The Niagara's First Cannabis Grads Are in High Demand

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in high demand Story on Page 3 Niagara College cannabis production student Josh Weiss trims a cannabis plant inside the bunker. JILL TROYER Anti-Trudeau group hits Volunteers are what makes the NOTL streets to protest Stampede, say organizers

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A small group of The Virgil Stampede owes yellow-vest clad protest- this year’s success to its ers gathered in Niagara- small army of volunteers and on-the-Lake Sunday proper planning. Together afternoon to express their they ensured everything displeasure with Prime went off without a hitch de- Minister Justin Trudeau. spite damp weather leading The six protesters up to Victoria Day weekend. stood at the intersection The 350 to 400 volunteers of Mary and Mississauga who step up each year play streets, near Tim Hortons, a crucial role in ensuring the exhorting drivers to honk NOTL native Duke Willis was among those protesting event runs smoothly, said against Justin Trudeau Sunday afternoon. RICHARD HARLEY in support of them. Richard Wall, president of the They held signs that Virgil Business Association. read “Incompetent Some passing drivers they came to NOTL to “Obviously to have that Trudeau is a national honked their approval and voice their concerns with many people volunteer is disaster,” “We love pipe- gave a thumbs-up to the Trudeau’s governance. entirely the backbone of our lines, oil and gas,” “Stop demonstrators. Among the issues they organization, or we wouldn’t electing idiots” and The protesters, who say say they’re concerned with raise the funds that we do,” “Trudeau hates veterans they are “Canadian patri- Five-year-old Juno O’Shea from St. Catharines goes all out and patriotism.” ots,” told The Lake Report Continued on Page 2 Continued on Page 12 on the rides at the Virgil Stampede. RICHARD HARLEY

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NEWS www.simpsonspharmacy.ca Anti-Trudeau group protests in NOTL Yellow vests, climate change ‘a hoax’ and Islam questioned

Continued from Front Page “When they can’t handle facts, they call people are illegal immigration, names,” he said. the carbon tax and Canada Edwards said the group being a part of the U.N. mi- used to advertise their up- gration pact. One protester coming protests in advance, said that climate change is but now the times and a hoax and a pamphlet the locations are given out to protesters gave to The Lake participants one day prior. Report made the same claim. A protester from Welland, With protest locations who identified himself rotating every weekend, last as Vince Sutch, has pre- week’s demonstration was viously participated in held in Niagara Falls. protests in Welland and Ten-year-old Ashley Bou- Niagara Falls. He said he is vier joined her grandmother against bad government and Lee Bouvier. is scared Trudeau will give “I know that Trudeau is a the country away. hypocrite because he lies to One of the protesters, who people,” the Grade 5 student declined to give his name, from St. Catharines said in said he can’t be called a Nazi an interview. “I’m out here or a white supremacist be- to protest because I feel cause his grandfather fought that Trudeau shouldn’t be against Nazis in the Second Ten-year-old Ashley Bouvier came to the protest with her grandmother Lee Bouvier. RICHARD HARLEY here because he’s bringing World War. all these illegal immigrants He said he thought a to our country and they ics, such as Islam. Duke Willis, who grew religious ideology above our They’ve been holding pro- protest in NOTL might shouldn’t be here.” “We have to tip-toe and up in NOTL, agreed, say- laws?” tests across Niagara Region spark a “hostile” reaction as Ashley said the issue has use coded words to have ing there is no freedom of A man, who introduced since then, he said. the town is “high-end” and been important to her since conversations,” she said. speech in the country and he himself as Rahn Edwards, During their first protest in people living here “don’t Trudeau was elected and Bouvier, who said she is feels he has to be cautious said he is the organizer of January last year, members really care.” said she’d like to see him re- an atheist, said Islamopho- about what he says about the group, which he said has of Antifa, an anti-fascist The protesters said they sign so that Canada “would bia needs to be defined and some topics. about 50 members across the group, held a counter-protest, will continue holding dem- become better.” she asked why Islam is “put “I’m against special rights Niagara Region. Edwards said. Counter-pro- onstrations across the region Lee Bouvier said she fears above” Christianity. She for certain groups,” he said He said their first protesters called them names, until the federal election in for her granddaughter as she compared it to a parent in an interview. “Sikhs are test was on Jan. 2, 2018, stood in front of their signs October. feels people aren’t allowed favouring one child over being allowed to not wear in front of the office of St. and put their hands up, he – with files from Richard to speak about certain top- another. a helmet…Since when is a Catharines MP Chris Bittle. added. Harley. NOTL chamber narrowing search for new president

Dariya Baiguzhiyeva “We don’t want to put about Niagara-on-the-Lake The Lake Report somebody in this position before you can start strategi- out of a sense of urgency. cally planning,” he said. Niagara-on-the- We want to pick the right Thomson’s advice to Lake’s Chamber of Com- person,” he said. her successor is to “really merce is looking for a Candidates from all understand the DNA of president who will carry across Ontario have been Niagara-on-the-Lake.” on Janice Thomson’s legacy, applying for the job, said “To understand the heri- says Paul MacIntyre, chair MacIntyre, and they seem tage, the history, the agricul- of the chamber. to grasp the “essence” of ture. What’s our roots, our After 18 years running NOTL even if they’re not customer service mandates the chamber, Thomson has from the Niagara Region. … making sure that people left to become president MacIntyre said it’s been come here and have a posi- and CEO of Niagara Falls tough choosing from tive experience and leave Tourism. many strong, high-skilled Paul MacIntyre and Janice Thomson. DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA wanting to return,” she said. The interviews for the candidates. “Just, frankly, relax and chamber’s new president He said having business it doesn’t have to rush to really determines if you’ve Getting to know every- enjoy that because that’s the started three weeks ago, acumen, good communi- pick a new person, said done a good job,” he said body in the community in pedigree that Niagara-on- MacIntyre told The Lake cations skills and strong MacIntyre. in an interview. “We’re not the first three months is the-Lake already has. Just Report. The hiring com- tourism-related and mar- “From a management going to rush but we’re in what MacIntyre wants the stay the course, follow the mittee, comprised of keting skills are just some perspective, it’s not how a hurry.” new president to do “out of strategic plan, work with four board members plus of the requirements for the the business runs when He said a new president the gate.” the board…just follow their Thomson, has interviewed successful candidate. you’re there. It’s how it is likely to be hired “within It’s important to “get to lead and you’ll enjoy your 10 people so far. The board feels like runs in your absence that a month.” know what’s so special career,” Thomson said. Page 3 May 23, 2019 NEWS Niagara’s (and Canada’s) first cannabis grads are in high demand

