St. Davids Grower Named This Year's Grape King

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Newly-crowned Grape King John Fedorkow presses out 18 ounces of juice at Saturday’s grape stomp, but Niagara Falls Mayor Jim Diodati was the winner. The competition raised more than $7,000 for the Walker Cancer Centre. (Clare Cameron) St. Davids grower named this year’s Grape King Penny Coles those ambassadors chosen in The Local the intervening years. During the presentation On a beautiful afternoon ceremony last Wednesday, surrounded by the vineyards Matthias Oppenlaender, chair of Fruithaven Farms on Line of the Grape Growers of On- 8, fellow growers and sup- tario’s Board of Directors, and porters celebrated with John Fedorkow traded barbs, most- Fedorkow as he was helped ly about the Grape King’s age, into the prestigious jacket that but the respect, admiration identifies him as this year’s and affection for Fedorkow Grape King, and an ambassa- was obvious from all who dor for the industry. spoke. In 1956, the year the first Oppenlaender explained Grape King of Ontario was the long-standing tradition of chosen, the position was re- naming a Grape King, which warded with a crown and cape. goes back 64 years, and joked, The tradition has changed to “they say wine gets better with Deputy Lord Mayor Clare Cameron stomps grapes in the friendly competition at Montebello Park in St. Catharines Satur- a distinguished jacket, along age, and the older the vine- day, one of the events of the 68th annual Niagara Grape and Wine Festival. She said she managed to squeeze out four with a heavy silver chain ounces of grape juice and come second in her heat. (Crispin Bottomley) which carries the names of all Continued on page 4

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Local partners: 2 September 26, 2019 THE NOTL LOCAL notllocal.com Town staff asked to look at TOWN BRIEFS improving current noise bylaw Town to hire recruiting firm Penny Coles at the extension of last week’s ment, the report said. Councillors agreed Mon- ask them to submit propos- Councillors accepted The Local council meeting. Coun. Stuart McCormack day to begin the process of als, and if the proposals and Randall’s two-envelope pro- They asked staff to inves- suggested also asking staff to finding a new CAO with the costs are similar, meet with cess, with proposals in one After extensive work with tigate and gather more input provide information about hiring of a headhunter — them individually in camera envelope for councillors stakeholders and community from the public, and also re- how many legal proceedings although Coun. Gary Bur- before making a decision. to read and discuss, before members, council has asked view the special events policy, have resulted from noise viola- roughs asked that the term Coun. Clare Cameron opening the second enve- staff to review some policies which allows wineries to hold tions in the last 10 years, and if recruiting company be used. suggested putting out a re- lope, which would include and gather input from the pub- 24 outdoor events a year. They there were any fines levied for Interim CAO Sheldon quest for proposals instead, costs. lic to see where improvements also asked for a policy that in- violations. Randall suggested the Town saying council should be Cameron stressed the can be made to the current cludes penalties. He said he would like to should make a list of three looking for the best option, need to get the process un- noise bylaw. Councillors Erwin Wiens know to what extent the previ- or four suitable companies, not the cheapest option. derway without delay. The bylaw was written and and Clare Cameron, who led ous bylaw was enforced, before approved in 2012, but not with- the review, asked that staff deciding on changes. out lengthy debate amongst look at the noise emitted from Councillors agreed with Chamber asking for advance councillors and the public. events, and consider adding that request, but not to his Since then, both residents an 85/20 decibel level — the second suggestion, to ask staff Speaking on behalf of Ni- with luxury itineraries, in- NOTL,” she added. and business owners have asked current bylaw doesn’t include to “plot a path forward on the agara-on-the-Lake Cham- cluding wine and wellness “In regards to spending for changes to the bylaw, but a noise level. That number was use of bird bangers” — the can- ber of Commerce president packages, Cheropita said. $20,000, I’m told there is the previous council put off taken for the Toronto bylaw, non-like devices farmers use to Eduardo Lafforgue, who was His plans mesh with nothing in the budget. The an extensive review, given the and is just a starting point for protect grapes from birds — not in attendance at Mon- council’s strategic plan, cupboard is bare,” countered amount of discussion that went staff, councillors were told. and possible alternatives. He day’s meeting, Coun. Wen- which lists promoting the Coun. Erwin Wiens. into the original, and the extra It was suggested staff con- suggested involving stakehold- dy Cheropita asked council town as a priority, she add- The agricultural com- work it would have put on staff sider a permit application fee ers, experts, staff, and residents to advance the chamber ed. mittee wants money, the to have another look at it. for special events to help fund in the discussion. $20,000 on next year’s grant. Although several coun- irrigation committee wants Workload continues to be enforcement of the bylaw. Coun. Erwin Wiens dis- Lafforgue wants to set cillors suggested Lafforgue money, he said, adding, “we an issue, interim CAO Sheldon Since short-term rentals agreed, saying noise related to up a marketing booth at the provide a report detailing have a budget, and we’ve al- Randall told councillors. He are also part of the noise prob- agricultural practices is legis- Royal Winter Fair, which how the money would be ready blown it.” said if there is anything new to lem, with out-of-town visitors lated by the Province. “We’d opens Nov. 1 in Toronto and spent, there is a need for Councillors agreed to add to the lists of issues staff is partying and disturbing neigh- be muddying the waters very runs for 10 days. speed, Cheropita told them. approve the advance in already looking at, council will bours, the committee suggest- significantly if we get into that He plans to use the space “I think it’s really worth it principle, and ask Lafforgue have to prioritize, because at ed applications for short-term issue now,” he said. to promote NOTL as an up- to help the chamber change for a report to council on this point, he said, “everything rentals should include local Cameron was also opposed scale tourism destination, the nature of who comes to Oct. 7. seems to be a priority. We’re contact information available to opening the discussion to struggling to complete what’s to the public, and that the Town include bird bangers, saying the on the list now.” should be able to penalize own- committee’s mandate did not Committee to consider accommodation tax In recent months, council- ers for noise violations. include looking at agricultural A Town committee has tives of the accommodation tax, when in fact discussions lors have met with stakeholders Staff could also look at in- practices. been struck to look into in- and tourism sectors. are just beginning, suggest- and members of the communi- creases in annual short-term li- The amendment to include stituting a municipal accom- Coun. Clare Cameron, ed the committee work with ty regarding on-going concerns cence fees and penalties for those bird bangers in the noise re- modation tax. referring to rumours that the community engagement of noise, and presented their operating without a licence, to view suggested by McCormack It will include two coun- there has already been a deci- co-ordinator on a communi- findings to council Monday help fund increased enforce- failed by a six to three vote. cillors and four representa- sion made to implement the cations plan.

