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Marty, Ty and Shane Sherlock walk their dog Rufus early in the morning across Queens Royal Park, the quintessential photo of Niagara-on-the-Lake, with the gazebo in the background. (Fred Mercnik) Hope you’ll help us be voice of the community By Penny Coles from various sectors of town or one of our other neigh- The NOTL Local gathered to listen to what bourhoods; whether you’re we hope to accomplish, and interested in politics, want If you are now holding to offer suggestions on how to know what’s going on our first print edition of The to get there. They had such around town, or like to read Niagara-on-the-Lake Local, great ideas for us. It was ex- about the fascinating people hot off the press, we couldn’t hilarating and such a blast, who are your friends and be more thrilled. we can’t wait to meet again. neighbours. And kids — we We have had so much The goal of having an want to tell you what they’re fun getting to this point, advisory committee is to up to, what their schools and the support that has encourage community col- are doing, how their sports brought us here has been laboration and transparen- teams are faring. incredible. cy — we believe we live in a We live in a town of Last week, we held our time when both are crucial. neighbourhoods and resi- first community advisory We aim to be the voice dents of varied and some- board meeting in prepara- of the community. Our times competing interests, tion for our print launch, mandate is to represent ev- so we decided to ask for help Lauren O’Malley, Penny Coles and Karen Skeoch are thrilled to present the first edition of and it was a huge success eryone, whether you live in The Niagara-on-the-Lake Local. (Julia Buxton Cox) — a group of smart people Old Town, the rural areas, CONTINUED ON PAGE 6

