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In a result that would have surprised most pundits 80 days ago, the Liberals were swept back into power on Monday with a 184 seat majority government, after having won just 34 seats in 2011. Voters across the country seemed determined to avoid another Conservative majority, with slogans like “ABCâ€? (Anything But Conservative) permeating facebook and other social media sites. As a result, many of the Liberal Party’s gains came at the expense of the NDP, who won only 44 seats after having secured 103 in the previous election, as wary voters saw Trudeau’s party as the best shot at unseating the Tories. In spite of the Liberal surge, Pelham, as part See the story of Niagara West, remains on page with ďŹ rmly Conservative, incumbent Dean Allison re-

ceiving nearly 48% support and winning by more than 5700 votes. In the wake of Monday night’s results, Harper has indicated that he will be stepping down as the leader of the Conservative Party after three terms See the story as Prime Minister, while on page Trudeau in his victory speech indicated that Canadians had chosen a positive message over one of fear.

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Six Crossley students and one teacher will be participating in a student engagement pilot project run by the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada. The Institutes Roots and Shoots program brings

young people together from across the province to address sustainability issues. The project kicks off this weekend and will run through to October of next year. Crossley’s students will meet in Toronto with a number

of selectees from other schools, where they will brainstorm ideas to improve the environmental and ecological sustainability of communities. Then they will form teams based around their areas of interest and, over the

next 12 months, work to make their concepts a reality. “They’re going to come up with design ideas to help make communities more sustainable,” said science teacher Mrs. Keller, who was also selected to take part

in the program. “Then those ideas will get launched next year.”

The program looks to build on the principles of community-centered conservation championed by the institute’s namesake, Jane Goodall. According to the

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Institute, they aim to “develop conservation approaches that enable them [students] to better understand the interconnectedness of people, animals, and the environment.”

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So many residents contacted their municipal representatives that the issue was added to Monday night’s council meeting agenda. There, Staff were questioned by councillors on a number of points related to the assessment letters, but gave little in the way of concrete answers.

While it was indicated by Treasurer Cari Pupo that there had been some kind of mix-up implementing a new system at the town offices, no information was offered explaining how much work had been done on the drains, how staff calculated the amounts billed, or why so many letters had apparently contained errors.

“Some of that information was not captured when it integrated with the lettering system that we had, and some of the information was missing with respect with the amount of

repairs that were done on the drain, and what works were done on the drain,” said Pupo.

Mayor Augustyn noted that this lack of clear communication ran counter to the Town’s goal of being open and providing excellent customer service. “I think in this particular billing we fell down on those,” he said. “I don’t think we’ve received enough information and the community has a number of questions.”

In response, Council has called for a public meeting to be held on the issue as soon as possible 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.

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Special to The Voice A group of Canadian soldiers suffering from a variety of physical and mental injuries were hosted in Pelham just before Thanksgiving as part of their rehabilitation. The ten soldiers were participating in the Healing Waters program that uses fly fishing and fly tying as rehabilitation tools. The Niagara Chapter of Trout Unlimited Canada organized the event, hosting the soldiers at two local wineries and teaching them the art of casting a fly line at a privately owned bass pond off Killman Road in Pelham.

Fly fishing has long been recognized as a stress-free escape from everyday life, and the repetitive motion of the cast along with the concentration and focus required makes it a perfect activity for those suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. As well, the casting motion can be useful in rehabilitation from certain physical

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injuries, while fly tying employs fine motor skills that can restore precision and dexterity. The Healing Waters Program has been very successful both in providing wounded soldiers with a couple of days of valuable recreation, and in instilling a love of fly fishing that in many of the participants lasts a lifetime.

The Chair of the Niagara Chapter of Trout Unlimited Canada, Dennis Edell, says that the Chapter is proud to provide the volunteers who teach and mentor the soldiers through the program. “It’s very rewarding to see and hear the enthusiasm that the soldiers express for their new skills. Some of them find the social aspect of the program very valuable, too, and make friendships outside the military… in some cases for the first time.”