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Those who attended a meeting last week of the Town’s grinder pump committee, formed by the current council after the election, were given a thorough explanation of how the sewer system in the village works, the role Wayne Scott, a member of the Town’s grinder pump committee, explains a report and recommendations that will be presented to councillors Monday, of the grinder pumps and October 7. (Penny Coles) why they are necessary. Committee members, “This committee ofRoad and on some of the of all homeowners with Town establish “a rigorous Oct. 7. A staff report will including Councillors council was tasked with new streets, such as San- pumps, to determine what inspection and sign-off likely be requested, and a Erwin Wiens and Norm finding a viable solution dlewood and Stoneridge has occurred since the protocol for the developer decision could come from Arsenault and five resi- to bring forward to coun- Crescents, in the village. sewer system was installed, and Town inspector.” council on Nov. 11. dents, along with Town cil,” said Ruck, and was “The system can’t work and provide the Town with If accepted by council, For more information environmental supervisor also asked to hold a public without those pumps,” a database to build on — recommendations could about Thursday’s presenta- Brett Ruck, were at the meeting before going to Scott said, “and some of a suggestion committee take effect beginning tion, or to comment, visit St. Davids Firehall Thurs- council. you have lived with this for members accepted as be- Jan. 1. www.jointheconversation- day to explain the recom- He reminded residents a number of years.” ing a good next step. The process going for- notl.org/grinderpumps. mendations they plan to several times throughout The grinder pumps Also looking to the fu- ward, Scott said, is for the Comments will be present to council, which the discussion that council reduce solid matter in a ture, Scott said, the com- recommendations to be accepted until Thursday, include what owners of hasn’t seen or approved the large tank before pumping mittee will recommend the presented to councillors Oct. 3. grinder pumps most want- recommendations. it uphill to the sewer sys- ed to hear. Previous councils have tem, where it then travels The committee recom- taken the position the re- to a substation, and on to mendations to council in- sponsibility lies with the the Regional wastewater clude the Town taking over homeowners, he said, and treatment plant in Niagara the responsibility, and the requests to change that Falls. cost, of maintaining and have met with resistance. The scope of the com- replacing the pumps, as Coun. Erwin Wiens mittee’s work was to un- long as any breakdown is also spoke of council’s on- derstand the context not the fault of the own- going struggle to limit tax within which the pumps er, such as material being increases, which will be a operate, and to prepare flushed that shouldn’t be. factor in their decision. recommendations that They will also ask for The cost to the Town ensure the system is both better inspection and over- of assuming the responsi- “reliable and equitable” for sight of any grinder pumps bility for grinder pumps homeowners, Scott said. to be installed as new would be funded through He explained the St. homes are built. wastewater fees, costing Davids sewer system has Through each election all taxpayers an extra $10 two owners — the Town, since the installation of the a year, residents were told. and the homeowners with St. Davids sewer system, Old Town resident grinder pumps — and if and with each new council, Wayne Scott led the dis- the recommendations are St. Davids residents with cussion, beginning with approved by council, that grinder pumps have asked an explanation of how the won’t change, he said. the Town for assistance St. Davids sewer system The grinder pumps with what has become a differs from the traditional are supposed to last about costly burden to some. systems found in the rest 10 to 15 years, but for The current councilof Niagara-on-the-Lake’s reasons not always clear, decided, as its committees urban areas. many have not, possibly were formed early in the The Town chose abecause pumps were de- term, to create a group low-pressure directional fective, or in some cases, charged with investigating boring system for St. Da- due to problems with their the situation, and Thurs- vids, with narrow, shal- installation. day’s meeting was to pres- low trenches for the sewer Some homeowners still ent their findings to about pipes. It relies on what was have their original pumps, 50 people in attendance at then new technology, and which are likely to need the village firehall. was much less expensive replacing soon, others The committee has also than the traditional gravi- have replaced them sever- posted the information ty systems — possibly half al times. One resident said on the Town’s online Join the price, said Scott. It was when her pump was found the Conversation, and a also faster to install, and to be defective, E/One, the video of the meeting is considered safer. manufacturer, replaced it available online. As Ruck Grinder pumps were at no cost, but others have emphasized to those at the necessary in homes below been on the hook for about meeting, a greater number the level of the sewers, $2,700, in some cases be- of residents needs to be such as in Bevan Heights, cause faulty installation involved to help the com- or those with basement was blamed. mittee make its point to plumbing, as in homes on One resident suggested councillors. Tanbark Road, Queenston a survey should be taken 4 September 26, 2019 THE NOTL LOCAL notllocal.com Fedorkow promises to be ambassador for Niagara wines Continued from page 1 also spoke, thanking Zimmer- your-own operation. man and Oppenlaender for all Thirty years later, he told yards are, the better the wine they do for grape growers, the the crowd gathered to cele- is. If age is any indication, then town and the region, and for brate with him, “I’m the guy this Grape King will be a great their lobbying efforts on be- planting more and more ambassador.” half of the industry. grapes.” The Grape King is chosen She first met Fedorkow He began planting wine based on vineyard manage- when he was a member of the grapes in 1999, and carried ment and knowledge of the Town’s agricultural commit- out a major expansion to the industry, and serves as a rep- tee, she told the crowd. “He vineyards in 2008, after the resentative for Ontario’s grape kind of scared me. He seemed St. Davids canning factory and wine industry at events like the strong, silent type.” closed. across the country. But she soon discovered, “in “This grape and wine in- Fedorkow’s duties started no way is he silent” in his efforts dustry, I’m finding it fascinat- with the Mayor’s Grape Stomp on behalf of the grape growers ing, and I’m learning a lot.” last Saturday in Montebello and the community, she said. He said he is already an Park, and include the 68th an- Fedorkow was born and ambassador for the industry, nual Grande Parade Saturday, raised on a mixed tender fruit as the “pain’ who gives restau- Sept. 28, as part of the annual farm in St. Davids, and grad- rant employees a hard time if Niagara Grape and Wine Fes- uated from the University of they don’t offer Niagara wines. tival. Guelph in 1980 with a Bach- He admits to feeling his Fedorkow is a member of elor of Science in Agriculture. age, and has Oppenlaender of the Grape Growers of Ontar- Although he left the area Huebel Grapes Estates man- io’s Growers’ Committee, and for four years, he returned and age his vineyards. He prom- Camille, Debbie, John and Michael Fedorkow with Nicole McCaughey in the vineyard at of the Town’s Agricultural purchased Fruithaven Farms ised to be an ambassador for Fruithaven Farms. (Photos by Denis Cahill) Sub-Committee. in 1984, not far from where he the industry, and asked every- He has been “a valued grew up. one gathered on his farm to out a great wife, and I have a “Spring is always a tough Estate Winery, including Cab- member of several agricultur- It was an old farm, planted also “spread the word” about great wife.” time for Debbie and I,” he said. ernet Sauvignon, Cabernet al associations throughout his with old varieties of grapes, he Niagara wines. He introduced their son But Alex is “right here behind Franc, Merlot, Syrah, Char- career. With his experience said. Being named this year’s Michael, a police officer with me,” he added, offering words donnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pi- and his knowledge of all as- “I couldn’t pull them out Grape King “is a great hon- the Niagara Regional Police, of encouragement to him in not Gris and Semillon. pects of grape growing, John fast enough. I said I would our,” he said, thanking the their daughter Camille, a reg- this new venture as Grape He also thanked the men will be an asset as Ontario’s never grow grapes.” Grape Growers of Ontario, istered nurse in the Hamilton King. who come to Niagara for the next grape and wine industry He replaced them with Zimmerman and Oppen- General critical care unit, and “He is always with us, summer to work hard on the representative,” said Debbie tender fruit and berries, in- laender for their support. then, taking a breath to com- Alex.” farm, and who were also part Zimmerman, CEO of the cluding strawberries, raspber- He also thanked his family. pose himself, he spoke of their Fedorkow currently grows of the celebration. grape growers’ association. ries, cling peaches, pears and “Grape growers like me son Alex, who died 12 years 75 acres of vinifera grapes for “We couldn’t do this with- Lord Mayor Betty Disero plums, and opened a pick- can’t do amazing things with- ago this spring at the age of 14. Peller Estates and Creekside out them,” he said.

Matthias Oppenlaender, Grape Growers of Ontario board chair: Bill Schenck, GGO vice-chair; Grape King John Fedorkow poses with Lord Mayor Betty Disero and Joe Pillitteri at the 2019 Grape King John Fedorkow; and 2018 Grape King Chris Van de Laar wait for Debbie Celebrity Luncheon in St. Catharines, held before the ceremony at Fedorkow’s Fruithaven Zimmerman, CEO of the GGO, to straighten the Grape King chains. Farms. Celebrate your happy moments with the

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But the issue St. Davids residents had no Davids for all residents. 7,500 homes in Niagara-on- connection to each individual with pumps and containers has always come down to an choice in the matter of grind- It doesn’t seem like a lot to the-Lake hooked up to sewer homeowner depended on the on their property they didn’t unwillingness to spread the er pumps, but all residents ask from those who, if they systems, and less than 200 that distance from their plumb- want. At that time, hydro cost amongst all homeowners enjoy an improved quality of were in the same situation, require grinder pumps. ing to the street, and I recall service was not nearly as reli- to benefit a few. Is that rea- life when their sewer system would likely want and expect So it wouldn’t be surprising if $2,000 being the average dol- able as it is today, and outages sonable and equitable, or is it is working. the Town to take responsibil- some of The Local’s readers won- lar figure most used. If there were common. But residents political expediency? Council will be asked in ity for the sewer system, all of der why we are devoting so much are residents or former town with grinder pumps still have Not every resident chooses coming weeks to consider it, even if it includes grinder of this week’s editorial space to staff with different informa- to be concerned — we can all to use a public library, com- adding an extra wastewater pumps for it to operate. the issue of grinder pumps. tion, please let me know. imagine what happens when munity centre, swimming charge of about $10 a year to Consider $10 the cost of It’s because these pumps Also a strong current run- the pump that has to move pool, park, and arena, but all every homeowner’s bill, to being a good neighbour. And have been a costly, unwel- ning through the many sewer raw sewage uphill from their are expected to pay their share, fund the Town taking over remember, there but for the come burden to homeown- discussions of the day, both at basement stops working, and most do so willingly, un- some of the costs of grind- grace of God . . . ers since the day they were council and public meetings whether it’s because of a pow- derstanding the benefits to the er pumps. This will ensure a Penny Coles installed, and in the coming held in the St. Davids Lions er failure or a pump failure. quality of life in their town. working sewer system in St. The Local weeks, town staff and coun- Hall, was the issue of develop- I remember going for a cillors will consider making ment. A sewer system would walk one sunny, warm day in some changes that will affect open up property within the St. Davids, the day the grinder all homeowners. So I hope urban boundary of St. Da- pumps were being delivered. LOCAL FINDS you will read through to the vids for residential growth, As I walked along Queen- end, and maybe have a better and not all were in favour of ston and Tanbark Roads, I Home Children recognized understanding of why this is the changes they knew would stopped to talk to some vil- an important issue to all. come to the village of what lagers who had gathered in Donald Combe For those of you who are was then about 250 homes. driveways to discuss with Special to The Local new in town, or who weren’t Cannery Park, which added their neighbours what had On Sept. 28, we commemorate the sesquicen- particularly interested during another 235 homes, and the been dropped off, download- tennial of the British Home Children. From the ongoing discussions about a many new subdivisions that ed, really. These unhappy late 1860s to 1948, more than 100,000 children sewer system for St. Davids have been built over the last homeowners, with absolute- of all ages emigrated to Canada from the United about 15 years or more ago, a decade, wouldn’t exist today if ly no say in the matter, were little background: it was a heat- it weren’t for the council of the about to become part of the Kingdom, seeking employment as farm workers ed, difficult issue from the -be day approving a sewer system. new sewer system, with these and domestics. These children were sent to Can- ginning. Some village residents But back to grinder pumps. huge, shiny tanks. ada by more than 50 organizations, including the with small properties had aging After the meetings and of- The tanks, which contain well-known Barnardo’s; The Salvation Army; and septic systems that were failing. ten acrimonious debates the grinder pumps and also Our Western Home, in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Raw sewage was ponding on about sewers and the various act as storage before their con- Our Western Home opened as an orphanage, their properties. It was not a kinds of systems available at tent is pumped uphill, were to in the converted courthouse/goal on Queen Street healthy situation, and sewers the time, a choice was made be buried on these residents’ in 1869. An English woman, Maria Rye, brought seemed the only solution. for one that was less costly properties, or for some, in- some 4,000 poor and orphaned English street Homeowners on larger than traditional systems, but stalled inside, in their base- children here, hoping to offer them better lives. properties with septic systems would require grinder pumps ments. The tanks were a foot The children stayed in Niagara before being sent that served them well were not for some homes. Thoseor two taller than the men to work on farms and private homes throughout happy about paying to hook up who would need them had who were examining them, to a sewer system they didn’t no choice. Many spoke out and large enough in circum- Ontario. Rye was frequently absent from Niagara need, or the ongoing wastewa- against the Town staff recom- ference that they might just as she was travelling to escort more children from ter costs it would bring. mendations — they were be- have been able to wrap their the slums of England to Niagara. The day-to-day I’m going from memory ing told they would become arms around them. operation of the home was the responsibility of I think many were sur- Emily Bayley. The home closed its doors in 1913, prised, and a little over- but Bayley remained here until her death in 1922. NEEDNEED HELP?HELP? 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VIII XXIII Aged 2 Years Died April 8 Mary DAVIS Elizabeth SCHOFIELD Aged 12 years Died Oct.12 1884 Died Feb. 2, 1871 SIDE Aged 16 years Aged 21 years Emily BAYLEY Ethel CAREY Caroline NEWBOLD Died Died June 6, 1888 Died Aug 13, 1873 Dec. 14 1922 Age 11 years Aged 14 years Aged 75 years

