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Battlefield Trophy Hunters

By Bernie Law and Steven Law

During World War I, the Germans had a saying “The British fight for glory, the Canadians for souvenirs”. The Canadian soldiers had a reputation for collecting all types of guns, mortars and even the buttons off of German soldiers’ uniforms and anything else they could carry away from the battlefield.

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Razor Blades Found in Niagara Halloween Candy

Toye Chapin and some of her art on display at the Welland Library.

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Fonthill Artist Featured in ‘Art on the Wall’ Display

by ZACH JUNKIN The VOICE

The Welland Library’s Art on the Wall project will feature Fonthill artist Toye Chapin from this week into the new year.

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NRPS- The Niagara Regional Police Service is reminding parents to inspect their children’s Halloween candy, after issuing a media release warning parents about the discovery of what appeared to be a razor blade located within a candy bar received from “trick or treating” in the area of Thorold. Further to this discovery, On November 2, 2015 the Niagara Regional Police Service also attended a residence in Niagara Falls for another report of a metal

blade found within an O’Henry Bar.

During this most recent incident it was reported that on October 31st, 2015 a child resident of Niagara Falls went “trick or treating” in the North end of St. Catharines with friends. Upon returning home the child began to consume an O’Henry bar, bit down and discovered metal. Upon removing the bar from their mouth a metal razor blade was observed within the chocolate bar.

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POLICE WARN AGAINST TAX REFUND SCAM The Niagara Regional Police are reminding Niagara residents of an on-going scam being perpetrated under the guise of a tax refund.

Scammers claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency tell victims that they are entitled to a tax refund, and then have them fill out a form that divulges personal and financial information.

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panthers take canucks to 2nd ot Last Friday night’s edge-of-the-seat GOJHL Junior B hockey game between the Pelham Panthers and Niagara Falls Canucks needed five periods to finish the fan-approved play.

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Fonthill Artist Featured in ‘Art on the Wall’ Display

by ZACH JUNKIN The VOICE

Begun in 2007, the Art on the Wall project has featured more than fifty artists since its inception, and has become an important exhibition space for the community.

“Everybody that goes through city hall and the back door sees the displays,” said Carol Kitchen. “It’s been quite well attended and people are interested.”

As a talented local artist, Toye was a logical choice for the Art Wall. “I have

been doing a number of displays in the area,” said the frequent Pelham Art Festival Vendor. “Some people in the community have come to know me and so I decided to do an exhibition here early this year.”

Toye, who started painting in 2006, noted the importance of local support for local artists. “Local artists often gain inspiration from local sources,” she said.

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“We have very beautiful scenery all around Pelham and other nearby places; local artists go out and bring back that natural beauty and put it on display.”

This will be Toye’s final exhibit for 2015 and 2016. She plans to take some time to explore different subject matter and mediums, incorporating Thai heritage into the Canadian environment. She hopes to be back on display in 2017 with some new ideas and new pieces. continued from page 1

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There were no injuries as a result of this incident however parents are again reminded to remain vigilant in examining their children’s candy and for any tampering to the packaging prior to consumption.

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Police Warn Against Tax Refund Scam

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by ZACH JUNKIN The VOICE

The Niagara Regional Police are reminding Niagara residents of an on-going scam being perpetrated under the guise of a tax refund.

Scammers claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency tell victims that they are entitled to a tax refund, and then have them fill out a form that divulges personal and financial information.

In the fall of 2015 members of the Welland Street Crime Unit began an investigation into the sale of controlled substances from a River Road apartment in Welland, Ontario. On Wednesday October 28, 2015 a Controlled Drug

The scams can occur through telephone calls, mail, or email. Some of the scams ask for personal information directly, while others re-direct victims to a fake website that asks them to verify their identity by entering personal information. The CRA does NOT request personal information from citizens by email, nor do they ever request information pertaining to health cards, driver’s licenses, or passports.

A sample of the fraudulent request: Dear Taxpayer, Recalculation of your tax refund.

Local Office: No 3718 Tax Credit Officer: Barbara Hubert Tax Refund ID Number: 681716203 Refund Amount: CAD 980.99 After the last calculation of your fiscal activity, we have determined that you are eligible to receive a tax refund of CAD 980.99. Please submit the tax refund request and allow us 9-12 business days in order to process it.

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Residents need to be especially aware of scams where they are asked for information such as a Social Insurance Number, or a credit card, bank account, or passport number. When in doubt, ask yourself the following questions: Am I expecting money from the CRA? Does this sound too good to be true? Is the requester asking for information I would not include in my tax return?

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EDITORIAL

Managing Scapegoats

Letter to the Editor I am a graduate of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program, and its Operation Legacy, which is made up of members and graduates of CHAMP who are dedicated to teaching the younger generation about the importance of remembrance.

by ZACH JUNKIN The VOICE

In Charles Dickens’s David Copperfield there is a business run by two men, Mr. Spenlow and Mr. Jorkins.

