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Vol. 2,Lake Issue 33 Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Report most respected newspaper August 22, 2019 Mailbox mayhem Vandals in truck damage post boxes along Concession 1 and Larkin Road

Dariya Baiguzhiyeva when McQuhae realized it The Lake Report wasn’t her neighbours. It was a full-size dark-co- The rural mailboxes of loured pickup truck coming a number of Niagara-on- toward Concession 1 Road, the-Lake residents were she said. The voices of at wrecked or stolen this week. least two people in the Larkin Road resident Kim vehicle sounded like they McQuhae, who described belonged to young men, herself as a “light sleeper,” she added. said she woke up hearing By the time McQu- loud bangs at about 12:30 hae jumped out of bed, a.m. Monday night. got dressed and At first, she thought hopped into her car, it might have been her the truck had already neighbours coming home turned off Larkin Road. as she noticed high beams McQuhae turned around going on and a truck rolling the corner and saw the truck past her house. going past Marynissen Es- She heard bangs again A mailbox on Larkin Road, after being and loud voices, and that’s Continued on Page 3 smashed by vandals on Sunday. DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA

It’s official: NOTL adopts new official plan, 25 years later

Brittany Carter community centre, council “In my opinion, as a for- a farming background, took The Lake Report made some revisions but ad- mer councillor, I think that time to learn the issues and opted the final draft of the was an inhumane process to educate themselves on the A new official plan for official plan, a detailed try to deal with a document, agricultural community’s Niagara-on-the-Lake has land-use policy document in less than 24 hours from concerns. finally been approved by that outlines the town’s in- the time they had seen the “To be quite honest with town council but at least one tentions for potential growth last comments from the you, they tried hard to ad- area resident thinks council and development. It’s been consultants,” she said. dress our concerns … They rushed the decision. 25 years since the town had Councillors received the are not from a farm back- Austin Kirby, a member a new official plan. final draft barely one day ground so they wouldn’t of the town’s agricul- Though Kirby said she before the meeting at which understand perhaps the tural advisory committee, couldn’t comment on what the document was to be changes that needed to be said she had been working eventually was approved debated. made to address the issues, Arrest made in fatal with council to address after the marathon six-hour “It was an unfair process, but I give them a lot of the farming community’s special session because she but it was the process they credit because they tried to concerns with the final draft hasn’t seen the final docu- agreed to,” Kirby added. learn for sure,” she said. NOTL hit-and-run of the new plan. ment, she said she hopes However, she did offer Lord Mayor Betty Disero Zenaida, a migrant worker from Mexico, died Monday In a special meeting her committee’s concerns kudos to council members, after being struck by a pick-up truck that Saturday. Thursday evening at the were addressed. who despite not having Continued on Page 2 Story on Page 2. SUPPLIED PHOTO Page 2 August 22, 2019

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Brittany Carter pickup truck struck her as she like this,” he said. “Could it The Lake Report walked along Concession 7 happen to them and could Road in rural Niagara-on-the- their families be affected as Niagara Regional Police Lake. The truck failed to stop a result of something like arrested a man Wednesday after the accident, police said. that?” in connection with a hit-and- She had been walking Pastoral worker Wilfred run that killed a 33-year-old home after a church picnic. Bout said he was alerted migrant worker. Zenaida was in her second about the accident on Satur- Patrick McCabe, 21, of season working at Tregunno day evening and stayed with Pelham turned himself in and Fruit Farms on the Niagara Zenaida in hospital until the is facing charges of fail to Parkway. end. stop and dangerous operation Marina Nava-Millin, one of “She was alone when she of a motor vehicle causing Zenaida’s co-workers at the was hit, to my knowledge, but death, investigators said. farm, said she was always an some workers from St. Da- The vehicle believed to be incredibly hard worker, put- vids saw the flashing lights, involved in the collision has ting in as much time as she and came out and called me,” been recovered, police said. could to support her family he said. He stayed with her McCabe was being held back home in Mexico. the whole time. in custody pending a bail Zenaida spent Satur- Zenaida’s concern was hearing on Thursday in St. day evening at a church always for her family back Catharines. barbecue, Nava-Millin said. home, her two young daugh- The woman who died was Phil Tregunno, owner of ters, ages 7 and 11, and her a hard worker who travelled Tregunno Fruit Farms, said elderly parents, whom she Zenaida, a Mexican farm worker, was killed by a hit-and-run driver who turned himself in to Canada so she could the company is feeling the also was supporting, Nava- to police this week. SUPPLIED PHOTO improve the lives of her two “tragic loss” this week and Millin said. young daughters at home in a lot of the workers have Bout created a GoFund- was donated by about 180 shoulder of the southbound police. Mexico, friends and col- experienced “great sadness Me page to help cover the people, surpassing the target lane of Concession 7 Road Zenaida initially was taken leagues say. and loss.” funeral costs, and to send goal of $10,000 in the first near Line 6 just before 11 to hospital in Niagara Falls, The woman, identified “There’s so much worry the rest of the money to help 20 hours. The goal has since p.m. when she was hit by but was later transferred to only as Zenaida by friends, about the family back home. support the family at home in been increased to $30,000. the southbound pickup truck. an unnamed out-of-re- died on Monday afternoon, There’s concern because it’s Mexico. “The support has been The driver sped off and gion trauma centre in critical succumbing to injuries suf- such a random accident. I Within the first 24 hours overwhelming,” Bout said. was last seen heading condition. Bout said she was fered late Saturday when think everyone looks at their of the fundraiser being Police said the woman south, away from the scene. taken to Hamilton General a dark-coloured Dodge Ram own mortality in something launched, more than $18,000 was walking alone on the A passing motorist alerted Hospital. Some residents not satisfied with official plan being ‘rushed’ by council

Continued from Front Page Cameron said she shared provincial government, will Despite requests by the McCormack’s sentiments replace that last official plan Ministry of Municipal was “ecstatic” that the new about the limited time to – adopted a generation ago, Affairs and Housing in plan was approved. It was review the revised draft, she in 1994. February to put some plan- a top priority for the coun- agreed it was time to make “It’s easy to ask questions. ning decisions on hold, cillors elected last fall. a decision. The difficulty is making Disero said she pushed for a “It’s the right thing to “I do feel it’s unfortunate decisions. I’m very proud of conclusive decision in order do,” Disero said. that after all of that effort, council for making deci- to outline a clear view of The vote to adopt the plan there were only 24 hours sions. I’m thrilled that we where the town is headed was almost unanimous, and about 35 minutes for were able to work together through the official plan. with one opposing vote council and the public to to finally get this done,” With the looming Austin Kirby, a member of the Agricultural Advisory from Coun. Stuart McCor- see all of the documents we Disero said. uncertainty of possible Committee, shares concerns about portions of the Official mack, who said he didn’t were discussing last night. Cameron, who is dep- forced amalgamation by the Plan and its impact on the farming community. think there was enough That’s a concern but I’m uty lord mayor, said her provincial government, she BRITTANY CARTER time to properly review the feeling good that we were concerns were addressed said it is important to define document before moving able to move past that,” while council meticulously the importance of Niagara- night,” she told councillors. we thought it was best to forward. Cameron said. combed through every on-the-Lake’s unique traits, Disero said the concerns identify what the farming “There was a relatively Disero said there was section, adding that each including agriculture and of the agricultural commu- community in Niagara-on- short period of time, 24 more than enough time to councillor was given that heritage. nity were a “top priority” in the-Lake needs,” she said. hours, that we were given to go over the plan, the initial opportunity. “If we don’t do it, some- the revision process. Cameron noted, “Now, review the document. In my draft of which was complet- “I’m feeling very good one else will tell us who we A motion was passed to it’ll go to the province, it’ll previous career (as a lawyer) ed in December 2018. about the level of effort are,” Disero said. include ponds, swales and go to the region. They’ll I was used to a situation in Council and town staff that’s been brought over the “We are going to be drainage ditches as working make whatever amend- which we had clarity about have been working with past eight months,” Cam- adopting this tonight … this farm areas and part of the ments they want. We might crossing the t’s and dotting planning consultants from eron said. “To pull together is not going to be an exer- agricultural infrastructure. go back to square one, but the i’s … I didn’t think we Planscape to create and comments from the public, cise in getting another draft. “We wanted to really at least it will allow the had enough time to do that,” revise the official plan. all the public that’s made We’re not having another express through our official agricultural community the McCormack said in an The new plan, which still comments, I think there’s special council meeting to plan the importance of our opportunity to make their interview Friday. requires approval by the been a really good level of deal with yet another draft agriculture, what they need arguments to those levels of Though Coun. Clare Region of Niagara and the engagement,” she said. … I want to finalize this, to- to function, so that’s why government,” she said. Page 3 August 22, 2019 NEWS No charges laid after man, 76, hit crossing road in Old Town Effortless and Dariya Baiguzhiyeva ing by, stopped their vehicle, The Lake Report grabbed a blanket and put it delicious dining over the man. Join us for authentic Sichuan & Dim Sum A 76-year-old man was in A land ambulance took with new menu items arriving daily. stable condition in hospi- the man away, Rooney said, tal after he was struck by a and the street between vehicle in Niagara-on-the- William and Centre streets Lake Sunday night. was also taped off until $ Dim Sum Niagara Regional Police around 2 a.m. 1 All day, every day! said the accident happened Police have not released near Mississauga and Centre the names of those involved $ Brunch 20.99 Sunday streets in Old Town around Emergency vehicles attend the scene after a pedestrian or any other details about 9:30 p.m. was struck Sunday night in Old Town. SUPPLIED PHOTO the incident. $ Dinner Special The man was taken to It was the second incident 18.99 Sunday–Thursday hospital via air ambulance front of her house. time later. involving a pedestrian and a for “treatment of what were At around 9:15 p.m., she The pedestrian is a NOTL vehicle in as many nights in $ Lunch Express Special believed to be critical inju- heard brakes squealing, fol- resident, Rooney said, and NOTL. 15.99 Monday–Thursday ries,” a police spokesper- lowed by a loud bang. was crossing the street when Late Saturday, a 33-year- Takeout and Delivery Available son said in an email to The Rooney’s husband he was hit by the vehicle. old migrant worker was Lake Report. Neil went out to see what “It was a big fright be- struck in a hit-and-run near The driver and his pas- happened and saw a man cause it was very quiet. It Concession 7 Road and CHILIJIAO.COM • 905.468.6114 senger remained at the unconscious on the road. was very dark. And there Line 6. 271 MARY ST, NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, ON scene after the accident. The driver and his pas- was very little traffic on She suffered serious No charges have been laid, senger were at the scene. the road, so it was bit of a injuries and died Monday police said. Both men stayed next to shock,” Rooney told The afternoon. Mississauga Street resi- their vehicle, said Rooney, Lake Report. Police said they are look- dent Sharon Rooney said the and they were talking to po- She said another driving for a dark-coloured accident happened right in lice, who arrived a short er, who was pass- Dodge Ram pickup truck. Vandals damage rural mailboxes

Continued from Front Page ident, Draga Velicevic, said in the 38 years she’s lived in tates Winery on Concession the area, it was the second 1 Road and approaching time this has happened. Line 3. One side of Velicevic’s “I suspect they’re more mailbox was taken down locals because they knew and the back of it was also the roads,” McQuhae said in damaged. a phone interview. The numbers and the “When they went around sign on the mailbox were the corner from here, they pulled down so, “somebody went a lot faster. When stopped and did a really they were driving down the good job,” she said. (gravel) road hitting the “I’m surprised who wants mailboxes, they were going to do that,” Draga said. “I very slowly. Really slowly.” guess they have nothing else When McQuhae turned to do.” on to Line 3, whoever was Across from the Velicev- driving the truck probably Larkin Road resident Draga Velicevic with her smashed ics, Jim Wiecha’s mailbox realized she was follow- mailbox. DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA was smashed, removed ing them, she said, so they from its post and dropped “gunned it” and didn’t stop understand why they take pletely gone, not just thrown off at another neighbour’s at the stop sign on Niagara mailboxes because once you away somewhere nearby. driveway. Parkway. smash them, they’re crap.” Gemmrich said such inci- The residents said they McQuhae chased them McQuhae’s mailbox was dents have happened before, are not going to file any for a while and then she left untouched. She said although not for a long time reports to police. Velicevic thought it was not “worth a neighbour’s mailbox – about 10 years. said she contacted the Town everybody dying” so when was taken – but their mail He said it was “not that of Niagara-on-the-Lake but she lost them around Line 6 was left on the post. uncommon” for kids to was told there is nothing and returned home. Frogpond Farm Or- drive by and smash mail- that can be done about the “I realize sometimes it’s ganic Winery owner Jens boxes with a baseball incident. just kids having fun, but Gemmrich said he received bat. “You shouldn’t damage Some comments on social still … It’s just the fact they a text from McQuhae at 1 other people’s property and media indicated mailboxes were driving along smash- a.m. Monday, informing think it’s funny,” he said. were smashed on Line 7 this ing mailboxes and I don’t him his mailbox was com- Another Larkin street res- past week as well. Page 4 August 22, 2019

