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Town Hires Construction Manager for Community Centre

by ZACH JUNKIN The VOICE

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Excavators work at the East Fonthill Development Site, which will hold the new community centre.

Hudak Aims to Empower Ontarians to Earn Much Needed Income in Sharing Economy See page

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Last week, town council approved the hiring of a Ball Construction as the Construction Manager of the Community Centre project, acquiring their services in order to try to find cost efficiencies and ways to reduce the project’s overall and operating costs.

On Thursday, October 29th, The Fonthill Lions Club will be Hosting a BBQ fundraiser at E.L Crossley Secondary School. The event has been organized in order to raise money for the Flagg family to help offset the medical expenses incurred when17-yr-old Faith

MPP to debate Private Member’s Bill – Opportunity in the Sharing Economy on Oct. 29 Queen’s Park - Joined

by Uber driver Esther Nerling and Rover parking space owner Chase Winters at Queen’s Park today, MPP Tim Hudak outlined his Private Member’s Bill that will provide Ontarians like Esther and Chase the opportunity to earn extra money from their personal assets.

The Opportunity in the Sharing Economy Act empowers Ontarians to benefit from opportunities in the sharing economy. It

will provide a provincewide framework for sharing economy businesses such as Uber, AirBnB and Rover to operate under clear rules.

Hudak’s Bill will also give people an opportunity to earn more income from assets they already own and make life more affordable in Ontario.

“Too many Ontario families are living paycheque

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town revokes drainage bills, plans public meeting Town staff have revoked the bills sent out for work done to 3 municipal drains over the last few weeks: Big Creek, Disher Creek, and Ridgeville Drain.

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Capping the Costs for Affordable Community Centre Mayor Dave Augustyn’s Column for the Week of 25 October 2015 Page 4

CROSSLEY WINS ZONE CROSS COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS The Crossley Cyclones went to Firemans Park last week, and won the ZONE cross country championships for the 13th consecutive year.

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Town Revokes Drainage Bills, Plans Public Meeting

by ZACH JUNKIN The VOICE

Town staff have revoked the bills sent out for work done to 3 municipal drains over the last few weeks: Big Creek, Disher Creek, and Ridgeville Drain.

Staff indicated that although the work had been invoiced and paid for by the town, the invoices did not specify in detail the work that had been done.

Furthermore, the town was unable to determine if residents had been properly informed about the work.

As the former Drainage Superintendent responsible for that work was unavailable, the decision was made to only bill for maintenance performed under the current superintendent.

As well, Council has called for a public meeting to be held on the drainage billing issue to allow residents a chance to discuss their bills with staff, and also for a more in-depth presentation from the Treasurer and the Superintendent of Drainage explaining the work that was done and the billing procedure that accompanied it. The information session will be held on Saturday, October 31 from 9-11 am at Pelham Fire Station #2. Town staff will be on hand to discuss the drainage issue with residents.

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Staff have acted quickly to reimburse those who had already paid their bills, and several residents expressed to the Voice their complete satisfaction with the process. Those residents who have not yet

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Superhero Run Success for Niagara Children’s Centre October 18, 2015 (St. Catharines, ON)

Superheroes of all ages were seen walking and running on the grounds of Brock University at Niagara Children’s Centre inaugural Superhero Run. The 5K run and 1K Walk Event, geared to both kids and those ‘young at heart’, raised funds to support Niagara Children’s Centre’s ongoing programming which supports over 3,400 children in Niagara every year.

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JAAC Continues to Improve Municipal Accessibility

by ZACH JUNKIN The VOICE

The Joint Accessibility Advisory Committee meets once a month to discuss issues of accessibility and to provide guidance for municipalities on how best to implement the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005).

Early on, their work was focused on the most obvious barriers for people with disabilities: physical obstructions on municipal properties. “We did audits of each of the municipally owned properties within the municipalities that we represent (Lincoln, West Lincoln, Pelham, Thorold, Niagara-on-the-Lake, and Grimsby),” said Sharon

cook, committee member and Pelham resident. “We were able to turn those over to the municipalities with suggestions as to what needed to be done to bring those properties into compliance with the AODA.”

