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The trusted voice of our community. notllocal.com OCTOBER 1, 2020 Volume 2 • Issue 40 On the waterfront Canopy Growth The heavy construction at Ball’s Beach is done, with the Town now beginning the restoration of the path and grass in the park area. Han- nah, Wes and Emma Ridesic love swimming at the beach, and Wes reaches out to likes to hunt for crawfish (below), but this sandy beach that has been created by the shoreline protection project has added a new element they all enjoy. Hannah was especially proud of her sand mermaid tail, seniors during COVID says mom Robin. The weather was cooperating early this week, and Penny Coles forced to talk to their loved the kids were making the most of it. (Photos supplied) The Local ones while a staff member stands by, holding a phone Canopy Growth, one of to their ear, she says. Canada’s largest medical and So when Canopy decid- recreational cannabis pro- ed to do something to help ducers, has given eight Ni- seniors, she supported iPads agara long-term care homes on “wheelie stands,” pre- iPads to help alleviate isola- loaded with communication tion for residents during the apps, so that even if help is pandemic. required to initiate a Face- Sitting in her office in Time phone call, seniors B.C., Hilary Black admits don’t need a staff member, she doesn’t know much covered with all their per- about the Niagara Region, sonal protective equipment, but as chief advocacy offi- standing beside them. cer for Canopy Growth, she Black also knows an aw- feels strongly that seniors, ful lot about breaking down as the most vulnerable seg- barriers for patients who ment of the population can benefit from cannabis, during COVID, need the and again, she refers to her most support. grandmother, who takes “My grandmother is 104, what she calls her “mary and she lives at home, with jane vitamins” daily to help full-time support. I have the her relax, feel good and privilege of talking to her sleep. whenever I want to.” But in long-term care Continued on page 4 homes, many residents are Two councillors resign from CAO selection committee

Penny Coles and the need to strictly adhere ed to improve hiring practices elected officials across Niagara participating in the CAO Cameron’s statement was The Local to the proper process. in the future. led to my moving adoption of recruitment as a member made just before council went Both have referenced sev- Cameron read a statement its recommendations for the of council, and hoped that into a closed session Monday. Two councillors have re- eral times in earlier discus- to council at Monday’s meet- Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake council deliberations could Burroughs had asked for a dis- signed from the CAO selec- sions the ombudsman report ing about her resignation, part in December last year. I feel take place, whenever possi- cussion of the makeup of the tion committee, but with most released late in 2019 about the of which said, referring to the very strongly that even the ble, during an open, therefore selection committee in public, of their discussions having hiring of the former region- provincial watchdog’s report, slightest spectre of personal, public, meeting, rather than in which was intended to oc- taken place in closed session, al chief administrator, which “This document clearly de- political or other third-party closed session. cur during the closed session, their reasons aren’t entirely he denounced as an “inside scribes the missteps that oc- influence creeping into any as- “Before council is asked and a vote was taken about clear. job,” tainted with improper curred in hiring a CAO at Ni- pect of the CAO hiring process to provide advice or recom- whether it should be public The surprise is that Couns. disclosure of information to agara Region in recent years, could undermine the quality mendations to the selection or not. Couns. Wendy Chero- Clare Cameron and Gary Bur- the successful candidate. They and I have considered its con- of final recruitment, and sig- committee, I hope to receive pita, John Wiens, Burroughs, roughs have both been pas- both also endorsed then, and tents and recommendations nificantly erode the public’s written minutes of the com- Cameron, and Lord Mayor sionate and outspoken about have referenced since, the rec- very seriously since publica- trust in this organization.” mittee’s meetings in order to the importance of hiring the ommendations that stemmed tion. The belief that this report She went on to say she inform and aid effective deci- Continued on page 3 very best candidate for the job, from the investigation, intend- has unique importance for all would be more comfortable sion-making,” she said. 2 October 1, 2020 THE NOTL LOCAL notllocal.com Live Shaw revues a go, Christmas Carol cancelled Penny Coles The Local Although Queen Street has been teeming with cars and visitors most weekends this summer, local businesses are reporting a shift in demo- graphics to day-trippers who might stop for an ice cream or a patio meal, but aren’t in town to shop. Shaw Festival patrons traditionally have stayed in town longer, spending more while they’re here, and the festival is now giving those patrons a reason to visit, even during a pandemic. Small musical revues are taking place in private back- yards, at wineries, in the Shaw Festival garden and other locations around town, and those who attend are loving the live performances. But many were also hop- ing for a return to the indoor Kristi Frank, Alexis Gordon, Élodie Gillett and Olivia Sinclair-Brisbane in rehearsal for the Shaw Festival’s outdoor concert series. (Photo supplied) stage soon, including CEO Tim Jennings. moment we get the nod. We The concerts have been ital costs, and by the federal this out with small audienc- that NOTL is a safe place to Those hopes were dashed are about to announce our free, and were put together wage subsidy, says Jennings. es,” he says, and while not visit. with the news this week that plans for next season, which quickly, once the Shaw re- Each venue is setting its own the norm for Shaw, “they are “Businesses of Niagara A Christmas Carol is not to I hope and believe will be our ceived its $400,000 federal safe pandemic protocol, ac- beautifully staged concerts, are really focused on public be, at least not this year. best yet, not only because of grant for live, outdoor per- cording to space, and provin- lovely revues of great com- safety, and have been unbe- Jennings said last week he the quality of the work we formances. “Soft openings” cial guidelines. posers.” lievably resilient with patios, wasn’t giving up altogether can offer, but because the have taken place in recent The outdoor performanc- As to fulfilling the goal popups and offering more on staging the holiday clas- people making that work, weeks, says Jennings, fea- es “help to connect us with of driving economic recov- options,” says Jennings. “We sic, although chances weren’t and witnessing that work, turing eight performers our patrons,” Jennings says, ery, Jennings says, “I think want people to stay, shop and looking good. will do so with such passion- involved in three musical adding orchestrating the it’s working. People are go- make use of all our ameni- “We’re really hopeful we ate, renewed commitment to revues, including ensemble current endeavour has been ing out to dinner, shopping, ties.” The town is hurting, he can move forward,” but with the life-affirming value of live members Kyle Blair, Andrew “complicated and weird,” lounging on patios. We’re added, “and we need to help.” cases of COVID rising, he theatre.” Broderick, James Daly, Kristi and very different compared trying to get people to come This is the Shaw’s way said, “we’re very concerned. Audiences for the mu- Frank, Élodie Gillett, Alexis to what the Shaw had been here and stay longer.” of “pivoting to a different, We’re working against a tidal sical revues are small, and Gordon, Olivia Sinclair-Bris- hoping to offer, which was The concerts have been safe-gathering world,” and w av e .” so far, have been limited to bane, and Jonathan Tan, on-stage performances, al- scheduled to finish before its desire to do more than of- He expected a decision those with Shaw Festival with associate music director though to a limited capacity. dinner to encourage patrons fering only online programs. this week, and the announce- membership, but there could Ryan deSouza. The performances, how- to come and spend the day “The act of getting togeth- ment of the cancellation be some public availability in The revues are funded by ever, are a start. “It’s great to in town, and go out to eat, er and sharing art is a basic came as no surprise Tuesday. the coming weeks, says Jen- the grant, which paid for cap- be going outside, and trying he says, and to reassure them need.” “We held off making this nings. decision for as long as we The festival has devel- possibly could because we oped partnerships with Jack- had set our hearts on getting son-Triggs Winery and Vin- Pedal Pushers ride for palliative care back into one of our theatres tage Hotels, among others, this year. But it was not to and there could be ticketed be: the situation clearly calls events, depending on the for caution. We need to keep venues, but the best chance everyone safe,” said artistic to see a performance, he says, director Tim Carroll in the is to become a Friend of the media release. “But our op- Shaw through membership timism remains unquench- opportunities, and to find able: we will do what we can, out more about the events, when we can, and we will be sign up for the Shaw e-news- ready to leap into action the letter.

