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Christmas has come early for Gordon Marasco and Councillor Bob Hildebrandt. Marasco, chair of Pelham’s Utility Sustainability Committee (USC), and Hildebrandt, its council liaison, wore broad holiday smiles late last week as they sat down with the Voice at Town Hall, offering an advance on the good news they planned to deliver to Town Council on Monday evening. The USC, through months of research and dogged effort, says it will have managed to save taxpayers nearly $400,000 in energy-related costs by the end of this year. The committee has further identified an ongoing reduction in expense of some $145,000 yearly, with “more opportunities available.” The savings come from a combination of detective work, negotiation, and correcting oversights occuring under the previous Town Council’s watch. Events got kickstarted after last October’s municipal election, but before the new council took office. Councillor-Elect Hildebrandt was in the audience last November 4, as the outgoing council heard from Treasurer Teresa
LATE SUMMER GOLD Paityn Alexander, 6, enjoys a freezer pop at Saturday's Fenwick Lions 70th Anniversary BBQ. Paityn and her grandpa Brent were among some 300 guests who enjoyed free burgers and hot dogs. The Mayor and Ward 1 councillors had a bite. Lions from a number of other clubs came by. By about 7:30, the evening air turning cool, folks headed home. Club Treasurer Tim Crowther thanked Bert Marissen and Ryan VanLochem for organizing the day. DAVE BURKET PHOTO Quinlin that the new community centre had shot past its forecasted Hydro budget by $200,000. “What I did was I immediately wrote an email,” remembers Hildebrandt, who, as a resident mem-
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Now that’s what you call thrifty: A nice lady came into our office last week to place a classified ad. To pay for it (a bargain at $10 incl. tax!), she said she had a coupon. A coupon, say we? A coupon, says she. Out comes a Welcome Wagon coupon offering newcomers a free Voice classified ad. Uh-oh. Is there a counterfeit Welcome Wagon trundling the streets of our fair villages? While the Voice offers six free classifieds to our member subscribers, we don’t offer coupons through Welcome Wagon. Forensic examination ensues. One clue was our office address. Not only was it not our current address, it wasn’t even our previous address, at Highway 20 and Rice Road. It was the address before that, adjacent to where Peter Piper’s is now, opposite the Fonthill LCBO. It turns out that the nice lady had been given the coupon when she and her husband actually were newcomers—well over a decade ago— and she had held onto it ever since. “There’s no expiration date,” she correctly pointed out. Let this be a lesson to those opposed to hoarding and pack-rattery. See? You never know when something might eventually come in handy...Speaking of accumulated stuff: We received a couple more anonymously donated archive items last week—a not-very-old, but still appreciated edition of the Voice, from 2013, when it was in its mini-table-napkin incarnation (one Rebecca Booth was Carrier of the Week); and a large plastic bag of items we still haven’t had time to completely sort through, but consisting in large part of Expo67 and other Centennial-related publications, including a richly illustrated Centennial Issue Northern Ontario road map, released by the Department of Highways (George E. Gomme, Minister). Unfolding to the size of a small blanket, it would be useless inside a car—even a mid’60s land yacht—but must surely have fired the imaginations of many a grade-schooler. Thanks, Anonymouses!...Authors ahead: Check out Pelham Library’s ad (back page) for some upcoming author visits, including by our very own backwoods explorer and former Voice columnist, Adam Shoalts... Paper routes in the west: We’ve filled our Fonthill routes for the time being, and for a change there are two Fenwick delivery routes open. See the ad, page 18...Fellow Virgos unite: Regional Councillor Diana Huson and resident Harold Green (page 10) have birthdays this week. Here’s to many more. Not something that Huson need be concerned about just yet, but make a note: The Voice runs birthday greetings for those turning 90, 95, and 100 or older, at no charge!...Silky smooth, and fragrance-free: I hesitate to mention this, because it’s been tough to find a good skin lotion in the last few years and I don’t want to see the supply dry up, so to speak, but the Carina line, now on sale at PharmaChoice (ad, page 10) is superb. Genuinely non-greasy and completely fragrance-free, and minus the preservative chemicals found so often elsewhere. Knock three times and tell them Baldy sent you. ♦
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THE VOICE POLL RESULTS Over the weekend, the Voice posted a flash poll on its website. The question: A Fonthill developer has requested a variance, allowing him to exceed the three-storey limit on buildings, so that he can add and fourth and a partial fifth floor to the building currently home to the Butcher & Banker Restaurant, on Pelham Street. What is your view on building height in Fonthill? By an overwhelming majority, respondents said that a 3-story limit should be maintained, and no variance granted now or in the future. 14% said that up to 4 storeys was acceptable. 9% said 5 storeys. 4% said 6 stories. And 13% said 7 storeys or higher. 110 qualified votes were tabulated. Unusually for a Voice poll, well over half of the votes for 4 storeys and higher came from areas in and around the GTA, while virtually all of the 3 storey votes came from in or adjacent to Pelham.
7 storeys: 13%
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Cannabis producer sues Town of Pelham cision to file the action, “is being done to protect the interests of loyal shareholders.” Mayor Marvin Junkin noted that the bylaw was passed by the previous council, before the 2018 municipal election. "As listed on Leviathan’s webpage, the company has indeed initiated legal proceedings against the Town. Town Council is seeking legal advice, and will act accordingly." Pelham's Chief Administrative Officer David Cribbs was confident that the existing bylaw will be upheld. "The Town of Pelham instituted an Interim Control Bylaw in October, 2018 so as to provide itself with the time necessary to determine how best to juggle the competing needs of the new Cannabis industry with the needs of residents who reasonably expect to be protected from the well documented nuisances associated with Cannabis production," said Cribbs. "The Town is fully confident that its Interim Control Bylaw constitutes an appropriate, measured response in these challenging circumstances and will take all necessary and appropriate steps to defend the integrity of the bylaw."
