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Vol. 2,Lake Issue 27 Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Report most respected newspaper July 11, 2019 Protesters persist, residents resist Brittany Carter bers recorded the wreath The Lake Report laying and posted it on the group’s YouTube channel. The ongoing conflict Carriage supporters said between animal rights placing the wreath on the activists and horse-drawn cenotaph without a cer- carriage supporters in Niag- emony or permission from ara-on-the-Lake’s heritage the Royal Canadian Legion district stirred up more con- was just another affront to troversy during the week- common decency on the end, with a no-show by the heels of the first cenotaph protesters during one of debacle. their planned demonstra- Adam Stirr, spokesper- tions, and another ill- son for the protesters, con- received display at the clock ceded that the clock tower tower cenotaph. was a poor choice for the On Sunday, just a week group’s previous demon- after animal rights group stration. The wreath was At War For Animals laid to pay respect to the Niagara projected “anti- fallen soldiers and offer speciesism” images on the reconciliation, he said. cenotaph, members placed a “I wouldn’t necessarily wreath bearing the group’s call it an apology. It was Residents come together over support for NOTL’s horse-drawn carriages and local businesses in the wake of animal acronym AWFAN at the foot rights activists. BRITTANY CARTER of the war memorial. Mem- Continued on Page 2 Randwood owner denies Flood prep ongoing in wake of fluctuating lake level demolition by neglect Dariya Baiguzhiyeva The Lake Report Dariya Baiguzhiyeva The Lake Report Niagara-on-the- Lake’s staff is taking more Local activists in Niag- measures to prevent flooding ara-on-the-Lake say the and protect the equipment controversial Randwood from vandalism, as the water Estate is being neglected, level in Lake Ontario contin- while the property owner ues to fluctuate. The dock at Navy Hall is almost completely submerged denies the claim. Brett Ruck, the town’s due to high water levels. BRITTANY CARTER Michael McClelland manager of environmental of ERA Architects made services, made a presentation Ruck told council. River Beach Park will be a delegation to town’s to the committee of the whole As of Tuesday, July 9, the chained off to protect the committee of the whole Monday night, address- water level is 75.83 metres, bladders, as some people Monday night, representing Benny Marotta, owner of Two Sisters Resorts Corp. and ing residents’ concerns and according to the U.S. Army have damaged the bags by Save Our Randwood Estate, Solmar Niagara 2 Inc. RICHARD HARLEY providing updates on flood Corps of Engineers. jumping on them. Residents a local citizen group that’s prevention works. The town’s operations staff living nearby have expressed advocating for the preser- which happened back in “(The estate) is a very The water levels are fluctu- have spent $224,604 so far frustration, said Ruck, and it’s vation of the historic build- January. McClelland asked valuable resource,” he ating up and down about an on flood prevention in the been “a challenge” to keep ings and landscapes within how the damage is being said. “We want to make inch, said Ruck, and the water Dock Area, according to a people away from the area so the estate boundaries. remediated. There have sure it’s secure.” level hasn’t crested, according staff report dated July 4. the park will be blocked off. One of the concerns the also been reports of people McClelland suggested the to Environment Canada. The bags and fencing on At the Ball’s Beach Park, group shared was in regard wandering through the site, town to look at Toronto’s “I don’t see that we’re going Mellville Street will be stay- the fencing will be moved to alleged damage done to which raises safety con- to be in a great panic that’s ing in place to prevent water the property from a flood cerns, McClelland said. Continued on Page 3 going to go much higher,” from going over the curb. Continued on Page 2 Page 2 July 11, 2019

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Carriages operated as normal on Sunday, planned protests had no effect on business, said Laura Sentineal. BRITTANY CARTER

Continued from Front Page thanked the municipality for to protest on Sunday – just longtime NOTL resident are essentially a good faith sanctuary for horses. taking it off the cenotaph. that the downtown area was Dana Weiglandt said she is agreement between both Stirr said he remains hope- admitting that the site may Beak said ceremonies to be “occupied,” though not fed up with the protests and parties, he said. A written ful the company will change. have been selected in bad at the cenotaph need to necessarily by his group. the constant bombardment agreement was signed by “I know there’s some ani- taste and there was no disre- be prearranged with the He also claimed the group of signs and protesters on a spokesperson from each mosity, but I certainly don’t spect intended.” legion, which the protest- often receives encourage- the street. side outlining terms to hold any ill-will toward the The wreath was promptly ers failed to do. Anyone ment from residents who She said in the protest- be followed for all future parties involved.” removed by town staff, and wishing to pay tribute to feel horse-drawn carriages ers’ absence people were interactions. Laura Sentineal, co-own- the protesters’ gesture was Canada’s fallen soldiers should be banned in NOTL, out taking pictures with In the signed agree- er of Sentineal Carriages, ridiculed as disingenous should contact the Legion though they haven’t given the horses in front of the ment, each group agreed said the company has no sham by many of an esti- beforehand. their support publicly. Prince of Wales like they to allow for the free and plans to switch to electric mated 250 horse carriage Some residents who “We still have a very have for years. safe flow of traffic of ve- carriages. supporters who showed showed up Sunday said strong, albeit silent, group Speculation that the hicles and pedestrians near “The magic of it all is up Sunday to counterprotest. they think the cenotaph of supporters in town. We protesters were asked by the protest points and to the horse,” she said. ““The Longtime NOTL resident conflict is part of the reason always have the police not to maintain peace and order in carriage is just the means to and carriage supporter the animal rights group people giv- hold their Sunday their groups. an end I suppose. Without a Blair Cowan said he doubts didn’t follow through with ing us positive “It’s kind of protest couldn’t It was also agreed that horse, it’s just a car.” Stirr’s sincerity. its planned demonstration, words when hard to occupy be confirmed members of both groups She said no horse “I believe it (the disre- dubbed “Occupy NOTL.” we’re down “when we live or denied, said would remain six feet from is forced to work if they spect) was intentional. I Instead, Locals for Car- there,” Stirr Const. Phil each other, and the protest- show signs against it. think it’s like trying to get riages, a group of residents said. here. We’re Gavin, a media ers would remain 10 feet “Horses are excellent forgiveness after the fact,” who support the town’s Some home.” relations officer from the horses. No verbal communicators, if they Cowan said. horse-drawn carriage residents had a for the Niagara communication would don’t want to be a carriage Niagara Falls resident company, Sentineal Car- distinctly dif- BLAIR COWAN Regional Police. occure between each side horse they let us know Tyler Vachon said he is a riages, arrived at King and ferent take on CARRIAGE SUPPORTER “I can’t speak and any concerns would pretty early in the process.” longtime supporter of the Queen streets early Sunday the weekend’s to the specifics of be reported to the protest According to some resi- Sentineals, and said he found morning to claim the four events. any conversation we’ve had, liason officer. dents like Cowan, Sun- the cenotaph debacle to be corners and curb the protest- Vachon said if anything, but I can tell you that we are Stirr said he wants Sen- day was a victory for the “extremely disrespectful.” ers’ anticipated plan to take the weekend demonstrated working with both sides, at tineal Carriages to change carriage supporters and “They decided to attempt over the heritage district. a sign of solidarity for the times providing them coun- its business model. members of the NOTL to fix the problem by mak- About 250 people came carriages. sel and at times providing “The end goal that community. ing it worse, and displaying out to support the horse “The protesters had the au- them advice, but ultimately we have been pushing “It’s kind of hard to oc- a wreath without speaking carriages over the course of dacity to say that the Locals decisions for their actions has remained consistent cupy when we live here. to the legion first. They de- the afternoon, said Jen- for Carriages group helped rest upon them,” Gavin said. the whole time. It is for We’re home,” Cowan said. filed the memorial again by nifer Jones-Butski, one of them by creating chaos and He said police are in (Sentineal Carriages) to He thinks the week-long trying to fix the problem,” the founders of the support crowding the city, when constant contact with transition into an electric protests brought the town Vachon said. group. About 50 of those in reality it helped prove that both groups and that both carriage business,” Stirr closer together, if anything. Rhys Beak, from the Roy- people were wearing “Locals the protesters have made sides have been asked to said, adding that if the “This town is pretty al Canadian Legion Branch for Carriages” shirts to sup- no progress whatsoever and come back to the table to operators do so, he believes community-minded to begin 124, said the organization port the cause, she added. that they aren’t welcome,” discuss revising protocols they would save money and with. Because it’s so small, was unaware of the wreath Stirr claims his group Vachon said. that were put in place a in turn be able to afford to we do get behind each other and its removal, but he never actually planned First-time protester and year ago. The protocols convert the stables into a when asked.” Page 3 July 11, 2019 NEWS

