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Liz and John Hawley loved time together at their cottage in Ridgeway, getting away from their hectic lives to recharge, and to spend time with their kids and grandchildren. Liz, who loved being a nana, cuddles with Merritt, one of her six grandkids, on the cottage porch overlooking Lake Erie. (Photos supplied) Hawley family loses beautiful wife, mother and nana The community is mourning the loss be sure they were resolved. “She that Liz chose as a getaway for was there beside him, working was an amazing peace-maker, her and John, for the kids, and with him. It was her idea to and a peace-seeker.” for the grandkids when they have the Wednesday Supper of Liz Hawley, ‘a generous spirit’ The day after Liz died, he came along. They looked at Market. When she suggested and the boys had a conversa- photos, and shared stories and it, John says he asked her why tion about how they would go memories of Liz. people would want to come out Penny Coles Stone Road last Wednesday, hit Even people who met her once on, says John. “Is this painful? It’s brutally to a bunch of food trucks. “And The Local head-on by a young man who were impacted. People weren’t “I had Liz with me for 38 painful,” says John. look at it. It was a great event. was, at press time, in critical sure what to do with her — she years, the best years of my life. But he is determined to focus People loved it.” Liz Hawley, wife to John, condition. was so strong and loving.” The boys had the best mom on all the good they have shared. Although as the developer mother to three adult sons and To all who knew her, she She was the matriarch of they could have had. This was Their glass wasn’t just half full, it of The Village subdivision, he their wives, and nana to six was a loving, generous spirit, the family, says John, “and she a tragic situation. But there will was overflowing, he says. was the face of so much that adored little ones between the motivated by faith in all she did. encouraged all of us to be close be no blame. We can’t let that “I ask myself why she chose happened there, “she was part ages of nine months and three It was because of her faith, to the Lord.” be her legacy. We will focus me, why she put up with me. I of everything I did. She was be- years, was entering what could her love of God, that she was Liz died suddenly, but she on what we had, not what we have no idea why. I lucked out, I side me every stop of the way,” have been the best stage of her life. able to have such love for oth- left without one unresolved is- might have had.” guess. I’m blessed. I have to focus he says. Instead, at the age of 60, she ers, says John. sue with anybody, John says. If He and the family have on that. It’s the right thing to do.” For a time, she poured her was taken tragically in an au- “She genuinely cared about there were ever any issues, with spent the last few days in Ridge- Whatever John did or ac- tomobile accident on Niagara people. She loved everybody. the family or anyone else, she’d way, in the cottage on Lake Erie complished in business, she Continued on page 5 2 August 6, 2020 THE NOTL LOCAL notllocal.com NOTL man arrested for alleged assault of protester Penny Coles protesters against horse- During the initial in- tinue to do their duty as tion of comments on social issue, he says. The Local drawn carriages. vestigation uniform offi- it relates to all parties in- media, Gavin says. “That “There are potential The man who has been cers were able to recover volved in the ongoing dis- escalation is not what we solutions out there.” After three years of pro- charged is not believed the property of the pro- pute over animal rights want.” On July 29, Mark tests against horse-drawn to be associated with the tester, the cell phone and and the carriage businesses Protesters and count- Giordani of Niagara-on- carriages in Niagara-on- Locals for Carriages, the the sign. in NOTL,” says McCaffery er-protesters often video the-Lake turned himself the-Lake, police have made group supporting local Last week, a day before in the July 24 public plea. activity between the two in and was arrested and their first arrest involving a carriage companies, says the incident in the Old “We will maintain our groups at the intersection, charged with the alleged member of the public and Const. Phil Gavin of the Town, Niagara Falls In- neutrality and continue one of the busiest in town criminal offences of assault an animal rights activist. NRP. spector James McCaffery to manage the situation during the tourist season, and theft. The NRP had The Niagara Region- Family members of the took the unusual step of using discretion, educa- and those videos are often reached out to him to ex- al Police have charged a accused man had been issuing a public statement tion, and where required, included on social media. plain his arrest was immi- 37-year-old Niagara-on- for a carriage ride that asking all those involved enforcement. We will con- For three years, the po- nent, Gavin says. the-Lake man with as- afternoon, and were ap- in the ongoing protests, in- tinue to avail ourselves to lice goal has been to pre- Giordani was released sault and theft, follow- proached by a protester cluding Locals for Carriag- both sides for discussion, serve peace for all involved, with a promise to appear at ing an altercation with a expressing his concern es counter-protesters, to as the maintaining of the including members of the a future court date. protester that occurred about horse-drawn car- participate in “meaningful public peace and safety for community and visitors The investigation re- Saturday, July 25, around riages. About 45 minutes discussions and negotia- all those involved, and the to the community, Gavin mains ongoing. Anyone 1 p.m., at the corner of later, a sign was taken from tions that speak to the core community remains para- says, but the core issues who may have witnessed King and Picton Streets the protester and bent in issues of the dispute, and mount to our officers.” have not being resolved. the incident is asked to in NOTL, an area of the half, and a cell phone was find some resolution.” Police are also con- “NOTL is not the first contact detectives at 905- Old Town frequented by also taken, says Gavin. “Our officers will con- cerned about the escala- to be challenged” with this 688-4111, extension 2200. Flashing green lights help volunteer firefighters teers any special privileg- area or the big cities. know people would want Drivers can help firefighters save es — they can’t speed or It can be frustrating for to help if they understood travel through red lights the firefighters, Plato says, what the lights mean.” precious seconds on way to emergency or stop signs, as their full- although the lack of un- Last week the Region time paid counterparts in derstanding has been an delivered about 20 new Penny Coles er drivers on the road that which could be a fire, a other municipalities do. issue for so long they’ve signs to NOTL, with re- The Local they are on their way to an traffic collision or a med- Although volunteer learned to accept it. minders about flashing emergency. ical emergency. departments have spent This issue is not about green lights. Some have In the province of It’s meant as a request It’s a courtesy request decades reminding driv- the community not doing already been installed on Ontario, volunteer fire- to drivers that they should reserved for volunteer fire ers of the meaning of the its part, he says. “The com- regional roads in town, fighters are permitted to pull over or let the vehicle departments, not man- flashing green lights, there munity as a whole embrac- and there will be a few equip their personal ve- pass, to allow the volun- datory legislation, says are always drivers who es it and accepts it. This more new ones on munic- hicles with flashing green teers to save potentially NOTL deputy fire chief don’t recognize the reason is about education and ipal roads, says Plato. Oth- lights, which are intended life-saving seconds arriv- Jay Plato. for them, says Plato. promotion, so more driv- er signs are being moved to send a message to oth- ing at their destination, It doesn’t give volun- Some may be new res- ers are aware of the lights to more visible locations, idents, who have moved and what they represent. in an attempt to educate to Niagara-on-the-Lake This is a tourism commu- drivers about the meaning from large urban areas nity, and people coming of flashing green lights, with paid full-time fire- to town from large cities which were legislated in fighters, and others are don’t understand volun- Ontario for use by volun- visitors from the Toronto teer fire departments. We teer departments in 1994.

NOTL deputy fire chief Jay Plato standing beside a flashing green light sign. (Penny Coles) notllocal.com THE NOTL LOCAL August 6, 2020 3 Museum continues to engage community through pandemic Penny Coles “Each craft will come with the David S. Howes Fund and The Local instructions,” says Kaufman, Vintage Hotels NOTL Com- who with her own youngsters munity Fund at the Niagara Despite a pandemic that at home, knows how import- Community Foundation. The has cancelled most live events, ant it is to keep them occupied. funds will be used towards the the Niagara-on-the-Lake Mu- “We show them how to do creation of exhibitions and ed- seum is having a busy summer, the activity, and what the end ucation programs for their mo- keeping the public engaged, result should look like. They bile museum. It sits on a trailer, while moving toward an excit- should be able to do that with parked beside the museum, ing future. minimum adult supervision. with a truck ready to be load- This is a museum with staff The kits should be great for ed up with artifacts to take out and board members deter- parents who need to work into the community. mined to rebrand, expand and at home, and have their kids The hope is to be able to redesign space for program- working alongside them.” take it to schools, festivals and ming and exhibits. The activities are aimed at local events as they start up They won’t stand still, and if kids ages six to 10. again, says Kaufman. there is a perception of muse- The museum is now open Each time it goes out into ums as dusty old spaces, that’s to the public, and has resumed the community, the exhib- not this museum, says Sarah walking tours, but until recent- its that travel with it can be Emma Facca, a Brock university student working at the museum this summer, Shawna Butts, as- Kaufman, curator and manag- ly, was focused on keeping the tailored to the event and the sistant curator and educational programmer, and Sarah Kaufman, curator and managing director, ing director. It’s a small space, public engaged through virtual community, she explains, such show Kaufman’s five-year-old daughter Isabel all the goodies that come in a Kid Curator Camp for now at least, with a lot go- programing. as Canada Day, the Peach Festi- kit. (Photos by Penny Coles) ing on, including high-quality A popular lecture series has val, The Landscape of Nations, exhibitions, programs, lectures, been successful in the transi- the Virgil Stampede, or even a “There’s so much we can’t de- and we have to find a remote Kaufman says. Now they’re and more to come. tion, says Kaufman. business event. “There are so termine, but we’re still moving location to work from,” she says. looking at the end of the sum- At the moment, next on Like many other organiza- many options for community forward with our budget and They’ve been putting feelers mer to hear about that very sig- their agenda is an at-home, day tions, the museum had plans exhibits,” she says. our plans. We are essentially out and doing some research nificant source of funding. camp with crafts and activities to further develop online re- School programs can also shovel-ready.” on the safest location for a year If the major grant does to keep kids happy and busy sources, but with COVID came be adapted to supplement In the meantime, they’ve or two. not come through as expect- while they learn about the his- a push to move forward more curriculums, says Kaufman, been working on the permits The site they choose will ed, there are other avenues of tory of their community. quickly than anticipated. who is excited to think of all they need from the Town, so have to be climate controlled, grants they can search, she says. The Niagara-on-the-Lake “Everyone is working hard the outreach possibilities and they can begin the next step, or if not, can be adapted, she One way or another, “this Museum is offering free kits for to continue to be engaged with opportunities for the Tiny Mu- the procurement process. says. They’d also like to have expansion is going to happen, its Kid Curator summer camps the public, to have a place in the seum to take history out to the And a lot of work ahead. staff there with the collection, and we’re itching to go. There is during the month of August. community,” says Kaufman. community. With the major construction and maybe be able to offer some a lot in the works.” Each week has a specific theme, It has turned out to be help- Also exciting to contem- project they’re facing, Kaufman research resources to the public. For more information on and kits will be provided with ful for community members plate is the coming expansion says, the museum will be closed The biggest question mark the museum and its special crafts and activities for that who aren’t comfortable going to the building, which has not and all the artifacts will have to remains the infrastructure events and exhibitions, visit theme. out, and for reaching people seen a major renovation since be safely stored safely off-site grant they are anticipating, www.niagarahistorical.muse- Although the kits are free, through different formats. the 1970s. during that time. which would fund about 75 um or call 905-468-3912. The Kaufman says the museum is “This has created a whole Kaufman says the expan- “We’ll have to do a lot of per cent of the project. They museum is located at 43 Cas- asking parents to consider a other level of awareness. I think sion plans have not changed, packing away at the museum, expected news “this summer,” tlereagh Street. donation of $25 to help cover our presence on social media, nor has their budget, but once the cost of materials. which we were more or less it’s time to start construction, it Each kit needs to be or- pushed into with COVID, real- may have to be modified. dered the Friday before the ly helped getting our name out Currently all public pro- camp, and picked up on the t h e re .” grams must be held within the Sunday or Monday of that It also came along at a museum’s galleries, or outside camp week. time when they were already the courtyard, due to a lack of Shawna Butts, assistant in the process of rebranding proper programming space. curator and educational pro- the museum, says Kaufman, That will change with the ex- grammer has been working chief of which was the new panded space. with program assistant Emma name for the former Niagara Also propelling the project Facca, a Brock university stu- Historical Museum. “The Ni- is the need to accommodate dent working for the summer agara-on-the-Lake Museum is the Accessibility for Ontarians at the museum, to develop more fitting, because we are the with Disabilities Act, by 2025. curator camp themes that will community museum. We’ve The expansion is expected keep youngsters interested. always seen ourselves that way.” to cost about $8 million, with Some of the themes have been Next on their agenda is to a $2 million fundraising cam- taken from past camps, and put programming together and paign that was put on hold due some are new, says Butts. prepare to take the Tiny Muse- to the pandemic. Next week, the camp be- um on the road. Kaufman says she doesn’t gins with All Along the Water- The museum recently re- know yet whether the pandem- front, a topic that is important ceived $37,800 from the On- ic will also affect construction Sarah Kaufman and Shawna Butts are anxious to start taking the Tiny Museum, with all its tiny in NOTL, especially recently, tario Trillium Foundation’s costs, and won’t until they are hidden spaces, out into the community. There are display cases, drawers and even little tables says Butts. Seed Grant and $25,000 from closer to the start of the project. for hands-on learning.