At work, Jorkins spends his time hidden away in his office, while Spenlow deals with customers and employees. Whenever Spenlow is forced to say ‘no’, or to make an uncomfortable decision, he blames it on the hard, uncompromising character of Jorkins, whom people have come to fear after a lifetime of such policy.

In reality, Jorkins is not actually a tyrant, but really a mild man who does not like to get too involved with the business.

Spenlow has built him up as a scapegoat to avoid taking the blame for unpleasant decisions.

Will the town’s relationship with the newly hired community centre Construction Manager take on a similar pallor in the face of recent spending caps imposed by council? Tasked with finding ‘efficiencies’ and reducing the project’s cost by $24 million, Ball Construction will be saying the word ‘no’ to a lot of upset people: ‘No’ to a twin pad, ‘no’ to a large theater space. It’s going to get ugly.

When this ugliness unspools, council will be able to give a

shrug and a grimace and say to residents “hey, we wanted those things as much as you did! But, well, our Construction Manager would never allow it”. It won’t deflect all the blame, but it will help to soften the blow.

Of course, don’t feel bad for Ball Construction. They’ll be handsomely compensated for their whipping boy status, to the tune of $1 million. Not too shabby (that’s $2 million of the $30 million devoted to the architect and Construction Manager for those keeping track).

Residents who follow the potential community centre planning process need to remember to maintain perspective if some pet project finds itself on the chopping block. While it’s easy to blame the Jorkins’ of the world, don’t run after this scapegoat; it’s important to continue to hold the real decision makers accountable.

Amputee veterans started The War Amps nearly 100 years ago, and later created CHAMP to share their knowledge and assistance with us. Operation Legacy allows us to honour them and carry their legacy into the future.

This year marks the 70th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. On Remembrance Day, it is important for Canadians to reflect on the significance of this anniversary and the sacrifices made so we could lead better lives.

Operation Legacy has given me the privilege to participate in many events that will always stay in my heart. I cherish the times I get to talk with honourable veterans because hearing their stories first-hand makes me appreciate how hard they fought for our country. I am honoured to pass on the torch of remembrance to younger generations, so they too can be proud to live in this amazing country.

Sincerely,

Celeste Blanchard, 19 Operation Legacy Member, Ottawa

Ontario Strengthens Freedom of Speech On October 28th Ontario passed the Protection of Public Participation Act which protects freedom of speech on matters of public interest.

The Act will allow the public to participate more freely in public discussions without fear of retribution by giving them a better way to defend themselves against strategic lawsuits, commonly known as SLAPPs (Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation). The threat of a strategic lawsuit, which can be lengthy and

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Tropical storm Patricia’s landfall weather off distant Mexico made for busy local cabbies Wednesday last, here in Welland and Pelham. Attempts to book a ride from a Fonthill eatery to Niagara College came to naught as taxi stand switchboards lit up all day through and frank dispatchers acknowledged no one would even come out. And who could blame a driver with business aplenty from radio and flags?

Cost was not the issue and no life was at stake but an appointment was missed. And now delay and hassle.

Poor planning or not, who serves these kinds of al a carte transportation needs for Pelham? A terrific new bus/shuttle service being offered by levels of government and participated in by the Town of Pelham does go quite some way towards bridging the transportation accessibility gap that hobbles rural life. But there will always be need for highly tailored personal shuttle services and what are the options? Certainly the Welland cab companies exist to serve Welland, not Pelham.

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Does one now? With today’s technology could a person not operate a self dispatched car and driver service?

Regardless, it seems short-sighted by either business or perhaps municipal restriction that no cab service dedicates itself to Fonthill. Certainly there are plenty of templates to follow and there are much smaller towns than Pelham that offer substantial cab service. As a convenience and as a necessity Pelham needs an addition to the latest bus/shuttle service. It would be good if the Municipality could look at such a service and consider its bylaws to ensure both citizens and the town’s legislative needs are met.

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“I am pleased to see our government play a leading role in ending litigation that stifles free speech,” said Attorney General Madeleine Meilleur.

“This law embodies the values of justice, fairness and equality—all hallmarks of our great nation—by allowing citizens to speak out on public issues without fear of retribution.”

The new act, which will become law in Ontario upon Royal Assent, contains a number of elements that will reduce the risk of citizens being threatened with legal action when speaking out on matters of public interest. These include a new fast-track review process that will allow the courts to quickly identify and deal with strategic lawsuits, new protections for individuals from defamation lawsuits when their concerns are reported to the public through a third party— such as a blogger or a reporter, and faster and less expensive procedures at boards and tribunals that will allow parties to make written submissions about legal costs instead of making submissions in person.