WTise’re celebr atheting Icewine Season all month long. Visit konzelmann.ca for more info. 2 January 17, 2019 THE NOTL LOCAL notllocal.com Town report to answer hunting, fishing questions Lauren O’Malley He wants consultation The NOTL Local with all the relevant agen- cies, federal, provincial and “Honestly, what are we local, to determine who is becoming? It is frightening, responsible for the water- and it’s hitting home. We front and what legislation can’t just let these things covers the area and the sit- happen.” So says Coun Gary uation. He is also asking the Burroughs about a hunt- Town to look at whether it ing incident that robbed can require licensing for the town of five of its eight fishing or any other activity “mascots of the waterfront,” on the waterfront. as some describe the Emb- And if something simi- den geese who have made lar occurs, residents need to their home on the land of know who to turn to for help, the former customs house which level and office of gov- in the dock area. ernment they should contact. The geese have built a Finally, he wants to profound relationship with know whether there is those who visit them regu- any role for a Town bylaw larly. Locals such as Dory enforcement officer to Karr and Sarah Burroughs play should a similar situ- among others have made ation arise. Council agreed pilgrimages to feed and to ask staff for a report and connect with the growing suggested a deadline of flock every morning over March for completion. the last several years. Some The facts of what of the birds come run- actually happened haven’t A hunting incident robbed the town of five of the eight geese who have made their home in the waterfront area beside the ning to greet their human been officially confirmed by Melville Street dock for years. (Dory Karr) friends. Gary to this day an eye-witness, and so tech- is greeted enthusiastically nically remain hearsay, says parently spotted the unusu- dead birds, with the fourth and Sarah Burroughs, Another significant by Mac, the senior male, the councillor. He believes al geese, and tried to scare being pulled downriver by Marion McMicking, and issue is the reason Gary whose foot the animal- a Niagara-based man took them away, telling his com- the current. many others. believes the birds had lover heroically released a young acquaintance out panion not to shoot. The He says it has been re- Another issue at stake travelled up-river from from an ice patch several in his boat for a hunting young man allegedly shot counted that local men, is the fact these are not mi- their former home on the years ago. expedition on the Niagara anyway, killing four of the also hunters, were stationed gratory birds. According former customs house land. How to best protect them River on Boxing Day. As eight geese. A fifth bird was in a blind at the water’s to the laws and licences of He tells of a glut of fisher- and ensure the safety of peo- they approached a group of injured, likely by a boat, edge, and chastised the men seasonal hunting, only men from all over Ontario ple close to the waterfront is decoys at the base of East perhaps this same one. in the boat for their actions. migratory birds can be killed overcrowding the water’s unclear, said the councillor, and West Line — in the The story continues, While hunting with legally. However, a call to the edge, and deliberately de- but he has asked for a report area of the Smugglers Cove says Gary, that the hunt- proper paperwork and Ministry of Natural Re- nying the birds their path of on what can be done. Boat Club — the man ap- ers collected three of the training is not illegal on sources wasn’t particularly access to and from the wa- the river, there are several edifying. When asked if ter over the rocks between issues that are unsettling in Embden geese are legal the Jet Boats operation and this particular incident that targets, the employee the concrete wall that is the councillor sees as safety looked the bird up online part of the adjacent Town- concerns and are part of the and said, “It looks like a owned property. reason behind his request snow goose — I’m going Because this breed of to Town staff. to go with migratory.” This birds is not built for flight, First, it should be made particular breed is not they need to be able to clear these were treasured built for flight, and, hav- walk into and out of the animals, neither wild nor ing stayed in one location water. “This issue can’t be entirely tame but pets none- year-round for a decade, is left alone, and does tie in theless to the many who clearly not migratory. to the fishermen,” Gary have fed them and cared for Other potential legal says. “When the birds were and about them in the de- infractions include shoot- in danger they could find cade or so they have been ing from the water towards safety on that land before nesting in the dock area. the shore, which is obvi- the fishermen crowded Embden geese are typical- ously dangerous, given the them out.” ly livestock: the big white fact there are residences, “Everything is too late,” bird we see in storybooks public trails and parkland, the concerned council- and on farmsteads. This and other serious casualty lor continues. “Fishing particular flock found its risks, says Gary. But again, grounds have been deci- way to the water’s edge and without tangible proof or a mated. It can’t be normal to into the hearts of many first-person account, there allow this stuff to go on.” locals, including both Gary is little to no legal recourse. 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Sarah says It may or may not be too tary on social media — is when she asked the fisher- late for the three remaining deeply concerned about men to clean up after them- birds. The fifth, injured bird the safety of our residents, selves, they simply swore at was collected by an offi- and the inherent risks in her. When she approached cer from the Niagara Falls the practices of the hunt- local bylaw officers, she was Humane Society, who was ers on and off the river. He told there was nothing to be notified by concerned res- believes all levels of govern- done. “Now we’re dealing idents. The bird’s leg was ment need to take action. with coyotes down there,” broken in several places “The role the Town should she says. “I don’t blame and her wing was severe- and will play is we have to them, there’s garbage ev- ly damaged. “I believe she keep this story alive,” he erywhere.” was hurt by the boat while says. “Assuming local gov- “There is an immense trying to protect her flock ernment cares, we need to sadness that’s going on,” — Jill was very protective,” make those at the provin- Sarah concludes. says Gary. According to cial and federal level do so Karr echoes the de- Marion McMicking who a s w e l l .” spair, and says, “I hope this made the call to the NFHS, Both Sarah and Gary makes people think about the bird was in so much Burroughs tell of garbage, what’s all around them. To pain she was easily rescued tangled fishing lines, decap- appreciate it while they can. itated fish heads and other Because it can all disappear Tony Chisholm (centre) of the Friends of Fort George presents a plaque to Tom Elltoft and and taken away. A rehabil- Chris Bowron of Niagara-on-the-Lake Realty for their ongoing support. (Lauren O’Malley) itation expert in marine detritus scattered along in an instant.” wildlife inspected the goose Lauren O’Malley tude,” says Chisholm. Chisholm wears peri- at the Humane Society, says The NOTL Local For more than five years, od dress — including a kilt McMicking, and deemed NOTL Realty has provided made of the Chisolm tartan her beyond saving. The bird “It’s important to thank funding for the Canada Day — for events related to Fort — named Jill— has been donors and sponsors when celebrations at Fort George. George, as a tribute to the euthanized. you’ve come to ask them “We put a lot of time and era of the fort’s heyday. “It’s a Some locals fear the at- for something,” says Tony effort into that event, and personal choice,” the retired tention to the entire story Chisholm. “Especially when it’s nice to know we won’t publisher says, “based on a) will put the diminished you know you’ll be coming be losing money on it,” says comfort, and b) cost.” flock at risk — either by the back for more,” he jokes. Chisholm. The Friends of Fort efforts of well-meaning res- The member of the He continues, praising George have plenty of events idents wanting to re-home Friends of Fort George pre- the real estate brokerage’s planned for the year, includ- the geese, or by government sented a gift of gratitude to community spirit, “One of ing a whisky tasting, and a officials seeking to follow Niagara-on-the-Lake Realty the things I respect about first-ever collaboration with the letter of the law, which co-owners Tom Elltoft and Tom is that he’s very pro Fort Niagara across the riv- some fear could mean re- Chris Bowron. “A plaque everything in town. Tom’s er. For more information moving the geese. they can put up in their lob- done a lot for the commu- visit friendsoffortgeorge.ca The councillor — along Mother Embden goose and goslings. 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It is only “This process has It’s a neighbourhood full one more lot and one more produced a better design,” of charm, where many of new home, but residents are she said. the homes were original- afraid of what it means for Tarnoy said the CRA ly cottages, built by people the future of their neigh- is no longer opposing who would come for the bourhood. Members of the the severance. Given the summer to attend concerts CRA understand develop- changes to the proposal, and lectures — the streets ment is out of their hands, he said “it would be unfair were laid out like spokes in but they want the Town to to object.” a wheel, with an amphithe- protect the trees, the street- There is also a benefit to atre in the centre. The beach scape, village character and severing the large lot, rather offered recreational activi- cottage atmosphere of their than leaving it for one huge Chautauqua residents remain concerned about a severance proposal and a new house ties, including tennis courts unique neighbourhood, out-of-character home to that will be built on Circle Street. They believe the small home on the existing lot should be and croquet, and small boat Tarnoy said. be built, he added. torn down now to allow for a better lot division. (Lauren O’Malley) rentals were available. Most of the neighbours’ Tarnoy did however The sandy beach has concerns had been voiced offer what he sees as a bet- eroded over time, and the at two previous open hous- ter alternative to the pro- The CRA feels certain Circle Street lot the owners new development is com- amphitheatre is long gone, es, and on Monday plan- posed lot sizes and shapes, the owner’s plan is to take it hope to sever. He objected patible with the existing but the small community ning consultant Susan and said he has an issue down eventually and build pretty strenuously to the streetscape, not only for feel, where everyone knows Wheler presented a revised with the planning process a larger one, and Tarnoy proposal from the time he this development but for their neighbours and application, which sought — he believes it did not suggested the time to do first learned about it, con- the precedent it sets mov- people walking their to alleviate some of the is- include sufficient analysis that is now, to allow for a cerned about the trees, the ing forward.” dogs or pushing ba- sues raised at the earlier of the impact of the pro- better lot configuration. streetscape, and the prec- Wheler, when compli- bies along the streets in meetings. posal on the Chautauqua The location of the old- edent that could lead the mented by Coun. Wendy strollers stop to chat re- “I believe we have a bet- neighbourhood. er home has dictated the way to drastic changes in Chiropita for showing “the mains. They even hold an ter plan, more in keeping Rather than two shape of the second lot, the Chautauqua neigh- gold standard of co-op- annual corn roast. with the neighbourhood,” unequal-sized lots, the Tarnoy said, creating a sit- bourhood. eration” in revising the It’s a pocket of Niaga- she said. larger one with a small- uation where the developer His concern for the project to address neigh- ra-on-the-Lake that has A reduced front setback er, older house and a new, needs a variance to increase streetscape is that it should bours’ objections, replied remained relatively un- is still required, but less larger house on the smaller the front yard setback on be done with a plan that is the revised proposal “might touched by tourists or prog- than originally proposed, lot, he proposed two equal a pie-shaped lot, putting well thought-out and co- not be the perfect solution, ress, and residents say they the design of the house is lots, which would require the new house too close to herent — which he doesn’t but it’s a step in the right di- want to keep it that way. substantially different — it’s the removal removal of the the street. The streetscape believe has occurred in this rection.” But large lots are being now showing a Victorian- older existing home. would be improved by two application. Chautauqua resident new homes on equal lots “The criteria for much Kevin Collins, however, of- and respecting the existing new development is simply fered what he believed to be setback. ‘how can we get away with an even better solution. He said as an architect building the biggest thing He told councillors he he isn’t personally crazy allowed by zoning bylaw,’” understands the severance about the new design of the he said. request for a new house, house, which is too “pre- Although he recognizes with money to be made by tend Victorian” with too the owners are “bending splitting up large proper- many curlicues. He’d like to over backwards” to improve ties, but he asked that an in- see cleaner lines, but it’s an the proposal, he still objects creased setback be refused. improvement over the orig- to the front setback. What he doesn’t under- inal design. But most of all he ob- stand is how someone can In addition to the lack jects to the lack of planning ask for a severance but then of detail in the planning analysis. say the house they hope to impact analysis, the CRA “Where is the sober in- build is too big, and expect was also critical of an ar- depth analysis that is de- an increased setback to ac- borist report, both were signed to consider the im- commodate it. incomplete and misleading, pact of such developments “Don’t come and ask for he said, yet the planning on the character of the pushing it forward, even department recommended neighbourhood?” he asks. by an inch. Get with the the original proposed set- “Where are the reports program. Everyone else back be allowed. that will assist in the pro- in Chautauqua is living in Michael Burns lives tection of cultural heritage these tight spaces. Go with across the street from the resources and ensure that it. 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Now Open in NOTL! Niagara-on-the-Lake 238 Mary Street On display at the Niagara Historical Museum (Inside Avondale NOVEMBER 27, 2018 Food Store) to MAY 4, 2019 43 Castlereagh Street | Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario | 905-468-3912 niagarahistorical.museum notllocal.com THE NOTL LOCAL January 17, 2019 5 Students thrive in small Service recognized classes at Royal Oak By Penny Coles Wellington Street, Lord challenges for some students, The NOTL Local Mayor Betty Disero suggest- especially those who need ed staff instead look at other extra attention, she said. Royal Oak is not a private ways for the Town to help Royal Oak has 35 kids school, parent and board out financially. with eight full-time staff pro- member Robin Ridesic told Ridesic told councillors viding a safe and supportive Town council Monday, it’s Royal Oak came about after learning environment, and a registered charity that en- a long battle to save Parlia- also provides ample oppor- sures access to any student ment Oak School, which has tunity for students to be part who wants to attend. since closed. Some of those of the community - they use With council debating involved in fighting its clo- the library and the commu- budget items and grant levels sure looked at ways to keep nity centre gym, clean up leading up to a February ap- education for elementary garbage in near-by parks, at- proval date, Ridesic was repre- students in the Old Town tend Remembrance Day cer- senting one of several organi- partly to ensure its sustain- emonies and recently sang O zations in town weighing in on ability, vibrancy and balance, Canada at an Ice Dogs game their financial requirements. but also to address the issue The school’s discretion- Ridesic was responding of public school capacity. ary grant application was to a discussion last week that The three publicly- focused on funding for com- suggested Royal Oak is a pri- funded schools in town munity wide programs, she vate school and should not have a combined capacity of said, such as a free camp receive funding in the way about 1,200 students, while on Easter Monday and af- of a discretionary grant from serving a community with ter-school clubs to allow the Town. 1,500 elementary school- children from all communi- Not all councillors agreed, aged kids, she said. Royal Oak ties and schools to play and with Coun. Clare Cameron has become a “place-holder” learn together. speaking on Royal Oak’s be- for public education in the Although the majority half, reminding council it is Old Town, as a service to of council decided against a the only school in the Old the community and to help grant for the school, Ridesic Town, and the new council retain families. said the board is pleased has made a commitment to Forty-six of its students councillors agreed to ask look after youth. receive bursaries, said Ri- staff to look at rent reduction “I don’t envy you hav- desic, assuring council options instead. ing to decide how to divvy no student would be turned She is confident that out what money you have,” away because of financial when staff review the details Ridesic told councillors, issues. they will drop an planned Lord Mayor Betty Disero presented Queenston firefighter Rob Copeland, also a thanking them for their Royal Oak has attracted rent increase. “This would former town councillor, with his plaque for 30 years of volunteer service to the NOTL consideration. many children who weren’t allow the Town to still make Fire Department. She also asked for one of his bear hugs before making the presen- To continue to support thriving in NOTL’s public money from the rent charged tation. Also recognized were Frank Pearson for 32 years of service with the St. Davids the school, which is cur- schools, she said. Crossroads to the school but maintain station; Simon Drakeford who volunteered with the Virgil station for 25 years; and rently leasing the Town- has almost 600 students and the school’s costs at last year’s Sean Pearson, for 16 years with the St. Davids station. (Photo submitted) owned hospital building on large class sizes, creating levels,” she said.