The Tiny Museum is ready to go when programming is completed, schools are open and events are being held. 4 August 6, 2020 THE NOTL LOCAL notllocal.com St. Davids residents waiting to see progress on their park Penny Coles moved to the new subdivision, She loves her neighbour- would rather have seen the mon- The Local many from the GTA, were look- hood, but recently, she’s been ey spent on something useful. ing for a quiet, peaceful neigh- disappointed by the lack of The majority of the park has When 235 homes in Can- bourhood to bring up their kids, attention paid to the park resi- offered no recreational space for nery Park went on the market and they found it in St. Davids. dents were really excited about. kids this summer. “It’s so sad, in 2013, they were seen as the Shriti Gandhi is the mom of “I’m a little confused,” she especially when most kids have perfect place for young families. two youngsters, aged four and says, gesturing to the open been homebound for months.” They sold out quickly, and seven. She and her husband are space in the centre that has been There was also a lot of dis- along with other growth in St. one of the young couples who fenced off all summer, and a cussion about a “concrete slab Davids in recent years, have chose St. Davids and Niagara- playground that is in the open, and basketball net,” she says. added substantially to the pop- on-the-Lake to bring up their blazing sun. Several homes have basket- ulation of the village. family. “Is this all there is? I attend- ball nets at the end of driveways, Cannery Park is within She estimates about half of ed the town hall meetings, I was and it would have been nice to see walking distance of St. Da- the homes in the subdivision on Join the Conversation, and the kids off the street and playing vids Public School, near a golf have families with kids — fam- this isn’t what I was expecting.” in the park instead, she says. course, churches and the St. ilies who were looking forward She recalls the presentations Before the construction of Davids Lions Park, with a pool, to the large green space in the of the designs, and the alterna- the park, the open field was used Last week, the open green space was closed off and looking playground, and tennis courts. centre of their neighbourhood tives for the playground equip- more than it is now. Kids played pretty dismal. (Photo supplied) Some of the families who have as a community gathering space. ment, and she was excited to there, although the ground was see some progress made. The uneven. It’s been levelled off, playground was installed in the which has been very helpful, but fall, and some grass planted this the grass that was planted didn’t spring, but it has not been tend- take, and now it’s full of weeds, ed, and is off-limits for playing. and closed off for use. She also has some questions “It was decent. It was a place about what is yet to be completed. for families to congregate. It’s of The two main issues, she no use to us now, not to men- says, are the lack of shade and tion aesthetically unpleasing,” seating, both of which were pri- she says, struggling to come up orities during discussions, and with a word that isn’t too harsh which she expected to see. to describe its unkempt appear- “There is no shade, and ance, with patches of grass, dirt there is no seating area,” she says. where nothing grows and a There are young trees planted myriad of weeds. around the perimeter of the While she anticipates there playground, but it will be years will eventually be green space, On Friday, the contractor cut the weeds, but most of the park before they provide any shade. she says, “is this what it’s sup- remains closed off and unavailable for use, waiting for sod. There is a large wooden per- posed to look like? I feel they (Penny Coles) gola at the entrance, at the oppo- could have done better.” Mila Frith and her boys Luke, three, Zeke, 10 and Isaac, eight, site end of the park to the play- Gandhi says she wonders tag, soccer, and other games. “It shared cost.” visited the park Thursday, but couldn’t stay long in the heat. She ground, which doesn’t really add if the Town is that interested was how the kids got to know The developer provided the and others in the Cannery Park subdivision were hoping for a much to the park, and doesn’t in her neighbourhood — she each other,” she says. site for the park, as part of devel- shaded area for the kids. (Penny Coles) provide shade, she says — she knows the villagers were not While she appreciates the opment charges, but the town excited about the high-density hot, dry summer has made it budget has to cover the cost subdivision. difficult to grow grass, she and of construction, although that “I know we’re not NOT- her boys look forward to being money comes from the devel- Lers,” she says, “but we moved able to use the green space again. opment charge reserve, not di- here to be NOTLers.” When Gandhi contacted the rectly from taxpayers, Turcotte Mila Frith and her husband Town last week about the con- explained. also came to St. Davids to escape dition of the park, she received Benches have been held up a large urban area and raise their a response that town staff were due to COVID, and will arrive and children in a small, safe commu- also concerned, and were work- be installed shortly, under the per- nity. She too says the park looks ing with the contractor to have gola and others “placed strategical- awful, and that it’s a shame the the weeds cut before the end of ly throughout the green space.” open green space has been unus- the week, or town staff would do There is also an armour able this summer, although “since it. The contractor had said their stone wall for natural seating, it’s been landscaped, it’s beautiful attempt to establish grass, which he says. in comparison to what it was.” was seeded in June with a layer “A lot of people are excited” However, “for a town that’s of topsoil, was unsuccessful due about the park, he adds. “We’ve known for how pretty it is, to the recent heat wave. gotten good feedback.” this kind of looks like it’s been Acting director of opera- Although a basketball court slapped together. You can’t re- tions Kevin Turcotte says the was discussed early on in the ally appreciate what was done weeds were cut Friday, and the process of designing the park, because of the weeds.” park is looking better. Turcotte says the majority of When the process began But there are still dirt patch- residents felt it was unnecessary. in 2018, the Town did a good es, and the open space continues He says he feels the well-attend- job of listening to the residents’ to be sectioned off, to prevent ed open houses, comments comments in terms of the play- people from walking on the turf on the town’s website and the ground equipment, which was in its present condition. engagement of the public were chosen to accommodate a wide “We need a little bit more signs that the process of involv- range of ages, as requested, but time,” he says, asking residents ing the residents worked well for she too is disappointed that to “be patient.” the community. there is no shade, which she be- When the public was en- He’s looking forward to an lieves was mentioned from the gaged through open houses, official park opening, hopefully beginning as important. and the playground designs pre- in September. She recalls the decision sented, there was no shade indi- Town staff continue to work against the basketball court, cated, although there are some on a path that will connect the but believes it would help to get small trees planted “in close subdivision to the St. Davids Lions children off the street and con- proximity to the playground.” park on York Road, says Turcotte. gregating at the park. There was never any plans for There was a delay initially Frith, who started a Can- shade other than the trees, Tur- while waiting for the developer nery Park Facebook page for cotte said. and owner of the property to residents of the subdivision, says There are definitely shade turn it over to the Town, he says, the other concern mentioned options, such as a sail structure, but that transfer has been com- was the smell of the storm wa- “but unfortunately that is not in pleted and staff are working on ter pond, which the Region has the budget,” he says. a design. now cleaned up. If the community feels they Staff have to do some clear- When the park was just a want or need shade, they could ing and surveying before work- field, her three boys and others raise funds, and he’ll work with ing out further details. in the neighbourhood used the them on a design they could “It’s definitely in the works,” area to fly kites, play kickball, take to council, “maybe as a he says. notllocal.com THE NOTL LOCAL August 6, 2020 5

Liz and John, Jay and Samantha, Ransom and Whitney and Adam and Brianne Hawley celebrat- ed the new year together. The beautiful family, which includes six grandchildren, is devastated to have lost Liz, to whom family and community were most important. (Photo supplied) Strong faith and beliefs will help family carry on Continued from page 1 anne were going to have chil- Ridgeway after her death, the dren, or even specifically said memories were comforting, but creativity into the Refuge An- she wanted grandchildren. what helped most was her strong tiques & Giftery, a store beside “But we knew she loved kids, faith and beliefs, says Adam. the Garrison House restaurant. and would want grandkids. “In the midst of tragedy, we She loved it, loved working with One day she let it slip. I was were able to feel moments of her friend Nancy Widdicombe, 33, had been married a while, peace, and find God. Her faith and loved the people who came with no sign of a baby, and she gave us that ability to come to- into the store. said ‘you’re getting a little old, gether as a family.” Nancy also speaks of that aren’t you?’ She was waiting. Michelle Mercer, pastor of time with fondness, when she And once my parents bought the Gateway Church in Virgil, was working with her dear friend. the place in Ridgeway to escape knew Liz, John and the Hawley Liz, she says, “was larger than to, she knew eventually grand- family through various church life. Working with Liz was such children would be around. She events and connections, and re- a blessing on so many levels. She designed a perfect place to be members Liz as someone who created something new everyday.” together, to make memories “gave others courage to take steps She just never stopped, says together. She created play spac- of faith to reach their dreams.” Nancy. “Watching her get ex- es, spaces for the family to have For Liz, “her dreams would cited, and explain her vision to fun, and chaos, and laughter. have been faith-based. God was me daily, was exhilarating.” She loved it there.” calling her to make a difference,” Liz “was the most talented, Adam also talks of her and she did, through her work positive, loving and supportive creativity. “It spilled into ev- with other women, and her person I’ve had the privilege to erything she did in life. One of community. All the good she did call my friend,” says Nancy. her focuses was on the model to help others “were examples of “We had a silly friendship. homes. Everybody in The Vil- her living out her faith, her sense We laughed so much everyday, lage would come to see what of being led by the Holy Spirit in working, watching her dance to she had done with them.” her actions and deeds.” really great songs in the store.” John would suggest that Faith, she says, will help John Customers might have “since the last one was such a and the family to know they can thought the pair “kinda crazy,” hit, maybe you could use the carry on. “They will have hope she adds. “But that’s what made same tiles, the same flooring.’ eternal, hope that there is some- us work. We were, and were And she’d say, ‘maybe . . .’ And thing more than the here and proud of it. We had a beautiful then everything would be com- now, and that they will see each crazy friendship based on love!” pletely different. She wanted to other again some day.” John says he eventually had express her creativity.” John also comes back to the to ask Liz to give up the store, Another outlet for her cre- importance of faith to Liz, and because he needed an office, ativity, combined with her love to the family. but as the next stage of the de- of helping others, was Jewellery “I don’t know how we would velopment comes about, the for Justice. Liz found great joy have got through this otherwise. village centre with more shops, in creating beautiful jewellery, I can’t explain pain and suffer- Liz wanted to bring creative in- but even more in investing in ing, or even death. Death sucks. dividuals together. the lives of women in pain, But that doesn’t mean there isn’t He still feels connected spir- women who were abused or a God. We know our faith will itually to her, feels her close to exploited in the sex trade. But help pull us through this.” him, and as he continues the she didn’t just support them He goes quiet for a mo- next stage, he says, she’ll be there financially, says Adam, “she ment, and then recalls some- with him. “I never imagined she walked beside them as they thing else that is helping him. wouldn’t be here to see through came back into society. She was “We were told she died in- this next exciting stage with me. passionate about helping them, stantly. Mercifully, she wouldn’t We have to finish it with excel- and became a mentor to many have had a chance to know what lence, and honour her. Everything women, a lot of women who was coming. I’m so grateful for we do will have a new meaning,” are devastated right now.” that, that she didn’t suffer.” says John. “She had such an aura. She was also supportive of her Yes, he was angry. “I was very She was so amazing.” three sons, says Adam, “in terms angry at God, and I had to sort Liz was always good with a of who we were, what we enjoyed. that out. God’s a big guy, he can crowd, good at parties, always She took an interest in each of us take it. But I can’t live on that. I welcoming, “but she was re- as individuals, whether it was can’t let it eat me up. That would ally an introvert,” he says. The sports or music, or anything that be a horrible legacy for Liz. Bit- Ridgeway cottage was the place interested us. She wasn’t a huge terness is no solution. I can’t al- to relax, be together, “and come fan of violence in sports, though. low us to go there,” says John. back recharged, ready to do She’d watch us, but she didn’t like It wouldn’t be Liz’s way, “and what we needed to do.” to see us get tackled.” it wouldn’t bring her back.” Adam, Liz and John’s old- Adam says his parents, who Liz leaves her husband est son, also speaks of the time were married for 37 years, “were John; her three brothers; her away for all of them at the cot- closer now than they’ve ever three sons and their wives, tage, especially once the babies been. They worked together. Ev- Adam and Brianne, Ransom started arriving. erything they did, they did to- and Whitney, and Jay and Sa- He says she was patient gether. There was nothing they mantha; and her six grandchil- about grandchildren, never weren’t involved in together.” dren, Ransom, Merritt, Easton, asked him when he and Bri- As the family spent time in Callie, Malcolm, and Levi. 6 August 6, 2020 THE NOTL LOCAL EDITORIAL notllocal.com A life lived with love Community fund supports palliative care Liz Hawley had a strong The much more important gry, to judge, to withhold the presence in this community. impact Liz will have made on spirit of love. We may find our- She was loved, respected, and the community is the life she selves doing that for such su- admired for her kindness and led, her genuine affection for perficial and unimportant rea- generosity. As has been said by people, the warmth she exuded. sons. We have to wear a mask. many, you only had to spend a She has demonstrated that a life Others aren’t following the lines very short time in her company well-lived is lived with love. Not in the grocery store. to know there was something just for some, for all. The Hawleys have reason to special about her, to feel her Her family says it was her be angry, but instead they are warmth and love for all. faith that gave her such unlim- resolving not to carry anger and She and John have made ited capacity to love others, and bitterness within them. They their home in Niagara for that they were blessed to have are determined to live a legacy almost three decades, they her share her faith and encour- Liz deserves. brought up their family here, age it in them. We were blessed to have Liz and are leaving their indelible We may not all share her as a member of our community stamp on this town through the strong faith, or any faith, we for the time she was here. Let’s beautiful subdivision they cre- may have faith that comes from allow Liz, and the Hawley fami- ated with their love, their com- a different spirit, but we can be- ly, to remind us what is import- mitment to quality, and their lieve in love, in treating others ant in life, to give us courage to attention to detail. with the spirit of kindness, if carry love in our hearts. It’s not finished, has a little we can find it within ourselves. If they can, so can we. A recent donation from the Niagara Community Fund to the NOTL Community Pal- ways to go, but we know John That is the example Liz set for liative Care Service purchased 20 iPads, which will be used to connect patients in will make sure Liz’s influence is those she touched. Penny Coles long-term care facilities with their family members. It will also help provide bereave- felt when it is completed. It’s so much easier to be an- The Local ment support. During past months, the ability to connect has become a challenging issue, and the palliative care staff are excited about the new initiative made possible by the donation. The NOTL Community Fund is under the umbrella of the Niagara Community Foundation, which helps local champions and philanthropists to support LETTERS the work of the charitable sector in NOTL, including organizations like the NOTL Community Palliative Care Service. In the photo are Mike Berlis, chair of the NOTL Thank you to our volunteer firefighters Community Fund, Patricia Whitwell, palliative care service board chair), and Bon- nie Bagnulo, executive director of the service, at their office on Wellington Street. Thank you. I’ve always ap- breathe community. living in a small community. They (Photo supplied) preciated the role of our volun- It brings me back to what I leave work, family dinner and teer firefighters, but this week have said so many times before. gatherings as soon as their pager has made me even more grate- I have comfort in knowing that goes off. That takes a special per- ful for living in this community. if I’m ever in an emergency, the son, willing to put their lives on a Last week a friend and I first on scene will be someone I brief hold to help others. Auchterlonie on Astrology passed an accident scene I wish know. A familiar face. A friend. My admiration and grati- I never saw. As the fire trucks A few times in the past, my tude for these men and women Bill Auchterlonie Tuesday, Aug 11: Today to uncover new truths and with their sirens on rushed family had emergency situa- grow stronger with the days. I is the third quarter Moon build better partnerships. down Niagara Stone Road, my tions where the first on scene cannot thank them enough for Special to The Local at 12:44 p.m. and 19 degrees On Aug. 11, 1984, US Pres- eyes welled with tears because I were the men and women of all they do. The full week of Aug. Taurus. Because it happens ident Ronald Reagan joked knew what they were headed to. our amazing fire department. Get to know the team, and 6 to 12 of Auchterlonie on when the Sun is so high in that he had just authorized Later that evening I found As soon as they arrive, there is thank them. Astrology can be found on the sky just after noon, we the bombing of Russia to out that one of our fierce com- a comfort that takes over the My hope is that none of you the Facebook page for The enjoy ample opportunities begin in five minutes. It was munity leaders had passed away fear and anxiety just with the will ever be in a situation where NOTL Local, and on the to boost our reputations. an off-the-record comment, in that accident. She was a wife, presence of familiar faces. you or your loved ones will website www.auchterlonieon The day winds down by not broadcast live but later mother, grandmother, and On the other side of this, they need the services of our incred- astrology.ca. winding up with willpower leaked to the public. friend. Someone who knew the respond to EVERY call in NOTL ible firefighters, but if you are, meaning of “community” and knowing that the person they are know that they will be there. To lived it. Someone who gave her rushing to rescue may be a friend, all 100-plus staff and volunteers heart to those who needed it. loved one, member of our tight of our five stations: thank you. Someone who has left a legacy community. They have a strong Views from the couch that will never be forgotten. desire to help others, with the ex- Maria Mavridis Our firefighters live and tra courage that is required when NOTL Donald Combe England with voluptuous Italy, retired English teacher who Special to The Local but has a darker plot and not loves to go to movies. During Letters! We want letters! so nice people; however, the the pandemic, restricted to E. M. Forster wrote Where stellar performances of Hele- Netflix, he has graciously If you have a letter to the editor you’d like to see published, Angels Fear to Tread in 1991, na Bonham Carter and Helen agreed to share his opinions please send it to [email protected]. Please try to keep it three years before his master- to about 350 words. Sorry, but we won’t publish anonymous Mirren make this film a valu- of what he is watching with letters. The deadline is Monday at noon. piece, Room With a View. 