The soldiers were bused in from Meaford, Kingston, and Petawawa on Tuesday afternoon and spent the evening being introduced to fly fishing

through demonstrations and films, along with enjoying a wine tasting and tour of Megalomaniac winery and a three course dinner from August restaurant. The next day, they arrived at the pond and were piped in to the instruction area by Piper Morgan Stanford.

Instruction was provided by volunteers led by John Valk of Grindstone Angling in Waterdown and within half an hour, they were enthusiastically casting flies onto the pond in hopes of hooking a bass.

In the evening, Calamus Winery hosted the group in their century old barn facility, turning the upstairs room into a dining space, with room left over for fly tying tables where the soldiers got to create their own lures from fur and feathers under the guidance of Trout Unlimited volunteers. Dinner was a four course plated meal followed by conversation, awards for biggest fish and most fish, and expressions of appreciation to the volunteers and

October is Canadian Library month. It is a time to focus on what libraries have to offer in their communities. It is an opportunity to celebrate successes and express our gratitude to the community for their continued support.

We have a full schedule of programs and events throughout the month.

On October 22, we have invite the public to join us for coffee and snacks throughout the day as a way to show our appreciation to the Pelham community.

Celebrating success may prompt some to ask how we know we are successful. Similar to most libraries, we monitor and report to the Board monthly traditional measures of output such as circulation, the number of programs and their attendance, and the number of people that come through our doors. Pelham Public Library is doing well in these areas to date in 2015. Our circulation is steadily increasing, our program at-

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This means going beyond reporting on the product and answering the question, “What good did we do?” For example, we might measure improved confidence levels in job seekers after they take a resume writing workshop.

This type of measure is more difficult as it often is not as precise as counting the number of people participating. Nevertheless it is important that we make efforts to measure our value in the community from our users’ perspective.

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club, sport, or arts program have better attendance, better grades and have a greater desire to continue on to college.

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LORI GRETSINGER • OFFICE ADMINISTRATION There is a sign on Rice escarpment zones with The Escarpment Proadversity. office@thevoiceofpelham.ca ave better attendance, better grades and have a greater Road near Highway differing features and tection Areas are imge. These are experiences your children will not have if you keep them in a bubble, or “Then you will know the truth, and the truth 20 that proclaims that differing levels of de- portant because of their in front of will thesettelevision.

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Another exists on the Merritville Highway close to the bridge that is currently being replaced. Both leave you to wonder why those locations were chosen as they do not appear near any noticeable slope. In fact, the escarpment is not defined by a straight line nor is there a singular designation for the

Natural Area displays features which are in a relatively natural state and associated stream valleys, wetlands and forests which are relatively undisturbed.

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significance. They are often more visually prominent than Escarpment Natural Areas. Included in this designation are escarpment features that have been significantly modified by land use activities such as agriculture or residential development. It is the land needed to buffer prominent Escarpment

Natural Areas, and natural areas of regional significance.

The Escarpment Rural Areas are an essential component of the escarpment corridor, including portions of the escarpment and lands in its vicinity.

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The Helen Keller Fellowship Award was presented to Lioness Enid Gatcke on Septermber 8 by the Fonthill Lioness, and on October 14th, Lions Doug Gaylor (left) and Brian Buchanan were honoured by the Fonthill Lions Club. The Helen Keller Fellowship Award was established by the Board of Directors of the Lions Home for Deaf People to honour outstanding Lions, Lioness, and Leos.

Congratulations to our awards winners!

What does the ashing green light on a vehicle mean?

The green light is a courtesy light. When someone dials 911 in Pelham, the dispatch operator in St. Catharines pages our volunteer firefighters. The responding firefighters go to the hall as quick as they can. There, they grab their gear and jump in the fire truck that is requested at the call.