Jill Troyer nician program, says it’s The Lake Report “been a privilege to help the cannabis program get going. Affectionately dubbed the We worked hand in hand “cannabunker,” an unpreten- with college staff to develop tious metal structure behind the curriculum.” a heavy chain link fence The co-op segment was Enjoy authentic Sichuan and strong security, is home designed to be well-rounded to the teaching lab for the for the students, so they & Dim Sum at home! commercial cannabis pro- experience all stages of $ $ duction program at Niagara growth, including propaga- 1 18.99 College, the first of its kind tion, flowering, harvest, Dim Sum Dinner Special in Canada. drying, and integrated pest All day, every day! Sunday - Thursday The one-year program management, he says. launched in September, and Four students from the $ $ graduation ceremonies for first cohort chose to do 15.99 20.99 the first group of students their co-ops at CannTrust, Lunch Express Special Brunch will take place in late June, and Phelan says he was Monday - Thursday Saturday - Sunday but all of those students are “super happy with them.” Takeout and De livery Available already far from the canna- Two students from that first bunker, following their new group of 24 have been hired View our f ull tak e-out menu o nline. career paths. full-time, one as a plant CHILIJIAO.COM • 9 05.468.6114 According to Niagara technician, one as part of 271 MARY ST, NIA GARA-ON-THE-LAKE, ON College Prof. Sebastien the integrated pest manage- Jacob, “Many ended up ment team. working where they did Phelan says the students their co-op placements, but he sees from the program there is so much demand are “educated, passionate they have the choice of people. They are the whole where to go.” Every one of package. This is where they the students has a job. want to be and they are very One of them is Kaitlynn inquisitive and want to learn Anderson, one of the 24 more all the time.” students accepted out of the CannTrust is in expan- 300 applicants for the first sion mode,and Phelan says, cohort of the program. Her Top: Prof. Sebastien Jacob with students in the “there are amazing oppor- first degree was in agricul- cannabunker. Bottom: Cannabunker, the teaching lab for tunities in all different areas tural economics from the cannabis production at Niagara College. JILL TROYER of production.” University of Guelph. As for the future of the “I grew up on a beef breweries in the world of the plants, for example, program, Niagara College is farm, and never did I think beer. “specializing in extraction considering some potential I would end up in cannabis, As a master grower, An- of oils, research, integrated changes, for example in the but I’m so glad I have,” derson will be responsible pest management (IPM), co-op program. Anderson says. for “working with the plants quality assurance, or busi- Currently students attend She is passionate about every step along the way, ness ventures.” their placements one day agriculture and hopes to keeping them healthy from Jacob says the cannabis a week for 10 weeks, but “bridge the gap. There’s start to finish, covering program “was developed Jacob says they’re consider- still a stigma about mari- feeding, pests, harvest and in partnership with the ing “changing it to being juana and I’d like to be more.” industry and we continue two or three weeks full-time part of getting rid of that in Back at the cannabunker, to seek feedback from the near the end of the term, so agriculture.” the second cohort of stu- industry and the students as students can get immersed Anderson is enthusiastic dents, who started in Janu- the program evolves. One in the process.” about the Niagara Col- ary, is more than halfway key aspect of the program is Niagara College commu- lege program, saying, “it through their program and its hands-on approach. nications consultant Andrew was very hands-on, so we they have great expectations “For every one hour in Korchok adds that expan- could apply what we learned for their own futures when the classroom there are two sion is on the agenda and in the classroom the very they graduate in August. hours hands-on with the while plans have not yet same day with the plants.” They say it’s exciting to plants,” Jacob says. “Indus- been finalized, “the college She is quick to add, “I was be at the forefront of an try wanted graduates who intends to build upon its glad the instructors were so emerging industry and they can touch the crop,” and the leadership role in Canada’s experienced, I learned so clearly have a passion for students say they learn bet- emerging cannabis indus- much from them.” being in the vanguard. ter that way. try, both by growing our DID YOU KNOW? Anderson has just been “This is all new and it’s One of those industry capacity to provide skilled We offer a local discount, year-round. offered a position as a the first explosion of an partners is CannTrust, a li- workers to fill workforce Present your driver’s license to one of our team members. master grower at a micro industry since the tech censed producer in Pelham. demands through our com- cultivator, and she says she sector,” notes Josh Weiss. CannTrust’s director of mercial cannabis production 10 Queen Street | Niagara-on-the-Lake is thrilled about that. Micro He adds there are many cultivation, Nick Phelan, program, and by expanding 289.868.8623 | www.orzoniagara.com cultivators in the canna- different types of opportu- a graduate of the Niagara our capacity to conduct ap- bis world are akin to craft nities, not simply growing College horticultural tech- plied research activities.” Page 4 May 23, 2019

The Lake Report EDITORIAL & OPINION Editorial: The good, the bad and the ugly

Kevin MacLean That’s the good news. The bad and the ugly side of hu- Managing Editor manity also reared its head this week in NOTL. Many residents expressed their shock and revulsion on There always is plenty to celebrate in NOTL: For starters, social media after a, thankfully, small contingent of Yellow congratulations to the organizers and volunteers who helped Vest protesters came to town to express their disdain for make the Virgil Stampede a resounding success. All your Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. And Muslims. And Sikhs. hard work paid off big time. And climate change. And kudos to the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake and the The Lake Report published an online news story Sunday Communities in Bloom committee for their enlightened (and in print today) about the protesters in order to shine a idea of encouraging service groups to participate in an light on them and their message of intolerance masquerad- Adopt-a-Park program. ing as patriotism and political commentary. The premise is simple: Tap into civic pride and commu- One of the saddest parts of the whole, brief, appearance nity expertise to beautify public parks around NOTL. And of these demonstrators was the inclusion of one woman’s the town, literally, will give groups the tools to groom and 10-year-old granddaughter, who was happily spouting the tidy the parks. predictably shallow and ill-informed talking points of the This is a low-cost, almost no-cost, way to ensure that Yellow Vest movement. Niagara-on-the-Lake’s many parks and parkettes continue to We are loath to be critical of a child, but surely this is a be shining jewels where residents can gather to relax and en- textbook example of how misguided adults can colour a joy themselves. We expect there will be no shortage of proud young person’s views by filling their heads with such talk citizens and talented gardening folk who will rise to the chal- It’s ugly, and sad. Lee Bouvier brought her 10-year-old granddaughter to lenge once the Adopt-a-Park program rolls out in June. [email protected] protest on Sunday. RICHARD HARLEY

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Food trucks and dance

Petra Halbgebauer, left, and Teresa Lesyk have fun dancing at Peller Estate Winery’s Party in the Vineyard: Food truck edition, despite rainy weather. DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA Op-ed: Sailing club’s Embden geese and the circle of life

Melanie Morris leading her toward the river Special to The Lake Report to go around the fence to get on the other side, but she Upon our return from the didn’t follow him to the end warm south this spring, we and turned back. were excited to discover We went down and what appeared to be two opened the fence gates in surviving Embden geese two places and she finally Did you know? nesting in the thicket outside walked through one of our window near the NOTL them, muttering under her The Lake Report’s printer sources 100 per cent of Sailing Club. breath in a clearly negative its paper fibre from industry leading paper mills, This triggered many ques- manner. The peace had which use quick-growth, sustainable, renewable plots of land, rather than clear-cutting forests. tions for me. Who are these Embden geese have taken up residence near the NOTL been restored. geese? Last year’s goslings Sailing Club. SUBMITTED PHOTO/MELANIE MORRIS Sadly, for reasons un- The ink is also vegetable-based. who were hatched late sum- known to me, on May 14 mer 2018? Could they be old one nest. Both females I had seen her there previ- mama goose suddenly left Advertising inquiries? Email us at enough? Surviving adults, appear to be last year’s ously but the rising waters the nest for frequent and [email protected] of which I believe there was goslings as evidenced by have reduced the passage- extended periods. Upon or call Rob at 905-246-4671 only one? Who is/are the the remaining brown color- ways through the six-foot checking the nest, there father(s)? The bereaved gan- ation on their wings. Little fence between the water and were five whole, unbroken der, unlikely to mate so soon sister seemed to stay close the bank. She used to be eggs abandoned. The next after his tragic loss and who to her nesting sibling. able to slide into the water morning I could see that appears to show little inter- Honking cries from the from the bank and swim un- some hungry mammal Have an opinion est in the nest? A Canada direction of the lake often der the fence to the river but enjoyed a meal through goose? No gander seems to signal the nesting geese are now, with the rising river the night, which brings our be “standing guard.” upset and facing a potential waters, there is no space hopes for a rejuvenated you want heard? Since they were on the crisis. That is what hap- under the fence. family of Embden geese in Send a letter to the editor to nests when we arrived home, pened one afternoon when She appeared not to be NOTL to a crashing halt – how many days left before we looked out our window in able to fly over the fence for the moment, at least. [email protected] we could experience the response to such cries to see nor find a route through it. We are back to our usual loud and joyful honking that one of the nesting geese in How she got there in the first suspects since Christmas, would announce the success- the sailing club waters franti- place is anyone’s guess. She which form our secondary ful addition to the family, cally trying to get back to kept swimming up and down extended family of geese closing an unfortunate chap- her nest presumably after a in front of the fence, hopping after the colony of Canada ter in the lives of these geese short respite to eat and bathe. onto the dock, hopping off geese and include three and opening a new one? She was on the other side of again, frantically honking. Embden, one Greylag and We have since observed the fence from her nest and At one point, it looked one Canada goose with a that there was only ever couldn’t find her way back. like the Embden gander was wonky wing. Page 6 May 23, 2019 NEWS

MORE LETTERS Congratulations to SORE Few ‘party house’ villas No help for restoring on latest legal victory in town, numbers show historic homes