Developer denies Randwood neglect

Continued from Front Page “I’m hoping that prop- Effortless and erty standards can either heritage building property be amended to consider delicious dining standards in order to ad- heritage buildings because Join us for authentic Sichuan & Dim Sum dress a potential demolition you don’t want to slap on with new menu items arriving daily. by neglect issue at Rand- plywood, you want to make wood Estate. sure it’s done properly,” he Thomas Richardson spoke on behalf of Two Sisters Resorts Demolition by neglect said. “I think there’s a ne- Corp. at the committee of the whole meeting Monday. takes place when, “the cessity make sure we don’t DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA $ Dim Sum owner or tenant of a des- lose these properties.” 1 All day, every day! ignated heritage property, Thomas Richardson of be restored by this fall and grass on the site. either intentionally or Sullivan Mahoney spoke the cleanup is currently un- Richardson responded his $ Brunch unintentionally, allows the on behalf of Two Sisters derway without any dam- clients have been warned 20.99 Sunday buildings and/or struc- Resort Corp. and Solmar age to heritage features, not to cut grass to avoid $ Dinner Special tures on the property to Development Inc. He de- said Richardson. damaging heritage features. 18.99 Sunday–Thursday deteriorate to the point nied the claims of demoli- “Our clients continue to Coun. Stuart McCor- that they are beyond rea- tion by neglect. His clients, look forward to continu- mack asked if Richardson $ Lunch Express Special sonable repair,” accord- Two Sisters Resorts Corp. ing working with the town would be opposed to a by- 15.99 Monday–Thursday ing to the 2007 minimum and Solmar Niagara 2 and SORE, if SORE is law prohibiting demolition Takeout and Delivery Available property standards report Inc., have maintained the prepared to do so, in an by neglect. Richardson prepared by the city of property under the Ontario attempt to resolve out- said he would like to see Hamilton’s planning and Heritage Act, he said, and standing heritage issues,” the bylaw first. CHILIJIAO.COM • 905.468.6114 economic development before the flood happened, Richardson told council. There are a number of 271 MARY ST, NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, ON department. all the buildings had been “We believe the resolu- legal proceedings ongo- NOTL’s property stan- heated, air-conditioned and tion of heritage issues can ing between the town, Two dards bylaw states that all had running water, he said. be achieved through these Sisters, and Solmar, also the water, electrical and gas One of the main sprinkler good-faith discussions.” known as Solmar Develop- services should be turned pipes in the building burst Lord Mayor Betty Disero ment Corp. off at vacant buildings causing flood in January. noted town staff may be Marotta wants to build a and weatherproof sheet The water on the street coming with a bylaw for hotel and a 160-unit subdi- plywood should cover all was turned off at that time, demolition by neglect in vision and subdivision on openings to prevent entry. Richardson said, but dur- regard to the heritage prop- the old Randwood Estate, McClelland also sug- ing the valve repair, the erties. She also said there while SORE has been op- gested the town enforce water was turned on again, have been many calls and posing Marotta’s develop- these two requirements to causing a second flood in complaints from residents, ment advocating for the prevent further damage to the building. who live near Randwood protection of the heritage the estate. Heat and electricity will Estate, about the length of estate. Lake Report releases special NOTL magazine

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Flood prevention has already cost $224,604

Continued from Front Page water level is still too “The stone is there. When levels are down. high for staff to see what the stone comes down a Ruck also said there will closer to the shoreline so that is happening underwater. little bit and I can see what be an independent review to people can still use the park Once they put rocks into it is that I’m doing, I’m go- look at how the shoreline but it will keep them away the water, it gets stirred up, ing to push that down and can be protected on a long- from the shoreline works as it Ruck said, explaining that put it all in place,” Ruck term basis. Advertising inquiries? is still a construction site. the shoreline is already told councillors. Coun. Gary Burroughs Town staff has to hold protected and he’s not The groyne – a rock island praised town staff for Email [email protected] off with the shoreline “overly worried” if some – will also have to be built the “amazing job” it’s doing or call Scott at 905.325.6842 protection project as the water gets through. at a later date once the water to address the issue. Page 4 July 11, 2019

The Lake Report EDITORIAL & OPINION Editorial News has to be reported, even if it’s bad

Richard Harley “Occupy NOTL,” we will fit into the category of car- in with a permit system. Editor be there to cover it. riage operators who should To the members of At When our cenotaph is be protested. War For Animals Niagara, Editor-In-Chief: Richard Harley It’s no secret the protests used as a backdrop for a Work animals and pets I have a few suggestions for Managing Editor: Kevin MacLean against Sentineal Carriages (any) group to project its are an important part of you, of places where your Publisher: Niagara Now have become frustrating for message, we will be there human life, and I person- drive — the only thing I Design & Layout: Richard Harley many residents in town. to cover it. ally have seen the relation- can commend about your Advertising: Rob Lamond, Scott Robinson The Lake Report is aware Reporting the news is ship between animals and group — might actually Staff: Jer Houghton, Brittany Carter, Dariya that by writing about the The Lake Report’s duty and humans is symbiotic in make a positive impact. Baiguzhiyeva, Jill Troyer, Tim Taylor, Eunice protests, the paper is giving commitment to the com- many ways. As a pet owner 1. Marineland — you Tang a platform to the protesters. munity, as the town’s most myself, I know animals know, the place where the Contributors: Denise Ascenzo, Linda Fritz, We suspect this is what the respected newspaper. can be companions. And Walrus died a couple of Ross Robinson, NOTL Writer’s Circle, Brian protesters want. While we don’t enjoy giv- I believe many animals months ago, that keeps a Marshall, Tim Carroll, Jim Smith and many Though it may pain us ing the protesters another actually quite enjoy being wide-variety of animals members of the local community and other residents to see platform for a message we around people too. for entertainment, and that them and hear their mostly do not agree with, it is our All over town I regularly has had employees speak delusional and quite frank- mantra that the need for see happy dogs that, if any- out against the treatment of HOW TO GET IN TOUCH ly strange rhetoric, like residents to know what’s thing, “own” their masters those animals. “earthlings,” “non-human happening locally is more more than their masters 2. Skyway Animal Hospi- Email persons” and “speciesism,” important than our beliefs. own them. And that’s a tal — well, you’re too late Letters: [email protected] it is the job of the news- We will make our stance great thing. The idea that actually, it’s closed because Story Ideas: [email protected] paper to report important known, and we have done you can have a pet, but when people have a real Advertising: [email protected] happenings in our town — so, but we will not take can’t “own” it, is just poor reason to protest — like a Phone especially issues that draw sides when it comes to wordplay. pet-beating vet — the cause Newsroom: 905-359-2270 resident concern on such a reporting. The news must That any group would actually gains traction. Advertising Department: 905-246-4671 wide scale. stay objective. want to put an end to all 3. Cat hoarders — you’d Office Address After a year and a half It allows people to make domesticated animals, and be surprised how many are 496 Mississauga St., NOTL, Ontario, Canada. of protesters being on the their own decisions. Most, the bond an animal and hu- right here in Niagara. Bob Mailing Address street, the mere fact of like us at the paper, have man can share, is soulless Barker and the folks at the PO Box 724, Niagara-on-the-Lake, L0S1J0 them being there is, obvi- seen the protesters are mis- and heartbreaking. Price is Right would be ously, no longer news. guided in their efforts. We To Locals for Carriages, peeved. Have a lead on a story? However when there is are sure there are others keep focused on your goal 4. Groups that want to significant resident con- who agree with their views. — share about how the see all domestic animals Call 905.359.2270 or send an email to cern, The Lake Report will The Lake Report does not horses add positively to our extinct. Oh, wait ... that [email protected] be there to cover it. support the idea of banning beautiful town, and keep on would be you. When groups are plan- all horse carriages. We do going through the proce- *face palm* Want to grow your business ning demonstrations titled, not believe the Sentineals dures to have council step [email protected] through advertising? Call 905.246.4671 or send an email to [email protected] Shaw column: Man and Superman Go Green Tip of the Week a superb experience