This meant making buildings accessible through wheelchair ramps, lowered service counters etc., an initiative which Cook noted the town of Pelham has embraced fully.

“They’ve been great,” she said. “They’ve never balked or delayed coming into compliance.”

However, Cook notes that limiting physical barriers is only one small part of

accessibility. Issues such as vision impairment and hearing loss also need to be considered, among others. “It crosses many different areas,” she said.

The JAAC and the AODA have further addressed obligations for customer service, transportation, and the design of public spaces. “For example, rather than having a very soft, rough path in a park, they may have to top dress that in some way so that it is available to those with mobility issues,” said Cook. “They are simple things, but they are very meaningful for someone who has a disability.”

“In selecting an event to raise funds and profile for our Centre, the Superhero Run really spoke to the elements of fun and family engagement. In fact, the 1K route was designed specifically with family friendly interactive activities along the route to ensure participants of all ages and abilities had the ability to fully be part of the festivities,” says Oksana Fisher, CEO. Some REAL superheroes also came to show their support including Olympic Rower Kerry Maher-Shaffer and local firefighters from the

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Whether it was digging for kryptonite, bouncing in the Superhero inflatable, or giving Superhero Hugs and Hi-Fives to the Amazing Spiderman – there was something for everyone to feel connected to the Centre’s mission of helping children shine.

After all, as the event slogan stated: Every Child Needs a Superhero

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EDITORIAL VOTING AND IDENTIFICATION In some parts of the country come election day the good citizens were exhorted to vote early and vote often. For a mickey of whiskey per vote a fella could get a shine on doing his duty. Maybe some still practise that and there are always reports of all the dead who manage to do their spectral duty to the old party yet another time. But in the town of Pelham you can be sure that no such hanky panky has taken place.

Friendly and chipper polling booth staff gamely try to enfranchise the befuddled oldster who has some of the right stuff and then some of the wrong and well, just not what is required. No vote for you. But maybe you have this or that in your car or at your home or somebody who knows you can come… In the end its all settled, ballot is cast and duty done. So the system works.

Nevertheless this still clearly would have been

challenging for the truly geriatric, those of limited resources, those with special needs, new citizens and some others. It would be interesting to know how many there are of the ‘purported disenfranchised’ electors who actually did fail to cast their ballot given all the efforts and opportunity presented by poll house workers to enable a voter to cast a ballot. Small number or no number?

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Might be true, but darn it all, that’s bad optics. So perhaps a voter ID card ought be developed. Canadians already have been inculcated with the mindset that permits the Social Insurance Number use as a general ID. Why not a combi-card?

Trick-or-Treator-Donate E.L. Crossley students will be trick-or-treating on October 31st for nonperishable food items to support Pelham Cares.

We are encouraging all residents to take part in this important initiative and to make a donation.

If you would like to make a donation to Pelham Cares, and a student does not knock at the door, food items can be dropped off at the school or directly to Pelham Cares. E.L Crossley thanks residents for their support.

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At the end of July, I wrote here about how Council changed gears in the design of a more affordable Multi-Faceted Community Centre (MFCC). Council considered the matter again last week and approved hiring a construction manager and capping the operating and capital costs.

You will recall that, based on a detailed business case analysis in 2013/14, the Town confirmed that “sustaining demand” for a MFCC (single-pad arena, a fitness centre, walking / running indoor track, 2,000 sq ft multi-purpose space, and double gymnasium) existed.

So, Council appointed a citizen/user-based Architectural Design Advisory Committee (ADAC) in August 2014 to help design that type of facility. In February 2015, Council agreed with ADAC’s recommendations of adding a large multi-purpose/ performing arts space (+6,000 sq ft), an atrium / shared public space (+9,600 sq ft), and +1,200 spectator/arena seats.