The Lake Report EDITORIAL & OPINION Editorial The worst times and the best times

Kevin MacLean Managing Editor the scene, a passing motor- man surrendered to them badly hurt, but thankfully ist comforted the victim as and is facing charges in he was in stable condition in It’s been a tough few days he lay on the pavement, and connection with the fatal hospital and someone was in Niagara-on-the-Lake. police have laid no charges in hit-and-run. The community there to comfort him as he Editor-In-Chief: Richard Harley Tragedy struck late Satur- the accident. can be thankful for that and lay injured on the road. Managing Editor: Kevin MacLean day night when a 33-year-old Then late Monday, it seems the family of a hard-working, There’s simply nothing Publisher: Niagara Now seasonal farm worker from some immature yahoos with dedicated mother of two positive to say about the fools Design & Layout: Richard Harley Mexico was killed by the too much time on their hands young girls perhaps can have who feel smashing mailboxes Advertising: Rob Lamond driver of a pickup truck as went racing around the area a bit of closure. is great fun. Staff: Jer Houghton, Brittany Carter, Dariya she walked home along a near Larkin Road, smash- *** But kudos to NOTL’s Ken Baiguzhiyeva, Jill Troyer, Tim Taylor, Eunice rural road after a church ing and, apparently, stealing It’s been a good few days Eden and Terry Weiner of Tang barbecue. rural mail boxes. in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Bikes for Farmworkers. Contributors: Denise Ascenzo, Linda Fritz, Less than 24 hours later, But it seems they didn’t The community has rallied They donated 10 bikes to Ross Robinson, NOTL Writer’s Circle, Brian a NOTL man was hit by a want to mess with the mail, to help the family of Zenaida, migrant workers who were Marshall, Tim Carroll, Jim Smith, Susan vehicle as he crossed the road as at least one resident found the victim in the hit-and-run. affected by the major fire at Des Islets, and many members of the local near Mississauga and Centre theirs placed atop the post As of Wednesday afternoon, Pioneer Flower Farms in St. community streets in Old Town. where their mailbox once sat. more than $18,000 had been Catharines last Friday. Thankfully, and appro- Such idle foolishness. raised to help her survivors. That’s the spirit we love priately, the driver in the Police announced early The man struck by a to see. HOW TO GET IN TOUCH second incident remained at Wednesday evening that a vehicle on Sunday night is [email protected]

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Patricia Gregoire is happy now that the weeds have been removed. DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA Green Tip of the Week

Contributed by Norm FIXED Arsenault: When shopping anywhere, After two years, weed-plagued consider using reusable bags instead of plastic. area has been cleaned up Great Britain’s Royal Statistical Dear editor: odour, which needs to be attended to. the town, the Region of Niagara or Society estimates that 90.5 per I am thrilled and delighted to On Thursday, Aug. 15, on my daily the developer. announce that, finally, after two dog walk I was greeted by the won- I certainly do not want to go through cent of all plastic ever created has years, the weeding of the landscap- derful sight of a young woman with this challenge again in 2020 and make never been recycled! ing on Four Mile Creek Road near a big truck and a shovel removing it an annual event. my home has been completed, (“Fix weeds. The truck was from Dawland Patricia Gregoire It: Will someone at Town of NOTL Construction and Landscaping. The St. Davids Positive Power + please solve this weed problem,” young woman was not able to tell me Let us help you FIX IT: Is something letter to the editor, The Lake Report, who had authorized the work, only broken or in need of attention in your with Patty Garriock Aug. 15). that Dawland Construction had been neighbourhood? Tell us about it. But “Age is something that I heard from a neighbour that the contracted to do the job. you must include your full name and doesn’t matter, unless you pond on the corner of Line 9 and I have requested from my contact contact information. No anonymous are cheese.” - Billie Burke Concession 3 Road was also cleaned at the Town of NOTL that some- complaints will be entertained. Email up, but there remains a very unpleasant one tell me who authorized the job, us at [email protected]. Page 5 August 22, 2019 OPINION

Canadian Forces Snowbirds Woodstock: How I missed the in Niagara-on-the-Lake! greatest musical event in history Wednesday, September 11, 2019 Ross Robinson Special to The Lake Report Niagara District Airport 468 Niagara Stone Rd., NOTL In early June 1969, cool Gate opens 2:00 pm young people started talking about an upcoming View the awe-inspiring Snowbirds weekend of peace, love plus and rock ‘n’ roll, with Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Arlo Geronimo! Skydiving Team, Vintage aircraft Guthrie and other bands. and Snowbirds souvenirs for sale Tickets were cheap and Food trucks, free water - cups on sale or bring about 25,000 were expected your own to show up at a farm to Buy VIP and General Admission “share the love.” I guess I wasn’t cool. tickets now at notlsnowbirds.ca Working on Cape Cod, before prices increase August 31! partying with new friends from around the States, who NOTE: VIP tickets will not be sold on day of event. needed to travel anywhere? General Admission tickets should be bought in In late May, I had bor- advance for faster access into airport parking. rowed my mother’s Dodge Parking is Free! Dart and driven about 10 Major sponsors Presented by hours from St. Catharines to Dennisport on the Cape. My summer job as afternoon/ evening manager of a casual and very busy restaurant was perfect, and great experience for a freshman at the Cornell School of A youthful Ross Robinson, left, and his summer of ‘69 buddy Mike Aillet at the beach in Hotel Administration. I was Cape Cod. SUPPLIED PHOTO livin’ the dream, eh? We were serving about 1,200 coming to our house for the a bit. “Eric, I’m not really hours away. meals on a good day, for fair third time in four weeks. into rock music, and, eight My roomies and the wait- prices to hungry tourists. Too much music, too late weeks ago I drove 10 hours resses arrived home late That summer, I learned for some neighbours. We from near there to get here Sunday night, after fighting the hard way that everyone were each allowed one call to the Cape. I’m not up for traffic and inhaling funny has their own terms of refer- from the pay phone: 25 20 hours in a car, for a long smoke. They had all felt ence and that “context” is cents. Aillet phoned for two weekend with a bunch of the love, exchanged peace important before making a pepperoni and mushroom music.” signs, shared food, changed Did you know? decision. Life lessons, never pizzas, later delivered to our They left on Thursday. I the world, and were disgust- The Lake Report’s printer sources 100 per cent of to be forgotten. cell by a laughing cop who stayed and covered some of edly filthy from the mud. its paper fibre from industry leading paper mills, The owner, a Cornell was stuffing a slice or two their shifts at the Pancake ”Yeah, Ross, it was a long which use quick-growth, sustainable, renewable alum, owned a large house into his mouth. Man. The television cover- six-hour drive back.” plots of land, rather than clear-cutting forests. he rented to his manage- I used my call to con- age was exploding. “Guys, it was at least 11 The ink is also vegetable-based. ment team each summer. tact Judge Begora back in Woodstock was big and hours each way.” This time, one Canadian St. Catharines. I kinda’ making headlines, and even Eric got his road map out. Advertising inquiries? and five Texans. Four of knew his son Dennis. At more people were deciding I finally said, “Oh, I Email us at them had recently returned 4:30 a.m., the judge wasn’t to go. Because the promot- thought it was in Wood- [email protected] from Vietnam. They didn’t amused, but assured me it ers couldn’t handle ticket- stock, Ont., about an hour or call Rob at 905-246-4671 talk much about their was just a misdemeanour, taking, it became a free from St. Catharines.” time there. Mike Aillet, a not a felony. “Obey the concert. Lessons learned: helicopter sniper became police, be respectful in It was a chaotic weekend Each of us has our own my pal, and we spent most court, pay the small fine that defined a generation. terms of reference. Have an opinion of our free time discover- and be quiet. And, take a Jimi Hendrix was the Seek context. As much ing the sand dunes and pubs few pictures of the six of highest paid performer, at context as possible, before of Cape Cod. He thought you cuffed and in the paddy $18,000. Joan Baez and Jef- making a decision. you want heard? differently than I did about wagon. You won’t have a ferson Airplane got $7,500 Woodstock was voted the Send a letter to the editor to things. He had seen horror record.” That’s what we did. each. There were no toilets, greatest musical event in in ‘Nam. A week later, our general very little food, lots of rain, history. [email protected] We worked hard at the manager Eric told us he had lots of mud mixed with lots Still darn! I missed it. Pancake Man, suntanned modified our work sched- of excrement, and lots of Twenty years ago, I hard on the beaches and ules, to give all of us three peace and love. Fun, eh? heard that my summer of partied hard wherever there days off to “drive three or Over 400,000 people ’69 buddy Mike Aillet had was action. four hours to the concert loved it. I was happily back re-upped, and gone back to In early August, the six of near Woodstock.” Great on Cape Cod, working and Vietnam. He was killed in a us spent a night in the Cape excitement from the Texans sunning and funning. Not chopper crash. Cod slammer, after the local and a half-dozen waitresses. really paying attention to We are so fortunate to cops had taken us in after Didn’t rattle my chain the amazing concert 10 live in Canada … in 2019. Page 6 August 22, 2019 OPINION

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Irish scouts thank Commentary was a timely reflection NOTL for hospitality on society

Dear editor: I would like to compliment Hermine Steinberg on her timely article on the present economic trend regarding the very uneven distribution of wealth in most Western societies which claim to operate under democratic forms of government, “Society can’t move forward by going backward,” op-ed, The Lake Report, Aug. 15). We often have a romantic view of our economic success and Steinberg has aptly pointed out that slavery in the United States and indentured servitude The following letter was sent to Lord the local fire chief who stopped by to check in Canada have not always been factored in to our Mayor Betty Disero. The author submitted a that all was OK. The scouts spent their final cumulative society’s wealth. copy to The Lake Report for publication. night in Niagara-on-the-Lake dry, in great We in Canada are increasingly recognizing the Dear Mayor Disero: spirits and sharing memories of their time in contributions of the many waves of newcomers who I was the head of contingent of the more Canada. have worked for poor wages and in deplorable living than 300 Irish scouts who visited Niagara- As you may know, the scouts spent the two conditions without much historical reference. on-the-Lake early in August. weeks before our stay in Niagara-on-the- The Irish and the Chinese built large tracts of I wanted to express our sincerest thanks to Lake at the World Scout Jamboree in West our national railway system and the reward for the the people of Niagara-on-the-Lake for their Virginia. In planning for our post-jamboree Chinese was a federal Head Tax applied to any hospitality and friendliness during our stay. visit we looked at several venues. We wanted family member a Chinese worker wished to bring to The scouts were awed by the number of somewhere where we could experience the Canada. residents who stopped and talked to them, community and culture of the locals, and we It is important for citizens of any country to be and the welcome they gave us. From day one are so happy we picked Niagara-on-the-Lake proud of the achievements but, as Steinberg point- of our stay on the Commons we felt wel- as we achieved our aim tenfold. ed out, it is also imperative to appreciate the ongoing comed and very much part of the community. Once again from all the Irish scouts, as we contributions of the many newcomers and be con- In particular, I would like to thank the say in Irish, “Mile Buiochas” – One Thou- fident that they also will contribute to the fabric of local Kinsmen and the Legion for opening sand Thank yous. We hope we get to repay Canadian society. their doors to us on the final night of our stay, your hospitality someday. I do hope we will see more such thoughtful opinion after the deluge that flooded our camp. Best regards, pieces from Steinberg and others. Thanks also to your kind self for offer- Kieran Cody Michael Eagen ing us the use of the community centre and Scouting Ireland NOTL

Noisy Airbnbs are ruining neighbours’ summer evenings in Garrison Village

Dear editor: amount of noise, music and log would be sent to the needlessly. We welcome The Garrison Village partying that is accept- town when completed. If local police would your letters community of Niagara- able. This is their home Then a second log for one respond to a call in a de- on-the-Lake has had some for a night, “So live with more month would have to cent amount of time, they problems of late with it,” we’ve been told on oc- be completed. would fully hear and see The Lake Report welcomes your letters Airbnbs, though not all are casion. Only then will action be the impact of the situation to the editor. Please, write early and often. operated without consider- There has been very little taken. and could take immediate Letters ideally should be under 400 ation for the neighbourhood support from the Town I have recorded the noise action. words long. Occasionally, longer letters may and our privacy. of NOTL, which we have level on occasion and the I feel we, as a commu- be published. All letters may be edited for Some quiet neighbour- contacted on numerous recordings provide sub- nity, must take a stand to conciseness, accuracy, libel and defamation. hoods like ours, where we accounts through email and stantial proof of what is protect what Niagara-on- Please include your full name, street once could sit in our gar- phone. happening in our neigh- the-Lake stands for: A address and a daytime telephone number dens on a warm summer’s We have been told if we bourhood. town of historic values, a so that authorship can be authenticated. evening, are now plagued wish to go forward with The town has not replace to visit with family Only names and general addresses by noisy partiers, forcing any complaints, we must be quested to listen to any of and friends, to take part in (eg. Virgil, St. Davids, NOTL) will be residents to retreat into our willing to become involved. the recordings I have made. the charm and the beauty published. homes and close the win- This would mean filling Our regional police force this great town has to offer. Send your letters to editor@niagaranow. dows. in a logbook (provided has been called on numer- Let’s hope it’s not too late com or drop them by our office at 724 We do this to avoid to us) and recording for one ous occasions to bear wit- for us or future generations. Mississauga St., NOTL. weekenders who feel there month how and when we ness to the disturbances, Angela Welch The Lake Report are no boundaries to the are being disturbed. The only for us to sit and wait NOTL

