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Will Neufeld, grape grower and chicken farmer, is at home on a tractor, but this time it’s to cart away garbage from his new business. (Penny Coles) Firefighters cooking pasta Lauren O’Malley of fundraising, but also Proceeds come from The Local that the firehall is a place the spaghetti dinner, which where people can go for costs $10 for adults and $5 The Queenston Volun- help, and where we put on for kids 12 and under, and teer Firefighters Associ- events that get the com- also from business-card- ation spaghetti dinner is munity involved.” sized ads placed on the pla- about so much more than Copeland says they cemats at the dinner. The a cheap and cheerful meal, typically expect around food is all-you-can-eat, says organizer Rob Cope- 200 people to attend the and includes salad, as well land. The group’s presi- event, which started in as desserts provided by Er- dent says the fundraising 1996. It helps to fund a inn Lockard from Sweets event is about people. number of local commu- & Swirls Cafe. Takeout is “This goes out to the nity organizations such available as well. community, gets people as Newark Neighbours, There are also door more involved, and makes Red Roof Retreat, Niagara prizes available, provid- it feel like a community district firefighters, mi- ed by Queenston resident should feel,” says Cope- nor league sports, youth Graham Keene from his land. “Hopefully we’ll have orchestras, schools, and Canadian Tire store in St. nice weather, and people KidSport Niagara. Catharines. will come out and see each “The proceeds go into The annual event takes other for the first time af- a general fund, which is place May 3, from 5 p.m. to ter a long, cold winter.” distributed as needed or 7:30 p.m. at the Queenston He continues, with requested,” says Copeland. firehall. Any questions can emphasis, “The big thing “We keep it as local as pos- be directed toward Cope- about the spaghetti din- sible; we distribute what land, at 905-262-4661, or ner is not just the idea we can.” [email protected]. notllocal.com THE NOTL LOCAL April 25, 2019 3 Help Town recognize local volunteers Penny Coles of Niagara-on-the-Lake. tainability, “which always Awards can help encourage tered as volunteers. engaged in the community The Local Because of the newspaper’s goes back to budget and the next generation of vol- Victoria Steele, the by providing their services closure in November 2017, money. But if we didn’t have unteers,” said Disero. “That’s Town’s community en- will also be encouraged to Recognizing volunteers and the municipal elections the number of volunteers why volunteer recognition is gagement coordinator, said attend. is a long-standing tradition the following October, a and their civic pride, we so important.” the talent bank has been For this year’s awards, in town, says Lord Mayor recognition ceremony was wouldn’t have the town that There are so many great successful in matching vol- outstanding volunteers Betty Disero, and one that not held in 2018. Disero and we have. We could have all volunteers in town, she add- unteers to organizations, will be chosen in several should be continued, “no town staff have agreed it is the money in the world, and ed, “it will be tough to just and when it’s a one-time categories: working with matter who is on council.” important to acknowledge it wouldn’t be the town we pick a few.” requirement, such as an seniors; working with The Lord Mayor’s Vol- citizens who contribute to live in without our volun- The Town also encourag- event in need of volun- youth/education; culture unteer Awards will be pre- the community, and will in- teers. Sustainability isn’t just es volunteerism, as directed teers, “we usually hear in (arts, music, heritage, etc.); sented at a June council volve all three weekly news- about money, it’s about how in the last term of council’s about 10 minutes that the sports and recreation; a meeting, and to help choose papers in town, she said. people relate to the place strategic plan, through its need has been filled. It volunteer under 21; the en- whom to recognize, Disero “When the discussion they live and what they do volunteer talent bank. The works really quickly.” vironment; and communi- is asking for nominations came up, we decided even for each other.” website allows those who The Town is also plan- ty/civic engagement. from the public. without The Niagara Ad- Volunteerism, she said, want to offer their services ning another volunteer fair, Nominations can be For more than 20 years, vance, we should be doing “is contagious. People see to find an organization they set up similarly to a job fair, emailed to victoria.steele@ volunteer awards were this. This is such a great others getting involved and would like to help. An orga- said Disero. Representatives notl.com, or dropped off at presented in a partner- town for volunteers, and they step forward. We have nization can also reach out of organizations, events or the town hall, by 4:30 p.m. ship between The Niagara it’s important to recognize people in town who have to volunteers by filling out a committees requiring help- Monday, May 13. Advance, the community them.” been volunteering for years, form describing its require- ers will be invited to attend The name, phone num- newspaper which initiated Disero said she makes decades even, and who ments, which is emailed to as exhibitors, and those in- ber and email address of the the program, and the Town a lot of speeches about sus- will one day pass the torch. all those who have regis- terested in becoming more person submitting a nomi- nation and the volunteer be- ing put forward for recogni- tion must be included, with Wastewater treatment plant a brief explanation (250 words or less) of why the delayed again for ‘minor’ repairs person is being nominated. Nominations will be re- “They’re doing tests,” says structure of government. Un- Penny Coles viewed by Disero, Deputy Disero, based on information fortunately, we’re having some The Local Lord Mayor Clare Cam- she received from the Region problems getting it completed, eron, and a representa- The Lakeshore Road waste- Thursday, which is now on the but according to the informa- tive from each of the three water treatment plant will be Town’s website. tion we have received, it’s noth- weekly newspapers. One delayed again, but not because “They will keep testing and ing catastrophic.” volunteer will be selected of leaking, the Region reports. retesting until it’s ready. They Zalepa says the Region for each category and the Joe Tonellato, regional di- found some deficiencies in in- has recognized it has had winner will be recognized rector of water and wastewa- strumentation. There are just problems with such major at the June 10 council meet- ter services, says “there are no some issues, some minor stuff, projects, and is working on ing. Volunteers must live leaks in the tanks.” to be repaired before they start improving a process that has in NOTL and be willing to The Region is working with commissioning the plant.” led to long delays. He sits on have their photo published the contractor to address “mi- “The 14-day functional the Region’s procurement in the newspapers. nor issues related to the process water test at the new NOTL committee, which is looking Lord Mayor Betty Disero (Penny Coles) and control” of the new plant, wastewater treatment plant at overhauling the process of “which is normal when un- was completed on March contracting for “sophisticated dertaking commissioning of a 27. During this test period, projects” like the sewage treat- facility this size,” he says. a number of process, electri- ment plant. There is also a new In February, Tonella- cal and instrumentation and management system in place to and interim Regional control deficiencies related to to have professionals working CAO Ron Tripp gave Niag- the over-function and control alongside regional staff, who ara-on-the-Lake councillors of the facility were identified,” have more experience with an update on the plant, saying says the update on the Town’s maintaining such systems there was a testing process to website, provided by Regional than building them. go through, but if all went well, staff. “These deficiencies are “I’ve been really impressed the plant could be online by currently being addressed by by what I’ve heard,” he says. “I late March or early April. the contractor and all must feel confident staff have a han- All did not go well. be cleared up prior to the start dle on the commissioning pro- It will take four weeks to of the 30-day commissioning cess, and are working diligently get the equipment to repair testing on sewage. We have to ensure it will be ready to go the identified issues, Lord been told by the contractor as soon as possible.” Mayor Betty Disero says she that some of the equipment He said the Region is also learned Thursday. needing replacement will be looking at a different scoring She and NOTL Regional at least four weeks for delivery. system when choosing a con- Coun. Gary Zelepa both con- Once all of the deficiencies are tractor — one that puts weight tacted the Region last week to corrected, we will retest the on factors other than the low- enquire about issues with the plant on water for an addition- est bid. testing, after being questioned al seven days to ensure that the “Too much focus in the about chatter on social media plant is functioning without past has been on the lowest saying tanks were leaking and issue. If all goes well, commis- bidder, which may not be the the opening would be delayed sioning on sewage will begin whole story. We have to do our yet again. following the successful water best to manage money, but The plant was original- test.” we’ve reached the point where ly scheduled to open in the While the Regional update we’ve realized the lowest bid is summer of 2016. Tripp said does not provide a timeline, not always the best bid. That’s at the February meeting he “Do the math,” says Zalepa. “It’s how the system has been didn’t want to go into the rea- not opening any time soon.” structured. Now it will include sons for the lengthy delay in The math says it will be consideration of factors such completing the project, which more than two months be- as how often contractors fin- has been under one general fore the plant is ready to begin ish projects on time.” contractor — the process is treating sewage. Zalepa says the quality leading down a path to legal He too says he is confident of work on large projects has DID YOU KNOW? action, he said. the issues will be addressed, suffered in the past because We offer a local discount, year-round. In an email Tonellato sent and the taxpayers will not be of the procurement process, Present your driver’s license to one of our team members. to The Local Sunday, he says, on the hook for any “improper “but the question is are the tax- “Being a resident of NOTL, workmanship.” payers prepared to accept the I completely understand the “Here we are years later, cost might be more upfront, 10 Queen Street | Niagara-on-the-Lake importance of this plant to the and I’m not happy with the although saving in the long community. Regional staff are delays, but we’re close to the run. In the past there was a 289.868.8623 | www.orzoniagara.com engaged and fully committed finish line. This is a major piece lot of effort to keep the budget to getting the plant commis- of infrastructure that wouldn’t down, but that’s catching up to sioned as quickly as possible.” be there without this current us with projects