BY VOICE STAFF In a statement released Monday, September 9,Leviathan Cannabis Group announced that a subsidiary, Woodstock Biomed Inc., has initiated legal proceedings against the Town of Pelham. The move appears to be timed to influence Town Council’s decision, scheduled for late September, over whether to extend an Interim Control Bylaw that has delayed Leviathan’s construction of cannabis production facilities in Fenwick. The initial oneyear bylaw period is set to expire on October 15. Members of Pelham’s Cannabis Control Committee have lobbied council for a oneyear extension to the bylaw. The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake recently passed a similar extension. “Leviathan asserts that this bylaw violates the company’s lawful right to develop its property located on 770 Foss Road,” reads the statement. “The litigation follows an exhaustive process in which Leviathan worked cooperatively and transparently with town officials.” The statement goes on to say that the de-
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Duncan patients: "We have nowhere to go" Apparent new police attention, as uncertainty over future care sparks concern BY DAVE BURKET
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Multiple individuals who identified themselves as patients of Dr. Charles Duncan, but who did not wish to be named, contacted the Voice last week with various concerns—primarily over their future care once Duncan closes his practice in Fonthill. “We have nowhere to go,” read one email. “Young, old, doesn’t matter. Just in my family alone, [we] have a multitude of medical issues that need constant supervision and monitored medications.” Some patients had heard that Duncan would be leaving sooner than the October 31 date that he had initially agreed with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO). College investigations were conducted into whether Duncan engaged in professional misconduct or was incompetent in his family medicine practice. In the face of these investigations, on August 22 the CPSO released an agreement in which Duncan was to resign from the College effective October 31, and agree never to apply or reapply for
registration as a physician in Ontario or elsewhere in Canada. After repeatedly encountering a busy signal when calling Duncan’s office on Friday, the Voice was finally able to reach a woman who declined to identify herself, declined to state whether Duncan would continue to see patients until October 31, then abruptly hung up. Duncan has not replied to repeated requests for comment since before news of his resignation originally broke. In a telephone survey of Pelham family practices conducted two weeks ago, the Voice was unable to find a doctor taking on new patients. It’s unknown how many patients Duncan, who has been in practice since the 1970s, still has. A staffer at another practice estimated the number to be at least 1,000. A CPSO spokesperson suggested that anyone seeking a new doctor contact Health Care Connect, a provincial service which seeks to connect patients with primary-care providers. It may be found
online at https://bit.ly/2KYTABT Once applicants are registered, a nurse will search for a doctor or nurse practitioner who is accepting new patients in their community. Registration may also be done phone at 1-800-445-1822, Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM. “About 88% of people who join the program find a family health care provider this way,” according to the Health Care Connect website. “However, joining Health Care Connect does not guarantee that a family health care provider will be found for you— those who need urgent care will be placed with a family health care provider first.” To use the service, applicants must have a valid OHIP card, and not currently have a family health care provider. This means that current Duncan patients seeking a new doctor must contact his office and ask to be removed from his register of patients. Alternately, they may also call Service Ontario at 1-888-218-9929. The CPSO spokesperson said that while the College maintains a public register with information on all physicians licensed to practice medicine in Ontario, “We do not have access to data on whether physicians are accepting new patients.” A handful of readers told the Voice that a new family practice has opened at the Pen Centre Mall, in St. Catharines, and is currently accepting patients. In addition, multiple sources tell
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examination of historic allegations made against Duncan by various female patients, dating back several years. In Canada, there is no statute of limitations—or time limit—on prosecuting cases of criminal sexual assault. Similarly, in 2016, the Ontario Limitations Act was amended to remove all limitation periods for civil claims based on sexual assault. The amendment also applies retroactively, meaning that any limitations in effect when someone was, for example, assaulted in 1995, no longer limits a legal action from being launched today. One woman, who was not among the ten additional Duncan patients to come forward last week with allegations of improper conduct, said
she called the CPSO to inquire about the College’s complaint process. "After last week's article,” she wrote in an email to the Voice, “I contacted the CPSO and spoke to [an investigator] in the sexual assault department. I did not make a formal complaint but wanted general information about the process. The bottom line for the CPSO seemed to be that because Dr Duncan agreed never to practice anywhere ever again, then its job was done in protecting the public." A College spokesperson responded, “The CPSO is committed to ensuring that all patient concerns or complaints are heard and addressed appropriately. Although we are prohibited from discussing the details of specific conversations, we regret that any misunderstanding may have occurred. The CPSO investigates each and every complaint we receive, as required under the Regulated Health Professions Act. If patients continue to have concerns or complaints, we welcome them to contact the CPSO at 416-967-2603 or 1-800268-7096 ext. 603 or send us an email at feedback@cpso.on.ca "It would not be appropriate at this time to comment about whether there is or is not an ongoing investigation," said Niagara Regional Police Service media spokesperson Const. Phil Gavin, on Monday. "We would reiterate that anyone who believes they are a victim of a crime please contact us at 905-688-4111.”
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As a young boy growing up in St. Catharines, Blake McNaughton says he was fortunate to know exactly what he wanted to do as an adult. “I was very lucky in that at a very early age I knew I wanted to be a military pilot,” said now-Captain McNaughton. He not only met that goal but flew right past it on his way to piloting Snowbird number 10 for one of the most famous military air demonstration teams in the world. After flying for the team for the past three years, McNaughton is now an instructor, and while his colleagues were dazzling onlookers over the Niagara District Airport in Niagara-on-the-Lake last week, McNaughton was back
in Saskatchewan helping train the next crop of potential Snowbirds as their Flight Safety Officer. In an interview, the gracious and humble pilot took the time to chat about what it takes to wear the iconic red flight suit and how he enjoys his new role teaching the rookies. For McNaughton it started back in his family home at what he described as “the bottom of the Brock hill.” Like most young Canadian kids, he watched the nine twinkling lights of the red and white jets perform their awe-inspiring show and was hooked. Unlike most kids, McNaughton was on a misSee SNOWBIRDS Page 12
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O U K N O W , sometimes I think this new technology stuff has gone too far and too fast. My children, probably like the offspring of many readers of this column, are technology wizards. They think their dads to be reincarnated Luddites because they don’t keep up with all the electronic gadgetry that young people thrive upon today. Take cellphones for example. My kids encouraged me to upgrade my vintage flip phone. So now I have some sort of a new fangled ‘i’ or ‘me’-something cellphone. It has 116 functions and after six months I have almost mastered three of them. I am working on how to answer it before inadvertently cutting off the caller. I have discovered that when this space-age device sounds a few bars of rock music that a telemarketer wants to offer me the deal of a lifetime. Interestingly, many of these pleasantly accented callers have untraceable offshore area codes and are working in a different time zones than ours. Another of the areas where these masters of elec-
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It’s ridiculous that we live between two Great Lakes and have a shortage of water
geeks as applications. Even kids in Grade 5 know more about these near-endless types of electronics than I will ever master. Many of them sport wireless earbuds that appear to be surgically attached to their ears. At one time, not long ago, the items in their backpacks were pencils and notepads. Now they carry a stylus, a spare e-card and an iPad. For those who might be
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Letters No need for more gun control measures I feel I must respond to Larry Cote's column on gun control [“Put that gun away,” Sept. 4, p. 4]. The commentary starts off and continues to refer to the problems in Canada and the United States. The situation in the U.S. is as different from Canada as is our system of government, and you cannot draw an analogy between the two. Canada has some of the strictest gun control laws on earth. Any licenced gun owner in Canada is checked every day by the RCMP computers to ensure he/she has not broken any laws that would make them not suitable to own firearms. Those who have possession of firearms without a valid licence are
already breaking the laws that are on the books. Almost all of the incidents of shootings are committed by criminals or mentally ill persons who have no respect for the laws already in place. The Chief of Police in Toronto has stated that most shootings can be attributed to gangs. He believes that no more laws are needed, but he needs funds instead to round up these gang members. What also is needed in a bad way is a judicial and penal system to keep these criminals off the street once they have been apprehended. It is not uncommon for a
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continued from previous page criminal to be out on bail on a gun or weapon related charge and committing another similar crime. As far as a handgun's primary purpose being to shoot people, I can only agree that the development of handguns from long guns was for that purpose. However, every firearm, cannon or bomb was developed by warring states to defeat their enemy. Firearms did however become very useful in hunting for food. Today there is quite a lot of interest in hunting for food and challenge with firearms. I call this a sport, but others have a different opinion as I may have about ice dancing. Handgun shooting is an Olympic sport for men and women, and to get to that level years of practice is involved. You will not have any Olympians to compete if there are no shooting clubs for handgun proficiency and interest to evolve. Rifles and shotguns (long guns) are used for hunting, target shooting, and as a tool in remote or farming areas to handle animals that would be a hazard to people or livestock. As far as the AK-47 (Soviet military firearm) comment, these are military firearms that are prohibited in Canada and in the U.S., except for a small number of enthusiasts who have a very special licence. Fully automatic firearms or machine guns are prohibited in Canada, and semi-auto long guns have a maximum magazine capacity of five rounds in Canada, so large capacity magazines are not an issue if one obeys the law. All firearms must be se-
cured in a manner dictated by the RCMP/Firearms Act/ Criminal Code. You can not drive around with a loaded firearm in a vehicle, and one may only be loaded in an area where it is legal to discharge it.
Public meeting times should be held at times that the public can attend Pelham staff and council demonstrated a lack of understanding of their taxpayers by starting the recent cannabis meeting at the community centre at 5:30 PM.