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Today this gathering place is home to many First [email protected] [email protected] Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples and acknowledging reminds us that our great standard of living notllocal.com facebook.com/notllocal instagram.com/thenotllocal @thenotllocal is directly related to the resources and friendship of Indigenous peoples. notllocal.com COMMENT THE NOTL LOCAL September 26, 2019 7 Fall is a perfect time to discover the outdoors sis however, all that is required guides their curiosity along. back seats out of a minivan, is a trailhead and an expanse of Times spent along the laying some patio cushions public land to have an amaz- Bruce Trail and other natural and blankets, and calling it an ing time. That costs nothing spots in NOTL have shown overnight stay. except taxes, I suppose. me great returns in regard to I’ve driven to destination As summer slips away epic life stories. Some of the hikes and crashed in it, and Owen Bjorgan (who are we kidding — sum- most profound and memora- I’ve even lived out of one with Special to The Local mer flew by at an impossible ble experiences of my child- cameraman Dave Tebbutt I suppose I’m lucky in that speed, again), we enter the hood and recent years have for two weeks while filming a my favourite hobby is one of beautiful slumber of fall. We happened outdoors. By my- documentary in Florida. We the most inexpensive going. find ourselves conversingself, with family, my friends, or likely saved $1,000, and we Living life in the great out- around this time of year, ex- the dog by my side. filled up the bank with endless doors is cheap, although like claiming how we’re going to Close calls and scary wipe- outrageous stories of trying any hobby in life, there is a miss summer so much, until outs, teenage-boy life chats at to survive in a van in Florida’s Owen Bjorgan is about to doze off in the van-camp setup. The ca- spectrum of intensity involved. next year. The Caves on the escarpment wetlands and rougher neigh- noe is tied to the roof, and the bed is on wheels, with food and com- How much time and energy Then there is a transition (thankfully those caves don’t bourhoods. fort inside. The cost of the experience, other than gas? Just about do you commit daily, weekly, where most people hop onto echo forever), walks with my Be ready for adventure. free, like most times spent outdoors, says Bjorgan. (Photo supplied) or yearly to your most precious the same page, and we em- parents after coming home Keep your bike in the back of activities? Usually, there is a brace fall for its outside time. from school... the list goes on. your truck or van. Keep that that is already prepacked with So be prepared to make relationship where more time The bugs begin to retreat, All of these rich memories, extra pair of running or hik- the essentials. that improvised decision to go invested in your hobby equates there is less humidity in the air, experiences, and bonding mo- ing shoes on standby in your At the end of a long day, if when you feel like it, soak up more money spent on it. and gorgeous colours enter the ments were forged in nature vehicle. Have a separate little there’s that one extra thing to fall as it sets in, and maybe dis- If you’re into video games, scene. and cost next to nothing. backpack specifically for out- do, then the idea of an adven- cover (or re-discover) a hobby it’s unlikely you have just one The Bruce Trail and all of Even just being outside with ings with kids, or by yourself, ture becomes less appealing. that is essentially free. game. If touching up your vehi- its associated side trails in Ni- the people you enjoy sparks cle to make it sing and hum is agara-on-the-Lake are free. conversations and good feel- your thing, then you know the They are publicly accessible at ings. This is why NOTL is full of costs that go with it. All of these any time of the year, and you local and visiting walkers. Day Auchterlonie on Astrology costs are acceptable with a smile can hit up this trail on foot, and night, there are always peo- though, because it’s your favou- mountain bike, or with the ple strolling through our town. Bill Auchterlonie depending on where Libra is in my Carter celebrates birthday rite hobby. dog, letting the scenery do the That in itself costs nothing at all, Special to The Local your chart. It was Sept. 28, 1066, number 95. Walt Disney World The beauty of being an work for you. and is a valuable experience. that William the Conqueror in- in Orlando opened its doors on outdoor enthusiast is that the There are great sections At the extreme end of enjoy- Today we start a new lunar vaded England, and on this date this day in 1971. overhead cost is next to noth- for families to visit, where kids ing the outdoors cheaply, I have month which begins on Sat- in 1987, Hilary Duff was born. Wednesday, Oct. 2: Is all ing. Expensive equipment and will have plenty to explore with a lot of strategies that get me by. urday at 2:24 in the afternoon, A surprise late Saturday or early about the Moon, with a move clothes are helpful for bigger their eyes and their hands. Some you will find quirky. with the New Moon in Libra. Sunday could be costly or bring into Sagittarius just before 8 expeditions, or just for their Nature becomes their teacher Sometimes, I’ll van-camp, Thursday, Sept. 26: the more wealth. a.m., and with six connections longevity. On a day-to-day ba- in an instant, and just kind of which involves removing the Moon moves into the sign of Sunday, Sept. 29: the Moon throughout the day. The best Virgo for a few days. It was on in Libra is making eight con- is a connection with Venus in Sept. 26, 1580 that Sir Francis tacts from early morning to the evening. A bit of tension LETTERS Drake became the first human late at night. The most power- holds a lot of promise. The great to sail around the world. And ful ones are conjunctions with comic strip Peanuts, by Charles tennis icon Serena Williams Venus and Mercury in the eve- Schultz, starring Charlie Brown Thanks for Terry Fox Run support celebrates birthday number ning. Beautiful and peaceful and Lucy and Snoopy, was first Terry Fox turned misfor- to take registrations, marshall tour to pay tribute to our Cana- 38 on Sept. 26. It’s busy from feelings and ideas and activities published on Oct. 2, 1950. And tune into a journey that brought along the route, hand out certifi- dian hero, and collected funds sunrise to sunset but the more are just what Sunday is made Kelly Ripa was born this day in us all together Sunday, Sept. 15 cates and ribbons and sell shirts. to support cancer research. significant astro event today is for. The London Police Depart- 1970. at Simcoe Park, to celebrate and So thankful to all the volunteers. The event was both emotion- Mercury at Square angle to Plu- ment, first in the world, began honour our Canadian hero and There are companies who al and inspiring, as we listened to to in the evening. It looks like on Sept. 29, 1829. And good- The Podcast version of Auch- continue his dream of one day support the run without expect- the heartwarming words of can- a day of rising tensions where ness, gracious, great balls of fire: terlonie on Astrology contains finding a cure for cancer. ing any recognition, including cer survivor Sharon Burns. We ideas and willpower are in a Jerry Lee Lewis was born on more information than the ver- The community of Niagara- Tim Hortons, Walker’s Country were led by Juliet Dunn singing showdown. Honesty will make this day in 1935. sion which appears here in The on-the-Lake showed tremen- Market, Phil’s valu-mart, Hen- the national anthem after Joe Pil- things better. Monday, Sept. 30: Early Local. For the past few weeks I dous generosity and support for driks valu-mart, Sandtrap Pub litteri of Team Pillsy announced Friday, Sept. 27: Avril Lavi- Monday morning, the Moon have been sharing my story of this worthwhile fundraiser. and Grill, Cows Ice Cream, the he would achieve his goal of rais- gne turns 35. And The Tonight moves into Scorpio and sets up why I became interested in as- Thanks to each and every Sunset Grill and Stagecoach ing $100,000. He is the epitome Show began its long run on an emotional day where not a trology. Starting this week, I will person who participated in the Restaurant. of inspiration. NBC on Sept. 27, 1954. The lot is going on. Babe Ruth hit devote four weeks to explaining run. While pledges are still be- Grape Escape Bike & Wine Special thanks to Penny Moon continues a busy run his 60th home run on this date the uncanny astronomical par- ing processed, we should raise tours and Queenston, St. Da- Coles and The Local’s mean- through Virgo while Venus in 1927. Tennis star Martina allels between 1776 and 2008, more than $100,000 this year vids Golf Courses have helped ingful coverage of all the and Neptune are in a stressful Hingis is 39. the American Revolution, the for Terry Fox-funded research. to keep the Marathon of Hope events leading up to the run. connection that may result in Tuesday, Oct. 1: As October collapse of Lehman Brothers and We are so grateful to all the alive in NOTL. And thanks to Lord May- a dream coming true for some. gets underway, the Moon con- the rise of Donald Trump. students from local schools who Huge thanks also to the or Betty Disero, who brought Saturday, Sept. 28: The tinues in Scorpio, but with a lot So, please check out my pod- did their part collecting dona- Lewiston-Niagara-on-the-Lake greetings from the town. Moon moves into Libra at 6:02 more going on and with Venus cast on Facebook at Auchterlonie tions on the Saturday before the Rotary Club, who provided a Thank you to everyone for a.m. and the New Moon in Li- making a Square aspect to Plu- on Astrology or visit my website run, and to the Me to We group barbecue following the run, do- being a part of Terry’s dream bra is at 2:24 p.m. It’s the start to, suggesting a problem with a Looking up with Bill at https:// from Crossroads who cheered nating all proceeds to the foun- this year. See you on Sunday, of a new lunar month, a time relationship or with something www.lookingupwithbill.com/. on participants on run day. dation. The NOTL Kinsmen Sept. 20, 2020! for new beginnings – especially else of value. A problem solved Until next Thursday, re- Many people came together chose to have a bike and wine Joan King for Librans – or for everyone, by reinventing it. Today Jim- member to shine on. NOTL businesses contact Karen at 905-641-5335 or [email protected] We are proud of our Businesses outside NOTL contact Julia at 905-934-1040 or [email protected]