like this.” 4 April 25, 2019 THE NOTL LOCAL notllocal.com Thomson leaving chamber for new challenge for people to come to cele- Chamber loss is Niagara Falls Tourism’s gain brate, and adopted that as the defining part of our branding. Penny Coles but success in all her future great staff she worked with Then we built on it, working The Local endeavors.” over the years. “I know the with different groups. The Thompson’s next challenge board and staff will continue culinary experience became After 18 years of advo- will be as president and CEO to take the chamber to new Signature Kitchens, and cating for local businesses of Niagara Falls Tourism, a heights” as the current strate- NOTL the culinary capital of and marketing Niagara- position she says she is ap- gic plan evolves. Canada, with more wine and on-the-Lake as a desti- proaching “with great enthu- Thomson came to town culinary services per capita nation for visitors, Janice siasm and energy.” She’s look- in 1995 as owner of the Luis than any other part of Cana- Thomson is taking on a ing forward to working with House, a restaurant and small da,” said Thomson. new challenge. the board, staff and member inn, on the site of what is now “We always focused on The president of thebusinesses, and helping to op- The Irish Harp. She left an ex- that message: ‘Come to NOTL NOTL Chamber of Com- timize the destination’s success tensive career in senior exec- for a memorable experience.’” merce and Visitor and Con- as a leader in tourism in Cana- utive positions in the import The town was also mar- vention Bureau said she will da, she said. automotive industry, includ- keted as a conference destina- be leaving the organization in She described her years ing BMW, Jaguar and Saab, to tion, with the chamber hosting good hands, with chair Paul at the chamber as “a most in- come to NOTL. many familiarization tours to MacIntyre, board members teresting time,” working with She became a member of show off what could be offered and staff who have a strategic “wonderful people who in- the chamber and served on to conference delegates. plan in place to move forward. vest so much of themselves in its board when the office was “A common message was She will stay until May 15, and building businesses, and creat- on King Street. When the new ‘We can make anything hap- Janice Thomson was recently given the Paul Harris Fellow- will help prepare the terms of ing experiences that enhance library was built on Anderson pen in Niagara-on-the-Lake,’” ship Award by the Rotary Club of Niagara Falls. The award a search for her replacement. the quality of life in NOTL.” Lane, the chamber took over said Thomson. “We said that is given to Rotarians and community professionals who ex- “The price of success for Thomson said she is grate- its renovated Court House knowing it to be true — we emplify the highest ideal in Rotary, placing service above Janice has been hard work, ful to chamber members who space, where it was more con- have such a strong group of self. Mike Strange, Niagara Falls city councillor, representing determination and dedica- have demonstrated “such a venient to visitors. members we can count on to Mayor Jim Diodati, congratulated her with MPP Wayne Gates tion to her job,” said Mac- collegial spirit of collabora- The board asked Thom- make it happen.” looking on. (Photo supplied) Intyre. “Dedication most of tion” to create a tourism des- son to lead the transition As an example, she recalls all to NOTL and it business tination that attracts millions to the new location, and in the year Chris Blake, then have visitors who come every is an advocate for businesses, community.” of visitors. 2001 she became executive working with Music Niagara, year, making it part of their but also works with residents He described Thomson as She has also valued the director, then a four-day-a- read about a Diner en Blanc holiday planning. It’s a really and councils to enhance the “a true ambassador to every positive working relationship week position. event in New York City, and joyful time on Queen Street.” quality of life we’ve all become guest, new business or exist- with the volunteer directors By that time, board mem- asked if the chamber could The Icewine Festival cre- accustomed to, and which ing member in need of help.” who have served on the board bers had identified the oppor- organize one in NOTL — in ated by the chamber also has been achieved by all of us “Janice is a true profession- over the years, she said. The tunity for the chamber to serve two weeks. offers “extraordinary experi- working together.” al and champion of NOTL. We opportunity to “gain knowl- as the destination marketer of “We got the community ences,” with icewine served Although Thomson says thank her for all her inspiration edge from the perspective of the town, and worked with together — Celia Liu [of the in ice glasses, outside at mid- she is “super-motivated” to over her term and of course all various sectors has been in- experts to develop the brand- Oban Inn, since passed away] night as fireworks light up take on the challenge of mar- her remarkable achievements,” valuable to me.” ing that would become part of tackled it with such great en- the sky over the street. keting a larger destination, said MacIntyre. She said she has enjoyed their marketing strategy. thusiasm — and as we got close “People really enjoy this with the opportunity to apply “We as a board and com- working with MacIntyre, the “We highlighted Niaga- to the day, we asked ourselves truly Canadian experience, the knowledge and skills she’s munity wish her nothing board members, and all the ra-on-the-Lake as the place what we’d do if we had only and truly NOTL experience.” gained in NOTL, she will con- one table of eight. We decided While most events oc- tinue to live in the community we’d be satisfied with having cur in the Old Town, Thom- and stay connected to it. gone through the process. We son says, “I don’t see NOTL She didn’t imagine ever ended up with 400 people.” as Queenston, St. Davids, leaving the chamber, but then However, although it was a the Old Town, rural areas she didn’t think she’d leave her great event, it turned out to be and Glendale. I see it as one role as chair of the Niagara not a simple one to recreate — NOTL, and we’ve tried very Parks Commission, yet she the chamber learned from the hard to make it one cohesive learned she was able to finish Diner en Blanc organization community. We have mem- her term and move forward. in France that it was a fran- bers from all corners of town, “I left a piece of my heart chise, permission had to be and our responsibility is to there, but it taught me I could granted to host one, and there represent all residents and move on. And I’ll leave a piece were rules to follow that didn’t businesses of NOTL. Heritage of my heart here. But I’m very work well for NOTL. is so important to us, and it’s excited about this great op- Landscaping Excellence Guests had to bring their not just in the Old Town, it’s portunity, and really looking own tables and chairs, as well through all of NOTL.” forward to it. It’s a big world, Creative Solutions•Quality Workmanship as their food, dinnerware, “We’re stronger if we all but also a connected one — Specializing in Fencing cutlery and table decorations. use the NOTL banner togeth- Niagara Falls is connected to They had to arrive by public er. I consider every corner of Niagara-on-the-Lake in many transportation, and the loca- the community an important ways. At the moment I feel tion had to be kept secret until part of what NOTL is. And we like a kid starting a new year at OUR SERVICES shortly before the event. never forget the town’s roots school, starting fresh in a new • Fencing • Decks “The feedback from our are in agriculture, hard work place, but one that’s familiar, guests was they wanted to and welcoming hospitality.” and with people with whom • Walkways and • Landscape Design park their car, go to an as- The chamber has al- I already have a good relation- Patios and Installation signed place, and bring their ways had a good working ship,” says Thomson. food. But they wanted tables relationship with the town “It was an opportunity and chairs to be provided.” council, the CAO and senior that came up, totally unex- Now an annual White Ef- staff, and shares the goal “of pected, but I learned from NEWSCAPE CONTRACTING fect dinner held at Queenston working for the good of the the Niagara Parks Commis- 905-931-NEWS (6397) Heights provides a quality ex- town. When I’ve been asked sion there could be new op- perience — it sells out, most- to speak at conferences about portunities, and I’m thrilled newscapecontracting.ca ly to locals — while making our success at sustaining the about this one.” [email protected] the event uniquely Niaga- brand the town presents to The 12 chamber board ra-on-the-Lake, said Thomson. the rest of the world, I say it’s members are “dedicated peo- The chamber’s Shades of because everyone works to- ple steering the ship, and I feel Summer, a dinner on Queen gether, knowing it’s the right very confident they can con- Street during the August thing to do,” said Thomson. tinue to make the town even peach weekend, also appeals “It’s about the really strong better than it is,” she says. to locals, with music and danc- connection between part- “It’s been a privilege to ing on the street, although it ners, the big corporate heart, work here. Success has been attracts visitors as well who and our businesses support- built on its positive, entre- come for the chamber Peach ing the many groups, orga- preneurial spirit, everyone Celebration and St. Vincent nizations, and churches, the working together and shar- de Paul’s Peach Festival. non-profits and volunteers, ing in their pride of Niaga- “We work together to pro- and the strength of all those ra-on-the-Lake. I will always mote the weekend, and we relationships. The chamber value that experience.” notllocal.com THE NOTL LOCAL April 25, 2019 5 NPCA funding for floodplain management cut Agency charged with looking after local watersheds Penny Coles That falls within the water- staff means we’ll probably not important organization back The Local shed management mandate be as responsive, when be- on track,” says a press release of the NPCA.” cause of climate change, we’re from the agency. The Niagara Peninsula He says he made some already taxed. As an example, The board has made “var- Conservation Authority is calls, and the NPCA sent staff a 50-year storm might not be ious achievements in gov- dealing with some tough is- to look at the creeks, evaluat- 50 years any more. We can ernance and internal orga- sues well-documented in the ing them to ensure there were have water issues, and they nizational structure,” to lead press and discussed by the no flooding issues and the can be a massive problem.” the conservation authority public, but although residents creeks were fully functional. The NPCA tests water in a more “transparent and might be aware of the con- As long as the creeks are flow- quality at its source, he says, accountable path,” including troversies of governance and ing freely, fish habitat is pro- “ensuring it’s healthy. The the hiring of an interim CAO, budget problems, how many tected, he adds. “That’s some Region tests water once it’s and continuing dialogue with understand the scope and of the important work of the in our system, but the NPCA the community. significance of the work of the NPCA in NOTL.” is responsible for testing to Since the arrival of interim