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The opinions expressed in submitted commentary, and letters to the editor, are those of the contributors and not necessarily those of The NOTL Local. COMMENT Exploring great outdoors is healthy activity for kids are responding to these un- However, most adults missing school, summer When kids are denied op- clined a high-five opportunity precedented times. I feel like work. When the youth aren’t camps, and getting back out portunities to summer out- from him. Bizarre. Moments many of us are being remind- having their curious minds into nature. These conversa- ings, their two most explor- later in the hike, we found a ed of how critical these sum- exercised, they can wreak tions have taken place over atory months of not only the tulip tree growing near his mer services really are. subtle havoc on themselves the past few days, during a natural world, but their social backyard. I told him how rare Like many native wildlife and their parents alike. Ex- couple of recent hiking tours skills, may become altered. and significant that was. He Owen Bjorgan species, Canadians thrive in ploring the great outdoors is I ran with parents and their On another outing with took zero social distancing Special to The Local the summer months. Sports, arguably the most primal way kids. a different family, one of the measures, and a moment lat- gatherings, parties, travelling, to gain new experiences, burn On one of my tours, four young guys was full of fire er, he had stopped to hug this With summer camps and and free time for youth. Heck, off some steam, and do some- boys arrive armed and ready and energy. He’s going to be a tree appreciatively for a long many sports unavailable at our school season is designed thing healthy all at once. with bug nets, backpacks, and rock climber one day, likely in moment. the moment, I’m always in- around enjoying two months I have been fortunate to more enthusiasm than the this same area we’re touring His brother and buddies trigued as an educator, and as of peak summer weather in get some pretty unfiltered average adult. One little guy together. stood by quietly, without a person, as to how the youth Canada! feedback from kids about even has a ‘bug gun,’ which He tells me how he’s excit- judgement. I pictured them is a battery-powered, vacu- ed to see his “back-to-school” in 10 years; it was hilarious. um-shaped plastic gun that materials packed up. He told I might be wrong, but they sucks up insects into a little me of his new backpack, and probably have some great ca- jar with a lid. how he’s excited to see his noe and camping trips ahead We were going to explore friends again. Standing in the of them. The camaraderie the banks of a large creek in depths of this forest, I trans- and sense of wonder for the Lincoln. I have a moment to ported myself to a time where outdoors is already alive. candidly ask them something I was just a kid, down here Adventurous spirits and I’m always wondering. with my own parents, defi- strong little legs will hopefully “So, there hasn’t been any nitely excited about the same continue to prevail when oth- school for a little bit. Do you thing. er opportunities remain on miss it, or are things fun and His siblings are strong hold this summer. okay?” ones, making the trek through With the last few outings The one boy keeps an eye- the muggy and tropical-feel- I’ve had with families, the in- ball to the ground through ing Carolinian forest. His nocence has been real. It was the magnifying glass I let him oldest sister seems pretty okay the most “normal” stuff I’ve borrow. about the whole change-up. seen in months. It made me He roars, “it has been the Relaxed and easy-going, she realize how much I missed best time to explore and be made me hope not too many educating the young about with my friends!” kids spend as much time re- our natural wonders, while Extra emphasis on the cycling pandemic thoughts as they experience new places word “best.” He meant it. So we do. and understand what’s avail- The boy hugging the tree held on with appreciation when he heard how rare the tulip tree near his did his little brother and his “The germs are out there,” able in their backyard. Espe- backyard is. It was a special moment that creates a lot of conversation during an unusual summer for two buddies who accompa- says one of the boys from my cially here in Niagara. They kids. (Owen Bjorgan) nied him for the adventure. previous tours, as I sadly de- are all students of life. NOTL TAWG: United, inclusive, diverse, efficient NOTL TAWG as well some of the most ex- The COVID-19 pandemic put any differences and private sory and advocacy. President the interests of various groups Special to The Local perienced and qualified indi- regrettably delayed our efforts agendas aside and better col- Eduardo Lafforgue is com- need to be heard, best prac- viduals from the NOTL tour- towards a tourism strategic laborate to move forward from mitted to continue keeping all tices suggest that these inter- The NOTL Tourism Advi- ism industry, all ready to join plan, as everyone has had to here for the betterment of our business owners, regardless ests converge into a single sory Working Group (NOTL forces, roll up their sleeves and focus on survival. The group community. of membership, up to date entity being able to efficient- TAWG) is now becoming work together for the benefit is now reuniting and open So many people have been with the information and ly work through the needed an official entity under the of both residents and business to start working on specific working hard since the begin- tools they need to go forward compromises to meet a suc- auspices of Tourism Niag- owners alike. long term tourism aspects ning of the pandemic. Our during these uncertain times. cessful outcome. The NOTL ara-on-the-Lake (Tourism The group’s current pri- like parking management and town leaders and staff have The Chamber of Com- TAWG’s intent is to facilitate NOTL), with a clear goal and mary focus is to help manage traffic flow. been managing the emergen- merce board of directors has the opportunities for collabo- vision to work in collabora- this year’s pandemic tourism A short-term plan is devel- cy response to protect our been meeting once a week ration by opening these lines tion with town council and response, but discussions are oping to help with pandemic community; businesses have since the provincial declara- of communication so we can staff on finding and imple- already taking place on the recovery efforts as tourism responded by voluntarily tion of state of emergency and all start working together to- menting the solutions that creation of a sustainable tour- slowly increases back to a tar- closing or implementing the continues to do so. As per wards this unified vision as will lead to a better managed ism strategic plan in order to get of 30 per cent of last year’s needed protective measures; mid-July, the NOTL Tourism soon as possible. and more sustainable tourism help establish a clear work- numbers. This experience has and our citizens have been Advisory Working Group has The NOTL TAWG in- experience for all in Niaga- able path for the future of our helped us all to recognize that careful and respectful of pro- also restarted meetings on a cludes but is not limited to: ra-on-the-Lake. town and its tourism indus- tourism is more than ever vi- tecting our vulnerable popu- weekly basis. The challenges we Tim Jennings Our determined and com- try. The NOTL TAWG recog- tal to the short and long term lation. face can and will be solved only Executive Director, Shaw Festival mitted group came to exis- nizes that such a general plan survival of our town. We now Since March, the NOTL when the tourism industry, the Paul MacIntyre tence in early January 2020. needs to be clear, actionable need a carefully crafted sus- Chamber of Commerce town and the residents all start Vice President of Operations, The NOTL TAWG not only ef- and inclusive of the amazing tainable tourism strategy built has put out an outstanding working together towards a Vintage Hotels ficiently assembles around the diversity of people visiting, by the industry stakeholders amount of effort, despite unified and well-planned sus- David Levesque same table a variety of tourism living and working in Niaga- and key representatives them- limited resources, towards tainable vision for NOTL. President, Niagara-on-the-Lake and business stakeholders, but ra-on-the-Lake. selves. We must get organized, both tourism industry advi- We believe that although Bed and Breakfast Association NOTL LOCAL Front and Editorial Banner Bookings There are just a few dates left for these premium Mistletoe The trusted voice of our community. Bride reading at Silversmith page 11 Thomson notllocal.com DECEMBER 12, 2019 Volume 1 • Issue 48 shares experience of open-heart surgery ‘Tis the season for page 4 positions for 2020! Contact us today! Candlelight Stroll Kim Wade notllocal.com October 24, 2019 Volume 1 • Issue 41 Special to The Local sage for locals. “This is the season and “To the residents of Niag- YOU are the reason why ara-on-the-Lake, thank you we gather to celebrate the for supporting this special bounty of this year in our evening. It is events such as The trusted voice of our community. Baldinelli dream community, said Town Crier tonight that remind us how Tom Pekar, as he welcomed fortunate we are to live in the hundreds of people who such a generous and warm gathered at the Court House, community. Attendance re- fulfilled with cords continue to be broken wrapped in scarves, topped with hats and holding can- every year and I can’t imag- dles to this year’s Candlelight ine a place on earth at this election winFor most of the night, Stroll. moment where the human spirit is stronger. My heart is Baldinelli had been holed “By the powers invested full, being up here,” he said, Mike Balsom up with his staff in a back in me, I declare the open- addressing the crowd from Special to The Local room at his campaign head- ing of the 2019 Candlelight quarters on Montrose Road stroll. Huzzah! Huzzah! the small balcony over the It didn’t take long for in Niagara Falls, eagerly HUZZAH!” Court House steps. Tony Baldinelli to choke up consulting the polling re- Pekar introduced Paul Thirty years ago, the Can- in his thank you speech to sults as they were coming MacIntyre, the chair of the dlelight Stroll was started by local residents Arthur Nieu- supporters Monday night. Emmyin. He rarelyWise and emerged Will Marley into pose with board of directors for the Ni- Surrounded by about 75 the larger room, where agara-on-the-Lake Chamber wdorp and his wife Irene. Father Christmas in front of the Court Nieuwdorp developed the family members, friends, House,his followers as they werewait keepingfor the Candlelight of Commerce. Conservative Party mem- track of the national results idea in 1988 during the lead- Stroll to begin. MacIntyre thanked the up to the Calgary Winter bers and campaign support through the (Fred night Mercnik) on two crowd for participating in staff, the new Member of big-screen televisions. the 30th anniversary of the Olympics. He watched the 200-year-old stones need protection to surviveOlympic torch relay as it Don’t miss out! Parliament for the Niagara stroll, and visitors for attend- Continued on page 2 Falls riding became emo- ing, but had a special mes- travelled across the country Penny Coles tional only 30 seconds in. The Local around four military re- Continued on page 4 serves, as ordered by John There are 11 ordinance Graves Simcoe in 1796. 