Improving access to justice supports the province’s strategy to build Better Justice Together, a commitment to make the justice system simpler, faster and less expensive for all Ontarians.

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In Flanders Fields

By John McCrae

In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields.

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Bed Handles Inc. Recalls Adult Portable Bed Handles After Deaths Reported

Ontario Strengthens Freedom of Speech

Expansion of June 3, 2014 recall

On October 28th Ontario passed the Protection of Public Participation Act which protects freedom of speech on matters of public interest.

Affected products

Portable bed handles that lack safety retention straps. Recalled models include the Original Bedside Assistant®(BA10W), the Travel Handles™ (BA11W) which is sold as a set of two bed handles, and the Adjustable Bedside Assistant® (AJ1) sold between January 1994 and December 2007.

Product description

This recall involves the Original Bedside Assistant® (BA10W), the Travel Handles™ (BA11W) which is sold as a set of two bed handles, and the Adjustable Bedside Assistant® (AJ1).

The bed handles are intended to assist adults with getting in and out of bed by giving them a bar to grip.

Bed Handles Inc. and the model number are printed on a white label on the bed handles.

Hazard identified

When attached to an adult’s bed without the use of safety retention straps, the handle can shift out of place, creating a dangerous gap between the bed handle and the side of the mattress. This poses a serious risk of entrapment, strangulation and death.

Neither Bed Handles Inc. nor Health Canada has received any reports of consumer incidents or injuries related to the use of these products in Canada. There have been 4 deaths reported in the United States.

The Act will allow the public to participate more freely in public discussions without fear of retribution by giving them a better way to defend themselves against strategic lawsuits, commonly known as SLAPPs (Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation). The threat of a strategic lawsuit, which can be lengthy and expensive, is often used as a means to intimidate or punish opponents and discourage others from speaking out.

“I am pleased to see our government play a leading role in ending litigation that stifles free speech,” said Attorney General Madeleine Meilleur. “This law embodies the values of justice, fairness and equality—all hallmarks of our great nation—by allowing citizens to speak out on public issues without fear of retribution.”

The new act, which will become law in Ontario upon Royal Assent, contains a number of elements that will reduce the risk of citizens being threatened with legal action when speaking out on matters of public interest. These include a new fast-track review process

Improving access to justice supports the province’s strategy to build Better Justice Together, a commitment to make the justice system simpler, faster and less expensive for all Ontarians.

Pelham’s Peer Awards MP Dean Allison (left) and Mayor Dave Augsutyn (right), pose with a number of this year’s Peer Award winners at Lookout Point Country Club.The 2015 recipients were : Barb Matthie, Fonthill & District Kinette Club; Anne Durst, Pelham Farmers Market; Maria McMillan, Pelham Historical Society; Brian Iggulden, Fonthill & District Kinsmen Club; Enid Gatcke, Fonthill Lioness Club; John Mills, Fonthill Lions Club; Marisa Battista, Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council; Cora Ann MacKinnon, Niagara Centre Skating Club; Bill Gibson, Pelham Active Transportation Committee; John Swart, Pelham Art Festival; Sue Kicul, Pelham Cares; Gail Hilyer, Pelham Seniors’ Advisory Committee; Stuart MacPherson, Pelham Soccer Club; Robert Eamer, Rotary Club of Fonthill; Claire Rochette, Royal Canadian Legion, Ladies Auxiliary, and Jake Dilts, Royal Canadian Legion.

Number sold

Approximately 2000 bed handles were sold in Canada by home health care stores, drug stores, medical equipment stores and in home and health care catalogs.

Time period sold

Bed handles were sold from January 1994 through December 2007.

Place of origin

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All Pelham Volunteers Are Precious!

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Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.

— Elizabeth Andrews

Mayor Dave Augustyn’s Column for the week of 2 November 2015

Sometimes in our fast-paced society, we neglect to honour and thank those that do something special. And, yet, those who volunteer in our community make a conscious choice to give of their time and talents to improve our community.

When you volunteer, you make a conscience choice and, I believe, carry out a sacred act of giving of yourself.

This goes for the many coaches and conveners of the various sports in Pelham and for members of the Town’s outstanding Service Clubs. It’s the same with the specially appointed members of Town Committees like those that volunteer on the Library Board, the Active Transportation Committee, the Beautification Committee, and the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council.

It’s a similar commitment from those involved in community based endeavours like the Farmer’s Market Committee, the Bandshell Committee, the Pelham Art Festival committee, the Pelham Horticultural Society, the Suppermarket Committee, and the hundreds of other volunteers in our community.

That’s why hosting the Town’s Annual Volunteer & Community Corporate Recognition Ceremony – like Council and I did last Wednesday – is one of our favourite events! It’s when we recognize the dedication and hard work of hundreds of Pelham’s volunteers.