agency? Nobody ever heard much ensure water quality when it CAO Gayle Wood, the orga- Gary Zalepa, Niaga- about the work of the NPCA enters the system.” nization has engaged mem- ra-on-the Lake’s regional as long as it was doing its job, An auditor general’s re- bers of the media and various representative on the interim “and then some people found port, which identified several local community and nature NPCA board, says he won- it wasn’t. It’s a delicate balance problems with the NPCA, clubs, including Friends of ders whether residents un- of economic development included a “D grade for wa- One Mile Creek and The Har- derstand the importance of and environmental manage- tershed management. That mony Group in NOTL, so the agency’s mandate, which ment.” speaks to the lack of resourc- their needs and concerns are includes floodplain manage- The NPCA has recently es,” he says, “to me building a heard, the press release con- ment. come under siege from the case to say people should be tinues. “More meetings have “Even after six years on Province — Premier Doug concerned.” been scheduled in the next NOTL Regional Coun. Gary Zalepa (Photo supplied) town council, I didn’t know Ford has announced funding The NPCA has also re- quarter to ensure that the or- the level of detail in the work cuts for the services provid- ceived notice a local advoca- ganization continues its open community member with tors. We’re hoping somebody of the NPCA. Perhaps that is ed by the local agency and cy group, A Better Niagara, dialogue with every commu- the appropriate skills to take can make it happen soon.” something we can improve. others across the province. wants the number of board nity group and sector in the his place on the board, which As a regional councillor, It’s important work.” The provincial transfers to representatives settled in three municipalities it covers.” is the goal for future gover- he’s happy to have that con- He is learning, he says. the NPCA are expected to be court. The dispute began “I understand that com- nance. versation at the Region, he “I’ve had two recent calls about $90,000, about half of during the closing days of the munications and open dia- In the meantime, the issue says. from residents about Four what the agency was counting last term of regional council. logue have been a contentious of the number of representa- “We want the issue at Mile Creek, and one about on for its floodplain manage- “While we realize the issue in the past,” says Wood. tives should not be up to the the forefront. I can’t wait Two Mile Creek, behind The ment. NPCA board makeup is a top “I have worked diligently to agency to resolve, he says. to get the process going, Old Winery. They were con- “I’ve asked staff how the priority to ABN, the gover- ensure that our lines of com- “We’re functioning real- and to get someone from cerned about the number funding cuts can impact us. nance issue is only one of the munication are wide open.” ly well together. Solving this the NOTL community who of fallen trees and branches We’re not sure at this point,” many important tasks that Zalepa says he looks for- needs to lie with the govern- is qualified to serve on the clogging the waterways, and Zalepa says, “but cutting staff the board and the CAO have ward to the time when NOTL ments of the municipalities, board. Sooner rather than possibly affecting fish habitat. will have an impact. Fewer been working on to put this can advertise and appoint a not with the board of direc- later would be good.” 6 April 25, 2019 THE NOTL LOCAL EDITORIAL notllocal.com Why more convenient booze? LOCAL FINDS Why not more health care? Here we are hoping to the money spent on such agricultural land preserved. hear positive steps have been comforts, as our elected MPP It’s not going to be the lit- made to reduce hallway — who isn’t a Conservative tle wineries or craft brewer- medicine and a shortage of — pointed out, will pad the ies getting more shelf space long-term care for seniors, profits of big chain stores. to sell their products — it’s expecting maybe some good The LCBO at least re- much more likely it will be news about more funding for turns some revenue to those the biggest distributors with education and programs for much-needed services, and the cheapest booze to sell. children with autism, and now, thanks to the Conser- Let’s not expect to see VQA instead, our Conservative vatives, will be returning less. wines in corner stores. government is going to give In Niagara we have rea- We may end up with us more places to buy beer son to be concerned about more locations to buy booze, and wine. the health of our wine indus- but it doesn’t seem like a While there may be some try. We heard recently 50 per smart move for the economy, consumers over the moon cent of our Niagara wineries especially in Niagara. about the ease with which are not profitable — wineries they’ll be able to increase which seem to be keeping our Penny Coles their alcohol consumption, grape growers solvent and our The Local Local grower recognized for lifetime achievements

Husband and mother-in-law buried together — why? Donald Combe NOTL grape grower Albrecht Seeger, two-time winner of the Cuvee Award of Excel- lence in Viticulture, has been recognized with the Niagara North Federation of Agri- Special to The Local culture’s 2019 Lifetime Achievement Award. He and his wife Anja (right) have been growing premium grapes for 41 years, including the oldest plantings of Riesling and Upon thy belly shalt thou go Chardonnay vines in NOTL. Pictured with them celebrating at the recent awards event, SACRED held at the Twenty Valley Golf and Country Club, was Debi Pratt (left). (Photo supplied) to the memory of ROBERT WILSON a native of The NOTL Local acknowledges the land on which we gather is the traditional Sunderland County of territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples, many of whom continue Durham, ENGLAND who departed this life July 11th, to live and work here today. This territory is covered by the Upper Canada Treaties 1839 aged 42 years and is within the land protected by the Dish With One Spoon Wampum agreement. Today this gathering place is home to many First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples Farewell dear Wife and Children all and acknowledging reminds us that our great standard of living is directly related wherever you remain The Lord of hosts be your defence to the resources and friendship of Indigenous peoples. till we do meet again

Also to the memory of CATHERINE KEO his mother in law who departed this life August 8, 1839 aged 65 years

This monument to Robert Wilson and his mother-in-law, Catherine Keo, holds much information, but also presents many unanswered questions. This The e trustedtrusted voicevoice ofof ourour community.community is the most elaborate and costly monument from this time period in St. Mark’s 437 Mississauga St., Niagara-on-the-Lake, L0S 1J0 Cemetery, yet I can discern little trace of the family in Niagara. Why the serpent and the odd inscription “upon thy belly shalt thou go?” A snake is not the usual Editor: Classified Sales: Penny Coles Anna Tiedtke symbol to adorn a monument. Perhaps this snake is the symbol of temptation [email protected] [email protected] • 905-932-2518 and evil as in the story of Adam and Eve. What was this Quebec family doing 905-246-5878 Multimedia Journalist: in Niagara? It seems odd that the mother-in-law died just a month after Robert. Publisher: Lauren O’Malley According to genealogical sources the mother-in-law was Catherine Gross, not The Niagara-on-the-Lake Local [email protected] Keo. What happened to Robert’s wife and children? Why “Farewell dear wife Advertising Sales: Graphic Designer: and children wherever you remain?” Did his wife think they would return to Karen Skeoch Rosie Gowsell Quebec? We know that Robert’s wife was Isabella Mary Bonner. Although we [email protected] • 905-641-5335 [email protected] know nothing further of her, we know two of Robert and Isabella’s sons re- Julia Coles notllocal.com facebook.com/notllocal [email protected] • 905-934-1040 instagram.com/thenotllocal mained in the area. notllocal.com COMMENT THE NOTL LOCAL April 25, 2019 7 Kids and technology — they know how to use it have a device of some sort. you can email your teacher. Kids as young as two years You can do this at anytime, old know about apps and in the evening when you get touch-screens. The majority home or even at breakfast. of my teen-aged friends and You do not have to be sitting classmates have at least a in the classroom at school. Bethany Poltl cell phone. You can connect Technology connects peo- The Local Community to WiFi in school, so using ple so they can get help Advisory Board your phone for research is more easily. free. There are many schools What is this buzzword: Oh those kids nowadays that promote BYOD (bring eLearning? and their technology. your own device). This al- The Ministry of Edu- Three-year-olds wearing lows for our teachers to set cation has proposed that their V-tec watches, four- assignments on our Google starting in 2020-2021 On- year-olds swiping on their Classroom, our D2L (also tario high school students iPads, and five-year-olds us- called a VLE: virtual learn- will be required to take ing a Chromebook in class ing environment). We can four eLearning courses to to find their favourite TVO use the school Chrome- graduate. There have been educational games. books and computers too; both positive and negative Kids today have it made. however if you have your responses to this sugges- Ten years ago, when I was own device it frees up the tion. After watching an in- five, I had to use pencil and school tech for another stu- terview with Lisa Thomp- paper in Grade 1, and I had dent who needs it. son, Minister for Education to practice my numbers us- And what is this Goo- in Ontario, on TVO’s The ing hand-held flash cards. gle Classroom and this Agenda, with Steve Paikin, Today kids can go up and D2L/VLE? This is our on- I understand they are still touch their classroom smart line learning environment. reviewing all input until These are some of the many electronic devices available to kids. (Bethany Poltl) board, drop and drag the Teachers have been using May 31. Then we will have correct number into the it for a few years now. You a more clear picture of how fered at their school because tion: the Ontario Virtual students already have ex- correct box and be congrat- can get your assignments on the education plan will look. of enrolment, other students High School. This is a pri- perience. The future would ulated with some cute little this platform, you can share eLearning is learning may have had issues (health, vate school which offers suggest students will be emojicon smiling at them your work with teachers and online. It involves the Vir- working, truancy) where Ontario secondary school comfortable and confident for a job well done. group members, you can tual Learning Environment they could not complete a credits. There is a cost, and learning in this online envi- Elementary school kids generate class discussion by (D2L/VLE). Many students course in class. The Minis- these credits are completed ronment. Only each individ- are learning all about coding posting your thoughts to the are already learning online, try of Education has a web- through eLearning at your ual will know if it is for them. and robotics from Kinder- discussion board. Feedback and engaged in eLearning. site with all the courses and own pace. This Virtual High I find it is exciting