If everyone in Canada reduce their weekly It is billed as a comedy some of the most delicious to the actors and theatre garbage by 1 lb per week, that is the and a philosophy. Follow- word-music ever composed, makers presenting the play. equivalent of removing 18,000 tons of ing our hero, John Tanner, being lifted off the page and You will consider the play garbage from landfills!! In Niagara-on- whom I consider an avatar onto the stage. Never fear, days in advance of attend- the-Lake that equates to 9 tons per week of Shaw himself, we engage there is an intermission being. You will ensure you get with the world. For fear of tween Acts I and II, and III a good night’s sleep and eat removed from landfills. In Niagara, 50% leaving out a theme the play and IV, and a lunch interval the kind of breakfast your of our garbage is compostable. Think tackles, I will not attempt between Acts II and III. Olympian avatar would eat about it! to list them. But like Shaw’s I invite you to join us. In on performance day. And approach to life, the play is a time when we can commit with everyone gathered in Kimberley Rampersad critical, rigorous, humorous to luxurious rounds of golf, the theatre, you will col- Special to The Lake Report and stimulating. evenings of binge-watching lectively participate in this Positive Power + Man and Superman by terrific programming, and most Herculean adventure Since introducing myself Bernard Shaw, is the final following our favourite together. By: Patty Garriock in an article a few weeks play to open on the Festival teams through the playoffs Consider spending the When I started counting ago, I have truly enjoyed Stage this season – start- and beyond, participating morning and afternoon with speaking with many inter- ing on Aug. 24 with only 17 in this is not beyond any of us, downloading something my blessings, my whole world turned ested readers regarding the performances. us in either endurance or extraordinary into your around. – Musician Willie Nelson. Shaw Festival. One of the It is an opera of a play, be- fortitude. most precious device – you. most popular questions I ing performed in its entirety In fact, I delight in know- Kimberley Rampersad is hear is, ‘What is Man and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.. You ing the audience will be the interim artistic director Superman about?’ read correctly – six hours of preparing in a similar way at the Shaw Festival. Page 5 July 11, 2019 OPINION Stopping for a conversation with the horse protesters

Graham McMillan Special to The Lake Report

While enjoying a walk on Canada Day, I was jolted and bemused by the sight of three placard waving individuals protesting the horse-drawn carriages parked beside the Prince of Wales Hotel. Seeing these much-be- loved icons of NOTL being so brashly opposed brought me up short and I felt it only fair to hear the demonstra- tors’ arguments. Perhaps they had sleuthed out some horrific animal cruelty. I A protester holds an anti-carriage sign. RICHARD HARLEY/FILE PHOTO needed to know. I approached the nearest two picketers; let’s call them mollified by such half- on future generations of A beautiful sentiment Anna and Brenda. Anna measures. seeing-eye dogs, sheepdogs, indeed. But one doesn’t have informed me they opposed “Alright, hot weather oxen, milk cows and pirates’ to be Nostradamus to pre- the cruel exploitation of and profit are your talking parrots, some of whom al- dict the outcome of Anna’s animals for profit. Brenda points, but they’re obviously ready face diminished work idealistic equine vision added the animals were not the issue. So perhaps,” I opportunities. – that more horses would forced, without their con- suggested helpfully, “your “But if the carriages be put down. So much for sent, to walk in dangerous real issue is the traffic stopped rolling tomorrow, reducing animal cruelty! traffic, sometimes in very danger involved. Would the what should become of the It is good to see young hot weather. horses be safer still if the horses?” I asked. people display idealism and I was startled. “Whoa, carriages came equipped Anna informed me the purpose. I admire it, I really there’s a lot to unpack with bigger warning signs horses should be placed in do. I only wish this particu- there,“I exclaimed. “The and reflectors?” a pasture or reserve, and lar group would focus their animals look well-fed and Once again, Anna allowed to live out their energy on selecting more cared for, and have never squirmed but still bristled. natural days in bucolic critical wrongs to right, and suffered injury. What is She knew as well as anyone idleness, freed from the on thinking through the this cruelty of which you the industry’s safety record rigours of human-induced foreseeable effects of their speak?” in NOTL was unblemished. labour. Humans could proposed policies. Did you know? Anna admitted, grudg- By this point she was eager feed them when food was The world is awash in se- The Lake Report’s printer sources 100 per cent of ingly, the horses were to disengage from further scarce, but presumably only rious problems to tackle. If its paper fibre from industry leading paper mills, indeed well-fed and cared dialogue. “Look,” she said, if they consented to do so. these folks share a passion which use quick-growth, sustainable, renewable for. Still, it was cruel to “obviously you disagree Although I was pretty sure and concern for horses, why plots of land, rather than clear-cutting forests. force them to work under with our position, so why Anna and Brenda would do they not picket race- The ink is also vegetable-based. such conditions, and with- don’t we agree to disagree be there to protest if they tracks, where race horses by out their written consent. and you just move along?” didn’t. the score are being injured Advertising inquiries? (She didn’t say written, I I explained this was pre- This did indeed sound and euthanized every year? Email us at just made that up. But she mature; I needed to clarify like horse heaven. But What have they done to [email protected] might as well have.) her argument further before paradise comes at a cost, address the deplorable con- or call Rob at 905-246-4671 I needed to parse their deciding if I agreed or dis- and as my ancestors were ditions on some poultry, hog argument. Would they be agreed with it. Perhaps she fond of saying, “talk is and dairy factory farms? satisfied if the horses simply still had terrific arguments cheap, but it takes money Clearly these are far more didn’t operate on extremely which would convince me to buy good whiskey.” So I egregious examples of “ani- Have an opinion hot days? “Absolutely not!” that opposing horse-drawn asked if we might expect a mal cruelty” “for profit.” Brenda thundered, her voice carriages was some new cash contribution from them Were I young again, and shaking. “It must be a total front in the war against anytime soon to turn their had but one summer to you want heard? ban!” slavery and oppression. dream into reality. Despite devote to furthering the Send a letter to the editor to So I pressed on. “You Was she opposed to all their obvious zeal, I was cause of animal welfare, I mentioned the issue of forms of working animals unable to persuade either wouldn’t waste it attack- [email protected] profit. If that’s your concern, “for profit”? Or just this Anna or Brenda to write ing a small family business would you be okay if the particular animal and this a cheque to subsidize this that has brought joy to carriages were nonprofit particular work? Anna horse Nirvana. many and never harmed a rather than running on a hesitated. “We are op- “They’re not our horses,” horse. business model? Or if they posed to the exploitation of Brenda scoffed. “It’s up Graham McMillan is a donated all their profits to animals for profit,” she par- to their owners to create a NOTL resident with little charity?” Once again, Anna roted, leaving me to ponder horse preserve for them, at patience for specious argu- and Brenda would not be the career implications their expense.” ments about speciesism. Page 6 July 11, 2019 OPINION

Thanks to community LETTERS TO THE EDITOR from Strawberry Festival organizers Cycling tourists The 2019 Strawberry Festival committee from St. Andrews Presbyterian Church would are an accident like to express our appreciation to the Niagara community and visitors for making our festival on June 22, 2019 another successful event. waiting to happen We would like to make a special mention to those businesses and organizations that had Dear editor: Another issue: about a helping hand to the Festival Committee in I’m driving down Creek 15 bicycles coming down preparation for this important fundraising event Road from Virgil going to Creek Road (again, no to maintain the historic church and manse. St. Davids. On the opposite helmets) and weaving and Cyclists ride along a rural road in 2018 as oncoming traffic Thank You: side about eight bikers (no darn, doesn’t one end up in approaches. RICHARD HARLEY/FILE PHOTO Froese Farms helmets) also going in our the ditch. Harvest Barn St. Catharines direction were weaving all Going down Line 3 (no are about eight cyclists ed on the “pro” cyclists St. Davids Lions Club over the place. Not neces- bike lanes) has been a chore, on the sidewalk going going down the Parkway St. Vincent de Paul Church sarily single riding. with groups of bikers going down Stone Road. (I can’t who are too good to use Van Noort Florists Wow, crazy! from one winery to the blame them for staying on the bike path. Tigchelaar Berry Farms Cars coming toward Vir- other, often about 15 with a the sidewalk, as it’s much On a different note: Ni- Region of Niagara gil were swinging out into guide. Really! safer there and not many agara residents put up with a Hendrick’s Valu-mart our lane, crossing the yellow Coming out of Line 2 people use these side- lot because of the overload of And all of those who so graciously donated line to stay as far away from at Four Mile Creek Road walks anyway). tourists and the town decides to our Silent Auction. these twits as they could. and I see about 15 bicycles This is a serious accident to ticket residents during Julie Hunter and Lynn Lingard This was causing our coming from Niagara Stone waiting to happen. What the night? Give us a break. traffic to move over into the Road and down Creek. the hell is this all about? Oh What kind of neighbours bike lane on our side. Got I can’t get out fast wait: making money! would complain? Well, I past them and darn, here enough to beat these This little village has guess we all know. we go again with about dangerous people. And, gone to hell in a bicycle Sandie Schulz six more. coming out of Silks, here basket. Don’t get me start- NOTL We welcome tourism-related jobs are weekend. your letters filled by people who live I think most people are How much tourism here? happy to share the town The Lake Report daytime telephone number Is bigger always bet- with the tourists, but how welcomes your letters to the so that authorship can be is enough? ter? What would reaping much is enough? Where editor. Please, write early authenticated. “millions by working with does it stop? Wouldn’t we and often. Only names and general Dear editor: The owners of tourism- corporate brands” do for rather a livable town than Letters ideally should addresses (eg. Virgil, St. Re: “Don’t fear new related businesses benefit our day-to-day quality of to “remain current in be under 400 words long. Davids, NOTL) will be ideas, like corporate from increased investment life? world events.” Occasionally, longer letters published. branding,” July 4. and growth, but do the I think most people just I am not afraid of any- may be published. All Send your letters Here is a new idea: let’s taxes they pay even offset want to live in a commu- thing, I just don’t agree letters may be edited for to [email protected] consider the residents, tax- the additional infrastruc- nity where you know your that more tourism makes it conciseness, accuracy, libel or drop them by our office payers and citizens when ture cost and maintenance? neighbour – rather than a better town to live in. and defamation. at 724 Mississauga St., discussing the growth of New jobs are important, wondering who your new Don Stewart Please include your full NOTL. tourism. but how many of the neighbour will be every NOTL name, street address and a The Lake Report Outdoor cannabis facility proposed for Airport Road