Lord Mayor Betty Disero was at the former hospital site Saturday, where the NOTL Community Palliative Care Service office is located, to start the Healing Cycle ride for the Pedal Pushers team. Bonnie Bagnulo, executive director of the service says it was an amazing day, with more than $16,000 raised from donations so far for palliative care. Their goal was $10,000. “We are so elated to have been able to raise this much money given COVID. Some of last year’s corporate sponsors weren’t able to help us this year, due to their own business losses, completely understandable and somewhat expected. However, we were very fortunate to gain more community support this We need your help! year from personal donors,” says Bagnulo. (Penny Coles) Please email as often as possible ANDREWS LAW PROFESSIONAL requesting protection CORPORATION for working horses. 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Disero said the selection eron, he believes she feels the Disero said then she expected committee meetings had been same. a CAO would be chosen by going along well, until they Since last January, when the end of the year. reached an issue where there Cameron passed the motion Left on the committee are was disagreement between that the Town would follow Lord Mayor Betty Disero and members who were split in the recommendations of the Coun. Erwin Wiens. After their opinions. Even after a ombudsman, which included Wiens was given an opportu- closed session with council, signed privacy documents, nity to also resign, which he Disero said, it couldn’t be re- and proceed with caution declined, three more council- Couns. Allan Bisback (top, left), Clare Cameron, Erwin Wiens, Sandra O’Connor, Norm solved, and the two resigned. during the search to replace lors, Sandra O’Connor, Allan Arsenault, Gary Burroughs and John Wiens during the discussion of the CA0 selection Disero alluded to a concern former CAO Holly Dowd, he Bisback and Wendy Cheropita committee resignations. (Screenshot) over whether staff involved in has also stressed the impor- were appointed at Monday’s the work of the selection com- tance of “not just talking about council meeting. Ombudsman’s Report “Inside organization. cil’s commitment to support- mittee had signed the required doing it, but making sure we Job.” This document clearly Given these convictions, I ing diversity in all its forms, I document agreeing not to dis- are doing it.” Coun. Clare Cameron’s describes the missteps that oc- am most comfortable at this wish to encourage the CAO close any information about Although Disero has said statement in full: curred in hiring a CAO at Ni- time to participate in next Selection Committee to uti- the selection discussions, and the process is being followed, This statement con- agara Region in recent years, steps for CAO recruitment as lize a blind evaluation of ap- said that document had been “I haven’t seen it,” he says. firms that I have resigned and I have considered its con- a member of Council, rather plicants that would remove signed. “I’m not sure why He signed off on the pri- from the Town of Niaga- tents and recommendations than as a member of the CAO names from future candidate there was still a feeling that vacy document himself, but ra-on-the-Lake’s CAO Selec- very seriously since publica- Selection Committee. I also lists until the start of inter- the ombudsman’s concerns he wanted to see a list of ev- tion Committee, effective Sep- tion. The belief that this report look forward to seeing the views, and therefore help to had not been followed. That’s erybody who has access to the tember 21, 2020. has unique importance for all Selection Committee’s work, ensure the utmost fairness of remained a contention,” she search information and evi- The Chief Administrative elected officials across Niagara and any related Council delib- evaluation at this stage on the added. dence they too have signed off. Officer’s role is incredibly im- led to my moving adoption of erations, occur in open session basis of merit and experience Burroughs did not speak “The process is so import- portant to our community, its recommendations for the wherever possible, unless it is over any other factor. about his reasons for resigning ant,” he says, referencing the and the selection of someone Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake absolutely necessary to delib- The Town of Niaga- Monday night, but he told The regional “inside job,” when he for this role is a critical deci- in December last year. erate in camera under the Mu- ra-on-the-Lake deserves only Local that for him, it’s an issue sat on regional council, and sion that I sincerely looked I feel very strongly that nicipal Act. Before Council the utmost quality of open, of process. was unaware of what was go- forward to participating in as even the slightest spectre of is asked to provide advice or genuine, innovative and col- As someone who has been ing on behind the scenes. an elected official. personal, political or other recommendations to the Se- laborative leadership at all involved with political selec- “As long as we follow the The hiring of a CAO re- third-party influence creeping lection Committee, I hope to levels, and that includes find- tion committees and hirings process, we’re good.” quires the utmost care under into any aspect of the CAO receive written minutes of the ing the very best possible can- in the past, both at the regional “I wish them all the best,” any circumstances, particu- hiring process could under- Committee’s meetings in or- didate to be our next CAO. I and municipal level, he be- he says of the current selection larly in the public sector, and mine the quality of final re- der to inform and aid effective trust that the work of the CAO lieves strongly in following committee members. “This is now even more so given the cruitment and significantly decision-making. Selection Committee will con- the proper process, and in this where it’s going to get difficult.” November 29, 2019 Ontario erode the public’s trust in this Further, given this Coun- tinue in that spirit. 4 October 1, 2020 THE NOTL LOCAL notllocal.com ‘Please apply, we’ll talk’ Town responds to rising COVID about tourism recovery grant numbers with closings Penny Coles says chamber president and are hesitant to apply. Penny Coles Town offices will remain cases, but we want to keep The Local Eduardo Lafforgue, also a Lafforgue says he The Local closed to the public, and it at zero or close to it,” said member of the evaluation thinks most businesses community centre rentals, Disero. As applications for committee. will have spent consider- With the Premier finally which were slated to re- There was also a ques- the federal tourism grant Once the crisis hit, it ably more than that, but admitting Monday the re- sume Monday, Oct. 5, will tion about Halloween, Dis- come in slowly, businesses had a devastating effect if the committee discovers cent uptick in COVID cas- be delayed until November, ero said. The Town was go- impacted by COVID are on local businesses, and it’s too high a benchmark, es is the second wave, the although the cafe and the ing to prepare something being encouraged to seek not just on Queen Street. it can be lowered. Town is responding with library will remain open. for the Virgil Sports Park, their share of the $500,000. Businesses in town that are He believes most busi- some measures of its own. With the emergency but has decided not to go Coun. Allan Bisback, part of the “tourism value ness owners are planning Doug Ford not only control group making de- ahead with that. one of the Town’s Discre- chain,” although not nec- to apply, but they are “very, conceded the province is cisions to prioritize the The Region has said it tionary Grant Committee essarily considered part of very busy,” and will get in a second wave, “it will be health and safety of resi- will make a recommen- members who will review the tourism industry, can their applications in closer worse than the first wave dents, businesses and town dation to municipalities and evaluate the applica- qualify, if they have spent to the deadline. we encountered earlier this staff, and visitors continu- about the Oct. 31 celebra- tions, says he expects, as money to meet pandemic The grant, announced year,” he said. ing to come to town, Dis- tions by Oct. 12, and will the Oct. 15 deadline ap- guidelines, he says. last month, is expected Following Monday’s ero thanked residents for depend on COVID num- proaches, applications will “If your business is to support about 50 busi- announcement, the Town their diligence, and asked bers in the next two weeks. begin to come in