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Newark Neighbours volunteers Pat Hicks, Nicole Patterson, Laura Gibson and Karen McLeod give Steffanie Bjorgan (centre) of Red Roof Retreat a $10,000 donation to offset costs of day programs and respite care. (Penny Coles) Newark donates $10,000 to Red Roof Retreat Penny Coles from the local food bank. with special needs. a cheque, but this one was clothing, sometimes even hold items for the migrant The Local For the past four years, When four Newark for $10,000, an amount far designer clothes, and at- farm workers, who also fre- it has been making a do- Neighbours volunteers, greater than Bjorgan was tracts women from across quent the thrift shop. They Newark Neighbours has nation to Red Roof Retreat cheque in hand, arrived at expecting. the region and even from turn up in numbers in the been helping the needy in from the Thrift Shop sales The Ranch Thursday, one of In addition to its food the U.S. who come to shop, spring, especially when it Niagara-on-the-Lake for during the month of July. three facilities operated by bank, Newark operates expecting to find good bar- opens on Sundays, to pur- more than 30 years. The money helps to offset Red Roof, director Steffanie a thrift shop, which has gains, says president Laura chase what they need for the But the registered chari- costs for the programs and Bjorgan was astounded. It’s evolved over the years to Gibson. season, and at this time of ty doesn’t stop at assistance respite care Red Roof offers not the first time Newark become a desirable place to It also keeps a good stock for those who require help children and young adults volunteers have dropped off shop. It offers gently-used of work clothes and house- Continued on page 9 Sunday shopping ends Oct. 6 Suzanne Vaillant We appreciate your p.m. Our Thrift Shop is Special to The Local wanting to assist. located at 310 John Street Our Thrift Shop sales (behind Riverbend Inn). As summer comes to continue to increase, For more information, an end, we would like to and this month we had please visit our website. send a big thank you to the pleasure of donating www.newarkneighbours. those who donated items $10,000 to Red Roof Re- ca. and shopped at our Thrift treat. We are thrilled to be We appreciate and val- Store. able to help such a worth- ue the generosity of our Thanks go out as well while charity in our com- community for your do- to Chautauqua Residents munity. nations which allows us Association, The Village Just a reminder to all of to continue our mission HAVING Supper Market and Ann our food clients, registra- of “Serving our Commu- Loken for their donations tion to receive a Thanks- nity with Compassion, and Twin Power Financial giving dinner is closing Care and Concern.” of St. Davids for inviting Sept. 27. Please call 905- Making this mission a us to set up a booth at 468-3519 to register. reality would not be pos- TROUBLE their open house where Please note that New- sible without all of our we received food and ark Neighbours will be volunteers whose time clothing donations from closed Thursday, Oct 10 and effort we greatly ap- local residents. and reopening on Tues- preciate. HEARING? We couldn’t do it with- day Oct. 15 in order to put out you. Many thanks to together and distribute everyone. the Thanksgiving food For those who have baskets to our clients, and been asking if you can giving time to our volun- make a food donation for teers to spend the holiday our Thanksgiving Dinner with their families. Program, we could use Our last Sunday for apple and cranberry juice, shopping will be Oct 6, chicken and turkey gravy, then we return to our reg- stuffing and tinned cran- ular hours of Monday to Call us today to book your berries. Friday 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 complimentary LETTERS hearing test. Thanks for story of Bob Howse Trail Just wanted to let you know Every time I see people on came up with the idea of that it touched my heart to read the path it makes me happy to having picnic tables for peo- 1630 Niagara Stone Road, NOTL about the beginnings of the see it being used. It is also nice ple to use as a break in front of trail and the part Bob (Howse) to see that the youth of Niaga- their church. hearbetterniagara.com | 905-468-4999 played to get it started. ra United Mennonite Church Nancy Howse-King notllocal.com THE NOTL LOCAL September 26, 2019 9 Need for food bank surprises some residents Continued from page 8 The first Sunday we open in This year’s $10,000looking these days. Every What they aren’t able to town,” she says. the spring is like old home cheque was a reflection of week we try to make it neat- sell, they donate to other or- Although in the ear- w e e k .” that, up from last year’s do- er and improve it, and we’re ganizations, she says. ly days they were mostly year they are stocking up on Farm workers do not get nation of $7,000. getting great feedback.” Bjorgan agrees that this farm families who settled items to take home to their assistance from the food “We’re thrilled to be able Volunteers work extra is a great community of vol- in NOTL, often with large families. bank — that is only avail- to help Red Roof contin- hard getting clothing dona- unteers and organizations families, now they are se- “They’re shopping like able to residents in NOTL ue the excellent work they tions out for sale during the supporting each other. niors, singles and couples, mad to take stuff home. who qualify by providing do in the community,” says month of July, and encour- “We’re all doing what we individuals and young fam- They are really excited to the required documenta- Gibson. age customers to shop for can to help each other, and ilies who are struggling to be able to take nice things tion, Gibson says. it makes us all stronger,” she make ends meet. People home for their wives,” says Newark will also help says, offering to help New- don’t always recognize the volunteer Pat Hicks. residents who find them- ark volunteers with grant need in town, she says, “be- Sundays are the best selves in an emergency situ- applications. The food bank cause they’re not as visible days for retail sales, which is ation, until they can provide We’re thrilled is hoping for further reno- in this community.” interesting, says Gibson. the documents they need to to be able to help vations to the barn they use To help them, Newark NOTL residents gener- show they meet standard “ just off John Street, tucked has teams of volunteers who ously donate items for the guidelines. away behind Riverbend Inn come in on different days. thrift shop, which helps The money made in the Red Roof continue the and Vineyard. “It works really, really farm workers purchase thrift shop generally pays excellent work they do Although Newark has well. We all have fun. It’s what they need for the bills and offsets costs of the been serving the commu- become a social event for season at affordable pric- operation, which receives in the community. nity for more than three those who volunteer, and es, and some of the money no government funding, decades, there are still resi- they get to know the regular they spend goes back to the but in recent years, Newark Laura Gibson dents who don’t know what clients,” says Gibson. community, in part through has donated all sales from ” it does or how it operates, Newark also helps pro- the annual donation to Red the month of July to Red says Gibson. vide special occasion meals Roof. Roof. While the retail store is for Christmas, Easter and “Our migrant workers It began with a modest Every year, with new Red Roof, she said. open to everyone to shop, the Thanksgiving. are part of the cycle of what amount, but as the shop members on the board, “Newark takes pride in food bank serves about 30 Next up is the Oct. 13 Newark Neighbours does,” has been tidied and re-ar- along with experienced the fact that it’s a charity, and people registered to receive holiday. Those who are she says. “Their Sundays ranged, new carpet added volunteers, there are new can be charitable to other help, who are able to pick up qualified to receive a meal at the barn are really a so- to smarten it up, and word ideas, and extra effort made organizations,” says Hicks. food every two weeks. should register by Sept. 27 cial time for them as well, has travelled about the im- to improve the appearance “It comes down to the vol- “There are still residents by calling 905-468-3519, when they see and visit provements, sales have in- and service of the store. unteer segment working who are surprised to learn or drop by the John Street with their fellow workers. creased, says Gibson. “Customers say how nice it’s beautifully together.” there are people in need in barn.

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Res- the Upper Canada Heritage ry and the effects to restore and West Line, and then ration, which include an ar- ervations are required by Trail and the committee’s ef- Rick Meloen is hoping his and preserve it. heading back for a three-ki- chaeological study required calling the museum at 905- forts, visit https://www.heri- enthusiasm for the preserva- The trail follows an old lometre walk in total, says for the first phase, from John 468-3912. tagetrail.ca/. tion of the Upper Canada railway line, and it’s the his- Meloen. Street to East and West Line, Heritage Trail is contagious. tory of the railroad and its Organized in conjunction and bringing heavy equip- When the former Town impact on the town Meloen with the museum, the tours ment onto the pathway while roads supervisor retired in wants to talk about. are “an extension of the neigh- keeping it open for walking 2009, he developed an in- “It’s interesting to note bourhood walks,” he says. while it’s under construction, tense interest in the history where the train used to go, On a warm afternoon last says Meloen. of his hometown. and to have the vision of week, Meloen walked part of Phase two is from East Since then, he has what this trail used to look the trail to point out some and West Line to Line 3, popped up in many roles. He like. It was very different of the restoration work he phase three from there to has a small farm on Hunter from what it looks like now,” hopes to see. The combina- Line 9, and from there, the Road, yet still finds time to he says. tion of dirt and grass makes most challenging section is give back to the community The Upper Canada Her- for a good walk when it’s dry, from Line 9 to York Road. in many ways. He was very itage Trail was established but not after a heavy rain. There is also the task of active in plans to commem- in 1854 as part of the first “You can imagine what it making people aware that orate the War of 1812. He’s steam-powered Erie & On- looks like during the spring, when the path borders pri- well-known as an organizer tario Railway linking Niaga- or in inclement weather,” he vate agricultural land, they of the Niagara Parkway’s tiny ra-on-the-Lake with Niagara says. are not to trespass or help chapel Easter sunrise service. Falls, and the Great Western The plan is for a crushed themselves to fruit, he says. He was instrumental in plan- Railway. stone surface, that will retain Food safety and security are ning the Town’s Canada 150 The railroad brought life a natural look while provid- a concern to the agricultur- celebrations, and he contin- to the town following the ing a good walking path in al community, and the trail ues to volunteer with the Ni- War of 1812, and attracted all seasons, although it won’t committee is working with agara-on-the-Lake Histori- tourism and commerce. be plowed in the winter, says farmers to ensure their prop- cal Society & Museum and Rail operations ceased in Meloen. “We want it to be ac- erty is protected. the Friends of Fort George. the mid-1950s, but the trail cessible most of the year.” Proceeds from the tours His focus these days continues to provide a con- There are many regulars will go toward the resto- Cynthia Leavitt and Barb Whittard walked on the Upper Can- came about as part of a lega- nection from the southern who enjoy the trail, but the ration of the trail, to make it ada Heritage Trail last week for the first time in years, they cy project of the 150th com- Niagara Escarpment to the goal of the tours is to encour- safer and more accessible, he said, but they plan to do it again. Leavitt said it’s changed memoration events — the Niagara Commons. age people who have never says. since she used to play on it as a kid. preservation and restoration Tours take place Oct. 3 used it to give it a try, he said. Parking is available at the of the heritage trail. and 4, beginning at 5 p.m. “We hope it will be a Parks Canada lot on John As chair of the commit- at the entrance to the trail at great experience for people Street. tee overseeing that work, he the corner of John Street and to learn about the history of Tickets are $10 per per- plans to lead two three-kilo- King Street. the railway, while enjoying son and participants are en- metre tours along a portion The tour will follow 1.5 the trail,” says Meloen. couraged to wear running

