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London Clean & Green volunteer organizing committee members joined with City of London and ReForest London staff to plant trees thanking frontline and essential workers at Celebration Forest in London on Tuesday, June 15. Pictured (left to right): Jay Stanford, Director of Climate Change, Environment, and Waste Management, City of London; Dan Marina, Planting Programs Manager, ReForest London; Cleveland Brownlee, volunteer organizing committee member, London Clean & Green and General Manager, The Better Bin Company / Try Recycling; Ron Scar- fone, co-founder and volunteer organizing committee member, London Clean & Green and General Manager, Joe Kool’s; Brianne Curry, Director of Programs & Westmin- ster Ponds Centre, ReForest London; Matthew Brown, Communications Specialist, City of London. CleanGreen21_Ad_LDNReview_FP_Print.pdf 1 2021-06-15 5:52 PM

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By London Review Staff up to 10 people. As for outdoor dining on that the test positivity rate was 2.6 percent. only option for students for the remainder of patios, those are restricted to four people Through that date, Ontario had reported the school year (they had returned to online On the day lockdown restrictions were to be (with exceptions for larger households). 539,683 lab-confirmed cases of the novel learning on April 19). lifted – at least, in part – a third death of a Outdoor recreational activities, including coronavirus – including 8,957 deaths – since young person locally as a result of COVID-19 team sports, are permitted with up to 10 the beginning of the global pandemic in “The experts couldn’t tell us that [opening was announced. This time, it was a man in his people participating. Meanwhile essential March 2020. schools] wouldn’t risk spreading dangerous 30s, and it underscored the complexity of retail stores are allowed to be open at 25 variants and avoid us from moving to other the province’s reopening. On the one hand, percent capacity, while non-essential retail The day before, in London, the Middlesex- [reopening] stages, [that] it won’t risk the cases are down – including within London can be open at 15 percent capacity. Neither London Health Unit (MLHU) reported just five health of our kids,” Ford said. “While no one and area – but on the other, the virus is far faces restrictions on the goods that can be new cases of COVID-19 – and no new deaths. wants kids back in school more than I do, as from gone. sold. Through June 13, the MLHU had reported your premier, these aren’t risks I’m willing to 12,418 total cases – including 222 deaths – take. “While we have reached the point where “Thanks to the ongoing success of Team since the beginning of the pandemic. we can safely move into Step One, now is Ontario’s vaccine rollout and the ongoing “It was a hard choice to make, but I will not not the time to get complacent,” Dr. David improvements in public health trends, we Locally, vaccinations continue to rise, a good take unnecessary risks with our children.” Williams, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer are able to enter step one of the Roadmap sign for the entire community. With more of Health, said in a statement. “We must all and begin to safely and cautiously lift vaccine expected to arrive, the MLHU put The province’s three-stage reopening plan, remain vigilant, as the fight against COVID-19 restrictions,” Premier Doug Ford said in out a call on June 10 for more qualified people which was introduced on May 20, will take is not over. a statement. “As we begin to enjoy the to help support the region’s vaccination a step-wise approach. Step One will last at benefits … like meeting friends on a patio or efforts. That meant an ‘immediate call for least 21 days, and there will be considerable Adding in the fact that new variants of the visiting your favourite local store, please do Clinical Supervisors and Managers, as well leeway on the dates based on case numbers virus are not only more transmissible but so safely by continuing to follow all public as vaccinators and administrative staff to and vaccination rates. vaccines are less effective against them, health guidelines.” expand the local vaccination effort at mass and the end result is a mixed bag of news vaccination clinics and community-based “The speed at which we get through this heading into the summer. The province’s reopening plan kicked in as mobile clinic sites,’ the Health Unit said in a reopening will come down to one thing – a result of certain thresholds being met – statement. how quickly we get people vaccinated,” “By continuing to follow public health specifically, 60 percent of Ontario’s adults Ford said upon announcing the plan. “If you advice and measures,” Williams said, “we can having received at least one dose of a “We are currently vaccinating about 4,000 haven’t received your vaccine yet, please continue to reduce transmission, safeguard COVID-19 vaccine (and for two weeks). By people each day, but we want to be able go and get it now … and please encourage health system capacity and save lives.” June 6, 72 percent of the adult population to do more,” Dr. Chris Mackie, the MLHU’s a friend, a family member or a neighbour to (18+), in fact, had received at least one dose Medical Officer of Health, said at the time. get theirs.” Effective June 11 at 12:01am, the province of the vaccine. The province also required “With the diverse needs in our community, entered Step One of the ‘Roadmap to new daily case counts to drop to safer levels we want to add more mobile community In London, individuals can book an Reopen,’ which has seen outdoor activities in order to reopen in any capacity. clinic vaccination capacity so that we can appointment to receive a vaccine by visiting opened (with restrictions on numbers), go to where the people need us. In order to www.covidvaccinelm.ca or phoning 226- as well as restaurant patios and clothing On June 13, two days after restrictions had do that, we need to hire a team of qualified 289-3560 (open 8am to 7:30pm daily). For and ‘discretionary’ retail stores. That was been lifted, the province confirmed 530 professionals to support these ongoing more information about vaccine eligibility, evident immediately in London and area new COVID-19 cases – as well as seven more vaccination efforts in our community.” Londoners should visit www.healthunit. – particularly with individuals partaking in deaths. That put Ontario’s rolling seven- com/covid-19-vaccine-eligibility. outdoor dining. day average at 514, down from nearly 800 Schools remained shuttered, and they won’t a week prior. On that date (June 13), the reopen until the fall. Premier Ford made Step One includes outdoor social gatherings province reported that 20,731 tests had been that official at a press briefing in early June, and ‘organized public events’ to be held with processed in the previous 24 hours, meaning confirming that virtual learning would be the AS FAMILY GRIEVES, COMMUNITY THANKED FOR ‘COMPASSION, KINDNESS’

