Battle of Atlantic Remembered Getting the Bad out of Lake Ontario

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Vol.Lake 2, Issue 18 Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Report first independent newspaper May 9, 2019 Boom breaks Lake Erie ice boom travels over falls and washes up on NOTL beach Story on Page 2

Shipmate George Williams for the Canadian and Allied Armed Forces casting carnations into the water. Williams was joined by shipmate Nigel Purvis for the Canadian and Allied Merchant Mariners. DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA Battle of Atlantic remembered Dariya Baiguzhiyeva War. “It brings backs lots The Lake Report of memories. Good memories but still make me cry,” Muriel Clegg fights back she said. tears as she remembers Fred Martin, one of the her late husband, Leonard Second World War navy Clegg, who served as a sig- veterans and Clegg’s friend, nalman in the Royal Navy during the Second World Continued on Page 10

Niagara-on-the-Lake residents Donald O’Connor and his wife Martha stumbled upon this broken ice boom during a walk with dog Ace in Niagara Shores Park. SUPPLIED PHOTO/DONALD O’CONNOR

Tires, metals and plastics were pulled out of Lake Ontario Sunday during a volunteer cleanup. DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA Residents concerned about $10M sale Getting the bad out of Coyote’s Run to Canopy Growth Corp. of Lake Ontario

Dariya Baiguzhiyeva to do on the property. become a trend that we start week confirmed the Coyote’s Dariya Baiguzhiyeva zation. The annual cleanup The Lake Report Thomas Elltoft, a NOTL to lose good farm property in Run property isn’t going to be The Lake Report starts in NOTL and ends in realtor who has been active greenbelt areas,” he said in an used for wine production. Kingston, making 100 stops Most Niagara-on-the-Lake in community affairs, was interview. “We just want to, Canopy bought two parcels The fourth annual Lake to pick up litter along the residents were shocked by the among those upset by the maybe, control where we end of land from Coyote’s Run for Ontario beach cleanup way. sale and closing of Coyote’s move and questioned whether up before we say all agricul- just under $10 million. The kicked off at Queen’s Royal This year, 60 volunteers Run Estate Winery last week this means more valuable, tural lands can be covered in larger one involves a 58.89- Park in Niagara-on-the- helped pick up 4,221 pieces and many of them remain prime agricultural land is greenhousing.” acre land at 485 Concession Lake on Sunday. of litter in less than two deeply concerned about going to be used to grow Canopy has said little about 5 Rd. and was sold for $9.1 Love Your Lake is a hours, said Rochelle Byrne, what cannabis conglomerate cannabis. its plans but Jordan Sinclair, program run by A Greener Canopy Growth Corp. plans “I would hate to see this Canopy’s vice-president, this Continued on Page 3 Future, a non-profit organi- Continued on Page 16

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NEWS www.simpsonspharmacy.ca Tougher clean yard bylaw needed, town told

Dariya Baiguzhiyeva posal would exclude grass “If you own a car, you The Lake Report and non-noxious weeds, have an obligation to keep it forcing owners to only in safe operating condition. Niagara-on-the-Lake is control “overgrown brush, If you own a commercial considering changes to its undergrowth and noxious motor vehicle such as a clean yard bylaw and that weeds.” That isn’t benefi- tractor-trailer, one is not doesn’t sit well with one cial to residents, he said. exempt from keeping it safe town resident. At Coun. Clare Cam- just because it’s larger,” said Darren Harle, who owns eron’s suggestion, coun- Harle. “With ownership a one-acre parcel of land cil voted to send Harle’s comes responsibility.” on Line 6, says some of the comments, along with the Harle also mentioned amendments will make the proposed changes, to the safety and health concerns bylaw less restrictive and town’s agricultural commit- as the family has been deal- that means people won’t tee for consideration before ing with coughing, sneezing have to maintain their coming back to council. and sleeplessness due to yards to the same degree as Harle, who attended the allergies. The unmaintained is required now. meeting with his wife Ken- yard also attracts ticks and “The proposed amend- dra, said a 30-acre prop- coyotes, he said, adding that ment to the clean yard erty next to theirs hasn’t dry weeds can also pose a bylaw is not a solution,” he been maintained and is fire hazard. told councillors at a com- Darren Harle spoke against the proposed changes to the Clean Yard bylaw at NOTL’s overgrown with weeds. He suggested a buffer mittee of the whole meet- committee of the whole meeting Monday. DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA “Because of the adjacent zone of 30 to 50 metres ing on Monday night. land being unmaintained, would be more effective and “It only lessens re- bouring agricultural lands, In order to “allow farmers The bylaw also requires we have spent considerable reasonable considering his sponsibility to large area a staff report said. to carry on normal farm every owner, lessee or amounts of money on main- situation. landowners and alleviates The current bylaw ap- practices and to allow occupant of land to keep tenance, weed control, and Coun. Gary Burroughs enforcement efforts by plies to both rural and residents an opportunity to their backyards clean from tick and rodent deterrence,” initially motioned to change employees.” urban areas of NOTL and enjoy the use of their prop- “grass or weeds over 20 he told councillors. the width of the buffer The town sometimes it requires grass, weeds and erty,” town staff suggested a centimetres in height, brush, He also questioned why between agricultural and receives complaints from undergrowth to be main- 10-metre buffer zone be- undergrowth and noxious maintaining a whole parcel abutting residential proper- rural residential property tained at a maximum height tween agricultural land and weeds as defined by Weed of land isn’t considered ties to 15 metres from 10 owners about long grass of 20 centimetres or eight abutting residential proper- Control Act.” reasonable by owners of the metres. He later withdrew and weeds on the neigh- inches. ties. Harle said the new pro- agricultural land. the motion. Lake Erie ice boom travels over falls Stampede returns and washes up in NOTL

Kevin MacLean that keeps ice on Lake “The ice boom was in York Power Authority to Managing Editor Erie from flowing down plain view. It was lying recover the pontoon and the Niagara River and on top of the ice with lots return it to the United And suddenly, there it causing damage to shore- of other debris. There States. While it was was. Boom. line properties and the were plastic barrels and beached when O’Connor When Donald O’Connor power plant intakes. garbage and lumber. So, found it, that could change and his wife Martha were The Buffalo News I guess, finally it floated if water levels increase or out walking their dog Ace reported on Feb. 27 that down the river and made a storm hits the area. in Niagara Shores Park seven sections of the ice its way to Lake Ontario,” If the pontoon floats on Sunday, they stumbled boom broke loose and he said in an interview. back into Lake Ontario, upon an odd item washed were seen floating in the The boom washed up it could pose a hazard for up on shore. river. about three kilometres ships and small water- The hugely popular Virgil Stampede will re- A two-tonne, 10-metre Around the same time, west of where the Niagara craft, the Coast Guard turn to the Virgil Sports Park on May 18 to 20. long, rusty, cylindrical videos were posted on so- River empties into Lake said. The Stampede has grown since its humble object was beached along- cial media showing a mas- Ontario, not far from the It’s not the first time beginnings as a neighbourhood fireworks side the usual logs and sive wall of ice surging new NOTL sewage treat- an ice boom pontoon has display. In 1965, the open horse show was other lake detritus. onto shore in Fort Erie. ment plant. crossed the border this added, and it grew to include amusement rides Further investigation When O’Connor saw the O’Connor said he has year. in 1968. showed it carried a mes- big boom, he says he knew spoken to the New York The Niagara Parks Horse shows have been removed from the sage welded into one of exactly what it was. He’d Power Authority twice Police Service posted pic- roster in recent years, but pony rides, food the end caps: “NYPA seen it – or one similar – this week. “They don’t tures Tuesday of a heavy- vendors and attractions continue to mark the – 2017 05 9” and a before. He was showing seem all that worried duty tow truck in Niagara beginning of summer. U.S. phone number “716- friends from Vancouver about it,” he said. Falls hoisting another ice Admission is $5 per person Saturday and 285-3211.” around Niagara Falls in One official told him, boom to get it ready for Monday. Admission is free for children under That’s the New York March and spotted an ice “Now, we have to figure the return journey. That 10 all weekend, and Sunday offers free admis- Power Authority and the boom embedded in the out how to get it back.” pontoon was pushed up sion for everyone all day. object is an ice boom ice at the base of the falls Canadian Coast Guard onto the bank on the Ca- Gates will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. pontoon, apparently part near the Maid of the Mist officials said they were nadian side above Horse- Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m. of a 22-section ice boom dock. working with the New shoe Falls. to 10 a.m. Monday. Page 3 May 9, 2019 NEWS