Council also agreed with ADAC’s later recommendations to 1) re-evaluate the business case for building a twin-pad arena during the initial build (instead of after 2023), and 2) tender the operation of the potential centre to the private sector.

Concerned with the project’s affordability in June, however, Council directed staff to determine potential capital and operating costs of this expanded design.

In early-July, Council agreed with a Leisureplan recommendation that, because “a second ice pad would be utilized 69%-77% during prime time,” the Town should provide a second ice pad by 2018/19.

In late-July, Council learned that no private firms wanted to operate the Centre; that a “Class-D” estimate pegged the expanded design at $54 million; and that a pro forma estimated operating costs of that design at +$500,000 per year.

Clearly the design ballooned above the initial operating and capital business case and had to be rationalized and reduced.

So, Council directed staff to refine the pro forma’s operating costs, to start develop a realistic fundraising plan, and to recommend a construction manager who would help make the design more affordable to build and operate.

When these matters arose on October 19, we took action. First, Council approved hiring Ball Construction as a construction manager to help the architect and staff to find cost efficiencies and assist in reducing the facility’s overall capital and operating costs. Second, Priorities Committee placed a $30-million capital cap and a $200,000 operating-subsidy cap on the project’s design. When we sell excess property, raise community funds, or receive government grants, those funds will make these capital costs even more affordable. Third, we directed staff to circulate this information to ADAC members.

I will continue to keep you informed about progress of the potential multi-purpose community centre.

Check out links for documents and past columns at www.pelhammayordave. blogspot.com. You may contact Mayor Dave at mayordave@pelham.ca with questions or to suggest future topics.

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Hudak Aims to Empower Ontarians to paycheque and would be hard-pressed to afford an unexpected expense. The opportunity to earn additional income from their car, home or driveway would be a minor miracle for those families,” says Hudak, explaining the province should give Ontarians the right to earn that income.

“While controversial, the sharing economy provides incredible opportunity for our province, and if we want Ontario to be an innovative economy and open the

door to jobs we need to welcome these new opportunities – not stand in their way,” said Hudak. “My Bill will encourage greater competition, innovation, entrepreneurship and consumer choice, and therefore will provide a net benefit to Ontario residents and businesses.”

Hudak’s Private Member’s Bill will be debated in the Ontario Legislature on Thursday, Oct. 29.

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Town Hires Construction Manager

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According to the recommendation presented to council by staff, “The Construction Management Services scope of work is extensive through the project and requires the services of the proponent from design to post construction. The proponent would work on behalf of the Town and in collaboration with other Architects to keep the project on budget and on time.”

The decision to hire a Construction Manager

was reached after initial construction estimates for the proposed facility exceeded the town’s budget, as dictated by the debttolerance level, by more than $20 million, while operating cost estimates swelled to $500 000 annually. Council has since instituted a $30 million limit to the facility’s capital cost, and a $200 000 ceiling for its operation. Even with these decreased figures, town staff estimate a tax increase for residents between 10-15%.

The Construction Manager’s responsibilities will include developing a project budget, developing various project schedules, establishing bidding procedures, providing reports, and general project coordination. They will work through four phases: the Pre-Construction Phase, the Bidding Phase, the Construction Phase, and the Close Out phase.

The town will pay just over $1 million for their services.

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Oct 22nd, 2015 - The Crossley Cyclones went to Firemans Park last week, and won the ZONE cross country championships for the 13th consecutive year.

Kate Knafelc started off the day winning the Midget Girls race for Crossley and lead her team- including Gwen Gibson, Justine Barnsley, Emma Leavens, Kora Masse & Teja Chmay- to a 1st place finish. The Junior Girls set the pace for all teams to follow suit by getting 1st place.

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Lions Host Faith Flagg Fundraiser Flagg was struck by a car in a hit-and-run accident last April.

The Lions were eager to help the Flaggs, who face a myriad of uncovered costs associated with Faith’s treatment and recovery. Parking alone at McMaster can run in excess of $100 a week. On top of that there are many other things to take into account, like the day-to-day bills that can be difficult to meet when one parent can no longer work because they have to take care of their child.