We presented the “Peer Award” as a special way of recognizing outstanding individuals. Each community-based group or organization in Pelham nominated one of the most exemplary volunteers from among their group of exceptional volunteers.

We offered our deep appreciation and congratulations to each of the Peer Award recipients: Barb Matthie, Fonthill & District Kinette Club; Anne Durst, Pelham Farmers Market; Maria McMillan, Pelham Historical Society; Brian Iggulden, Fonthill & District Kinsmen Club; Enid Gatcke, Fonthill Lioness Club; John Mills, Fonthill Lions Club; Marisa Battista, Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council; Cora Ann MacKinnon, Niagara Centre Skating Club; Bill Gibson, Pelham Active Transportation Committee; John Swart, Pelham Art Festival; Sue Kicul, Pelham Cares; Gail Hilyer, Pelham Seniors’ Advisory Committee; Stuart MacPherson, Pelham Soccer Club; Robert

Eamer, Rotary Club of Fonthill; Claire Rochette, Royal Canadian Legion, Ladies Aux.; Jake Dilts, Royal Canadian Legion.

We also honoured our Corporate Citizens – those businesses that give money, resources, product – to all facets of our community. We especially honoured the Fonthill Sobey’s with a Corporate Peer Award for their generosity to so many charities and commitment to improving our Town.

I offer deep thanks to each of the Town’s volunteers and corporate citizens for giving of themselves to help other people and to make Pelham a vibrant, creative and caring community for all.

You may contact Mayor Dave at mayordave@pelham.ca or read past columns at www.pelhammayordave.blogspot.com.

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Remembrance Day Ceremonies Sunday November 8, 2015

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Battlefield Trophy Hunters

By Bernie Law and Steven Law

Many of these souvenirs were captured during daring night time trench raids on the German front lines. The Canadians would sneak across no man’s land under the cover of darkness to gather intelligence and disrupt the German positions in advance of Canadian attacks to follow shortly thereafter. These captured weapons were then rendered inoperable by the Canadians in case they fell back into German possession.

Evidence of this Canadian trophy hunting military culture was put on display at Cenotaphs across Canada in the years following World War I, including captured German light field howitzers, field guns, heavy machine guns, trench mortars and even a few naval guns. Pelham is home to one of less than 50 such captured German weapons left in Canada. The old Pelham Town Hall in Ridgeville has had an inoperable German trench mortar or “Minenwerfer” adjacent to the Cenotaph located there since its installation in 1921. This Minenwerfer was once capable of firing a 75.8-mm diameter, 4.6-kg shell at a rate of 6 rounds per minute within a range of 300 to 1,300 metres.

The Trench Mortar and Cenotaph in Ridgeville.

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Over the years, this historical artifact has been weathered and suffered deterioration due to its outdoor location, which is unprotected from the elements, as shown in this recent photograph. However, due to local interest to preserve this artifact as representative of our nation’s military history, a project has commenced that will restore this item back to its original condition for future generations. This restoration program will be conducted in accordance with the Conservation Guidelines published by Veterans Affairs Canada regarding the restoration of Cenotaphs.

As the years pass and our Veterans from the World Wars of the early 20th century pass on into glory, it is left to us to remember their great sacrifice, tell their stories and preserve their memory.

Those who do not learn the lessons of history are doomed to repeat them.

Lest we forget.

Note: The authors are both proud Associate Members of The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 613 in Fonthill, Ontario and dedicate this article to the memory of their forefathers who served in the Canadian Army during World War I and who brought back their own souvenirs with them and told us their stories.

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613 Lincoln and Welland Regiment Army Cadets take it to the next level

Branch 613 LINCOLN AND WELLAND REGIMENT ARMY CADETS recently won the the Colonel Maddox trophy, signifying them as the very best small Cadet Corps in all of Ontario.

In September 613 Lincoln and Welland Regiment Army Cadets received the Lord Strathcona award for being the top cadet corps in Western Ontario. Sgt Cody Arpin, the Area Cadet Advisor for Army Cadet Units in Western Ontario, attended Branch 613 Royal Canadian Legion, to present the award to Capt Lynn Giovenazzo, the Commanding Officer of the cadet unit.

The cadets from 613 were very proud to receive the award for the 4th time in the last 5 year s. Ontario is broken down into 4 areas, each area picks a top small and large cadet unit from within the area to receive the award. Western Ontario consists of 35 small army cadet units, located between Windsor and Fort Erie. 613 are considered a small cadet corps, parading under 50 cadets weekly.