By London Review Staff hit-and-run crime that police have said was the government’s support in this endeavour. a ‘planned, premeditated act, motivated by It was a horrific crime that has sent hate.’ Virtually every political party leader, at the “This is the Canada that we know and that shockwaves throughout London, and in the federal, provincial and municipal levels, we love. We understand that people are aftermath the community is trying its best to “Our peace was shattered on the evening of was on hand for the vigil, including Prime concerned about the young boy and we show its support for the family of those who June 6, when our loved ones were targeted Minister Justin Trudeau, who, in his remarks, are grateful to be able to share that he is lost their lives – as well as the local Muslim in a hate-driven terrorist attack in London, said his government would take action on recovering well and is surrounded by loved community as a whole. Ontario,” the family’s statement read. “Hatred Islamophobia and anti-Muslim sentiments in ones. At this time, however, we kindly ask has no place in this world and CANNOT be Canada. the media and the public to refrain from It’s a journey that’s just beginning. tolerated in Canada. We have full confidence sharing any further personal information to in the Canadian justice system to handle this “This was an act of evil. But the light of the protect him and ensure his long-term safety.” Less than a week after a 20-year-old male matter to the fullest extent of law.” people here today, the light of the lives of the killed four individuals – and seriously injured Afzaal family – that will always outweigh the A couple of crowdfunding campaigns to another, a young boy – with his vehicle, In the aftermath of the horrific crime, which dark,” Trudeau said in his remarks. “Whether elicit donations for the orphaned young boy, in what police are calling a targeted hate has shocked the community and received through the security infrastructure program, as well as for local Muslim organizations, crime, the family of the victims released a press coverage from around the world for by cracking down on online extremism or by were launched in the days after the attack. statement. the alleged anti-Islamic nature of the crime dismantling far-right hate groups, we will One, started by a close family friend of (London’s mayor, Ed Holder, has described it continue doing everything we can to fight the victims, had raised nearly $900,000 by “We will dearly miss our beloved mother, as a terrorist attack), the Muslim community violence in every form.” June 13. Another, hosted on the website cherished brother, his adored wife and held a vigil just days after the horrific crime. LaunchGood, had raised nearly $1.2 million by darling daughter,” the statement read in In their statement, the family of the victims that date. part. “With their exemplary characters, their The vigil, which was held at the London thanked each of the federal and provincial deaths will continue to illuminate the world mosque on Oxford West and attended by a political leaders who attended and spoke at The latter fundraiser is supported by the and show that acceptance, justice, and few thousand people – including those from the vigil. They also thanked London mayor Ed London Muslim Community, NCCM, and tolerance will always triumph over hate.” the Muslim community and those outside it Holder, city councillors, the London police, Islamic Relief Canada. “Islamic Relief will – offered the community a chance to grieve religious leaders and ‘the countless people collaborate closely with members of family The four family members killed include together, and it also sent the message that who attended the vigils,’ as well as those as well as the London Muslim Mosque and 46-year-old Salman Afzaal, his wife, 44-year- Islamophobia is real – and that it’s a problem who were involved at the scene of the crime. NCCM to allocate the funds to fulfill the old Madiha Salman, their 15-year-old not just in Canada, generally, or in Ontario, needs of the sole survivor and dedicate a daughter, Yumna Afzaal, and Salman Afzaal’s but right in London as well. “Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to Sadaqah Jaariya project for the deceased,” 74-year-old mother, Talat Afzaal. Nine-year- the first responders who did all they could for reads the fundraising page. old Fayez Salman suffered serious injuries, To that end, several speakers at the our loved ones, the hotel staff who extended but he survived. They were out for a walk vigil voiced their anger that anti-Muslim their hospitality to us, the neighbours who The funeral for the four family members who when the horrific crime occurred. sentiments exist – and here at home. But left flowers at the site of the horror, the were killed was held on Saturday, June 12 at they also shared their hope that, by coming friends who brought food and opened their the Islamic Centre of Southwestern Ontario A 20-year-old-man, Nathaniel Veltman, faces together, as a nation, a province, and a city hearts and homes for us and staff at London on Pond Mills Road. four first degree murder charges – and one and community, anti-Muslim bigotry can be Health Sciences Centre who cared for a count of attempted murder – following the stopped. Notably, many speakers asked for scared little boy,” the statement read. June 16th, 2021 | PG 4 LONDON’S DOWNTOWN CALLING TO PEOPLE ALL OVER THE CITY