Your Neighbour 6 January 17, 2019 THE NOTL LOCAL EDITORIAL Our mandate: to represent every corner LOCALL FINDS of our community CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Marcia Penner of Penner ads on social media and last- Building Centre is an active ly encourage youth to spread from a group of locals we feel member of the Virgil Business the word about this paper to have their fingers on the pulse Association, a business person their peers,” she said. To make of different sectors in town, to raising a family, and knows it more interesting to youth, ensure we stay on our chosen the people and the communi- she added, “ I think cover- path. With their help we want ty of Virgil and the rural area ing the most relevant and to strengthen our ties to each inside out. exciting events would attract corner of the community and Debbie Krause, a NOTL me and my peers, as well as make sure we are accountable native who has also raised a including many images and to all areas and interests. family in town, talks to a lot creative ideas.” The town is in Imagine Joe Pillitteri sit- of people during the course good hands. ting at a table for a serious dis- of the day. Or rather, she says, And then there’s us. Karen cussion — at our first meeting through her job as program Skeoch, the multi-media sales he had us in hysterics one co-ordinator at the NOTL representative for the former minute with a story about rip- Public Library, listens to a lot of Niagara Advance for 27 years, ping his pants at a wedding, people, who have varied ideas is well-known by business (likely to be included in his of what the community needs people in town. Reach out to next comedy routine), and and doesn’t need. She’ll know her if you want to talk about then he had us in tears as he what stories we need to tell. advertising. told us how much faith he has Joan King, well, what can Karen and I are partners in us in our new endeavour. we say. There aren’t many with Pat Darte — he’s sup- Sean Simpson, a success- events in town where she isn’t posed to be silent (difficult ful and clever businessman volunteering in some capacity. for those who know him to with a young family, zeroed While she’s best known for believe), and our business ad- in on council stories — what’s organizing the Terry Fox Run visor. We depend on him to important about them, he and raising a ton of money, sort out all the important de- said, is how council decisions her involvement spans every tails we know nothing about. impact people’s lives. A good corner of the community. Lauren O’Malley, a creative reminder. Mike Balsom has also and wonderfully talented jour- Janice Thomson is one of agreed to help us out. He’s a St. nalist, loves to tell the people Curling stone in a portion of the wisest people on this plan- Catharines high school teach- stories, to write about events, et, known for doing what is er and a great interviewer for music and the arts, and we’re the Randwood wall on Charlotte Street right. She’s an ardent support- YourTV Niagara — whether so proud to have her put her er of the business community, the event is a fundraiser, polit- skills to work for The Local. by Lauren O’Malley which some would say in the ical or sports-related, he does Members of our commu- long run is good for the com- a great job presenting com- nity advisory board have been The stone wall embracing the Randwood Estate is one of those munity as a whole. She’ll be munity news. asked to be judges of whether many symbolic elements that give NOTL its historic gravitas. Which sure to keep us on track. We also have a member of we are fulfilling our mandate is why it’s a bit of a surprise to find a curling stone at the base of a seg- Julia Buxton Cox is a top- the Lord Mayor’s Youth Advi- and achieving our goals. We ex- ment of the structure on Charlotte Street. In NOTL, many historical notch social media modera- sory Committee on board. Al- pect them to tell us how we can roads lead to the Bradley family. Hope Bradley, the family’s 91-year- tor, always striving for fairness excia Cofell has signed up, and do better, and to be part of our old matriarch, says, “My father and grandfather built that wall. They and objectivity — qualities we are delighted to have her. team. We hope they will love also essential in a news source. She’s bright, smart, motivated, being part of forging strong started when my father was 17 — he was born in 1900. My grandson Andrew Niven lives in and young! If we’re going to connections between The Lo- Stephane pointed out the curling stone when he was young.” She says St. Davids with his young represent all of the commu- cal and their communities. she hadn’t seen it before then (and that was a couple of decades ago), family, and works for Kon- nity, it’s important to have at That invitation extends to and doesn’t know the story behind the anomalous stone, but assumes zelmann Estate Winery. He is least one person representing all of you, whether you have a it was just discovered on a nearby farm and used like any other stone. also chair of the NOTL Win- the youth in town. Her advice story to tell, an event to share, Bradley goes on to explain that her parents met while that wall was eries, which promotes the to us: “I think to make the or any suggestions about how local industry, and so under- paper more relevant we can we can be your voice — please being built. “My mother was a governess for the Nelles family, who stands better than most the reach out to local high schools email [email protected]. had the hotel at the entry to town,” she said. “She and her sister would balancing act between creat- and elementary schools to let walk by while my dad and grandfather were building the wall, and ing sustainable tourism and them know about the paper, Penny Coles they would chat.” Without the wall, there would be no Hope. developing great communi- we can also place ads in lo- Editor ties for raising families. cal stores and businesses, put The Niagara-on-the-Lake Local

