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It was standing room only in Old Town Hall, with residents lined up out the door to watch the proceedings. Another 43 watched the live stream from their homes. The vote finally came after 3 hours of presentations by citizens and stakeholders both for and against the facility.

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NST Riders Face Huge Fare Increase THANK YOU VERY MULCH Pelham Scouts selling mulch to fundraise for camping trips While other kids are going door-to-door selling chocolate bars and magazines to reluctant parents, the Pelham Scouts have harnessed some of their famous ingenuity and devised a better plan.

Building off the success of last year’s endeavor, this spring the Scouts are selling mulch to residents and businesses looking to spruce up their yards and streetscapes.

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Niagara Specialized Transit (NST) - a company that provides inter-municipal transportation to the physically disabled and elderly who are unable to board conventional transit – is increasing their prices starting May 1.

On Nov. 3, Niagara Region’s public works committee voted to award the NST operations contract to BTS Network Inc., located in Vaughan, for of $1.2 million. The service had previously been provided by Red Cross

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Niagara and the Great Wars Exhibit Opens at the Welland Museum on May 6 (Welland, ON) - Niagara and the Great Wars exhibit is a look at the Great Wars, particularly World War I and the impact it had on our community and the world around us.

Guest curated by Cameron Ward, this collection represents the ways in which our community came together during the war years, through personal items from veterans who served and the ways in which we remember those who lost their lives.

Niagara and the Great Wars will highlight artifacts, uniforms and medals from a local private collection, together with the Métis Nation of Ontario Veterans Council, Métis Nation of Niagara, First Nations -Brantford, Royal Canadian Legion Br. 4, Welland and Royal Canadian Legion Branch 613, Fonthill.

DATE: Exhibit opens May 6, 2016 at 6:30 pm TIME: Museum hours are Tuesday – Saturday from 10am – 4 pm, Thursdays 10-8 pm LOCATION: Welland Museum, 140 King Street, Welland, ON L3B 3J3

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THANK YOU VERY MULCH “We were thinking about a lot of different types of fundraisers,” said Scouter Chris Irwin. “We wanted to get something that people actually need, and that’s where this idea to sell mulch came from.”

The mulch sales also align with the Scouts’ affinity for the outdoors, while teaching them important life lessons.

“It’s good honest work for the kids who do all the deliveries, and it teaches them a lot about market-

ing and sales at the same time,” said Irwin.

Last year the service was so popular that the Scouts sold out and had to turn customers away.

“We’ve had a very positive response once people understand the value we’re delivering,” Irwin explained. “It’s not only helping out the kids, but it’s actually a very good deal on mulch.”

“One way to gauge whether people appreciate what you’re doing is through

repeat business, and this year nearly 100% of our customers returned,” he added.

All of the proceeds go to fund the Scouts’ camping trips and events. Bags of mulch can be purchased until May 1, and will be delivered in the second week of May. They cost $6 per bag (containing 2 cubic feet), and the Scouts will spread the mulch for only $1.50 more per bag.

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COMMUNITY CENTRE GIVEN GREEN LIGHT Voting in opposition were Councillors Junkin and Papp. Both cited concerns about the financial viability of a twin pad.

an overall decline in minor hockey registration across the province, and questioned how such figures could support doubling the Town’s ice capacity.

“Like the majority of people in the town, I believe that a Community Centre is required,” said Junkin. “But I feel quite strongly that to construct a second ice pad as part of this Centre is a huge mistake that the town will regret in future years.”

Councillor Papp proposed an amendment that would set the second pad aside until the financial ramifications could be clarified, but Mayor Augustyn would not allow it.

The Councillor noted that Regional projections state that in fifteen years there will be 500 fewer children under the age of eighteen in Pelham. Junkin also noted

move forward, and were satisfied by the reports and figures that have been presented by staff up to this point. Mayor Augustyn disagreed with statements made by Councillor Junkin, and argued that the data the Town had collected supported a second ice surface.

groups, including representatives from the Niagara & Haldimand Building & Construction Trades Council and the Welland/Pelham chamber of commerce, claimed that the project would bring jobs to the Region and stimulate economic growth.

This sentiment was shared by a number of user groups who made presentations earlier in the night expressing a desire for more prime time ice to be made available within the town. Other

The Town’s Project Manager, Ball Construction, hopes to start pouring concrete for the facility by September.

“The second rink is already incorporated into the facility, I would rule that that cannot be an amendment,” he said.

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NST Riders Face Huge Fare Increase The company got off to rough start, receiving many complaints about the services.