to garten onward. Yup, these on assignments is frequent, During the school year or curriculum units available. School is open to interna- think how far technology kids know their technology you get notifications to your in the summer, students There are even courses for tional students as well. has come and it is continu- and they know how to use it. phone (if you have down- across Ontario can enrol Catholic students where the So is eLearning for every ally improving, upgrading, Take a stroll through loaded the app), or when to earn credits online. The course is written with the student? The technological and evolving, so who knows the mall, sit at a sporting you log in you see there are reasons for doing this vary Catholic lens in mind. All wave is here. Most elemen- how eLearning will look in a event, walk into a second- messages there. Messag- — some of us are looking to these are provided through tary school students are us- few years. ary school and you will es can be typed, in rubric get ahead so we take a credit our public and Catholic ing technology and learn- Virtual reality, A.I. and notice the majority of kids, form, and voice notes. If you to advance, some students school boards. ing how to navigate online holographic projections, from about Grade 5 and up, have a question or need help need a credit that was not of- There is another op- learning. Many high school oh my! LETTERSLETTERS Provincial funding cut cancels interlibrary loans Hon. Michael Tibollo service, effective April 26. ties, the Province of Ontario consulting, policy templates through a shared database information databases for Minister of Tourism, Like public libraries created SOLS, an agency that and support for First Nations and courier network. libraries across the province. Culture and Sport across Ontario, we in Ni- provides efficient resource and Francophone libraries. During the first three We urge the Government [email protected] agara-on-the-Lake struggle sharing to help us stretch ev- Without SOLS, we would months of 2019, our library to reconsider this decision to keep up with competing ery dollar. SOLS exists so the be unable to provide services users borrowed an average in order to continue to “pro- Dear Mr. Tibollo: demands and resource con- people of Ontario have equi- our community relies on. of 762 items a month from tect what matters most” in The Niagara-on-the-Lake straints in our mission to en- table access to library collec- SOLS provincial and Niaga- libraries in the Libraries in the most efficient and effec- Public Library board wishes rich the community by pro- tions and e-resources, well- ra regional interlibrary loan Niagara Cooperative (LiNC) tive way possible, through to express its profound dis- viding access to the world’s trained and skilled staff, and services facilitate fast and and 45 items each month the sharing of resources via appointment in the over 50 ideas and information and library services that meet efficient sharing of books from libraries outside the agencies like SOLS. per cent budget cut to the in our work to support those common standards, regard- and other materials between Niagara Region. In addition, Southern Ontario Library trying to improve themselves less of where they live in the libraries in the Niagara Re- SOLS negotiates and coordi- Sincerely, Service (SOLS) that has re- and their future. province. SOLS also provides gion and across the prov- nates bulk discount purchas- Madeleine Lefebvre, sulted in the termination of To help libraries enrich invaluable management, ince, increasing selection ing of online library prod- Board Chair, NOTL all interlibrary loan delivery and serve their communi- planning and governance and decreasing duplication, ucts such as e-books and Public Library 8 April 25, 2019 THE NOTL LOCAL notllocal.com

There is impressive scenery and bird habitat to be seen on Four Mile Creek before it empties into Lake Ontario. This home stretch for NOTL’s largest creek is accessible by canoe or kayak. (Owen Bjorgan) Canoe, kayak, and float through NOTL’s waterways If you have a canoe or unforgettable. The canoe buddies and I imagined You can only imagine the ume of water which also kayak collecting dust or hung on, and after a quick this experience could only ancient, sturdy canoes serves as an international mosquito eggs somewhere, fix, we were at Four Mile happen somewhere hours of aboriginals and early border. It boasts the high- consider yourself one of the Creek off of Line 3. You can north of here. Europeans, approaching est diversity of freshwater lucky ones. This may be the toss a canoe or kayak in the Four Mile Creek eventu- these towering trees on the fish in Canada. The water best time of year to get out water either below or above ally flows into Lake Ontar- shoreline. Almost none of is most refreshing on hot Owen Bjorgan the vessels and go explor- the ‘falls,’ a weir where the io. On days when the lake is Lake Ontario’s shoreline re- and humid summer days, Special to The Local ing. water spills over like a veil. calm, paddling west (away sembles this now. A small when the cicadas are sing- Here are a few launch Obviously, don’t go taking a from the mouth of the riv- creek leaks out of the forest, ing nonstop. Getting out onto the wa- spots which have provided selfie near this feature while er) along the lake’s shore- but once followed inside, it I like the relaxing nature ter can make us appreciate a few surprises. floating around out there. line is an unrivalled little opens up into a picturesque of this 10-kilometre drift. our surroundings from a The first time I ever tied Supposing you head up- adventure. marsh, akin to somewhere You can roll off your vessel fresh perspective. a canoe to the roof of a van stream, you could encoun- You pass the backyards in Northern Ontario. and take a refreshing dip in This can be done in a and coasted a modest 70 ter beavers. One time, one of some seriously stunning This beautiful littlethe deep water at any time. number of ways. km/hour down Concession floated motionlessly up to properties and estates. To- sanctuary is full of bird life Seeing the gorgeous boats To paint a picture of Ni- 6, I thought we were do- our canoe, and then char- ronto can be seen across and plenty of big snapping and riding the waves of the agara-on-the-Lake’s more ing all right. Suddenly, the acteristically smacked the the horizon on a clear turtles. jetboat tours is always a secretive waterways, I had nose of the canoe slipped water with that paddled day. Suddenly, you switch The first time I explored good laugh. It’s a constantly to invest some time in ex- violently to the left, the tail. I remember drops hit- gears when you paddle up this area years ago, I found evolving experience. ploring them. scraping sound sharp and ting us from the splash. My Two Mile Creek’s mouth. the creek opening on Goo- One time I was float- gle Maps. My friend and I ing down the river on an parked at my grandmother’s inflatable air bed with a place, and we portaged canoe paddle. Thankfully, a huge fibreglass canoemy life jacket was on for through downtown NOTL safety and legalities. When to the beach launch. Along six guys in uniform leaned the way, I think we befud- over the front of the U.S. dled many tourists. We got border patrol boat and saw photos taken, and we were my roasting body on the Seniors’ Day dressed as if we were off to mattress, they just wanted 20% Quebec via canoe. to ask if I was okay. Yes, I As I write this, I get was very okay. Third Wednesday of Every Month off* Dr. Kevin Clark and a surge of energy simply I wanted to end this ar- *Regular-priced merchandise only. Excludes prescriptions, Philips Sonicare & Dr. Rebecca Zabek-Clark thinking about this water ticle with a reminder to all Muse products, special orders and codeine products. Applicable to 60 and over. Dentists option in NOTL. 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If alcohol is going to be sold local economy, while helping to the provincial government “is The move to selling alcohol in Ontario grocery and conve- preserve agricultural lands and talking about cuts to health in grocery stores is happening, nience stores, there should be protect the environment. care, education and infra- but the Province should en- some protection in place to en- “More money goes into the structure.” sure local wines are promoted sure local wines are given shelf local economy when wines are “When people buy their in the LCBO and other retail space, says MPP Wayne Gates. local,” he says — almost $100 booze at the LCBO, the money outlets, he says. There are 350 grocery for every bottle of Niagara wine goes right back to the Province “What we don’t want to see stores in the province that can sold, as opposed to $1.12 for in- to fund the services we need. is cheap international wines now sell beer and cider, and ternational wines. Now the profits are going to go on the shelves of convenience about 70 that can sell wine, The $2 billion made by to large corporations,” he says. stores.” with more expected, under leg- islation passed by the former Liberal government. Car theft, break-ins in The Village The current provincial responded very quickly, said were break-ins to another ve- Conservatives announced re- Penny Coles The Local Phil — calling their insurance hicle on their street in The Vil- cently they will be adding cor- company to arrange a one-way lage, and on McFarland Court ner stores, big box stores and A family visiting Niagara- rental vehicle to return home, in Garrison Village. more grocery stores to the list on-the-Lake for Easter week- cancelling credit cards which The theft of the SUV was of who can sell alcohol. end woke up Monday morn- had been left in their SUV, and a crime of opportunity, said MPP Wayne Gates, outside the Virgil LCBO, talks about Gates spoke in the legisla- ing to find their SUV had been buying two new car seats for Phil. The vehicle was packed more shelf space for local wines. (Penny Coles) ture last week asking for some stolen from a Brock Street their kids. They also missed a for the return trip with a stroll- driveway. day of work, Phil said, joking er, clothing, shoes, boots, and Sharalee Dempster had that “At least I get an extra day coats, and one of the coats travelled from Ottawa with to spend with my grandkids.” contained a key fob in a pock- Cyclist seriously injured her husband and two children They believe the 2013 et. “They must have found it Local Staff Niagara Regional Police lying in the south-side ditch. to visit her father Phil Demp- Toyota Highlander was stolen quickly, and that made it easy say they responded shortly The cyclist was transport- ster over the long weekend. around 1 a.m. — they later for them.” A 71-year-old cyclist from after 1 p.m. Monday to East ed to an out-of-town hospital. They were planning on leav- learned the credit cards were Don’t make it easy for the St. Davids was found unrespon- and West Line between Con- Police are asking anyone who ing Monday morning. used shortly after that. thieves to continue breaking sive and in critical condition in cession 6 and Townline Road, may have information about this Instead, they ended up It was obvious their neigh- into cars for spare change, a ditch in Niagara-on-the-Lake where the man was found incident to contact investigators dealing with a police report bourhood was targeted — he warned his neighbours. Monday afternoon. with life-threatening injuries, at 905-688-4111 ext. 5500. — the Niagara Regional police they discovered Monday there “Keep your cars locked.”