Dear editor: by Benny Marotta and his le- Dear editor: ment/villa): 163 Dear editor: However, this was not The members of Save Our gal counsel Michael Melling I am writing in response Villas (aka party houses) I am writing regard- due to any assistance or Rand Estate should be con- that rather than represent- to the letter to the editor are only 8.8 per cent of the ing the May 2 ArchiText advice I received from gratulated on their success in ing a large body of opinion, headlined, Who wants to total licences (29 out of the column by Brian Marshall anybody: In fact, I received obtaining the well-deserved SORE is nothing more than live beside a party house? total 328). about historic properties none, despite asking for it. party status (now confirmed a small group of activists, (May 9), which expressed If I look on AirBnB, that succumb to neglect. I asked, among others, by three separate judicial representing nobody but concerns about villas and there are eight homes I’d like to say that while the “good folk” at the so- bodies) allowing SORE to themselves, and motivated to homes with hot tubs or listed with a hot tub and 13 I share Mr. Marshall’s called “school of restora- appear as a recognized third fight a development proposal pools. homes listed with a pool in sentiments (I too have tion” in Queenston, who party in the upcoming legal that is not to their liking I just want to provide Old Town. watched for years as the did not bother to even reply proceedings between the and is located in their own some numbers. Not exact numbers, but house in the picture falls to me. Marotta Group and the Town backyard. I downloaded the list of NOTL is maybe 10 ki- into ruin with absolutely no If others have had the of Niagara-on-the-Lake. The presence of so many licensed short-term rentals lometres square, so the attempt at any maintenance same experience that is This is due to the dedica- concerned NOTL residents in the town of Niagara-on- recommendation that they by anyone), but I have to one of the explanations for tion and hard work of the at the Local Planning Ap- the-Lake. be spaced no less than point out that I own the why our historic heritage is SORE core members as well peal Tribunal hearing at the Here is the breakdown: one kilometre apart would “other” McFarland House, disappearing. as the support provided by community centre proved Bed and breakfast: 153 mean maximum 100 short- at 1436 Concession 2. I gather the “rich folk” the larger group of enthusi- the fallacy of this argument. Cottage rental: 124 term rentals in total. And I came to the house as a who own the Old Town astic SORE followers – and Their efforts to deny the Country inn: 12 Old Town is maybe three buyer 12 years ago and it historic properties can tap to the obvious merits of their simple truth of the matter is Vacation apartment: 10 kilometres square, so that’s was starting to look just like into funds for restoration, argument. now patently obvious and Villa: 29 no more than nine short- the one in your picture. My but not so us yokels with At the same time, of in turn raises the important Total: 328 term rentals in all of Old wife and I set to work and I equally, if not more so, his- course, this lays bare the issue of credibility. Owner-occupied (B&B or Town. now think (my wife passed toric heritage buildings. groundless and self-serving Derek Collins inn): 165 Jason Clements away) the house is not just Kaspar Pold claim recently put forward Unhosted (cottage/apart- recovering, but thriving. NOTL NOTL NOTL Restoration of historic War of 1812 building to begin in late summer

Tony Chisholm buildings which make up special fundraising event at office and other agencies. President the Butlers Barracks Na- the quarters in June of 2015. The estimated cost of the Friends of Fort George tional Historic Site. It was Several thousand dollars work is more than $1 mil- built in 1816 by the Royal were raised to contribute to lion. Friends of Fort George Engineers and was used by the restoration of the build- The Friends of Fort has learned Parks Canada the military throughout the ing. George is a non-profit orga- is planning to start restora- 19th and 20th centuries. The initial objectives nization that works in part- tion and stabilization work It is a wonderful example are to evaluate and correct nership with Parks Canada on the Junior Commissariat of Georgian-era architec- structural elements such to preserve, promote and An illustration of the Junior Commissariat Officers Officers Quarters building ture, with its simplistic, as failing timbers. Parks protect the heritage of Niag- Quarters building at Butlers Barracks. SUBMITTED PHOTO at Butlers Barracks in late symmetrical and balanced Canada has announced the ara’s national historic sites. summer. appearance. building is now under de- Through special events and and funds to support student Last year, we provided The officers quarters is The Friends of Fort sign review with Resource the operation of two gift summer employment op- funds for an additional 16 the oldest of four remain- George, in partnership Conservation, the Federal shops, the Friends of Fort portunities at Fort George students who worked on-site ing 19th-century military with Parks Canada, held a Heritage Building Review George generate awareness and Brock’s Monument. all summer.

Single-use plastics banned Niagara on the Green from town facilities clean-up Saturday TIDBITS: Niagara-on-the-Lake council has banned single- The annual Niagara on the Green Clean-up Day is use plastics from all municipal facilities and opera- this Saturday, starting at 10 a.m., weather permitting. tions. Organizers call it the “Be A Good Neighbour” event Music Niagara ‘Big Night’ June 15 The motion by Coun. Norm Arsenault was as residents pitch in to help tidy up the neighbourhood A few tickets are still available for Music Niagara’s passed during a special council meeting on Satur- by collecting debris and garbage that accumulated “Big Night” fundraising gala at the NOTL Community · day morning. · over the winter. Centre. The June 15 dinner, prepared by master chef Rather than banning plastics across town, “I Through the student services department at Niag- Collin Gooddine of Gooddine Catering, also features think we have the best bet at it if we start with our- ara College, students also have been invited to pitch silent and live auctions. Afterward, there is dancing to selves,” said Coun. Clare Cameron, who suggested in. Lord Mayor Betty Disero and several councillors the music of the Doubts. All Big Night proceeds sup- limiting the ban to town-owned facilities. will be participating, organizer Steve Hardaker said. port Music Niagara’s 21st season, which starts in July. Coun. Stuart McCormack was the the only one to The town has donated garbage bags and gloves, as · Gala tickets are $160 each and can be purchased vote against the move. well as a post clean-up garbage bag pick-up. Residents online at www.musicniagara.org/big-night-2019/ or by The controversial motion had been carried over will meet in the neighbourhood park at 10 a.m. and calling 905-468-5566. from Monday’s regular council meeting. then disperse from there, Hardaker said.

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Dariya Baiguzhiyeva about nutrition and Karen The Lake Report Post from Red Roof Retreat will hold a workshop on NOTL Grade 8 students goal-planning through vision From left, Bethany Poltl, Tiffany Leung, Hazel Norris, are coming together next boards. Vaping and smoking Jasmine Griese, Clara De Munnich and Nathan Van de week to talk about mental are among the other topics Laar. DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA health. that will be covered at the The second annual Grade conference. St. Michael Catholic School, Another member of the 8 Mental Health and Well- When the event began said they are excited to youth council, Clara De ness Conference, organized last year, there was little meet people and have new Munnich, said she hopes by the Lord Mayor’s youth information and few services opportunities as they transi- students learn something advisory council, is Monday, in NOTL specifically ad- tion into high school. from the event. May 27. dressing the youth’s mental “I hope (the confer- “I know when I was 13, I The event has expanded health. ence) encourages youth to was pretty ignorant. I hope since last year and will “(Mental health) is a big watch their mental health they become enlightened by include four hands-on work- topic … I think it’s a very and encourages them to our very talented speakers,” shops and four speakers, important topic for students want to have a good time,“ she said. said Bethany Poltl, a Grade to be discussing,” said Poltl. said Griese, while Norris Lord Mayor Betty Disero 11 student and the youth Grade 12 student Tiffany expressed hopes the students will also speak at the con- council’s chair. Leung, who is also a mem- “learn something about their ference. Around 140 Grade 8 stu- ber of the youth council, mental state.” “It’s something that I’m dents are expected to attend said she wishes there was an Grade 9 student Nathan very proud of, that they do. the half-day conference. event like this when she was Van de Laar, who will be go- It’s youth helping youth,” Di- The keynote speaker this younger. ing to the conference for the sero told The Lake Report. year is Dr. Ron Clavier, a “I think I would’ve en- first time this year, agreed “It’s very important that psychologist and neurosci- joyed coming to something that being a high school stu- young people sit down and entist. Melissa Dunlop from like this,” she said. dent allows him to meet dif- talk about issues and how to the Niagara North Family Hazel Norris and Jasmine ferent groups of people and deal with them. I think it’s Health Team will speak Griese, Grade 7 students at gives him more freedom. very important for the town.” Libraries solve book sharing problem, for now Kevin MacLean lege – will arrange a pickup in effect at least until the courier solution suggested Managing Editor in Fonthill. The old system, end of the year. The rather by Culture Minister Mi- under the Southern Ontario utilitarian approach will chael Tibollo last month. No The region’s libraries Library Service, known as see on-duty library staffers options have been ruled out have come up with a made- SOLS, had three pickups travel to Fonthill and be re- long term, Simpson said. in-Niagara solution to the weekly, so library patrons imbursed mileage for their However, there remains suspended interlibrary book might wait a bit longer for efforts. The NOTL branch’s a lot of uncertainty for loan program. that item they really need. first pickup was Tuesday. libraries, and not just be- The six libraries that form “It won’t be quite as fast Fonthill was chosen cause of budget cuts. With the Libraries in Niagara Co- as under SOLS, but I imag- because geographically it is the province’s ongoing operative will be using staff ine it will take a week, no somewhat central, Simpson review of regional govern- vehicles and covering costs more than two weeks” for noted, and it has space for ment, “We soon could all from their operating budgets people to have their requests the multiple “bins and bags be one big happy city in to move books around the filled, Simpson said. Once full of books” that will be Niagara, so we didn’t want Did you know? region to meet the needs of the program is fully up sent to the depository. to put something in place The Lake Report’s printer sources 100 patrons. and rolling, she expects a Not all the staff trips will with a private courier and per cent of its paper fibre from industry The co-operative, known weekly turnaround will be be on “company time,” then have it all change leading paper mills, which use quick- as LiNC, opted for the “sim- the norm. however. if we have a brand new growth, sustainable, renewable plots of plest, cheapest, temporary The Niagara libraries “People have been really municipality.” land, rather than clear-cutting forests. plan” after Ontario govern- shared far more materials co-operative,” Simpson Since the libraries sus- ment funding cuts led to the via LiNC than by SOLS said. “For instance, one pended the LiNC program The ink is also vegetable-based. suspension of two province- over the past few years. For of our staff, her kids play in late April, “We’ve really wide interlibrary lending instance, in the first three basketball in Fonthill, so appreciated the support we Content provided by: Phone: programs last month. months of 2019, NOTL li- she has to go there anyway” received from the public. 905.359.2270 Niagara-on-the-Lake Pub- brary users borrowed an and will make a pickup. They’ve really been keeping lic Library CEO Cathy average of 762 items each “We had a staff member up the pressure and keeping Mail: Simpson said the Fonthill month through LiNC and from Niagara College who this in the news.” NOTL Post Office, branch of the Pelham 45 items each month from lives in Fonthill and he of- Library patrons were Ontario, PO Box 724 library system will act as a libraries outside Niagara fered to help out, so we’re “very happy” to hear they www.niagaranow.com / www.lakereport.ca central depository for books Region, library statistics trying to take advantage of can again start reserving and materials. show. Those deliveries were anything like that to keep books from other locations, Once a week, each par- made using the now-sus- costs down.” she said. “We relied heavily Advertising inquiries? ticipating library – NOTL, pended SOLS van service. The LiNC librarians ex- on it and (when the program Email [email protected] Lincoln, Pelham, Fort Erie, Simpson said the new plored a number of options, was suspended) it left quite Thorold and Niagara Col- sharing system will be including the Canada Post/ a gap in service.” or call Rob at 905.246.4671 Page 8 May 23, 2019 NEWS