The Lord Strathcona award is presented yearly to the top cadet unit in the Western Ontario area for their successes during the past training year. 613 Army Cadets showed proficiency in Cadet Retention and attendance, participation in local and regional training activities and competitions. Their community involvement was also a definite factor in the winning of this award. From the 4 small cadet units chosen in each area of Ontario to receive the Lord Strathcona award, one cadet unit in all of Ontario is chosen for the Colonel Maddox trophy, signifying them as the very best small Cadet Corps in all of Ontario.

This year 613 was honored to have the President of the Army Cadet League of Ontario, Mr. Dan Mathews, attend the cadet corps on Oct 21st to present the unit with the Maddox trophy and a cheque for $500.00, this is the 2nd year in a row and 3 out of the last 4 years that 613 has been chosen as number 1 in all of Ontario.

45 Cadets stood proudly at attention, in front of their parents, representatives of Branch 613 Royal Canadian Legion, the Lincoln and Welland Regiment, Mayor Dave Augustyn and the Army Cadet League of Ontario while Mr. Mathews presented Capt Carrie Shanessy, the cadet corps’s Deputy Commanding Officer, with the award.

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Remembrance Day Ceremonies Wednesday November 11, 2015 PRESIDENT COMRADE TONI MCKELVIE SGT-AT-ARMS COMRADE BILL ASHBY 10:50 AM

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SPORTS Crossley Juniors Shine at SOSSA

by CROSSLEY STAFF

In Cross Country you run as individuals but can be representing a team with 4 or more runners. Crossley thrives on teams! To advance to OFSAA, a team had to finish in the top 2, or in the top 5 as an individual outside of those teams. The Crossley Cross Country Team ran exceptionally at SOSSA this year. All 6 teams are going to be represented at OFSAA this coming Saturday November 7th in Collingwood as either an individual or a team. The senior boys team placed 5th but have Ryan Kort moving on as an individual.

The senior girls team placed 3rd but have Megan Norton moving on, while the midget boys placed 4th by only 6 points and have Derian Free moving on.

The midget girls team placed 4th but Kate Knafelc (who won her race) will represent her team at OFSSA. The Junior Teams each are advancing as Junior Girls Kaelen Partridge, Cate Gualtieri, Jessie Fennell, Julia Labricciosa, Valerie Belanger and Caleigh McColl won gold, while Junior Boys Brock Deba, who won the race, Charlie deVries, Fraser Darling, Neil Kennedy, Alex

E.L Crossley’s SOSSA competitors.

Barnes and Davis Shepherd took second place. Both groups will be representing Crossley at OFSAA. Coaches Mr. Edwards and Mrs. Mergl are very proud of the athletes who ran all year and with the fantastic results by all teams.

Panthers take Canucks to 2 OT Last Friday night’s edge-of-the-seat GOJHL Junior B hockey game between the Pelham Panthers and Niagara Falls Canucks needed five periods to finish the fan-approved play.

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Pelham took the lead in the first period with a goal by Alexander Hester, assisted by Cameron DeFazio and Synee Coonishish (18:39), and held the lead through to the latter half of the second period when Niagara Falls rallied to score the equalizer (Frank Pucci from Scott Grieve and Matthew Marsden, 12:44).

As has come to be expected, the Panther’s penalty kill was impeccable, not allowing the Canucks any goals on several power play opportunities. This helped end the regular play in a 1-1 tie and carry the game into overtime.

This was the third overtime game for Pelham so far this season.

One period of intense 4 on 4 action wasn’t enough to decide the game, and it needed a second 3 on 3 overtime period before Niagara Falls were able to use their more familiar and larger home ice surface to break through Pelham’s defense and score (Taggart Ledyard), ending the game in their favour.

Pelham’s goalkeeper Stephen “Will� Harvey put in a stellar performance, allowing just 2 goals on 56 shots, and was justly rewarded with second star of the game. Matthew Marsden (NF) and Frank Pucci (NF) were the games other two stars.

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The Pelham Panthers are all ‘fired up’ about hosting the Thorold Blackhawks this Friday at Pelham Arena. Puck drop is at 7:30pm for what is certain to be an exciting game between these two adversaries. This will be a Fired-Up Friday game, where all students and minor hockey players can get in for just a Toonie!

A large and loud home town crowd will certainly help the Panthers and their fans come away with the ‘W’ and a good deal of home town pride.

See you there!

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Pelham, pieces from our past The history of the Pelham Registry Office begins with a building constructed in 1834. This first structure, located near 1450 Pelham Street, was Dexter D’Everardo’s Education Office for the Niagara District. When Dexter D’Everardo was elected Provincial County Clerk in 1851, he set up a Registry Office in the same building. D’Everardo wanted the Registry Office to be located in Fonthill as it would insure town growth and prestige. As Registrar, this may have also given him firsthand knowledge of property that might become available for town expansion that he was continually promoting.