quickly. affected by tourism, or nesses and maintain about sent out a release saying it them to work together. Staff will continue to The objective, he said, changes related to tour- 100 jobs. is “adapting operations and “Niagara-on-the-Lake provide service online, over is to help small and me- ism, you need to apply. In addition to Bisback, tightening safety precau- has had few to no cases for the phone and with addi- dium businesses that have The eligibility is very open, Coun. Norm Arsenault, tions to safeguard the com- a number of weeks, and tional curbside dropoffs spent money on COVID very flexible. If you have and Lafforgue, the evalu- munity, while continuing we’d like to keep it that (via drop box) and pickups, measures, such as plexi- any doubt, apply, and we’ll ation committee includes to provide full service to way,” Disero said. as required. glass, signage, door mod- talk to you.” Paul Harber, chief propri- residents.” As last week went on, Call 905-468-3266 for ification, and personal Eligible businesses will etor of Ravine Vineyard One of the steps the she said, the number of any service you need, the protective equipment, ret- be granted a minimum of Estate Winery; Madison Town is taking is the can- new COVID cases in the town release says, and staff roactive to June 1. $4,000, up to a maximum Vine, marketing manager cellation of public skating province has been more will ensure you receive the Town staff have devel- of $20,000. The grant is for at Peller Estates Winery; at both arenas, although than 400 most days, with service you need. oped the application form a total of $500,000 to be and Linda Sicoli, econom- it remains open for orga- 700 new cases Monday in The customer service for the Tourism Recov- distributed. ic development officer for nized, staffed activities.Ontario, and 554 new cases desk at the community cen- ery Grant, created in col- Grant eligibility also the Niagara Region. Public skating, which is not reported Tuesday. tre, fitness area and pickup laboration with FedDev includes arts and culture, For more information monitored, will be paused In Niagara, there were from Sweets & Swirls Café Ontario, and delivered not-for-profit organiza- about eligibility guidelines until Nov. 1 while watching 38 new cases reported over remain open. Rentals are in partnership with the tions. and the application pro- the number of cases, Lord the weekend, 12 Monday postponed. NOTL Chamber of Com- Bisback wonders if the cess, visit notl.com/fed- Mayor Betty Disero said in and five Tuesday. The NOTL Public Li- merce, winery operators, $4,000 threshold is too dev-grant. her update to council Mon- “We’re really fortunate brary will also remain and the Niagara Region. high for some of the small- To begin your applica- day. in NOTL, with zero active open. Before COVID hit, er businesses, who may tion, visit notl.com/fed- local businesses were on have had COVID-related dev-apply. track for a record year, expenses less than that, Seniors using iPads for communication Continued from page 1 ing further isolation and a She would love to see sense of disconnection for more access to communi- seniors, especially those in Throughout Black’s ca- cation for residents in long- long-term care homes, and reer, she says, her goal has term care, and encourages Canopy Growth wanted been to ensure access to other businesses to consid- to do something to help, it medical cannabis. er similar donations. was natural to turn to the She’s extremely proud of “This is kind of the least facilities which they were Canopy Growth for its cur- we can do. Let’s create an already partnering, through rent research project, which avalanche of love across the the study. They have sup- is studying the use of med- country. Maybe collectively plied 16 iPads to long-term ical cannabis as a treatment we can make an impact, at care homes involved in for patients in long-term least in terms of connectivi- the study, including Upper care homes, and are dealing ty, for those who are feeling Canada Lodge and the sev- with three main issues: pain, the most lonely and isolat- en others in the region, says moods, and sleep problems, ed, on top of the fear of the Black. she says. pandemic.” Eight homes in Niagara, including Upper Canada Lodge, are participating in the research, Black says. It began earlier this year, and is expected to be completed by the end of the year. “I’m particularly excited about this study,” she says. “Residents of long-term care facilities are one of the last groups we have to break down barriers to cannabis for.” It can be administered in a capsule, the same as other medications, she explains, and the study will help de- termine safe dosages for se- niors, as well as possible side effects. “We will see what the data tells us at the end of the research project.” Seniors can use FaceTime to talk to loved ones. (Facebook When COVID hit, caus- photo) notllocal.com THE NOTL LOCAL October 1, 2020 5 Miller promises on-time service with a smile Penny Coles days and routes will be the The Local same. “We’ve tried to keep it as Niagara-on-the-Lake user-friendly as we could. residents will know the new It’s a new contract and a regional garbage collection new vision,” Harris says, policies have taken effect with a company that has a when they see the trucks — long history of waste man- everything about them will agement and a reputation be shiny and new. for good service. The Miller Waste Sys- “We pride ourselves tems logo is on the doors. on customer service. We’ll Gone is the Re-Think Your make sure garbage gets Waste campaign, replaced picked up on the right day, by Box It. Bin It. Sort it. with boxes and bins put The region’s new slogan, on back nice and neat, and the sides of the trucks, has with lots of smiles on our been designed to encourage faces.” a better rate of waste diver- The contract called for sion. all new trucks, with two dif- The trucks themselves, ferent models, one config- about 65 of them, are die- ured to collect garbage and sel, at a cost of $250,000 to compostables, the other for $300,000 each. They have blue and grey box collec- begun to arrive at the Mill- tion. er site on Townline Road in About 100 staff will work NOTL, ready to roll Oct. 19, out of the Townline Road Lord Mayor Betty Disero assured NOTL residents they will be well-served by Miller Waste Systems. (Penny Coles) says Miller district manager garage and office, some of Rob Harris, and were un- them local, newly hired and about its 50 years of experi- known across the province, and is “prepared to make companies to share waste veiled last Wednesday. trained, some who worked ence, and its name for being and said the accolades are significant investment inmanagement across Niaga- “We’re very excited. We for Emterra, which has the one of the top 50 companies well-deserved. Niagara, in terms of prop- ra, along with CFL Environ- have new trucks arriving current contract, and some in Canada. Bradley says he is count- erty, collection assets and mental, which will be based every day,” he says. long-time Miller employ- “We’ll be well-served ing on residents to make waste-processing capacity.” in St. Catharines. The two They’ll all be available ees, says Harris. by Miller,” she says, adding changes that will help meet A sister company, Es- will divide municipalities when the new contract “About 30 per cent of Blair McArthur, CEO, and the Region’s 65 per cent di- carpment Renewables, has between them, with Mill- kicks in, at the same time them will be new. We also his wife Brenda are commu- version target, up from the acquired an organics pro- er covering St. Catharines, bags and cans of garbage have some transfers from nity-minded people who al- current rate of about 50 per cessing plant in Grimsby to Niagara Falls, Welland, Fort collection will be limited to other divisions, who are lo- ways give back, “improving cent, a goal which he said is become a state-of-the-art Erie, and Port Colborne, every other week, although cal and wanted to be closer any community they live “ambitious but achievable.” facility, producing high- along with NOTL. recyclable and compostable to home,” he says. and work in.” Denis Goulet, president grade natural fertilizer for More information on material will continue to be Lord Mayor Betty Dise- Regional chair Jim of Miller Waste Systems, agricultural use, Goulet changes to Niagara’s waste picked up weekly. ro welcomed Miller Waste Bradley also spoke of the says the company is excited says. collection program is online In NOTL, the pickup Systems to NOTL, talking company’s reputation, well- to serve the Niagara Region, Miller is one of two at NiagaraRegion.ca/waste.