According to sources, they were often late, or failed to show up entirely. There were also allegations of rude and incompliant bus drivers.

While complaints have decreased in recent months, NST riders are now faced with a new issue: rising costs.

The service divides the region into different zones, and charges clients based on how many zones they need to travel through.

Currently, a one-way trip within two or fewer zones costs $7.50. Every additional zone after that costs another $7.50.

But according to a letter from the Niagara Region Public Works Department, prices are changing next month.

Starting May 1, one way rides between two or fewer zones will cost $10, and rides spanning three or more zones will cost $20.

Those prices are set to increase again in 2017, when single zone trips will cost $10, trips spanning two zones will cost $15, and trips spanning three or more zones will cost $30.

That means that Pelham students using the service to travel to Niagara College in Welland will have to pay $150 per week for transit alone. “[The] upcoming fare changes are required to deliver a level of service to better meet your needs,” reads the Region’s letter to users.

“Fares have not increased since the start of the service in 2006. The fare structure has been re-

vised to better reflect the current cost of transportation, however the fares still remain highly subsidized.”

added. “Niagara College offers a wide variety of student services and supports that assist students.”

Riders are also required to buy a minimum of one $40 punch card in advance.

She said there are support programs out there.

The Regional Council approved the fare changes on Jan. 1.

“I can’t afford the prices going up,” said Rhys Evans, who relies on the service to go to school. “I’m on a fixed income.”

Evans, now 24, has been on Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), which he uses to pay for NST, since he was 18. He has always had the same income and it stays frozen even when expenses go up.

“Increased transportation costs can be a challenge for students with disabilities,” said Sheryl Johns, Acting Director of Student Services at Niagara College.

“Students who are struggling financially as a result of travel costs should see a Financial Aid Advisor at their post-secondary institution,” she

“Students with a permanent disability that affects their mobility may be eligible for funding to assist with the cost of transportation to and from the educational institution that they attend. The student must be eligible for OSAP. The bursary is separate from OSAP and, as such, it does not increase the funding entitlement.”

She said students can research for scholarships at their school and on websites such as canlearn.ca to help with expenses.

Evans wishes the region had thought twice before they went ahead with this.

“They haven’t walked in our shoes,” he said. “I don’t feel respected by the Niagara Region when they go ahead and do this.”

NST has 1,080 active clients using 10 vehicles and one shuttle bus.

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EDITORIAL Credibility, Accountability Defeated 5 - 2 What the Mayor of Pelham referred to as democracy took place Monday night at Old Town Hall, and never has a word been so wrung of its meaning.

stage like so many old- timey baseball players in an Iowa cornfield, the ham-handed message being, “Build it and they will come.”

In a staged production of cherry-picked presentations, the pro-$36-million Community Center faction offered various poetic justifications for its construction—clearly wanting to add, “no matter what the cost” at the end of each pronouncement. Figure skating coaches, a consultant for the construction industry, a spokesman for the building trades — shockingly all were strongly in favour of spending your money on their vested interests.

The “Build it and we’ll go bankrupt” crowd got the applause lines, naturally, since the audience in attendance was overwhelmingly pro-community but overwhelmingly anti-$36-million-Community Center. This prompted one of the few unscripted moments of the evening, when Mayor Augustyn lost his… cool, slamming his gavel down and commanding that the ordinary folk just shut the heck up, darn it.

In what may have been the oddest twist, a self-described business “leader” noted that his firm had opened in Pelham in 1995, earned millions of dollars, attracted skilled workers from around the world, yet he now felt that his ability to continue such stellar success depended almost wholly on the construction of an enormous building where children would gather to play hockey and seniors gather to do Tai Chi. Then, in dulcet tones, were conjured golden recollections of A.K. Wigg and Glynn A. Green—the men, not the schools—pushed onto the rhetorical

And so, with not a single Councillor asking a single question of any of the citizen presenters, the three-hour dramedy proceeded to its foregone conclusion, with Councillor Papp mustering some 11thhour courage and voting with Councillor Junkin against blindly throwing good money after bad.

Yet the play is far from over. You may regard everything that’s happened to date as mere prologue. The real black comedy starts when the construction bills start coming in, and next year’s property tax notices start going out.