“We thought that this was a way that we could help them out, by having a BBQ fundraiser and raising some money for the family,” said Lion Fred Arbour.

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It’s myVOICE, Wednesday October 28, 2015

FONTHILL BANDSHELL PRESENTS DE TEMPS ANTAN Since 2003, Éric Beaudry, André Brunet and Pierre-Luc Dupuis have been exploring and performing time-honoured melodies from the stomping grounds of Quebec’s musical past. Using fiddle, accordion, harmonica, guitar, bouzouki and a number of other instruments, our three virtuosos blendgoods, boundless energy with join theusunmistakable Please for the Open- joie de vivre found only in pm Baked refreshments, FOUND ing Night of the etc. available.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS “Keeping the Faith” FUND RAISER for FAITH FLAGG BBQ At E.L. CROSSLEY SS, THURSDAY OCT 29 11 am to 1 pm sponsored by the FONTHILL LIONS CLUB N19-34 SPAN (Single Person Association of Niagara) is a social club since 1982 for mature singles who meet and mingle at Iggy’s Pub,115 Hwy 20, Fonthill, every Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Offers members a monthly calendar of social activities.

Further information, call Lynie @905-788-0359 TF A Cappella Niagara Men’s Chorus Invites singers to join in the fun at the Welland Community Wellness Centre, 145 Lincoln St. on Tuesdays at 7:00 PM. For info call Bob 905-892-2336 or Kerry 289-820-6584.

TF Pelham Community Church 461 Canboro Rd., Fenwick Wednesday Worship & Communion Service First & Third Wednesday of every month @ 2:00 p.m.

TF Niagara’s Most Haunted: Legends and Myths is a new book and TV series which explores things that go bump in the night. Whether it be bed/ breakfasts, ships/boats, trains, tunnels, museums/mansions, highways, forts, cemeteries, waterfalls, it is not only the ghost stories that haunt, but the intrigue of their histories held in the Canadian annals. Are you ready for a journey as we bring to light the ‘unmentionables’ and the hauntings that are known of in Niagara? Wed., Oct. 28 at 7:00. $2. Please register ahead. www.pelhamlibrary.on.ca 905892-6443.

Jump N’ Jive Tuesday Share stories, sing songs , and meet some new puppet playmates!

This program will be designed to incorporate all ages from babies to preschoolers. A craft will be provided at the end for any participants able to craft.

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photos and more. Includes use of laptop or BYOG (bring your own gadget).

Saturdays 12:30 – 3:30. Register and pay ahead in person. $5.00 per 1/2 hour. Visit www.pelhamlibrary.on.ca or call 905-892-6443 for more details.

Weekly Euchre every Friday evening, 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm, North Pelham Youth Hall, 1718 Maple Street, Fenwick (Just north of Tice Road); $3./person, prizes awarded.

TF Cherry Merry Neil Diamond Christmas coming to the Fonthill Legion - Will Chalmers and the Solitary Man band will be performing on Friday November 27th 8 p.m. with opening act Lindsey Mills. Hear all the hits and Christmas tunes. Tickets are $20.00 and available at Semenuk’s Esso or 905-3255704. General theater seating.

Net proceeds to Pelham Cares.

Jump N’Jive Thursday Kids Location:Fonthill,Date October 22, 2015 and October 29, 2015 10:15 am Cost 20.00 Share stories, sing songs, and meet some new puppet playmates!

This program will be designed to incorporate all ages from babies to preschoolers. A craft will be provided at the end for any participants that are able to craft. Please register ahead. www.pelhamlibrary.on.ca 905892-6443.

Ridge Berry Farm Tea Room ‘Open House” Nov. 6 & 7 10am - 5pm. 398 Canboro Road, Ridgeville, ON (1/2 km west of the Shoppes of Ridgeville) Stocking stuffers, hot chocolate, cookie trays, variety of teas, samples. Tea Room open till Dec. 20, 2015 (heated porch) 289.897.8943 The Fabulous Fenwick Lions are planning a FREE Community Barbeque on Saturday October 24, 2015 from 11am to 2pm Rain or Shine.