Winery sale has residents concerned

Continued from Front Page day?” said Francisco, a family doctor who is planning million, according to land to retire soon. “Is it safe to registry records. expose children and babies? The second transaction for And I’m sure that will affect 5.02 acres at 503 Concession their respiratory system.” 5 Rd. was sold for $980,000. “We moved from Toronto Both sales closed on Friday, to have peace and quiet and it April 26. seems like we’re becoming a Canopy Growth, a publicly prisoner in our home because Enjoy authentic Sichuan traded cannabis company we can’t even go out to enjoy based in Smith Falls, Ont., the yard,” Francisco told The & Dim Sum at home! also runs Tweed Farms, Lake Report. “We’re sacrific- $ $ a 1-million-square-foot John Boydell, who lives on Line 9 Road, complained about ing our peace and quiet for 1 18.99 greenhouse located next to the noise and a mild smell coming from the Canopy’s the profit of their making.” Dim Sum Dinner Special Coyote’s Run. outdoor turbines. DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA Both said they have noth- All day, every day! Sunday - Thursday In regard to the smaller ing against the production property bought from Coy- sympathized with the win- of cannabis but not at the $ $ ote’s Run, Canopy is plan- ery’s staff. convenience of neighbours. 15.99 20.99 ning to partner with a grape “It’s a lesser deal for me Canopy is using both oscil- Lunch Express Special Brunch grower to produce wine on than it is for the people who lating outdoor vapour can- Monday - Thursday Saturday - Sunday the land, Sinclair said. actually work there. Some nons as well as indoor carbon Takeout and De livery Available The purchase wasn’t part people had jobs there,” he filters, said Sinclair. of an extension of the exist- said in a phone interview. “The wind turbines in use View our f ull tak e-out menu o nline. ing Tweed Farms’ facility, For John Boydell, who at Tweed Farms are designed CHILIJIAO.COM • 9 05.468.6114 Sinclair said in an emailed lives on Line 9 Road with and installed specifically to 271 MARY ST, NIA GARA-ON-THE-LAKE, ON response to questions from his partner Frank Francisco, minimize undesired odours The Lake Report. the concern is the smell and which may emanate from our At this time, Canopy isn’t noise coming from Canopy’s facility,” he wrote. “These planning to build more green- existing greenhouse opera- devices rotate, following the houses on the properties but tion nearby. An outdoor turbine used by direction of the wind. This Canopy Growth to mitigate will instead use existing When Boydell and Fran- ensures maximum odour cannabis odour. infrastructure for “sustain- cisco moved to NOTL last DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA mitigation, allowing natural able cultivation of grapes and August, the smell of can- wind patterns to carry odours production of wine.” nabis itself wasn’t an issue away quickly and effectively.” When asked why the for them. According to a Public Last August, the previ- company decided to buy But when Canopy Health Canada evidence ous town council passed an more land in NOTL, installed about a dozen out- brief on odours from can- interim control bylaw on Sinclair said, “owning the door fans, along the shared nabis operations, marijuana cannabis production in both property adjacent to Tweed property line, to tackle can- production facilities are rural and industrial facilities Farms felt like it was a nabis odour at the end of last recommended to use proper in the town. good long-term decision.” year, it became a problem, ventilation and filtration Lord Mayor Betty Disero Lisa Jeffrey, who was an said Boydell. The scent systems to mitigate can- said Wednesday that Canopy owner of the Community coming from the southwest nabis odour. The report was also has told her it won’t Transport Group providing of their property smells like done in April 2018. be continuing wine produc- wine tours, also was caught a fabric softener or a room “In general, cannabis tion on the Coyote’s Run off-guard when Canopy’s freshener. production facilities can property. purchase of Coyote’s Run “The smell was once in a implement and maintain “I have heard that Coyote’s was announced. while but overpowering,” he appropriate ventilation and Run was having difficulties “It’s sad to see the little told The Lake Report. “Now filtration systems to satisfy for a while now and I don’t ones disappearing,” said the smell isn’t as bad but the applicable local odour nui- want to get into whatever Jeffrey. Born and raised in noise is all the time.” sance standards,” the report their financial capabilities NOTL, she said she always The outdoor fans are work- says. “A formal system for were or their experience,” tries to support small local ing 24/7, said Boydell. He residents to document and she said in a phone interview. businesses. also questioned why they are report nuisance odours “Each and every winery is Jeffrey said she liked facing his property. can facilitate the enforce- different.” to take tourists to smaller “The noise grows on you ment of these standards or “I’m hopeful that this isn’t wineries, like Frogpond Farm in a bad way,” he said, add- municipal bylaws.” a trend in the area,” Disero Organic Winery, Coyote’s ing the reason he moved to Boydell said he approached said. “And that it would Run or Cattail Creek Estate NOTL was to seek peace the town last week but just simply be one vineyard Winery. The latter also and quiet, which isn’t pos- because his issue is very closing.” closed its retail boutique in sible due to a constant hum specific, there are no bylaws Coun. Erwin Wiens said September 2018. emanating from the turbines. regulating the use of turbines fellow councillors Wendy “Those were the three that “This chemical they’re aimed at a neighbouring Cheropita and Stuart Mc- I liked to recommend, the shooting out at our property property. Warwick Perrin, Cormack are working with lesser-known ones. They provides no benefit what- town’s supervisor of en- the town’s agricultural were like little jewels in the soever to their plants. It forcement, however, talked committee and the indus- town,” Jeffrey said in a phone doesn’t increase their value. to Canopy, which said the try on a cannabis bylaw interview. It doesn’t protect them from turbines have been approved that could be introduced Gil Hicks, a musician from wildlife,” he said. “It was by Health Canada. this August. Wiens also Niagara Falls who used to better smelling cannabis and “But the thing is, is that said the winery’s closure perform at Coyote’s Run, it was only intermittent.” approved to use 24 hours a came as a shock to him. Page 4 May 9, 2019

The Lake Report EDITORIAL & OPINION Editorial: Decorum, please. Let’s play nice

Richard Harley not sigh, groan, clap, applaud, boo — or Editor-in-Chief anything of that nature — while attending an open meeting of council. Or LPAT or any other It’s been over a year since a public meeting official body. was held at the NOTL Community Centre re- We heard from many who agreed with our garding plans for the Randwood Estate — and stance last year — which was that NOTL needs we’re about to do it all over again today, May 9. to act friendly to stay friendly. Last year we published an editorial response One way to act friendly is by, at the very critical of some in the crowd at the meeting. least, not attacking folks who standing up The crowd was impatient, rude and berated for what they believe in simply because a woman who had gotten up to defend bees you’d like to get home in time to see the by rush-clapping her off the podium and in Leafs lose. (That was last year. They’re general acting like children who “want their already out this season.) dessert now!” If you don’t have self-control to respect the So this week, and in future, when the masses proper etiquette during a public meeting, you inevitably gather to fight a battle they were should stay home. If you want to speak at a pulled into during the lead up to last year’s public meeting, do it through the proper chan- election, we remind people that public meetings nels. That’s your right —and hopefully nobody should have decorum. rushes you off. No matter what side you are on, you should [email protected] A beaver (or perhaps a muskrat) swims in Lake Ontario Tuesday. RICHARD HARLEY

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR We welcome Who wants to live beside a party house? your letters Dear editor: noise from guests keeps experiencing two prob- short-term rental should be The Lake Report welcomes your This letter is in response neighbours up for most of lematic short-term rental located in tourist-zoned or letters to the editor. Please, write to Jason Clements’ May 2 the night, every weekend, properties nearby, it is my commercial- or industrial- early and often. letter, (Short-term visitors during high season. Would opinion that only owner-oc- zoned areas where renters Letters ideally should be under are vital to NOTL’s econ- anyone want to live next to cupied (or on-site manager) won’t disturb anyone. 400 words long. Occasionally, lon- omy). that? two-bedroom homes (with I don’t buy into “more is ger letters may be published. All let- Unfortunately, many of There have been many a limit of five occupants), better” and that a tighter ters may be edited for conciseness, the licensed cottage rentals other issues as well. Be- without pools and hot tubs, bylaw will affect the tourist accuracy, libel and defamation. are actually villas and own- cause the town adopted a should be permitted in the industry here. Lowering the Please include your full name, ers are renting the homes bylaw that totally ignored residential communities of occupancy and disallow- street address and a daytime to up to 10 unsupervised the needs of local residents, NOTL. ing pools and hot tubs, and telephone number so that author- guests at a time. If you and because rental own- These should also be having an on-site owner ship can be authenticated. Only add a pool and hot tub to ers were so focused on the spaced no less than one or manager, will provide names and general addresses (eg. the mix, you have a “party money and not the rights kilometre apart so residents for quality tourists; not Virgil, St. Davids, NOTL) will be house.” of residents, the premise do not find themselves liv- party-time tourists. published. Had the rentals, with of short-term rentals in ing within a cluster of rent- The only thing that would Send your letters to editor@ absentee landlords, blended residential communities has als with no real neighbours. be reduced is the income niagaranow.com or drop them by into the residential commu- become quite distasteful. In the case of B&Bs, they, potential of absentee owner, our office at 724 Mississauga St., nities of NOTL seamlessly, The town and the owners too, should be owner-occu- short-term rentals. NOTL. then we wouldn’t be having of short-term rentals have pied in residential commu- Deborah Symington The Lake Report this conversation now. The themselves to blame. Since nities. Any other model of NOTL

The Lake Report HOW TO GET IN TOUCH

Editor-In-Chief: Richard Harley Email Managing Editor: Kevin MacLean Letters: [email protected] Publisher: Niagara Now Story Ideas: [email protected] Design & Layout: Richard Harley Advertising: [email protected] Advertising: Rob Lamond Phone Staff: Jer Houghton, Brittany Carter, Dariya Newsroom: 905-359-2270 Baiguzhiyeva, Jill Troyer, Tim Taylor, Eunice Tang Advertising Department: 905-246-4671 Contributors: Denise Ascenzo, Linda Fritz Ross Office Address Robinson, NOTL Writer’s Circle, Brian Marshall, 496 Mississauga St., NOTL, Ontario, Canada. Catherine Skinner, Tim Carroll, Jim Smith and Mailing Address many members of the local community PO Box 724, Niagara-on-the-Lake, L0S1J0 Ethan and Darren Bruce playing tennis at St. Davids Lions Park. EUNICE TANG Page 5 May 9, 2019

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What an amazing VOICES OF FREEDOM was made possible by the generosity of the citizens, businesses and the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, commissioned artist Fleisher Ridout Partnership Inc., town we live in and these signature donors: VOIX DE LA LIBERTÉ a été rendu possible grâce à la générosité de citoyens, Dear editor: each of them has been sent d'hommes d'affaires et de la Ville de Niagara-on-the-Lake, I have lived in Niagara- a certificate thanking them commandé à l'artiste Fleisher Ridout Partnership Inc., on-the-Lake for five years for their donation. et des donateurs suivants: now and am so proud of As well, 27 major donors the town we chose for our stepped forward, along with retirement. the couple who gave up COMMUNAL CIRCLE The Niagara Foundation The McArthur Family Betty Disero and Dan Williams When Betty Disero asked their weekly fish fry dinner, Edward and Barbara Werner me to join the Voices of to give to the park. MAIN ENTRANCE Rankin Construction Centennial Construction RBC Foundation Inc. Freedom Park committee I The town, the region and Vintage Hotels had no idea what to expect. the province all chipped in NORTH NOTL Horticultural Society CONTEMPLATIVE SPACE A.L. Branscombe Family 124 on Queen Hotel and Spa Then John Hawley asked and then our federal govern- Big Head Wines Cogeco TV me to fundraise in a town ment matched a majority of SOUTH The Gatta Family CONTEMPLATIVE SPACE where we were newcomers. the individual donations to Greg Virelli and Mario Vecchi Walker Industries Holdings Ltd. I am totally blown away make the park a reality. NOTL Golf Club FREEDOM PATHWAY NOTL Rotary Club by the warm response I What a wonderful Town John and Liz Hawley Patrick Devine received from the people I we live in and what a great Tim and Lisa Johnson Penner Building Centre Outlet Collection at Niagara met on this adventure. group of people we have OPPOSING STEEL ARCS Quartek Group Inc. Over 100 donors wel- to make things happen in NOTL Golf Classic Reif Estate Winery BMO Bank of Montreal comed the opportunity to NOTL. support the park, including Thank you all. many local residents and Paul Hancock businesses with their cash NOTL and in-kind donations, and