If substantial communication is the goal, meetings should be held no earlier than 7 PM, in order that a majority of residents might attend. Perhaps two meetings could be scheduled—after-
noon and an evening—thereby satisfying the population’s needs. Louise Morgan Fonthill
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We just need tough enforcement, restricted bail, and tough penalties
The federal government is talking about new restrictions they will implement when re-elected. However if these new laws were really needed for public safety why have they not acted on them already? They have already finalized Bill C-71 this summer, something that was so important for public safety, but they have not implemented it and probably won't until after the election to limit blowback from some voters. I have read that there are more Canadians with firearms licences than there are Canadians that play golf. Thus we already have enough laws. We just need tough enforcement, restricted bail and tough penalties. In summary, there are already enough firearms laws in Canada. But the criminals couldn’t care less how many laws are out there because they do not obey them. Bill McLeod Welland
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Yes, like Art Woodruff [“Another try at Trudeau and SNC-Lavelin,” Letters, Sept. 11, p. 6], my background includes accomplishments. I’ve sat on public company board of directors, held management positions in government, provided consultant services to North American, European and Middle Eastern organizations. Started and operated a successful business. Travelled extensively, learning other cultures and religions. Result: I am for democracy.
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Open letter to MPP Sam Oosterhoff
File odour reports
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I attended a well organized public meeting at the Meridian Community Centre in Pelham on Sept 10 to discuss the cannabis regulation/bylaws with our town council. The meeting was extremely informative and gave the opportunity for residents to express what we would like to see in the pending future bylaws. Let me just say that the overwhelming majority of residents do not want to see any more cannabis grow-ops in our community, as well tighter restrictions on those already established. These current grow- ops have negatively affected the daily lives of residents in Pelham and the surrounding community. Since our federal government wished to legalize this product without doing its full due diligence on the effects to both users and communities, it has ultimately left the provincial and municipal governments to make hard calls on regulating this product. I am certain you are well aware of the financial strains placed on municipalities and that they cannot afford to go up against Big Business in court while we try to protect our communities. Communities have a right to decide what
File a Public Service Request (PSR) every day you notice the odour, or lights, from the cannabis grow operations in town. Go to the Pelham website and fill out the Pubic Service Request. If we all report the odour/ light issues, then maybe council and Health Canada will enforce the laws the protect the citizens and environment. Why is Health Canada not enforcing the “odour restricting mechanisms” they have posted on their website? Why is our council not successful in making Health Canada enforce the laws they have available to eliminate companies’ production odour? Health Canada’s website has examples of USA cities with marijuana factories that have no odour issues because they use multiple “odour restricting filtration options”—Health Canada says it up to council to implement bylaws with the filtration systems options they have suggested. The research and best practice odour reduction options are posted by Health Canada—it’s up to council to put the bylaws in place with the odour reduction option we want in place for our town. Health Canada has given us the answers to reduce and eliminate the offending odour. So why is council NOT putting these specific options in the bylaws? Why do citizens have to point out what is right in front of council’s eyes? If we have to fill out daily PSRs, can council can also report to Health Canada daily to get them to help us enforce the companies breaking the rules? Donna Boksa Pelham
This is a story of our son, who has ASD and is intellectually challenged. He is 49 years old. He had lived in his own house bought by us, and was looked after by his family and caregivers. Due to the inadequate funding agreement breached by the Ministry of Children Community and Social Services (MCCSS), a judge transferred HK’s guardianship to the Ontario Public Guardian and Trustee (OPGT) in hopes that OPGT would be able to negotiate the required budget for HK. Instead, OPGT abruptly removed HK from his house and placed him in institutional care for four months, in solitary confinement, having no access to toilet, hygiene, fresh air, or family. HK was then moved to a care home by OPGT. The care approach was not appropriate. HK received numerous injuries due to access force through restraints. He had to undergo two major surgeries to remove foreign objects from his stomach. Family was only allowed to visit him 1-2 hours a week. HK’s condition deteriorated drastically. He lost his sense of belonging and became very depressed, lonely and suicidal. This carried on for over ten years, Finally, we regained our legal guardianship of HK in August 2010. He gradually improved, however his PTSD never left him. He is still suffering from this ailment, remembering horrific memories. Our family has not been able to secure legal representation in our legal action against the care home. A motion to dismiss the case with be heard the week of September 30 in Superior Court in St. Catharines. We are requesting any legal help that we can get to avoid this conclusion. Any lawyer who can offer assistance is asked to contact me at suniti48@gmail.com. Suniti Shah Fonthill
we want to look like in the future without the threat of legal action by cannabis producers. We in Pelham are already facing one legal action and in fact a perceived threat was made by legal counsel for CannTrust at the public meeting. CannTrust (or, as I call it, Cannot-Trust) has already publicly admitted to numerous violations of the act and cannot be trusted in any way, shape or form. Pelham council is having another public meeting, on September 23 at the Meridian Community Center, and I would request that you as our provincial representative attend to offer support in keeping our community ours. This is a new business that I might remind you was illegal a little over a year ago, and we, as a community, must be allowed to make decisions that will ultimately affect our children and grandchildren well into the future. We moved to Fenwick because of the surrounding vineyards, farms, country lifestyle, and more importantly the people. I did not move here to smell skunk odour, humming of generators 24/7 and nightly high intensity lights. Paul and Diane Folkes Fenwick
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continued from previous page viously 60% or so revenue came from Canadian projects, but some data now shows this has dropped to about 30%. Annual reporting changed from “North America” to “Americas” with expanded territory but lesser revenue. Also it is a subsidiary partner in that “cash cow” Highway 407. Aside from a regular share of 407 revenue, I assume they also contract the highway road repairs and expansions? This partnership probably generates a considerable annual revenue for SCN and potential payout for this asset currently is valued at $27 billion. Allegedly SNC-Lavalin gave millions of dollars in bribes to the government of Muammar Gaddafi from 2001 to 2011, paid for Gaddafi’s travel, and regularly kept $10 million in cash in the Libya company safe. After 18 years, executives have moved on and reorganization continued, as well as training workshops about “corruption.” The new chairmans’s message to employees was that Canada should even the playing field by Deferred Prosecution, like many other companies had done. This is very interesting—the SCN
chairman advising employees his endorsement of a legal process before it became law? Amendments to Criminal Code came into force establishing for the first time a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) regime for corporate wrongdoing in Canada in September 2018. So, as Art Woodruff states, “Why would one want to punish the existing employees.” But are perpetrators still employed in positions where bribery can be repeated? Not just in Canada, but throughout the company? Did JWR’s persistence to have open court hearings rather than a quiet deferred prosecution prompt employees to leave? Who knows. Only public questions from the prosecutor could answer that. But why does this bother me more than my husband? Just forget it, he says. Why does it stick in my throat? Maybe because Trudeau’s continual blustering about women’s representation, women’s rights and his boastful achievements. I keep asking myself: Why is she out? Why did Jane Philpott, the President of the Treasury Board, one of Trudeau’s most trusted ministers, resign? She stated she had, "lost confidence in how the
GNCC opposed to gas pump stickers The Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce is opposed to the requirement that gas stations across the province display a sticker on each pump advising motorists of the costs of the federal carbon tax. Firstly, it is an additional regulatory burden upon businesses, and the penalties for non-compliance are disproportionately harsh. This is doubly jarring from a government that has pledged to reduce red tape for Ontario. Secondly, businesses across Ontario have expressed their belief that the
government has dealt with this matter and in how it has responded to the issues raised.” As Mr. Woodruff mentioned, JWR herself said “nothing illegal happened.” However, subsequently it was found JWR did not know the behind-the-scene activity taking place, which was later brought forward during PMO interviews and the House of Commons Ethic Committee report. Did Trudeau play the man game—push, push, and push, trying to have the Minister of Justice change her mind? Have her stop moving forward to prosecute after years of review? JWR held fast. Did she see those same executives who allegedly condoned or turned a blind eye to illegal bribes were still in charge of the company? Trudeau—push, push, push. JWR continued to state her decision over many months, reconfirming open court prosecution, not a deferred prosecution. She stated she had reviewed the file many times. Then Trudeau’s besty, Gerald Butts, and a senior civil servant start—push, push, push. JWR stands fast for transparency and society fairness. Trudeau decides to reorganize, offering JWR the Ministry of In-
digenous Services. JWR would now be required to support legislation which she had fought against all her life, a humiliating move. Civil servant again—push, push, push. Trudeau offers demotion to a lesser position of Veteran Affairs. She refuses. JWR is voted out of Liberal caucus and Trudeau immediately fills the Minister of Justice position with a male, supporting the low-profile deal of deferred prosecution. No open court required, questions asked or answered. Many executives, especially women will, recognize this play. It is part of the “glass ceiling.” The game continues as a woman’s reputation is smeared, she’s belittled, and the victim doing her job becomes the public villain. The civil servant went out with a nice pension, and Trudeau’s besty, Butts, is back running his campaign again. Play it again, Sam. But still, I know all this… What is my problem? Why can’t I think like my husband? Forget it! Yes, Canada is multicultural and some have problems with that. Yes, Canada has many religions and some have problems with that. Yes, we have minorities, and we still have problems with that. We justify our feelings by saying at least 50-some years ago, Cana-
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da didn’t hang people from lampposts. Yes, we treated the Indigenous peoples with disdain. In reality it was hate and stole their land. Now, hopefully after 200 years, Canada is beginning to recognize the depth of our ignorance and working toward repair. So, aside from the obvious, we are not incarcerating children, have marmalade for our PM, and have million-dollar political elections sponsored by billionaires and lobby groups. What separates us from other countries? Why do people desire to become Canadians and remain Canadians? This answer is the basis of my dilemma and democratic vote! What do Canadians want the world to know and think of us? It is one of Canada’s core values: ethics. If our government cannot operate openly and with transparency, on the little things like bribery, how will we justify secrecy and perpetrators not held accountable on the bigger things? When the Liberals stopped the Ethics Report from being heard in committee, our country gave up one of our most important values. Ethics—trust, honesty, transparency! That is the foundation of our country. Will it continue to be? Peggy Andrews Welland
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Federal election campaign season is here. With the 43rd Canadian general election coming on October 21, candidates have fewer than five weeks to convince constituents to vote for them. In deepblue Niagara West, Conservative MP Dean Allison appears poised to ride the backlash against Justin Trudeau’s SNC-Lavalin scandal to a sixth term in Ottawa. Allison’s likely closest three competitors feature two newcomers running for federal office — Liberal Ian Bingham, and Green Party candidate Terry Teather. NDP candidate Nameer Rahman ran in Niagara West in 2015, and was only confirmed as the party’s candidate last Thursday, September 12.