In 1863, D’Everardo replaced the original building. He constructed a uniquely designed fireproof structure at a personal cost of more than $5,000.00. The interior of the new building featured a thick brick arch, lined with copper and capped with a pitched roof to protect the masonry from the weather. In the event of a fire, the wooden roof would burn off, but the rest of the building would remain intact. The vault which contained property, birth, death and marriage records was protected by 2 heavy steel doors.

The brick and copper arch and heavy metal doors still exist today, hidden within the walls of the building.

The original cast iron fireplace front from the fireplace that heated the back of the Registry Office, was removed and relocated to 9 Elizabeth Drive in Fonthill.

This fireplace front, which is stamped “St. Johns, 1832” was manufactured by The St. Johns Ironworks, a long gone industry of the community of St. Johns.

The Registry Office served not only Pelham, but also Welland County. In 1856, with the inauguration of Welland County, Welland Council began discussions to move the office from Fonthill to Welland. This did not take place until 1872. Records indicate that D’Everardo

may have continued to use the Fonthill building as a legal and insurance office. Before his death in 1891, he sold the building to Moses Lounsbury, a piano dealer.

The Registry Office stood vacant for many years before Herbert Minor purchased the building in 1918 and opened the first general garage business in Fonthill, known as Minor’s Garage. This was a bold entrepreneurial move on the part of Mr. Minor as there were only 4 cars in the village to service at that time.

In 1942 when the Fonthill flagstaff and fire alarm bell, once located at the intersection of Hwy. 20 and Pelham Road were knocked down, the Minor family, who were involved in the Fonthill Volunteer Fire Department, agreed to have the fire alarm call switch relocated to the garage. The alarm bell was placed on the old Municipal building across the street and Wilford Minor and Leo Giles took turns staying at the garage during the weekends manning the alarm switch. The old Registry building remained a garage for 66 years before the gas pumps were finally turned off in 1984.

The remains of the first Registry Office for Pelham/ Welland County is hidden in the north end of a row of modern shops on Pelham Street in Fonthill. The unique

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“The Registry Office”, 4th in the series “Pelham, Pieces From Our Past”, is a joint effort created by Carolyn Botari, and Gary and Rosemary Chambers, all members of The Pelham Historical Society.

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

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

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Ontario Proposes Expanding Spring Bear Hunt Ontario is proposing an expanded spring bear hunting pilot program to gather further information to assess concerns voiced by northern communities about human-bear conflicts, and to support economic growth and tourism in northern Ontario.

Ontario has about 105,000 black bears living in the province. Currently across Canada, each province and territory with black bears has a spring and fall bear hunt except Nova Scotia and Ontario, which only have fall hunts. For 2014 and 2015, Ontario held a two-year bear management pilot program in eight wildlife management units, all of which reported high levels of nuisance bear activities. The hunt was open to Ontario residents from May 1 to June 15.

Communities in and around these units include Timmins, Thunder Bay, Sudbury, Sault Ste. Marie and North Bay. “Managing the bear population responsibly through an expanded pilot program would allow us to gather further information to assess the impacts of an early black bear season on concerns voiced by northern

communities about human-bear conflicts, and to support economic growth and tourism in northern Ontario,” said Bill Mauro of the MNR.

The proposed spring bear hunt pilot expansion, now available for public comment on Ontario’s Environmental Registry, would include: Extending the pilot by an additional five years; all 88 wildlife management units that currently have a fall bear hunt; and non-resident hunters.

Under the expanded pilot proposal, it would still be illegal to hunt bear cubs and females with cubs.

Anyone convicted of this offence could face a fine of up to $25,000 and up to one year imprisonment. In most cases, each licensed hunter would only be allowed to hunt one bear in each calendar year. Baiting of bears during all bear hunting seasons would be regulated to help address possible public safety concerns.

Pelham Fire Services – November 2015 Message

What is Tapp-C?

Pelham Fire Services was recently called by a concerned parent, who had found his child Johnny* playing with matches, and asked if there was anything that we could do to help? We get calls about juvenile firesetting a few times a year, and when we do, we enroll the child in Tapp-C (Arson Prevention Program).

Every child who is referred to the TappC program, along with his or her family, will receive a home safety check and fire safety education from Pelham Fire Services, as well as a risk assessment and intervention through Pathstone. The information can come to us from the caregivers, responding firefighters, or another source such as the school or the police. Notifying the Fire Department is the right thing to do no matter how minute the incident may seem. Firesetting behavior can escalate into progressively bigger incidents with possibly disastrous consequences. Minor incidents can get out of hand quickly – one match can burn a house down.

Johnny’s house was checked for working smoke alarms and an escape plan, and his parents were advised to lock up all matches and lighters. Johnny also received some educational sessions at the fire hall. Through counseling offered by Pathstone, Johnny is better able to cope and the risk of recidivism is minimal.