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GARY SNIDER TONY PARKER broker sales representative OFFICE: 905.468.8600 T: 905.988.2205 DIRECT: 289.668.5780 E: [email protected] [email protected] 6 October 1, 2020 THE NOTL LOCAL EDITORIAL notllocal.com CAO selection committee debacle Town staff put together tribute When so much is said in both Cameron and candidate the members who make up the closed session, it is tempting to Dennis Dick were speaking. new selection committee. to friend, colleague Dennis Dick speculate, to try to read between Cameron, who up until then And we know she and Bur- One of the loveliest moments When those who spoke about strong. He spoke with confidence, the lines of the little that is said was unknown on the NOTL roughs will continue, or at least in time to ever occur during a Ni- Dennis for the tribute were asked with wisdom, with belief in what in public. political scene, was asked, if she attempt, to hold members ac- agara-on-the-Lake council meet- what they would miss about him, he was saying. And in doing so, The answer to the “why” of was elected, what would be the countable to the process that will ing is the tribute video, put togeth- there was talk of his exuberance, although others didn’t alway agree two councillors resigning from most important attribute for a keep them on track to find the er by town staff, to Dennis Dick, a his optimism, his sense of humour, with him, he earned their respect. the committee is unclear. They new CAO. It was expected that best possible candidate. long-time councillor and friend to his boisterous laugh, his smiles, The video is on the Town’s deserve credit, despite their ob- this term of council would have Because, after all, that is so many in the community. Den- and, as many people agreed, his YouTube and Facebook channels. vious frustration, for adhering to hire someone for the position, what NOTL deserves, and after nis died of cancer Aug. 21. big, booming voice. Or, as former Make sure you have Kleenex. to the rule that what is said in and Cameron said that night Monday night’s discussion, there There was laughter, there were councillor Jim Collard, his long- Penny Coles closed session, stays in closed that she hoped to be part of the will be a lot of eyes watching. tears, and as a memento for the time friend said, “everything.” Kudos to all those who contrib- session. selection process. Her passion family of Dennis, a beautiful, mov- Many spoke of Dennis as uted. The list of credits includes But that leaves the rest of us and excitement at the thought Penny Coles ing tribute from his friends, col- someone you would always know the incredible people who spoke even more frustrated, for only were evident, and her articu- The Local leagues, and many who were both. was in the room. At council, he of Dennis, and all those who had being able to guess at what trans- late answer to that one question They spoke of his love for his was never one to speak for the sake a hand in the video, including pired. likely helped earn her the title of family, his love of people, his desire of speaking. He would sit back in Lord Mayor Betty Disero, who Both councillors, Gary deputy lord mayor. Community to help, and his passion for making his chair, a contemplative look on organized it, Lauren Kruitbosch, Burroughs and Clare Camer- Also memorable that eve- NOTL better, not only through his face, but when he stood up to Beth Audet, Jack Custers from on, have been passionate about ning was Dennis Dick, a 23- food drive his 23 years sitting at the council voice his opinion, he would sud- YourTV Niagara who provided their belief NOTL deserves the year council veteran hoping for On another note, con- table, but in the community, in his denly take up a lot of space in the some video footage of Dennis, right CAO, and also as strongly another term, after four years gratulations to all those who volunteer work. There is no doubt room. Yes, it was because his voice Lucie Palka who helped dig up determined that the proper se- away from the table, when he organized and participated in that Dennis loved this town, or was loud — he had no inside voice, some Town video, and David lection process must be strictly was asked the same question. He the Community Food Drive that the residents were his extend- said Collard — but even more so, Lepp and Randy Klaassen, who followed, especially in light of spoke right after Cameron, and for Newark Neighbours. Lord ed family. others said, because his voice was provided some photos. what happened with the tainted he stood up and answered some- Mayor Betty Disero announced process that hired the regional thing along the lines of, “if elect- Monday night that a ton, liter- chair during the previous term ed, I’d hire Clare Cameron for ally, of food was raised, as well of council. CAO.” He was acknowledging as $4,000. Those looking to View from the couch That’s what makes their res- the obvious admiration the au- Newark Neighbours for help ignation so puzzling. It wouldn’t dience felt, and he drew a hearty with Thanksgiving dinners are Donald Combe have been a decision made light- laugh, as he often did when he going to be blown away by the Special to The Local ly for either Burroughs or Cam- spoke. generosity of this community. eron. So, if nothing else, we know Congratulations to all involved, Enola Holmes (2020) is A small number of residents, she will continue to be involved including those who donated about a 16-year-old who maybe about 200, may recall as much as allowable from the to the drive. finds herself facing the world being at the Royal Canadian Le- council table, when discussions alone, but having been edu- gion during a candidates meet- will take place for the most part Penny Coles cated by a wise mother, and ing, in September, 2018, when in closed session, and amongst The Local defying the societal norms for women in the Victori- an era, she becomes an in- dependent woman, a fine Auchterlonie on Astrology detective, and manages a little romance. She aston- Bill Auchterlonie Sun, it’s a full Moon and full it turns retrograde again. It has ishes brothers Sherlock and Special to The Local Mars kind of New Year! Emo- been playing with our willpow- Mycroft, and me, who love tions will be fiery and it’s every er, holding us back. Now a lot of Enola’s focused actions and The full week of Auchterlonie man, woman and child for him/ pent-up energy will be available the film. on Astrology can be found on the herself. Still, this is accompanied to finally get the things done that Facebook page for The NOTL by the Sun in Libra, seeking you want done. Check where Cubankite / Shutterstock.com Local, and on the website https:// peace and harmony just as de- Pluto is in your natal chart for www. auchterlonieonastrolo- terminedly. Today the Energizer more information. The calen- gy.ca. In part II of my podcast, Bunny of U.S. presidents cele- dar designed by Julius Caesar thanks to AstroButterfly, we get brates his 96th birthday. It was lasted over 1,600 years, but was Letters! We want letters! 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The opinions expressed in submitted commentary, and letters to the editor, are those of the contributors and not necessarily those of The NOTL Local. COMMENT Hike shows fall colours just a three-hour drive away party outside! My good friend Valley was certainly rewarding ter from, and the dirt roads have to take that short drive, Much of the slopes have cau- requested it include a solid at this time of year. The rock I crossed to enter the woods be a little adventurous, and liflower-like tree crowns, bul- hike as a critical aspect of his face we stand on, named Old again. It was a very inward, feel it for yourself. The people bous and swollen with bright adventurous weekend. Baldy, is personified in name quiet, but profound expe- up there are so relaxed and colours, their visibility testa- We got some memorable and structure alike. We look at rience to revisit Old Baldy, lovely, too. It’s like stepping ment to their longtime con- comments from other walkers the shear drop and try to wrap which I later named a song back in time. servation and all the changes Owen Bjorgan on the trail, which was busi- our heads around being 152 and my canoe after. The guys and I find our- they’ve seen in this valley. Special to The Local er than we anticipated. Mind metres above the Beaver Riv- On that note, as our gov- selves in silence after a series Those coloured trees tell us you, the last hoorah of fall er below. That’s basically triple ernment has officially started of good laughs as we look out that life changes and it moves Sitting on an old rock colours and warm weather up the height of Niagara Falls, be- sprinkling the words “second over Old Baldy. The fall co- fast. Here’s to making the most face, beneath our feet lies 420 here was upon us. Our cohort ing overlooked by a bald patch wave” all over our screens, let’s lours are impossibly painted of it with nature, and cheers to million years of history. The of black T-shirts read “Groom, in a head of colourful hair. not ever forget what Ontario across both sides of the valley. my buddy and his wife to-be! time warp doesn’t stop here, Groomsman” and the like, so We see the fall colours has to offer in terms of its nat- though. Looking across the we visually stood out. with summer’s warmth, and ural heritage. Beaver Valley, you see the Everyone we passed gave signs all over the backroads Going up north for such opposite cliff is a five-minute out a cordial “congratulations,” reminding us that a qualified wild and deep woodsy expe- drive, or a two-day hike away or they simply commented on vehicle is required here for the riences doesn’t require a four- on the Bruce Trail. In between how unusual and fun it was to coming winter if you’re going hour-plus drive. It’s incredible lies a sea of colourful forests see guys out hiking