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The playground for Get Informed. Generally, there Remember, the degradation of Cannery Park will also be will be two outcomes after your hearing sensory cells is perma- hearing evaluation. nent. Therefore, the best rehabil- installed this fall. The first outcome, you were- in itation science and technology However, the site work for formed that your hearing is within can provide for us is through the Cannery Park, which normal limits, with a recommen- use of hearing aids. Yes, I said it dation to revisit the status of your hearing aids. When appropriately includes pathways, planting, hearing in one or two years and prescribed and fit, they are one installing seating and en- make it part of your health and of the best forms of rehabilitation available for hearing loss today. trance features, is expected wellness routine. The second potential outcome. It is imperative that you get in- to start next year. Because You were informed that your hear- formed about your rehabilitative the project tender was ing is not within the normal limits, options from a qualified hearing professional. During this time you over budget, the town staff Top: Will Lidstone looks at the proposed design of Niagara-on-the-Green Park. Bottom: with the recommendation that your hearing requires some form should gain a more thorough un- DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA recommended that council Town manager of parks and recreation Kevin Turcotte. of rehabilitation. derstanding of hearing loss as it relates to your life as well which retender the site work in You are not alone in this discov- rehabilitative option you will be ery of hearing loss, as almost the winter 2020 and start Carol Millet, shared the that the town has dedicated really healthy. It’s a healthy most successful with. half of Canadians age 60-79 ex- construction next spring. same sentiment, saying the funds for this and that is budget for a neighbouring perience hearing loss. Advancing There are many factors that attri- Temporary picnic tables Cannery Park playground going to result in a more playground.” age is one of the most common bute to how successful someone offenders of hearing loss and will be with hearing aids. Accep- also will be installed at looked “too junior.” improved park. Tony DeJongh, a sales more specifically, it is caused by tance and motivation are para- Cannery Park until perma- Millet’s 11-year-old Niagara on the Green resi- representative with ABC the degradation of hearing sen- mount precursors for a successful nent seating can be set up granddaughter Victoria dent Dianne Barnes said she Recreation hired to do the sory cells. We are allotted only a rehabilitative process. certain number of these sensory next year. said the playground design expected to see a gazebo in design of the two play- Call 1-855-761-1955 to book a cells and unfortunately, we can- consultation or a FREE hearing test Cannery Park resident wasn’t “fair to older kids.” the park, but said she thinks grounds, said most of public not regenerate them after they with Vanessa at the Virgil clinic or have been damaged. So, yes, book online at HearingLife.ca. Steve Lidstone, who came She also recalled how she the park will look nice with needs can be accommo- age related hearing loss is a per- to the meeting with three of sprained her ankle after a pergola too. dated but they are “budget- meant condition that does not self Virgil his children, said the park falling off a so-called Hur- Helen-Lee Carson said dependent.” improve. It requires rehabilitation. 1561 Niagara Stone Road doesn’t have enough features ricane or Flywheel Spinner the tree line is close to “Some of their wishes Rehabilitation for an age related hearing loss does not include Vanessa Vani that would allow children to at a campsite some months the edge of the basket- and desires are beyond pharmaceutical interventions or BA., AuD., Reg CASLPO develop relative strength and ago. When Carol Millet saw ball court and the Ni- of what the scope of the a corrective surgical procedure. Doctor of Audiology physical abilities. the same spinner on the agara on the Green resident budget might allow,” he “It seems very preschool proposed playground de- said she was concerned told The Lake Report. “But Promo Code ADV-USP-LAKR age versus this (Niaga- sign, she said she was afraid about children and college everything I’m hearing ra on the Green park) is “kids would fly off” it. students playing basketball, from comments being made more along with the age A member of the Glen- getting bumped and falling from a variety of sources groups we see playing in the dale Taskforce committee, into the trees as the court is is good information and all Did you know? park, which is kindergarten Steve Hardaker, praised the located on a steep surface. easily done and taken into The Lake Report’s printer sources 100 per cent of all the way up to Grade town for getting feedback Town’s manager of parks consideration in terms of its paper fibre from industry leading paper mills, 5-6,” Lidstone said. from the public. and recreation Kevin Tur- the playground designs.” which use quick-growth, sustainable, renewable Lidstone’s children – “I’m excited that Niaga- cotte said it “all depends on Residents have until Aug. plots of land, rather than clear-cutting forests. Carter, Charlie and Will ra on the Green is actually the dollar amount.” 30 to send their feedback The ink is also vegetable-based. – said they wanted to see getting some money spent “Sometimes you’re just through town’s online Join monkey bars, more climbing in our park to make it into locked into the budget that The Conversation page. Advertising inquiries? Email us at obstacles and a firefigher’s a nicer park than what it we have set,” Turcotte said. After that, the town will de- [email protected] pole at the park. is right now,” he told The “And $175,000 that we cide what features the new or call Rob at 905-246-4671 Another area resident, Lake Report. “It’s great have for (Cannery Park) is playgrounds will have. Page 8 August 22, 2019 NEWS Beach closed sign ‘Almost invisible’ and needs to be more prominent, Lord Mayor and visitors say

Brittany Carter park, where the parking lot invisible where they are case may be,” he said. The Lake Report and restrooms are located now and they should be Habjan didn’t immedi- along Front Street. more prominent,” she said. ately respond to a message Queen’s Royal Beach has Isabelle Richard from An email response from asking whether the region now been declared unsafe Boston said if she had Victoria Steele, community tells municipalities where to six times this season, but the seen the sign, she wouldn’t engagement co-ordinator post the signs. sign displaying the warn- have allowed the children for the town, said the town The beach has failed ing is obscure and poorly in the water, adding that takes direction from the water quality tests six times Malea Singh dips in the water at Queens Royal Beach placed, several families said if the beach is unsafe, the Niagara Region public this summer, totalling about Saturday - the family said they didn’t see warnign signs of on Saturday afternoon. sign should be bigger and health department, and if 15 days, and Disero said she unsafe water. BRITTANY CARTER The sign is affixed to clearer, and in the middle of the region directs the town is not in favour of keeping the side of a garbage bin the park. to move the sign, it will be the beach closed until water near the Delater and King “It should be a bigger moved. tests consistently show it Street corner of the beach. sign, not on the garbage bin. The region tests samples is safe. For much of Saturday the It should be in an open area and immediately posts the “We want to leave the sign showed the water was where people can see it,” result on its website, send- beach open when it’s in unsafe and not recommend- she said. ing the information to the fact possible to be open, ed for swimming. It later Lord Mayor Betty Disero appropriate department in so people can enjoy it. I was changed to safe, once agreed that the sign should town at the same time, said wouldn’t say, ‘Close the the latest water test results be moved to a more promi- Anthony Habjan, manager beach for the summer,’ ” she were released. nent location on the beach. of environmental health for said, adding that if the water Many tourists who were “We’ve been discussing the region. tests come back safe, then watching their children how we can make them “A notification gets people should be allowed to play in the water this more visible. I think (senior flagged to the appropriate swim if they want. weekend said they never managers) Sheldon Randall place, usually it’s parks and The beach was posted this Alexis Gagnon and Etienne Richard play in the Water at saw any warning signs as and Kevin Turcotte will rec, that will then turn the season on June 11, June 22, Queens Royal Beach on Saturday. The family complained they walked to the beach be looking at how that can sign from posted to open, or July 18, July 30, Aug. 9 and of poorly placed warning signs. BRITTANY CARTER from the opposite side of the happen. They are almost open to posted, whatever the Aug. 15. Team Pillsy hits 80 per cent of $100,000 Town’s new online service lets residents track fundraising goal before September starts complaints, questions Brittany Carter The Lake Report Brittany Carter entered into the internal The Lake Report database, 750 of those were Joe Pillitteri’s Team Pillsy through the online form. raised $6,500 washing cars Concerns and questions Before the online service and selling pies on Saturday submitted through the was implemented, town afternoon with the help of town’s online form can staff would enter requests Cornerstone Community now be tracked through manually into the database. Church in Virgil and a host the website’s new tracking “It’s just another way for of volunteers. service, to keep residents the public to get up-to-date The car wash brought up to date on their requests information, and another people through to clean through every step of the way for us (town staff) to their vehicles and to process. be more accessible online. buy some of the 225 peach The tracking service, We’re trying make things pies baked and sold by vol- which was announced more efficient,” Steele said. unteers from the church. last month, offers a more Through the form, photos “We couldn’t believe the efficient method to stay and documents can also be flow of traffic that came in, Joe Pillitteri raises money for the Terry Fox Foundation. SUPPLIED informed on submitted submitted to create a clearer considering most of them requests. picture of the issue, she said. just had their cars cleaned were like, ‘Oh I don’t have to its $100,000 fundrais- feature Pillitteri hosting the Issues such as over-grown “It’s also nice because it by an inch of rain the night time for pie or a car wash, ing goal for the Terry Fox event with guest comedians trees, parking infractions, gives people the opportu- before,” said Pillitteri, the but take this,’ so, they were Foundation this year. taking the stage. Tickets are potholes and required road nity to put the problem into driving force behind the handing the kids at the Aside from the upcom- $50 and the doors open at service are some of the most their own words, as opposed fundraiser. side of the road that were ing comedy show, Pillitteri 7 p.m. common complaints the to you telling me over the He said locals and tourists holding signs $20,” said said people can support the The show begins at 8 p.m. town receives, said Victoria phone and I’m interpret- piled in for the car wash Pillitteri. cause by donating through and there will be a cash bar Steele, the town’s communi- ing what you’re saying and pies, and some donated Between the car wash and the Terry Fox Foundation offering local wines and ty engagement co-ordinator. and entering that into the money without even taking the comedy show planned website. Search for Joe craft beer. Since the service request database,” she said. anything. for Sept. 5 at the Jackson Pillitteri or Team Pillsy to Tickets can be purchased online form was implement- “It’s nice to hear the “Even people that couldn’t Triggs Amphitheatre, Team make a donation. online at greatestatesni- ed in April 2017, Steele said message directly from the make it in the door, they Pillsy is now 80 per cent The comedy show will agara.com. 2,000 requests have been residents.” Page 9 August 22, 2019 NEWS NOTL among best places to live, most affluent in Canada, Maclean’s magazine survey finds