Dariya Baiguzhiyeva security, brought up by for drying, extraction and The sun-grown plant, “Anyone of these fa- Dell said he was advised The Lake Report residents and members of packaging, Dell said, but which would be grown on cilities will introduce the to speak before the com- the agricultural committee. there may be an odour open soil, would also be further usage of industrial mittee of the whole before An outdoor cannabis The proposed 10-acre while the plant is outside. used for squeezing for oil, activity on agricultural making a presentation to operation has been pro- facility would have a hoop “Smell is, probably, the he said. Coun. Clare Cam- lands that otherwise could the town’s cannabis sub- posed on Airport Road in building, 20 feet tall and greatest impact indica- eron asked if the plants re- grow fruit,” she said. committee, consisting of Niagara-on-the-Lake. 40 feet wide, surrounded tor for this use and the quire pesticide spraying to Dell objected saying Coun. Stuart McCormack, Nicholas Dell, a plan- by a screening fence. The greatest threat to people which Dell replied that it processing facilities are Coun. Wendy Cheropita ning consultant of Harper security plan is mandated concerned living close to can be used if it conforms “quintessential for agricul- and Coun. Erwin Wiens. Dell and Associates, made by Health Canada, said something like that,” Dell to the intent. tural uses.” The councillors didn’t a delegation to the town’s Dell. said adding that with mini- As Health Canada Earlier in June, town make a decision regard- committee of the whole The seasonal operation mum distance separation requires the plant to be council extended an ing Dell’s presentation as Monday night to speak on would take place from requirements and odour packaged on site, Cameron interim cannabis bylaw they didn’t complete their behalf of his client and April to October. The plant mitigating measurements, noted, “there is no apparent prohibiting new cannabis agenda by 11 p.m. The also address several con- would be outside for three such as fog cannons or agricultural production of operations and expansions town then voted to resume cerns, including regarding months of the year, then smell diffusers, the smell cannabis that would only within the municipality for the meeting on Wednes- lights, noise, odour and it would be brought inside can be alleviated. be an agricultural activity.” one more year. day, July 10, at 5 p.m.

Pauline Reimer Gibson is an Audiologist with over 20 years of experience who loves A global leader in helping people of all ages in the community. Julia Dick is the Front Office Coordinator and a longtime resident of Virgil. Call Julia today to book a complimentary hearing test. hearing healthcare. Book a complimentary hearing test today at 905.468.9176 Pauline Reimer Gibson Audiologist 504 Line 2 Road, Virgil ON Page 7 July 11, 2019 NEWS MEET THE Fix It: Manholes on Lakeshore Road Dariya Baiguzhiyeva Lake Report noting that The Lake Report the repair costs could range, “anywhere from When Francoise Roth- $50 of damage to $1,000 schild was coming home of damage.” from St. Catharines back After the incident, in June, she hit one of Rothschild contacted the the raised manholes on region to submit a dam- Lakeshore Road, near age claim. Once the region Firelane 4. reviewed her claim, it re- It was a sunny day and Francoise Rothschild damaged her tire while driving on ferred her to the contractor the manholes couldn’t be Lakeshore Road, near Firelane 4. DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA company and its insurer as properly seen because of they’re “obliged to respond the shadows across the tate Winery, and involved got there, there was little to claims of this nature,” road, she said, and there installation of the new left of the warning paint,” said the region’s law clerk. were no signs indicating storm sewer outlet. he said in a phone inter- The contractor’s insur- raised manholes ahead. The Stevensville-based view. ance broker, Masters There were cones in the company, Peters Excavat- The running cost for Insurance Limited, denied construction zone but ing Inc., was awarded the two tires and the rim was Rothschild’s claim due to not next to the man- tender for construction. about $2,800 but as Quinn the lack of “substantiating holes, she added. Before the road between had a rim and tire protec- evidence” which would “It barely said it was the winery and Four Mile tion as well as Canadian support her claim. The construction,” Rothschild Creek Road was resur- Automobile Association company has met the re- FAMILY said. faced, there were a num- service, he only had to quirements for work zones It cost her $620 to ber of raised manholes pay $18 for two new tires outlined in The Ontario replace the shredded tire. spread across the right and a new rim. Traffic Manual Book 7 Rothschild questioned side of the road. Dorothea Enns, an as well as the Ministry why there were no cones Perry Quinn, a sales owner of the Enns Battery Minimum Maintenance or proper signage over the professional at Royal LeP- and Tire on Four Mile Standards, said the com- raised manholes. The driv- age, also damaged his car Creek Road, said there pany’s spokesperson in an ers couldn’t always swerve while driving down Lake- were about six people who email response to Roths- Did you know? Niagara’s to avoid the manholes due shore Road. The incident came to the shop with child’s claim. The Lake Report’s printer sources 100 per cent of to the oncoming traffic, happened two weeks ago their tires damaged from “Why even have a claim its paper fibre from industry leading paper mills, she noted. near Konzelmann Win- hitting the manholes. She area on the website if you which use quick-growth, sustainable, renewable Niagara Region started ery which left him with a said she was surprised never, ever approve them, plots of land, rather than clear-cutting forests. the project there to recon- blown-out tire, a bent rim there would be something pay them out,” Rothschild The ink is also vegetable-based. struct Regional Road 87, and another ballooned “so dangerous left out” said. “There’s no point if from Townline Road to tire, he said. and there were “no acci- they’re always going to Four Mile Creek Road. “They did circle the dents as a result of that.” deny it like this.” Advertising inquiries? The first phase of the manholes covers, which “One person had The regional project’s Email [email protected] project started at 1315 are raised about two completely ruined a tire manager couldn’t be Lakeshore Rd., moving inches or so, with orange and it was a very expen- reached for comments by or call Rob at 905.246.4671 Anticipated Releasemost towards Konzelmann Es- or red paint but … when I sive tire,” Enns told The press time Wednesday. Action: Town promises to assess troublesome intersection Kevin MacLean Managing Editor Lake Report, Marci Weston, no reciprocal sign facing compliance. an engineering technolo- eastbound traffic, a single She might be right that A resident’s concern about gist specializing in traffic sign afforded a false sense ticketing won’t be helpful westbound drivers ignor- and transit, said the town of security to pedestrians and is a questionable use ing a stop sign on Niagara reviewed the intersection of crossing from Vincent of police time, since they Konzelmann Family Reserve Series Boulevard will be reviewed Vincent and Niagara Bou- Street.” would be enforcing it. by the Town of NOTL. levard in 2016 and noted However, removal of Which brings us back to “Town staff will be “there was poor compliance the westbound stop sign the “can of paint” alterna- reviewing the site, make with the stop sign facing was deferred after residents tive. With a stop sign that improvements where pos- westbound Niagara Boule- objected. is visible but somewhat sible, and if necessary, bring vard traffic.” Weston noted North obscured by trees and the forward any recommenda- No stop sign was ever American statistics show distracting lake view, would tions to council,” spokes- installed on the third leg of that on average only the visual “barrier” of a person Victoria Steele said the intersection “because 23 per cent of drivers wide white line painted on in response to a June 27 Fix This stop line, on a private laneway, really lets you know eastbound vehicles exit- make a full stop at an the road help? Or at least It column in which Amelie you’re supposed to stop. KEVIN MACLEAN ing the hairpin curve from intersection, while 73 per mollify resident concerns?. Robinson said she is wor- of a painted “stop” line on tourists) roll through the Shakespeare Avenue do not cent make “rolling stops” Is something broken ried someone might get hurt. the asphalt, as is common intersection without stop- have time to see and react to stops,” and three per cent or in need of attention in With the popular Ryerson at most busy intersec- ping. Robinson is concerned a stop control,” she noted. don’t stop at all. your neighbourhood? Tell Park right there, a distract- tions, might help get drivers’ that walkers crossing to or In 2016, council ap- Many of the drivers us about it. But you must ing lake view, large trees attention. from Vincent Avenue are proved removing the stop using the intersection are include your full name and and lots of happy wanderers, A brief, random survey by endangered as a result. She sign for westbound Niagara visitors or one-time road us- contact information. No that seems a valid concern. The Lake Report last month said she has almost been hit Boulevard traffic (the one ers, she said, so it is unlikely anonymous complaints will The Fix It column sug- showed the vast majority of a few times. now largely ignored by driv- that greater enforcement be entertained. Email us at gested the simple addition drivers (both locals and In a statement to The ers) on the premise that with would improve stop sign [email protected].