for a bach- to navigate these escarpment to realize what lies within and a few quiet villages. elor party. Definitely a first for hills. three hours north of Niaga- This sleepy, but significant me. I sit and wonder many ra-on-the-Lake. area of the Niagara Escarp- Still keeping a low profile, things. There is a beauty in The pandemic’s ups and ment is just three hours north and enjoying the views from doing something so normal, downs have allowed me to of here, but this is where the the clifftop, we found our- and taking it outdoors during further appreciate how Ontar- northern magic begins. There selves window-shopping from a time of a shifting world. io is naturally a pretty exqui- are more woods than farms, various lookouts along the I also happened to be sit- site place to be “confined.” I the air smells better, and it’s dramatic escarpment drop. ting on the exact same cliff didn’t need the reminder, as I fringe black bear country. I’m We basically floated from that I did in 2014, when I am always actively seeking out standing on a clifftop taking viewpoint to viewpoint, hav- thru-hiked the entire Bruce opportune places to explore in this view in with a group of ing a group sit-down at each Trail for 37 days. The memory our local regions. Having said buddies. spot for some life chats and sparks were flying, as I found that, taking the time to make a This is what happens when taking photos. myself remembering kinks in quick visit up there is how the Fall colours not yet seen in Niagara have arrived in Beaver Valley, you take a pandemic bachelor The view of the Beaver the trail, a ditch I filtered wa- real reminders set in. You just a short distance north. (Owen Bjorgan) Library opens for browsing slowly and cautiously and texts, and evolving into the first public libraries es- tablished in Athens, Greece around 500 BC. Libraries have a long history, but that doesn’t make them outdated. Cathy Simpson In fact, public libraries are Special to The Local more relevant than ever in the internet and social media We’re very happy to be age, as the quest for knowl- open in time for library edge becomes increasingly month, and Ontario Pub- confusing and complex, and lic Library Week, Oct. 18 where barriers to informa- through 24. We’re not going tion access still exist. to be able to celebrate the way We see these barriers to Members of Knit-a-Bit met every Friday at the library for years before COVID, and have just recently returned, after meeting via Zoom in we usually do, but have some access amplified during the recent months. (Photo supplied) virtual celebrations planned. COVID-19 pandemic, and Watch the library’s website are doing our best to ensure along with, and then switch Fridays, and can be booked everyone, and look forward same mission: enriching the and social media for details. those with slow or no inter- to learning mode for literacy online by visiting the library’s to welcoming you back. The community by providing ac- Canadian Library Month net access, or those with no practise. We have several dif- website, notlpubliclibrary.org library looks a little different cess to the world’s ideas and was launched in 2006 to give computer, still have access ferent coding toys that also or call 905-468-2023. due to health and safety mea- information. See you at the anyone unfamiliar with li- to information and learning. don’t require an internet con- We’ve really missed seeing sures, but we still have the library. brary services incentives to We’re now open for com- nection. visit their local library and puter and Wi-Fi access, with We believe these resourc- experience all we have to of- technology tutoring by ap- es will level the learning play- fer. Ontario Public Library pointment, and we are loan- ing field, and we encourage LETTERS week has an even longer ing Wi-Fi hotspots. As well, you to borrow and explore history dating back to 1958 we’ve recently added coding them. The library is now when Canada and the U.S. toys, LaunchPads and Won- open for browsing, Tuesdays celebrated the first National Sentineal family asks for help derbooks to the collection. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thurs- We need your help to regain control; Our rights Library Week with the theme LaunchPads are tablets days from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., comments and support “Wake up and read!” pre-loaded with learning ap- and Saturdays from 11 a.m. ensure the safety and secu- have been lost and balance (daily if possible) to Secu- Libraries have been plications for children, teens to 3 p.m. rity of horse and carriages needs to be restored. rityFromTrespass.OMA- around for 5,000 years, dat- and adults, no internet access Computers, tech tutoring on the streets. All working animals in [email protected] ing back to ancient the Mid- required. Wonderbooks are sessions, and study spaces are As Canadians, we re- public need protection. dle Eastern civilizations that print books with a ready-to- available by appointment on spect and cherish every- We ask that you take a Thank you, preserved important records play audiobook kids can read Mondays, Wednesdays and one’s rights, but need to few moments to send your The Sentineal Family 8 October 1, 2020 THE NOTL LOCAL notllocal.com Kitten capturing hearts as he waits for surgery Penny Coles The first report was that The Local he had either broken his neck or his back, and hu- When Janice White mane euthanasia would pulled her car over on likely be the only option. Lakeshore Road last week, “I wasn’t surprised,” says grabbed a blanket and White. “I didn’t even think snatched up a kitten from he’d make it to the vet’s.” the road, she had no idea But after X-rays were whether the wee orange taken, a staff member came ball of fur was alive or dead. out again and said they were A talented amateur pho- wrong, his neck and back tographer, her plan had were fine. been to spend some time The kitty was in shock, with her camera and then and she was told he might head home, but when she have severe neurological realized she had driven over damage — they just didn’t a kitten, as had the vehi- know at that point. They cle behind her, she turned said they would put him on around as soon as she could pain medication, and since to pick him up. As she it was late afternoon, they Micky is discovering the pleasure of playing with toys. (Photos supplied) wrapped him in the blanket, asked about sending him she says, she could see no to the emergency medical fighter.” White told them she’d Micky home to save costs ony there, maybe several. marks on him, no blood or clinic overnight. White did some research start a GoFundMe page, until his surgery, and is There has to be a way to get visible injuries. “Then it got complicat- and found a red-head- and committed to what she finding him so loving and them spayed. But there ar- The cat-lover headeded,” says White. ed fighter named Micky, could raise on that, she said. sweet, she’s not making a en’t a lot of financial breaks straight to the Virgil An- “I told them I couldn’t and that became the name The fund is doing well, decision about giving him for rescue organizations.” imal Hospital on Niagara take financial responsibili- of the little ginger kitten, but White says she has no up just yet. Erika Buchkowsky, a Stone Road, not knowing if ty. I’m newly retired, and I whom the veterinarian said idea what the final bill will NOTL Cat Rescue will volunteer with NOTL Cat he would be breathing when knew the bill would be sig- was seven weeks old, and be, and has decided to keep likely help with the adop- Rescue, says the story of she arrived. nificant. But I had already weighed just two pounds. the fund going, to also cover tion process, if that’s what Micky is all too familiar. When she pulled in, she formed an emotional at- “They told me he still vaccinations, neutering, and she decides, but doesn’t have There is another little kitten, called the number on the tachment. wasn’t out of the woods, but pet insurance for anything the funds to pay for Micky’s Murphy, at the rescue shel- door of the clinic, and fol- I said, ‘that can’t be my he was more active, and they else that pops up in the fu- medical needs — no rescue ter now, who continues to lowing the pandemic proto- call. You have to make the felt he needed surgery, a leg ture. organization has that kind have health issues. He was col, a staff member came out decision.’” amputation. His left front She is also hoping, with of money, she says. found by town staff at the into the vestibule, grabbed With the cost of over- leg was paralyzed, and the all the coverage on social The area of Townline Concession 6 roundabout, him from White, and disap- night care about $600, the vet wasn’t comfortable do- media, to find a permanent Road and Lakeshore, where “in really bad shape, and peared, leaving her outside. clinic decided they would ing an amputation on a kit- home for Micky — she has a she picked up the kitten, is he’s going to become expen- “As I sat in my car, wait- keep him, and in the morn- ten so young, so they want- cat who won’t be happy with known for stray cats and sive too. He’s another needy ing for some news, I couldn’t ing, he was doing much ed to send him to someone another one in the house, kittens, White says. stop shaking,” she says. better. “They said he was a more experienced.” although she has brought “There is probably a col- Continued on page 9 NOW OPEN TO SERVE YOU SAFELY