Seeking singers for holiday chorus. Sing laugh & share your voice with Sing Niagara Women’s A Cappella chorus chorus. Rehearsals start Oct 26 Register now. Space limited. email info@singniagara.com or call Nancy 905-935-3965 Penny Sale and Lunch Holy Trinity Church, 1557 Pelham St. Fonthill Penny Sale Draw at 2:00 pm Lunch from 11:00 am – 1:00

The Country Christmas Store’s Summerfest, Fonthill. Call Creative Fall Harvest Festival, Saturday, Nov 14th “Homes 289-241-2456 N19-34 November 4th, 2015 5pm to for the Holidays”LIBRARY Christmas CARD PELHAM MAKING WORKSHOP 9pm.

Enjoy a glass of Christmas House tour – organized by Make six cards with fallcheer, themes, learning a variety of techniques. Materials sample products and Fonthill United Church.

Six are provided.

At time of registration, please1794 enquire about tools needed. meet & greet our artisans! homes and the Church beautifully Centre Street, Ridgeville www. decorated

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Tues., 16 10 – 12:30. $10. Please register ahead. Visit www.pelhamthecountrychristmasstore.com Tickets $20: Available at 905 892 library.on.ca or call 905-892-6443 for more details.

N19-35 6433 (Church) & participating AT THESE FINE AREA designers: Vermeer’s Garden Centre and Flower Shop, Cox BUSINESSES FABULOUS FENWICK LIONS FISH FRY ANNIVERSARY Home Furniture, Log Cabin Gift Tasty treatsCarolinda’s, with funds heading straight back into the community. Haddock, Shoppe, Le Village, Mary french Luska fries Interiors and more. Runs Sept. 9 from 4-7 p.m. Giant Tiger and much E. L. Crossley Fashions, and Roses and Twine Churchill Natural Meats Floral Studio Time: 10am to Shoppers Drug Mart MINOR HOCKEY EQUIPMENT SALE 3pm. PELHAM Ticket price includes Fonthill Library refreshments at Church.

Buy, sell or trade used equipment at the Pelham Arena.Town Aimed to provide of Pelham Cafe on Main cheaper options for players in this upcoming season. Runs Sept. 6 from The Ontario Provincial Service Beamer’s Officer of the Canadian 9-12 in Royal the morning.

Pro Hardware Legion, Kim Dolan, will be Sobey’s visiting the Legion in Fonthill McDonald’s MUDFEST duringPELHAM the week of November Fonthill Legion 16-20th, 2015.

Should you have Tim Hortons Men and women will be back in the mud as the second run on the year is questions or benefit needs for Semenuk’s held at Bissil’s Hideaway.

Pic’s Kim, please contact Rick Hatt J & J Florists – Service Officer for Branch 613 Keith’s Restaurant Fonthill no later than October NIAGARA REGIONAL EXHIBITION Target Store 30th, 2015, for an appointment.

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Devries Fruit Farm – Love from your family at the door. Adults $12, children Nature’s Corner P19-34 $5. Friday, October 30 at 7 pm.

WALKING For more informationCLUB visit johnsandsmusic.com N19-34 in Pelham? Join them Tuesdays at the Pelham Arena Interested in walking

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Shall I compare thee to a summer’s day? from 9-10 Thursdays at more Fonthill Bandshell fortemperate.

9-10:30 am. There Fonthill Legion,am and EVERY Thou art lovely and more THURSDAY 5-7 for pm,this serving is no fee program.

Forwinds moredoinformation, pleasebuds contact jcook@ Rough shake the darling of May, PIZZA and WINGS in the pelham.ca or call 905 892-2607, ext 329.

And summer’s lease hath all too short a date. lounge. EVERY FRIDAY 4Sometime too hot the eye of heaven shines, 6pm, serving a great dinner. $10 And often is his gold complexion dimmed; including coffee/tea and dessert.