Wetlands could bring Lyme disease, mosquitoes and other pests

Dear editor: Did you know? A final word on the Parks Canada lands dispute. The Lake Report’s printer sources 100 per cent of By chance, this past its paper fibre from industry leading paper mills, week my wife and I met which use quick-growth, sustainable, renewable a woman who has been plots of land, rather than clear-cutting forests. fighting the incredibly The ink is also vegetable-based. debilitating effects of Lyme disease since she was bitten Advertising inquiries? Email us at by a deer tick five years ago. [email protected] Shortly thereafter, we heard or call Rob at 905-246-4671 the story of the similar struggle of well-known Canadian musician Avril Lavigne, whose tick expo- sure occurred in her home Have an opinion territory, Napanee, Ont. These ticks, which can carry increasingly vicious mown lawns and paved There are two lessons be as small as a sesame viruses, such as West Nile walkways, and keep the here: seed, are known to prefer and equine encephalitis. dangerous little critters as you want heard? 1. Lyme disease is hor- damp, cool settings with With all this knowledge far away as possible. Send a letter to the editor to rible, capable of causing fa- long grass, from which before us, do any of us want If you are concerned, tigue, pain, confusion, fever, they can launch themselves to see wetlands created right phone your town council- [email protected] facial paralysis, arthritis and onto passing animals and beside long-established lors and mayor, and contact even death. humans. Wetlands and their urban areas? Do we want Parks Canada. We’re talk- 2. The ticks that carry the borders are listed as one of to see young families or ing health and happiness virus have moved into On- their most popular habitats. school groups wading here – especially for our tario in recent years. Public Wetlands are also known through them? I am certain children. We must not fail Health Ontario’s Lyme dis- to be home to a variety of that thoughtful persons will them. ease map shows the Niagara other insects, particularly summarily reject such ideas. James Tupman region is one of Ontario’s mosquitoes, which in recent Instead, let’s create a park NOTL deer tick hotspots. years have been shown to beside Lake Ontario with Page 6 May 9, 2019 NEWS OPINION: The challenge of library changes

Ontario has a debt burden that’s the case, then voters government. at least the end of May tion might be noble, but the that costs more than $1 will favour politicians who Meanwhile, I’m encour- because it had piggybacked method of implementation billion a year just in interest deliver on promises to aged that the NOTL library on the SOLS infrastructure. could be outdated and more payments. control spending. board is quickly responding One estimate is that as costly than necessary. The One certainty is that there The 50 per cent provin- by taking a hard look at how many as 8 per cent of the councils, boards, commit- will be more budget cuts cial cut in funding to the to try to continue to provide 100,000 items borrowed in tees and other governing over the next four years. Southern Ontario Library the ability to share books NOTL in 2018 were sourced bodies need to ensure that Ontario slammed the brakes Services (SOLS) forced between library systems. from other Niagara libraries they focus on what’s best on the speed of govern- SOLS to suspend its interli- Sure, the board would like through LiNC. for the users, not the vested ment spending in April, but brary loans delivery service. the province to change its In business, as a general interests. it didn’t end up reducing This immediately limited mind about the cuts. But rule, if the method of doing For instance, the new spending in 2019-20 overall. the ability of the NOTL being realistic, with the gov- something isn’t reviewed town council that took of- To get to the point where the Public Library – and about ernment slashing programs every three to five years, it fice in December spent two Michael Fox deficit is actually reduced 200 public libraries across in many areas, don’t expect probably is not as efficient months trying to find ways Opinion will take either more money Ontario – to borrow books anyone to say they might as it could be. I hope there to keep the NOTL budget flowing in or further cuts in from or lend books to other have made a mistake in the are ways for us to enjoy the increase as low as possible The budget cuts by the future years. libraries. haste to find waste. benefits of interlibrary book so that the hit to taxpay- Ford provincial government And I’m beginning The library cuts became The board and staff are lending by changing how ers was less than initially in Ontario hit many things to think that concern one of the first lightning trying to determine what the books get shipped – per- projected. that I care about – library about deficits is not about rods to light up locally in can be done – at least haps using courier services We should all thank them services, tree planting, flood whether you self-describe the thunder and wind of the within Niagara Region – to rather than dedicated vans for that leadership and mapping, legal aid, health as liberal or conservative. post-budget storms. People facilitate the transfer of and drivers. example. care services, Indigenous Instead, it may be gen- are signing petitions to books with the money avail- Going forward, all levels Michael Fox is a journal- affairs – the list goes on. erational. Younger people protest the cuts. Some rant able. The book transfers of government need to take ist and writer who lives in Having said that, I also want don’t want to get stuck on social media about the of the Libraries in Niagara a hard look at the effec- Old Town. He originally governments to stop spend- with the tab for reckless all-too-easy caricature of Co-operative, nicknamed tiveness and efficiency of wrote about library cuts at ing more than they bring in. spending by boomers. If a “beer over books” Ford LiNC, is suspended until programs. A goal or inten- niagaraobserver.ca. OPINION: New tree bylaw encourages us to chop down young trees The following is an edited than dead or diseased trees, Will this bylaw save big have smaller lots and where version of a letter to NOTL the main exemptions under trees? Big trees impact large trees can become a council. A copy was submit- the bylaw are 13 weed or sizable areas of land. The nuisance. ted to The Lake Report for nuisance trees, such as the value of land in NOTL that Having a nice tree canopy publication: black alder, cottonwood or a tree impacts is far greater is a good thing and for the My takeaway from the Siberian elm.) than the maximum penalty most part the town has a town’s private tree protec- There are no incentives to of $3,000 to cut down a great one because town tion bylaw open house is allow a tree to grow, only really big tree. Developers council and our public that we now have a law to disincentives. will just pay the penalty and works department have done punish private property As a tree grows larger, the pass the cost along to our a wonderful job of main- foot branch in a wind storm penalize me an additional owners who allow trees to penalty for removing the already overpriced market. taining and replanting trees several years ago. The $3,000. So what I will do is get bigger than five inch- tree continues to increase, Private owners wanting in our street boulevards and branch took out two spend $50 to have the town es in diameter. starting at $500 and going an addition to their house or parks. Just as important, fences and fell 15 feet into a arborist come and proclaim If an owner allows a tree to $3,000 per tree. So, if even a backyard patio won’t we have a populace that neighbour’s yard. Another that the tree is healthy and to become greater than five an owner has any thought be happy but they too will cares for the esthetic of the neighbour demanded that I that I should not be al- inches, the control of that that a tree will need to be pay the penalty and make town and have planted and take down the tree because lowed to remove it without tree shifts to the town with removed, do it sooner than sure no further trees will maintained numerous trees he thought it was likely to penalty. I will inform my the additional burden to the later. grow over five inches. Of on their private property. fall and take out his entire neighbour and when the tree property owner of permit To implement this bylaw course, the town can raise Besides the fact that this house. My wife had cancer falls down, he can sue the fees, inspections, arborist the town will have to hire the penalty to even greater bylaw is counterproductive, at the time and I couldn’t town rather than me. reports and a minimum of a full-time arborist: every levels, but that will only I am saddened that this new deal with the problem, And I have several more $500 should the owner wish privately owned tree in reinforce the incentive to town council has seen fit to resulting in the neighbour trees. to remove the tree. Take our urban areas over five cut trees down sooner than take the control of of citi- calling me many names and If you feel that our local away: if you don’t want inches will need an arbor- later. zens’ personal property no longer speaking to me. government must tell private government interference in ist inspection and report The introduction of the and penalize them for the Around that 100-foot tree property owners what to do your yard, cut down all trees should you want to move or bylaw cites its authority to concern and care that they I have several smaller trees, about their trees, I suggest approaching five inches cut down the tree. Impact create this bylaw as “trees have given to their trees. which I have been nursing that you create incentives in diameter. on staff time is unknown, within the municipality I urge you to repeal this for the past 20 years, to fill to keep and grow trees. A No consideration is taken but if we estimate there are are valued (for many good bylaw. If the above logic in the area when the big tree simple starting point is for the numbers or den- 5,000 single-family homes reasons)...” But this bylaw does not convince you, let goes. Those trees are 15- to to implement a minimum sity of trees on the owner’s in our urban areas and each exempts over 90 per cent of me relate the bylaw’s impact 30-feet tall and about four number trees or canopy per property. Should the tree property has only two trees, the town’s geographical on my 40-by-200-foot prop- inches in diameter – I will lot (or square metres) for de- be healthy, no consider- then the number of trees area. Rural areas where erty (ie. very small prop- be cutting them all down. veloped properties, existing ation is given should the the town must supervise is trees have space to grow are erty) in Old Town: The estimate for removing trees will then become an tree become too big for a minimum of 10,000. And exempt, and of course town I have several large the 100-foot tree (just the asset rather than a liability. the property or negatively many , if not a majority, of land is exempt. Only our trees on my property. In tree, no stump) is $4,000, Scott Hanson impact the property or a the properties have far more “urban areas” are affected my back corner is a 100- which I was prepared to NOTL neighbor’s property. (Other than two trees each. – areas which, of course, foot high tree that lost a 45- do. However, the bylaw will

Pauline Reimer Gibson is an Audiologist with over 20 years of experience who loves A global leader in helping people of all ages in the community. Julia Dick is the Front Office Coordinator and a longtime resident of Virgil. Call Julia today to book a complimentary hearing test. hearing healthcare. Book a complimentary hearing test today at 905.468.9176 Pauline Reimer Gibson Audiologist 504 Line 2 Road, Virgil ON Page 7 May 9, 2019 NEWS Health clinic for migrant workers returns