VOICE OF PELHAM POLICY CLARIFICATION

To ensure both the actual and the perceived integrity of the Voice’s independent editorial policy, effective with our 30 March 2016 issue, the Voice of Pelham no longer publishes submitted Press Office material typically taking the form of officeholderbylined columns. We do continue to welcome news releases from officeholders containing information of bona fide interest to the 17,000 residents of Pelham. In the event that we seek clarification relating to a newsworthy item, we will continue to contact officeholders for comment. Holiday and special event display advertising bookings will continue to be coordinated by our Marketing Department.

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$2.50 is a big deal

by JESSICA HENDRIKS STUDENT WRITER AND COLUMNIST FOR VOICE OF PELHAM

As a student with a disability, I have used Niagara Specialized Transit (NST) throughout my college life. The service brought me from my home in St. Catharines to the Niagara College Welland Campus for just $7.50 per ride, saving me a difficult 90 minute commute by bus.

The service also allowed me to attend school in the winter when snow on the ground makes it nearly impossible to use my wheelchair outside.

So as someone who relies on NST’s services, I was shocked and upset to learn that starting May 1, NST is increasing its prices by 33%.

This won't affect me much because this is my last week of using this service for school. But I am writing this to advocate for others. While a $2.50 increase may not seem like a lot, it will greatly affect those who use the service.

For example, a student attending school five days a week prior to May 1 would pay approximately $300 per month. With this increase, they will

be paying over $400 per month.

That extra $100 makes a big difference, especially for the many riders who are on a fixed income. I personally get about 900$ per month from Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), which is near the average, and it’s going to stay at that rate until I move out on my own.

And our ODSP doesn’t increase when things like this come up. So think about it: Students who rely solely on ODSP are expected to spend nearly half of their monthly income on transportation alone.

Furthermore, prices are expected to increase AGAIN in January 2017, when it will cost students $600 a month to attend classes Monday through Friday.

Though parents might be willing to help with these costs, as their children get older they want to be more independent.

Unreasonable costs take away their independence and restrict one’s ability to pay for expenses on their own.

At Niagara College, all students receive a U-Pass, which is included in their tuition. This allows them to travel around the region by city bus for free, with unlimited rides. I have used it frequently and loved the independence and freedom it gave me.

But how is that fair to those with disabilities who can’t take the bus and need an alternative?

Even without the U-Pass, St. Catharines city bus fare is only $3.00, yet disabled riders, who may be unable to use the city bus for a number of reasons, are expected to pay more than 3 times that amount?

NST fares are placing an unfair burden on an already vulnerable group of people. Students without disabilities pay far less per month to get to school; the summer U-Pass is only an $80 charge on their tuition.

Whatever happened to those with disabilities having the same rights and opportunities as everyone else?

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR “DIMINISHING VOICES” In your last issue, you announced a policy, retroactive to March 30,2016, that you would no longer publish articles sourced by “ officeholder bylined columns.”

Having being chosen as the first directly-elected Regional Councillor in Pelham since 2003, I have voluntarily provided hundreds of articles to the local media to inform citizens of the activities of Niagara Regional Council, its Committees, Agencies, Boards and Commissions as well as the activities of the Pelham Active Transportation Committee and the Niagara Escarpment Commission. In addition, I have provided detailed reports of the activities of Niagara Regional Council through regular meetings of the Pelham Town Council. Your past support in this regard was appreciated.

You say that you will welcome “news releases from officeholders containing information of bona fide interest to the 17,000 residents of Pelham” and that you will contact officeholders for comment. This leaves you as the arbitrary authority as to what is of “bona fide interest” and the intervening voice to the community.

Your editorial policy is regrettable and reduces your status as a “community newspaper”. The many voices of the community are diminished when they become your voice.

Brian Baty, Pelham Regional Councillor Fenwick

Keep the Welland Hospital Open In a meeting on April 14th, 2015, there were concerned people trying to stop the closing of the Welland hospital. The welland Hospital serves approximately 94,000 residents.

Where will you take your child if they are injured or sick? There are many senior citizens in our area, if they have a heart attack or stroke, where can they fo when every second counts if there is no hospital close by?

Fort Erie, Port Colborne and Niagara-on-the-Lake have already been closed. Let’s not let that happen to the Welland hospital.

LEROY WATSON FENWICK

BOY IS OUR FACE RED In Last Week's Voice of Pelham, we ran a photo titled 'Legion Supports Juravinski Centre'. The accompanying caption failed to include the names of those pictured. Those names are as follows: Toni McKelvie, Branch President; Helaine Ortman, Juravinski Cancer Centre Representative; and Bernie Law, 2nd VP. The Voice apologizes for the omission.