1853, he told councillors, stones in the Old Town that in areas that include the Rumble first discovered are 200 years old, and they former Mississagua Re- ed in the 1600s, Rumble Mike Balsom) one of the stones on the cor- explained, and the arrow Conservative Tony Baldinelli, Niagara Falls riding MP, shakes deservethe hand to of be Brian celebrated Barker, and the NDP candidate who came in serve, now the NOTL Golf ner of Prideaux and Simcoe on them is a symbol called ner of Johnson and Nassau third in Monday’s federal election. ( protected, council heard course; the Garrison Re- Monday. Streets, and his curiosity a board arrow, used to des- Streets has been damaged about its history and his serve, which includes Fort by construction equipment, documented, repaired where Ted Rumble, a mem- George and the Commons, ignate the property of the they are damaged, reposi- ber of the Niagara Histor- ensuing research led to the British government. he said, showing councillors discovery that there were and four other lots that in- a stone with a large chunk tioned to their original height ical Society, was at council clude Simcoe Park. There is another beside “so they can be properly ap- Monday to ask the Town to originally 36 such stones. the bench at the entrance chipped out of it. “It’s 200 Kaiser vows to continue The best preserved preciated,” and protected NOTL businesses: call at document, repair and pro- He has only been able to to Simcoe Park, which has years old,” he emphasized. Karen stone, he said, is at the cor- by barriers erected around 905.641.5335 tect the stones, which were find 11 remaining. sunk into the ground, as Rumble asked the Town ner of Simcoe and Queen to enlist its heritage and them. placedporters, as property “I feel markers like I let you They are solid limestone, have some of the others, he engraved and numbered, Street, by the Charles Inn. operations departments to Two are on Parks Can- working for Liberalsdown,” the smile quickly re- said — a stone by Queen’s ada property, he said, sug- party win a minority gov- and shown on a map of The BO engraved on recognize the historic sig- ernment while the Niagara turned along with her com- each stone stands for the Royal Park has sunk so low gesting they would need to Penny Coles it could disappear within a nificance of the stones, and The Local Falls riding remained Con- posure. Board of Ordinance, found- celebrate them, “as a direct work together, along with “I’m truly proud of the couple of years. servative. link between us and the the Friends of Fort George, The marker at the cor- A short burst of elation But when news spread campaign we ran, and tru- very founding of our town.” and the Niagara Historical ly proud of the work we’ve Society. quickly turned somber the Liberal candidate was He hopes to see them about to arrive and support- done,” said Kaiser. among friends and family “I was committed to of Liberal candidate An- ers moved into the larger Continued on page 3 running a campaign that drea Kaiser, as the Niaga- area that was intended for would bring some positiv- ra-on-the-Lake woman fell a victory celebration, Kaiser ity, a positive spirit and a behind in votes Monday entered the room to loud or email applause, and with a huge positive energy, and it was [email protected] night and it became clear so amazing. I had a ton of Conservative Tony Baldi- smile headed to give her fun,” she said, “and met nelli was going to Ottawa to mother, sister and daughter some incredible people.” represent the Niagara Falls hugs before heading to the podium to thank all those “I’m so proud of the riding. (Penny Coles) The room grew quiet as who had worked to turn the team we built and the new Liberal family that we have,” Kaiser’s group of support- riding red. Although she allowed ers and campaign workers Liberal candidate Andrea Kaiser addresses supporters Monday night. a glimpse of her emotions huddled around a tiny bar Continued on page 3 and two small televisions at to show when she told the the Old Stone Inn, watch- crowd of about 60 sup- outside NOTL: call Julia at 905.934.1040 ing Justin Trudeau’s Liberal or email [email protected] 8 August 6, 2020 THE NOTL LOCAL notllocal.com Lions serve their community Trailers popular as people turn to camping during COVID Mike Balsom Special to The Local With summer travel plans put aside under the threat of COVID-19, many are turning to new methods of enjoying the warmer months. Across Cana- da and the U.S., that has resulted St. Davids Lions Joe and Kim Typer cook up a storm for the community, who came out in in a huge spike in recreational droves for burger night. The response was overwhelming, says Joe. They ran out of food vehicle (RV) sales. before the evening was over, even though they thought they had enough for two weeks. For Niagara Trailers owner They will have more food and extra fryers going this week, and Joe says they apologize for John Petrie, that has meant a busy the long waits, and to all those who did not get a burger. (Photos by Penny Coles) season at his York Road business. Like all non-essential busi- John Petrie says Niagara Trailers, the 50-year-old family nesses, Niagara Trailers was business in St. Davids, has been busier than ever as people closed at the start of the pan- turn to camping for summer escapes. (Mike Balsom) demic. Deliveries of recreational vehicles were put on hold until to your perfection, you can cook through the features of their pur- Petrie was able to reopen in May. in them. RVs are almost perfect chase, including how to connect With more than 200 pre-sold for this environment that we’re to water, power and sewage ser- units awaiting their new homes, in right now. You can complete- vices at campgrounds, and they much of the first six weeks was ly isolate yourself from the rest provide them with brochures and spent making good on those de- of the world in an RV.” literature about different camp- liveries. New sales were slower A recent Ipsos poll in the site options around the province than normal, though Petrie says U.S. found that 20 per cent of and western New York state. they did sell on average at least respondents are more interested The new models aren’t the one trailer per day. in RVs as a travel option in the same trailers your parents may When Niagara moved into aftermath of COVID-19. As have dragged up to Rice Lake Stage 2 of the provincial re- well, more than 50 per cent of back in the 1960s, by the way. opening strategy, only seasonal, those who plan to take a trip this Petrie says “a lot of the new trail- or long-term camping was al- year reported that the pandem- ers are a lot more electronic, most Bill Brew, Don Pichko and Pat Darte were on hand Friday night to help out with the St. Da- lowed. Petrie says that lasted for ic has increased their interest in of them have electric awnings, vids Lions burger night, which created long lineups along York Road. Event organizer Ed about three weeks, during which luxury camping. electric jacks, our bigger units Pittman says the event was a tremendous success, selling 400 burgers, and the support his staff were fielding mostly in- That has meant a lot of new- actually self-level at the push of from the community was phenomenal. “Hopefully we can work out a faster process and cut quiries about larger park models comers to the RV world are a button. if you look at the furni- down on the buildup of traffic for next Friday’s event,” says Pittman. and fifth-wheel trailers. taking the plunge. As an almost ture that’s inside them, the stereo Finally, transient, or over- 50-year-old family business, Ni- systems, the TVs, it’s high-end.” night camping was phased in, agara Trailers has built up a large Petrie says the first thing Lion Susan Snider helps serve community and visits to the 2019 Spirit base of loyal customers across newcomers need to know be- members who lined up for the Lion burgers. of Niagara Awards Company Southern Ontario. But the pan- fore entering the RV world is The success of the event, she says, was of the Year really ramped up. demic has driven many people the capability of their tow ve- thanks to great community support. “That’s when we started selling to RVs for the first time. hicle. That capacity obviously more travel trailers,” Petrie ex- “As I’m talking to people,” can limit the size of the trailer plains. “We have people taking Petrie observes, “I’m finding they purchase. Next, he says it’s them up to friends’ cottages, that these are people who were important to decide whether to taking them to fields. They’re thinking of possibly doing this, park the trailer in a more per- using them not just for camping maybe not this year or next, manent location, such as a sea- resorts, but for many, many dif- maybe three or four years from sonal campground, or to travel ferent functions.” now, but not having other stuff with it to different locations. With the virus out there, the they can do has brought them That decision can influence the advantages of traveling by trailer forward. These are usually purchase, of course. Petrie esti- are obvious. “When you buy a people who already enjoy the mates that about 35 per cent of Beatrice and Ted Harpur trailer, it’s your unit,” Petrie con- outdoor lifestyle. I wouldn’t say the RVs he sells are delivered to enjoy their Friday night Lion tinues. “You can customize it to they’re new to camping, but parks, where his staff will help burgers, absolutely worth the way you want, it’s your mat- they’re new to trailers.” set them up. the wait. tress, you can have your trailer With all these “newbies” The current demand for steam-cleaned and disinfected pulling trailers behind their trailers has left Petrie and his cars, one might worry about family with little time to travel their ability to tow their new themselves. “For the month of rig safely through NOTL. Petrie June we hit record sales,” he says, puts these RV rookies through a “and July seems to be the same. 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It’s the time of year again Doug Martin, Virgil can also go through a shredder. den it’s more difficult. box of paper can be shredded It also has a variety of to go through the boxes of old branch manager of the Me- In the past the fundraiser “We’ve all had to adapt, but for $8, or three boxes for $20. equipment to lend, includ- documents piling up and tak- ridian Credit Union, “was has drawn on volunteers from we’re having significantly few- The NOTL Community ing wheelchairs, recliner lift ing space in your basement. always our biggest fan, and the near-by Vineridge Acade- er visits. Last year we had more Palliative Care Service has chairs and walkers, and has The goal is two-fold — to he is still behind us,” says Ba- my, but this year will rely to- than 160 clients, and 1,800 vis- been providing caring sup- an extensive lending library get rid of those papers safe- gnulo. He has always been an tally on members of the Niag- its. This year I can see it will be port and quality of life for se- of books, CDs and DVDs. ly, avoiding the possibility of incredible supporter of the ara-on-the-Lake Community less due to COVID. We can’t riously ill residents of NOTL, For more information identity theft, while helping event, she says, as have cred- Palliative Care Service to cov- reach everyone,” she says. their families and caregivers, about palliative care, call 905- a very important local orga- it union volunteers, but this er two shifts. The Shred-it event is Sat- since 1986, with trained vol- 468- 4433 or visit notlpc.com. nization. year, upper management has “We thought it best to The fundraising Shred- decided it’s not wise to offer keep it within our own orga- it event has become an their location at this time. nization,” says Bagnulo, with annual tradition in Niag- “They thought it best volunteers wearing masks and ara-on-the-Lake, and a to hold off until September gloves, and physical distancing. reminder for locals to go or October, but we’re used The palliative care ser- through their documents to having it in August. We vice has continued to operate and dispose of them securely. reached out to the Town and during the pandemic, but dif- It originated as a fundraiser they gave us permission to ferently, says Bagnulo. for the Niagara-on-the-Lake use the community centre.” Volunteers are relying Hospital Auxiliary, and once However, the Meridian on virtual visits or telephone the hospital closed, was tak- Credit Union is continuing to support for most clients. To en over by members of the sponsor the event, says Bagnu- that end, volunteers are grate- NOTL Community Palliative lo, and is funding the Shred-it ful to the NOTL Community Care Service, who continue to truck. Martin, with his bank- Fund for a recent donation to carry on with it. ing background, has always fund iPads for long-term care Like everything else during strongly endorsed the event, residents, which will make it this pandemic, there are some and stressed the importance easier to connect with them. necessary changes this year, of shredding documents that Window visits are occur- says Bonnie Bagnulo, pallia- could aid a fraudster involved ring when possible, and for tive care executive director. in the big business of stealing community visits, if clients The fundraiser is moving identities. Tax-related mail can come out on their porch, Bonnie Bagnulo, executive director of the NOTL Community Palliative Care Service, is getting the from the Meridian Credit with social insurance numbers with the help of a caregiver if word out about the popular fundraising Shred-it event. (Photo supplied)

