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Niagara-on-the-Lake Sailing Club members John and Chris Mills stand in lake water covering the docks. RICHARD HARLEY

Affordable The deck is under water housing Sailing club members are wearing Town warns residents project rubber boots to get to their boats to prepare for floods cancelled by developer Story on Page 2 Story on Page 7 Story on Page 3 Hotel planned for Old Town property Story on Page 3

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Richard Harley sailing club. John said the Editor high levels were creating dangerous conditions for boat When Chris and John Mills launchers, who couldn’t see went sailing Sunday, they where the edge of the dock both wore rubber boots — was, made worse by cars otherwise they might as well driving through the parking anymore, but somewhere in run into it.” (the water out) the other end and you could actually see have gone for a swim, too. lot and making the water that parking lot it goes from “Mind you, right now the … they changed how they in the very beginning of the The Niagara-on-the-Lake muddy and murky. (inches deep) to 12, 13 feet in boat probably floats above control the lake levels.” year when we put the boats in Sailing Club members had “They were worried that one step. So it’s dangerous, (the dock) so you’d probably Another problem was the that the oil was in the water a to wade through almost six when they were launching too,” Chris said. run into the fence before you water started taking oil off of little bit.” inches of water to get to their boats the lift couldn’t see For some boaters it’s be- hit the dock,” Chris added. the parking lot, said Chris. While things are under boat — watching their foot- where the edges were and come a hassle getting in and “The other thing is, it’s “So what they normally do control for now, both Mills ing on what is now a slippery, they were afraid they were out of their spots at the dock. all OK right now, but what is they oil the parking lot in boys wonder what will hap- algae-covered dock, fully going to drive right off into “The docking’s not too bad happens if there’s a storm, or the summer because it gets pen if the water level rises immersed in the lake. the water.” just yet. It’s just craziness,” what happens if some idiot dusty. It’s kinda like what even more. Rubber boots are a com- The club has since closed said John. “When I’m com- goes by with a power boat they do on any dirt road, but “Ah well,” John said, walk- mon sight at the sailing club off the parking lot to vehicles ing in I can’t see where this with a big wake? What hap- when the water came up it ing away in rubber boots now, with the water level to help reduce the murkiness, front dock is, so when you’re pens?” John said. actually pulled a lot of the oil that could handle a few more in Lake Ontario at a record he said. coming in, you come in dead He said the lake levels off and put it into the water, inches. high. But wet feet isn’t the “They’ve got it all fenced slow and you have to be care- haven’t been the same since biggest problem for the off so you can’t go in ful because you don’t want to “they changed how they let Residents warned of flooding, Page 7 Town accuses Marotta companies of damaging historic landscape at Randwood

Kevin MacLean to go through the official companies, denied that the private prosecution over the Managing Editor process.” developer has done anything changes that were made to However, Save Our Rand wrong. the property. The Town of Niagara-on- Estate – SORE – the citizen “The charges laid by the Topps called the work the-Lake has charged two of organization that is oppos- town are without basis in done on the site last fall developer Benny Marotta’s ing Marotta’s development law or fact,” Melling said “tactical and deliberate” – companies with contraven- plans for Randwood, ob- in a statement to The Lake and “not just clearing trees.” ing the Ontario Heritage tained the documents from Report. On its website, SORE Act by “altering” some of the court in Welland and “The actions in ques- said the town’s accusations the heritage attributes of the posted them to its website. tion were approved by the are “quasi-criminal charges Randwood Estate. Because the court docu- Niagara Peninsula Conser- under our legal system and The charges, filed in the ments offer few details, and vation Authority and were can result in substantial Ontario Court of Justice in the town will not publicly taken with advance notice fines for corporations and Welland in March, accuse say what the accusations to and full knowledge of the jail time for individuals Solmar (Niagara 2) Inc. and entail, it cannot be con- town. If necessary, this will upon conviction.” Two Sisters Resorts Corp. of A group of protesters gathered one morning after being firmed that the charges be proven in court.” The organization also notified of cutting sounds coming from the property. damaging the historic land- relate to possible damage Melling added, “Sol- notes that it could not obtain RICHARD HARLEY scaping at 588 Charlotte St., to the historically protected mar’s focus now is on the a copy of the charges from 200 John St. E., 144 John St. week to make any comment counsel has advised that the Dunington-Grubb landscape confidential settlement the town, adding, “We look E., and 176 John St. E. or provide any details about town cannot be providing features. It also is not known discussions with the town forward to the town posting All four properties fall un- the accusations. documents which relate to if the allegations relate and SORE. Although it’s re- timely information on these der a town application to be The Lake Report could matters before the court. to when the developer cut grettable that these charges charges on its website going designated under section 29 find no court documents nor The town must remain down numerous trees on the were brought, we look for- forward, including upcoming of the Heritage Act. None of any references to the charg- impartial in these types of site last November. SORE ward to a quick and positive court appearances and trial the town’s accusations have es posted on the town’s matters and providing infor- officials believe they do. resolution for everyone.” dates. There is enormous been tested in court. website. The documents are mation to the public or the The court documents, Landscape architect Alex interest in this matter among While the charges were fully public and there are no media could be used against issued by town planning Topps, a spokesperson for SORE’s supporters and town laid more than 10 weeks known legal provisions that the town in prosecution. manager Eric Withers, state SORE, said the group is residents in general.” ago, the town has never pub- would preclude them from There are proper methods the alleged infractions oc- “incredibly grateful” that SORE also suggested that licized nor announced that being revealed by the town. to follow to obtain these curred between Nov. 1 and the town felt that charges if the developer is convicted it has launched the court When asked for some types of documents, and the 12, 2018, but offer scant were warranted under the under the Heritage Act, the action against the developer. basic information about town has been advised to details. Heritage Act. He noted town can force the company Municipal officials repeat- the case, a town spokesper- direct any person request- Lawyer Michael Melling, that at one time SORE to pay the costs of restoring edly refused over the past son said in an email: “Legal ing legal documentation who represents Marotta’s considered launching a any damaged features. Page 3 June 6, 2019 NEWS Developer Hummel plans hotel for Old Town property Kevin MacLean wants to build on already 228 Queen St., 209 Sim- committee advised Hum- Effortless and Managing Editor has a large house on it, coe St. and 217 Simcoe St. mel to “develop alternatives along with a coach house The development would that sensitively relate” to delicious dining Developer Rainer and accessory building, a merge all three into one the area. Join us for authentic Sichuan & Dim Sum Hummel wants to build a town planning report noted. property, according to the The committee also sug- with new menu items arriving daily. three-storey hotel, restau- That piece of land has been staff report by planner gested major changes to the rant and spa at the cor- in a state of perpetual con- Raymond Tung. location of the hotel on the ner of Queen Street and struction for several years. While the property is not site, the parking lot and the Niagara Stone Road. The plan Hummel’s the official entrance to Old loading facility. $ Dim Sum The plan was presented company presented to the Town, “it should be treated The proposal would 1 All day, every day! to the Town of Niagara-on- committee called for all as an important node that require official plan and the-Lake’s urban design three existing buildings to leads into the ‘heart’ of Old zoning bylaw amend- $ Brunch committee for feedback on be incorporated into the Town,” the report said. ments. The committee said 20.99 Sunday its schematic design. The new development. A new In reviewing the plan, the the proposed hospitality $ Dinner Special committee members, whose three-level hotel build- urban design committee, facilities are “considerably 18.99 Sunday–Thursday role is strictly advisory, ex- ing, with 74 guest suites, chaired by architect David larger than what zoning pressed concerns about the would be added to the Parker, said the proposal is currently allows” and rec- $ Lunch Express Special size, design and character property. “detrimental” to the exist- ommended that Hummel 15.99 Monday–Thursday of the proposal. The site is actually coming buildings and land- stick to “what is allowed Takeout and Delivery Available The property Hummel prised of three properties, scaping in the area. The by current zoning.”

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Affordable housing project cancelled

Dariya Baiguzhiyeva two concerns with Hum- The Lake Report mel’s proposal. One is that the developer was asking for A NOTL developer says “quite a lot” from the town he is cancelling plans to in the form of tax breaks build affordable rental units and reduced development in Virgil, just three weeks charges. Disero also wanted after unveiling the proposal. to know what Hummel Rainer Hummel of Hum- planned to do with the por- mel Properties Inc. an- tion of the 12.5 acres that is nounced his decision in a designated as employment statement issued Monday lands. afternoon. Hummel said he doesn’t “We thought we would $1,260. Hummel’s project there’s no way to make know what exactly he will get ahead of it. We thought was going to be built under money on this. If we’re build on the 3.5 acres of it would be a good initia- the federal government’s doing this, it’s because it’s residential land where the tive for the town and we National Housing Strategy. something positive for the affordable house project thought, ‘Well, let’s pitch In a story published in community,” he said. “But was planned. Because the this,’ ” he told The Lake Re- The Lake Report on May to waste a lot of time, a lot site is close to Crossroads port in an interview. “And 30, a housing advocate for of money and a lot of staff Public School, he said he that was a mistake.” the Region of Niagara ques- time based on the messag- might build condominium Hummel introduced the tioned whether the Virgil ing we heard, it’s not going townhouses or single- plan at a town council meet- project would help NOTL’s to work.” family homes for young ing on May 13. “most vulnerable” residents. Lord Mayor Betty Di- families there. The project called for two After the article ap- sero’s comments concerned For the rest of the proper- 40 five- or six-storey peared, Hummel said he be- him the most, he said, ty, the developer said he will buildings on a portion of a came concerned with some adding that he met with the wait until new provincial 16-acre property in Virgil. of the negative feedback. mayor of Pelham, where the legislation is passed, which There would be 40 units He said he didn’t discuss his developer is also proposing is expected to ease restric- in each building with 20 concerns with anyone from to build rental accommodations on development. per cent of the units be- the town or the region prior tions, and the meeting was Meanwhile, Hummel said ing considered affordable to deciding to withdraw his “wonderful.” he will continue with his housing. Those 16 units proposal. Disero previously told affordable housing project would have monthly rents of “There’s no profit in this, The Lake Report she had in Pelham. Page 4 June 6, 2019

The Lake Report EDITORIAL & OPINION Editorial: An important month

Richard Harley Without them, we might not have Pride Editor-in-Chief parades. We might not be a modern country that recognizes the contributions June is an important month — and not of Indigenous peoples before us, on whose just because summer (hopefully!) arrives. very land we nurture our food and wine. June is also Indigenous Month in Canada, The Lake Report encourages readers to Pride Month around the globe and it marks head to Page 14 and see some of the local the anniversary of D-Day, when many businesses that supported our commemora- young Canadians gave their lives to defend tion of D-Day, with text kindly submitted by our freedoms. outgoing Legion president Al Howse. The Lake Report encourages our readers A big kudos to Al for years of service to to spend some time learning about the land the Niagara-on-the-Lake community and we live on and spreading joy to the people well beyond. in our lives who have had the courage to We have a wonderful, giving community. come out as gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans +. The Lake Report wants to do its part, so we As well, we should all stop by the Legion are donating a portion of the proceeds from for fish and chips or a cold bevy and to pay our the D-Day remembrance page to the Legion. respects to those who fought and died for us. [email protected]