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Mother’s Day weekend marks the 30th occasion that one of Ontario’s premiere art shows takes place in Pelham. The Pelham Art Festival arrives at the Pelham Arena on Friday, May 6, opening with a gala evening featuring fine wine, hors d'oeuvres, music and, of course, fine art.

Some 75 artists and artisans from across Ontario are scheduled to present their work through the weekend. Whether cre-

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ated in oils, acrylics, or watercolours, or from mixed media and photography, organizers say that there’s art for every taste and budget. An estimated 3,000 visitors attend the exhibition each year, one of the largest annual gatherings held in Pelham Arena.

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Door Prizes ~ Dynamic MC ~ Silent Auction ~ Gift Basket Table Cash Bar ~ Pizza ~ Snacks Trivia begins at 7:00 p.m. sharp! Come early to shop our gift table and participate in the silent auction.

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‘Chile’ Bob out front of his store in Ridgeville.

‘Chile’ Bob has no shortage of experience when it comes to the business of antiques and collectibles.

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slow season for antique shops, he hopes business will get going again on his traffic-heavy corner now that the cold weather is done with.

“It’s all for sale!” said Bob, who claims the business is in his blood.

“The winter was a little slow, but I’m holding my own,” he said. “It should start to pick up now.”

Though Born in Saint John, New Brunswick, this past winter was his first spent in Canada in over thirty years. The

The 71-year-old also does small moving jobs and estate clean-ups, and runs a flea market in Jordan.

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CROSSLEY EARTH CLUB FOCUSES ON FOOD

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Students from E.L. Crossley’s Earth Club focused on food this past Earth Week, hosting several Veg Fest events that taught fellow students about vegetarian and vegan diets.

“What we wanted to do with Veg Fest was inform people about dietary alternatives by providing resources and support,” said Earth Club member Laura Herridge. “Then it is in their hands to make their own decision.”

prepare a number of vegan dishes, including Indonesian Corn Fritters, African Vegetable Stew, and a Rustic Vegetable Lasagna with Tofu Riccotta.

“This was something that we thought we could add to expose kids to vegan cooking,” said teacher Sharon Keller.

“They

kind of understand what being a vegetarian is, but veganism is a little different. So we wanted to show interested students how they can cook without using any eggs or any dairy and still meet their nutritional requirements.”

“It was kind of our first initiative with veg fest,”

added Earth Club member Meghan Biggar, “and we can use what we learned at our Veg Fest event.”

Earth Week is designed to promote awareness about environmental issues.

This year it was celebrated from April 18-April 22.

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Events included a Smoothie Day; a Salad Bar Extravaganza complete with vegan dressings; a vendor fair where students could try samples from local vegan bakeries; and a number of interactive games and activities.

To prepare for these events, students were also offered the opportunity to partake in a vegan cooking class hosted by Natural Chef Niagara’s Jessica McNeil. A Certified Natural Chef, McNeil helped the students

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Trout Season Opens at St. Johns Time to get

cycling – again?

by JOHN SWART

Last Saturday marked the opening of trout season at St. Johns Trout Pond. Every year, the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority stocks the pond with rainbow trout and invites the public to come and enjoy the fishing. Trout Unlimited Niagara Chapter was there to promote the idea of catch and release and responsible angling practices, and to demonstrate the art of fly tying and fly fishing. While the trout are normally fished out within one week, TUC points out that if anglers practiced careful handling and release, they could be enjoying the fishing all summer long.

The Niagara Chapter is working with the NPCA to gradually make changes in the Opening Day event, introducing artificial lures only (since worms and corn are swallowed by the fish along with the hook, and cannot be released), and stocking Brook Trout which are native to the area, rather than the introduced rainbows.

POLICE INVESTIGATE COUPLE'S WEEKEND CRIME SPREE NRPS - Last week uniform members of the Niagara Regional Police Service along with the Ontario Provincial Police and the Niagara Emergency Medical Service responded to a single-vehicle collision in the roundabout at Highway 406 and East Main Street, in the City of Welland.

investigators from the #1 District Detective Office revealed that the couple had gone on a crime spree over the weekend, spanning the Niagara Region including St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Welland and Port Colborne.

Arrested were two St. Catharines residents: a 34-year-old male and 38-yearold female. They are jointly charged with the following offences: Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 (3 counts), Theft Under $5,000 (2 counts), and Fraudulently Obtaining Food and Beverage.

Witnesses observed a male and female flee from the vehicle, which turned out to have been stolen from the City of Toronto. The suspects were located and apprehended nearby, a short time later.