The e trustedtrusted voicevoice ofof ourour community.community Editor: Multimedia Journalist: Penny Coles Lauren O’Malley [email protected] [email protected] 905-246-5878 Graphic Designer: Publisher: Rosie Gowsell The Niagara-on-the-Lake Local [email protected] Advertising Sales: notllocal.com Some of The Niagara-on-the-Lake Local community advisory board members were able to Karen Skeoch meet last week in the Market Room of the Court House, including Andrew Niven (back, left) [email protected] facebook.com/notllocal Julia Buxton Cox, Sean Simpson, and (sitting) Joan King, Janice Thomson, Debbie Krause 905-641-5335 instagram.com/thenotllocal and Joe Pillitteri. Alexcia Cofell, Mike Balsom, and Marcia Penner are also board members, but are missing from the photo. (Lauren O’Malley) COMMENT THE NOTL LOCAL January 17, 2019 7 Bill 66 and Protecting our Greenbelt the-Lake wasn’t a ways the will allow municipalities the backbone of commu- Greenbelt Act and recog- value input from residents busy tourist destination or the province to over- nities, natural areas that nize its importance to our who already live in those that it is today. The reason ride The Greenbelt Act have become wonders of region’s beauty. communities. When we people come from around which protects our natu- the world and vital sourc- Don’t get me wrong, I do that we can develop the world to experience ral heritage. That would es of our clean drinking am not opposed to devel- in a way that protects our our beloved town is be- make way for possible de- water. Given that Niaga- opment. Some of the big- heritage and environ- By Wayne Gates, MPP cause of the work that res- velopments in the Green- ra-on-the-Lake is home to gest job-creating projects ment while expanding the idents did to preserve its belt. Approvals to develop many smaller farms, there we’ve brought to Niagara local economy. One of things I fre- unique historical nature on the Greenbelt would are certainly discussions in the last few years have I understand there’s quently do in the provin- and character. not require public consul- the Ford government been because of extraor- a great deal of money cial legislature is encour- This is why I’m so con- tation or review periods, needs to have with local dinary developments to be made in paving age my fellow members to cerned about Bill 66. simply just approval by farmers to ensure their we’ve worked together to over the Greenbelt and take a trip and come visit Bill 66 covers many the Ford government. needs are being met. achieve. However, I sup- building high rises, but I us in Niagara-on-the-Lake pieces of legislation, but The Greenbelt pro- However, I firmly be- port meaningful develop- would argue there’s some- — and many of them there is one piece that par- tects almost two million lieve that most residents ment. That means we rec- thing more valuable lost actually take me up on ticularly worries me and acres of our land. It pro- support the intent of the ognize the special gifts our when you pave over our the offer. Niagara-on- that is the provision that tects farmlands that are protective measures of the communities have and we natural heritage. Black History Month at the library equality for women. The together through drum- ing and Discording With month-long celebration be- ming, dance, call and re- Wilco, etc. came official in 1976 in the sponse songs to tell stories. by Jeff Tweedy U.S. and in Canada in 1995. What a wonderful sight — To The Edges Of the I think it’s fair to say that and sound. Earth: 1909, The Race For not enough of us know the The event is free for all The Three Poles, And The importance that our little ages, but we ask that you By Debbie Krause Climax Of The Age Of town played in the aboli- register through our web- The NOTL Public Library Exploration tion of slavery in this coun- site, notlpubliclibrary.org, by Edward J Larson The New Year has just try. It was at the site of Par- so that we can have an idea begun and yet, for me, the liament Oak School, on July of numbers. Feel Free: Essays holidays seem like an eter- 9, 1793, that the first an- Also mark your calen- by Zadie Smith nity ago. The second week ti-slavery legislation in the dars for Wednesday, Feb. 28 Black Klansman: Race, of January saw the start of British Empire was signed. at 2 p.m. Local multi-disci- We want your photos! Hate, And The Undercover the library’s winter pro- The mural and plaque still plinary artist Howard Da- Investigation Of A Lifetime We’d love to feature local photos, so if you gram schedule. Please take hang on the former school. vis will be presenting his by Ron Stallworth have one you think our readers might en- a moment to check out The history of Black Ca- film, C’est Moi. Registra- what’s going on, whether by nadians and Americans is tion is also available online The Myth Of The Nice joy, please email it to [email protected]. picking up a brochure, or rich in our community and through the library website. Girl: Achieving A Career Deadline is Monday at noon. Thanks! by visiting our website and we are slowly beginning to For more informa- You Love Without Becom- multiple social media sites. recognize this— the newly tion please email me at ing A Person You Hate You can also sign up for our opened Voices of Freedom [email protected]. Hope by Fran Hauser monthly e-newsletter to park is a good example. to see you soon! First Nations: Canadian stay up to date with all adult This year, to acknowl- Geographic Indigenous programs held that month. edge Black History Month, New on the shelves: Peoples Atlas of Canada You’ll find those instruc- the library has decided to New Fiction by Royal Canadian tions on our homepage. host two special, yet very The Goddess of Yantai Geographic Society I would like to spend different events. The first by Ian Hamilton the rest of this column fo- will be a morning of cel- Hippie by Paulo Coelho Inuit: Canadian Geographic cusing on February and the ebration and music hon- Indigenous Peoples Atlas The Killing Habit observance of Black Histo- ouring African culture. On of Canada by Mark Billingham ry Month. In 1926 African Saturday Feb. 19 at 11 a.m. by Royal Canadian Geo- American historian Carter Babarinde (Baba) Williams Shell Game graphic Society G. Woodson created a week will present Tales by Moon- by Sara Paretsky Indigenous Canada: of recognition and celebra- light. He migrated to Can- Bright Young Dead Canadian Geographic tion of Black culture and ada in 2000 from Lagos, Letters! We want letters! by Jessica Fellowes Indigenous Peoples Atlas contributions in the United Nigeria, and although he is We are so excited to have our first edition A Delicate Touch of Canada States. He chose the month classically trained in both by Stuart Woods by Royal Canadian in print! We have an opinion page put aside of February in honour of piano and trumpet, it is the Geographic Society just for residents — we know you have opin- two very important men djembe drum that will be The New Iberia Blues ions and we would love to share them. If you born in that month; Abra- featured at this event. 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[email protected] [email protected] 8 January 17, 2019 THE NOTL LOCAL notllocal.com Region looking at garbage collection for 2021 By Penny Coles would be a challenge, and the material has already been stepped in to help.” The NOTL Local would force her to work hard- grabbed by people who know While some businesses in er at recycling, she said, “but the garbage schedule and get other areas can arrange pri- Meredith Raso tries to be I still have that issue with the there first. vate collection, using dump- responsible when it comes to green bin.” In response to a question sters to store garbage between putting out her garbage. She One concern she has is a from Lord Mayor Betty Dis- pickups, that’s not practical on wants to do what is right for possible increase in people ero about an increase in cost Queen Street, said Mavridis. the environment, and is pretty tossing their garbage out of to the municipality to look “Some of us don’t have conscientious about using her trucks on rural roads — she after scrap metal and appli- room for a garbage can in the grey and blue boxes. sees a lot of that already. ance pickup, Habermebl said back, never mind a dumpster. But she has two challeng- “I’m not sure why people the Region still has drop-offs And it would be impossible for es — a large family, and an choose to do that. Hopefully it at landfill sites. Residents can trucks to get back there to pick aversion to maggots. won’t get worse.” also find people who will col- them up.” With four kids from the With a new garbage con- lect them at no cost. Whitelaw has been han- ages of nine to 13 living at tract looming in 2021, the Re- In the past when collec- dling public consultation home, some weeks she puts gion is asking municipalities tion changes were made, there and engagement through the out a second garbage bag for to consider some curbside col- was a slight increase in illegal region’s website, social me- collection. And although she lection changes, with a goal of dumping at the beginning, dia, open houses, communi- has a lot of organic waste from increasing recycling and com- which declined as residents ty booths and surveys, both feeding a large family — when posting, and streamlining costs. adapted, she said. And the Re- online and by telephone. An she peels potatoes it’s usually Moving to pickup every gion has a program to address open house and community half of a 10-pound bag — she other week for residential gar- it if there is an issue. “We don’t booth were held at the NOTL doesn’t always use her green bage is one of the options un- believe there will be an increase community centre in Novem- bin. “I’m hit and miss with der discussion. in illegal dumping as a result of ber, he said. that, especially in the summer,” Catherine Habermebl, re- every-other-week collection.” The responses across the she said. “I really have a prob- gional director of waste manage- Following the presenta- region in favour of and against lem with maggots.” ment, spoke to Town councillors tion, Brad Whitelaw, program every-other-week garbage col- In a perfect world, rather recently to explain those options. manager for waste manage- lection for residents were fairly than seeing garbage collection If residential garbage pick- ment, explained municipal- evenly split, he said. reduced to every other week, up moves to every second ities are also being asked to Statistics from across the she’d prefer it more often. week, bag limits would dou- review enhanced services to province prove moving to every But if the Region decides ble. Recycling and composting see if they are required at the second week collection increas- to pick up residential garbage material would continue to be same level in the new contract. es organic diversion. People every second week, as it is con- collected weekly, she said. NOTL has three extra garbage don’t want their “smelly gar- sidering, and continues weekly Container limits for busi- pickups a week on Queen bage” hanging around and will recycling and organic waste nesses and mixed-use proper- Street, with businesses able to use their green bin rather than pickup, she would adapt. ties would be reduced to four put out up to 20 bags, and two putting food waste in a garbage “I’ll do what I need to do. It — some areas are now allowed cardboard collections with no bag, he said, and there are other would be hard, but I wouldn’t six or seven. limit, for which it pays the re- benefits to diversion, including be opposed to it. It is better for Other suggested alterna- gion an extra $76,000 a year. the creation of a product from Meredith, Nadia and Ben Raso use the blue and grey recy- the environment.” tives include a four-item limit “Once a new contract is compost material. cling boxes, but Meredith says she could be better at recy- Reducing her garbage per collection for large items, awarded, if that service is not In addition to “cost avoid- cling organics. (Lauren O’Malley) to one bag every other week each collection. needed, you don’t realize cost ance” in the new contract, he The mandatory use of clear savings,” he said. added, environmentally, “it’s bags was considered but elimi- Maria Mavridis is quite the right thing to do.” nated as an option — there was sure the extra service is need- Allowing two bags every little support from the public. ed, and would hate to see it other week isn’t taking away ser- “We do know for a fact reduced. Her family’s restau- vice, it’s rescheduling it to reduce through our audits that 50 per rant on Queen Street, Corks the number of trucks required cent of the garbage bag in Niag- Restaurant and Wine Bar, not in the fleet and to cut down on ara consists of organic material,” only puts out garbage as often truck maintenance, Whitelaw Habermebl said. “That material as allowed with the enhanced said, but as residents increase can be better managed through service, but sometimes trips to their recycling and use the green our green bin program.” the dump have to be made to bin for organics, they’ll find they Other municipalities get rid of food waste between won’t need two bags. which have gone to every-oth- collections — if it piles up be- The four-item limit per er-week collection have suc- hind the restaurant, it attracts residence for large items and cessfully increased waste racoons and skunks. the elimination of scrap metal diversion, and increases in During the summer, she and appliances collection have savings have ranged from had to ask the NOTL Cham- been largely supported during $200,000 in Barrie to $12 mil- ber of Commerce to intervene public discussions and in sur- lion in Peel Region. because garbage was collecting veys, Whitelaw said. The Region is also consid- on the street, still piled curb- The Region is asking mu- ering eliminating the collec- side when tourists began ar- nicipalities to look at what they tion of appliances and scrap riving in the morning. want in base collection service metal. In the majority of cases, “I don’t know what we would and other options and en- Habermebl said, by the time have done if Janice (Thomson, hancements available to them, the contractor gets to the curb, president of the chamber) hadn’t with a response by Feb. 20. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE LOCAL 905.468.2412