Dariya Baiguzhiyeva The Lake Report

Niagara-on-the-Lake is not only one of the affluent communities in Canada, but also one of the best places to live, according to Maclean’s magazine. Yum - recipes With an average household net worth Local recipe book planned for 2019 of $1,255,495, NOTL ranked 31st on the maga- The Lake Report is calling on all cooks, zine’s annual list of the 100 chefs, bakers and food enthusiasts in richest communities in the Niagara-on-the-Lake. We want your favourite country. family recipes, and the stories that go with them, to share with the community. Whether With a population of The clock tower cenotaph. DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA it’s a special stew, soup, or salad; the best 18,652, the median house- bread or muffins; or a decadent dessert, we’d hold income in the town is like to hear from you! $93,425, Maclean’s said. NOTL realtor Chris which was ranked the dent of the NOTL Chamber We’d love it if you could include pictures Among the 25 best Ridabock said the town second-best community in of Commerce, declined to of the food where possible, and of the family member who might have passed the recipe communities in which to shouldn’t be characterized Canada, has parks, public comment. down. If there is any family folklore associated live, NOTL is number eight. as rich because, besides swimming pools, daycare In other rankings, NOTL with the recipe, we’d love to hear that too. The magazine decreed some wealthy people living and accessibility while was placed on 35th among Maybe there’s a certain occasion when it’s the top three significant here, there are also lots of some amenities in NOTL the cities with the best always made, perhaps there’s a funny or sad features in NOTL are people who should be con- are harder to access. weather. NOTL has 127.5 story to tell that relates to that particular recipe, or certain traditions that accompany it. demographics, wealth and sidered middle-class. “This town is built on a days with a temperature We will publish selected recipes regularly, economy, and weather. “The community is lot of assumptions of who above 20C, 238.1 days when and at the end of the year we’ll compile all Burlington was named the rich. It’s certainly rich in lives here,” McGraw said. it’s above 0 C and 150.7 of the recipes together as a book of NOTL top city to live in, followed heritage, in its roots to the “If you just walk up and days of snow. family favourites. Proceeds from the sale of by Grimsby and Ottawa. agricultural world, it’s rich down Queen Street, that’s With the population of the book will be donated to a local charity. The magazine collected from its magnificent winer- not Niagara-on-the-Lake.” people under 15 years old Please send your recipes, pictures and stories to: [email protected] data on 415 cities across ies,” Ridabock said in a There are people in in NOTL at 15 per cent, the The top recipes will be published in Canada to produce its an- phone interview. town who have to go to town was also ranked 89th an annual paperback book which will be nual list of the top cities in Another NOTL realtor, thrift shops and food on the list of Canada’s best available (in limited supply) to residents of the country. Arthur Wosinski, said many banks, she said, adding places to raise children. Niagara-on-the-Lake at The Lake Report office. This year’s book (title uncertain!) will Maclean’s ranked com- people have the impression they can’t be “put off into Following Grimsby, be released in the coming months! munities in a variety of NOTL is a rich community the corner somewhere (as) NOTL is the second- categories, including wealth but he wouldn’t say “every- they’re the fabric of this best place for new Cana- and economy, affordability, body is in that range.” community, too.” dians. As well, the average population growth, taxes, As Old Town has a spe- Although NOTL may be rent for a two-bedroom commute, crime, amenities cial historical significance, one of the richest communi- apartment here is $1,127. and culture, access to health it is “quite normal” that ties, there are always people And 20 per cent of the care and weather. housing prices there would in need, said Newark Neigh- population speaks a lan- Lord Mayor Betty Disero be higher than in other bours vice-chair Suzanne guage other than English or said although she is proud areas of town, Ridabock Vaillant. French. and happy NOTL made said, noting if people “We live in a very gener- NOTL is also the 45th it onto the best commu- wanted to live in Paris or ous community who’s fastest-growing community, nity list, she said there were London rather than in the always ready and willing to with a five-year growth rate some inaccuracies in the suburbs, they would also assist us,” Vaillant told The sitting at 2.1 per cent. ranking and she wished expect to pay higher. Lake Report, noting people Disero said she’s proud of it was more detailed. She NOTL resident MJ who come to the thrift shop what the town provides for noted the town doesn’t have McGraw agreed, saying the are not necessarily people people to have “high quality a high crime rate compared town’s reputation of being who can’t afford something of life” and there is always to other municipalities. a high-end community but people who just might going to be the need for In the survey, NOTL’s doesn’t define its residents. be looking to buy some- improvement. five-year crime severity She said there are gaps in thing for their homes. Among the best commu- index sits at 53, higher than some town services and Virgil Business Associa- nities to retire in Canada, Burlington’s crime rate of gave an example of how tion president Richard Wall NOTL was in 49th place. 25, Disero said. The nation- it may be hard for people said NOTL is a “well-off NOTL is also number 92 al rate is 73. without a vehicle to move community.” among the best places for According to Ma- around the town. “When I read the article, great health care with four clean’s, the lower the crime “It’s hard for young they took a lot of criteria doctor’s offices in town, 102 severity index, the better. people, it’s hard for tour- into account,” Wall said in family doctors per 100,000 Disero added the town has ists,” she told The Lake Re- a phone interview, add- population in the health a diverse community and to port. “But if you don’t have ing the town has always region and 119 specialists say NOTL is rich would be that privilege (of owning a had a strong business per 100,000 population. “unfair.” But to say, “Niaga- vehicle) and try living here, community, which could However, NOTL didn’t ra-on-the-Lake has expen- this is more like a subdivi- have played a role in the make it to the list of the best sive housing costs, I would sion than a town.” Maclean’s ranking. communities with afford- say that’s fair,” she said. McGraw said Grimsby, Eduardo Lafforgue, presi- able real estate. Page 10 August 22, 2019 NEWS

T he Great NOTL Summer Walkabout Queenston

Welcome to the latest episode of the Great NOTL Summer Walkabout, a summer-long series of stories that will take you to all corners of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Our reporters will trek around the community to meet residents and visitors, attend events, visit area landmarks and tell stories about what they find. Enjoy the Walkabout.

Dariya Baiguzhiyeva more than 200 years old. The Lake Report There are several bed and breakfast places and small- Top: A jet boat roars down the Niagara River. Left: Brock University student Sarah Cecchini led the Queenston tour. Queenston is a village home businesses in town. Right: The wall next to the Stone Cottage is made from limestone from the Queenston quarry. DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA steeped in history and the Willowbank School of Heritage Walking Tours Restoration Arts, a national conducted by the River- historic site located atop quarry. The original home the visual and performing paper Museum, Canada’s Library and Community Brink Art Museum are an a hill, was originally built was damaged during the arts, and the remaining largest working printing Centre, in what used to be a opportunity for visitors to by Alexander Hamilton in War of 1812 but the current structure of the original museum. With more than Baptist church. Known for step back in time. 1834-36. Willowbank was owners restored it. Queenston-Lewiston bridge 500 years of printing histo- its large arched windows a social hub for the upper- Next stop is the Stone can be seen. ry, the site also features the and its acoustics, it opened Our walk kicks off at class in Upper Canada. Cottage, constructed in The controversial jet oldest printing press, which as a library and community RiverBrink, a former When the Bright fam- 1810, and originally built for boats, which have caused was used to print the Act hub in 1972. country home of Samuel ily bought the property in Robert Hamilton’s mother noise complaints for years, Against Slavery in 1793. Next up is Old Georgian Weir, who collected up to 1934, they reoriented the who refused to live there rumble past. The jet boats Around the printery, are Pub, a heritage building and 1,000 art works during his house, lining the drive- as it reminded her of the launch off the Queenston three monuments: Alfred one of the oldest homes in life. Guide Sarah Cecchini way with trees and adding house she used to live in. docks area, which is also the Horse dedicated to Sir Queenston. It was a pub in notes Weir is buried on double staircases. Fun fact: The stone building was part a popular fishing spot for Isaac Brock, an obelisk the 1790s. the property and, since his the front facing Queen- of the Hamilton’s family old locals and tourists. commemorating the approx- Near the Paul Safari death in 1981, the museum ston Street is known as the estate. It was believed that As the road turns right, imate location of Brock’s Land Rover repair shop, we has acquired more than 400 “Hamilton front” and the the back room of the build- we see St. Saviour, death and a stone marker spot a green-eyed cat that art works – and the collec- other side is the “Brights’ ing was used to hide illegal The Brock Memorial recognizing the First Na- seems to belong to a nearby tions and exhibitions change front.” liquor, says Cecchini. Church. Commemorat- tions and Metis people’s resident. We greet the feline annually. Crossing the street, we Nearby, two cyclists stop ing the Battle of Queenston contributions during the and after a short uphill Across the museum is approach Laura Secord Me- by to ask about a “a gor- Heights, the church was War of 1812. trek, we’re back where it all a First World War memo- morial School, also known geous mansion” and who built thanks to fundraising Towering over Queenston began. It’s remarkable how rial monument. Some of as Willowbank’s lower cam- owned the Greystone home. donations and was named Heights, Brock’s Monument much history and heritage the families named on pus. Opened in 1914, the Celia Kope and Joanne in recognition of Sir Isaac is easily visible from here. is quietly tucked away along the monument still live in school was funded by the Berdall, visiting from Vir- Brock’s efforts during the Not many people are out two main streets in the Niagara-on-the-Lake and Women’s Institute, a com- ginia, say they stayed at a battle. on this humid Tuesday af- village of Queenston. It’s a every Remembrance Day a munity-based organization residence in Niagara on the Back to Princess Street, ternoon but several cyclists walk worth taking. service is held here. for women. With two large Green and they love biking we see the Wray-Goring ride by. Walking down Queenston school rooms, a library and here. Robinson House, where Back on Queenston Street, Tours run from Tuesday Street toward to the next a kitchen, the school was “The trails are gorgeous,” three Robinson sisters used we come to the historic to Friday hourly between stop, Cecchini, a third-year closed in 2010 as it was “no said Berdall. “This is a to live. The sisters and Laura Secord Homestead, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Led visual art student at Brock longer the modern model of sweet, sweet town.” their families look after the which commemorates the by summer students, each University, talks about the an educational building.” Kope adds the town is property now but no one has Canadian heroine’s 32-ki- tour takes 45 to 60 min- area’s history. Down Maple Street and also “very bike-friendly.” lived there for a while, Cec- lometre trek to warn the utes. Tours run from May The village, first settled on to Princess Street, Cec- Along Maple Street, a chini says. British of an impending to the end of August, and by loyalist refugees and chini points to a majestic gorgeous view of the Making our way back to- American attack during the cost $10 for adults and $8 American immigrants, was Greystone house with exte- Niagara River opens before ward Queenston Street, the War of 1812. for seniors. The price also founded by Robert Hamil- rior stone made from lime- us. On the other side of the next major stop is the Mack- Farther along is includes admission to the ton in the late 1770s and is stone from the Queenston river is Artpark, a centre for enzie Printery and News- the Queenston Public museum. Page 11 August 22, 2019 NEWS Drivers need to be patient around cyclists, NOTL bike rental shops say

Dariya Baiguzhiyeva bicycle as a slow-moving Grape Escape Wine The Lake Report vehicle. When passing a Tours advises people to ride cyclist, at least three feet single file, in groups of five Frustration with cyclists or one metre should be left or fewer and to limit the has been a hot topic among between a vehicle and a number of winery visits to drivers in Niagara-on-the- cyclist, which is the legal a maximum of four. When Lake this summer. requirement in Ontario. there is a designated bicycle Social media and letters She also suggested the trail, such as on Niagara to the editor of The Lake town should work on bet- Stone Road and Niagara Report have featured strong ter communicating what it Parkway, riding on the views and criticisms of how wants cyclists to do. trail instead of the road is cyclists behave on the roads “People need to remember recommended. around NOTL. that the person riding the Grape Escape co-own- Zoom Leisure Bike owners Rebecca and Steve deBoer. DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA The operators of sever- bike is just as human and has er Richard Mell said he al NOTL bike tour and rent- just as much right to ride the personally thinks riding only three one-ounce wine his company requires cy- mum of one-metre clear- al shops say they share road as the person driving abreast is safer. samples at three different clists to return the bikes by ance when passing a cyclist. the public’s concerns and the car. Roads were built for “With the width of our wineries are allowed. Irwin 4:30 p.m. and it’s done for The penalty for not doing outlined what kind of safety everybody. They are not just roads, lines and conces- said if people feel tired several reasons. One is that so could be a fine ranging talks they give to cyclists for cars,” she said. sions, riding single file cre- or too intoxicated to ride cyclists won’t stay out late from $100 to $500. If a before they hit the road. “And if people can ates a longer line of bikers a bike, the company will visiting additional wineries driver is found guilty, two Rebecca and Steve remember that and have a and means that a passing come and get them. and another is that the area demerit points will also be deBoer, owners of Zoom little bit of patience, it’s OK, car would have to be in the “I don’t think there is one gets busier in the evenings added to the driver’s record. Leisure Bikes, said NOTL is be friendly. And remember, oncoming lane for a longer safety initiative in town to with visitors leaving winer- Legally, a vehicle can cross a wonderful area for riding we’re all enjoying this beau- period of time. This usually protect cyclists,” he said, ies and heading out for the centre line of the road in and cycling is not a danger- tiful town in our own way.” results in the car having to suggesting three solutions to dinners and shows. order to pass a cyclist when ous sport. She said riding single file travel at high speeds to pass biking issues in town: speed Patten also recommended it’s safe to do so. Their shop does a big is promoted but some studies them,” he said in an email control, a share-the-road riding single file, saying, Cyclists are also required business in bike rentals and suggest riding abreast may to The Lake Report. campaign and creating con- “It’s the right way to do it.” to obey all the rules of the a “little bit” in guided tours, be better as it gives drivers “I strongly believe that nections between the town’s “Cycling is very popular road. Cycling on a sidewalk and the owners said custom- a better chance to see cy- riding two by two would be bike paths. and it attracts a lot of people is “strongly discouraged,” ers are advised to ride in clists and stay farther away safer as the car would still Motorists see cyclists as to wine country,” Patten as cyclists ride faster than single file and to use hand from them. need to head into oncoming an inconvenience, he add- said. “We encourage motor- pedestrians and more ac- signals. They’re also told to In an online report, traffic but need to be in that ed, with people sometimes ists to be aware of cyclists cidents happen at driveways come to a full stop at stop prepared by the Ontario lane for a shorter period of cutting cyclists off when and to have some patience or intersecting streets, signs and to ride in groups Cycling Association, riding time.” they’re on the bike path. and not surprising cyclists according to the Ontario of six people or fewer. abreast is considered safer Vino Velo owner Steve “People ride on sidewalks or scaring them, coming up Traffic Manual Book 18. “And always use com- as a vehicle can overtake a Irwin limits his groups of out of survival because the very quickly behind them or The law does not man- mon sense,” said Rebecca group of cyclists quicker be- cyclists to maximum 10 roads are just way too dan- honking the horn.” date a helmet for people deBoer. “Follow the rules.” cause there is less distance people. He also recom- gerous,” Irwin said. According to the Ontario over 18 years old, but They ask the drivers between the front and the mended riding single file Niagara Wine Tours’ Ministry of Transportation, all bike rental companies to slow down and treat a rear of the group. and if it comes to drinking, owner Lance Patten said drivers must have a mini- recommend wearing one. NOTLers pitch in to help migrant workers affected by farm fire

Dariya Baiguzhiyeva locations have been set up that’s just concerned with king family, who own the The Lake Report at Hernder Estates Wines the migrant workers, to farm, asked people to cease and at a plaza at 318 Ontario make sure they have safe all donations of clothes NOTL’s Ken Eden and St. in St. Catharines where transportation,” Weiner told and toiletries as they have Terry Weiner of Bikes for people can bring clothing, The Lake Report. “They use enough to “share amongst Farmworkers have donated food, toiletries and cash (bikes) to get groceries, for our migrant and local staff.” 10 bikes to migrant workers donations. social events. It gets them “Anything above and who were affected by the Weiner and Eden, who re- off the farm, so we wanted beyond, we will be donat- major fire at the St. Catha- pair bikes for migrant work- them to have safe working ing to Community Care,” Terry Weiner of Bikes for Farmworkers in the shop rines’ Pioneer Flower Farms ers for free at the old Virgil bikes.” Kristen Sikking said in a repairing bikes. DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA last Friday. Public School, decided to Pioneer Flower Farms is statement. “We assure you No one was hurt in the donate 10 available bikes one of the largest bulb forc- all funds will be divided blaze but more than two they had to the burned- ing farms in North America, amongst our staff to ensure their future employment.” a Facebook donation, set up dozen seasonal workers lost out workers. They loaded producing over 40 million their families are taken care An online GoFundMe by Carli Taylor-Hoffmann their belongings and homes. all the bikes in a trailer and blooms per year, according of. Our workers are family page, started by Joni Sewist, and Emergency Trust by Community donations brought them to Hernder to the farm’s website. who have been a part of our has surpassed its goal of Pen Financial Branches. have been pouring in since Wines, said Weiner. In a statement posted team for many years, and $5,000 but donations are The cause of the fire is not the fire broke out. Drop-off “We’re an organization on the website, the Sik- we will continue to support still accepted. There is also yet known.