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NOTL needs an advocate for seniors, says elderly resident

Dariya Baiguzhiyeva ted to and being ready to to 75, are completely reshap- The Lake Report adjust to this as it happens,” ing what it means to age Hirsch-Kalm told The Lake today, she said. Niagara-on-the-Lake Report. “It’s like being your “They’re working longer, needs an advocate for its own management.” they’re living longer. They’re older population, says Sheila The next step follow- changing the face of the Hirsch-Kalm. ing preparation is looking at economy,” Hilliard said in a NOTL seniors comprise its realities, she said. phone interview. the majority of the popula- “The preparation could Lord Mayor Betty Disero tion and they’re the town’s Sheila Hirsch-Kalm was among hundreds of attendees at the Art of Ageing forum held at be outdated within a very said it is “vitally impor- main taxpayers, said Hirsch- Niagara College from June 26 to June 28. DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA short time when you retire,” tant” the town helps promote Kalm, adding there is a Lord Hirsch-Kalm said explaining services for young families as Mayor’s Youth Advisory The age-friendly network fordable housing and acces- there is no accessible mode that people, who are transi- well as seniors. Council in town but no senior in Niagara Region is more sible community and health of transport or if the person tioning into retirement, need “We need to encourage advisory groups. active than in other mu- services. can’t drive. to be ready not only with a young families to our com- Hirsch-Kalm was among nicipalities and regions, said Following the Niagara Ag- She suggested looking into plan “A” but also plan “B”, munity as well as look after hundreds who attended Marylou Hilliard, the prin- ing Strategy and Action Plan, other age-friendly communi- “C”, “D” and so on. “You the services for seniors. But the Art of Ageing Forum, cipal at Ageworks, noting 11 which was launched in 2015, ties to see what approaches have to be realistic.” one is not more important hosted by Niagara College in municipalities in the region NOTL’s then-Lord Mayor Pat can be adopted in NOTL. The 83-year-old Hirsch- than the other, “ she told The Welland from June 26 to June are over-index when it comes Darte formed a steering com- Hirsch-Kalm, who is a Kalm said she has been Lake Report. “We’re doing 28. The event was initiated by versus the Canadian popula- mittee to assess the town’s member of several organiza- active since a young age, things for both areas of our Ageworks, a Canadian com- tion aged 55 and over. age-friendly situation. tions including the Ontario and has never let anything, population, and daycare is an pany that aims to challenge NOTL’s index is the high- “We were busy networking College Retirees Associa- including a longtime battle extremely important part of stereotypes about aging and est, she added, with half with as many organizations tion, the provincial Retirees with cancer, stop or control what we need to provide in debunk myths about older of the population in town as we could in preparation Group Insurance Advisory her life. Niagara-on-the-Lake.” people in the workplace. now aged 55 and older. The for Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Committee and the regional “You can’t just sit and wait In June, the federal gov- The two-day forum fea- town should be concerned, next move, but the next joint accessibility advisory for the end to come. Boring,” ernment announced plans tured a dozen speakers cover- Hilliard said and sug- move never happened,” said committee, said the forum she said. to spend $50 million on ing a range of topics from gested it should continue to Hirsch-Kalm. “There was was an excellent start for Hilliard noted that “Ageism dementia prevention to help “Neuroplasticity: The woman follow the World Health a lot of effort put into those providing people with tools is the only acceptable social patients and caregivers. The who changed her brain” and Organization’s eight four years.” they can use to prepare bet- form of prejudice that still ex- national strategy will increase “Making sense of a longevity features of an age-friendly Better transportation is ter for their retirement. ists. Racism or sexism ... any awareness and reduce stigma economy” to “Creating age- community. Some of these another major need in town, “It’s a full-time occupa- other ‘-ism’ is not tolerated in around dementia as well as ing across generations” and eight criteria include hav- said Hirsch-Kalm, noting an tion. Maintaining your society yet we accept ageism develop treatment guidelines “Protirement – How to make ing accessible outdoor older person can’t get to health, your wealth, every- just the way it is.” and practices for its early the most of life.” spaces and buildings, af- a doctor’s appointment if thing that you’re commit- The boomers, now aged 55 diagnosis. Voting for Pumphouse art Restricted guns, competition is open to public drugs seized from

Brittany Carter Fresh. St. Davids residence The Lake Report Though he realized a moment later that the painting Richard Harley faces a number of alleged The Walker Industries Art was in fact called ‘Descend- Editor weapons-related charges, Competition through the ing,’ he said his original including manufacturing Niagara Pumphouse Arts opinion remained. Ontario Provincial Police and trafficking a restricted Centre officially kicked off “He’s deciding about de- seized a number of restrict- or prohibited firearm. voting for the third-place scending or not,” he added. ed firearms and a quantity Johnston was also charged people’s choice award, He said the painting stood of drugs from a St. Davids with possession of a con- and residents are already out because it felt like look- residence last week. trolled substance. making their votes for their ing at a mystery. He added While executing a Among the weapons favourite artwork. that the curious image search warrant July 3, the seized were two restricted David Shelgrove, a NOTL piqued his interest and lik- OPP’s Provincial Weapons GSG 1911 .22 calibre con- resident, spent Friday after- ened it to his love of reading Enforcement Unit found verted firearms; a 16-gauge noon perusing the art from mystery novels. a variety of guns at the shotgun, a 7.62 x .39 SKS the 25 finalists and trying to Voting is open to the David Shelgrove stands near one of his top choices for residence, as well as “nu- rifle with ammunition; and decide on his favourite. public until Aug. 4, when best artwork at the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre. merous components and two Airsoft guns. He said it was difficult to the third-place winner will Voting is open until Aug. 4. BRITTANY CARTER tools used to manufac- Johnston was held for pick just one, but he settled be announced and awarded ture restricted firearms,” a bail hearing in Niagara on a painting that first a cash prize of $250. her abstract painting called went to Lorena Ziraldo for and “evidence of previously Falls, Ontario. caught his eye. On July 4, the art centre ‘Pigeon Watching.’ The the painting called ‘Youth.’ manufactured and traf- No further details were “I like this one, it’s called held its reception to an- piece was chosen because The description said the ficked restricted firearms.” released. Ontario Provin- ‘Deciding’ and I think it is nounce the first and second the jury was impressed with piece was chosen because Police also seized a quan- cial Police are asking any- about him trying to make a place winners, who were the evocative and original judges were impressed with tity of Xanax, “psilocybin” one who has information decision – he doesn’t know chosen by juried judges. painting, said a description her effective style and the and OxyContin. to contact them at 1-888- what he’s doing yet,” he said The first prize of $2,500 on the Pumphouse website. strong and original use of Taige Johnston, 23, of St. 310-1122, or their nearest of the painting by Daisy went to Beverly Barber for The second prize of $250 colour and technique. Davids, was arrested and police authority. Page 9 July 11, 2019 NEWS