By Ivan Kasahara Dundas Place is another instance, and Security, and Economic and Community demands. one that is about to get a lot of atten- Development. Picture yourself wandering around tion this summer season. While Covid The London Downtown Community As- Downtown London on a sunny Saturday cases continue to wane, some gather- Ambassadors are expected to be the sociation (LDCA) was created in 2016 to morning. You start at Covent Garden ing restrictions will still be ongoing for “eyes and ears” in the Core Area, im- bring a strong voice to the residents in Market for breakfast, take some time some time, and an outdoor attraction proving the sense of safety, much in the the Downtown Core, but a couple of the checking what is new with vendors, then like Dundas Place is a great way to bring sense meant by urbanist and activist region’s characteristics made this goal go for a stroll through Dundas Place. people together without putting their Jane Jacobs, who wrote “there must be harder to achieve. There are no cars around, since the area health at risk. A glimpse of its potential eyes upon the street” to people feel safe is closed to vehicle traffic. Pedestrians was shown last fall, between Covid’s on it. Jacobs is an inspiration to many, “In most neighbourhoods, communica- and cyclists populate the sidewalks and first and second waves, when the area including Downtown London – the re- tion is as simple as dropping a note in the thoroughfare. Time flies while you was closed to traffic during weekends. gion’s Business Improvement Associa- a mailbox to keep people up to date,” window-shop and engage with some of tion –, as she is quoted in the opening says John Fyfe-Millar, a past president of the activities offered along the blocks “Local musicians were deployed for pages of the 2016-2020 Strategic Plan LDCA. “The Downtown is much differ- between Ridout and Wellington streets, outdoor street performances, and ex- of the organization: “Cities have the ca- ent, as many of the residents live in con- so you pick one of the many restaurant tended patios and sidewalk sales were pability of providing something for ev- trolled entry buildings. Controlled entry patios to have lunch. permitted. These actions were taken to erybody, only because, and only when, meant that our only way of communi- support business recovery in the con- they are created by everybody.” cation was electronic, and we struggled After your meal, you spend your after- text of pandemic safety requirements,” with engaging people to get that infor- noon choosing a book in the Central recalls Kelly Scherr, Deputy City Manag- Despite the pandemic, the organization mation. Without it, we felt that we were Library, browsing your phone in a cof- er, Environment and Infrastructure. considers it has accomplished the cur- excluding people from the conversation fee shop, visiting the current exhibit at rent plan. “Although some of the specif- where there was never any intent to do Museum London, and people-watching The aim is to have something happen- ic tasks that were planned based off the so. Covid made things that much more whilst lying on the grass of Victoria or ing every day in Dundas Place with in- goals of the plan were not able to occur, difficult, and the idea of having a mem- Ivy parks. As the evening approaches, creased activity on weekends. Among Downtown London was able to pivot bership drive faded away.” you head to London Music Hall for a the actions planned there are live per- to follow the government restrictions concert or to Grand Theatre for a play. formances, art installations, street ven- and local public health guidelines while The other characteristic also posed You call it a day, and go home thankful dors, moveable furniture, games and still working to achieve our goals,” says a challenge, but it may as well show for having so much options available in classes. All of this will be coordinated Vicky Smith, Manager of Finance and the reason why a strong Downtown is the heart of your city. by staff in the soon-to-be-open Dundas Administration. worth fighting for. Place Field House (179 Dundas Street), In Covid times, the day described above a space that will serve as an operations Supporting this is the fact that even “We had a wonderful turnout at our in- may seem a long stretch of the imagi- centre and will have public washrooms. with the challenges brought by Covid, augural meeting. [But] part of the chal- nation, but no matter. Consider it still, the area has a positive balance of two lenge was that many people did not and customize it to your taste and pos- The strategy for Dundas Place was de- more businesses when compared with live within our boundary. We ended up sibilities. You can do more or less deeds, tailed in the last Comprehensive Report pre-pandemic times – 40 businesses with a lot of interest, but from all over spend more or less time and money. on Core Area Initiatives, approved by have opened while 38 have closed in the city, not just from the Downtown,” You won’t have to do all those things City Council in May. This report shows the period. “There have also been 3 busi- recalls Fyfe-Millar. because, ideally, you won’t be the only the status of the Core Area Action Plan ness expansions in the last few months, one doing them. The most important (CAAP), a document built by City staff which is a very strong sign towards the Being the historical, commercial and element you would bring to Downtown in collaboration with other people, busi- resiliency of our downtown businesses,” cultural centre of London, the state of would be your very presence: the social nesses and organizations involved in says Smith. the Downtown should not interest only interactions, pleasantries, smiles, glanc- the area. its residents and business owners. “We es exchanged with other people. The vi- The organization’s new strategic plan is must focus as a city on the revitaliza- tality that connects a community. Another promising action included in being developed, and will be in place by tion of our Downtown Core. After all, it the CAAP and approved by Council is mid-summer, focusing heavily on the re- belongs to all Londoners – and, as such, A cohesive community in Downtown the Core Area Ambassador Program, covery process. we are all responsible for its future,” be- London is a goal long-pursued by many which will be launched this summer in lieves Fyfe-Millar. actors. Aware of worldwide trends that a pilot version. Core Area Ambassadors Another vital aspect for the Core Area brought decay and disinvestment to will be trained to foster a welcoming recovery is its residents. With residential For people living in the core, he many downtown areas since the 1970s, and safe environment for residents, towers either recently finished or un- suggests the London Downtown the City of London has been making businesses and visitors, providing sup- der construction, and new applications Neighbours Network Facebook group. various efforts during the last decades port to other programs and services. The seeking approval, it’s logical to think the For Londoners from all over, the City in what is known as the Core Area – program is expected to be operational region has potential to attract new peo- of London created the website london. Downtown, Richmond Row and Old between 7am and 11pm and will have ple, especially considering how heated ca/corearea. Engagement opportunities East Village – trying to revert this. The seven areas of focus: Activation and the city’s real estate market is. However, can be found at getinvolved.london.ca/ Budweiser Gardens, the Covent Garden Animation, Cleanliness, Communication an organized, collective voice is, usually, corearea. Market and the Central Library are some and Coordination, Customer Service, better than a cacophony of individual examples. Social and Health Support, Safety and PG 5 | June 16th, 2021 ECLECTIC MIX OF ARTISTS HONOURED AT MUSIC AWARDS By London Review Staff of London Music Week, which ran from of the Bands) went to