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25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Echoes of Niagara’s Past: A Outdoor Yoga in the NOTL Rotary Club - Noon - German Conversation Group Seniors Drop in: Casual Duplicate Bridge (Sancionted Farmers’ Market - 8 a.m. to 1 Military Timeline Event - - Fort Courtyard - 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 NOTL Community Centre - 9:45 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. - NOTL Bridge - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL ACBL) - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL p.m. - The Village George a.m. - Niagara Historical Society Duplicate Bridge (Sancionted Community Centre Community Centre Community Centre Grace United Church Festival Gate Street Studio Open & Museum ACBL) - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL NOTL SupperMarket - 4:30 p.m. to Miss Ilona’s School of Dance: Mahjong Game: Drop in - 1 Market - 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Grace House - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Gate Famous & Infamous: Dusko Community Centre 9 p.m. - The Village Registration - 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. - p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL Community United Church Street Studio Popov with Ted Rumble - 2 Niagara Golden Age Club: Farmhouse Yoga Niagara - 470 Hunter Road Centre RiveBrink Art Sale (Free Family Friendly Art Studio p.m. - Niagara Historical Society Seniors Euchre - 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. - NOTL Clare’s Bike Night - 6 p.m. to 9 Wayne Gates Office - 1:30 p.m. Admission) - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. - - 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. - Niagara & Museum NOTL Community Centre Community Centre p.m. - Clare’s Harley-Davidson to 4 p.m. - NOTL Public Library RiverBrink Art Museum Pumphouse Arts Centre Community Drumming Night Maple Leaf Montessori Trius Red Presents Movie RiverBrink Art Sale: Opening Walking Tours of Old Town - 11 Walking Tours of Old Town - - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Niagara School of NOTL (Open House) Night in the Vineyard: A Star Reception (Tickets $50) - 4 p.m. a.m. - Queen’s Royal Park 11 a.m. - Queen’s Royal Park Regional Native Centre - 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. - Maple Leaf is Born - 8 p.m. - Trius Winery & to 7 p.m. - RiverBrink Art Museum Car Show & BBQ - 9 a.m. to 3 St. Davids Art Group Montessori School, 325 King St. Restaurant p.m. - Virgil Firehall Exhibition (Monday to Friday through Sept. 13) - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - United Mennonite Church (Red Brick Church)

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 RiveBrink Art Sale (Free Fun Duplicate Bridge - 9 a.m. Tumble Tots - 9 a.m. to 11:30 German Conversation Group Sportball Niagara - 9:30 a.m. Duplicate Bridge (Sancionted Farmers’ Market - 8 a.m. to 1 Admission) - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. - to noon - NOTL Community a.m. - NOTL Public Library - 9:45 a.m. to 11:20 a.m. - NOTL to 11:30 a.m. - NOTL Community ACBL) - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL p.m. - The Village RiverBrink Art Museum Centre NOTL Rotary Club - Noon - Community Centre Centre Community Centre Mori Gardens Fall Garden Walking Tours of Old Town - Italian Conversation Group - 1 NOTL Community Centre Michelangelo ‘Il Divino’ with Seniors Drop in: Casual Mahjong Game: Drop in - 1 Seminar Series: Fantastic Fall 11 a.m. - Queen’s Royal Park p.m. to 2 p.m. - NOTL Community Duplicate Bridge (Sancionted Penny-Lynn Cookson - 2 p.m. - Bridge - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL Community Planters - 10 a.m. - Mori Gardens Ghost Tours of Fort George - Centre ACBL) - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL RiverBrink Art Museum Community Centre Centre Walking Tours of Old Town - 11 8:30 p.m. - Fort George Card Making - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - Community Centre Painting: Drop in - 3 p.m. to 5:30 Seniors Fitness: Healthy Safe Knit a Bit - 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL a.m. - Queen’s Royal Park NOTL Community Centre Niagara Golden Age Club: p.m. - NOTL Community Centre & Strong - 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. / Public Library SourPalooza Beer Festival - Community Drumming Night Seniors Euchre - 1:30 p.m. - NOTL SupperMarket - 4:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. - NOTL Moonlight Picnic 2019 - 6 p.m. Noon to 7:30 p.m. - Court House, - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Niagara NOTL Community Centre 9 p.m. - The Village Community Centre to 10 p.m. - Niagara Pumphouse The Market Hall Regional Native Centre Arts Centre

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Brittany Carter The Lake Report

The RiverBrink Art Mu- seum is opening its doors for an exclusive reception this Friday to kick off its Prime Minister Justin Trudeau with Kelly McGirr and Chase weekend art show. Brunton on Wednesday morning at Silks Country Kitchen Over the following in Virgil. SUPPLIED two days, more than 200 donated pieces of art will be available for purchase, Trudeau visit from displayed throughout the galleries on the main floor local teen perspective of the museum. Friday’s opening recep- Debra Antoncic, director and curator of RiverBrink, spends Wednesday afternoon getting Brittany Carter of him being there, which tion, from 4 to 7 p.m., will ready for the three-day fundraiser this weekend. BRITTANY CARTER The Lake Report I think is kind of weird offer hors d’oeuvres by because even if you’re not Treadwell Cuisine and wine have the first stab at The three-day fund- Tickets for the opening When the prime minister a part of the Liberal party, from Reif Estates, as well as purchasing art before the raiser supports program- reception at $50 and can be visited a popular restaurant it’s still kind of cool to meet music by local jazz musi- gallery is open for gen- ming and education at purchased by contacting the in town last week, some your prime minister,” Brun- cian Peter Shea. eral admission throughout the museum. The event museum by phone at 905- patrons grumbled about his ton said. Those attending the Saturday and Sunday, from is sponsored by Paul and 262-4510, or by emailing policies or the latest politi- “They weren’t being very opening reception will 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Valerie Hancock. [email protected]. cal scandal – but 14-year-old nice, and I just thought that Chase Brunton simply told was rude. He would ask Justin Trudeau she liked his them questions and they socks. would just give one-word “I didn’t get to talk to him answers. One table, I heard Exhibition features very long, I only said one say, ‘I guess we picked the thing to him – which was wrong day to come in for art by St. Davids’ own that I liked his socks. They breakfast,’ ” she said. were nice socks. They were Though some diners ‘group of seven’ red and blue, and polka dot- weren’t happy with Trudeau ted,” she said. It was the first taking over their breakfast Brittany Carter be featured. Some will be thing she noticed when she spot for the morning, Brun- The Lake Report available for purchase after saw him. ton said some tourists in the the exhibition but none When she arrived at Silks restaurant were surprised by An exhibition featur- will be for sale during the Karen Jantz, Donna Hatton, Lynn Sawatzky, Carol Country Kitchen in Virgil his accessibility. ing seven members of the showing. Rosenfeld Allan and Heather McKenna of the St. Davids on Wednesday morning, “There were American St. Davids Art Group will One member of the art Art Group. SUPPLIED where she has been working tables, too, who thought it showcase new, emerging group credited Heather as a busser for about a year, was crazy that our prime and established artists in the McKenna with being the another artist in another in the “little community she said she had no idea she minister can just come into a lower level gallery of the driving force behind the gallery showing some time group.” The collection of would be meeting the prime family restaurant, and we’re United Mennonite Church. gallery showing. ago. I think she saw enough neighbours and friends in minister. still allowed to be in here. The art display in the McKenna is a local artist talent in our little group, St. Davids meet casually to “I walked in at 8:45 They said you never see the church gallery at 1775 who has guided the group that she actually declined share their combined love of a.m. and I was half asleep. president just out and about. Niagara Stone Rd. will run of creatives for six years, that showing to put some- art, she said. They told me Trudeau was Even though he had a lot Monday through Friday, through their own mediums thing on with all of us, “I just find there’s so coming in 10 or 20 min- of security, they were just from Aug. 26 to Sept. 13. and art styles, said Lynn which was pretty generous much diversity in the artistic utes,” she said. Though shocked that he was out in Hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sawatzky. on her part,” said Sawatzky. talent in Niagara-on-the- unexpected, she said it was public,” she said. More than 20 works “It was Heather’s think- She said the gallery will Lake and this is just another an interesting and chaotic Overall, she said it was an from the seven artists will ing. She was invited to join showcase the unique artists example,” she said. experience. experience she was happy to The restaurant was full, have stumbled into. Whether and Trudeau’s convoy of she supports the Liberal party “E-billing has a number have to proactively do and security and staff members doesn’t make a difference, Convert to paperless of benefits for customers, when we have new custom- took up much of the bar, she she said — she was still including ease as the bal- ers come in, we try to put said. happy to meet the prime min- ance and notification comes them on electronic bill- Aside from compliment- ister. She even managed to billing and NOTL Hydro to your inbox, historical ing. But getting people to ing the prime minister’s snag a picture of herself, her bills are available online, change is never easy.” stockings, Brunton said mother, Kelly McGirr, who donates $10 to tree fund no paper to handle and no NOTL Hydro is plan- she didn’t have a chance also works at Silks, and the concerns in case of a postal ning to donate all money to say too much else to prime minister. Dariya Baiguzhiyeva The fund helps replace ash strike,” said Curtis. to the tree fund by the end him. Though she did say Trudeau, though maybe a The Lake Report trees with a combination As of early August, 19 of this year. she was unimpressed with little “shocked” by Brun- of samplings and mature per cent or 1,870 hydro Residents wishing to some of the patrons’ at- ton’s acknowledgment of his When Niagara-on-the- trees, NOTL Hydro said customers had opted for e- switch can log into their titudes toward meeting the socks, was just as polite as Lake residents switch to news release. billing, said Curtis. That’s hydro account and choose country’s leader. she would have expected, paperless billing, they can Tim Curtis, president of an increase from under 17 paperless billing. Do- “I thought it was really she said. help make the community NOTL Hydro, said con- per cent when the initiative nations are given only nice that he went around “I guess it’s not really a a little greener. verting to electronic bills was launched in February. when paperless billing to all of the tables in the normal thing to say to the NOTL Hydro is donat- is better for the environ- “Getting people to is chosen as combined restaurant and talked to all prime minister. He just ing $10 to the town’s Tree ment and saves money as change takes time and ef- paperless and paper billing of them. There were a couple thanked me and was really Fund every time a custom- it costs about $10 a year to fort,” Curtis told The Lake options do not apply to the of tables that were not fond polite,” she said. er chooses to go paperless. mail the bills. Report. “It’s something we promotion. Page 15 August 22, 2019 MEET THE NEWS Giant book sale returns to Grace United Church’s annual Festival Market

John Sayers Special to The Lake Report

It’s been described as the biggest and best book sale in town, and this year’s Grace United Church Festi- val Market on Labour Day weekend will feature more than 4,000 items. Included in the moth- erlode is a donation of FAMILY hundreds of drama and Shaw-related books from a local estate and a number of special and collector books. Grace United Festival Market 2018. SUPPLIED Organizer Marnie Tay- lor estimates more than of those pages of paper, still plenty of good reading breakfast, produce, jewelry, 1,000 volunteer hours have whether it’s a work of fic- available later in the morn- traditional sewing and knit- been spent organizing all tion or an insight into local ing and right up until the ting, and home-made jams the tomes so people can eas- or national history. sale ends at 2 p.m., she said. and sauces created by a Niagara’s ily find what they want. When the doors open at The sale is indoors and air legend in local jam-making. Taylor noted that in the 8 a.m. on Aug. 31, Taylor conditioned, so weather is The church is located digital era, books are still expects people will rush never an issue. at 222 Victoria St. in Old popular in Niagara-on-the- in to find their favourite And books are only part Town. Lake. She believes readers topics and authors. It hap- of the Grace United sale. appreciate the tactile nature pens every year. But there’s There is also home baking,