Pam Nowina took a break from walking the Upper Canada Heritage Trail from Charlotte Street to East and West Line for a while, saying she’s sorry to see the loss of many trees on the other side of the stone wall. But with a new puppy Rick Meloen says there isn’t as much room to plant a garden at the Charlotte Street entrance as has been planted on John to train, she is beginning to take short walks along the trail Street, but the area has been spruced up and has new signs. (Photos by Penny Coles) behind the Randwood Estate.

Peter Fischer, Broker of Record, Carmela D’Amico, Broker and Nancy Bailey, Broker and Branch Manager are excited to welcome Cheryl Munce, Sales Representative to the Niagara-on-the- Lake Shop. Cheryl’s life motto has always been to “make a difference” in all she does. CHERYL MUNCE, To reach Cheryl, please call her at SALES REPRESENTATIVE 905-468-4700 or 905-330-0994.

Engel & Völkers Niagara-on-the-Lake, Brokerage 376 Mary St., Niagara-on-the-Lake notllocal.com THE NOTL LOCAL September 26, 2019 11 Cemetery tours a fun way to learn local history Kim Wade The Theatrical Cemetery this remarkable church. light of a warm September All of the vignettes on the research provided by the Special to The Local Tours have been running They are joined by a cast evening. tour offer an entertaining museum and church. Pam since 2012, beginning at St. of characters who meander The path to the ceme- look into the lives of some Mundy, assisted by Elizabeth As night falls, spirits Mark’s Anglican Church, into the pews as if they were tery is lined with lanterns of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s Senson, brings these charac- come alive. and now are in their second congregating to hear a Sun- perched on broken tomb- former inhabitants. Partic- ters to life visually through Well, at least their stories year at St. Andrew’s, during day morning sermon. Each stones, shedding additional ipants get a glimpse into her costuming talents, while do, through some in-depth the 225th anniversary of the is dressed in a costume rep- light for the uneasy stroller their family trees, their ac- the mood and ambiance is research, dedicated actors historic church. resentative of their charac- wary of stepping on a resi- complishments, and their enhanced through lighting and a bit of artistic licence. The tour begins inside ter, time and station. dent’s grave. contribution to the commu- provided by Lesley Stewart The Niagara Histori- the beautiful and impres- The first encounter with The first destination is nity. Stories tell tales of im- and Leanne Jones. cal Society & Museum and sive church. Ticket hold- the otherworldly is a ukule- the gravesite of two of the migrant struggle, military The tours are capped at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian ers are invited to sit in the le-playing mystery “spirit,” most prominent members service, and entrepreneurial 25 participants to ensure Church have teamed up to nave with its timeworn who greets them with a fa- of St. Andrew’s cemetery, spirit. Some stories have the all are given ample space to bring a few of the promi- floor boards and white pan- miliar diddy and a chuck- Ann Vansickle and William added intrigue of a murder see and hear as they gather nent residents of the church el-walled straight benches le. He is their minstrel and Duff Miller, portrayed by trial and grave robbers. around the gravestones for cemetery alive, through a and pew boxes, harkening guide, as they follow him actors Jane and Tom Catch- Each scene was written each scene. unique and immersive the- back to the Elizabethan style down the aisle and out of er. The stage is set and the and directed by Barbara So put on your walk- atrical experience. of long-gone architects of the church into the fading scene begins. Worthy, and is based on the ing shoes and take a stroll through St. Andrew’s grave- yard at twilight. You never know who you will meet and what you will learn. Just follow the fellow in the hat playing the ukulele and sing along. The tours will be offered for two final dates, Friday, Sept. 27 and Saturday, Sept. 28 at 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Tickets are $12 and must be purchased in ad- vance. Call 905-468-3912 to reserve your tickets.

Cast and Crew: Tom Catcher: William Duff Miller Jane Catcher: Ann Vansickle (wife of Duff Miller) Judy Thornton: Katy Young (wife of John Young) Stephen Steele: Erland Field Pam Mundy: Mrs. Charles Camidge Denise Ascenzo: Rachel Rutherford Rick Meloen: John McFarland Sr. (son of Old John McFarland) Geoff Senson: Willie Blain Lesley Stewart - Lighting Tom Catcher, Jane Catcher, Geoff Senson, Judy Thornton, Pam Mundy, Rick Meloen, Denise Ascenzo and Stephen Steele perform in the theatrical cem- Leanne Jones - Lighting etery tours offered at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. (Kim Wade) Briar Collins - Photography