Dariya Baiguzhiyeva registration greeters, some The Lake Report nurse practitioners and nursing students from McMaster Cornerstone Commu- University while the core nity Church has partnered staff, medical equipment with the Quest Com- and beds are provided munity Health Centre in by Quest. St. Catharines to provide The clinic has a registra- primary health care services tion room, waiting area, to seasonal workers in the a couple of examination Niagara Region. rooms with medical beds The church provided the and equipment, and a room space for the clinic when the for physiotherapists and collaboration first started dietitians. in 2011. That location Quest Centre also pro- was used for three years vides health services for mi- until the clinic moved to St. Kylee Hunter, Quest’s community health worker, and Jeff grant workers in Vineland, Martens, Cornerstone Community Church’s outreach Catharines. Now it’s back Beamsville, St. Catharines pastor, at one of the examination rooms at the clinic. in NOTL. DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA and via farm or home visits. Jeff Martens, an outreach Martens said because pastor, said his congrega- program and fundraisers. Quest’s manager of the Mi- NOTL’s clinic was primar- tion’s members want to Kylee Hunter, a com- grant Agricultural Worker ily based on Vineland’s connect with the workers, munity health worker with Program. model, there haven’t been contribute more to the clinic Quest, said the majority “So, to have services ac- too many challenges run- and be more personally of migrant workers in the cessible to them and a place ning it, although a number invested in the work. Niagara Region work in where they work and live, of different approaches had “Reaching out to our NOTL and Vineland. I think is really meaning- to be applied to Virgil’s neighbours, that’s an excit- “I think it’s really ful,” Tzemis told The Lake location. The major- ing component for us, as a important that the clinic Report. ity of clients in NOTL are church,” said Martens. “Just is in Virgil,” Hunter said The clinic, running twice a Spanish-speaking while to serve and get to know in a phone interview. “We month, is free and confiden- Vineland has more English- people through this effort.” wanted to make sure it was tial. No registration or health speaking migrant workers, The church holds Sunday in the space that was acces- card is needed, and services so Quest had to provide gatherings and worship ser- sible for them.” are provided on a first-come, some volunteers interpreters vices at its Orchard Campus “There have been workers first-served basis. as well, said Martens. on Hunter Road while the that come here for 30 years, Between 25 and 30 doc- The upcoming clinic dates Niagara Stone Road’s loca- so Niagara-on-the-Lake is tors, nurses and nurse prac- are May 26; June 9 and 23; tion is also used for church really their home. It’s where titioners volunteer their time July 14 and 28; Aug. 18 offices, day camp, youth they work, it’s where they for the clinic. Cornerstone and 25; Sept. 8 and 22; and programming, women’s live,” said Despina Tzemis, provides volunteer drivers, Oct. 6, from 4 to 6:30 p.m.

St. Davids Lioness market springs into action

Dariya Baiguzhiyeva into the community and little hungry after brows- Cole’s first time at this event. The Lake Report helps organizations that ing, the club provided food “It’s pretty nice, small don’t get enough funding, and drinks. There was and quaint. Lots of different The third annual spring said Pewer. also a “nickel table” with things,” she said. bazaar returned to the St. Last year, the club sup- raffle prizes donated by Joanne Dykstra, who was Davids Lions Club last ported dog guides, Project members of the community selling Miche handbags, said Saturday. SHARE, Newark Neigh- and various organizations. it was nice to see different Organized by the St. bours, camps for children “There are so many dif- items available. Davids and District Lioness with cancer and more. ferent things that we’re able “You wouldn’t see these Club, the event featured a “Everything is being cut to help out with,” Pewer things if you didn’t come to Above: Diane Pewer, co-ordinator of the event, said she dozen vendors from across back, so this is an important told The Lake Report. “I a bazaar,” she said. “There’s was happy with turnout. Below: Jane Skubel, a member Niagara Region. fundraiser,” Pewer said. just think it’s a great way something different, some- of the Lioness Club, was responsible for the bake sale. DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA Diane Pewer, the co- “You want to help the com- to bring the community thing unique, something you ordinator of the bazaar, said munity. And it’s a way of together and we’re getting can’t buy in stores.” she enjoys seeing people getting something and also people coming in from the Dinie Muste, a member come in “with a smile on your money is going back Falls, from Niagara-on-the- of the Lioness Club, said their face.” into the organizations that Lake, but also St. Catha- the spring market gives the “It’s colourful, it’s excit- really need the funding.” rines, Thorold and Welland, club a chance to give back to ing,” she said. About 15 members of the which is fabulous.” the community. Her favou- The market runs twice Lioness Club helped to pull Teresa Cole came to the rite part of the day? “The a year, in spring and fall. the event together. market with her nine-month- flavour, the hum, the buzz” All money raised goes back For those getting a old daughter Cherrie. It was of the bazaar. Page 8 May 9, 2019 NEWS Wonder Duck helps send children with skin disease to U.S. camp NOTL family raising money for Canadian kids to attend Camp Wonder

Brittany Carter 11, made a wish on her 16th The Lake Report birthday to create an organization for children facing One NOTL family is ded- similar challenges. icated to bringing awareness She wanted to create a to and raising money for community for other children children with skin dis- with skin diseases after eases – sending Canadian experiencing the isolation of children to camp. living with her condition. The Together with her daugh- foundation operates Camp ters, Niagara-on-the-Lake Wonder for eligible children resident and business owner, between six and 16 years Anna D’Amore, is giving old who are living with skin back to the Children’s Skin disease. The Wonder Duck Disease Foundation. is the official Camp Wonder D’Amore says it was time mascot, sold to raise money to do something for others to fund the cost of the week- after being in business for 27 long getaway. years. Now, through the sale The camp, run by a team of the Wonder Duck at her of medically trained staff, studio, Truvi Beauty Bar in is a place for kids with skin Niagara Falls, she is raising disease to “just be kids for money for Canadian kids to a week,” D’Amore says. It attend Camp Wonder in Cali- provides a safe space for kids fornia, all expenses paid. who deal with judgement and After building her brand insecurities about their condi- and business in the skin care tions throughout the year. Anna D’Amore, owner of Truvi Beauty and Wonder Duck retailer. BRITTANY CARTER industry, she says she can D’Amore says she met now extend her reach, helping the Tenconi family through each duck goes directly to something, too, to help the makeup totes with goodies to create an environment kids who really need it. the skin-care industry and funding the about $3,000 foundation, aside from talk- also for the boys to send for anyone with skin dis- The beauty business has been a friend of the (U.S.) needed to send each ing about the ducks.” to the camp this year. The eases to feel comfortable focuses on people’s vanity family for years. In 2016, Canadian child to Camp Following their mother’s camp has a prom for the and accepted. and desire to look good. For she officially became a Wonder. lead in skin care, the girls teens at the end of June.” “People spread the mes- children with skin diseases, retailer of the “plush pal D’Amore’s daughters asked to learn to make their D’Amore says the family sage by buying the ducks, life is very different. with a purpose,” selling 60 haven’t fallen too far from own line of clean soap. and business will continue and then sharing it. And “Some of these kids, they ducks to date. the giving tree. Inspired by “Something that’s clean to support the foundation. then when you gift the duck, think, ‘Hey, I’m not heavily “Her (Francesca’s) situation their mother’s desire to raise and people who have eczema She is actively looking for or the duck is at home and peeling today’, or ‘I’m still really hit home. The founda- money for the foundation, her or something would be able more ways to get involved people see it, you tell the alive.’ It really puts things in tion was formed because of girls, Bianca, 16, and Briana, to use. So, it’s olive oil and and she says she wants to story because you get all the perspective.” her request for her 16th birth- 11, created their own line of coconut oil and essential expand the sale of the duck information that goes with The Children’s Skin day. I mean, how does that clean handcrafted soap called oils, nothing with nuts or as much as possible. it. That’s how it spreads. I’m Disease Foundation was not hit you. This is something B&B Beauty. They donate a anything that’s going to Besides raising money, glad to be a part of it.” started on June 3, 2000, after she wants to share with all of portion of the proceeds to the make anyone sensitive.” D’Amore wants to raise D’Amore says she has Francesca Tenconi, from these other kids.” non-profit organization. “They are working on awareness. almost raised enough money California, who was diag- By helping Wonder Duck “My two children sat with making a few dollars on Through the plush ducks, to send one Canadian child. nosed with a rare skin disease “migrate:” to new homes, my husband, Tony, and I and their first batch to make she says she’s hoping she This year, Camp Wonder will called pemphigus foliaceus at D’Amore says the sale of said that they wanted to do enough money to purchase can spread the story further take place from June 16 to 22.

Virgil Starbucks opens Snowbirds returning

The new Virgil Starbucks opened on Niagara Stone Road The Canadian Forces Snowbirds will fly TIDBITS: Friday, making it the third franchise of the coffee empire back to town this fall for a NOTL museum to open in Niagara-on-the-Lake. expansion fundraiser. It is the only NOTL Starbucks store offering the nitro cold The Niagara Historical Society and Mu- · brew coffee in store. · seum event soars into the skies over Niagara Store manager Ryan Dawson said the first few days of opera- District Airport on Sept. 11. More news tion have been a bit slow, but he expects business to pick up as The performance will be one of many more people start to realize it’s open. fundraising events put on by the museum for that happened Dawson said the drive-thru lines started to pick up Wednes- an upcoming expansion. day now that they have markings installed. Earlybird VIP tickets are on sale from now “I live in Virgil and the community is super excited about till the end of August for $90. this week: the store being open. It’s been a really positive reception from Go to www.notlsnowbirds.ca for full the community,” Dawson said. details. Page 9 May 9, 2019 NEWS Revealed: Underwear and what lurks below NOTL museum lecture examines our cultural fascination with undergarments Brittany Carter She says the seductive The Lake Report side is also prevalent. “What the culture of the The practical, whimsi- time dictated, and how cal and seductive aspects close a man could come to of history’s unmention- a woman. It became almost ables will be showcased subversive like underwear during Exposed – A Brief peeking underneath clothes, History of Underwear. and that was great allure Rita Brown is exposing for men – ‘What are those culture through fashion women wearing and how do and revealing the history of we get to the bottom of it?’ underwear during a lecture That kind of thing.” at the Niagara Historical She says underwear Museum and Society on played an important role in May 16. our culture throughout his- Brown says undergar- tory. People need something ments have played a cru- next to their skin and, over cial role mirroring culture and above the hygienic rea- and the societal norms of sons, underwear has become the age. almost a second skin – “to Her career in costume have a garment between you Rita Brown will be giving a talk called Exposed - A Brief design earned her experi- and your outer garment.” History of Underwear on May 16 at the Niagara Historical ence working with and “I just thought it would be Society and Museum. BRITTANY CARTER studying these often for- interesting to show people gotten clothing items. She what has been worn under spent her career as a cutter clothing for centuries. I for costume design and as went back to the Egyptians the head of wardrobe at and the Greeks and the the Shaw Festival. While Romans, but just in a way to she says she wouldn’t call show how it has evolved.” herself a fashion expert, During the war, fashion she will admit to be- centered around utility ing more knowledgeable and necessity, Brown says. about fashion than most Function and minimal ma- given her lifetime in the terial outweighed the desire field of costume design. for creativity with clothing When she was asked design at the time. Styles of by Amy Klassen, acting undergarments followed the managing curator of the same concept. museum, to put together “So, when the war was a talk about whatever she over, (Dior) decided that he Did you know? wanted for the museum’s was going to do something The Lake Report’s printer sources 100 arts and fashion lecture se- very grand. They were per cent of its paper fibre from industry ries, Brown says she thought wearing bras and girdles in leading paper mills, which use quick- it would be interesting to the 1940s, but he went back growth, sustainable, renewable plots of showcase “what happens to understructure. Almost land, rather than clear-cutting forests. underneath.” like a built-in corset, to push “As Christian Dior fa- up the bosom and to really The ink is also vegetable-based. mously said, ‘Without foun- emphasize the body.” dation, there can be no fash- Underwear adapted and Content provided by: Phone: ion.’ He was a designer in changed over the years, 905.359.2270 the 1940s and 1950s. Right but it has been prevalent after the war he decided to throughout most of history, Mail: bring back femininity with and Brown is looking to NOTL Post Office, a bang,” she says. shine a light on its evolution Ontario, PO Box 724 With a focus on the femi- over the years. www.niagaranow.com / www.lakereport.ca nine side of underwear and The May 16 lecture its evolution over the years, begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets she will touch on the differ- are $10 for the public and Advertising inquiries? ence between functional and free for museum members. Email [email protected] ornamental designs during Reservations are required as her talk. seating is limited. or call Rob at 905.246.4671 Page 10 May 9, 2019 NEWS Battle of Atlantic commemorated