institutions committed to being more accessible to older adults. It is building Niagara College forum tries to change on the World Health Or- ganization’s Age-Friendly Communities Initiative, the conversation on aging which encourages communities to shape their physical and social envi- Waverly Neufeld Hilliard said Niagara is a ronments to support people Special to The Lake Report great location for the event, of all ages. as there is a high percent- Working with Ageworks Niagara College wants age of older people in the is a step forward for the to reshape attitudes toward region. college in building relation- growing old so it is hosting The forum will spark ships with older adults, a two-day forum in June a thought-provoking and both in the classroom and with 12 dynamic speakers educational experience, through events like this discussing a range of topics Hilliard said. forum for community File photo. PXHERE about positive aging. In addition to a dozen members, Triemstra said. The Art of Ageing Fo- speakers, the event will a Longevity Economy.” boomers but Gen-X babies. ment. Other topics that will be rum on June 26 and 27 is feature a photography Venning is the founder of By 2030, the first millenni- Triemstra said the forum covered at Ageworks in- hosted by the college and exhibit, a design challenge Change Rangers, a com- als will be turning 50. is a unique offering for clude the positive effects of organized by Ageworks, a in which Niagara Col- pany that focuses on the “Can you imagine how Niagara. “It is a chance for mindfulness and neuroplas- company committed to re- lege design students and relationship between the marketing to a 50-plus young and old to come to ticity, which relates to how ducing stigma around aging delegates will vote on their economy and people’s ris- consumer might change by the college to learn about the brain and mind adapt and debunking myths about favourite poster that chal- ing life expectancy. then?” Venning said in an moving forward the agenda and change throughout older people. lenges outdated perceptions Venning is focusing on interview? of age-friendly communi- people’s lives. Marylou Hilliard, princi- and presents the positive changing the conversations Carolyn Triemstra, dean ties, supporting older adults “It doesn’t matter how pal of Ageworks, says the art of aging and networking people have around longev- of community and health and how we prepare for a old you are,” said Hilliard. forum is to help fuel positive opportunities. ity, as well as exploring studies at Niagara College, future.” “[As long as you] continue energy and build healthy “Expect a really energetic opportunities in a longevity says community members Niagara College is among to live life to the fullest, attitudes towards aging. two days with mind-stim- economy for a consumer, can expect excellent speak- the first community col- regardless of age.” “What we want to do is help ulating activities,” said a business or a new career ers, a fun opportunity for leges in Canada to join the Tickets for the forum, at stimulate minds and exam- Hilliard. seeker.Part of Venning’s networking among peers Age-Friendly University the college’s Welland cam- ine new ways to think about One of the speakers, presentation is the evolu- and older adults, and an network, said Triemstra. pus, start at $125 and avail- older people and share the Mark Venning, will talk tion of the modern econo- opportunity to contribute That network is a global able at https://ageworks.co/ vibrancy,” said Hilliard. about “Making Sense of my, now including not only to the age-friendly move- body of higher education events/art-of-ageing-forum/.

Guiding family honoured for fortitude after fire damaged home

Dariya Baiguzhiyeva The Fretz family and participated in patrol The Lake Report lived in a hotel for six and unit activities. The weeks after the fire. The award is the highest award a Amanda Fretz’s house was renovations have been tak- Guide can earn. badly damaged after a fire at ing months and are still The ceremony also cel- her neighbour’s home in ongoing, Fretz told The ebrated the Sparks, Brown- Virgil last September. Lake Report. ies, Guides and Pathfinders But it didn’t stop her or “I love seeing the girls who moved up to the next her daughter Samantha from enjoying, trying new things, level of guiding. attending all Girl Guides pushing their limits,” said It was a special night for meetings and continuing Fretz, who has been a Path- 83-year-old Shirley Olley, to participate in their unit’s finder leader for two years. who has over 60 years of Top: Sparks advancing to Brownies, left to right Nora Jansen, Maelle Pohorly and Millie activities. “Stuff that makes them feel experience volunteering McGreachin. Bottom: Shirley Olley, left, presents the Fortitude Award to Samantha Fretz “My biggest concern after uncomfortable but they still in Girl Guides. She said and Amanda Fretz at the Girl Guides advancement ceremony. Lord Mayor Betty Disero joined to congratulate the recipients as well. DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA the fire was keeping life as do it and they really enjoy she is retiring as a Guide normal as possible for my doing it. I love watching leader but will still provide children,” said Fretz. them grow.” training and advice for She and Samantha, Lord Mayor Betty Disero other leaders. a Pathfinder, were re- was also in attendance to “I get more out of it than cipients of the Fortitude present the award to the I have ever given to it,” she Award at the advance- family and congratulate all told The Lake Report. “It’s ment ceremony for NOTL the Girl Guides for their wonderful to have friends all Girl Guides on May 14 at achievements. over Canada whom I’ve met Grace United Church. Another special award, with Girl Guides … It’s been Granted by the Girl the Lady Baden-Powell a whole world of friendships Guides of Canada’s board of Award, was presented to among the adults.” directors, the award is given three third-year guides After the ceremony, Olley, to a girl or adult members – Ava Geissler, Hannah as the most senior Guider, who have “shown great Gilchrist and Josie St-Onge cut the cake with the young- courage and endurance in – who showed dedication to est Spark in attendance, adversity.” completing program work Maggie Adam. Page 9 May 23, 2019 SPORTS

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With a giant 18- by 9-foot Union Jack for a back- Advertising inquiries? drop, members of the NOTL Golf Club’s Couples Email us at League toasted the Queen and her two-week-old [email protected] great-grandson Archie as the golfers kicked off a new or call Rob at 905-246-4671 season Friday night. Back row, from left: Stephanie Kozak, Penelope The enormous flag is an item from Tim and Kathy McClure, Kathleen Maier, Ellie Harrison, Daphne Taylor’s cache of royal memorabilia. The Taylors van Egmond, Emma Johnston, Leah Schouten. were also honoured as best-dressed couple for the Seated: Grace Healy and Ava Randall. Front row: Jenna royal-themed event. Cowan, Kira Fediuk, Amelie Merrill. KEVIN MACLEAN On the golf course, the winners were: First place, the foursome of Stephen Warboys, Louise Robitaille and John and Elena Thomson, with a scintillating 33. NOTL dancers score Second place, one shot behind, were Oleh and Kim Hrycko and Glen and Cathy Murray. Most honest/ gold and platinum honorable mention went to Charlie and Suzanne Rate and Martin and Margot Richardson. Closest to the Students from Miss Ilona’s School of Dance in Niagara- pin: Kevin MacLean and Deborah Williams. Longest on-the-Lake participated in a pair of high-calibre dance putt: Don Saytar and Maria Townley. competitions in Niagara Falls this month and came home Tuesday 18-hole Ladies: Low gross winners with several awards for their efforts. were Louise Robitaille (88), Yolanda Henry (89) and The girls rehearsed and practised their skills for sev- Barbara Ahluwalia (100). Low net honours went to eral months and competed in every category from classic Yolanda Henry (73), Cathy Murray (76) and May ballet to lyrical and tap. The school’s performances Chang (77). Birdies: Margot Richardson. Chip ins: of Secret Garden and Once Upon A December received Donna Lailey, Cathy Murray, Yolanda Henry, Margot platinum placement, while other dances scored high gold Hickson, May Chang. awards. Thursday Men’s League: Joe Doria and Stephen The school is operated by Ilona Newton, a former Warboys topped the field, shooting 1-over 37 on May member of the Hungarian National Ballet, who has been 16. The “A” flight winners, with 22 points each, were teaching for more than 30 years, including 16 years at her Craig Currie and Glen Murray. Jack Hanna, Bill Gar- studio on Hunter Road. Her students range in age from riock and John Grimstead had 23 points each to share three to 18, and the studio also offers a women’s dance “B” flight honours. Closest to the pin winners were: class. Dan Regan #2, Glen Murray #4, Mark Derbyshire The girls are continuing to hone their talents for their #6 and Jeff Jacques #9. Sean “The Bomb” Simpson June recital at Alliance Church, on Valley Way in Niagara had the longest drive on #3. Seniors long drive was Falls. For tickets and information, contact Newton at at 905- by Stephen Warboys on #8. Gross skins winners were 468-0947 or France Merrill at 905-933-6570. Ted Carmichael, John Reynolds and Sean Simpson. Mark Derbyshire collected $255 in 50/50 winnings. The Lake Report