When they drive to the hall, the firefighters’ personal vehicles may (not all firefighters have them as it is not mandatory) show a flashing green light, usually mounted on the dash.

By flashing a green light the responder is

asking that, if possible and safe, you yield, so that he or she may get to the hall as quickly as possible. In fact, the light may only be used when the driver is actually responding to an emergency call, as per the Highway Traffic Act. The green light does not entitle the driver to break the traffic rules. Personal vehicles, even if driven by responding firefighters, are not considered emergency vehicles and they do not have the special traffic exemptions Act that fire trucks have.

Every second counts when responding to a fire, medical emer-

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need. Please yield, as a courtesy. Those extra seconds could make a big difference.

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Nicholas Tavares and Jared Naar of Fonthill, shown in this picture holding the Voice of Pelham in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, are standing at the sight of Christ the Redeemer overlooking Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas. Nick and Jared competed at the World Junior Rowing Championships in early August in the Men’s Quad winning the ‘B’ ďŹ nal placing them 7th out of 20 countries.

The Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas hosted their event testing the venue that will also host the Olympic rowing events in 2016.

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Fonthill Library Clothing Sale The Pelham Library has kicked off its clothing sale this week at the Fonthill branch. The sale, which began Monday, will continue through until Saturday during regular library hours.

The sale gives patrons the opportunity to ďŹ nd a bargain while browsing gently used items donated from the community.

“It’s a really great way for the community to recycle,� said Melanie TaylorRidgway, the library’s Fundraising and Volunteer Coordinator. “You see the same people who are dropping stuff off then taking things out from the sale.�

The fall clothing sale is an important fundraising event for the library, bringing in over $3000 that all goes toward the facility. “All of the money goes back into the library for programs, books, etc.� said Melanie.

The event carries something for everyone, and makes a great costume shopping experience, she claims. “We’ve got things for men, women and children, and we also get a lot of accessories, like shoes, and bed sheets and other linens; it’s anything that is a fabric or that kind of material. We’ll also have lots of great deals and items perfect for Halloween.�

The clothing sale ends on Saturday with a bargain bag sale, where patrons can ďŹ ll a garbage bag for only $5.

New Fonthill and District Kinette Executive

Melanie Taylor-Ridgway of the Pelham Library models a few pieces amidst a mountain of donated goods on sale this week at the Fonthill branch.

Pelham Historical Society Celebrates 40 Years Zach Junkin The VOICE

On Saturday Oct 19th, the Pelham Historical Society celebrated its 40th anniversary with an open-house at Kirk-On-Hill Church in Fonthill.

Visitors were free to browse a display of local artifacts, while enjoying a slice of anniversary cake with coffee.

Historical Society President Bob Young Opened the meeting by touching on the history of the society itself and the rare opportunity for the archivists to self-archive. “If you think about it, we are a group that really promotes memory: memory of things that happened in the past, memory of buildings and events etc.

But we’re having that exercise for ourselves today, which is kind of a unique thing.�

Last week the Fonthill and District Kinettes installed their latest executive. Pictured, front row from left to right: Barb Matthie - secretary, Cindy Ripley - Registrar, Betty Twomey - Vice President, Lola Bronn - President, Dinah Holmes - Risk Management, Patti Keller - Treasurer. Back row from left to right Lynn Frederick, Nina Dus, Mary Stanley-Tirone, Carla Iggulden, Diane Gordon.

The group reminisced about their favourite or most prominent memories, recollecting a half dozen hasty moves, a treasurer who struggled

to balance even their own personal check book, and meetings attended by unwitting strangers who had arrived there by accident.

Mayor Augustyn also spoke to the group about their importance within Pelham. “Out of the work of the Historical Society, and other efforts, you helped pull the community together- a community that was really thrust together through the Regional amalgamation of that time period.