Voices of Freedom app kicks off ARE YOU HAPPY Bernhard Mattern WITH YOUR Portfolio Manager, TFSA, RESP, Dariya Baiguzhiyeva Mandeville Private Client Inc. RETURNS? RRSP & RRIF The Lake Report Eligible ** The walking tour app, 9.0% Since Inception complementing the Voices of Freedom Park, was offi- Portland Private Income Fund Portland Private Income Fund cially launched on Tuesday, Private Debt Private Debt July 9. Best 5 Year Sharpe Ratio Best 5 Year Return The app launch ceremony 1st Place** 1st Place** took place at the park, located on the corner of Regent and Johnson streets Portland Private Income Fund in Old Town. The Voices Investing Primarily in Private Debt Securities of Freedom Park, which • CAPITAL PRESERVATION • REDUCED MARKET RISK opened in November 2018, • INCOME • ACCESS was designed to celebrate Niagara-on-the-Lake’s black Allan Louis, with Juliet Dunn of TD Niagara Jazz Festival in the background, were among TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE FUND CALL: 905-708-8111 history. The town, which the narrators for the app. DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA OR EMAIL: [email protected] had black settlers since *Inception Date January 7, 2013, Annualized returns on Series F as at April 30, 2019 Brought to you in part by **The awards are based solely on quantitative performance data of 207 Canadian hedge funds the 1780s, is also the place Around two dozen people porter” of events celebrat- contributed to the project to June 30th, 2018 with Fundata Canada managing the collection and tabulation of the data to determine the winners. There is no nomination process or subjective assessment in identifying the where the first anti-slavery were on hand at the launch ing and recognizing black by providing research and winning hedge funds. The sharpe ratio is a measure for calculating risk-adjusted returns. The sharpe ratio is the portfolio return in excess of the risk-free rate divided by the volatility of the portfolio. legislation was introduced event Tuesday morning, in- history. guidance. The Fund is only available to certain investors who meet eligibility or minimum purchase requirements such as “accredited investors”. Commissions, trailing commissions, management fees and expenses all may be associated with investments. The Fund is not guaranteed, in the British Empire. cluding town officials Lord “My family are descen- “I’m very proud to be its value changes frequently and past performance may not be repeated. The Fund is not publicly offered. A redemption fee of 5% within 18 months and 2% within 19 to 36 months applies. Mandeville Private Client Inc. is a Member of the Investment Industry Regulatory Produced by the town Mayor Betty Disero and dants that came up from a part of telling a his- Organization of Canada and a Member of the Canadian Investor Protection Fund. Mandeville Private Client Inc. is a registered trademark of Portland Holdings Inc. and used under license by Mandeville Private Client Inc. PORTLAND, PORTLAND INVESTMENT COUNSEL and the Clock of Niagara-on-the-Lake Coun. Allan Bisback. the underground railroad tory that hasn’t been told Tower design are registered trademarks of Portland Holdings Inc. Used under licence by Portland Investment Counsel Inc. in collaboration with the “Please tell everyone you in the 1850s and I celebrate before,” Worthy told The Voices of Freedom Educa- meet about this park, about this all,” she told The Lake Lake Report. “There’s so tion Committee and the this app, about our history Report. much to learn about the Niagara Historical Society because we’re really a sig- Vanya Abrahams, Juliet history, it’s very profound, and Museum, the app allows nificant place in this county,” Dunn, Sarah Rowe and and I think it’s time we all its users to learn more about Disero told the crowd. Allan Louis provided nar- understood the prominence the town’s black history. The launch date was ration for the app with the of the Black community in Featuring photos, an inter- chosen to coincide with the background music pro- this town.” active map and audio stories anniversary of the Act to vided by Danielle Marconi, The tour is available on of people of African descent Limit Slavery which was Joe Lapinski and the 41st BaladoDiscovery app, a free who lived and worked in passed on July 9, 1793. Regiment of Foot, Fife and application which offers NOTL, the tour starts at the Some of the influential Drum Corps. self-guided tours, maps and Voices of Freedom Park. Black people who lived The script for the audio routes across Canada as Making its way through and shaped NOTL’s his- tour was written and di- well as around the world. Old Town and stopping at tory include Chloe Cooley, rected by Barbara Wor- The tour can also be down- 15 locations, such as Fanny Solomon Moseby, Richard thy, a producer and writer. loaded and accessed later Calling all cooks! Rowley House on King Pierpoint, the Waters family Natasha Henry, president of offline. Street or Daniel Waters and more. the Ontario Black History The app is available slave cottage on Gate Street, Dorothy Abbott from On- Society, did research and for download for both iOS Local recipe book planned for 2019 the tour ends at Tanbark tario Black History Society provided historical consul- and Android users at vof- The Lake Report is calling on all cooks, Road in St. Davids. said she is “a strong sup- tation. Nancy Butler also park.org. chefs, bakers and food enthusiasts in Niagara-on-the-Lake. We want your favourite family recipes, and the stories that go with them, to share with the community. Whether it’s a special stew, soup, or salad; the best Enjoy every moment, says NOTL’s bread or muffins; or a decadent dessert, we’d like to hear from you! We’d love it if you could include pictures newest centenarian on birthday of the food where possible, and of the family member who might have passed the recipe Brittany Carter the celebration and, with down. If there is any family folklore associated The Lake Report with the recipe, we’d love to hear that too. a home-made card in Maybe there’s a certain occasion when it’s hand, said she came down always made, perhaps there’s a funny or sad Four generations came to offer birthday wishes. story to tell that relates to that particular together on Sunday to Stark-Chevers has lived in recipe, or certain traditions that accompany it. celebrate Roberta Stark- NOTL her whole life and is We will publish selected recipes regularly, and at the end of the year we’ll compile all Chevers’ 100th birthday. surrounded by friends and the recipes together as a book of NOTL There were more than family who come to help family favourites. Proceeds from the sale of friends and family in at- her at her home. the book will be donated to a local charity. tendance, members of the Her best advice to follow- Please send your recipes, pictures and community made their way ing generations is to just stories to: [email protected] The top recipes will be published in out to the Queenston home, enjoy every moment, she an annual paperback book which will be where Stark-Chevers still said. available (in limited supply) to residents of lives, to celebrate as well. “I’m just happy I’m still Niagara-on-the-Lake at The Lake Report Maja Ristic, a resident here,” she said. Alert and office. This year’s book (title uncertain!) will of Niagara-on-the-Green, healthy, she beamed as she Roberta Stark-Chevers is surrounded by four generations be released in the coming months! read an advertisement in was surrounded by family of family as she celebrates her 100th birthday on Sunday. The Lake Report about to mark a century of life. BRITTANY CARTER 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. 11 12 13 Clare’s Bike Night - 6 p.m. to 9 Science Fun Fridays - Noon to 1 Farmers’ Market - 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Clare’s Harley-Davidson p.m. - NOTL Public Library p.m. - The Village Pauline Reimer Gibson Book a complimentary Audiologist Maker Club: Build Your own Duplicate Bridge (Sancionted Angels Rest Dog Sanctuary hearing test today at A global leader in Inspiration Board - 6 p.m. to 7 ACBL) - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL Yard Sale & BBQ - 8 a.m. - 1079 905.468.9176 hearing healthcare. p.m. - NOTL Public Library Community Centre Queenston Road Barbecue Marinades and Mahjong Game: Drop in - 1 Battle of Fort George, War of 504 Line 2 Road, Virgil ON Rubs - 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL Community 1812 Re-enactment - All Day - Fort - Canadian Food and Wine Centre George Institute at Niagara College Trius Red Presents Movie Walking Tours of Old Town - 11 COMMUNITY FAVOURITES: Concert by Guernsey Music Night in the Vineyard: The a.m. - Queen’s Royal Park Legion Fish Fry every Thursday - 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Centre, from the Channel Notebook - 8 p.m. - Trius Winery Royal Albion Grand Opening - 1 Island of Guernsey - 7 p.m. - St. & Restaurant& Restaurant p.m. to 4 p.m. - 21 Cottage Street Mark’s Anglican Church Duplicate Bridge at the Community Centre, Tuesdays and Fridays at 1 p.m. Family BBQ: Polonia Park - 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. - 765 York Road