SourPalooza brings more sour beers to NOTL Anticipated Release Brittany Carter manage capacity and allow The Lake Report more people through the doors. The Market Room most Prepare for tart tastings can hold about 100 people, during this year’s Sour- so to allow 300 people to Palooza, where nine Ontario experience the festival, the craft breweries, and three time had to be split up. out-of-province producers “It seems to be a good will sample their cultivated amount of time to enjoy the sour brews. full experience,” she said. The three sampling ses- SourPalooza is “very sions on Sept. 7 will be much the Exchange’s baby,” Konzelmann Family Reserve Series hosted by The Exchange she said, because it makes Exchange Brewery hosts its second annual SourPalooza on Brewery and the Niagara- a lot of sour beers and it’s Sept. 7 to bring more sour beers to NOTL. SUPPLIED on-the-Lake Chamber of something the staff is pas- Commerce at the Market sionate about. Teaching and Did you know? Room of the Old Court This is the second year The festival also offers exposing people to sour House. The Exchange Brewery will education on sour beer beers is one way to share The Lake Report’s printer sources 100 During each session, slot- host SourPalooza, but it cer- production and serves as that passion. per cent of its paper fibre from industry ted from 12 to 2:30 p.m., tainly won’t be the last, said a networking opportunity “Part of what we do with leading paper mills, which use quick- 2:30 to 5 p.m., and 5 to 7:30 owner Robin Ridesic. for budding brewers from our beer production is teach growth, sustainable, renewable plots of p.m., ticket holders will be “It was such a success and Niagara College’s brewery people about sour beer and land, rather than clear-cutting forests. given one 4 oz. souvenir so much fun that we were program, she said. hopefully expose people to The ink is also vegetable-based. glass, to fill with samples thrilled to have it back this “Because all of these best- sour beer, because a lot of of each beer being poured. year,” she said. in-their-class sour producers people have never heard of Content provided by: Each brewery will offer two The event was created to are there, and their staff are it, let alone tried a sour beer Phone: to four varieties. bring sour beers to NOTL there, it’s a great oppor- before,” she said. 905.359.2270 The Exchange Brewery is in a fun and innovative tunity to interact with the Tickets are $55 each and Mail: one of Niagara’s foremost way, Ridesic said, adding different breweries and get can be purchased online for NOTL Post Office, sour beer producers; lead it’s a great way to introduce an understanding of what one of each time slot. The Ontario, PO Box 724 brewer Sam Maxbauer has new varieties of sour beers they’re doing.” souvenir glass is included been honing the craft of sour to connoisseurs and to The festival is broken and there will be free www.niagaranow.com / www.lakereport.ca beer production since before introduce new drinkers to down into three two-and- snacks available throughout the brewery’s inception. the style. a-half hour sessions to the festival.

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Brittany Carter was one of my angers over a real advocate for women’s The Lake Report his cancer.” rights, she works against Debbie Krause, commu- child brides. It’s real timely Debi Goodwin grieves, nity engagement co-ordi- and I’m really excited to gardens and heals in her nator for the NOTL Public have her,” she said. memoir, A Victory Garden Library, said it’s going to be The season ends with Guy for Trying Times and this a sad, but powerful start to Gavriel Kay and Krause fall she’ll speak about her the season. said he was one of the au- book and gardening through “She’s speaking at South- thors she sought out for this loss at the first Wine and brook, where he did his year’s lineup. Words event at Southbrook talk. So, it’s going to be a bit Goodwin will speak at Organic Vineyards. emotional, but beautiful,” Southbrook on Oct. 9; Fal- Goodwin, a local author Krause said. lis is at Palatine Hills Estate and retired CBC journalist, This year marks the Winery on Nov. 13; Jennifer said she needed a project eighth season of Wine Robson visits Konzelmann to help her through her and Words hosted by the Estate Winery on Dec. 11; husband Peter Kavanagh’s Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Zafar is at the Hare Wine cancer. He was also a CBC Library. Six authors will Co. on Feb. 12; Katherine journalist, producer and speak over the six months, Ashenburg will speak at a author. each at a different winery, winery to be announced, “We were both writers from October to April, tak- on March 18; and Kay is at and project people. I really ing a break in January. Caroline Cellars on April needed a project to sustain Krause said she’s excited 15. Debi Goodwin in her garden. SUPPLIED me through his cancer treat- for this year’s lineup, which Wine and Words tickets ments,” she said. After learning about the garden while going through His book takes readers feature a wide variety of can be purchased through Kavanagh died on Sept. concept behind victory her husband’s treatments. through three defining authors and styles. the NOTL Public Library 7, 2016. Goodwin’s memoir gardens, which were home- “I saw them as a symbol points in his life living “We have a couple that website and includes a glass will be released exactly grown gardens to sustain of fighting against an enemy through injury and ailment, are returning, and they’re of wine from each winery, three years later, this Sept. the public, encouraged by you couldn’t see,” she said. and learning to walk again favourites. Terry Fallis is a with food pairings. Tickets 7. Once published, her book governments throughout Kavanagh spoke at Wine and again. big favourite of the commu- are already selling fast, will be available at the the First and Second World and Words in 2015 for his Goodwin said her nity,” she said. Krause said. NOTL Public Library and Wars, she said she busied memoir The Man who husband had polio at two “I’m excited to have Tickets are $30 each or for sale through her website, herself researching and Learned to Walk Three months old and suffered Samra Zafar, she wrote the season passes can be pur- debigoodwin.com. designing her own victory Times also at Southbrook. pain his whole life. “That book The Good Wife. She’s chased for $150.

and compassion amazing to terrific as a cowardly faith- behold. ful servant who longs to be Review: Victory McCamus, a Stratford vet- unfaithful. Sanjay Talwar’s eran, blessed with a boom- poet laureate, Clegg, an ex- ing voice, picks up where quisitely foppish composer a fine companion he left off with Shaw’s 2017 of verse. “Madness of King George Designer Rachel Forbes III.” His brilliant portrayal vividly depicts 17th-century piece to Godot of monarch Charles Stuart England with few props, reminded me that noth- the costumes and wigs Mike Keenan experience from the onset ing has changed since stunning, Burns’ black The Lake Report with the arrival of King the 1600s. He is carnal, and white Puritan dress Charles II (Tom McCamus) vengeful, sadistic, proud and contrasting between court Warnings preceding the with cronies who spit bawdy petty – much like a certain frivolity and outside harsh production reminded me adolescent epithets. It’s Tom McCamus as Charles Stuart with the cast of Victory current world leader. reality. Original music and of Disney’s “Space Moun- instinctive, animalistic and (Shaw Festival, 2019). SUPPLIED/DAVID COOPER Other Stratford heavy- a soundscape by Claudio tain,” a dark, indoor, roller primitive, and leads to the weights are equally gifted Vena, and lighting by Kevin coaster encountered in 1977 final scene wherein Barker unlike any I have ever seen The intemperate group in this talented tour de Lamotte complement the set replete with signage sug- pays homage to Samuel with touches of brilliance indulges themselves by force. Rooney as Ball, a and costumes. The staging gesting caution for heart Beckett’s “Waiting For Go- throughout, like thunder- fondling bars of gold and cavalier, undergoes an is flawless. patients. What one should dot.” Puritan widow Martha ous lightning that briefly casually decides not to astonishing transforma- At the end, all that read beforehand are the Burns (Bradshaw) leads illuminates. restrict the cavaliers from tion from lusty, belligerent remains is the bag of her instructive program notes, Tom Rooney’s Ball, a A case in point – a dark, their reign of terror because bully to literally a broken husband’s bones carted by particularly “Four Decades broken cavalier, attached by gloomy foray into the vaults they need to blow off steam man. Sarah Topham, a court Burns à la Sisyphus, and the Since Writing Victory,” by rope around his neck, simi- of the Bank of England, after a 10-year civil war. mistress, explores remark- audience briefly applauds its Howard Barker himself. lar to Becket’s Act I with the audience compelled to One remembers Vietnam’s able range from a haughty seemingly own mortality, He explains his craft as Pozzo driving Lucky ahead transfer to this intriguing set My Lai massacre as a result. and affected favourite to a devoid of the cast long since “theatre of catastrophe,” of him, a rope around his located one flight below the Carroll’s impressive cast shattered woman afflicted departed. tragedy that stems from neck. The only prop that’s stage, by candlelight, we re- is rock solid, but the play by forced marriage and a I thought everyone should emotion, the darkness “nei- missing – a whip, but Burns alize who actually controls belongs to Burns, who miscarriage. (Yes, Barker’s see Beckett’s Godot. Now ther depressing nor pessi- does carry a newborn, a affairs of state – bankers reminds me of Gaia, Greek symbols run rampant.) there’s a companion piece mistic, for pain is in life and symbol the audience must and bureaucrats who chant a ancestral mother of all life, Shaw regulars are equally by Barker. I thoroughly can never be separated from decipher. Hope? Humanity? ritualistic oath and utter the the primal Mother Earth dazzling. Gray Powell’s enjoyed it. it. The dramatic crisis rests Or more pain? Latin phrase, semper fidelis, goddess who is physically robust voice, second only in this — what can be made Tim Carroll deserves “always faithful,” a motto and emotionally ravaged to McCamus, excels as the “Victory” plays at the of our pain?” full marks for directing for towns, families, schools by friend and foe alike and conniving banker, Hambro. Jackie Maxwell Studio “Victory” is a visceral this creative production, and military units. yet survives, her comfort Patrick Galligan as Scrope, Theatre until Oct. 12. Page 17 August 22, 2019 ARTS Yellow Door Theatre expands Shaws opens six-hour Man and its classes, adds dance Superman with Don Juan in Hell

Brittany Carter Waverly Neufeld The Lake Report Special to The Lake Report

Hopeful musical theatre The Shaw Festival’s stars can now get even more four-act mega production targeted instruction from of “Man and Superman the Yellow Door Theatre with Don Juan in Hell” has Project, which will intro- opened. duce dance classes for the The play is literally an first time this fall. all-day affair, directed by Registration is open the festival’s intern artis- online at yellowdoortheatre. tic director, Kimberley com and an in-person regis- Rampersad. tration day is scheduled for Performances, recom- Aug. 29 from 5 to 8 p.m., mended for ages 14 and at the Yellow Door Theatre Gregg Kirchofer, board member of Yellow Door with up, start at 11 a.m. and run rehearsal space at 504 Line Andorlie Hillstrom, founder and artistic director, show off for six hours, including two 2 in Virgil. cheque from Shaw’s Town Previews program in July. intermissions and a 70-min- The new classes, which FILE PHOTO/BRITTANY CARTER ute lunch break. will be available from Set in the early 1900s, surrender to the life force openness, allowing natural September to June, are fall performance program- be able to offer them more. the George Bernard Shaw seems both irrational and elements to infiltrate the recreational musical theatre ming. So, this is a departure And there has been a lot of classic tells the tale of Ann inevitable. ordered world of Edward- for ages three to 13, and from what we’ve offered demands from my families,” Whitefield (Sara Topham), “Man and Superman ian society. Music com- introductory jazz, tap and previously,” she said. she said. who has been left in the with Don Juan in Hell” also position by Joseph Tritt, is ballet classes for 13 and up. The aim is to help stu- At the end of each term, care of her childhood friend features Martha Burns as influenced by Mozart’s Don The new programming dents improve technique, she said there will be an Jack Tanner (Gray Powell), Mendoza and the Devil, and Giovanni. will help provide an overall stamina and flexibility, open house to demonstrate a radical thinker and con- Tom McCamus in the roles Special menu options can skill program for youth while being able to develop the learned skills for family firmed bachelor. of Goatherd, Officer and be ordered. Lunch pric- interested in being involved confidence and connections and friends, with a final Tanner assumes that Ann Mr. Malone. ing is per person and is on with musical theatre, said with each other, she said. showcase at the end of the will marry Octavius (Kyle Although set more than top of ticket prices. More artistic director Andorlie She’s filling a need in the year. Blair), the poet who hope- 100 years ago, Camellia information can be found at Hillstrom. community, offering les- Hillstrom said anyone lessly adores her, but it soon Koo’s scenic and costume shawfest.com. “Everything else we’ve sons that will help students interested in registering can becomes clear that Jack design hints at a present- The play runs until Oct. ever done has simply been achieve more on their path find scheduling and avail- could not be more wrong. day sensibility. 5 at The Festival Theatre, 10 choreography that we’ve of- to musical theatre. ability online. Classes begin What follows is a dynamic Sets are constantly shift- Queen’s Parade, in Old fered in particular with our “I really just wanted to Sept. 3. debate for the ages, in which ing to create a feeling of Town.