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What restaurant in NOTL, he also Zac Kvas is a man at the do you like to eat? What interviewed for another top of his game, doing what can I make for you?” His dream job: archaeological he loves. Now he’s had the gregariousness has found a field technician. Like many pleasure of being recog- great outlet in service. “My other positions in his varied nized as such, having been mom and I are the same career, that job was secured designated by the Ontario person. She taught me ev- not by experience, but by Hostelry Institute as among erything I know about enthusiasm. “The inter- the Top 30 Under 30 for hospitality. If I overdid it, view was at the Ridgeway 2019. she would tell me,” he says. Tim Hortons,” recalls Zac, The tall, bearded hipster Cathy Kvas was the a history and Indiana Jones is a mixologist at Wayne manager at the opening fanatic. “I was wearing a Gretzky Estates Winery of Peller Estates. His sister Pirates of the Caribbean & Distillery in Niaga- Rachel does research and necklace, and the guy said ra-on-the-Lake, staffing the development for Arterra ‘I’ll take you on.’ I worked outdoor whisky bar over- Wines Canada, and is also 96 days straight: Archaeol- looking the rink or pool, a former winner of the Top ogy in the days, Backhouse at night.” He recalls one dig be- hind the Starbucks in town, where they found the rem- We got some of that nants of an entire horse. old-rooted hard-work ethic. “This was very rare — hors- “ es were normally used for We’re lucky we both love our glue or some other purpose, so this must have been a jobs and our parents. family pet.” Ultimately the call of Zac Kvas ” spirits was stronger than that of the past. “I loved ar- chaeology, but it would have depending on the time of year. 30 Under 30 award. been a very quiet experi- A shelf behind him fea- Kvas’s wife Amy could ence, and I’m super-extro- tures a chemist’s lineup of also be credited for at least verted,” says Zac. “I talked jars containing mysterious some of his success. “She about booze all the time, so concoctions with colourful has the best palate I’ve ever my coworker told me I real- shapes and forms within. known. I think you’re born ly needed to do the mixolo- These are his mixtures, tinc- with that,” he says. gy thing.” tures and infusions, used Their relationship is When the owners of to create the cocktails for based very much on mutu- Backhouse saw the mix- which he is now famous. al respect. “It works so well ology trend growing, they Kvas’s inspiration for his because we’re two sides of a brought in a master to train inventions? “My mom was a coin. We have very different Zac. This gave him a strong clean-out-the-fridge cook, skills, we’re so opposite, so foundation — and a great and that’s how I bartend,” it works out perfectly,” says desire to expand. “I always Amy and Zac Kvas are making their names in the food and beverage industry. (Lauren he says. “What’s a flavour I Zac. say the best way to go to O’Malley) like? Nutella, for example. I Both Amy and Zac were school is to work,” he says. in St. Catharines, where she learned there as for the peo- “We were so nervous like to use ingredients peo- born in Niagara to hard- “I just took it, and just kept picked fruit from the age of ple she met — including when we started up,” says ple have in their cupboards working parents. “We got going and going,” taking the 14. Her first “real job” was at Zac’s sister. “She was always Amy, “but we sold out of the or their fridge.” some of that old-rooted basics of the discipline one a local dog kennel. “My oth- talking about this Zac guy,” first run within days.” He also focuses on natu- hard-work ethic,” says Zac step further each time. er passion is dogs,” says the says Amy. “I thought ‘Uh, “We now do 60 cases ral, real ingredients. “Don’t with as much pride as grat- “Then I saw Gretzky’s petite woman. “I got the job you’re a bit obsessed with once or twice a month. It’s use grapefruit essence, or itude. “We’re lucky we both was opening, and I went by writing a letter about my your brother.’ But then I an amazing success story,” grapefruit liqueur: use real love our jobs and our par- for it.” Zac says, “The goal love of dogs. It wasn’t glam- agreed to let her set us up Zac says, with a charming grapefruit,” he says with ents.” is to be able to say that ev- orous, but I stayed there for on a date, and Zac showed combination of surprise passion. He believes a good Both found their careers ery single thing in the glass two or three years.” up with fresh, homemade and pride. mixologist needs to know veering steadily into the ser- was made on-site. Spirits, Her introduction to cookies.” They explain that 90 per the way around a kitchen. “I vice industry. After a brief shrubs, syrups, garnish- the service industry was She was smitten — but cent of their stock goes to love to cook, love it, love it,” stint at SportChek when he es, all of it.” He knew that at a Dairy Queen, and she he still had to achieve one retailers such as Dillon’s he says. “I make a little bit of was 13 years old (“I was tall, couldn’t happen at Back- stayed mostly in food and more approval: Amy’s dog. Distillery, Niagara College, this, a little bit of that. Soups so I looked older,” says Zac), house, where they wouldn’t beverage from then on. “Myrtle doesn’t like many Craft Arts Market, The Yel- are like hot cocktails.” all his other career choices be making spirits. So he Aside from her time dogs or men, so the first real low Pear restaurant, and But the Niagara Falls have been in food and bev- moved on. “We’ve even in university where she test was going to be how she SRC Vinyl in Virgil. They native says there’s one key erage — restaurants, winer- made our own cola and root achieved a degree in global reacted to Zac and his dog also create private label syr- ingredient in everything he ies, vineyards — with one beer,” he says. studies (with her thesis tak- Cooper,” says Amy. “She ups for various wineries. does: “The biggest thing in distinct exception. Amy’s work history start- ing her to Africa for hands- loved them both.” “Peller is our best customer mixology — the heart of At around the time he ed on her family’s vineyard on experience with coffee With so much experi- ever,” says Zac. farmers), Amy has graced ence in the culinary world, Every goal set for the some of the finer institu- it’s hardly surprising the company has been smashed, tions in Niagara. pair would evolve to devel- and more are being made From The Good Earth op their own creation. Kvas and achieved every day. bistro, she moved on to Fine Beverage Company And with proof that no LOCAL WORSHIP front-of-house at Dillon’s was destined to be — but bridges have been burned Distillery, then took the nothing could have predict- in the process, their graph- wine program at Niagara ed its enormous success. ic designer is the wife of the To advertise your College, which led to work “When we started head archeologist for whom Sunday, April 28 in the cellars at Stratus Vine- thinking about developing Zac once worked. “We drew Message: yards. She has now been at a product, everyone was it on a napkin at a brewery. Kevin Bayne, Pastor WORSHIP The Exchange Brewery for talking about shrubs — so She knew us well, so she was Title: three years, where she is a we pulled a looky-loo and, able to really capture us. We Witnesses SERVICES manager — and from where seeing that everyone was love the finished product,” Kids Programming she will be taking some time going left, we decided to go he says. Grade 8 & under in this section, off to raise the couple’s first right,” says Zac. Currently They said they will be Sunday Worship at 10am at 434 Hunter Rd. please contact: child, expected at the end of the business features three facing another challenge Offices at May. proprietary simple syrups: soon: Keeping all of these 1570 Niagara Stone Rd. Stratus will always hold a Ginger Wildflower, North- spinning plates — or cock- www.ccchurch.ca [email protected] special place in Amy’s heart, ern Maple Old-Fashioned, tail shakers — in the air as much for the things she and Lavender Jasmine. when the baby comes. notllocal.com THE NOTL LOCAL April 25, 2019 11 Intimate, monthly tours help preserve cemetery Penny Coles first wife, the second wife, can have a conversation portant people” in the until October. They are be purchased in advance The Local the mother who died in to deal with them, and history of the town, oth- two hours long and begin from the church office. childbirth. You can dis- then at the end of the tour ers ordinary people who at 5 p.m., with refresh- Call 905-468-3123. St. Mark’s Anglican cover a lot about people we go into Addison Hall are forgotten, but who ments and conversation To help the trees in the Church “has the oldest by doing a little thinking, and continue with further have interesting stories, afterward in Addison Hall. cemetery, the church is continuously used ceme- and sometimes it leads to conversation. I also talk a he says. The remaining tours holding a “Classy Trash” sale tery in the province, and people going on further little about the Addison “Usually we sell out, will be held June 14, July May 25, beginning at 9 a.m. is the final resting place to do some research.” Library, and the history but if we have one person 1, Aug. 9, Sept. 13, and Anyone with “unwant- of many famous and infa- The cemetery is also of the church and its peo- sign up, we still do the Oct. 25. ed, unused and unneeded” mous from our commu- an arboretum, he says, p l e .” t ou r.” Tickets are $15 and treasures and tchotchkes nity,” says archivist Don- with some very mature Some of the graves he The first will be held due to the limited num- to donate, says Combe, ald Combe. trees of many species. chooses belong to “im- May 3, with one a month ber for each tour must can call 905-468-5801. Cemeteries have al- About 15 years ago, a bad ways had an attraction storm felled several trees, for people who find them and since then a replant- peaceful and calming ing program has added places to walk, and St. about 100 mature ones Mark’s is particularly at- to replace them. “If we tractive to those who like hadn’t done that, it would to imagine the lives of be a very different land- those buried there, and scape. The trees are defi- the history they can glean nitely a draw, and add to from the inscriptions on the charm and intrigue of the stones, he says. the cemetery.” In recent years, he has The topography is also been offering tours to a the original, rolling lay of limited number of inter- the land, and adds to the ested people — 10 per interest, he says. tour — as fundraisers for Members of the pub- cemetery preservation. lic are encouraged to use “The maintenance cost the cemetery asN a park,I heA GARA'S LUXURY LEADER of the cemetery is huge,” adds, as a place to walk, says Combe, “and we try and also a place of con- very hard to keep it look- templation. ing nice. We also have a “It can be a five-min- group of volunteers who ute experience, but some- do endless work to help thing happens to change maintain it.” you when you walk The cemetery, hethrough it.” says, is used as a public There has been a pos- park, much the same as itive response to past Queen’s Royal Park, but tours, “and I have always the church maintains it, felt that they were valu- not the Town. able to the group and to “It’s very peaceful, the community in gener- and also romantic. Peo- al,” says the church sexton ple walk through look- and historian. ing at stones of people “I go to the cemetery who lived 100 years or and pick out 40 monu- more ago, romanticizing ments I think have some what happened to some- interest, either because of one who died at age 21 their history or the local and someone else who gossip they provide, and lived to be 98. They put talk about them. It’s very the pieces together using informal. If people in the Ginette Butler, on a tour through St. Mark’s historic cemetery with Donald Combe, is learning about the monument for Eliz- their imagination — the group ask questions we abeth Kerr, the oldest in the cemetery. (Photo supplied)