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

A fire burns during the opening celebrations of Indigenous Month at Queenston Heights. Why developer says he cancelled DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA

Editor-In-Chief: Richard Harley affordable housing project Managing Editor: Kevin MacLean Publisher: Niagara Now Dear editor: It isn’t. I hope that at some point Design & Layout: Richard Harley Providing any kind of It is an affordable hous- in the future, our council Advertising: Rob Lamond rental housing, regarding initiative under the Fed- sees fit to follow the path Staff: Jer Houghton, Brittany Carter, Dariya less of price, is extremely eral Housing Strategy. I’m of other communities that Baiguzhiyeva, Jill Troyer, Tim Taylor, Eunice difficult to accomplish. It’s not sure what he is talking have had success in attract- Tang the reason rental apart- about, however, persons ing rental development. Contributors: Denise Ascenzo, Linda Fritz, ments have not been built moving from lesser rental We feel that the mes- Ross Robinson, NOTL Writer’s Circle, Brian in decades. accommodations to a new, saging we heard from Marshall, Tim Carroll, Jim Smith and many To provide a portion of more substantial prop- the mayor’s office will members of the local community them as affordable, is even erty, would free up the less drain our energies and more difficult. expensive rental units for resources. It seems clear Communities such as apartments. We did not a more vulnerable tenant. we would end up with an HOW TO GET IN TOUCH Peterborough and Kitchener seek concessions in the In short, the rental hous- outcome that is less than have given the development magnitude, freely offered ing supply would increase, what would be required Email industry 10 years with no by other communities. offering more choice at for success. Letters: [email protected] property taxes, no However, we different price points. With that said, we are Story Ideas: [email protected] park dedication have carefully Donna Woiceshyn, CEO regretfully withdrawing our Advertising: [email protected] or development We feel that worked out the of Niagara Regional Hous- proposal to provide rental Phone charges, no per- the messaging costing and ing, seems to clearly grasp apartments for Virgil. We Newsroom: 905-359-2270 mit or application “we heard from determined the the intent of the legisla- will continue to explore the Advertising Department: 905-246-4671 fees and have the mayor’s bare minimum tion and its potential posi- interest in Pelham, with the Office Address even gone so far to make such tive effects. We appreciate staff and community lead- 496 Mississauga St., NOTL, Ontario, Canada. as to provide cash office will a project pos- her input. ers there. Mailing Address incentives to spur drain our sible. A May This was an effort on our We would like to thank PO Box 724, Niagara-on-the-Lake, L0S1J0 on construction of energies and 30 article in company’s part to try to fill the Town of Niagara-on-the- rental buildings. resources. ” The Lake Re- a local need. The messag- Lake staff, for their positive Have a lead on a story? These com- port, Afford- ing from the mayor’s office efforts and creative input in munities had no RAINER HUMMEL able develop- suggests to us that we apply looking for solutions. We Call 905.359.2270 or send an email to willing develop- OWNER ment really and work through a pro- would also like to thank [email protected] ers and initiated HUMMEL PROPERTIES INC. affordable?, cess. Without some assur- Regional Councillor Gary a Community cites several ance there is a willingness Zalepa for his immediate Want to grow your business Improvement Plan (CIP) sources that cause us grave to achieve an objective, we and unwavering support to through advertising? in the hopes of attracting concern. will have invested a large try to create an environ- investors. They were suc- Jeffery Sinclair from the amount of money and be ment where this could have Call 905.246.4671 or send an email to cessful. Region of Niagara seems to left with an unworkable become a reality. [email protected] We approached the be confused in thinking this financial situation. Town of Niagara-on-the- is meant as housing for the Providing rental housing Rainer Hummel Lake with a plan for rental homeless or most vulnerable. requires a commitment and Hummel Properties Inc. Page 5 June 6, 2019

Op-ed: Niagara school board’s disgraceful cone of silence

Left: District School Board of Niagara Trustee Kate Baggott. Middle: Photo Illustration combining the Canadian and North Korean flags. Right: Board chair Sue Barnett.RICHARD HARLEY

board’s code of conduct. body has decided. North Korea-style gag order That may be the most Not that it doesn’t hap- activity that Slow Jonathan pen, of course. imposed on trustees by board Fast has shown in his entire In any case, there is a career as a school trustee. world of difference be- chair ‘Silent Sue’ Barnett Nevertheless, the gag tween a reasonable code order is real, Silent Sue of conduct for officials and David Israelson dared to suggest change? Barnett says. She says a North Korea-style gag Special to The Lake Report Baggott’s crime? At a the board’s code of con- order that would sanction public board meeting she duct, which all boards are people we elect for simply The District School asked if the board could required to have, says that expressing an opinion or Board in Niagara seems come up with a better way only the chair is allowed to putting forward an idea. to be working harder than to review the performance speak to the public “unless This board needs to be re- ever to maintain its reputa- of its education director, otherwise determined by educated on what a code of tion as the worst school Warren Hoshizaki. the board.” conduct is and what should board in Ontario. Is Hoshizaki doing a She explained to the St. go into one. That’s how it appears — good job? Who knows? He Catharines Standard that We can do better. Some- except it’s hard to tell. We was paid nearly $272,000 trustees are required to be one ought to remind Silent voters can’t really know by the taxpayers in 2017, by authorized by the chair to Sue and Slow Jonathan what’s going on, thanks the way. express their opinions in Fast that we elect people to the Cone of Silence In requesting a perfor- public and must make it precisely to hear their opin- imposed by board chair mance review, Baggott, clear that they aren’t speak- ions. Voters are supposed Sue Barnett. who represents Niagara-on- ing on behalf of the board. to hear what people have to We’re not allowed to the-Lake and St. Catha- Now, it’s true that there say and choose. Did you know? know, according to the rines, said she was not im- are valid reasons for school Full disclosure: I learned edict imposed by “Silent plying criticism — people boards both to have a code this because in the last The Lake Report’s printer sources 100 per cent of Sue” on the perpetually just want to know more. of conduct and to insist election I ran for the DSBN its paper fibre from industry leading paper mills, underperforming DSBN. Knowing stuff is appar- that school board members and lost. which use quick-growth, sustainable, renewable This board and its chair ently too much for Silent abide by one. It doesn’t Perhaps it was for the plots of land, rather than clear-cutting forests. barely seem to even realize Sue and the dismal DSBN. serve democracy to have best — had I won, Silent The ink is also vegetable-based. that we live in a democracy. Not only did they shoot elected officials slander- Sue might have ordered me How else to explain down Baggott’s idea; an- ing or maligning people or not to write this. Advertising inquiries? Email us at the disgraceful gag order other trustee, Jonathan Fast, policies they don’t like, or David Israelson is [email protected] imposed by the board after filed a complaint, saying lying or contradicting what journalist and resident of or call Rob at 905-246-4671 one trustee, Kate Baggott, Baggott has violated the a board or any other public Niagara-on-the-Lake. Have an opinion We welcome your letters you want heard? Send a letter to the editor to

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Dear editor: A new grocery store in Ni- I read The Lake Report’s editorial last week, agara-on-the-Lake is a go. The good – no bad, no ugly. John Hawley, president Although I agree with the yea’s you identi- of Traditional Neighbour- fied, we should also consider the opportunities hood Developments Inc., that are being missed to make our town great! said the company got the The town, the Chamber of Commerce, even green light to proceed some of our valued assets (like the Shaw Fes- with the development near tival) are missing opportunities to work with Garrison Village on May 7, national brands, desperately looking for ways after reaching a settlement to activate in our market. with Loblaw Companies There are some terrific examples of mu- Limited. nicipalities working with brands that provide Last year, in addition funding to elevate new and existing amenities to the existing zoning for for residents. the land, Hawley asked A number of towns and cities are realizing town council for permis- their assets have a marketable value to brands sion to build a hotel and and are selling sponsorships, advertising, nam- a grocery store in The John Hawley, president of Traditional Neighbourhood Developments Inc. ing rights and partnerships to local, regional Village Centre. The town DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA and national corporations. approved Hawley’s request The Town of Pickering collected $16 million but Loblaw then appealed was a need and Loblaw then a number of retail shops in to bring a different experi- from corporate sponsors to build and develop the inclusion of a grocery abandoned the appeal. and around the hotel. ence to NOTL shoppers. new assets for the community, including a new store to the Local Planning “Was competition a fac- The new store will be “It will offer some- central library. Appeal Tribunal. tor? No doubt,” Hawley more “upscale,” mostly thing different, a differ- As someone who was responsible for Hawley had previ- told The Lake Report. “But targeted to the people in ent experience than the bringing a major televised golf event, the ously signed a decades- they were very good in the town wanting a “higher-end two Valu-marts,” said Telus Skins Game, to NOTL a few years ago, long agreement with Lo- final analysis, they were shopping experience,” said Hawley. He praised those which generated over $10 million in revenue blaw not to open a grocery very reasonable. Once they Hawley. two grocery stores, which and global media exposure (on CNN), I know store in the location. During saw the market study, they By opening another gro- operate under one of that brands are willing to invest in this market the public meeting for the were fine.” cery store, Hawley said he Loblaw’s banners, and add- with the right partners. Village development on The grocery store is hopes to “fill in a niche” by ed that “there is enough The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake and oth- Aug. 7, 2018, Hawley said planned to be part of a bringing people who shop room for another small ers need to recognize the opportunities and his company was tossing larger development on the outside NOTL back to town, grocer.” funding available and take a sophisticated that agreement to the wind. seven acres of land located as the market study showed After the drawings and approach to corporate partnerships. Loblaw requested a market at the corner of Niven and there were residents who the plans are finished, Haw- Imagine with the right partners what ad- study to determine if there is Niagara Stone roads. The drive to other places to shop. ley said he hopes to start ditional assets we can build and refurbish for a need for another grocer in project will also include “We hope to pull them building next summer and, our community. town, said Hawley. After his a boutique 60-unit hotel, back to shop in town,” said with the construction taking Glenn Young company hired the consul- a restaurant, a grocer, Hawley, adding he hopes to about nine to 12 months, NOTL tants to conduct a study, he a performance centre with find the right grocer who to have the centre open said it was confirmed there 300 to 400 seats, as well as will work with local farmers in mid-2021.