Continued from Front Page Hall was important, said the end of the Battle of the Chuck Johnston, president Atlantic, Johnston said this for the Royal Canadian year was a “practice year” shared the same sentiment. Naval Association in the to see what can be added to “It brings back sad Niagara Region. the ceremony next time. memories. It brings back “This hall, this land Organized in a collabora- fond memories,” he told The is an important part of tion with the Royal Cana- Lake Report. Niagara-on-the-Lake his- dian Naval Association- “We are all navy people. tory. It is appropriate to Niagara, Parks Canada and We remember our friends. come back here.” Friends of Fort George, the A few of those left now, but “A lot of people think levee featured speeches we get together and enjoy we’re glorifying war, but from retiring Conserva- ourselves,” he said. we are not,” said Johnston, tive MP Rob Nicholson On Sunday, they were who used to be a cook on and Coun. Norm Arsenault. on hand at Navy Hall in land bases. “We try to teach Ron Dale, Parks Canada’s Niagara-on-the-Lake to remembrance so the war historian, also gave a talk commemorate the Battle doesn’t happen again.” on the significance of Navy of the Atlantic, the longest “A lot of guys gave up Hall, Fort George and the continuous fighting of the their lives for Canada to Provincial Marine De- Second World War. April 29 give us the freedoms that partment. Shipmate Jim to May 5 was Navy Week Shipmate George Williams for the Canadian and Allied Armed Forces casts carnations we enjoy,” he said. “We Doherty then read a piece into the water. Williams was joined by shipmate Nigel Purvis for the Canadian and Allied in Niagara Region. enjoy a lot of freedoms a lot from Battle of Atlantic by Merchant Mariners and cadets Matthew Powers and Kayla Lavoie. DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA Martin was born in of countries don’t have. You Robert Johnston. Niagara Falls and joined got to be thankful for what Nicholson said his father the navy at age 17, one year Page, another Second World me.” 5,151 allied ships sank from you have.” joined the Navy after he before the war ended. Mar- War merchant navy veteran, Canada played a vital role 1939 to 1945. On Saturday, a public wasn’t admitted to air forces tin spent about five or six was also at the event. in the Battle of Atlantic. In the past, the Battle levee was held at Navy Hall and he was very proud of months at sea, he said. “What a magnificent More than 70,000 allied of Atlantic ceremony was for members of the Naval Canada’s role in the war. “Now that I’ve reached improvement they made to seamen, merchant mariners held in Port Dalhousie and Association and regional “These (events) are very, the age of 93, life is good,” everything here,” he said. and airmen lost their lives, moved back to NOTL two and town officials. very moving for me because he said. “Look at the crowd we got. according to the Canadian years ago. Bringing the As next year will mark Ninety-four-year-old Clint This is above average for Encyclopedia. A total of ceremony back to Navy the 75th anniversary of Continued on Page 11 Page 11 May 9, 2019 NEWS

Cam Scott, past-president of the Royal Canadian Naval Association for Niagara Region, and Clint Page, a Second World War navy veteran. DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA Vets recall bitter battle

Continued from Page 10 Welland Canal Sea Ca- dets 358 RCSCC Sir Isaac it underlines the wonderful Brock, and 613 Lincoln and history this country has had Welland Regiment Army for standing up for what’s Cadets Corps. Niagara Sea cadets and Royal Canadian Army Cadets took right,” Nicholson told The St. Catharines MPP Jenni- part in the parade led by Master at Arms Robert Coles. Lake Report. fer Stevens, the association’s DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA Shipmate George Wil- shipmate Mike Britton, liams of the Canadian and Rev. Bruce Lacillade, Lord Allied Armed Forces, who Mayor Betty Disero and a Calling all cooks! joined the navy in 1959 at number of town councillors the age of 18, cast carna- also were in attendance. Local recipe book planned for 2019 tions on the water for lost Commander Leanne ships during the war. He Crowe, who has served with The Lake Report is calling on all cooks, was joined by shipmate NATO as a strategic planner chefs, bakers and food enthusiasts in Nigel Purvis for the Cana- in Belgium and was director Niagara-on-the-Lake. We want your favourite dian and Allied Merchant of diving safety, was invited family recipes, and the stories that go with them, to share with the community. Whether Marines, and two cadets, back as a keynote speaker it’s a special stew, soup, or salad; the best Matthew Powers and this year. bread or muffins; or a decadent dessert, we’d Kayla Lavoie. The Niagara Falls Concert like to hear from you! On Sunday, a ceremony Band, Niagara Regional We’d love it if you could include pictures featured a parade by Royal Police band piper, and the of the food where possible, and of the family member who might have passed the recipe Canadian Sea Cadets 103 Welland Bellerophon Buglers of the Welland Bellerophon Bugle Corps down. If there is any family folklore associated Niagara, Navy League Bugle Corps also performed with the recipe, we’d love to hear that too. performing Reveille. DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA Cadets 138 Drummond, throughout the event. Maybe there’s a certain occasion when it’s always made, perhaps there’s a funny or sad story to tell that relates to that particular recipe, or certain traditions that accompany it. We will publish selected recipes regularly, and at the end of the year we’ll compile all the recipes together as a book of NOTL family favourites. Proceeds from the sale of the book will be donated to a local charity. Please send your recipes, pictures and stories to: [email protected] 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! The Lake Report

Pauline Reimer Gibson is an Audiologist with over 20 years of Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday experience who loves helping people of all ages in the community. 9 10 11 Practical Genealogy: Beginner Mahjong Game Drop In - 1 Artist Workshop: Small Feats Class - 1:00 p.m. to 3 p.m. - NOTL p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL Community with Lenore Walker - 10:30 Pauline Reimer Gibson Book a complimentary Audiologist Public Library Centre a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - RiverBrink Art Museum hearing test today at A global leader in Cribbage for Seniors - 1 p.m. - Duplicate Bridge - 1 p.m. to 4 905.468.9176 hearing healthcare. COMMUNITY FAVOURITES: NOTL Community Centre p.m. - NOTL Community Centre Spring Fling: Gardening and Practical Genealogy: Wayne Gates Office - 1:30 p.m. Yard Sale - 9 a.m. to noon - St. 504 Line 2 Road, Virgil ON Legion Fish Fry every Thursday - 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Intermediate and DNA to 4 p.m. - NOTL Public Library Mark’s Anglican Church Workshop - 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. - Humour & Hops Comedy Show - NOTL Horticultural Society Plant Duplicate Bridge at the Community Centre, Tuesdays and Fridays at 1 p.m. NOTL Public Library 9 p.m. - The Exchange Brewery Sale (Rain or Shine) - 9 a.m. to noon - Meridian Virgil Arena Minecraft Club - 4 p.m. to 5 Trunk Show at Bella Grace p.m. - NOTL Public Library Boutique - 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. - Bella The Greatest Songwriters Grace You’ve Never Heard - 7:30 p.m. - Yellow Door Theatre Project Mori Gardens Seminar Series: DIY Container Gardens - 10 a.m. - Mori Gardens

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Mother’s Day Fun Duplicate Bridge - 9 a.m. Tumble Tots - 10 a.m. to noon - Simpson’s Seniors’ Day - 8:30 Minecraft Club - 4 p.m. to 5 P.A. Day - - Virgil Stampede - - 1567 Niagara Bravo Niagara! Presents 2019 to 11:30 a.m. - NOTL Community NOTL Public Library a.m. to 8 p.m. - Simpson’s Pharmacy p.m. - NOTL Public Library Duplicate Bridge - 1 p.m. to 4 Stone Road JUNO-winning pianist James Centre NOTL Rotary Club - Noon - Cricut Design Your Own Mug Art & Fashion Lecture Series: p.m. - NOTL Community Centre The War of 1812 Officers Day - - Parker and the New Gen - 2 p.m. Town Council Meeting - 6 p.m. NOTL Community Centre Workshop (Adult) - 2 p.m. to 3 “Exposed” A Brief History of Mahjong Game Drop In - 1 Fort George - Stratus Vineyards - Council Chambers Duplicate Bridge - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL Public Library Underwear with Rita Brown p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL Community Mori Gardens Seminar Series: Ghost Tours of Fort George - Monday Night Teen Hang p.m. - NOTL Community Centre Trivia Night: Exchange Brewery - 7:30 p.m. - Niagara Historical Centre Noteworthy Trees & Shrubs - 10 Society 8:30 p.m. - Fort George - - Out - 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. - NOTL “Ageism” with Speaker Dion (Spring League Week 8) - 6:30 Family Movie: Spider-Man Into a.m. - Mori Gardens Mother’s Day Tea & Hat- Public Library McParland (CARP, Niagara p.m. - The Exchange Brewery the Spider-verse - 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Making Workshop - 1 p.m. to 3 Community Drumming Night Chapter 31) - 1:30 p.m. - Royal - NOTL Public Library p.m. - Niagara Pumphouse Arts - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Niagara Niagara Golf Club Centre Regional Native Centre