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Some of the winning crew at the Chautauqua Open last week. KEVIN MACLEAN Fearsome foursome shoots -8 to win Chautauqua Open

Kevin MacLean format tournament. White (34). Closest to pin: Bob Lavery. Long drive #3: Managing Editor Included in that perfor- Bell (#4), Marilyn Cochrane Wil Neufeld. A flight: Tom mance were two eagles and (#13). Birdies: Cochrane Goodbody, Ken Porter (24 A golf pro, a respected Watson driving the green on (#2), White (#7). Chip in: points). B flight: Bill Gar- officer of the court, a the 320-yard sixth hole to Douglas. riock, Rai Lauge, Bob Niagara golf legend and set up one of the eagles. Men’s league: Jim Mc- Lavery, Gerry Shelly. 50/50: former club champion, and The team members were Macken continued his stel- Alan Dickson ($190). All Welcome! Summer Music and Worship Service redbrickchurch.ca a neighbourhood celebrity awarded a green fee voucher lar play of late, shooting a WOOFs league: Peter Sunday 10:00 am – those were all the ingre- by organizer Kurt Hamm in 1-under 35 to win low gross Falconer won low gross in dients required for winning recognition of their victory. in Aug. 15 men’s competi- the Tuesday men’s league the annual Chautauqua Women’s league: Lisa Al- tion. He also scooped a $20 on Aug. 13, with a 2-over Open championship at the len took low gross honours gross skin, had the longest 38. John Hinchley clinched 1775 Niagara Stone Road Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf on Aug. 20, shooting 86, drive on #8 and shared the low net with a 31. Peter Niagara United Mennonite church Club last week. followed by Maria Town- A flight honours. Other Danakas won closest to the NOTL club assistant pro ley and Janice White (91), winners: Gross skins: Sean pin and Daryl Fry won the Ricky Watson, lawyer Pat- and Brenda Bell (94). Low Simpson, Ron Newman, hidden hole with a birdie rick Little, 92-year-old golf net: Townley (66), White Ted Carmichael. Net skins: 3 on #7. In the Legends legend Doug Garrett and (67), Allen (68). Fewest Mike Scott, Ralph Rick- championship tourney, for Ross Robinson teamed up to putts: Townley (30), Judy ard, Cal Cochrane. Closest gents over age 80, Doug shoot an incredible 8-un- Mantle, Andrea Douglas to pin: Mike Scott, John Garrett was again crowned der par 28 in the scramble (33), May Chang, Allen, Grimstead, Paul Dickson, champion.

The Shaw Festival’s cricket team had its final dress rehearsal this week in preparation for its annual fixture against the Stratford Festival on Aug. 26. The Shaw squad features actors from all the plays in the 2019 season. Pictured before this week’s game versus the Niagara Cricket Club is the team with captain Jeff Irving (seated, centre) and the captain from several previous years, Martin Happer (standing, third from left). Unfortunately, the designated opening bat, artistic director Tim Carroll, was away on business in the U.K. and no doubt gleaning some tips from the current England/ Australia Ashes cricket series. (SUBMITTED PHOTO/TAN QURESHI) Page 20 August 22, 2019 FEATURED

The Yellow Door

By Bill Hamilton She rotates the knob in her hand. (dedicated to Pat Brzeczka) The latch releases and creaks begin. An unearthly drone fills the air. There before me, stands a yellow door. It is a deafening silence that unbolts Framed in brown, it sits in an open field. What lies on the other side? What lies beyond this portal is a mystery. The older woman gives an empty stare A young woman approaches, intense. The young girl questions her expression. Her young body flows to the entry. Mystically, the lady passes through. She stops and stares into the colour. The young woman watches … mesmerized. A closed fist opens to reveal a key. Within a moment the door closes behind. Inserted, she twists; it does not give way. She withdraws from the door mystified. It remains locked, only to a special user. Her young man watches from nearby, From shadows an older woman appears. Looking for meaning of this vision. “I have the key you need.” She beckons, “Where is my mother going?” “You must listen before you see beyond. “What lies beyond that yellow door?” This man you love is special to me. The girl turns to answer him, You must love him and respect him, “She follows the path chosen for her As he will promise to do for you. But charges me to be the gatekeeper, You both have your lives together. Of this door you see before you. Though I enter now, I enter alone. One day we too will use this key You may view, but cannot follow. To find what lies beyond its wood. What you see may not be shared. Until then a promise made, For mine is a journey of one.” Will be a promise fulfilled, She moves forward and uses her key. It is what it is… It turns the lock with precision. On this side … of the yellow door.”

Writers’ Circle: The Gift — Ellen’s choice

Hermine Steinberg When they were working more peaceful life. He would ID in which she knew her NOTL Writers’ Circle professionals there was more go to counselling, they would official name would be listed space between them and less travel, and she could teach at as Cheryl Thompson. In the previous install- time spent alone. Appear- the local university. She gave Later that day she went ments of The Gift, I shared ances were important to him in but after selling their house to a BMW dealership and the story of five friends who so his public persona was a in the city and buying his fan- sold her car. She agreed to encountered a magical spirit. charming man who adored tasy estate and “image’’ cars deliver it Monday morning in Although they had been his wife and son. In private, to create the right impression exchange for a cheque made drinking, it became clear that he was a demanding, control- in his new community, she out to Cheryl Thompson in they weren’t hallucinating ling and insecure husband quickly realized he now saw the amount of $60,000. She and the gift she gave them and father who lashed out himself as the lord of the booked a flight to Vancouver could change their lives. The verbally at what he perceived manor and she as his dutiful for Tuesday. enchanted tea could trans- the least provocation. housewife. A few minutes after Ralph form them to the idealized He often resorted to Working at the university, pulled out of the driveway on version of themselves at half physical violence but always doing consulting, or even Monday morning, Ellen took their age. The five friends expressed shame and remorse accepting speaking engage- her prepacked bag out of the were given three days to afterward. Their son, Sean, ments became battlegrounds closet and put Brandy in his make up their minds. When left home when he was 18. where he no longer felt the travel crate. Her note to Ralph the sun set on Monday, the On his last day in their house, need to restrain himself and was short and to the point – magic tea would dissolve into he begged Ellen to leave. She used his full arsenal of weap- be questioned as she would dual citizenship as she was “Goodbye. I’m starting a new mist. This is Ellen’s story. couldn’t. She and Ralph knew ons to demean and punish her appear half the age of the born in California and moved life.” She sent an email to her Ellen and Brandy, her red each other since high school, if she didn’t concede. Even person described in her docu- to Canada with her parents friends – “I’m taking my sec- miniature poodle, ran all the grew up together and she held his charming public persona ments. when she was 12. Now they ond chance. Wish me luck.” way home. She was wor- on to the hope that one day was abandoned and he often But time was running were happily married and The next day Ellen walked ried Ralph might have arrived he would change. And he did. ridiculed Ellen in front of out. She also didn’t want to expecting a child. More through the airport with before her. Every week she He became more domineer- their new friends. disappear out of Sean’s life, importantly, she took Sean’s Brandy in tow. She never set the table and prepared ing and threatened that he Euphraxia was right when especially now. Cher was a family name and all her felt so strong and hopeful. dinner before meeting the would kill her if she also she said Ellen was secretly young economics professor American ID was changed She also couldn’t stop from girls so everything would abandoned him. wishing for a second chance. at the University of Toronto accordingly. looking at herself in every be ready when he walked Ellen held a prestigious For months she played out who had invited Ellen to be Ellen phoned Sean and told reflective image she passed. through the door. position as the manager of various scenarios in her mind a guest speaker on a num- him she had finally decided There was no doubt Sean and On Fridays, Ralph would economic development for in which she could disappear ber of occasions. When she to leave but needed his and Cher would keep her secret. meet his friends at the local the City of Toronto. Everyone and start a new life, safe from introduced her to Sean, the Cher’s help. Ellen wanted Ellen had left everything pub for lunch and a few was surprised when she an- his reach. But she could never attraction was immediate and them to meet her in Toronto and everyone else behind to pints. It always turned into a nounced her early retirement figure out how she would be within the year they were on Monday afternoon at an rebuild her life, to have her drinking session that lasted so she could move with her able to establish a new iden- living together. When she Airbnb she had rented. She second chance. Only time until dinner. He came home husband to a small town. tity. And now she worried was offered her dream job in would explain everything would tell. inebriated and usually in a Ralph just wore her down. if she accepted Euphraxia’s Washington, they moved to there but it was critical that To be continued ... combative mood. He promised her a better, gift even her own ID would the United States. Cher had Cher brought her Canadian Page 21 August 22, 2019 FEATURED Exploring Photos: with Jim Smith Exclusive to The Lake Report

Yum - recipes Local recipe book planned for 2019

The Lake Report is calling on all cooks, 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 bread or muffins; or a decadent dessert, we’d like to hear from you! We’d love it if you could include pictures of the food where possible, and of the family member who might have passed the recipe down. If there is any family folklore associated with the recipe, we’d love to hear that too. Maybe there’s a certain occasion when it’s always made, perhaps there’s a funny or sad Noel Haines, 1944 story to tell that relates to that particular recipe, or certain traditions that accompany it. Seen in this picture taken in 1944 is a very young Noel Haines, who died in June. Noel delivered We will publish selected recipes regularly, coal from his coal yard, which took up most of the block behind the Prince of Wales Hotel. and at the end of the year we’ll compile all There are two lanes behind the Prince of Wales, Haines Lane and Reid Lane. Noel’s coal yard took the recipes together as a book of NOTL family favourites. Proceeds from the sale of up both these lanes. A lifelong Niagara firefighter, Noel also was once fire chief. He was one of the book will be donated to a local charity. the most outstanding men in town and was a close friend to myself and many others. Please send your recipes, pictures and stories to: [email protected] SUPPLIED PHOTO/JIM SMITH The top recipes will be published in an annual paperback book which will be available (in limited supply) to residents of Niagara-on-the-Lake at The Lake Report office. This year’s book (title uncertain!) will be released in the coming months! elements were simplified; the porch could be a single storey, occasionally wrap- ping two or three walls or Another the entire house, supported by simple, slender columns. eclectic In truth, the Eclectic Clas- sical Revival quite quickly Brian Marshall became an amalgam of Featured Georgian, U.S. Federal, Traditions merge in this Eclectic Classical Revival. Neo-classical and Greek Different countries can BRIAN MARSHALL Revival traditions. have separate and distinct The home shown in the architectural traditions. fering evolutions can be the These houses ranged in photograph illustrates this Even countries as closely source of some confusion size from relatively modest merging of styles. Its build- linked as Canada and the and the term Neo-classical is to monumental. Most early ing form and main entry, United States can diverge a prime example. In Canada, designs were based fairly complete with its broken in both expression and the term refers to a style closely on the mid-1800s pediment atop the surround, experience when it comes to with Roman-influenced Greek Revival criteria with leans heavily on the Ameri- architectural styles. elements popular from 1815 an emphasis on hipped roof can Federal style. Consider late 17th and to 1845, but in the U.S., and correctly proportioned The full-height porch with early 18th centuries, during Neo-classical is one of the Ionic or Corinthian columns its closed pediment and Tus- which Americans moved Eclectic expressions of the supporting a full-height can columns draws directly from the Colonial Georgian early 20th century. Inci- entry porch. on both Neo-Classical and to Federal to Early Clas- dentally, on this side of the However, in very short Greek Revival styles. sical Revival and then to border, that’s called Eclectic order eclectic designers And despite the classical Greek Revival, while in Classical Revival. introduced variations on appointments, the two- Canada, we shifted from Developed during the the theme using building level end wall colonnades a much more conserva- mid-years of the Eclectics, forms more commonly as- sheltered under extensions of tive Georgian expression their Classical Revival sociated with other styles, the gable roof (unique in my to Neo-classical and from designs tended to illustrate which they appointed with experience) I can only attri- there into Greek Revival. the flexible approach typical classical elements. bute to the creative flexibility On occasion, these dif- of that period. Over time, even these of the Eclectic school. Page 22 August 22, 2019 NIAGARA’S HISTORY UNVEILED The invasion of Niagara