Pumphouse announces contest winners

The first- and second-place winners for the Walker Industries Art Competition will be announced on July 4. The competition, hosted by the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre, is part TIDBITS of the organization’s 25-year anniversary celebration. The 25 finalists will be on display from July 4 to Aug. 4 at the Pumphouse. First place will · be awarded $2,500 and second will be given $250. The third-place prize, which will be the people’s choice award voted on out of the 25 finalists on display, will also be awarded $250. Town sponsors Portable radar Awards will be presented on Aug. 4 at 3 p.m. during art centre’s 25th anniversary celebra- step challenge coming tion party. Step to it – the Town of Niagara- Two portable radar speed boards on-the-Lake is sponsoring the Step are coming to Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Queenston garage sale is Saturday Challenge 2019 all through June. streets. The town has budgeted Registration is open to individuals or $18,000 to buy the boards, which The annual Queenston community garage sale is this Saturday, June 8, from teams of four who live or work in NOTL. would be moved around the town. 8 a.m. till 2 p.m. All households are welcome to participate and the sale goes It runs until June 30 and, as a The operations department has yet rain or shine. Event organizer Adrian Schoot Uiterkamp said the sale, which · group, the town wants participants to · to determine which areas would · started almost 15 years ago, is good for the environment as it encourages figuratively cross Canada together – require the speed boards, said Coun. people to sell and buy used items. The event, operated by the Queenston that’s about 14,856,000 steps combined. Norm Arsenault. The transportation Residents Association, happens alternate years in early June. This will be Registrants can sign up online at www. committee and town council will also the first year Queenston Volunteer Firefighters will not host their annual notl.org. discuss the item next week. barbecue due to a scheduling conflict, said Schoot Uiterkamp.

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Town urged to crack down they’re not held responsible be obliged to forward the for their guests’ behaviour, noise deposit to the munici- on short-term rentals said Hagan. pality,” Hagan explained to “No absentee landlords. All The Lake Report. “Failure short-term vacation rentals to do this would result in the Dariya Baiguzhiyeva neighbours, not by short-term must be owner-occupied,” revocation of their license.” Did you know? The Lake Report visitors,” Hagan said. said Hagan and suggested a He also said there should Among the issues he cited number of solutions which he be a system for tracking The Lake Report’s printer sources 100 All short-term vacation were excessive daytime noise said will mitigate the issues. complaints from “intrusive per cent of its paper fibre from industry rentals in residential ar- and noise after 11 p.m., The first suggestion properties” and after three leading paper mills, which use quick- eas should be owner-occupied parking and traffic problems, is that short-term vacation complaints, owners’ licences growth, sustainable, renewable plots of homes, a Garrison Village littering and rentals being va- rentals only be allowed in would be revoked. land, rather than clear-cutting forests. resident told town councillors cant in the off-season. If addi- commercially zoned areas, “Most of all, we believe The ink is also vegetable-based. Monday night. tional enforcement staff is re- not residentially zoned areas. that our particular problem Kurt Hagan appeared quired to monitor the rentals, Hagan also recommended im- can be solved by mandating Content provided by: before council’s commit- neighbours would have to pay posing a “noise deposit.” The that all short-term vacation Phone: tee of the whole to speak on for them through their own renters would pay the landlord rental properties be owner- 905.359.2270 behalf of a group of residents municipal taxes, he said. or a management company occupied, not operated by Mail: in Garrison Village and There is also no limit on a deposit ensuring they don’t property management com- NOTL Post Office, Old Town. Visitors staying the number of renters per cause noise. If there are no panies and corporations with Ontario, PO Box 724 at short-term rental accom- unit and no limit on the complaints about the noise no motivation but profit,” modations often cause dis- number of short-term vaca- made to the town within the Hagan concluded. www.niagaranow.com / www.lakereport.ca ruptions and negatively affect tion rentals in residential next business day, the deposit “Let us welcome visitors the neighbours, he said. areas, said Hagan. would be refunded. here to Niagara-on-the- Advertising inquiries? “What we believe is When property owners or “If, however, complaints Lake. But let’s maintain that our neighbourhoods, by rental management compa- have been made to the our community values and Email [email protected] definition, should be shaped nies are absent or don’t oc- municipality, the owner or a have these visitors hosted or call Rob at 905.246.4671 by and defined by long-term cupy the property themselves, management company would by neighbours.” Page 8 June 6, 2019 NEWS

The third annual ceremony launching Indigenous Month was held at Queenston Heights Park Saturday afternoon. DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA Ceremony celebrates Indigenous Month

Dariya Baiguzhiyeva is one of a number of events thinking about the warriors The Lake Report taking place across Niagara on Queenston Heights during as part of Indigenous Month. the War of 1812. Reconciliation doesn’t Guest speakers on Satur- He said he wanted to create take a year. It’s not a two- day included Six Nations art- something that honours not year process, either – it ist Raymond Skye, Michele- only leaders but unknown does take a generation, says Elise Burnett, president of fallen warriors as well, to the director of an Indig- Kakekalanicks, an Indig- acknowledge and remember enous education initiative in enous arts and consultancy their efforts. Niagara Region. company that helps promote A few metres away Tim Johnson, director of Indigenous art and artists, from the ceremony, fire- Landscape of Nations 360 Niagara Parks chair Sandie keeper Fred Bowering was Degrees, spoke to a crowd Bellows and Niagara Centre keeping a sacred fire burn- of more than 100 people MP Vance Badawey. ing. He was also performing who attended the opening “I think anybody that a smudging ceremony using ceremony for Indigenous walks on these grounds can white buffalo sage, sweet- Month on Saturday after- feel the peace and harmony grass and tobacco. Keeping noon at the Landscape of Na- that is created now and going the fire also helps him main- tions Memorial at Queenston forward,” Bellows told The tain sobriety, said Bowering. Heights Park. Lake Report. “It’s so great Upcoming celebratory The annual event was held to see this crowd out here events in NOTL in honour of in celebration of the start of and I’m very honoured to be Indigenous Month include: Indigenous Month, which ac- here.” * Friday, June 14, at 10 knowledges the achievements There’s no relationship a.m. and 2 p.m. at Queenston of Indigenous peoples. In more important than with Heights, Celebrate OUR the wake of the 2015 Truth Indigenous people, Badawey Nations: An Interactive Edu- and Reconciliation Commis- told the audience. cational Experience. sion, Indigenous Month aims “In Niagara, we’re ex- * Friday, June 21, from 3 to inform and educate Ca- tremely lucky to have such a p.m. to sundown, at Virgil nadians about Indigenous vibrant and engaged Indig- Sports Park, National Indig- issues. enous population,” he said enous Day Celebration. The ceremony, organized and encouraged people to * Thursday, June 27, at 7 by Niagara Parks in partner- learn, reflect and pass on the p.m., at Queenston Chapel, ship with the Landscape of inspiration to others. Laura Secord Homestead, Nations 360 Degrees Indig- When he was designing the author Tanya Tagaq speaks Six Nations artist Raymond Skye helped to create the Landscape of Nations memorial at enous Education Initiative, memorial, Skye said he was about her book Split Tooth. Queenston Heights. DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA Page 9 June 6, 2019 NEWS Twisted Vine opens in Virgil

Dariya Baiguzhiyeva Marchese. The Lake Report With “beautiful” Lake Ontario and Virgil being A new Virgil restaurant a “great” town, Marchese is bringing Italian cuisine decided “it would be a nice to town. spot for Italian cuisine,” he Twisted Vine Kitchen said. and Market had a quiet Coming from a family of opening on Friday. Lo- Italian immigrants, Mar- cated on Niagara Stone chese said he got his “food Road near Sono’s Cafe, the influence” from his mother restaurant offers Italian and Ada Marchese, who was a continental cuisine with chef for 50 years. daily features. Over the past 15 years, Joe Marchese, the owner of Twisted Vine and Kitchen. With two soft openings he owned two La Scala DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA last week, restaurant own- Ristorante locations in St. er Joe Marchese said Catharines. He doesn’t op- thing that you’re always door market with imported most customers loved the erate any other businesses learning.” Italian foods such as olives, place, which has a “rustic right now as his main pri- There is eight to 15 staff pasta and Marchese’s pri- but modern look.” ority is the new restaurant, working at the restau- vate-label Sicilian olive oil. Construction started last he said. rant, said Marchese, as “So far, we’re pretty May and the grand opening “It still never gets easier,” well as a local chef, Nina happy with everything. was initially scheduled for he told The Lake Report. Sharpe, who is from St. We’re going to do our best October. It was delayed due “There are always chal- Catharines. to do the best we can,” he to construction issues, said lenges and always some- There is also a small in- said. 1,200 young performers in Niagara for Ontario music competition

Dariya Baiguzhiyeva well as providing a work- The Lake Report shop to all competitors, who could win over $39,000 in When he’s singing, scholarships. An adjudicator Queenston teenager Alexan- may also choose first-place dre Brillon says he feels like winners at the national he can do anything. qualifying level to represent “When I sing, I feel like Ontario at the National I’m on top of the world,” Music Festival Competition, says Brillon, 18, one of the which will take place in performers who will be Saskatoon this August. competing this week in the Brillon said it took a year annual provincial finals to prepare for the event, held by the Ontario Music This is Alexandre Brillon’s sixth time competing at the which included securing the Festivals Association. provincial finals organized by the Ontario Music Festivals venues, booking hotels as Association. DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA Over 1,200 competi- well as arranging schedules tors from across Ontario entire day. The competitions The competition was held in and rehearsals. Over 80 vol- are coming to the Niagara generally start as early as Hamilton last time. unteers from across Ontario Region this week. 9 a.m. and last throughout To qualify for the provin- help run the event and 75 This is the first time the the day. cials, participants have to per cent of them are local, annual competition has Performers, up to 28 score a mark of 85 per cent she told The Lake Report. taken place in Niagara. Per- years old, will compete in or higher and be recom- Alexandre, who has formances started Monday piano, harp, brass, strings, mended by adjudicators. competed six times in the and continue through Sat- guitar, woodwinds, chamber Only two finalists per level provincials, said he hopes urday, June 8, in St. Catha- music, musical theatre and and per discipline from each to do well and leave the fes- rines, Niagara Falls and speech arts. local music festival can be tival on a high note before Niagara-on-the-Lake. There are 56 competi- nominated to perform at the heading to Sheridan College In NOTL, performanc- tors coming from Niagara provincial level. in Oakville to study musical es will take place at St. and about six of them are Since some classifications theatre this fall. Davids-Queenston United from NOTL, said Lisa Bril- range in sizes, participants “When I’m performing, Content provided by: Church, Yellow Door The- lon, Alexandre’s mother and may be split into groups. it’s less for an award, it’s atre, St. Mark’s Anglican president of the provincial Two finalists from each more for the audience. I Church, Niagara United organization. group will then compete lat- want them to have a good Mennonite Church and “We’re lucky to live er that day in the so-called time,” he said. Bethany Mennonite Church. here,” said Brillon, adding “playoffs,” where the final For a full schedule and The public is welcome to the provincials rotate loca- winners will be selected. a list of all the venues, Advertising inquiries? attend. Admission is $2 and tions every two years, so it Adjudicators will be visit https://omfa.ca/2019- Email [email protected] is valid for any venue for an returns to NOTL next year. judging the performance as class-schedules/. Page 10 June 6, 2019 NEWS Local Snaps

Locals ride the Pedal Pub. Visible from left, Greg Wiens, Tracy Wiens, Fern Colavecchia steering, Steve Walker in front pedals and Trevor Falk pedals from behind. Christine Read surprised Rob Read for his 40th birthday.