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Or fifty. Kids are pretty much gone now, and maybe there’s even a little cash left at the end of the month. Your wife insists on reading you ‘healthy tips’ from her magazines every day. You’re getting to know each other again, and you’re still looking pretty good to one another, if only you had the energy.

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There must be a hundred reasons to consider cycling again, and once you decide to go for it you’ll need a bicycle. Step into a dealer’s showroom and your brain will go into overload. The colours and styles, activity, intense conversations, clothing and gadgets, and variety of bikes will amaze you.

You’ll react to the overload like a kid in a candy store – I want it all; or like me buying a computer – petrified of getting it wrong.

Do some research before you enter the store. This can be quick and limited, or extensive; but the more you know "going in", the better your chances of getting the right bicycle at a fair price. I’ll suggest two sources as starting points.

First, manufactures’ websites. An hour or two spent scanning a few sites (www.cannondale.com, www.trekbikes.com, www.manhattancruisers. com, www.giant-bicycles. com) will give you a great understanding of what’s on the market, including

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women-specific bikes.

Read the promotional blurbs explaining the demographic and intended usage for each category of bike, and you will soon recognize yourself.

You’ll also learn some of the jargon, so when a super-enthusiastic salesperson gets into flight you can follow along or slow them down to get the info you need.

Secondly, friends who ride are a great source of information, just like they are on beer, wine, the opposite sex, and movies. If you’re smiling, you know the pitfalls here, but don’t rule them out. Contact local clubs to learn more about where your interests may lie (www. thefreewheelers.com, www.stcatharinescc.com, www.bikefitsunflowers. com, www.shorthillscyclingclub.com).

Gather as many opinions as you can. You’ll soon see common threads that represent worthwhile advice.

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Let’s say you’re a thirty something who hasn’t cycled since you were a kid.

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and how often will I ride?".

I’ll suggest you need to add "in my vision of the future". Don’t sell yourself short. Part of the fun is aspiring to the perfect bike for your niche of the sport. If sipping wine in Tuscany away from tour bus fumes is your dream, buy the touring bike. If those TV commercials with riders ripping down Rocky Mountain singletrack turns your crank (no pun intended), go for the quality dual-suspension mountain bike. If you’ve heard that Maureen or Marcia or Melanie rides now, and you just want to kick her butt because she was better than you in highschool sports, get the woman-specific, Divas only, road bike. If the Doctor says lose fifteen pounds and drop your blood pressure, the Circle Trail on an urban bike will be fine.

Now you’ve broken the ice, you’re ready to enter the store, and you have the knowledge to work with the dealer to choose your candy wisely. Enjoy the ride!

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COMMUNITY EVENTS & CLASSIFIED SPAN (Single Person Association of Niagara) is a social club since 1982 for mature singles who meet and mingle at The Trap 128 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 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 Pelham Community Church 461 Canboro Rd., Fenwick Wednesday Worship & Communion Service First & Third Wednesday of every month @ 2:00 p.m. TF Ridgeville Bible Chapel AWANA program is Tuesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 at 418 Canboro Rd, Ridgeville for children 3 to Grade 9.

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TF BINGO is back at the Royal Canadian Legion, Hwy # 20, Fonthill on Saturdays 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm. Every one welcome, enjoy our relaxed atmosphere and prizes. TF FABULOUS FENWICK LIONS FISH FRY Friday May 6, 2016, 4–7 pm Centennial Park, 999 Church St., Fenwick.

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A huge selection of treasures and bargains for home, garden, recreation plus toys and books!

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TRIVIA EVENING Wesley United Church, Welland, Saturday, May 7.

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Lions Host Agricultural Night

by ZACH JUNKIN The VOICE

On Tuesday, April 19, the Fonthill Lions hosted their annual Agricultural Night. Guests packed into the Legion on Highway 20 to enjoy a meal prepared by the Lions and Lioness, and listen to guest speakers Isaac Khan and Adam Shoalts.

energy and wit earned him strong applause from the audience.

The headliner for the evening was Pelham-born author and adventurer Adam Shoalts, who spoke about his experiences as a modern day explorer.

Adam grew up in Fenwick and got his first taste of exploration in the woods behind his house.

In the last few months

he has given numerous talks across the country to discuss his work and promote his latest book, Alone Against the North.

“It is always a nice feeling to be speaking in front of a hometown crowd,” said Adam. “Some people here I'm sure will remember my old Voice column about nature and the outdoors. It has been almost 10 years now since I first

started writing that, so for Pelham residents to get a chance to see where my adventures have led me in the years since is only fitting...they were, after all, my first audience.”