} In concert with our partners at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce (CCC), the GNCC believes that a carbon tax is a cost-effective way to reduce Canadian emissions and, if wisely applied, can reduce the regulatory burden on Canadian households and businesses. We are committed to working with all levels of government to accomplish their goals of economic prosperity while safeguarding our environment. Mishka Balsom President & CEO GNCC
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When in the manual mode there are more adjustments and settings than there are when preparing to launch the MIR space station. So far, many of my photos look like mixed collages, while I thought I had aimed these to be single item images. Our grand-daughter and her husband are engaged
Age: 29 Experience: Lawyer, former naval officer Resides: Grimsby Big idea: Mid-peninsula corridor In his own words: My platform has three local pillars, and three national pillars. For residents of Niagara West, I would work towards: 1) The Trade Corridor Highway—Peace Bridge to Hamilton —for better traffic, trade and tourism, drawing on the new Federal National Trade Corridor fund; 2) a widespread and universal program that connects seniors in need of assisted living with young people to help seniors live at home for longer, and connect youth with quality and valuable jobs (essentially making PSW a "Plan A" option for young people); and 3) Defending supply management for our farmers for food sovereignty and sustainability, and clear and unambiguous point-of-origin la-
I remember reading fairy tales to our freshly bathed children at bedtime from their voluminous library of wildly caricatured children's’ books. I would growl deeply when the gruesome ogre threatened and squeal daintily when the fairy princess met up with a monster of some type. Somehow, the magic of such a scenario is difficult to imagine when reading from one of these black and white electronic readers. As I started out this piece by suggesting that maybe technology has gone too far. That was just a proverbial tongue-in-cheek comment or perhaps, in the lexicon of more modern verbiage, a cellphone-in-your-ear type of remark. In all seriousness, many, many areas of technology have truly benefited our lives in far too many ways to count. As a senior member of our community, I have experienced the introduction of and have been advantaged by many of these changes in our lives, and very gratefully acknowledge this truly remarkable progress. In any case, while looks can be deceiving, many of these modern devices make me appear to be with the times. Believe me, much of that is cosmetic as there is much yet for me to learn. Oops! Forgive me. My cellphone is playing a ringtone and I must obey my technological master or suffer the consequences of trying to find a recorded message from the caller on this device. “Hello? Hello?” Darn. Missed another one. ♦
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beling to support local agriculture. For Canadians in general, I support and would vote positively in the House of Commons for: 1) Measures to fight Climate Change; 2) gender equality; and 3) measures for health care (mental health/universal pharma-care/dental care).
Nameer Rahman
(NDP) Age: 41 Experience: Strategist/consultant, Niagara West NDP candidate 2015, finishing 3rd Resides: Grimsby Big idea: Universal pharmacare In his own words: The NDP’s “New Deal” resonates with me because I have a young family. The New Deal’s expansion of pharmacare to include dental and more affordable child care will be of a great help to all residents in Niagara West. The New Deal will make life more affordable. Our focus on the green economy will create the much-needed good jobs.
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in renovating a house they recently purchased. Many of their household operations are electronically controlled. Light fixtures, entertainment equipment, heating and air conditioning, home security, cooking appliances and other household devices and equipment can be remotely controlled and often by just one voice command. Not long ago I remember when a collection of books was prominently displayed in many homes. These ostentatious mini-libraries prominently featured the works of preeminent authors. Today, the titles stored on my wife’s hightech Kindle e-reader would make a very handsome display of hard cover books if we had such a library.
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sistance of my familiarity with the new technology is a device given to me by my grandson. It’s referred to as an electronic personal assistant. She is named Alexa and is at my beck and call 24/7. I merely ask her to turn on or turn off the lights and presto, the lamps respond without me moving a finger or leaving my easy-chair. When asked, she will tell me the weather, sing me a song, give me a sports score, tell a joke and audibly connect me with others who have this same device. My daughter and I are in touch first thing every morning with a brief “Good morning” message before we start our day. The other day when visiting friends there were no less than four remote control devices on their coffee table. Our friends surpass us by one remote control on our coffee table. The sun was shining brightly in the room and so my remote control com-padre pretentiously picked up one of the devices and lowered the window blinds in the room. Imagine, smugly, from the comfort of his lounge chair and by moving one finger he controlled the window coverings. A short while ago, our son gave me a new digital camera to replace my pointand-shoot model. However, before readying to capture an image with this hitech device I had to download and read the 350-page manual. This HD device comes with three different lens technologies for different shooting occasions.