Paul Rakoczy, Lucas Skowronski-Schultz and Sam Maxbauer. Mike Lyons is also a member of Exchange’s brew team, not pictured here. BRITTANY CARTER HOMETOWN BREWER: Sam Maxbauer of Exchange Brewery Ben Leitch, Wallaceburg Griffens from South Sarnia, warm up before their lacrosse game against Cambridge Chiefs at the Meridian Credit Union Arena. Brittany Carter to do a startup. It worked out before the brewery was While it only has about a The Lake Report really well,” he says. opening so he could kind of 50 per cent success rate, he He tackled the limited design and install his brew- says it’s a fun process to From the ground up, Sam space while building the ery for the Exchange. I had experiment with. Maxbauer has been at the brewery with relative to prove that no Canadian “As the beer is cool- helm of the Exchange Brew- ease; it is shoe-horned into could do the job,” she says. ing down it’s pulling in ery’s brew team literally since the former first telephone Ridesic says he came with basically anything that’s before construction began. exchange building, built in the experience to hit the floating around in the air The Exchange has been in 1880. The narrow, multi-lev- ground running with his as kind of a negative pres- operation for five years, and el brewing floors provided specialization in sour beers. sure pulling things towards Maxbauer helped it become a challenge, but Maxbauer “That, to the best of my it. So, it’s pollen, it’s the Niagara-on-the-Lake’s go-to says he just had to think knowledge, didn’t even in wild yeast and bacteria for sour beers. about what was needed in exist in Canada at the time,” that’s floating around. The 31-year-old’s previ- the long run in terms of she adds. And whatever can survive Local kids play tennis on Wednesday. BRITTANY CARTER ous six years in the craft production. She says his skills really in that beer media will beer industry in Michigan “Here the space is such shone through in the pro- flourish. Ideally, the nasty prepared him to take on the a premium that everything duction of sour beers. bacteria and things that leadership role at the Queen had to be dialled in as much During his time at Jolly you don’t want will die off Street brewery in NOTL. as we can,” he says. Pumpkin Artisan Ales in within 24 hours,” he says. “I helped design the While he has no formal Dexter, Mich., he gained Basically, it’s a big Petri building, all the brewing schooling in brewing – he valuable experience that set dish, he adds. equipment. I started work- worked as a music sound him on a path toward sour Ridesic says his ability ing kind of as a consultant engineer before breaking beer specialization. to experiment and his drive and then, once the project into the beer business – he “That was where I kind to keep pushing forward was further along, became did work as an apprentice of got my more specialty ex- make him a great partner in the head brewer. I was the for six years under several perience. That was kind of the brewery. first person hired,” Max- different master brewers in what led me here,” he says. Though he originally hails bauer says. Michigan. He spent years Humble but self-assured, from Traverse City, Mich., he People fishing in the rain on Saturday. Through his membership helping breweries renovate, Maxbauer isn’t one to sing says he feels right at home in in the Brewer’s Association, grow and expand before his own praises, Ridesic NOTL and doesn’t plan on a trade group comprised of Ridesic brought him into says, but she is happy to fill leaving any time soon. more than 7,200 brewers, he Canada to work for her. in the gaps. Brewing is his passion. says he was on the lookout Bringing Maxbauer into “Sam is just a great all- In his limited free time, for a new project. With the country was an ordeal, around guy. He’s smart, he’s when not walking with his his love of sour beers and Ridesic says, but it was well talented. He’s a nice guy. I girlfriend Megan Konstan- experimental brewing tech- worth the effort. Immigra- feel I’m very lucky to have tonis and their rottweiller nologies, he was excited and tion rejected the application met him,” she says. Shatzie, he’s experimenting eager to join Robin Ridesic, initially, but eventually he Above and beyond brew- with wild yeast for fun. He’s owner and CEO of Ex- was approved to come work ing sour beers, Maxbauer made a home for himself in change, in her new venture. for her in Canada, she says. brought with him an interest NOTL – the perfect place “She (Ridesic) was looking “It was no fun, let me in cultivating wild yeast, for an experienced brewer in to open a brewery focused on tell you that. Basically, I something he says no one a budding craft beer indus- Jim Simone and Marjory Villegas at Ryerson Park enjoy sour beers and I was looking was bringing him up a year else in the region has done. try, he says. their evening after dinner. Page 11 June 6, 2019 SPORTS Hard work and play ARE YOU HAPPY Bernhard Mattern WITH YOUR Portfolio Manager, TFSA, RESP, pays off for cricket coach Mandeville Private Client Inc. RRSP & RRIF RETURNS? 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Kevin MacLean Closest to pin: Larry Mantle Kim Legros and Bonnie Henry (#2). Chip-ins: Bar- The Lake Report (#4). Longest putt: Jim Sif- Lamourie (#3), Cathy Toc- bara Ahluwalia and Henry ton, Judy Wright. chio and Sheila Gayman (#7), Garriock (#11). The foursome of Larry Business ladies (#5). 50/50 prize: Cathy Thursday Men’s Night and Judy Mantle and Glenn league: Low gross win- Vanderzalm and Audrey league: Mark Derbyshire and Debbie Young putted ners May 27: Julie Hunter Glauser ($150). was the big winner May their way to one of the low- (44) and Marty Macdonald Women’s 18-hole 30, with a 3-under 33 to est scores ever in NOTL (45). Low net: Bobbi Epp league: Louise Robitaille take low gross. He also won Golf Club Friday night (29.93) and Cathy Vander- and Martha Cruikshank gross skins worth $40 each Couples league competition zalm (30.41). Closest were neck-and- on holes 1 and 9, and he on May 31. to line #1: Deborah neck in June 4 play, shared A flight top points The winning group Williams and Elea- shooting 85 and 86 honours with Peter Falconer scrambled to a 5-under 31 nor Reed. Closest respectively. Yolan- and Kevin MacLean (23 to scoop the top prize, one to barrel #6: Suzan da Henry had third points). Bill Baitinger was B shot ahead of the foursome Roerich and Ann low gross with a flight winner with 26 points. of John Reynolds, Linda Alderson. Closest 92. Cruikshank Jim McMacken won a gross Williams and Dow and to pin: Kim Break- also had low net skin on #2. Net skins win- Judy Wright. Tied for third speare and Barb Douglas (67), fewest putts (27) and ner was David Gagne ($118). with 33 were Joe and Cathy (#4), Bobbi Epp and Mary a birdie (#8). Other low Closest to the pin: Robert Taylor and Dean and Lyn Taylor (#7), Celina Whit- nets: Valerie Chubey and Patterson (#4), Roland Sanders, along with the tal and Naledi Bainbridge Cathy Murray (72) and Bissell (#6), Dow Wright trio of Ross Smith, Bonnie (#9). Longest drive: Karen May Chang and Henry (75). (#8) and Al Bannister (#9). Kinal and Jim Sifton. Hon- Balcom and Marty Fewest putts: Henry (28) Longest drive: Doug Garrett ourable mention: Paul Macdonald (#2), Pam and Robitaille (30). Closest (#3), Don Allen. (#8). Kurt and Ginny Green and Grant Jeacock and Mary Tay- to pin: Patty Garriock (#4), Hamm won the 50/50 prize, and Deborah Williams. lor (#8). Longest putt: Robitaille (#13). Birdies: worth $205. The Lake Report

Pauline Reimer Gibson is an Audiologist with over 20 years of Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday experience who loves helping people of all ages in the community. 6 7 8 Minecraft Club - 4 p.m. to 5 Duplicate Bridge - 1 p.m. to 4 Mori Gardens Seminar Series: p.m. - NOTL Public Library p.m. - NOTL Community Centre Pruning Evergreens - 10 a.m. - Pauline Reimer Gibson Book a complimentary Audiologist Clare’s Bike Night - 6 p.m. to 9 Mahjong Game: Drop in - 1 Mori Gardens hearing test today at A global leader in p.m. - Clare’s Harley-Davidson p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL Community 14th Annual Shaw Guild Garden 905.468.9176 hearing healthcare. Opening Reception: Founding Centre Tour - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Shaw Members’ Art Exhibition Neighbourhood Walks: Queen Festival 504 Line 2 Road, Virgil ON - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Niagara Street Estates - 6 p.m. - Post Rest & Refreshment Stop on Pumphouse Arts Centre Office, Queen Street Shaw Garden Tour - 10 a.m. to Niagara Jazz Festival presents Interfaith Devotional 4 p.m. - Niagara Pumphouse Arts COMMUNITY FAVOURITES: Centre Live Learn Jazz: Women Of The Gathering - 7 p.m. - 11 Harmony Legion Fish Fry every Thursday - 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Hour, Voices In The Vines - 7 Drive, NOTL Grace United Church: June p.m. - Stratus Vineyards Rosé Day Getaway - 11 a.m. to Jamboree - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Two Sisters Vineyards Grace United Church Duplicate Bridge at the Community Centre, Tuesdays and Fridays at 1 p.m. Walking Tours of Old Town - 11 Locally Grown Asparagus a.m. - Queen’s Royal Park Fresh Daily Farmers’ Market - 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. - The Village Open Monday - Saturday 9am-6pm & Sunday 10am-3pm 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Walking Tours of Old Town - Fun Duplicate Bridge - 9 a.m. NOTL Rotary Club - Noon - InfoHealth: The Family Health Seniors Fitness: Healthy Safe Duplicate Bridge - 1 p.m. to 4 Homegrown Wine Festival - - Thwaites Farms 11 a.m. - Queen’s Royal Park to 11:30 a.m. - NOTL Community NOTL Community Centre Team - 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. - NOTL & Strong - 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. / p.m. - NOTL Community Centre Wineries of Niagara 1984 Townline Road/Firelane 11, NOTL Polish Sunday in NOTL - Noon Centre Niagara Golden Age Club: Public Library 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. - NOTL Neighbourhood Walks: Irish Farmers’ Market - 8 a.m. to 1 to 3:30 p.m. - Byron, Wellington Town Council Meeting - 6 p.m. Seniors Euchre - 1:30 p.m. - NOTL SupperMarket - 4:30 p.m. to Community Centre Town/Rye Park - 6 p.m. - Rye Park p.m. - The Village and Picton Street - Council Chambers NOTL Community Centre 9 p.m. - The Village Minecraft Club - 4 p.m. to 5 Annual Seafood Picnic - 7 p.m. - United Empire Loyalist Flag The Niagara Symphony Community Drumming Night Pizza Garden - 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. NOTL Toastmasters - 7 p.m. to p.m. - NOTL Public Library Reif Estate Winery Raising - 9 a.m. - Queen Street, presents: Face to Face - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Niagara - NOTL Public Library 9 p.m. - Niagara College, NOTL The White Effect Dinner - 7 Trius Red Presents Movie Night Cenotaph and Fabulous with TORQ Regional Native Centre Duplicate Bridge (Sancionted Campus p.m. to 11 p.m. - Queenston in the Vineyard: Mama Mia - 8 Niagara College: Mastering the Percussion - 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. - Monday Night Teen Hang ACBL) - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL Heights p.m. - Trius Winery & Restaurant BBQ - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Canadian Trius Winery & Restaurant Out - 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. - NOTL Community Centre Clare’s Bike Night - 6 p.m. to 9 Fireworks at Reif Estate Winery Food and Wine Institute at Niagara Public Library p.m. - Clare’s Harley-Davidson - 10:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. - Reif College Estate Winery