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King Street, taking Johnson She quotes writer Dustin it, anyone can,” Jacqueline focus is on all genders and Lord Mayor Better Dis- Street to the Voices of Free- Lance Black: “If you want to Thair says modestly, regard- issues. “The general popu- ero is also on the list of dom Park, then down Re- change a mind, you have to ing her part with Women’s lation in NOTL is older and speakers, because “she is a gent Street to Prideaux and start with someone’s heart.” March Global. white. Trans people, persons woman in a leadership role back to the bandshell where She’s hoping this event will WMG is a grassroots of colour, these are not the — specifically in politics — the speeches will begin. move people toward change. Amy Jewell is co-organiz- network of people around average NOTL person. We which is part of the WMG There will also be mu- The women say they will er of the NOTL Women’s the world aspiring to create want to help them be ex- mission,” says Thair. sical performances by drag deem the event a success by March Global, to take place equality of all kinds through posed to different types of “I look forward to par- queen Maya Nority, singer/ small increments. “I hope Saturday, with speakers action and events. Their an- people through things like ticipating in this peaceful songwriter Ange Nether- people walk away saying in Simcoe Park. (Lauren nual days of action, dubbed this.” protest,” Disero says. “It’s sole, and possibly an Indig- ‘Maybe I’ll hold an event of O’Malley) #WomensWave, take place Thair and event co-or- something that will be bene- enous women’s drum circle. my own, maybe I’ll show this Saturday and Sunday, ganizer Amy Jewell have ficial to the town. I’ve always Thair and Jewell feel this a meaningful movie,’” says with marches and gather- planned a march and expe- believed that with good event is important to pro- Jewell. “I hope they talk to ings scheduled in more than rience that will present dif- role models we learn more voke a “sustainable momen- someone else and say ‘You 15 countries. ferent perspectives for those quickly.” tum of change.” Jewell refers won’t believe what I expe- Thair, a Shaw Festival who might not be familiar Jewell says, “I can’t keep to a “grey zone,” where we rienced.’” They also hope actor, is no stranger to roles, with a broad range of issues. yelling at my TV screen and tolerate “cat calls, comments people will be moved to join but activism is a new ele- Speakers will include Mel hope things are going to on our appearance, and in- the Niagara-on-the-Lake ment in her life. “A couple Thivierge, who is a trans- change.” She joined Thair tolerance.” She tells of Black chapter of Women’s March of years ago my sister and I gendered person working in at the helm of this local fac- actors at the Shaw being ha- Global, which can be found went to Detroit for a wom- NOTL. They will be speak- et of the global movement, rassed in town, and relates through the organization’s en’s conference,” she says. ing about simple day-to-day feeling that “because of the story of a gay friend. “I website. “There were 5,000 women things most people might Trump, Ford and other cur- asked him if he walks down But mainly they hope the chanting in unison, and it take for granted, like enter- rent leaders, rights are being the street holding hands day will be mild, and fami- Jacqueline Thair, who has inspired me and made me ing a public washroom. taken away from women. If with his partner,” she says. lies and friends will stroll taken a leadership role in or- want to be part of some- “Natasha Mumba will women, as well as LGBTQ His tear-inducing answer: over to Simcoe Park on Sat- ganizing a Women’s March thing like that.” be thanking her parents and other minorities, all “It depends.” urday with open minds and Global in NOTL, has helped Her sister went on to for helping her go to Can- speak out together we have a “Sometimes you need to open hearts. For more infor- to arrange speakers with take a job with Women’s ada,” says Thair. Mumba is stronger, louder voice.” step outside the grey zone to mation contact thairjacque- a focus on all genders and March Global, and that an actor at the Shaw Festi- On Saturday, Jan. 19, propel yourself into activ- [email protected]. issues. (Photo submitted)

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Gateway Community Church is partnering on an art exhibit to tell women’s stories, on display at the NOTL Public Library Jan. 25 to 27. (Supplied photo) Zalepa aiming for transparency at NPCA By Penny Coles edgeable citizens. The initial task of the The NOTL Local The next task for the inter- agency’s interim board went im board members will be to as expected at Monday’s first Gary Zalepa, Niaga- go through that report, “look- meeting at Ball’s Falls, with ra-on-the-Lake’s interim ing at what’s already been ac- the election of an interim board member of the Niagara complished by the past board chair and vice-chair, followed Peninsula Conservation Au- and staff, and see what else by the unexpected: the former thority, said the new board is needs to be done,” said Zalepa. vice-chair, who took the helm on track to governance reform. “This will shape what we to start the meeting, was cen- And the work of examin- have to do going forward.” sured by his colleagues for a ing an auditor general’s report, Zalepa said the meeting racist social media post. released last summer citing was the first opportunity for David Bylsma, mayor of several governance issues, can the Niagara representatives West Lincoln, was chosen now begin, said Zalepa. to sit down with those from chair, Diana Huson, Pelham’s Some changes have al- Hamilton and Haldimand regional councillor, was select- ready been made as a result County, areas also covered by ed vice-chair. The procedure of that report — the current the conservation authority. under NPCA bylaws is to fill Niagara board members were “This was one positive those positions at the annual appointed to provide lead- result, that we got to meet general meeting. But board ership while determining a the board members from members voted to depart from process for each municipality outside Niagara. We didn’t that procedure to help them to recruit citizens with certain know what to expect. But get to work on some of the skill sets to serve as NPCA we got the sense that there is many issues facing them — representatives. The auditor good synergy around issues staffing and legal issues were general had suggested the for- and that we will get a solid on the agenda to be discussed mer board was weighted too governance back in place. at a closed-door session. heavily with political appoint- There was a general consen- ments rather than knowl- sus on wanting to to that.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 notllocal.com THE NOTL LOCAL January 17, 2019 11 Crossroads Medical Centre delayed by appeals By Penny Coles Last April, the province appeals since — not even The NOTL Local introduced a new process initial discussions of cases for appealing planning de- have been held, and no hear- The new tribunal de- cisions and the Ontario ings have been scheduled. signed to speed up appeals Municipal Board (OMB) be- There is no way to determine to municipal planning de- came the scaled-down LPAT. where NOTL appeals are in cisions is doing just the op- The new board was intended the queue, he said, so it’s im- posite, says a local developer to be streamlined, quicker possible to even guess when anxious to start work on the with its decisions, encourag- they might be heard. new medical clinic town ing negotiations to eliminate It’s frustrating to be so doctors hope to call home. the need for hearings and far behind, said Redekopp, Lloyd Redekopp’s proj- giving more weight to the with no idea when he’ll ect, a two-storey building decisions of municipalities. be able to move forward. on Line 2 designed for the But as Redekopp and a Meanwhile he’s working Niagara-on-the-Lake family few other developers — in- on having everything else health team and related ser- cluding Two Sisters Resort, in place so that when the vices, was first delayed while waiting for a decision on a appeals are heard and de- waiting for rezoning approv- John Street hotel planning cided, he’ll be ready to put al from the Town. Now it’s application, and John Haw- the shovel in the ground, While he has some hope the appeal process could be finished by the summer, developer facing further setbacks, but ley with his village centre “although I have no idea of Lloyd Redekopp says he really has no idea when he’ll be able to begin construction on a this time the impediment is proposal at Niven Road — when that might be.” new medical clinic on Niagara Stone Road. (Photo submitted) the Local Planning Appeal have discovered the reality The solution going for- Tribunal backlog, with no to date has proved to be just ward, he suggested, is for de- for any assistance I can pro- vision of health care services being looked after.” end in sight. the opposite. velopers, municipalities and vide,” he said. to our patients.” He has a lease for the next Town approval came last Town planning direc- other stakeholders to look While he won’t speak to Sean Simpson of Simp- four years, so he doesn’t have fall, but two appeals to the tor Craig Larmour explains for solutions outside of the their plan, he knows they’re son’s PharmaSave is also in to worry about his business provincial body were then why not only NOTL projects appeals process, although working on one. He has also limbo and frustrated. He’s having a roof over its head, filed. One came from the but developments across the once LPAT’s problems are been assured they want to limited in the business de- but even when the appeals owner of a medical clinic province are stalled: Soon af- resolved by the divisional remain in town and are still cisions he can make until have been heard and a de- on a site already zoned for ter the OMB became LPAT, court, appeals might begin looking forward to a central- he has a timeline for the fu- cision made, “the new clinic commercial development, its procedural rules were to move quickly through the ized health care building on ture — he has committed to won’t be built in six months.” who is arguing that rezoning questioned by the developers system, as originally intend- the Crossroads site, he said. being part of the new medi- “We can only wait to see Redekopp’s Line 2 property of large a Sudbury proposal ed, he said. Mary Keith, executive di- cal clinic, but has no idea of what will happen. There are was unnecessary and a poor under appeal. At issue was Meanwhile, although it’s rector of the Niagara North when that might happen. a lot of balls up in the air, and planning decision. who could give evidence at not his responsibility, he is Family Health Team, which He hasn’t been made in the meantime my job is to The second appeal was the hearing — the rules were concerned about the doctors includes NOTL doctors at privy to any contingency continue meeting the needs filed by a neighbouring resi- more restrictive than during who will be in limbo, with the Old Town hospital site plans the doctors may have, of our patients.” dential developer who is still the days of the OMB. Unable no leases where they are cur- and the Niagara Medical but it’s important to him and Since the Town has in- dealing with storm water to make a decision, LPAT rently located to see them Clinic in Virgil, emailed his customer patients to be volved itself in decisions drainage issues from Rede- referred the matter to a divi- through the delayed appeal this: “The team is working close by. He’d like to be con- about local health care, kopp’s property, and hoping sional court, said Larmour. process and the construction on a contingency plan. In sulted, he said, “so we can Simpson said, “we could use for a resolution so he too can And there it remains, of the new building. this plan every effort will be make our own arrangements some leadership from them move forward with his plans. with no movement on any “I’ve offered to be open made to not disrupt the pro- to see that our patients are in this instance.”