Custie (Justin Achievement Award. June 6-13. Held annually, the event aims Heffernan) of Mother Teresa secondary The industry has been hit hard by the to support the careers of emerging and school; the Ontario independent Meanwhile, the 2021 inductees into the pandemic. Live music shows have established musicians alike in London recording artist award went to Emm London Music Hall of Fame were also been canceled for the better part of 15 and region. This year’s festivities included Gryner; Justin Bieber was named Ontario acknowledged during the Music Awards months, and artists have experienced virtual galas, a battle of the bands, Hall of major recording artist; Saturday. The prestigious honour this a decline in revenue, as a result, to say Fame inductions, panels and workshops year went to a pair of bands, two solo nothing about losing the experience with musicians, producers and more, The producer/engineer of the year performers, and a successful producer. of performing in front of fans – live, in and, of course, the annual awards show. award went to Alex Emrich (for Sarina person. Haggarty’s ‘Not Over You Yet’), while The 2021 Hall of Fame inductees include: During the pre-packaged event, which the music video of the year went to Johnny Stevens and the Canadians; B.W. But music has also played a big role in included special guests throughout, Darryl Lahteenmaa, the director of Pawley and Plum Loco; violinist Lara St. people’s lives as a way to get through the award winners included: For Dayna Manning’s ‘You You You’; The John; country star Earl Heywood; and pandemic, too, and on Saturday, June 12, ‘Contributor,’ the award was shared winner of best contemporary singer producer Paul Mills. local artists were recognized for their between Adam Bain (for fundraising) songwriter went to Deni Gauthier, while talents – and music fans throughout the and Tyler Stewart (for mental health the fan favourite award went to Michael “The Hall of Fame class 2021 will fit in region were able to tune in for a night of awareness); In the Folk/Roots category, Trudgen. so nicely with all the other inductees,” music, as well, as the Forest City London The Pairs came away winners; In Country, Mario Circelli, FCLMA Founder and Music Awards (FCLMA) were held – it was Justine Chantale, while the Benoit The FCLMA Fantasy Band for 2021 Chair, said when the honourees were online – on Facebook. Trio (Larry VanDeMaele) took home the included: Shaun Sanders (vocals), Steve announced earlier this spring. “These are Blues award. Clark (bass), Jeff Bialkowski (guitar), Ted incredible performers who have risen to The show, which featured performance Peacock (drums), Tracey Frank (horns), such heights and carried the Canadian by Lost In Japan, Leanne Mayer, King Other winners included: Abandoned Shane Cook (strings), Chuckee Zehr flag with them wherever they toured.” Cruff & Christian Typo Buchanan, C.J. Souls (Metal); Basic White (Rock); Moore (keyboard), and Anne Moniz (utility Lee, Thunder Queens and Patrick James Ave Underground (Punk); Strange Breed player). Added London’s mayor, Ed Holder: “The Clark, recognized numerous local artists (Hip Hop); Overture (Electronic); and 2021 Hall of Fame class demonstrates throughout the night, including many Justin Maki (Pop). The FCLMA also honoured the late Greg the incredible calibre of talent to come first-time award winners. Simpson, who spent five decades in the from our city, and you are all worthy radio business and working with London recipients.” The awards show was the culmination The Youth award (High School Battle musicians, with the 2021 Lifetime HISTORIC OHL DRAFT BRINGS NEW KNIGHTS family came and jumped on me, it was Clark (Rd. 13, 256 overall), Ohio AAA Blue so exciting,” Currie said in an interview “I’m really excited to just get down to Jackets 15’s; C Sam Tonelli (Rd. 14, 263 with TSN. “It means a lot, honestly, just London and practice with the team and overall), Southern Tier Admirals U16 AAA. to be a role model for so many young meet everybody,” said Barkey. “It’s super “We were able to get some really good girls. No matter what your dream is, you cool knowing how confident they are in skilled and dynamic players,” Mark can achieve it.” what type of player I am.” Hunter, Co-Owner and General Manager of the London Knights, said in a team Currie says most of the girls she played The Knights’ other second-round pick statement. “It was a unique circumstance, against switched over to girls only (which they acquired via trade) was but we were very prepared for the draft. leagues and stopped competing against defenseman Oliver Bonk, who went Overall, it was a positive experience, and the boys. But she stuck with it, and it’s 26th overall, one pick after Cowan. Bonk we believe that our draft will set us up paid off, as the teen has now made played for the Carleton Place Canadians for success in the years to come.” history. U18 AAA team. Just days later, the Knights took part in Meanwhile, the London Knights also Knights fans will recognize the name of the U18 Priority Selection, where they selected an Elgin-Middlesex Chiefs U16 their 9th round pick, Blake Montgomery, had the first pick and nabbed talented AAA player, as they nabbed Easton as he’s the brother of current Knights Russian centre Abakar Kazbekov, a Cowan in the second round, 25th overall. defenceman Bryce Montgomery. member of the Mississauga Senators He was one of 16 picks the Knights made in the Greater Toronto Hockey League in 14 rounds in the 2021 OHL Priority The rest of the Knights draft included: C (GTHL). Selection. Mathieu Paris (Rd. 3, 56 overall), Navan By London Review Staff Grads U18 AAA; D Carson Lloyd (Rd. 3, 58 The 17-year-old scored notched 12 points The team’s top pick? Denver Barkey, a overall), Kitchener Jr. Rangers U16 AAA; in 21 games with the Vaughan Kings U16 It was a historic OHL draft – and this time center, chosen 16th overall in the first RW Kaeden Johnston (Rd. 5, 96 overall), AAA team in 2019-2020 (helping lead not because of the pandemic and the round. Peterborough Petes U16 AAA; G Rylan the team to the league finals) before online-only format. Rather, goaltender Donovan (Rd. 6, 115 overall), Kemptville joining Mississauga last year, where the Taya Currie, who plays locally with the “When I got my name called, I was really 73’s U18 AAA; D Aram Minnetian (Rd. 7, year was largely wiped out due to the Elgin-Middlesex Chiefs, became the first shocked,” Barkey, who was gathered 137 overall), Mid Fairfield Jr Rangers 15’s; ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. female ever chosen in the OHL Priority with his family to watch the draft online, Selection. said in an interview with OHL.com. “I had C Charlie Cerrato (Rd. 8, 148 overall), Meanwhile, the Knights also grabbed to run into a closet because my family Detroit HoneyBaked 15’s; LW Jonathan goaltender Adrian McBride with the The 16-year-old, who hails from Parkhill, was screaming and I had to take a call Castagna (Rd. 8, 158 overall), Toronto 40th pick in the U18 Priority Selection, ON, is one of the top goaltenders in from Coach Dale Hunter. It was pretty Marlboroughs U16 AAA; LW Blake and centre Jacob Julien with the 41st Alliance Hockey, and she’s been playing crazy. Seeing how happy everybody was Montgomery (Rd. 9, 176 overall), pick. with the Chiefs’ AAA boys’ team for the for me was really cool.” Skipjacks Academy 16U; RW Michael last seven years (since minor atom). She Levin (Rd. 10, 180 overall), Markham McBride posted a 2.79 goals-against- was chosen in the 14th round, 267th Barkey, who attends school in Caledon, Majors U16 AAA; D Brady O’Malley (Rd. average for the Windsor Jr. Spitfires U16 overall, by the Sarnia Sting. played for the Toronto Titans U16 AAA 10, 183 overall), Detroit Compuware 15’s; AAA team in 2019-20. Julien is a member team, coached by former NHLer Darcy C Owen Voortman (Rd. 11, 216 overall), of the Jr. Knights U18 AAA team. “It was great. Phones were dinging, my Tucker. Thunder Bay Kings U16 AAA; C Braiden