And to think that you did it by looking at the past is marvelous,� he said. “Through the work that you do you continue to enliven our history and our community.�

Currently, the Historical Society lacks a permanent home to display their artifacts, but collection coordinator Mary Lamb is hopeful that the group will soon ďŹ nd a new faciity in Fenwick: “We have a chance to move into the new Maple Acres library when it’s ďŹ nished,â€? she said.

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Canadian Soldiers rehab to Calamus Winery who donated the use of their facility.

The organizer of the event from the military side was Sgt. Jamie McIntyre, himself an amputee after a tour in Afghanistan. “You can definitely see the difference in the soldiers’ confidence and stress reduction in a very short period of time.”

This is the third year that the Niagara Chapter of TUC has hosted Healing Waters in Pelham, and, according to Dennis Edell, “The success of the program will keep us doing it annually for the foreseeable future.“

defined area the Act outlines the criteria for inclusion and defines the permitted uses and whether or not development can occur or lots can be severed.

Development includes construction and removal of buildings and a Development Permit must be obtained prior to any work being undertaken. If the development fully complies with conditions listed

under the Act, then the Director may approve the permit. All others are submitted to a rigorous staff review and may require comprehensive studies. A report is then presented to the Niagara Escarpment Commission to approve or refuse the application and to approve with conditions.

The decision of the Commission may be appealed by the propo-

nent or other interested parties.

The coloured map which accompanies this article is the current mapping for Pelham and neighbouring communities. This mapping is somewhat dated and the Niagara Escarpment Commission has submitted new proposed mapping for consideration by the province. Should that new mapping be ap-

proved in the future, I plan to provide a poster for each school and library in Pelham so that our community is made aware of this precious resource, the Niagara Escarpment.

This is the third and final column in a series.

Brian Baty is a Niagara Regional Councillor for the Town of Pelham and a Commissioner on the Niagara Escarpment Commis-

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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 A Cappella Niagara Men’s ChorusInvites 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.

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

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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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.

TARTAN FALL FESTIVAL St. Andrews’ Presbyterian Church, 29 Bald St. Welland on Saturday October 24th, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Bake and Deli tables, open Auction, Odds and Ends. Lunch will be served.

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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.

Roast Beef Dinner on Saturday, October 24 at 6:00pm at Fonthill United Church. Tickets are $15.00 for adults and $10.00 for children 10 and under. Tickets may be reserved by calling (905)-892-6433 Tues thru Thurs mornings.

Pelham Community Church, 461 Canboro Rd., Fenwick features an afternoon of Music & Song On Sunday October 25th @ 2:30 p.m. with The Evergreen Singers and the Pelham Community Church Men’s Quartet Ladies Auxiliary Branch 613 Fonthill Legion Bazaar and Craft Show Silent Auction Bake Table White Elephant Table Saturday October 24 2015 11am to 2pm 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

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 Building Your Legacy with the blendCharitable boundless energy with the unmistakable joie de vivre found only in Mackenzie Giving OBITUARY OBITUARY Fund traditional Seminar HowQuebec will you be music. Show runs from 7-9 p.m.

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What impact will you have on this Selby, leSlie “leS” Vincent world?What legacy will you leave PELHAM LIBRARY CARD MAKING WORKSHOP to your community? Giving is all aboutMake choices.six Learn aboutwith your fall themes, learning a variety of techniques. Materials cards unique choices by coming to this provided. time of registration, please enquire about tools needed.

FREEare seminar hosted by At Edward Jones Financial Advisor, Nicolle Tues., Sept. 16 10 – 12:30. $10. Please register ahead. Visit www.pelhamLalonde. Thursday October 29, 2015 from Noon toor1:30pm library.on.ca call 905-892-6443 for more details. at the Edward Jones Fonthill Branch located at 10 Hwy 20 E in Fonthill.

Lunch will be served.

FABULOUS FENWICK LIONS FISH FRY Please call 905-892-9930 to treats with funds heading straight back into the community. Haddock, RSVPTasty before event.

french fries and much more. Runs Sept. 9 from 4-7 p.m.