Pauline Reimer Gibson is an Audiologist with over 20 years of Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday experience who loves helping people of all ages in the community. 23 24 25 Seniors Fitness: Healthy Safe Spanish Conversation Group The Village Community Garage & Strong - 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. / - 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - NOTL Sale (Multiple Homes) - 8 a.m. Pauline Reimer Gibson Book a complimentary Audiologist 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. - NOTL Community Centre to noon - Niagara Stone Road & Community Centre Garrison Village Drive hearing test today at A global leader in Duplicate Bridge - 1 p.m. to 4 905.468.9176 hearing healthcare. COMMUNITY FAVOURITES: Minecraft Club - 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. - NOTL Community Centre Artillery Day at Fort George - 10 p.m. - NOTL Public Library Mahjong Game Drop In - 1 a.m. - 1567 Niagara Stone Road 504 Line 2 Road, Virgil ON Legion Fish Fry every Thursday - 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tinker Thinker Thursdays - 6 p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL Community Spring Into Gardening: A Floral p.m. to 7 p.m. - NOTL Public Centre Workshop - 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 Duplicate Bridge at the Community Centre, Tuesdays and Fridays at 1 p.m. Library Fort George Murder Mystery p.m. - Niagara Regional Native - 6:30 p.m. - 1567 Niagara Stone Centre Road Mori Gardens Seminar Series: Perennials New & Trending - 10 a.m. - Mori Gardens Farmers’ Market - 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. - The Village

26 27 28 29 30 31 1 Family Friendly Art Studio: Fun Duplicate Bridge - 9 a.m. NOTL Rotary Club - Noon - Simply STEAM Story Time - 11 Minecraft Club - 4 p.m. to 5 Duplicate Bridge - 1 p.m. to 4 Mori Gardens Seminar Series: Drop in - 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. - to 11:30 a.m. - NOTL Community NOTL Community Centre a.m. to noon - NOTL Public Library p.m. - NOTL Public Library p.m. - NOTL Community Centre Winning Plant Combinations - Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre Centre Niagara Golden Age Club: Painting: Drop in - 3 p.m. to 5:30 Tinker Thinker Thursdays - 6 Mahjong Game: Drop in - 1 10 a.m. - Mori Gardens Niagara College: Bake with Famous & Infamous: Theodore Seniors Euchre - 1:30 p.m. - p.m. - NOTL Community Centre p.m. to 7 p.m. - NOTL Public p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL Community Walking Tours of Old Town - 11 an Expert - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Roosevelt with Michael Clark NOTL Community Centre NOTL Toastmasters - 7 p.m. to Library Centre a.m. - Queen’s Royal Park Niagara College, CWFI Campus - 2 p.m. - Niagara Historical NOTL Horticultural Society: 9 p.m. - Niagara College, NOTL Seniors Fitness: Health Safe & Knit a Bit - 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Ragnar Niagara 2019: Running Niagara Pumphouse: 25 Years Society & Museum Climate Change and Campus Strong - 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. / 3:30 NOTL Public Library Event - 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. - of Style and Beauty Fashion Open House: Residential Infill Gardening - 6:30 p.m. to 9 NOTL SupperMarket - 4:30 p.m. to p.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Farmers’ Market - 8 a.m. to 1 Show - Noon to 5 p.m. - Hilton Policies - 5 p.m. - Town Council p.m. - NOTL Community Centre 9 p.m. - The Village p.m. - The Village Garden Inn Chambers Transforming the Heart Lions Walk for Dog Guides: A Community Drumming Night Through Music and the Arts Walk in Our Park - 10 a.m. - St. - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Niagara - 7:30 p.m. - Mori Room, NOTL Davids Lions Park Regional Native Centre Community Centre Workers Bicycle Safety Rodeo & Information Festival - 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. - Virgil Centennial Arena 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Walking Tours of Old Town - Flag Raising for Niagara Pride Janet Carnochan Day NOTL SupperMarket - 4:30 p.m. to Minecraft Club - 4 p.m. to 5 Duplicate Bridge - 1 p.m. to 4 Mori Gardens Seminar Series: 11 a.m. - Queen’s Royal Park Week - 9 a.m. - Town Municipal NOTL Rotary Club - Noon - 9 p.m. - The Village p.m. - NOTL Public Library p.m. - NOTL Community Centre Pruning Evergreens - 10 a.m. - 3rd Annual Lions Golf Offices NOTL Community Centre NOTL Toastmasters - 7 p.m. to Clare’s Bike Night - 6 p.m. to 9 Mahjong Game: Drop in - 1 Mori Gardens Tournament - 11 a.m. - Eagle Fun Duplicate Bridge - 9 a.m. Niagara Golden Age Club: 9 p.m. - Niagara College, NOTL p.m. - Clare’s Harley-Davidson p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL Community 14th Annual Shaw Guild Garden Valley Golf Course to 11:30 a.m. - NOTL Community Seniors Euchre - 1:30 p.m. - Campus Opening Reception: Founding Centre Tour - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Shaw Teen Literary Alliance - 1:30 Centre NOTL Community Centre Members’ Art Exhibition Neighbourhood Walks: Queen Festival p.m. to 2:30 p.m. - NOTL Public Committee of the Whole - 6 40 Creek Whiskey Pairing - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Niagara Street Estates - 6 p.m. - Post Rest & Refreshment Stop on Library p.m. - Council Chambers Night - 7 p.m. - The Irish Harp Pumphouse Arts Centre Office, Queen Street Shaw Garden Tour - 10 a.m. to Ghost Tours of Fort George - Public Meeting: Residential Pub Interfaith Devotional 4 p.m. - Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre 8:30 p.m. - Fort George Infill Policies - 6 p.m. - Council Movie: Mary Queen of Scots Gathering - 7 p.m. - 11 Harmony Chambers - 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL Public Drive, NOTL Grace United Church: June Community Drumming Night Library Jamboree - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Niagara Grace United Church Regional Native Centre Walking Tours of Old Town - 11 a.m. - Queen’s Royal Park Farmers’ Market - 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. - The Village

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 23 24 25 Seniors Fitness: Healthy Safe Spanish Conversation Group The Village Community Garage & Strong - 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. / - 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - NOTL Sale (Multiple Homes) - 8 a.m. Perennials; 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. - NOTL Community Centre to noon - Niagara Stone Road & New & Trending Community Centre Duplicate Bridge - 1 p.m. to 4 Garrison Village Drive Saturday May 25th COMMUNITY FAVOURITES: Minecraft Club - 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. - NOTL Community Centre Artillery Day at Fort George - 10 Starting @ 10 am p.m. - NOTL Public Library Mahjong Game Drop In - 1 a.m. - 1567 Niagara Stone Road www.MoriGardens.com Legion Fish Fry every Thursday - 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tinker Thinker Thursdays - 6 p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL Community Spring Into Gardening: A Floral Ph: 905.468.7863 p.m. to 7 p.m. - NOTL Public Centre Workshop - 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 Duplicate Bridge at the Community Centre, Tuesdays and Fridays at 1 p.m. Library Fort George Murder Mystery p.m. - Niagara Regional Native - 6:30 p.m. - 1567 Niagara Stone Centre Road Mori Gardens Seminar Series: Perennials New & Trending - 10 a.m. - Mori Gardens Farmers’ Market - 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. - The Village

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Kaitlin Hinz, Alan Rosselet, Herb Hinz, Ella Hinz, Francisco Del Campo, Maria Del Campo, Dorothea Enns, Emily Enns and Julieanne Enns volunteer at the Virgil Stampede. EUNICE TANG Volunteers are what make the Stampede, say organizers