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Based on residential unit sales $500,000+ 2018 year to date ORTIS MLS ® in Niagara Region* | Brokerage *Sales Representative **Broker ***Broker - Royal LePage NRC Realty KRDS 12 April 25, 2019 THE NOTL LOCAL notllocal.com LOCAL HAPPENINGS St. Davids Leos raise money to AA MEETING To advertise your event in every LOCAL provide child with dog guide Wednesday evening, Penny Coles fries and the annual carnival, as a meeting of the Merritton about a recent trip the Leos HAPPENINGS The Local runners and callers for the bingo Lions Club, whose members took to Oakville, where the at 8:00 pm to tent. Long after each classroom helped the local Leos purchase Lions dog guide training cen- 9:00 pm contact [email protected] Zoe Abraham has been a had a smart board, the partner- a dog guide. tre is located, and where the at St. Davids Leo Club member ship continued, said Anderson. Initially it was a fundrais- youngsters met some of the St. Mark’s Parish Hall for about four years, and as of- The Lions introduced the Leo ing goal for the Leos; the St. puppies in training. 41 Byron St, Visit us online at: ten as she says it, she can’t say Club to keep students motivat- Davids Lions offered to help She can’t be sure they were Niagara-on-the-Lake www.notllocal.com it enough: “I love it. I love the ed, contributing to their com- by matching the kids’ fund- introduced to the dog des- Leos. I love the events. I love it.” munity, and hopefully interest- raising efforts, and the Mer- tined for St. Catharines, and Now in Grade 9 at A.N. ing them in becoming Lions as ritton Lions came on board by they don’t know who the lucky Myer Secondary School in adults and continuing service to donating proceeds from their recipient will be, but she said NOTL NEWCOMERS CLUB Niagara Falls, she joined the their communities. annual Dog Bowl, a five-pin it felt pretty good to know the April 26 @ 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. club when the St. Davids Lions But whether or not they bowling event the club holds Leos’ fundraising efforts were NOTL Newcomers Coffee & Conversations decided to start a chapter at St. become Lions, they are learn- to raise money for dog guides. helping to train one of the Held the last Friday of the month at the NOTL Commu- Davids Public School. ing volunteerism and skills Called “blind” bowling, par- adorable puppies for a child, nity Centre, in the Simpson Room, 14 Anderson Lane, The Lions International that will help them throughout ticipants use specialized glass- aged three to 12, who will be NOTL. We meet September to June with the last coffee program for young people their lives, says Anderson. es that mimic eye disease, ex- assisted by the presence of the of the year at the end of May. The NOTL Newcomers offers them leadership, expe- Abraham speaks of a re- periencing bowling through dog. Club is a social club for women who’ve moved to the rience and opportunity, says treat she went to in Wood- the eyes of someone who is “Some child is going to ab- NOTL community within the past three years and want Lion Bradd Anderson, one of stock to meet Lions from oth- visually impaired. The event solutely adore it,” she said. to get to know people and the area. Learn more about the Leo Club organizers. er clubs. The goal was to have raises money for Lions Foun- The Leos have already be- the NOTL Newcomers at notlnewcomers.com. The goal is to encourage a youth voice on the interna- dation of Canada Dog Guides, gun fundraising for the next young people to affect positive tional level. and by joining with St. Davids, dog guide, she said, and will change within their commu- There were about 30 Leos together they were able to pur- be participating in the Pet Valu FAMILY FRIENDLY ART STUDIO nities, develop valuable lead- attending from St. Davids and chase an autism assistance dog walk in St. Davids in May — ership skills, make new friends other Ontario clubs, talking guide for a youngster in St. she’s already collected $250. April 28 @ 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. and have fun — and Abraham about being involved with Li- Catharines. But her real passion, and Drop in to the Family Friendly Art Studio at the Niag- says she’s doing all that and ons International and the im- Autism is one of six Lions her main concern, is to ensure ara Pumphouse Arts Centre. An opportunity for the more. portance of keeping Leo clubs Canada dog guide programs; Lions Clubs build their mem- family to explore art and get creative. Families are en- With the many projects she going for Lions clubs of the they also provide service dogs bership with young people. couraged to see the exhibition in the gallery and then and her fellow Leos undertake, future. trained to help those who are “I’m loving it all so much. get their hands messy working on their own artwork she feels she is helping in her The Leos took on a project visually impaired, hearing I hope to become a Lion one in the studio. 247 Ricardo St. community. The Lions who during the retreat, teaming up impaired, have a medical or day, to keep this going. It’s so mentor the youngsters are with a local Lions member to physical disability, or suffer amazing, so cool. I want to teaching leadership and vol- make blankets for children, from epilepsy or diabetes. be the young person to help EXHIBITIONS AT NIAGARA unteerism; she has had many she said. Abraham was excited spearhead this.” opportunities to become in- Leos, said Abraham, have PUMPHOUSE – OPENING RECEPTION volved in projects within and partnered with businesses, May 2 @ 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. outside her community; she’s hospitals and charities, and in Living Desert: Robert Herman met new people and made addition to knowing they are Exhibition runs May 1 – June 3, 2019 new friends; and as she will tell working for worthwhile caus- The Niagara Pumphouse located at 247 Ricardo people every chance she gets, es, “it looks good on a resume.” St., Niagara-on-the-Lake. Living Desert, a body of she’s having a lot of fun. St. Davids Leos also help work by Robert Herman, represents a collection She originally joined Leos with a Niagara Health Foun- because she had some friends dation event, the Kids Ulti- of introspective portraits of succulents found in who were having fun in the mate Challenge annual obsta- the Coachella Valley of California. Open Tuesday group, and she was thinking cle course experience for kids through Sunday, 11 am – 4 pm. ahead to the volunteer hours aged four to 13 held at Bur- Website Info: niagarapumphouse.ca/exhibitions she would need to accumulate goyne Woods, which raises for high school, “but I really money for the children’s health liked it, for so much more than unit at the St. Catharines hos- FIRST ONTARIO PERFORMING that — I liked the leadership pital site. opportunities, and the people “It raises an amazing ARTS CENTRE I met.” amount of money, at an event Thursday, May 2 When she went off to high for kids helping kids,” said Art of Time Ensemble, music of STEVE EARLE school, she was loving the club Abraham. “It was so much fun, activities so much she didn’t supporting such a great event.” Saturday, May 4 want to quit, so she encour- Last week Anderson, St. Chorus Niagara presents PETER PAN aged others to join her in re- Davids Lions member and Leo St. Davids Leos Isabella Recine, Dawn Truong and Zoe Abraham www.FirstOntarioPAC.ca maining a Leo. Club organizer Susan Snider, at a Woodstock retreat, where they worked with a Lions Club The “hook” to get high and a group of Leos attended member to make a blanket for a needy child. (Photo supplied) ST. DAVIDS & DISTRICT LIONESS school students to join, she said, is telling them it’s a great way to build up the 40 volunteer hours 3rd Annual students require to graduate. But while that may get Spring Market them to join, they stay because Saturday, May 4, 2019 of the many opportunities the 9 am to 2 pm club offers, and because they have so much fun, she said. Artists and Other Great Vendors The club has grown to 28 members, eight from high schools — A.N. Myer and St. Purchase Hydrangeas Paul Catholic High School in 6” and 10” pots (cash only) Niagara Falls, and Laura Sec- Nickel Table, Bake Table with Homemade ord in St. Catharines — mak- Pies. Fabulous Draws and Lunch ing it the second largest of the 28 Leo clubs in Ontario. ST. DAVIDS LIONS CLUB The school and the club, neighbours on York Road, de- 1462 YORK RD., ST. DAVIDS veloped a partnership when All proceeds go back into the Community the school was looking for do- nations to help purchase smart boards — interactive white- boards that bring technology Merritton Lions George Hostick and Dunc Tolley, St. Davids Leos Bella Recine, Ayla Jamal, into the classroom. Students and Zoe Abraham, and Merritton Lions Linda and Bill Sawrey partnered to fundraise for a began helping out at Lions fish dog guide. (Glenn Connell) notllocal.com THE NOTL LOCAL April 25, 2019 13 Large group at sunrise service on rainy Easter Sunday Lauren O’Malley to another property by Line congregant, discussing their enough, the “alleluias” are the brief sermon. “We keep it to is fellowship creating more The Local 6, but ultimately the owners disappointment at Jesus’ dis- loudest, but the crowd does an only about 20 minutes, because warmth in the cold, grey of the house were selling and appearance post-crucifixion. admirable job with just lyric we have to remember that there morning. “We always have While the rumours of its wanted it moved again, says When they are assured by a sheets, and some strong voices isn’t room to sit, so everyone is someone bring out hot cross tininess might be slightly ex- Meloen. third church member that hold the rest together. standing,” says Meloen. buns and coffee for after the aggerated, the Living Water When it was time to move Jesus has risen, and not scam- There are prayers and a After the service there service,” says Meloen. Wayside Chapel on the Niag- it the second time, Meloen pered off, they are relieved, ara River Parkway is very, very reached out to Jim Walker, of and the service proper begins. small. Walker’s Country Market, to The minister, Dr. Brian Much too small, in fact, suggest the mini-church re- Ross, calls those gathered to to accommodate the 50 or so turn to its roots. Meloen says step closer. who gather there to celebrate Walker had been having the “As far as I know, none of daybreak on Easter morning. same thought, and “graciously you bites,” he says jokingly. The little white chapel was allowed us to put the building People of all ages, many fam- built as an outreach project for back on his property. And ilies with young children, are the Faith Fellowship Christian now it’s back in its original not unhappy to step closer to Reform Church, and also as spot,” he says. one another in the chilly driz- “a spot where people could The church’s single annual zle of the morning. stop and meditate and have a organized service is the one Ross leads the group moment of prayer,” says Rick held at dawn (or 7 a.m.) on through a brief call to worship, Meloen, an active member of Easter Sunday. “We’ve been and some favourite hymns are the congregation. doing this for over 40 years,” sung. “We sing a few familiar Meloen remembers build- says Meloen. He participates songs,” says Meloen, “so that ing the sanctuary in 1965, and in the service by acting out we’re not asking too much About 50 people attended the sunrise service at the Living Water Wayside Chapel on a cold, describes its moves since, first a brief play with another of the people there.” Sure grey Easter morning. (Lauren O’Malley) Eggs galore for local kids