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IT’S OFFICIAL With some 200 guests in attendance, Wellspring Niagara celebrated its official grand opening last Thursday evening with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Located at 50 Wellspring Way, the 11,000 sq. ft. cancer support facility occupies two acres of land donated by the Town of Pelham. “Our new home feels like home,” said Co-Founder and Executive Director Ann Mantini-Celima. “This truly is the house Niagara built.” Among those in attendance were Regional Chair Jim Bradley, several members of the previous Pelham council and mayor, and Mayor Marvin Junkin, who graciously acknowledged his predecessor’s role in facilitating Wellspring’s relocation. “We are proud that this regional facility is situated in the Town of Pelham,” said Junkin. SUPPLIED PHOTO
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Large turnout for cannabis information meeting BY JOHN CHICK
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The Town of Pelham’s public meeting regarding cannabis regulations brought out a standing-room-only crowd to the community centre last Tuesday, with Fire Chief Bob Lymburner estimating attendance of 280 in the main meeting room, and another 60 attendees watching by video link in a spillover room on the other side of the building. Anticipation built as the 5:30 start time drew near. A pair of video technicians— attired in customary black— made final adjustments to their gear in preparation to go live on YouTube. The meeting opened with Town staff outlining their draft proposals for new bylaws around cannabis production. It included potential bylaws unique to zoning, fencing, fortification, nuisance and odor. Inside those specific drafts were proposals such as: ●Designating cannabis production as a separate use by no longer zoning it agriculturally. ●Requiring producers install odor and light mitigation systems. ●Mandating any outdoor cannabis production require a zoning bylaw amendment. ●Instituting a waste management plan. ●Prohibiting “excessive” security at cannabis facilities such as electric fencing and bulletproof glass. Staff also included a draft proposal which would allow the Town to fine producers that discharge too much odour and light —something that could extend to
industries beyond cannabis. But despite a pragmatic sampling of potential regulations, the majority of attendees came ready to poke holes in them and urge the Town to hold producers accountable. As expected, protestations were made loud and clear. Most striking was Grade 8 student and Fenwick resident Harrison Chatford, who first received a round of applause for referring to his school as “E.W. F a r r - s l a s h -W e l l i n g t o n Heights.” The youngster then proceeded to describe how he and classmates were pulled inside due to a strong cannabis odor earlier this year. “One day last school year, around February, we got called in because of the odour from the plant, which is decently far away,” Chatford said. “We need to have some rules and guidelines about that.” Chatford’s school is two kilometres from the nearest active cannabis facility, CannTrust. In other words, if the odour is noticeable from Wellington Heights, it is noticeable from nearly anywhere in town, depending on wind patterns. Given that odour concerns remain a major issue for residents, is there even a realistic solution? Mayor Marvin Junkin told the Voice after the meeting the Town is focusing on requiring that producers employ odour-mitigating technology. “I have said from the getgo that the technology exists to eliminate the odours emitting from these facilities, and now they will be forced to adopt it,” Junkin said.
Other members of the public to speak at the meeting on the matter of smell went into even darker territory. “Do we know what is a health-related level of this odour?” Patrick Hempscob asked aloud. “We don’t know what this odour is doing to us, so why are we allowing it?”
We don't know what this odour is doing to us, so why are we allowing it?
Another speaker, who only identified herself as Jillian from Welland, said that because her email queries to Health Canada about the “effects of odour and light” have gone unanswered, she has concluded there must be some negative health effect. To date, no scientific study has linked the odour of non-burning cannabis to any health effects. In a report last year, Public Health Ontario only summarized that “detection of unpleasant odors may affect an individual’s sense of well-being by triggering a physiological response.” Still, when children can’t play outside because someone has determined an odour is too strong, there’s a problem. That played into the discussion around frontages and setbacks of cannabis facilities. The
Top, Director of Community Planning and Development Barb Wiens addresses the packed house at last Tuesday's public meeting. Above, Harrison Chatford, "E.W. Farr-slash-Wellington Heights" student, speaks about strong cannabis odours around the school. VOICE PHOTO and YOUTUBE SCREENCAP
Town’s draft proposal calls for a setback of 150 meters. That’s not enough, according to several speakers. “We need bigger setbacks,” said Pelham resident Rick McCombs. However, when it comes to the aforementioned odour, the size of the setbacks may be a moot point. “It’s not a matter of 150
meters, or 300 meters, or a kilometer,” Cannabis Control Committee member Jim Jeffs said. “It’s more than that.” Lawyers from local cannabis producers CannTrust and Redecan also made appearances at the meeting. Tom Richardson, a St. Catharines-based attorney for CannTrust, issued a
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vague threat. “Municipal bylaws cannot conflict with federal legislation or regulations,” he said, citing the federal government’s full legalization of cannabis products last year. “We urge the Town to be cautious.” Richardson particularly took issue with the idea of removing cannabis production from an agricultural classification — undoubtedly a major tax-based reason why licensed producers chose municipalities such as Pelham as growing locations in the first place. “These additional requirements, which are not imposed on other agricultural uses, are arguably discriminatory,” Richardson said, to a chorus of groans from the crowd. “Under provincial policy, which this Town must follow, cannabis is an agricultural use … the [proposed] bylaw is vague, and is therefore unenforceable.” When asked later by a resident, Pelham CAO David Cribbs was unable to directly answer what the tax rate is that CannTrust pays, but said the Government of Ontario is in the process of re-evaluating taxation on cannabis facilities. “The province is looking at a different way of taxing cannabis production facilities,” Cribbs said. “We should be hearing from them in due course. We’ve been told straight to our faces … that they’re going to try and create a specific rate for these properties.” See MEETING Page 18
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Hail Mary, it's ink time BY JOHN CHICK
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Tanya Bigwood has accumulated some experiences in her 20 years in the body piercing and tattoo scene, and now she and four co-workers have brought their expertise to Pelham. Hail Mary Tattoo opened its doors in June inside the former medical office space at 2 Pancake Lane, in Fonthill. The building’s tranquil setting under mature trees appealed to Bigwood. A 10 ft. oak church pew, formerly of the historic Lyons Creek United Church, in Niagara Falls, rested ready in the waiting room (“Best Kijiji deal ever,” she said.) A mix of ‘70s and Heavy Metal tunes played on the sound system. Faint fragrances of fresh paint and new flooring were just detectable. While Bigwood herself specializes in piercings, she’s got some cool tattoo stories. Chief among them is the time she ended up a brief media sensation over her “Live with Regis and Kelly” ink. When Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa came to Niagara Falls to broadcast their TV show in the 2000s, Bigwood went on air and had the co-hosts autograph her tribute tattoo.
“It kind of exploded for a little while,” she said. “They autographed the tattoo on the show and then Jay Leno thought was so ridiculous he made fun of it one night in his monologue.” That led to celebrity TV program “Access Hollywood” coming to Bigwood’s then-Welland studio to record her ink tribute to another New York-based TV personality. “They came down and filmed me getting an Anderson Cooper tattoo,” she said with a laugh. The artist who did those tattoos is Bob Paulin, whom Bigwood has worked with for most of his 30 years in the Niagara tattoo business. He’s one of the four other artists to join Bigwood at Hail Mary, alongside inksters Katie Hollow and Linsay Vajean, and makeup artist Jenica Paulin. When asked what the most unusual tattoo any of them ever did was, Bigwood hesitated. “The weirdest one is probably a little too taboo to mention,” she said. “But Bob did a really neat one of the Spice Girls in a carchase anime. That was fun.” The group is well-known in ink culture, winning awards and appearing in
Left, Linsay Vajean gives Jordan O'Connell a touch-up. Centre, Anderson Cooper in the flesh. Right, Tanya Bigwood, outside her Hail Mary tattoo and piercing shop in Fonthill. BOB LOBLAW PHOTOS industry publications. It’s one of the reasons they’re booked up well in advance, by appointment only. Why “Hail Mary”? “There were dozens [of options],” said Bigwood, “but ‘Hail Mary’ just popped into my head. Jesus and Mary are popular tattoos. It’s not offensive, but catchy.” She smiled. “It was almost ‘Fat Lady Tattoo,’ but I got out-voted.” For Bigwood’s speciality of piercings, no advanced booking is usually necessary, and she encourages walk-in business for those 18 and over. She will do earlobes for youth under 18, by guardian appointment only. How many piercings does she personally have? “I’m wearing probably 16, but I’ve retired many
more,” the 45-year-old said. While body art such as ink and piercings have clearly become more commonplace among Generation X and Millennials, Bigwood said it’s not unusual nowadays to see older folks show up for ink or piercings. She used “ink” and “art” interchangeably to refer to tattoos, with clients “collecting pieces.” “We’ve had people come in their late 60s,” she said. “Sometimes it’s memorial [tattoos], sometimes it’s defiance, sometimes its reaching back to their youth. It used to be more of a taboo, the bikers and outlaws. But now you wouldn’t be surprised to see your doctor or a police officer doing it.” One notable shift in recent
years is that rather than collect individual pieces, those acquiring tattoos plan a complete canvas-worth of art—an arm, or an entire back—adding to the design bit by bit. Rates start at $125 per hour, with larger projects discounted. Piercings start at $30. With two additional rooms available, Bigwood is looking to add two more tattoo artists. Hail Mary is open Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 8 PM. Doors will open on Sunday, Sept. 29, however, for a grand opening and open house. No tats or piercings will be done that day, but visitors may tour the facility and donate a non-perishable or toiletry item to Pelham Cares for a chance to win gift certificates and prizes.