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Jeff Weir from Reif Estate Winery and Sydney Appel of Lakeview Cellars serve icewine at Visitors vote town the 2018 Original Icewine Festival. (Elena Gayley-Pride) ‘most welcoming’ By Penny Coles “It is very gratifying per cent of global travellers The NOTL Local to see the long-term say that friendly and inter- investment made in hos- esting locals are one of their Niagara-on-the-Lake is pitality recognized,” said top considerations when a town of awards and dis- NOTL Chamber of Com- selecting a destination for tinctions, topping lists in all merce president Janice their next trip. kinds of categories — the Thomson. It’s especially re- NOTL made the list prettiest town, the best ho- warding to see the town re- along with Goreme (Tur- tels, best fine dining, best garded so highly by visitors key), Slunj (Croatia), Elu- in heritage preservation who have expe- rienced its anbi (Taiwan), Lake Tekapo and volunteerism, and the hotels, restaurants, events (New Zealand), Bendigo friendliest — that was from and hospitality first-hand, (Australia), Newport (US), expedia. she added. Nozawa Onsen (Japan), It can now add one more The accolade comesFernando de Noronha to the list: NOTL has been from visitor surveys, she (Brazil) and El Chalten (Ar- named one of the most wel- said, through booking.com. gentina). coming places on Earth. The surveys indicated 73

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We welcome ara-on-the-Lake residents “David would talk about lively debate but it must be only) Facebook group it, so we started coming in a mature and respectful NOTL Today. here from Oakville for get- manner. We will not toler- “It purely came about aways,” she says. As Cox’s ate any form of bullying or because of all the goodness retirement time came vulgar comments,” states we’ve seen in this town,” nearer, the couple decid- the mandate, written by says the 48-year-old trans- ed to buy a house in what Buxton Cox. plant from Oakville. She they had begun to refer to “People are seeking sees this as a volunteer as “Magicville” and “Pleas- connection and not every- role, a way for her to give antville.” one is seeking it face-to- back to the town she has “We bought our house face,” says the extroverted grown to love deeply. through Kevan O’Connor, recent local, who has met “The Facebook page‘Mr. NOTL.’ He and his “hundreds of people” as a represents my passion for wife dressed up for every result of the forum. this town, for connecting event in town,” Buxton She spends about seven residents and providing a Cox remembers. “I asked to 10 hours a week mod- platform for them to speak Kevan if he ever got tired erating NOTL Today, and to each other,“ she says. of tourists. He said, ‘Ni- says, “Overall it has been The page is something of a agara-on-the-Lake will a great experience. I really version of people opening never lose its magic.’” She do have a passion for the up their windows and yell- couldn’t agree more. town. As a travel agent I ing out a question to their They bought a bun- know what we have here. neighbours, or hanging out galow on the edge of I just want the goodness of at the local coffee shop or Chautauqua in 2015, and the town to come through pub. “I see it like the old built a new house on the on the page.” fashion party phone lines,” property in 2016. “I told Posts on NOTL To- says Buxton Cox — which (builder) Kekoo Gat- day include shots of local allowed several people to ta I wanted lots of light,” beauty; questions about speak at once — “or like she says, standing in the power outages; requests like having coffee with open-concept kitchen-liv- for recommendations for your neighbours, but you ing-room-dining-room dentists, driveway pavers can do it in your PJs.” which is streaming with and restaurants; and lost Before choosing to sunbeams. The many win- and/or found dogs. The move to Niagara-on-the- dows and glass doors look page bypassed a call to Ken Lake, Buxton Cox was out on a well-loved yard. Reid, the local “dogcatch- the owner/operator of a As a travel agent, the er,” when a message of a Julia Buxton Cox enjoys her “pura vida” in “Magicville.” (Lauren O’Malley) travel agency in Oakville. aficionado of the Spanish found dog was posted and With her warmly gregari- language found a niche the owner was found and ous nature, it’s no surprise for herself as an expert picked up his pooch within she found herself in that on Costa Rica. “It was so less than an hour. Visit us industry. inspiring — how close to “I’m always looking for She fell into it unex- nature people can live,” she good content to share,” online at: pectedly. “We were prepar- says. “Pura vida.” Buxton says Buxton Cox. “We’re ing to attend a destination Cox seems to have found open to suggestions on notllocal.com wedding in Punta Cana, her own version of “pure how we can improve. 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The travel agent we don’t feel blessed to live “winter” image is a moody suggested I try her line of here,” she says. shot of bare trees on the work, even part time.” That statement is not Commons by local pho- “So I tried it,” says the often heard coming from tographer David Gilchrist. spirited Buxton Cox. “And dedicated followers of poli- Gilchrist also often posts I loved it.” tics — a tribe which Buxton striking nature shots, most After nine years in the Cox was surprised to find recently of a “coywolf” industry, the London On- herself joining when she spotted by Butler’s Burial tario-born Buxton Cox moved to town. “I started Grounds. Seniors’ Day 20% decided it was time to following council because Other familiar posts move on. The industry was we are a small town and on the page include links Third Wednesday of Every Month off* changing, and so was her it was just an interest,” she to stories Buxton Cox *Regular-priced merchandise only. 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As Chisholm about showing the group’s never really ‘own’ Niagara,” points out, “This way he’s gratitude to the community.

Three siblings and their cousin love to go skating at the Fort George outdoor rink, which is sponsored by Vintage Hotels and encourages great family time. In front: Michael Miele, behind him (left) are his sister Sophia, his cousin Samuel Miele and his sister daughter Felicia. Tony Chisholm, president of the Friends of Fort George, presents a plaque to Doug Rempel of Bosley Real Estate for his support of the volunteer organization. (Lauren O’Malley)