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Puppy plaing with a crab. Sent to us all the way from Sri Lanka. Seeing the eclipsed sun rise between Univer- Photo credit: Udara Vithanage sity College and Middlesex College towers! June 16th, 2021 | PG 6 THE MYSTERY OF THE MARQUETTE AND BESSEMER

(Left) Crew and spectators watch the unloading of the Marquette and Bessemer No. 2 (II) at Port Stanley, c. 1920. The large “boxes” hanging from beams are the counter-weights for the table or ramp that connected the ship’s rails with those on the dock. Elgin County Archives

(Right) The surviving concrete column from the counter-weight system at the car ferry slip. Jan Row photograph By Michael Baker & Fiona Murray, Bessemer Railway at Conneaut for the 12th, five days after the Marquette and Some say that on stormy, winter nights Pere Marquette Railroad. The Pere Mar- Bessemer left its port, a Pennsylvania you can still hear the whistle of the ship. Just after midnight on December 8th, quette, then operating the London and State tug retrieved one of the ship’s Others claim to have seen the ghostly 1909, a Port Stanley resident heard the Port Stanley Railway, had extended its lifeboats off-shore near Erie, Pennsyl- outline of the ship against the Lake mournful blast of a ship’s horn as it cut rails right to the end of the pier where vania containing the frozen corpses of Erie horizon. Another story maintains through a fierce winter storm. They like- a custom-made slip had been built for nine crew members. Wreckage was also that the wife of one of the sailors had a ly thought it was the Marquette and the ship. discovered near Port Burwell and Buffa- dream predicting the shipwreck only a Bessemer No. 2: a rail car ferry loaded lo. Months later, in April, 1910, the body few days before. with coal that was long overdue from In the early 1900s, Ontario had become of First Mate John McLeod turned up in its regular run across the lake from Con- dependent on US coal to fire its pow- an ice flow on the Niagara River. Then, The entire crew of the ship perished, neaut, Ohio. If it was, the ship never did er plants and locomotives. Much of it in October, the Captain’s body washed from brothers Captain Robert Mc- reach the harbour, and in fact it was came across the lake from the Pennsyl- ashore at Long Point. Leod and First Mate John McLeod to never seen again. The Marquette and vanian coal fields on large ships known 18-year old Ed Harvey, from Aylmer. In Bessemer is now considered the “holy as car ferries. These were huge ships, But the location of the shipwreck re- Port Stanley, the loss hit close to home grail” of shipwrecks. Its final resting nearly 350 feet long and 60 feet wide. mained a mystery. Every new piece of with the deaths of Ray Hinds and Harry place and most of its crew have never They could take a small number of pas- information about the ship’s last jour- Thomas. The Marquette and Bessemer been found. sengers, but their real purpose was to ney only raised more questions: none Dock and Navigation Company quick- transport rail cars loaded with coal. of the crew in the lifeboat appeared to ly built a new, nearly identical ship. In the years since the ship’s disappear- The cars were pushed by a locomotive be wearing blankets or warm clothing. They even named it the Marquette and ance, its fate has drawn immense inter- along rails set into the lower deck of the A large butcher’s knife was reportedly Bessemer No. 2 (II), which was rather est. Was the ship blown off-course by ship. Rails on the dock were connected found in the lifeboat. And then, when insulting given the recent disappear- the storm? In what direction? And to to the ship’s rails by a counter-weighted Captain McLeod’s body washed ashore, ance of the first ship. Business as usual where? Was Captain Robert McLeod table. This table acted like a ramp, and some reports maintain he had several returned, and the lake remained indif- trying to reach Conneaut or take refuge was also fitted with rails. While conve- deep slash wounds. ferent to the lives it had claimed on De- behind Rondeau? Dozens of theories nient for fast loading, this was also the cember 8th 1909. But the tragedy of the have sprung up to try to describe the ship’s weak point. The open stern al- Enthusiasts use these confounding de- sinking of the Marquette and Bessemer ship’s last hours. To complicate the sto- lowed for water to enter the lower deck tails to try and construct a story about No. 2 lingered. ry further, eyewitnesses place the ship during rough seas, which could flood the Marquette and Bessemer No. 2’s on both sides of the lake at nearly the the engines and extinguish the boilers. last hours. Maybe some of the crew mu- Today a column of cement is all that re- same time. And although a few people In fact, at Captain McLeod’s insis- tinied, slashing Captain McLeod with mains of the Marquette and Bessemer’s claimed to have discovered the wreck tence, the Marquette and Bessemer the cook’s knives before making a hasty slip dock. It was one of the supports for over the years, none of the claims were was scheduled to have a gate installed departure in a lifeboat, in too much the counterweight that raised and low- proven. So, what did happen to the across the stern as soon as the season of a rush to even grab warm clothing. ered the table that connected the rails Marquette and Bessemer and its 33- ended. In a cruel twist of fate, McLeod Maybe the poorly-clothed men in the on the deck to those on the pier. Now it man crew? was making the last trip of the season lifeboat were simply hot after hours of is has become an accidental monument when the ship disappeared. trying to remove ice from the ship by to the coal era and a memorial to those During the shipping season it made dai- hand. men lost in the frigid waters of Lake Erie ly stops in Port Stanley, bringing coal There are only a few clues about what so many years ago. across the lake from the terminus of the happened to the ship. On December Ghost stories, too, are passed around. GETTING TO KNOW MORE ABOUT PSFT ACTORS WITH 4 QUESTIONS member most is that my Mum made me time. There was a production done at all Penelope’s suitors. That night, I was the most amazing costume, very sim- UVic when I was a student, but I wasn’t standing alone, centre stage, the rest ply. My turtle shell was a laundry bas- in it. I saw Mark Rylance’s all male pro- of the cast, as the suitors, are scattered ket, covered in brown, packing paper, duction at ShakeSpeare’s Glober and it around the periphery amongst the au- with the shapes of the shell drawn on was the funniest thing I had ever seen. dience. I pulled back the bow string to it. I could curl up in a ball on my hands It made me want to do that play even loose the first arrow, and the bow broke and knees and fit underneath the laun- more. We had a fabulour cast for the in half. I didn’t know what to do. So I dry basket and just stick my head out Driftwood Production including Made- made a snap decision. I summond the when I had something to say. My Mum leine Donohue as Viola, Andrew Scan- powers of Zeus from the heavens and was so clever. lon as Malvolio and Karl Ang as Orsino. channelkled it through my fingertips to I weas given beautiful, orginal music to “zap” all the suitors. Port Stanley alum- WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVOURITE sing by Tom Lilington and we played in ni, Andy Pogson, who was also in that ROLE? beautiful parks around Ontario. show, reminds me about that night every time he sees me! By Tim Machin Feste, in Twelth Night by William Shake- WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE ONSTAGE spear, for Driftwood Theatre Group. I MISTAKE? WHAT IS YOUR DREAM ROLE? WHAT WAS THE FIRST TIME YOU AP- frist saw a BBC prodcution when I was PEARED ON STAGE? in Grade 10. With Felicity Kendall as Another Driftwood show. The Odyssey. Willy Loman. An amazing playwright. Viola. Something about the play, I just I played Odysseus the elder. At the cli- A truly great play. I love everything he I can’t remember what the play was. It loved it. I was drawn to Feste because max of the play, while indisguise, I string stood for and everything he was saying was a school prodcution. It was before I he seemed to link everybody up. He the bow that only I can string, that sym- through his plays. was 10. I was playing a turtle. What I re- was melancholy and funny at the same bolizes that I am King, in order to slay PG 7 | June 16th, 2021 SMALL BUSINESSES KEY TO LOCAL ECONOMIC RECOVERY

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Joanne, Devon and I joined thousands we were there, I told Devon.... “We’re of Londoners between 6:30-7:30 to WESTERN FAIR CANCELLED FOR THIS here to make a stand” and then I found stand in solidarity to mourn the loss of some coloured chalk and added “We’re SEPTEMBER; PLANNING UNDERWAY FOR a loving family in our community! Lon- also here to make a statement to inspire don showed its TRUE nature, this eve- ACTION FOR PEACE!” and then we got 2022 ning! We have shown the world that busy! London, ON, June 15, 2021 -- The West- “While we may have been permitted to HATE HAS NO HOME HERE!!!! While ern Fair Association’s Board of Gover- run some elements of the fair, we will not nors and management team announced be able to produce the Western Fair the today that the 146th Western Fair which way in which we have been entrusted to was scheduled to take place this Fall do so by our community, and those that from September 10 – 19 has been can- built it. We are encouraged by the trends celled. in both caseloads and vaccinations that we will be able to confidently start plan- The Western Fair is one of many across ning for the 2022 Fair. We are truly ex- the country that has chosen to cancel in cited about welcoming the community 2021 due to the lingering pandemic and back to the site.” relaunch in 2022. Although encouraging to see the province begin its three- The 2021 Creative Arts competition phase reopening strategy, the timing has just launched and will once again of it makes it impossible to plan and ex- be done online this year. It offers great ecute the traditional Western Fair. prizing and is a fun way to show off your submissions with friends and fam- “It was a tremendously difficult deci- ily this summer! The annual Rise 2 Fame sion to cancel our signature event for a youth talent competition, showcasing second consecutive year,” said CEO Reg the best in up-and-coming performers Ash. “But, given the current timelines, from across the province, has also been we felt this was the right decision in launched online here. consideration of the health and safety of our staff and community as well as the Those who had purchased advanced uncertainty that exists around when, tickets to the 2021 Western Fair will be and to what extent, mass gatherings will issued refunds and should receive them be permitted at that time.” before July 31. Photo credit : Kim Sheardown-Aubry June 16th, 2021 | PG 8 TRIVIA TIME

1. Which of the following is the odd 7. 6 x 10 x 2 =? 13. The girl was ppayh. one out: 8. What is the name of the princess 14. family quiz image by Challenge the sic Ferrero Rocher? 2. a) Sandals, b) Wellies, c) Gloves, d) who features in the story of ‘The Brain 20. What is a hoglet? Boots? Princess and the Frog’? 15. What male Canadian singer had a 21. In the Disney film ‘Cinderella’ what 3. Who was the second man to set 9. Which dried fruit do raisins come hit song called ‘Yummy’ in 2020? item of clothing does Cinderella foot on the Moon? from? 16. Can you name the missing primary lose? 4. True or false: A centipede has 100 10. Which era occurred last: colour: Red, blue and ? 22. What type of sport is associated legs? 11. a) Stone Age, b) Iron Age, c) Bronze 17. Who won Strictly Come Dancing with Usain Bolt? 5. What is the layer skin at the base Age? 2019? 23. What is the capital city of Brazil? of a fingernail or toenail known as? 12. Can you unscamble the adjective in 18. What nationality is the female 24. Can you write the number 70,396 in 6. What is the French word for the following sentence to make it singer/rapper Lizzo? words?