Penny Sale and Lunch Holy Trinity Church, 1557 Pelham St. Fonthill Penny Sale MINOR Draw at 2:00 PELHAM HOCKEY EQUIPMENT SALE pm Lunch from 11:00 am – 1:00 Passed away peacefully his loving family byAimed his side atto theprovide Welland Buy,goods, sell or trade used equipment at the with Pelham Arena. pm Baked refreshments, Hospital on Tuesday, October 6th, 2015 at the age of 93. He will be sadly etc. available. missedin bythis his beloved wife Doraseason.

Eva Selby Runs (nee Eden).

Loving6father cheaper options for players upcoming Sept. from of Leslie Charles (Deb), Craig Eden (Suzanne), Shane William (Judy).

9-12 in the morning.

Saturday, Nov 14th “Homes Greatly missed grandfather of 8 grandsons; Justin, Cale, Hamish, Leslie, Isaac, Jarod, Keegan and Jacob. 7 great-grandchildren; Caitlin, for the Holidays” Christmas Everett, Kohen, Lachlan, Kian, Finlay and Oscar. Les best known as House tour – organized by “Pap” grew up in the village of Fonthill and was a long time member Fonthill United Church.

Six PELHAM MUDFEST of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 613. He served with the Royal homes and the Church beautifully Men by andlocal women will be Canadian back inAirthe mud as1941 the-1945 second the year is Force from WWII,run flyingon reconnaissance decorated designers. missions throughout the north Atlantic shores of Canada in a Catalina Tickets $20: Available at 905 892 held at Bissil’s Hideaway.aircraft. He met his beloved wife Dora in Gaspe’ Quebec and married 6433 (Church) & participating her on August 2nd, 1945.Keeping with Les’s wish’s cremation has designers: Vermeer’s Garden taken place. The family will receive friends at the JAMES L. PEDLAR Centre and Flower Shop, Cox FUNERAL HOME on Sunday, October 25th from 10:30- 11:30am with EXHIBITION HomeNIAGARA Furniture, LogREGIONAL Cabin Gift the memorial service starting at 11:30am , 2015. Reception to follow Shoppe, Le Village, Carolinda’s, Rodeo, games and live entertainment headline this 613, years at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 141 exciting Hwy 20 Eastevent.

Fonthill, It Mary Luska Interiors and Ontario. Appreciation goes out to Dr. Gabrielli and Dr. Rittenhouse, runsand from Sept.

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Fashions, Roses and Twine and staff on the fourth floor of the Welland Hospital. In Lieu of Floral Studio Time: 10am to flowers donations can be made to the One Foundation-Niagara Health 3pm.

Ticket price includes System at www.onefoundationfornhs.com OR the Royal Canadian refreshments at Church.

BIG MOVE CANCER RIDE Legion Branch 613 located at 141 Hwy 20 East, Fonthill, ON. Online condolences can be placed at www.pedlarfuneralhome.ca The Big Move Service Cancer Ride is a non-competitive ride taking place on Sept.

The Ontario Provincial Officer the Royal Canadian 7.ofProceeds for the Big Move stay inBROWN, Niagara DAVID and support the Walker FamEDWARD Legion, Kim Dolan, will be ily Cancer Centre. visiting the Legion in Fonthill during the week of November 16-20th, 2015. Should you have WALKING CLUB questions or benefit needs for in Rick walking Kim, Interested please contact Hatt in Pelham? Join them Tuesdays at the Pelham Arena – Service Officer for Branch 613 from 9-10 am and Thursdays at Fonthill Bandshell for 9-10:30 am. There Fonthill no later than October no for feeanfor this program. For more information, please contact jcook@ 30th, is 2015, appointment.

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Fonthill United Church, fresh20fruit cornerPurchase of Reg. Rd. andand vegetables at the Market or bring a non-perishable Church Hill, presents John item to fill30the hampers atIn the Farmers Market on Sept. 4. lovingPelham memory of a dear husband and father Sandsfood Friday October 7pm. who left us on October 21, 2013.