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When the doors open at here were blockbusters in St. community.” Walker was just 1:30 a.m., put your coat on a Catharines or Niagara Falls,” the ticket: “Through her help seat to reserve your favourite Levy recalls. He decided to ap- we raised the money necessary spot, and then go back out into proach the Shaw festival about to buy the screen and projector.” the lobby for a sip and a sup. using the Royal George theatre Now to source the films. These are the Shaw Festival as a cinema in the off-season. Levy approached the Toronto Film Series rituals. And yes, The George was built in 1915 International Film Festival. “I there’s a movie in there too. to entertain the troops, and thought TIFF would be the per- “What has become its real Levy thought it fitting to put it fect source—not for films from centrepiece is maybe not so back to use as a film house. their own festival, but for their much the movies, but the so- “I thought the most diffi- connections to distributors.” cial community feel,” says Ste- cult thing would be to get the Levy says he went to the A local element has been Stephen Levy, founder and director of the Shaw Festival phen Levy, founder and direc- films,” Levy says. “That turned organizers of TIFF and said, added last year and this, with Film Series. (Lauren O’Malley) tor of the series. out to be the easiest part.” “I’m trying… I’d like… is there Barbara Tranter’s short film Of course the films them- He approached the Shaw any way…?” The response sur- series Historical Gossip being selves are relevant and import- Festival with his idea, and was prised him. “They said sure, screened before some of the ant, he affirms. Levy spends 10 given a hard no. you can access anything you films. Tranter’s films focus on months of the year selecting Perhaps using the skills he want.” It turns out they were just storied locals such as Blanche and chasing down the films learned selling aluminum sid- launching a mandate to reach Quinn, Norm Howe and Don- that are shown weekly be- ing in his youth, Levy didn’t give out to smaller communities. ald Combe. tween December and Febru- up. “I don’t know why I thought “It’s been a joy,” says Levy. The film series has shrunk ary — every year for thirteen I should try again, but a couple “I enjoy choosing the films slightly this year, with the years now. of years later there was a new and feeling the community cancellation of the documen- Levy and his wife Ria regime at the Shaw, so I spoke thing — it’s like giving back tary component. The trea- moved to town from Toron- to them — and they were all for to the community, but it’s also sured-by-many Saturday after- to via California almost 20 it,” he says. There were two con- giving to me. I get an ego rush noons also came under threat years ago. “We used to come ditions: They couldn’t offer the in picking the films.” this year, but patrons and Shaw to Niagara-on-the-Lake to see Royal George theatre, because His criteria? “One, that I like supporters were up in arms, plays at the Shaw,” the youthful it wasn’t equipped with heating, the film. Two, taking into con- and the film series survives. Jan. 19 film: I Feel Pretty, about a woman struggling with 80-year-old recounts. “One af- and this was planned for the sideration the overall audience “The beat goes on,” says Levy. insecurity who wakes from a fall believing she is the most ternoon we were seeing a show winter months — but the Festi- — which is changing from an A schedule of upcoming beautiful and capable woman on the planet. Her new con- at the Festival Theatre. During val Theatre was available, being older demographic to a young- films can be found at shawfest. the intermission we stood empty for several months be- er one, more open to subtitles,” com/films. Tickets can be pur- fidence empowers her to live fearlessly, but what happens on the back patio and looked tween seasons. Problem solved. he says. And they must be en- chased online and at the Shaw when she realizes her appearance never changed? Star- out and said, ‘Why not move But, they would not supply the tertaining and well made. 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Alexcia Cofell, Bethany Poltl and Tiffany Leung, members of the Lord Mayor’s Youth [email protected] Advisory council, at their January meeting. (Lauren O’Malley) 20 January 17, 2019 THE NOTL LOCAL notllocal.com Norm Howe earned a place in hearts of locals By Penny Coles an ideal time to grow up tertaining stories of the era he could describe without to a beautiful wooden box over” to make room for him. The NOTL Local in a tight-knit community. to pass on — stories which emotion as doing the job he that had been a gift to her He’s there with her now, When the parents got to- would have been lost even- was sent to do. from the Great Lakes Society, said Louise, following a pri- Norm Howe, a man who gether, there was always lots tually without that recording. The five-minute films are and which held her ashes. He vate family service. A public earned a place in many hearts in town for the kids to do, she “I’m trying to capture the meant to show a “vignette” said when his turn came, he celebration of Norm’s life is in Niagara-on-the-Lake, said, playing outdoors, on stories and the people before of the people she has inter- hoped she would “scooch being planned for the spring. died Dec. 6 at the age of 93. the Commons, getting into they’re gone.” viewed, but the first one fo- A beloved father of four the sorts of harmless hijinks Her first interview with cused on Howe was as much and husband to the love of kids did when left to their Norm was done in 2017, about life in NOTL in those his life, Margherita, who died own devices, as they were in and the resulting video was decades, as seen through his in 2006, he was also a friend those days. shown last winter as part of eyes, said Tranter. His sto- to many in town. Her dad was a “kind and Tranter’s Historical Gossip ries and some of the pho- Next month, at the Shaw accepting father,” she said, series during the Shaw Festi- tos she includes in the film Festival Film Series, a short and well-liked by others. val Film Series one Saturday provide a sense that it was a video about him will be He was also a great role afternoon, before the fea- time of great fun and cele- shown before the feature model for her and her broth- ture movie. It’s a wonderful bration — the war was over, movie, providing a glimpse ers, Michael, Robin and Pe- glimpse of him at his fin- and although many lives had into his life as a fighter pilot ter, she added. est, reminiscing and joking been lost, these young men in the Second World War. “He instilled in us a great about about some of the best and women had survived to “He was intelligent, lov- love for humanity.” days of his life. marry and raise their fami- ing, funny, engaging, gener- A glimpse of those years Tranter interviewed lies in a community they had ous, witty, empathetic, cre- in the Old Town has been Norm again about three chosen to call home, and in ative and self-sacrificing. He recorded in the first part of weeks before he died, and is a way that was surprisingly saw the best in others and two videos by film-maker in the process of editing the normal given what they had gave the best he had,” wrote Barbara Tranter, who grew footage in preparation for lived through, she said. his son Michael for Norm’s up living beside the Howes. showing it at this year’s Shaw The film to be screened in obituary, also describing him Her parents were part of the film series in February. This February will show the vet- as a champion tennis player, “party scene” with 20 to 30 second part will focus on his eran looking back on a very an amateur watercolour art- couples, she said, which went war years, when he served as different time, but one which ist and a bird-watcher. on for 10 to 20 years. a fighter pilot in the Royal shaped the lives of the gener- Those who were fortu- And the kids, she added, Air Force, based in Britain ations to come. nate to call him friend knew also had fun, mostly unsu- and flying bombing missions During the years after the him as a great story-teller pervised and “free to develop over Germany. war, Norm was Margherita’s with a quick, dry wit, and our own scene. Life was so He had aged consider- biggest supporter, her pas- a man who in his heyday, different for kids those days.” ably since the first video was sionate activism an accepted while raising a young family It was the party atmo- made, she said, but his mind, part of family life. It led to in NOTL with Margherita by sphere of those decades, and his familiar and much- several awards, including her his side, loved to party. which she considers part of loved wit, were still sharp. He being named to the Order of There were several cou- the social history of NOTL, showed a different side, one Canada for her fight to clean ples of the post-war era, rais- that she wanted to capture of the pragmatism required up the Great Lakes and the Norm Howe attended his last Remembrance Day service ing kids in town during the in talking with Norm. Al- of a young man who under- Niagara River. Nov. 11, 2018, and proudly displayed his medals earned 50s and 60s, who met often though Margherita was the stood the devastation caused At her funeral at St. during his years as a fighter pilot in the Second World War. for dinner and socializing, extrovert and Norm the qui- by about 80 solo bombing Mark’s Church, Norm spoke He died in December, and a short film about days flying says daughter Louise Howe, et one, he had a great sense missions, for which he was of her with great love and ad- missions over Germany will be shown in February at the who recalls those years as of humour and lots of en- much decorated, and which miration, while holding on Shaw Festival before the feature film. (Supplied photo)