16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Father’s Day Fun Duplicate Bridge - 9 a.m. NOTL Chamber of Commerce NOTL SupperMarket - 4:30 p.m. to Practical Genealogy: Beginner Duplicate Bridge (Sancionted Laura Secord Walk in support Homegrown Wine Festival - - to noon - NOTL Community Annual Golf Tournament - 11 9 p.m. - The Village Class - 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. - NOTL ACBL) - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL of War Child Canada - 7 a.m. to 5 Wineries of Niagara Centre a.m. - Royal Niagara Golf Club NOTL Toastmasters - 7 p.m. to Public Library Community Centre p.m. - Laura Secord House Walking Tours of Old Town - Monday Night Teen Hang NOTL Rotary Club - Noon - 9 p.m. - Niagara College, NOTL Seniors Fitness: Healthy Safe Mahjong Game: Drop in - 1 Farmers’ Market - 8 a.m. to 1 11 a.m. - Queen’s Royal Park Out - 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. - NOTL NOTL Community Centre Campus & Strong - 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. / p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL Community p.m. - The Village Public Library Duplicate Bridge (Sancionted Simpson’s Seniors’ Day - 8:30 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. - NOTL Centre Strawberry Festival - 9 a.m. to Ghost Tours of Fort George - Community Centre 8:30 p.m. - Fort George Strawberry Social - 11:30 a.m. ACBL) - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL a.m. to 8 p.m. - Simpson’s Pharmacy Neighbourhood Walks: Queen 3 p.m. - St. Andrew’s Presbyterian to 1 p.m. - NOTL Community Community Centre Practical Genealogy: Street Estates - 6 p.m. - Post Church Centre Niagara Golden Age Club: Intermediate and DNA Office, Queen Street Summer Kick Off Party at the Community Drumming Night Seniors Euchre - 1:30 p.m. - Workshop - 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. - Trius Red Presents Movie Library - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - NOTL - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Niagara NOTL Community Centre NOTL Public Library Night in the Vineyard: My Best Public Library Regional Native Centre Carvey Wooden Sign Art & Fashion Lecture Friend’s Wedding - 8 p.m. - Trius Workshop (Adult) - 2 p.m. to 4 Series: Canadian Crowns, Winery & Restaurant p.m. - NOTL Public Library An Exhibition of Vintage & Contemporary Millinery by Canadian Designers - 7:30 p.m. - Niagara Historical Society & Museum

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 6 7 8 Minecraft Club - 4 p.m. to 5 Duplicate Bridge - 1 p.m. to 4 Mori Gardens Seminar Series: p.m. - NOTL Public Library p.m. - NOTL Community Centre Pruning Evergreens - 10 a.m. - Pruning Clare’s Bike Night - 6 p.m. to 9 Mahjong Game: Drop in - 1 Mori Gardens Evergreens p.m. - Clare’s Harley-Davidson p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL Community 14th Annual Shaw Guild Garden Saturday June 8th Centre Tour - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - Shaw Opening Reception: Founding Starting @ 10 am Festival Members’ Art Exhibition Neighbourhood Walks: Queen www.MoriGardens.com - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. - Niagara Street Estates - 6 p.m. - Post Rest & Refreshment Stop on Pumphouse Arts Centre Office, Queen Street Shaw Garden Tour - 10 a.m. to Ph: 905.468.7863 Niagara Jazz Festival presents Interfaith Devotional 4 p.m. - Niagara Pumphouse Arts COMMUNITY FAVOURITES: Live Learn Jazz: Women Of The Gathering - 7 p.m. - 11 Harmony Centre Legion Fish Fry every Thursday - 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Hour, Voices In The Vines - 7 Drive, NOTL Grace United Church: June p.m. - Stratus Vineyards Rosé Day Getaway - 11 a.m. to Jamboree - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Two Sisters Vineyards Grace United Church Duplicate Bridge at the Community Centre, Tuesdays and Fridays at 1 p.m. Walking Tours of Old Town - 11 a.m. - Queen’s Royal Park Farmers’ Market - 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. - The Village 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Walking Tours of Old Town - Fun Duplicate Bridge - 9 a.m. NOTL Rotary Club - Noon - InfoHealth: The Family Health Seniors Fitness: Healthy Safe Duplicate Bridge - 1 p.m. to 4 Homegrown Wine Festival - - 11 a.m. - Queen’s Royal Park to 11:30 a.m. - NOTL Community NOTL Community Centre Team - 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. - NOTL & Strong - 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. / p.m. - NOTL Community Centre Wineries of Niagara Polish Sunday in NOTL - Noon Centre Niagara Golden Age Club: Public Library 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. - NOTL Neighbourhood Walks: Irish Farmers’ Market - 8 a.m. to 1 to 3:30 p.m. - Byron, Wellington Town Council Meeting - 6 p.m. Seniors Euchre - 1:30 p.m. - NOTL SupperMarket - 4:30 p.m. to Community Centre Town/Rye Park - 6 p.m. - Rye Park p.m. - The Village and Picton Street - Council Chambers NOTL Community Centre 9 p.m. - The Village Minecraft Club - 4 p.m. to 5 Annual Seafood Picnic - 7 p.m. - United Empire Loyalist Flag The Niagara Symphony Community Drumming Night Pizza Garden - 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. NOTL Toastmasters - 7 p.m. to p.m. - NOTL Public Library Reif Estate Winery Raising - 9 a.m. - Queen Street, presents: Face to Face - 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. - Niagara - NOTL Public Library 9 p.m. - Niagara College, NOTL The White Effect Dinner - 7 Trius Red Presents Movie Night Cenotaph and Fabulous with TORQ Regional Native Centre Duplicate Bridge (Sancionted Campus p.m. to 11 p.m. - Queenston in the Vineyard: Mama Mia - 8 Niagara College: Mastering the Percussion - 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. - Monday Night Teen Hang ACBL) - 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. - NOTL Heights p.m. - Trius Winery & Restaurant BBQ - 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Canadian Trius Winery & Restaurant Out - 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. - NOTL Community Centre Clare’s Bike Night - 6 p.m. to 9 Fireworks at Reif Estate Winery Food and Wine Institute at Niagara Public Library p.m. - Clare’s Harley-Davidson - 10:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. - Reif College Estate Winery

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Follow-up waves of the 9th Canadian Infantry Brigade disembark with bicycles from landing craft onto Juno Beach at Bernieres-sur-Mer on June 6, 1944. WIKIMEDIA COMMONS Remembering D-Day

Al Howse was finally freed by August when the Ger- Past-president mans were defeated in Falaise and Paris. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 124 The Allied forces fought through Bel- gium and the Netherlands and into Ger- It is not an exaggeration that June 6, many. The German military surrendered 1944, is one of the most important days in on May 7, 1945. Oct. 24, 1945, marked the world history. This is the day that started a forming of the United Nations. Rebuilding change we still live with today. It was the of Germany would soon follow. Another start of “Operation Overlord,” a complex key date was May 5, 1949, when the NATO attack on German-held territory in France alliance was created. by Canadian, American and British mili- The North Atlantic Treaty Organization tary forces. It was the beginning of the end is an agreement to give collective support of the Second World War and stabilized to each of its members, mostly protection Europe as never before. from a Russian (then Soviet) invasion. A The attack took place along the Nor- key part of the treaty is the declaration that Scanned by CamScanner mandy coast of the Atlantic ocean, focused an attack on one country is an attack on all on five points, known as Omaha, Utah, within the group. There are currently 29 Sword, Juno, and Gold beaches; Juno was members of NATO. The result has been 70 the Canadian objective; 155,000 soldiers in years of relative peace in Europe. NATO total charged ashore that day; 14,000 were has allowed European countries to prosper from the Canadian 3rd infantry Division, in peace and influenced the world econo- and the 2nd Armoured Brigade, including my. There is no doubt the United States is 450 paratroopers; 10,000 Canadian sailors the centrepiece of this group, but Canada in 110 ships and 45 air squadrons supported has contributed troops in Germany, Bosnia, the effort, as they fought from the sea to the Afghanistan, and currently in Ukraine, and shore, and then to the cliffs. The German Georgia. During this time Canada has be- defences were well-built and well-armed. come a leading contributor to peacekeep- By the end of the first day, the Canadians ing throughout the world, a proud heritage suffered 1,074 casualties, 359 died. France that started June 6, 1944. Page 15 June 6, 2019 NEWS

Left: A student makes a seed bowl using soil, a ball of clay and white clover seeds. Middle: With limited supplies, Grade 7 students Kaden McGuire, left, and James Protopapas work on creating a race track at the business and marketing workshop. Right: Carol Heafey, chef professor at Niagara College, shows how to make ice cream. DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA Elementary school students get a glimpse of college life