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EVERY FRIDAY 4-6pm, serving a Wishing today as we wished before great dinner. including coffee/ Event$10 Submissions Standards That God could have spared many more years. tea and dessert. Take out orders If your organization is hosting anYou event that would be of interest to the community, — Jere, Karen & Hank, Kent available call 905.892.6293.

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P19-33 you may submit an events profile by sending your community events information to Event Submissions Standards editor@thevoiceofpelham.ca Some restrictions apply. Event submissions WANTEDthat meet If your organization is hosting an event that would be of interest to the community, the acceptability standards of The Voice of Pelham will then be posted until Seeking the date FONTHILL HERALD you may submit an events profile by sending your community events information to office@thevoiceofpelham.ca Some restrictions apply.Events Event submissions that meet copies or archive ofprovide past of your event.

The Community Calendar is updated weekly.

Please the acceptability standards of The Voice of Pelham will then be posted until the date issues of the Fonthill Herald of your The Community Events Calendar is updated Pleaseincluding provide as the Other asevent. much notice and information as weekly. possible date, time andpublications description periodic much notice and information as possible including the date, time and description of produced within Pelham of any of your event.

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The Camouflaged Sniper

by PAUL BRYANT

After years of safety training and expe-

rience I have come to believe that most accidents are like a camouaged sniper lying ready to take his shot. From the minute I start my day I must be aware of the existence of the sniper and what signs to watch for. In Judges Chapter 7 verse 7 God tells Gideon to select his warriors by the way they satisfy their thirst - some drank focusing on the water as others kept their focus on their surroundings.

Gideon was told to keep the warriors who were aware of their surroundings. We need to be alert at all times to what can harm us or others while we move through our busy lives, trying to anticipate the effects of our decisions. It becomes second nature if you practice thinking ahead.

ance and the top of the cab was torn off while the truck rolled on its side. The vehicle was a write-off but luckily the two workers were not hurt.

Just about every regulation in the Occu-

them. Try to park in such a way to eliminate backing up. Be aware. Satisfy your thirst while at all times considering the camouaged sniper waiting for his shot.

pational Health & Safety Act comes from investigating a fatality. Things like walking on the road without bright clothing, a safety vest, or ash light at night can save you from injury. With the new high intensity car lights it can be very hard to see a person walking on the side of the road. Is the bright sun low in the east or west? Is it making driving difďŹ cult facing the sun? Have a look. See the world from the others’ perspective. Do you circle check your car occasionally, or have a ďŹ re escape plan? Are you aware of overhead lighting When I review an accident, there is usual- when parking in a lot that you will return to in the ly one decision that actually triggers the outcome. dark? Are there suspicious vehicles parked near For example, there was a job that required a spe- you, unsecured items in your back seat that might ciďŹ c piece of equipment. It was late in the day and hit you in a panic stop? Picture the possible results Residents of all ages came out last week to enjoy the the 5 person crew identiďŹ ed the unit needed in the in your mind. It truly is your choice in these deGlad Tidings Talent Show and Auction at Glad Tidings daylight. Once the weight was checked the crew cisions. If you must answer your phone, you can Church on Pancake Lane in Fonthill. went to get the trailer to carry it, however, they did leave it in the trunk to avoid the temptation. Pick not realize that the only empty trailer large enough up, move, or repair that tripping hazard. Children had been lent to another company. Frustrated, they move like lightening, be careful when driving near eventually gave up looking and resourcefully removed the mobile equipment from another properly rated trailer and got back out to the yard to load the unit. By now it was dark outside. All the units looked the same and they accidently loaded the wrong one. Once installed, it caused thousands of dollars in damage to customer equipment. It was not until the fourth crew-person interview that the “missing trailerâ€? was mentioned. That was the beginning of the accident.

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