In practically all Tapp-C cases, we see that firesetting behavior is an indication that the child is trying to deal with serious issues in his or her life. Through Tapp-C, the child can get the help he or she so desperately needs. Please do not hesitate to get help to them. If you know of any child who may benefit from Tapp-C, please contact the Pelham Fire Prevention Officer at sholditch@pelham.ca or 905-892-2607 ext. 202. (*not his real name)

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The Importance of Retirement Income Planning

By Kim Inglis

A study by BMO Global Asset Management found that one quarter of already-retired Canadians are surprised to find their savings are not as sufficient as they thought. A key factor is that people are living longer. Statistics Canada says the average Canadian male will live 84 years and females 87 years, with an increasing number of us reaching 100.

But longevity is not the only danger to sufficient retirement income. Many Canadians have simply not been planning adequately to provide for a comfortable retirement. A poll done by RBC found that although 61% of Canadians worry about running out of money in retirement, only 39% had put any money into retirement savings and 30% hadn’t even started.

Sun Life Financial statistics show that Canadians who expect to work well past age 65 now outnumber those expecting a normal retirement. The somber truth is that 60% expect to work full or part-time after retiring.

Working longer is one way to address longevity, as are choices like saving more or having a reduced standard of living. Whatever a person chooses, it all begins with planning that reflects factors like inflation, asset allocation, withdrawal rates, and health care costs.

One cannot ignore the erosive effect of inflation.

PIMCO Investments reports that inflation of just 3% during the course of one decade can erode purchasing power by as much as 25%. Spanning several decades, the impact is dramatic.

Portfolios can be too conservatively positioned for extended periods. Market movements in the last few years have caused an allocation shift towards heavier cash weightings but with low interest rates and a Bank of Canada inflation target of 2% those portfolios are hard-pressed to keep up.

Withdrawal rates require attention. According to Fidelity Investments, annual inflation-adjusted withdrawal rates exceeding 4-5% of the original value of the portfolio raise the risk of outliving one’s investments.

Expanding health care costs are a major consideration. Aging can bring chronic and complex health issues. Some are not curable, instead requiring continuous care that can very quickly deplete retirement assets.

A favorable retirement outcome requires analysis that determines financial priorities and compares income needs against discretionary goals. Cash flow models should account for such factors as lump sum cash needs for special events, future inflation, and debt reduction.

That analysis should be followed by a comprehensive financial plan with a retirement income strategy reflecting income sources, retirement expenses, cash flow needs, tax considerations, estate goals, and funding gaps as well as a strategy for required withdrawals of registered accounts and locked-in assets.

Good retirement income plans will also make use of guaranteed income sources that guard against volatile markets and inflation erosion. These include government benefits, available pension income, annuities, and insurance.

It is clear that an increasing focus of government fiscal policy suggests Canadians will be expected to rely less on government and take more responsibility for their financial futures. Start your planning now.

Kim Inglis, CIM, PFP, FCSI, AIFP is an Investment Advisor & Portfolio Manager with Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management, a division of Canaccord Genuity Corp., Member – Canadian Investor Protection Fund. www.reynoldsinglis.ca.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS 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 905892-2336 or Kerry 289-8206584.

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.

Pelham Public Library. www. pelhamlibrary.on.ca 905-8926443.

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.

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 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 Saturday, November 14, 2015.

Holy Trinity Church, 1557 Pelham St. Fonthill Penny Sale Draw at 2:00 pm Lunch from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Baked goods, refreshments, etc. available.

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Tickets $20: Available at 905 892 6433 (Church) & participating designers: Vermeer’s Garden Centre and Flower Shop, Cox Home Furniture, Log Cabin Gift Shoppe, Le Village, Carolinda’s, Mary Luska Interiors and Fashions, and Roses and Twine Floral Studio Time: 10am to 3pm. Ticket price includes refreshments at Church.

The Ontario Provincial Service Officer of the Royal Canadian Legion, Kim Dolan, will be visiting the Legion in Fonthill during the week of November 16-20th, 2015. Should you have questions or benefit needs for Kim, please contact Rick Hatt – Service Officer for Branch 613 Fonthill no later than October 30th, 2015, for an appointment.

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Fonthill Legion, EVERY THURSDAY 5-7 pm, serving PIZZA and WINGS in the lounge. EVERY FRIDAY 46pm, serving a great dinner. $10 including coffee/tea and dessert.

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Purpose through

LEAVING A LEGACY

by PASTOR DANIEL CALCAGNO Glad Tidings Church of God in Fonthill

An ancient writer once said “Everything

Ode to an Era

by DOROTHY HARE

Did you ever sit and ponder, And your mind to childhood wander.

Just seems like yesterday, That I was just a child at play.

Making bread of purest clay, Left baking in the sun all day.