14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Battle of Fort George, War of Fun Duplicate Bridge - 9 a.m. NOTL Rotary Club - Noon - Simpson’s Seniors’ Day - 8:30 Power Off & Play: On the Duplicate Bridge (Sancionted Farmers’ Market - 8 a.m. to 1 1812 Re-enactment - All Day - to noon - NOTL Community NOTL Community Centre a.m. to 8 p.m. - Simpson’s Pharmacy Road! (NOTL Public Library) ACBL) - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL p.m. - The Village Fort George Centre Duplicate Bridge (Sancionted Maker Club: Sculpt a pet fish - 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Community Centre Walking Tours of Old Town - 11 Walking Tours of Old Town - Therapy Tails with Jasper - ACBL) - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL with Polymer Clay - 11 a.m. to Memorial Park Music Niagara’s Easy Fridays: a.m. - Queen’s Royal Park 11 a.m. - Queen’s Royal Park 2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. - NOTL Community Centre noon - NOTL Public Library Clare’s Bike Night - 6 p.m. to 9 The “jeru” Quartet, Music of Grape Growers of Ontario’s Kick Music Niagara’s Opening Public Library Niagara Golden Age Club: Fresh From the Garden - Noon to p.m. - Clare’s Harley-Davidson the Legendary Chet Baker - 7 the Dirt - 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. - Gala: Countermeasure - 3 p.m. Town Council Meeting - 6 p.m. Seniors Euchre - 1:30 p.m. - 1 p.m. - NOTL Public Library Art & Fashion Lecture Series: p.m. to 9 p.m. - Pondview Estates 1315 Line 2 Road Winery to 6 p.m. - St. Mark’s Anglican - Council Chambers NOTL Community Centre NOTL SupperMarket - 4:30 p.m. to Collecting Fashion, What Music Niagara’s Paris Church Music Niagara’s From Vienna Ghost Tours of Fort George - 9 p.m. - The Village and Why the Fashion History Proud Mary: The CCR Connection: Odin String to Broadway: Cabaret - 7 p.m. 8:30 p.m. - Fort George Museum - 7:30 p.m. - Niagara Experience - 7:30 p.m. - Corks Quartet - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. - St. to 9 p.m. - Oast House Brewery Historical Society Winebar & Eatery Mark’s Anglican Church Ghost Tours of Fort George - Trius Red Presents Movie Night Proud Mary: The CCR 8:30 p.m. - Fort George in the Vineyard: Jurassic Park - Experience - 7:30 p.m. - Corks 8 p.m. - Trius Winery & Restaurant Winebar & Eatery

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 Walking Tours of Old Town - Fun Duplicate Bridge - 9 a.m. NOTL Rotary Club - Noon - The Basics: Setting up Email and 56th Annual Lions Family Duplicate Bridge (Sancionted Farmers’ Market - 8 a.m. to 1 11 a.m. - Queen’s Royal Park to noon - NOTL Community NOTL Community Centre using Social Media - 2 p.m. to 3 Carnival - 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. - St. ACBL) - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL p.m. - The Village Music Niagara’s Sundays in Centre Duplicate Bridge (Sancionted p.m. - NOTL Public Library Davids Lions Field Community Centre Mori Gardens: 45 Years Growing the Park: The Retro Ramblers - Famous & Infamous: ACBL) - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL NOTL SupperMarket - 4:30 p.m. to Clare’s Bike Night - 6 p.m. to 9 Music Niagara: Young with Niagara Celebration - 10 Noon to 3:00 p.m. - Simcoe Park Francesco Franco with Julian Community Centre 9 p.m. - The Village p.m. - Clare’s Harley-Davidson Virtuosos 2 - 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. - St. a.m. to 4 p.m. - Mori Gardens Music Niagara’s Paris Rance - 2 p.m. - Niagara Niagara Golden Age Club: 56th Annual Lions Family Music Niagara: Syrene Mark’s Anglican Church 56th Annual Lions Family Connection: Janina Historical Society & Museum Seniors Euchre - 1:30 p.m. - Carnival - 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. - St. Saxophone Quartet - 7 p.m. to 56th Annual Lions Family Carnival - Noon to 11 p.m. - St. Fialkowska, piano - 4 p.m. to 6 Music Niagara: Young NOTL Community Centre Davids Lions Field 9 p.m. - Grace United Church Carnival - 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. - St. Davids Lions Field p.m. - St. Mark’s Anglican Church Virtuosos 1 - 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. - Ghost Tours of Fort George - Music Niagara: Elmer Iseler Ghost Tours of Fort George - Davids Lions Field Music Niagara’s Wine & Music St. Mark’s Anglican Church 8:30 p.m. - Fort George Singers - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Niagara 8:30 p.m. - Fort George Music Niagara and TD Niagara with an Italian theme: Gould Music Niagara’s Last Night of United Mennonite Church Jazz Festival: Joe Trio - 7 p.m. to String Quartet - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. the Proms - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. - St. 9 p.m. - Pondview Estates Winery - The Hare Wine Co. Mark’s Anglican Church Music Niagara: Timothy Chooi, violin - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. - St. Mark’s Anglican Church

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 11 12 13 Clare’s Bike Night - 6 p.m. to 9 Science Fun Fridays - Noon to 1 Farmers’ Market - 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Clare’s Harley-Davidson p.m. - NOTL Public Library p.m. - The Village Create Your Own Maker Club: Build Your own Duplicate Bridge (Sancionted Angels Rest Dog Sanctuary Garden Design Inspiration Board - 6 p.m. to 7 ACBL) - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL Yard Sale & BBQ - 8 a.m. - 1079 4 Week Course p.m. - NOTL Public Library Community Centre Queenston Road Starts July 13th Barbecue Marinades and Mahjong Game: Drop in - 1 Battle of Fort George, War of Rubs - 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL Community 1812 Re-enactment - All Day - Fort Ph: 905.468.7863 - Canadian Food and Wine Centre George Institute at Niagara College Trius Red Presents Movie Walking Tours of Old Town - 11 COMMUNITY FAVOURITES: Concert by Guernsey Music Night in the Vineyard: The a.m. - Queen’s Royal Park Legion Fish Fry every Thursday - 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Centre, from the Channel Notebook - 8 p.m. - Trius Winery Royal Albion Grand Opening - 1 Island of Guernsey - 7 p.m. - St. & Restaurant& Restaurant p.m. to 4 p.m. - 21 Cottage Street Mark’s Anglican Church Duplicate Bridge at the Community Centre, Tuesdays and Fridays at 1 p.m. Family BBQ: Polonia Park - 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. - 765 York Road

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Great NOTL Walkabout Hort Society Garden Tour

Brittany Carter Brian said they enjoy the The Murray’s often made The Lake Report tours both to find ideas for time for the Rotary Holiday their own space back home, House Tours in the win- The NOTL Horticultural and to appreciate the beauty ter but said they haven’t Society’s annual garden tour of each varied location. been able to make it to the brought aficionados and nov- Some walked, some gardens. Now that Martie is ices together to walk through biked, some drove, but those retired, she said she could eight of the best gardens in who came shared their love of finally find time to visit. Dennis and Martie Murray from Port Dalhousie are out for their first garden tour on Niagara-on-the-Lake’s his- landscaping and garden de- More than just garden Saturday. BRITTANY CARTER toric district on Saturday. sign, while admiring the skill admirers, The Lake Report The Lake Report wan- and hard work that has gone stumbled upon local resident in to take a quick look at Her artistic eye is what the Garden Tour. dered some of the gardens into each unique space. and artist Gail Appel, who her studio. The house is made her space one of the The amount of money to discover what enticed Other tourees, like Dennis welcomed us into her studio her home away from home, stops on the garden tour sev- raised wasn’t finalized by people to visit the private and Martie Murray from Port space on Johnson Street, next which she has transformed eral years ago. Now, she said Wednesday morning, but greenspaces. Dalhousie, said Saturday’s to the first house on the walk, into an eclectic studio to she just admirers the work of Grant said the event was a No two people had the tour was the first garden walk at 248 Palantine Street. work on her art and store the other gardeners. success. same story – the walk they had ever attended. “I suggested they take part her finished pieces. The garden tour has been “The money raised goes attracted people from all “We always wanted to visit in the walk,” Appel said of As well as collected art happening annually since at directly toward the hort soci- over, including local garden the gardens,” said Martie, her neighbours, who made pieces, many of her own least 2012 and shows no signs ety. We use it for horticultural and out-of-town admirers. adding that she found there it onto the list this year. She paintings line the walls. of stopping. gardening initiative in the Some people, like Brian to be an abundance of great had participated a few years She said her favourite were With about 1,100 people town. We support the town, and Michele Schmidt from ideas that she planned to take ago, and said she really en- the flying apron pieces in taking part this year, the we supported the Heritage Buffalo, are devoted garden home to her own garden. The joyed opening up her garden the kitchen. society was “thrilled and Trail, we support schoolsin tour followers who travel from variety from house to house for the tour. “In the kitchen I have my so pleased,” with the tour this their gardening projects. town to town, stopping to visit really struck her, she said. That welcoming spirit is flying aprons, because once I year, said Cindy Grant, vice Communities in Bloom, and as many greenspaces as they “There’s been something a common trait for Appel retired, my aprons went flying president of the NOTL Horti- just any gardening initiatives can manage. unique about every one.” who was quick to invite us off,” she said. cultural Society and chair of in the town.