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The toys played with in executive director Candice the morning are put away Penny. for deep-cleaning, and a Behind the communi- new set is brought out for ty centre, youngsters can the afternoon. spread out and make the Instead of nap-time most of the outdoors, hav- blankets being brought ing fun looking for bugs, from home, they are pro- playing ball, ring-around- vided at school, bagged up the-rosie, and other games and labelled with the child’s with their friends. name, and washed after Kaitlyn Eymann plays ball with Dawson Paget, Delilah Colvin, Hunter Willms, and Axl Benner. (Penny Coles) “We’re outside the ma- each nap with soap, water jority of the time, about six and disinfectant, says Pen- Parents have to go on- says, is 122, and growing. hours a day. We have such ny. line to answer health-re- Most parents are on the list great outdoor space, and Most snacks are eaten lated questions daily, and for about two years, ahead we’re making the most of outside, where kids can temperatures are checked of when they’ll need it. “We it. We’re very fortunate with spread out, but at meal- as children arrive. advise them to get on the what is available to us.” time inside, children sit at Before-and-after school list early. About 40 of those Even when the cold the ends of tables, to give child care is offered in sep- on the wait list are ones weather arrives, she says, them more space. arate rooms, she says, and we can’t provide space for “as long as everybody is “We are trying for phys- again, kids spend as much n ow.” dressed for it, and it’s not ical distancing, but with time as possible outside. The relocation and ex- too harsh, we’ll be outside our age group, it’s difficult,” The nursery school has pansion of space is antici- as much as possible.” she says. “At more high-risk 18 children registered now, pated to alleviate the wait, Inside, the school space times such as naps they’re but will be up to its full but “construction has been and routine has changed, spread out. Outdoors, complement of 24 by the delayed by COVID, and we but kids “have shown how during play time, it’s okay end of the year. have no updates right now.” adaptive and resilient they for them to interact.” The waiting list, she Those using the com- are,” says Penny. “Our day is different, and we have a very differ- School-age friends Luca Moreno (clockwise, from bottom ent-looking classroom. But right), Gavin Carpenter, Hudson Ward and Aeryn Garth have we still have the same great, their after-school snack out by the climbing trees. (Photo loving, warm and caring at- supplied) mosphere.” munity centre have seen the continue that way through future site beside the library the winter, she adds. marked off with yellow tape “If there is one benefit for some time — construc- to this, it’s been to a work/ tion was expected to start in life balance. Technology the spring. has been such a useful tool,” The majority of thesays Penny. funding is expected to “But personal connec- come from the Province, tions are also important, for with a contribution from all ages,” she says. “It’s won- the Town and Region. The derful to be back together, nursery school also plans a safely.” Dr. Kevin Clark and fundraising campaign, but As the two-year term Dr. Rebecca Zabek-Clark again, because of COVID, it of board members wraps Dentists too has been delayed. up, Penny says, “we have and their registered “We have to take it day been so grateful for all the Dental Hygiene Team by day, and be positive,” hard work and support our says Penny. “Right now, current board has provid- 369 MARY STREET we’re just happy everybody ed our school over the last NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE is coping so well.” two years, especially with www.niagaradental.ca During the closure last regards to COVID-19 and spring, until the end of our expansion plans.” August, there were regular The board of directors NEW PATIENTS WELCOME EVENING HOURS AVAILABLE Zoom sessions for parents is an integral part of the Candice Penny, Maegan Price, Kaitlyn Eymann, Karen Den Besten, Tanya Tavender, Jessi- and children, to keep the school, she says. “We are 905-468-3009 ca Lattanzio, Megan Lampman and Wendy Kulp have their staff meetings over Zoom, which kids “engaged and con- very grateful to have direc- has provided a good option during COVID. 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Honouring our Message from the Fire Chief: ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Committed to the community, and each other… Early in 2020, the evolv- COVID-19, 15 newly re- tion Week campaign, “Serve ing COVID-19 response cruited volunteer firefight- Up Fire Safety in the Kitch- Nick Ruller Jay Plato Darren Trostenko began to impact each and ers graduated from their en!” works to educate ev- Fire Chief Deputy Fire Chief Deputy Fire Chief every one of us. 300-hour recruit training eryone about the simple but The uncertainty that program, without fanfare, important actions they can surrounded the constantly and began responding take to keep themselves, and evolving response was felt to emergencies through- those around them, safe in by many, and your volun- out our community. Their the kitchen. Cooking is the teer firefighters were no fortitude as they com- leading cause of home fires different. menced their new roles is and home fire injuries in I would like to take admirable, given the cir- Canada. this opportunity to thank cumstances. As we approach Thanks- them for their unwavering I would like to thank The giving, I ask you to make a Brad Disher commitment to their com- NOTL Local for ensuring commitment to ensuring Fire Prevention and Darryl Janzen Matt van der Zalm munity, even amid such that our local volunteer fire- the safety of your family. En- Public Education Officer Training Officer Administrative Assistant uncertainty, and for being a fighters are recognized for sure that you have working strong and consistent foun- their significant contribu- smoke and carbon monox- dation our community can tion to the community, and ide alarms in your home. always lean on in times of additionally, their interest It might just save a life. need. in covering Fire Prevention During the height of Week 2020. Nick Ruller the ongoing response to This year’s Fire Preven- Fire Chief & CEMC

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Safe Home NOTL – Smoke Alarm Program While our day-to-day in your homes. using the hashtag #SAFE- lives have changed for the Every spring and fall, the HOMENOTL. Look for time being, the threat of fire Niagara-on-the-Lake Fire Niagara-on-the-Lake Fire within our homes has not. and Emergency Services and Emergency Services to With more people now conducts home visits to assist post several messages in the working from home and in making our community coming days, reminding generally spending more fire safe. Due to COVID-19, residents to test their alarms time in their homes, the we will not be making the and ensure they and their annual average number of same home visits as we usu- families are fire safe. house fires have begun to ally do. Instead, this year we In case you missed our increase. Fire chiefs across are encouraging every resi- article in The Local a few the province attribute this dent in Niagara-on-the-Lake weeks ago, don’t forget that increase to preventable to test and confirm their own smoke and carbon mon- cooking or smoking related smoke and carbon mon- oxide alarms expire. Most issues. With house fires on oxide alarms on Monday, alarms expire 10 years from the rise, it is more import- Oct. 5. Then upload a pic- the manufacturer date, how- ant than ever to ensure you ture of yourself doing this ever check with your device have working smoke and test to social media (Twitter, instruction manual to con- carbon monoxide alarms Instagram and Facebook) firm your alarm’s expiry date. A reminder to serve up fire safety in the kitchen The Niagara-on-the- fires start with the ignition Kitchen!” said Brad Dish- the home while food by when you’re cook- To find out more Lake Fire & Emergency of food or other cooking er, Fire Prevention Officer. is cooking, and use a ing. If a small grease about fire safety pro- Services is teaming up materials. “A cooking fire can grow timer to remind you fire starts, slide the lid grams and activities in with the National Fire “We know cooking fires quickly. I have seen many that you’re cooking. over the pan to smother Niagara-on-the-Lake, Protection Association® can be prevented,” said Lor- homes damaged and people • You have to be alert the flame. Turn off the please contact the Ni- (NFPA®) — the official raine Carli, vice-president injured by fires that could when cooking. You burner, and leave the agara-on-the-Lake Fire sponsor of Fire Preven- of outreach and advocacy at easily have been prevented.” won’t be alert if you pan covered until it is & Emergency Services tion Week for more than NFPA. “Staying in the kitch- Niagara-on-the-Lake are sleepy, have taken completely cool. at firedepartment@notl. 90 years — to promote en while cooking, using a Fire & Emergency Services medicine or drugs, or • Have a “kid-free zone” com. For more general this year’s Fire Prevention timer, and avoiding distrac- wants to share safety tips have consumed alco- of at least 1 metre information about Fire Week campaign, “Serve tions such as electronics or to keep you from having a hol that makes you around the stove and Prevention Week and Up Fire Safety in the TV are steps everyone can cooking fire. drowsy. areas where hot food cooking fire prevention, Kitchen!” The campaign take to keep families safe in • Never leave cooking • Always keep an oven or drink is prepared or visit www.fpw.org. works to educate everyone their homes.” food unattended. Stay mitt and pan lid near- carried. about simple but import- The Niagara-on- in the kitchen while ant actions they can take the-Lake Fire & Emergen- you are frying, grilling to keep themselves and cy Services encourages all or broiling food. If you those around them safe. residents to embrace the have to leave, even for a Cooking is the leading 2020 Fire Prevention Week short time, turn off the cause of home fires and theme. stove. home fire injuries in Can- “The most important• If you are simmering, ada. The majority of re- step you should take