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Kyle Verhulst loves his new position at Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery, and his boss Paul Harber, although Harber tells Verhulst he is the boss. (Penny Coles) Newcomer finds his niche at Ravine winery Penny Coles Today, he is proud to his parents, he left behind across the street, and his home. His final job of the munity that she would The Local be considered a mem- a life of routine, which in- own space downstairs, but day was to clear off the have to drive Kyle to any ber of the team at Ravine cluded a volunteer job that initially he missed his old tables after lunch. When job opportunity he found, When Kyle Verhulst Vineyard Estate Winery, shaped his days and gave life. that was finished, he’dHarber’s offer allows Kyle moved to Niagara-on-the- just a short walk from his him a feeling of purpose. His parents, Dianna head home. In between, to head off on foot in the Lake last spring, he hoped home in St. Davids. He loves his new home and Adriaan, made the he would visit with resi- morning, and walk home to find meaningful volun- When the 36-year-old in Cannery Park, with move from their home- dents, and became friends when he’s finished. teer work locally. moved to the village with the view of the vineyards town of Windsor for his not only with them but “He is a great addition welfare. Dianna spoke to with their family members to the team at Ravine,” The Local about her son, who came to visit, he said. said Harber. Motorcycle club aims for awareness hoping to find something Now he has found an- “He’s fun to work with, to replace the activities he other job he loves, and a and also really dedicated left behind. similar routine, although to his job. He’s a very hard Kyle was born with with different tasks. worker. He keeps the patio Down syndrome, and When Paul Harber of and gardens looking great, although he is fairly in- Ravine read about Kyle and he’s good at customer dependent and self-suf- in The Local, he phoned relations. He makes every- ficient, his parents have to ask him to come to the one smile.” to think about his future, winery to chat. Turning to Kyle, Har- when they’re no longer Harber learned quickly ber said, “We love having around, said Dianna. Kyle is a social fellow with you here.” His sister Katherine a ready smile, and loves to “I work hard,” said Sykes, a pilot, has settled joke around. But as much Kyle, who jokes about not in NOTL with her hus- fun as he has kidding with having time to talk. “I’m a band, Jeff, of Sykes Land- the other employees, he little busy right now.” scaping. She will one day takes his work very seri- Kyle also loves to eat, be Kyle’s legal guardian, ously, says Harber. and enjoys the food at Ra- said Dianna, “and we He starts at Ravine at vine as a bonus, he says. Members of the Sikh Motorcycle Club of Ontario visited NOTL Sunday. The club is the wanted to be here, closer 8:30 a.m. three or four He especially loves the advocate of turban-wearing Sikhs who wish to ride a motorcycle without a helmet in to her, to help her with her days a week, and begins wood oven pizza. Ontario, and promotes Sikhism across Canada. (Fred Mercnik) baby. It was important to cleaning and setting up He is planning to bring us that Kyle get used to liv- the outdoor patio tables his family to the winery at ing here now, instead of it and chairs. Christmas, he said. “I’m coming as a shock to him He’s thorough and ear- going to have a hamburg- one day down the road, nest, said Harber, and ad- er. I love the hamburgers.” when we’re no longer here heres to the routine set out Harber explains Kyle’s to look after him.” for him. popularity this way. In Windsor, Kyle be- When the patio area “A coat can be made gan each day with a walk is ready for the day, Kyle up of different fabrics of through his subdivision moves to the gardens, many colours. The bright- to an Extendicare long- which he loves tidy- er the fabrics, the more term care residence. For ing, and then goes home beautiful the coat. Kyle is 15 years, he started his around noon. an important part of the duties at 9 a.m., delivering Although his moth- fabric here. He adds to the newspapers to the rooms er assumed when she spirit and makes it a better of those who lived in the reached out to the com- place.” Virgil grow op dismantled Local Staff a large marijuana operation was tending to the marijuana in greenhouses at the corner plants. The Niagara Region- of Concession 4 and Niagara Police then dismantled al Police have dismantled a Stone Road. the grow op, seizing 1,031 marijuana grow op in Virgil, As a result of the com- marijuana plants. seizing more than 1,000 mar- plaints, police initiated an in- The man who was arrested ijuana plants with an estimat- vestigation and discovered it was later released from custo- ed street value of more than was an illegal operation. dy without being charged. $1 million. Last Thursday, Sept. 19, Police say the investiga- In the past month, po- police were granted a search tion is continuing and they lice have received complaints warrant to enter the property, may proceed with charges in from the community about and a man was arrested as he the near future. notllocal.com THE NOTL LOCAL September 26, 2019 13 Giving back to community a firefighters’ tradition Penny Coles fighters long before we were we were raising money for mi- The Local around,” says Copeland. nor sports, so we had to find “Volunteer firefighters in ev- another way. I came up wth It’s a great spaghetti dinner, ery community across North the spaghetti dinner.” but it’s also so much more. America do their training, His wife Helena does all When the Queenston commit to the time, but at the the cooking at home, but he Firefighters Association puts same time help the communi- got into the spirit of spaghetti on the all-you-can-eat dinner, ty in different ways.” as part of a team of four vol- it’s a fundraiser for the com- They raise funds to give unteers who do the cooking, munity, as well as a great social back to the community wher- he says. event that brings locals togeth- ever needed, he says. In the Louis Prue is in charge er for a meal, a good cause, case of the Queenston asso- of the meatballs, sauce, and and camaraderie amongst ciation, over past years, fund- salad, and while the sauce is friends and neighbours, says raising turkey rolls were held, slowly simmering the day of Rob Copeland. then as the popularity of those the event, the others get start- A retired firefighter now events dropped off, and vol- ed on the spaghetti. volunteering with the auxiliary, unteers were looking for an al- “We like to have it ready Lucas Devries, Ross Bateman, Frank Digweed, and Rob Copeland are the cooking staff for Copeland says the event carries ternative, Copeland suggested by 4:30. It doesn’t start until 5 the Spaghetti Dinner at the Queenston Fire Station. Chef Louis Prue, who is in charge of the on a firefighters’ tradition, to a spaghetti dinner. p.m., but there are always peo- event, is not pictured, but as Copeland says, “we never see him anyway unless we are run- give back to their community. It turned out to be more ple who come early. It all kind ning slow on spaghetti production, and he comes out to “crack the whip.” (Photo supplied) Although to most of us, successful than they anticipat- of works out in the end.” having brave, dedicated men ed as a fundraiser, but also as Proceeds from the fund- Over the years, the tra- needed.” around the store with Santa and women willing to risk a community get-together, he raiser, held twice a year, used dition has become to let the He says Bain Printing has Claus, in Santa’s workshop.” their lives for the safety of said. to be given to minor sports. chairman of that year’s com- helped out for years by donat- Keene got him a shop- others is more than enough, “We started in 1996. It be- Now it’s expanded to include mittee choose a local cause for ing the printing of placemats, ping cart, and as they walked firefighters’ associations are gan as an idea to raise money. other needs in the communi- the donations. which are sponsored by lo- through the store, kept throw- formed to do more. People were starting to lose ty, and requests that come in One year it was to help the cal businesses, and Sweets & ing great prizes into the basket. “It’s a tradition with fire- interest in the turkey rolls, and for donations, says Copeland. St. Davids Lions Club pay for Swirls, the community centre “He gave us seven ma- a seeing-eye dog guide for a cafe, provides treats which jor prizes. Any one of them member’s blind grandson. help distinguish the Queen- would’ve been a great prize on In 2016, donations were ston spaghetti dinner from its own. It was incredible.” Grape harvest underway sent to help out after the wild- other events. That kind of generosity to fires in Fort McMurray — that Copeland says the fire- boost the firefighters’ commu- year, Canadians donated $323 fighters’ association has also nity service makes them feel million, the largest ever re- received huge support from that what they are doing is ap- sponse to a Canadian disaster. Queenston resident Graham preciated, he said. In 2017, proceeds were Keene, the owner of the Cana- “It contributes to the feel- given to the local squadron of dian Tire franchise on Welland ing that you, as a volunteer air cadets to help pay for a trip Avenue in St. Catharines. firefighter, and a member of to France to commemorate For the last spaghetti din- the community, want to give the centennial anniversary of ner, Keene donated a Schwinn back in another way.” Vimy Ridge. bicycle and a Magellan hand- The Queenston Volunteer This year’s recipient has held portable GPS unit, which Firefighters Association is not been decided, Copeland was won by MPP Wayne hosting this fall’s all-you-can- says. Gates. eat spaghetti dinner at the “Sometimes we donate Gates donated it back to Queenston Firehall Friday, to just one cause. Sometimes the firefighters’ association, Oct. 4 from 5 to 7:30 p.m., it’s many causes, or we hang and it will be raffled off at the with spaghetti, salad, and onto to the funds to give out coming event. bread. during the year, wherever the In addition, says Copeland, Dinner is $10 for adults need is. We’ve helped pay for when he stopped by the Cana- and $5 for children 12 years smart boards at St. Davids dian Tire at Keene’s request, and under. School, and for the new arena to pick up donations for this Takeout dinners will also in Virgil. It can go wherever it’s event, “I felt like I was walking be available. Arrest in gun-related incident Local Staff ra-on-the-Lake campus of Ni- pointing a firearm, uttering agara College. threats, possession of a prohib- Niagara Regional Police As a result of the ongoing ited firearm with ammunition, Emerit Cueto Nieto carries a full basket of pinot noir grapes, harvested at Chateau detectives from the Crimi- investigation and a search war- unauthorized possession of a des Charmes Winery to be used for their sparkling wine. The harvest is just begin- nal Investigations Branch are rant at a residence in Thorold, firearm, and failing to comply ning, about three weeks behind schedule, because of the late spring, said Nieto, who investigating a gun-related police arrested and charged an with a probation order. comes from Mexico to work on Niagara farms. (Fred Mercnik) incident that occurred Mon- 18-year-old man with several The man was being held for day morning on the Niaga- gun-related offences, including a bail hearing later in the day.

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Engel & Völkers Niagara-on-the-Lake, Brokerage 376 Mary St., Niagara-on-the-Lake 14 September 26, 2019 THE NOTL LOCAL notllocal.com Local teen takes part in Walk a Mile in HER Shoes nesses and residents. There on The Tim Denis NewsTalk of men on the walk, and en- The 16-year-old is holding a bottle drive are bins outside his 1881 show on 610 CKTB. He’s look- courages other young men to Concession 4 home, where ing forward to talking about take part and stand up against bottles can be dropped off the fundraiser, and his role as violence against women. to raise money for Gillian’s Place until Oct. 5. That day, he will youth ambassador, he says. Donations to Logan’s done some volunteering at ple he loves and who love him be at Phil’s valu-mart in Vir- When Fieguth dons his Well Heeled Walkers can also Penny Coles gil, behind the store, to collect now size 12, shiny pink sti- be made online at https:// The Local Gillian’s Place, and she was treating each other so badly helping out a friend who was they might have to leave. bottles, and donating the pro- lettos on Saturday, Oct. 19, at www.canadahelps.org/en/ When Logan Fieguth first part of the organizing team of In the ensuing years, he ceeds to Gillian’s Place as part the Pen Centre, he does so, charities/gillians-place/p2p/ walked a mile in his mother’s the event. His father and older has continued to participate of the Walk a Mile fundraiser. he says, because “it’s the right walkamile2019/team/logans- size eight, shiny pink high- brother weren’t home, and he in the event, and has learned Next Monday, Fieguth will thing to do.” well-heeled-walkers/captain/ heeled shoes — they even had couldn’t stay home alone, so he far more about the services be interviewed at 7:10 a.m. He will be joining a host logan-fieguth/. a pretty little bow on them — went off to the Pen Centre with offered at Gillian’s Place. he was just 10 years old. his mother the day of the walk. Now in Grade 11 at Lau- But he understood well He is now 16, and about to ra Secord Secondary School, the reason behind the annu- participate in the event for the he has been given the added al Walk a Mile in HER Shoes seventh time, but he still re- opportunity to share what he fundraiser for Gillian’s Place, members learning about Gil- has learned with others, and the St. Catharines centre for lian’s Place from the speeches to help those who need it. women and children seeking before the walk started seven In an effort to spread un- shelter from abusive homes, years ago, and the woman who derstanding among young and help so that they would spoke about having gone to people, Gillian’s Place asked not have to return to them. Gillian’s Place for a safe shelter. him to be a youth ambassa- dor. In that role, he attends events and speaks about the shelter, explaining there is It’s the right help available if needed, and where to find it. “ thing to do. He hopes his involvement will encourage anyone who Logan Fieguth” hears his message to reach out for help if they are being abused, he says. The event is a men’s march At 10 years old, he learned As an ambassador, he is also to end violence against women, that not all children have expected to host a fundraiser, an annual event held at the Pen a safe haven at home, and and has decided to hold a bottle Centre in St. Catharines. that people who are sup- collection. The fact that he was there, posed to love their children He has waited until the by choice walking with a might treat them badly. local Air Cadets finished their bunch of men, was kind of It made him think about annual collection, and is now coincidental, he says. his own family, and he says asking for empty beer, wine His mother Emily had he couldn’t imagine the peo- and liquor bottles from busi-