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RETIREMENT NOTICE
Dr. John Bellingham wishes to formally announce his retirement from Pelham Animal Hospital after 39 years of service.
“I would like to thank my staff over the years, for your assistance in meeting the needs of our patients and clients. I wish you well as you continue your careers.
My sincere appreciation to my clients, for the trust you placed in me to care for your beloved family members. Thank you so much for your acts of kindness, cards and good wishes, received over the last few months. To my family and friends, thank you for your support and understanding during my Veterinary career. God has greatly blessed us.
I wish for Dr. McTaggart and Dr. Vaughn much support from my clients and success as you carry on veterinary practice at Pelham Animal Hospital.�
Happy Retirement Dr. Bellingham!
Dr. Johnathan McTaggart, Dr. Elizabeth Vaughn and the staff of Pelham Animal Hospital congratulate Dr. John Bellingham on his recent retirement. We thank him for his many years of commitment to the pets and pet owners of the Town of Pelham and the surrounding area as veterinarian & owner of Pelham Animal Hospital. We wish him all the best in this new phase of his life. Sincerely, The PAH Team
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Panthers choose new captain Work ethic earns Sanders the C BY BILL POTRECZ
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New Panthers captain Devin Sanders.
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Devin Sanders has come a long way in a short period of time. Just a couple of years ago, the 17-year-old Niagara Falls native was playing house league and suiting up for the Westlane Spartans high school team. Fast forward and Sanders has a year of junior B experience under his belt and is the new captain of the Pelham Panthers. “At first, I was shocked but I was really excited,” Sanders said, when asked for his reaction to being named captain. “I know I can lead this team. We have a great group of guys here. I was excited to be part of the experience.” Pelham coach Mark Barrick gave Sanders the C based on his work ethic. “Dev is a quiet leader and has got everything that he deserves by hard work and
effort,” Barrick said. “No complaints, no nothing. He just shows ups to be a hockey player every day. He is respected and looked up to by the younger guys on the team just because of that effort.” Barrick feels Sanders is the perfect role model for the Panthers, who are one of the younger clubs in the Golden Horseshoe this season. “You want to be a leader and be a hockey player? Follow that example,” Barrick said. “You don’t have to be a rah-rah guy, you don’t have to be Mr. Motivational Speaker. Just work hard and we’ll get things done.” Sanders plans to push himself out of his comfort zone a bit now that he is a position of leadership. “As a C, I feel it’s my responsibility to have those See SANDERS Page 22
DM senior football on hold Lack of player numbers tackles program
Following are complete results from the 70th Annual Walt McCollum Niagara District Champion of Champions golf tournament played Saturday, Sept. 7, at Port Colborne Country Club: JUNIOR BOYS DIVISION Jackson Strecker, Twenty Valley 39-37-76 Brandan Ruch, Whisky Run 39-40-79 Isaiah Ellis, Lookout Point 43-38-81 Brenden Morin, Cardinal Lakes 41-43-84 Brenden Jarrett, ICC 44-42-86 Ethan Torkos, Port Colborne 43-45-88 Adam Scarlett, Bridgewater 46-42-88 Owen Sartor, Beechwood 48-44-92 Ben Kelly, Sawmill 53-44-97 Jakob Dickhout, Rockway 49-52-101 David Dexter, Niagara-on-the-Lake 52-58=110 MEN’S DIVISION Matt Graham, Port Colborne 33-37-70 (playoff winner) Luke Delgobbo, Lookout Point 35-35-70 Jack Allan, Sawmill 35-36-71 Nolan Vonkalelreuth, Bridgewater 38-35-73 Kham Vong, Rockway Vineyards 37-38-75 Matt McKelvie, Freedom Oaks 37-38-75 A.J. Shaw, Pen Lakes 39-37-76 Brad Neudorf, St. Catharines 38-39-77 Jon Hiller, Cardinal Lakes 38-39-77 Tony Nocowski, Rolling Meadows 39-38-77 Maric Brooks, ICC 44-35-79 Dave Toulouse, Grand Niagara 39-40-79 Brad Hill, Willodell 40-41-81 Gerry Sales, Queenston 42-39-81 Gord Dunn, Twenty Valley 40-41-81 Jay Hart, Dunnville 44-40-84 Mark Isherwood, Beechwood 43-42-85 Joe Doria, Niagara-on-the-Lake 44-45-89 Troy Fraser, Whisky Run 43-46-89 Rick Cook, Water Park 47-46-93 Vito Pennim, Niagara Falls 44-49-93 SENIOR MEN’S DIVISION Bernie Bodogh, St. Catharines 34-35-69 Roger Arsenault, Whisky Run 35-37-72 Frank Mattei, Cardinal Lakes 38-37-75 Sandy Billyard, Port Colborne 36-39-75 Fred LaSelva, Rolling Meadows 41-36-77 Stephen Warboys, Niagara-on-the-Lake 39-38-77 Larry Anderson, Queenston 37-40-77 Ken Riter, Bridgewater 40-37-77 Andy Labelle, Willodell 40-38-78 Ian Penny, Lookout Point 36-42-78 Chris Dault, Grand Niagara 41-38-79 Tim Dundas, Rockway 41-39-80 Ange Bozza, Twenty Valley 40-41-81 John Stansic, Water Park 42-41-83 Bill Urquhart, Beechwood 44-41-85 Tony Ravenda, Riverview 43-42-85 Luke Sikkens, Pen Lakes 44-42-86 Rick Kozarichuk, Sawmill 44-42-86 Mark Fleguel, Freedom Oaks 46-42-88 Mike Gibson, ICC 47-44-91 Rick Demoel, Niagara Falls 43-48-91 JUNIOR GIRLS DIVISION Payton Bennett, Twenty Valley 35-37-72 Mikayla Lacey, Port Colborne 42-44-86 Emily White, Beechwood 40-46-86 Mya Mackey, Sawmill 44-44-88 LADIES DIVISION Alex Taylor, Lookout Point 35-34-69 Kennedy Bodfield, Rockway 38-35-73 Chris Critellli, St. Catharines 39-37-76 Stefi Markovich, Port Colborne 37-42-79 Courtney White, Beechwood 40-39-79 Nancy Bridgeman, Pen Lakes 40-41-81 Karen Vamplew, Twenty Valley 42-40-82 Ruth McBride, Bridgewater 41-43-84 Emily Zwier, Cardinal Lakes 43-43-86 Donna Larson, Sawmill 41-45-86 Colleen Dunn, ICC 46-44-90 Brittany Brunton, Willodell 43-48-91 Michelle Fraser, Whisky Run 48-46-94 Louise Robitaille, Niagara-on-the-Lake 47-48-95 Wendy Osog, Rolling Meadows 47-48-95 Parisa Ricciardelli, Queenston 51-51-102 Ella Allen, Freedom Oaks 49-54-103 Marsha Edlington, Niagara Falls 49-59-108 SENIOR LADIES DIVISION Sandra Billyard, Port Colborne 38-38-76 Amanda Garner, Lookout Point 38-40-78 Robin Wilson, Bridgewater 41-41-82 Sherry Christie, Twenty Valley 41-41-82 Janet Tome, Cardinal Lakes 41-42-83 Sarah-Anne Smurlick, Freedom Oaks 41-42-83 Anne Moss, Sawmill 42-43-85 Chris Liszak, Willodell 46-39-85 Darla Jensen, Queenston 44-44-88 Denise Weaver, Rockway 46-42-88 Yolanda Henry, Niagara-on-the-Lake 45-44-89 Theresa Holmes, ICC 46-44-90 Sue Labatte, Niagara Falls 42-49-91 Carol Irwin, Rolling Meadows 47-45-92 Barb Kidd-Mardell, St. Catharines 50-43-93 Cyndy Roberts, Pen Lakes 48-46-94 Kathy Morningstar, Whisky Run 49-47-96 Karen Rush, Dunnville 46-53-99 Liz Seeley, Beechwood 51-48-99
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One of the iconic senior football programs in Niagara is taking what the school hopes is a one-year leave of absence. It’s been decided that the Denis Morris Reds senior team would not field a squad this season. “We are folding for this year,” Denis Morris principal Dan DiLorenzo said. “We had 45 juniors strong, but we didn’t have the bodies at senior. We are going with a junior team and it is a rebuilding year.” In practices leading to the start of the season, See DM REDS Page 22
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by John Piccolo
If you're not a pro, keep it low