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CONTRIBUTORS Elise Nagel Jim Kogelheide Peggy Desjardins Udara Vithanage Cameron Desjardins Jan Cami Todd Devlin Shirley Goddeeris Ivan Kasahara Diane Dobson Jessica Nagel Tim Machin Port Stanley Festitival Theatre Belinda J. Clements 519-645-8000 Susan Eliuk EDITOR’S NOTES: Jan Eliot The opinions voiced by our contributions do Bob Weber Sr. not necessarily represent the views of Sandra Bell-Lundy Kathy Christmas The London Review Jane Spence Please send your recipes, fun local photos, Kim Sheardown-Aubry stories and ideas to Michael Baker [email protected] Fiona Murray PG 9 | June 16th, 2021 WORDSEARCH CROSSWORD

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Try to fill in the missing numbers. The missing numbers are integers between 0 and 9. The numbers in each row add up to totals to the right. The numbers in each column add up to the totals along the bottom. The diagonal lines also add up the totals to the right. June 16th, 2021 | PG 10 MONTENEGRO THE UNSECO HERITAGE SITE

Drive along the Coastline of Montenegro Budva Cobble Streets & Shops

By Susan Eliuk is gaining more popularity each year as buildings that have been changed into Dubrovnik, but was built here in 809, people like myself visit and immerse hotels, restaurants and stores. Through- and St Tryphon is one of the two only Montenegro is a well deserved UNSECO ourselves with its beauty, culture and out Kotor there are many choices of Roman Catholic cathedrals in Monte- Heritage Site that needs to be visited. the people. amazing restaurants and cafes and not negro. St Tryphon is known as the pro- This country may be small but is packed to mention the variety of stores with tector of Kotor. It is one of the oldest filled with historical sites, events and Montenegro stands out as a defined their crafts. You have to check out their cathedrals in Europe and a treasury of stunning landscape of natural won- county for all of its UNESCO Heritage leather shops it feels softer than silk you immense value with all of the silver and ders as well as man- made bringing sites. It has 4 so far but on the tentative won’t believe it until you touch it your- gold and frescoes from the 14 century. you back to what can heal us, “nature”. list will add 7 more UNESCO sites to vis- self. One of their famous restaurants to This country brings people and nature it. Montenegro is growing with tourist try if you love hot chocolate and differ- During your visit to Kotor you want to in harmony to live as one. The legend- especially ones who love adventure or ent sweets is Dolcezza. I would highly try to take a boat ride out to the island ary English romantic poet Lord Byron nature, because of her deep canyons recommend sitting there watching the called Lady of Our Rocks. This islet in the describes Montenegro beautifully with nestled within the mountains, gushing people in the square and enjoying the Bay of Kotor was made by sinking ships these words “At the birth of the planet rivers, glacial lakes, waterfalls and pri- different flavors of hot chocolate and filled with rocks. The 15th- century Cath- the most beautiful encounter and sea meval forest. their cakes they have to offer. Yummy!! olic Church Lady of the Rocks is the larg- must have been on the Montenegrin The stone walls that start from the wa- est building but attached is a museum coast”. The best time to visit Montenegro is ter going all the way up the mountains along with a gift shop. The legend has from May to October. Yet, keep in mind was built back in the ninth century to it the islet was made over the centuries Montenegro is a small mountainous July and August it gets very hot so all protect Kotor. There are over 1355 stairs; by local seamen who kept an oath after country in the Southeast Europe off the the beaches are the popular areas and you can climb to the Church of Our Lady finding the icon of Madonna and child coast of the Adriatic Sea. It became an can be packed, if that is not for you Remedy built back in the 15th century to on a rock. After the seamen would re- independent country in 2006 when it head into the mountains for more hik- try to cure people from the plague. This turn from a successful voyage they laid broke away from the former Yugosla- ing, winding picturesque roads that has is only the half way point to the top, so rocks in the sea. Now every year on the via. In case you are unfamiliar with the scenery that is beyond words and it will you have to climb another 155 meters sunset of July 22 is the event call Fasina- geography of Montenegro it borders, give you that wow factor. where the Fortress of Sveit Ivan was da where residents take their boats and Croatia, Bosnia, and Serbia. Montene- built back in the 5th century, no enemy throw rocks into the sea. The museum gro actually means “Black Mountain”. Where can you start your adventure, could get through with their advantage itself contains many famous paintings Over half of the country is covered in definitely visit the walled city of Kotor, point looking all over the Bay of Kotor , from artist along with a famous tapes- thick forest. The coast line on the Adri- this is Montenegro’s crowning USECO coined as Boka Bay and the surround- try by Jacinta Kunic-Mijovic which took atic Sea is stunning; it has lowlands and beauty. Kotor is the best preserved ing areas. It may take about 1. 5 hours to her 25 years to complete while she was well as high mountain ranges. The Tara and most beautiful medieval fortified hike to the top and back to the old city waiting for her lover to come home. She River canyon that is in Montenegro is town in the Mediterranean. The cob- but well worth it to see that spectacular used her own hair along with gold and the deepest and longest in Europe. This ble stone streets that wind in and out, 360 view of the fjord like Bay of Kotor. silver fibers making this tapestry fa- country has so many hidden gems and with many public squares, churches and Be prepared to pay 8 Euros to enter the mous. walled hike if no one is there at the gate when you enter, they will be when you There are different means of transporta- come down from the hike. tion to get to Montenegro. Choices for flying are two international airports one The Old City of Kotor has many hotels in the capitol city of Podgorica ( 12 km which will be a little more pricy but are being outside the city) and second one beautiful and give you the feel of this being in Tivat (4 km outside the city.) old time medieval city. If you don’t want Flights are possible from anywhere to stay inside there are many choices from Europe being about 2 hours. If you outside the city which will be more af- can’t fly into Tivat, Dubrovnik, which is fordable especially if you have rented a only 70 Km away might be an alterna- car. If you are on a budget finding plac- tive. Seizing the opportunity to take in es with cooking facilities will save you more of the scenery of what Montene- money, since eating in Kotor can be a gro has to offer you can rent a car fairly little pricy. reasonable. If you didn’t want to drive yourself there are public buses from Brad Pitt’s first movie was filmed in Ko- Croatia, Bosnia, Serbia, Herzegovina tor before he became widely known and Albania. with the movie called “The Dark Side of the Sun”. Continues to page 11 This Cathedral was supposed to be in PG 11 | June 16th, 2021