HAMPER DAY FOR PELHAM CARES Take out orders available call every fair fair sometime Purchase fresh fruit and And vegetables at from the Market or bringdeclines, a non-perishable 905.892.6293.

TF By chance, or nature’s changing course, untrimmed; food item to fill the hampers at the Pelham Farmers Market on Sept. 4.

But thy eternal summer shall not fade, BAZAAR at FENWICK UNITNor lose possession of that fair thou ow’st, ED CHURCH, 1050 Church St. Fenwick, Nov. 6 and 7, 2015.

Nor shall death brag thou wand’rest in his shade, Nov. 6 – 1 pm to 4 pm and Lunch When in eternal lines to Time thou grow’st.

Nov. 7 – 11:30 am to 1 pm. Silent So long as men can breathe, or eyes can see, Auction, Bake Table, Country StoreEvent and Unique Crafts. PICK Submissions StandardsSo long lives this, and this gives life to thee.

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Event submissions that meet the of your event. The Community Events Calendar is updated weekly. Please provide Court, Fonthill, $279,000. Call acceptability standards of The Voice of Pelham will then be posted untilas themuch date of your event.

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HELP WANTED Seasonal Nursery workers January to October $11.25 per hour: Must be willing and able to work in all weather conditions, some heavy lifting. Own transportation required. Full time Monday to Friday 7:00 am to 5:30 pm and Saturdays 7:00am to 12:00. Email resume to jmpeetersjobs@gmail.com, or fax to 905-892-6672.

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It’s myVOICE, Wednesday October 28, 2015

Fall Foliage Autumn has reached a fever pitch in Pelham, as evidenced by the bright and beautiful fall foliage throughout the municipality. Many residents have been taking advantage of the warmer sunny days to go for walks or rides around the town and view the multitude of vibrant colours that accompany a falltime Carolinian forest.

Interestingly, many of the oranges and yellows we see today exist within the leaves year-round in the form of carotenoids. However, these pigments are masked by the overpowering greens that accompany the production of chlorophyll. During the regular growing season, chlorophylls broken down by this process are constantly being replaced, and the trees maintain their green colour. However, as winter approaches the veins that would normally transport chlorophylls shrink and close off, limiting the green pigmentation and allowing the other colours to come through.

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While the oranges and yellows exist in the leaves all year, the reds, purples, and magentas do not.

These colours arise from the production of pigments called anthocyanins, which occur in late summer. The brighter the sunlight is during this production period, the more anthocyanins are produced, and the more brilliant the resulting colour display.

Exactly WHY leaves change colour is still the subject of some debate.

One theory claims the colours act as a warning to insects, suggesting a link between brighter hues and a tree’s natural chemical defenses.

Another theory purports that the colourful pigments help protect the leaves in low light and temperature conditions, allowing them to more efficiently absorb nutrients.

As we prepare for the blowing snows and bracing winds of winter, this brilliant autumn canvas helps one to appreciate each day and the wonderful things all around us.

For the average resident though, the ‘why’ is less important than the result: beautiful fall colours that please the eye and warm the soul.

Fall has arrived in Pelham, and many residents are taking advantage of the warm weather to get out and do some ‘tree peeping’.

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Music and Art

THE LAY AWAKES is an acoustic pop duo based in Brooklyn, New York, however both members hail from north of the border:

Anna Paddock

(keyboards, vocals) has Manitoba roots. Her compositions have taken her around the world.

Patrick Anderson grew

up in Fergus, Ontario and studied music at Vancouver Community College and at Hunter College in Manhattan.