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HOTS AROUND the green are a source of great stress to a great number. Most of the fear comes from a misconception of what your goal is. When asked this question many students state it is their goal to get the ball up into the air. Wrong! Sure it looks cool to hit a high spinning wedge over a sand trap that bounces once and stops dead by the flag. What’s not so cool is to have to yell “fore” when you skull it and nearly take out your playing partner innocently fixing a ball mark 30 yards wayward of where you hoped the shot would end up. The goal is to get the ball into the hole in as few strokes as possible. I’ve always been an advocate of keeping the ball on the ground in order to accomplish this. With the hot, dry, weather so far this year it makes even more sense to alter your efforts around the green. If handed a golf ball and told to throw it to the hole, most people will roll it, or keep it as low as possible. Like bowling, unless you are “Twinkle Toes” Flintstone, you roll the ball down the lane for greater control. Bocce, lawn bowling, the same thing. You have
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another obstacle between yourself and the hole, and a more lofted club (with the same technique for the most part) is the correct call. For the vast majority of us, taking three strokes to get the ball in the hole from off the green is very good. Use this thought process when deciding what to do. What gives you the best chance of three shots? Often this means aiming away from the flag. In order to avoid the big penalty of sand or water, you putt or bump and run around it and then turn your attention towards the hole. This may not be the sexiest way of getting the job done, but you are much more likely to succeed. Avoid the trap of “this isn’t the way the pros do it.” The better players are generally better because they choose shots with a high likelihood of success. Even if you have the ability to hit all the shots from all conditions, some are going to be higher percentage for you. Take the time to figure out which work best, and the short game is a lot less stressful. ♦ John Piccolo is a golf instructor and runs Piccolo’s Custom Golf Shop at Eagle Valley Golf Club in Niagara Falls. Email him at picgolf@vaxxine.com
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AV E Y O U E V E R see the 2007 comedy drama called “The Bucket List”? If not, you should. It’s a great movie. In the thumbnail summary the plot line is described this way: “Two terminally ill men escape from a cancer ward and head off on a road trip with a wish list of to-dos before they die.” After reading that, most of us are caught. Pass the popcorn! The two men are played by the well-known actors Morgan Freeman and Jack Nicholson. Interestingly, the actor who plays Freeman’s son is played by his own real-life son. Why not keep it in the family, eh? Anyhow, here’s a bit more detail. Carter Chambers (Freeman), a black, blue-collar mechanic, shares a hospital room with Edward Cole (Nicholson), a white billionaire. Carter is also a devoted husband and father while Edward is four-times divorced and estranged from his only daughter. So, they don’t have much in common except for their diagnosis— terminal cancer.
One day, Carter scribbles a few words on a piece of paper. It’s his “bucket list”, the things he wished he could have done before “kicking the bucket.” When he learns he has less than a year to live, he throws it away in frustration. However, the next morning Edward finds it and offers to make his wish list come true. Their adventure begins. They leave the hospital and embark on an “aroundthe-world” vacation. On the way, they drive race cars, they sky-dive, they climb the Pyramids in Egypt and enjoy a lion safari in Africa. One by one, items on the “bucket list” get crossed off. However, things turn
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sour in Hong Kong, when Edward tempts Carter with a prostitute. Faithful to his wife, Carter declines and asks to return home. Before leaving, however, he tries to reconcile Edward to his daughter. The attempt fails and leaves Edward embittered to his daughter and Carter. Shortly after his return, Carter suffers a seizure and returns to hospital. His cancer has spread to his head. Edward, now in remission, decides to visit his friend and their relationship is restored. Before going into surgery, Carter urges Edward to finish the “bucket list” without him. Carter See FAITH LIFT Page 23
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Annual stomp set for Saturday Junkin in for cancer fundraiser's 46th year BY VOICE STAFF Niagara’s mayors are once again coming together to raise funds for cancer care and research at the 46th annual Mayor’s Invitational Grape Stomp. On Saturday, Sept. 21 at 12 noon, mayors and community leaders from across Niagara will gather at Montebello Park for the traditional grape stomp. Partnering with the Niagara Grape and Wine Festival, Grape Growers of Ontario, JCI St. Catharines, Skycomp Solutions, and hosted by St. Catharines Mayor Walter Sendzik, the 2019 stomp will support the Walker Family Cancer Centre, Niagara’s regional cancer care centre. This year’s grape stomping mayors include Mayor Jim Diodati (Niagara Falls), who is also a cancer survivor, Mayor Bill Steele (Port Colborne), Mayor Marvin Junkin (Pelham), Deputy Lord Mayor Clare
Cameron (Niagara-on-the-Lake) and Councillor Ken Sentence (Thorold). The public is invited to support their mayor in the competition by making a donation to the Walker Family Cancer Centre. Donations made between Sept. 11 and Sept. 19 will go towards the local mayors in the competition. Then on Saturday, Sept. 21 starting at noon, the mayors will compete for a chance at the prized Mayor’s Grape Stomp trophy. The volume of stomped grape juice plus the total volume of donations will determine the winner of this year’s competition. As the four-time champion of the Grape Stomp, Sendzik has retired from competition and will be serving as this year’s emcee at the event. “The Mayor’s Grape Stomp is always a fun competition to kick off the Niagara Grape and Wine Festival. While
I won’t be stomping this year, I look forward to watching and cheering from the sidelines and watching some of Niagara’s new mayors and community leaders turn their feet purple,” said Sendzik. Pelham’s Mayor Marvin Junkin is ready to jump in. “Since becoming Mayor, I have been searching for some avenue by which I can benefit a charitable organization,” said Junkin. “The former mayor had his Mayor’s Gala, which raised an impressive amount each year for various charities. I don’t know if this is the ‘event’ I have been searching for, but if I can raise some money for such a worthy cause, and support the grape and wine festival, I am more than willing to get purple feet.” The public may make donations at Town Hall. In a statement, organizers suggest that anyone planning to attend the stomp “Dress for the grape juice that will fly.”
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DM Reds on hold this season continued from Page 15 there were never more than 20 players at senior practices, and most days there were only 14 or 15 players out. Those numbers aren’t even close to being able to field a competitive senior squad. Given the school’s long history of football success and the number of graduating players who have gone on to excel at higher levels, it was a painful and agonizing decision for the school to make. “It was very hard, and that’s why it took us from our first practice last Tuesday until today to make the decision,” DiLorenzo said. “We gave them every opportunity, we had meetings and we were looking for boys who would play but it wasn’t there. You can’t force a sport like football.” Denis Morris could have combined the juniors and senior to field a varsity squad, but that wasn’t a choice that was even contemplated. “We didn’t feel it was prudent to bring up 40 juniors to play when you are playing kids who are 12B, 18 years old and fully grown against 100-pound Grade 9 players,” DiLorenzo said. “We felt it was in everybody’s best interest, looking at the safety factor, to play at the junior level and rebuild into the future. We have a strong base for that right now.” DiLorenzo is hoping it will only be a one-year absence.