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Plein Air Then & Now Virgil Stampede - - Fort George NOTL Rotary Club - Noon - St. Simply STEAM Story Time - 11 Seniors Fitness: Healthy Safe Spanish Conversation Group The Village Community Garage Workshop at Fort George - 11 Fun Duplicate Bridge - 9 a.m. Mark’s Anglican Church a.m. to noon - NOTL Public Library & Strong - 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. / - 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - NOTL Sale (Multiple Homes) - 8 a.m. a.m. to 2 p.m. - Fort George to 11:30 a.m. - NOTL Community Duplicate Bridge - 1 p.m. to 4 NOTL SupperMarket - 4:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. - NOTL Community Centre to noon - Niagara Stone Road & Ghost Tours of Fort George - Centre p.m. - NOTL Community Centre 9 p.m. - Garrison Village Community Centre Duplicate Bridge - 1 p.m. to 4 Garrison Village Drive 8:30 p.m. - Fort George Plein Air Then & Now Niagara Golden Age Club: Minecraft Club - 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. - NOTL Community Centre Artillery Day at Fort George - 10 Virgil Stampede - - Fort George Workshop at Fort George - 11 Seniors Euchre - 1:30 p.m. - p.m. - NOTL Public Library Mahjong Game Drop In - 1 a.m. - 1567 Niagara Stone Road a.m. to 2 p.m. - Fort George NOTL Community Centre Tinker Thinker Thursdays - 6 p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL Community Bravo Niagara! Presents Piano Monday Night Teen Hang Pizza Garden - 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. p.m. to 7 p.m. - NOTL Public Centre Six (6th Annual Spring into Out - 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. - NOTL - NOTL Public Library Library Fort George Murder Mystery Music Series) - 7:30 p.m. - St. Mark’s Anglican Church Public Library German Conversation Group - 6:30 p.m. - 1567 Niagara Stone - 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - NOTL Road Spring Into Gardening: A Floral Community Centre Workshop - 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Niagara Regional Native Centre Mori Gardens Seminar Series: Perennials New & Trending - 10 a.m. - Mori Gardens

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 9 10 11 Practical Genealogy: Beginner Mahjong Game Drop In - 1 Artist Workshop: Small Feats Class - 1:00 p.m. to 3 p.m. - NOTL p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL Community with Lenore Walker - 10:30 Adult & Kid-Friendly Public Library Centre a.m. to 1:30 p.m. - RiverBrink Art Creative Planter Workshops th Cribbage for Seniors - 1 p.m. - Duplicate Bridge - 1 p.m. to 4 Museum Saturday May 11 COMMUNITY FAVOURITES: NOTL Community Centre p.m. - NOTL Community Centre Spring Fling: Gardening and Starting @ 12 pm Practical Genealogy: Wayne Gates Office - 1:30 p.m. Yard Sale - 9 a.m. to noon - St. Phone: 905.468.7863 Legion Fish Fry every Thursday - 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Intermediate and DNA to 4 p.m. - NOTL Public Library Mark’s Anglican Church Workshop - 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. - Humour & Hops Comedy Show - NOTL Horticultural Society Plant Duplicate Bridge at the Community Centre, Tuesdays and Fridays at 1 p.m. NOTL Public Library 9 p.m. - The Exchange Brewery Sale (Rain or Shine) - 9 a.m. to noon - Meridian Virgil Arena Minecraft Club - 4 p.m. to 5 Trunk Show at Bella Grace p.m. - NOTL Public Library Boutique - 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. - Bella The Greatest Songwriters Grace You’ve Never Heard - 7:30 p.m. - Yellow Door Theatre Project Mori Gardens Seminar Series: DIY Container Gardens - 10 a.m. - Mori Gardens

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Fifty shades of green Tuesday’s soggy weather did not deter the members of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Club’s 9 and 18 hole ladies leagues from kicking off their season in style. The golf was rained out, but the women enjoyed a luncheon and prize giveaway. Theme for the day was, of course, Fifty Shades of Green. KEVIN MACLEAN

Lord Mayor to help launch new Golf smackdown: McMacken scores NOTL lawn bowling season Men’s Night trifecta

Kevin MacLean The Lake Report won the “junior” longest Managing Editor drive. Jim McMacken was the In the team points com- The Niagara-on-the-Lake Lawn Bowl- big winner at the Niagara- petition, using the Stabl- ing Club will officially open its 2019 on-the-Lake Golf Club’s eford scoring system, Peter season this Saturday. first Men’s Night competi- Falconer took the “A” flight The club kicks off the season at 1:30 tion of the season last week. with 22 points, while Bill p.m. on the green behind the NOTL Com- The steady lefty took Baitinger, Gerry Shelly, Bill munity Centre. home one of the $25 gross Garriock and David Gagne The event goes “rain or shine, but we skins prizes (with a bird- shared “B” flight honours are keeping our fingers crossed that the ie on #7), had the seniors with 21 points. cold damp days of April are gone,” said longest drive and had the The popular 50/50 Paul McHoull, past-president of the club. best low-gross score of the draw’s record $205 prize A piper will lead the parade of members day, shooting a 1-over 37. was won by Rai Lauge. and Lord Mayor Betty Disero will de- Other winners were: gross On Tuesday, the men’s liver the “first bowl” of the season. skins – Jeff Jacques and WOOFs league shotgun There will also be a tea after the first Dragan Racic; closest to kickoff was rained out. game in the Mori Nurseries Room in the the pin – Mark Derbyshire League play will resume community centre. Spectators and pro- (#1), Bill Jenkins (#4), Jeff next Tuesday, so long as the spective new members are most welcome, Lawn bowling at the community centre, July 3, 2018. Jacques (#6) and David weather co-operates, said Houll said. FILE PHOTO/RICHARD HARLEY Gagne (#9). John Wiens convener Bill Katrynuk. Page 15 May 9, 2019 NEWS

Helicopters to spray gypsy moth caterpillars

Dariya Baiguzhiyeva The Lake Report

Niagara Parks will be conducting an aerial spray program to combat gypsy moths and protect tree canopy. The gypsy moth caterpillars, a non-native invasive species, can “feast pretty aggressively” on the leaves, defoliating and causing damage to trees, said Steve Barnhart, senior director of parks, environment and nature. Paradise Grove, on the corner of John Street and Niagara Parkway, is one of the two The spray program will locations where the gypsy moth insecticide will be sprayed. DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA take place in two areas that have the highest concentra- The spray will be applied also change depending to do something again next tion of gypsy moth cater- by a low-flying helicop- on some factors, such as year, but it’s too early to pillars. The first location ter between 5 and 7 a.m. weather or leaf cover. tell,” Barnhart told The Blushing bride is Paradise Grove, at John A biological insecticide Barnhart said the program Lake Report. Street and Niagara Parkway used for spraying is made is nothing new for southern Niagara Parks has collab- Erica Van de Laar and Philip Blythe got married on May in Niagara-on-the-Lake. of a naturally occurring soil Ontario as the gypsy moth orated with Trees Unlimited 4 and had their reception at Prince of Wales Hotel. Another targeted location bacteria, Bacillus thuringi- tends to grow in concen- and Zimmer Air Services Erica is also a daughter of a local grapegrower Chris is Upper Whirlpool Woods, ensis kurstaki. Although trations every seven to 12 Inc. for this program. Van de Laar, who was named the Grape King in 2018. a wooded area around the it’s not chemically created, years. Residents are invited DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA Whirlpool Golf Course. residents are advised to stay The last time the aerial to attend Niagara Parks’ The first aerial spray ap- inside while spraying is spray program was conduct- public information centre Find our photographers out weekly! plication is scheduled for occurring. The spray may ed was in 2008, he said. on May 9, at Legends on the We encourage you to say hello! May 19 to 22. The second also leave some residue on “We suspect that we will Niagara, from 4:30 to 6:30 one is planned May 26 outdoor furniture. have to revisit the survey p.m. to learn more about the to June 2. The dates and times can this fall and we might have topic. Our town explored

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Continued from Front Page the participants, agreed. Out of two other cleanup the founder of A Greener events he participated in – Future. one in Canmore, Alta., and Last year, 3,456 pieces another in Invermere, B.C. of litter were collected – NOTL’s had the best in NOTL with 47 people turnout. helping tidy up the park’s “I feel that the town of waterfront. Niagara-on-the-Lake and its Byrne said it was amaz- residents share strong values ing to see how many people towards their environ- in a small community, like ment and you can see that NOTL, were willing to with the turnout of 50-plus come out. people” he said. “Because even some of “I think in this day and our bigger cleanups, like in age, we’re all about con- Toronto, we don’t see this venience and convenience many people,” she told The sometimes leads to more Lake Report. “I think it’s a waste… Even if you don’t strong community and it has come out to these events, a big impact on the cleanup anyone around the com- because people care about munity can do their part,” this area and they want to Postman said. see it clean.” Greg Kanters came to the Again this year, Paddle cleanup with his two chil- Niagara teamed up with dren, 10-year-old Noah and A Greener Future to pull Lily, 9. the event together. Tim “Do not pollute,” said Balasiuk, owner of Paddle Noah when asked what the Niagara, said a boat was kids learned from the event used to fish out some litter while Lily added there was from the lake. a lot of garbage, particularly He said he was glad how plastic straws and Styro- the event turned out despite foam. the increased amount of “(We came) to help the trash picked up this year. environment,” said Noah. “I’m guessing we prob- “We’re done with (using ably pulled out somewhere plastic straws), I think,” around 600 pounds of added Kanters. trash including spare tires, Coun. Norm Arsenault chunks of steel, massive was also in attendance. pieces of Styrofoam, lots of “People don’t realize what plastic bottles,” he said. this stuff is doing. This stuff Byrne said the amount isn’t going away,” he told of garbage isn’t always be- The Lake Report. “This cause of people littering on plastic garbage is here for purpose, but can be due to life.” trash being washed up from The next Love Your different areas or being Lake cleanup is at 10 Ariel Archibald and Rochelle Byrne count how much litter was picked up at the cleanup. DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA blown out from bins on a a.m. on Saturday, May windy day. 11, at Sunset Beach in St. David Postman, one of Catharines. Councillor wants town to go plastic-free