Olivia Taylor (left) gets chocolate eggs for her basket from NOTL Kinsman Harold Dyck Saturday morning. The annual Easter egg hunt, a long-standing popular tradition in NOTL, was moved inside the communi- ty centre for the first time because of rain. Olivia’s bright smile might have earned her some extra eggs in her basket. (Fred Mer- cnik)

Bob Forbes (right), president of the NOTL Kinsmen, poses next to Crystal the Bunny at the community centre Saturday morn- ing. (Fred Mercnik)

Luanne and Larry Kulchar enjoyed the Bunny Trail and Kins- Jennifer and Adam Stewart, president of the Niagara Nursery School board, take a moment from the hectic activities men egg hunt — this year an egg give-away — with their of the Bunny Trail with their daughter Georgia and son Weston. Their oldest, Emmersyn, missed the event because granddaughter Briana Bergeron. (Penny Coles) she was at dance class. (Penny Coles)

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Students at St. Michael collected food for Newark Neigh- On April 2 St. Michael Catholic School students raised the flag for autism awareness, wearing their blue shirts proudly to reach out bours as part of their almsgiving for Lent. Pictured are Sophie in support of World Autism Day. The many shades of blue were a visual opportunity to recognize the spectrum of different learning McClure, Isabella Duque (a Columbian exchange student), needs experienced by those with autism. Pictured are Eva Bell, Sophie Wassilko, Inalis Medina, Sebastian Rezza, Miguel Cruz, Jahsavion Jordon, Denaesia Osbourne, Christine Dick- Logan Folino, Berlin Falk-Reay, Joseph Giunta, Ryan LeBrasseur, Phillip Leonovich, Emilia Bessey, Gemma Fratangelo, Emily ens-Colling, Brayden Byl, Conner Mori, and Nolan Grealy. Ferguson, Regan Doyle, Quinnton Robertson-Walker, and Ella DeLuca. (All photos supplied) Grade 1 students Works of art collect milk bags for By Ella Murray The St. Michael Art Club has been meeting each week Warehouse of Hope on Mondays. By Mrs. K. Lingerfelt Students have created Student leaders led our younger students in drawing posters, made announce- and other forms of visual art. They made sculptures and The Grade 1 class at St. ments over the P.A. system abstract art. Students gathered recycled materials found at Michael School has been and delivered presentations home to create these works of art: Dog and Fluff Tower; working hard to generate ex- to the various classes about Packing Peanut Flower; and Flower Powered Power Plant citement about milk bags. this worthy cause. Collecting milk bags to be made into mats are Sierra Bartolini, Their use of materials and their art truly reflect the idea They are hoping to col- Donations are gladly Sienna deSouza, Dani Werner, Victoria Vetrone, and Layla Vani. of reuse and recycle. lect 500 bags for the Niagara accepted from the greater Warehouse of Hope, where a NOTL community and can team of dedicated volunteers be delivered to the school’s turns the bags into mats. The front office. So far we have mats will be used in hospi- collected almost 200 bags tals, clinics and orphanag- but there is still lots of work es in countries around the to be done. Thank you for world where beds and linens supporting our students in are scarce. this initiative. St. Mike students recognized at science fairs By Mrs. A. Roberto Jacob Scaletta and Matthew Science Fair Coordinator Li for winning the Ontar- Yolanda Baldasaro, NCDSB superintendent, and St. Mi- Intramural tchoukball io Institute of Agrology chael student Aine O’Neill at the science fair. Earlier this month, five award, the Niagara Pen- By Madison Giampa All teams worked very St. Michael students attend- insula Fruit and Vegeta- hard and learned the skills ed the 57th Regional Sci- ble Growers Award, and This year our student of this new game. The win- ence Fair Awards. the Niagara Peninsula council sports reps and ner of both the Grade 7 and The event was held at St. Conservation Authori- teachers Mr. Costantini and 8 teams played against each Catharines Collegiate. Sev- ty award; and to Tannin Mrs. Treanor brought to- other to claim victory and eral of our students were Driedger-Bradshaw for gether the Grade 7s and 8s to the first St. Michael Catholic recognized for outstanding winning the Brock Uni- start an intramural tchouk- Tchoukball Cup. The Grade work on their science fair versity Chemistry award, ball tournament. Tchouk- 8 team took the win in the projects. the Manian Memorial ball is a game where players end, defeating the Grade 7s Congratulations go out award for outstanding bounce a ball off a net on a 21-13. This was a successful to Gio Contini for winning chemistry project, and a frame and try to aim it so it tournament as all involved the OECTA award; Aine third place with a bronze The winning tchoukball students pictured are Hannah Liu, will bounce out of a certain had fun and learned new O’Neill for winning the medal overall in the Ju- Grace Healy, Braden Grealy, Carter Lalonde, Noah Simonics, area. Physical contact is not skills. Congratulations to ev- Statistical Science Award; nior category. Marcus DeTorres, Amelie Merrill, and Michelle Lian. allowed. eryone who participated. notllocal.com THE NOTL LOCAL April 25, 2019 15 St. Davids Lioness offer marketplace, garden centre Lauren O’Malley with something for ev- and Exotic Jellies from ra greenhouse, and will ipating vendors; and a for special skills and The Local eryone, says Diane Pew- Niagara-on-the-Lake have hydrangeas on offer. draw will also be held for hearing and sight; Camp er, the event’s co-chair. will be there with their A bake table will fea- a “fabulous spring bas- Trillium, a support cen- The St. Davids and Pewer describes unusual jams and jellies. ture only homemade ket with many different tre for children with can- District Lioness are roar- painters, knitters, jewel- She is excited about goods. “Nothing is store- items,” says Pewer. cer; the CNIB; Project ing into the season with ry-makers and more. “We all of the sellers, includ- bought,” says Pewer. Lunch will be served, Share; Newark Neigh- their third annual Spring have Letters From Niaga- ing a woman from St. “The members make ev- as will breakfast pas- bours; Tender Wishes, Market. ra,” she says. “They take Davids who makes cards, erything. Pies, squares, tries. An egg or tuna sal- and support for the hos- On Saturday May 4, pictures of local things and another vendor who cookies, bars — anything ad sandwich comes with pital fund. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., the and make words with the is selling purses, as well you can think of, we’ve pickles and potato chips, Admission to and St. Davids Lions Club on pictures. They will also as inserts that can make got it.” and costs $5. parking at the event are York Road will become do custom work if asked.” changing from one purse A nickel table will offer All profits go to some both free. Any questions an artisanal marketplace She says another vendor to another a quick and the opportunity to draw of the many charities can be directed to the and garden centre. More will be carrying a new painless job. for more than 15 items, supported by the Lion- group’s president, Donna than a dozen vendors will line of natural care prod- The organization has some donated by partic- ess, such as dog guides Peacock, at 905-354-8071. be sharing their wares, ucts for the whole family, partnered with a Niaga- Friends say thanks to Shoppers Local Staff this local charity.” local charities. Lee said he has “been The Friends of Fort Over the past few years, pleased to contribute need- George is a non-profit or- the Shoppers Drug Mart in ed funds to the Friend’s ganization working in town has generously con- successful Canada Day cel- partnership with Parks tributed to Friends of Fort ebrations, supported by the Canada to preserve, pro- George fundraising events, volunteers of the Friends of mote and protect the her- including Canada Day. Fort George.” itage of Niagara National Tony Chisholm, the Shoppers Drug Mart Historic Sites. Through president of the Friends, is considered a valuable special events and the op- presented a plaque to Da- partner in supporting the eration of two gift shops, vid Lee as thanks for the volunteers who work with the organization generates pharmacy’s continued the Friends of Fort George. awareness and funds to support of Canada Day Lee is planning to retire support student summer celebrations. The gener- soon, so this makes the pre- employment opportunities osity of the local business sentation that much more at Fort George and Brock’s has proven to be a very meaningful for him, said Monument. Last year the helpful measure of sup- Chisholm. The person tak- volunteer group provided port from the community, ing over from him is Grace funds for an additional 16 he said. “They are always Kuo, who has said she will students who worked on Jo Anne Brytwak will be back with bake sale items for the St. Davids Lioness Spring willing to step forward for be continuing to support site all summer. Market. (Photo supplied)

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In the beginning, was being overrun with showcase local live en- a delicious quality meal on expanding the guest list board adventure, he has cial trouble if this thing they were neighbours, trees and other vegeta- tertainment. The bever- is a focal point of the two families living a tion (growing inside!). age menu is highlighted restaurant. couple of blocks apart in This was to become by the best in local wine Bricks and Barley, a a new neighbourhood in the site of both a new and craft beer. new establishment built the small town of Virgil. restaurant and the re- Before opening its to revive a site and born to feature people from not set another goal. He wants drags out in court. I would The Eymanns andbirth of a historic Virgil doors Bricks & Barley from a love and passion Spiones have long his- building. became a sponsor and for food, family and tories in the region and Their shared strong supporter of local sports friends. large extended fami- family focus drove teams. The desire to pro- They welcome you to lies. Both families have them to aspire to open vide the perfect meeting their family, their kitch- The full page is only NOTL, but across the to run, non-stop, from his have liked to have sat down strong family bonds a restaurant in which spot for sports teams en, their hearts and hope and over time, the fam- their guests would feel and sports fans to come to be a part of your fam- ilies developed strong warm and welcomed, as unwind, bond and share ily as you grow together! bonds with each other. though they too were a They have shared values part of the family. region. home all the way to Fort with him and talked about including a passion for The kitchen would their community and a be open and visible to passion for good food create the sense of be- and drink. ing welcomed into their made up of a In time, the circle home. Sitting still is not in Dan- Erie. Again, when asked a compromise of some sort grew and came to in- The families also clude another cousin share a desire to pro- and family. vide the best in all as- As time passed, all pects of the restaurant. shared