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continued from Page 15 one-on-one conversations with players and talk to Mark,” he said. “It’s not my nature to be the loudest guy on the team but I’m definitely going to step up and be louder than I have in the past.” Sanders will be assisted by assistant captains Dylan Biggar, Noah Caperchione, Brodie Thoms, and Mike Butterfield. “I have an open-door policy with all players,” Barrick said. “From the captain and the assistants we have this year, they are the catalyst between this office and the room. They’ve earned the right to have a bigger piece of my ear than the rest.” Sanders, who collected four goals and 15 points in his rookie season before hitting his stride in the playoffs with three goals and three assists in six games, admits his route to junior hockey was anything but conventional. “I was just playing house league in high school. I thought it was going to be my last year of hockey and then I somehow got in contact with this team and went out for skate. Then rookie camp came around and I made the team. It’s pretty exciting.” He credits those closest to him for his tireless work ethic. “My dad, my brother and my coaches definitely put that in my mind and set a
“It was a one-year blip because we didn’t have the players and many of our players are going to play at Holy Cross, so they will be joining the Raiders.”
We felt it was in everyone's best interest, looking at the safety factor, to play at the junior level
As of this writing, DiLorenzo said four players have decided to join the Holy Cross team. “We made sure that that avenue was available for them and that also went into the decision making that those who were serious about the game could have somewhere to go play.” Last season, Holy Cross folded its senior team for one year and its players went and played at St. Francis. The willingness of schools to welcome players from another school shows the brotherhood of the Niagara Catholic Athletic Association. “That is what it’s about,” DiLorenzo said. Last season, the Reds went 2-4 in the regular season and tied for fifth place with St. Francis.
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“I’m really excited to get into it,” Sanders said. “I think we get a few practices under our belts and play a few games in our own division I think we’re going to get a good start.” Barrick is well aware that with inexperience comes mistakes. “I think we’re working on our identity. We’re a very young hockey club, probably the youngest team in our loop. With that comes some bumps along the road,” he said. “We’re going to be quick. We have to move pucks quick and be a good transition team because of the nature of our hockey club. It’s a process right now. It’s growth but we’ve got some great young hockey players here. It’s just a learning process.”
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Graham and Taylor capture championship crowns One Lookout Point golfer wins, another loses, in playoff BY BERNIE PUCHALSKI
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The men’s division of the 70th Annual Walt McCollum Champions of Champions golf tournament came down to an all-Golf Town playoff Saturday, September 7, at the Port Colborne Country Club. In the end, Port Colborne’s Matt Graham, the 32-year-old manager of Golf Town in St. Catharines, sank a 15-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole to defeat Lookout Point’s Luke DelGobbo, a 16-year-old employee at Golf Town and the reigning Canadian juvenile (under-17) champion. Graham (33-37-70) and DelGobbo (35-35-70) finished one shot ahead of Sawmill’s Jack Allan (3536-71) after regulation play. “I know Luke well,” said Graham, a former Ontario junior boys champion. “I follow his game...and I knew that he would be good. We have definitely become friends and this was pretty cool.” Graham is a huge fan of DelGobbo, who placed seventh overall among junior-aged golfers at the Canadian championships. “I probably see a little bit of a younger version of me in him,” Graham said. Graham made a bogey on
the 14th hole during regulation play by hitting an iron off the tee, so he changed up to a hybrid and hit it 76 yards from the green in the playoff. He hit a 60 degree wedge to about 15 feet. After DelGobbo knocked his birdie putt six or seven feet past the hole, Graham drained the winner. “Even if I missed, the pressure was on him to still make that putt, but that wasn’t what I was thinking,” Graham said. “I wanted to make that putt.” It was big win for Graham, who only plays twice a week and doesn’t practise much at all. “I pay attention every time I play and I try every time I play,” he said. “I try to make sure I’m not just out there whacking the ball around and I am trying to shoot a good score every time I play out here. That keeps me sharp.” It was the fourth men’s Champion of Champions title in his career, with previous victories coming in 2010, 2012 and 2013. “It’s very special to win, especially here on my home course,” Graham said. “Our new owners have done so many good things here and I know they wanted to host
From left, Luke DelGobbo, Matt Graham, and Alex Taylor. this tournament, but they just wanted to wait until everything was done and ready to go. This year was the perfect year for it and you saw that with the amazing attendance today with how many members came out and supported us. It was fantastic.” Graham’s day included six birdies and four bogeys. “I putted well today,” he said. “Two of the birdies were two putts on par fives, but the other four were 15 to 20 feet.” Completing the top five in the men’s division were: Bridgewater’s Nolan Vonkalelreuth (38-35-73); Rockway Vineyard’s Kham Vong (37-38-75) and Freedom Oaks’ Matt McKelvie (37-38-75).
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continued from Page 21 dies on the operating table. In his moving eulogy, Edward shares that the last three months of his life have been his best. He crosses off another item that had been on the list — “helping a complete stranger for a common good.” He then takes the initiative to reconcile with his daughter. This time he succeeds and he gets to hold his granddaughter for the first time. He crosses off another item — “kiss the most beautiful girl in the world.” At the movie’s end, Edward dies, at age 81, and his servant takes his ashes (as well as Carter’s) to the top of the Himalayas. He places both cans together and crosses off the last item on the list —“witness something truly majestic.” What a great storyline! Now, even though I’ve spoiled the movie for you, I hope you’ll still see it. But there is one item which is sadly missing. It’s some-
ALEX THE GREAT Lookout Point’s Alex Taylor made a triumphant return the Champion of Champions tournament, firing a 35-34-69 to win the women’s division. It was the third Champions title of the 24-year-old’s career. She was the junior girls winner in 2010 and 2012. “It was cool to win because I haven’t played it since then, and I had gone two-of-two in the ones that I had played in,” she said. “Anything can happen and it was nice to get redemption since I fell short at the club championship.” Taylor finished second to Stef Markovich at the Lookout Point club championships, but Markovich also won Port Colborne’s title and chose to represent
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continued from Page 1 plant equipment. He retired in 2005. Long story short, the new community centre’s power equipment was oversized and its staff undertrained. As far as Hildebrandt could discover, the new systems were never properly introduced to staff, a process called commissioning. “Commissioning also means you check every piece of equipment, make sure it's wired up properly, and everything is hooked together. Now at the MCC, we have a building automation system, a BAS system, but everything isn't all tied together.” A grant application to help facilitate such improved ties is underway. Up to an additional $40,000 may be coming to the Town, an amount not included in the savings already achieved. Committee Chair Gordon Marasco, 79, has also had a longstanding interest in electric rates, and what he has previously described to the Voice as arbitrary and unfair changes to electricity rate classifications for many Pelham households. Is was due to a similar erroneous classification that Hydro One has now agreed to rebate nearly $67,000 in overcharges, related to the community centre’s electric consumption, back to the municipality. The rebate goes back to the opening of the centre, in April 2018. The rate classification is now “Transmission Service,” rather than “General Service,” representing an approximately 16% reduction in cost. It would never had happened had Hildebrandt not done the legwork. He sat down with Treasurer Quinlin one Saturday morning, “and we pulled all the Hydro bills from all the different facilities.” The discrepancy between buildings became appar-
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ent once Gordon Marasco then calculated and crosschecked the various rates being charged. (Complicating matters, two electric utilities serve Pelham.) The rate reclassification and rebate didn’t come easily. “It wasn't one telephone call and you're going to get you're money back,” said Hildebrandt. “It was about $24,000 they came back with,” recalled Marasco. “And we said, ‘No, that's not good enough.’ They were only taking it back to January [2019], and I think we were talking in March or something like that. So we said, ‘We go all the way back to [April 2018, when the centre opened].” Also in the mix is that Pelham—not Hydro One— owns the transformer serving the community centre. It was a $60,000 purchase, and any replacement or repairs are on the Town’s dime. It’s also significantly oversized for the job required. No one seems to know how the Town got stuck with an oversized transformer. “We don't know,” said Marasco. “We can't find out.” Marasco noted that the previous council handed over virtually all decision-making to contractor Ball Construction. On a brighter note, the $36-million-plus community centre’s use of LED lights and energy-saving construction materials has
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