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He recommends be lightly known as “hav- cussion,” says the phar- high-quality unsweetened ing your bell rung,” and macist. “Symptoms don’t electrolyte drinks. was more often than not always happen right away And when the time is treated by just “walking — they can take several right to begin resuming it off.” Not so these days, weeks or even months to activity, he suggests yoga with concussions being top manifest.” as an excellent mind-body of mind — as it were — for Consult a health pro- re-integration. parents, athletes, and, real- fessional immediately after Friesen also warns ly, most people. any kind of head or neck of trying to get back to Essentially, your head injury to confirm whether normal activity too quick- is a big heavy flower sit- or not it’s serious and re- ly. “As your concussion ting on top of a relatively quires treatment. symptoms start to lift, you weak stem. “You can put as The problem is, aswake up one day thinking, much protection on your Simpson says, “Concus- ‘Hey, I feel pretty good,’” he head as you like, but the sion is a confounding con- says. “But just because you neck is frail,” says Sean dition.” feel better doesn’t mean Simpson, compounding The symptoms vary, and you’re healed.” The chi- Supplements can be used to prevent and treat concussions. (Lauren O’Malley) pharmacist and owner of are unpredictable. “Typi- ropractor urges people to Simpson’s Pharmacy and cally you get an inflamma- err on the side of caution. Simpson’s Apothecary. tory cascade in the brain Take it more slowly than Simpson is known for his and that can cause mood you want to, he advises. Do expertise in and alternative abnormalities, headache, less, not more. CONCUSSIONS BY AGE GROUP treatments of traumatic inability to focus or con- “When you’re abso- PER 1000 brain injuries (TBI). centrate. It can affect mem- lutely symptom-free, try Under 4 The pharmacist’s first ory, balance and co-ordi- a very light workout and 97 years of age piece of advice is to try nation,” says Simpson. see how the body to minimize your risk of The most universal- responds,” says Friesen. 5-12 concussions. You can’t pre- ly recommended — and “Try some light reading, 72 years of age vent them, but one way to least followed — medical and see how the body re- 13-17 diminish the chances is to advice is rest. Dr. Gary sponds.” He encourag- 60 years of age strengthen the muscles in Friesen, a chiropractor, es parents to understand your neck — make that clarifies: “Rest means no that kids with concussions 18-30 stem stronger. Simpson video games, no reading, are not going to be able 20 years of age also makes an argument no computer time, no go- to study for tests, or get for an “optimal state of ing to the mall.” Friesen is back on the team for that 18 31-65 Highest rates of concussion health versus a sub-opti- an athlete himself, and has important game. He says years of age in Ontario are found among mal state. You can mini- treated many sportspeople. most concussions can heal children and youth under 18 66 amongst those visiting emergency mize the damage to neuro- He says he has a passion well; 85 to 100 per cent can 51 and older logical processes through for managing TBIs, and get better — but he stresses departments and family physicians. diet and supplementation.” makes a point of sharing that any subsequent blow Much of his advice for his knowledge on the sub- can do major damage. Source: Concussions Ontario prevention also applies to ject with patients, parents, the treatment of head inju- and schools. ries. “Magnesium is a min- “If a patient comes to eral that that most of us are me with a diagnosed con- deficient in to begin with,” cussion I want to be sure he says, and encourages they’re doing everything LLLLLL LLL adding it to your supple- they can to make the bruis- ments. “One of the foun- ing heal,” says Friesen. He dations or cornerstones is echoes Simpson’s advice omega-3 fatty acids, as they for a well-balanced diet, are anti-inflammatory. It’s supplementation, good Kelsey Penner, not just something that’s for sleep hygiene and cop- daughter of Kevin & Marcia Penner heart health even though ing mechanisms for stress of Virgil and that’s typically what people management. Bradley Overbeeke, think of, but it is important TBI patients tend to son of Ken & Nell Overbeeke of Fenwick were for neurological processes feel a great deal of anxiety, married on October 20th, 2018 at 2pm. as well.” He also recom- with nothing visibly wrong mends curcumin, vitamin with them and yet they are The ceremony was held C, zinc, B complex, and under strict instructions at Bethany Mennonite branch chain amino acids. to do virtually nothing. 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Freda --- 24 Welcome 1 48 Miscreants 26 Old Testament song Across: 51 Economizer 28 Sliver notllocal.com THE NOTL LOCAL January 17, 2019 23 LOCALLOCAL SPORTSSPORTS Niagara Motors skates NOTL Nationals in sixth place to win over Pelham leading up to divisional playoffs By Penny Coles “We were unsure go- mid-December were fol- school or leave to pursue The NOTL Local ing into the season, but lowed by three wins, put- other opportunities. Try- With 10 games left to top five or six going into ting them in a tight race to outs for next season will go in the regular season, the playoffs would be a big the post-season. begin in April, he said, for the Niagara-on-the-Lake accomplishment for our Their most recent game players 16 to 21 years old. Nationals are on track to first year.” Sunday was a 6-1 loss to The team has already end it in fifth or sixth place They will play their last North York but they re- lost one skilled player to a in their division. regular season game at the main in sixth place, said professional team in Nor- Spencer DeWolfe, Meridian Credit Union DeWolfe. way, and has gained some coach of the Jr. A team, Arena in Virgil Feb. 15, Having developed such additions this season as says the Nationals are in with the playoffs beginning a competitive team for its well, sending four players sixth place with a record of shortly after. first year, DeWolfe hopes to representing the Nation- 17 wins, 15 losses and one The new franchiseto keep his core players go- als at the Quebec all-star overtime win. team of the Greater Metro ing into the Nationals’ sec- showcase this weekend. “Its a very successful Hockey League started off ond season, but he knows For more information standing for a first-year strong, and has continued he will lose one who will about tryouts or game re- expansion team,” said building momentum in the age out and others as they sults visit notlnationals. DeWolfe. South division. Two losses go off to post-secondary com.

The Niagara Motors novice house league team looked strong on the ice as players skated to a 6-1 win over the Pelham Panthers Saturday afternoon at the Cen- tennial Arena in Virgil. (Fred Mercnik)

NOTL Nationals won 7-3 against Windsor Saturday, the third-place team in the South Division of the GMHL, putting the Nationals in sixth place as the local team heads into the final stretch of regular season play. The game was at home in the Meridian Credit Union Arena Friday. The next home game for the Nationals is this Friday, Jan. 18 at 7 p.m. (Fred Mercnik)

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This 5 Bedroom Inn is in a prime location across the street from the Pillar & Post Inn and Conference Centre. It is walking dis- tance to all the fine/casual dining, live theatre, boutique shops and parks that Niagara-on-the-Lake has to offer. The Weather- pine Inn is an elegant retreat nestled in a beautiful garden setting and the property was designed in the tradition of a fine country inn with wide plank pine floors with a focus on privacy. Vaulted wood-beamed ceilings and a double sided fireplace complement This extraordinary property offers a unique lifestyle with substantial living space and its specification level of the highest standards. the traditional architecture of the Inn. The large wrap around It is located on a half acre directly across from the 9th hole of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Golf Course the oldest golf Club in North porch and second storey balcony offer the perfect setting for America. This home has been refurbished with fastidious attention to detail. Developed over some years the main property has three guests to relax and enjoy a coffee or glass of Niagara wine. substantial guest Bed & Breakfast suites all with ensuites and outdoor decks and/or balconies. The master suite comprising a spacious Many aspects of this property have been grandfathered and are ensuite steam shower, walk-in closet and a balcony with a hot tub is its own oasis. The property further entails a Great Room with a not achievable in Niagara-on-the-Lake anymore. The new gar- see-through fireplace to the covered outdoor kitchen with a fully equipped BBQ, dining room, private office, 2 laundry rooms, profes- dens being created by Vintage Hotels down the street will only sionally equipped kitchen, and gym. The terraces offer an outside living space overlooking a pond, gazebo, putting green and water drive more business to this Inn. Have a look and be the master feature. Enhanced with a 3+ car garage and parking for an additional 6 cars, this is a one-of-a-kind home. of your own business.

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15082 Niagara Parkway, NOTL 28 Harmony Drive, NOTL 6 Aberdeen Lane, St. Catharines 603 Simcoe Street, NOTL Welcome to this beautiful property tucked This Gatta home overlooks a wooded backyard This property that backs on to Two Mile Creek was Years of exquisite design culminate here in a back from the Parkway in a quiet are of Niaga- and offers a serene oasis with a waterfall and a built in 2015 and designed for 2 level living in a home like no other, with uncompromising luxury ra-on-the-Lake. This property is perhaps most variety of spaces guaranteed to appeal. Located in Bungalow. The condominium development is lo- and sublime details. Located a ten minute walk to impressive for its incredible setting. With view of the heart of Niagara-on-the-Lake, this custom built cated steps from the Old Town of NOTL, wineries, all of the buzz of the main street, the new owner your own vineyard outside your door, this culti- bungalow spans 1875 sq. ft. and hosts a den and 2 trails and restaurants. The kitchen and living/dining will enjoy the quiet small town charm of Niaga- vated land is simply overwhelming. The Century bedrooms on the upper level, including an impres- room have an open plan interior layout, with large ra-on-the-Lake or a brief stroll to the new Commu- Home is comprised of 4 bedrooms. sive owners suite. sliding doors to a balcony overlooking a ravine. nity Centre and Library.

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1783 Townline Road, NOTL 20 Macdonell Road, NOTL 1413 Niagara Stone Road, NOTL 21 - 608 Simcoe Street, NOTL This fully furnished Bed & Breakfast ½ Storey Nestled in the four season Garrison Village com- The dream of owning your first home is an ev- This contemporary home has been designed with was built in the 80’s and is set just outside the munity, the reproduction facade blends seamlessly eryday reality here in one of the most desirable remarkable attention to detail in every respect. It sought after village of NOTL. The spacious Guest with the chic, clean-lined open floor plan, which is towns...Niagara-on-the-Lake. It is also ideal for offers many comforts for leading a quality life- suites are rooms filled with light and open spaces, perfect for modern living on a grand scale. A gra- investors looking for a turn-key vacation property. style, whether this is your second home in Niag- each with ensuites and all encapsulating a perfect cious entrance Foyer leads to the expansive Great This home is located in Virgil, a 10 minute drive to ara-on-the-Lake or a space you live in year-round. getaway. The ground floor comprises an entrance Room featuring an abundance of windows, a fire- the Old Town and a stroll away from restaurants, Highlights include a gorgeous galley kitchen with hall leading to a large living room. place, a custom kitchen and dining area. bakeries, wineries and micro-breweries. high-end appliances and granite counters.

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