voice of Pelham’s residents at the Regional level, but also at the local level. She would attend Town Council meetings at least once a month and deliver a written report, plus answer questions that Town staff and council may have about Regional affairs. Following the Regional debate came presentations made by the 20 candidates contending for six town council seats. Election day is next Monday, October 22, with polls open from 10 AM to 8 PM.

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MUNICIPAL ELECTION TRACKING POLL

Voice would not endorse candidates. Instead, we would continue reporting the news as usual, and through doing so provide helpful information to voters as they weighed their options. We opened our pages to all candidates not just for advertising, but through interviews with each, offered them opportunities at no charge to submit photos of campaign activities, and, this week, requested that they submit their own endorsements. These start on page 8. Also shortly after nominations closed, Sam Piccolo, our former reporter, asked whether we would accept opinion pieces from him regarding Marvin Junkin and David Augustyn. Those pieces start on page 3. There is a myth that journalists aren’t allowed to have opinions. This is misstating the principle of objectivity. The goal of objective reporting is to minimize as much as possible the reporter’s own perspective, and to offer a balanced assessment of all sides of a given issue. In his work for the Voice, Sam did this admirably. He remains one of the most thoughtful, intelligent people I know. His insight is well worth considering on any topic, particularly topics with which, as a reporter dealing with the same figures on a regular basis, he became so familiar. On the eve of the election, I will keep my own opinions to myself, except for one—any candidate who refused to respond to our survey is not worthy of my vote.

TOWN COUNCIL AND SCHOOL BOARD RESULTS

MEASURED AT ONE WEEK BEFORE ELECTION DAY

WARD 1

Pelham's largest ward by geography continues to see a mainly three-way race among Mark Bay, Mike Ciolfi, and Marianne Stewart. Bay has maintained first place since the start of polling, with Stewart now narrowly pipping Ciolfi for second place, at 23% and 20% respectively. Incumbents Lane and Rybiak remain in the low single-digits.

Roll the credits

The last 10 weeks of candidate interviews and coverage were the work of talented writers who pitched-in when needed. We thank Sarah Whitaker, John Swart, Don Rickers, Rebecca Lott, Gloria Katch, Sam Piccolo, and Jennifer Chornley for their excellent work (and apologies if I’m forgetting anyone as we bump up against deadline). I must also thank my wife, Yasmin, for her love and support when, particularly over the last three months, I’ve been more ghost than partner. And now, may the best candidates win.

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WARD 3

Pelham's smallest ward by geography continues to see newcomer Lisa Haun in the lead, but her margin has slipped from last week with Hildebrant holding steady at 24% but every other candidate—and Undecideds—ticking up one or two points each. Incumbents John Durley and Peter Papp remain in the low single-digits.

WARD 2

With seven candidates, Ward 2 is the most contested, and the only ward not to feature an incumbent in the race. Ron Kore dropped marginally over last week, but is still the overwhelming favourite, with 32%. Second place continues to be a contest between Crozier and Wink, with Wink steady at 18% and Crozier dropping a single point to 14% from last week.

PUBLIC AND CATHOLIC SCHOOL BOARDS

Nancy Beamer continues to turn in the most consistently lopsided result outside the mayoral race, holding on to an absolute majority and ticking up two points to 57%. Undecideds are still the highest in any of the municipal contests at 21%. On the Catholic side, Peter Dief leads with 7%. Public board incumbent Dale Robinson dropped a point to 4% from last week's 5%.

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