sea you can enter through the interna- want a slower pace take your own kay- tional ports of Kotor, Budva, Bar and ak to explore on your own. In the vicini- Herceg Novi. Arriving with your yacht of ty you can go hiking, biking (with rental 150 meters or longer you can take ad- available), visit a winery (the vineyards vantage of the marina at Porto in that area cover over 2,300 hectares, Montenegro in Tivat providing you all one of the largest and most beautiful in your services needed. Europe) or just lay on the beach of the freshwater lake. Lake Shadar is one of There all possible ways to arrive car, bus, the largest lakes in Europe and another train, plane, yacht, cruise ship or even of Montenegro UNSECO sites. Since this by bike. Yet, the best part is you can area is so fertile, you will get a gastron- be on top of the mountain in the morn- omy delight with all the grown crops Lake Skadar in Montenegro ing, on a boat midday in the middle of in their season. If you are a history buff Old Town Beach Budva Bird Watchers Paradise a lake, then at sunset on the seashore there are fortresses and monasteries absorbing the beautiful sunset. Wheth- not to be missed. You will not be disap- er you are staying in Montenegro, at a pointed in this National Park exploring. hotel your host will register your arrival For real nature lovers you can visit the and departure but if you are staying in smallest of the National Parks in Mon- private accommodations you must reg- tenegro, Biogradaka Giora to see what ister your arrival and departure with the is left of the primeval forests left in Eu- local tourism organization or the police. rope. Adventure lovers will have their Let’s move on to Budva. This area is senses explode while doing these activ- known for beach lovers. Actually in ities - mountaineering, skiing, camping, Montenegro there are over 117 beaches trekking, four-by-four and mountain stretched over the 293 Adriatic Coast- biking. Exploring and hiking with this line. The Budva Riviera is a 35 km costal area you will come across virgin tracts stretch around the city of Budva. You of jungle, century-old trees, soaring can dive in this area along with snorkel- glaciers lakes, tall mountains and many ing or just soaking up your vitamin D by sightings of wildlife. The highlight in Islet Lady of Our Rock laying in the sun. Within this region it is this area is Lake Biograd, surrounded by National Park in filled with many restaurants that have foliage with its still waters mirroring its Montenegro fresh seafood and markets. After you lush surroundings. If you are a camper, spend the day at the beach this area camping is allowed and they have set transforms into a lively nightlife area, up some accommodations huts (they you will enjoy. During the nightlife the look like small cabins), for those who British pubs are open late so you can want to stay and explore. enjoy a pub crawl. Not far from the Old Town of Budva is a water park where We cannot forget mentioning some- families can allow their daredevil spirit thing about the heart shaped lake in to come out and enjoy the heights of Montenegro called Trnovacko, the the slides over 26 meters and 600 me- most romantic glacier feed lake that ters in length. A bar pool is available nature lovers seek out to get to. It is a along with a massage room to relax and 5 - 6 hour hike to reach this lake but, View of the Walls of Kotor, Church of Our rejuvenate your body with a variety of your jaw will drop with the beauty and Lady Remedy and the Fortress Sveti Ivan treatments. you will feel speechless. To reach this lake there are no roads so it best be- Visiting Lake Shadar you will find it is forehand to arrange with a guide to get Kotor’s St Tryphon Cathedral the largest bird reserve in Europe. If you there safely because you are climbing a of your body. Every road that you trav- are a bird watcher, you want to make mountain and steeps paths but you will el along whether the coast or into the mountains you will see the best scenery Continues from page 10 sure you visit here. This is home to over not be disappointed. This lake is located 270 bird species and many migratory in the Durmitar National Park. possible. There is so much more to Mon- tenegro but it is best for you to visit in Then you could pick up your arranged birds stop here for a bit flying from Eu- rope to Africa. One bird you will see is Throughout the borders of Montenegro person to take in all of her beauty. There rental car which is 2 km from the Bus is no problem to social distance here. station. Another alternative, day tours the Dalmatian Pelican. While visiting you truly will be inspired by her beau- this spot you can go for boat rides to ty and be brought back to nature, dis- Who’s up for an adventure of a lifetime? can be arranged from Croatia or other Let’s arrange your 2021 tour today! listed countries. If you are arriving by the islands and see the birds. Or if you tressed and rejuvenated in every fiber

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BEST-EVER GAZPACHO Ingredients: Instructions:

• 2 lb. tomatoes, quartered 1. Combine tomatoes, cucumbers, pep- • 2 Persian cucumbers, peeled and chopped per, garlic, vinegar, and water in the bowl • 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped of a food processor or blender. Blend until • 1 clove garlic, roughly chopped smooth, then add olive oil and blend to com- • 2 tbsp. red wine or sherry vinegar bine. Taste and season with salt, pepper, and • 1/2 c. water more vinegar if needed. Cover and refriger- • 1/3 c. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for ate until chilled. garnish • Kosher salt 2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium • Freshly ground black pepper heat, add enough olive oil to coat the bot- • 2 slices country bread, cubed tom of the pan. Add cubed bread and cook, • 2 tbsp. thinly sliced basil stirring occasionally, until bread is golden and crisp. Remove from heat, season with salt, and let cool.

3. To serve, divide soup among bowls and top with basil, croutons, and a drizzle of olive oil. ASIAN BBQ GRILLED SALMON Ingredients: Instructions:

• 4 tbsp. hoisin sauce 1. In a large bowl, whisk together hoisin • 2 tbsp. rice vinegar sauce, rice vinegar, soy sauce, mirin, garlic • 2 tbsp. low-sodium soy sauce chili paste, ginger, lime juice and zest, and • 2 tbsp. mirin garlic powder. • 1/2 tsp. garlic chili paste • 1 tbsp. minced fresh ginger 2. Preheat grill on high and brush with oil. Zest and juice of 1/2 a lime Place salmon fillets directly on grill, skin • 1/2 tsp. garlic powder side down, and cook, 5 minutes. Using a Vegetable oil, for brushing heavy-duty spatula, carefully flip salmon • 4 (4-oz.) skin-on salmon fillets and brush with barbecue sauce. Cook an- • Thinly sliced green onions, for garnish other 2 to 3 minutes or until cooked through. • Sesame seeds, for garnish 3. Top salmon with more glaze, green onions, and sesame seeds to serve. VANILLA CREAM FRUIT TART Ingredients: Instructions:

• 3/4 cup butter, softened 1. Preheat oven to 300°. Cream butter and • 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar confectioners’ sugar until light and fluffy. • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour Beat in flour (mixture will be crumbly). Pat • 1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking onto a greased 12-in. pizza pan. Bake until chips, melted and cooled lightly browned, 25-28 minutes. Cool. • 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, 2. Beat melted chips and cream until smooth. softened Beat in cream cheese until smooth. Spread • 1/2 cup pineapple juice over crust. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Mean- • 1/4 cup sugar while, in a small saucepan, combine pineap- • 1 tablespoon cornstarch ple juice, granulated sugar, cornstarch and • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice lemon juice. Bring to a boil over medium • 1-1/2 to 2 cups fresh strawberries, sliced heat; cook and stir until thickened, about 2 • 1 cup fresh blueberries minutes. Cool. • 1 cup fresh raspberries 3. Arrange berries over cream cheese layer; brush with pineapple mixture. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving. CURTIS STONE’S FRESH STRAWBERRY WATER