Dariya Baiguzhiyeva Grade 7 students from the Niagara College started “populations that need ad- campus crafted faceless many of the students – and The Lake Report Niagara Catholic District organizing the Destination ditional support,” said Hayes. dolls to raise awareness this is exactly why we are School Board and the College workshop about 15 Some of the workshops, of missing and murdered doing this – they’ve heard Elementary school stu- District School Board of years ago. The college hosts offered at the NOTL cam- Indigenous women and girls about college and university, dents got a sneak peek into Niagara visited both cam- about 100 students a day pus, included making ice- across Canada, worked they don’t necessarily know college life last week. puses and learned more who split into groups rotat- cream in a bag in the culi- with an oscilloscope to gen- the difference nor do they Niagara College held its about offered programs and ing between the interactive nary lab and creating white erate sounds and made their know much about it for the annual Destination College services by participating in sessions and attending pre- clover seed balls for bees own Triangle Peg Game. most part.” workshop to welcome about hands-on activities. sentations on college life. in the environmental lab. Such hands-on work- Hayley Woehl, who will 400 students from 12 el- The annual workshop is Working with the two In a Dragons’ Den-inspired shops allow students to graduate from the college’s ementary schools across Ni- funded by the provincial Niagara school boards, the business workshop, students start thinking and exploring business administration and agara Region. government. The $30,000 college makes sure differ- had to create and pitch a some of their future career marketing program in June, The event was held at cost covers organizational ent schools are hosted every product, while at an event paths now. said her experience helping to the Niagara-on-the-Lake and transportation costs, year. Organizers also try to management workshop, stu- “For the most part, the organize and plan the event campus on May 28 and 29 said Phil Hayes, associate identify schools that have dents got to plan their own theme is students had no was “daunting” at times. and the Welland campus on director of recruitment at a lot of “first generation” Grade 8 graduation. idea this goes on in postsec- “But it’s really fun to see May 30 and 31. Niagara College. students or schools that have Students at the Welland ondary,” said Hayes. “For it come to life,” she said. Laura Secord Walk supports War Child Canada charity

Brittany Carter through the Laura Secord anyone not wanting to walk Secord’s story. Laura Secord The Lake Report Legacy Trail, about half of the entire 32 kilometres. was the victim of war. She which is in Niagara-on-the- The trail traverses through was a veteran and the wife The annual Laura Secord Lake. four municipalities in the re- of a grievously wounded Walk, which lets you follow The legacy trail is one leg gion: NOTL, Niagara Falls, veteran. The parallels of her in the footsteps of Canada’s of the Great Trail, which St. Catharines and Thorold, story can relate.” first female trailblazer, is a cross-Canada system ending at DeCew House War Child Canada helps will support the War Child of trails, waterways and Heritage Park in Thorold, children in war-affected Canada charity this year. roadways spanning 24,130 where Secord delivered areas get back to school and The walk offers an op- kilometres. her message to Lt. James tries to lift the families out portunity to raise money for The first sign for the Fitzgibbon in 1813. DeCew of poverty. women and children who cross-branded Laura Secord House is also where Friends The organization’s are victims of war while Legacy Trail and the Great of Laura Secord created the founder, Samantha Nutt, honouring and acknowledg- Trail will be symboli- First Nations Peace Monu- said in a media release that ing Secord’s contribution cally installed before the ment for the Canada 150 the partnership between to Canadian history. It also walk begins on Sunday by celebrations. the Laura Secord Walk and provides a chance to collect Valerie Pringle, chair of the McCormick said through War Child Canada “makes steps in NOTL’s June Step Caroline McCormick, president of Friends of Laura Secord. Trans Canada Trail Founda- Secord’s story, many other sense.” Challenge. BRITTANY CARTER tion and honorary chair of important stories can be “The story of Laura On Saturday, June 22, the Friends of Laura Secord. told. The connection to the Secord’s walk is inspira- anniversary of Laura Sec- allies that the Americans fortitude, for bravery and Adding adventure and First Nations and their con- tional and I recognize her ord’s 32-kilometre walk in were planning a surprise strength. That’s why we excitement to the walk tribution to Canada’s begin- courage in the women and 1813, Betty Disero, the attack. just keep pushing on – to this year, Friends of Laura nings is just one of them. girls War Child serves in first female Lord Mayor of However, Secord is more perpetuate her legacy and Secord will be participating Secord’s story relates to warzones across the world,” Niagara-on-the-Lake, will than just a strong his- all that she stands for.” in the Great Trail Treasure that of War Child Canada Nutt said. read a proclamation declar- torical figure, said Caroline Opening ceremonies Hunt, a Canadawide contest as well, McCormick said, * This year, registra- ing the opening of Laura McCormick, president will begin at 8 a.m. at the featuring caches hidden which is why it was chosen tion for the Laura Secord Secord Weekend. of Friends of Laura Secord Laura Secord Homestead in along the trail for walkers as the recipient for the Walk is $30, and partici- Secord’s famous walk 206 and a descendant of Cana- Queenston and the official to find. The caches will be money raised through the pants can sign up online at years ago from Queenston da’s national heroine. walk will depart at 8:30 hidden from June 19 until walk this year. friendsoflaurasecord.com to Beaver Dams, in what is “She’s enabling. She’s a.m. Aug. 18. “We decided that we by setting up a pledge sheet. now Thorold, warned the still a great metaphor for The seven- to eight-hour There will be shuttles run- would try raising funds for The fundraising goal is British contingent and their courage, determination and walk will take participants ning throughout the day for something related to Laura $12,000. Page 16 June 6, 2019 NEWS

From left, Ed Froese, Alan Teichroeb, Lois Hobbs, Rod Konik, Phil Bergen, Ray Hobbs, Burt Ward, Willy Janzen, Car show takes over Virgil park Ken Slingerland, Bob Dick, Mike Frisen and Lukas Friesen volunteer at the third annual Virgil car show. EUNICE TANG

Eunice Tang didn’t subdue the spirits of field was full of cars. The All of the proceeds from Nationals where about Rumsey loves the atmo- The Lake Report those who attended. cars bring the people.” the event go back into the 9,000 classic cars come sphere at car shows. Two local enthusiasts Mi- The NOTL Kinsmen and community for things like to the show in New York “You see friends you A severe thunderstorm chelle Broughton and Don Virgil firefighters decided improving playgrounds and every year. He has been haven’t seen all year. It’s warning didn’t stop NOTL Driedger came to enjoy to merge their car shows helping sports teams. going to the Nationals since time to get out in spring Kinsmen and Virgil volun- some beverages by the this year, since both hold “Everything that we raise day one. and show your nice, teer firefighters from host- picnic tables while they lis- events in the summertime. between the Kinsmen and Rumsey presented a bright, shiny cars up,” ing a car show at the Virgil tened to the band. Driedger, “The idea of this show us, all goes back into the plaque to Harder because Rumsey said. Sports Park on Saturday. who said he has a car to is once it gets into the community,” Disher said. his vehicle was “one of Other car shows are right The park was filled show off, kept it at home evening, we do it under Denis Harder, a retired the nicest cars here.” The around the corner, includ- with live music, activities, because of the weather. the lights so we turn all firefighter, brought in his award is from the Right ing one at the Kinsmen drinks and vintage cars. “You gotta understand car the ball diamond lights on car, a 1993 Ford, which Coast Association and Scout Hall on the second Due to the chance of rain, guys. They don’t want to get and it’s pretty neat and all he bought locally and has includes a free pass to the Saturday of August and the turnout was significant- their cars wet,” he said. the LED lights shine down owned for a year. Syracuse Nationals. another on the last Sunday ly less than previous years, “Last year there was a lot on the cars,” says Jason Ron Rumsey is one of the “It’s quite an award, it’s a of August at the Virgil said organizers, but that more (people). The whole Disher, a Virgil firefighter. Ontario reps for Syracuse reps’ choice.” Fire Hall. Don’t rush new infill development bylaw, council told

Dariya Baiguzhiyeva Glendale District Plan, is ments like some of those plan and make sure the The Lake Report expected in that area. that have been built lately?” development is aligned with At an open house on May Jones asked. the neighbouring homes in Some Niagara-on-the- 27, some residents also She pointed out the town the area. Lake residents feel a pro- wondered if the amendment has already met its minimum Some homes behind Car- posed amendment to the was dealing with all urban intensification target of 15 riere’s residence are higher town’s official plan regard- areas or only Old Town and per cent set by the region. than it is allowed, she said, ing infill housing policies is whether new changes would Coun. Gary Burroughs and these homes are “mas- being rushed. make all development look noted that with Glendale sive.” A number of residents the same. project coming on, he The province’s Bill 108, spoke their minds about the On Monday night, “would imagine we have which aims to increase af- amendment at Monday’s Niagara-on-the-Lake Con- more than enough growth fordable housing supply and Coun. Erwin Wiens sits as chair at the committee of the committee of the whole servancy president Gracia to cover any intensification ease restrictions on develop- whole meeting on Monday, June 3. DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA meeting on Monday night. Jones asked councillors if that might be required.” ment, would affect “a lot of Council has previously land use planning policies on properties where an older the amendment should Old Town resident Paul what we do,” said Wilson. directed community and is underway. home has been torn down. deal with each commu- Shepherd agreed with Jones, The town has also sent a development services to Community and develop- Rick Wilson, the town’s nity within the whole town saying the existing interim letter to Premier Doug Ford review the official plan ment services then recom- manager of planning, made separately rather than as a control bylaw is in effect un- expressing its opposition and develop policies and mended amendments to the a presentation at the com- whole. She also wondered til December 2019 and there to the proposed legislation. requirements regarding town’s official plan. The mittee of the whole meet- what vague words such as are a lot of “generalities” and The bill would have “nega- infill and intensification in proposed amendments in- ing Monday explaining the “consistent,” “generally” “vague terminology” in the tive consequences on com- the residential neighbour- clude such development proposed changes. and “minimize” used in the amendment. munity building and proper hoods of NOTL. criteria as the width of the The Region of Niagara has amendment meant when Nancy Carriere, who lives planning,” town clerk Peter In December 2018, coun- garages and driveways, no objection to the proposed dealing with lot areas, front- on Raiana Drive in Virgil, Todd said in the letter. cil also passed an interim building heights and mass- changes and has asked to ages, heights or privacy. said she wasn’t against Council will make a deci- control bylaw prohibiting ing, and tree retention. exclude Glendale from the “Won’t the planned ‘con- development but she would sion regarding the proposed lot division within Old Infill housing is often built amendment as increased sistency’ lead to a ‘cookie like to see builders submit official plan amendments at Town while the review of on undeveloped vacant lots or intensification, as part of the cutter’ design of develop- a final grading with their a later date.