be- baking, roasting, or ported home fires started fore making a meal is to boiling food, check it in the kitchen. Most home Serve Up Fire Safety in the regularly. Remain in notllocal.com THE NOTL LOCAL October 1, 2020 21 Fundraiser for painful illness held in St. Davids Brenda Sharp of the worst pains known 6th Annual LYFO went vir- Special to The Local to mankind. Others simply tual. A live link was shared call it “the suicide disease.” around the world, so others “Imagine waking up one Trigeminal Neuralgia could learn about the dis- day to what feels like some- strikes without warning. ease and donate to the vol- one stabbing you repeatedly There are few truly effective unteer research foundation. in the face, each strike more treatments, and it is cur- As the volunteer fund- intense than the last — in rently incurable. raising coordinator for the your forehead, your jaw, Amy Tomasulo is a TN FPRF, I decided to host, your eye, your lips, your patient. Her husband, Pat along with my husband mouth. Tomasulo, is a sports anchor Bryan Sharp, an outdoor Then the shocks start and reporter on the WGN watch party at our home at coming, what feels like Morning News in Chicago. Creekside Senior Estates. volts of electricity coursing He is also a stand-up co- We borrowed an eight foot through one side of your median. He and Amy are by eight foot outdoor pro- face. And when the storm the geniuses behind Laugh jection screen, prayed for quiets, you’re left with a Your Face Off (LYFO), an good weather, secured do- dull, aching pain that per- annual comedy night fund- nations for a silent auction sists until the next attack, raiser to benefit the Facial and penny auction, and leaving you vulnerable to Pain Research Foundation held a 50/50 draw. And any trigger — a simple (FPRF). what a success it was! From breeze, a light touch, a bite The FPRF is the only my community alone, we of food, a kiss from a loved foundation dedicated to raised $2,020. I am hum- one . . .” raising money to fund re- bled by the generosity of my That’s how life is de- search for a cure for TN, friends and neighbours here scribed on a website that and they are getting close. at Creekside Senior Estates. is raising funds for anyone Each year in the past, At the end of the virtual suffering from Trigeminal LYFO was held as a live show, Pat Tomasulo shared Neuralgia (TN), a nerve dis- show in Chicago. Due to that during the live airing of order doctors classify as one the pandemic this year, the LYFO, more than $300,000

Bryan and Brenda Sharp attended the 2019 LYFO event in Chicago. (Photos supplied)

in donations had been sent our most successful fund- visit www.facingfacialpain. in. And the donations con- raiser to date. org. tinued to arrive at the FPRF We are so grateful for St. Davids resident Bren- the following day. everyone’s support. Anyone da Sharp, a sufferer of TN, is What started out as a with a desire to learn more the support group leader for last-minute decision to keep about TN, and how they can the Niagara Region and a the event going, despite the help keep our research for a volunteer fundraising coor- The Sharps held a showing of the 2020 LYFO event at their home in St. Davids. pandemic, ended up being cure going, is encouraged to dinator for FPRF.

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Performance Academy director Barbara Worthy (top left) and Music Niagara artistic director Atis Bankas teach perfor- LOCAL HAPPENINGS mance skills to young, gifted musicians. (Screenshot)

THE LION BURGER experience for specially confidence in themselves Worthy took special “Atis has always been RETURNS gifted young performers. at a young age. It is one pride in seeing Meinren- really keen on having Each August, students of the aspects that makes ken, Lin and Bora Kim his audience be able to Friday, October 2nd learn from masters of the the Music Niagara Per- take the next step in their see behind the scenes,” We will sell Lion Burger Combos violin, piano and cello. formance Academy a development as mentors explains Worthy. “That’s (burger, fries & bottle of water) The 2020 faculty includ- unique experience. to the younger musicians, been a part of his man- for $10 ed pianists Dr. Victoria “When they present as well. date for years. Even when Korchinskaya-Kogan their music,” Worthy “Atis did a wonderful we were live (in-person), Time is 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. and Michael Berkovsky, continues, “they then job using them as instruc- he would always invite St. Davids Lions Park Pavilion academy alumni violin- have the strong physical tors this year,” she says. supporters to certain DRIVE THRU • CONTACTLESS • CREDIT AND DEBIT PREFERRED FOR PAYMENT ists Bora Kim, Emma presence, and with the “They bring their level of workshops. It’s all part of Meinrenken and Jasmine vocal skills, they can also knowledge, what they’ve peeling back the covers Lin, and cellist Matthew speak and be understood. learned at Julliard, Yale behind the music, so you Christakos. Of course, When you study the per- and the Curtis Institute of can see how it gets done.” NOTL ROTARY VIRTUAL Music Niagara artistic di- forming arts skills, you Music, they share it with Worthy says she is TASTING AT rector Atis Bankas is also study interpretation, the our young students, and amazed at how much involved in the sessions. same as you do in music. that is priceless.” she learned this year CAROLINE CELLARS Worthy is quick to Studying interpretation “The students (whothrough the Zoom ses- point out, though, that in text can inform how participated) identifiedsions. “Watching these October 6 @ 7 p.m. - 8 p.m. there is a good reason it they study interpretation with them, and could see young instructors pass The Rotary Club of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Virtual Wine is called a “performance” in music.” where they could go. They on their knowledge to Tasting Tour will be held every Tuesday in October, com- academy. Each year she Worthy says Now Add were mentoring them, the students, and then mencing Oct. 6. It will showcase Caroline Cellars, Strewn, and fellow Shaw veteran the Drama sessions also and teaching them, and informing things to Atis Hare and Between the Lines, with a different charity as Patty Jamieson run ses- aim to build their “joy showing them the path,” that even he didn’t know, the recipient each week. Wine packages are $65 per tick- sions called Now Add the of play,” through theatre she adds. the teacher was learning et and include tasting notes, descriptions and character- Drama. games and vocal training, The daily sessions were from the student, that istics of the selected wines, as well as recipes for food “It’s always been a part which they can then ap- about seven hours long, was really important. and wine paring. The wine will be shipped directly from of the academy,” Worthy ply to their musical edu- and included instruction And I think he (Atis) was the wineries to the participants prior to the event. These explains, “adding per- cation. specific to their instru- deeply respectful of that events will be featured through a Zoom link which will be formance arts and skills Those efforts to instill ments, as well as the per- a s w e l l .” sent to the participant’s email on the day of the event. For so that they get a ful- confidence, and a sense formance sessions. This Using the online for- more information visit www.niagaraonthelakerotary.ca ly-rounded arts approach of joy, have certainly paid year, 13 musically-gifted mat, it was also quite easy to their learning and their off for at least two of the students, aged 10 to 18, for the full sessions to be presentation skills.” academy alumni who took part in the academy, recorded for future use. In VIRTUAL WAR OF 1812 For the gifted young joined the faculty this seven of whom were able fact, three of the perfor- musicians, these sessions year. to have the opportunity mance academy sessions TRIVIA NIGHT are key to their devel- At only 20 and 21 years to participate from their can be viewed in their en- opment as performers. old respectively, Emma own homes in Mexico. tirety via the website and October 6 @ 8 p.m. - 9 p.m. “They grow up with just Meinrenken and Jasmine The Mexican students YouTube channel. Join us for a virtual War of 1812 Trivia Night on (Brock’s playing music,” adds Lin came across as con- were all from the Conser- One other opportunity Birthday)! All participants will be sent a Zoom link for the Worthy, “but they don’t summate professionals vatory of Music and Arts has arisen due to the on- evening, which will include 4 rounds of Trivia, prizes and get experiential expo- in their live performanc- of Celaya in Mexico, with line version of the acad- more! Hosted by Friends of Fort George sure to some of the other es for Music Niagara’s At whom Music Niagara has emy this summer. Ac- arts. One of the things we Home Series this sum- developed a partnership. cording to Music Niagara want to do is give them mer. The two joined to- Worthy says noth- Festival general manager NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE LIONS CLUB exposure to the comple- gether as one half of the ing seemed to have been Karen Lade, the sessions mentary arts.” Kiri Quartet for a per- lost in the Zoom format, went so well, they are Thanksgiving Pie Fundraiser That includes exposure formance that can be en- which included a few looking into ways to be Pick up at Cornerstone Church Town Campus (Virgil Site) to spoken-word, perfor- joyed via the Music Niag- chances for Music Niaga- able to extend the acad- Thursday, Oct. 8, 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. mance and presentation ara website and YouTube ra Festival supporters and emy to offer instructions Friday, Oct. 9, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. skills, in an effort to build channel. fans to sit in and observe. throughout the year.