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Visitors possess the intrinsic quality anxious to get out, to enjoy Chamber of Commerce. nation. Take your time. Walk, dents. Judging by the results, and residents will see smiling to put their guests’ experience what’s left of the summer, and Some of it has been bike, have extraordinary culi- he says, residents are redis- faces behind the ubiquitous above all else.” to do so safely. spent on marketing Niaga- nary experiences, enjoy tast- covering their own backyard. masks, and feel the eagerness The pandemic has not Eduardo Lafforgue, pres- ra-on-the-Lake to the wider ings at wineries. Businesses are “We are meeting our to serve with joy and resolve,” changed that, cannot change ident of the Niagara-on- community, including the showcasing the best of what is visitors with warmth and says Lafforgue. that, he adds. “We haven’t the-Lake Chamber of Com- GTA. It’s intended to draw the here,” says Lafforgue. professionalism. Niagara-on- “Tourism in NOTL is run lost it.” merce, is hoping they will do “local market: hyperlocal, lo- that in their own backyard, cal, regional and provincial,” and reclaim not only the Lafforgue explains, and the main street they may not have first exciting step was to take visited recently, but all that is part in a Globe and Mail On- being offered locally. tario tourism feature, telling “This is the time, across visitors they will be welcome the country and around the in town, and at local business- world, when residents want to es which are following all the go out, stay safe and stay close protocols and guidelines to to home, rediscovering what’s keep everybody safe. around them. And in NOTL, “All over the world gov- there is so much to discover,” ernments are supporting he says. destination marketing orga- At the same time, busi- nizations to market around nesses are relying on local us, to discover and rediscover support, and doing every- our own backyards,” says Laf- thing they can to offer ser- forgue. vices residents will enjoy, Laf- “We want people to dis- forgue adds. cover the treasures they will Once Niagara entered find here.” Stage 3, most businesses were The tag line they have permitted to open, with lim- come up with for marketing ited seating, and safety pro- Niagara-on-the-Lake is Find tocols that have been costly. Your Moment. Faced with the loss of “tra- But hyperlocal means Many restaurants are extending their space by adding a patio, including the former Orzo on Queen Street, which has been re- ditional visitors,” such as the starting with residents, and named the Firehall Flame Smokehouse, with a new menu that suits its name. Restaurants and wineries are offering innovative national and international the message for locals, he says, services for residents and visitors, including delivery and takeout options. (Penny Coles) tourists who stay at hotels and is “if you haven’t seen what’s visit the Shaw Festival, busi- going on in your restaurants nesses continue to put their and your wineries and shops, Monument, Fort George open best foot forward and offer find out. Find your moment.” top-quality and innovative One of the recovery com- services. “They stress quality, mittees is focused on mar- while doing something spe- keting, with local experts: cial, such as deliveries or take- April Brunet, vice-president out, to make it work for locals. of marketing for Vintage They are putting a huge extra Hotels; Valerie Taylor, mar- effort towards service.” keting director of the Shaw Lafforgue recounts a visit Festival; Andrea Kaiser, chair to the Ravine Vineyard and of the Wineries of Niaga- Estate Winery patio with his ra-on-the-Lake; Carly Rup- family recently. cic, marketing advisor for “They made us feel very Ivanhoe Cambridge (Outlet welcome, and they were do- Collection at Niagara); Ju- ing everything they could to lie Lepp, marketing director create a perfect experience of White Oaks Conference for the people of NOTL. Our Resort and Spa; and Angela server was wearing a mask, Redekopp, vice-president of but I just had to look at her Greaves Jam. They are put- eyes to know she was smiling, ting together a marketing that she was happy to be back, program for NOTL and dedi- happy to serve. And I was de- cating a lot of time to advising lighted to feel them putting on how best to help with the their guests’ experience above recovery period. everything else.” The other committee is At Brock’s Monument 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, heritage interpreters will share the history of the Battle The chamber has devel- the NOTL Tourism Work- of Queenston Heights and the life of Major General Sir Isaac Brock. There are also tours at 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. each oped two committees to help ing Group, with 17 mem- day. Also, featured talks with Scott Finlay as Brock take place outside the monument at noon on Saturday and Sunday. Fort local businesses as they move bers from different sectors of George is open with hours extended to Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, also from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Photo supplied) forward through the next NOTL, working in an opera- notllocal.com THE NOTL LOCAL August 6, 2020 11 Volunteers of CARES urge wearing PFDs on the water Randy Klaassen I’d like, especially in summer. ings, occurring in Ontario, ments of the Joint Rescue crew members. ter can help us significantly Special to The Local I really enjoy canoeing, and from the Lifesaving Society, Coordination Centre, crews This time of year, in by being safe to begin with. wouldn’t think of launching indicate more than 80 per of CARES wear personal addition to searches for Make sure you know your This time of year reports a canoe without safety gear, cent of the cases (for young non-medical equipment missing aircraft, the com- equipment; tell someone of drownings are common which includes wearing a adults it’s over 90 per cent) while working in the close mon call for assistance is to else where you plan to travel across Ontario. As a volunteer PFD, properly secured. are of casualties not wearing environment of small air- search for missing persons and the approximate time of with search and rescue, listen- By nature, accidents oc- a PFD, and 75 per cent of craft, or in ground search in water on Lakes Ontario your return; pay attention ing to reports with an eye for cur when we don’t expect those are male. vehicles. and Erie. For this, CARES to weather forecasts; wear what could have prevented them. And I’ve heard boat- In my role as training While classroom train- volunteers coordinate train- brightly-coloured clothing accidents from happening, I ers say the reason they don’t officer for Civil Air Res- ing at Niagara District Air- ing with Canadian Coast so search and rescue crews find the number one factor wear a PFD is because they cue Emergency Service port has been curtailed since Guard and Canadian Coast can see you; and wear a in drownings is not wearing are good swimmers. Unfor- (CARES) Niagara, we’ve had mid-March, volunteers have Guard Auxiliary crews. To- PFD, while having fun. a personal floatation device tunately, mishaps occur on to adjust the training proce- continued online training, gether we work hard to re- For further information (PFD) on the water. the water, typically resulting dures of volunteers to ac- and since May have con- spond rapidly and efficiently on CARES Niagara, check I love being outdoors, in people not being able to commodate for COVID-19. ducted simulated training to save lives. the web site, http://cares and don’t get out as much as swim. Statistics of drown- In accordance with require- with a reduced number of People enjoying the wa- niagara.ca. NOW OPEN TO SERVE YOU SAFELY

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Check our website for full details and service hours. 1573 Four Mile Creek Road, Virgil 12 August 6, 2020 THE NOTL LOCAL notllocal.com Quantum leap for renovated, reopened Pumphouse Kim Wade ty and enjoy the exhibits at daughter’s family in Califor- Special to The Local the Joyner Gallery, Walker nia, found she had the time Room and lobby gallery.” to try something a little dif- For the first time since Members eager to renew ferent for this exhibition. She the renovations, patrons of their membership or register created the pieces for this the arts were happy to enjoy to live classes and workshops show during her pandemic the exhibits at the Niagara once again also came to the isolation. The show was sup- Pumphouse Arts Centre. opening. Students of the posed to feature acrylics, but Marketing coordinator online art class, with their it became something more Aimee Medina and the staff families, were proud to see as she added watercolour finally opened their doors their artwork on display at and other media to the piec- Sunday afternoon to show the children’s studio; and en- es. Barber explains she first off the building updates and thusiastic volunteers helped painted in watercolour, then their new exhibits. Although with welcoming guests and in acrylic paints. She ripped 120 people preregistered for conducting the tour, she says. up the watercolour paintings the event, “approximately The featured artist for and added them to the acryl- 150 people (give or take) at- the reopening was Niaga- ic paintings along with bits of tended the reopening. The ra resident Beverley Bar- other pen and ink drawings, guests came at various times ber, who won first place in scraps of newspaper and of the day, which helped us the 2019 Walker Industries images from magazines. She ensure that social distanc- Art Competition. Her ex- sees the symbolism of de- ing and mandated indoor hibition, Communication in stroying the original waterc- gathering requirements were The Quantum Leap, invites olours as “destroyed to relate met. We were even able to ac- guests to use their imagina- to a new reality.” commodate guests that didn’t tion when viewing her pieces She likes to switch styles, pre-register, if space was in this collection. She wants she says, and likes to keep it available, when they arrived, “people to feel vibrations “fun and full of surprises,” or by advising them to come when they look at her mixed not wanting to be predict- back at a time when space was media paintings.” able in her style. The result is available,” says Medina. “I describe my art as vibra- paintings that became more She, the board and staff tional, and always changing,” surreal, and she felt it was felt the reopening was a Barber says. “My ultimate more important to begin to success. “The support of the goal in art is to raise the vi- question reality as we are liv- community was overwhelm- brations to a level that allows ing “in a time that questions ing, and guests expressed the viewer to feel happier and reality.” She strived for her their delight and apprecia- good about life. I feel that is images to be non-personal, tion that the Niagara Pum- what is really needed today.” so the viewer could use their phouse has finally reopened She explains that when the own sense of imagination Artist Beverley Barber displays some of her works at the Niagara Pumphouse Arts Centre. after months of closure. I implications of COVID-19 and “go beyond their own (Kim Wade) saw happy faces at the event were beginning to be felt, sense of reality.” on guests, instructors and “time slowed down.” Barber, She described that her brain, and “for the first predictable,” says Medina. lost due to the pandemic. members who finally got who usually spends time in through this process, she time it feels more authenti- Lord Mayor Betty Disero The centre’s first online to see the updated facili- the winter months with her used the non-logical part of cally myself.” She expressed a and Eduardo Lafforgue, res- auction will begin taking real need to make a compar- ident and CEO of the Niag- bids on Aug. 17 and end on ison between today, and our ara-on-the-Lake Chamber of Aug. 31. Bidding will take Feature your business in our new reality going forward. Commerce, were at the event place using the Charity Auc- She found the media cover- to admire Barber’s exhibit, as tions Today platform. Many ing COVID-19 overwhelm- well as the works of other art- of the works have been do- ing, and her work reflects ists, such as Niki Kingsmill, nated by local artists. The that. As she began to look at whose art was featured in the gallery will be auctioning 20 January 24, 2019 THE NOTL LOCAL notllocal.com her work in a new light, so gallery’s lobby. Kingsmill is off 25 art works in all media