Logan Fieguth is looking for bottle donations, and support for his team, The Well Heeled Walk- ers, to help Gillian’s Place. (Penny Coles) notllocal.com THE NOTL LOCAL September 26, 2019 15 The T-shirt: from undergarment to souvenir Kim Wade designer names and vaca- The History of the T-Shirt your closet: the T-shirt. geographic place. In addition to being the Special to The Local tion spots? and its Role in Fashioning She highlights how the She points out how we programming and curato- Last Thursday that ques- the Tourist Landscape, de T-shirt transformed from tend not to share other rial assistant at RiverBrink, How did the simple tion was answered by Sonya Lazzer, programming and being an undergarment types of souvenirs, such de Lazzer, holds a Master T-shirt progress from being Marie de Lazzer, in the final curatorial assistant at the previous to the 1920s, into as photos or trinkets, but of Arts (Art History) from hidden away under clothes, lecture of the Art and Fash- RiverBrink Art Museum in becoming a promotion- by wearing our souvenir the State University of New to becoming a walking bill- ions series at the Niagara Queenston, delivered an in- al medium in 1948, when T-shirt, we share our vaca- York at Buffalo, and is cur- board, advertising every- Historical Society & Muse- formative and entertaining Thomas E. Dewey promot- tion with the outside world. rently completing her PhD thing from political views, um. lecture on the history of the ed himself as a presidential She concludes that “the im- in Art and Visual Culture business logos, rock bands, In Bring me back a t-shirt: most ubiquitous garment in candidate on a T-shirt with portance and influence of from the University of the slogan “Dew it with tourist T-shirts extend far Western Ontario. Dewey.” beyond that of a mere sou- She is also an adjunct in- Shortly after in thevenir or garment, in that structor in the department 1950s, Marlon Brando and they prolong the tourist ex- of art history and museum James Dean sported plain perience in various shapes studies at Niagara Universi- white T-shirts, officiallyand forms.” ty in Lewiston, NY, as well connecting this garment to After the lecture, de La- as a registered yoga instruc- a rebellious persona. zzer explained that when tor. By the 1970s, the T-shirt Amy Klassen, museum so- Although de Lazzer’s became a blank slate for ciety administrator, asked lecture marks the end of the messages because of ad- her to prepare a lecture for Art & Fashion Lecture Se- vances in silk screen print- the series, she was very glad ries, a new series will start ing, which made it easy, fast to contribute. up again in January 2020. and inexpensive to produce As an art historian with Tickets are $10 for the T-shirts that could be per- a specialty in Niagara Falls’ general public while Niaga- sonalized. visual culture and history, it ra Historical Society mem- De Lazzer is most in- was clear de Lazzer enjoyed bers enjoy free admission. terested in the role of the the opportunity to connect In the meantime, the T-shirt as fashion for the her research with fashion. Head to Toe exhibit cur- tourist landscape. This lecture providedrently has on display orig- As a souvenir, she ex- her with a fresh way to look inal clothing from the late plains how a T-shirt is easy at our connection to the 18th to mid-20th century, to carry, practical and a tourist landscape through including some beautiful “product of the industry purchasing and wearing a specimens of vintage dress- of memories.” The T-shirt souvenir T-shirt, she said. es, hats, corsets and acces- becomes “walking graffiti,” She confessed that this is sories. tied to the cultural and geo- the “fun side of research,” as This exhibit will contin- graphic significance of an she has learned a lot more ue to run until Oct. 31. area or vacation spot. about the T-shirt. Unfortunately, no T-shirts It becomes tangible Doing the lecture, she are on display but you can proof of having visited a said, was a fun experience always wear your favour- Sonya Marie de Lazzer, from RiverBrink Art Museum, talks about the history of the T-shirt at specific place, novelty items overall, adding it’s “great to ite kitschy souvenir T-shirt the last lecture of the fashion series at the Niagara Historical Society & Museum. There are no and impulse souvenirs that be researching and living in when you visit. De Lazzer T-shirts on display at the museum — this season’s exhibit features vintage clothing. (Kim Wade) display a quality or trait of a Niagara.” would appreciate the gesture. 16 September 26, 2019 THE NOTL LOCAL notllocal.com ST. MICHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Cops for Cancer stop to chat with students Last Friday, Cops for Can- front of the school. and 60 minutes of exercise a cer concluded the last stretch Students from Kindergar- day to live a healthy lifestyle. of their 500-kilometre bicycle ten to Grade 8 applauded the Cops for Cancer achieved ride for pediatric cancer re- efforts of the wonderful and their goal to raise more than search with a stop at Niaga- dedicated men and women, $200,000 with their journey, ra-on-the-Lake’s very own St. who spoke to the children and the staff and students Michael Catholic Elementary about their journey and their of St. Michael Elementary School. motto of 0/50/60. The stu- School could not be more The cyclists were wel- dents quickly grasped the proud. comed with cheers and ap- idea of 0 smoking, 50 per cent Congratulations Cops for plause as they rode to the of vegetables on their plate Cancer!

St. Michael Grade 6 students were thrilled to visit the Niagara District Airport the day of the Snowbirds air show. (Photos supplied) St. Michael students meet Canadian Forces Snowbirds Grades 4 and 6 students chance to see the planes up groups. from St. Michael Catholic El- close, as well as being able Many thanks to the Ni- ementary School were invited to speak to pilots and tech- agara-on-the-Lake Historical to the Niagara District Air- nicians from the Aerobatic Society & Museum for bring- port Sept. 11, for a meet and Flight Team. ing this extraordinary event to greet with the famous Canadi- It was a beautiful, exciting our town! No doubt this was a an Snowbirds. day that was shared with other once in a lifetime opportunity Students were given the local schools and community for many in attendance. St. Michael students spoke to the men and women riding in Cops for Cancer.

Cyclists riding with Cops for Cancer stopped at St. Michael as they neared the end of the ride.

Gavin Contini and Evelyn Simonics have a good look at a Snowbirds plane the day of the air show.

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From St. Michael were Sam van Egmond (left back), Matthew Li, Treesha Ray, Tannin REAL ESTATE WILLS BUSINESS 905-468-3009 Driedger-Bradshaw, Zoe Anger, Grade 8 teacher Julie Scaletta, Jasmine Griese, Seth van der Zalm, and (front) Cooper Ostromeck and Anessa Raso. notllocal.com THE NOTL LOCAL September 26, 2019 17 Hurricane season makes farm workers uneasy Jane Andres for almost 30 years. It was a in the sea. the homes on the island were Special to The Local solitary life for him at ‘the top Only a few cars were wait- destroyed, and 500,000 people of the world,’ when his wife ing outside the normally busy were homeless. Their farms September offers a wel- passed away shortly after he terminal. They didn’t know were wiped out. There would come change for those who retired. Hosting friends from how to get in touch with loved be no crops that year. have been dealing with peach Niagara to stay at his house ones or even find a taxi as More than 200 people lost fuzz, long work days, heat and was a special occasion. We there was no phone service on their lives, and countless more humidity. sat at the kitchen table while the island. They would have injured. For our neighbours on William and John, who had no way of knowing if their Last Sunday I was visit- the farms, this time of year also worked in Niagara for families were safe until they ing some of our neighbours also brings a heightened many years, reminisced about actually made it home. at Thwaites farm before they awareness and daily checking the time Hurricane Gilbert After finally securingtransferred to pick apples in of the weather networks in smashed into the island back a ride to share back to St. Cobourg. Denzel Reid hails Mexico and the Caribbean. in 1988. Catherine, they were unpre- from St. Elizabeth, the “bread Hurricane season lasts from “Man, that was rough, so pared for the devastation basket” of Jamaica, on the June until November, but tough! We knew it was sup- that awaited. As they slowly south-west coast. He was on historically the most intense posed to hit later on that day picked their way through the the same flight as William storms tend to be in August we were coming home. It darkened streets of Kingston, back in 1988, and remem- and September. was a full flight of guys (from the streets were devoid of any bers well the feeling of arriv- signs of human life, due to a ing back to utter destruction. strict curfew. With only the St. Elizabeth rarely feels the car headlights for illumina- wrath of a direct hit, but this tion, they viewed the remains hurricane had left no corner We saw on the of buildings strewn about of Jamaica untouched. news it was really bad but like matchsticks. Every street His parents had huddled “ was blocked with debris and down in a corner of their there was nothing we could downed hydro lines, a maze of house when the roof blew off, obstructions. destroying all of the contents. do. Just pray. This was before the days When the eye of the storm Denzel Reid (Jane Andres) of Western Union, and they passed, they emerged from John ” were also carrying their earn- the debris and found shelter pecially during hurricane sea- phones, the only way they ings for the entire season with neighbours, knowing it son. could contact family was to with them. The fear of being was only a short reprieve be- “Eight months is a really get in line at the pay phone at The graphic photos and Niagara). We boarded and robbed added to their mount- fore it returned in its full fury. long time for a kid. I remem- Virgil Variety on a Friday or videos of Hurricane Dorian were on the runway when the ing anxiety. Denzel was just grateful ber when he came home I Saturday night. Sometimes are a sobering reminder plane turned right around The ride home would to find them and other family would have such a good sleep.” they would wait in line for that those scenes could have back to the airport,” William normally take an hour and a members alive and uninjured. Almost everyone working an hour or more to make the been their homes, with their said, shaking his head. half. It was almost four hours He didn’t return to Niagara on farms in our neighbour- call, only to get a busy signal. families picking through the “That was bad news. The of winding through formerly the following spring, because hood has a hurricane story – Often they would have to wait rubble. airport in Kingston was closed familiar towns, now unrecog- there was just too much work the names Gilbert, Ivan, Dean, another week to get a ride into I was reminded of a con- and we were stuck in Toronto nizable, before William found to rebuild. It’s a tough call, Andrew, Sandy, Irma are fa- town and try again. versation we had with Wil- for two days, just waiting and his way to where his wife and they say. They really need- miliar to all of them. Some of We heard the stories first liam Rhule back in 2012. My worrying if our families were children had miraculously ed the money to rebuild and them were here working on hand after Hurricane Dean. friend Jodie Godwin, her okay. We saw on the news it survived the harrowing or- pay for hospital bills if family farms when they hit. Others When Tony arrived home 12-year-old daughter Leah was really bad but there was deal. There was no sleep for members were injured. On experienced these hurricanes three weeks after, he found a and I were spending the night nothing we could do. Just the second night in a row, but the other hand, they needed as children, but the memories concrete pad where his house at his home, perched on the pray,” John added. it wasn’t until daylight that the to be there to help rebuild. are as clear as if they had hap- had once stood. He had noth- summit of one of Jamaica’s By the time the plane fi- full extent of the damage was There were other issues as pened yesterday. ing but the contents of his highest peaks. nally landed in Kingston the revealed. well, such as the post-hurri- In August, 2007, we at- suitcase to start over with. The road up the mountain following evening, the anxiety When the wind smashes cane trauma their children tended the Peaches Café at We talked to Joy, the wife was not for the faint of heart, among the passengers was into your house at 280 kilo- had to deal with. Sometimes Cornerstone Church during of one of our neighbours with heart stopping narrow unbearable. Normally they metres per hour, it is a miracle they just couldn’t leave their the Peach Festival to hear the at Thwaites farm. She had switchbacks and precipices would have descended into if there is anything left stand- family after what they had band Newworldson perform. watched, horrified as her that left little room for grace a sparkling crescent of city ing. Others returning home been through. We had invited a number little flashlight illuminated when meeting an oncoming lights surrounding the har- were not so lucky. Asheda, a young woman of our friends on the farms. the flood waters seeping in vehicle. bour. Now the plane eased With a 60-kilometre wide whose father also worked at Hurricane Dean was fast ap- under her bedroom door in William started working down into black ink, with only eye of the storm, the hurri- Abe Epp’s farm, told me she proaching the island and their the middle of the night. She on Abe Epp’s farm in the ’70s, an occasional runway light to cane’s impact devastated the never got a good night’s sleep fears were being realized, as grabbed her two young chil- and continued to work there suggest they weren’t landing entire island. Eighty percent of when her dad was gone, es- it was building into a Cate- dren and stood on the bed, gory 5 hurricane. Pastor Ed holding them in her arms all Heinrichs prayed for them night as the waters swirled up Vests, straps for safety and their families before the to her waist in the dark. Al- concert started, which those most 3,000 kilometres away, attending greatly appreciated. her husband spent a sleepless One man said it was the first night on a farm in Niagara, time a Canadian had shown worrying, and unable to con- concern or support for them tact his loved ones. during such a stressful time, “It’s so hard at work the and it made him feel less next day, when you can’t sleep alone. and you can’t be there to pro- After the concert was over, tect them. What can you do? a number of men came to our It’s enough to make you cry, house to try to get any news but you know everybody else online. All phone service was on the farm is going through suspended on the island until the same thing,” our neigbour the power was restored a few Mark explained. days later, so they were hun- I often hear my Jamaican gry for any crumbs of infor- neighbours respond, “I thank mation. God for life,” or “everything During times of crisis it good so far,” when I ask how was a simple gesture to make they’re doing. our home phone available for Over the past 14 years, I our Jamaican neighbours to have gained a greater under- make or receive these import- standing of these words. For In response to the death of a Mexican woman, who was hit by a truck while walking on Concession 7 at night, mem- ant calls. It made all the differ- so many of them, all they have bers of St. Andrew’s Glen Homeowners Association raised $600 and have purchased about 140 safety vests and ence to these men, knowing is a deeply rooted faith in God straps for migrant workers, after consulting with some of the workers to ensure the maximum benefit for any donations we would pass along such vi- to get them through. raised. The donation is being considered a pilot project as the workers’ season wraps up, says Audrey Pellett, and tal information if we were able I thank God too for my will be looked at again in the spring. Pictured are Dena Broeder, Jane Andres, Audrey Pellett, Barry Williams, Tristan to connect with their families neighbours, Caribbean and Ferris, Donovan Fearon, Dave Hunter and Garfield Martin. (Photo supplied) while they were at work. Mexican, as I still have much Before there were cell to learn from them. 18 September 26, 2019 THE NOTL LOCAL notllocal.com