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Local resident Jane Overmeyer recently called the paper to let us know of a resident’s international award win for gelato. Carlotta Cattani of NOTL’s “il Gelato di Carlotta” took home a bronze medal at the International Gelato Competition held this past weekend in Boston. It is the second time Cattani has won bronze in the competition. “The competition attracted thousands of people and it is a great achievement for Car- lotta to take the bronze medal for the second time,” said Overmeyer. It is also wonderful publicity for our town.” Overmeyer said she’s delighted for her friend. “Carlotta sadly lost her husband Zuhair (Kash) Kashmeri this past Christmas. He was a very well-known journalist for The Globe and Mail and Bill Hamilton of the NOTL Writers’ Circle wrote a very good article on him, which was published in your newspaper,” Overmeyer wrote us in Advertising inquiries? an email. Email [email protected] “Kash would have been very proud to Carlotta Cattani, right, with fellow winners of the International Gelato or call Rob at 905.246.4671 hear that his wife had won bronze again.” Competition 2019 in Boston. SUPPLIED PHOTO

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Art in the Vineyard is a free alternative to large summer festivals this June. Frog- pond Farm Organic Wines will again host the annual event on June 22 and 23. Jens Gemmrich, owner of Frogpond, said he is busy getting ready for the annual public event at the end of the month. From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on both days, the property will be full of Ontario artists and vendors, set up under tents around the farm on Jens Gemmrich, owner of Frogpond Farms Organic Wines is hosting the annual Art in the Larkin Road. Vineyard on June 22 and 23. BRITTANY CARTER Wine tastings and catered snacks will also be available. at the art, have a glass of together. It was a good fit,” Since its inception, the Employees will pour sam- wine, have some fun, have he said. event has grown from ples of Frogpond’s organic some food.” He has been holding the about six artists in the first wines inside the retail shop While there will be some event for several years, but year to 30 last year, said and outside on the farm. food and craft vendors, can’t quite recall exactly Lidija Biro, a marketer for Gemmrich said it’s a nice Gemmrich said the event is when it began. His daugh- Frogpond. Advertising inquiries? weekend to spend on the really all about the art. ter is a lover of art, which The quaint property pro- Email [email protected] farm. “It’s a fun day, you “Art and wine go together. might be why he started it, vides a “closer to the Earth” or call Rob at 905.246.4671 can stroll around and look Really, culture and wine go he said. vibe, she added.

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Mike Keenan In an often tedious first law, Reginald Bridgenorth Special to The Lake Report act, General “Boxer” (Steven Sutcliffe) laments, Bridgenorth (Martin Hap- “What’s the good of beating Shakespeare’s Ham- per) commits slapstick by your wife unless there’s a let asks, “To be or not to knocking over wooden witness to prove it after- be?” stools once too often, as wards? You don’t suppose a George Bernard Shaw Shaw’s characters express man beats his wife for the pens a similar query in Get- conflicting theories about fun of it, do you? How could ting Married, as family and what should be in the con- she have got her divorce if friends gather in the kitchen tract — medical, religious, I hadn’t beaten her? Nice of Alice (Chick Reid) and financial provisions, etc. state of things, that!” Bishop Alfred Bridgenorth They eventually agree that The action mercifully (Graeme Somerville) to customary matrimony is picks up steam in the sec- celebrate the wedding of much easier, with the pos- ond act with the flamboy- youngest daughter, Edith sibility of divorce. We arrive ant arrival of Mrs. George (Katherine Gauthier) to full circle, but not without Collins (Marla McLean), a Cecil (Cameron Grant). some merriment thanks to clairvoyant and femme fa- In Shaw’s 1911 protracted director Tanja Jacobs, who tale, appropriately outfitted preface, he lampoons mar- examines the idiosyncrasies by Shannon Lea Doyle in a riage with, “When two peo- of a cast of 12 would-be blazing red dress. McLean ple are under the influence marital jurors. Unfortunate- displays attitude and watch- of the most violent, most ly, the large number often ing her duel with the pomp- insane, most delusive, and succumbs to caricature ous St. John Hotchkiss (Ben most transient of passions, portrayals with not enough Sanders) is the best part of they are required to swear development to go around the play, her dazzling power that they will remain in that the rather plain set. Chick Reid as Alice (Mrs. Alfred) Bridgenorth and Graeme Somerville as Alfred Bridgenorth, demonstrated at the end excited, abnormal and ex- Conflict occurs when Bishop of Chelsea, in Getting Married. SUPPLIED PHOTO/EMILY COOPER of the first act when mere hausting condition continu- Edith and her fiancé read proximity forces flowers to ously until death do them pamphlets warning of the Green grocer William hen… She’s a natural born of a man smoking all over bloom. part.” dangers of marriage. For ex- Collins (Damien Atkins), wife and mother. That’s why my house and going to sleep “Getting Married” by Troubled by the male- ample, a husband’s libel and characterizes his wife and my children all ran away in his chair after dinner, Bernard Shaw, directed dominant marriage contract consequent jailing, with his marriage as: “No, ma’am: from home.” and untidying everything. by Tanja Jacobs, plays and wishing to liberalize wife unable to divorce him it (marriage) didn’t come Lesbia Grantham (Claire Ugh!” Later, “If I am to be a until Oct. 13 at the Royal divorce laws, Shaw did not and forced to rear children natural. My wife had to Jullien) rejects Boxer’s mul- mother, I really cannot have George Theatre, 85 foresee same-sex marriage on her own. This pre- break me into it. It came tiple proposals, and adds, a man bothering me to be a Queen St., Niagara-on- nor multiple Trumpian pre- cipitates hilarious dialogue, natural to her: she’s what “The one thing I never wife at the same time.” the-Lake. shawfest.com nuptial legal precautions. with a need for more. you might call a regular old could stand is a great lout Commenting on divorce or 1-800-511-7429. NOTL WRITERS’ CIRCLE

Excerpts from ‘Gallimaufry: Fiction, Poetry, and Reality’

From Part III From Part II Experience/Opinion/Defiance “Poem for a Thoughtful Child”

The great wealth of growth and perpetuation of life in The cold rain insults us, the past have given us the future in which we now live. The but we tell it that we understand. flora and fauna have been and continue to be harvested It is disguised as wayward and mean, and captured, perhaps with energy and hard work creating but we know better. propagation, but perpetual seeding and animal husbandry are pursued only for our own use. We take from all direc- It makes promises. Mrytle Burton Bio tions, but we have difficulty giving back. Any rain is enchanting, and it nurtures. Innocence has been secure only in the animal kingdom; Its destiny is within the earth. Editor’s note: Myrtle Burton is a Niagara-on- the mightiest beast is free from evil. He has taken care only Soon small white and yellow blossoms will be the-Lake resident and a member of the NOTL of himself and his progeny since he first roamed the earth. impelled to push up through the comforting beds Writers’ Circle. Unfortunately we, the people, have evolved into severely they have slept in. Burton: I came across the border from the flawed beings. States in 2000 to retire. I have done everything The oceans that wrap around the continents and the riv- Happily, for them it’s enough to feel the sunshine but retire. The Writers’ Circle has been one of ers and streams are dumping grounds for us. The refuse advancing, stirring life. the lures that makes me want to write when I and the toxic are tossed in. Plastic of every shape and size They speak to us: “See us. Smile at us. Love us.” should be doing housework. It’s easy to start stretch now on the great expanses for many miles, and tons And we do. typing stories, but difficult letting it rest. The are pouring in daily in every part of the globe, destroying writers in our group are also guilty of being wildlife and polluting water even for our own consumption. “Even when you were asleep we knew you were what I would call ultra-motivational. Perhaps I The governmental plans for cleanup are insipid. Political there. The prospects of your magic debuts made us could put some blame on them for my staying beings seek improvements only if their lobbying partners feel close to you even in your temporary slumber.” up too late at times and neglecting chores. allow them to. Promises kept. Page 21 June 6, 2019 FEATURED Exploring Photos: with Jim Smith Exclusive to The Lake Report

The NOTL sailing club FREE PALLIATIVE CARE This painting was done by late Niagara artist and sailor, Capt. John Shaw. It is now in the EDUCATION WORKSHOP SERIES possession of resident Terry Boulton. The painting shows what the entrance to the Niagara Presented by the Niagara-on-The-Lake Community Palliative Care Service and the Niagara North Family Health Team Sailing Club looked like in the early 1950s. The slip, as it was called, was lined with private boat houses where residents could simply motor their boat straight into their shed and tie it up. Thursday May 16 : Advance Care Planning SUPPLIED PHOTO/JIM SMITH with Carma Shawn, Palliative Pain and Symptom Management Consultant Thursday May 23 : Caregiver Relief Brian Marshall several different patterns with Joan Graham, Mental Health Nurse Featured or “bonds” were developed, Thursday May 30 : depending on structural re- Elder Care (Palliative Perspective) Alzheimer's quirements and the owner’s with Dr. Pratik Kalani Canadians budget. Thursday june 6 : Here in Niagara-on-the- love bricks MAiD - Medical Assistance in Dying Lake the most often used with Dr. Karen Berti structural pattern was the Thursday june 13 : and mortar common bond in which be- Brian Marshall tween three and nine layers The Importance of Palliative Care with Dr. Kim Adzich Featured (courses) of brick were laid end-to-end (stretchers) at Thursday june 20 : Since our earliest settle- least two wythes (five wy- Grief and Bereavement ment days, Canadians have thes being common) thick with Merri-Lee Agar, Death Doula had a love affair with bricks. followed by a course of ALL WORKSHOPS ARE FREE and will take place from Whatever the source of “headers” and then repeated 1:00pm - 3:00pm this attraction might have up the wall. at the Niagara-on-the-Lake Community Centre (Auditorium) been, the fact is that com- Patterns - left to right - Modern Running Bond, Common Rarer, but more structur- Anyone is welcome to attend! *No registration is required mercial production of brick Bond & Flemish Bond. BRIAN MARSHALL ally sound, the Flemish Questions? Call 905.468.2177 x 130 began in Niagara-on-the- bond alternated headers and *Light snacks and beverages will be served* Lake during roughly the Picture other hands stack- is merely an exterior clad- stretchers in each course all You are welcome to attend one or multiple workshops! same timeframe as the earli- ing the dry clay blocks in a ding, the brick of 18th- and the way up the wall. est commercial sawmills wood-fired kiln wherein the 19th-century houses sup- Both John McFarland’s Content provided by: were opened. bricks were baked for one ported both roof and the home on Niagara River Imagine the activity in and a half to two days. The interior structure. Parkway and the Field the 1790s at McFarland’s process required constant To deal with the struc- House just a little farther Brick Works, where workers feeding of the fire to main- tural stress, the walls were toward Queenston were mixed native clay with wa- tain the high temperatures several bricks (wythes) built of the bricks from ter to make the slurry that needed to make the molecu- deep and needed to be McFarland’s works. While was then hand-packed into lar changes that produce a cross-tied by bricks laid at 219 years of weather has forms to produce wet rect- hardened brick. 90 degrees (headers) for left its mark, those hand- Advertising inquiries? angles, which likely were Distinctly different than stabilization. made bricks are still doing Email [email protected] laid out to dry in the sun. today’s brick veneer, which Over the centuries, just fine. Page 22 June 6, 2019 Niagara’s History Unveiled Follow Queenston’s trail of historical plaques