Ingredients Instructions: cup (250ml) cold water into the straw- • 500g strawberries, hulled, divided 1. In a blender, blend 450g of the strawberry mixture. • 1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar berries with the sugar, lime juice, salt, • 1/4 cup (60ml) fresh lime juice mint, if using, ginger, if using, and 2 2. Thinly slice the remaining 50g straw- • 1/4 tsp sea salt flakes cups (500ml) cold water until smooth. berries. Fill glasses with ice, mounding • 1/4 cup loosely packed mint leaves (op- well above rims. Pour strawberry water tional) Press the strawberry mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a large bowl over the ice. Garnish with sliced straw- • 1 tsp finely grated peeled ginger (optional) berries and serve immediately. • Coarsely cracked ice or pitcher. Discard solids. Stir another 1 PG 13 | June 16th, 2021 GETTING TO KNOW MORE ABOUT PSFT ACTORS WITH 4 QUESTIONS JANE SPENCE WHAT WAS THE FIRST TIME YOU APPEARED performing in Ed’s Garage at Theatre Oran- ON STAGE? WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVOURITE ROLE? geville. There was a big storm and the power went out suddenly. My scene partner, Tim The first show I performed in was Elves and One of my most favorite roles was playing Campbell, thought fast and said “ Sure gets the Shoemaker for Story Book Theatre in Sarah in the Birds and The Bees for Port Stan- dark quickly around here.” We all laughed Calgary. I got to play the fairy princess. I was ley Theatre. The script was a gift of laughter until the power came back on. about 20 years old. My parents had come and heart warming moments, and the entire to see it. After the show I asked my mom if team really became a family, many of whom WHAT IS YOUR DREAM ROLE? my dad was feeling alright, she said he cried I am still in touch with. jane when he saw me on stage. I had never seen I would love to play a cop on tv series. I have him cry before. I was hooked. I now know WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE ON STAGE MIS- also always wanted to play Queen Marga- those tears were because he knew at that TAKE? ret in Shakespeare’s Henry VI plays. As far as moment, that I was never going to “get a modern theatre, I enjoy performing in com- real job”, but back then I took it as the high- One of my favorite moments where some- edies with a lot of heart like a Norm Foster est of compliments. thing went wrong on stage was while I was play. STRESS MANAGEMENT AND SELF-CARE STRATEGIES (NC) Stress impacts us all. Anxiety is positive intention to cope can give at an all-time high for many of us who you strength.” are worried about our health, finances and family. If you’re struggling because of the pandemic or as a caregiver, these For some of us, this stress can become tips can help you manage day-to-day overwhelming. This is particularly stressors. true for caregivers — those who are looking after someone else on a day- Keep tabs on how you’re feeling — to-day basis. The ongoing demands, naming your emotions can help. the worry and the external pressures Allow yourself to ‘do nothing, even can all seem like too much to handle. for five minutes. For example, enjoy a cup of tea. Fortunately, a better understanding Try physical exercise or a new project of stress is a first step in being able to or hobby. deal with it. A stressor is something Have regular checkups. that is seen as a threat; the person drain you of energy; acute stress that ability to cope with stress is key,” says Talk to a friend or join a support experiencing the stressor either results from an intense, short-term Eleanor Silverberg, social worker and group. adapts or has a stress response. stressor; and chronic stress, which founder of Jade Self Development Access community resources — there is long-term. 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Lori Darlington, vice president of small busi- Sharing details on your company’s situation distancing and sanitation requirements, ness and strategic partnerships at RBC. will help bank advisors provide financial and explore resources that may be included in business solutions tailored to your unique your payroll software or health benefits to “This is a critical moment to proactively re- circumstances. support your employees’ mental well-being. flect and start thinking about changes and Protecting your greatest asset – your human actions you can take today to better posi- 3. Focus on what you can control. capital – will have a tremendous ripple ef- tion your business for the future.” fect on customer loyalty, brand reputation Take this opportunity to strengthen rela- and operational resilience. For those looking to prepare for their small tionships with your employees, customers business’ recovery, consider these three and community by helping to protect their Find more resources at rbc.com/smallbusi- tips: health. In addition to adhering to physical nessnavigator.

1. Explore all available relief programs.

Many initiatives – including the Canada Emergency Business Account and EDC and SOLUTIONS BDC Business Credit Availability Program – have updated eligibility requirements throughout the pandemic. Be sure you’ve checked the latest updates as these solu- (NC) As the COVID-19 vaccine begins to tions can provide the critical temporary reach Canadian communities, many small relief your business may need as vaccines business owners are viewing 2021 as the continue to make their way to communities. year to shift from crisis response to rebuild- ing and recovery. 2. Speak with financial experts.

“While the pandemic continues to pose Reach out to your financial partner to pro- uncertainties, it’s important that business actively discuss your cashflow and recov- owners do not remain idle,” recommends ery plans, as well as flexible credit options. June 16th, 2021 | PG 14 ART WITH DIANE DOBSON LETTER TO THE EDITOR IF THINGS DON’T CHANGE THEY STAY THE concentration camps because they were WAY THEY ARE Jews, who were homeless, while the con- science of the world remained silent . We are concerned that this latest atrocity in London, Ontario is being only attributed Our system of teaching still does not ad- to as“Islamaphobia” because the problem is dress the fundamental problems such as much deeper than that. Saturday June poverty and it’s causes which is a poor ed- 12th a Muslim family of four very good peo- ucation. Policing and incarceration are too ple are being buried. There has to be mean- often the preferred method of dealing with ingful questions why and how then to en- crime. Every dollar spent on prevention you sure that it never happens again in London, can save ten dollars that for the most is Ontario. wasted on punishing those who run afoul of the judicial system. It all begins where the seeds of bigotry becomes “Xenophobia.” Both are learned Unfortunately, competition is an integral attitudes. “Black Lives Matter” and other part of a Capitalist Society where those movements would not be necessary if the with the most gold rules whereas in Nature problem of early education was addressed. it is all about co-operation.

For the most part there has not been the Our Indigenous people recognize this fact- political will to make meaningful changes. of-life but their system of government by That is why in North America the Italians, consensus is seen as too time consuming; Irish Catholics, Chinese along with the Jews their societies are governed by older wom- were not welcome to immigrate to Canada. en. For the most part the children belong to the tribe of their mothers. The women are Take a moment to watch how our little chil- the role models whose wisdom is a constant dren play. No concern for religion, ethnicity reminder of the respect to be shown to the or sexual orientation, or if your new friend is elders and to the rest of society. Black or White. “You have to be taught to be afraid of peo- Watch a baseball game at the Oneida Re- ple whose eyes are oddly made or whose serve where both males and females play skin is a different shade. You have to be on a equal basis and no one keeps the score. carefully taught.” No one wins or loses; it is all about the com- radery and the sheer joy of being together. The book, “ None is too many” between the years1933-1945 shows that Jews who were We are concerned that if society doesn’t faced with extermination by Nazi Germa- change its focus that it will remain the way ny were denied entry into Canada, United it is. More hate, more violence towards States and even Cuba because they were women, more poverty and sadly less caring. deemed not admissible. Hundreds of thou- Roy Hind/Len Lesser sands of Jewish children perished in the

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