In the beginning, was being overrun with showcase local live en- a delicious quality meal should we start by “looking also the host of the Niagara in the first event. Due to the they were neighbours, trees and other vegeta- tertainment. The bever- is a focal point of the two families living a tion (growing inside!). age menu is highlighted restaurant. couple of blocks apart in This was to become by the best in local wine Bricks and Barley, a a new neighbourhood in the site of both a new and craft beer. new establishment built the small town of Virgil. restaurant and the re- Before opening its to revive a site and born at new problems we have in Pumphouse Arts Centre’s overwhelming response for The Eymanns andbirth of a historic Virgil doors Bricks & Barley from a love and passion Spiones have long his- building. became a sponsor and for food, family and tories in the region and Their shared strong supporter of local sports friends. large extended fami- family focus drove teams. The desire to pro- They welcome you to lies. Both families have them to aspire to open vide the perfect meeting their family, their kitch- The full page is a way that would be creative.” online watercolor workshop submissions, another auc- strong family bonds a restaurant in which spot for sports teams en, their hearts and hope and over time, the fam- their guests would feel and sports fans to come to be a part of your fam- ilies developed strong warm and welcomed, as unwind, bond and share ily as you grow together! bonds with each other. though they too were a They have shared values part of the family. Also, she found that for series. In addition, the walls tion will take place later in including a passion for The kitchen would their community and a be open and visible to passion for good food create the sense of be- and drink. ing welcomed into their made up of a In time, the circle home. this exhibit, she focused on of the Walker Room dis- the fall. In addition to the grew and came to in- The families also clude another cousin share a desire to pro- and family. vide the best in all as- As time passed, all pects of the restaurant. shared a growing pas- The attention to detail composition more than ever played the work of Niagara donations acquired through sion and drive to open a in the ambiance, the unique, quality restau- decor, the equipment rant in their own back- and the menu is evi- yard, the town of Virgil. dent and designed to They focused on a long showcase their passion before, and found that as an Pumphouse members and the reopening reception, this unused and somewhat for the restaurant. derelict building. One Bricks & Barley that, although centrally sources local ingredi- HALF PAGE AD located, had been un- ents directly from local occupied by any busi- farms. Executive Chef Jeremy (Clark) Gilligan, Owner John Eymann, Owner Marco Spione, and General Manager Christie Devos. artist it is “more interesting the Children’s Studio exhib- fundraising initiative is a first ness for decades and A stage is included to Missing from the photo is owner Michael Frendo. and where I’m going than where ited the work of online art for the gallery, and will also I’ve been.” She feels she has students. help offset the lost revenues learned a lot from this work, Donations made to the during the closure due to the HALF PAGE ARTICLE and in these times of the un- gallery during the event will pandemic. known, she has made a great be used to support operating The works up for auc- GREAT FOOD Article word count: 450-500 * Grand Opening Party * GREAT TIMES advance as an artist, a “quan- expenses during COVID-19. tion are available for viewing * GREAT PEOPLE FRIDAY, JANUARY * WOOD-FIRED PIZZA 25TH - 11 AM Ad size: 10.25”w x 7”h Live Entertainment with tum leap.” For according to Medina, online or in person at the * CRAFT BEER Vinyl Flux at 9:30 pm * LOCAL INGREDIENTS Publication Date Subject to Availability Her exhibition runs until “like other galleries and cul- gallery. The Pumphouse is 1573 FOUR MILE CREEK RD., NOTL Aug. 30. tural facilities, COVID-19 open Wednesday, Saturday 905-468-8808 | BRICKSANDBARLEY.CA Medina commended derailed plans for the first half and Sunday from 11 a.m. to Barber on her exhibit, and of 2020. We were looking for- 4 p.m. To ensure the safety

20 January 31, 2019 THE NOTL LOCAL notllocal.com mentioned there were “vis- ward to reopening in March of all guests, Medina says

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Lisa Pepperman, Fran Burdett and Julie Vandelinde entertain with their ukuleles at their Bryan Sharp pours drinks for the St. Davids Red Hats (Photos supplied) Hawaiian-themed party. Music Niagara presents virtual double feature Sunday Richard Baker hands, and control oscilla- and television throughout haus Orchestra, and is a Special to The Local tors for frequency with one the world. His elegant, al- sought-after collaborator hand, and volume with the most immobile stance and for singers and string play- This Sunday, Music Ni- other. The electric signals unmoved expression as he ers. Since 2010, she has also agara continues its At Home are then amplified and sent coaxes the ether into pro- participated in numerous Series with music produced to a loudspeaker. The re- ducing sound is quite re- projects as a pianist and cu- by two strikingly different sult is an ethereal and pure markable to witness, and rator, featuring works com- instruments. sound with a spooky quality, much enhanced by the im- posed by survivors as part of One is all touch, and a that has been widely used mediacy of the video. Holocaust Education Week. mainstay of all music; the in movies and television The other instrument Beckmann will play three other is no touch at all, and shows, recently and notably is, of course, the piano, this pieces: Bach, Partita No. 4 widely unknown. in Midsomer Murders, as week featured in a recital in D major; Mozart, Piano This latter instrument, well as in 21st-century new by Constanze Beckmann, Sonata K.576 in D major, the theremin, is a fascinating music and rock. The Moog an artist familiar to our and Brahms, Intermez- electronic device invented synthesizer was later a by- audience from previous zo No. 1 in E-Flat Major, in 1920 by a young Russian product. appearances with Music Op. 117. physicist, Leon Theremin, as Our performance is by Niagara. Beckmann is a To watch this perfor- part of then Russian govern- Dutch thereminist Thor- German-born pianist who mance or find information ment-sponsored, and decid- wald Jorgensen, one of the has performed throughout on the 2020 season, go to edly not musical, research leading classical theremin Europe, Canada and Isra- Music Niagara’s new website into proximity sensors. It players in the world. He el. She regularly plays with on the day of the event, at consists of two metal anten- has played it in leading or- musicians from the Toron- https://www.musicniagara. nas that sense the relative chestras, as a chamber mu- to Symphony Orchestra org/, and click on Watch Thorwald Jorgensen will play the theremin in a virtual Music Ni- position of the thereminist’s sician, soloist, and on radio and the Leipzig Gewand- Live. agara concert Sunday. (Anouschka Hendriks-van Den Hoogen)

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During this time, St. Davids Lions Park Pavilion on-the-Lake Golf Club, one he discovered that local golfers can’t help but notice the shiny Rod Spittle and Sandy Billyard, DRIVE THRU • CONTACTLESS • PAYMENT BY VISA OR DEBIT ONLY brass nameplates honouring among others, had earned THE LIONS WISH TO THANK ALL THOSE the club champions through golf scholarships to major U.S. WHO ATTENDED OUR EVENT. the years. colleges. In those pre-internet We sold out of all food - to those who In amongst the Der- days, Millthorpe had to work left empty-handed, we thank you for your patience and understanding since byshires, Galways, Cruik- hard to find out more about your support means so much. shanks and Garretts sits the those opportunities. We promise to correct this at our name of one golfer who has “I remember going one day next BBQ this Friday Aug. 7th. Our success depends on you! made a career in the sport for to Brock, to the library, and almost 40 years. Over four de- going through universities and cades, Michael Millthorpe has colleges that offered golf schol- COVID-19 DIARIES rubbed shoulders with the top arships,” explains Millthorpe. NIAGARA HISTORICAL MUSEUM golfers and most recognizable “I wrote probably 30 letters to celebrities around the world. coaches asking for an oppor- August 7-9 @ 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. In the early 1970s, Millthor- tunity. You’d give them your Mike Millthorpe (Photo supplied0 For those of you who like to write and journal, the Ni- pe was a typical Canadian teen- record, how you did in junior agara Historical Museum is looking for your insight. You age sports-nut, playing hockey tournaments. Mine wasn’t the He later enrolled in teacher’s the first American Century Ce- can participate in the recording of our history, today. In in the winter and participating flashiest, but out of those 30 I college at Queen’s University, lebrity Championship at Edge- 50 or 100 years we may just have an exhibition on the in football and track and field heard from five schools, one graduating in 1984. He began wood Tahoe Golf Course in COVID-19 Pandemic and your journals will help us tell at Grantham High School. A being the University of South- supply-teaching locally while Nevada. The field of 56 golfers the stories of how Niagara-on-the-Lake made it through. chance invitation to a round of ern Mississippi.” Warfield, in the meantime, had that year included singers Ken- Please visit: www.nhsm.ca for details or call 289-719- golf from his Glencairn Drive, Before Grade 13 at taken a job with the LPGA. ny Rogers and Frankie Avalon, 1918 to record your audio diary. St. Catharines neighbour led Grantham, Millthorpe visited Millthorpe received a call from hall of fame quarterbacks Joe him to pick up clubs for the Southern Miss. They offered to his friend that May offering Namath and John Elway, Har- first time. He immediately fell pay for his out-of-state tuition, him a position with the LPGA lem Globetrotter Curly Neal HUGE Saturday August 8 in love with the sport, and be- and if he