LOCAL SNAPS

Top: Jeff Peller with wife Lisa lead the charge into Frogpond Farms Winery during the Wellington Waterloo Hunt Peller Estates Gala Wine Ride. Bottom: Lidija Biro Kasia Dupuis reads to the kids in the park during the NOTL Public Library’s first Power Off and Play - On the Road on serves wine to the more than 40 riders who made their Thursday. BRITTANY CARTER way to Frogpond Farms on Saturday. BRITTANY CARTER Library takes reading on the road

Brittany Carter Library, is an initiative location for an hour of art, “We’re happy to be able The Lake Report created to bridge the gap be- reading and “good old-fash- to bring the library services tween the varied neighbour- ioned outside summer fun,” out to people who may not The library hit the road on hoods of town. as promised in the library’s be able to make it to the Thursday for its first Power Kasia Dupuis, the chil- summer programming library,” she said. Off and Play: On the Road, dren’s library services as- pamphlet. The next Power Off and this one at Chautauqua sociate with Sarah Bowers, Dupuis said she was Play: On the Road will be Park. library staff, brought library happy with the turnout for held at the Nagara-on-the- The free program, which services to the first of seven the kick-off event. Between Green Park on July 11 at invites residents to visit community parks across 10 to 15 kids came out, and 2:30 p.m. local parks for interactive town on Thursday. Each Dupuis said it seemed like For future dates and activities and story time week at 2:30 p.m., library they were all having a good cancellations, check the hosted by the NOTL Public staff will meet at a different time. library’s website. lakereportbanner5/19_Layout 1 2019-05-14 9:46 PM Page 1

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Brittany Carter would be interested,” she The Lake Report said. “We want to expand our programming so that we The arts help the arts can begin taking work- during the Shaw Festival’s shops, these are pre-show Town Previews program, workshops, into the schools which gives proceeds this fall.” raised during select perfor- Hillstrom said the money mances to local charitable will go directly toward organizations. bringing the preshow work- This year Yellow Door shops for Bremen Rock City Theatre Project was one of into the school’s that will nine recipients who applied attend the performances. for the program – receiving Other organizations that Eight of the nine recipients of the Shaw’s Town Previews a cheque for $750 which will applied and were awarded program stand with artistic director Tim Carroll and support their school work- cheques during the presen- executive director Tim Jennings after the cheque shops for Bremen Rock City, tation in the Shaw Festival presentation on Tuesday. BRITTANY CARTER a performance by the junior Theatre lobby, were the company in December. Upper Canada Lodge, The performance was A Horse something. Andorlie Hillstom, Niagara Workers Welcome, and his Boy. “This year we raised over founder and artistic direc- Canadian Cancer Society, “We invite not-for-profit $5,000. We have a really tor of Yellow Door and NOTL Soccer Club, NOTL and charitable organizations good mix of arts and senior first-time recipient of the Public Library, NOTL to apply. They send us a let- facilities, and children’s Shaw’s Town Previews Community Palliative Care, ter to tell us what their proj- activities,” Ellis said. program, was in attendance Royal Canadian Legion and ect is, and what the budget It’s nice to be able to give to accept the cheque on the Niagara Pumphouse is, and how much they’re back to the community, said Tuesday morning. Arts Centre. asking for. We have a com- Tim Carroll, Shaw’s artistic “We are a charity organi- Janet Ellis, associate head mittee on this end that has director. Advertising inquiries? zation, so this is an opportu- of wardrobe at Shaw, said the money, and we donate “We spend so much time Email [email protected] nity for us not to be passed Town Previews showings it all to the charities,” Ellis trying to get money, so it’s up. And so, fingers crossed, are open to all NOTL resi- said, adding that typically, nice to be able to give it out or call Scott at 905.325.6842 I was hoping that they dents. This season the select everyone who applies gets once in a while,” he said.

Exciting things happening at Fort George this summer!

July 13-14 The Battle of Fort George Re-enactment Come see re-enactors descend on Fort George to relive this historic battle with muskets, cannons, and music!

August 17-18 20th Annual Fife and Drum Muster and Soldiers’ Field Day Enjoy a spectacular showcase of music and ﬁrepower demonstrations from the early 19th century.

August 24-25 Echoes of Niagara’s Past  pc.gc.ca/fortgeorge Watch the fort come alive as interpreters, facebook.com/FortGeorgeNHS animators, and veterans display uniforms, @FortGeorgeNHS weaponry, and vehicles from the wars of our past.

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Mike Keenan she used to sell. The light- Peter Fernandes, her true such a contrast yet deeply Special to The Lake Report ing is cleverly designed by love, Piotr, the filthy grave in love. Their burial Michelle Ramsay – one digger, talented Mike scene so well done that At Shaw plays, there might associate with Nadajewski, the capital- it paralyzes the audience are often props – some interrogation. A violinist- istic thug Kostya, who and takes one’s breath more subtle than others, spirit (Marie Mahabal) wears fancy furs, owns away. The wealthy Kostya, employed with a sym- whose sounds embody a factory, seduces young always fancily dressed yet bolic nature – that often Sonya’s emotions. Two girls at will and is politi- morally repugnant, even pass by, barely unnoticed. men starting the action off cally connected and Marie loathsome. At the conclusion of the like a hockey game, Ryan Mahabal, the violinist, an This is Canadian play- haunting production of deSouza’s music spot ethereal entity who floats wright Hannah Mosco- “The Glass Menagerie,” on with their loud sing- amid the set like one of vitch’s Shaw debut, and we Tom (André Sills) holds ing of what must be the famed artist Marc Cha- welcome much more, her three candles in his hand. Russian national anthem gall’s painted angels. irreverent juxtapositions He softly blows each out, – much like in the 1990 Singh acts as a comic exciting and alarming. slowly eliminating sister film, “The Hunt For Red yet cynical narrator, grab- You might mistakenly Laura, (Julia Course), October.” Esie Mensah’s bing a program from a pa- assume that you are in for mother Amanda (Al- movement direction won- tron in the front row and Anton Chekhov, but the legra Fulton) and himself, derfully ballet-like, her warning him there’s no play begins with a quote plunging us into darkness. depiction of Sonya’s two intermission for escape. from feminist punk band In Hannah Moscovitch’s lovers simultaneously fon- Moscovitch challenges us “Pussy Riot” based in “The Russian Play,” dling her – both remark- and her heroine to bounce Moscow. They demon- adroitly directed by Diana able and repulsive. from Russian sarcasm to strated against Russian Donnelly and magically As for the storyline, as moments of love and lust President Vladimir Putin, Gabriella Sundar Singh as Sonya with the cast of The designed by Gillian Gal- Shaw’s program promo- and extreme misery. Singh whom the group consid- Russian Play. PHOTO BY DAVID COOPER. low, there is little fear of tion suggests, “A small- is so accomplished that ers to be a dictator. One that. Nothing is subtle. town flower girl falls for 45-minute lunchtime production from an artis- she carries it off like a member served 21 months A young flower girl, a gravedigger in Stalin- production that is spiced tic director who asks that professional gymnast. in jail. Sonya doesn’t fare Sonya (Gabriella Sun- ist Russia. What can go with ennui and love in we stretch and go for it, “The Russian Play” en- as well. dar Singh), lies dead on wrong? Well, it’s a Rus- Russia, which for the much like his skilled cast. tertains but is emotionally The Russian Play di- an institutionally sparse sian play, so: everything.” ladies, Singh compares to Singh’s superb Sonya, the moving. Piotr, caked in rected by Diana Donnelly metallic bed, surrounded Tim Carroll presents excrement. star of the show, com- mud from grave digging, plays at the Royal George by clumps of flowers that us with another short It’s yet another gutsy mands a standing ovation. and the pretty flower girl, Theatre to Oct. 12. Page 16 July 11, 2019 NEWS

Cherries abound

It was cherries abound on Saturday for the St. Mark’s Anglican Church’s annual Cherry Festival. Within the first 45 minutes of being open, all of the baked pies for sale sold out, said Anita Miller, one of the events volunteers and a member of the church. She said about 750 pies were made for the weekend. The church sells about 500 baked fresh and frozen pies and hold the rest to sell by the slice throughout the afternoon, she said. Among pies and fresh cherries, the event also offered the book sale, a kid’s tent, “The Holy Grill” barbeque which was open through the duration of the festival, and a variety of “treasures,” clothes and items for sale. All proceeds raised go to the church for programming and operating costs.