Sackets Harbor, N.Y., gained men and another 120 were superiority when it was able wounded in this battle. to launch a new ship that was Americans then went in more powerful than any ship pursuit of the retreating Brit- in the British squadron based ish and Canadians forces. at Kingston. The delay in the landing of The British then launched American reinforcements on a larger ship and gained the Niagara River gave the control of the lake, only to British forces the time they Denise Ascenzo be forced to take refuge in needed and they made their Exclusive/The Lake Report Kingston when the Ameri- westward retreat to Burling- cans launched something ton Heights (Hamilton). In the first year of the bigger. This went back and Once the Americans real- War of 1812, the Ameri- forth throughout the war. ized they had missed an op- cans suffered many losses. As well, the British had portunity to stop the retreat, The capture of Fort unsuccessfully attacked the it was too late and they were Michilimackinac, July 17, Sackets Harbour shipyard ordered back to Fort George. 1812; Gen. William Hull’s and the Americans were un- The British and Canadian campaign to invade Upper successful in their attempts retreat continued unchal- Canada, July 12-Aug 8, 1812; to capture Kingston. lenged for a week until the the capture of Fort Detroit, Maj.-Gen. Henry Dear- Americans finally followed Aug 16, 1812, and the battle born, the commander of the The Taking of Niagara, 1813. IMAGE COURTESY NIAGARA HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM up, only to be defeated at the on Queenston Heights, Oct American army, started to Battle of Stoney Creek on 13, 1812, were all victories doubt that Kingston was the forces. One company of the the Battle of Queenston lake and golf course, you June 6, 1813. for the British, Canadians right place to attack. The Glengarry Light Infantry Heights, the British did not will find a cairn indicating The American gener- and Indigenous allies. information he received Fencibles Regiment was know where the invasion the burial plot of three Brit- als were pleased that they When war was declared by about the Kingston fortifica- sent to join the Indigenous would start. ish soldiers who were killed had taken Fort George but U.S. President James Madi- tions was sketchy as to how allies but they lost their On May 25, 1813, the in the early stages of the nothing remained of the son (1809-1817) these results many British troops were way and were cut down by residents of Niagara (NOTL) battle to take Fort George. fort except the stone powder were not what the American actually stationed there, American sharp shooters started their usual morning Vincent realized that they magazine. Note: this build- government had anticipated. with numbers of 3,000 to who had been able to land activities when suddenly were outnumbered. He had ing is still standing today In fact, former President 5,000 British regulars being and outflank them. cannons could be heard under his command an as- and you can visit it during a Thomas Jefferson (1801- reported. Commodore Isaac Next, the Grenadier Com- booming from Fort Niagara. sortment of regiments, ranks tour of Fort George. 1809) on Aug 4, 1812, had Chauncey challenged this pany of the 8th Regiment of The bombardment of Fort and soldiers. Out of the The day-to-day life of declared that taking Upper information but there was no Foot was ordered by Sheaffe George and the town of 1,000 regulars, there were the residents in the town Canada would be a “mere concrete proof to back up his to stand their ground to Niagara had started. soldiers from the 8th and changed greatly. Although matter of marching.” challenge. In fact, there were block the American advance. “Hot shot” (cannon balls 49th Regimental of Foot, the it might seem callous that However, the fact is the only 900 soldiers stationed The men of the King’s 8th heated in furnaces and then Royal Newfoundland Fen- the fighting forces marched American government in Kingston. were outnumbered four loaded into cannons) rained cibles, the Glengarry Light out of town leaving women, was not prepared to invade With the uncertainty of to one by the Americans, down on the town. What the Infantry, approximately 300 children, the elderly and in- any foreign country. The numbers, Dearborn and but were able to drive the initial impact of the cannon Canadian militia and a small firm to fend for themselves, American army was poorly Chauncey worked out a plan Americans back at the point ball caused was minimal number of Indigenous allies. war, during this time was trained and not well led. As to attack York (the capital of the bayonet four times compared to the fires the hot Vincent had all his forces between men. No one else well, since the end of the of Upper Canada, now before being overwhelmed shot balls started. out to fend off the inva- would be harmed. revolutionary war, many of Toronto), a smaller, weaker by the U.S. soldiers. Of the After two days of constant sion but was driven back The taking of Fort George the experienced officers had target in their eyes. On April 113 men of the 8th Foot, shelling, the morning of May by the superior number of on May 27, 1813, was a been relieved of their duties 26, 1813, the American fleet only 30 survived. The rest 27 was silent; but the enemy American soldiers. The second land victory for because they were suspected approached York from the were killed, wounded or was approaching. As the British forces suffered great the Americans in the War to be sympathetic to Britain. east and anchored off the taken prisoner. fog lifted off Lake Ontario, losses. In all, 52 men were of 1812. It was all part of The American army was Scarborough Bluffs. There Sheaffe retreated to Fort Maj.-Gen. John Vincent, killed and another 306 were their multi-pronged strategy still poorly trained in 1813 were 14 ships in total with York but realized it was commander of Fort George, missing or injured. For the for 1813, which would see but had a better cadre of of- 1,800 men. The next day the futile to defend it with so few saw from the lighthouse a men of Niagara, this was the the Americans take Fort ficers and an overwhelming ships sailed past York, an in- men. He then ordered the de- two-mile arc of enemy ves- bloodiest and costliest battle George, then march on to superiority of numbers. That timidating sight for all. struction of the ammunitions sels. In total, there were 16 ever, including the First and Burlington Heights, Fort year, they were ready to take Maj.-Gen. Roger Hale She- magazine and the burning of American ships and schoo- Second World Wars. York (in a second attack), on the British, Canadians affe was in command of Fort the ship HMS Isaac Brock. ners as well as another 134 Vincent ordered the retreat Kingston and Montreal. and Indigenous allies of Brit- York and watched this mas- He fled to Kingston. smaller boats carrying over to Fort George where he had The plan was totally de- ain by once again invading sive flotilla sail past. With Fort York was surrendered 4,000 American troops. all the cannons spiked and pendent on the Americans Upper and Lower Canada. only 600 fighting men, he to the Americans; this was The attack of Fort George ammunitions destroyed. To starting from Fort George. A Lake Ontario was split by knew that surrender might their first victory, on land, was coming from Lake “spike a cannon” a barbed plan that was doomed to fail. American and British fleets. be his only option. in the War of 1812. The Ontario, west of the Niagara piece of metal is driven into References: Ron Dale, The Americans wanted The Americans anchored Americans, after looting the River. The main landing area the “touch hole,” the place renowned historian; Niagara complete control of the lake off of the ruins of Fort fort, the town and harbour, and battlefield was on the where the cannon would be Historical Society and Muse- and had at first thought to Rouille, built by the French left York and headed south Lakeshore properties just ignited. This spiking tempo- um; Great Canadian Battles capture Kingston, considered in 1750 and abandoned to Fort Niagara. west of Old Town, where rarily disabled the can- – Edward Humphreys; Cana- essential for control over in 1759. A plaque, in the While the American forces the former Department of non. The cannon could be dianencyclopeidia.ca; Toron- the Great Lakes and the St. west end of the Exhibition were harboured at Fort National Defence rifle range repaired but it took a great toplaques.com.. Lawrence River. Grounds in Toronto, marks Niagara for many weeks, the was later located. amount of effort and time. More Niagara’s History The War of 1812, on Lake the location of the old fort. British in Fort George were The battle field was im- Fort George and the town Unveiled articles about the Ontario, was a matter of ship- Sheaffe dispatched 100 preparing for the invasion mense. To give you an idea of Niagara were now under past of Niagara-on-the-Lake building. The American Lake Indigenous allies to stop the they knew was to come. of how big, at the north end American control. The are available at: Ontario squadron, based at landing of the American However, like Brock before of Queen Street, near the American forces lost only 40 www.niagaranow.com Page 23 August 22, 2019 COMMUNITY

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Joe Marchese and Jill Fortuner accept the Gold Top: Palliative Care program manager Bonnie Bagnulo Plunger for Twisted Vine. THE GOLDEN PLUNGER with admin. assist. Erica Moncion. The event raised more than $4,700 from 150 cars. Right: Marc Lyons As its name implies, the Twisted Vine Kitchen & representing Queens Landing at the Garden Party Market has a theme. A portion of the seating is Fundraiser at NOTL Public Library. Bottom: Beth in their market area. Favourite restaurant sauces, Thiessen serenades the crowd during Stone Road canned goods and oils can be purchased for home Pharmacy’s grand opening on Saturday. use. And there’s a fabulous antipasti selection. The PHOTOS BY BRITTANY CARTER AND EUNICE TANG place had only been open for six weeks when we arrived. The first thing we noticed was the ceiling height. Gone are the low ceilings of the former Lawrenceville restaurant and the exposed ceiling Gardens of really opens up the interior. The seating is divided into the dining space and market area. We walked 9 through the market on our way to the highlight of our visit. You guessed it: the washrooms. They the week were new, clean, accessible and well-appointed. We reviewers gave the Twisted Vine 3.5/5 and a Gold Plunger Award.

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I can be held in your right hand, but not in your left. What am I? Top: The winning garden for Week 9 at Answer: Your left hand 33 Prideaux St. belongs to Michael and Also accepted left wrist and elbow. Jill Burke. Middle: The winning garden Answered first by: Margie Enns for Week 10 is 1994 York St. owned Also answered correctly by: Jillian Mantini, by Mary Kiss. Right: Demi and Edward Alayna Hollemans, Katie Reimer, Louise Nasello with Xavier Smith. The 125 Rogalski, Ann Ghirardi, Peter Newman, Centre St. homeowners are Garden of Marion Briston, and Patricia Kierans the Week winners for Week 11. PHOTOS BY BRITTANY CARTER AND DARIYA Email answers to [email protected] BAIGUZHIYEVA for a chance to win a prize. Page 24 The August 22, 2019

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Left, James Grigjanis-Meusel golfing at Girvan, near Turnberry, while visiting his brother Patrick. In the background is Ailsa Craig. Right, Grigjanis-Meusel stands on the clubhouse balcony at The Duke’s golf club in Scotland. In the distance is the historic village of St. Andrews. The NOTL native is spending the summer working at The Duke’s. MAY CHANG Memorable summer for NOTL native in Scotland James Grigjanis-Meusel is working at a course not far from the historic home of golf, St. Andrews

Kevin MacLean doesn’t matter. layouts, rare in the land of He’s really been im- beach made famous in If he ever tried that Managing Editor Grigjanis-Meusel is a links courses, known for pressed with how dog- the Oscar-winning movie with his dog at the NOTL long way from home but their fescue and gorse and friendly Scotland is. Even Chariots of Fire. Golf Club, “she would be ST. ANDREWS, Scot- he’s enjoying every minute pot bunkers. many restaurants welcome “When we played the chasing someone down on land – It’s the summer of a of it, he says. The NOTL The Duke’s is owned canines, something that’s Jubilee, someone was Queen Street or chasing a lifetime. native grew up working at by Kohler, the company just not allowed back home. walking on the beach and bird into Lake Ontario,” he You love to play golf, are the Niagara-on-the-Lake better known for taps and And dogs often show they came up onto the golf says with a laugh. really good at it, and you Golf Club spread over plumbing products. Kohler up on golf courses, when course and they literally He’s leaving his plans for get to live in a Scottish vil- almost a dozen seasons. also owns the Old Course people are playing. just had three dogs walk- the future a bit open-ended. lage at the historic home He’s 25 now and having Hotel, located along 17th “Everyone has dogs here, ing all around them. The Having a British passport of golf. spent four years at Johnson fairway, the famous Road no one has leashes,” he dogs looked around but helps open a lot of doors And you’re working on a and Wales University in Hole, on the Old Course at says. That may be a bit on never moved away from (his mom Dina is British, beautiful golf course, high North Miami, Fla., taking St. Andrews Links. an exaggeration, but it is their owner. It’s amazing.” dad Heinz is of German on a ridge, with all of St. off to Scotland this year The toughest thing to get indicative of how widely And it not just in St. ancestry). While his brother Andrews laid out before you. seemed like a great next used to this summer? Scot- accepted pets are. Andrews, he says. “People Matthias resides in Toronto, For Niagara-on-the- step along his journey. land’s notoriously fickle On Sundays, the Old take their dogs on trains another sibling, Patrick, Lake’s James Grigjanis- “It’s something I’ve always weather. By early July, Course is closed to golf- and they just sit there. is living near Glasgow, so Meusel, nothing could be wanted to do,” he says, almost two months into his ers as it becomes a public They’re so well-behaved.” maybe some more travel is better. seated in the ornate lounge odyssey, Grigjanis-Meusel park, with hikers and pic- At The Duke’s people in the offing. He wasn’t sure what to of his new employer. is still trying to figure out nickers and dogs cavorting often bring their dogs along Meanwhile, he’s sure expect when he saw an Until September, he’s the climate. all day. when they are golfing, even to stay in top shape with online job posting and ap- working with the club pros “I brought seven pairs of “The dogs are so well- if they’re in a buggy (what his 30-minute bike ride plied last winter. The loca- at The Duke’s, a beautiful shorts with me for the sum- trained here,” he says. we call power carts in to work – uphill. At the tion, St. Andrews, caught “parkland-style” course mer and I haven’t worn any The Jubilee, one of the North America). “They just end of the day, he looks his attention but he wasn’t high on a hill overlook- of them yet,” he says. Long St. Andrews Links-owned take a tennis ball, chuck it forward to the cruise back sure if the course was part ing historic St. Andrews. pants, layers and wind or courses, is located beside out, the dog will go chase to his flat, though. It’s a of the famous St. Andrews Parkland courses are lush, rain gear are mandatory. the famous Old and New it, they’ll play their shot, breezy downhill glide most Links group. It isn’t. But it North American-style But especially layers. courses, and abuts the the dog comes back.” of the way.