earned a place on the as a rules official. and basketball players Danny 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. gan playing at various courses golf team, they would also pay for Millthorpe took him up Ainge and Michael Jordan. Af- around Niagara, including St. his room and board. That sealed on that offer, and hasn’t looked ter two years in charge of rules, 2 Garrison Village Davids and Queenston. the deal, and in August, 1977, he back. He continued in that po- he became director of that Drive, NOTL Then he was hired at the Ni- flew to Hattiesburg to compete sition until 1990, when he was agara-on-the-Lake Golf Club. for one of 10 spots on the team. brought in as a rules official at Continued on page 16 Unique pieces, antiques. Baking needs For only $50, he was able to play Millthorpe’s four rounds galore. Miscellaneous equestrian tac, new as a junior member. He would were good enough to earn him and used clothing, furnishings, jewelry, ride his bike from his north St. that full-ride scholarship, and DVDs, and much more! Catharines home to get to work, he played collegiate golf for Hand sanitizer on site. Masks please. and stay to play a round of golf three of his four years at South- whenever he could. ern Miss. In his senior year, Millthorpe quickly became though, his involvement in fra- S.T.E.A.M. STORYTIME! SCIENCE – a good enough golfer to start ternity life led him to lose inter- TECHNOLOGY – ENGINEERING – ART – MATH competing in local junior tour- est in the golf team. He opted naments against some of the not to play that year. August 12 @ 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. best young golfers in Niagara. In During his studies at South- Join us for virtual Story Time with …. a Twist! Kasia will 1975, he decided to enter a con- ern Miss, a fellow fraternity be live-streaming S.T.E.A.M. Storytime – a weekly NOTL test for the junior boys champi- member, Jack Warfield, con- Public library favourite from our Facebook page. Can’t onship at his home club. vinced Millthorpe to volunteer make it? No problem! We will be uploading the video to His memory of that cham- with him at the Magnolia Clas- our YouTube channel so you can watch at your leisure. pionship is a bit fuzzy, but the sic, an “alternate” PGA event Join Kasia each week for a S.T.E.A.M. based storytime. fact that Mark Derbyshire, that at the time was played at the All Are Welcome! Hosted by Niagara-on-the-Lake Public who had won the previous two Hattiesburg Country Club on Library https://notlpubliclibrary.org. years, was now 18 years old the same weekend as the Mas- and thus ineligible as a junior, ters. The two worked the tour- left the field a bit more open. nament for four years, watching FIRST ONTARIO PERFORMING According to Millthorpe, a kid some of the young stars of the ARTS CENTRE with the last name of Fuller was PGA hone their games. the favourite. Millthorpe put After graduating from #NiagaraPerforms together a round of 75 to edge Southern Miss in 1981, Mill- Friday, August 14th @ dusk Fuller by two and beat the oth- thorpe returned to Canada, Mike Millthorpe’s daughters didn’t mind meeting celebrities at The Lost Boys (outdoor film) er five golfers in the junior field. sold his clubs and had no in- the many golf tournaments they attended with their dad, includ- Saturday, August 15th @ 5-6 p.m. and 7-8 p.m. He later left the job at the terest in playing the game. ing actor/singer Justin Timberlake. (Photo supplied) The Mark Lalama Trio (outdoor concert) Friday, August 28th @ dusk Best In Show (outdoor film) LOCAL WORSHIP Saturday, August 29th @ 5-6 p.m. and 7-8 p.m. The Figure Four (outdoor concert)

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MARCIA ELIZABETH “LIZ” HAWLEY (NEE GOULD), 60, was killed on July 29, 2020 in Niagara- on-the-Lake in an automobile accident. Daughter of the late John (1975) and Marcia (2009), she is survived by her husband John, her three brothers; Hal (Kim), Jay (Jan), Tim (Bonnie), her three children; Adam (Brianne), Ransom (Whitney), Jay (Samantha), and her six grandchildren; Ransom, Merritt, Easton, Callie, Malcolm, and Levi. She was an unbelievable wife, mother, nana, sister, and friend. Her love for her Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, was evident to all who knew her, and compelled her to continually find ways to love those around her. During her life, Liz gave much of her free time to supporting women that were escaping abuse and recovering from addiction. She directed proceeds from her businesses to organizations that fought human trafficking, and she would often spend hours a day praying, talking, crying, and laughing with friends when they needed help through dark times or wanted to celebrate milestones and victories. Liz was a gifted and celebrated interior designer. She found outlets for her incredible creativity in everything she did, including in Refuge Antiques & Giftery, a beloved store in Niagara-on-the-Lake, and in her unique sense of style, her jewelry designs, her poetry, her sense of humour, and play 8 Destructive Hindu deity Across: 46 Homo sapiens time with her grandchildren. 1 Raises 47 Frequently, poetically 9 Those north of the 49th 4 1 G 48 Mailed 10 Curves Liz and John and their sons moved to Niagara-on-the-Lake from Toronto 8 Strikebreaker 49 Specialty food store 11 Police officer’s patrol route 12 Siestas 51 Contemptuous 13 Snow carriage in 1991 and never looked back. She loved her adopted hometown, and 14 Egg layers exclamation 18 Wrestling maneuvers her positive impact and legacy can be felt through her visionary work as 15 Father of a leveret 52 Mantle 26 Enter stealthily a Co-founder of The Village neighbourhood and the cherished Farmers’ 16 Superstar 56 State of constant change 28 Provide new equipment Market and SupperMarket community events, as well as her invaluable 17 Wanes 58 Lily Munster actress 29 Long feathery scarf 19 Old Peruvian native Yvonne De --- 31 Get lost! behind the scenes efforts helping John with his role on the important work 20 Aligned 60 Not his 32 Minor chessman of creating the Landscape of Nations memorial at Queenston Heights, and 21 Open 61 Captain Jack Sparrow actor 33 Smile the Voices of Freedom Park in Old Town. 22 Enormous 62 Online missives 34 Federal farming regulator 23 Abominable snowman 63 Senses of self-importance 35 Confront Her favourite place and refuge was the family cottage in Ridgeway, where 24 Scrutinize 64 Wild about 36 Channel revived as she would find rest and peace with John, and laughter and fun with her 25 Study 65 Look after Heartland children and grandchildren. There, she designed beautiful spaces for her 27 Mardi --- 66 Seedy joint 40 --- King Cole 29 Evil 67 Talks lovingly 45 Engraved with acid family to relax, create, and enjoy one another’s company. It is impossible 30 E.g. A O L 68 Singles 48 Salty for her family to express just how much she will be missed. 33 Four pecks 69 Could be bobby, red or white 50 Montreal ---, now the 36 Secret Chinese society Washington Nationals A private Funeral Service for family will be held on Friday, August 7, 2020. 37 Bingo! Down: 51 Gray matter A celebration of life will be held at a location and on a date yet to be 1 One 53 Breastplate of Zeus or Athena 38 Time in Boston determined. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Joy Smith 39 Merchant ship’s capacity 2 Army chaplain 54 Brigham Young University city 41 Immediately 3 Gush forth 55 Antique auto Foundation and/or Rising Angels. 42 Dentists’ grp. 4 Presidential workplace 56 Depositors’ protective grp. 43 “Death --- Expert Witness” 5 Chucks 57 Longtime “Tonight Show” Memories, photos and condolences may be shared at (P D James) 6 Outbreak host Jay www.morganfuneral.com. 44 Is adjacent to 7 Junkie 59 Rounds

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PLEASE RECYCLE THIS NEWSPAPER 16 August 6, 2020 THE NOTL LOCAL LOCALLOCAL SPORTSSPORTS notllocal.com 1975 NOTL champ still loves a game of golf Continued from page 14 Europe, which he directed for January event pairs LPGA tour- five years. nament winners with celebrities, tournament, a position he still Many of the tournaments with different pots of prize mon- holds today. with which Millthorpe has been ey up for grabs for each field. The following year heinvolved include a celebrity ele- That tournament is conve- was hired by Jordan’s team ment. He keeps their fame and nient for Millthorpe, who has to run the NBA legend’s own fortune in perspective when he’s called Ormond Beach, Florida, Ronald McDonald Celebrity at the golf course. “They’re just home since 1999. Of course, he Tournament. His career has regular guys who like to play considers South Lake Tahoe, also included stints helming golf,” he says. “They just happen where he spends nearly two the LPGA Sprint Titleholders to do something very well for months of the year preparing for Championship, the Bob Hope a living.” Perhaps that attitude the American Century Tourna- Chrysler Classic, and the NBC is one of the things that makes ment, as his second home. Golf Skills Championship, him so good at what he does. The father of two girls re- which in 2000 featured Jack Two years ago, Millthor- flects happily on a life in golf Nicklaus squaring off against pe was brought in to run the that really happened by chance Arnold Palmer. He also was LPGA’s new Diamond Resorts and connection. He admits that instrumental in bringing a ver- Tournament of Champions in if he had been hired permanent- sion of the Skills Challenge to Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The ly by the school board back in 1984 before Warfield called, he might not have taken the offer. And it is a life, not just a ca- reer, in the sport. Millthorpe met his wife of 34 years, Kathy, who has been the Chief Financial Of- A photo of former NFL quarterback Neil Lomax with Mike Millthorpe, TV Host Maury Povich, U.S. Olympic ficer of the LPGA for 10 years, at hockey player Mike Eruzione, soap star from General Hospital Jack Wagner, and Hall of Fame quarter- a golf tournament in Houston. back John Elway is just one of many Millthorpe has of himself rubbing shoulders with celebrities at Lake And daughters Hannah and Tahoe’s Edgewood Golf Course, where he runs the American Century Tournament. (Photo supplied) Chloe have travelled around the country meeting some of their who passed away this April at a years. “I don’t consider it a job,” plays every Saturday and Sun- favourite celebrities, including long-term care home in Missis- says Millthorpe, “it’s more of a day. He also competed in the reigning Super Bowl champion sauga. The closure of the border passion. But at that point, I’ll Florida State Golf Association’s Patrick Mahomes and singer/ meant he couldn’t come to be let someone else take over and senior division from 2015 to actor Justin Timberlake. with his extended family. they can run with it.” 2018, finishing fourth in 2016. Millthorpe doesn’t get back At 62 years old now, he’s The 1975 NOTL junior “I wouldn’t change a thing,” up to Canada too often, though hoping to stay on as director champion still plays a good he says. “I’ve enjoyed my time in A career in golf gave Mike Millthorpe the opportunity to meet he was planning a trip this year of both the American Century round of golf, too. Though a golf since 1974. No one would many celebrities, including former MLB shortstop and Hall of before the pandemic. He recent- and Diamond Resorts tour- knee replacement last year has have ever predicted it would Famer Ozzie Smith. (Photo supplied) ly lost his 92-year-old father, naments for five or six more slowed him down, he usually take me where I am today.”

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