Friday, November 6th • 7 pm Advance tickets $20, at the door $25

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Central United Church, 12 Young St., Welland

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Places of Worship and Events Bethany Christian Reformed Church 1040 Balfour St., Fenwick, ON L0S 1C0 (905)892-8980

Fonthill Congregation of Jehovah\’s Witnesses 1369 Rice Rd., Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0 (905) 892-4680

Pelham Evangelical Friends Church 940 Haist St., Fonthill, ON L0S 1E4 (905) 892-6881

Concordia Luthern Church 105 Welland Rd. Fonthill, ON L0S 1E4 (905) 892-8877

Fonthill United Church 42 Church Hill, Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0 (905) 892-6433

Ridgeville Bible Chapel 418 Canboro Rd., Ridgeville, ON L0S 1M0 (905) 892-3347

Fenwick Church of Christ 765 Welland Rd., Fenwick, ON L0S 1C0 (905) 892-5661

Glad Tidings Church of God 1 Pancake Lane, Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0 (905) 892-5122

St. Alexander’s Roman Catholic Church 50 Pelham Town Sq., Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0 (905) 892-3090

Fenwick United Church 1050 Church St., Fenwick, ON L0S 1C0 (905) 892-3081

Holy Trinity Anglican Church 1557 Pelham Street, Fonthill, ON L0S1E0 (905) 892-6011

St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church 834 Canboro Rd., Fenwick, ON L0S 1C0 (905) 892-6123

First Presbyterian Church 602 Metler Rd., Fenwick, ON L0S 1C0 (905) 892-4716

Kirk on the Hill Presbyterian Church 1344 Haist St., Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0 (905) 892-3729

Fonthill Baptist Church 1414 Pelham St., Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0 (905) 892-3925

Pelham Community Church 461 Canboro Rd., Fenwick, ON L0S 1C0 (905) 892-5922

Ridgeville Bible Chapel 418 Canboro Road 905-734-3640

Coming EvEnts Family Halloween Alternative Heroes Unmasked Bring the whole family, fun, games, and treats for the children.

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Friday, october 30th 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Prophecy – What’s happening in our world?

Jim Paul leads us in a Biblical study on Coming Events • Learning from the past • Living in the present • Looking to the future Every Wednesday in november @ 6:45 p.m.

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It’s myVOICE, Wednesday October 28, 2015

On October 8th, Lion Al Crowe (left) was presented with the Lion of the Year Award by Lion Fred Arbour (middle) and Lion Brian Buchanan (right). Al is described as “one of those Lion’s who is a tireless worker, seldom expecting any praise. He is usually available for most projects we have going on and is there from start to finish.”

Pelham Cares Honours Donors

The Pelham Cares donor wall.

Pelham Cares honoured donors to its Home For Good capital campaign, with the unveiling of a donor wall, this past Saturday. The campaign was instrumental in the purchase of Pelham Cares permanent facility at 191 Hwy 20 East. Donors were invited to attend this Open House with presentations made to the Gold, Platinum and Titanium levels. The capital campaign will continue, with funds directed to this purpose at the request of donors.

The wall will be updated respectively in July of every year. Pelham Cares invites community members to stop by to view the wall at any time.

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Fonthill Downtown Stroll to Launch Holiday Shopping Season Come experience an old fashioned evening stroll in Downtown Fonthill on Wednesday November 4th, 2015 6pm-9pm as sixteen local businesses OPEN LATE to welcome visitors with shopping specials and Small Town friendly, good cheer.

Now in its 5th year the Holiday Gift Showcase & Downtown Stroll has become a highly anticipated community event with all the participating businesses offering generous samples and goodies along the way.

Dr. Louis Albanese of Fonthill Dental contributes his musical talents to add festive ambiance to the event – he along with his Johnny Cash band mates will be serenading strollers to walk the line in support of shopping local in Downtown Fonthill.

“It truly is a win-win opportunity for consumers,” says Albanese. “Have fun, visit with friends and neighbours while you learn more about the businesses that operate in our Downtown”.

Visitors will all have the chance to win prizes provided by the participating businesses. Keep on Strollin’ passports will be distributed at the event challenging attendees to visit a minimum of eight out of the participating businesses to be eligible for the draws. There is no purchase required to have the passport validated.

For a full list of participants and their special #Stroll2015 offerings please visit www.myPelham.com

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