Continued from Front Page midway rides to the park- any negative feedback For the first time since the ing lot, which was done from residents. In fact, the event’s inception, the event to reduce mud and ensure comments he did receive was entirely enclosed by Wall said. “We only have public safety. Throughout were all positive, he said. fencing and had two secure about 35 to 40 members. the weekend, though, he “We’ve actually received entrances. The security Without that extra few said rides remained full and a couple nice letters from plan was created in con- hundred people it would be families were happy with local people commenting on sultation with the Niagara impossible to run the event the alternative solution to it,” he added. Regional Police. the way we do.” the wet grounds. This year, the association Viking Security Corp. He said he had initial As for lost parking spaces, decided to increase se- performed bag checks concerns about moving the Wall said he hasn’t heard curity for the Stampede. and ensured public safety throughout the weekend. Wall said he was happy Three-year-old Grace Goulet rides Above: Cody Jenckes and six-year-old son Corben Jenkes with the level of profes- the gator roller coaster at the Virgil of St. Catharines won a Squirtle and Rick at the Virgil Stampede. Below: Six-year-old Max Plomish of Niagara-on- Stampede on Saturday. EUNICE TANG sionalism exhibited by the company. the-Lake enjoys some cotton candy. EUNICE TANG Due to the questionable status of the field leading up to the Stampede, Wall said he wasn’t sure if the association would be able to pull it all off. “A week later, I would definitely say it far exceeded our expectations. It was a tremendous success and we had a great finale fireworks show at the end.” He said the weekend closed out with a bang. Page 13 May 23, 2019 FEATURED

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The festival will feature Local Snaps: Community partners join hands a free dinner and a bike repair area run by a local volunteer group Bikes for War of 1812 to help migrant workers Farmworkers. And 37 bikes will be raffled this year, the remembered at the Fort Dariya Baiguzhiyeva highest number so far. Reenactors remembered the War of 1812 at Fort George The Lake Report The safety committee pro- Saturday. Top: Sam Challen makes snickerdoodles, a type vided 15 of the bikes. of traditional sugar cookie. Bottom: Chris McKay at the A new partnership was “The rules of the road officers’ dinner.DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA formed in Niagara-on-the- are much different coming Lake thanks to migrant to Canada than what (the workers. workers) are used to. We Each year, the NOTL want to ensure they're riding safety committee hosts the safe bikes,” Wickabrod bicycle safety rodeos for told The Lake Report. migrant workers around Entertainment will be the same time the Niagara provided by Enlace Com- Migrant Workers Inter- munity Link, a non-profit est Group holds its annual organization of Spanish- summer festival for migrant speaking volunteers, that workers. will present Mexican folk- So it made sense to lore dancing. combine two events into About 15 organizations, one big festival, said Crystal A migrant worker at Thwaites Farms sells fresh asparagus. such as Quest Community Goicoechea, counselling DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA Health Centre, Justice Ni- support co-ordinator for agara, FCJ Refugee Centre Positive Living Niagara. provides services to migrant we’ve been able to help each and the Welland McMaster The summer festival for workers in Niagara Region. other out… (This year) it Family Health Team will migrants will take place The group has been holding has been a little bit easier have tables to provide infor- at Centennial Arena on its summer festival for mi- because of the partnership.” mation about their services Sunday, May 26, from 3 to grant workers for 11 years. “It just makes more sense for migrant workers and 7 p.m. “We used to do every- to work together and make immigrants. The Niagara Migrant thing ourselves and same the event bigger and better,” “We’re excited to kick Workers Interest Group, with the safety committee,” said Catherine Wickabrod, off the summer and get to comprised of non-profit Goicoechea said in a phone chair of the NOTL safety see everybody again,” said community organizations, interview. “So, this year committee. Goicoechea.

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NOTL Writers’ Circle A hike at Queenston Heights

ing Queenston Heights Park a place of into the story of the mighty Sir Isaac the British were victorious, the Ameri- unspoilt beauty. Brock. Hands gestured wildly as I lost cans driven back. And General Brock But that day, I was on a mission. One myself in the passion of the moment. was declared a hero, forever immor- to help said daughter with a school I eloquently spoke of how the brave talised by the tall majestic monument. problem, in which they were required General, who when faced with an I paused, awaiting the accolades of to research an individual of note to invading army of American soldiers having told a riveting story. But rather the area. And who better than the man entrenched in the Heights, made the than the expected adoration, her look who stood atop a huge pillar, his statue decision to attack. Fearing that the was one of irritation laced with a great immortalizing him, hand pointed Americans would soon be bolstered with deal of embarrassment. With a long-suf- towards the Americas. I could almost larger numbers from those still trying to fering moan, she averted her eyes from hear those last words accredited to him cross the river, he led the assault up the two teens who strode past, head shaking, “push on, don’t mind me” as he fell. So hill to drive them off. He believed if they eyes rolling. “Mum. You’re weird.” The British. And given he was shot in the waited for reinforcements, then the rest huffed-out words were accompanied By Annamarie Kelly heart, probably so unsaid. But it made of the Americans would join their breth- by the lifting of her phone allowing me Trudging up the grass from where for a more interesting, if not slightly ren, and the battle would be lost. a look at the screen. The monument we had finally found a parking space, I Python-esque story. Not a man to expect his troops to do now blended into the background as I dragged my less than willing daughter “Wow! Look at that!” anything he himself would not, the tall, regarded the strange little cartoon char- through the park. It was a warm spring My fond gaze took in the way my brightly uniformed General bravely led acter before it. afternoon and the sound of children’s daughter was already lining up her from the front. With words of encour- “What is that?” laughter and the buzzing of flying iPhone to take a picture of the impressive agement he forged onward, even when The confused question elicited yet insects filled the air. I love this time monument. Bursting with the enthusiasm injured in the arm. But, tragically, the fa- another eye-roll, my lack of knowledge of year, the trees bursting with new of a parent ready to fill their little half- tal shot to his heart felled him before he seemingly unforgivable. “That’s Pikachu. buds and leaves thick and full, mak- empty vessel with knowledge, I broke made it to the field of battle. But that day Don’t you know anything?”

Shaw Festival review: Rope, a solid start to the season

Mike Keenan Homicide motives differ hinges on whether they’ll be is derived from Nietzsche’s Special to The Lake Report in fiction and non-fiction, caught. Thus Spake Zarathustra. but rarely is someone Director Jani Lauzon The 1929 Broadway play Judging by TV’s taste for murdered because of abandons an over-the-top- was entitled Rope’s End, mayhem, this is a society intellectual arrogance. Trump-rally-type approach, which indicates the limits of engrossed by murder and Patrick Hamilton’s 1929 and steers her cast toward a one’s resources, implied by shrewd detectives who psychological thriller, Rope, nuanced, incremental Samantha Power’s disturb- solve it — Morse, Poirot, explores such a murder, intensity that begins slowly ing A Problem from Hell: Miss Marple, Columbo, masterminded by Oxford but shapes into a frenetic America and the Age of Quincy (first to employ fo- student Wyndham Brandon finale: a battle between Genocide (2002). rensic science), and for the (Kelly Wong) and as- Wong, who hits the ball out Does this play have older demographic — Dick sisted by his lover, Charles of the sociopathic ballpark resonance now? Samantha Tracy, Philip Marlowe and Granillo (Travis Seetoo). As (he’s smug and at ease Power would say yes. It’s Sam Spade. Even Wil- the play opens in darkness, throughout), and understudy easy to project Brandon’s liam Shakespeare wrote they carry the inert body of Mike Nadajewski, filling in microcosmic sociopathy tragedies that littered his strangled classmate Ronald for Michael Therriault as into current state leaders stage at the end with life- Kentley and cram it into a Rupert Cadell, the per- who narcissistically watch less bodies. trunk in their Mayfair flat fect foil as a cynical poet missiles drop into the sea In recent years, fiction in London. wounded in the First World while 40 per cent of their mutated into reality with a Hamilton’s inspiration War, and witness to death in population starves, and media frenzy featuring se- is the infamous case of its myriad, grotesque forms. brutal oligarchs who either rial killer Bruce McArthur Leopold and Loeb at the Nadajewski never missed imprison or murder anyone in Toronto’s gay commu- University of Chicago, a beat, displaying Shaw’s Travis Seetoo, as Charles Granillo, and Kelly Wong, as who dissents. nity and — as chilling in who in 1924 kidnapped incredible acting depth. He Wyndham Brandon, in Rope. SUPPLIED PHOTO/DAVID COOPER Rope is a sure-fire money- Niagara, the demented duo and murdered 14-year-old plays Freud’s super-ego, maker for Carroll, whose of Paul Bernardo and Karla Bobby Frank to demonstrate the critical and moralizing ment. Alexis Gordon and place us in the appropriate stewardship and program Homolka. their intellectual superior- role to Wong’s id, its libido Kyle Golemba are perfect period and help foster the innovation last year resulted Last season, Shaw ity, which they thought the primary source of an as bland socialites; veteran rising suspense amid light- in a Shaw profit of $537,000 thrilled us with a pre- allowed them to commit a instinctual force totally Peter Millard is convincing ning bolts and substantial as 251,321 patrons attend- miere of The Hound of the “perfect crime.” Wong and unresponsive to reality. as the victim’s father; Patty rainfall, straight out of ed 755 performances. Baskervilles, a murder mys- Seetoo invite college friends Other characters are Jamieson and Élodie Gillett Julius Caesar. Rope by Patrick Hamil- tery featuring veteran Ric and Kentley’s father over solid yet not as significant are spot on as vacuous so- Hamilton’s title, Rope, ton, directed by Jani Lau- Reid as Dr. Watson paired for a party, and they act as — Seetoo unravels from cialite and common maid. suggests binding, tying up zon, plays till Oct. 12 at with skilled newcomer perversely as Shakespeare’s the beginning, insisting on Lauzon’s collaboration even lynching; rope indi- the Royal George Theatre, Damien Atkins as Sher- Titus Andronicus, offer- darkness and with snowball- with Joanna Yu (sets and cated as the murder weapon. 85 Queen St., Niagara- lock Holmes. This season, ing dinner on the top of the ing uneasiness and drink, costumes), Louise Guinand In the enriching Shaw on-the-Lake. Shawfest. artistic director Tim Carroll trunk that serves as a buffet. he makes a fatal mistake, (lighting), John Gzowski program notes, Bob Hether- com, 905-468-2172 and takes us to a darker place. The play’s suspense literally which leads to the denoue- (music and sound) firmly ington suggests that the title 1-800-511-7429.