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In the beginning, was being overrun with showcase local live en- a delicious quality meal 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 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 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. 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. 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 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 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. ness for decades and A stage is included to Missing from the photo is owner Michael Frendo. and HALF PAGE ARTICLE

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Following ed his Marquette career third Pat McCready, who also serves older brother has some experi- last week’s National Lacrosse in points (109) and goals (77), as Vancouver’s head scout, for ence. For Ryan, the juggling act League draft, it’s clear that prob- fourth in assists (32) and second putting him on the team’s radar. includes trying to complete as ably isn’t in the cards. in game-winning scores (seven). Prior to the 2015 draft, Ryan much work as he can by the end Instead, younger brother Ryan, meanwhile, stayed didn’t really think he would be of the day Thursday. That allows Johnny has joined Ryan in the home for his education, gradu- selected. He recalls sitting with him to work remotely most ranks of the National Lacrosse ating from A.N. Myer Second- his Queen’s housemates watch- Fridays, so he can travel to his League. ary School in Niagara Falls. That ing the proceedings, and the games with the Wings, which Last Tuesday, Johnny Wag- led to him attending Queen’s great feeling he had when he are held on weekends. ner was chosen 34th overall in University in Kingston, where was chosen 42nd overall. As well, the two have begun Johnny Wagner #97 (Photos supplied) the 2019 NLL draft by the expan- he earned a degree in mining For Johnny, his success as training together in the morn- sion New York Riptide. Johnny engineering. He didn’t plan to a forward at Marquette meant ings before work, with Ryan, will have a chance to crack the play lacrosse at Queen’s, but that teams in the NLL had no- again, able to impart wisdom to inaugural line-up of the expan- after meeting some members ticed him long before the draft. his younger brother. He knows sion team, which will begin play of the Golden Gaels, he decid- Going into last week, he was what the Riptide will expect out out of Nassau Coliseum in Long ed it would be fun to play with ranked 35th. He may have been of his younger brother when it Island this December. the team. He found a spot on ranked higher, but an internship comes to conditioning. He wants And, if he earns a spot with both the field and box lacrosse in Minnesota and a few weeks Johnny to be ready to compete the Riptide, he will come up squads at the school. travelling through Asia meant for a spot on the Riptide, as the against Ryan, who was traded While still a Queen’s stu- he hadn’t played much box la- first of five weekends of training last season by the Buffalo Ban- dent, he was drafted in 2015 by crosse in the months leading up camp begins on Oct. 25. dits to the Philadelphia Wings. the Vancouver Stealth. Now 25, to the big night. The brothers say that it’s Though the two have ended Ryan already has four seasons Ryan and Johnny were to- “pretty cool” that both will have up in the same professional in- of NLL play under his belt. The gether at Ryan’s Toronto house a chance to play in the profes- door lacrosse league, the paths transition player has appeared last week when the younger sional indoor league, though they took were quite different. in 45 NLL games since 2016, brother’s name was called. Ryan they agree it would have been Twenty-two-year-old John- netting four goals, 15 assists and recalls the anticipation they “even cooler” if they had ended ny left his St. Davids home to 29 penalty minutes. both felt as the draft proceed- up on the same team together. attend a private prep school in Dad Mike says he signed ed. And when Johnny’s name In fact, had that happened, Bloomfield, Michigan. As a stu- the boys up for lacrosse when was announced, they were both they may have ended up compet- dent at the Cranbrook School, each of them was about five or overcome with excitement. ing against each other for a spot. Johnny was a member of two six years old. At first, lacrosse Johnny admits, though, that That wouldn’t have been much of state championship teams in was simply a sport that would he may have ribbed his older a problem, though. Both say they both hockey and lacrosse. be complementary to hockey. It brother about being selected pushed each other growing up, Out of high school, Johnny wasn’t long, though, before he, eight positions higher. and always had the same com- was recruited by about 50 col- and others, realized the brothers As with most NLL players, petitive drive and mentality. Ryan Wagner leges. He chose to accept a la- loved the game and were pretty Johnny and Ryan will be balanc- Johnny says it’s all about crosse scholarship at Marquette good at playing it. ing professional lacrosse with genetics. Mike played hockey for her athletic talents. end games. University in Milwaukee, where As the boys were playing other careers. Ryan is a tech- for Niagara College and mom, In the meantime, Ryan and When asked if they will fly he graduated from the presti- hockey in Niagara-on-the-Lake, nology consultant with Ernst & Lainey, rowed for Denis Morris Johnny will continue to train to either New York or Philadel- gious applied investment man- it made sense to them and their Young, while Johnny (known as as a teen. And of course, Dad together, and live together, in phia on those weekends they agement program in business. family that they played lacrosse “John” at work) began a new ca- was always there coaching, first Toronto, to get ready to com- will be facing each other, John- The younger Wagner brother here as well. When Ryan started reer in investment banking with for their hockey teams, and then pete against each other in the ny says “we’ll still travel together, earned All-BIG EAST (a col- getting noticed by other clubs, Scotiabank in August. for their lacrosse teams. Their same NLL division. With New we just might not sit together.” legiate athletic conference that such as the St. Catharines Ath- With both working in To- younger sister, Rachel, an A.N. York and Philadelphia less than On those other weekends, competes in NCAA Division letics of the Ontario Lacrosse ronto, it made sense for Johnny Myer student, competes at a two hours apart by car, Johnny though, despite their destinations I) Second Team honours after League, Mike says his older son to move into Ryan’s basement. high level in gymnastics, and even says they will likely travel being different, Ryan and Johnny leading the Golden Eagles with preferred to stay loyal to the com- It’s an arrangement that is pay- may make the news some day together to many of their week- will be on the same journey. 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