Pelham Volunteer Recognized at Regional Luncheon “He really believes in volunteerism; it’s his passion,” said Doug’s wife, Karren. “He really encourages everyone to volunteer because he recognizes how much it has helped his own life.”

The agricultural night raised approximately $1000 for the club, who support a number of charitable organizations within the community.

Doug Elliot

On April 13, the Region hosted a luncheon in order to recognize the men and women who volunteer their time with longterm care homes and seniors community programs in the area.

Among those honoured was Pelham’s Doug Elliot, who was recognized for his 30 years of dedicated volunteerism spanning numerous organizations and initiatives.

Effective Speaking contest winner Isaac Khan entertained the audience by describing a day in his life.

Young Isaac Khan got things started after dinner, regaling the crowd with a speech describing a day in his life. The fourth grade Glynn A. Green student was the Lions’ Effective Speaking contest winner for his age category back in February. His

Doug got hooked early, volunteering with his church when he was 16. Since then he has remained deeply involved in his community, especially long-term care facilities, where he has accumulated 30 years of service, first at Sunset Haven, and then at the new Woodlands of Sunset and Rapelje Lodge. Doug also drives for Pelham Cares.

Doug’s friends and neighbors note his kind, helpful spirit, his humility, and especially his enthusiasm for helping others.

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

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

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Fenwick Church of Christ 765 Welland Rd. Fenwick, ON L0S 1C0 (905) 892-5661 Fenwick United Church 1050 Church St. Fenwick, ON L0S 1C0 (905) 892-3081 First Presbyterian Church 602 Metler Rd. Fenwick, ON L0S 1C0 (905) 892-4716

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St. Alexander’s Roman Catholic Church 50 Pelham Town Sq. Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0 (905) 892-3090 St. Ann’s Roman Catholic Church 834 Canboro Rd. Fenwick, ON L0S 1C0 (905) 892-6123 Zion Free Reformed Church 1075 Boyle Road Fenwick, ON (905) 386-1134

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GARDEN CONCEPTS BRINGS THE POWER OF THE FLOWER TO YOUR HOME take on “all things gardening”, says Susan.

Cynthia Roberts and Susan Clark of Garden Concepts

Are you looking to sell a home, and want to make it stand out? Have you always dreamed of relaxing in your own beautiful garden, but lack the time and experience to make that dream a reality? Or are you a business owner looking to give your streetscape a little more ‘pop’?

If so, then Cynthia Roberts and Susan Clark think they have just the service you need.

Last fall, the duo started Garden Concepts, staging gardens to give onthe-market homes that extra flair.

“Selling a home starts at the curb!” explains Cynthia. “Tidy, colourful, and creative flowerbeds, a welcoming entry and well maintained lawns are the key to an effective first impression.”

They quickly expanded into other garden-oriented areas as well, and now

The pair have extensive experience in the field, with Susan having worked a number of years in a greenhouse, and Cynthia having served as the Manager of Parks and Cemeteries for Niagara Falls, where she was responsible for city-wide beautification. Cynthia has a certificate in Horticulture, and was awarded the Communities in Bloom Trillium Award for ‘Most Improved’ front yard in 2005 and again in 2014.

Together, they hope to bring the joy of beautiful spaces to their customers.

“A pretty yard can do so much,” says Susan. “It feels good to come home to a garden that is warm and welcoming, and we want to share that with others.”

Residents can learn by calling them at 289-6865676, or by visiting gardenconcepts.ca.

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Knights of Columbus Flag Relay for Special Olympics

by ZACH JUNKIN The VOICE

On Monday, April 18, the Knights of Columbus Flag Relay for Special Olympics came to Niagara. The Knights use the relay to raise funds and public awareness for the event.

It offers a way for Knights members, the Squires, to be involved with the Special Olympics program on a local level.

“The Relay was very successful,” said Knights of Columbus District Deputy Ivan Roden. “We had five flag raisings, attended three sports events, and made a donation of $250.”

This was the second Flag Relay for Special Olympics run by the Knights.

The first year they held relays in Thunder Bay, Ottawa, and Toronto. This year they relayed six flags simultaneously, spanning the entire province.

Roden hopes to see the Flag Relay return once again to Niagara in four years. Since the Knights began supporting Special Olympics in 2011, they have donated over $275,000 to the cause.

The Knights of Columbus hold a flag-raising at Pelham Town Hall.

PHOTO CREDIT: Ana McKnight.

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