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PLEASE RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER 24 October 1, 2020 THE NOTL LOCAL notllocal.com Library books for kids heading to Jamaica Jane Andres rocky driveway to the Epp began hiring men Special to The Local church manse. from Jamaica to work on his Stepping into the front modest peach farm in the In February, 2012, Jodie hall, I was greeted by a glo- mid-1960s. Starting with Godwin, her 12-year-old rious sight — cue the angel- four men, his work force daughter Leah and I had ic choir and beams of light grew as each year his oper- the opportunity to visit Ja- — a stack of peach masters ations expanded, to eventu- maica. imprinted with the very ally become one of the larg- The purpose of the trip familiar Epp Farm logo. It est peach farms in Canada. was to meet the families of was both a comfort and a Some of the friendships the men who worked on curiosity to be welcomed forged with crew members farms in our neighbour- by this unexpected, but fa- in the early days continued hood back home. It had miliar product so very far on throughout the years. been a whirlwind tour, and from home. One of those men was after 10 days we arrived in Rev. Alice Blair ex- Uton Bell, who Mr. Epp had the parish of St. Mary. plained that Abe Epp had first visited in Bell’s home Slightly disoriented af- used the boxes to ship town of Ginger Ridge back ter a dizzying day of trav- books to her church to in 1969. eling on winding coun- distribute to the primary In 2009, Epp asked for try roads, we climbed the school across the road. Bell’s help in arranging a tour for friends and rela- Dave Hunter, Abe Epp, Betty Knight and Kent Gray have books ready to ship to schools in tives who had stopped over Jamaica. (Photos by Jane Andres) in Jamaica while on a cruise. Travelling in a 10-passen- ger van on those treacher- ous mountain roads was not for the faint of heart. When the van reached Gar- den Hill School, high up in Juan Del Bolas district, the group was invited in for a tour. Niagara residents Mar- gie Enns, a supply teacher, and Marg Heinrichs, a li- brarian with the Lincoln County board of Educa- tion, struck up a conversa- tion with principal, Marva Rhule, asking what the ru- ral school’s most pressing Betty Knight and Garfield Martin wrap up books ready to be need was. shipped. “Books!” was the em- A group of students are happy recipients of books at Gossen Primary School in Jamaica.

phatic response. Eight years ago, a Last Monday, we gath- Feature your business in our Upon returning home, member of the Niaga- ered at the Epp farm to Enns and Heinrichs en- ra-on-the-Lake library wrap and sign off on the thusiastically began scour- board, Dave Hunter, who books loaded for transport. ing yard sales, and book is currently vice-chair, ex- As Garfield Martin care- sales at the local libraries. panded the project to col- fully maneuvered the pallet 20 January 24, 2019 THE NOTL LOCAL notllocal.com Epp offered to take care of lect books from seven Ni- on the tow motor into the

In the beginning, was being overrun with showcase local live en- a delicious quality meal the shipping costs, and the agara Region libraries. shipping van, Epp came they were neighbours, trees and other vegeta- tertainment. The bever- is a focal point of the two families living a tion (growing inside!). age menu is highlighted restaurant. couple of blocks apart in This was to become by the best in local wine Bricks and Barley, a a new neighbourhood in the site of both a new and craft beer. new establishment built the small town of Virgil. restaurant and the re- Before opening its to revive a site and born project took off. “It wasn’t until I watched over to me, waving a sizable The Eymanns andbirth of a historic Virgil doors Bricks & Barley from a love and passion Spiones have long his- building. became a sponsor and for food, family and tories in the region and Their shared strong supporter of local sports friends. large extended fami- family focus drove teams. The desire to pro- They welcome you to lies. Both families have them to aspire to open vide the perfect meeting their family, their kitch- The full page is This past March, I was the interview (with Marva stack of letters. They were strong family bonds a restaurant in which spot for sports teams en, their hearts and hope and over time, the fam- their guests would feel and sports fans to come to be a part of your fam- ilies developed strong warm and welcomed, as unwind, bond and share ily as you grow together! bonds with each other. though they too were a They have shared values part of the family. in Jamaica and had the and Elkanah Rhule) that all all hand-written by chil- including a passion for The kitchen would their community and a be open and visible to passion for good food create the sense of be- and drink. ing welcomed into their made up of a In time, the circle home. opportunity to meet with of a sudden the project re- dren who appreciated the grew and came to in- The families also clude another cousin share a desire to pro- and family. vide the best in all as- As time passed, all pects of the restaurant. shared a growing pas- The attention to detail Marva Rhule and her hus- ally came alive. I mean we books he had sent over the sion and drive to open a in the ambiance, the unique, quality restau- decor, the equipment rant in their own back- and the menu is evi- yard, the town of Virgil. dent and designed to They focused on a long showcase their passion band Elkanah, both for- have not only raised litera- years. On one occasion, he unused and somewhat for the restaurant. derelict building. One Bricks & Barley that, although centrally sources local ingredi- HALF PAGE AD located, had been un- ents directly from local occupied by any busi- farms. Executive Chef Jeremy (Clark) Gilligan, Owner John Eymann, Owner Marco Spione, and General Manager Christie Devos. mer principals at Garden cy levels, we have actually was even invited to a grad- ness for decades and A stage is included to Missing from the photo is owner Michael Frendo. and Hill School when the book helped young people to- uation ceremony at one of project was launched. ward careers that take them the schools, an invitation They bubbled over with beyond their rural villages,” he gratefully accepted. HALF PAGE ARTICLE enthusiasm as they recalled says Hunter. “These letters are trea- the joy of receiving the first Betty Knight, anoth- sures,” he says, his face GREAT FOOD Article word count: 450-500 * Grand Opening Party * GREAT TIMES shipment. Students and er member of the NOTL lighting up as he recalled * GREAT PEOPLE FRIDAY, JANUARY * WOOD-FIRED PIZZA 25TH - 11 AM Ad size: 10.25”w x 7”h Live Entertainment with their parents would come Public Library board, has the faces of the children in * CRAFT BEER Vinyl Flux at 9:30 pm * LOCAL INGREDIENTS Publication Date Subject to Availability in an hour before school also joined. She has years the photographs, forever 1573 FOUR MILE CREEK RD., NOTL started to get some reading of experience in education impressed in his memory. 905-468-8808 | BRICKSANDBARLEY.CA time in before classes. For projects in developing na- This year marks 10 years the first time, they could tions, and is also respon- of support for the book

20 January 31, 2019 THE NOTL LOCAL notllocal.com also select books to borrow sible for sorting the books project, and Epp is retiring

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