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During the summer, the students who work at RiverBrink Art Museum in Queenston will take people on walking tours of the village. To many visitors, the village seems to be caught in a time warp. It has the classic elements of an English village – the sunken lane, the stately home (two can be found in Queenston), the well-tended gardens, the for- Top left: Time traveller stone on Queenston Street. Top right: Horse monument at mer school and the churches. Mackenzie Printery. Bottom left: The Laura Secord Home. Middle: Willowbank School of Another way to tour the Restoration. Bottom right: Queenston public library. DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA village is to follow the historical plaques or markers. Erected by the provincial government, public organizations, the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake, and the Queenston Resi- dents Association on behalf of the people in the village, they offer a different insight to local history. lowbank’s lower campus), property, converting it to Referred to as the Dead in 1837, which brought there. His portrait hangs in At the north end of the information about John what it had been in 1812. House, or mortuary, the Upper Canada closer to the island’s museum. village, at Vrooman’s Point Richardson can be found. There are two plaques at house remained standing a truly representative A number of private on the Niagara River Park- Born in 1792, Richard- the Secord home. In front of until the 1920s, when it fell democracy. Mackenzie’s homes in Queenston have way, a marker commemo- son was Queenston’s first the picket fence on Queen- into disrepair and was torn grandson, William Lyon been designated as pos- rates Chloe Cooley. author. He served and was ston Street, the Women’s down. The foundation of Mackenzie King, became sessing proven histori- In March 1793, Cooley, a captured during the War Literary Society of St. the house was discovered Canada’s longest-serving cal interest. The Town of black slave was sold by her of 1812. After the war, he Catharines placed a stone in 1987, when a later owner prime minister. Niagara-on-the-Lake has owner to an American. She lived in Europe, returning monument in 1901. A reded- had some work done to Both the Mackenzie Print- provided markers with the protested vigorously, but was to Canada in 1842. ication was added in 1972. add a porch to the home ery and the Laura Secord dates when these homes forced to cross the Niagara His major contributions The second plaque, erected now on the site. The Brock House are open to the public were built. River to the United States. to literature were his poem, by the provincial govern- Dead House is now ac- during the summer season. In a country that is fairly Her case was taken up by Tecumseh, and a novel, ment, can be found in the car knowledged with a histori- The visiting historian young, buildings that have Peter Martin, a freed slave. Wacousta. He also pub- park behind the house. cal plaque designed by a may want to make a choice survived from the 18th and He went to Lt.-Gov. John lished a history of the War Continuing along Queen- Queenston resident. at this point of the journey. 19th century are significant. Graves Simcoe, who could of 1812. Fame and fortune ston Street, a marker com- In the green space in front A walk up the escarpment The small clapboard saltbox do nothing about it because eluded him, however. He memorates the house where of the Mackenzie Printery to Queenston Heights will on Queenston Street, for slavery was not illegal at the died in poverty in New Maj.-Gen. Sir Isaac Brock’s and Newspaper Museum lead to more commemora- example, began life as a time. When Simcoe passed York and his work is body was placed after his there are three monu- tive markers. The original tavern, and later became a his anti-slavery law later in mostly unknown. death at the Redan Battery ments. One is a bronze position of Niagara Falls is boarding house before it fi- 1793, Upper Canada became The Queenston Com- on Oct. 13, 1812. statue of Brock’s horse, described in the story of the nally settled into its present the first British colony to do munity Centre is home to University of Western Alfred. The other two are Ross Terrace. The Heights role as a family home. so. Cooley’s fate, however, two historical markers. Ontario historian Guy St. boulders with commemora- also gives more information One final marker is worth remains unknown. The first commemorates Denis believes Brock’s body tive markers. A previous about Secord and Brock, as seeking out. A small stone Along Queenston Street in the building’s origin as a was removed from the field article spoke of the one that well as showing the plans hidden among flowering the village proper, there are Baptist Church. The second of battle and safeguarded explains the contribution of the Battle of Queenston plants and vines near a large a number of plaques. The gives a brief history of the in the home of Patrick of the Indigenous people to Heights. house at the northwest end of story of Willowbank, with founding of Queenston. McCabe, who also owned the War of 1812. The other If, however, the visitor Queenston Street reads: Fred- the house on the hill above When reading the plaque, a tavern in Queenston. The commemorates the visit of chooses to turn first east erick John Wimple, 1812- it intrigues visitors. The it’s hard to believe that this house faced the river and the Prince of Wales in 1861. and then north at the Print- 1896, Time Traveller, Lived architect of Willowbank, small, quiet community was at the southeast corner The prince, who was 19 at ery, even more history is here in 2065. A.E. Nicholson was also was once a thriving port, of what are now Queenston the time, gave 100 pounds available. St. Saviour’s, the Queenston, small, quiet, responsible for the design with 13 taverns among its and Partition Streets. to an elderly Laura Secord Brock Memorial Church tucked away under the Ni- of the former Laura Secord many amenities. St. Denis studied con- that day. tells its story on two agara Escarpment, and not School. By walking up near- The village’s heroine, temporary documents and The plaque at the plaques, one of its found- necessarily visible from the by Dee Road, it is possible Laura Secord, lived in a pictures before coming to Mackenzie Printery, at the ing and one about the Niagara River Parkway, has to see the new barn and small house on Queenston his conclusion. In 2008, south end of Queenston visit in 2012, of the retired a huge story to tell. forge built by the students at Street. The house remained St. Denis identified the Street, tells the story of Bailiff of Guernsey, Sir the Willowbank School of a private home until 1969, location in an article in the William Lyon Mackenzie, Geoffrey Rowland and the More Niagara’s History Restoration Arts. when it was sold to the Lau- Journal of the Society for a former mayor of To- Constable of St. Peter Port, Unveiled articles about the Farther along Queen- ra Secord Candy Company. Army Historical Research, ronto. Mackenzie led the Dennis Le Moignan. past of Niagara-on-the- ston Street, at the former In 1971, the Niagara Parks entitled The House Where rebellion against the gov- Brock was born on Lake are available at: school (now serving as Wil- Commission took over the Brock Died. erning Family Compact Guernsey and is well known www.niagaranow.com Page 23 June 6, 2019 COMMUNITY

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Orzo receives a Golden Plunger award. PLUNGER PATROL Children running drills at the NOTL Tennis Club Wednesday afternoon. BRITTANY CARTER While shopping on Queen Street in Niagara-on-the- Lake, a restaurant with a quaint outside patio caught Going crazy for tennis our attention – Orzo, Taste Our Passion! On further investigation we were clearly “pastafied” with its Mediterranean flavours and suggested wine and cocktail list. The restaurant was bright but cozy and inviting, with a distinctive bar area luring you to enjoy Corvettes cruise into town to raise money for SickKids your favourite beverage. The staff were most helpful and pointed us to the “toualeta,” which had its own Dariya Baiguzhiyeva charm with modern metal artwork, a historic photo, a The Lake Report curved full-length mirror that pleasingly accents your silhouette. A unique trough-like water faucet contin- Chase Kostiuk lost his ues to feed your visual appetite and make the hy- mother to cancer last Sep- gienic experience pleasant. The restroom was family- tember and in her honour, friendly and accessible. he decided to start a char- Orzo received 3.5 / 5 Gold Plungers. ity Corvette cruise. The result: About 32 3.5/5 Gold Plungers corvettes made an appear- ance in Niagara-on-the- Lake Saturday afternoon and over $1,000 was raised for SickKids Hospital. RIDDLE ME THIS: Kostiuk, who lives just south of Barrie, said he I have cities, but no houses. I have saw that the Hospital for mountains, but no trees. I have water, Sick Children in Toronto but no fish. What am I? is accepting gift donations Chase Kostiuk started a charity Corvette cruise in memory of his mother who died for mothers and because because of cancer. DARIYA BAIGUZHIYEVA Last Week’s Riddle: I welcome the day with he couldn’t do anything a show of light, I stealthily came here in the for Mother’s Day this May, couldn’t join because of Grill in NOTL, before Kostiuk. In a Facebook night. I bathe the earthy stuff at dawn, But by he decided to raise money the poor weather. proceeding to the route post, Kostiuk said $1,050 the noon, alas! I’m gone. What am I? for the hospital. With cruisers coming and heading home. was raised. Answer: Morning dew “This is just me giving from different parts of the The drive was also He will use the money Answered first by: Katie Reimer back to mothers,” he said. province, the drive started organized thanks to the to buy fleece blankets that Also answered correctly by: Margie Enns, Kostiuk said 57 Cor- outside Niagara Falls, said HDR Corvette Cruisers he will deliver to Sick- Cheryl House, Britiney Turasz, Susan Pohorly vettes were supposed to Kostiuk, making a lunch group and its members Kids, he told The Lake Email answers to [email protected] come for a drive, but some stop at Butler’s Bar and who came out to support Report. for a chance to win a prize. Page 24 The June 6, 2019

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Strawberry

The first of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s annual festivals celebrates Niagara’s sweet strawberries. The event takes place at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. This will be the 36th year the festival has been running, operated by volunteers from the church. The festival offers a variety of activities and strawberry-themed products. And, of course, strawberry pies. They sell out fast, so you’ll want to get there early to get one. Where: St. Andrew’s Church, 323 Simcoe St., Old Town When: Saturday, June 22, 2019, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Cherry

The second annual fruit festival of the season celebrates Niagara cherries. The event takes place at St. Mark’s An- glican Church across from Simcoe Park in Old Town. Also organized by members of the church congregation, the festival offers a variety of activities and cherry-themed treats, as well as the famous bake sale, penny sale and clothing sale. Cherry cola floats are one of the signature things to indulge in — and like most NOTL festivals, the pies sell out just as fast as the strawberry festival, with patrons lined up before the gates open to get one of the homemade treats. Where: St. Mark’s Church, 41 Byron St., Old Town When: Saturday, July 6, 2019, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Peach Lavender The annual peach festival takes place both along Queen Street, and at St. Vincent de Paul church. Like its sisters, The annual lavender celebration at this festival is run by the members of the church. Everyone NEOB Lavender Boutique will be a little pitches in to help make pies, set up events and celebrate one different this year. Instead of a two-day of Niagara’s most-grown stone fruits. The festival offers a event, NEOB will be hosting pick-your- variety of activities and peach-themed treats. The festivities own lavender days and lavender luncheons on Queen Street have become a large draw, having been among the fields of purple. adopted from the original festival by the Chamber of Com- merce. Where: Neob Lavender Boutique, 758 Niagara Stone Rd. Where: Queen Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Old Town When: 11:30 every Saturday, starting in When: Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. flowering season.