Barefoot I’d run across the grass, Amid summer rains, made quite a splash!

Some days into the woods I’d go, To gather sticks to carry home, To heat the stove as hot could be, Then mother would bake for the family.

Mother and Dad joined in the game, As brothers, sisters, and neighbours came.

To kick the can and run and hide, And leave the “it” one far behind.

What a different world today, How many parents have time to play?

In no time at all we were in our teens, Looking for work (but not in jeans), They were for the farmer boys, To pitch the hay and do the chores.

Dressed in our best, what we could afford, We’d walk and search from door to door.

But we had fun in the “good old days,” Although we worked hard in many ways.

No buttons to push to wash our clothes, Or turn up the thermostat to warm our toes.

The bathtub today is heaven sent, For the galvanized tub was some event.

At the end of the day we’d find time to pray, To thank the Lord for the blessings He gave.

For health, food, and for one another, Especially for Father and our dear Mother.

And to ask that we be spared to spend, The autumn of our years to a peaceful end.

About the Author: Dorothy Hare lives in Fonthill and faithfully attends Glad Tidings Church of God. Dot (as she is called) will be celebrating her 103rd birthday this January.

She not only writes poetry, but also draws lovely sketches with coloured pencils. In her younger days, she was a sought-after baseball player, playing on a few different teams in the Niagara Region. In 1935, she was a part of a team that won the Ladies Ontario Championship. Her portrait can be seen at the Seaway Mall on the Sports Wall of Fame.

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is meaningless… completely meaningless!” We would all like there to be a reason for our existence, but it does not always feel that way. How many people in the world reluctantly get up each day and head off to a job they do not enjoy? How many people are unhappy in their relationships?

Sadly, many people deal with their unhappiness and lack of purpose by trying to obtain artificial or momentary happiness through some kind of an addiction: smoking, drinking, doing drugs, being promiscuous, etc. However, I would argue that if we are honest with ourselves, we all engage in something unhealthy in order to deal with our unhappiness or lack of fulfillment.

Thankfully, there is more to life than simply chasing fleeting happiness! We can each live our lives in such a way to leave a lasting effect on the world, an effect that will hopefully inspire others. Leaving a legacy does not necessarily mean building up a fortune and acquiring possessions: what good is wealth if you do not have any loved ones to share it with? A legacy must be deeper than mere finances.

Perhaps a good way to get in the right mindset regarding leaving a legacy is to think of the end of our lives. Will we be able to look back and feel like we lived with purpose, and that we had a real effect on the world? If we want to live in a way that will leave a meaningful legacy, then we might consider adopting the following: Firstly, we each need to develop an identity based on living with purpose. Most people do not really think about who they are and why they do what they do. However, you can choose to have a purposeful identity, to care about truth, virtue, and to

have a positive effect on the world. You can become a loving, peaceful, compassionate, and contented person, if you choose to purposefully work toward that goal.

All too often, other people’s influence in our lives can prevent us from becoming who we want to be.

Therefore, we need to take ownership of our lives.

Think of your life as a car and you are the driver of that car. We must not allow people to be backseat drivers in our lives! If you are going to leave a legacy and become someone of whom you can be proud, you must make sure that you are the one who is driving your life.

If you are going to live a purposeful life and be an example to others, then you have to make some hard decisions about who you allow in your life, as we are influenced by those around us. We need to evaluate our relationships to see if they will be helpful in achieving the goal of leaving a legacy.

What really matters in life? Will the things we do in life have lasting value, or will they be insignificant in the grand scheme of things? Now, I know how important itW is to support yourself and to support your family, but why not work towards getting yourself to a point where you can do what you want to do in life? Work towards an eventual change, and one day you can enjoy purposeful work and build a life that will leave a legacy.

No matter what age you are, you can still make a difference. Nobody is bound to live a boring and meaningless life! We can live with purpose by working towards leaving a legacy – which also means having an exciting and adventurous life!

What do you want to do with your life? What do you want to leave behind?

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

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

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

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 First Presbyterian Church 602 Metler Rd., Fenwick, ON L0S 1C0 (905) 892-4716 Fonthill Baptist Church 1414 Pelham St., Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0 (905) 892-3925 Fonthill Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses 1369 Rice Rd., Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0 (905) 892-4680 Fonthill United Church 42 Church Hill, Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0 (905) 892-6433 Glad Tidings Church of God 1 Pancake Lane, Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0 (905) 892-5122 Holy Trinity Anglican Church 1557 Pelham St., Fonthill, ON L0S1E0 (905) 892-6011 Kirk on the Hill Presbyterian Church 1344 Haist St., Fonthill, ON L0S 1E0 (905) 892-3729 Pelham Community Church 461 Canboro Rd., Fenwick, ON L0S 1C0 (905) 892-5922

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

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