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Brian Marshall Architects developed Featured several completely stan- dardized house plans between 600 and 1,200 Wartime-era square feet, which were designed to be built on Victory House blocks or piers (no base- ment) using prefabricated Brian Marshall panel-style construction. Featured This building method allowed for an assembly Upon entering the line-like process wherein Second World War in specialized teams were late 1939, Canada faced a The Victory House was popularized during the Second assigned to individual housing crisis. A number World War. BRIAN MARSHALL parts of the build. It of factors generated by worked so well that one the Great Depression had all homes were rented (of- immediately addressing of these single-storey or created a housing shortfall ten to multiple lodgers). the issue. 1.5-storey houses could be estimated at 232,000 units. So where could they They did so with startling completed in 36 hours. Slums and homelessness house the labour force efficiency and innovation. While the government’s were rampant in industrial required by the industrial By the end of the war the original plan was to tear centres. Consider the 1941 war effort? The country company had completed down these rental houses statistics reported for the needed a solution. multiple residential blocks after the war, they were Did you know? city of Hamilton where C.D. Howe, Macken- for single workers, 25,771 so popular that many 12.4 per cent of dwellings zie King’s “Minister of single-family detached were purchased and had The Lake Report’s printer sources 100 per cent of were occupied by two or Everything,” responded by houses and all the associ- basements put under them. its paper fibre from industry leading paper mills, more families, 10.7 per creating Wartime Housing ated infrastructure. How Indeed, that popular- which use quick-growth, sustainable, renewable cent of all housing was Limited. This crown cor- did they do it? Part of the ity (and the simplicity of plots of land, rather than clear-cutting forests. defined as “overcrowded”, poration, led by construc- answer lies in the creation the build) spurred many The ink is also vegetable-based. 28 per cent of the houses tion magnate Joseph Pigott of a new architectural style private developers to were identified as “sub- with directors drawn from which has since been called build the slightly upscale Advertising inquiries? standard” (lacking plumb- every part of the build- Minimal Traditional, but at versions of the Victory Email us at ing or in desperate need of ing industry (including the time was simply called House still seen across the [email protected] repair) and 56 per cent of unions), was charged with the Victory House. country today. or call Rob at 905-246-4671 Page 18 May 23, 2019 Niagara’s History Unveiled Brock’s The churches and graveyards of Monument open for Queenston season, Linda Fritz can community shares the Exclusive/The Lake Report graveyard with the United with and Presbyterian churches The small village of in St. Davids. NOTL Queenston, with a popula- However, there are tion that never exceeded cemeteries in Queenston, discount 400, had three churches including the Brock Monu- during the 19th and 20th ment. Dariya Baiguzhiyeva centuries. Today, only one The largest is the Wil- The Lake Report remains as a religious insti- lowbank graveyard, one of tution. the most interesting parts of Brock’s Monument The congregation of St. the Willowbank property. at Queenston Heights is Saviour, The Brock Memo- It is on a small plot of land offering a special discount rial Church, was originally located northwest of the for Niagara-on-the-Lake formed by a group of United mansion itself and is sur- residents this summer. Empire Loyalists sometime rounded by a low stone wall For the month of May, before 1788. They came and trees. It is accessible NOTL residents can from a variety of denomina- through a discrete gate off climb the tower for only tions, so the church didn’t the Niagara River Parkway. $1 after providing proof become officially Anglican The only people buried of address. until 1820. Although a his- at the Willowbank grave- The 56-metre monu- torical plaque at the church yard who were not a part of ment is now open daily says the present church was the extended Hamilton fam- from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. begun in 1877 and complet- ily are Brock and his adju- The price for climb- ed two years later, Harold tant John Macdonell. These ing and guided tours Usher, a former treasurer two were buried four times, for adult visitors is $4.50 and historian of the church, first at Fort George where and $3.50 for youth aged claimed that the present the bodies laid for 12 years. from six to 16 years old. church was in fact started They were then moved to Admission is free for in 1873. The Queenston Library is located in the former Baptist Church. BRITTANY CARTER Queenston Heights and bur- children under five. The church is dedicated ied under the first Brock’s The stairs, 235 in total, to the memory of Maj.- of Guernsey, Sir Geoffrey later settled here, kept a The final church in the monument. are open every day and Gen. Sir Isaac Brock. It Rowland and the Constable record of all of the families village is described as the When the monument was those making it to the top is believed to be the only of St. Peter Port, Dennis Le in the Queenston/St. Davids little white church. It began destroyed by rebels in 1840, will receive a certificate. Anglican church known Moignan, from the island of area in the 19th century. He as a Weslyan Methodist cha- the bodies were taken to Visitors can also to honour a layman. In an Guernsey, Brock’s birth- does not mention any black pel, at the corner of Queen- Queenston and placed in the tour the battlefield with interview with newspaper- place, presented a com- families. While some freed ston and Dumfries Streets. Hamilton burial grounds. costumed staff, stop by a man Jimmy Simpson, Usher memorative plaque to the slaves served as Butler’s The church, built in 1862, Later, they were returned small museum and a gift is quoted as saying, “Before church. The service took Rangers, they tended to became the Queenston Unit- to Queenston Heights when shop inside the monument 1849, Ontario Anglican place on Oct. 12, the day settle closer to Niagara-on- ed Church in 1939. Since the new monument was and participate in a scav- Churches were adminis- before the bicentennial of the-Lake. Transportation to the Methodist ministers and built in 1853. The Willow- enger hunt program. tered under the Diocese of Brock’s death. Queenston, over 10 kilome- leaders served for only two bank graveyard is still being The Friends of Fort Quebec. The Diocese of The Queenston Library is tres away, would have been years, it has been recorded used for Hamilton descen- George also provide guid- Niagara, of which we are housed in what was once a difficult at the time. that some 132 people led the dants. ed tours to learn more a part, was formed in that Baptist church. After the church closed, church. The last grave site in about the Battle of Queen- year. We have been unable It was built by, among it was sold to the Women’s The building was moved Queenston can be found ston Heights. In May to trace records past Nov. 2, others, Solomon Vrooman, Institute. The institute origi- to a location on the Niagara at RiverBrink Art Mu- and June, tours run every 1879, when Brock’s Memo- a descendant of Wil- nally had a meeting room River Parkway in 1958 seum. RiverBrink’s builder, Saturday and Sunday at rial Church of St. Saviour liam Vrooman, the slave in the Laura Secord School. and rededicated. In 1997, Samuel Weir died in 1981. 11:00 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 was dedicated with the owner who was respon- In 1924, the school trustees attendance had dwindled so He received permission to p.m. Throughout July and completion of the present sible for sending Chloe no longer wanted them in the parishioners decided to be buried on the property. August, tours run daily at building.” Cooley back to the United the building and sent a letter join with St. Davids United Weir said that “the house 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Simpson also wrote that States. The outcome of that demanding that they remove Church. They donated the was designed to be a library Situated on the site when the present building incident was Lt.-Gov. John their belongings. The in- building to the Niagara and a museum for all time.” of Battle of Queenston was planned, members of Graves Simcoe’s 1793 law stitute sued to get back the Parks Commission. In 2011, His grave is near the Heights, the tower is a the congregation contacted banning slavery in Upper money it had spent on the it was moved a second time, entrance to the house he federal historic building. the Brock family in the Canada. The church was room, and, in 1928, bought to the Laura Secord home- considered to be his home It is also the final resting United Kingdom and were built between 1841 and the old church building. stead site where it is now for many years. He arranged place for Maj.-Gen. Sir able to obtain plans for 1845. It never had a large In 1967, an entrepreneur used for events such as wed- that his estate be left in trust Isaac Brock, who was a small church designed congregation. When it from Niagara Falls named dings and book readings. to the people of Niagara. killed in the Battle of by Sir Christopher Wren. closed in 1916, there were Djamal Afrukhteh bought It is interesting to note Today, his art collection and Queenston Heights, and While the proportions of the only six, some of whom the building. In 1971, he that while Queenston had library is open to the public his aide-de-camp Lt.-Col. church have been praised in were Vroomans. donated it to the Town of three churches, none of year-round. John Macdonnell. relation to its size, a Wren There has been a sugges- Niagara-on-the-Lake. It was them had graveyards. St. The money from the characteristic, present day tion that the Baptist church to be the community centre Saviour’s is built on the More Niagara’s History programming at the historians are unable to con- had a black congregation. for Queenston. Afrukhteh, riverbank on limestone and Unveiled articles about the site goes toward student nect the church to any of his Ransom Goring, who came however, specified that it shale. It was considered far past of Niagara-on-the- summer employment at designs. to the Niagara area as a should contain a library, too dangerous to dig in the Lake are available at: Fort George and Brock’s In 2012, the retired Bailiff clerk in the fur trade and which it does to this day. area. As a result, the Angli- www.niagaranow.com Monument.