a growing pas- iel Turner’s make-up. He The attention to detail why, he says it’s to test how before it got to this point.” sion and drive to open a in the ambiance, the unique, quality restau- decor, the equipment rant in their own back- and the menu is evi- yard, the town of Virgil. dent and designed to lives by the motto that any far he can go. Eventually, he They focused on a long showcase their passion And he still worries a unused and somewhat for the restaurant. derelict building. One Bricks & Barley that, although centrally sources local ingredi- HALF PAGE AD located, had been un- ents directly from local minute not productive is a hopes to complete that run great deal about youth re- occupied by any busi- farms. Executive Chef Jeremy (Clark) Gilligan, Owner John Eymann, Owner Marco Spione, and General Manager Christie Devos. ness for decades and A stage is included to Missing from the photo is owner Michael Frendo. and wasted one. This is a young a second time, raising mon- tention. man who taught himself to ey for a yet-to-be-chosen “We need better com- play drums in Grade 8, then charity. munication between the HALF PAGE ARTICLE guitar in Grade 9. The Brock econom- town staff and its residents. At 16 years old, this rest- ics graduate is currently I’d like to see more interest- GREAT FOOD Article word count: 450-500 * Grand Opening Party * GREAT TIMES less soul decided to skate- working with the planning ing events for people of all * GREAT PEOPLE FRIDAY, JANUARY * WOOD-FIRED PIZZA 25TH - 11 AM Ad size: 10.25”w x 7”h Live Entertainment with board from his home to department at Niagara Re- ages in NOTL. The skate- * CRAFT BEER Vinyl Flux at 9:30 pm * LOCAL INGREDIENTS Publication Date Subject to Availability Toronto, in one day, just to gion, helping to assemble board park desperately 1573 FOUR MILE CREEK RD., NOTL prove to himself he could. the Region’s annual em- needs to be updated, and I’d 905-468-8808 | BRICKSANDBARLEY.CA He and a friend headed out, ployment inventory proj- like to re-open the discus- keeping to rural roads, tak- ect. He recently spoke about sion about an indoor pool.” ing the lift bridge in Burl- the project at the Region’s Turner feels young peo- 20 January 31, 2019 THE NOTL LOCAL notllocal.com

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It was something tion run isn’t in the cards. ward, and if enough people 504 Line 2 Rd, Virgil | 289 868 8600 | [email protected] at [email protected] he enjoyed when he was He’s not ruling that come to me, I’ll get involved younger, then got back into out. “I haven’t shown up at again.” notllocal.com THE NOTL LOCAL April 25, 2019 17 Playing with heart and hard work overcomes odds Young hockey player ‘an inspiration’ to coach Penny Coles seemed to start working to- He makes me work.” The Local gether, and she was able to Cadeau is pleased to push off on the ice with her have Ariel on his team next When Ariel Carr was left leg. Since then she’s done year, he said, calling the about four years old, she really well.” youngster “an inspiration” told her dad she wanted to Now an 11-year-old to minor hockey. play hockey. Crossroads student, Ari- Over the years he has For those who know Ace el has just completed her developed a philosophy that Carr and his family, that third year in the atom divi- seemed to come naturally to would come as no surprise sion, on the championship him, but now he can look — he is a local Mr. Hockey, team coached by her dad. back on how it’s evolved, well-known for his 18 years This past season she was and see that it works. of coaching players at all lev- described as an “over-ager,” It’s not about winning els in Niagara-on-the-Lake, with approval from the mi- games, Cadeau said — to and Ariel, the youngest of nor hockey league for the him what’s important about eight children, has grown up extra year — her tiny size hockey and all minor sports watching each of her older might have put her in dan- is the opportunity to install siblings on the ice. ger with the bigger kids if confidence and self-esteem But Ace said when his she’d moved up to the pee- in youngsters. He has seen youngest told him she too wee division with her team- the life-changing effect it wanted to learn the sport, his mates. can have on kids. heart skipped a beat — there When she first started Two years coaching Ari- was a time when he and his playing, she had trouble el confirmed that — her first wife were told Ariel would gripping a hockey stick with year in the atom division, he never walk, let alone tie on her left hand. Her strength watched her improve on the a pair of hockey skates. She has improved, and she has ice, but more important is was born two-and-a-half learned to compensate, said the effect it has had on her months premature in Ham- Ace. confidence. ilton, and had no movement “She’s come a long way. Cadeau recalls the first on her left side. She’s become a good skat- time he tried to talk to her, She spent more than er for her age, she’s become “she had her head down, three months in the hospi- competitive, and she’s scored and there were tears falling tal as a preemie, with her a few goals. She’s always in down her cheeks.” But she mother travelling back and position, and her hockey IQ has become much more forth daily, seven other kids is amazing — it makes up self-assured, and enjoys at home. for her size.” socializing with her team- Ace, always one to put He coached the team this mates, he said. Ariel Carr started her young hockey career with some challenges to overcome, but her hard things plainly, avoids medi- year to work to her strengths From the beginning, “she work and determination paid off. (Photo supplied) cal terminology: “She had a — she would take the puck worked as hard or harder stroke while she was in her up the boards and into the than” any other player on mother’s belly,” he said, the corners, and others would the team. Saying goodbye to old friends lack of movement on one position themselves to get “She had such heart, and side attributed to the stroke. the puck from there to the she really knew what she “They told us she proba- net. was doing. She knew how bly wouldn’t walk. The news “We worked out a system she could contribute and we was devastating — that was that worked for the team.” built on that. By the end of a pretty hard adjustment to During Ariel’s first two the year, it had become such make for us as parents.” years with the atom divi- a positive experience for her, But as she grew stron- sion, she was coached by and a successful experience ger, she crawled, then began James Cadeau, whose son for the team. She earned the standing up, and defied the Liam was on the team. most valuable player that odds given her parents at the When the coach moved year, and when I gave it to hospital. “I guess she didn’t up to peewee with his son, her, I told the people in the get the memo,” said Ace. Ace, who had been assisting arena a little bit about her “She walked, but there on the ice, took over coach- situation, and said she in- were still problems with her ing duties for the atoms. spired me as a coach. She left side. She limped, and she “This was the final thing just never gave up. She may had no dexterity in her left I wanted to do as a coach, to be the smallest player, but fingers.” be able to coach Ariel,” he she has the biggest heart. Ev- Ariel’s mother Denise said. “It was a delight. I’ve eryone can learn from her.” took her daily to the Niagara coached all my kids now.” The following year, Children’s Centre, and she “Everybody loves Ariel. Cadeau said, “I chose her progressed, getting stronger She is so determined, and to be on my team. She lis- every year. it’s easy to see how hard she tened better than anybody, “I can’t say enough about works. If she gets a goal ev- she was always in position, the children’s centre. Every- eryone makes a big deal of and there wasn’t anything one there is top-notch. They it, because they know what she couldn’t accomplish. She really went the extra mile for she’s overcome.” taught me the most import- her,” said Ace. And Ariel loves hockey. ant thing in minor hockey is So when Ariel said she “It feels good to know we’ve building confidence. Some- wanted to play hockey, “I won three times in a row,” times coaches and parents, started taking her to hock- she said of her champion- especially in rep hockey, for- ey school. She cried at first ship team. “My teammates get these are just kids. When — it was hard for her. She are really good, and we have you focus on building their couldn’t keep up with the fun together. I love playing self-esteem, that’s when they other kids.” hockey and scoring goals.” succeed. That’s far more Glenn Litke is leaving Valu-mart after 37 years of “serving the grocery needs” of NOTL Ace and his other kids She said she is excited important than winning customers. “A big thank you to all the customers, and to the friends I’ve made on started spending time on to be moving up to peewee games. But the funny thing this journey,” says the grocery manager, who is set to retire May 3. The world has the ice with Ariel, and with her team. Her dad is, as a result of building changed enormously from the days of pen, paper and rubber stamps to computer or- when she was five, her left will likely be assisting with confidence on the team, the dering, he says. He plans to spend more time with his wife Anita, children and grand- leg improved significantly. Cadeau as coach again, and kids are learning and happy children, and hang out more on their boat at the marina. He looks forward to driving “It seemed like it happened she’s happy to have her fa- playing the game, I’m doing a school bus in September — he loves kids, and will feel like he’s being useful, while overnight,” he said. ther on the ice with her. “I by job, and it works. We win leaving lots of time for doing other things. (Penny Coles) “Her body and brain just liked having him as a coach. games.” 18 April 25, 2019 THE NOTL LOCAL notllocal.com

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*Finance offers starting from 0.99% APR for up to 84 months available only through BMW Financial Services Canada on approved credit (OAC). Finance example: for 2018 BMW X1 xDrive28i is $39,580 fi nanced at 0.99% APR for 84 months with $0 down payment equals a monthly payment of $487.90, including a credit of $2,500 and a sale credit of $1,000. Retailer administration fee ($399), OMVIC fee ($10), A/C levy ($100), tire recycling fee ($16) and fees associated with PPSA ($53.73) are due on signing. Licensing, registration, and applicable taxes are extra and due on signing. Cost of borrowing is $1,982.33. Total obligation is $41,562.33. **Credits up to $9,500 on select in stock 2018, 2019 and 2020 BMW models applies to cash purchases. Plus, receive a sale credit up to $2,000 on select new in stock 2018, 2019 and 2020 BMW models applies to cash purchases or lease/fi nance purchases made through BMW Financial Services Canada from April 25 to April 27, 2019 only. Offer expires April 27, 2019. Delivery must be taken by April 30, 2019. Offer is subject to availability and may be cancelled or changed without notice. Certain conditions apply. See Performance BMW for full details. †New BMW vehicles purchased from an authorized BMW Retailer in Canada are covered by a No-Charge Scheduled Maintenance plan for four years or 80,000 km, whichever comes fi rst. Certain limitations apply. Contact Performance BMW for details. ©2019 BMW Canada Inc. “BMW”, the BMW logo, BMW model designations and all other BMW related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and/or trademarks of BMW AG, used under licence. performance.ca/luxury-vehicles.htm