The idea to introduce a ban on plastic in Niagara-on-the- Lake came to Coun. Norm Arsenault after a number of local students held a strike in March to draw attention to the issue of climate change. Arsenault started researching the issue and came up with a three-part motion which he will propose at the next council meeting on May 13. He said he hopes the town staff will do more research and come back to council with a timeline and recommendations on how to best implement such a bylaw. Plastic bottles, caps and foam were the most picked up Tim Balasiuk of Paddle Niagara carries an oil drum picked “I just want to get the ball rolling,” Arsenault said. items, said Ariel Byrne. DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA up at the cleanup. DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA Page 17 May 9, 2019 NEWS

eSkoot honoured for supporting Fort George

Dariya Baiguzhiyeva said Telfer. The Lake Report “It’s such a big part of our renters’ experience,” he Friends of Fort George said. “We thought if we’re thanked another of their going to pick somebody supporters on Monday to share the wealth with, it morning. would be (Friends of Fort Tony Chisholm, the George).” president of Friends of Fort Elliott said they were George, presented a plaque happy to receive the plaque. to Colin Telfer and Jennifer “It’s not a lot that we do Elliott, co-owners of eSkoot for them but we hope that From left, Ioannis Sourmelidis, Colin Telfer, Jennifer Elliott Niagara, for their generous every little bit helps,” she and Tony Chisholm with a thank-you plaque presented to support of the non-profit told The Lake Report. “All eSkoot Niagara. DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA organization. Niagara-on-the-Lake is so eSkoot Niagara, located lucky to have Fort George May 26. Lisa Curtis of Parks Can- on Mississauga Street near here.” Parks Canada also ada approached eSkoot with Petro-Canada, provides “We’re proud to be associ- works with eSkoot Niagara the idea for guided scooter rental scooters to tourists. ated with them,” she said. to provide historical tours tours about three years ago, Last year, eSkoot “It’s really beneficial for around town, accompanied and it “worked out great,” launched a one-day fund- us,” Chisholm added. “It’s by a Parks Canada histo- said Telfer. raiser when all revenue been really satisfactory and rian. The tours make stops The tour is offered on from their business went they’re going to do it again at Fort Mississauga, Butler’s Saturdays in May and to Friends of Fort George. this year, which is great.” Barracks, the Niagara Com- September, and on Fridays, Jordan Alves runs around with her stick at St. Davids Lions There were about 50 riders This year, the one-day mon, Navy Hall and Fort Saturdays and Sundays in Park. EUNICE TANG and over $1,000 was raised, fundraiser is on Sunday, George. June, July and August.

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By: Richard West

Corporal Dick West served in the British Army, Royal Artillery during the Second World War, while his wife Winnifred (Winn) struggled with the war in London, England. They were my parents. These short stories are derived from them telling me what it was like in those times. All the characters except for Corporal West and his wife Winn, are fictitious. Dick was first called up in 1938 during the Munich crisis. He returned to civilian life in 1939 only to be called up again in late summer as the Second World War broke out. He was finally demobbed early in 1946. These stories are in chronological order.

Editor’s note: This story will be published as a series of 10 short stories. This is part nine and 10. These are the final chapters of the series.

SANDWICHES AT SEA Dick walked into the tent and looked over “It was a family get-together. That’s all The ships wake glinted in the moon- do.” his platoon. They looked up from their dinner lads.” light. Dick took a draw on his cigarette “Sandy. You know me too well. It’s and stared back at him. “OK, Corp.” and smiled. No one was happy to be time we moved on with our lives.” “Hello, Corporal. We didn’t expect you “When we got home I was really touched. here. Not his lads or any of the other “That’s what all the lads want, Corp.” until late tonight.” Winn remembered I love banana sandwiches soldiers on board. “It won’t be long. In a few more “Yeah. We thought you would have a few and she gave me a round. She must really Three weeks ago we were transferred months, I think the Japanese will be pints at the King’s Head after your leave. miss me.” from Germany to the UK. Everyone defeated.” Before coming back here that is.” “You sure they were bananas, Corp?” thought we were going to be demobbed. “We’d rather be back in Blighty now, “So you think I’m a piss artist, do you? “Of course they were.” Germany was defeated and so there Corp.” I’ll remember that next time I’m consider- “OK” was no need for anti-aircraft guns. “Can’t help that, Sandy. Forgive me ing placing you on a charge, Sandy,” Dick Dick looked over the eight men. He saw What happens? We get two weeks for enjoying this voyage while it lasts.” laughed good naturedly. eight innocent looks. leave and orders to report to a barracks “Yes, Corp.” “We all thought the same, Corp.” What am I missing? outside of Southampton. Once we reas- They both smoked another cigarette “So you all want to be on a charge?” the “Sandy. Why are you all looking like but- sembled, we were issued a tropical kit. and gazed at the sea. Half an hour later, banter continued. ter wouldn’t melt in your mouths? What’s Then, the bombshell. We were posted Dick noticed the ship change course. “No, Corp.” up?” to Japanese waters. Not sure where. No He looked at the wake, was steadily “Did you save any dinner for me?” Sandy looked at his fellow Privates and one said. curving to the right. “Sorry ,Corp.” then back to Corporal West.” Boy, were the lads pissed. “What’s going on?” “Good thing I had fish and chips before I “Sorry, Corp. But there ain’t been any ba- If Winn had known, she would have “Dunno,” Sandy replied. got on the train in London.” nanas in Britain since early in 1940. Not sure tried to stop me from coming back. Be- The ship kept up its steady turn until “How was the “Smoke”, Corp?” what was in your sandwiches.” ing AWL after nearly seven years in the it faced the opposite direction. “Full of smashed buildings and piles of Dick looked at his “lads” and frowned. army, would be a bad way to end my Then heard cheering from below bricks from the bombing. But everyone is “You sure?” military service. decks. bright enough. Now the worst of the Blitz is “Yes, Corp.” “What ‘cher doing, Corp?” “Hello, Corporal,” Private Jones said over, people are hoping these night raids will “So what could it have been?” “Having a smoke.” as he made his way aft, to join them. slowly tail off.” Private Jones stepped in, “Well, Corp. If “Yeah. But you are staring at the sea “Jonesy?” “How is the place your missus got to live I was going to do that, I would boil some behind the ship, as if it were a beautiful “We are heading home.” in?” turnip, mash it up fine and then lace it with woman.” “Why?” “Don’t ask. It’s a wreck. Windows all banana essence.” “Am I?” “The Americans have dropped what blown out and boarded up. Plaster cracked Dick looked at his lads again. “Yes, Corp.” they call an Atomic Bomb. The Brass to hell. Roof leaks. Years of work to put the “Well, I did enjoy the sandwiches. I also “What makes you such an expert on think that the war will be over in a few mess right.” enjoyed the beer at the pub.” my thoughts, Sandy?” days.” “At least she has a roof over her head.” “So it was a good leave, Corp?” “Well, Corp. We’ve been through a “What’s an Atomic Bomb?” Sandy “A bloody land mine fell a few weeks back. “You bet it was.” lot during this war and I think I can asked. Blew the house, two doors down the road, “That’s good, Corp, because it”ll be the last guess how you feel.” “Don’t really know.” completely away.” for a long time.” “Is that right?” “It’s a new type of bomb more “Sorry to hear that.” “Why’s that, Sandy?” He looked at Sandy and smiled. powerful than a thousand big bombs,” “Mind you lads, there is a big pub at the “We were told this afternoon that all leave It’s true. He probably can figure out Corporal West added. end of the road.” is cancelled and we are confined to barracks.” what I am feeling. “Oh.” “What’s it called?” “We aren’t in a barracks.” “OK. What’s going on in my noggin “Glad no one had those when we “The Swiss Cottage.” “OK, Corp. We’re confined to camp until then.” were in Europe,” Jonesy added, “espe- “I think I’ve seen it. A big white building.” further notice.” Sandy thought for a little while and cially the Nazi’s.” “That’s it.” Dick looked at his lads. took a deep breath. “Too right,” Sandy said. “Suppose you paid it a visit, Corp?” “Sounds like we are going over to France “You’re sad to be leaving Winn but “So we’ll go home. We’ll be demobi- “My sisters and their husbands came over lads. I hope we all get to remember the sum- thrilled to be on a long sea voyage. lized once we hit Southampton.” and we visited the pub.” mer of 1944.” Something you have always wanted to “Yes, Corp. I think the war is over.” “Sounds like a good shindig, Corp?” “Yes, Corp.”

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Brian Marshall al approval. Featured Now, while the architectural guidelines instituted by more than 500 U.S. cit- ies do not provide individ- Another ual protection to heritage properties, these standards option ... establish frameworks resulting in protection Brian Marshall of homes within 2,300 Featured historical districts across the country. Occasionally, the lucki- Benign neglect. SUPPLIED PHOTO/BRIAN MARSHALL These districts, formed est amongst us have the by state or local legisla- opportunity to take pos- the vagaries of an owner’s architectural theme and tion, typically have laws session of a property that “taste-of-the-day” renova- standards. and/or bylaws in place breathes history. tions. These controls can that restrict demolition/al- From among that small The English system be both broadly pro- teration of a home and oc- group, there are a few we looked at last week scriptive and extremely casionally enforce mainte- individuals who under- engages the entire com- detailed. Consider Merid- nance requirements. stand they are merely munity in the protection ian Beach, Calif., where Incidentally, the value the custodians of this process, whereas our it’s nearly impossible to of houses within these heritage and are moved American neighbours in receive approval for any districts typically appreci- Did you know? to designate the property. the “land of the free” have new residence in a style ates 4 per cent to 12 per While these folks (and generally adopted rigidly other than Arts & Crafts cent faster than the local The Lake Report’s printer sources 100 per cent of those intrepid volunteers enforced architectural (the local theme). And average, a pretty good its paper fibre from industry leading paper mills, who support them) should controls which apply to a in the Historic District ROI. which use quick-growth, sustainable, renewable be celebrated, they are in district, community or an of Bedford, Mass., the Neither England nor the plots of land, rather than clear-cutting forests. the minority. entire city. guidelines detail all ac- United States may have The ink is also vegetable-based. Far too many Canadian Essentially, any build, ceptable exterior paint “the” solution for NOTL, houses of historical and/ addition or renovation colours, and the proposed but, in my opinion, either Advertising inquiries? or architectural distinc- must pass an architectural paint scheme (surface, is a significant improve- Email us at tion languish in a state of review to ensure that all trim and accents) must be ment over where we sit [email protected] neglect or are subject to elements conform to their submitted for individu- now. or call Rob at 905-246-4671 Page 22 May 9, 2019 Niagara’s History Unveiled St. Vincent de Paul Church: Part 2