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Betty & Jane: Plunger Patrol Artifact of the Week: Inspecting NOTL’s bathrooms: Sunset Grill “Niagara-on-the-Lake” painting

Answer: This week’s artifact is an oil on canvas watercolour by Jackson G. Smith, painted in 1949. The framed painting depicts the Lakeview House, also referred to as the Riverside Inn or Harbour Inn, built in 1860 by John Thornton. The Inn was built on the corner of Melville Street and River Beach Road for one of the owners of the railway car company. John Rousseau Senior bought the establishment in 1970. His son John Junior inherited the business in 1881 and leased it to a series of innkeepers. It was the only Inn in Niagara that remained open year- round in 1934. It burned in the late The Sunset Grill receives a Golden Plunger 1990s and is now the site of riverfront award. PLUNGER PATROL condominiums. The Sunset Grill is located in the heart of NOTL. Whether it is “sunrise or sunset,” this eatery is your The Artifact of the Week column is answer for an all-day breakfast opportunity. The warm submitted by the Niagara Historical sunset is reflected in this establishment’s “pine wood” Society & Museum, exclusive to The decor, which invites you to sample a wide variety of Lake Report. fresh food, from fruit to English muffins topped with smoked salmon and Hollandaise sauce. Service with a smile is complementary with every meal. Upon further Can you guess exploration we found a family washroom located at the rear of the restaurant equipped with a baby change table, a button to lock the door, and an emer- this artifact? > gency call button for additional assistance. There are Clue: The desk of an attempted Butler Ranger large restrooms available downstairs to accommodate this busy venue. The Sunset Grill received a warm glow with 3.5/5 Golden Plungers.

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Niagara-on-the-Lake Lions Club president Len RIDDLE ME THIS: Ferry, far right, and vice- president Erwin Wiens presented the Silver Spelled forward I’m what you do Centennial Award to club everyday, spelled backward I’m member (and paramedic) something you hate. What am I? Terry Flynn last week. The award recognizes Flynn for recruiting new club member Steve Last Week’s Riddle: I fly without wings, I cry MacSween (far left) and without eyes. What am I?. Answer: Clouds his wife Mary MacSween Answered first by Katie Reimer (absent). The Lions meet Also answered correctly by: the third Wednesday of Shelley Kobelsky every month at the Virgil Email answers to [email protected] Firehall. SUPPLIED PHOTO for a chance to win a prize. lakereportbanner5/19_Layout 1 2019-05-14 9:46 PM Page 1 / DOROTHY WIENS

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Featured local story Jamie Mainprize: Acting career brings character to quarter-century of B&B hosting

Tim Taylor film and television. The Lake Report If the bed and breakfast has given him the freedom A prominent filmography to pursue his acting career, website formally describes his acting skills, in turn, Niagara-on-the-Lake’s have paid off in creating a James Mainprize as a film memorable experience for and stage actor with over 40 his guests. career film and television “My acting experience credits. has helped. I’m really on But he’s best known stage performing from first around town as Jamie, dap- thing in the morning.” per bed and breakfast host, (Reporter’s Note: Jamie’s occasional thespian and acting voice is so wonder- consummate raconteur. ful, they could sell tickets The 82-year-old Main- just to listen to his soothing, prize and Virginia, his dulcet tones on the B&B’s wife of almost 50 years, telephone answering mes- share the workload of their sage. Really.) Simcoe Street bed and He admits the hospitality breakfast. industry isn’t as easy as it Virginia is the cook and looks. gardener. Jamie plays host, He remembers 20 years sets the table and does the or so ago, when there were marketing and the books. as many as 400 B&Bs They both share the house- in town. He believes the keeping duties. dramatic decline in those He chuckles: “I wait the numbers has been caused (breakfast) table and bore by two factors. people with stories about Firstly, “it was the rapid the theatre.” Left: Jamie and Virginia Mainprize celebrate a wonderful spring afternoon in the award-winning garden of their Niagara- rise in the price of local real on-the-Lake bed and breakfast. TIM TAYLOR Right: Jamie Mainprize starred as a senior stockbroker of a family investment And he’s got lots of sto- estate. People thought they company, just before the 1929 crash, in the 1988 production of the Merrill Denison comedy, Contract, at Toronto’s ries from an eclectic career could by a house and have Harbourfront Theatre. Jamie shares the stage with actress Diana Wessels. SUPPLIED PHOTO as teacher, book editor and, the B&B revenue help pay for much of the last 30 off the mortgage. That just years, stage and film actor. at St. Andrew’s College, “I was fortunate,” he and breakfast in Niagara- And they must be doing doesn’t work now.” “I went to school at UTS north of Toronto in Au- muses. “There was a lot on-the-Lake. something right. They no And some people went (University of Toronto rora. And to his surprise, of stuff going on in those Both had thriving careers longer advertise, gaining into it without understand- Schools),” says Jamie. “I he was hired. “I was just days. American in Toronto. She a almost all of their business ing how much work the was 12. I had a wonderful playing the role of a history companies were book editor and from referrals and satisfied business is. English teacher — a frus- teacher,” he says. doing a tremen- he, editing and guests returning. “They think, ‘I’ll serve trated actor who produced It was almost 20 years dous amount “I wait the acting. “We were A recent five-star TripAd- people breakfast in the a Shakespearian play every before he returned to of filming in “(breakfast) both freelance visor rating just couldn’t morning, make a few beds year. That was my introduc- acting. In the meantime, Canada.” table and people. It didn’t say enough: “If you are and be finished by 10.’ No. tion to the theatre.” Jamie dabbled again in the Then he bore people really matter looking for a charming It is a 40-hour-a-week job. Even after achieving a teaching profession and smiles: “I played with stories where we lived.” B&B, beautiful gardens, And that doesn’t count the history degree from the ultimately became a history a lot of lawyers “We came down and intellectually stimulat- smiling part.” University of Toronto, he editor for a major Canadian and butlers.” about the to the Shaw Festi- ing conversation, you’ve Jamie says he prefers the just wanted to pursue act- publishing house. One of his per- theatre.” val to see Pyg- found your place. The house stage to film. “There is a ing. But he was never far sonal film high- malion. We were is absolutely beautiful and consistency to it, moving After a stint at the Central away from his love of act- lights was the JAMIE MAINPRIZE driving around the garden is a gorgeous from one scene to the next, School for Acting in Lon- ing. By the middle of the 2003 film, How ACTOR, TEACHER, town and saw a Zen oasis.” in order. In film, you might don, he returned to Canada. 1980s, having shifted his to Lose a Guy in EDITOR AND B&B HOST for sale sign on a When they moved to be shooting the last scene of “I was actually getting both editing career to freelance, 10 Days. “It was B&B. One thing Niagara, Jamie thought it the story today and the first film and stage work.” he secured parts in a num- an improbable plot line, but led to another …” might just be possible to scene tomorrow. But bowing to pressure ber of film and television somehow it worked.” They’ve been at it for do some work for the Shaw “And more importantly, from his father, who did not productions: The Magical Much of his burgeoning almost 27 summers. Three Festival. But other than one on stage you can really feel support his penchant for World of Disney, Street Le- career was accomplished bedrooms, swimming pool season-long last-minute role the audience reaction.” acting, Jamie applied for gal and Cocktail, to name while he and Virginia were and an award-winning substitution for Shaw, his That’s true for the bed a history teacher position a few. developing their new bed garden. acting work has focused on and breakfast business, too.