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Denise Ascenzo no records of any building there is an accounting for Niagara Wharf in NOTL. beautiful monument? they were in training in Exclusive/The Lake Report or parish hall on this site, two criminals who were On a night in August 1863, Census records at that NOTL. A review of the nor are there records of any executed and buried there. the steamer Zimmerman time tell a successful story dates will show how one In 1900, a prosperous burials. James Moreau was a caught fire. Lawless sound- of William Primus. He after the other the soldiers and wealthy area busi- According to stories commander with the rebels ed the alarm and all hands was a teamster who ran his succumbed to the flu. nessman named Hugh passed down through under William Lyon Mack- were tasked to extinguish own business, while buy- These young men died in Chisholm commissioned parishioners and custodi- enzie during the rebellion the fire, but the steamer ing and selling properties Canada while in training to the construction of an ans, this was the paupers of 1837. Moreau was found could not be saved. throughout the town. Upon liberate their home country impressive mausoleum for graveyard where people guilty of treason and was The fire was deemed an his death in 1857 he left of Poland. It was only fit- his deceased parents at St. too poor to pay for a proper sentenced to death. On July accident with no blame all of his estate to his two ting then that these young Vincent de Paul Roman burial would place a body 30, 1838, he professed his assigned to any person on daughters, Agnes Primus men could rest forever in Catholic Church. It was just outside of the fencing, faith in God, was received board. Lawless’ body was and Eliza Mills. Upon their motherland. After the one of the most impressive knowing the priest would into the Catholic Church, found steps away from the Agnes’ death, she left her First World War, Canada mausoleums in NOTL. say a few prayers and the baptized. The next day he pump he had been manning portion of the estate to St. ceded this land to Poland. Alexander and Mary deceased would be buried. was executed. He is buried on the steamer. He was the Vincent de Paul. The graveyard of St. Chisholm were disinterred The term “buried beyond in an unmarked grave in only casualty of the fire. A scandal erupted over Vincent de Paul is a special and laid to rest in the mau- the pale” was often used the paupers section. Everyone else on board had Agnes’ last will and testa- place. Take a stroll through soleum with their original to describe these burials. The other criminal was been saved. ment when certain proper- there, pause for a moment head stone being placed “Pale” is a series of pointed Thomas Brennan, who St. Vincent de Paul’s ties in her name were con- and remember some of the against an interior wall. sticks creating a fence that immigrated to Upper graveyard has one grave of tested. Eliza Mills’ husband people who helped to build As time passed, six other would encircle an area. Canada. He was found a runaway slave, William John disputed the owner- Niagara-on-the-Lake. Chisholm family mem- Around the church grave- guilty of murdering Mary Primus, who was one of ship of them and took the References: Stones, bers were also laid to rest yard there would be a pale O’Connor of Queenston the early free black settlers matter to court. The church Saints & Sinners. His- in the mausoleum. Hugh to keep cattle from tramp- on May 4, 1848. Brennan in NOTL. When his wife was awarded the properties tory of Irish Immigration. Chisholm died on July 1, ing over graves. So, beyond was executed in October Margaret, a poor Irish im- in question. Canadian Encyclopedia. 1912, at the age of 65 and is the pale meant a body 1848 and also buried in an migrant, died in 1850, he The largest gravesite in Niagara Historical Society buried in New York City. would be placed outside unmarked grave. put up a magnificent monu- the graveyard is the Polish and Museum. At the corner of Welling- of the fenced area of the On the edge of the ment in her memory. The Memorial. An iron fence ton and Byron streets is a graveyard. paupers grave site, facing verse attests to his love and surrounds the graves of 24 More Niagara’s History large section of the grave- There are no accurate onto Byron Street, there respect for her. How could young men who died of Unveiled articles about the yard that one might think records of how many buri- is one lone grave stone. a runaway slave and a poor the Spanish influenza that past of Niagara-on-the- is unused. There are no als there might have been There lies Patrick Lawless, Irish girl have possibly swept through the Niagara Lake are available at: visible markers, there are in this section, however, the night watchman on the been able to afford this Camp in 1918-19, where www.niagaranow.com Page 23 May 9, 2019 COMMUNITY

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Artifact of the Week: Angel Gabriel Weathervane

Answer: This week’s artifact is the weathervane of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. During the War of 1812, the church and the Town of Niagara were burned by retreating Americans in 1813. After its Betty & Jane: Plunger Patrol reconstruction in 1831, the church was crowned with this weathervane Inspecting NOTL’s bathrooms: representing the Archangel Gabriel, where it remained for the next 24 Lakeview Wine Co. years. On April 18, 1855, a hurricane struck the town, damaging the church’s roof and blowing the weathervane from its position in the process. It was found in a farmer’s field and was left in a barn for forty years before being donated to the museum. Made of sheet metal and coated in gold paint, it measures 7 feet 5 inches.

The Artifact of the Week column is submitted by the Niagara Historical Society Staff at the Lakeview Wine Co. accepts a 4/5 Golden & Museum, exclusive to The Lake Report. Plunger award. PLUNGER PATROL Lakeview Wine Co. has some unique features, starting Can you guess with the building itself. It is made of cedar, treated using a Japanese technique called Shou Sugi Ban, which gives the wood a charred natural wood accent. this artifact? > Lakeview has several award-winning wine labels. Our Clue: Write on the dotted line. visit to the “loo” noted some firsts with the large, fully automated single restroom marked by an inclu- sive “everyone” graphic sign. One cannot help notice the eye-catching iridescent tiles, granite counters and stainless steel circular sinks in the larger facility. But the most unusual feature here is its smooth, stainless Ethan Bruce receiving the ball at steel tap, which stands erect beside each sink like an St. Davids Lions Park. upside down “Y.” After several attempts at pulling EUNICE TANG and pushing, we discovered the secret of the water works. When you visit Lakeview you must embrace the challenge of the taps and remember to “wash” your hands!

Lakeview Wine Co. 4/5 Gold Plungers

RIDDLE ME THIS: I have many keys but can open no doors. What am I? Last Week’s Riddle: I cry, but never when I’m blue. Answer: The sky Answered first by anonymous. Email answers to [email protected] for a chance to win a prize. Page 24 The May 9, 2019

Lakereport.ca Niagaranow.com Newsroom: 905.359.2270 Lake Report Advertising: 905.246.4671 JOHN Featured local story Elite coach, NASCAR adviser, GLEDDIE: medical innovator and neighbour Tim Taylor practice fives stars, one of Many of his neighbours The Lake Report Niagara’s top five chiro- call him the Mayor of practic offices. Chautauqua. It was a curious twist His second career thread The residents associa- of fate that brought John began during university, tion, in its various forms, Gleddie and his family to when he rowed for both has been fostering lo- Niagara-on-the-Lake 25 the University of Toronto cal spirit for almost 70 years ago. and the Argonaut Rowing years. “It’s not really They had moved to town Club, going on to become an advocacy group. It’s temporarily, awaiting his the Argo club’s head neighbours looking out for green card, on his way to coach and a coach for the neighbours,” Gleddie says. Arlington, Texas, to be- fledgling Upper Canada “And we have great social come a part of the medical College crews at the new events, too.” team for the Texas Rangers Hanlon Rowing Club. “Last year, we donated baseball club. Gleddie caught the at- $2,500 towards new trees But that was 1994, the tention of Rowing Canada to help rebuild the second- year of the great Major and became an assistant ary tree canopy.” League Baseball strike/ coach of the Canadian Gleddie’s wife, Martha, lockout. women’s Olympic row- works at Morgan’s Funeral So, no team, no contract, ing team for the ill-fated Home. Their two daughters no move. 1980 Moscow Olympics attended Parliament Oak “Getting released (boycotted by many and Niagara District High galvanized my decision Olympic teams, including School. One daughter has to stay in Niagara,” says Canada’s). gone on to a career in the the 65-year-old Gleddie, a Later in 1980, Gleddie local real estate business, chiropractor with a prac- came to St. Catharines the other with the Niagara tice in St. Catharines, a to start his chiropractic Regional Police. house in Chautauqua, and practice, in his spare time Gleddie continues to a wife and two daughters, taking on rowing coaching nurture all three of his all working in duties at Brock career streams: chiroprac- Niagara. University and tic, rowing and elite sport “If there was If there acting as the training. a silver lining school’s part- A year ago, Gleddie was in the baseball “was a silver time rowing co- John Gleddie with baseball given the honour of having strike of 1994, lining in ordinator from Hall of Famer Nolan a St. Catharines Rowing it was that I 1981 to 1987. Ryan, above, and at left Club rowing shell named the baseball in his neighbourhood got to move to “Now, the role after him, for his contin- strike of 1994, park. Gleddie’s innovative Niagara-on the is a full-time job. ued financial, coaching it was that I approach to health, eating Lake.” Back then, I got and leadership contribu- got to move to and hydration changed the Gleddie ad- paid $3,000 a way elite athletes prepare tions to the club. mits his career Niagara-on year for 40 hours for and recover from their He’s not decided yet if story hasn’t the Lake.” a week, every sports. SUPPLIED PHOTO, he will retire from coach- been straight- JOHN GLEDDIE weekend, really TOP. TIM TAYLOR PHOTO, ing this coming season. forward or NOTL RESIDENT my whole life.” LEFT. “I really don’t know ordinary. And It was then that what’s next for me,” Gled- certainly not a Gleddie began during the week. Consul- die claims. “Just being a straight line. developing an innova- Canada meeting in Van- Rangers during the base- tant to NASCAR drivers mild-mannered chiroprac- His first career thread tive training regimen that couver. Coaches from all ball season, returning to on the weekend. I was tor, I guess.” started at the University of would revolutionize the over North America were my practice in the winter,” with the Porsche team for But he’s not finished Toronto where he studied development of elite ath- in attendance. says Gleddie. 13 years.” his work on athlete load science, finally earning letes engaged in long-term A Major League Base- In 2002, Gleddie turned “I took care of three of management and hydration a doctor of chiropractic physically demanding ball executive was in the his attention to NASCAR the top guys in NASCAR: practices. degree in 1976. It’s a pro- sports. crowd listening to Gled- racing drivers, particu- Jimmy Johnson, Jeff Gor- “I’d still like to pursue my fession he has steadfastly Now, it’s called load die’s thesis. He thought larly those in the gruelling don and Tony Stewart.” research into the ties be- maintained throughout his management. Thirty-five the new training regimen 24-hour races. To his load Since 2015, Gleddie has tween cumulative seasonal eclectic working life. years ago, Gleddie called might just work for high- management theories, he returned to his practice fatigue and hydration.” Just a few months ago, it a response to cumulative performing major league added proper hydration full-time and a more se- Even if it’s sometimes Gleddie moved his prac- seasonal fatigue. pitchers. It wasn’t long practices for drivers in the date existence in Niagara- hard to follow his medical tice, doubling its size and This is where Gleddie’s before Gleddie was work- endurance events. on-the-Lake, taking on sports-speak, you know adding professional capac- third career stream begins. ing with the likes of Nolan “I was a sort of weekend the role of president of the his passion will get impor- ity. A Niagara doctor- He took his idea to a Ryan and Randy Johnson. warrior,” Gleddie states Chautauqua Residents As- tant things done. And he’s rating app gives Gleddie’s Coaches Association of “I worked with the Texas proudly. “Chiropractor sociation. still having fun.